On behalf of the municipal council, Mayor Bertrand Beaulieu presented a check to Gaitan Michaud, president of the local non-profit organization, Acanthus Gallery.   The Grand Falls Regional Municipality has committed to providing an annual contribution of $10,000 over a three-year period, for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028.   This financial support aims to foster the growth and vitality of artistic and cultural activities within the municipality.   Acanthus Gallery’s mission

The Grand Falls Regional Municipality, in collaboration with the New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation Inc., is proud to offer a medical scholarship to support the next generation of physicians in our region. This scholarship, valued at $6,000 per year for four years, will be awarded annually to an eligible medical student. Eligibility criteria: The recipient must: Be a bilingual student enrolled in a medical program at an accredited university; Commit to practicing fami

GRAND FALLS, March 24, 2026  - During its regular public meeting on March 24, 2026, the municipal council awarded three Community Grandiose prizes, including two in the Volunteer category and one in the Ambassador category. The recipients of this edition are Mr. Denis Daigle, Miss Élijade Picard, and Mrs. Chantal Dionne. DENIS DAIGLE There are people whose commitment is measured in hours. Others, in years. And then there are those who make serving the community a way of life

The Grand Falls Regional Municipality wishes to congratulate Constable Christopher Ratthé-Morier, silver medal recipient of the MADD Canada’s New Brunswick Police Award, which was presented to him during a ceremony held last week. This distinction was awarded to him for his sustained efforts to remove impaired drivers from the roads and for his commitment to the safety of our community. MADD Canada is a national organization dedicated to ending impaired driving and supporting

Register using the links above to learn how these sessions will help prospective candidates better understand the key elements before committing to an election campaign and a four-year term. Virtual information sessions (starting at 6:30 p.m.):  March 24 – in French  March 26 – in English  Webinar registration – https://us06web.zoom.us/.../WN_uaR8BbU-R0uOD6kgC6PQgA ...  Candidate Guide – https://www.amanb-aamnb.com/en/blank-4 Together, let’s make a positive difference in our

GRAND FALLS, February 12, 2026 – The Grand Falls Police Force is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and public trust. In New Brunswick, allegations of police misconduct are addressed through established and independent oversight processes designed to ensure transparency and fairness.   In addition, policing in New Brunswick is governed by the New Brunswick Police Act, which sets out professional standards, oversight mechanisms, an

GRAND FALLS, JANUARY 21, 2026  – At the first regular meeting of the year, held on January 21, 2026, the municipal council presented two Grandioses Community awards in the volunteer category. The honours were awarded to Ms. Francine Simard-Levesque as well as to the St-André BINGO Committee. FRANCINE SIMARD-LEVESQUE With nearly forty years of exceptional volunteer service, Francine Simard-Levesque has touched countless lives. Her generosity, enthusiasm, and unwavering commitm

GRAND FALLS, DECEMBER 18 2025  – The municipal council presented Julie Bossé with the Grandiose Communautaire award in the volunteer category at its last regular monthly meeting of 2025. JULIE BOSSÉ Julie Bossé is, without a doubt, a golden volunteer. Whether through municipal activities such as Christmas workshops, March Break and Easter activities, or major events like the Acadian Day celebrations and Halloween’s haunted house, Julie is always ready to lend a helping hand a

GRAND FALLS, December 17, 2025 - The Council of the Gand Falls Regional Municipality has approved its 2026 operating budgets, totaling $23.7 million, including $20.5 million for the general fund and $3.2 million for the water and wastewater fund.   The Council is pleased to announce that tax rates will remain unchanged in the Grand Falls and Drummond districts. The other sectors continue to move forward under the strategy introduced last year, which aims to establish four mun

From left to right: Cst. Steve Sylvain, Cst. Mathieu Roy, Sgt. Irma Geraghty, Deputy-Chief Claude Déry, Chief Rick Blouin, Cst. Jennifer Volpé and Cst. Félix Delasablonnière From left to right: Deputy-Chief Claude Déry, Cst. Mathieu Roy, Cst. Jennifer Volpé, Chief Rick Blouin, Sgt. Irma Geraghty and Cst. Steve Sylvain. Grand Falls, December 2, 2025  – The Grand Falls Regional Municipality and the Grand Falls Police Force unveiled this morning the new badge that will hencef

GRAND FALLS, November 24 2025  –At its regular meeting on November 19, the municipal council added a second group to its volunteer category and an ambassador to its 2025-2026 Community Grandioses.   Au Comptoir Vestimentaire de Saint-André - volunteer This past June, the non-profit organization Au Comptoir Vestimentaire de Saint-André  proudly celebrated 40 years of service to the community. This essential service provided by the large group of volunteers who dedicate countle

Federal investment enriches tourism offerings and supports community events in the region November 19, 2025 · Grand Falls, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Tourism offerings are essential to regional economic growth. Today, Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportuni

Our elected representatives had the opportunity to meet with representatives of the main user groups at the E.&P. Sénéchal Centre. From left to right: Bertrand Beaulieu (Mayor of the Grand Falls Regional Municipality), André Levesque (Interschool Hockey, Polyvalente Thomas-Albert), Natasha Sirois (Malobiannah Figure Skating Club), Pascal Théberge (Minor Hockey), Mike Kavanaugh (Rapids Hockey Team), the Honourable Chuck Chiasson (Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure),

From left to right: The Honourable Chuck Chia sson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Bertrand Beaulieu, MAyor of the Grand Falls Regional Municipality, the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation. Grand Falls, November 12, 2025  – The Grand Falls Regional Municipality is proud to announce the completion of a long-awaited project: construction of the new drinking water

GRAND FALLS, October 31, 2025  – The Grand Falls Police Force, in close collaboration with the Vancouver RCMP and the Sheriff’s Office of the Department of Justice and Public Safety of New Brunswick, confirms that Sylvain Laviolette was apprehended in British Columbia last week. He was escorted under guard and returned to New Brunswick to face further judicial proceedings. Sylvain Laviolette appeared this afternoonbefore the Provincial Court in Edmundston, in connection with

GRAND FALLS, October 20, 2025  – As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance policing practices and strengthen public trust, the Grand Falls Police Force is introducing Axon Body cameras to its officers’ standard equipment. This technology, already in use by several police services across New Brunswick and throughout Canada, will help document police interactions more effectively while promoting transparency and ensuring public safety.   Following a period of evaluation and tra

GRAND FALLS, OCTOBER 16, 2025  – The municipal council announced Maurice Rivard as Community Grandiose in the volunteer category at its regular monthly meeting in October. MAURICE RIVARD In 2016, driven by a deep desire to build a more inclusive community, Maurice Rivard established the Special Olympics program in the Northwest region — a project he built entirely from the ground up. Without any personal connection to disability, he chose to dedicate his time and energy to of

GRAND FALLS, September 25, 2025  – The Grand Falls Police Force is pleased to announce the appointment of Cst. Jennifer Volpé as...

GRAND FALLS, September 25 th , 2025 - The Grand Falls Regional Municipality is proud to highlight the success of its recent recruitment...

Gauche à droite: Carmen Gibbs (Executive Director - AAAPNB), Bertrand Beaulieu (mayor), Mélanie Plourde, Sophie Lagueux, Annie Deschênes,...