It was -18C at 6:30 a.m. and today’s high will be around -6C, with a mix of sun and cloud, and an overnight temperature around -5C.
Saturday’s forecast includes a high of -8C, with a 60% chance of flurries and an overnight low of -17C.
Snow and/or rain is expected on Sunday, with the temperature reaching 7C. The temperature will drop to about 4C during the night, as rain continues.
Environment Canada warns of a major snowfall for some areas and a major rainfall in others, depending on the track of the storm.
Rain and/or snow is expected to continue falling on Monday.
Today’s stories
Alpacas rule the field in Middle Stewiacke
Emma Smit-Geraghty to speak at Truro Women & Wellness event
Suspect arrested after robbery in Stewiacke
Plenty of Pets
Pongo and another rabbit, Dave, were rescued after the person who had them put them outside and said they didn’t want rabbits any more.
A neighbor caught them and took them to 10,000 Carrots Rabbit Rescue.
Pongo has now been neutered and litter trained, and he loves hanging out with his foster family- but he would love a forever home.
Dave is also available for adoption, but the rabbits are not bonded so they don’t need to go to the same home.
For more information, visit the 10,000 Carrots Rabbit Rescue website or Facebook page or email [email protected]
Tidal bore times:
The tidal bore will be coming in at 9:13 a.m. and 9:50 p.m. today
Saturday: 10:02 a.m. and 10:41 p.m.
Sunday: 10:54 a.m. and 11:29 p.m.
Fuel prices:
Fuel prices went up overnight.
Gasoline increased by seven tenths of a cent and is now 1.00.9 cents per litre.
Diesel is up 3.4 cents and is now $1.22.1 per litre.
Community Calendar
FRIDAY, JAN. 18
Supper
JAN. 18 – Debert Legion Friday Night Supper 4:30-6 p.m. Chicken, vegetables, dessert. Adults $10; under-12 $5. Take outs available. Wheelchair assessible.
Dance
JAN. 18 – Seniors Old Time Dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre,7:30 p.m.; shared lunch, door prize, sponsored by Y Seniors Group; age 50 and older welcome, admission $6.
Chair Yoga
JAN. 18 – Every Friday at First United Church Memorial Hall; $5, everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, JAN. 19
Cribbage
JAN. 19 – Crib every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors, 21 Palmer Street.
Queen of Hearts
JAN. 19 – Tatamagouche Legion,North Shore Rec Centres Queen of Hearts Saturdays
at the Legion. Tickets $2 each sold until Friday; Saturday sales only at Legion, 2 to 4 p.m. Draw time 4:15 p.m.
Guitar club
JAN. 19 - Guitar finger-picking club, 2 to 4 p.m., all styles and skill levels welcome;
N.S. Exhibition Grounds, MacMillan Centre, 73 Ryland Ave., Bible Hill. Info: 902-639-9267.
Coffee House
JAN. 19 – Country Gospel Coffee House, 7 p.m., Christian Fellowship Centre, 1533 Plains Rd. Debert; local talent; shared lunch; free will offering.
Snowshoe Hike
JAN. 19 – Hike Nova Scotia/HubCycle guided snowshoe hike at Victoria Park, Truro, 10 a.m. Bring your own snowshoes or reserve rentals at [email protected]. See www.hikenovascotia.ca for details.
45s Card Party
JAN. 19 – St. David’s Hall, Pictou Road, 7 p.m.; $5; light lunch and prizes; all are welcome.
SUNDAY, JAN. 20
Yoga
JAN. 20 – Gentle Yoga at 4:30 p.m. Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4. Contact Kaly at 902-410-0292 or [email protected].
Bluegrass Concert
JAN. 20 – Musical Memories Bluegrass Concert, 2 p.m., Middleton United Church, Middle Musquodoboit, 12430 Hwy 224 For information 902-384-2520; lunch provided; admission by free will offering; wheelchair accessible.
MONDAY, JAN. 21
Cards
JAN. 21 – 45's every Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer Street.
Pickle Ball
JAN. 21 – Beginner Pickle Ball, Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon.
Walk ‘n’ Talk
JAN. 21 – Walk ‘n’ Talk is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4.
Meditation
JAN. 21 – Meditation Connection, every Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., NSCC Mindfulness Centre, Truro. Free.
TUESDAY, JAN. 22
Meeting
JAN. 22 – Debert Legion general meeting 7:30 p.m. Voting on executive members at this meeting.
Dance
JAN. 22 – Goodtime Seniors’ Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.; live band; shared lunch, 50/50; admission $7. Royal Canadian Legion Brunswick Street, Truro.
Al-Anon
JAN. 22 – Truro Al-Anon meets every Tuesday, 8 p.m., at Good Neighbor's Club, 21 Palmer St., Truro. For info call Lois 902-890-1518.
Pickle Ball
JAN. 22 – Advanced Pickle Ball, Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4, Tuesday, Thursday and Wednesday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Yoga
JAN. 22 – Vinyasa Flow Yoga, 6:30 p.m., Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4. Contact Andrew at 902-986-1429.
Film Group
JAN. 22 – At 10 a.m. – Whales in August; short discussion to follow; everyone welcome.
Meeting
JAN. 22 – Debert Legion general meeting 7:30 p.m. All members encouraged to attend.
Garden Club
JAN. 22 – Great Village Garden Club, 7 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. Art Haskins speaking on the American Dahlia Society Convention 2018, Longwood Gardens, Penn. Everyone welcome.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23
Al Anon
JAN. 23 – Cobequid Al Anon meets weekly on Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. at Douglas Street Rec Centre.
Dance
JAN. 23 – Dance in Salmon River fire hall 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
Butch’s Jam
JAN. 23 – Butch’s Jam, every Wednesday night, Horseman's Club 6:30 p.m.; everyone welcome.
Ukulele Group
JAN. 23 – Shubenacadie United Church Ukulele group, meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, Shubie United Church, 2869 Hwy 2; doors open 1:15 p.m. for new students; main session 2 p.m.
Bible Study
JAN. 23 – First United Memorial Hall; continuing the study of Paul; everyone welcome.
Card Party
JAN. 23 – Card party at Warwick Mountain Rec Club, 7 p.m.; $3 admission; 50/50, door prize, shared lunch.
THURSDAY, JAN. 24
Bingo
JAN. 24 – Bingo every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at The Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer Street. Everyone welcome.
Spiritual Group
JAN. 24 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m. Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Card Party
JAN. 24 – Auction 45 Card party, Thursday afternoons, 1 p.m. at the Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St David’s United Church. $5 charge, cash prizes, light snack.
GRANS Meeting
JAN. 24 – Grandparents Rights for Nova Scotia Association, noon to 2 p.m., Sobeys Community Room, Robie Street, Truro. All are welcome.
Public Talk
JAN. 24 – House Names of Truro by Joe Ballard, 7:30 p.m. $5 to attend, free for members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Canasta
JAN. 24 – Learn the game, 1 to 3 p.m. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
Chase the Ace
JAN. 24 – Chase the Ace Draw, Debert Legion 8:15 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. for ticket sales, $3 each. Available at various venues. No need to be present to win.
FRIDAY, JAN. 25
Dance
JAN. 25 – Seniors Old Time Dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre,7:30 p.m.; shared lunch, door prize, sponsored by Y Seniors Group; age 50 and older welcome, admission $6.
Chair Yoga
JAN. 25 – Every Friday at First United Church Memorial Hall; $5, everyone welcome.
Supper
JAN. 25 – Debert Legion Friday Night Supper. Roast pork, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. Adults $10; under-12 $5. Take-outs available. Wheelchair assessible.
SATURDAY, JAN. 26
Cribbage
JAN. 26 – Crib every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors, 21 Palmer Street.
Queen of Hearts
JAN. 26 – Tatamagouche Legion, North Shore Rec Centres Queen of Hearts Saturdays
at the Legion. Tickets $2 each sold until Friday; Saturday sales only at Legion, 2 to 4 p.m. Draw time 4:15 p.m.
Big Breakfast
JAN. 26 – Big Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m.; open to the public; Airforce Association, 22 Cottage Street, Truro.
Crib Tournament
JAN. 26 – Crib tournament, Tatamagouche Legion; $20 per team of two; 1 p.m. start; everyone welcome; wheelchair accessible; canteen services.
Multicultural Night
JAN. 26 – Multicultural Night, Silent Auction and Pub, 5 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church hall; in support of the Guatemala Outreach Project; advance tickets $15, or $20 at the door. Contact 902-893-4985.
SUNDAY, JAN. 27
Dance
JAN. 27 – Dancing to live music last Sunday of the month, Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13752 Highway 4 from 1:30 to 5 p.m.; donation at door; shared lunch.
Celebration Service
JAN. 27 – Nazarene Church Celebration Service, 6:30 p.m.; Upshore, Downshore, Notshore, in concert; freewill offering; shared lunch to follow.
