Proud Acadian Wins International Town Crier Competition in New Glasgow

Proud Acadian wins international town crier competition in New Glasgow

Richard Riddell Comeau represented Sidney, B.C., and with La Société Promotion Grand-Pré in New Glasgow 150 event

Town Criers Gathered last Weekend in New Glasgow for a Competition

The Town of New Glasgow shared the results of its 150 International Town Crier Competition. Winner of the open Cry on Friday, September 19 of Paul Gough, out of England, while the Home Cry from Saturday, went to Richard Riddell Comeau, out of BC and Sydney. He also won the New Glasgow 150 Cry on Sunday, before being deemed the grand champion. The crowds named Will Brewer as the people’s choice champion, while best dressed consort went to Elizabe…

International town criers wow New Glasgow host

It was a full weekend of voice, fellowship and gaiety during the New Glasgow 150 International Town Criers Competition that ended Sunday, Sept. 21.