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Monarch Butterfly Garden Takes Flight in Dieppe!

DIEPPE, N.B. —The endangered monarch butterfly is getting its own dedicated garden in Dieppe. Attend the unveiling of the garden, a sculpture on the insect’s life cycle and interpretive panels on July 27 at 10:30 a.m., near the Aquatic and Sports Centre parking lot.

The City of Dieppe, in cooperation with Les Ami.e.s de la nature du sud-est du N.-B., has created a milkweed garden to provide a feeding and breeding ground for the monarch butterfly. At the caterpillar stage, the monarch feeds...

Dieppe celebrates l’Acadie

The press release has been updated, Unfortunately, IZABELLE has had to cancel her performance. Josiane Comeau has been added to the line-up.

DIEPPE, N.B.— Come celebrate August 15 at the MusiquART site in Dieppe, the world’s largest Acadian city! Performers will include La Bottine Souriante, 1755, Reveil, Laurie LeBlanc and more. And it’s free!

This is the 41st year that Dieppe has celebrated Acadian Day. The annual event is eagerly awaited by festivalgoers. The festivities are getting a facelift...

Dieppe Seeks Names of Women Who Have Marked Its History

DIEPPE, NB — The City of Dieppe, in collaboration with the Groupe de recherche sur les archives et les femmes de l’Université de Moncton (GRAFA), is seeking the names of pioneering women to name eight of its trails.

The initiative is part of the Women Trailblazers Bank project, which aims to showcase the city’s women through a heritage tour and a place-name bank. The project will honour women who have distinguished themselves or worked behind the scenes and highlight those who have played a part...

Roadwork on Melanson and Fox Creek roads

Please note that the Melanson Road closure, between Bourque and Fox Creek roads has been extended to Friday, July 26. Detour signs will be in place.

DIEPPE, NB — The City of Dieppe wishes to advise motorists that there will be lane reductions on Melanson Road, between Bourque and Fox Creek roads, as well as on Fox Creek Road, from Melanson to Belle-Forêt, starting Monday, July 22.

These lane reductions are necessary to allow for the extension of the multifunctional trail. The work will continue...

Mountain Bike Canada Cup Comes to Dieppe

DIEPPE, NB — The City of Dieppe is proud to host the 4th edition of the Mountain Bike Canada Cup. Taking place from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14, this high-calibre competition will see the country's best cyclist battle it out on the trails of Rotary St-Anselme Park.

To mark the occasion, a series of free activities for the whole family will take place over the competition weekend. On Friday, attend a free concert with Phil Athanase starting at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, decorate your bikes for...