Monthly Archives: October 2022

Bonnie Swift promises as Tantramar mayor to end secrecy, promote citizen engagement

Posted on October 30, 2022 by brucewark

Bonnie Swift says she decided to run for mayor of the new town of Tantramar because she wants to end the secrecy that has prevailed in Sackville’s local government. “Actually, it was the biggest thing that motivated me to run, … Continue reading →

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Sackville’s mayor cleared of conflict of interest

Posted on October 26, 2022 by brucewark

Sackville Mayor Shawn Mesheau has been cleared of two separate conflict of interest complaints — one filed by Warktimes —  in connection with the development of the AIL plastic pipe plant on Walker Road. In a letter e-mailed to Warktimes yesterday, Deputy … Continue reading →

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Andrew Black enters Tantramar mayoralty race

Posted on October 23, 2022 by brucewark

Andrew Black says after six years on Sackville Town Council, he’s ready to take the plunge and run for mayor of the new Town of Tantramar in the municipal elections on November 28. “I just recently got elected as president … Continue reading →

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Sackville Fire & Rescue making slow progress recruiting volunteers

Posted on October 12, 2022 by brucewark

According to Chief Craig Bowser, Sackville Fire & Rescue is slowly restoring its full roster of 43 volunteer firefighters. During the public question period at town council last night, the chief gave an update on recruiting efforts that he first … Continue reading →

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New Town of Tantramar will pay for more regional services

Posted on October 8, 2022 by brucewark

The new Town of Tantramar is heading into a financially uncertain future with no way of predicting yet how taxes and municipal services may be affected. But one thing is clear: The Southeast Regional Service Commission (SERSC), which currently provides … Continue reading →

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King Tut ‘reborn’ in Sackville 100 years after discovery of his tomb

Posted on October 3, 2022 by brucewark

Working 12 to 14 hour days over a three-week period this spring, Sackville sculptor Christian Corbet reconstructed the face of King Tutankhamun, the Egyptian pharaoh who lived, reigned and died more than 3,000 years ago. “I have always been fascinated by … Continue reading →

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Sackville council members Black & Butcher urge people to run in Nov. 28 municipal election

Posted on October 2, 2022 by brucewark

Deputy Mayor Andrew Black and Councillor Allison Butcher spent Saturday morning at the Sackville Farmers Market talking with a steady stream of people about the November 28 municipal elections. “The province, in my opinion, has really done nothing to inform … Continue reading →

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