Monthly Archives: February 2024

‘He seemed to know everything about everything.’ Tantramar mayor pays tribute to Wallie Sears

Posted on February 26, 2024 by brucewark

Tantramar Mayor Andrew Black delivered a heartfelt tribute today to one of Sackville’s most beloved and accomplished citizens. “Wallie Sears was one of the greatest community-minded people that you would ever meet,” Black said. “He and his wife, Norma.” Sears, … Continue reading →

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Ruffled feathers: Tantramar releases secret $19K report on councillor’s code of conduct violations

Posted on February 22, 2024 by brucewark

The Town of Tantramar has responded to complaints to the New Brunswick Ombud by releasing an investigator’s report into the contentious events surrounding the restoration of Shep, Dorchester’s unique sandpiper statue. In a letter e-mailed yesterday to Warktimes, Town Clerk Donna … Continue reading →

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Work begins on trail users’ parking lot and new aboiteau

Posted on February 21, 2024 by brucewark

Tantramar public works staff have been clearing trees and hauling away debris to create a gravel parking lot for skiers, snowshoers, hikers and dog walkers who drive to the Crooked Tree and Ogden Loop trails off Walker Road in Sackville. … Continue reading →

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Tantramar council refusing to call for ceasefire in Gaza

Posted on February 13, 2024 by brucewark

About 40 people gathered for a candlelight vigil tonight at Sackville’s town hall to renew their call for Tantramar council to join other municipal councils, such as the one in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. … Continue reading →

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Sackville housing co-op aims to build ‘eco-village’ on Fairfield Rd.

Posted on February 2, 2024 by brucewark

A non-profit co-operative in Sackville has announced tentative plans to build up to 60 housing units on 21-acres of serviced land near the golf course on Fairfield Road. “We finalized purchase of the property in October and have since been … Continue reading →

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