Category Archives: Tantramar municipal election 2026

Debbie Wiggins-Colwell is Tantramar’s new mayor as voters turn to several fresh faces

Posted on May 11, 2026 by brucewark

Debbie Wiggins-Colwell won a decisive victory Monday in the Tantramar mayoralty contest winning more votes than her two rivals combined. “I am so thrilled about it, I really am,” she said as she celebrated her victory with family and friends … Continue reading →

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Tantramar candidates call for town to restore contact info. on new website

Posted on May 5, 2026 by brucewark

Many of the candidates running for a seat on Tantramar council on May 11th say the town’s new website that was launched last October should include full contact information for members of council and senior management staff. “I don’t know … Continue reading →

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“Not just yes or no: Tantramar candidates differ on strategies re proposed gas plant

Posted on April 30, 2026 by brucewark

The 18 candidates running for seats on Tantramar Town Council gave a variety of answers Tuesday when asked how they see the municipality’s role regarding NB Power’s plans for a 500 MW gas/diesel generating plant near Centre Village. “You all … Continue reading →

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‘Why should we trust you?’ Fire dept. crisis puts incumbents on the spot

Posted on April 29, 2026 by brucewark

The continuing turmoil within the Sackville fire department came up repeatedly Tuesday as residents questioned the candidates running for seats on Tantramar Town Council during a forum attended by about 200 people at the Church by the Lake in Middle … Continue reading →

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Tantramar mayoralty candidates discuss how to protect the town’s heritage bldgs and streetscapes

Posted on April 26, 2026 by brucewark

Tantramar’s three mayoralty candidates — Terry Jones, Debbie Wiggins-Colwell and Sabine Dietz — discussed how they would support steps to protect the town’s built heritage and especially its streetscapes during a radio forum earlier this month. Sackville repealed its heritage … Continue reading →

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Tantramar mayoralty candidates discuss public question periods during radio forum

Posted on April 21, 2026 by brucewark

Tantramar’s three mayoralty candidates — Debbie Wiggins-Colwell, Terry Jones and Sabine Dietz — discussed whether they would push for question periods at all public council meetings during their radio forum last week at CHMA-FM. Before amalgamation in 2023, Sackville Town … Continue reading →

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Tantramar mayoralty candidates engage in lively debate on property taxes

Posted on April 20, 2026 by brucewark

Tantramar’s three mayoralty candidates debated the sensitive topic of municipal property taxes and tax rebates during a one-hour radio forum last week at Sackville’s campus-community station CHMA. Since amalgamation in 2023, property tax rates in the former LSDs have been … Continue reading →

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What to do about Sackville Fire & Rescue? Tantramar mayoralty candidates discuss the ongoing turmoil

Posted on April 19, 2026 by brucewark

The three Tantramar mayoralty candidates — Sabine Dietz, Debbie Wiggins-Colwell and Terry Jones — discussed how to resolve ongoing problems within the Sackville Fire Department during their one-hour radio forum on Friday at CHMA, 106.9 FM, the local, campus-community radio … Continue reading →

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Three-way race for mayor in Tantramar as 18 candidates seek council seats with one acclamation

Posted on April 11, 2026 by brucewark

Full candidate list and bios below With the municipal election one month away on May 11, Kristen LeBlanc says she’s happy that for her, the outcome has already been decided and she has a seat on Tantramar Town Council. “It’s … Continue reading →

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