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Sackville legion president ‘disgusted’ by vandalism in Memorial Park

Posted on June 24, 2019 by brucewark

The Sackville detachment of the RCMP is trying to find out who spray painted lewd images of penises on both sides and the top of an armoured military vehicle last weekend in the town’s Memorial Park. Alf Walker, first vice-president … Continue reading →

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Sackville postpones installing military vehicle in Memorial Park after residents voice opposition

Posted on June 20, 2019 by brucewark

Mayor John Higham has directed town staff to postpone installing an armoured military vehicle known as a Cougar in Sackville’s Memorial Park until town council hears from people who are speaking up against the installation. Higham says most councillors agreed … Continue reading →

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Sackville councillors vote to accept military gift now rather than risk losing it

Posted on February 13, 2019 by brucewark

Sackville Town Council has rejected a motion to delay accepting the gift of an armoured combat vehicle for installation in the town’s Memorial Park. During council’s meeting Monday night, Councillors Shawn Mesheau and Bruce Phinney moved and seconded a motion … Continue reading →

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Canadian regiment seeks to donate armoured military vehicle to Sackville Memorial Park

Posted on February 8, 2019 by brucewark

Sackville Town Council is expected to approve an agreement on Monday to accept a retired Cougar armoured military vehicle for display in the Sackville Memorial Park, which is dedicated to those who died in past wars. James Lockyer, honorary colonel of … Continue reading →

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