Tag Archives: Sackville Waterfowl Park

Sackville could be first in North America to get UN recognition for preserving wetlands

Posted on January 21, 2020 by brucewark

Sackville is seeking international recognition as the kind of small town that protects, creates and restores wetlands within its boundaries including its 75-acre Waterfowl Park. “The Waterfowl Park is, for sure, the anchor in this and is a real jewel … Continue reading →

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Roadkill: A sad story and a solution worth fighting for

Posted on August 27, 2019 by brucewark

Conservation biologist Sabine Dietz e-mailed Warktimes this month to tell a sad story about a family of river otters that were sighted and photographed several times this summer in the Sackville Waterfowl Park. Dietz, who is also a environmental consultant, reported … Continue reading →

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Sackville Waterfowl Park celebrated as environmental gem on its 30th anniversary

Posted on June 25, 2019 by brucewark

Sackville celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Waterfowl Park on Saturday with speeches, music, a short play, birthday cake and hotdogs. “Having the Waterfowl Park in Sackville has shaped my life,” MLA Megan Mitton told the crowd that had gathered … Continue reading →

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Unveiling of Lund monument highlights 30th anniversary celebration of Waterfowl Park

Posted on June 23, 2019 by brucewark

Mayor John Higham and Kenneth Lund officially dedicated Daniel Lund Park on Saturday as part of the 30th anniversary celebration of the Sackville Waterfowl Park. They unveiled a monument to Daniel Lund, who assembled nearly 20 acres of marsh, meadow … Continue reading →

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Sackville is changing the boundaries of its Waterfowl Park

Posted on March 14, 2019 by brucewark

At its meeting Monday evening, town council gave approval in principle to a bylaw changing the boundaries of the Sackville Waterfowl Park. The changes reflect the addition of nearly 20 acres of marsh, woodland and meadow bequeathed to the town … Continue reading →

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Flood money: Sackville spends $373k to keep water at bay, extend Waterfowl Park

Posted on February 5, 2019 by brucewark

If all goes according to plan, Sackville will get another extension to its Waterfowl Park this year. Town councillors will be asked next week to approve an agreement with Ducks Unlimited (DU) that would enable preliminary work to start soon … Continue reading →

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Sackville moving ahead with 20-acre addition to Waterfowl Park

Posted on August 12, 2018 by brucewark

At its next meeting on Monday, town council is expected to approve spending $15,000 on improvements to nearly 20 acres of marshy and wooded land that is about to become part of the Sackville Waterfowl Park. The town is planning to … Continue reading →

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New Sackville highway billboards coming soon

Posted on March 13, 2018 by brucewark

East and westbound travellers approaching Sackville on the TransCanada Highway will soon see billboards showing a photo of the Waterfowl Park and advertising a new kind of small town on one sign while the words “Home of Mount Allison University” … Continue reading →

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Ambitious plans for expansion of Sackville Waterfowl Park on its 30th anniversary

Posted on January 6, 2018 by brucewark

The Town of Sackville is planning two big extensions to its 55-acre Waterfowl Park this year as the park turns 30. At his New Year’s levee last Monday, Mayor John Higham talked about the town acquiring a “significant portion of … Continue reading →

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