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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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Sackville councillors urged to buy old quarry, but several worry about costs

Posted on June 6, 2018 by brucewark

For the fourth time in as many decades, Sackville Town Council is being urged to buy the old Pickard Quarry from Mount Allison University for a nominal sum and turn it into an urban wilderness park. During their meeting on … 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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