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Sandpiper Shep will get plaque & maybe a new coat of paint

Posted on July 17, 2025 by brucewark

Tantramar Councillor Debbie Wiggins-Colwell says she’s pleased to hear that a non-profit group will be working with the town and its citizens to design a plaque for Shep, the giant shorebird sculpture in Dorchester’s Village Square. “I’m so excited about … Continue reading →

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Happy ending to Shep shorebird saga?

Posted on November 13, 2024 by brucewark

A non-profit group that promotes conservation and tourism in the Bay of Fundy region is seeking recognition for its $9,300 contribution to restoring Shep, the giant shorebird, to its perch in Dorchester’s Village Square. “The Fundy Biosphere was the original … 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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Tantramar council votes not to remove Dorchester’s sandpiper statue

Posted on April 11, 2023 by brucewark

Sandpiper Shep will stay on her perch in Dorchester’s village square after Tantramar council voted unanimously tonight not to remove her. At the same time, council directed the town engineer to confirm that Shep was installed safely “with the understanding … Continue reading →

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Sandpiper Shep returns to Dorchester perch amid questions & controversy

Posted on April 9, 2023 by brucewark

After a three year absence, Shep, the world’s largest semipalmated sandpiper, returned to the village square in Dorchester on Saturday, even though Tantramar town council has not approved installation of the giant statue or allocated money for it. “I’m calling … Continue reading →

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