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Sackville Rotarians send Shelterbox aid to earthquake-ravaged Haiti

Members of the Rotary Club of Sackville have sent three ShelterBox containers to Haiti as part of their contribution to helping those left homeless after the devastating earthquake on Jan.12. The sum of $3,000 raised by the club purchased three ShelterBox containers, each of which holds a large...

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Oulton descendants to celebrate 250th anniversary at upcoming reunion

July 22nd, 2009 - 5 h 00

Some of the many descendants of Charles and Abigail (Fillmore) Oulton will be in the Port Elgin/Point de Bute/Jolicure area later this week to celebrate the 250th anniversary of that families' immigration to Canada in 1759. One of the earliest...

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Wheaton committed to enhancing lives of local youth

July 1st, 2009 - 5 h 00

He has played, coached, refereed, managed, served on the executive and held the presidency of the Sackville Minor Hockey Club (SMHC) for six years; in other words, David Wheaton has done just about everything to enhance opportunities for young...

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Students explore ways community can help inmates reintegrate into society

April 15th, 2009 - 5 h 00

They've done their time and paid for their crime. But do criminals deserve a second chance? And when those inmates get released from prison and are ready to rejoin society, is the community willing to accept them with open arms? Those are just a...

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Halfway through term, local MLA prepares to tackle next two years

November 26th, 2008 - 5 h 00

He's been on the job for two years and as Mike Olscamp prepares to head back to the provincial Legislature this week, he says he's ready to tackle the second half of his term as Tantramar's MLA. "It's been a real eye-opener so far," said Olscamp...

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Sackville councillor concerned over gay harassment incidents

November 5th, 2008 - 5 h 00

A Sackville town councillor is working with the local RCMP to deter any further harassment against gays in the community. Mike Tower, liaison councillor for public safety, said that a young woman had approached him last month to voice her concerns...

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Pedvac to honour founders

October 22nd, 2008 - 5 h 00

The Port Elgin Voluntary Action Committee will mark a milestone anniversary next year by honouring its founding members. In 2009, Pedvac will mark 25 years of providing a wide range of services to the greater community. Executive director Val...

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Community invited to provide feedback on car-pooling plan

July 9th, 2008 - 5 h 00

With many Sackville residents starting to feel the pinch of skyrocketing gas prices, a pair of town councillors are seeking community input on how best to ease the burden on commuters' wallets and the environment. Margaret Tusz-King, a...

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Sackville Rotary Club honours Paul Harris Fellows

March 5th, 2008 - 5 h 00

The Sackville Rotary Club recently honoured 12 individuals as Paul Harris Fellows. Named for Paul Harris, who, with three business associates founded the Rotary Club in 1905 in Chicago, the fellowship was established in 1957 to express...

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New Year brings new surprises for Beal family

January 9th, 2008 - 5 h 00

Amherst, N.S. - Amanda and Dave Beal got two surprises this holiday season when Amanda gave birth to their second child on New Year's Day. "We weren't planning on having a New Year's baby - my due date was actually December 22," said Amanda from...

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Sackvilles new Cultural Capital co-ordinator up for the challenge

November 7th, 2007 - 5 h 00

Warren Maddox is well aware he has a mountainous task ahead of him. As the co-ordinator for the towns Cultural Capital program, Maddox has been assigned with putting together an ambitious year-long schedule for 2008 that is expected to feature...

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