The Sackville Tribune Post - Living

The Sackville Tribune Post - Living - Travel

Tourism signs undergoing redesign

Sackville residents will soon notice the town's tourism directional signs are getting a fresh new look. Coun. Joyce O'Neil, liaison councillor for the tourism department, told council during its monthly meeting last Monday night that modifications will be made early on in the new year to the...

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Sackville celebrates winter

Febuary 11th, 2009 - 5 h 00

Mother Nature hasn't been easy on Tantramar residents this winter but many local families fought back this past weekend as they took time out to enjoy the wonders of the season during Sackville's second annual Winterfest. The weekend-long carnival...

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Local attractions named best tourism sites for 2009

Febuary 4th, 2009 - 5 h 00

Three local tourism sites will receive a bit more exposure in 2009 after being recognized by the province as prime attractions. Sackville's Waterfowl Park, Fort Beausejour and Cape Jourimain were recently named among the best tourist attractions...

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Pair of local firms eye expansion into US markets during recent trade mission

December 3rd, 2008 - 5 h 00

A recent trip to the Windy City was a prime opportunity for two local businesses to expand into international markets. BioProspecting NB Inc. of Sackville and South Shore Trading Company of Port Elgin were among the Team Canada Atlantic delegation...

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Skateboard park to get upgrade with new ramps, jumps

November 12th, 2008 - 5 h 00

Local skateboarders will soon have three new ways to practice their sport. Nearly $20,000 has been set aside by the town for the purchase of three new pieces of equipment for the local skateboard park, the first step in a series of upgrades for...

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Tourism stakeholders eye innovative marketing

November 5th, 2008 - 5 h 00

Sackville will need to 'stand out' from the crowd as it looks for new ways to attract more visitors to the region. And that's just what the town's new tourism advisory committee is setting out to do as it works on an innovative marketing strategy...

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Dorchester supports small community museums

April 9th, 2008 - 5 h 00

The village of Dorchester has put its support behind small community museums in New Brunswick. At its March meeting, the village council agreed to send a letter to Premier Shawn Graham supporting the Association Museums New Brunswick's (AMNB)...

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Sackville imagery to be mounted in highway commercial businesses

Febuary 27th, 2008 - 5 h 00

When travellers stop for a bathroom break at Sackville's highway commercial area, they may just get the impulse to visit the downtown afterwards. This is because new interpretive displays of the town will be installed in washrooms at several of...

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Village to consider tourism recommendations

January 23rd, 2008 - 5 h 00

The village of Port Elgin is being asked to consider several suggestions concerning tourism initiatives for the upcoming 2008 tourist season. Local business owner Lynda Lukey addressed council at its regular monthly meeting held in council...

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Sackville residents satisfied with water fix

December 19th, 2007 - 5 h 00

It's taken 17 years but Bill and Jean Young say they can finally breathe a bit easier when they toss their white sheets and towels into the washing machine. The Youngs, longtime owners of the Savoy Arms Bed and Breakfast on Bridge Street in...

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Sackvilles operating costs rise

December 12th, 2007 - 5 h 00

The town of Sackville will spend more money in 2008 to ensure essential services are maintained and the various departments continue to run smoothly. Town council approved its $8.2 million operating budget for the new year during its regular...

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