• Nova Scotia woman dies in hospital after July boat crash on Silver Lake

  September 9, 2009 - 6 h 00

  A Nova Scotia woman involved in a crash between two pleasure boats on Silver Lake earlier this summer has died. Susan Taylor, 47, of Amherst passed away last Wednesday (Sept. 2) at the QE II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax as a result of...

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• Sackville home destroyed in fire

  September 2, 2009 - 6 h 00

  Sackville firefighters did all they could to contain a house fire on Fairfield Road last Thursday night but they weren't able to save the home from the fiery blaze. "The house was fully engulfed when we arrived at the scene," said Fire Chief...

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• Two arrested in drug seizure

  August 12, 2009 - 6 h 00

  A 53-year-old Sackville man is facing charges of production and possession of marijuana following a drug raid at his residence on Stephens Drive on July 30. Alan Weldon, who was arrested at the scene and was remanded into custody until his court...

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• Fire chief to take on full-time duties

  July 15, 2009 - 6 h 00

  Sackville Fire Chief Craig Bowser's current part-time status will soon be promoted to a full-time position. Effective July 27, the fire chief will come on board as a full-time member of the town management staff, a move that has been a long time...

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• Thousands pay last respects to Roméo LeBlanc

  July 8, 2009 - 6 h 00

  Amid much pomp and circumstance, including a 21-gun salute, the state funeral for RomÉo LeBlanc was held last Friday, July 3 from Saint Thomas Church in Memramcook. Mourners packed the centuries-old church while many people lined the streets of...

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• Music Barn hosting third annual fire dept. fundraiser

  July 1, 2009 - 6 h 00

  The Music Barn, along with the Sackville Fire Department, is once again pleased to host its third annual Firemen's Fundraiser on Saturday, July 11. The festivities get under way at 10 a.m. and run until 10 p.m. During this all-day event, 10 local...

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• Five arrested in drug operation

  June 3, 2009 - 6 h 00

  District 4 RCMP, Amherst Police and Cumberland RCMP Integrated Street Crime Unit, acted on a search warrant at a residence on Crossman Road in Sackville and a residence on Route 940 in Midgic last week.

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• Armed robbery at Sackville residence leaves two injured

  May 27, 2009 - 6 h 00

  Two Sackville residents sustained minor injuries when they were robbed in their home last week. Just before midnight on Friday, May 22 three males armed with a handgun entered a residence on Crossman Road; an undisclosed amount of cash was taken....

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• Town unveils further details on new emergency services, town hall complex

  May 13, 2009 - 6 h 00

  Sackville residents were given assurances once again last week they won't be faced with any surprise tax hikes as the town gets set to take on its largest-ever infrastructure project. "There is no intention to raise taxes," said Sackville CAO...

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• Village of Dorchester to apply for municipal funding

  April 8, 2009 - 6 h 00

  Dorchester council will be applying for financial assistance to fund a number of essential projects in the village. At a special meeting held last Thursday, the council unanimously passed a motion to apply to the Municipal Capital Borrowing Board...

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Other news

• April 8, 2009 Approval of development questioned
• April 1, 2009 Truck driver lucky to walk away from accident: RCMP
• February 4, 2009 Sparky the Dog joins the Sackville Fire department
• January 28, 2009 Father still fighting for justice in 1995 unsolved murder case
• January 14, 2009 Teen faces murder charge in death of 20-year-old
• January 7, 2009 17-year old charged in murder, Pointe-du-Chêne, N.B.
• December 10, 2008 Town of Sackville charged with violation of Clean Environment Act
• November 5, 2008 TRHS grad class holding dinner theatre murder mystery
• November 5, 2008 RCMP investigating fire
• October 22, 2008 Sackville Fire Department seeks towns support to host Atlantic Firefit challenge
• October 8, 2008 Two injured, RCMP investigating after vehicle veers off highway, catches fire
• September 17, 2008 RCMP investigate theft from Sackville home
• September 10, 2008 Local man dies in farming accident
• August 27, 2008 New pumper truck will provide area with greater firefighting capabilities
• July 30, 2008 Vandals target downtown building