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  Opposition urges residents to "stand up and be heard" on NB Power deal

  December 9th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  Energy was the topic of discussion on the agenda Monday night as local residents gathered at the Tantramar civic centre to discuss the proposed sale of NB Power with opposition MLAs. So it only seemed fitting that those residents were encouraged...

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  Correction

  December 2nd, 2009 - 5 h 00

  In the article Town councillors deny conflict-of-interest allegations in the Nov. 25 issue, it incorrectly stated that Coun. Margaret Tusz-King (who was defending herself against allegations of a potential conflict in the wind power debate) said...

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  Public invited to learn more about community's proposed strategic plan

  November 4th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  Nearly 200 local residents have provided their input, a draft plan has been prepared, and next week the public will have the opportunity to hear more about the community's proposed vision for the next five years. A public hearing for the...

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  Mount A student studying women in politics

  October 28th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  In spite of the advances made by women in Canadian society, they are still under-represented in elected positions. When Mount Allison University student Fraser Harland from Camrose, Alta. heard about a local municipal council that was all women,...

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  Town establishes citizens' committee on policing

  September 23rd, 2009 - 5 h 00

  In an effort to enhance policing services in Sackville, town council has appointed a citizens' advisory committee that will set out to improve communications and accountability measures between the public and the local RCMP force. Mayor Pat...

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  Town council considers video surveillance to deter vandals

  September 2nd, 2009 - 5 h 00

  Vandalism and break-ins continue to be ongoing problems in Sackville and several town council members say they believe video surveillance could be the answer. "I've seen vandalism rise over the past couple years . . . and to me, it's a serious...

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  New Brunswick opposition leader tours Tantramar

  July 29th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  Leader of New Brunswick's official opposition David Alward spent some time on Saturday in the Tantramar area as part of what could be pre-election visits to areas around the province. "The premier committed to an election on September 2010....

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  Sackville hoping for RCMP subsidy

  July 29th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  Town officials are holding on to hope that Sackville will soon receive some much-needed funds to help offset rising policing costs in the community. Sackville CAO Barry Carroll said that, during a meeting last month with Public Safety Minister...

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  Charlotte Street seniors housing project being downgraded

  July 29th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  After coming across unfavourable soil conditions on his Charlotte Street site, local developer Warren Weeks is planning to reduce the number of seniors' townhouses originally proposed for the four-acre property. Although site work is already well...

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  Tantramar MLA gets new spot on New Brunswick shadow cabinet

  July 22nd, 2009 - 5 h 00

  Tantramar MLA Mike Olscamp picked up a new portfolio as New Brunswick Progressive Conservative leader David Alward shuffled his shadow cabinet last week. "I now also have agriculture and aquaculture; and still have fisheries. Tourism went to Wayne...

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Other news

• April 29th, 2009 Resident voices concerns over council trip to Whistler, B.C.
• April 22nd, 2009 Council opens up monthly discussion meetings
• April 15th, 2009 Study of dyke lands between Sackville, Amherst on the way
• March 25th, 2009 Sackville sees steady growth
• March 18th, 2009 Renaissance Sackville will no longer require council approval to fund projects
• March 18th, 2009 Town to fight prison farm closure
• March 11th, 2009 Outrageous property tax bill discourages couples move to N.B.
• Febuary 18th, 2009 Province supports Sackville, Moncton as they battle for RCMP subsidy
• Febuary 11th, 2009 Fee hikes another tax grab by Liberals, says MLA
• Febuary 11th, 2009 Seniors housing project back on councils agenda
• Febuary 4th, 2009 Town set to fight for policing subsidy
• January 21st, 2009 Dorchester passes 09 budget, large cut to fire dept.
• January 14th, 2009 Village posts marginal tax increase for 2009
• January 14th, 2009 Officials concerned over proposed restructuring of NB municipalities
• January 7th, 2009 Sackville shone in 08, much to look forward to in 09, says mayor

• December 24th, 2008 Town of Sackville to maintain tax rate for fifth year in a row
• December 10th, 2008 LeBlanc bows out of Liberal leadership race
• December 10th, 2008 Budget vote expected next week
• November 19th, 2008 Council OKs release of property pricetags
• November 19th, 2008 Town of Sackville not expecting tax hike in 09
• October 29th, 2008 LeBlanc considers Liberal leadership bid
• October 15th, 2008 LeBlanc wins in Beauséjour; Conservatives to form another minority government
• October 8th, 2008 Economy, environment will be key factors in next weeks election
• September 17th, 2008 Candidates proclaimed in Beauséjour for Oct. 14 federal election
• August 20th, 2008 Sidewalk café projects stalled for this year
• May 21st, 2008 New Sackville council gets down to business
• May 14th, 2008 Estabrooks wins race for towns top post
• April 30th, 2008 Sackville Fire Department donates pumper truck to Cape Tormentine
• April 23rd, 2008 Candidates forum brings Sackvilles central issues back to the forefront
• April 16th, 2008 List of candidates for the 2008 municipal election
• April 9th, 2008 Approval of municipal plan put on hold
• April 2nd, 2008 Local residents form municipal watchdog organization
• March 12th, 2008 Many tripwires could still be set to trigger federal election in coming months
• March 5th, 2008 Local physician requests rezoning for clinic
• Febuary 20th, 2008 Sackville plans to adopt new municipal roadmap
• Febuary 6th, 2008 Tories prepare for spring sitting during weekend retreat
• January 23rd, 2008 Tantramar residents share grief with rest of province, nation
• December 5th, 2007 Council to hold the line on tax rate
• November 28th, 2007 Casey troubled by governments 'disrespect' for Atlantic Canada
• October 3rd, 2007 Local officials welcome provincial review on municipal governance
• August 29th, 2007 Business survey currently under way
• August 29th, 2007 Inspection shows Confederation Bridge in good shape structurally
• July 11th, 2007 Town council investigated for violating provincial act
• July 4th, 2007 Ex-CAO, Town of Sackville issue statement
• July 4th, 2007 First Nations members protest social injustice during border demonstration

• June 27th, 2007 First Nations protest social injustice at border demonstration
• May 9th, 2007 Robert Corkerton wins byelection in village of Dorchester
• May 2nd, 2007 Two will vie for Dorchester council seat
• April 11th, 2007 Tourism Minister promises help for Cape Jourimain
• March 28th, 2007 Council gives green light to water deal
• March 14th, 2007 Sackville retailers can open earlier on Sundays
• March 7th, 2007 Union fights to keep water services public
• Febuary 28th, 2007 Town wrestles with answer to water woes