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Sackville’s Sam Bliss is one of just three top-of-the-line soccer officials in New Brunswick, having worked games ranging from the Sackville minor system to regional, national and even international competition.

Sackville soccer official one of top referees in New Brunswick

Applications being accepted for RCMP National Youth Advisory Committee

Faster internet coming to rural New Brunswick

Sackville's Live Bait Theatre collecting stories of local railway history

Assault of an inmate at Dorchester Penitentiary

Dave McVeigh moved to Sackville with his family in 2014 with plans to open a business. McVeigh is the owner of Dave’s Rock Emporium, located at 15 Bridge St., Sackville.

Mainstreet Redevelopment Sackville Inc.’s business of the month: Dave’s Rock Emporium

The semipalmated sandpipers will begin arriving this week in Johnson's Mills.

Nature Conservancy of Canada hosting events during this weekend's Dorchester Sandpiper Festival

NB Liquor releases audited financial results for 2017-18, first-quarter results

Radar image from July 18 showing a line of showers across Cape Breton, N.S., and an isolated thunderstorm cell south of the Avalon Peninsula, N.L.

CINDY DAY: Erroneous doppler radar reports

"The thought police truly are all around us now," Russell Wangersky writes, "and with the internet, they have the means to spread permanent damage in seconds." — Stock

Russell Wangersky: You never know who’s in the audience

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Lilah Dare celebrates a win at a UCW show in Shippagan on July 18. GAETAN LANTAIGNE PHOTO

Sackville woman ‘Dares’ to enter world of professional wrestling

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Runners compete at the Special Olympics held in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

VIDEO: Athletes hit the track at Special Olympics Canada 2018 Summer Games

Updated Aug 03, 2018 at 12:03 p.m.

Jennifer Hickox of Team PEI releases her shot during bocce action Thursday morning at the Special Olympics Canada 2018 Summer Games in Antigonish. Corey LeBlanc

Team PEI bocce player loves Special Olympics family

Updated Aug 03, 2018 at 12:04 p.m.

Eileen Garvie, 71, of Antigonish competes in bocce for Team Nova Scotia Thursday during the Special Olympics Canada 2018 Summer Games. Corey LeBlanc

Veteran Special Olympics athlete continues to shine

Updated Aug 03, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.

While several candidates will be vying for the role or starting quarterback, many feel veteran back-up Troy Downton, shown above waiting for the snap during last season’s homecoming game, currently has the inside track. PAULDLYNCH.COM PHOTO

Mount Allison football Mounties gearing up to open season

Wallie Sears
Published Jul 30, 2018 at 3:01 p.m.

SACKVILLE, N.B. – Wow! It’s hard to believe but in just over a week, a bevy of well-muscled young men will arrive in our town to prepare for a three-to-four month odyssey that leads, hopefully, to another Loney Bowl appearance and a shot ...

The top-three finishers in the IWK 250 - Kenny Wallace (third), Cassius Clark (winner) and Dave O'Blenis - participate in the traditional post-race champagne shower at Riverside International Speedway in James River, Antigonish County. Corey LeBlanc

SLIDESHOW: Clark races to checkered flag in IWK 250

Corey LeBlanc
Updated Jul 15, 2018 at 7:21 p.m.

Cassius Clark raced to the checkered flag Sunday afternoon (July 15) in the IWK 250 at Riverside International Speedway in James River, Antigonish County. “It is my third year running with Rollie (MacDonald, owner of King Racing in Pictou ...

Wray Perkin, shown above assisting at this year’s high school and minor football association training camp, has joined the coaching staff of the Tantramar Titans. SCOTT DOHERTY – SACKVILLE TRIBUNE-POST

Wray Perkin joins Sackville’s football Titans coaching staff as special teams coordinator

Wallie Sears
Updated Jul 10, 2018 at 4:41 p.m.

SACKVILLE, N.B. – The Tantramar Titans have a rebuilt coaching staff and head coach Scott O’Neal says he is excited to have signed Wray Perkin, a young man with lots of experience, to become coordinator of special teams. “Wray is ...

The late Bob Edgett, who mentored thousands of youth from throughout the Tantramar region and beyond for more than five decades, will be honoured with a community advocate award from Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame.

Late Bob Edgett to be honoured with community advocate award from Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame during Amherst ceremony

Katie Tower
Updated Jul 05, 2018 at 11:24 p.m.

AMHERST, N.S. – A beloved boxing coach who mentored thousands of youth throughout the Tantramar region for more than five decades will receive special recognition at an upcoming ceremony for his tremendous contributions. The late Bob Edgett ...

Sackville’s Dylan Cormier is known for his “take no prisoners” approach to defense. Above, Cormier crushes an Acadia opponent.

Former Sackville high school star expected to play pivotal role in football Mountie’s defense

Wallie Sears
Updated Jul 05, 2018 at 9:47 a.m.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a series of Mount Allison Mountie and Tantramar Titan player profiles that will be published in the coming months. SACKVILLE, N.B. – He’s a force of nature, an elite graduate of Tantramar ...

At just 5’7” and 160 pounds, Idahosa Yorke his own style of returning punts and kicks that nets huge gains in yardage for his team.

Yorke set for another stellar season with Mount Allison University football Mounties

Wallie Sears
Updated Jun 20, 2018 at 4:05 p.m.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a series of Mount Allison Mountie and Tantramar Titan player profiles that will be published in the coming months. SACKVILLE, N.B. – With dreadlocks flying in the wind and showing more moves than a ...

Left to right, Heather Smith, Steve Ridlington and Earl Thompson receive a round of applause during Thursday's Sackville Sports Wall of Fame induction ceremony.

Outstanding athlete, local builders inducted into Sackville Sports Wall of Fame

Wallie Sears
Updated Jun 20, 2018 at 12:13 p.m.

SACKVILLE, N.B. – A trio of outstanding individuals – two athletes and one builder – were inducted into the Sackville Sports Wall of Fame (SSWF) Thursday evening during the 30th anniversary of the founding of the organization that ...

Derek Smith trains at Fitness Experience in Middleton most days. June 12 he won four golds at the 2018 International Powerlifting Federation Classic World Championships held in Calgary. Hard work, support, and encouragement got him there.

World Champ! - Middleton’s Derek Smith picks up four gold at powerlifting Worlds

Lawrence Powell
Updated Jun 13, 2018 at 1:36 p.m.

CALGARY - Middleton’s Derek Smith is a world champion – not just in one event, but in three at the 2018 International Powerlifting Federation Classic World Championships held this week in Calgary. That makes him the overall winner as ...

Emma and Chad Winters of Lower Sackville were among the 10K participants in last year’s Cross Border Challenge. The event will return for its 10th year on Saturday, June 23.

Cross Border Challenge returning for 10th year June 23

Andrew Wagstaff
Updated Jun 14, 2018 at 3:43 p.m.

AMHERST, N.S. – The 10th annual Cross Border Challenge will take place here on Saturday, June 23, and organizers are hoping to build on its success of recent years. “Last year’s numbers were up over previous years, and they are ...

Humboldt, Sask. Mayor Rob Muench had his photo taken with members of the North Nova Penguins hockey club while attending the Federation of Canadian Municipalities annual conference in Halifax last weekend. The Penguins, a youth hockey team of 10 to 12-year-olds, were wearing decals and crests honouring the Humboldt Broncos.

Humboldt mayor thanks Amherst minor hockey team for its support

Darrell Cole
Updated Jun 05, 2018 at 3:47 p.m.

AMHERST, N.S. – Members of the North Nova Penguins had a special guest during their Atlantic Cup hockey tournament in Halifax last weekend. Rob Muench, the mayor of Humboldt, Sask., was touring the Dartmouth four-ice pad as part of the ...