Nashwaak, New Brunswick

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Nashwaak
Rural community
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Nashwaak
Location within New Brunswick
Coordinates: 46°27′7.9″N66°59′2.9″W / 46.452194°N 66.984139°W / 46.452194; -66.984139
CountryCanada
Province New Brunswick
County York County
Regional service commission Capital Region
IncorporatedJanuary 1, 2023
Time zone UTC-4 (AST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-3 (ADT)
Area code Area code 506

Nashwaak is a rural community in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It was formed through the 2023 New Brunswick local governance reforms.

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History

Nashwaak was incorporated on January 1, 2023. [1] It encompasses the former village of Stanley, as well as portions of the local service districts of Stanley, Saint Marys, Estey's Bridge, and Douglas. [2]

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References

  1. "Local Governments Establishment Regulation – Local Governance Act". Government of New Brunswick. August 30, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  2. "RSC 11 Regional Service Commission 11". Government of New Brunswick. Retrieved July 16, 2024.