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Municipality of the County of Antigonish
COUNTY QUARTERLY SUMMER 2016
Inside This Issue:
Contact Information ........................................................... 2
Message from the Warden .............................................. 2
Municipal Information ...................................................4-14
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Now Available!
Active Community Recreation.................................. 16-17
Registration Information .................................................. 18
Community Information................................... 15,19,26-31
Community Calendar ...............................................20-22
Community Directory ............................................... 23-25
Canada Day .........................................................................32
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https://recreation.antigonishcounty.ns.ca
More information on page 18
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MESSAGE FROM THE DESK OF THE WARDEN
Greetings residents of Antigonish County,
Spring and summer have finally arrived. Despite the less-than-warm weather, municipal council and staff
have been busy preparing for the summer and a new fiscal year.
On May 24, Municipal Council approved its $13,770,000, 2016/17 Operating Budget. With the approval of
the budget residential tax rate was struck at $0.88 per $100 of assessment; the ninth consecutive year
that this rate has not changed. The commercial rate was struck at $1.46 per $100 of assessment, again
making Antigonish County the lowest commercial property tax jurisdiction in the province.
Approved spending will support operating and capital grants to community-based organizations; economic development through
the Eastern-Strait Regional Enterprise Network and other municipal initiatives; library operations; installation of a 25Wt Solar PV
system at the Municipal Office; exploration of a large-scale wind energy project in partnership with other municipalities near the
South Canoe Wind Farm; repairs and maintenance at the County Court House; and, installation of back-up power systems for
both Gaspereau Lake and Lower South River water systems.
Work is continuing on the Eastern-Strait Regional Enterprise Network (ESREN). John Beaton is the organization’s first CEO,
Andrew Beckett, VP Finance and Administration at St. FX University, is the Board Chair and I have been appointed as the Chair of
the Liaison and Oversight Committee. The Board is made up of individuals from the private sector and are in the process of
establishing a strategic plan for regional economic development.
The Municipality is also in the midst of a water meter installation program for all municipal water users. The water meter
program will improve equity and reduce water consumption by allowing residents to pay for the actual amount of water they
use, rather than billing based on a tap count or a flat rate. Neptune Technology Group has been contracted to install meters and
will be reaching out to all users in the coming weeks.
Finally, I encourage you to review our many summer recreational offerings shown throughout this publication. There is something
for anyone and we hope everyone will get out and get active this summer! Until next time, have a great summer.
Russell Boucher,
Warden, Municipality of the County of Antigonish
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION
Councillor Mary MacLellan, District #1: McArras Brook, Arisaig, Malignant Cove, Georgeville, Cape George, Livingstones Cove,
Maryvale, part of Big Marsh and Pleasant Valley. Telephone: 902-863-1101; Email: mmaclellan@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Councillor Donnie MacDonald, District #2: Lanark, Cloverville, North Grant, Fairmont, Lakevale, Big Marsh and Harbour Road.
Telephone: 902-863-5449; Email: dfmacdonald@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Councillor Hugh Stewart, District #3: James River, Keppoch, Ohio, St. Joseph’s, Lochaber, Ashdale, Copper Lake, College Grant,
Gaspereaux Lake, Purl Brook and parts of Glen Road and Pinevale. Telephone: 902-863-0876; Email: hdstewart@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Councillor Vaughan Chisholm, District #4: Trotters Lane, Arbor Drive Ext., Pleasant Valley, Clydesdale, Sylvan Valley, Back Road
Brierly Brook, Somers Road, Brierly Brook, Post Rd., Addington Forks and West River, from MacDonald Chrysler—east on TCH, Spruce Lane,
Telephone: 902-863-5935; Email: vchisholm@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Councillor Remi Deveau, District #5: Pomquet, South Side Harbour, Glen Air Estates and Dagger Woods. Telephone: 902-870-2866; Email:
rdeveau@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Deputy Warden Owen McCarron, District #6: Lower South River, St. Andrew’s, Dunmore, Frasers Mills, Loch Katrine, Springfield,
Caledonia Mills, Beauly, Meadow Green, Pomquet River and Glen Roy. Telephone: 902-863-0141; Email: omccarron@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Councillor Angus Bowie, District #7: Heatherton, Black Avon, Fraser’s Grant, Summerside, part of Bayfield, Glassburn, New France and
Paq’tnkek First Nations. Telephone: 902-386-2667; Email: abowie@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Councillor Pierre Boucher, District #8: Mattie Settlement, Grosvenor, Tracadie, Monastery, Merland, Afton, West Arm Tracadie and
parts of Linwood and Bayfield. Telephone: 902-870-1429; Email: pboucher@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Warden Russell Boucher, District #9: Auld’s Cove, East Havre Boucher, Havre Boucher, West Havre Boucher, Frankville, Cape Jack and
Linwood. Telephone: 902-234-2646; Email: rdboucher@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Councillor Bill MacFarlane, District #10: Saltsprings, Cameron-Kinney Hill, Cameron Loop, West River, Lower West River, Elliot Lane,
MacInnis Way, Garvie Road, Greenhill Drive & Loop, Tamara Drive, Chisholm-Ponderosa-Heritage Drive, Church St. Extension,
Cunningham Rd., Willowdale Lane and Beech Hill, South River Road, William’s Point, Gilfoy Rd., JD MacDonald Rd., Grandview Dr.,
Trinity Lane, Greenwold, Old South River Rd., Governor’s Lane. Telephone: 902-863-0240(h) 902-968-9445(cel);
Email: bmacfarlane@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
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Municipality of the County of Antigonish
285 Beech Hill Road, RR6 Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G
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Municipal Team
PUBLIC WORKS:
902-863-5004
publicworks@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Daryl Myers, Director of Public Works
Debbie Cormier, Public Works Administrator
John L. MacDonald, Certified Water/Wastewater Operator
Josh Chisholm, Working Supervisor, W&S Operations
Harold MacGillivray, Utility Operator
Andrew Jessens, Mechanic
John Chisholm, Mobile Dewatering Truck Operator/Utility
Worker
Hugh MacMillan, Spare Collection Vehicle Operator/Utility
Worker
Kevin MacCulloch, Heavy Equipment Operator
Jim MacLean, Heavy Equipment Operator
Allan Boyle, Utility Operator
Dwayne MacDonald, Labourer
Mary Theresa MacCulloch, Scale House Operator
Matt McKeen, Recycling Vehicle Operator
Tony Giesbrecht, Collection Vehicle Operator
Adam McCoul, Collection Vehicle Operator
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE:
902-863-1117
clerk@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Glenn Horne, Municipal Clerk/Treasurer
Beth Schumacher, Deputy Clerk
Joyce Levangie, Administrative Secretary
Allison Duggan, Director of Finance
Shirlyn Donovan, Strategic Initiative Coordinator
Vera Rhynold, Assistant to Director of Finance
Darlene Thompson, Tax Revenue Clerk I
Tracey MacEachern, Tax Revenue Clerk II
Tammy Feltmate, Director of Environmental, Safety and
Community Affairs
Alisha Chisholm, Receptionist
RECREATION:
902-863-1141
recreation@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Marlene Melanson, Recreation Director
Denise Fougere, Administrative Assistant
Laura Duggan, Interim Physical Activity Coordinator
Heather Butler, Recreation Programmer
Olivia Ells, Aquatics Supervisor
Wondering what day your garbage,
organics
and recyclables will be
collected?
Simply go to http://www.erswm.ca/collection-calendar/
and enter your civic address.
Looking for recreation, sport, and physical activity
opportunities in your community? Visit Highland
Connect for programs and activities within
Antigonish, Guysborough and Pictou Counties!
Visit the out new, state of the art, online registration portal
which allows you to register for all Antigonish County
Recreation programs anywhere, anytime, and on any device.
recreation.antigonishcounty.ns.ca
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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION
SOLAR ENERGY: COMING TO THE MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Watch for solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of the Municipal Admin Centre in the near future. Antigonish
Community Energy Coop (ACE Coop) & Appleseed Energy Inc. are working with the Municipality to make a
25 kWh grid tied system a reality. Once operational power production will be monitored in real time in the
lobby allowing you to see how much energy is being produced and contributed to the power grid.
LOW INCOME TAX EXEMPTION
WATER METER PROGRAM UPDATE
Do you know someone who could qualify for tax exemption?
The Municipality’s universal water metering
program is currently underway. This is a
compulsory program and is being done at no additional cost to
you the customer. Our water utilities are among the last in the
province to convert to universal water metering.
There is a tax exemption policy in Antigonish County; if you or
someone you know had a total household income of $25,000 or
less in 2015 they may qualify for a $100 exemption on their
property taxes.
What do you need to do? Complete a tax exemption form and
Neptune Technology Group (Canada) Ltd. has been awarded the
tender for preparation and installation of water meters for the
Municipality of the County of Antigonish.
provide evidence (Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada)
of the previous year’s income of all family members residing in
household.
During the next few weeks Municipal Water users will receive
letters from Neptune Technology requesting them to book
appointments for meter installation. Appointments can be made
online or by calling Neptune directly. Please quote the
Reference Number located at the top portion of your letter.
This exemption applies only to persons who are residents of the
Municipality of the County of Antigonish and property rate
payers who reside in their own home.
For more information or to obtain an application, call the
Municipal Office at 902-863-1117 or visit us at 285 Beech Hill Rd
or visit the Forms section of our website at
www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca. Applications for tax exemption
will be received up to December 31.
Please visit our website: www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca for a list
of Water Meter Installation Program Q & A’s
FOR APPOINTMENTS call 1-800-667-4387 or visit:
www.watermeterappt.com
WHAT TO DO WITH STORMWATER?
Stormwater is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as surface water in abnormal quantity resulting from heavy falls of rain or snow.
Spring usually means an excess of stormwater in our community. There are several things you can do at home to slow down the
stormwater run off, reduce your flood risk and at the same time protect our water sources from pollution.
These include: Planting native trees and shrubs, using rain barrels or cisterns to collect run off, create rain gardens, and bioswales,
soak-away pits and look for permeable options to paving driveways, reduce your use of chemicals when washing the car, and
fertilizing your garden and yard.
Check out the following websites for additional information: www.greencommunitiescanada.org; www.slowrain.ca;
www.acapcb.ns.ca; www.ecologyaction.ca; www.managingstormwater.blogspot.ca/
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IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING SEWER BILLING
Please note that as of May 2016 you sewer charge will be included on your annual property tax bill. You will see
a new line on your annual tax bill outlining your sewer charge including the number of units assessed to your
property and the rate changed.
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE MUNICIPALITY’S SEWER OPERATIONS
On February 17, 2015, Municipal Council approved amendments to the Sewer By-Law. The purpose of these amendments is to
update and align the bylaw with current practices for sewer systems in Nova Scotia. A review of sewer accounts was also
conducted to ensure all users are contributing at the appropriate rate. A copy of the Sewer Bylaw is available on the Municipality’s
website.
To inform residents about municipal sewer services, the following Q&As have been prepared:
Q What am I paying for when I get my sewer bill?
A The Municipality owns and operates five (5) sewage treatment facilities in the communities of Lower South River,
Pomquet, Heatherton, St. Andrews and Havre Boucher. The Municipality also has an agreement with the Town of
Antigonish to contribute up to a third of the overall capacity to its sewage treatment facility in service of the Fringe Area.
Further, the various collection systems consist of 33 pumping stations and approximately 37 km of buried pipe.
Q What factors are considered when setting the sewer rate?
A The sewer budget is considered by Municipal Council at the same time as the annual operating budget. Similar to a water
utility, the Municipality must ensure that sewer operations throughout the County have sufficient resources necessary to
operate in a manner that does not create annual deficits and provides service that are safe and adequate. The utilities’
operations include the above mentioned infrastructure and other associated capital equipment as well as the human
resources required to manage the system.
Q There is a change in my sewer bill from last year. Why?
A Schedule “A” of the amended Sewer By-Law outlines all rates for the various types of sewer users in the Municipality. The
user units are reflective of the types of usage and their contributions to the sewer system. Due to the review of sewer
accounts this may differ from previous years’ billings in some instances.
Q I have an apartment in my home. Why am I being billed for two sewer units?
A Under the amended sewer bylaw, Schedule “A” defines a single family dwelling to be one unit and a separate individual
apartment is an additional unit.
Q What if my building is vacant or not in use?
A Regardless of the occupancy or usage of the building, if it is connected to the public sewer system a bill will be provided.
This practice is consistent with all other municipalities in the province.
Q There appears to be a discrepancy on my sewer bill. What should I do?
A Contact the Municipal Office. If there is an error on your bill we will address it as quickly as possible.
If you have further questions concerning the Sewer By-Law or your Sewer Bill, please
contact the Municipal Office at 902-863-1117
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The Food
I WILL, WILL YOU?
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
REDUCE CLIMATE IMPACTS BY EXPLORING
This is a public call for our 2nd Municipal Mural Competition. This
year’s mural will reside at the Havre Boucher Community Centre.
Our Home
Our Holiday
To submit a proposal, send (by 4:00pm on July 22, 2016):
 5 – 10 images or audio/visual samples on CD-Rom or DVD
How We

image/slide list including the artist’s name, title of work,
medium, dimensions, and date of completion and current CV
 design proposal and artist statement (no longer than one
Climate Change is one of the greatest environmental,
page)
economic and social threats of our time. Progress  copies of catalogue texts or reviews (if relevant)
depends on people acting together both at a local and
An artist’s honorarium of $2,500 will be provided. This fee shall
global level. Our choices and behavior significantly affect
cover the cost of supplies. The Municipality will provide for the
our personal climate impact. Four areas of our lives are
base for the mural and will cover the cost of installation.
particularly important: how we run our homes; the
food we eat; how we get around; and our holiday For more information contact: Tammy Feltmate, Director of
travel. The "I will! Will you?” initiative recognizes Environment, Safety & Community Affairs at
that there may be many things that you and your tammy.feltmate@antigonishcounty.ns.ca or at 902 863 1117 or and
family already do to live a more climate-friendly life submit proposals to her attention at: 285 Beech Hill Road,
and that these efforts can multiply quickly when our Antigonish, NS, B2G 0B4 or check out the details at
friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers hear www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca.
about them and take up the challenge to also live in a
more climate-friendly way.
We Eat
Travel
Get Around
Here is our "I will! Will you?” challenge: Take one or
more new actions to reduce your climate impact. Let
others know what you are doing and why. Challenge
them to find something that they can do, too. Invite
them, in turn, to pass this challenge on to their friends,
relatives, neighbors and co-workers. Let’s do this
together! Once you take action: SHARE YOUR STORY so
o t he r s c a n t a ke ac t io n to o ! Go to
www.antigonishclimate.ca .
This is a photo of our first mural which was installed at the
DOG BY-LAW: BE A
Municipal Administration Centre in January 2016.
RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER
“The installation of murals throughout the County is great
exposure for local artists because of the nature of the murals:
they are large and hard to miss, almost a billboard advertisement
of the artist’s work which can in turn generate more
commissions for the artist.”
The Municipality of the County of Antigonish has a dog
bylaw and a Dog Control Officer who is authorized by
the Municipality to enforce the Dog By-law.
Enforcement can include seizure of the dog and/or
issuance of a summary offence ticket with fines
attached, should the By-law not be followed. The Dog Control
Officer for the County can be reached at 902-863-9501.
— Andrew Murray, Artist, Health Equity Mural.
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2016/17 MUNICIPAL OPERATING BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
On May 24, 2016, Municipal Council approved its $13,770,000, 2016/17 Municipal Operating Budget. This is a
balanced budget and includes contributions to reserves. Tax-bills are due on June 30, 2016. Highlights include:
Rates:
The residential rate will remain at $0.88 per $100 of assessment . This is the ninth consecutive year that the
residential rate has not increased.
The commercial rate will remain at $1.46 per $100 of assessment. The Municipality remains the lowest commercial
tax jurisdiction in the Province of Nova Scotia.
The municipal sewer rate will remain at $311 / unit.
Operational Areas:
Over $380,000 in operating and capital grants to community-based
organizations to foster community development in both the County and
Town; $70,000 for Eastern-Strait Regional Enterprise Network for the
creation and implementation of a regional strategy for economic
development; $242,000 for library operations and the People’s Place
Library; $3,248,875 in mandatory contributions to the Strait Regional
School Board; $3,030,000 for Protective Services, including RCMP, Fire
Departments, Correctional Services and Emergency Management; and,
approximately $100,000 for initiatives that support administrative
innovation, economic development, customer service and the development of the Municipality’s first corporate plan.
In addition to the operating budget, a number of capital investments were approved:
 Completion of a water-metering program for all municipal water customers,
 Installation of a 25kWt Solar PV system at the Municipal Office,
 Exploration of a large-scale wind energy project in partnership with other municipalities near the South Canoe
Wind Farm,
 Curb & gutter at Appleseed Drive and Harbour View Drive,
 Repairs and maintenance at the County Court House,
 Installation of back-up power systems for both the Gaspereau Lake and Lower South River water systems, and
 Environmental assessment of outflows at the Town Sewer Treatment Plant.
For more information on the Municipality’s operating budget, please visit our website.
www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION INFORMATION

Municipal and School Board Elections will take place on Saturday,
October 15, 2016 across the province.

Nomination Day is Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Completed
nomination forms must be submitted to the Returning Office by
4:30pm

Linda Arsenault has been appointed as the Municipality’s Returning Officer for the 2016 Municipal
Election. If you have any questions about the election or nominations, you can reach Linda at
902-863-1117 or returningofficer@antigonishcounty.ns.ca

The Municipal Election is governed by the Municipal Elections Act. This legislation outlines
eligibility to vote in or stand as a candidate for a school board or municipal council, the
nomination process and candidate rules

The Municipality has 10 districts, each represented by a councillor. Municipal Council, at it’s first
meeting following the election, selects the Warden from among the elected councillors.
For more information on the 2016 Municipal Election, please call 902-863-1117
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION INFORMATION
Boundary Review Changes
As part of a Boundary Review in 2015, the Municipality confirmed the number of polling districts
and changed some district boundaries. These changes to district boundaries are summarized in
the table below. Maps showing these changes can be found on our website.
Only those areas listed below have changed. All other areas remain the same as the previous
municipal election.
AREA
PREVIOUS
DISTRICT
2
NEW DISTRICT FOR
2016 ELECTION
1
Highway 245 North of Civic #1631
2
1
Keating Court, Tamara Drive and any residents
between those streets on Trunk 7
South side of Highway 104 from Pomquet River Road
10
4
6
7
Pine Ridge Road and Lorraine Lane
6
7
Summerside, Bayfield Road North of Trunk 4
8
7
Linwood Road, Linwood Station Road and Grovenor
9
8
Glebe Road and Beaver Road
PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes to federal and provincial electoral boundaries have no impact on
municipal boundaries. Changes to municipal boundaries have no impact on the provision of
municipal services.
Visit www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca for maps showing these changes
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DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING IN ANTIGONISH COUNTY
In Nova Scotia it is a legal requirement to obtain development and or building permits before site development or building begin.
The Municipality is a member of the Eastern District Planning Commission (EDPC) and has a team available to support you through
the building and development process. Remember wherever a Land-Use Bylaw is in effect a Development Permit is required
before a Building Permit can be issued.
Meet our Planning Staff
Harry Martell is a Building Inspector. Contact Harry before you start construction to discuss your project, permits
and inspections required, and timelines. He will also advise you when it is necessary to obtain permits from
other provincial bodies, Public Works or the Development Officer. He can be reached at 902-863-2366.
Wanda Ryan is the Development Officer. Contact Wanda regarding any development plans—she will help
navigate the development process; whether it be questions about land use planning, zoning or development
permit requirements. Wanda can be reached at 902-863-1117 on Tuesdays; or call 1-888-625-5361 and ask for
Wanda at EDPC Mondays , Wednesday-Friday.
Sean Donovan is a Building Official, and the newest member of the team on the ground in Antigonish. Sean can
help you with building inquiries, permits and applications as well as inspections. Sean can be reached at 902863-2366 or by email sdonovan@edpc.ca.
Permits & Inspections
For information regarding development and building permits and to apply for a permit contact Planning Staff at the Municipal
Administrative Centre, 285 Beech Hill Rd. A copy of your plan including site and construction/ building plans will be required.
Once you have a permit and work has begun inspections are required at various stages, and are the responsibility . Inspections
must be arranged with Inspector by the owner, the contractor or the developer.
NSBCA 2.1.1.11- http://www.novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/bcregs.htm
Inspections conducted using 2010 National building Code
1.
Footings in place
2.
Subfloor plumbing
3.
Subfloor and foundation insulation
4.
Pre-backfill
5.
i) the framing, roof, plumbing and mechanical systems; (ii) insulation and vapour barrier
before wall framing is covered-- Except in manufactured and modular homes.
For Manufactured and Modular homes: (i) superstructure installation and anchorage
systems, (ii) foundation, insulation and vapour barrier before wall framing is covered and
plumbing connections below the first floor.
Before Occupancy (so that an Occupancy Permit may be issued.)
6.
7.
For further information check out the EDPC website at EDPC.ca
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DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING IN ANTIGONISH COUNTY
NOTICE TO MOBILE HOME & MINI-HOME OWNERS
Please notify the Municipal Office before you sell your mobile/mini home so we can make the proper transfer to the new owner.
If you are trading in your mobile/mini home it is also necessary to notify the Municipal Office so the mobile/mini home
can be deleted from the tax roll.
Any questions concerning transfer of mobile/mini homes? Please call the Municipal Office at 902-863-1117
or email: reception@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
CIVIC ADDRESSING BY-LAW
Note: Information on this page is only a brief summary of the by-law. For more information on civic addressing
requirements and signage specifications please go to the Eastern District Planning Commission or
Municipality of the County of Antigonish websites:
www.edpc.ca/civic.htm or www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Seconds can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency. Getting resources where they are needed as quickly as
possible is vital. This is especially true when dealing with 911 emergencies. However, without clearly posted civic numbers to guide
them, emergency responders can sometimes be challenged to locate the address of a 911 call. Clearly post your civic number so
that police, firefighters and paramedics can locate you as quickly as possible in an emergency.
How do I find out my civic number?
It is your responsibility to know your correct E911 civic address. Call the Eastern District Planning Commission (toll free)
1-888-625-5361 or the NS Emergency Measures Organisation (1-800-388-3911).
Where can I get a civic number sign?
Civic number signs are provided with new construction permits. For other buildings local sign shops can make civic address signs,
check the Yellow Pages. Some volunteer fire departments may order signs. To order a sign from The Eastern District Planning
Commission call 902-625-5366.
Posting Your Civic Number
Civic number signs must be placed on a dedicated post and adhere to the specifications in the Municipal By-Law:
a) civic numbers shall face towards the street or private road on which the lot or building is situated and which forms part of the
civic address for the lot or building except that double-sided signage may be used, in which event the civic number shall be on
both sides of the sign and perpendicular to the street or private road;
b) civic numbers shall be in Arabic numerals (12- not XII or Twelve);
c) the bottom of the numerals shall be a minimum of 1.2 metres above grade;
d) the color of the numerals shall consist of reflective material that clearly contrasts with the background upon which the numbers
are displayed;
e) the height of the numerals shall not be less than 9 centimetres
 The sign must be located on the same side of the road as the building
 Signs placed on buildings must be at least 10cm / 4in tall and illuminated at night
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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: Roadside Collection Program
The Municipality of the County of Antigonish provides roadside collection for regular garbage, organics and recyclables. The
following three pages contain important information about the Municipality's Roadside Collection program.
ROADSIDE COLLECTION SCHEDULE
Garbage and green bins are collected on a weekly basis while recyclables are collected every second week. To determine which
week your recyclables will be picked up have a look at the “Zone” list below to see which zone you are in, then consult the
following table for your collection schedule.
PLEASE NOTE: Items should be placed at roadside by 7:00am on the day of collection, cleaned and properly sorted.
Regular garbage is to be placed in clear bags, while recyclables goes into blue bags.
Residents are reminded that it is their responsibility to keep garbage/recyclable boxes clean and in usable repair.
During the winter months, it is extremely important to ensure that snow removal around the garbage/recyclable boxes is
undertaken by the residents, to provide easy access for collection.
Zone 1 – Highway 104-West, Highway 4- Post Rd to Pictou county line, West River, Tolson Subdivision, Addington Forks, St. Josephs,
Beaver Meadow, Beaver Mountain, Keppoch, Ohio, Cross Roads Ohio, Shieling Court, Townsend Street, Pottery Lane, Crockett
Court, Brierly Way, Brookside Way, Appleseed Drive, Florence Circle, Alex Terrace, Gaspereaux Lake
Zone 2 – Highway 7 –South, West Lochaber, Copper Lake, Pinevale, Pitchers Farm, Purl Brook, Lower West River
Zone 3 –Aulds Cove, Havre Boucher, Cape Jack, Merland, Upper Afton, Highway 104-Aulds Cove, Highway 4- Frankville Rd to Aulds
Cove, Mount Cameron, Pine Ridge
Zone 4 – Bayfield, West Arm Tracadie, Linwood, Linwood Station, West Havre Boucher, Monastery (Highway 16), Mattie
Settlement, Grosvenor, Highway 4- Linwood, Frankville, Pine Ridge
Zone 5 – Killam Properties, Glen Aire Estates, Greenhill Estates, Silver Birch, Williams Point, South River Rd, Greenwold, MacMillan Rd.
Zone 6 – Highway 104-Lower South River, Highway 316-South, Dunmore, St. Andrews, Frasers Mills, Lower Springfield, Glenroy,
Marydale, Beauly, Pomquet forks, Meadow Green, Dagger Woods
Zone 7 – Highway 337, Highway 245 (Sylvan valley to Greendale Rd), Brierly Brook Road
Zone 8 – Highway 245 (Greendale Rd to Knoydart), Old Maryvale Rd, Cloverville, Fairmont, Big Marsh, Clydesdale, Pleasant Valley,
Sylvan Valley, Thorne Ridge, Trotter’s Lane, Arbor Dr. Ext.
Zone 9 – Summerside, New France, Frasers Grant, Afton, Tracadie, Monastery, Highway 4 Heatherton to Linwood Harbour Rd
Zone 10 – Oasis Trailer Court, South Side Harbour, Pomquet, Heatherton, Black Avon, Glassburn
MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF ANTIGONISH - ROADSIDE COLLECTION SCHEDULE
July
Monday
Tues day
WEEK 1 (July 1s t )
Wednes day
Thurs day
Garbage & Green bin only
Garbage, Green Bin & Recycling
Friday
Zone 9
Zone 10
WEEK 2 (July 4-8)
Zone 4
Zone 3
WEEK 3 (July 11-15)
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 1
Zone 4
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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
It is the policy of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish that garbage, organics and recyclables are collected as normal on all
holidays throughout the year except for the following days: Good Friday, Remembrance Day, and Christmas Day.
Garbage and organics normally collected on these days will be collected one week later on the regular day for collection.
Recyclables normally collected on these days will be collected 2 weeks later on the regular day for collection.
The Beech Hill Solid Waste-Resource Management Facility is closed on all holidays throughout the year. Residents are reminded
that it is their responsibility to keep garbage boxes clean and in usable repair. During the winter months it is extremely important
to ensure snow removal around the garbage boxes are undertaken by the residents to provide easy access for collection.
WHICH ITEMS GO WHERE?
REGUALR GARBAGE (CLEAR BAGS)
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Lids, caps & covers from plastic and glass jars
All styrofoam
Bathroom waste
Plastic wrap
Potato chip bags and candy bar wrappers
Hot and cold disposable drink cups (Tim Horton cups)
Light bulbs
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Empty paint cans & aerosol cans
Empty motor oil containers
Carbon paper
Floor sweepings
Hard covered books (can be recycled if cover is
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Gift wrap, colored tissue paper
Kitty litter
Old shoes & clothing
removed)
ORGANICS (GREEN BIN)
Food Products
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Table Scraps, Meat, Fish & Bones
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Vegetable and Fruit Peelings
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Shellfish (including shells)
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Solid Dairy Products (i.e. cheese, etc.)
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Cooking Oil, Grease & Fat
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Bread, Rice & Pasta
Non-Recyclable Paper
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Soiled Food Napkins
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Paper Towel
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Pizza Boxes, Fast Food Wrappers
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Wax Paper
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Paper Plates (no styrofoam)
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Sugar, Flour & Potato bags
PLEASE NOTE: All broken green bins should be returned to the Municipal Office
BLUE BAG #2 (All Other Recyclables)
BLUE BAG #1 (Paper Products)
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Plastic pop bottles
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Newspaper & magazines
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Aluminum cans
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Advertising flyers including glossy paper
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Tin cans
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Periodicals, TV guides
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Glass bottles and jars
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Game books (crossword puzzles, etc.)
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Plastic containers (#1-7)
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Pocket novels and joe books
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Plastic grocery bags (#4)
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Paper egg carton (dozen and flats)
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Bread bags (#4)
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Cores from paper towel & bathroom rolls
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Juice boxes
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Boxboard (cereal and cracker boxes, etc.)
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Letter, office and school paper, envelopes
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Liquor containers
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Corrugated cardboard (tied in bundles)
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Aluminum foil and pie plates
BLUE BAG SAFETY TIPS
Always consider your safety and the safety of those collecting and sorting your recycling when preparing any item for the blue bag.
Step 1 (Safety Rinse)
Carefully rinse the can - some people use a bottle brush and it is easiest if you do it soon after opening the can!
Step 2 (Lid Safety)
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If the lid is attached to the can, carefully push it down into the can so that the sharp edge is not exposed.
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If the lid has been completely removed from the can, it is best to drop it into the can and then, if possible, squeeze the top of
the can to close the opening as much as possible. Then place it into your blue bag.
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If you use a can opener that removes sharp edges, you will not be able to place the lid into the can. Place these lids into the
blue bag separate from the can.
OTHER (ITEMS NOT FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP)
These items are subject to a tipping fee and residents are responsible for bringing these items to the Solid Waste Management Site
Tipping Fees - Effective October 15, 2007
 Asbestos $100.00 per tonne (flat fee)
 Scrap Metal & White Goods (Appliances) $45.00 per tonne
 Clean Construction & Demolition Debris $50.00 per tonne
 Cardboard
$100.00 per tonne
 Clean Concrete $45.00 per tonne
 Tires
$45.00 per tonne
 Compostable Organic Material $55.00 per tonne
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY
 Construction & Demolition (C & D) Debris $75.00 per tonne
1356 Beech Hill Road, Antigonish
 Contaminated Soil
$45.00 per tonne
Hours of Operation
 Leaf & Yard Waste
$55.00 per tonne
Monday-Friday
8:00am—4:30pm
 Mixed Loads
$110.00 per tonne
Saturdays
8:00am—12:00pm
 Recyclables
$45.00 per tonne
CLOSED on ALL Holidays
 Refuse/Garbage
$100.00 per tonne
Phone: 902-863-4744
The Solid Waste Management Facility is a paint and A.C.E.S. drop off location.
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Explore the Outdoors in Antigonish County
BEACHES IN ANTIGONISH COUNTY
In St. George’s Bay, off Route 104:
•Pomquet Park Beach, Taylor’s Road Exit
•Bayfield Provincial Park Beach, Exit 36
•Dunn’s Beach, South Side Harbour Road, 10 km
•Cape Jack Beach, Exit 37 into Monastery, turn left at
Cape Jack turn off, continue another 6 km.
Along the Sunrise Trail, north of Antigonish:
•Mahoney’s Beach, Route 337, 12km
•Cribbon’s Beach, Route 337, 19km
•Ballantyne’s Cove, Route 337, 29km
•Livingstone’s Cove, Route 337, 32km
•Malignant Cove, Route 245, 19km
•Arisaig Beach, Route 245, 24km
HIKING TRAILS IN ANTIGONISH COUNTY
Fairmount Ridge Hiking Trail: 12km. of well marked trails, 6
loops varying in difficulty, featuring spectacular views of Ant.
Harbour. See old growth forest, brooks, abundant wildlife.
Suitable for the whole family.
Cape George Hiking Trail: A series of loops, varying in length &
difficulty (total 33km.) See coastline, meadows, old growth
forests, cliffs. 3 serviced trail heads: School, Lighthouse, Tuna
Interpretive Centre.
Antigonish Landing Wildlife Management Area: Go
birdwatching or just stroll in a quiet atmosphere free of
vehicular traffic. See wild fowl, fish and marine plants and
even the occasional eagle!
Beaver Mountain Provincial Park: An ideal setting for cycling,
hiking, walking, cross country skiing, picnicking, etc. Includes a
1.6km. paved loop through gorgeous woods, plus two “easy to
moderate” trails 3 & 6 km.
The Keppoch: A four-season outdoor recreation facility with a
40km non-motorized, multi-use wilderness trail system and a
pump track. Enjoy cycling, hiking, and snowshoeing, and more.
If you need a PFD, come borrow one
from Antigonish County.
LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Pomquet Park Beach & Bayfield Park Beach
The Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service (NSLS) will be providing
lifeguard services at Pomquet Park Beach and Bayfield Park
Beach this summer. Unless otherwise noted, the lifeguards will
be on duty from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily from Wednesday,
July 1, until Sunday, August 30.
The NSLS program includes Pomquet Park Beach as one of
several beaches in the province for which it provides
supervision. Lifeguard Services at Bayfield Park Beach are also
provided by NSLS via a memorandum of understanding with
the Municipality of the County of Antigonish. For more
information about the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service,
w.nsls.ns.ca/
Pomquet Acadian Trails: 5km coastal and inland trail in Monk’s
Head providing a magnificent view of St. George’s Bay, Cape
George and Monk’s Head cliffs.
Arisaig Provincial Park: 1.6km loop trail, famous for geologic
interest, interpretive kiosk, picnic tables, vault toilets.
Mahoney’s Beach Trail: Gentle walk along St. Georges Bay. A
popular area for bird watchers and rock collectors.
Linwood Heritage Nature Trail and Picnic Area: Oceanside park
with small craft access, 1.5km trail through woods, historical
sites.
Lyme Disease Awareness from the
It's a great time of year to enjoy the outdoors, but we need to be aware and careful in areas where there may be blacklegged
ticks (also called deer ticks). These are very small ticks - sometimes as small as the period at the end of this sentence. These
ticks can carry the germ that causes a bacterial infection called Lyme disease.
Follow these steps to help protect against ticks, especially in grassy, wooded or shrub covered areas:
 Apply insect repellents containing DEET or Icaridin to exposed skin and clothes. Follow directions on the package carefully.
 Wear light colored long sleeved shirts and pants, closed shoes, and tuck pant legs into socks.
 Keep lawns mowed short.
 Put playground equipment in sunny, dry places away from wooded areas, yard edges, and trees.
 Check your whole body for ticks and, when possible, take a bath or shower within two hours of coming indoors. This
makes it easier to find ticks and washes away loose ones.
 If you find ticks, here's how to remove them safely:
— Carefully grasp the tick with tweezers as close to the skin as possible.
— Gently and slowly pull the tick straight out. Do not jerk, twist or squeeze it. —
— Clean and disinfect the site with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide.
— Dispose of the tick in a sealed plastic bag and put in the garbage.
— Do NOT burn, squeeze or coax a tick's mouthparts from your skin using other methods.
The first symptom of Lyme disease is usually a rash that may look like a bull's eye target near the tick bite. The rash can
appear anywhere from 3-30 days after the bite. Symptoms such as fever, headache, tiredness, stiff neck, pain and swelling in
the joints and general body aches and pains may develop. Symptoms may appear over a period of months. If symptoms
appear, it is very important to contact a health care provider. Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics.
To access a great educational video for kids about how to protect against tick bites, and to learn more about Lyme disease and
blacklegged ticks, visit http://www.novascotia.ca/hpp/cdpc/lyme.asp - or call your local Public Health office.
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RECREATION NEWS
Registration is now open for the Summer 2016 Children and Youth
Programs. For more details on any of our summer programs or to
register please visit recreation.antigonishcounty.ns.ca
This camp will happen for one week in each of the
following communities:
Dates:
July 18 - July 21
Ecole Acadienne de Pomquet: July 18—July 21
Location:
St. Andrews Community Centre
Mini Trail Comm. Centre: July 25—July 28
Ages:
5-8
St. Andrews Comm. Centre: July 25—July 28
Time:
9:00am - 4:00pm
Week 1:
July 4—July 7
Week 2:
July 11—July 14
Location:
St. Andrew Junior School
Ages:
3-6
Time:
8:45am - 12:30pm
Cost:
$40
Heatherton School: August 1—August 4
St. Josephs Comm. Centre: August 1—August 4
Arisaig Hall: August 8—August 11
Havre Boucher Comm. Centre: August 8—August 11
East Antigonish Ed. Centre/Acad.: August 15—August 18
** New Location **
Ages: 3-12
Time: 8:45am - 4:00pm
Cost: $65
Dates:
July 11 - July 14
Location:
Lochaber Lake, Community Hall
Ages:
8+
Time:
9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost:
$70
Dates: July 4—July 7
Location:
St. Andrew Junior School
Ages:
5-7
Time:
8:45am - 4:00pm
Cost:
$65
The Summer session of the Red Cross Learn to Swim Program
will take place on July 4—July 7 & July 11—July 14 at the Alumni
Aquatic Centre (St.FX). The complete class schedule is now
posted on our Recreation Management Website and Online
Registration is now open!
https://recreation.antigonishcounty.ns.ca
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RECREATION NEWS
Outdoor Recreation Programs for Youth
At Cameron Lake, Pinevale
Participants will get a chance to experience activities such as: hiking, canoeing, fire and shelter building,
compass use, outdoor cooking, and much more! Come experience the great outdoors with us!
BOG Day Trip
Date: July 5th
Ages: 9-14
Time: 10am—4pm
Cost: $30
BOG Junior Day Trip
Date: July 8th
Ages: 7-9
Time: 10am—2pm
Cost: $25
BOG Day Trip
Date: July 25th
Ages: 9-14
Time: 10am—4pm
Cost: $30
BOG Overnights (Ages 10-14)
Dates:
Location:
be
Ages:
Time:
Cost:
*Must have attended at least 1 BOG day trip
One night: 3pm July 14th—11am July 15th
Two night: 3pm July 14th—11am July 16th
Cost: $45 (1 Night) / $65 (2 Nights)
Dates:
July 11—July 15
Location: Antigonish Boat Club, Seabright
Ages:
7-14
Time:
9:00am—4:00pm
Cost:
$150
**REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE THROUGH
ANTIGONISH TOWN RECREATION**
July 18—July 22
TBA (Locations will vary daily, all will
be within the Antigonish area)
10-15
10:00am—4:00pm
$95
Equipment Accessibility Program
Want to get active but need equipment? We have a free equipment loan program where you can borrow PFDs, Nordic
Walking Poles, and “Community Bags” filled with fun equipment. There are also “Play Packs” (bags of assorted equipment)
available to borrow free of charge from the People’s Place Library in Antigonish, bring your library card!
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RECREATION NEWS
Recreation Management Website
The Municipality of the County of Antigonish launched a Recreation Management Website in December 2015. This new, state of
the art, online registration portal allows you to register for all Antigonish County Recreation programs anywhere, anytime, and on
any device.
Don’t have access to the internet? No worries, we will be work with you to get you the program information you need. Contact
us at 902-863-1141 to discuss your options.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
To register online for Antigonish County Recreation programs follow these simple steps:
 Visit https://recreation.antigonishcounty.ns.ca
 Click “SIGN IN” (top right corner of page)
 Click the “REGISTER” button
 Create your account by entering your email and creating a password
 Enter Profile Information for yourself and any family members you will be registering in programs
 Register for the program of your choice and submit payment
To make registration easier, ensure your account is set-up for online registration prior to the registration date.
IN-PERSON: Please visit Antigonish County Recreation at 285 Beech Hill.
PLEASE NOTE: Absolutely, no program registrations will be accepted prior to program registration opening. Registration will not
accepted in class by the instructor. Phone registration is not accepted. Payment must be received at the time of registration.
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Community Information
SPORT & RECREATION FUNDING PROGRAMS
Assisting families with registration and equipment fees so all kids can take part in sport & recreation activities.
KIDSPORT
CANADIAN TIRE JUMPSTART
Kidsport is a national children’s
charitable program that helps
disadvantaged kids overcome the
barriers preventing or limiting their
participation in organized sport.
KidSport Nova Scotia provides funding
of up to $300/year/child for sport
registration and/or equipment.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a
community based charitable program
to get children active which will
deliver assistance to financially
disadvantaged children so they can
participate in recreational activities
and organized sport.
Canadian Tire JumpStart provides funding for
children for sport or recreation registration fees.
Application Periods
Applications are accepted and reviewed
six times per year.
Application deadlines are: January 1, March 1, May 1,
July 1, September 1 & November 1
For more information or to obtain an application
visit: www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca/funding-programs
Application Periods
Applications are accepted and reviewed
six times per year.
Application deadlines are: January 1, March 1, May 1,
July 1, September 1 & November 1
For more information or to obtain an application,
GARY BOONE LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT FUND
BONVIE - MACDONALD RINKS TO LINKS
NHL’ers Dennis Bonvie and Craig
MacDonald founded the Rinks to
Links Golf Classic in 2004. Dennis
and Craig wanted to show their
thanks and appreciation to their
home communities by assisting
children to get involved with minor
hockey that might otherwise not
have the opportunity. Funds raised
at the tournament assists children
with their registration and gear
costs.
Gary Boone Leadership Development
Fund provides financial assistance to
new initiatives in leadership training
development which result in:

Increased involvement in Physical Activity
Leadership Roles
 Increased and Improved Physical Activity
leadership skills of Community Recreation and
Sport Leaders
Examples of eligible initiatives include: course to
become certified instructors, coaching certification
programs, referee clinics and more.
For more information or to obtain an application
Players can find applications at
www.antigonishminorhockey.com
Need more information? Drop by Antigonish County Recreation, 285 Beech Hill Rd., or telephone 902-863-1141
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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
The purpose of the community calendar is to assist community groups with the distribution of materials and create awareness about the group itself. All nonprofit, community based groups are invited to post upcoming events, program registrations, festivals, community picnics, fundraisers or just about any other
activity that your group is undertaking. Deadline to submit items for the Fall County Quarterly is Friday, August 5, 2016 by email:
heather.butler@antigonishcounty.ns.ca. Please Note: Antigonish County Recreation reserves the right to approve and edit any submission.
Disclaimer: The following activities are run by organizations independent of Antigonish County Recreation and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish
take no responsibility for these postings and cannot verify the accuracy or suitability of the events/activities.
Highland Connect is a website to discover physical activity, sport and recreation opportunities in Antigonish, Pictou and Guysborough.
For more information visit, www.highlandconnect.ca.
Antigonish Boat Club will be hosting Evening Sailing Instruction. During the evenings of July 11th to 14th, Antigonish Boat Club and the
Sail Nova Scotia instructors will offer sailing instruction for teens and adults. Larger, CL11s sailing dinghies will be used for these
sessions. Evening sessions are expected to start at 6:00 pm and run until 8:30 pm. Participants are asked to bring their own PFD if
they have one. A second set of dry clothes is also advised. Class rates are $25 per evening. To get the most of these sessions,
attending all evenings is recommended. Information concerning registration is available by calling 902.870.9492 or emailing
info@antigonishboatclub.ca
Antigonish Creative Dance Association is offering Summer Dance Day Camp at the St FX Millennium Centre Dance Studio. Ages 8-10,
July 18-22 and Ages 11-14 July 25-29. For more information on this or the regular yearly program starting in September, go to the
ACDA website www.antigonishdance.ca
Antigonish County Adult Learning Association (ACALA) offers a number of literacy programs geared to individuals over the age of 19.
Programming is available for those who wish to upgrade their reading, mathematics and other academic skills. As learners prepare to
write the GED exam ACALA offers classroom instruction, as well as, take home work packages. Since July, 2013 the Bridging to
Employment Career Specific (BECS) Program has been operated under the direction of ACALA. This is an employability program
where participants are engaged in 10 weeks of classroom participation, which includes academic work and discussion of
employability skills. The participants are given a number of certificate courses to enhance their resumes; some of which include,
WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, Personality Dimensions, Portfolio, Food Handlers and Bully Free Workplace. Following the classroom
component, there is a period of probation and placement in a job meeting their career goal. The BECS Program is funded by the
Department of Community Services and the Department of Labour and Advanced Education. Participants are referred to the program
by various agencies, including the two funders, as well as by word of mouth. Located in The People's Place Library, ACALA
welcomes everyone to drop by to learn more about its' programming options. There is always room for those who wish to volunteer
as well as for anyone who wants to explore upgrading options. As the BECS Program aim is to put motivated, employable adults in
to jobs it welcomes employers in the area to contact the coordinator to find out how they can join many other businesses who have
taken advantage of this attachment to employment program. Interested individuals may contact the BECS Coordinator, Rhonda
McCarron at 902-318-3096, or Lise deVilliers, ACALA Executive Director at 902-863-3060.
Seniors Getting Involved Association will be hosting the annual 55+ games on June 17 &18, 2016. Come exercise your mind and body
while meeting friends old and new! All aged 55+ are welcome! Contact Laura at 902-863-1141 for more information.
World Oceans Day is Saturday June 11th. Hands-on fun with live marine organisms! Explore the StFX marine touch-tanks. Come join
us from 11:00am-1:00pm at StFX University, Biology Dept. J. Bruce Brown Building, 2320 Notre Dame Ave. For more information visit
www.antigonishkidscorner.ca or http://sites.stfx.ca/biology/Biology_News
Havre Boucher Community Centre will be hosting a Salmon Supper on July 9, 2016 from 4pm-7pm.
Antigonish Heritage Museum Current hours of operation Monday through Friday 10:00am–12:00pm;
1:00pm – 5:00pm. For Information call: 902-863-6160.
Activities, Events & Services listed in the “Community Information” section are run by organizations independent of Antigonish County Recreation and the
Municipality of the County of Antigonish. Antigonish County Recreation and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish takes no responsibility for these
postings and cannot verify the accuracy or suitability of the events/activities.
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Lindsay’s Health Centre for Women provides women and adolescent girls with services and programs that can help them make
informed decisions about their health. Our services are provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes: a physician, nurse
practitioner, Mental Health Services, Addictions Services, Public Health Services, and the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre. We
are sensitive to the needs of those who experience difficulties in accessing appropriate health services. Lindsay’s is open on
Thursdays, 9:00am – 4:00pm at the Antigonish Women’s Resource Center, 204 Kirk Place, 219 Main Street in Antigonish. Call for an
appointment: 902-863-6221.
Men’s Health Centre Are you as healthy as you could be? Want more information? Need someone to talk to? The Men’s Health
Centre provides health services to men and boys 12 and older. Our services are provided by a team of health professionals that
includes: a physician, Mental Health Services, Addictions Services, Public Health Services and Family Services. We are open on
Tuesdays, 9:00am – 4:00pm and located in the Family Services of Eastern Nova Scotia Office at 275 Main Street, Suite 103,
Antigonish (across from Town Hall). Call for an appointment: 902-863-2358.
Health Connections is a service of the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) intended to help connect you and your family to
community health services, programs and health information. We offer resources to help you make informed decisions about your
health and work with members of the NSHA and other community groups/agencies to provide access to information, health
promotion programs and educational sessions that are free of charge and open to the public. We do not offer on site clinical health
care services or onsite access to a physician. In Antigonish we have a community health resource centre located in the People’s
Place Library. You can drop in or contact us at: 283 Main Street, Antigonish, NS
Phone: 902-863-7369 or by email
laurie.smith@nshealth.ca. You can also check out our calendar and events throughout Antigonish Town & County, Guysborough
County and the Strait Richmond areas by visiting us online at: www.gashahealthconnections.ca
Your Way to Wellness Do you have an ongoing health condition? For example; arthritis, diabetes, COPD, depression, fibromyalgia,
chronic pain, asthma or high blood pressure? Sign up for Your Way to Wellness! This free workshop helps adults with chronic
(ongoing) health conditions overcome daily challenges, take action and live a healthy life! Participants learn how to: set goals and
problem solve, improve communication with health care providers, family and friends, eat healthier and become more active, manage
symptoms and difficult emotions (fear, anger, frustration). make daily tasks easier, improve self-confidence. These programs are
offered in areas throughout Antigonish, Guysborough and the Strait Richmond areas. Space is limited. Please register by calling 902863-7369 or email: laurie.smith@gasha.nshealth.ca. Website: www.yourway.novascotia.ca
Mini Trail Community Centre Annual Highland Lobster Dinner will take place on Sunday, June 26th 12-6pm. The perfect way to
celebrate the end of the local lobster season! Enjoy a 1lb lobster with all of the fixings (fresh homemade coleslaw, potato salad, rolls
and dessert) prepared by the fishermen that caught’em. Lobster Dinner $20.00, Ham Dinner $15.00, Children’s Meal $8.00. For
advance tickets, call 902-863-4292. Take-out Available! This fundraiser is a joint effort between the volunteers of North Shore Fire
Dept., Heritage Museum and the Mini Trail Community Centre. Canada Day Celebrations will take place Friday, July 1st 11am-2pm.
Come and celebrate Canada Day at the Mini Trail Community Centre. Enjoy a BBQ, entertainment and games for all ages including a
bouncy tent and washer toss. Darryl MacLean’s Beach Party will be hosted at the Ocean Front Shanties on July 29th. Once again we
are lucky enough to have Daryl MacLean come to the Ocean Front Shanties and he will DJ our very own ‘Daryl MacLean Beach
Party’!! This is an adult only event. All tickets will be sold in advance (no tickets at the door). Proceeds are in support of the Mini Trail
Community Centre. Listen to 98.9XFM for more details as the event approaches. Hope to see you there!
The Highland Quilt Guild meets every Wednesday evening at 7 PM from September to June in the sewing room at Saint Andrew
Junior School. We are dedicated to promoting the art of quilting through a variety of workshops and projects. New
members whether novice or experienced are welcome. Be sure to visit our quilt show at St. James United Church on Main Street to
be held on September 23 from 10 AM to 7 PM and September 24 from 10 AM to 5 PM
The Antigonish CAP Sites are offering free technology training. Learn how to use the internet, computers, tablets, laptops and more
by visiting the Antigonish People’s Place Library. To book a session, please call 902-863-4276.
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Havre Boucher Tae Kwon Do - provides Olympic style competition instruction to adults and children. Instruction is donated by
qualified WTF (World Tae Kwon Do Federation) instructors. Club is under the direction of Head Instructor Morgan MacPherson, 4th
dan WTF black belt, with over 27 years tae kwon do experience. New students can register during any class at the Havre Boucher
Community Centre. Children classes are held every Monday & Wednesday at 5:00pm and Friday at 5:30pm. Adult classes are held
every Monday at 7:30pm, Wednesday at 6:00pm & Friday at 5:30pm. Feel free to come and watch a class. The fall session lasts
from September until December and costs $40. The winter session lasts from January until June and costs $60. A summer
session will run from July until the end of August, with classes every Monday & Wednesday from 7pm-8pm. Any questions can be
sent to the following e-mail address: havrebouchertkd@hotmail.ca or by calling 902-870-5592.
Antigonish Career Resource Centre offers all area residents a convenient location to drop in and use the resources available to help
you in your job search. The Career Resource Centre offers assistance with writing resumes and cover letters, interview tips,
information on Employment Nova Scotia Programs, on-site Career Practitioners, high-speed internet access, an updated job board
with daily postings, a well-stocked resource library with information on cover letters, resumes, interview skills and motivational
material, fax, photocopy and scanning services, computer programs to assist you with career exploration, current labour market
information, and helpful, free service! The centre offers personalized services designed to help you find the job you want. For
assistance with your job search, please drop by the Antigonish Career Resource Centre, 50 James Street, Antigonish, visit
www.theacrc.ca, or call 902-863-8244. You can also follow us on Facebook or tweet us on twitter. Hours of operation: Monday to
Friday, 8:30 to 4:30. We are here to help people find jobs. The Antigonish Career Resource Center is a Careers Nova Scotia Center
funded by Employment Nova Scotia.
Kids First Family Resource Center offer programs and services to families of children 0 to 6 years old as well as pregnant woman.
Programs and services may change depending on the needs and wants of the participants and their children. Some core programs
are Parent & Tot Drop-in (3 times a week) 9:30 to 11:30am; Healthy Moms/Healthy Babies (once a week) 9:30am-11:30am; Parenting
Programs – You Make the Difference, How to Talk so Kids Listen; Outreach Programs – Jump, Jiggle & Jive, Tumblebugs Hours of
Operation are 9am to 3pm, 27 St. Andrews St., Phone: 902-863-3848 Email: antigonish@kids1st.ca Website: www.kids1st.ca. Kids First
Assoc. is a non-profit community based family resource program operating in Antigonish, Guysborough and Pictou Counties. There
will be a Family Picnic Fun Day on Wednesday, August 10th from 10am—12pm at Columbus Field. The picnic is for all ages and will
include a bouncy obstacle course, bubbles, face painting, hotdogs, button making, fish pond and much more! Rain date for the event
will be Thursday August 11th.
Pomquet Acadian Trails Enjoy the 5km coastal and inland Pomquet Acadian Trail in Monk’s Head, Pomquet. Magnificent view of St.
George’s Bay, Cape George and Monk’s Head cliffs. The inland trail weaves through forests of various ages, including 100-150 year
old pine trees, Info on Chez Deslauriers and Pomquet Development Society can be found at www.pomquet.net or call Colette Rennie
902-386-2139.
Chez Deslauriers will be open every Friday from July 8 to August 26; 11 AM to 2 PM; serving traditional Acadian cuisine For the
summer menu, visit www.pomquet.net Chez Deslauriers Lobster Roll Dinner August 7 and September 11 from 3 to 6 PM. BBQ, minimarket, and entertainment.
X- Chem Outreach X -Sciting Science Camps! Join us this summer for our X–Sciting Chemistry and Science Camps hosted by the
Chemistry Department at St. FX. Each week of camp has new and exciting material designed for various age levels. Be sure to sign
up for multiple camps! Molecules Camp for grades 5-8 July 4-8, Codemaker 1 for grades 5-8 July 11-15, Elements for grades 1-2 July 1115, Atoms for grades 3-4 July 18-22, Pipets for grades 1-4 July 25-29, Trail Blazers for grades 1-2 August 2-5, Codemaker 2 for grades 7
& up August 2-5, Adventure for grades 3-4 August 8-12, and Discovery for grades 5-8 August 15-19. Actua provides training, resources
and support to its national network of members located at universities and colleges across Canada in the delivery of science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education outreach programming. Each year these members engage over 225,000
youth in 500 communities nationwide. Please visit Actua at www.actua.ca
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ANTIGONISH COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
(Updated February 2016)
RECREATIONAL GROUPS
Afton & Area Recreation
Ant. Hiking & Biking Trails Association
Ant. Therapeutic Riding Association
Arisaig Parish Community Rec. Assoc.
Auld’s Cove Recreation Association
Fresh Air Society
Havre Boucher Recreation Association
Heatherton Recreation Association
Highlander Curling Club
Highland Quilt Guild
Linwood Recreation
Lower South River Recreation Club
Monastery/Tracadie Minor Ball
Pleasantdale Development Association
Pomquet Acadian Trails
William’s Point Recreation
Winter Wanderers Snowmobile & ATV Club
DANCE GROUPS
Antigonish Creative Dance Association
Antigonish Highland Dancing Association
Maureen Fraser School of Dance
YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
Girl Guides of Canada
875 Antigonish Lions Air Cadet Squadron
Scouts Canada
285 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Core
902-863-2803
902-863-2571
902-863-4849
902-863-2156
902-747-2941
902-863-1099
902-234-3170
902-386-2960
902-863-0052
902-863-4798
902-232-3219
902-863-1827
902-867-0409
902-863-0665
902-386-2139
902-867-6376
902-234-2704
CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
Ant. Highland Society Pipe Band
Chez Delauriers
Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre
Antigonish Culture Alive
Havre Boucher & Area Cultural Dev. Rec. Assoc.
PARC (Playwrights Atlantic Res. Centre)
Pomquet Development Society
Silver Glen Art Center
Theatre Antigonish
Societe acadienne Sainte-Croix
(Pomquet and region)
Heritage Pomquet heritage
Musee de Pomquet Museum
CARDS & GAMES GROUPS
Havre Boucher 45s group
Radio Bingo en ondes
Soiree de cartes (Pomquet)
902-863-5207
902-386-2365
902-867-4539
902-783-2948
902-234-2188
902-783-2084
902-386-2139
902-867-1123
902-867-4539
902-386-2679
902-386-2090
902-386-2090
902-234-2188
902-318-0925
902-386-2679
4-H GROUPS
Antigonish County 4H Council
Ant. Co. 4H Leader’s Council
Heatherton 4H Club
Landing 4H Club
1-800-565-8111 St. Andrew’s 4H Club
1-800-797-9974#3 St. Joseph’s 4H Club
1-888-SCOUTS-NOW West River 4H Club
902-232-3473 Havre Boucher 4H Club
902-863-6776
902-735-2866
902-863-1731
902-735-2235
902-863-7501
902-386-2362
902-863-6995
902-863-6689
902-863-5621
902-234-2813
We welcome submissions about your organization. It can be a group that falls into one of the categories published here, or a new
category that does not exist in our directory. Your listing will aid in people’s awareness about your group.
SEND YOUR COMMUNITY DIRECTORY SUBMISSIONS OR UPDATES TO:
Community Directory c/o Antigonish County Recreation, 285 Beech Hill Rd., RR6, Antigonish, NS B2G 0B4
Email: recreation@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Phone: 902-863-1141
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Fax: 902-863-5751
COMMUNITY CENTRES
Havre Boucher Community Centre
Havre Boucher Fitness Centre
Lower South River Community Centre
Mini Trail Community Centre Association
Pomquet Community Centre
St. Andrew’s Community Centre
St. Joseph’s Community Centre
902-234-2188
902-234-2188
902-863-5247
902-863-4292
902-386-2679
902-863-9222
902-867-2626
SERVICE CLUBS
Antigonish Kinsmen
Antigonish Lion’s Club
Challenge in Participation (CHIP) Volunteers
Havre Boucher Kin Club
St. Martha’s Reg. Hospital Auxiliary
Wishing Wells Society
902-863-2434
902-863-3552
902-232-2361
902-234-3350
902-863-5363
902-863-3719
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Antigonish County Fire Dept.
Ant. County Chief Brendan MacInnis
Antigonish Town Fire Dept.
Antigonish Town Chief Bill Chisholm
Auld’s Cove Fire Dept.
Auld’s Cove Fire Chief Dan MacEachern
Four Valleys Volunteer Fire Dept.
Four Valleys Fire Chief Greg MacDougall
Havre Boucher Fire Dept.
Havre Boucher Fire Chief Christopher Grover
North Shore Fire Department
North Shore Fire Chief Hughie MacEachern
Pomquet Fire Dept.
Pomquet Fire Chief Pierre Venedam
St. Andrews Fire Dept.
St. Andrews Chief Benny TenBrinke
Tracadie Fire Dept.
Tracadie Fire Dept. (Vernon Boudreau)
902-863-6911
902-863-3305
902-863-2956
902-863-5656
902-747-3053
902-747-2013
902-863-6771
902-872-1158
902-234-2711
902-234-2601
902-863-5720
902-971-0693
902-386-2987
902-386-2743
902-863-1548
902-863-5914
902-232-2560
902-232-2845
C@P SITES (COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM)
Ant. Community Access Program (C@P)
Havre Boucher C@P Site
Lakevale Mini Trail C@P Site
St. Joseph’s Community Centre
Site P@C de Pomquet
902-863-0808
902-234-2188
902-863-2080
902-867-2626
902-386-2679
OTHER
Antigonish Farmers Market
Antigonish Garden Club
Ant. North Shore Development Assoc.
Black Congress of Women
Cape George Development Assoc.
Cape George Hiking Trails
Femmes en action (Pomquet)
Lochaber Community Development Assoc.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Pictou Antigonish Regional Library (PARL)
PARL Outreach Coordinator
St. Andrew’s Homecoming Committee
St. Andrew’s Community Partnership Assoc.
West Arm Harbour Ecological Assoc.
Zumba Fitness
902-867-7479
902-863-5017
902-863-1101
902-232-2362
902-863-4206
902-863-1533
902-386-2679
902-783-2349
902-863-4344
902-863-4276
902-863-2486
902-863-4573
902-863-5495
902-386-2193
902-533-2780
Activities, Events & Services listed in the “Community Information” section are run by organizations independent of Antigonish
County Recreation and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish. Antigonish County Recreation and the Municipality of the
County of Antigonish takes no responsibility for these postings and cannot verify the accuracy or suitability of the events/activities.
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SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS
Antigonish Aikikai
902-863-4475
Antigonish Archery Association
902-386-2040
Ant. Badminton
902-863-8242
Ant./Guys. Minor Softball Association
902-870-4504
Ant. Highland Skateboarding Association
902-863-6096
Antigonish Kinsmen Minor Baseball
902-867-6218
Antigonish Minor Basketball Association
902-318-5610
Antigonish Minor Hockey Association
902-863-8339
Antigonish Celtics Soccer Club
902-863-1383
Antigonish Skating Club
902-863-5774
Antigonish Stoirm Volleyball Club www.antigonishvolleyball.ca
Antigonish Town & County Minor Football
902-863-6352
Antigonish Wee Lads & Lassies
902-867-5595
Eastern Highlands Special Olympics
902-863-6925
Havre Boucher Minor Ball
902-234-3350
Havre Boucher Tae Kwon Do
902-870-5592
PHAST (Port Hawkesbury Antigonish Swim Team)
902-863-5655 or 902-863-1754
Phee’s Tae Kwon Do
902-863-9230
RID Tae Kwon Do
902-232-2557
St. Andrew’s Softball Development
902-863-2591
St. Joseph’s Chiefs Softball
902-867-2970
St. Joseph’s Soccer Association
902-863-6131
Strait Richmond Minor Hockey Association
902-587-2094
Tracadie Minor Ball Association
902-232-2273
WHAT—Women’s Hockey After Thirty
902-863-6268
Xavier Tae Kwon Do
902-971-0977
HARBOUR AUTHORITIES
Arisaig
Ballantyne’s Cove
Cribbon’s Point
Livingstone’s Cove
902-863-6474
902-863-8162
902-863-3907
902-863-4640
SUPPORT SERVICES
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups
Ant. Co. Adult Learning Assoc. (ACALA)
Antigonish Career Resource Centre
Antigonish Community Food Bank
Ant./Guys. Early Childhood Intervention Program
Antigonish SPCA
Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre
Can Nat. Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
Canadian Red Cross—Antigonish Office
Cat Rescue Maritimes
Family Services of Eastern Nova Scotia
Havre Boucher Medical Centre
Kids First Family Resource Centre
L’Arche Antigonish
Naomi Society for Victims of Family Violence
VON Antigonish Volunteer Programs
La Leche League Canada
Lindsay’s Health Centre for Women
Seniors Safety Services
Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund
1-888-425-2666
902-863-3060
902-863-8244
902-863-0611
902-863-2298
902-863-2111
902-863-6221
902-867-1562
902-863-8222
902-863-8372
902-863-2358
902-234-3435
902-863-3848
902-863-5000
902-863-3807
902-863-5000
902-863-0056
902-863-6221
902-863-6500
902-863-6221
SENIOR’S GROUPS
Club 60 - Centre — Main Street
Havre Boucher & Area Aged to Perfection 50+
Happy Tracadonians Senior’s Club
Heather Club 60
Lochaber Sylvan Lakers Seniors
Pomquet Parish Seniors Club
St. Andrews Oak & Owl Club
902-863-6976
902-234-2642
902-232-2330
902-386-2923
902-783-2273
902-386-2490
902-863-8231
CHURCH/RELIGIOUS GROUPS
Havre Boucher CWL
Heatherton CWL
St. Peter’s Parish Council
St. Peter’s Parish CWL
902-234-3109
902-386-2687
902-232-2629
902-232-2093
Activities, Events & Services listed in the “Community Information” section are run by organizations independent of Antigonish
County Recreation and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish. Antigonish County Recreation and the Municipality of the County
of Antigonish takes no responsibility for these postings and cannot verify the accuracy or suitability of the events/activities.
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ANTIGONISH COMMUNITY TRANSIT
33 Church Street Unit 3, Antigonish Nova Scotia B2G 9E3
Phone: 902-867-0411
Email: antigonishcommunitytransit.ca
Website: www.antigonishcommunitytransit.ca
Serving Antigonish County and the Town of Antigonish
Antigonish Community Transit Society (ACTS) is committed to providing accessible,
efficient, reliable and safe travel for all residents and visitors to the Antigonish Area.
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Affordable transportation from your home in Antigonish County into town is available to you throughout the
week.
 It is easy: If you live in the County, call 902-867-0411 and find out what date and time you can have a ride
into town. Return trips can also be arranged.
 You will be dropped off at a convenient location where you can then take the in-town bus to other
destinations within the Town of Antigonish.
 The costs for your ride depends on how far away from town that you live. Our most expensive ride is $10 one
way.
To make your arrangements contact: ACTS Office Monday to Friday between 8AM and 5PM.
DIAL-A-RIDE
Bookings require 24 hours advance notice: call 902-867-0441
Using the bus allows you affordable, safe and reliable
transportation to get to where you need to go. As a bus service,
pick up and drop off times are scheduled and therefore riders
will have to pick the route and times available. The Dial-a-Ride
program has scheduled routes to different areas in the County
on a weekly basis and the Fringe areas daily.
Accessible service for personal errands, medical appointments,
business, social, recreational, work and educational opportunities.
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ANTIGONISH COMMUNITY TRANSIT
IN-TOWN ROUTES
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Antigonish Mall/ Sobey’s
Highland Housing Co-op
StFX Bloomfield Centre
StFX Keating Centre
Antigonish Arena
Atlantic Superstore
Wal-Mart
Fatima Street
Dr. J.H. Gillis Regional School
Shamrock Acres
Sylvan Valley Apartments
149 Hawthorne Street
J.J. Carroll House
Saturday
Route #5 Stops
Antigonish Mall/ Sobey’s
Highland Housing Co-op
StFX Keating Centre
Antigonish Arena
Atlantic Superstore
Wal-Mart
Martin Street
StFX Keating Centre
Dr. J.H. Gillis Regional
School
Shamrock Acres
Sylvan Valley Retirement
Village
149 Hawthorne Street
J.J. Carroll House
Antigonish Manor
People's Place
Kirk Place
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PRESCRIPTION HOME DELIVERY SERVICE
Antigonish Community Transit Society (ACTS) is pleased to
announce that have arranged a partnership with four local
pharmacies to have secure and confidential delivery service of
prescriptions to rural Antigonish County homes.
‘We believe home prescription delivery provides a valued needsbased service which offers convenience and promotes independent
rural community living.’
9:36 AM 10:36 AM 11:36 AM 12:36 PM
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How does this work?
Contact one of the previously mentioned Antigonish pharmacies for your prescription and ask them to have your prescription
delivered to your home when it is ready.
 The pharmacy will fill your prescription and charge a small fee for having it delivered.
 ACTS will be contacted to deliver your prescription and one of our courteous and professional drivers will bring the prescription
to your home at a set time.
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Need more information?
Contact your pharmacist or Antigonish Community Transit to have your questions answered. We will publish more information on
this delivery service as to start date and delivery costs as soon as these final details are confirmed.
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PROTECT YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY FROM WILDFIRE
CHECK AND CLEAN YOUR ROOF
Clean roof surfaces and gutters regularly to avoid accumulation of leaves, needles, twigs, and
other flammable materials.
KEEP YOUR CHIMNEY CLEAN
Chimneys should be inspected twice a year for accumulations of soot or creosote. Clean your
chimney at least once a year, or as necessary, and keep the dampers in good working order.
STORE FIREWOOD AWAY FROM YOUR HOME
Combustibles such as firewood, picnic tables, and boats should be stored away from structures
and from under decks.
USE ONLY APPROVED WOOD BURNING EQUIPMENT
Select only approved wood burning fireplaces, stoves, and inserts, and be sure they are installed
according to the manufacturers’ recommendations and local regulations.
INSTALL A SPARK ARRESTER
Every dwelling located in a wooded area should have a spark arrester constructed of non-flammable, corrosive-resistant
material on its chimney. The openings in the mesh should be no larger than 5mm in diameter. Spark arresters should
inspected annually.
VERANDAS AND PATIOS
Build these additions from non-flammable materials such as concrete, concrete blocks or stone. If pilings are used, they
should be made of metal or concrete and the area under the deck floor should be closed in.
CONTROL VEGETATION
Vegetation should be managed 30 metres out from the structure in two zones: a Fire Break Zone extending 10 metres
from the edge of the structure, and a Fuel Break Zone extending 20 metres out from the Fire Break Zone.
The Fire Break Zone should be cleared of any flammable matter such as lumber, firewood, softwoods and dry grass. If
there an up slope toward the structure, the fire break zone should be even wider as a fire’s intensity is greater when it
burns up slope. Foundation plantings should be of fire resistant varieties and free of dead and dying vegetation.
A Fuel Break Zone should be maintained around all structures. Wider fuel breaks are needed around buildings located
steep slopes or in areas of dense, highly flammable fuels. Single shade trees and ornamentals are acceptable, as they
seldom allow fire to spread rapidly from native vegetation to buildings. Shrubs and trees should be at least 4.5 metres
apart. Remove branches to a height of 3 - 4.5 metres to prevent ground fire from spreading to tops of trees.
HAVE FIRE TOOLS HANDY
Your home should have a ladder long enough to reach the roof, a shovel, rake, and bucket. These tools should be easily
accessible, and all occupants of the house should know where they are.
PLAN ADEQUATE ACCESS AND ESCAPE ROUTES
Driveways should be at least 5 metres wide to allow for easy entrance of fire trucks and the passage of vehicles
evacuating area, and should not have grades greater than 12 per cent. Dead-end roads and cul-de-sacs should have a
minimum turnaround radius of 18 metres. In order to accommodate fire fighting equipment, bridges must be able to
support a minimum gross weight of 13,608 kilograms. The civic number should be posted at the driveway entrance.
Plan a safe escape route for you and your family before a wildfire occurs, and make sure everyone knows the plan.
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PROTECT YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY FROM WILDFIRE
15 IMPORTANT STEPS TO A WELL PROTECTED HOME AND PROPERTY
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Gasoline and other flammable liquids stored in
approved containers and away from occupied
buildings.
Propane tanks away from buildings. Valves shut off as
fire approaches. Barbecue propane tanks stored away
from the house.
Roofs and gutters cleaned regularly.
Spark arresters on chimneys and stove pipes.
No tree limbs within 3 metres of the flue or
chimney.
Tree limbs removed to a height of 3 to 4.5 metres.
Easy access to fire tools: shovel, rake, bucket and
ladder long enough to reach the roof.
Please remember:
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Taking the steps recommended will help protect your home or cottage but does not guarantee your
structure won’t sustain damage in the event of a wildfire. It is always advisable to carry adequate
homeowners insurance to protect your investment in the event of a tragedy.
IF A WILDFIRE OCCURS
1.
Roads and driveways at least 5 metres in width.
Civic number posted at driveway entrance.
Leaves and flammable debris removed from
around building.
House has at least two entrance/exits routes.
Shrubs spaced at least 4.5 metres apart.
Garden hose connected to exterior tap.
Fireplace and stove ashes disposed of in fire safe
container.
Combustibles such as firewood, picnic tables and
stored away from the house.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Department of Natural Resources
Forest Protection
Fire Management Group
P.O. Box 130
Shubenacadie, NS B0N 2H0
Phone: 902-758-2232
Fax: 902-758-3210
www.gov.ns.ca/natr/protection
Originally printed as DNR publication FOR—3
Call 911
2. Close windows and doors, including those inside the house.
3. Take down light drapes and close curtains.
4. Turn off gas at the meter or propane tank.
5. Prepare to evacuate family and pets upon notification from
fire authorities or police.
6. If police and fire authorities permit, an able-bodied member
of the household may remain to protect the house.
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REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEASURES ORGANIZATION NEWS
SUMMER SAFETY
Summer is a time for family road trips, outdoor fun in the sun and hopefully lots of great weather.
Nova Scotia offers many exciting places to visit and enjoy but we have to remain aware of our
surroundings and be prepared for those unlikely events should they occur. You are responsible to
prepare yourself and your family for up to 72 hours in an emergency. Are you prepared with
enough food, water, supplies and a communication plan should something happen? The time is right
to get ready for the summer and be prepared for a possible evacuation from your home whether it
is a flood, fire or any type of natural or manmade disaster. Summer is meant to be fun so be
prepared.
HERE ARE SOME SIMPLE REMINDERS TO PREPARE FOR SAFE SUMMER DAYS:
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Stay cool in the heat. Keep cool and hydrated and minimize your time in the sun between 11:00am and 4:00pm. Drink plenty
of water; find shade; visit cool buildings; slow down; bathe in cool water and wear light colored clothing. Never leave children
or pets inside a parked vehicle. When the outside temperature is 23°C/73°F, the temperature inside a vehicle can be
extremely dangerous—more than 50°C/122°F.
Wear the right helmet. Everyone is encouraged to wear a helmet when cycling, inline skating and
skateboarding. The additional cushioning in a helmet could save your life. In bicycle mishaps, the forehead
usually makes first contact with the ground. With skateboarding, falls are more common and helmets are
specifically designed to protect more of the back of the head. Unlike bicycle helmets, skateboard headgear
is also designed to protect against multiple falls, whereas bicycle helmets should be replaced after one
crash.
When thunder roars, go indoors. Stay inside for at least 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder. If you can hear thunder,
you can get hit by lightning. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy, fully enclosed building with wiring and plumbing. If no
solid building is available, you can take shelter in a metal-roofed vehicle.
Stay safe while camping. If strong winds, hail or a tornado is developing while you are camping in a tent or tent-trailer, move
to the closest building or a hard-topped vehicle. Make every effort to get to a suitable shelter. If no shelter is available, seek
refuge deep in a thick stand of trees in the lowest lying area.
Avoid the bugs—and their bite. Avoid being outdoors at dawn or dusk, when mosquitoes are most active. Keep in mind that
ticks are often found along trail edges, mostly in wooded areas or tall grass. Light colored clothing is less attractive to
mosquitoes and allows you to see ticks more easily. Registered insect repellents containing DEET can be used safely when
applied as directed.
Pack an emergency kit. You may have some kit items already, such as a flashlight, wind-up radio, food, water and a manual
can opener. Make sure they are organized and easy to find in case you need to evacuate your home. Make a kit to go in a
backpack. Don’t wait until a disaster is happening to make a kit.
Keep food fresh. Chilling food properly is one of the more effective ways to reduce the risk of food-borne illness. Leftover
should be chilled promptly, but remember to throw them away if they have been out at room
temperature for more than two(2) hours. Keep the fridge at 4°C(40°F) or below and use an appliance
thermometer to check the temperature.
Make a (safe) splash. Never leave a child unattended in water, not even for a second. Pick the best time of the day to swim
and avoid swimming at night and in stormy weather.
Stay safe on the roads. Canada has nearly 900,000 km of road—enough to circle the globe 22 times! Transport Canada is
our resource on road safety, especially when travelling with children. Every year in Canada, about 10,000 children (from
infants to 12 year olds) are hurt or killed on the roads. Make sure your children are always buckled up properly while in the
car, even for short trips.
Tom Bennett
Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Coordinator
902-867-7152
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Antigonish Service Centre
36 Market Street, Antigonish, NS B2G 3B4
Tel: (902) 863-8222 Fax: (902) 863-1701
www.redcross.ca
2016 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
The People’s Place: Antigonish Town and County Library
283 Main Street
Phone: 902-863-4276 www.parl.ns.ca
Hours of Operation: Mon. 9am-5pm, Tues.-Fri. 9am-9pm,
Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. Closed
REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Children
ABCs for Babies – Fridays at 10 am
Toddle Time – Wednesdays at 10 am
Preschool Storytime – Mondays at 10 am
Stories and songs from the Library (at Kids First) –
The last Thursday of each month at 11 am
Lego – Thursdays from 9:30 – 11 am and again from 3 – 4:30 pm
Youth
Young Readers – 3rd Monday of the month at 3 pm
Teen Readers Club– 4th Monday of the month at 3 pm
Adults
Knitting Group – Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
Book Clubs – (Currently full) 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00
pm,
3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm, or 3rd Tuesday of the
month at 10:00 am
Open Mic. – 3rd Friday of the month from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Armchair Travel – 2nd Thursday of the month at 7 pm
Seniors’ Café – 1st Wednesday of the month at 2 pm
Please note that all library programs are free of charge.
Responding to disasters: When house fires, flash flooding and
severe weather force Nova Scotians to evacuate their homes,
trained volunteers from the Canadian Red Cross respond by
bringing assistance and comfort to those impacted. This past
year, the Red Cross responded to small and large-scale disasters
in areas such as Antigonish, Mulgrave, Pictou county and western
Nova Scotia. Find out how you can prepare your household for
emergencies by creating a plan and assembling a kit. Visit
www.redcross.ca/ready for a complete list of recommended
items for your disaster kit and more.
Providing mobility and greater independence: The Red Cross
HELP program offers short term loans of items such as crutches,
wheelchairs, canes, commodes and bath transfer benches to the
public at no cost. HELP provides mobility and a greater sense of
independence to people of all ages. A recommendation form from
a health care provider is required. Donations to support the
services are gratefully accepted. The Red Cross hospital bed loan
program is offered by referral only, through the Nova Scotia
Department of Health’s Continuing Care services. For more
information on accessing this program, call toll free at 1-800-2257225.
Learn to save a life with First Aid: Do you know what to do in a
medical emergency? The Canadian Red Cross delivers vital First
Aid & CPR training, as well as babysitting courses for young
people in your community. These programs are delivered by our
Training Partners, who are trained and certified to give the
highest quality of training. Visit www.redcross.ca/firstaid for a
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library branches will once again be listing of courses being offered in Antigonish or call 902-863offering the free STREAM Summer Learning Program. Children 8222.
will be invited to visit the People’s Place to register for the
Stay safe on the ice and in the water: Red Cross offers important
STREAM program and pick up their logbook. As they work their
guidelines to stay safe on lakes, ponds and other ice surfaces in
way through the activities, STREAMers can visit the library to
the winter. Ice should be 15 cm thick for an individual, 20 cm for
enter ballots to win prizes. STREAM participants are also invited
a group of skaters and 25 cm for ATVs or snowmobiles. More
to take part in some of the accompanying programs offered at
information at www.redcross.ca/icesafety. Red Cross also
their local library. The program starts at the end of June so
delivers swim and water safety programs in your area. For more
please check with your local branch for details, phone 902-863information, visit www.redcross.ca/swim or call 902-863-8222.
4276, or visit the PARL website www.parl.ns.ca.
Volunteer today! Canadian Red Cross volunteers play a key role
in the delivery of our programs and services. We are currently
seeking volunteers to assist with disaster management and
administrative duties at our office in Antigonish. Join the largest
humanitarian organization in the world and make a difference in
your community!
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Celebrations in Antigonish Town and County
8:30-10:30am
Royal Canadian Legion Canada Day pancake breakfast prepared by the Antigonish Lions Club.
Donations to the food bank will be accepted.
9:00am-3:00pm Stanton Levangie Memorial Show and Shine in Havre Boucher (at the ballfield). Registration
from 9:00-10:00am and competition from 10:00am-3:00pm. Canteen services will be available
and entertainment will be provided.
11:00am-2:00pm Mini Trail Community Centre in Lakevale will be hosting a Canada Day BBQ. Activities include
bouncy tent, games, washer toss and entertainment.
12:00-5:00pm
Come join us at St. Andrews Junior School (2 Appleseed Drive). There will be lots to see and
do for people of all ages including games, activities, and live entertainment. Celebrations get
underway at 12:00pm. Entertainment will run from 12:30pm.-4:30pm
Dignitary Speeches and official cake cutting ceremony will take place at 2:00pm.
Food will be available for purchase on site from Chartwells School Dining Services.
8:00pm
The band Jug In Hand performs at the StFX Turf Field
8:45pm
Dignitary Speeches, Presentation to both the Town and County Volunteer of the Year and
the Town of Antigonish “Good Neighbour” award
DUSK
FIREWORKS!!
* PLEASE NOTE: Rain date for the fireworks is Saturday, July 2nd at the StFX Turf Field.
Fireworks presented in partnership between:
The Municipality of the County of Antigonish, The Town of Antigonish and Heritage Canada.
ALL EVENTS ARE TOBACCO FREE!

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