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Fall 2015 Inside this edition… Town Staff/Council Directory……………………………… 3-5 Recreation …………………………………………………………… 6-19 Town Services & Information……………………………… 19-45 In The Community……………………………………………… 46-55 Community Directory………………………………………….. 56-59 Photo courtesy of The Casket/Richard MacKenzie www.thecasket.ca

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Page 1: Fall 2015 Talk of the Town

Fall 2015

Inside this edition…

Town Staff/Council Directory……………………………… 3-5

Recreation …………………………………………………………… 6-19

Town Services & Information……………………………… 19-45

In The Community……………………………………………… 46-55

Community Directory………………………………………….. 56-59

Photo courtesy of The Casket/Richard MacKenzie

www.thecasket.ca

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Check out ‘Town of Antigonish Recreation’ on

Facebook! Make sure to click ‘Like’ so you can stay up-to-date with information and events!

Visit the Town of Antigonish website:

www.townofantigonish.ca

This edition of ‘Talk of the Town’ covers events and

information from Sept. 1st, 2015 — Dec. 31st, 2015.

If you would like to see something included in future editions please email [email protected]

Please see below for important dates associated with

‘Talk of the Town’:

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Submissions

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Spring/

Summer

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Town Council Mayor Carl Chisholm 902-867-5577

7 Chisholm Street [email protected]

Antigonish, NS B2G 2S6

Dep. Mayor Jack MacPherson 902-863-6680

13 Dolorosa Avenue [email protected]

Antigonish, NS B2G 1T2

Councillor Laurie Boucher 902-863-2427

19 Gillis Way [email protected]

Antigonish, NS B2G 2W3

Councillor Sean Cameron 902-863-6371

16A MacLellan Street [email protected]

Antigonish, NS B2G 1V5

Councillor Liz Chisholm 902-863-2721

33 Xavier Drive [email protected]

Antigonish, NS B2G 1G8

Councillor William Cormier 902-863-3507

20 MacLellan Street [email protected]

Antigonish, NS B2G 2V5

Councillor Donnie MacInnis 902-735-2823

5 Viewville Street [email protected]

Antigonish, NS B2G 1E1

Sept. council meeting: Monday, Sept. 21st

Oct. council meeting: Monday, Oct, 19th Nov. council meeting: Monday, Nov. 16th

Dec. council meeting: Monday, Dec. 21st

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Staff Member/Title Contact Information

Administration/Town Hall

Stephen Feist

CAO

902-867-5576

[email protected]

Dianne Wilson

Deputy Clerk

902-867-5580

[email protected]

Tom Wadden

Comptroller

902-867-5581

[email protected]

Stephen Scanell

Special Projects Coord.

902-867-5585

[email protected]

Melanie Fougere

Billing/Inquiries

902-867-5583

[email protected]

Rose Feltmate

Billing/Inquiries

902-867-5582

[email protected]

Karen Perley

Collections

902-867-5584

[email protected]

Town Staff Directory

By-Law Enforcement

Shaun Smith

Special Constable/ Traffic Authority

902-867-5587

[email protected]

John Pellerin

Special Constable/ Animal Control Officer

902-867-5588

[email protected]

Recreation

Tricia Cameron

Recreation Director

902-867-5595

[email protected]

Emily Kehoe

Active Living Coordinator

902-867-5596

[email protected]

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Staff Member/ Title Contact Information

Public Works

Ken Proctor

Director of Public Works

902-863-3237

[email protected]

Kyle Meisner

EIT

902-863-4949

[email protected]

Shawn Brophy

Public Works Supervisor

902-863-2956

[email protected]

Bill Landry

Storesman

902-863-2956

[email protected]

Planning & Building Services

Sean Day

Dept. Director/ Town Planner/ Development

Ofc./ Heritage Ofc.

902-867-5589

[email protected]

Joey MacDougall

Fire Insp./ Safety Ofc.

902-867-5590

[email protected]

Greg Smith

Chief Building Inspector/

Asst. Development Ofc.

902-867-5591

[email protected]

Darlene Halfpenny

Administrative Assistant

902-867-5575

[email protected]

Electrical

Tommy MacLellan

Electrical Inspector

902-863-2777

[email protected]

Waste Hotline 902-863-4949

Water Treatment 902-863-5025

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Recreation

Pilates

Instructor: Debbie Fougere

Cost: $75.00

This Pilates class is the perfect class for all fitness levels. This

low-impact, high-intensity class will use a variety of

equipment , and will strengthen the core , improve balance

and bring the body into alignment. All fitness levels are

welcome!

Mondays & Fridays, 9:15 — 10:00 AM

Location: Keating Millennium Centre.

Duration: Mon. Sept. 14th—Fri. Dec. 4th (12 weeks)

Participants must pre-register. Mail registrations to:

Town of Antigonish Recreation

274 Main St., Antigonish, N.S., B2G 2C4

PiYo LIVE!

Sweat, Stretch & Strengthen All In One Workout!

Instructor: Aldona MacNeil

Cost: $75.00

PiYo LIVE combines the muscle-sculpting, core-strengthening

benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility of flowing

yoga movements. You'll perform a series of high-intensity,

low-impact moves that will work every single muscle for a

long, lean, and incredibly defined physique. No weights. No jumps. Just hardcore results.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:25 PM

Location: Antigonish Town Vol. Fire Dept.

Duration: Tues. Sept. 15th—Thurs. Dec. 3rd (12 weeks)

Participants must pre-register for both Pilates and PiYo

Live! Mail registrations to:

Town of Antigonish Recreation

274 Main St., Antigonish, N.S., B2G 2C4

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Recreation

Seniors Fitness

Instructor: Barb MacDonald

Cost: No cost for seniors.

A traditional fitness class with the active

Senior in mind. This class combines cardio

movements followed by a resistance work-out

with light weights. No impact,

medium-intensity.

When: Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:15-10:00 AM

Location: Antigonish Club 60

Duration: Tues. Sept. 15th—Fri. Dec. 4th

Drop-in. Participants do not need to pre-register.

Registration form for Pilates and PiYo Live! can be found

on Page 9 or online at: http://www.townofantigonish.ca/recreation.html

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Recreation

Fitness Program Registration Form

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Co-ed!

Open to th

ose 1

6+

Come on out and try this exciting brand of football that

everyone can play! No helmets or expensive equipment; just FUN! Now in our 10th year, the HTFL has introduced

over 200 adults to touch football in Antigonish, Guysborough & Pictou Counties.

Games played Sunday mornings & Wednesday

evenings at Central Turf Field in Antigonish.

Begins Sept. 9th!

The HTFL welcomes all skill levels, from those who have

never thrown a football before to some who have played on university teams! Our emphasis is on fun and

camaraderie. The HTFL is co-ed and open to anyone 16 years and older.

The season begins Sept. 9th! The basic mechanics of the game will be reviewed for the first time players.

Registration fees ($35 for adults and $30 for students) include a personalized t-shirt/jersey.

Contact: Andrew Arsenault, League President [email protected] or

phone: 902-870-6612. Registration will be done via the Town of Antigonish Recreation Dept. Registration form can be found on Page 9 or online at:

http://www.townofantigonish.ca/recreation.html

Recreation

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Recreation

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Recreation

Antigonight Art After Dark celebrates the rich arts community of North Eastern Nova Scotia. It boasts the province’s premier participatory arts festival.

Exhibits from artists working in visual, sculptural, interactive, technology based & performing arts put on an

amazing show each year, in a dramatic nighttime atmosphere.

This year’s festival will run September 25th & 26th.

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/antigonightfest or

http://antigonightfest.tumblr.com/about

Fun Run for Cathy’s Place & St. Martha’s Hospital Cancer Care Clinic

When: October 18th, 2015 at 10:00 AM

Where: Chisholm Park Come take part in a 5km walk/run to help

fight cancer!

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Recreation

PEDOMETERS

Getting up from your chair to take a 10-minute walk can help get you 1,000 steps closer to the

recommended 10,000 steps/day (for average, healthy adults).

A pedometer is a tool that helps you track your daily walking habits. How many steps do you

get in an average day? Why not come borrow a pedometer from us and find out?

SNOWSHOES

Come rent a pair of snowshoes this winter from the Town of Antigonish Recreation Department!

Please call in advance to book: 902-867-5596

Cost: 5$/weekend

Please note the following:

-Weekend rentals must be picked up on Friday between 3-4 PM

-You must show proof of identification upon pick-up

-Preference will be given to local schools for weekday rentals, free of charge. If the snowshoes

are not booked during the week by schools they will be open to the public for rental.

Adult and youth sizes are available.

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Recreation

TOWN OF ANTIGONISH

VOLUNTEER NOMINATION FORM

The Town of Antigonish is accepting nominations for Volunteer

of the Year. The Volunteer may be involved in any form of

voluntarism, i.e., hospital work, serving on boards, 4-H leader,

Fire Department volunteer, Recreation Committee member,

coach, service club member, choir director, etc. Please restrict

your nomination to individuals only!

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS December 18th, 2015

Please PRINT clearly, in ink, the following information:

Name of Volunteer: (Please indicate Mr., Mrs., Miss or Ms.)

_______________________________

Mailing Address: _____________________________________

Civic/Street Address: __________________________________

Telephone Number (H): ________________________________

Indicate Number of Years He/She Has Been a Volunteer: ______

Occupation: _________________________________

Essay/Résumé of Volunteer Activities: Supporting information is required with the Nomination Form. It is very important that the

accomplishments, commitment, and contributions made by the nominee to his/her organization/community, as well as the variety and type of service, be included. Please attach your clearly printed or typed essay to this form and mail to:

Town of Antigonish 274 Main Street

Antigonish NS B2G 2C4

Nomination submitted by: _____________________________

Signature:___________________________________________

National Volunteer Week

April 10th—April 16th, 2016

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Recreation

As the Event Organizer, you are responsible for the planning and

operation of your – or your group's – Special Event or Festival.

Our "one-stop" Special Event Planning Guide has been specially

developed by the Town to allow you to simplify the planning of

your special event.

Whatever type of Event or Festival you or your community

association is planning, getting organized will lessen your stress,

avoid last minute surprises and make the whole experience

more manageable for you.

We ask that Event Organizers complete a Special Events

Application Form a minimum of four (4) months or one hundred

twenty (120) working days prior to the event and submit to:

Tricia Cameron, Director of Recreation and Special Events

274 Main Street, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2C4.

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 902-867-5595

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Recreation Recreation

Estimated # of Participants

Planning Time Example

<100 3 Months prior to event

Fun Run/Walk

Hundreds

4 Months prior to event

Seniors Games/Parade/Rally

1000—2000

6 Months prior to event

Street Festival

2,000—5,000

12 Months prior to event

Canada Day Fireworks

+5,000

12 Months prior to event

Highland Games/ Multi-Cultural Festival

The Special Events application form can be found online at:

www.townofantigonish.ca

The Recreation Director will review the application and provide

assistance to the Organizer in meeting all policies and require-

ments. The following chart is a guideline showing the approxi-

mate times it would be best for events to be presented to the

Town. It is based on anticipated attendance:

We know planning an event, large or small, is detail-oriented

work. However, we know that it's the hard work and efforts of

the Town of Antigonish’s individuals, neighborhoods and

groups which make Antigonish a world-class community to

live, work and visit. We appreciate all the time and energy

invested by Event Organizers and supporters to make our

Town more enjoyable for everyone – Thank You!

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KidSport

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 $300.00/year per child for sport registration

and/or equipment. Applications are accepted and reviewed 6 times/year.

Application deadlines are the 1st day of: January, March, May, July, September & November.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

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.

Applications are accepted and reviewed 6 times/year. Application deadlines are the 1st day of: January, March,

May, July, September & November.

Recreation

For more information or to obtain a KidSport or JumpStart

application call Town Recreation at 867-5596 or visit: www.townofantigonish.ca/recreation.html

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The Gary Boone Leadership Development Fund The 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 etc.

For more information or to obtain an application call Town

Recreation at 867-5596 or visit: www.townofantigonish.ca/recreation.html

Bonvie • MacDonald Rinks to Links

NHLers 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.

For more information or to obtain an application visit: http://antigonishminorhockey.ca/

Recreation Recreation

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Through our Bench, Bike-Rack and Tree dedication program,

friends and families can create a dedication or memorial by

placing a public bench, bike-rack or tree in one of the Town of

Antigonish parks, playgrounds or walk-ways. Each dedication

carries a different story through the words engraved on the

plaque. These lovely dedications with their bronze plaques serve

as a lasting reminder or a timeless gift to a loved one.

The dedications are an attractive and useful addition to our

recreational areas and are much appreciated by the many

citizens who visit and use Antigonish Town parks and walkways

every day.

Each year memorial benches, bike racks or trees are donated

and installed throughout the Town of Antigonish parks,

playgrounds and walk-ways by citizens and organizations in

memory of loved ones, friendships or to commemorate a special

event.

Costs (Subject to change)

All donations are to be made out to the Antigonish Town

Recreation Department in advance of placing orders for benches

and plaques. More than one person can donate to a bench.

Individual tax receipts can be issued for donations of $25 or

more to the donor whose name appears on the cheque. Cash

donations can also be tax receipted when accompanied by the

donor name and address.

For more information and for complete details please visit

www.townofantigonish.ca or by calling 863-5596

Item Cost Installation Plaque Total Costs

(HST included)

Bench $1100.00 $350.00 $50.00 $1500

Bike Rack $800 $300 $50.00 $1150

Tree $250 $50.00 $100.00 $400

DEDICATION PROGRAM

Recreation

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Recreation Recreation/Town Information

Looking for something to do?

Your online guide for active living.

Discover recreation, sport and physical activity opportunities in Antigonish, Guysborough and Pictou

Counties!

www.highlandconnect.ca On Highland Connect you will find programs, services

and facilities in our community. We make it easier for you to know where to do fun activities, as well to find

out how to be a leader in community sport or recreation, how to access funding opportunities and much more. Highland Connect supports healthier

lifestyles for all.

Holiday Hours

The Town of Antigonish offices will be closing on

Thursday, December 24th, 2015 at 12:00 PM and will resume regular office hours on

Monday, January 4th, 2016 at 8:30 AM.

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Town Services

Occasionally weather conditions can arise that may cause power outages. Here are a few things to keep in mind before these events occur: In the event of a power outage, check whether the outage is limited to your home. A visual check from your window around your neighbourhood will often allow you to determine if it is a utility outage

or a problem in your own home. If you believe that the outage is not limited to your own home, please do not assume that the outage has already been reported. Give us a call at 863-2777.

Home generators are a handy source of electricity in the case of a power outage. If you are connecting your generator to your electrical system, ensure you have it installed by a qualified electrician. The

electrician will obtain a permit, the installation will be inspected and the risk of a back-feed to our system which can cause harm to our employees will be removed. In the event of a power outage you should bear in mind that, on the return of power, whatever devices you had running at the time of the

outage may unexpectedly restart. Power tools, appliances, hair dryers are just a few items that may cause damage on a return of power. Turning the item off or unplugging it should prevent unexpected

damage or injury. If you see a downed power line, keep back a minimum of 6 meters and always assume that the wires are live. Electric transmission and

distribution lines are always the thinner wire occupying the top section of the utility pole. Generally, the thicker, heavier wire occupying the upper-middle section of the pole are telephone and cable lines. If you are unsure as to whom to contact regarding a downed line, call us at 863-2777. At times we experience outages or other system problems. We will try

to provide updates as soon as we get them related to these issues on

our “Town of Antigonish – Electric Utility” Facebook page.

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E-Billing: The Town is presently emailing utility invoices for those customers who prefer that method. E-billing saves money, is good for the environment, and customers get their invoices on a more timely basis.

If you would like your utility invoices emailed to you, please contact us at [email protected]

Pre-authorized payments: The Town is pleased to offer a Pre-authorized Payment option for paying all town bills. We can establish a

plan for you to pay as bills come due, or using a budget or monthly payment plan. Drop in, or contact us for details. [email protected].

Online payments: You can now pay your utility bills online via online banking. All you need is your 8-digit utility account number (do not include decimal points). Below is a list of banks we currently deal with, along with the corresponding payee name you will need for your bank.

Town Services

Check out opportunities for saving energy through retrofit or other worthy programs offered by Efficiency Nova Scotia. You are paying to fund those programs through your electricity rates, might as well try to take advantage of them. Contact them at http:/www.efficiencyns.ca,

or call 1-877-999-6035.

RBC Antigonish (Town) Taxes/Utilities

Scotiabank Antigonish (Town) Taxes & Utilities

CIBC Antigonish (Town) Tax/Utility

Credit Union—Central 1 ANTIGONISH, TOWN—PROP TAX

Bank of Montreal Antigonish Town of Taxes and Utilities

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Shop Location 25 Hallowell Grant Road.

(Grey Building Beyond Kell’s Ent.)

Hours of Operation Monday through Friday

8:00am to 4:30 pm

Contact Numbers Public Works (Regular Hours)……………………… 863-2956

Town Hall (Regular Hours)…………………………… 867-5575

After Hours, Weekends, Holidays………………… 863-2777 Emergency Contact………………………………………… 863-9699 24 Hour Contact (Pager)………………………………… 1-902-558-1724

Service Numbers Billing Enquiries (Town Hall)

Electric…………………………………………………………… 902-867-5582

Water……………………………………………………………… 902-867-5583

General Notice Should you require assistance or observe any problems related

to Public Property, Streets, Sidewalks, and/or Water and Sewer

Services, you are encouraged to phone one of the service

numbers indicated above.

Street Safety

The general public is reminded that the removal of any street

signage, covers related to manholes, catch-basins and/or

valve boxes is considered an unauthorized act. For the safety

of all concerned, please report any such activity immediately.

Any individuals identified removing such items will be subject

to the fullest extent of penalties established by the law.

Town Services

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What are the Water Utility Rates?

The Town of Antigonish Water Utility rates include:

A quarterly system access fee of $42.80 for your installed

5/8” meter.

A consumption rate of $1.99 per 1,000 imp. gallons used

per quarter for the first 750,000 gallons.

A consumption rate of $1.66 per 1,000 gallons used per

quarter for all additional gallons used.

What are the benefits to water metering?

There are many benefits in having a water meter including:

You are only billed for the water you use. Less usage

means a lower bill!

Water meters help identify leaks and encourage

responsible use.

Reducing water consumption to lower your water bill also

helps protect the environment and our resources.

If you have any questions about the Town of Antigonish’s

Water-Metering Program, please call the Town of

Antigonish Hotline at 863-4949.

Town Services

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Archibald Acadia Street Adam Street

Brierly Brook Road Arbor Drive Archie Street

Centennial Drive Brookland Street Bantry Lane

Chestnut Street Carter Crescent Bay Street

Chisholm Street Coady Avenue Braemore Avenue

Cunningham Drive College Street Cedar Terrace

Hillside Drive Dolorosa Avenue Church Street

Keltic Park Elm Street Court Street

MacDougall Street Hawthorne Street Fairview Street

Maple Street Landsdown Drive Fatima Street

Margaree Drive MacLellan Street Gillis Way

Northview Drive Malcolm Court Greening Drive

Pine Street Orchard Terrace Highland Drive

Pushie Street Pleasant Street Hillcrest Street

Ross Street Scarboro Drive Kirk Street

Silverwood Drive St. Mary’s Street MacDonald Street

Sunrise Crescent Sydney Street MacKinnon Street

Sunset Terrace Victoria Street Main Street

The Heights Mariner Drive

Thompson Street Martin Street

Tigo Park Mt. Cameron Drive

Viewville Street Nicholson Court

Wedgewood Drive Brierly Way

Whidden Street St Andrew’s Street

Xavier Drive St. Ninian Street

West Street

Questions? Contact the Town of Antigonish Hotline: 863-4949 or visit the Town of Antigonish website: http://www.townofantigonish.ca/.

Garbage, Green Carts, and Recycling

Town Services

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Please note: When your collection day falls on a holiday, your

collection date will be moved to a Thursday pick up. Materials

should be placed at curbside by 7:30 AM. Items should be clean

and properly sorted.

Large Bulky Waste Pick Up: September 21, 22,and 23. One

Day only, on your regular scheduled garbage pick up day.

Bulky items can be dropped off at Eastern Sanitation on Adam

Street throughout the year. Please phone in advance 863-1744.

Now accepting electronics: You can now return your old TVs,

computers etc. to the ENVIRO-DEPOT™ which is located at the

site of MacMillan’s Petro-Canada in South River. Phone 863-1127.

Light Grey: Clear bag garbage/green bin Dark Grey: Blue bag recyclables

Black: Summer only— blue bag recyclable and green bin

Town Services

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Give Leftover Paint A Second Chance Nova Scotians can return leftover paint, year round during business hours, to any of the province’s Enviro-Depots at no charge. Unused paint is sorted at a facility in Springhill, Nova Scotia, and then sent for recycling into new paint products.

Nova Scotia’s Paint Recycling Program Over three million containers of paint are purchased every year in Nova Scotia and up to 25% of the paint is never used. The Paint Recycling Program helps keep paint out of the landfills and out of our environment!

Keep the Lid on Safety: Follow these steps to make returning paint to an ENVIRO-DEPOT™ a safe experience:

Make sure paint is tightly sealed in its original container.

The original label must be on the container and visible.

No Painting tools in the container (brushes, stir sticks, etc.)

Don’t mix alkyd (oil-based) with latex (water-based) paints.

Keep paint containers out of reach of children and pets.

Enviro-Depots DO Accept

Interior/exterior latex, alkyd, enamel & oil-

based paints

Porch, floor & deck paints

Interior/exterior varnishes & urethanes

Primers, undercoats & sealers

Marine enamels (must not contain

pesticides)

Wood finishing oils & stains

Rust paint, decorative metal paints

Fence & barn paints

Aluminum paints

Paint Aerosols that are latex, alkyds, varathanes

Enviro-Depots Do NOT Accept

Empty paint cans

Automotive & marine paints

Bulging or unlabeled cans

Roof patch, tars, grease

Solvents (e.g. paint thinners or

Varsol®)

Stir sticks, brushes, rags & rollers

Glues and Adhesives

Art & craft paints

Two-paint paints (e.g.

Urethanes & Epoxies)

Deck cleaners

Lacquers & epoxies

Corrosives

Other household hazardous

waste

Drywall filler

Antigonish Enviro-Depots: MacMillan’s Service Centre 4802 Hwy 104, Lwr South River, 863-1127 Floss Bottle Exchange Old Antigonish Lane, Monastery, 232-3247 For a full list of sites, visit: www.rrfb.com

Town Services

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Town Services

Sharps is a medical term for a device with sharp points or edges that that can puncture or cut skin including needles, syringes, lancets, auto injectors and infusion sets. The Safe Sharps Bring-Back Program is offered by the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia through your local

pharmacy for the safe disposal of used sharps. Used sharps must be handled properly.

Do not …

•Put used sharps in a plastic

bottle or jugs for disposal. •Place sharps in recycling or

garbage bags because they can seriously harm people who are handling the bags. •Flush sharps down the toilet.

•Try to remove, bend or recap

needles used by another person. •Put anything but sharps in a

sharps container.

Needle stick injuries from

used sharps may cause infections or diseases. If you are stuck, seek immediate medical attention.

If you use sharps…

1. Pick up a free Safe Sharps container at your community pharmacy. 2. Place your used sharps into the Safe Sharps Containers.

3. When the container is full,

return the sealed container to your community pharmacy. For more information, please contact the RRFB at 1-877-313-7732 or your local pharmacy.

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Blue Bag #1 (Paper Products) Newspaper

Flyers

Boxboard (cereal, pizza, cracker, tissue boxes etc.)

Egg cartons

Phone books Copier Paper

Envelopes

Magazines

Novels & text books (hard covers removed / placed in garbage)

Items must be clean and dry. Cardboard should be empty,

flattened then placed in the outside cardboard bin.

Blue Bag #2 (All Other Recyclables) Metal food cans

Glass jars & bottles

Plastic containers (#1-7)

Plastic shopping bags

Plastic bread bags All Milk containers

Pop and juice cans

Juice boxes

Liquor containers

Empty and rinse clean. Caps and straws are garbage. Beverage containers must be taken to an ENVIRO-DEPOT to get refund.

ORGANICS COLLECTION All food waste including: Table Scraps, meat, fish, bones, eggs, nuts & shells, vegetables, fruit,

& peelings, corn on the cob & husks, solid dairy (i.e. Cheese) , Solid fat (i.e. bacon fat), tea bags & coffee grounds.

Soiled or wet paper:

Includes but is not limited to the following examples of paper soiled with food, dirt, water, or edible oil/grease: Sugar & flour bags, paper

plates, waxed paper, baking soda box, coffee filters, napkins & paper towel.

Yard waste including: Flowers & potting soil Wrap messy food in a sheet of newsprint, a paper bag or box.

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Yellow bags are not permitted for garbage. You must use clear garbage bags for garbage collection. One solid colour privacy bag no larger than a kitchen catcher is permitted in each clear garbage bag. If you have a medical condition and require an exception to this rule, please call the

Town of Antigonish Waste Hotline at 902-863-4949 and request an exception form. All solid colour bags (black, green, orange, yellow, white, etc.) will be rejected from collection. Rejected bags must be removed from curbside promptly on collection day no later than 9:00PM. The garbage must be

placed into a clear garbage bag for the next collection.

Garbage Bag Rules:

-coloured clear bags of standard size, approximately twenty-five (25) inches or sixty-four (64) centimeters by thirty-five (35) inches or eighty-nine (89) centimeters;

larger than twenty (20) inches or fifty-one (51) centimeters by twenty-two (22) inches or fifty-six (56) centimeters; and

materials, compostable organics, household hazardous waste, and

other materials identified as not acceptable for disposal by the Town or

designated disposal facility. Garbage questions? Call the Town of Antigonish Waste Hotline: 902-863-4949 or Eastern Region Solid Waste Management: 902-232-2563/email: [email protected].

Leaf and yard waste can be dropped off at Eastern Sanitation on Adam Street during regular business hours. Branches may not be any larger than 2” in diameter. Up to 1/2 ton load of leaves will be accepted. Smaller amounts of leaves and grass clippings may be

placed in your green bin.

For further information please refer to the Town of Antigonish website: http://www.townofantigonish.ca or phone the Waste Hotline at 902-863-4949.

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The following waste electronic items are banned from disposal in Nova Scotia and must be properly recycled and are not collected curbside.

keyboards, mice cables and internal components.

input devices such as keyboards, mice and trackballs.

tablets, etc.

surface, including laser and LED, ink jet, dot matrix, thermal, dye sublimation and “multifunction” copy scan, fax and print devices. Standalone desktop scanners and fax machines are also included in this category.

technologies such as Cathode Ray Tube (CRT), flat panel (Plasma, LED and LCD) and rear projection.

speakers, portable stereos, personal CD players, portable audio

recorders, tape/radio players, headphones, digital media players (MP3), voice recorders, digital cameras and video cameras.

equalizers, speakers and in-dash audio/video components.

digital cable and satellite equipment, speakers, amplifiers, receivers, data projectors and similar audio/video systems.

-packaged disc player/speaker/

amplifier systems for use with video or television display to create a home theatre experience.

-cellular telephones including corded and cordless telephones, as

well as telephone answering machines. (For cell phone recycling, visit www.recyclemycell.ca)

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MacMillan’s Service Center Limited

4802 Highway 104, Lower South River, NS, B2G 2L4

Hours: Monday—Saturday 9:00 AM—4:00 PM, Phone: 902-863-1127

Staples

34 Market Street, Antigonish, NS, B2G 3B4

Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sun: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM

Limit of 5 items, restricted to residential e-waste (TV's must be under 32 inches).

Items must be carried into the store, Phone: 902-863-6787

Municipality of the County of Antigonish

1356 Beech Hill Road, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2L5

Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4:30 & Sat 8-12, Phone: 863-4744

For full details on regulated electronic

products in Nova Scotia, visit:

www.recycleMYelectronics.ca/NS

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The Eastern Region Solid Waste Management Committee has

made it even easier for residents in Antigonish, Guysborough

and Mulgrave to stay connected about waste management

collection and programs.

Please check it out by visiting our website www.erswm.ca/

collection-calendar to search your home address in our new

Collection Calendar tool. You can then:

•Sign up for waste collection reminders by email or phone call.

•Download your collection schedule into your iCal, Google cal-

endar or Microsoft Outlook calendar.

•Print your collection schedule.

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Winter Regulations December 1, 2015 to April 15, 2016

To enable the Town of Antigonish Public Works crews

and contractors to remove snow and salt streets more efficiently and safely, residents and other users are

reminded that Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act for the Province of Nova Scotia prohibits vehicles from obstructing snow removal or other winter maintenance.

The Act allows for such vehicles to be removed at the owner’s expense.

The Winter Parking Regulations are in effect from 12:01 AM to 7:00 AM on all Town streets, parking lots and

including all streets and marked parking lots on St.FX

University Campus.

Overnight Parking Prohibited

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Notice Regarding Snow

Clearing/Removal

The Town of Antigonish Public Works Department urges

motorists and residents to exercise patience as snow ploughing

and snow removal activities take place.

Following a snowfall first priority is given to major arterial

streets used by emergency responders. Once these streets have

been cleared crews will then move toward cleaning subdivision

areas. Areas serviced by sidewalks on both sides of the street

can expect to have at least one side of the walk cleared.

Information and Tips

Vehicles must not be parked on the streets as of 12:00

midnight or they will be towed away at the owners

expense, as per Section 139 of the Nova Scotia Vehicle

Act, Winter Parking Regulations;

When a heavy snowfall is forecast, park your vehicle away

from the end of the driveway to allow for snow clearing

operations and the visibility of any parked cars;

After streets have been open, it is necessary to ensure

that snow is pushed back far enough to ensure that storm

drains are accessible for possible rainfall;

If possible, wait until snow ploughing activities has ceased

before opening your driveway;

Keep the sidewalk in front of your property clear of snow,

clear of any driveway ploughing; and

When snow is forecast, wait until the morning to put out

your recyclables, garbage, and/or green cart to the curb,

to ensure that it is visible.

The Public Works Department appreciates your patience and

assistance during this time.

— Town of Antigonish Public Works Department

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In the Town of Antigonish no one is permitted to

attach any signage to Town Property including buildings, utility poles and street lamps. Any

interested group or individual wishing to have a banner or flag placed on town property shall apply in

writing to the Town of Antigonish for permission to do so and shall include in same reason(s) for

wanting to have this item(s) displayed on town property. Also, a request date and length of time for

placement should be noted. In general it shall be in intention of Town Council to only approve requests

where the message being conveyed is considered to be for public good.

You can view the Town of Antigonish Policy

Respecting Banners and Flags attached to and/or

Hanging from Town Property at: www.townofantigonish.ca

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The Town of Antigonish Noise Control By-Law. The

following acts, among others, are hereby declared to be noises which disturb or tend to disturb the peace and

tranquility of any person located within the boundaries of the Town of Antigonish: Making any noise or combination of noises which, when measured on any property on

which the noise is heard or the noises are heard, exceeds the applicable A-Weighted continuous noise level as

follows: Time: 7AM—10PM / 65 dBA

10PM—7AM / 55 dBA

This By-Law also applies to dog owners or persons who have under their supervision or control, a dog which makes any noise that disturbs or tends to disturb the

tranquility of any person located within the boundaries of the Town of Antigonish. A person must not make or cause

a noise or sound in a street, park, plaza or similar place which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest,

enjoyment, comfort or convenience of persons in the neighbourhood or vicinity. Also vehicles must only use muffler and muffler components that are in keeping with

muffler equipment initially installed on new vehicles. Every person who contravenes or fails to comply with any

of the provisions of the By-Law shall by liable to a penalty of $387.50 per occurrence payable to the Town of Antigonish.

The Town of Antigonish Noise Control By-Law can be

viewed on the Town of Antigonish website: www.townofantigonish.ca

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The purpose of the animal control by-law is to promote safety, health and welfare of the people and protection of property, to ensure the humane treatment and control of dogs, to regulate or prohibit the keeping of fierce or dangerous dogs within the Town of Antigonish.

Every owner of a dog, who resides in the Town, shall register such dog(s) with the Town of Antigonish. The Owner of every dog shall keep on the dog a collar with the tag issued for that dog by the Town at the time of registration and such tag

shall be kept securely fixed on the dog at all times. The owner must notify the Town immediately if the dog tag is lost.

The Animal Control Officer shall be responsible for the enforcement of the by-law. Outside of regular by-law enforcement hours, (Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM) excluding statuary holidays, the Animal Control Officer shall only respond to calls that are deemed to be an emergency.

Every owner of a dog who violates any of the following would be considered in violation of the by-law: Whose dog is not registered pursuant to this by-law;

Whose dog is not wearing a dog tag pursuant to this by-law;

Whose dog is running at large;

Whose dog persistently disturbs the quiet of the neighborhood by

barking, howling or otherwise; Who harbors, keeps or has under care, control or direction a dog

that is fierce or dangerous; Who fails to remove the feces of such a dog, other than a service

dog, from public property or private property other than the owners; or

Whose dog damages public or private property

Any person who contravenes any provision of the Animal Control By-Law shall be subject to a fine set out in the by-law.

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Every responsible dog owner agrees… picking up after your dog is a MUST. No matter where or when it occurs, there is NO excuse for not scooping the poop.

It is the law – Just like littering, it’s unlawful NOT to pick up

after your dog, and your violation is subject to fine.

Its common courtesy - Cleaning up after your dog’s shows

respect for our neighbor’s and our community. Only

irresponsible dog owners leave their dog’s poop for others to look at, step in or clean up.

Dog Poop is unhealthy – Abandoned dog poop can host

diseases and / or parasites which can infect other dogs that come into contact with it, or be transmitted to people who accidently step in it and track it home. Particularly at risk, of course, are children who play on the ground.

Dog Poop is unsightly – Everybody knows that. It’s

disgusting. Pick it up.

Dog Poop tops the list of complainants against dogs – More

than dog aggression, nuisance barking or unsupervised dogs, most complainants against dogs are about people not cleaning up after their dogs.

Dog Poop makes dog owners look bad – Dog Poop is the

number one reason for negative public sentiment against dogs. Every time you don’t pick up after your dog, you are giving one more reason for others to dislike dogs and dog owners.

A full copy of the Town of Antigonish Dog By-Law can be found on the

Town of Antigonish website: www.townofantigonish.ca

Animal Control Department: Phone: 867-5578 / Email: [email protected]

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Get your new project off to a good start by checking with the

Town to see if you require any permits to carry out your

renovation plans.

Development Permit: Required under the Antigonish Land Use

Bylaw. For any change of use, new construction, some

renovations, expansion of a building or when erecting a sign.

There is no cost associated with obtaining a development permit.

Site Plans: Generally shall provide sufficient information to show

that the proposed work will conform to the National Building Code

and whether or not it may affect adjacent properties. Plans shall

be drawn to scale and shall indicate the nature and extent of the

work. Site plans shall be referenced to an up-to-date survey and,

in some instances, may require a copy of the survey.

Building Permit: Required under the Building Code Regulations

of Nova Scotia for building relocation, demolition, all construction

projects except where the value of work is less than $5000, and

where there are no structural changes or changes of use.

Additionally, no Building Permit is required for accessory buildings

under 20 square meters or for fences.

Your project will dictate the details required and your permit fee.

Please contact our office during the planning stage of your

project.

For More Information Regarding Building Bylaw Fees Visit:

www.townofantigonish.ca/policies_public.html & click: “Municipal

User Fees Policy”

Important Note:

In cases where a Municipal Services Permit is

required, no Building Permit shall be issued until the same

Municipal Services Permit is issued.

Refer to website for forms.

Important Notice to Homeowners/Contractors/Plumbers/Designers

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Occupancy Permit: Required under the Building Code

Regulations of Nova Scotia prior to occupancy of any construction

governed by a building permit. Occupancy permits may only be

issued when all inspections required under the NS Building Code

Regulations have been called for & all outstanding work finished.

Timelines: Please apply for all permits well in advance of your

anticipated start date. This will allow staff sufficient time to

review your submission(s) and identify any additional information

that may be required. In most cases, no review will start in

relation to an application until all required information and fees

are submitted. Depending on office workloads, and as per the

Municipal Government Act & Building Code Act, Development &

Building Permit issuance may take up to 30 days.

Municipal Services Permit: A municipal service permit is

required whenever you intend to carry out work to your property

that may impact the Town's infrastructure. This includes

activities such as installation and/or repair or replacement of

sanitary sewer lines, storm sewer/weeping tile or water services

that connect to the Town's system or when installing a driveway.

There is no fee associated with obtaining a municipal services

permit; however, please allow at least five (5) business days for

your application to be processed. Contact us to find out what

information will be required to consider your application.

Water Services (Having Water Turned On/Off) : Plumbers

and property owners are reminded that under a Water Rates

Approval issued by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board,

there are charges associated with the activation of new water

accounts and for requests to have water services turned on or off

for repairs, etc. The fee associated with having water turned off

and/or on is $25.00. If the request is made outside of regular

business hours, the fee increases to $100.00. This fee will be

added to the property owners' water bill and will appear on the

quarterly billing.

For further information, please call 867-5575.

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The following table applies to building Permit Application and

Inspection Fees of all sorts, and at all stages of construction or

readiness for occupancy for new construction, additions,

renovations, and demolitions pursuant to the Town of Antigonish

Building By-law and the Building Code Act.

Description of License, Inspection, Permit, Application, Approval, or Service

Fee¹

Building Permits

New Residential Development $20.00 plus $1.20 per $1,000

of the value of the project

New Commercial, Institutional and Industrial

Development

$20.00 plus $1.50 per $1,000

of the Project

Renovations, Repairs and Upgrades of residential,

Institutional, Commercial or Industrial

$20.00 plus $2.50 per $1,000

of the value of the project

New Mobile Home Installation $50.00

Exterior Decks/Platforms/Stairs– New Construction $50.00

Exterior Decks/Platforms/Stairs-Repairs to Existing $25.00

Building Permit Renewal (limited to one) $50.00

Demolition Permit

Demolition for Residential, Institutional and Commercial $50.00 plus $2.00 per $1,000

of demolition costs

Development Permits

Development Permit $25.00

Sign Permit $50.00

Zoning Confirmation $35.00

Pool Permit

Swimming Pool Permit (above or below ground) $50.00

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¹Proceeding with any construction, renovations or

demolition without the benefit of a permit shall result in

a charge of double the permit fee.

Cash In-Lieu of Parking

Description of Fee Fee

Cash in-lieu of parking fee pursuant to section 223 of

the Municipal Government Act and sections 5.24(2)

and (4) of the Town of Antigonish Land Use By-law

$4,825.00 per parking

space

Dog Control Fees

Description of Dog Impoundment or Service Fee

Dog Impoundment, pursuant to the Town of

Antigonish Dog Control By-Law

$35.00 per dog per day

of impoundment

Dog registration, pursuant to the Town of Antigonish

Dog Control By-Law

$25.00 per dog for the

life of the dog

Use of Council Chambers

Description of Fee Fee

Council Chambers cleaning fee pursuant to the Town

of Antigonish Use of Council Chambers Policy

$50.00

For more information, please contact the

Department of Planning at 867-5575

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The Town of Antigonish has a long history of cherishing both their

natural and built heritage and strives to continue this tradition by

preserving the unique cultural and historical features of this community.

Preserving our heritage buildings as a cultural resource and increasing the

number of properties registered as municipal heritage properties is called

for in both the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan and the Strategic

Plan. Designating property within the municipal registry is important for

its protection. Once registered, the property owner works with the

municipality to ensure heritage value is maintained.

Benefits of Property Reservation

There are many benefits to designating a heritage property to the Town

of Antigonish Registry. Not only will it help maintain the historic and

cultural fabric of Antigonish, but also land use decisions can be made

that respect the heritage importance of these properties.

Intrinsic Value: Designating a property contributes to sense of place.

Our built heritage is a cultural asset that is visible to everyone, which

gives identity and distinctiveness to a community.

Property Value: Designation may increase property value. Research

has shown in areas where there is a downturn in property values,

heritage buildings have been less affected.

Recognition: Registered properties receive a plaque to display on their

property denoting it as a Heritage Property.

Financial Incentives: There are provincially funded grants and re-

bates that are offered to registered heritage properties.

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Grant Administration Assistance

Conservation Work

Heritage Property Program

30% of eligible costs to a max of $1000 for maintain-ing the structural needs of properties used for religious

worship or community, non-profit purposes

Conservation Advise

Heritage Property Program

50% of eligible costs to a max of $1000 for homeown-ers seeking advise from conservation consultants about

the restoration of the exterior or structure

Materials and Labour

Heritage Property Program

The PST portion of HST can be returned on the materi-al and labour costs to the building’s exterior to a max

of $500.

Materials Rebate

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal

Relations

The PST portion of the HST can be returned on the material costs with no maximum amount

Interested property owners should submit an application form to the

Planning Advisory Committee (currently acting as the Heritage Advisory

Committee) stating their reasons for having their property designated.

The committee will then review the application and, if accepted, will

advise town council to add it to the existing registry of heritage

properties. All recommendations must include a letter of support from

the committee, a consent form from the owner, and a completed

registration application. Council will decide whether the property should

be registered at a public meeting, which all interested parties will be

advised of. Once approved by Council, a Notice of Registration will be

sent to the property owner and filed with the Registry of Deeds.

Applications for materials and labour grants are available from the Department of Planning at Town Hall.

Images: Two designated Heritage Properties are shown on the left. Above, a number of character-defining elements of homes in Antigonish.

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Antigonish Creative Dance offers Creative

Movement, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, and Step Dance. Fall term classes will begin Sept. 21st.

Registration information can be obtained by going to www.antigonishdance.ca

or calling Sally Clark, 902-867-2310.

In The Community

Locations: Tuesdays @ St. Andrew Junior School

Thursdays @ Dr. J.H. Gillis Regional High School

Cost: 25$ per Junior, 30$ per Adult, 50$ per Family

antigonishbadminton.ca

New members welcome. Join September—June. Information & registration at weekly play times:

Tuesdays: Junior development, 5-7:30 PM/ Adult, 7-9:30PM Wednesdays: Junior Training Centre, 3-5 PM Thursdays: Adult, 8-10 PM

Sundays: Open to all, 1-4 PM

The main objective of PHAST is to provide each swimmer with a high level of coaching to achieve goals of fitness, sportsmanship and stroke development.

For more information:

www.phast.ca

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Kids First offer programs and services to families of children

aged 0 to 6 years as well as pregnant woman. Programs and

services may change depending on the needs and wants of the

participants and their children. Some programs are as follows:

*Parent & Tot Drop-in (3 times per week) 9:30 - 11:30 AM

*Healthy Moms/Healthy Babies (once a week) 9:30 - 11:30 AM

*Parenting Programs

*Outreach Programs

Hours of Operation are 9:00am to 3:00pm

Website : www.kids1st.ca

27 St. Andrews Street, Antigonish, Nova Scotia

B2G 2G9

Telephone: 863-3848 Fax: 863-3857

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/antigonish.kidsfirst

The Antigonish Amateur Radio Club meets on a

regular basis to promote the hobby of amateur

radio, discuss items of interest, for example:

emergency communications, special events,

social activities, projects, and more. We also

assist those interested in getting involved with the hobby to

achieve their license.

All visitors welcome, drop in and see what it’s all about.

When? The second Thursday of every month at 7:30 PM

Where? People’s Place Library, Main Street Antigonish NS

Contact: Doug Holmes at 902-863-6932 or

[email protected]

In The Community

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In The Community

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 Centre is a Careers Nova Scotia Center funded by Employment Nova Scotia.

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If you have any questions, want to book a ride, or want to get involved, give us a call at 1-902-867-0411,

email us at [email protected], visit our website at www.antigonishcommunitytransit.ca,

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

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In The Community Antigonish Community Transit Society is getting busier every day and is adapting to meet your needs! We’ve begun a new fringe route expansion to better serve the fringe area! Thanks to funding from the province we’ve purchased a brand new 2015 Dodge Grand

Caravan to run on a route 2 times in the morning and 2 times in the evening (Monday to Friday) to help people get into town to work, school and to run errands. Check out the schedules and give us a call if you want to book a ride or if you have any questions! We’re here to stay and we thank all of our partners, sponsors and riders for their continued support!

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In The Community

St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation wishes to thank our

community for their continuous generosity. Every year St. Martha’s Hospital cares for approximately 45,000 patients and the demand for up to date equipment and service continues to climb. The success of

our fundraising efforts could not be possible without each and every one of our supporters.

Thank you!

Here is how you can help:

September 11th 2015: Chip in for St. Martha’s Golf Tournament

We are happy to announce our 1st annual Chip in for St. Martha’s Golf Tournament. Come join us at the Antigonish Golf and Country Club for some fun on the

green! Teams of four are $650 and individuals are $175. Cost includes green fee, Cart rental, and dinner.

September 19th 2015:

Shake Rattle & Roll’n for St. Martha’s It’s almost time for our Shake Rattle & Roll’n for St.

Martha’s Motorcycle Rally! This year we will be leaving the Antigonish Mall, taking a tour around the scenic Mini-Trail and back to the mall for a BBQ. Registration is done

on a pledge bases with a minimum pledge of $20 per motorcycle. What a great opportunity to meet some fellow

bikers and show off your beautiful baby *ahem* bike!

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In The Community Other ways to help:

Legacy Gifts You, the donor, may wish to leave a dona-

tion to St. Martha’s Foundation through their will once your loved ones have been provided for.

Honorary Donations can be given at any time but make special moments such as anniversaries, birthdays, or wed-

dings that much more memorable.

Donations of Appreciation By giving a donation of ap-preciation, you are thanking the hospital for the care you or a loved one have received during your stay at St. Mar-

tha’s hospital.

Memorial Donations are a meaningful way to allow the memory of a loved one to live on for years to come. Me-

morial cards are available at C.L. Curry Funeral Home, MacIsaac Funeral Home, and the Foundation Office.

Other planned and deferred gifts can be accessed by the foundation for future use as designated by you. Your

tax and legal advisors can discuss this option with you

Volunteering Our events are successful not only because of the generosity of money but also because of the gener-osity of time. We require volunteers for all events

throughout the year.

For more information come visit us at our office in room 2107 at the Hospital or:

902-863-1131

[email protected]

www.smrhfoundation.com

@SMRHFoundation

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In The Community

Health Connections Antigonish is a community health

resource centre located in the People’s Place Library on 283 Main Street in Antigonish. It is a service of GASHA in

partnership with the Pictou Antigonish Regional Library (PARL) and the Antigonish Town & County Community Health Board.

We work with GASHA and other community agencies to

provide health promotion programs and educational sessions that are free of charge and open to the public. Some examples of programs offered through Health

Connections are: Women Alike Cancer Support Group facilitated by the

Cancer Resource Room, GASHA

Being Doing Becoming facilitated by Mental Health Services, GASHA

Caregiver Support Group, facilitated by Caregivers

Nova Scotia

Alzheimer & Related Dementia Family Support Group

Your Way to Wellness Program coordinated through Primary Health Care, GASHA

Varied Health Related Education Sessions

We also offer help in finding available health services,

supports and information. We do not offer clinical health care services. Our website: www.gashahealthconnections.ca

Drop in or contact us: 283 Main Street, Antigonish, NS Phone: (902) 863-7369

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Lindsay’s Health Centre 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.

Hours of operation: Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Antigonish Women’s Resource Center 204 Kirk Place, 219 Main Street in Antigonish

Call for an appointment: 902-863-6221

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.

Hours of operation: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Family Services of Eastern NS Office 275 Main Street, Suite 103 Antigonish

(across from Town hall) Call for an appointment: 902-863-2358.

In The Community

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Please feel free to add to our Community Directory by sending your information to: Town of Antigonish Recreation, 274 Main Street, Antigonish NS B2G 2C4 or

e-mail: [email protected].

Community Directory

SPORTS ORGNIZATIONS

Antigonish Aikido 902-863-4475

Antigonish Archery Association 902-386-2040

Antigonish Badminton Association 902-863-8242

Antigonish Minor Softball 902-870-4504

Antigonish Highland Skateboarding Association 902-863-1956

Antigonish Kinsmen Minor Baseball randy.crouse@ hotmail.com

Antigonish Minor Basketball Association 902-318-5610

Antigonish Minor Hockey Association registrar@ antigonish minorhockey.ca

Antigonish Celtics Soccer Club antigonishminorsoccer @hotmail.com

Antigonish Skating Club Antigonishskatingclub @gmail.com

Antigonish Stoirm Volleyball Maceachernjennifer @gmail.com

Antigonish Town & County Minor Football 902-863-6390

Antigonish Track Club Running @straitareaphysio.com

Antigonish Wee Lads & Lassies 902-867-5595

Antigonish Women’s Hockey League 902-863-1660

Port Hawkesbury Antigonish Swim Team 902-863-3353

Phee’s Tae Kwon Do 902-863-9230

Xavier Tae Kwon Do 902-971-0977 SERVICE CLUBS

Antigonish Kinsmen 902-863-2434

Antigonish Lion’s Club 902-863-3552

Challenge in Participation (CHIP) Volunteers 902-232-2361

Havre Boucher Kin Club 902-234-3350

St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Auxiliary 902-863-5363

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RECREATIONAL GROUPS

Afton and Area Recreation 902-863-2803

Antigonish Hiking & Biking Trails Association 902-863-2571

Antigonish Therapeutic Riding Association 902-863-4853

Arisaig Parish Community Recreation Association 902-863-2156

Auld’s Cove Recreation Association 902-747-2941

Fresh Air Society 902-863-5910

Havre Boucher Recreation Association 902-234-3170

Highlander Curling Club 902-863-0052

Highland Quilt Guild 902-863-4798

Linwood Recreation 902-232-2658

Lower South River Recreation Club 902-863-1365

Monastery Recreation 902-232-3403

Pleasantdale Development Association 902-863-0665

Pomquet Acadian Trails 902-386-2139

William’s Point Recreation 902-863-6661

Winter Wanderers Snowmobile & ATV 902-234-2704

Heatherton Recreation Association 902-386-2960

COMMUNITY CENTRES

Havre Boucher Community Centre 902-234-2188

Lower South River Community Centre 902-863-5247

Mini Trail Community Centre Association 902-863-4292

Pomquet Community Centre 902-386-2679

St. Andrews Community Centre 902-863-3279

St. Joseph’s Community Centre 902-867-2626

DANCE GROUPS

Antigonish Creative Dance Association 902-863-6776

Antigonish Highland Dancing Association 902-735-2866

Maureen Fraser School of Dance 902-863-1731

St. Andrew’s Ceilidh Step Dancers 902-863-1563

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YOUTH GROUPS

Antigonish District Girl Guides 863-5910

Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 863-7825

Scouts Canada 1-800-557-7268

SUPPORT SERVICES

Addiction Services 902-863-5393

Alcoholics Anonymous 902-863-3808

Antigonish County Adult Learning (ACALA) 902-863-3060

Antigonish Career Resource Centre 902-863-8244

Antigonish Community Food Bank 902-863-0611

Antigonish/Guysborough Early Childhood Intervention 902-863-2298

Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund 902-863-6221

Antigonish Parkinson Support Group 902-735-2887

Antigonish Sustainable Development 902-863-2351

Antigonish SPCA 902-863-2111

Antigonish Volunteer Program (VON) 902-863-5700

Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre 902-863-6221

Big Brothers Big Sisters 902-863-5332

Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) 902-867-1562

Canadian Red Cross - Antigonish Office 902-863-8222

Family Services of Eastern Nova Scotia 902-863-2358

Havre Boucher Medical Centre 902-234-3435

Kids First Family Resource Centre 902-863-3848

L’Arche Antigonish 902-863-5000

La Leache League Canada 902-863-0056

Lindsay’s Health Centre for Women 902-863-6221

Naomi Society for Victims of Family Violence 902-863-3807

VON Antigonish Volunteer Programs 902-863-5700

Seniors Safety Services 902-863-6500

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POINTS OF INTEREST

Antigonish Amateur Radio Club 902-863-6932

Antigonish Culture Alive 902-783-2948

Antigonish Duplicate Bridge Club 902-863-0005

Antigonish Garden Club 902-863-5017

Antigonish Highland Society Pipe Band 902-863-5207

Black Congress of Women 902-863-8278

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 902-863-4344

Silver Glen Art Centre 902-867-1123

Theatre Antigonish 902-867-4539

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Antigonish County Fire Department 902-863-6911

Antigonish Town Fire Department 902-863-3359

Auld’s Cove Fire Department 902-747-3053

Four Valleys Fire Department 902-863-6771

Havre Boucher Fire Department 902-234-2711

North Shore Fire Department 902-863-5720

Pomquet Fire Department 902-386-2987

St. Andrews Fire Department 902-863-1548

Tracadie Fire Department 902-232-2560

SENIOR’S GROUPS

Club 60 902-863-6976

Happy Tracadonians Seniors Club 902-232-2330

Havre Boucher Area Aged to Perfection 50+ 902-234-3036

Heather Club 60 902-386-2923

Lochaber Sylvan Lakers Seniors 902-783-2532

Pomquet Parish Seniors Club 902-386-2490

St. Andrews Oak & Owl Club 902-863-1058

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Antigonish, Nova Scotia

B2G 2C4

Phone: 902-863-5596

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