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County Connect
YOUR CONNECTION TO MUNICIPAL SERVICES.
RECREATION. COMMUNITY INFORMATION. RECYCLING. SAFETY.
COUNCILLOR INFORMATION. CONTACTS.
BULKY WASTE INFORMATION INSIDE (pages 17-19)
SPRING/SUMMER 2021
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A MESSAGE FROM THE WARDEN
& your Antigonish County Council
Welcome, Kwe, Bonjour, Failte, Welkom:
As we have just passed the one year mark of living in a global pandemic, I am
constantly reminded how amazing our community is. We have stepped up to
this challenge and have been one of the safest places in the world. I want to
thank all front line and essential workers for continuing to keep us safe.
Although there is a light at the end of the tunnel, please continue to remain
vigilant in the fight against COVID-19. We have seen many wonderful acts
throughout the past year from people banging pots and pans on their
doorstep to supporting university students during their self-isolation, our
community has been amazing. Thank you to StFX University for doing your
part to keep our community safe while continuing to offer quality, in person
classes to students who make up a vibrant part of our community.
There is a lot of excitement happening in the County this Spring, from the
new water tower off Market Street to the new hotel at Nova Landing. Also,
watch for solar panels near our office. In the coming weeks a 72 kWh ground
mounted system we have developed under the provincial Solar Electricity for
Community Buildings program will be installed.
Over the past several months about 1500 residents in the Malignant Cove,
Arisaig, Maryvale, Cape George and Lochaber areas have been able to
connect to Bell Fibre through Develop Nova Scotia’s Internet for Nova Scotia
initiative with many more addresses scheduled for connection over the next
few years! Projects ongoing now include Loch Katrine to St Andrews,
Heatherton and Monastery, with many expansion projects planned as well.
Full details can be found here:
https://www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca/broadband-updates/
We are planning for summer programs in our recreation department as well
as another year of our expanded equipment loan program! Our programs
and services will continue to have a COVID safe lens and adjust as necessary
to public health protocols.
The days are getting longer and signs of spring are starting to show! Our
agriculture and fishery workers continue to prepare for the upcoming
season. We wish farmers and fishers all the best for a plentiful and
productive season.
Have a wonderful spring and summer.
Respectfully,
Warden Owen McCarron
3 CONTACT YOUR COUNCILLOR Councillor Councillor Mary MacLellan Donnie MacDonald 902-863-1101 902-863-5449 mmaclellan@antigonishcounty.ns.ca dfmacdonald@antigonishcounty.ns.ca DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 Deputy Warden Councillor Hughie Stewart Shawn Brophy 902-872-0420 902-863-8485 hdstewart@antigonishcounty.ns.ca sbrophy@antigonishcounty.ns.ca DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4 Councillor Warden Rémi Deveau Owen McCarron 902-870-2866 902-968-1290 rdeveau@antigonishcounty.ns.ca omccarron@antigonishcounty.ns.ca DISTRICT 5 DISTRICT 6 Councillor Councillor John Dunbar Gary Mattie 902-338-2200 902-968-1175 jdunbar@antigonishcounty.ns.ca gmattie@antigonishcounty.ns.ca DISTRICT 7 DISTRICT 8 Councillor Councillor Harris McNamara Bill MacFarlane 902-318-8333 902-870-7737 hmcnamara@antigonishcounty.ns.ca bmacfarlane@antigonishcounty.ns.ca DISTRICT 9 DISTRICT 10
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Each year, communities all across Canada celebrate National Volunteer Week
in April to thank and honour people who donate their time to help others. In
celebration of National Volunteer Week, Recreation Nova Scotia hosts an
annual Awards Day Ceremony to honour all “representative volunteers”. The
Nova Scotia Representative Volunteer Award is given to volunteers who have
made an outstanding contribution to their community.
Each year, the Municipality calls for nominations from the community for
Representative Volunteer Award and one volunteer is randomly selected to
attend the Awards Day Ceremony. This years ceremony will be held virtually
on April 26th.
We want to take this opportunity to congratulate all volunteers and say
THANK YOU! You make Antigonish County a wonderful place to live by the
countless hours you give back to your community!
2021 VOLUNTEER REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR
RANDY CROUSE
RANDY CROUSE is the current Coordinator for
Antigonish Challenger Baseball; Provincial Coordinator
for Nova Scotia Challenger Baseball; and National
Coordinator for Challenger Baseball Canada. These
positions have allowed him to work together with
Baseball Canada, Little League Canada, Toronto Blue
Jays and Jays Care Foundation to help develop and grow
baseball opportunities for child and youth across
Canada. He was a member of the leadership team that
organized, fundraised and oversaw the construction of a fully accessible ball
field in Antigonish – The Sandlot. Randy is also currently involved with
Antigonish MultiSport and Sport Hub. Randy is passionate about advocating
for accessibility and opportunities for individuals to participate in sports/
physical activity no matter their experience, abilities or circumstances. Randy
presently works as a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at St.
Martha’s Regional Hospital and resides with his wife Laura, his son, Gehrig,
and pets Avery and Meli.
Thank you Randy and to everyone who was nominated!
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EXPLORE ANTIGONISH COUNTY
BEACHES POMQUET
*Pomquet Beach Park
*Bayfield Provincial
Park Beach
Dunn’s Beach
Cape Jack Beach
Mahoney’s Beach
Ballantyne’s Cove
Livingstone’s Cove
Malignant Cove
Arisaig Beach
MAHONEY’S BEACH
*The Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service will be
providing lifeguard services at Pomquet
Beach Park and Bayfield Beach for July
and August from 10am-6pm daily (unless
otherwise noted).
TRAILS
Fairmont Ridge Hiking
Trail
Cape George Hiking Trail
Antigonish Landing
Beaver Mountain
Provincial Park
ARISAIG The Keppoch
Pomquet Acadian Trails
Arisaig Provincial Park
Mahoney’s Beach Trail
Linwood Heritage Nature
Trail & Picnic area
KEPPOCH
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Recreation
“ The experience that results from freely-chosen
participation in physical, social, intellectual, creative and
spiritual pursuits that enhance individual and
community wellbeing.”
Find recreational opportunities in our community by visiting:
Antigonish County Recreation’s online registration portal
http://recreation.antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Highland Connect
https://highlandconnect.cioc.ca/
HTTPS://RECREATION.ANTIGONISHCOUNTY.NS.CA/
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Fun on the Run Ages 3 - 12
This action packed camp offers a variety of activities
including exciting games, creative and outdoor play, art,
singing, and science experiments! This camp typically takes
place one week in each community: Pomquet, Lakevale,
Monastery, Heatherton, Arisaig, St,Joseph’s, Havre
Boucher, and St. Andrews.
Moovin’ & Groovin’ Ages 3 - 6
Movin’ and Groovin is a camp for making friends and having
fun, while learning the basic fundamental skills for movement.
Outdoor Adventure Camp Ages 10-15
Prepare for the great outdoors! This one-week camp will
introduce participants to a variety of outdoor activities such as
hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and camping!
GO! Back to Nature Ages 5+
GO! Back to Nature is a camp for those who love being outdoors. This
camp incorporates team work and respect for each other and the
environment.
KidVenture—Ages 5-7
KidVenture is designed for young school-aged children that want
a fun-filled day of camp! KidVenture activities include: sports on
the playing field, outdoor adventures, art fun, imaginative play,
stories and songs.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions we did not have all of the
details at the time printing, please stay tuned to our
Facebook Page and Website for updates.
http://recreation.antigonishcounty.ns.ca
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EQUIPMENT ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM
Antigonish County Recreation
Equipment Accessibility
Antigonish County Recreation (ACR) is
expanding its current equipment loan
program to incorporate its newly acquired
adapted equipment. This program will allow
all of ACR’s equipment to be loaned out
without any financial or logistical barriers.
Equity of available programs and services in our community is of the
utmost importance and ACR hopes to continue to support community
members of all abilities in recreation pursuits. Our main goal with this
program is to enhance accessibility in the community by increasing
opportunities for fun and healthful recreational activities for people of all
abilities.
TO BORROW ANY EQUIPMENT CONTACT OR VISIT:
Antigonish County Recreation
285 Beech Hill Rd,
902- 863-1141
recreation@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
If you have pictures using any Antigonish County Recreation
Equipment send them to us by email or tag us on twitter
@AntigonishCo
HTTPS://RECREATION.ANTIGONISHCOUNTY.NS.CA/EQUIPMENT-LOAN-ACCESSIBILITY-
LOAN-PROGRAM/
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EQUIPMENT ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM
EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
Mobi-Chair® is a high quality floating beach wheelchair that
provides a seamless transition from boardwalk-to-beach-to
water. 2 available.
PFD-A: These PFD’s combine the safety of other PFD’s while
also providing extra head support. They allow the user to float
while lying on the back. These PFD’s are very difficult to
overturn because of their large surface width and they do not
dip the head in water. They are safe, easily adjustable and
fun! 6 available 1xxs, 1xs, 1s, 1m, 2l
The Lj-A: A PFD that supports the upright position for disabled person. It
allows individuals to swim comfortably on their stomach and to float on
their back.
PFDs: Personal Floatation Device. They are available in 4 different sizes and
they allow users to stay afloat. 24 child, 18 youth, 42 adult
Community Bags: These bags are great for family reunions, fun days,
birthday parties and any other event in which you would like to have
equipment for children. Bags may include: skipping ropes, balls, pylons,
parachute, and/or hoola-hoops. Bag contents are subject to availability.
Hippocampe: A Hippocampe is an all terrain wheelchair that gives its rider
the freedom to go anywhere and is designed to enable everyone to enjoy
the great outdoors. The Hippocampe gives the rider
accessibility to difficult terrain such as: beach, snow, sand,
mountains and swimming areas. This all-terrain wheelchair is
lightweight, compact, waterproof, buoyant and can be
pushed or self-propelled. The Hippocampe has a weight
restriction of 250-300lbs.
Bicycles, Scooters and Helmets: We have a variety of bicycles, scooters and
helmets in various sizes.
Sport in a Bag: Baseball, Soccer, Pickleball, Basketball
Miscellaneous: Toddler Tunnel, Sand Castle Kits, Stacking Cup Sets
HTTPS://RECREATION.ANTIGONISHCOUNTY.NS.CA/EQUIPMENT-LOAN-ACCESSIBILITY-
LOAN-PROGRAM/
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EQUIPMENT ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM
EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
Nordic Walking/Trekking Poles: Trekking poles help you propel forward
and upward while providing traction and stability. These new trekking
poles have bell shaped hand grips for more stability and support. Nordic
walking is a total body version of walking that can be enjoyed both by non-
athletes as a health promoting physical activity and by athletes as a sport.
The activity is performed with specially designed walking poles similar to
ski poles.
Triad TMX T-5 is a robust tricycle for older children, it is fitted
with 20" wheels and has a caliper brake with parking brake
feature. It is suitable for children with an overall height of
47" (120cm) to 57" (145cm) and maximum recommended
weight is 150 lbs.
FRE DCP16 tricycle is small enough for an average 7-year-old,
but adaptable to fit most kids in their early teens. Direct drive
and low gear ratios make pedaling easy for a beginner, yet
challenging for an aggressive rider. Inseam 20”-26”, maximum
of 150 lbs.
AS 2000 is an adapted bike designed for riders 14 and up. It is
fitted with 20″ wheels and seven speeds give the option of
selecting easy or challenging pedaling. Suitable for those with
inseam 23”-34”. Maximum recommended weight is 225lbs.
Fitness Equipment: Yoga Mats, Stand Up Paddle Boards
Outdoor Games: Bocce Ball, Ladder Ball,
Washer Toss, Horse Shoes, Jumbo Dice Game,
Bean Bag Toss, Glow in the Dark Lawn Darts,
Disc Slam, Spike Ball, Connect 4.
HTTPS://RECREATION.ANTIGONISHCOUNTY.NS.CA/EQUIPMENT-LOAN-ACCESSIBILITY-
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SPORT & RECREATION FUNDING PROGRAMS
KIDSPORT
KidSport is a national children’s charitable program
that helps disadvantaged kids overcome the barriers
preventing or limiting them from participating in
organized sport. KidSport Nova Scotia provides
funding up to $300 per year per child for sport
registration or equipment.
CANADIAN TIRE JUMPSTART
Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a community based
charitable program to get children active.
Jumpstart provides funding for sport or recreation
fees to financially disadvantaged children so they
can participate in recreational activities and
organized sport.
BONVIE-MACDONALD RINKS TO LINKS
NHL’ers Dennis Bonvie and Craig MacDonald
founded the Rinks to Links Golf Classic in 2004,
they 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.
HTTPS://RECREATION.ANTIGONISHCOUNTY.NS.CA/FUNDING-PROGRAMS/12
SPORT & RECREATION FUNDING PROGRAMS
GARY BOONE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FUND
The Gary Boone Leadership
Development Fund provides
financial assistance to non-
profit community groups and
organizations for leadership
training and development,
which result in:
• More youth assuming
leadership roles within the
organization.
• Increased and improved
leadership skills of
Community Recreation and
Sports Leaders.
Eligible Projects
Training or support for
Community Leaders leading to
increased participation in
community recreation, sport,
physical activity, music and art.
(i.e. Program leaders, course
instructors, referees, coaches,
fitness leaders, accessibility
training, outdoor recreation
certifications, and more).
Recreation Sport Cultural and Leadership Travel Assistance:
(part of the Municipality’s Community Partnership Grants program)
Provides travel assistance to youth teams, clubs, or organizations
travelling to sport or cultural competitions/tournaments outside of
Antigonish County.
Provides travel assistance to local youth who have been selected as
members of a provincial or national team.
HTTPS://RECREATION.ANTIGONISHCOUNTY.NS.CA/FUNDING-PROGRAMS/13
The Municipality of the County of Antigonish has a Tax Exemption
Policy for Low-Income Tax Payers.
The purpose of this policy is to assist low-income tax payers by
providing a reduction of up to $150 on their property tax bills (dwelling
only). Please contact our tax office to obtain a form.
HAS YOUR ADDRESS CHANGED?
Have you recently moved OR
has your address been changed by Canada Post?
Please call 902-863-1117 or email reception@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
to update your proper mailing address.
Rural Routes are no longer accepted by Canada Post.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING
PAYMENTS & INTEREST CHARGES
Payment Options:
• Credit card or debit payments (payments can be phoned in with a
credit card)
• Through your bank or financial institution
• By mail with a cheque or money order
• Cash
Bills are due upon receipt:
• Please allow sufficient time for payments to reach the Municipality
of the County of Antigonish. Seven days may be required for
payment by mail and three days for bank payments. We will credit
payments to your account(s) on the day that we receive them.
• Interest charges will be applied if we do not receive payment by the
DUE DATE shown on the bill.14
DEVELOPING 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 begins. 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
Sean Donovan is the Manager of Inspection Services. Contact Sean
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 be happy to navigate the
development process, whether it be questions about land use planning,
zoning or development permit requirements. Wanda can be reached at
1-888-625-5361 or on Tuesdays at 902-863-1117.
Andrew Jones is a Senior Planner. Andrew will assist you with land
use planning and help you to navigate zoning inquiries and rezoning.
He can give you planning advice if you are considering developing your
land. He is also the contact person for the Eastern Antigonish
Municipal Planning Strategy review process. Andrew can be reached
at 1-902-625-1259, or on Wednesdays at 902-863-1117.
PERMITS & INSPECTIONS Inspections Conducted Using 2015
National Building Code
1. Footings in place
For more information regarding
development and building permits or 2. Subfloor plumbing
to apply for a permit, contact the 3. Subfloor and foundation insulation
Planning Staff above. A copy of your 4. Pre-backfill
plan including site and construction/ i) the framing, roof, plumbing and
building plans will be required. mechanical systems; (ii) insulation and
5. vapour barrier before wall framing is
Once you have a permit and work has covered (except in manufactured and
modular homes).
begun, inspections are required at
various stages, and are the For Manufactured and Modular homes:
(i) superstructure installation and
responsibility of the homeowner.
anchorage systems, (ii) foundation,
Inspections must be arranged with 6.
insulation and vapour barrier before
Inspector by the owner, the wall framing is covered and plumbing
contractor or the developer. connections below the first floor.
Before Occupancy (so that an
7.
Occupancy Permit may be issued.)15
DEVELOPING AND BUILDING IN ANTIGONISH COUNTY
IF YOUR PLANS INVOLVE TOOLS,
DON’T FORGET BUILDING PERMITS!
The Municipality wants you to be
safe. Building permits are how
municipalities ensure buildings
are built safely according to the
National Building Code. Not only
do building permits help ensure
your safety, they reduce the risk
of expensive future repairs if the YOU NEED A PERMIT FOR:
work isn’t done correctly. • New construction
In zoned areas there may be (Dwellings)
additional requirements. • Building a deck;
• Structural renovations;
Building without a permit is • Non-structural renovation
serious. It may result in unsafe - Please call to confirm.
conditions, expensive repairs, • Constructing a building
increased fees or even fines. over 20m² in area;
It’s the law! If you know don’t • Relocating a building;
whether you need a permit, just • Demolishing a building,
remember: and;
• Changing the use of a
“When in doubt, building in a zoned area.
call to find out!”
The Eastern District Planning Commission services the Counties of
Antigonish, Inverness, Richmond and Victoria, as well as the Town of
Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury.
1-902-625-536116
WATER CONSERVATION
A clean and accessible water system is fundamental to a strong community.
We are lucky that in Antigonish County, clean water that can be used for
drinking, showering, cooking, and many other things, is just a turn of the tap
away. Check out this video on municipal water protection and conservation in
Antigonish: https://vimeo.com/185838269.
Since we are used to easily getting clean water, we often forget that there is a
limit to the amount of water in our area and that water conservation is vital.
With our climate changing, there is an impact on weather and on rainfall,
leading to dryer conditions and water levels dropping. How we live and use
the land in water supply areas affects the quality of our drinking water.
Many land uses and everyday activities can cause pollution to water
supplies. Residents can help reduce their impacts and protect drinking
water supplies (quantity and quality) by practicing the following:
• Using fertilizers with low or no phosphorus, both on small pieces of
land and large farms,
• Minimize the storm water escaping your property. Use rain barrels,
and develop retention areas like gardens around your property,
• Inside use low flow toilets, tap aerators, water flow reducers and low
flow shower heads,
• Support riparian buffer zones by allowing existing native plant species
to establish themselves by water edges,
• Dispose of yard waste and clippings appropriately, and do not cut
your lawn too short, or water unnecessarily.
• If you are on a private septic system, make sure you are inspecting it
regularly and having it cleaned out every 3-5 years,
• If you see illegal dumping of waste or suspicious activity, especially in
water supply areas please report it by calling Eastern Region Solid
Waste Management team Office: 902-232-2563 or Toll-Free: 1-888-
377-9622.
For additional Water Conservation information checkout the following
resources.
https://novascotia.ca/nse/water/docs/WaterConservation.pdf
https://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/BULKY WASTE
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COLLECTION
The Municipality of the County of Antigonish will be undertaking a CURBSIDE
collection of items as part of its’ solid waste resource management program.
Clean up items are only permitted to be placed at the curbside the night before
your normal day for garbage and organic collection only. Items must be placed
within 6 feet of the road by 7 am on the day of your collection. Items placed at
road side that are not part of the curbside pickup, will not be accepted and must
be promptly removed from the curb after the trucks have collected from your
road. Each household, including apartment buildings of three units or less, are
eligible for curbside collection. The maximum weight of individual items cannot
exceed 50 lbs or one cubic meter in size, with the exception of furniture and
appliances. Only one large item per household: for example, one fridge or one
sofa. Maximum total waste accepted per household is not to exceed 330 pounds.
Smaller items must be placed in clear bags or bundled for collection. More than
one truck will pass by your house collecting various materials, so please be patient
as the collection takes place.
Items NOT collected under the spring clean-up program:
1. construction and demolition material;
2. car bodies, large car parts; NOTE: All items with
the exception of # 8 and
3. tires
#9 listed above can be
4. trees, large branches or leaf and yard waste; disposed of at the
5. waste paint, waste oil or other fluids; Beech Hill Solid Waste
6. loose broken glass; Resource Management
7. used batteries; Facility, 1356 Beech Hill
Road
8. asbestos;
9. hazardous, reactive, septic or pathological waste;
10. refrigerators with attached doors (refrigerators must have doors removed);
11. waste placed in non-transparent bags (such as black, green or orange bags);
12. electronics waste such as desktop and laptop computers, keyboards,
computer monitors, televisions, scanners, and printers (these materials should be
taken to ACES at the Solid Waste Resource Management Facility located on Beech
Hill Road);
13. waste generated outside the Municipality;
14. waste placed in violation of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish By-
Law Regarding the Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste; any other materials
deemed unacceptable by the Municipality.
Bulky Waste Collection for the Town of Antigonish will take place on
April 26, 27 and 2818
BULKY WASTE
SCHEDULE
WEEK 1: May 24-May 28
Monday, May 24 Tuesday, May 25 Wednesday, May 26
ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 6
Highway 7-South; Aulds Cove, Highway 316-South,
Keating Court, Ponderosa Havre Boucher, Dunmore,
Drive, Cape Jack, St. Andrews,
Tamara Drive, Merland, Frasers Mills,
West Lochaber, Upper Afton, Lower Springfield,
Copper Lake, Highway 104 – Aulds Cove, Marydale,
Glen Road, Highway 4 - to Aulds Cove, Beauly,
Pinevale, Mount Cameron Pomquet Forks,
Pitchers Farm, Meadow Green,
Purl Brook, Dagger Woods,
Lower West River, Glenroy
Church Street Ext.
Thursday, May 27 Friday, May 28
ZONE 7 ZONE 9 For General
Highway 337, Summerside, Inquiries Call:
Highway 245-Sylvan Valley New France, 902-863-1117
to Greendale Road, Frasers Grant,
Brierly Brook Road, Afton,
Lower North Grant Tracadie,
Monastery,
Highway 4- Heatherton to
Linwood,
Bayfield Road
The areas listed are for general reference. The name of your road or
street may not appear, however, your bulky waste pick up will occur
on your regular day for garbage & organic collection only during the
week indicated in the schedule.
REMINDER:
The Bulky Waste Collection Schedule can be found on the ERSWM
Collection Calendar at www.erswm.caBULKY WASTE
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SCHEDULE
WEEK 2: May 31-June 4
Monday, May 31 Tuesday, June 1 Wednesday, June 2
ZONE 1 ZONE 4 ZONE 5
Highway 104-West Bayfield, Killam Properties;
Highway 4-Post Road to West Arm Tracadie, Glen Aire Estates,
Pictou County Line, East Tracadie, Greenhill Estates,
West River, Linwood Harbour Road, Silver Birch Estates,
Tolson Subdivision, Linwood, Hwy 104 from Silver Birch
Addington Forks, Linwood Station, Estates to Glen Aire
St. Josephs, West Havre Boucher, Estates,
Beaver Meadow, Monastery (Highway 16), North Grant Trailer Park,
Beaver Mountain, Mattie Settlement, Williams Point, South
Keppoch, Grosvenor, River Road,
Ohio, Highway 4-Linwood , Greenwold
Cross Roads Ohio, Pine Ridge Estates,
Gaspereaux Lake, Frankville
Crockett Country,
Appleseed Drive
Thursday, June 3 Friday, June 4
ZONE 8 ZONE 10 For General
Highway 245-Greendale Oasis Trailer Court, Inquiries Call:
Road to Knoydart, Southside Harbour, 902-863-1117
Doctors Brook Pomquet,
Old Maryvale Road, Heatherton,
Cloverville, Heatherton Village Road,
Fairmont, Black Avon,
Big Marsh, Clydesdale, Glassburn
Pleasant Valley, Sylvan
Valley,
Thorne Ridge, Arbor Drive
Ext
Trotters Lane
REMINDER:
The Bulky Waste Collection Schedule can be found on the ERSWM
Collection Calendar at www.erswm.ca20
ANTIGONISH COUNTY’S
BLUE BAG #1 BLUE BAG #2
Paper Products All Other Recyclables
Newspaper & Magazines Plastic Pop Bottles & Cans *
Flyers Aluminum Cans
Paper Egg Cartons Tin Cans
Paper, envelopes Glass Bottles and Jars
Boxboard (cereal & tissue) Plastic Containers (#1-7)
Soft Cover Books Plastic Grocery Bags
Paper Towel Rolls Bread Bags
Toilet Paper Rolls Shampoo Bottles
Paper Bags Juice Boxes *
Phone Books Liquor Containers *
Corrugated Cardboard Aluminum Foil & Pie Plates
(bundled) Styrofoam
Yogurt & Pudding Containers
Milk Cartons & Jugs
*Return to any Enviro-Depot™ for Refund
Not sure when your collection day is: All plastic containers and packaging must be
www.erswm.ca/collection-calendar empty, clean and contain no food residue.
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) If the lid is attached to the can, carefully push it down into the can so
that the sharp edge is not exposed. 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. 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.
WWW.ERSWM.CA21
QUICK SORT GUIDE
GREEN BIN REGULAR GARBAGE
Organics Clear Transparent Bags
Food Products Bathroom Waste
Table scraps Plastic Wrap
Meat, Fish & Bones Potato Chip Bags
Vegetable & Fruit Peelings Candy Bar Wrappers
Shellfish (including shells) Hot & Cold Disposable Drink
Solid Dairy Products (cheese) Cups
Cooking Oil, Grease, Fat Light Bulbs
Bread, Rice & Pasta Dishes (Ceramic & Glass, wrap safely
if broken)
Carbon Paper
Non –Recycled Paper
Floor Sweepings
Soiled Food Napkins
Gift Wrap, Colored Tissue Paper
Paper Towel
Kitty Litter
Pizza Boxes (corrugated)
Old Shoes & Clothing (consider
Fast Food Wrappers donation)
Wax Paper Toothpaste Tubes
Paper Plates Crayons, Markers, Pens &
Sugar, Flour & Potato Bags Pencils
Hard Covered Books
(can be recycled if cover is removed)
Please DO NOT place plastics, metals, glass, Provincial Programs for further drop off
tin, aluminum, Styrofoam or diapers in your options can be found on pages 23-28.
green bin. Empty Motor Oil, Glycol (antifreeze),
DO NOT use plastic bags to dispose of paint aerosols & cans can be taken to the
organic waste in your green bin. Beech Hill Waste Management Facility
Please DO NOT place Needles, Syringes, Lancets, Auto-Injectors & Infusion sets
CURBSIDE for collection.
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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
WHAT GOES TO THE SOLID WASTER MANAGEMENT SITE?
(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
• Clean Concrete $45.00 per tonne
• Compostable Organic Material $55.00 per tonne
• Construction & Demolition Debris $75.00 per tonne
• Contaminated Soil $45.00 per tonne
• Leaf & Yard Waste $55.00 per tonne
• Mixed Loads $110.00 per tonne
• Recyclables $45.00 per tonne
• Refuse/Garbage $100.00 per tonne
• Scrap Metal & White Goods (Appliances) $45.00 per tonne
• Cardboard $100.00 per tonne
• Tires $45.00 per tonne
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY
The Landfill DOES NOT
1356 Beech Hill Road
accept Cash payments.
Monday-Friday 8:00am—4:30pm
Payment must be by
Saturdays 8:00am—12:00pm
Debit, Visa, Mastercard
CLOSED on ALL Holidays
or American Express.
Phone: 902-863-4744
can you help our
Collection drivers?
It is the responsibility of the Homeowner to
keep their garbage box shoveled out and
accessible for the Collection Vehicle Operators.
It is the responsibility of the Homeowner to
place their garbage and recyclables on the side
of the road along which the Garbage Truck is
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Permanent Drop-Off Location for Residents of the Town & County
A partnership between the Town of County of Antigonish for Residential
Household Hazardous Waste.
Where: Beech Hill Waste Management Facility - 1356 Beech Hill Rd
When: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
8:00am to 12:00pm Saturday
CLOSED ALL HOLIDAYS
What is Household Hazardous Waste? Household hazardous waste is
leftover or unwanted household products that contain corrosive, toxic,
ignitable or reactive ingredients. Proper disposal protects both us and the
environment. Please bring in the original container packed in an upright
position. Some examples include:
Acids: Glues & Adhesives: Polish, Waxes & Cleaners:
Battery Acid Asphalt Sealer Aluminum Cleaners
Boric Acid Caulking Compound Ammonia Based Cleaners
Hydrochloric Acid Contact Cement Car Wax & Solvent
Muriatic Acid Fibreglass Epoxy Chlorine Bleach
Phosphoric Acid Roofing Tar Degreasers
Aerosols (all) Mercury Containing Items Drain Cleaners
Automotive Fluids: CFLs (curly bulbs) Floor Care Products
Brake Fluid Fluorescent Bulbs/Lamps/ Furniture Polish
Diesel Fuel Tubes Gun Cleaner with Solvent
Gasoline Paint Products: Lye
Glycol (Antifreeze) Acetone (nail polish remover) Metal Polish with Solvent
Motor Oil Artist Paints & Mediums Spot Remover
Batteries Chemical Paint Strippers Toilet Cleaner
Deodorizers Nail Polish Propane Tanks & Cylinders
Fire Extinguishers Paint & Stains Swimming Pool Chemicals
Fertilizer Paint Thinner Chemicals Designed to Kill or
Fuels (other): Paint Brush Cleaner Deter:
Camp Fuel/Igniters Shellac & Enamels Fungus
Kerosene Turpentine Insects
Lighter Fluid Paint Solvents & Strippers Rodents
Varnish Weeds
QUESTIONS?
Beech Hill Waste Management Facility 902-863-4744
Town of Antigonish Hotline 902-863-4949
Eastern Region Solid Waste Management 902-870-281724
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See drop off
locations
on
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DROP OFF LOCATIONS
DeCoste Recovery
Depot (9550 Hwy 4)2021 SCHEDULE
June 12
Maritime Pro Stock Tour
July 22 to 24
IWK 250 Super Weekend
August 21
Rev it Up Show & Shine / Grass Roots
Racing Extravaganza
September 11
Maritime Pro Stock Tour30
31 In the fall of 2020 the County and the Town of Antigonish partnered with St. Martha's Regional Hospital Foundation to form the Community Navigation & Physician Retention Services Association. In January, Sarah O'Toole was hired as the Community Navigator to support integration and retention of physicians in the Antigonish community, and to compliment the recruitment efforts of NSH. She serves as a connection between the Municipalities, SMRH physicians, and the Antigonish community, establishing relationships that support and encourage physician integration and retention in the Municipalities. That means sharing and learning all the best things Antigonish has to offer - beaches, hiking, fishing, food, music, arts, and friendships! Everyone in the community has a role to play in helping to make Antigonish an easy choice for physicians and families looking to settle in a new community. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Join our team of helpers and community ambassadors to welcome new physicians and their families. Income property owners can join our network if they're interested in renting suitable housing to physicians and medical learners. Or simply help connect us to friends or family that may be interested in practicing medicine in Antigonish.
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The People’s Place: Antigonish Town and
County Library
283 Main Street, Antigonish
Phone: 863-4276
Email: antigonish@parl.ns.ca
www.parl.ns.ca
Have you had a chance to visit your library? There are lots of books,
magazines, movies, and other items you can borrow for free with your
library card. There are also programs for all ages and interests, although
our schedule is a bit altered right now due to COVID. Give us call or find
us on social media for more information.
Hours
Mondays: 10:00am to 5:00pm Fridays: 10:00am to 8:00pm
Tuesdays: 10:00am to 8:00pm Saturdays: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesdays: 10:00am to 8:00pm Sundays: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Thursdays: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Books by Mail
Books by Mail is a free mail-order library for rural residents of Pictou &
Antigonish counties. You can select material such as books, magazines,
audio books, and movies from our online catalogue www.parl.ns.ca. If
you would like to know more about our Book By Mail service, please
contact Susan or Karen at 1-866-779-7761 or bbm@parl.ns.ca
FoAL supports library programming,
collections, and services through fundraising
and advocacy. Find out more at
www.friendsofantigonishlibrary.ca or follow
FoAL on Facebook @AntigonishLibraryLovers.
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ANTIGONISH COMMUNITY TRANSIT
It’s your transportation service!
Accessible ~ Inclusive ~ Reliable
Antigonish Community Transit is a non-profit, community-based
organization, focused on responding to Antigonish Town and County
residents’ request for access to services, programs and community
activities by facilitating more accessible, barrier-free, inclusive, efficient,
reliable, safe, green and sustainable transportation options for all
community members.
For more information, please visit the Antigonish Community Transit
Website or Facebook Page
Email: antigonishcommunitytransit@gmail.com
Phone: 902-867-041134
CANADIAN RED CROSS
HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
With a referral from a health professional Red Cross
can provide individuals dealing with illness or injury
with the short-term loan of health care equipment.
• Crutches • Walkers & Rollators
• Wheelchairs • Canes
• Bath Aids • Commodes and raised
toilet seats
BED LOAN PROGRAM
In need of a hospital bed? Red Cross can help
with that.
• Call continuing care at 1-888-496-0103.
• Care Coordinator will need to complete
an assessment.
• Red Cross processes request, contacts
client/family with delivery date and time.
• Upon delivery, staff will assemble bed
and provide all additional information.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Volunteers are the heart of the Canadian Red Cross.
Work within the community would not be possible
without the invaluable work of our volunteers.
It’s as easy as one 4 hour shift per week.
Contact you local office for details:
902-863-8222
https://www.redcross.ca/35
CANADIAN RED CROSS
https://www.redcross.ca/36
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MUNICIPAL TEAM
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION CENTRE
285 Beech Hill road
Beech Hill, NS B2G 0B4
902-863-1117
Glenn Horne Chief Administrative Officer
Beth Schumacher Deputy Clerk
Alisha Bowie Administrative Assistant
Allison Duggan Director of Finance
Tammy Feltmate Director of Sustainable Communities
Shirlyn Donovan Strategic Initiatives Coordinator
Jackie Cleary Financial Analyst
Vera Rhynold Assistant to the Director of Finance
Darlene Thompson Tax Revenue Clerk I
Tracey MacEachern Tax Revenue II
Linda Arsenault Interim Receptionist
Hayston Lam Regional Emergency Management
Coordinator
RECREATION
902-863-1141
recreation@antigonishcounty.ns.ca
Marlene Melanson Recreation Director
Denise Fougere Administrative Assistant
Meaghan MacNeil Physical Activity Coordinator
Amy Leigh George Recreation Programmer
Visit our online registration portal which allows you to browse
and register for all Antigonish County Recreation programs
anywhere, anytime and on any device:
https://recreation.antigonishcounty.ns.ca
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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
Josh Chisholm Supervisor, Water & Wastewater Operations
Harold MacGillivray Utility Operator
Matt McKeen Utility Operator
Kevin Day Utility Operator
Tony Geisbrecht Utility Worker/Mechanic
John Chisholm Operator/Utility Worker
Craig Chisholm Operator/Utility Worker
Stewart Jessens Utility Worker
Kevin McCulloch Heavy Equipment Operator
Jim MacLean Heavy Equipment Operator
Dwayne MacDonald Labourer
Mary Theresa McCulloch Scale House Operator
Hugh MacMillan Collection Vehicle Operator
Adam McCoul Collection Vehicle Operator
Shane Benoit Collection Vehicle Operator
Wondering what day your garbage, organics and recyclables will be
collected? Enter your civic address here to find out:
www.erswm.ca/collection-calendar
Download the Waste Wizard App
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QUESTIONS, COMMENTS?
CONTACT US:
Municipal Administration Centre Recreation Department
902-863-1117 902-863-1141
Dog Control Public Works Department
902-863-9501 902-863-5004
Mailing Address
285 Beech Hill Road
Beech Hill, NS B2G 0B4
Follow us on Social Media:
Municipality of the County of Antigonish
@Antigonishco
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