Municipality of Argyle / Municipalité d'Argyle
27 Courthouse Road B0W 3M0 Tusket, NS, Canada

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and to help get the word out about this disease, we will be highlighting tips and tricks on how to keep you and your loved ones safe. Did you know: Lyme disease is spread by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. These ticks are often found in and near areas with trees, shrubs, tall grass or piles of leaves. The best way to protect your pets against Lyme disease is by avoiding tick bites:... Check your pets for ticks after being outdoors. Ticks often attach to the head, neck and ears of dogs and cats. Carefully remove attached ticks immediately with clean fine-point tweezers and wash the bite area with soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizer. Talk with your veterinarian about tick-prevention products for pets and Lyme disease vaccines for dogs. For more information on how to protect yourself and your pet visit Canada.ca/LymeDisease.

May 13, 2021 - Council Meeting Tonight's meeting agenda and relevant documents can be viewed at https://munargyle.com/en/council-agendas/

Here are some of the topics scheduled for discussion at the next meeting of council on Thursday, May 13 at 6:00 - Tax Rate Discussion - Budget Discussion & Approval - Community Hall Grant Recipients

Please note there will be no Council meeting on Tuesday, May 11th. Instead, the meeting will be held this Thursday, May 13th at 6:00pm and will be live streamed on our Facebook Page

Please note there will be no Council meeting this Tuesday, May 11th. Instead, the meeting will be held this Thursday, May 13th at 6:00pm and will be live streamed on our Facebook Page

Tonight's agenda and relevant documents can be found at https://munargyle.com/en/council-agendas/

2021 Notice of Assessments are in the mail now! Even though this is not a tax bill, your yearly municipal tax bill is calculated based on the value shown on this assessment notice. If you wish to appeal your assessment, the deadline to appeal to Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) is February 11, 2021.... For more information, visit the PVSC website (https://www.pvsc.ca//homeown/assessment-notice-sample.aspx) or contact them at 1-800-380-7775.

The following represents the total Grants to Organizations as approved in the 2020-2021 budget of the Municipality of the District of Argyle These were approved over several Council meetings in June, July & September of 2020.

The Municipality of Argyle Recreation Department is pleased to announce that stage one of a pilot project adding directional signage to the Rail Trail from Pubnico Head to Tusket has been completed. This project is in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage. The directional signage aligns with the Active Transportation plan of the Municipality to advance and support walking and biking within the Municipality.

The Argyle Accessibility Advisory Committee has created a short survey to help us better understand accessibility in our area. You can find this survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/accessibilityargyle In September 2018, the province released the Government of Nova Scotia Accessibility Plan. This plan outlines specific actions for achieving an inclusive, responsive, and accessible workplace for Nova Scotia public servants, and ensuring our services are accessible to all.... The role of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to advise the municipal council on identifying, preventing, and eliminating accessibility barriers to municipal programs, services, and infrastructure.

December 11, 2020 UPDATE: Due to the current situation with COVID-19, the Municipal office and Argyle Township Court House & Archives - ATCHA is currently open to the public by appointment only. If you require in-person services at these locations, we are asking the public to: Call in advance to book an appointment Answer a pre-screening questionnaire... Wear a mask while attending appointment We will be reassessing these protocols on January 6, 2021, and will keep everyone up to date on the latest procedures. For a full list of contact numbers, visit https://munargyle.com/en/contact-us.html Thank you for understanding.

Just a reminder that due to provincial health guidelines, our offices are currently open by appointment only. Please contact us if you wish to make an appointment.

The lobster industry is the backbone of our community. As we begin a new lobster season, we want to wish all of those involved in the fishery a safe and prosperous season.

Recreational facilities can encourage health and active lifestyles, provide educational opportunities, and help develop inclusivity within communities. That’s ...why government is investing $20,000 in partnership with the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth, Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and the Municipality of Argyle / Municipalité d'Argyle to support the development of the Yarmouth Mariners Centre expansion design plan to propose aquatic and community spaces for residents across Yarmouth County and broader regions. The Mariners Centre is a multi-purpose facility with two ice arenas capable of hosting trade shows, conventions, concerts, exhibitions, and many other activities. It is also a designated emergency shelter. For more information about the Mariners Centre, visit http://www.mariners-centre.com. For more information about the Planning Assistance Program, visit https://cch.novascotia.ca/planning-assistance-program.

Nova Scotia public school students will have an extended holiday break out of an abundance of caution. The last day of classes will be Dec. 18 and classes resum...e Jan. 11. School-based staff will be returning to schools on Jan. 4 for five days of professional learning. Principals, teachers, support staff, specialists and early childhood educators will be in school learning in areas such as inclusive education, social emotional learning and technology. -- Les élèves des écoles publiques de la Nouvelle-Écosse auront un congé des fêtes prolongé, par excès de prudence. Les cours se termineront le 18 décembre et reprendront le 11 janvier. Le personnel scolaire retournera à l'école le 4 janvier pour cinq jours de perfectionnement professionnel. Les directeurs d'école, les enseignants, le personnel de soutien, les spécialistes et les éducateurs et éducatrices de la petite enfance seront à l'école pour du perfectionnement professionnel dans les domaines tels que l'éducation inclusive, l'apprentissage socioémotionnel et la technologie.

& Concerns related to public safety, security, and economic uncertainty CLARE, NOVA SCOTIA (Nov. 27, 2020) The Mayors and Wardens of eleven municipal units in Southwest Nova Scotia are working together with a unified voice to raise public safety, security, and economic concerns of the municipal units and their residents related to the...Continue reading

Due to increasing COVID numbers, the Municipal office and Argyle Township Court House & Archives - ATCHA is currently open to the public by appointment only. If you require in-person services at these locations, we are asking the public to: Call in advance to book an appointment Answer a pre-screening questionnaire... Wear a mask while attending appointment We will be reassessing these protocols on December 14, and will keep everyone up to date on the latest procedures. For a full list of contact numbers, visit https://munargyle.com/en/contact-us.html Thank you for understanding.

With the Christmas season looking a little different this year, municipal council financially supported twelve Community Christmas trees to bring some Christmas cheer to our communities. We would like to thank our community groups for all their hard work in constructing and organizing these beautiful additions to our area. If you are interested in visiting any, or all, of these Christmas trees, here is a Google Map to help you find your way: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit

December 8, 2020 - Council Meeting Tonight's agenda and documents can be found at December 8, 2020 - Council Meeting

From Yarmouth County Regional Emergency Management Notice to the Public, Monday, December 7,2020 Please be advised that effective this Friday, December 11, 2020, the well on the d’Entremont Road in West Pubnico will be closed to the public. ... The well has supplied many residents with water this past season. Thank you to the owners of the well who have allowed this to happen. This closure is due to colder temperatures and the possibility of freezing pipes. For inquiries, contact Yarmouth County REMO at 902-648-2314.

Due to increasing COVID numbers, beginning November 30 the Municipal office and Argyle Township Court House & Archives - ATCHA will be open to the public by appointment only. If you require in-person services at these locations, we are asking the public to: Call in advance to book an appointment Answer a pre-screening questionnaire... Wear a mask while attending appointment We will be reassessing these protocols on December 14, and will keep everyone up to date on the latest procedures. For a full list of contact numbers, visit https://munargyle.com/en/contact-us.html Thank you for understanding.