Town of Stellarton
250 Foord St PO Box 2200 B0K 1S0 Stellarton, NS, Canada

Join in on a virtual presentation by author Don MacLean! On February 23, join via Zoom or teleconference with Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library. For more information: www.parl.ns.ca/events

For Heritage Day on February 15, take a visit to the Museum of Industry! In addition to their permanent exhibits, visitors will have the opportunity to chat with Veterans from the Canadian Military. Free admission on Monday from 10am-4pm!

Redefining Retirement is a 5-part workshop series that helps older adults answer the question: what am I going to do when I retire? In contrast to the many retirement programs that focus solely on finances, this program is about enabling older adults to determine how they will engage with their communities, deploy their skills, and connect with like-minded people once they retire. This program will be available virtually on February 24! ... To register or for more information: www.redefiningretirement.ca

We're hiring! The Town of Stellarton requires the service of a full-time Public Works Superintendent. For full job description: https://bit.ly/3sgRQWb

Stellarton has some amazing volunteers that dedicate so much of their lives to bettering our community. Anyone come to mind!? Nominate an outstanding volunteer for our Francis Bud MacKay Volunteer of the Year by following the link below. Submissions will be accepted until February 12, 2020!... https://stellarton.ca/volunteer-of-the-year-nominations-are

Starting today, people entering Nova Scotia from Newfoundland and Labrador must complete the Nova Scotia Safe Check-in form travel-declaration.novascotia.ca/en ...before arriving and self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. People who came from Newfoundland and Labrador or had visitors from that province in the last two weeks should get a COVID-19 test immediately and consider a second test 5 to 7 days later. People who were in Newfoundland and Labrador should self-isolate while waiting for the first test result. Tests can be booked online at https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en . -- À compter d’aujourd’hui, les gens qui arrivent en Nouvelle-Écosse en provenance de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador doivent remplir le formulaire Contrôle-santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse (travel-declaration.novascotia.ca/fr) avant leur arrivée et s’isoler pendant 14 jours à leur arrivée. Les gens qui sont venus de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador ou qui ont reçu des visiteurs de cette province au cours des deux dernières semaines devraient passer un premier test de dépistage de la COVID-19 immédiatement et envisager de faire un deuxième test de cinq à sept jours plus tard. Les gens qui ont voyagé à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador devraient s’isoler en attendant les résultats du premier test de dépistage. Vous pouvez prendre rendez-vous en ligne pour votre test de dépistage à l’adresse suivante : https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/fr.

We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation in New Brunswick and wish our neighbours well as they tackle the virus. Effective tomorrow, Jan. 9, at 8am, any...one entering Nova Scotia from New Brunswick will have to self-isolate for 14 days and must complete the Nova Scotia Safe Check-in form before arriving. The Safe Check-in form is available at https://travel-declaration.novascotia.ca/en. Most current provincewide restrictions are continuing until 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 24. They include: - gathering limit of 10, both in your home and in the community - restaurants and licensed establishments stop service by 10 p.m. and close by 11 p.m. - fitness facilities operate at 50% of capacity and have 3 metres between people for high intensity activities, including indoor and outdoor fitness classes - 25 people maximum for sports practices/training and arts and culture rehearsals; games, tournaments or performances are not permitted - social events, festivals, special events, arts/cultural events and sports events are not permitted - faith gatherings, wedding ceremonies and funeral services can have 150 people outdoors or 50 per cent of an indoor venue’s capacity, to a maximum of 100 - wedding receptions and funeral receptions/visitation are not permitted More info: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210108004

Just a few days left to submit your nomination forms! Let's celebrate the amazing volunteers in our community

Please be advised that anyone who visited the local exposure location during the time frame of December 10 to December 14 is now being asked to seek immediate testing. http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures

Please be advised of the updated exposure risk in Stellarton.

Please be advised of two locations with potential exposure to COVID-19 in our area.

This holiday season, we want to share in your celebrations! Send us photos or videos taking part in some of your favourite holiday traditions. We’ll share them throughout the holiday break. The more festive, the better! Want to create some new traditions? Stop by the gazebo in Allan Park and have a hot chocolate by the tree, walk down the main street and take in all of the lights, or take a family photo in front of the tree in Town Square.

Please be aware that there are exposure risks at locations in the Northern Zone!

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Almost 1 in 3 Nova Scotians above the age of 15 have a disability - whether visible or not. We recognize that every person has the right to participate fully in all aspects of society, without being limited by barriers. We’re proud to have an Accessibility Committee (pictured below) in place dedicated to helping us change our community and make Stellarton more accessible to every resident and visitor.... We celebrate the champions in our community who live with disabilities - not just today, but everyday!

We've extended the deadline for our survey to December 7! We've received lots of great responses so far on our Heritage Survey, but we want to ensure your voice is heard! Please fill out this survey and tell us which aspects of Stellarton heritage are important to YOU. Hard copies are available at Town Hall!

Virtual Christmas Tree Lighting 2020 While we can’t gather to celebrate the season, we appreciate you all helping to keep our community safe from COVID-19. Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Here are Stellarton’s candidates for the upcoming Municipal Election. Voting begins on October 5 and will end on the official Election Day - October 17, 2020. Ward 1 is everything South of Acadia Ave | Ward 2 is everything North of Acadia Ave... For more information, visit: www.electionspictoucounty.ca

Voting for the Municipal Election begins on October 5! Have you received your voting information in the mail? If you haven't yet received this important information, contact the Elections Help Desk at 1-833-901-1990! More information available: www.electionspictoucounty.ca

UPDATE Please be advised of a water break on Emmanuel Street. This break is now effecting residents on the upper part of St. Bernard Street, Emmanuel Street, and those on St. Andrew's Court. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank residents for their patience and understanding at this time.

It may not have been our normal way of celebrating, but we’re thankful to have hosted a small viewing party of the Province’s Volunteer Awards for Stellarton’s Volunteer of the Year, Bill Colbourne! Thank you to Bill and family for joining us today. We’re so proud of the dedication and love you bring to our Town every day

We would like to celebrate Bill Colbourne as the Town of Stellarton Volunteer of the Year! Nominated by the Christ Anglican Church, Bill exudes heart, willingness, and dedication to volunteering in our community. His list of volunteer efforts is extensive. From selling 50/50 tickets and barbecuing to delivering school supplies and offering transportation to church services, Bill does it all. Any task given to him is completed with a smile. When asked why he volunteers, Bill s...aid: Because of the good work they are doing, the enjoyment it brings to the people and the need to assist these groups. I get more out of it than the people we are involved with. We’re proud to have people like Bill in our community!

Keep an eye out for important voter information! You should be receiving this info in your mailbox soon and it's crucial to help you cast your vote for the election on October 17! For more information: www.electionspictoucounty.com

Traditionally, we would honour our Volunteer of the Year nominees at our annual volunteer reception in the spring. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve had to change our standard way of celebrating these amazing community volunteers. Today we are recognizing Frances Campbell for her volunteer work with Our Lady of Lourdes Church! Thank you for all that you do

IMPORTANT NOTICE On Thursday, September 24, from 6:00pm-12:00am (or until work is complete), residents on Allan Avenue & Park Street will experience a water outage. This is required to install new infrastructure.... Thank you for your patience and understanding.

As #Teddy continues to impact our province today, please continue to avoid the coastline, be cautious on the roads, and follow weather updates. Étant donné que ...#Teddy continue d’avoir une incidence sur notre province aujourd’hui, veuillez continuer à éviter le littoral, à être prudent sur les routes et à suivre les mises à jour météorologiques See more

IMPORTANT NOTICE On Tuesday, September 22, from 10am-4:30pm, residents on Victoria Avenue will experience a water outage. This is required to install new infrastructure.... Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Take time this weekend to put away the patio furniture and potted plants in case Hurricane Teddy decides to pay us a visit mid-week.

Hurricane #Teddy is headed our way. It’s time to get prepared. Plan ahead now, prepare an emergency kit and ready your homes and properties to reduce the risks.... https://bit.ly/2dmSca7 Make sure you have enough food and water for 72 hours. Also make sure you have first aid supplies, gas in your car, batteries for flashlights and radios, and make sure prescriptions are filled. Don’t forget to make sure your gates, doors and windows are secure. Also move anything that can be picked up by wind inside including yard furniture, trash cans, hanging plants, etc. -- L'ouragan #Teddy se pointe à l'horizon. Il est temps de se préparer. Prenez des dispositions à l’avance dès maintenant, assemblez une trousse d’urgence et préparez votre maison et vos biens.https://www.preparez-vous.gc.ca/index-fr.aspx Assurez-vous d'avoir suffisamment de nourriture et d'eau pour une période de 72 heures. Ayez aussi une trousse de premiers soins, de l'essence dans la voiture, des piles pour les lampes de poche et les radios et suffisamment de médicaments sur ordonnance. N'oubliez pas de bien fermer les barrières, les portes et les fenêtres. Rangez à l'intérieur tout objet qui pourrait être emporté par le vent, comme les meubles de jardin, les poubelles, les plantes suspendues etc.

We’re proud to help Paint the County TEAL for Big Brothers Big Sisters Day! Thank you Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County for your work in the community and helping to #SparkPotential

Halloween will proceed in Stellarton for 2020! As we continue to navigate these challenging times, Town Council and staff are following the recommendations set out by the province and Dr. Strang. Dr. Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Nova Scotia, has said: There's no reason that you can't practice Halloween safely maintaining physical distancing, maybe modifying how you give out candy if you choose to do so. His team is currently putting together advice on how to reduce the risk of exposure while trick-or-treating. When this information is available, we will share it.

An amazing shot taken by Steve Wilsack. In loving memory of his father, Joe Wilsack.

Voting for the upcoming Municipal Election will begin on October 5 and will run until October 17, 2020. You will receive your voting information in the mail regarding telephone and internet voting; this information will also give you an individual pin number that will allow you to cast your vote. A help desk phone number will also be available so election workers can guide you through the process over the telephone. It can be reached from Monday to Saturday (beginning Oct. 5)... from 8:30AM to 8:30PM at 1-833-901-1990. If you're unsure about casting your vote this way, you can visit your appointed kiosk on October 17 where elections workers will be able to assist you in person. Kiosks will be open only on Saturday, October 17, 2020, from 8:00am-7:00pm. They are only to be used for people needing assistance. If you have your voter's letter, please bring it with you to the kiosk and go to the kiosk that is on your letter only. Town of Stellarton Kiosk - Sharon St. John United Church (33 Acadia Ave, Stellarton) Saturday, October 17 8:00am-7:00pm For more information: www.electionspictoucounty.ca

The tax sale that was postponed in March due to COVID-19 will be taking place on October 14. You can find the listing here: https://bit.ly/3htkNbb Please note: If you are interested in purchasing a property, you must pre-register by calling (902) 752-2114.

Nova Scotia has three active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified yesterday, when the labs completed 801 NS tests. Premier McNeil and Dr. Strang will... provide a #COVID19NS update today at 1 p.m. Watch on Facebook Live, YouTube or at https://novascotia.ca/stayinformed/webcast. The list of symptoms being screened for #COVID19 was recently updated to reflect the epidemiology in Nova Scotia. Visit https://811.novascotia.ca to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment. Nova Scotia has 81,092 negative test results, 1,086 positives, 65 deaths and 1,018 cases of #COVID19 are now resolved. No one is currently in hospital. For the latest data, visit www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Unsure which Ward you're in for the upcoming Municipal Election? Take a look at this map! Ward 1 is everything South of Acadia Ave | Ward 2 is everything North of Acadia Ave For more information on the election: www.electionspictoucounty.ca