Town of Wolfville
359 Main Street B4P 1A1 Wolfville, NS, Canada

Special Town Council Meeting

Hi everyone! This is a friendly reminder that if you’re interested in registering for the Learn to Drum classes, it is recommended that you do so sooner than la...ter. It’s especially important this time, since we are having smaller classes to maintain a distance of 2 meters between participants. We would, of course, love it if you registered for both classes, but you can register for either or both of them, since they are not a repetition of each other. Each 4-week course will introduce and build upon 2 different West African rhythms. As mentioned on the poster, no prior experience is needed, and drums are provided, but the class can benefit drummers of all levels. If you are beyond the basics, we’ll adapt to meet you at your level. Here are link to register for the classes: Learn to Drum starting March 27: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learn-to-drum-starting-march-27 Learn to Drum starting May 15: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learn-to-drum-starting-may-15-t If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to send me a message. Kindly, Bruno. See more

Testing is Prevention: In response to the recently announced case of the UK variant of COVID-19 in New Minas and a few positive cases in the Sackville area, where the source of infection is unknown, Public Health is increasing its testing capacity in these locations to provide more opportunities for the community to get tested. Asymptomatic testing (testing people who show no symptoms of COVID-19) continues to be one of the tools that has helped limit the spread of COVID-19 i...n Nova Scotia. Testing is prevention. As the UK variant is showing to be more contagious, it is important for Public Health to know where and how the new variant is spreading. Public Health is encouraging everyone who lives in, or has travelled to, the communities between Wolfville and Berwick, and surrounding communities to get tested. The Public Health Mobile Unit will be in New Minas and Canning for the next four days to provide an opportunity for community-based testing. The Public Health Mobile Unit will be available for drop-in and pre-booked appointments at the following locations: New Minas Fire Department (6 Jones Rd., New Minas) Thursday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Canning Multi Complex (977 J Jordan Rd., Canning) Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Drop-in testing is based on capacity. It is recommended that you book your appointment online by visiting the self-assessment tool: https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en or call 811. The Public Health Mobile Unit will also be setting up at the Sackville Heights Community Centre (45 Connolly Rd., Middle Sackville) starting Thursday, Feb. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (drop-in testing only). Nova Scotia Health has added additional testing capacity at the Primary Assessment Centres (PACs) in Berwick and Wolfville to make it easier for more people in these communities to get tested. Please visit http://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirus for more details on these locations. Further dates and times to be announced. For more information visit: https://www.nshealth.ca//public-health-encouraging-people-

Tune in to the Special Committee of the Whole Budget and Operations Plan meeting Friday morning, Feb 26th at 8.30 am on Facebook Live or request a zoom link from [email protected] if you want to speak.

Men's Mental Health Support group:

Two Community events to share:

Volunteer Opportunity:

Irving Shipyard in Halifax is in need of 40 Red Seal Metal Fabricators as well as Spray Painters / Labourers. Below are the links for these positions. These ar...e union positions. For the Spray Painter / Labourer positions the wages will depend on experience. Those without experience will start as Labourers and will be provided internal training on a variety of skills such as sand blasting techniques, commercial spray painting, etc. https://careers.jdirving.com//spray-painters-labourers-191 https://careers.jdirving.com//metal-fabricator-apprentice-

KEYS ARE NOW SAFELY BACK WITH OWNER! FOUND IN WILLOW PARK: A set of keys were found in Willow Park. It is a vehicle key and some other keys and a large coin with some words on it.... They are now at the RCMP office on Main Street. Thanks.

There are only 3 days left (including today) to submit your winter activity photos or videos to Recreation Nova Scotia via Facebook messenger for our 1st of 5 #...TakeTheRoofOffWinter contests! Submissions close after this Friday, Jan. 15. Keep an eye out because Rec NS will announce the winner of contest #1 via social media this coming Sunday! The grand prize for this first contest is two day passes and two rental sets of ski equipment or snowshoes from North Highlands Nordic! Thank you to Melinda MacKenzie for these beautiful contest examples from the Six Mile Brook, NS area. Just stunning scenery! #MakeYourMove and read the contest details here: http://cutt.ly/OjaPRaa

Thinning out your books?

Results are in!

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS IN THE VALLEY: Shelter Movers Nova Scotia is an organization that supports people moving out of abusive situations. They are expanding to the Annapolis Valley. Shelter Movers Nova Scotia is looking for volunteers as movers, drivers, and move coordinators. Moves will likely begin in the Annapolis Valley in the spring. If you’re looking to make a positive impact in your community and would like to volunteer, you can go to their website https://www.sheltermovers.com/nova-scotia/ or contact them by email at [email protected].

December 12, 2020 - From Nova Scotia Health In response to the outbreak at Eden Valley Poultry Inc., Public Health is encouraging anyone who lives in the commun...ities nearest the plant to get tested (New Minas to Middleton). This is a precautionary measure; there is no evidence currently of community transmission. Walk-in testing is available at two locations in Annapolis and Kings Counties. You may get tested if you: have no symptoms are not a close contact of a person with COVID-19 are not isolating because of travel outside of Atlantic Canada You do not need to isolate while you wait for your results. The testing method is standard PCR swab. Walk in locations Berwick Fire Hall 300 Commercial Street, Berwick NS Note: Please enter through the front door Sunday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (site will be closed between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.) Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (site will be closed between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.) Dates may be extended. Please bring your health card with you. Mobile Unit at the Middleton Fire Hall 131 Commercial Street, Middleton Monday, Dec. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please bring your health card with you. Standard (PCR) testing for those without symptoms is also available at Acadia University in Wolfville by appointment. You can schedule an appointment by completing a COVID-19 Self-assessment (choose the asymptomatic option). http://www.nshealth.ca//walk-testing-options-residents-ann

TONIGHT! Share this post and spread the word! Santa is coming back to town tonight, Friday, Dec.11th! This week you will see him on the following streets! We included approximate times you can expect to see Santa! This should give you an idea of when Santa might be coming by, you will know he's coming when you hear holiday music and see a Town of Wolfville Truck.... 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Seaview Ave Locust Ave Highland Ave Acadia St. Summer St. Linden Ave (between Summer and Acadia Street) Prospect St Wallace Pl Bay St. Fairfield St. Hillside Ave 6:30 pm - 6:45 pm Pleasant St (between Riverview and Highland Ave) Riverview Ave Evangeline Court 6:45 pm- 7:00 pm Skyway (Highland Ave to Grandview Dr) Fundy Dr. Basinview Terr. Sylvan Dr. Sunset Terr. 6:00 pm - 7:20 pm University Ave (Skyway to Park St) Park st. Westwood Ave Balcom Dr Braemar Dr Lynwood Dr. Note: Times are approximate! Visit: https://wolfville.ca/wolfville-glows.html to see where Santa will visit next week Dce.18th! Acadia Students' Union Santa is coming down many student housing streets tonight! Spread the word!

There will be a Special Committee of the Whole Council Meeting focused on the Budget 2021/22 tomorrow, Thursday January 14th starting at 8.30 am. Councillors will be in Council Chambers with the CAO and Director of Finance, following Public Health regulations. All other attendees will be via Zoom. The meeting will be live on the Town's Facebook page for all to listen and watch. If you would like to speak during the public input sessions of the Special Budget meeting please email: [email protected] for a zoom link that will give you access to speak. The agenda is here: https://www.wolfville.ca//category_slug,com/view,download/. Thanks.

REMINDER: You are invited to two incredible sessions on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, as part of the #AcadiaU and Glooscap First Nation Indigenous Speaker Series. All are invited to free, online presentations at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Get the details here: https://qoo.ly/3a6h6z

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Virtual Memory Café - Starting in January 2021 Virtual Memory Café is a free virtual winter social event for individuals, families and caretakers living with me...mory challenges, where we enjoy conversations and musical entertainment in a relaxing, welcoming atmosphere. Spaces are limited. Registration is required. Register now by emailing [email protected] or calling Nick at 902-670-0131

"Moms in Motion supports the most vulnerable in our community: new moms and their kids who are living on the margins of poverty. Moms and their kids learn about... staying healthy and active while enjoying a safe, supportive environment in a community-based recreational setting. However, the holiday season and winter months are one of the most challenging times for these moms, as they navigate the holiday season and pay bills in the new year." https://grapevinepublishing.ca//support-moms-in-motion-thi

Great turnout at the Lions Hall for paper ballot voting today! Voting continues until 7 pm. Rain has stopped so come and say hello and cast your vote!

Service Bulletin for Monday October 12th:

Less than 30 minutes to go for online voting! Missed it? See you tomorrow from 8:00 am - 7:00 pm at the Wolfville Lions Hall.

Here's a sneak peek at one form of music-making we'll be exploring in our Teen Music Making workshop series starting October 27th! Contact [email protected] for details or to register. https://www.wolfville.ca/recreation-programs.html

Please be advise Tue, Oct 20, Sherwood Dr, from Main St to Dale St will be closed starting at 8:00am for a sewer line repair, local traffic only. A detour will direct motorist up Orchard Ave off of Main St and across Alline St to access the top of Sherwood Dr.

Thanks to the hard work from Engage Nova Scotia and the Canadian Index of Wellbeing, over 12,000 Nova Scotians participated in the Quality of Life Survey throug...hout May and June 2019. Special emphasis was placed on reaching communities of people who are often under-represented in surveys of this nature. A summary of the results was put together in March 2020. We gathered the results related to the recreation sector to share with you! View the full list of results from the NS Quality of Life Survey: https://engagenovascotia.ca/about-qol With Municipal Elections around the corner this is the perfect time to ask Candidates about how they can help you improve your quality of life in Nova Scotia: https://www.halifax.ca/city-hall/elections

37.2% of Wolfville electors have so far voted via the internet or the telephone. Internet and telephone voting ENDS at 8 pm today, Friday October 16th! Tomorrow, Saturday October 17th, is regular polling day and electors can visit the Lions Hall between 8 am and 7 pm to vote using a paper ballot - please wear a mask and physical distancing will apply. The unofficial results of the Wolfville Municipal Election will be on our website once counting has been completed tomorrow evening, Oct 17th. Keep on voting, Wolfville!

Bring the kids and explore! Adventure awaits the whole family in Wolfville

2020-10-05 Guidance for Thanksgiving Gatherings Thanksgiving celebrations may look different in 2020 and government is reminding Nova Scotians of the current public health measures as the holiday approaches https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201005002

Please be advised there will be no thru traffic on Hillside Ave , Tuesday, Oct 6/2020 starting at 8am continuing until 4pm, crews will be working at the intersection of Bay St and Hillside .

Keep on voting, Wolfville! We are up to 1,442 votes, that's 33%. Contact [email protected] if you have questions.

Please be advised there will be a detour on Kent Ave, between Riga Dr and Skyway Dr. Oct 15, 2020, starting at 9am to approx 5pm. Local traffic only.

It has come to the Town of Wolfville’s attention that there is wording in the Town’s Voter Information Letter for the current municipal election that says ‘COUNCILLORS Vote for SIX of the following:’. This is misleading. The wording should be ‘COUNCILLORS Vote for up to SIX of the following:’ An elector is not required to vote for a total of six councillors and can vote for fewer if they choose. The instructions are clear and correct on the internet voting site - once an elector visits the site to cast their vote, it states: ‘Please select no more than SIX of the following:’ on the screen. The same message is included in the recorded message for anyone using telephone voting. Thank you.

Are you a Teenager (12-18) interested in Music? Want to try something new? Check out this 7-week program and explore multiple modes of music-making!... email: [email protected] to register or for more information.

Please take 5 minutes to complete the Wolfville Mobility Survey, to let us know how you get around town -- and how you'd like to do so in the future: https://forms.gle/LZqAY57DtYuejczr8

Looking to get out and get active this afternoon? There are a few openings to participate in the Try It in Wolfville - Mountain Biking workshop from 2 pm - 5pm, for women and girls! Email [email protected] to secure your spots for the afternoon! Please share!

This Halloween, let's spend time outdoors! Email [email protected] to registar for the Beasts and Critters: a Halloween Trail Adventure! Saturday, Oct. 31st time slots available: 1:00 pm ... 1:10 pm 1:20 pm 1:30 pm 1:40 pm 1:50 pm 2:00 pm 2:10 pm 2:20 pm 2:30 pm 2:40 pm 2:50 pm 3:00 pm 3:10 pm 3:20 pm For all ages! Register as a family or small group!

Whether it is equal and free access to information and materials or safe spaces for curious minds to explore new ideas, libraries support and promote democracy ...in all forms. For information about the Nova Scotia Municipal Elections, visit the AVRL blog: https://www.valleylibrary.ca//nova-scotia-municipal-electi See more

We are at the Town Hall this morning, Sat. Oct 3rd, from 10 am to 2 pm! Stop by to be added to the Electoral list or change your address. Can't make today? Go to the Lions Hall, Elm Avenue, Thursday October 8th between 8.30 am and 8 pm to be signed up!

1,215 Wolfville residents have already voted using the internet or a telephone! You can continue to vote via the internet or telephone until 8 pm Friday October 16th, or vote with paper ballots on October 17th at the Lions Hall. Email: [email protected] if you have not received a Voter Information Letter.

Fall is a beautiful time of year to get out and explore on your bikes. Visit www.valleyconnect.ca for trails to explore on your bike, for roads to navigate with friends and for your adventures to begin! #biking #trails #annapolisvalley #novascotia #bicycling

Recycling is great BUT reducing is better for the Environment! It is estimated that 450 shopping bags are disposed of per person in Nova Scotia per year Th...e Province of Nova Scotia has banned single-use plastic shopping bags effective October 30th. Are you ready with your reusable bags? The Province has developed a website to help you understand what bags will be restricted from use and what exemptions are in place. Visit: https://novascotia.ca/single-use-plastic-bag-ban/ #nothingwasted Divert NS Municipality of Argyle / Municipalité d'Argyle Municipalité de Clare - Municipality of Clare Municipality of the District of Digby Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Town of Digby Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Wolfville is for foodies! Come eat, drink, and stay in Wolfville this fall.

Today kicks off Mi’kmaq History Month. A time to celebrate and learn about Mi’kmaw culture, history and heritage. This is a great place to start: mikmaqhistorym...onth.ca In Kentville, you can learn about Mi’kmaw history in our regional at the Kings County Museum, now open by appointment on Wednesday's. #WeAreKentville

Nice to see so many young people out and about on Saturday afternoon, participating in the (first annual?) Great Acadia Sneaker Rally. They explored every nook and cranny of our Town, learning about sustainability, history, and the many exciting opportunities and resources Wolfville has to offer. Thanks to all of the local businesses who donated prizes for the event, the students who participated, and the residents who welcomed them to their new community.

Wondering if you are on the Electoral List? Changed Address? Haven't received a Voter Information Letter? Stop by the Town Hall on Saturday October 3rd between 10 am and 2 pm to get your information updated. If you can't make that date, stop by the Lions Hall on October 8th anytime between 8.30 am and 8 pm. Thank you. Need more info: [email protected].