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Request for Proposals
RECRFP1301 Construction of Brooklyn Connector Trail
The West Hants Recreation Department is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals
for the construction of the Brooklyn Connector Trail, located at West Hants Middle School in
Brooklyn, West Hants, NS.
Details of the Request for proposal can be found the document below. Proposals must be received
no later than 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday June 20, 2013. Late proposals will be returned unopened.
Public opening will follow at 2:15 p.m.
Any questions in relation to this RFP should be directed to Kathy Aldous, Active Living
Coordinator, Municipality of the District of West Hants, 76 Morison Drive, P.O. Box 3000,
Windsor, NS, B0N 2T0, (902)798-8391, or email
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(Please note that Kathy will be available to respond to questions May 22 and May 23, and then
again June 3rd onwards).
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Introduction to Cycling Course
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 13:51
No Boundaries Community Garden
Grow your own vegetables at the No Boundaries Community Garden.
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- Published on Tuesday, 16 April 2013 11:53
Provincial Volunteer David Blanchard
Ellershouse resident, David Blanchard receives provincial recognition at the 39th Annual Provincial Volunteer Awards Day Ceremonies in Halifax on April 15th. David Blanchard was honored as the Municipality of West Hants Provincial Representative Volunteer and was presented with a framed certificate from Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier General The Hon. J.J. Grant.
Shown in the photo is Warden Richard Dauphinee and David Blanchard.
bio David Blanchard 2013 (70.42 kB)
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Learn to Camp
Join us for a fun and informative overnight camping experience and learn the ropes from the pros! In July, 16 families will learn how to create great adventures that will result in lifetime memories.
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- Published on Friday, 08 February 2013 14:04
Fire Services Report Public Participation Meeting
A public participation meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 25 beginning at 7:00pm at the Three Mile Plains Community Hall. Individuals will have an opportunity to speak; groups are encouraged to appoint a spokesperson to speak on their behalf. Requests for presentations should be directed to West Hants CAO, Cheryl Chislett. Questions or clarification requests can be directed either the CAO ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) or the Director of Finance, Jerry Wood ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).
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- Published on Wednesday, 16 January 2013 10:40
2012 Consolidated Financial Statements
The 2012 Consolidated Financial Statements are now available.
2012-11-2 Signed Consolidated Financial Statements March 31 2012 (556.84 kB)
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- Published on Thursday, 10 January 2013 10:15
2013 Dog Tags
2013 Dog Tags are now available. Click here for more information or to download a copy of the registration form.
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 January 2013 16:10
2013 Assessment Notices
The 2013 assessment notices will be mailed by Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) to property owners on January 14th, 2013. The market value assessment reflects the physical state of your property as of December 1, 2012, and is based on market value as of January 1, 2011. Under the Assessment Act the CAP is set at the Nova Scotia Consumer Price Index. For 2013, the CAP rate is set at 1.04%.
PVSC is launching a new website on January 14, 2013. The public will be able to view assessment data on all properties in Nova Scotia through a variety of searches: civic address, Assessment Account Number (AAN) and an advanced search by assessed value range and/or sale price. Property owners will have access to detailed information on their individual property through a new report called “My Property Report” at www.pvsc.ca. Property owners will need to enter their Assessment Account Number (AAN) and PIN Access Number found on the upper right hand corner of their assessment notice.
If a property owner wishes to appeal their assessment, signed appeals must be received by PVSC no later than February 14, 2013. Appeals must be faxed (1-888-339-4555), mailed, or hand-delivered to a PVSC Office. Please refer to the back of your assessment notice for PVSC office locations or visit www.pvsc.ca.
If you have any questions about your notice or other assessment matters, please call PVSC at 1‐800‐380‐7775 or refer to their website at www.pvsc.ca.
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2012 - 2013 Municipal Budget Reports
Please download the following 2012 - 13 Municipal Budget Reports:
2012 - 13 Budget Report (216.69 kB)
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- Published on Monday, 09 July 2012 15:54
Avon River Historical Society Newsletter July 2012
Just in, The Avon River Historical Society Newsletter, July 2012:
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- Published on Friday, 13 April 2012 10:56
2012 Volunteer Awards Banquet
Municipality of the District of West Hants & the Town of Windsor 2012 Volunteer Awards Banquet
The Municipality of West Hants and the Town of Windsor hosted their Joint Volunteer Awards Night on Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Brooklyn Civic Centre. Thirty five worthy volunteers were awarded a recognition certificates for their outstanding contributions to their community. Those recognized were: Helen Sauveur, Frederick Sanford, Stephen Rogers, Judith Pieper, Raymond Wright, Andrew McDade, Bob & Carole MacDonald, Bill Lake, Debby Kellner, Lisa Johnson, Wanda George, Bette Smith, Susan Parker, Michelle Herx, Elmer “Sonny” Brown, Delores Aresnault, Marina Spinney, Sharon Thibeau, Dave Hunter, Capt. Daniel Lavers, Lori Dolliver, Calvin Wood, Leesa White, Tanya Moore, Heather Donahue, Danielle Weir, Scott Geddes and Marilyn MacKay.
Five outstanding youth volunteers were also recognized for their community involvement those being: Hailey Fitzgerald, Cody Marsters, Morgan McNeil, Eric Bowness, Erica Porter & Caitlin Seaward.
Mr. Lyman Lyttle the Municipality of West Hants 2012 Provincial Representative Volunteer and Mr. Richard Smith the Town of Windsor 2012 Provincial Representative Volunteer and recipient of the Judy Fry Memorial Volunteer Award are outstanding models for volunteers throughout the community. Their commitment and dedication to their communities is certainly a fine example to volunteers of all ages.
The recipient of the Business Community Appreciation Award for the Municipality of West Hants was Daniels Flower Shop and for the Town of Windsor the recipient was Dill Enterprises. Both businesses were presented with a plaque in recognition of their continued support of volunteer initiatives in the community.
Volunteers give tremendous service to the Town and the Municipality and are hereby congratulated for their commitment and dedication.
Photo Galleries: Volunteer Awards - Municipality of West Hants Provincial Representative Volunteer 2012
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2012 Call for Nominations
It's time once again for the annual Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence! Named after the Mobius Loop, the international symbol for recycling, the awards recognize the achievements of innovative Nova Scotians who have helped make our province a leader in waste reduction.
If you know a person, business or organization who is championing waste reduction, nominate them now! Winners will be honoured at an awards banquet to be held in June.
Click on the banner for more information.
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Assessment Notices
The 2012 assessment notices were mailed by Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) to property owners on January 16th, 2012. The market value assessment reflects the physical state of your property as of December 1, 2011, and is based on market value as of January 1, 2010. Under the Assessment Act the CAP is set at the Nova Scotia Consumer Price Index. For 2012, the CAP rate is set at 3.9%.
Property owners can obtain detailed information about their property by entering a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and their Assessment Number at www.pvsc.ca. The PIN Access Number can be found on the assessment notice below the Assessment Number. The Property Valuation Services Corporation will continue to offer internet PIN access to residential property owners. For the 2012 assessment roll, commercial property owners will also have internet PIN access.
If you have any questions about your notice or other assessment matters, please call PVSC at 1‐800‐380‐7775 or refer to their website at www.pvsc.ca.
If a property owner wishes to appeal their assessment, signed appeals must be received by PVSC no later than midnight on February 6, 2012. Appeals must be faxed (1-888-339-4555), mailed, or hand-delivered to a PVSC Office. Please refer to the back of your assessment notice for PVSC office locations or visit www.pvsc.ca.
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Municipal Survey for the Municipality of the District of West Hants
January 16 2012
PRESS RELEASE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST HANTS
IPSOS REED SURVEY
Municipal Survey for the Municipality of the District of West Hants
The municipality of West Hants is pleased to announce that a telephone survey will be done on a random sample of up to 300 adult residents in our community. This survey is being carried out by Ipsos Reed and will take place between February 1 and February 13, 2012. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. It will provide the municipality with valuable information on the physical activity levels of our citizens, barriers to participation and what services the municipality may be able provide to increase physical activity rates, particularly for inactive people. Questions will also be asked about physical activity for children and youth. Responses are anonymous and individual results will not be used in any way. The survey is sponsored in cooperation with the Department of Health Promotion and Protection.
If you have any questions about the survey please contact Kathy Kehoe at 798-8391.