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Notice to Residents - The delivery of water and sewer bills will be delayed
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Notice to Residents – Canada Post Service Delays
Due to the current labor disruptions with Canada Post, the delivery of our municipal water and sewer bills will be delayed.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are hopeful that bills will be mailed out as soon as possible.
In the event we are unable to mail them in a timely manner, an update will be posted on our municipal website and social media platforms.
Residents who have questions or who would like to receive their account balances are encouraged to contact our Finance Department at:
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Municipality of the County of Richmond
October 1st is National Seniors Day
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October 1st is National Seniors’ Day 🧡
On this day, we proudly recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of older adults in Richmond County and across Canada.
📍 Did you know? Nearly 46% of Richmond County’s population is aged 55 and older — a powerful and diverse group whose wisdom, resilience, and community spirit shape the heart of our municipality.
Our seniors:
✅ Lead with experience
✅ Volunteer their time and talents
✅ Care for others and build strong community connections
✅ Inspire generations with their stories and leadership
We're grateful for the work of the Seniors Take Action Coalition of Richmond County and partners like:
• Local seniors’ clubs
• Dr. Kingston Community Health Centre
• Richmond River Roots
• Telile Community Television
… and many others, who are helping build an age-friendly and inclusive Richmond County.
🗣️ Warden Lois Landry, on behalf of Richmond County Municipal Council, officially proclaims October 1, 2025, as National Seniors’ Day in Richmond County.
Let us all take a moment to thank, celebrate, and support the senior members of our community, today and every day. 💐
To view the proclamation, visit https://www.richmondcounty.ca/proclamations.html
Emergency Preparedness - Is your emergency kit ready?
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Emergency Preparedness - Is Your Emergency Kit Ready?
An emergency can happen with little warning — power outages, storms, floods, and more. Being prepared can make all the difference.
To watch the Nova Scotia Emergency Management video on how to prepare an emergency kit, visit: How to prepare your emergency kit.
When preparing your kit:
- Make sure your kit is easy to carry
- Everyone in the household should know where it is
- Check your kit twice a year
- Replace food and water at least once a year
What to include in your kit:
- Your household’s emergency plan
- 6 litres of water per person (2L per day)
- Non-perishable food that doesn’t require cooking
- Manual can opener
- First aid kit
- 3-day supply of any prescription medication
- Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight
- Wind-up or battery-powered radio
- Extra batteries
- Money in small bills
- Copies of important documents (ID, insurance, etc.)
Bonus Tips:
- Keep your car’s gas tank as full as possible
- Keep your cell phone fully charged
Download a full emergency kit checklist here:
https://novascotia.ca/emergency-education/docs/emergency-kit-checklist-en.pdf
Download the Hurricane Safety Tips here:
https://novascotia.ca/emergency-education/docs/hurricanes-en.pdf
Notice of RFP-MOCR202514 – Surplus Property: Basin Rd Subdivision (Evanston, NS)
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Notice of RFP-MOCR202514 – Surplus Property: Basin Rd Subdivision (Evanston, NS)
The Municipality of the County of Richmond (MOCR) has declared the Basin Rd Subdivision, PID# 75190801 & PID# 75190819, located on Basin Rd., Evanston, NS, surplus and will consider proposals from proponents for the purchase of the property. This property is currently not a core asset of the County and therefore would benefit more from development of the site as opposed to holding the land for future municipal use.
The detailed Request for Proposals is available from the Provincial Procurement Services Web Portal at https://procurement-portal.novascotia.ca/ or may be requested electronically by contacting the undersigned. Not necessarily the lowest or any bid will be accepted.
Request for Proposals may be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “RFP-MOCR202514”, or in an email to the undersigned with the subject line to read “RFP-MOCR202514”, no later than 2:00 pm on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.
Municipality of the County of Richmond
P.O. Box 120
2357, Highway 206, Arichat, Nova Scotia
B0E 1A0
For further information, please call 902-226-2400.