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Municipal Office - 2357 Highway 206, P.O. Box 120, Arichat, Nova Scotia B0E 1A0
(902) 226-2400, Toll Free: 1-800-567-2600

News & Announcements

Award of Tender - Former West Richmond Education Centre/Walter Fougere School

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Category: News & Announcements

Award of Tender - Former West Richmond Education Centre/Walter Fougere School

On May 13th, at the Committee of the Whole meeting, Richmond Municipal Council was thrilled to announce that Brela Construction has been awarded
the tender for the purchase and redevelopment of the former West Richmond Education Centre/Walter Fougere School. This marks the first of many steps
in the process of transferring the asset. We are truly looking forward to seeing your concept/design become a reality in the months and years ahead.

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Councillor Michael Diggdon

Deputy Warden Shawn Samson

Jeremy Carroll, Project Manager, Brela Construction

Warden Amanda Mombourquette

Councillor Melanie Sampson

Councillor Brent Sampson

Electronics Recycling - Expanded List of acceptable products

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Category: Announcements (Public Works)

The following items are accepted for dropoff at the Richmond County Solid Waste Facility.  For more information call 902 226-2396.

EPRA 2024

Accessibility Upgrades, New Sidewalk for Richmond County

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News Release:

Accessibility Upgrades, New Sidewalk for Richmond County.

Municipal Capital Growth Program

Trevor Boudreau, MLA for Richmond, on behalf of Minister Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced the accessibility and sidewalk upgrades in Richmond County.
Warden Amanda Mombourquette welcomed the support of the Province, stating, "The Municipal Capacity Growth Fund is exactly the type of tool that we needed to kickstart these important safety and accessibility projects in our communities. Municipalities have huge infrastructure challenges, so provincial partnerships like this one are key to our ability to be able to better serve all of our citizens."

Richmond County received more than $234,000 through the program for the projects. An additional $234,000 was provided to the municipality through the Province’s Sustainable Services Growth Fund.

News releases about the Municipal Capital Growth Program and projects are available at https://news.novascotia.ca/search/all?field_topics=293

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Free Webinar - Inside the Civic Chamber: Insights from Municipal Leaders on Serving and Running for Office

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NSFM Hosts Public Webinar to Illuminate Nova Scotia’s Electoral Landscape 

Open to Everyone!

If you're a resident interested in local governance, a prospective municipal candidate, or a community leader - this is for you!

The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) is pleased to announce the upcoming webinar aimed at shedding light on the intricacies of elections across urban and rural regions in Nova Scotia. Titled “Inside the Civic Chamber: Insights from Municipal Leaders on Serving and Running for Office, the event will provide a platform for engaging discussions and valuable insights from elected officials.

Webinar Details:

Date & Time: May 29, 2024 from 6-7:30 pm

Platform: Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Residents interested in local government, prospective municipal candidates, and community leaders.

Webinar Key Objectives:

  • Provide insights into the experience of elected officials across urban and rural regions.
  • Highlight the unique opportunities and challenges of municipal politics in Nova Scotia.
  • Foster dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders interested in local governance.

Registration:

To register, visit: FREE WEBINAR Inside the Civic Chamber

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