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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

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.

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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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May is Gaelic Nova Scotia Month

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"Dualchas na Gàidhlig,'s ann leibhse a tha e: “Saying yes to Gaelic!"

May marks Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, a time to honor and raise awareness about the rich history, culture, language, contributions, and accomplishments of Gaels throughout the province. Today, Warden Amanda Mombourquette, on behalf of Richmond Municipal Council, officially declared May as Gaelic Nova Scotia Month.

To read the proclamation, visit Richmond Municipal Council Proclamations 

To learn more about Gaelic history, culture and language, visit https://www.gaelic.ca/

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