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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 24 September 2024

RIGHT TO KNOW

Richmond Municipal Council has proclaimed September 23-29, 2024, as Right to Know Week to raise awareness of the crucial role that access to information plays in development, democracy, and equality. This year marks the 19th anniversary of Canadians celebrating Right to Know Week.

Proclamation

To view the proclamation, go to Proclamations.

Virtual Panel Discussion

To participate in the Virtual Panel Discussion on Access Rights and Democracy hosted by the Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner register here.

For More Information

• To view the Information Commissioner’s Statement for Right to Know Week go to ICC Statement.
• To learn more about Right to Know Week in Canada visit:  https://www.oic-ci.gc.ca/en/right-know

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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 18 September 2024

NOTICE OF POLLS

The Municipal and Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) election will be held on

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024,

Electors may vote between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the locations listed below or at the advance poll. The advance polls will be
held on Saturday, 12th of October, 2024 and on Tuesday, October 15^th, 2024 between the hours of  

OFFICE

Councillor, District 1- Arichat, Petit De Grat, Little Anse

Candidates-James Goyetche/Shawn Samson

Councillor, District 2-West Arichat, D’Escousse

Candidates-Michael Diggdon/Lois Landry

 Councillor, District 3-Louisdale, Lower River, Dundee

Candidate-Brian Marchand (acclaimed)

Councillor, District 4-St. Peter’s, River Bourgeois, Sampsonville

Candidates-Gilbert Boucher/Amanda Mombourquette

Councillor, District 5-L’Ardoise, Johnstown, Forchu

Candidate-Brent Sampson (acclaimed)

Member of conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP)-Richmond County & Port Hawkesbury

Candidate-Blair Samson (acclaimed)

ADVANCE POLL LOCATIONS: 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m.

O.L.A. Parish Hall, 2316 Highway 206, Arichat

Bonnie Brae Seniors Cub, 14 Toulouse St.,  St. Peter’s

ORDINARY POLLING DAY POLLING PLACES : 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m

District 1-       Little Anse Social Action Hall, Little Anse

                        Petit De Grat Parish Hall, Petit De Grat

                        New Horizons Seniors Club Hall, Arichat

District 2-       New Horizons Seniors Club Hall, Arichat

                        Ste. Annes Centre, Arichat (for residents only)

                        Pastoral Centre, West Arichat

                        Janvrin Island Community Hall, Janvrin Island

                        D’Escousse Civic Improvement Centre, D’Escousse

                        Rocky Bay Irish Club Hall, Rocky Bay

District 4-       Tara Lynne Centre, River Bourgeois

                        St. Peter’s Lions Hall,, St. Peter’s

                        Lakeside Community Centre, Sampsonville

                        St. George’s Channel Community Hall, St. George’s Channel

                        Richmond Villa, St. Peter’s (For residents only)

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Descriptions of the polling divisions are available at the returning officer’s office. Information may be obtained by calling (902-631-5256) or emailing: or going to: www.richmondcounty.ca.

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Category: Announcements (Public Works)

Published: 12 September 2024

 

**PUBLIC NOTICE**

Department of Public Works

The Public Works Department will be participating in fire flow testing on a fire hydrant near the intersection of Burrels Lane and Highway 206 in Arichat. Customers may experience some water discolouration and sedimentation while the flow testing is taking place, however it should clear up after testing is complete. Please follow these recommendations:

-When hydrant flow testing is complete, run cold water through your interior faucets until water is clear.
-Wait until water clears before drinking.
-Avoid doing laundry until hydrant flow testing is completed and water runs clear.
-Don't fill your pools or hot tubs.

Richmond County Public Works thanks customers for their patience while we carry out these testing activities.

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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 10 September 2024

The Municipal and CSAP election nomination period has closed.

Here is the list of nominated candidates and those candidates who have been acclaimed.

District 1

• James Goyetche
• Shawn Samson

District 2

• Michael Diggdon
• Lois Landry

District 3

• Brian Marchand (acclaimed)

District 4

• Gilbert Boucher
• Amanda Mombourquette

District 5

• Brent Sampson (acclaimed)

CSAP

• Blair Samson (acclaimed)

Clair Rankin

Returning Officer, Municipality of the County of Richmond

Visit 2024 Elections for more information.