April 2021 - David Tudor * Angela Thurber * Warden Linda Gregory * Deputy Warden Matthew Ross * George Manzer
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April
April 2021
2021
David Tudor * Angela Thurber * Warden Linda Gregory * Deputy Warden Matthew Ross * George Manzer
Municipality continues to support
Registered Heritage Homes
Health File
with Conservation Funding.
Our Registered Heritage Prop-
erty Owners Funding Program
is in the fouth year of a five-year
mandate. The program provides
$1000 annually towards con-
servation work conducted on
properties. The funds support Maria Amero
exterior and structural repairs.
There are 11 Properties partici-
pating in the program.
Haight Property Ridge Road
“ Municipal Council recognize
the importance these property
owners are to the district, as
they maintain important his-
torical landmarks”, said Program
Development Coordinator,
Robert Hersey. Photo: Roger Manzer of Digby is the first
The municipality also provided patient to receive treatment at the new
a similar program from 2012 – hemodialysis dialysis unit at the Digby
2017 that focused on Registered General Hospital.
Heritage Churches. This was
a very popular program with
Former Killam Home Weymouth
church organizations and not-for Digby Dialysis Unit Now Open
-profit groups.
Nova Scotia Health’s renal program
“Our built heritage is one of our opened the new six-station hemo-
most tangible reminders of our dialysis dialysis unit at the Digby
past. It is in our villages, it is on General Hospital on March 15.
our streets, it is our neighbor. The new unit means most patients
To respect our built heritage is a between Bridgetown and Meteghan
direct reflection upon the who previously would have had to
integrity of a community,” travel to Yarmouth for dialysis will be
former Warden, David Irvine. able to receive it at the Digby Gener-
Siegmar Doelle Property al Hospital. Government invested $6
million in the unit’s construction and
has hired additional staff to support
Nova Scotia Community the clinic.
“We are really excited about the
Spirit Award opening of our satellite unit in Digby.
Dialysis is a lifesaving but time-con-
The Lieutenant Governor’s Com- suming therapy at the best of times,
munity Spirit Award celebrates the and we have many patients who have
strength and diversity of vibrant
travel times of more than an hour each
communities across Nova Scotia.
Up to four Nova Scotian com- way to and from our Yarmouth facility.
munities are awarded each year. To be able to give back up to 6 hours
Municipal Council is honoured for per week to our patients is a huge
the recognition by the Lietenant benefit for their quality of life,” says Dr.
Governor, The Honourable Arthur Brian Moses, internist responsible for
Warden Linda Gregory J. LeBlanc, ONS,QC Yarmouth and Digby.
EMO File providers, including doc-
tors, nurses, dentists, dental
hygienists, pharmacists and
COVID 19 VACCINE pharmacy technicians
The vaccine will be available in • people who live in large
three phases. Those who are not group settings (correctional
eligible to receive the vaccine facilities, shelters and tem-
in phase 1 or 2, will receive the porary foreign worker hous-
vaccine based on age. Most Nova ing) and those who work
Scotians will receive their vaccine directly with them
by age group (groups are in five-
year increments). • people who are required to
Ten community-based COVID-19 regularly travel in and out of
vaccination clinics for seniors the province for work, like
who are 80 and older are open truck drivers and rotational
across the province. Seniors who workers (people who live in
are 80 and older, need to book an Nova Scotia or New Bruns-
appointment to get vaccinated. wick and cross the border
Go to: https://novascotia.ca/ every day for work are not Jenny Scott/Accountable Bookkeeping
coronavirus/book-your-vaccina- included in this group)
tion-appointment/ to book your • people who are responsible Western REN’s Win This Space
appointment. for food security and can’t (WTS) Business Start-up Competi-
If you’re unable to book your maintain public health mea- tion entered its final phase when
appointment online, you can call sures because of the nature the top five finalists pitched their
1-833-797-7772 (toll-free). of their work (like large food businesses, Dragon’s Den style
processing plants) on Facebook Live in January 2021.
Phase 1: initial doses and planning • people who are 80 and older Digby resident Jenny Scott, who
• healthcare workers who owns Accountable Bookkeeping
• people who are 75 to 79
work directly with patients and Tax Service, was one of the
in hospital or patients in Phase 3: all Nova Scotians top five finalists. She had been
their home By age group working towards having her
• people who work in long- • 70 to 74 own bookkeeping business and
term care facilities • 65 to 69 through the WTS Competition,
• 60 to 64
• people who live in long- • 55 to 59 she could make her dream a reali-
term care facilities and • 50 to 54 ty. “Marketing for any small busi-
their designated caregivers • 45 to 49 ness is crucial for reaching out to
• 40 to 44 potential clients,” said Jenny Scott.
• people who live and work • 35 to 39
in Department of Com- • 30 to 34 “By being in the top five, I found it
munity Services facilities • 25 to 29 helped to get my name out there.”
like adult residential care • 16 to 24 Jenny is currently offering In-
centres and regional reha- For more information visit:- come tax services to Digby Neck
bilitation centres
https://novascotia.ca/ and Islands. For every ten tax
Groups identified in Phase 1 will coronavirus/vaccine/ returns completed, she will be vol-
get an invitation to recieve the unteering her services to a family
vaccine. in need. Since the competition,
Jenny has had an outpouring of
Phase 2: Expanding access
support from friends and family.
• anyone who works in a Her grand opening will be in May
hospital and may come 2021!
into contact with patients
• community healthcare
Along the Coastline Bear River Volunteer Fire Department
Honours their Veterans
*Council is excited to be extending the service hours
of the Municipal Office. Beginning April 6th, the office
will be open 8am to 5pm. We hope this change makes
accessing municipal services easier for residents.
*Council continues to work with Bell Canada and Main-
land Telecom on various high-speed internet projects
around the municipality.
*During the March Council meeting, former Warden
Jimmy MacAlpine was presented with a gift and recog- Barry Snow Allen Reed
nized for his 20 years of service and dedication to the Barry Snow and Allen Reed both recieved a special
municipality. service award for their outstanding committment
*The Municipal Tax Sale took place by tender this year to the Bear River Volunteer Fire Department.
for the first time due to Covid-19 and gathering limit Council would like to thank both men for their
dedication and service to their community.
restrictions. There was a very high level of interest in the
tender process with over 100 bid submissions for the
The Bear River Fire Department has created service
various properties.
coins for their active firefighters. The metal coins have
*Council continues to meet in person, following pro- been given as a token of apprecation for their service
vincial guidelines regarding social distancing. Council to the community. Each coin has been personalized
chambers has limited seating. So please call ahead to with the fightfighter’s own identification number.
register.
Edith Trimper celebrated her
100th Birthday
on April 1st
Congratulations and very
special birthday wishes.
Directory of Municipal Services
Councillors
Warden Linda Gregory
902-245-2616/247-0356 lgregory@digbymun.ca
Council Meetings Deputy Warden Matthew Ross
COTW April 13 5pm Due to COVID 19 902-247-5555 mross@digbymun.ca
restrictions we have George Manzer
Council April 27 5pm limited seating. So 902-837-4353 gmanzer@digbymun.ca
COTW May 11 5pm please call ahead David Tudor
902 245-4777 902-308-9934 dtudor@digbymun.ca
Council May 25 5pm Thank you.
Angela Thurber athurber@digbymun.ca
902-467-3425
Get your Coastline by email : Municipal Offices
Send request to: General Inquiries 902-245-4777
heritage@digbymun.ca www.digbymun.ca
Building & Fire Inspector 902-245-6776
Airport 902-245-5885
Or go to: www.digbymun.ca look
Dog Control Officer 902-245-5885
under: Departments/Information REMO 902-245-6252
Heritage 902-245-4757
Check us out on Facebook: Renewable Energy/Climate Change 902-245-4767
municipality of digby Trails Coodinator, Jonathan Riley 902-245-2861
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