Municipality of the County of Annapolis - Municipality of the County of Annapolis

Waste Update
Effective Thursday, September 13, 2018

Green carts will be emptied by waste collectors on your regular garbage day – once dumped don’t use it
Leave green carts in a safe location at or near roadside for pick up by Valley Waste – once dumped don’t use it
All residents should continue to place compost roadside in compostable bags on collection day
All waste should be placed roadside by 7 am on regular collection day
New green carts are in transit and distribution will commence as soon as possible

Fall Clean Up

There will be no change in the Fall Clean up schedule.
County of Annapolis residents will receive fall pick on their regular garbage day
during the week of September 17-28^th
except the Community of Bridgetown’s fall pick up date is October 4, 2018.

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Margaretsville Water

2018 Fall Hiking Series

Summer is coming to an end, which means it's almost that beautiful time of the year again... FALL! And, with this comes our fun, fall adventure: the Fall Hiking Series in partnership with Hike NS.

It is a great line up this year. I hope you are able to join us!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Bohaker Trail, Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail (September 30th), 1pm
Located at 2077 Shore Rd. West, in Delap's Cove, we will meet at the trail map by the parking lot. Just 24 km from Annapolis Royal this trail system is located on the shores of the Bay of Fundy in Annapolis County. The hike is a beautiful 2.2km loop with a 43 foot waterfall. There is some uneven ground and steep banks along the trail.
_{TRAIL RATING: MODERATE - SOME UNEVEN SURFACES & STEEP BANKS}

Valleyview Provincial Park (October 14th), 1 pm
Located at 960 Hampton Mountain Rd, Hampton. Come join us for this 1 km walk and take in the breath-taking view of our Annapolis Valley. This trail will lead you through a beautiful wooded area with an amazing look-off feature. This trail is considered moderate due to some hilly areas and some uneven ground.
_{TRAIL RATING: MODERATE - SOME HILLED AREAS & UNEVEN SURFACES}

Hemlocks & Hardwoods, Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site (November 4th), 1 pm
These trails showcase an incredible variety of habitats, scenery and places of cultural and historical significance. Approximately 5 km in length when combined, expect the hike to take a minimum of 1 hour. Meeting place to be added.
_{TRAIL RATING: EASY (some wooded ground)}

2019 Community Events Guide

In preparation for our 2019 Annapolis County Community Events Guide, submissions of County events are now being accepted online! The online form guides you through the process to ensure all required information is included, such as the name, contact person, date and time of the event. In addition, there is also a space available to provide a short description of your event.

Click Here to start filling out the guide’s submission form.

*Please note the description has a maximum word allowance (150) to accommodate for all submitted events. Descriptions that exceed the maximum word allowance will be edited for space purposes. If this is the case, you will be contacted by Nadine Barteaux, Recreation and Special Events Officer.

Tips for great descriptions:

Keep it brief, for example: "Come and join us! An afternoon of fun, including....for all ages"
Do not repeat static information already provided (date, time, contact, website, etc.)

Deadline: December 21, 2018.

Photo Submissions

Now is your chance! Submit a photo and it may be chosen to be published in the 2019 Annapolis County Community Events Guide! Submit your best photo(s) online about Annapolis County! Photos submitted should be in the .jpg format and be a minimum of 150 DPI to a maximum of 300 and include the person or group who submitted the photo(s). Please email photo to Recreation & Special Events Officer.

* Please note that photos submitted may be used for promotional reasons and that by submitting the photo online, consent is given to the Municipality of the County of Annapolis to have the photo used for public purposes and any persons in the photo are aware of these conditions. If your photo(s) is chosen you will be credited.

Annapolis County Internet Project--Update

Update Tuesday, July 31, 2018

There are three funding categories (potentially four) for the internet build. One is the County source, the other is federal funding through the Connect to Innovate CTI fund, and Gas Tax. Most of the Shore Road and parts of the Granville Road to Victoria Beach is being funded by CTI, Gas Tax and anticipated provincial funding. The contribution agreement between the County and the federal government is a document that permits work to begin and the County can invoice the federal government. The County cannot start before approval in principle is given. We are certain this will occur. With that said, much of the work being completed in respect to the “make readies” (this is a term used to describe regulated tree clearing and pole replacement) with Nova Scotia Power Inc. and Bell. This important work (make readies) will provide better estimates on the fibre build (attachment to poles) location and time.

The first visual course of work the public will see is tree clearing near existing lines and the odd pole replacement. The Utility and Review Board (UARB) requires this work when new fibre is proposed for connecting to the utility poles, in this instance it is in our County. As you can imagine, we hope all areas will meet the standard expected by the UARB and approved by Nova Scotia Power Inc. minimizing tree clearing and pole replacement. This necessary work must be performed before fibre is attached to the poles.

The actual fibre attachment to poles will go relatively quickly once the make readies are completed. As areas of the make readies become approved, then progressive work on clearing trees, pole replacements and fibre attachments will occur - likely in various areas.

Mainland Telecom Inc. intends to be working in various locations to be efficient as possible. Mainland and the County intend to provide information and updates as we proceed. We want to assure you that extensive work is already underway in preparing approvals for pole attachments.

Update Friday, May 18, 2018

Update Thursday, May 17, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2018

Annapolis County Internet Agreement Completed

Warden Timothy Habinski(ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, NS) The Municipality of the County of Annapolis announced today that a final agreement has been concluded with Mainland Telecom Inc. to begin provision of internet infrastructure throughout Annapolis County.

“We have been working hard over the past ten months to hammer out the final details of the funding agreement, and now we’ve signed off on the deal”, said Annapolis County Warden Timothy Habinski.

“Top level internet connectivity throughout the County was the first priority of Council’s Economic Development Strategy, and I am delighted that we are now in a position to finally move forward”, the Warden declared.

Last year the Municipality of the County of Annapolis Council approved a Temporary Borrowing Resolution (TBR) that put forward a formal request to the Province of Nova Scotia stating the County’s intent to borrow $13,000,000 to build back bone fibre optic cable in key areas within the County boundaries.

Councillor MacDonald Passionate Expression Of Gratitude

Deputy Warden Read ResolutionsThe Province approved the request in June 2017, and the Municipality then entered into active and detailed negotiations with Mainland Telecom Inc., the Annapolis Valley based company chosen from a list of companies to design, build, and provide fibre optic internet service for County homes and businesses.

“As in most cases where parties enter into complex negotiation the devil was in the details, and we wanted to work out an agreement that would protect the interest of our residents, provide them with the service they urgently need, and to be beneficial for both the Municipality and for Mainland Telecom Inc. We believe we have achieved that balance. Now the real work can begin”.

"The ongoing negotiations focused on a risk mitigation approach to the Fibre Optic Cable

John Ferguson CAO

Build while recognizing a need to reach as many citizens and businesses. Mainland Telecom Inc. and the County were thorough in their approach to negotiations and the details were widespread and comprehensive” said Annapolis County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) John Ferguson.

The fibre optic build is planned to begin during this year’s construction season and once the project is underway Mainland Telecom Inc. expects to have 3-4 separate crews working within Annapolis County. The fibre optic build is anticipated to take approximately 28 months. There is more information to follow. Stay tuned!

The Municipality will initiate a communications process that will keep residents and businesses up to date as this project progresses.

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Signatures and Witnesses Warden SignatureClerk Signature

For Additional Information contact: John Ferguson

Chief Administrative Officer

Municipality of the County of Annapolis

902 526-0478

jferguson@annapoliscounty.ca

Update: Thursday, March 22, 2018

Contract negotiations are still underway that will see fibre optic cable built with in Annapolis County.

We appreciate everyone`s patience on this very important and exciting project as staff are working diligently to ensure the success of this project, now and into the future.

A media release will coincide with the signing of the contracts.

Update: December 4, 2017

Fibre Internet in the County of Annapolis.

We are still in negotiations for the contracts that will see fibre optic cable built with in Annapolis County.

We are very near to having these contracts finalized and signed. We appreciate everyone`s patience on this very important project.

There will be a media release for the signing of the documents – when negotiations are finalized.