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2024 Argyle Soccer Club Information

Published: March 27, 2024

Registration Opens April 2, 2024 - www.munargyle.com/register

Important Registration Information

• Registration - April 2-19 - $60/child
• Late Registration - April 20 to May 3 - $70/child
• No registrations accepted after May 3
• Registration can be made online at www.munargyle.com/register
• Registration can also be done in person at the Municipal office in Tusket
• Financial assistance is available if needed: https://www.munargyle.com/financial-assistance.html

Important Dates

• 2024 Season will take place between May 27 to July 25
• Year End Tournament – July 26-28

Please note that there will be some adjustments to the divisions of the Argyle Minor Soccer Club compared to last year. These changes align with the Soccer Canada Grassroots Standards, ensuring that children's developmental levels on the field are closely matched when playing together.

2024 Argyle Minor Soccer Club Executive

• Chairperson – Michel Boudreau
• Vice-chair - Mark Thibodeau
• Recording Officer – Leah Muise
• Treasurer – Ginette d’Entremont
• Liaison Officer – Kaitlyn Cosman

Questions or concerns can be directed to the Argyle Recreation Department at 902-648-3379

Citizen Committee Appointments

Published: February 21, 2024

We are currently looking for citizens to serve on the following committees:

• Planning Advisory Committee
• Audit Committee
• Accessibility Advisory Committee
• West Pubnico, Tusket, and Wedgeport Sewer Committees

To Apply: Please download and fill out the pdf Committee Application Form (194 KB) and email your completed form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Deadline to Apply: March 13, 2024

Planning Advisory Committee:

The mandate of the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) is to submit formal recommendations to Council on any proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use By-Law (LUB) as advised by the Municipal Planner, to review and provide recommendation to Council on proposed development agreements, and to review and provide recommendations to Council on planning matters in general.

The Planning Advisory Committee is made up of 3 members of Council and 3 members of the public, who form the voting members of the committee. Staff at the Municipality of Argyle, and the Municipal Planner also sit on this committee as advisors.

The Planning Advisory Committee meets as required throughout the year, as planning matters arise. The meetings typically take place at 4:30 p.m. in person at the Argyle Municipal Building, with the option to join the meeting virtually.

Please review pdf Article C35 – Planning Advisory Committee (76 KB) for a full description of the committee.

Audit Committee:

The mandate of the Audit Committee is to provide advice to Council on all matters relating to audit and finance. The Audit Committee reviews and recommends approval of the audited financial statements to council, reviews the detailed financial statements as prepared by external auditors, ensures compliance with the provincial government reporting requirements, and any other matters determined by Council to be the duties of an audit committee.

The Audit Committee is made up of 2 Council members (and 1 alternate), and currently one citizen appointment. The Municipality is seeking more citizen representation at this time. The citizen appointment should be someone with financial experience or background. The CAO and Director of Finance sit on the Committee as advisors.

The Audit Committee meets at least twice a year, with the possibility of additional meetings that may be necessary to review items related to the audit.

Please review pdf Article C36 – Audit Committee (1.23 MB) for a full description of the committee.

Accessibility Advisory Committee:

The mandate of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to provide advice to Council on identifying, preventing, and eliminating barriers to people with disabilities in municipal programs, services, initiatives, and facilities. The Accessibility Advisory Committee advises council on the preparation, implementation, and effectiveness of the Accessibility Plan, reports on the measures the Municipality has taken and intends to take to identify, remove, and prevent barriers, identifies and advises on the accessibility of existing and proposed municipal services and facilities, and monitors federal and provincial directives and regulations. Please review Section 5.3. of pdf Article C46 – Accessibility Advisory Committee (241 KB) for full details on the committee’s mandate and responsibilities.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee consists of at least 1 Council Representative and 6 community representatives. At least one half of the members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee must be persons with disabilities or representatives from organizations representing persons with disabilities. Members of staff at the Municipality of Argyle will sit on the committee as advisors.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee meets as required and deemed necessary.

West Pubnico, Tusket, and Wedgeport Sewer Committees:

The mandate of the West Pubnico, Tusket, and Wedgeport Sewer Committees is to provide annual reports and recommendations to Council regarding operating and capital fees of each respective sewer, with assistance from staff.

The Municipality is seeking community representation for the following committees:

• Wedgeport Sewer Committee
• Tusket Sewer Committee
• West Pubnico Sewer Committee

You must reside in the community the sewer is located in and be hooked up to the municipal sewer in that area.

These committees meet at least once per year, with the possibility of more, if the need arises.

Members of Council also sit on this committee as voting members and members of staff sit on the committee as advisors.

Wedgeport Windfarm Development Agreement

Published: December 7, 2023

Have any questions or concerns about the Wedgeport Windfarm Development Agreement?

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What is this development agreement?

The Development Agreement is a legal document between parties that outline the conditions upon which Council shall approve a development. The development agreement shall seek to address the issues that the community members have raised around the proposed wind turbine project.

These issues include:

• Shadow Flicker – best described as the potential shadow that a turbine blade may create if it turns against direct sunlight. This has caused nuisances to residents in past wind farms.
• Noise – Noise can be created through the blade rotation and also grinding coming from the ‘engine’. Both the development agreement and the environmental assessment states that Elemental Energy must keep the noise to a level of 40 decibels. Distance from a non-seasonal home must be at least 1000 meters.
• Property values – residents expressed concerns that property values would drop as a consequence of wind turbine erection.
• Not just Wedgeport Wind – residents expressed concerns that the farm impacts three communities directly, not simply one. Comeau’s Hill and Little River shall be mentioned in this development.
• Community benefits – Elemental Energy shall outline how the communities will benefit from this development, including donations to major non-profit organizations that seek to improve the communities. Equality of treatment of communities was mentioned as very important.

Elemental Energy has partnered with a local First Nation organization as part of their provincial application and received approval to enter a Power Purchase Agreement with NS Power in August 2022. 

For more information on this windfarm, visit Elemental Energy's project website at www.wedgeportwind.ca

What about the environmental impact?

The Province approved an environmental assessment of the development in May 2023. This type of assessment measures issues such as wildlife protection and management, noise restrictions, shadow flicker, turbine deconstruction and site reclamation at the end of the project, etc.

The link to the decision may be found here https://novascotia.ca/nse/ea/wedgeport-wind-farm-project/

Relevant Documents:

• Visual Quality Report - Download
• Project Layout and Assessment Area - Download
• WSP Development Agreement Presentation (December 7, 2023) - Download

Timeline of Events

• December 7, 2023 - 6:30PM - Public Participation Meeting
• December 12, 2023 - 4:30PM -  Planning Advisory Committee
• December 14, 2023 - 6:30 PM - Regular Council Meeting (First Reading of Development Agreement)
• January 9, 2024 - 6:00 PM - Information Session (Wedgeport Fire Hall)
• January 18, 2024 - 6:30 PM - Public Hearing (5 J.E. Hatfield Court, Tusket)
• January 25, 2024 - 6:30 PM - Executive Council Meeting (Second Reading of Development Agreement)

Media Release: Mariners Centre Expansion Concept Design Chosen

Published: August 10, 2023

Media Release: Mariners Centre Expansion Concept Design Chosen - Download

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release:

Mariners Centre Expansion Concept Design Chosen

Thursday, August 10th, 2023 - Yarmouth, N.S. – The Mariners Centre Expansion Project Committee (EPC) has reviewed six concept designs developed by Ventin Group Architects for the planned expansion at the Mariners Centre. Focused on an expansion project that will maximize functionality and features, while keeping within project scope and confirmed budget of $30 million (before fundraising), the Mariners Centre Expansion Board (MCEB) has approved a concept design recommended by the EPC.

The concept selected will see a one-level, detached building constructed on the northeast side of the Mariners Centre property. Earlier concepts featured a two-level addition to the current building, but the chosen concept offers a far more cost-effective option, both in terms of construction and maintenance. It also offers better accessibility, a more energy efficient design, and allows the current facility and parking lots to operate normally during construction.
With the approval, the community comes one step closer to seeing a long-time vision become a reality. The architects will now get to work on a more detailed schematic design of the concept. Once completed, the MCEB will organize public engagement and information sessions to ensure the community is kept up to date. More details on the progress of the project will be provided in the fall.

Media Contact:

Nicole Albright
MCEB Chair
902-307-4474
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