Argyle Recreation Commission (ARC) Members
Meet our Argyle Recreation Commission (ARC) Members
The Argyle Recreation Commission (ARC) consists of representatives of the Municipal districts, who advise the recreation staff on matters that affect the Recreation Department.
The mandate of the Argyle Recreation Commission (ARC) is to enhance the quality of life for citizens through the development of recreation opportunities, education, community development, leadership development, planning, facility development, and recreation services, utilizing available resources
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Matt O'ConnellRepresenting: District 1 (Councilor Danny Muise) |
Jill-Marie Jacquard
Representing: District 2 (Councilor Ted Saulnier) |
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Phil Cottreau
Representing: Additional Representation: |
Yvette LeBlanc
Representing: District 4 (Councilor Guy Surette) Additional Representation: Inclusion Representative |
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No Representative for District 5
Representing: District 5 (Councilor Nicole Albright) |
Darryl LeBlanc
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Vicky Belliveau
Representing: District 7 (Councilor Kathy Bourque) |
Edith d'Entremont
Representing: District 8 (Councilor Glenn Diggdon) |
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Mariette d'Entremont
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Nicole Albright
School Board Representative: |
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Celine Cottreau
Youth Representative |
Meet our Argyle Recreation Commission (ARC) Members
The Argyle Recreation Commission (ARC) consists of representatives of the Municipal districts, who advise the recreation staff on matters that affect the Recreation Department.
The mandate of the Argyle Recreation Commission (ARC) is to enhance the quality of life for citizens through the development of recreation opportunities, education, community development, leadership development, planning, facility development, and recreation services, utilizing available resources
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Matt O'ConnellRepresenting: District 1 (Councilor Malcolm Madden) |
Jill-Marie Jacquard
Representing: District 2 (Councilor Ted Saulnier) |
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Phil Cottreau
Representing: Additional Representation: |
Yvette LeBlanc
Representing: District 4 (Councilor Greg Foster) Additional Representation: Inclusion Representative |
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No Representative for District 5
Representing: District 5 (Councilor Nicole Albright) |
Darryl LeBlanc
Representing: |
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Vicky Belliveau
Representing: District 7 (Councilor Kathy Bourque) |
Edith d'Entremont
Representing: District 8 (Councilor Glenn Diggdon) |
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Mariette d'Entremont
Representing: |
Nicole Albright
School Board Representative: |
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Celine Cottreau
Youth Representative |
Active Living focuses on creating and supporting opportunities for people, groups, and organizations to become more physically active. Active Transportation plays a major role in active living. Biking, walking, the use of our trails system is one way of increasing our physical activity and using our natural resources. Canoeing and Kayaking are also forms of active transportation.
The Municipality of Argyle’s Active Living focus is to increase the levels of physical activity of the residents of the Municipality by building active communities. The Physical Activity Coordinator will support and foster, leadership development, physical activity programs, indoor and outdoor facilities as well as promote Active Transportation.
Vision “The residents of the Municipality of Argyle are the healthiest individuals in Nova Scotia.”
Mission “Create environments, policies, and programs that support residents in making healthy lifestyle changes.”
The Argyle Recreation department provides recreational and other related programs and services which meet the community's needs, with special consideration for seniors. See our calendar of events for more details or follow our Municipal Facebook page. Some of the programs or events that have gone on in the past are:
- 55+ Social
- 55+ Games
- 55+ Ice Cream Social
- 55+ Bus Tours
- 55+ Tusket Island Tour
- 55+ Expo
- 55+ Christmas Tea Party
The Argyle Recreation Department has conducted a needs assessment with the senior groups and will be developing new programs and events based on the response to the survey.
Argyle Recreation offers a minor baseball program for ages 5 to 15, which includes the following divisions.
- U7 – Ball School – (No games) Coaches will work on basic baseball fundamentals. Usually, one practice a week for 45 minutes
- U9 – Rookie Ball - One practice or game per week. Teams will be using pitching machines to play games
- U11- Mosquito – One practice or game per week
- U13 – Peewee – One or two practice(s)/game(s)per week
- U15 – Bantam – One or two game(s) or practice(s) per week (This division uses wooden bats)
The registration cost will vary for each division. Players are asked to bring their own helmet, glove and cleats. However, many at the higher level bring their own bat. Teams may travel from Shelburne to Yarmouth to Weymouth to play games. It will all depend on how many are teams are in each minor baseball associations
Argyle Minor baseball is always recruiting for coaches and umpires so if you are interested, please contact the Argyle Recreation at 902-648-3379.
The Municipality of Argyle Recreation Department strives to provide a safe, fun and quality program that involves a balance of activities that suit the participants’ ages, interests and abilities. The Recreation Department is committed to offering each camper a safe and fun summer experience. Day Camp provides the opportunity for campers to laugh, learn, form new friendships and create memories that last a lifetime!
2022 Day Camp locations are:
- Plymouth School
- École Pubnico-Ouest
- École secondaire de Par-en-Bas
- The cost is $20 per day per child.
- Hours of operation are 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.
- Registration is on a daily basis. Registrations are accepted at the Day Camp location or at the Recreation Department. If someone wishes to register for more than one day at a time, that is ok, however, there is a NO refund policy.
- Day Camp Newsletters are created for each camp indicating what the theme of the day is. This allows children to decide whether the day may be of interest to them.
- Income tax receipts are provided upon request from the Recreation Department.
To register, click on the following links:
- PEB (Tusket) Day Camp - Register Here
- Plymouth Day Camp - Register Here
- Pubnico Day Camp - Register Here
Summer Day Camp Newsletters / Calendar of Events
Recreation programs can offer a wide range of benefits for individuals and communities, including:
- Improved Physical Health: Participation in recreational activities such as sports, hiking, swimming, and yoga can improve physical fitness and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
- Enhanced Mental Health: Recreation programs can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as boost mood and self-esteem.
- Increased Social Connections: Participating in recreation programs can provide opportunities to meet new people, build social connections, and create a sense of community.
- Skill Development: Many recreation programs provide opportunities to develop new skills, such as artistic or athletic abilities, which can enhance personal growth and career prospects.
- Cultural Enrichment: Recreation programs can expose individuals to new experiences and cultures, broadening their perspectives and promoting cultural understanding.
- Economic Benefits: Recreation programs can stimulate local economies by attracting tourists and generating revenue through tourism, as well as creating employment opportunity
Overall, participation in recreation programs can have a positive impact on individual health and well-being, as well as contribute to the social, cultural, and economic development of communities.
If you would like to learn more about the programs and event that our Recreation Department offers, please visit our events calendar, like us on Facebook (Argyle Recreation) or join our ArgyleConnect service by texting one of the following keywords to 833-566-1909.
- rec - to receive general information on our recreation events and program.
- senior - to receive information regarding our events specific to seniors