Overview of how Nova Scotia will gradually start reopening with a 5-phase plan starting 2-Jun-2021.
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NOAA predicts another active Atlantic hurricane season (2021)
For 2021, a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher) is expected. NOAA provides these ranges with a 70% confidence. The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June 1 through November 30.
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Power Outage, 17-May-2021
The FoxCreek community experienced a power outag
e on Monday, 17-May-2021 from 2:52pm (14:52) to 8:10pm (20:10) most likely caused by lightning.
Tax rates set for 2021/2022 Fiscal Year
Residential tax rate to increase 4 cents!
The residential and resource tax rate for District 13 (Liverpool) is $1.96/$100 assessment, and for Districts 1 – 12 is $1.10/$100 assessment. FoxCreek Community/Mill Village is part of District 6.
[Region of Queens Municipality: 28-Apr-2021] Following several months of budget planning and deliberations, the annual Operating, Water Utility, and Capital Budgets for Region of Queens Municipality were unanimously approved at the April 27, 2021 Regular Council meeting. This is the first budget Continue reading Tax rates set for 2021/2022 Fiscal Year
FoxCreek Community Access Roads Graded
On 15/28-Apr-2021 both our access roads to the FoxCreek community
– Old Kettle Rd from Mill Village to the Fox Creek turnaround
– Medway Harbour Rd, from Hwy 331 to the turnaround have been graded and leveled. The grader pulled all the gravel (and dirt) back onto the roads that was pushed to the side during snow removal.
Access road maintenance was done way ahead of the usual schedule as Spring weight restrictions have been lifted much earlier than usual too.
Maintenance on our subdivision roads will start soon.
While the roads look nice and smooth, they are not – smooth.
Be extra careful for the time being and Continue reading FoxCreek Community Access Roads Graded
Leaf & Yard Waste Pick-up Spring/2021
This year’s Spring Leaf & Yard Waste roadside pick-up for the FoxCreek community will be held during the week from Monday, 3-May-2021 on our regular waste collection day.
The materials acceptable for pick-up shall include leaves, grass trimmings, and yard waste placed in clear or orange plastic bags (no plastics, cigarette packages, cups, etc.).
Branches and limbs will be accepted Continue reading Leaf & Yard Waste Pick-up Spring/2021
Spring Clean-up 2021
Spring clean-up (Sperrgut) 2020 for the FoxCreek community takes place in the week from Monday, 19-Apr-2021 on our regular waste collection day.
Place items next to the grey community garbage box by Monday morning (properly packed/bundled). Continue reading Spring Clean-up 2021
Power Outage, 26-Mar-2021
The FoxCreek community experienced a widespread power outage from 06:57pm to to 9:21pm during a period of extreme thunderstorm and lightning. Reason is unknown.
Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions 2021 in effect
Please note that as of 15-Mar-2021 the Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions for 2020 are in effect until and including 15-Oct-2021.
During this Wildfire Risk Season brush burning and camp fires are Continue reading Nova Scotia Burning Restrictions 2021 in effect
NS Spring Weight Restrictions in Effect
Spring weight restrictions -sometimes called Load Restrictions – came into effect for provincial roads in Queens County on 1-Mar-2021.
Heavy commercial vehicles will not be allowed to travel on specified roads throughout the province. The weight restrictions on heavy trucks are necessary during the spring thaw to Continue reading NS Spring Weight Restrictions in Effect