We have moved our sponsors ads from the square block at the side on the homepage to a leaderboard sized ad at the top of every page. Two reasons for this, firstly to free up some real estate on the homepage, secondly to give our sponsors more space to show off their business. We certainly appreciate all of our sponsors, after all they help keep this community site running. We have space for two more sponsors, if anyone interested drop us an email using the envelope logo on the top right of . . . → Read More: Our Sponsors Ads have moved]]>

We have moved our sponsors ads from the square block at the side on the homepage to a leaderboard sized ad at the top of every page. Two reasons for this, firstly to free up some real estate on the homepage, secondly to give our sponsors more space to show off their business. We certainly appreciate all of our sponsors, after all they help keep this community site running. We have space for two more sponsors, if anyone interested drop us an email using the envelope logo on the top right of this page!

We are extremely happy to announce that Fralick Financial & Insurance Inc. is now supporting myfallriver.ca as one of our site sponsors (in the Insurance category). Fralick Financial & Insurance Inc. is an independent insurance and wealth management agency. They provide life, health, travel, disability and critical illness insurance.

It’s great to have such a great local company supporting this website.

Please take the time to visit their web site to see what services . . . → Read More: New Sponsor – Fralick Financial & Insurance Inc.]]>

We are extremely happy to announce that Fralick Financial & Insurance Inc. is now supporting myfallriver.ca as one of our site sponsors (in the Insurance category). Fralick Financial & Insurance Inc. is an independent insurance and wealth management agency. They provide life, health, travel, disability and critical illness insurance.

It’s great to have such a great local company supporting this website.

Please take the time to visit their web site to see what services they offer.

The Incredible Community Breakfast will take place on 11th February between 9am and 11am at St John’s United Church, Fall River.

In partnership with Select Nova Scotia’s Winter Fresh Campaign, Lockview High School Grade 9 Quebec Trip will be organizing, and serving this great meal as a fundraiser. Cost is $8 per Adult, $5 per child (under 10) or $20 per family (2 adults and 3 children under 12). Come along for Scrambled Egg, Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit Salad, Coffee/Tea/Juice.

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The Incredible Community Breakfast will take place on 11th February between 9am and 11am at St John’s United Church, Fall River.

In partnership with Select Nova Scotia’s Winter Fresh Campaign, Lockview High School Grade 9 Quebec Trip will be organizing, and serving this great meal as a fundraiser. Cost is $8 per Adult, $5 per child (under 10) or $20 per family (2 adults and 3 children under 12). Come along for Scrambled Egg, Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit Salad, Coffee/Tea/Juice.

For tickets call 576-2477.

Halifax/Dartmouth to Fall River to Airport MetroX Bus Route will open May 21st, 2012

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Halifax/Dartmouth to Fall River to Airport MetroX Bus Route will open May 21st, 2012

See attachment for full details.

On December 10, 2011, a notice in the classified section of The Chronicle Herald announced that Northern Construction and Supplies Ltd of New Brunswick had applied to the Nova Scotia Department of the Environment (NSDOE) to operate a rock quarry off of Perrin Drive in Fall River above the Miller Lake West Subdivision.

Although the company has purchased 800 acres of land, they have applied for a 9 acre quarry operation, thus keeping the operation exempt from a required environmental impact assessment.

There are many implications to allowing a quarry operation at this location. Rock crushing could be a 24 hours a day operation creating noise and dust pollution. Blasting could be a regular event, and, in addition to noise and vibrations, could have a damaging effect on nearby wells and the area’s already touchy water table. Truck traffic would increase and some may route thru residential areas.

The proposed quarry may also negatively impact on surrounding wetlands, and the nearby Waverley Game Sanctuary.

In an apparent effort to keep this project “under the radar” this New Brunswick company has initiated its required public notification efforts during the holiday season when many residents are preoccupied with family events, or are away.

To . . . → Read More: Proposed Quarry in Miller Lake Subdivision]]>

On December 10, 2011, a notice in the classified section of The Chronicle Herald announced that Northern Construction and Supplies Ltd of New Brunswick had applied to the Nova Scotia Department of the Environment (NSDOE) to operate a rock quarry off of Perrin Drive in Fall River above the Miller Lake West Subdivision.

Although the company has purchased 800 acres of land, they have applied for a 9 acre quarry operation, thus keeping the operation exempt from a required environmental impact assessment.

There are many implications to allowing a quarry operation at this location. Rock crushing could be a 24 hours a day operation creating noise and dust pollution. Blasting could be a regular event, and, in addition to noise and vibrations, could have a damaging effect on nearby wells and the area’s already touchy water table. Truck traffic would increase and some may route thru residential areas.

The proposed quarry may also negatively impact on surrounding wetlands, and the nearby Waverley Game Sanctuary.

In an apparent effort to keep this project “under the radar” this New Brunswick company has initiated its required public notification efforts during the holiday season when many residents are preoccupied with family events, or are away.

To inform residents of the activities and what it means to our area a Public Meeting will be held at 7:00 PM Sunday January 8, 2012 at the Gordon R. Snow Community Centre in Fall River. This will be an information session to discuss the lack of an environmental review, and to determine what rights we have as residents surrounding the proposed operation.

On their website Northern Construction describes itself “as one of the largest construction contractors in Atlantic Canada.” It is quite likely that this quarry will not stay as an under nine acre quarry for long, if it gets its foot in the door!

Please join us this Sunday January 8th to take the first step in letting Northern Construction know this will not be a quiet, easy, or positive project.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL SUBMISSIONS NEED TO BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15TH, 2012 BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT.

LWF Ratepayers Association
NOTE: You can also express your dissatisfaction NOW, with this proposed project by sending an email to:

• Percy Paris, MLA (parispa@gov.ns.ca )
• Sterling Belliveau, Minister of Environment (min_env@gov.ns.ca )
• Barry Dalyrmple, Councillor District 2 HRM (barry.dalrymple@halifax.ca )
• Darrell Dexter, Premier of Nova Scotia (premier@gov.ns.ca )

We have added two new links on our Associations and Organizations, these two represent Martock Nordic Ski Club and Cross Country Nova Scotia.

Happy . . . → Read More: Two new local assocations added]]>

We have added two new links on our Associations and Organizations, these two represent Martock Nordic Ski Club and Cross Country Nova Scotia.

Happy New Year!

Weight Restrictions Applied to Waverly and Fall River Bridges

(November 9, 2011) – Effective immediately, weight restrictions will be applied to two bridges in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). The bridges were identified as part of HRM’s routine bridge monitoring program. They were noted to be showing signs of deterioration requiring further inspection and immediate weight restrictions. Details are listed below.

A request for proposals to identify an appropriate plan to address the Waverley Bridge structural issues will be posted on HRM’s procurement website in the coming days. HRM services, including fire, solid waste and snow removal, are not affected by these restrictions. Alternate routes around the bridges are available.

The affected bridges are as follows:

Waverley Bridge – located on Rocky Lake Road near its intersection with Waverley Road. Online map

Weight restrictions:

McQuarrie Bridge – located on the Fall River Road near Trunk 2. Online map

Weight restrictions:

The Fall River Canal Days website has had a complete makeover, the new site contains all the news, images and links from the old site, but it is now in a new magazine format. You should take a look and give the committee . . . → Read More: Check out the new Fall River Canal Days website]]>

The Fall River Canal Days website has had a complete makeover, the new site contains all the news, images and links from the old site, but it is now in a new magazine format. You should take a look and give the committee some feedback…

http://www.fallrivercanaldays.ca

Volunteer Firefighters a re a vital part of our community. With the help of District 2 Councillor Barry Dalrymple, Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Services Zone 4 (Waverley, Grand Lake, FallRiver, Wellington, and Goffs) will be holding a firefighter recruitment event on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the old Fall River Recreation Centre. Helping out with the event are Station 43 Lt. Darrell MacLean and Station 42 Deputy Chief Dwayne Bell. They encourage anyone interested in volunteering for the fire service to come out and see what it’s all about. A rain date of Nov. 20 has also . . . → Read More: Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Fair]]>

Volunteer Firefighters a re a vital part of our community. With the help of District 2 Councillor Barry Dalrymple, Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Services Zone 4 (Waverley, Grand Lake, FallRiver, Wellington, and Goffs) will be holding a firefighter recruitment event on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the old Fall River Recreation Centre. Helping out with the event are Station 43 Lt. Darrell MacLean and Station 42 Deputy Chief Dwayne Bell. They encourage anyone interested in volunteering for the fire service to come out and see what it’s all about. A rain date of Nov. 20 has also been scheduled.

We have been working on a major overhaul of the business directory. Firstly we have added two ways of searching the directory, with two new pages: Business Directory by A to Z listing Business Directory by Category listing

Secondly, we have also cleaned up the look and feel to match the site colours, it is now a lot cleaner and easier to read. Please pass on the links and ask any local businesses who are not in our directory to submit a new listing – . . . → Read More: Business Directory Enhancements]]>

We have been working on a major overhaul of the business directory. Firstly we have added two ways of searching the directory, with two new pages:
Business Directory by A to Z listing
Business Directory by Category listing

Secondly, we have also cleaned up the look and feel to match the site colours, it is now a lot cleaner and easier to read. Please pass on the links and ask any local businesses who are not in our directory to submit a new listing – its free!.

Thanks.