Municipality of Shelburne

11/09/2026

❤️ Lest we forget ❤️

This Wednesday, November 11th, we encourage residents across Shelburne County to take a moment to remember and honour the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. 🇨🇦

There are Remembrance Day ceremonies taking place in both Shelburne and Lockeport, and we invite everyone to attend and show their respect.

🌺 Shelburne Remembrance Day Ceremony
📅 Wednesday, November 11th

10:30 am – Ceremonial march from Atlantic Park to the Community Centre

11:00 am – Remembrance Day ceremony at the Community Centre, 63 King Street

A reception will follow at the Osprey Arts Centre

🌺 Lockeport Remembrance Day
📅 Wednesday, November 11th

10:45 am – Church service at the United Baptist Church

Wreath laying ceremony to follow at Veterans Park

12:00 pm – Open house at the Lockeport Legion Branch #80

Remembrance Day is an opportunity for us to come together as a community, reflect on the sacrifices made by so many, and honour those who continue to serve.

Whether you attend a ceremony, wear a poppy, or observe a moment of silence, every act of remembrance matters.

❤️ We remember. We honour. We thank you.

🌺 Lest we forget. 🇨🇦

11/09/2026

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11/09/2026

💙🩺 Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! 🩺💙

This week, we celebrate and recognize the incredible Nurse Practitioners who make such a difference in the health and well-being of our communities!

Nurse Practitioners play such an important role in our healthcare system, providing compassionate, patient-centred care, helping individuals and families access the services they need, and making a positive impact on the lives of so many.

Here in Shelburne County, we are especially grateful for the dedication, knowledge, and commitment of the Nurse Practitioners who care for our residents each and every day.

Thank you for all that you do! Your hard work, compassion, and commitment to our community do not go unnoticed, and we are so fortunate to have you as part of our local healthcare teams! 💙👏

Join us in showing some appreciation for our amazing Nurse Practitioners this week! 💙

11/08/2026

🪔✨ Happy Diwali! ✨🪔

On behalf of Council and staff of the Municipality of Shelburne, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to everyone in our community celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights! 💛

Diwali is a time of joy, hope, togetherness, and new beginnings, celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

May this special occasion bring happiness, peace, prosperity, and beautiful moments shared with family and friends.

Wishing everyone celebrating a bright and joyful Diwali! 🪔✨

11/06/2026

🥁🎶 Calling all healthcare workers! Join us for a fun evening! 💚

The Municipality of Shelburne is excited to invite our amazing healthcare professionals to an evening of fun, music, culture and connection at the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre!

📅 Thursday, November 19th, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Black Loyalist Heritage Centre
119 Old Birchtown Road, Birchtown, NS

🥁 Interactive Drumming – Get ready to join in, have some fun and experience the energy of drumming together!

🍴 A Taste of Africa – Enjoy some delicious refreshments while experiencing a taste of African culture!

This is another opportunity for us to show our appreciation for the incredible healthcare professionals who do so much for our community every day!

Whether you work in a hospital, long-term care, home care, a medical clinic, pharmacy, EHS, or another healthcare setting, we would love to see you there!

Come out, bring a healthcare colleague and enjoy a fun evening together! 🥁🎶

A big thank you to the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre for hosting this special evening! We hope to see you there!

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the Nova Scotia Government for funding through the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment (OHPR), which allows us to continue hosting appreciation events and recognizing the incredible healthcare professionals who make such a difference in our community!

11/06/2026

🏛️ 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐬?

It's Municipal Awareness Week and we are introducing the people who represent you at the municipal level!

Meet Councillor Dale Richardson! 👋

He was elected to Municipal Council in 2020 and 2024. Councillor Richardson represents District #7 which includes the communities of Lydgate, Osborne Harbour, Allendale, Canada Hill, Rockland, East Side of Ragged Island, Little Harbour, Louis Head, West Middle Sable, Sable River, East Sable River, Port L’Hebert, and Granite Village.

📖 Check out Councillor Richardson's bio here: https://www.municipalityofshelburne.ca/connect-with-council/dale-richardson/

11/05/2026

🌺 Lest We Forget

Please join us on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as we come together to honour and remember the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country.

The Remembrance Day Ceremony will take place at 11:00 am at the Community Centre, 63 King Street.

A ceremonial march will begin at Atlantic Park at 10:30 am, making its way to the Community Centre.

A reception will follow at the Osprey Arts Centre.

We Will Remember Them. 🌺

11/05/2026

🏛️ 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐬?

It's Municipal Awareness Week and we are introducing the people who represent you at the municipal level!

Meet Councillor Ron Coole! 👋

He was elected to Municipal Council in 2020 and 2024. Councillor Coole represents District #6 which includes the communities of East Jordan, West Green Harbour, East Green Harbour, and Western Head.

📖 Check out Councillor Shand's bio here: https://www.municipalityofshelburne.ca/connect-with-council/ron-coole/

11/04/2026

🏛️ 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐬?

It's Municipal Awareness Week and we are introducing the people who represent you at the municipal level!

Meet Deputy Warden Heidi Wagner! 👋

She was acclaimed to Municipal Council in 2020 and elected in 2024. Deputy Warden Wagner represents District #5 which includes the communities of Lower Sandy Point (Civic # 2276-3000), Jordan Bay, Jordan Ferry. Jordan Branch, Lake John Road, and Jordan Falls.

📖 Check out Deputy Warden Wagner's bio here: https://www.municipalityofshelburne.ca/connect-with-council/heidi-wagner/