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Cheques are now mostly processed and ready for pick up . Please take note of the details for pick up.
Millbrook Pick Up at Administration office for all local Truro area residents on Thursday and Friday. Friday pick up in Millbrook only will be 9am-10:30am and 1-4:30pm at the Millbrook Administrative building.
Sheet Harbour/Beaver Dam will be delivered door to door by our EMO team.
Cole Harbour residents on reserve will be delivered door to door by EMO team.
Most HRM residents, cheques will be available for pick up at the Cole Harbour Office on Thursday at 584 Caldwell Road. However, please phone or text ahead because not all cheques are ready yet and we don’t want you to waste a trip. The number for Cole Harbour is 902-449-2817.
If not picked up, the remainder will be mailed next week.
If we have missed anyone or if there are any issues, staff will manage those early next week.
We would like to thank you for your patience and co-operation during these difficult times. Your health and safety remains our utmost priority as we all navigate through this recovery time from Hurricane Fiona.
Wela’lioq
Chief Bob Gloade
Council & Staff
All Millbrook Band Members households in Atlantic Canada,
We are providing financial support immediately of $300 per household. Cheques will be prepared from existing list used during Covid. Pick up date will be announced, once ready, in coming days. There will be pick up dates announced shortly and residents in satellite communities will also have pick up dates in Cole Harbour and Sheet Harbour/ Beaver Dam. Cheques not picked up or hand delivered will be put in the mail after a couple of days. Dates not determined yet and will be next week at the earliest once processed. We will keep you posted.
If your address has changed since Covid supports we’re provided in January 2022 please notify the office at (902) 897-9199 or email reception@millbrookfn.ca
More specific details will be provided once cheques are processed.
Millbrook First Nation
Chief Bob Gloade
Dear Millbrook Community, We hope this message finds you all safe and sound after this last weekends storm. This message is to inform the community that the Millbrook Early Education Centre pre-school and afterschool program will remain CLOSED until further notice due to the impacts of the recent storm. We will keep you informed as this situation evolves.
Please note that the Millbrook Day Care will be OPEN for normal operations effective tomorrow September 27, 2022.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Educational Services
As of September 13th, 2022, for the remainder of the week, we are down to one bus. Chris's bus
in the morning will do his Elementary run and then come back and do Vinny's Elementary run and then come back and do his CEC and Junior High run and then come back and do Vinny's CEC and Junior High run.
After school, Chris will do the Elementary run, and the CEC run will be on time. Truro Middle School will be approximately 30 minutes late.
Please, if you can drive your children yourself, do so. Thank you, and sorry for the inconvenience.
The Housing Department is postponing our housing meetings on the policy. I will provide the new dates soon.
Canceled Events
- August 30th, 2022- Sheet Harbour at 202 Pool Rd., Sheet Harbour from 5:00-8:00pm
- August 31st, 2022- Cole Harbour at the A-Frame Building- 665 Caldwell Rd., Cole Harbour from 5:00-8:00pm
- September 1st, 2022- Millbrook First Nation at the Millbrook Community Hall from 1:00-4:00pm and 5:00-8:00pm
Due to the presence of an endangered North Atlantic Right Whale near Tiverton, Nova Scotia, Millbrook Fisheries is strongly recommending the use of whale-safe gear on all ropes associated with Millbrook community FSC trap fisheries in the vicinity of Saint Mary’s Bay and the Bay of Fundy portions of LFA 34 affected by this commercial fishery closure. Weak links can be obtained directly from Millbrook Fisheries, which will allow ropes to break away in the event of whale entanglement. More information can be found at the following DFO link: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/commercial-commerciale/atl-arc/narw-bnan/index-eng.html
IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the upcoming 2022 school supplies cheques.
Please be advised that this year's school supply applications MUST be received by August 19th 2022 in order to receive this years school supplies cheque by August 31st 2022. Any applications received after August 19th will be process no earlier than September 8th or later.
Thank you,
Arthur Stevens
Director of Educational Services
All applications received on or before June 23rd have been processed.
The Treaty Grant monies from that timeframe have been processed and disbursed.
After June 23rd, all applications are being manually processed and will be released on a weekly basis –- and mailed out via cheque each Thursday.
EX: An application received between Monday and Friday will result in the mailout the following Thursday.
Thank you for understanding.
Dancer Registration:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOEHdQjU9iZTSStlcTNPPwE_csc4vECVTN6iP51doUDv5VDQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Drum Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScT67c-kcXo_lAbaMyKMXgxLl1ZzGSksmrItBrFenjzSvRaQw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Vendor Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqA5ZZU0bDKLPEyhd4MqhzfrPHP5Vdc841TFx_sno1Bm2I2w/viewform?usp=sf_link
Solstice Run Request for Volunteers
The longest day of the year brings people together to celebrate the beauty of life and the value of community. Since 2016, the community of Millbrook has invited people to join Ulnooweg for their annual 5k Run, 10k Run, 2k Kid’s Run, and a post-run Summer Solstice Breakfast Social. This year’s run is also part of the 2022 Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series, allowing runners to add to their province-wide point total for the year.
We need volunteers like you!
With so many start times and race routes, this is a complex event! Volunteers will help us run the registration, direct runner traffic, coordinate groups for the three start times, and supply water to runners..
If you’re already a runner, one of the best reasons to volunteer is simply to give back to the community that provides you with so much joy. During a race if you’ve ever been thirsty, lost, or just needed a pick me up, then you already know the importance of marshals. But in the midst of running it’s all too easy to forget these people often provide this support to you for free. Turn the tables and volunteer for an event, and as well as giving back to the running community you might just be surprised at how good marshaling makes you feel.
Volunteering is a great way to participate in this much-loved yearly event. Marshalling provides all the same feel good factors that race day provides, without having to do anything but cheer! (And shepherd tired runners).
As a mission-critical volunteer, aside from making sure the runners’ day goes smoothly, you’ll get to participate in the festivities, grab a free tshirt, enjoy a morning outdoors, and relax with a free breakfast while chatting with your friends and neighbours.
Register now to cheer your community onto victory, and help us run this event smoothly!
Details:
Looking for volunteers for: Aid Stations, Registration, Route Marshals, Info Booth, Cheer Stations, Photographers, Package Pickup, and Post-Race fun!
June 17, 2022
4pm Volunteer Orientation & Runner Registration
June 18, 2022
7am Runner Registration & Kit Pickup
8:15 First Race Starts
10 AM Post-Run Breakfast
Register by emailing solsticerun@ulnooweg.ca!
PSA: Vaccine outreach clinics offer drop-in vaccines in Central, Northern and Western zones
Friday, June 3, 2022
Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in vaccines next week in Central, Northern and Western zones to help support vaccine accessibility.
Nova Scotians attending outreach clinics can receive their primary series – first, second and additional doses (if eligible) – or booster doses.
In rare cases, there may be higher demand than usual at vaccine outreach clinics. In these situations, those who are completing their primary series will be prioritized over those receiving booster doses.
The intervals between doses vary based on age, pregnancy and immunocompromised status.
Visit nshealth.ca/coronavirusvaccine for the most up-to-date vaccine schedule.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics for various brackets (anyone aged 5+, just for kids 5-11, aged 12+) are listed chronologically under each zone below.
CENTRAL ZONE
Family Resource Centre of West Hants (Pfizer – anyone age 5+)
61 Morison Dr., Windsor
Wednesday, June 8 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
NORTHERN ZONE
Truro Public Library (Pfizer – anyone age 5+)
754 Prince St., Truro
Tuesday, June 7 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
New Glasgow Public Library (Pfizer – anyone age 5+)
182 Dalhousie St., New Glasgow
Wednesday, June 8 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
WESTERN ZONE
Freeport Fire Hall (Pfizer – anyone age 5+)
291 NS-217, Freeport
Monday, June 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mahone Bay Centre (Pfizer – anyone age 5+)
45 School St., Mahone Bay
Monday, June 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Canning Multiplex (Pfizer – anyone age 5+)
977 J Jordan Rd., Canning
Friday, June 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
If you are attending an “all ages” clinic (5+), please note that children 5-11 will be moved to a separate line (different dose), which you can expect to move quickly.
Find full details on upcoming clinics at: https://www.nshealth.ca/drop-in-vaccine-clinics. Please check back frequently for additional clinics, cancellations and time changes.
Transportation to and from vaccine appointments can be organized through Rural Rides for $5 return. Visit https://ruralrides.ca/ to find the nearest provider. Transportation must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
All eligible Nova Scotians are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible.
If you prefer to book a vaccine appointment in advance, please visit https://novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca/en/9874123-19-7418965. You can also book an appointment by calling 1-833-797-7772.Up-to-date information around COVID-19 cases and resources can be found www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus
Please note, vaccine outreach clinics are healthcare environments, and therefore masking is required for the safety of staff and visitors.
The Seniors Care Grant helps eligible Nova Scotians aged 65 and over with the cost of services and chores they need done around their homes.
The deadline for applications is on May 31, 2022. Funds can be used through November 30, 2022.
With the deadline approaching, I’m hoping you will help us spread the word by forwarding this, as well as the attached application form to your members, networks, and/or people in your community.
The grant provides up to $500 for eligible seniors to help with expenses such as lawn care, small household repairs, delivery of groceries and medications, and other needs.
To qualify, older Nova Scotians must live independently and have a combined annual net household income of $37,500 or less. For clarification, proof of home ownership/leasing is not required, a copy of a utility bill in the senior’s name is sufficient.
Applications can be submitted online at novascotia.ca/seniors-care-grant, by mail or by fax. Application form link: seniors-care-grant-application-form-en.pdf (novascotia.ca)
Attached you will find a fact sheet on the Seniors Care Grant as well as the application form. Anyone who has questions or needs more information can call 1-800-670-4357
We want to make sure older Nova Scotians are aware of the program, and those who are eligible apply for the grant. Thank you for your help!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the tobacco store is closed until Monday. Sorry for the inconvenience.