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The weather may cooperate on Saturday but the flies definitely won’t, so we’ve decided to move the event indoors! ![]()
Please join us at the Royal Canadian Legion on Legion Road in Port Blandford - 10:30am Saturday, June 13th. ![]()
Bring your fly repellent and/or fly net for a visit to our Community Gardens and a stroll around the new Back Garden and Edible Orchard after the talk 😉🪴.![]()
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NEED ADVICE?![]()
With growing vegetables at home? This education talk may be just the thing you need! ![]()
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Krista Reading-Chatman of Three Mile Ridge farm in Lethbridge will share her wealth of knowledge and experience on how to successfully grow vegetables in your own garden. ![]()
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Join us on Saturday, June 13th from 10:30-12:30 at the Municipal Park Cookhouse in Port Blandford (weather permitting, and the Legion if not). You’ll get a of vast array of tips and suggestions from an enthusiastic expert. And the bonus: Admission is FREE!![]()
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There will be refreshments and snacks available to purchase (proceeds support Back Garden development), as well as many prizes and give-aways to those in attendance!!!![]()
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Come along and bring a friend. All ages and experience welcome. Bring your burning questions and concerns too - Krista will hold a Q&A at the end. ![]()
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If you haven’t visited our Municipal Park before, you should also allow time to visit the Back Garden, the Edible Orchard and the Community Gardens, after the talk. Horticultural Society members will be on hand to give guided tours of these areas for those interested in what is happening, and to learn about our ambitious plans. 😉![]()
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Please message us or comment on this post if you plan to attend, to make sure we have enough seating and prizes 😉.
Nomination Day, Tuesday September 5, 2017
Nomination Day is Tuesday September 5, 2017 from 8:00am to 8:00pm at the Town Office, 170 Main Street. The Town will be accepting nominations for the position of Mayor and for the positions of six (6) Councillors.
In accordance with section 15 of the Municipal Elections Act, a person is qualified to be nominated as a candidate for councillor who:
- is a qualified voter in the municipality in which he/she is seeking nomination;
- is not in arrears of taxes or other charges payable to the municipality; and
- is ordinarily resident in the municipality, or in an area that on election day is part of the municipality, for at least 30 days before the commencement of the nomination period.
In accordance with Section 16 of the Municipal Elections Act:
- A candidate must be nominated by two persons eligible to vote in the municipality;
- The nomination must be in writing, stating the name and civic address of the candidate and must be signed by the proposer and seconder, both of whom must be present with the candidate and must also sign signifying his/her acceptance of the nomination;
- In circumstances where a candidate is unable to be present for his/her nomination, the Returning Officer may accept a declaration to this effect from the candidate’s nominators, together with a declaration that the candidate is qualified to be nominated and accepts the nomination.
In accordance with section 18 of the Municipal Elections Act, the Returning Officer must collect from each candidate at the time of his/her nomination, a non-refundable nomination fee in the amount of $10 when in a town.
For more information on the municipal election, go to portblandford.com/election-2017/