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Active Transportation in Argyle
- Published: April 14, 2022
Relevant Documents & Links:
- pdf Board 1 - Introduction (735 KB)
- pdf Board 2 - Facility Types (4.43 MB)
- pdf Board 3 - Active Transportation Route Types (506 KB)
- pdf Map - Active Argyle Route Types (14.12 MB)
- pdf Board 4 - Recommendations / Status Update (294 KB)
- pdf Active Transportation Map - Download (26.80 MB)
- pdf Boat Launch Map - Download (46.93 MB)
- Argyle Active Transportation Survey - Click Here to Participate
We Want to Hear from You!!
We want your help in planning for the future of Active Transportation (AT) in our municipality. We are looking for input on how to improve our current AT facilities and infrastructure, such as sidewalks and trails.
Please help us out by taking our quick 9 question survey about Active Transportation infrastructure (sidewalk, trails, etc) in your area.
Click here to participate in the survey.
What is Active Transportation?
Active transportation (“AT”) refers to all forms of human-powered transportation. Most commonly, it refers to walking and cycling, but also rollerblading, skateboarding, running, wheelchair use, skating, canoeing, kayaking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and more.
Council Approves Argyle Accessibility Plan
- Published: March 30, 2022
The Municipality of the District of Argyle is excited to announce the approval of their "Access by Design" Accessibility Plan.
The Plan was developed by members of the Argyle Accessibility Advisory Committee and provides Council with a vision and direction in becoming a place to live where programs, services and facilities are barrier-free by 2030, where possible, in accordance to the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.
This committee was composed of a member of the municipal council, municipal staff and members of the public, half of which have a disability.
The mandate of this committee was to " ...provide advice to Council on identifying, preventing, and eliminating of barriers to people with disabilities in municipal programs, services, initiatives and facilities.”
We are proud and excited to begin this work.
Download: pdf "Access by Design" - Argyle Municipal Accessibility Plan (March 2022) (1.80 MB)
Rural Internet Initiative - January 2022 Update
- Published: January 25, 2022
The Rural Internet Project has been progressing over the last year, with many residents wondering when it will be available within their communities.
Below you will find the latest timelines from the Develop NS website (https://internet.developns.ca/zones/western-ns/) for each community.
- Belleville South
Anticipated Completion: January - March 2022 (Last update: January 2022) - Lower Argyle, Central Argyle, Argyle, Argyle Head, Glenwood, Roberts Island
Anticipated Completion: February - April 2022 (Last update: November 2021) - Lower West Pubnico, Middle West Pubnico, West Pubnico, Upper West Pubnico
Anticipated Completion: July - September 2022 (Last update: November 2021) - Tusket, Gavelton, Springhaven, Quinan, South Canaan, Morris Island
Anticipated Completion: January - March 2022 (Last update: November 2021) - Wedgeport, Little River Harbour, Comeau’s Hill, Melbourne
Substantially Complete (Last update: January 2022)
A list of completed addresses is available on the Develop NS website (https://internet.developns.ca/files/community/Address-List-Wedgeport-Complete_2022-01-24-195914_udwy.pdf)
We understand that there is high interest from our residents for this upgraded service, and we thank you for your patience.
Be assured that the project is progressing and we encourage residents to continue to check the Develop NS website for the latest information.
Press Release: Argyle Commits $75,000 Funding For Aquatic Center At Former YMCA Location
- Published: June 28, 2021
The Municipality of Argyle (Argyle), in a special council meeting, committed initial funding of $75,000 towards the restoration of aquatic services at the former YMCA location, currently owned by the Town of Yarmouth. The Town’s decision to purchase this location preserved the opportunity to restore the desired service for our region.
The $75,000 is an initial commitment, focused on the costs of re-opening the former YMCA while considering additional costs of startup and COVID-19 safety protocols. “The cost of operation of the current location is yet to be determined, with many possible scenarios impacting that cost, says Warden Muise. “Our objective here is to get the work started and let our residents and our funding partners know that we are financially onboard.”