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Committee of Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, October 7, 2024

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Published: Thursday, 03 October 2024 16:23

Notice of Town of Pictou
Committee of Council Meeting
Council Chambers – CN Station
71 Front Street, Pictou
Monday, October 7, 2024

The public can access the public portion of the meeting via the Town of Pictou Facebook Page beginning at 6:30 pm or attend in person.

Agenda

1.  Private Session – Legal Matters (6:00 pm)
2.  Public Session – Call to Order (6:30 pm)
3.  Changes/Approval of Agenda
4.  Proclamations & Acknowledgements
     a)  Mi'kmaq History Month
     b)  National Disability Employment Awareness Month
5.  Presentations
6.  Departmental Reports
     a)  Fire Department
     b)  RCMP
     c)  Community Development
     d)  Public Works
     e)  Parks & Recreation
     f)  Variance
7.  Appointment Committees
8.  Reports/Recommendations from Private Session
9.  Recommendations
     a)  Temporary Borrowing Resolution – Various Capital Projects
     b)  Caladh Ave Development Concept
10. Discussions
11. Correspondence
12. Public Comments/Questions
13. Adjournment

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Kyle Slaunwhite
Chief Administrative Officer

New Mental Wellness & Early Intervention Program Announcement

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Published: Wednesday, 02 October 2024 15:26

We are excited to announce an amazing opportunity right here in Pictou County! Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health’s Families Overcoming Risks and Building Opportunities for Wellbeing (FORBOW) program has expanded its groundbreaking services to our community, thanks to generous funding from the Aberdeen Health Foundation.

Why This Matters: Mental illness, including bipolar disorder, major depression, and schizophrenia, can deeply impact lives, leading to challenges in health, education, and work. However, with early intervention, we can significantly alter these trajectories. The FORBOW study aims to break this cycle by offering early preventive interventions to youth with a history of mental illness in their families.

What FORBOW Offers:

• World-Class Expertise: Led by internationally renowned Dr. Rudolf Uher, our program brings cutting-edge research and evidence-based interventions directly to Pictou County.
• Local Access: Our new satellite location in New Glasgow ensures that families in our community can access this transformative program without the burden of travel.
• Support for 100 Families: We have space for 100 families to benefit from tailored support, with local staff.
• Peace of Mind: Dr. Uher emphasizes that with FORBOW, families don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Our study offers a comprehensive network of expertise to ensure early and effective intervention if needed.

Why Participate? By participating in the FORBOW study, you’re not only contributing to critical research but also accessing a program that aims to improve mental health outcomes, enhance quality of life, and foster better educational and work achievements for youth.

Get Involved: If you are a family with children aged 9-24 in Pictou County, especially those with a history of mental illness, we invite you to learn more about how you can participate.

Contact Us: To find out more about participating in the FORBOW study or to refer a family, please visit FORBOW.org/pictoucounty or email FORBOW Research Manager Jill Cumby directly at jill.cumby@nshealth.ca.

Employment Opportunity - RCMP Office Assistant

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Published: Tuesday, 24 September 2024 14:35

TOWN OF PICTOU
OFFICE ASSISTANT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Town of Pictou will be receiving applications for a full-time position as a Town Employee working in the Pictou County District RCMP Detachment.

The successful applicant should have completed secondary education, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. General responsibility includes support services in a police services environment. Work includes general office administration, preparing reports, drafting letters and records management. Good communication, writing skills and experience dealing with the public are preferred. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office is important. Knowledge of PROS (Police Reporting Occurrence System), JEIN (Justice Enterprise Information System), LiveScan System and TMRS (Trunk Mobile Radio System) is considered an asset.

As a condition of employment, the applicant must be security cleared to a minimum of Enhanced Reliability.

Resume and cover letter (merged into one PDF document) will be accepted until October 10, 2024 at 12 noon and can be submitted by email to info@townofpictou.ca (subject line: RCMP Office Assistant).

A full job description is available here. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

It is the policy of the Town of Pictou to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to applicants, without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. If you require accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact nicole.macdonald@townofpictou.ca.

Street Closure beginnng today - Monday, September 16, 2024

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Published: Monday, 16 September 2024 08:40