Town News

Resumes are now being accepted from students interested under SWASP.

Students must meet ALL these criteria:
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee under Immigration Refugee Protection Act; and
Must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis in the coming academic year; and
Must have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year; and
Must be between 15 and 30 years old (inclusive); and
May NOT hold another full-time job (30 hours per week or more) while on the SWASP placement; and
May NOT be attending classes full-time while on the SWASP placement.

Students complete a 280-hour community service placement (normally over 8 weeks) and will:

Receive a $1400 Tuition Voucher, redeemable at any recognized post-secondary institution upon completion of 280 hours; and
Receive a $1400 stipend over the course of the placement, paid bi-weekly.

Deadline to submit your application to the Town is May 12, 2014.

Students can submit their resume in person only at the Town Office.

The meeting of the Harbour Authority has been rescheduled for Monday, April 28 at 7:00 pm at the Gerry Byrne Room. Anyone interested in becoming a member is welcome to attend this meeting. If you are unable to attend but are interested, please contact the Town Office at 457-2413 to have your name added to the list.

A regular council meeting will be held this evening, April 16 at 7:00 pm at the Green Moose Centre.

The meeting that was scheduled for this evening, April 14 of the Harbour Authority has been postponed until further notice.

NOTICE:

The Coast Guard ship Ann Harvey will NOT be conducting icebreaking operations in Roddickton-Bide Arm next week. This will be delayed until further notice.

The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm is now accepting resumes for student summer positions.

Please send your resume to
P.O. Box 10
Roddickton, NL
A0K 4P0
EMAIL: roddickton@nf.aibn.com
FAX: 709-457-2663

DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MAY 10. Positions will not begin until the end of June.

Easter Schedule

Their Office and Landfill Sites will be closed Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21.

The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm has joined with other Municipalities and Organizations across our province to declare April 6 -12 Volunteer Week. Volunteers are the heart of our community. We will like to express our sincerely appreciation. Thank you!

The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm is pleased to announce that the WONDERBOLT CIRCUS will be coming to Town the first week of June.

The WONDERBOLT CIRCUS is a four person show featuring stilt walking, juggling, clowning, acrobatics, plate spinning, unicycling, diabolo, LED lit poi and staff twirling, pyrotechnics, etc. and a variety of busker acts.

In addition, an interactive workshop on juggling and plate spinning will be offered separate from the show.

Details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Reminded March 31, today is the last day to receive 10% discount on Property Tax and Water & Sewer Tax when taxes are paid full by cash or cheque.

The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm would like to invite volunteers within the community to our

Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event

Thursday, April 10, 2014

7:00 p.m. at the Gerry Byrne Room

 Finger foods and refreshments will be served.

 Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 4^th  by email at roddickton@nf.aibn.com or call (709) 457-2413

Reminder to Residents:

Monday, March 31 is the last day to receive 10 % discount on property and water and sewer tax.