Council Meeting
The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 11 at 7:00 pm at the Green Moose Centre.
The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 11 at 7:00 pm at the Green Moose Centre.
Roddickton-Bide Arm Residents: Please be advised of the following notice from Norpen.
Good Morning Folks
Just wanted to let you know that due to the holiday on Monday, October 10, waste collection for Bide Arm & Englee will take place today, October 11.
Waste Collection for the Town of Roddickton will be rescheduled for Saturday, October 15.
Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause you and your residents.
Wanda Hedderson
Human Resource Manager
Employment Opportunity
Job Creation Partnership (JCP)
A Foreman and 6 Labourers
Temporary Position
Approximately 10 Weeks – Approximate Start Date: October 24, 2016
Applications are being invited from qualified individuals for one (1) Forman and six (6) Labourers under JCP.
Individuals will be involved in the construction of floating docks in Roddickton-Bide Arm. All duties involve physical labour, including but not limited to carpentry work.
Successful applicants must meet the following qualifications:
• Be able to work independently and follow instructions,
• Capable of working in adverse weather conditions,
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident legally entitled to work in Canada,
• Are unemployed, and
• Have a current claim for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits or had an unemployment benefit period that ended within 36 months (3 years) prior to date of requesting assistance.
Please apply in confidence to the attention of the undersigned in person, by mail, email, or fax. Resumes must be received by 4:30 p.m., October 17, 2016. Applications received after that time or date may not be considered.
Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm
P.O. Box 10
81 Major’s Street
Roddickton, NL
A0K 4P0
Email: roddickton@nf.aibn.com
Fax: (709) 457-2663
The Town has received a number of complaints pertaining to speeding in the Community. Please take note that the speed coming into Town close to Riffs has been reduced to 40 km/hr and remains that speed throughout the school zone. Concerns have been expressed along the Main Road in Bide Arm as well. This is a major safety concern. Please be mindful of your speed and respectful of pedestrians walking and biking. The RCMP will be policing the area.
Residents living in Bide Arm: Norpen has informed the Town that effective Monday, September 12 until further notice, the scheduled waste collection for Bide Arm on Thursdays will be moved to Mondays.
Norpen apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause residents.
Job Posting
The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm is now accepting applications for the position of Part Time Town Clerk. This position is full time to the middle of Oct with possible extension.
Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will be responsible for, but not limited to, filling in for the Town Clerk in their absence, overseeing projects, accounts payable, financial recording, organizing events and other general office duties.
The successful applicant must have the following qualifications, the Town reserves the right to evaluate based on work experience and education;
Apply in writing with a resume and include three work related references to the undersigned on or before 4:00 PM, Thursday, Sept 8, 2016
Applications received after that time or date may not be considered.
Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm
81 Major Street
P.O. Box 10 Roddickton, NL
AOK 4PO
Email: roddickton@nf.aibn.com
Congratulations are extended to the following winners of the Community Beautification Contest:
3rd Place – Nancy and Baine Pilgrim
2nd Place – Ethel and Matthew Randell
1st Place – Ralph and Tamar Randell
Evaluation was based on three criteria:
1. Tidiness and overall appearance of property
2. Landscaping
3. Floral Displays
Winners receive the following cash prizes: 1st place -$ 250, 2nd place – $150 and 3rd place – $ 100. Thank You Roddickton House and the judges Keith Ollerhead and Maxine Hiscock.
The Mayor, Councillors and Staff will be participating in the Mayor’s March on Tuesday, Aug 16 at 6:30 pm. Individuals are invited to join in the walk and raise money for the heart and stroke foundation. Anyone donating/fundraising a minimum of $25 will receive a Heart and Stroke foundation t-shirt. Interested persons should meet at the Green Moose Interpretation Centre at 6:15 pm.