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.
∼Employment Opportunity∼
Applications are being invited from qualified candidates for the position of
LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR
for Roddickton-Bide Arm Swimming Pool for the 2014 summer season.
Minimum Qualifications:
• National Lifeguard or Current Bronze Cross;
• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• St. John Ambulance Safety Oriented Emergency
• Standard First Aid
• Any or all other training and certification required to work as a Swimming Instructor.
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., April 30, 2014.
Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm
Attn: Paula Snook-Randell
P.O. Box 10
81 Major’s Street
Roddickton, NL
A0K 4P0
Email: roddickton@nf.aibn.com
Fax: (709) 457-2663
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 4th by email at roddickton@nf.aibn.com or call (709) 457-2413
There will be a meeting of the
Roddickton-Bide Arm Harbour Authority
Monday, April 14, 7:00 PM
at the Gerry Byrne Room.
Anyone interested in joining this committee are asked to attend.
If you are unable to attend but would be interested in becoming a member please contact the Town Office at 457-2413.
Reminder to Residents:
Monday, March 31 is the last day to receive 10 % discount on property and water and sewer tax.
The Roddickton-Bide Arm Community Newsletter will be going into the mail today. REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR MAIL BOXES!
The Great Northern Peninsula Heritage Network is accepting resumes for a
Destination Development Coordinator
Qualifications:
Good PR and marketing skills to develop promotional literature for existing tourist attractions throughout the member communities of the GNPHN.
Ability to prepare clear, concise materials for Destination Development. (i.e Devise and plan tours to member communities and organize special festivals with member communities)
Ability to work with effective partnerships to stimulate tourist attractions in rural areas.
Produce tourist information for tourism guides and newsletters.
Ability to plan meetings and take minutes of the meetings.
Basic computer skills, good verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational and teamwork skills and the ability to work independently.
Experience working with volunteer organizations is also an asset. Preference will be given to applicants with local knowledge of the tourism industry on the Great Northern Peninsula of NL
Must have access to a vehicle and have a driver’s license
Pending funding approval this position is a one year JCP position and the applicant must be EI eligible.
Job location will be based in the successful applicant’s present home area.
Interested persons should apply in writing by
e-mail to moss104@gmail.com
or to Anita Best, P.O. Box 107, Norris Point, NL A0K 3V0
Deadline for resumes is March 5, 2014
Looking for an inexpensive but effective way to advertise your business??
Place a sign or Ice Logo at the Roddickton-Bide Arm Arena.
4′ x 8′ Wall Signage $ 90.00
4′ x 4′ Wall Signage $ 45.00
Ice Logos range from $ 100 – $ 150
Amounts do not include applicable taxes.
Call the Town office 457-2413 for further details
Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm Municipal Taxes 2014docx
In previous years, residential tax bills would have been itemized as follows:
• Residential Property Tax
• Water and Sewer Tax
The garbage collection fee was included within the above taxes.
To be more transparent, going forward the bill will be itemized as follows:
• Residential Property Tax
• Water and Sewer
• Garbage Collection Fee
To accommodate the garbage collection fee being billed as a separate item:
1. the mil rate for residential properties has decreased to 7.25 mils from 8.5.
2. the minimum residential property tax rate has been reduced from $ 375 to $ 285
Garbage collection fee is determined by Northern Peninsula Regional Service Board and not the Town Council.
