Community News

Welcome to Shubie signs look GREAT…

Sat May 19, 6:52 PM

Have you seen the great job that has been done on our Village Welcome Signs.  The Shubenacadie Community Development Association took the lead on this project and have done a GREAT job.  The addition of honouring our own Olympian TRACY CAMERON is a great addition as well.  With Tracy competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games the timing couldn’t be better.  Again we thank the SCDA for this effort. 

They also coordinate the Flower Baskets along Main Street, the MacInnis Trail and MacCools Park.  We appreciate very much all of their efforts.

Clean Up Day Saturday was a GREAT SUCCESS - THANKS

Sat May 12, 3:21 PM

The day was perfect.  The team of volunteers that arrived were small in numbers but BIG in HEART and EFFORT…  There was a lot of projects to do and many got finished…

• Work around the Ball Field - Terry was there leading the crew on the Ball Field - cleaning up the playing surface - weed wacking - painting - clean up
• Work will be done on the Ball Field Building - that is coming up and Derek is leading that - new siding - new roofing - washrooms fixed up - snack bar - he also was the lead weed wacker for the day
• Clean Up - Pam, Betty & Christine lead the clean up crew - picking up garbage around the park - the Boy Scouts were down earlier and picked up 20 bags of stuff - it looks great
• Play Gound - Philip, George, Gerry, Ged, Betty - clipping the grass around the play equipment - cleaned the grass and weeks out of the pea stone - raking it all

We had some great sponsors help us out as well…

• Time Hortons - provided coffee and Tim Bits
• Philip from Vogue Optical Elmsdale - bottles of water and some gifts for workers
• Christine - Lighthouse & Community Centre - provided refreshment service

We would like to thank each one of you that came to help today.  We would like to encourage more volunteers from Shubie over the next number of weeks as we are working on some more projects around the Park. 

• June 23 - we will be having another Park Clean Up in Preparation for Canada Day

Thanks Everyone

Shubie Park Spring Clean Up - We NEED YOU

Mon May 07, 11:50 AM

Each year the Hall & Grounds Committee invites residents to come and help out with a big morning clean up of our Shubie Park by the River.

• Saturday May 12 - 8:00am - 12:00n

We invite you to come and bring the whole family.  We will have lots of projects for people to work with. 

Bring with you:

• Garden Tools - rakes - shovels - hoe - wee trimmers - lawn mower / tractor
• Other Tools  - hammers - saw - wheel barrel - cleaning supplies for the pool house
• Truck or Trailer - for runs to the dump

Refreshments will be served…

Come and be part of this exciting day - spend time with your neighbours and community.

It is important - We Need You and your family 

Shubie Park Spring Clean Up - We NEED YOU

Mon May 07, 11:50 AM

Each year the Hall & Grounds Committee invites residents to come and help out with a big morning clean up of our Shubie Park by the River.

• Saturday May 12 - 8:00am - 12:00n

We invite you to come and bring the whole family.  We will have lots of projects for people to work with. 

Bring with you:

• Garden Tools - rakes - shovels - hoe - wee trimmers - lawn mower / tractor
• Other Tools  - hammers - saw - wheel barrel - cleaning supplies for the pool house
• Truck or Trailer - for runs to the dump

Refreshments will be served…

Come and be part of this exciting day - spend time with your neighbours and community.

It is important - We Need You and your family 

Tracy Cameron Makes the Olympic Team - London 2012

Tue Apr 24, 1:55 PM

How exciting is this for our Village - our own Tracy Cameron had a couple of injuries lately with broken ribs and there was some question whether she would be able to compete in the London 2012 Olympics.  It all came down to one heat today April 24, in BC where she had to qualify - one race after training so hard for 4 years - and she did it…. way to go TRACY!!

She will be competing in the 2 person boat and we are looking for another metal.

Tracy’s Grandma still lives in the area and we congratulate her on such a fine upstanding young lady of a granddaughter.  Tracey is not only a great athelete but also a wonderful person - we could not ask for a better representative of our Village.

This summer we will all be screaming Go Tracy Go…

Annual Dinner Theatre is Back in Shubie

Tue Mar 27, 6:36 AM

With the month of April fast approaching it must be time for the Annual St. James Anglican Church Dinner Theatre.  Each year they put a great evening of Great Food and Plenty of Laughs wiht their Dinner Theatre.

This year the play “Seniourity Rules” - is written by Barb Moxson (you see her cartoons in the weekly press) and Shannon MacPhee is the dedicated Director.

Come bring your freinds and enjoy a great night out right here in Shubie

• April 20 - 21 - 26 - 27 - 28 all shows start at 7:00pm
• Tickets and Dinner are $25.00
• For Tickets Call 758-3876

Tickets for their shows always sell out quickly to call today…

Shubie River Park - Planning some upgrades

Mon Feb 20, 5:20 PM

The Shubie River Park by the Community Hall is working towards some additional upgrades again in 2012.  There have been a number of groups assisting and helping with different projects over the last few years.  The wading pool was brought back to life - the playgound equipment has been going through some upgrades and still has more to go.  We will be organizing a big spring cleanup again this spring so stay tuned.

Currently there is a plan being worked on to correct the drainage problems that exist on the property - everything form a wet basement in the Community Hall to wet as and sink holes beyond the ball diamonds.  We have the new floating dock down there at at times it was almost impossible to get to it because of the mud.  With the help of Scotian Plastics and Halifax C&D and their owner Dan Chassie they are taking on helping put proper drainage in there to allow run off to escape the property.  Thourhg his company Scotia Metals he has also donated new metal roofing and metal siding for the Ball Field building and that will be geting a dressing up in the spring. 

There are also plans underway to create a Picnic Pavilion on the River Shore by the new docking area.  This will allow families the opportunity to go down and enjoy time by the river - canoe and kayak paddlers a place to stqart and finish from.  This June Shubie will be hosting a big Canoe to the Sea event that will start out our Shubie River Park and paddle all the way to Maitland and the Bay of Fundy.

Stay tune for all these activities and get yourself ready to bring the family and come and help with these projects.  Many volunteers makes a big job easier.

Shubie River Park - Planning some upgrades

Mon Feb 20, 5:20 PM

The Shubie River Park by the Community Hall is working towards some additional upgrades again in 2012.  There have been a number of groups assisting and helping with different projects over the last few years.  The wading pool was brought back to life - the playgound equipment has been going through some upgrades and still has more to go.  We will be organizing a big spring cleanup again this spring so stay tuned.

Currently there is a plan being worked on to correct the drainage problems that exist on the property - everything form a wet basement in the Community Hall to wet as and sink holes beyond the ball diamonds.  We have the new floating dock down there at at times it was almost impossible to get to it because of the mud.  With the help of Scotian Plastics and Halifax C&D and their owner Dan Chassie they are taking on helping put proper drainage in there to allow run off to escape the property.  Thourhg his company Scotia Metals he has also donated new metal roofing and metal siding for the Ball Field building and that will be geting a dressing up in the spring. 

There are also plans underway to create a Picnic Pavilion on the River Shore by the new docking area.  This will allow families the opportunity to go down and enjoy time by the river - canoe and kayak paddlers a place to stqart and finish from.  This June Shubie will be hosting a big Canoe to the Sea event that will start out our Shubie River Park and paddle all the way to Maitland and the Bay of Fundy.

Stay tune for all these activities and get yourself ready to bring the family and come and help with these projects.  Many volunteers makes a big job easier.

Shubenacadie Sam - Predicts SPRING is just around the corner

Thu Feb 02, 9:59 AM

There was a large crowd gathered at the Shubenacadie Wild Life Park this morning to Celebrate Shubenacadie Sam and Ground Hog Day.  There was hot chocolate servied, face painting and they even had the park open and invited visiters to enjoy it for free today.

A piper led the dignitaries as they marched from the Greenwing Centre.  The Town Cryer was there and provided the commentary and proclamation that Shubenacadie Sam did NOT see his shadow so spring is just around the corner.  

MLA Gary Burrill enthusiastically read a Poem for Shubenacadie to the delight of the crowd complete with actions.  Hon. Charlie Parker Minister of Natural Resources brought greatings from his department.

It was great to once again celebrate Shubenacadies annual opportunity to make it on the National Stage - with Shubie Sams predicitons.

Oh yes… thanks Sam we will enjoy an early Spring.

Ross MacInnis Honoured

Mon Jan 09, 11:54 AM

Ross MacInnis was honoured for his role in creating the Tin Smith Shop Museum and his many years of dedicated participation, artifiact finding, historical facts and story telling.  He was presented with a certificate of recognition “for his passionate and dedicated preservation and sharing of the history of the Tin Smith Museum and its place in the history of the Village of Shubenacadie”.  Pictured here, Ross and Madeleine at the dinner at Jack’s Ship Diner.

Wishing You All the Best in 2012

Wed Jan 04, 12:17 PM

As the holidays draw to a close, more Christmas Trees are appearing on the road side for pick up.  Decorations are coming down, New Years resolutions are going up and everyone is looking forward with anticipation as to what the New Year 2012 will bring.  Here is wishing you all the very best for a wonderful and prosperus New Year!!

Don’t forget to send us your Calendar events so we can post them for you to let the community know what is going on in you organization.

Merry Christmas to each and everyone

Thu Dec 22, 10:46 PM

We were driving home tonight and enjoying all the Christmas Lights, listening to Christmas music and enjoying the season’s best. It is so great to live in a small village where you know your neighbours, businesses call you by name and this time of year makes it even more special.  Your team from Shubie.ca wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and my 2012 be your best year ever.

Lions Radio Bingo

Mon Dec 19, 10:44 AM

The Shubenacadie Lions Club participates in the LIONS RADIO BINGO every Tuesday Evening at 7:00 pm on CAT COUNTRY 99.5 Truro Radio Station.  There is a  Loonie Pot as well as a Jackpot prize.  Buy your cards at these local outlets:

Picasso Pizza - Milford; Shubie Pizza - Shubenacadie; Family Drug Centre - Shubenacadie; Golden Star Grocery - Shubenacadie; McCoul’s Grocery & Video - Shubenacadie; Pharmasave - Shubenacadie; RBK Variety - Indian Brook; Whistler’s Pub - Stewiacke; Pharmasave - Stewiacke; Simon’s Variety Store - Stewiacke and Marr’s One Stop - Indian Brook

Thank you for supporting the LIONS RADIO BINGO

150th Anniversary of the Voyage of the Avery

Mon Nov 28, 10:30 AM

The 150th Anniversary of the first complete voyage on the Shubenacadie Canal and Waterway will be celebrated by several avid canoeists.  The plan is to arrive at the wharf in Maitland on 29 of November, exactly 150 years to the day that the first boat made the trip… the MV Avery.

Here is the plan as it stands right now…

Sunday 27 Nov: Across the Harbour 

• 2:00 pm - Leave the Customs Wharf with a “Letter of Marque” (now the Cable Wharf)
• 3:00 pm - Arrive at the mouth of the Canal in Dartmouth

Monday, 28 Nov: Up the Canal and down the river

• Leave at first light - from the Canal Entrance
• Exit the river dusk - probably at the Village of Shubenacadie (total distance 75km)

Tuesday 29 Nov : to the Bay of Fundy

• Enter the river at first light - at the Wharf at the Village of Shubenacadie
• Pull over at the wharf in South Maitland and wait out the tidal bore (total distance 25km)
• 3:00 pm - Arrive Ceremony at the government wharf in Maitland (another 14 km)

Shubenacadie Christmas Tree Lighting

Mon Nov 28, 9:55 AM

Come One! Come All! Join us in the Royal Bank  Parking Lot on Friday, December 2nd beginning at 6:30pm to watch the annual lighting of the Shubenacadie Christmas Tree.  There will be Hot Chocolate and Carol Singing for your enjoyment.  Please bring a Foodbank item to donate.

Remembrance Day Moved inside…

Fri Nov 11, 10:44 AM

The Shubenacadie Legion is inviting everyone to attend the Remembrance Commemorations MOVED INSIDE to the United Church.

Bring the whole family.

You are invited back to the Legion for Hot Chocolate afterwords… 

Wading Pool roof finally repaired

Tue Nov 01, 9:36 AM

The Wading Pool roof has been leaking for 2 years, but thanks to a generous donation of supplies and a dumpster from Amigos Roofing we were able to re-shingle the roof.  A special thanks goes out to Kim Williams who took time from his busy schedule to be on hand to guide the volunteers and replace the roof.  I would also like to thank Greg Elliot, Tyson Elliot, Austin Elliot, Alan MacLeod Jr., Burton, Connor, Orrin, and Felicia Matthews who helped under Kim’s guidance.

Now that the Roof has been replaced we hope to move on to the playground.  The Hall and Grounds Committee is still looking for someone to look after the playground and coordinate repairs.  If you are interested please contact Bernadette 758-3395.

Make Your Mark on Google Maps

Tue Oct 25, 8:50 AM

We have found that often on the Google Maps as well as GPS there are things that are just not correct.  Well Google has just come out with a new process for us as locals to make the changes necessary in our community.

• Go to -  Googlemaps.com
• Go to the Village of Shubenacadie - either search it or drag the map to it
• Look for the item you want on the map - your church - store - park - business - school
• If it is not there or is in the wrong place - you can make the change
• You will have to sign in to Google - or you can send your request to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) - we will make the change for you
• If it is there but in the wrong place you can drag it to where it is supposed to be - you can also add websites - hours of operation - telephone - email
• If it is not there you will need to click on where it shouild be and then register it

This is a great opportunity for us to get the Google Mapping that is very popular for people finding directions as well as wanting to see what your Village has to offer.  Please give us a hand to make the changes and bring Shubie up to Date.

Thanks

Be Part of it… East Hants Recreation Survey

Sat Oct 01, 7:51 AM

David Brown and his team at the East Hants Department of Recreaton are wanting to understand better the needs and interests of the communities in East Hants.  We would like to ask you to take a few minutes and click on the link below and provide your input on this important survey.  If we don’t give our input it is not fair for us to complain after the fact.

 Gather your family and take a few minutes to answer the questions.

East Hants Recreation Survey

We are looking for your thoughts

The Municipality of East Hants, Department of Recreation and Culture is undertaking a Recreation Needs Assessment in order to better plan for the future recreation needs of our communities. Your feedback is very important to this process. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey found at this link. If after the survey you have further questions or wish to elaborate on anything please contact: the Department of Recreation and Culture; Attention David Brown, Director of Recreation and Culture 1 902 758 2715 or toll free 1 866 758-2299

www.keysurvey.com/survey/385938/d9a8/

Thank you for your time.

Jessie Stewart Represents Shubie in Rick Hanson Relay

Tue Sep 20, 9:19 PM

Our own Jessica Stewart walked in the 25th Anniversary Rick Hanson Relay on Monday in Shubenacadie… 

 This was part of the National event commenmorating Rick Hansons world tour.

What a proud moment for Shubenacadie to be able to celebrate this historic event - Thank you Jessica from the whole Village for doing us proud in this special Relay. 

Congratulations for being chosen and representing Shubie so well…

Farm Day in Shubenacadie - Sunday Sept 18

Wed Sep 14, 1:51 PM

Farm Day in Shubenacadie – this Sunday

This is always an exciting day where the City folk come out and visit Shubenacadie and our farms for Farm Day – Sunday September 18 – 10am – 4:00pm

Eiklyn Farms & Cattle Company – Rines Creek Vineyards

13719 Hwy 215 in Rines Creek…

John & Colleen Eikelenboom will be welcoming the public to see one of Nova Scotia’s newest Vineyards.  They have a great day planned for all that come to visit this beautiful farm nestled on the rolling hills overlooking the Shubenacadie River.

§  Vineyard Tours – both waking and they will have horse drawn wagon tours

§  Wine Tasting and sales

§  Farmers Dairy will have a display and sampling of their brand new speciality cheeses – other samplings for the kids as well

§  Sheep, Lamb & Beef – display

§  Raised Vegetable Gardens

§  Bouncing Toys for the kids

§  Pumpkin Hunt

§  Large Hooked Rug display

§  Prize give-a-ways – just fill out the short survey

This will be a great day to meet and talk with the farm families and ask them questions…

BrownTown Farms

The Brown Farm along the road on the way into Shubie from Milford will also be open with a wide variety of activities and displays.  Stop in and see this fully operating Dairy Farm.

Shubenacadie Yours to Enjoy

Sat Aug 06, 9:41 PM

What a great time of the year to enjoy all that our community and area has to enjoy. 

The Shubenacadie River you can lauch your kayaks or canoes at the floating dock in the park. 

The Tidal Bore is great fun to see at the Look off in South Maitland

Tidal Bore River Rafting - the only place in the world you can enjoy riding the tidal bore

Check out the Tin Shop Museum and Crafts at the Museum for a wide variety of local crafts

The Community Wading Pool in the park is open 10 - 4 daily

The Nova Scotia Wildlife park is a great place to spend a day

There is lots for the whole family so get out and enjoy, check out the links on this site for many of the attractions

Shubie Hay Days - What a GREAT Day

Sat Jul 02, 10:35 PM

It started with The Legion Breakfast and their team did a great job and they had a great number of people come and enjoy breakfast.

The Classic Car Show was amazing and Allan and his team did a great job.  They had so many cars that they had to park some on the street.  We heard there was 200+ cars… Wow… and some great ones.  The United Church did there BBQ and Strawberry Shortcake and sold out both events.

The Hay Days / Canada Day Parade was one of the biggest and best in a few years.  Thanks to all the Businesses and Groups that participated.

The Tin Shop Museum and Craft Shop did a great job entertaining people on the streat - Tattoos - selling the Shubenacadie T Shirts - have you seen them yet - there are only a few left at $15 each.  They are a great design and promote shubie.

Down at the park the crowds gathered for the Bouncy Toys and the kids really enjoyed that - Richard Ashton kept things dancing and moving along smoothly.  There were also pony rides -K9 Flyers - Bernadette Matthews did a great job with some of these things as well as the wading pool.

 Jerry Williams coordinated the Tug of War again this year and it was great fun with the stands full of family and friends cheering on the participants.

The supper at the Community Hall was nicely done by Lighthouse Ministeries and their team.

Haliday Barbershop had a Blue Grass Band and people enjoyed while gathering for the Fireworks.

The band Riverdance that played in the park was great as well.

The Fireworks - What can we say - the Shubie Fire Brigade does a fantastic job with our fireworks each year. 

We hope you all enjoyed the day as much as we did.  I am sure we missed some of the events but everyone worked very hard to make it happen - 100s of volunteers.

 We need to provide a special Thanks to the Hay Days Committee - Marilyn Doucette - Christine Barr - Jerry Williams - Bernadette Matthews - Amanda Giles Malloy - Corrine Giles - Richard Ashton - Ged Stonehouse - we also need to put a big thankyou out there for Councillor Pam MacInnis who jumped in where ever she was needed…

Thank you everyone…

OH YES its HERE - Happy Hay Days & Canada Day

Fri Jun 24, 10:27 AM

WOW the Hay Days Committee has worked hard putting togetrher a GREAT Hay Days / Canada Day Celebration for the community.

Here are just a few of the highlights

• 8:00am Breakfast at the Legion
• Wading Pool in the park
• Inflatable Bouncing Toys
• a GREAT Classic Car Show at the United Church - this is always a big event
• BBQ and Strawberry Shortcake at the United Church
• 1:00pm Canada Day Parade - be part of it
• Carnival in the Park - Games - Rides
• The Tin Shop Museum will be open along with the Craft Shop woth Tea on the Deck
• Welcome Ceremonies and Cake
• K9 High Flyiers - dog show
• 4:30pm - 6:00pm Supper at hte Community Hall
• Tug of War - this is fun
• River Haze Concert in the park
• 10:00pm - a GREAT Fire Works display - our Fire Department puts on one of the best shows in the region

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a great day Celebrating our Community and our Country

Would You Support a New Curling Rink in East Hants?

Thu Jun 09, 6:34 AM

A group has gone to East Hants Council asking for Municipal Support (Tax Dollars) to build a new Curling Rink in East Hants.  Our Region 4 / Shubenacadie Councillor Pam MacInnis is wanting to better understand the desires of the community for this project.  We are posting a Curling Survey on the website and would ask you to take a few minutes and show your level of interest in this project and whether or not you would support having a small amount added to your taxes each year for it.

The Survey is asking if you and or your family curl of if you would take up curling if a new facility were built in the area.  This is a great way to gather concencess and provide Councillor Pam the feelings of her constituents.

Please take a few minutes and fill out the survey.  It shouild be up on this site June 9 or 10… for about 10 or 12 days.

Shubie Hosts the NS Provincials Fastpitch Softball Tourny

Sat May 28, 8:07 AM

Hants East Rural High is hosting the Nova Sxotia Provincial Championship for the Fastpitch Softball Trounament.  This will be held at the Shubie Park Ball Field.  Opening Cerimonies will be Friday June 3 at 12:00n.  There will be games right through to the Championship Game late Satruday afternoon June 4.

This is a great opportunity for our community to welcome these players and their families to our Village.

Come and enjoy this exciting event in the Village.

 Ged

Craft Shop / Tim Smith Museum Open

Wed May 11, 10:20 AM

The Craft Shop and the Tin Shop Museum are open for the season.  Come and browse the craft shop and see all the items for sale make by local artisans and take a tour of the Museum.  Currently there are some renovations going on so the Craft Shop and Museum will be open Saturday 10:00 to 4:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 until the renovations are complete.  We are always looking for more local talent to place their crafts and volunteers to staff the Craft Shop and the Museum.  Don’t forget to purchase a ticket on the Quilt being raffled, tickets available at the Craft Shop as well as from Marilyn Doucet 758-2241.  The 2011 Tim Shop Museum Calendars is also ready and available for purchase on your next stop in.

 Win this beautiful Quilt

Tracy & Lindsey WIN GOLD at the Worlds

Tue Nov 09, 6:37 PM

Shubies own Tracy Cameron and Lindsey competed on the weekend in New Zealand and are bringing home World Champion Golf Metal for their efforts.  They started their run with 7 minute run to defeat the Greek team.  The final on Nov. 5th they were moving along nicely in second place when the winds changed and the water became very choppy… They dug in and pushed their way to the front and stayed there to the end.

Congratulations Tracy & Lindsey you are our heros.  BIG NEWS rumor has it Tracy may be coming home in the next few weeks.  Watch right here for details. We are hoping to hose a special event and also try to assist her with some sponsorships to get her through to the 2012 Olympic Summer Games.

You did us proud once again…

Tracy Cameron - Training Update from New Zealand

Fri Oct 22, 6:38 PM

Hello All,

The beginning of our training camp here in Wanganui, NZ got off to a slow start.  No, it was not due to the usual jet lag, it was due to something completely unexpected…..We were not actually allowed to row on the river until the local Maori gave us their blessing!  Initially, we were quite taken back by the two day delay in the commencement of training, but believe me, it turned out to be an experience I will never forget.
 
The ceremony was very traditional to the māori tribe. We watched a haka or warrior dance, this dance is normally preformed to welcome guests, acknowledge great achievements, amuse the other town folk and also often performed before rugby games, which is one of the most popular sports in NZ. We also took part in a hongi, which is an interesting nose to nose greeting or kiss, sharing a hongi with a māori tribe member symbolizes that you are intermingling the breath of life, it dates back to the Greek mythology times, it also makes you no longer a visitor, but instead a “tengata wenula” or one of the people of the land. We even did an exchange of gifts between our cultures, we gave them a wooden totem, a jade inuksuk, and lucky loonie’s that we tossed into the river, they accepted our gifts and our presence by welcoming us into their Marae, or their sacred meeting place within the village. Once there, they shared stories about their history and fed us an amazing meal.  

After the welcoming in the village, two of the men from the village and Lindsay (my 2x partner) and I were selected to travel down river in the war canoe with the “warriors”.....It was huge honor to be in the canoe with them….We learned the pattern of their strokes and listened carefully as they chanted and sang sacred songs along the way. It was quite an amazing experience. If you visit my YouTube page, there’s a video posted from a fellow rower that documents our warm welcome.
 
So our journey has been blessed and we are well on our way to one of the best training camps to date

Thanks for reading everyone and I will update you as often as I can

Tracy…

A Good News Story - Skate Boarders

Mon Oct 18, 6:41 AM

       At the beginning of the summer Bradley Dawson, Steven Hart and Nick Halkyard tried to stop a vandal who was filling the Shubenacadie Wading Pool with dirt. The boys were unable to stop the individual. One boy was assaulted and another had his skateboard cracked when someone jumped in to help the vandal. The boys would not retaliate and although they couldn’t prevent the damage, they tried.

For their effort, on Tuesday October 12th, we presented the youth with skateboard decks purchased with generous donations from HAF Skate and Tattoo in Truro and the Shubenacadie Lions CLub .

Braden Langille Race Car Driver

Wed Sep 29, 9:01 AM

Shubenacadies own young rising star Race Car Driver Braden Langille has just completed another great season in the Velocity # 1 Car.  Braden who is just 9 years old took Rookie of the Year award in 2009 in the Bandolero Division.

His 2010 season was another great year for him with 5 Heat wins and came 4th in the overall Season Points Race.  It is a family affair with Dad Craig making sure everything is ready and his company Velocity is also the sponsor for Braden’s car. 

Now it is back to hockey for the season with try outs and he has been selected for the Atom AA team for the 2010 / 2011 season.

It is so important for our kids ot have the opportunity to be busy wiht positive activites like sports, the arts and group activities.

Our congratulations to Braden and his family and we wish you BIG things for 2011…

A Great Summer in Shubie

Wed Sep 22, 7:05 PM

There has been so much happening this summer from

the sports teams all kicking in with a strong summer…

Wading pool saw some nice improvements and cooled lots of swimmers during those VERY hot days…

Hay Days was a great success again this year.  Thousands of people enjoyed all the events…  Hay Days is looking for a few new Committee Members - send a note to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you are interested

A new Canoe and Kayak dock was installed on the river… this is a great facility if you haven’t already check it out - enter between the two ball diamonds.

Lions Clubs Supports Shubie Pool & Park

Wed Sep 01, 6:57 AM

     The Lions Club has been helping people and communities for many years and thanks to their generous support we have had another sucessful season at the Shubenacadie wading pool which closed for the season today. This year we were able to install power, a pump and filtration system, and we will be installing a new roof. These improvements were made because of a very generous donation from the Shubenacadie Lions Club of $ 1500.00, donations of equipment and chemicals from McBurney’s Pools and Spas and Municipal funding.  The money donated by the Lions club helped us buy supplies to fix up the playground and paint the 2 dug outs and cover additional costs not covered by government grants.
     I would also like to thank Rebecca MacLoad who worked as our Lifeguard this summer and all the Lifeguards form the East Hants Swimming Pool who came over to help.
 
 
In the picture: Dennis MacDonald, Robert Nolter, Bernadette Matthews, Felicia Matthews, and Mel MacPhee.
Missing Lion members in the picture are Willie Courtney, Bernie Smith, Walter Wilson, Sean Norwich, Rudy Sandness, and Bob Dooks.

Shubenacadie is Yours to Enjoy

Sat Aug 21, 10:07 AM

Summer is a great time to enjoy our community.  There is so much to see and do…

• Tin Shop Museum on Main Street - see a little of our heritage
• Craft Shop at the Museum - wonderful local crafts - drop in and pick up those gifts you are needing
• Wading Pool - in the park - still time to enjoy the wading pool by the Ball Diamonds
• Boat Launch - the ideal place to launch your Canoe or Kayake - to discover the river - keep an eye on the tides
• Picnic by the River - there are a number of great places to sit and enjoy our river - imagine 12’ of tide right here in town - it changes directions with the tide - does it really flow up hill
• The MacInnis Trail - by Village Bakery a wondering walk through the countryside and into the woods - groomed trail
• Pen Hills Golf Club - enjoy this riverside Les Furber Design Golf course - just minutes outside of town across the 102
• Shopping and Services - Shubie has a nice variety of shops and services to enjoy

The more we shop local the more we get to enjoy the businesses we have….

Super Bike Nationals - THIS WEEKEND

Wed Aug 04, 7:43 AM

Race teams from across the country are converging on Atlantic Motorsport Park here in Shubenacadie all week for this weekends season ending points race.  You won’t want to miss this big event.

Visit AtlanticRoadRacing.com - to get the schedule of events as well as directions to the track… or you could just follow the traffic… especially the bikes.

This is always a big week for Shubenacadie and we encourage everyone to Welcome our Guests and get out and watch some GREAT Racing.

There are some local racers that will be carrying the Nova Scotia banner as well. 

Tickets are only $50 for the whole weekend.

Superbike Races Come to Shubenacadie

Fri Jul 23, 9:02 AM

Next week is the start of the Superbike Double Header races with the Regional Races - July 30-Aug. 1.  Race fans will be arriving from all over the region and as far away as Quebec.

The following week August 5-8  at Atlantic Motorsport Park here in Shubenacadie will host the final National Race with race teams coming in from all across the country.  We are expecting about 12,000 people in and around town over a 10 day period.  We encourage all of Shubenacadie to through out the Welcome mat and be ready to provide directions, services and at least a wave and smile.

You can go to AtlanticRoadRacing.com - for all the details or look up their link on this website.

Wading Pool Closed TODAY

Thu Jul 22, 9:15 AM

Today because of thunder and Lightnning the pool is closed….

Bring the whole family tomorrow…

Tin Shop Museam & Craft Shop Host Council

Wed Jul 21, 9:12 AM

There was a reception for local politicians at the Craft Shop at the Museum yesterday Tuesday.  This is an annual event to remind our local politicians about this facility and all that is going on in and around it. 

The Museum is welcoming guests from across the country and also the US.  People enjoy learning a little bit of Shubenacadies history and especially about Watson Smith’s operation.  The fact that Shubie was known as Canada’s Milk Can Capital is something special.

 The Craft Shop has a wide assortment of hand crafts from local artisans.  It is manned by many of the artists themselves.  Drop in and see all the interesting things they have…

Wading Pool Open to Cool Down

Sat Jul 10, 9:40 AM

The Shubie Wading Pool is open again this summer thanks to work of volunteers and some generous donations from local business as well as the Lions Club.  The Lions have really helped out with a lot of community projects.

Pool is opne - Monday - Friday - 10am - 12:00n and 1:00pm - 4:00pm

COME ON DOWN AND COOL OFF

Shubie Park - Also you can launch your canoe or kayake at the new Shubie River Dock

Hay Days JULY 1 Canada Day

Sun Jun 27, 12:03 PM

Here we are in Canada Day week… the time we celebrate our Country as well as our community.  Check out the poster on the front page and you will see all the exciting things planned for this years Hay Days Events.

It all starts with a Gospel Music Coffee House at the Community Hall on Thursday evening and then moves into a full day of activity Thursday.  The day will finish up at 10:00pm with a GREAT Fireworks Display.  There have been a great number of volunteers working on this project for the community for months.  Plese make sure as you are enjoying the day that you thank those you see working and helping out.

You can make a donation to the costs of the events at the Craftshop in the Museum.  it costs a significant amount to put on this full day of events.

 Bring your whole FAMILY and come down to the Park and Village to enjoy a great celebration of Canada… You All Come Now…

Shubie Park Cleanup THANK YOU

Thu Jun 24, 8:52 AM

On June 12th 2010 we held our annual Shubenacadie Playground clean up. We had an enthusiastic crew. We started the day at 7:00 am and some of us where still there at 7:00 pm. We picked up garbage, mowed the lawn, placed gravel around the slide, painted the dug outs and some of the equipment. Food and refreshments were donated by Tim Horton, The Village Bakery, Martin’s Rite Stop and Goldenstar Pizza Take-out and Convenience. T-shirts and gloves were donated by Tim Horton’s. Garbage bags were donated by Ettingers Home Hardware. John MacMinn and Frank Wier loaned heavy equipment that was operated by Greg Elliot and Derek Taylor for the day. Clayton Willis replaced the broken teeter tawters. 
 
The playground is looking better, but there still is a lot of work to do. If you weren’t able to attend the annual clean up, but would still like to help or donate please contact me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .
 
 
A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers listed below and to The Shubenacadie Lions Club and Hants East Municipality for their generous finacial support.
 
Thane Hue Fox, Nick Hue, Vivian Fox, AJ Spicer, Zachary Juliusson, Dustin Williams, Rhonda Williams, Alison Chandler, Jeff Chandler, Wyatt Williams, Verbena Willis, Clayton Willis, Jenna Willis, Don Doucette, Marilyn Doucette, Gerry Williams, Diane Graham, Dean Martin, Richard Ashton, Christine Barr, Derek Taylor, Greg Elliot and Pam MacInnis.

New Street Banners on Main Street

Fri Jun 18, 7:13 PM

Wow is downtown Shubie ever looking good these days.  New ashphalt and now new Street Banners.  Funding was requested from Heritage Canada for the Tourch Run but the monies did not come in time so the committee switched gears and had an interesting design created… Showcases the River and Our Farming Community.  A group of volunteers jumped in to help install them.  Ettingers loaned the truck, Derek Taylor organized the crew with Craig Langille and Robert Eldridge to move along putting up one after another.  Ged Stonehouse drove the truck and stood across the road and eyed the positioning… if there are any that are not straight we can blame him… Ha… 

They are planning to head back out next Thursday night to finish them up.

Eagles Have Arrived in Shubie

Mon Jun 14, 5:12 PM

Have you noticed how many Eagles there are around this year.  We have been noticing around Snides Lake especailly 4 - 6 of them purched in treas or flying around the Village.  What a great sight to see when they so majestically fly overhead.

Agriculture Advisory Committee Report Discussed

Thu Jun 10, 6:22 AM

There was a good turnout at St. Bridget’s Church Hall June 9 to hear a staff report from the Agriculture Advisory Committees Report.  There was a presentation discussing some wording changes to the definitions of Active Farmland & Agri-Tourism.

The real discussion was raised around two key issues - Lands put into Agriculture Reserve that were not really being used for Agriculture.  Robert Miller and John Eikelinboom talked about their experiences of having parcels of land being placed into AR.  Mr. Miller commented that “this is my retirement and a chunk of it was taken away”.  Lands in AR are not able to or at least easily sold for development.  He suggested that participants should imagine if someone simply changed the rules and a big part of their retirement income was eliminated.

The second part of the presentation was about the changing of the zoning for some lands around the Shubenacadie Growth Management Area.  A number of properties will be changed from AR to R4 which would allow the possibility of development.  Ged Stonehouse spoke of the need for the community of Shubenacadie to be looked at in more detail.  That their should be a community group with representatives from residents, agriculture, business and development come together and draw a new line around the Village showing the recommended areas for potential growth in the future.  Planner John Woodford shared that this was a complicated process and would take a long time.  The feeling was then we need to get started.  The Village of Shubenacadie seems to not draw a lot of attention in the Future Growth areas.

There were a number of counselors that also shared concerns with the process - Councillor Roulston shared her historic recolections when the legislation was first being implemented and that planning had told them they had to implement this Agriculture protection or the Province would not approve their plan.  Come to find out last night 51 Municipalities out of about 55 did not do that at the time.

Councillor MacInnis shared her concern for the Farmers or retired Farmers that had their lands incrorrectly designated.  She shared that the process needs to be looked at and solutions found.

It was an interesting meeting and showed the need for more community input…  More attention to future planning process for the Village of Shubenacadie…

Clean Up Day at Shubie Park

Sun Jun 06, 7:46 AM

Saturday July 12 - 8:00am

This coming Saturday we invite the whole community to come out for a fun morning cleaning up our park.  This is an annual event and we need lots of Families to come and help.  We need to cut the grass, do some weed whacking, painting, weeding and general clean up.   We would like to tidy up the area around the new boat launch as well.  We will have Tim’s coffee and other refreshments.  Bring your tools, we could also use a mini exacavater.

Bernadette Matthews is in charge = 758-3395 or Email  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Come, help and enjoy the fellowship….

Hay Days Needs More Volunteers

Tue May 25, 4:15 PM

July 1st is just over a month away and the Hay Days Committee is working hard to put on a great day of actvities.  You won’t want to miss it.  Things will kick off with a Concert on June 30 in the evening and then a VERY full day on Canada Day - something for everyone and finishing off with a great Fireworks Demonstartion.

More Volunteers Needed - would you be willing to help out for a few hours some time during the day - there are a lot of jobs and opportunities for people to volunteer - from helping clean up around the park - helping with the kids programs - the inflatables - food venders and much much more.

If you can help pleae contact Bernadette Matthews - 758 - 3395  or Email  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

What a Long Weekend in Shubie

Mon May 24, 2:42 PM

The weather could not have been any better.  This was a weekend to get out and enjoy. 

Saturday we visited Ettinger’s Home Hardware and again we marvelled as they continue to operate their business while building a new factility.  They gave us a little tour of the new building and it is going to be wonderful.  I think in the next week they will be actually moving into the new building to do business while they remove the old one.  Then they will finish the rest of the new building.  Great job folks… We appreciate the way you take care of us.

We visited WOW Campground on Sunday and it was great to see the place packed with campers out having a great time enjoying the great out doors and each other.  There were tents, campers, fifth wheelers and all but the main ingredient that we saw was families enjoying God’s beafutiful nature.

 We dropped in to see Shubenacdaide Tidal Bore Rafting Park - Heather was kind enough to give us an update on all the interesting things happening there this season.  The tide was out and their were people walking on the river bottom just down below the lodge.  We also took a tour of their 5 bedroom log cottage.  Now you should check that one out if you ever have a family group coming to town.  It is a great facility.

Baseball Season kicks off… one beautiful night…

Tue May 18, 7:47 PM

Today was one of the first great days and the Ball Prak is in full action.  It was a great night with fans in the stands and cars around the outfiled.

Have you gone down to the river and seen the new dock… what a great place to launch a canoe or kayak or just sit and watch the river.  We dipped a jar in the water and brought it home to see how long it would take for the sand to settle adn the water to clear.  2 Days…

 The icecream shops werer busy today as well.  I couldn’t believe how big they were.

Tin Shop Museum & Crafts at the Museum OPEN for the Season

Sun May 16, 6:29 PM

Hard to imagine that another Tourism Season is kicking off again.  We are already seeing Campers, Motorhomes and Fifth Wheelers out on the highway. 

Saturday May 15 both of these Shubeancadie treasures opened their doors.  We had a chance to take a little look in each.  Both have worked hard over the winter - the Museum sourcing some new items, adding new pieces and re-working some of their displays.  The Tin Shop is well worth a visit if you haven’t been in for a while.  If you have any interesting Shubenacadie and area artifacts they would always appreciate new items.  While we were there on Saturday someone brought in a very old whip… well used…

 The Craft shop is filling up with many new and interesting handcrafted items from artisans in the area.  There arer some very talented people in our community.  You will see on their pages here on the website some samples.  Drop in and see what all they have at the shop.

Exciting Canoe Race to the Sea Saturday May 15

Sat May 15, 4:21 PM

A great turnout of both advanced canoe racers as well as recreational racers left Elmsdale Saturday morning at 9:30am.  They raced down river 25+ km to the brand new dock in Shubenacadie.  There was everything from single person canoes, two persons right up to 4 person canoes.  Recreation Director David Brown and family did a great job to win the family recreational class. 

You need to go down to the Shubie park and check out this great new boat launching facility.  Thanks to Canoe Nova Scotia and Counselor Pam and her work to get this event plus this new facility.  There were racers from all over the Maritimes and they are already planing for next year.

Busy Weekend in Shubenacadie

Wed May 12, 9:51 AM

Superbikes arrive on Friday

This is the first round of the Regional Superbike races here in Shubenacadie out at the Atlantic Motorsport Park.  The season opener is always an exciting time and ARL would like to encourage everyone to come on out - Friday Evening - Saturday all day and Sunday…   You can get additional information at http://www.AtlanticRoadRacing.com

Race to the Sea

Saturday there is an interesting Canoe Race from Elmsdale (launching under the bridge) they will paddle down stream 25 km and land at a new dock built in the Shubie Park.  Bring the family and come on down, have a picnic lunch make an afternoon of it.

Decorating Main Street

Mon Apr 26, 3:51 PM

Residents as well as visitors to Shubenacadie this summer will enjoy a beautified main street – with flower baskets on the poles all along one side – new Welcoming – street banners on the other – The village will be showcasing its new marketing look that highlights our River and Farming Heritage – 35 banners will be installed in May for the summer season

Ettinger’s Home Hardware taking shape

Mon Apr 26, 3:51 PM

The new Ettinger’s Home Hardware store is a bit of a marvel in the way it is being built – imagine trying to build a brand new store while at the same time you are operating the old one and to service you clients during the process.  We congratulate Helen, George and the whole team for their faith and positive support this will provide in the community.  It is important that we all support our local businesses so that we are able to keep them.

New Water System for Shubie

Mon Apr 26, 3:50 PM

Work has been ongoing over the winter and into the spring on a much needed new water system for the Village.  New wells on the edge of town will pump water to a new water tower on Conley Hill – about 4 times the size of the old one.  This will provide better quality water, higher pressure and possibly even fire hydrants that work – they will be working on the infrastructure as well as the treatment facility through the rest of the year.