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Sackville Floodplains study in, open houses planned September 20, 22, 2018

Posted on August 16, 2018 by admin

“On August 14, 2018, the municipality published the findings of the Sackville Rivers Floodplains Study (2017). This study involved an assessment of the Sackville River and the Little Sackville River, and their watersheds, to produce updated floodplain maps. Areas at … Continue reading →

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Question called, and Motion passes!! The Halifax Green Network Plan has been passed at Council!!!

Posted on August 14, 2018 by admin

So reads a final Tweet from this morning from Our HRM Alliance. View Council eagerly approves Halifax Green Network Plan by Yvette D’Entremont in the StarMetro Halifax (Aug 14, 218) for more details and comments by Walter Regan of the … Continue reading →

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Tues Aug 14, 2018: Rally to support the Green Network Plan

Posted on August 11, 2018 by admin

From OurHRM Alliance: “Join us on Tuesday, August 14th at 9:00 (ish) to show your support for the Halifax Green Network Plan! “The Green Network Plan will FINALLY be going to Council that day at 10:00AM. We want to be … Continue reading →

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Multiflora rose, an invasive that crept up on us in Halifax, NS

Posted on August 9, 2018 by admin

A colleague from my Dal days had a question for me: is the white rose I have in my yard an “invasive”? He had been cycling the Grand Pre to Blomidon route in The Valley and had seen a white … Continue reading →

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Beavers responsible for the high water level in Sandy Lake in the summer of 2018

Posted on August 5, 2018 by admin

I had noticed there was no beach at Sandy Lake Beach Park during earlier visits in June and July of 2018 and wondered how long it would take for the lake to drop to the level I had seen in … Continue reading →

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Halifax Green Network Plan goes to Regional Council soon

Posted on July 30, 2018 by admin

The Halifax Green Network Plan, under development since 2014, was released on June 21, 2018 and on June 19 went to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee (see Agenda) wherein Walter R’s words, “it passed with flying colours”. … Continue reading →

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New Domain Name: sandylakebedford.ca

Posted on July 9, 2018 by admin

As the address www.versicolor.ca/sandylakebedford has been proving awkward, I set up an “add-on domain” for this site and now it can be reached from the domain name sandylakebedford.ca It can still be accessed at www.versicolor.ca/sandylakebedford. Once into the website, it … Continue reading →

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Thurs July 5 at 7 pm: SRA Trails Presentation

Posted on July 4, 2018 by admin

From the Sackville Rivers Association: Join us at 7pm Thursday, July 5th, for an overview of the SRA involvement with trails from the start to now. David Waugh will lead us through the 25 years of work on the Fort … Continue reading →

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Getting to know Sandy Lake & Environs

Posted on July 2, 2018 by admin

Bedford Lions Sandy Lake Park was described in 2013 as an “unknown gem” even to many who live in Bedford. Perhaps the beach area is getting better known, but there’s lots more to explore. It’s hard to find maps, but … Continue reading →

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Pamphlet promotes formation of Sandy Lake Regional Park for Halifax

Posted on June 27, 2018 by admin

The organizing committee for the Sandy Lake Regional Park Coalition has produced a colourful, fact-filled, four page pamphlet promoting formation of a Sandy Lake Regional Park for Halifax. The pamphlet outlines the history of the proposal for a Sandy Lake … Continue reading →

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