Stellarton, Nova Scotia

Stellarton Public Library

Published: October 11 2019 09:11

The Stellarton Public Library is located in the historic Bank of Nova Scotia building on Foord Street, and is next door to the Town Office. They offer a full range of free services and access to the resources of all Nova Scotia public libraries. Stellarton Library is an @NS Community Access Site, with public computer terminals, printers, scanners, and a wireless hotspot to high speed Internet.

Programming at the Stellarton Library

All library programs are offered free of charge, although space is limited - so please call the Library for more information, and to register 902-755-1638. Regular library programs for all ages, are offered through the fall until the spring (from September to June). Over the summer months, special programming (such as the Summer Reading Clubs for children) is offered. In addition to regular library programs and events join us for workshops, presentations and evening seminars on a variety of topics. They offer a special home-bound delivery service for Seniors, please call for details 902-755-1638. Full Schedule available here.

Open Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday: Closed

A 24 hour bookdrop is located next to the front door of the Library.

Contact:

248 Foord Street, P.O. Box 1372 Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0

P: 902 755-1638

E-Mail:  Branch Assistant: Ellie Smith 

Community Measures

Published: June 18 2018 14:30

The Town of Stellarton is a member of a Regional Emergency Measures Organization (REMO) with the Town of Westville, Town of Pictou , Town of Trenton, Town of New Glasgow and the Municipality of Pictou County to provide a cooperative and coordinated approach to municipal emergency planning in Pictou County.

Visit www.remopictoucounty.ca for local contacts, updates, and resources.

“Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is the name applied at both provincial and local areas to the organization designated with the responsibility for coordination of: emergency planning; provision of selected emergency resources, emergency planning and response training and education; allocation of emergency funds; and coordination or control of emergency response as required.”

Emergency Preparedness sites and emergency information:

• Regional Emergency Measures Response Plan
• Pictou County Regional Emergency Management Organization
•   3 hour - 72 hour emergency plan  (40 KB)
• Prepare an Emergency Kit for Your Home and Car
• Government of Nova Scotia Emergency Management Office
• Nova Scotia Power / Power outage map
• Canadian Red Cross
• Environment Canada

In the case of an emergency residents can contact the Stellarton Police/Fire Dispatch at 902-752-1111 

Stellarton Fire Department

Published: June 18 2018 14:18

A letter from the Fire Chief:

The Stellarton Fire Department has had a long history serving the Town of Stellarton since 1890.  

"The Department was formed in 1890 with 36 members, a horse and the manpower to have the steamer and hose reel hauled to the scene of a fire." (A Centennial History of Stellarton - M. Stephen Kirincich page 69).

Back in the day there were two fire departments in the community, one to serve the Lourdes area due to the proximity of the Albion Mines (where Sobeys Head Office is now located on North Foord Street) and the other in the central area of the Town.

The Department has come a long way from its early history to the present, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Firefighters and Ladies Auxiliary Members (past and present), as well as the excellent support from Town Council and citizens.

For the past 40 plus years, we have been a member of the Pictou County Firefighters Association. Through the Mutual Aid Agreement, we assist neighbouring departments with manpower and equipment, as needed, and vice versa. Under the new Auto Aid Program, departments respond automatically to any serious situations such as structure fires and motor vehicle accidents.

We have been in our current Fire Hall since 1977. Prior to this, the station was located at the back of the current Town Hall building.

Currently we have 30 members, all volunteers.

Practices are held every Thursday evening to help to keep up to date with the latest advances in firefighting.

Equipment-wise we have two pumpers, an equipment truck, rescue truck and trailer, and the pride of the Department, our restored 1946 Dodge.

We are proud to serve our community and strive to keep every citizen as safe as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact myself or any member of the Stellarton Fire Department.

Thank you and stay safe.

Chief Mike O'Sullivan

Contact us:

• Emergency: 911
• Non emergency: 902-752-6506
• Stellarton Fire Facebook Page 
• Email: 

 Looking to join the Fire Department team? Find out how HERE.

Officers:                                                                            Training Officers:
Mike O'Sullivan, Chief                                                       Terry Lee McChesney
Mike Brophy, Deputy Chief                                                Jarret Campbell
Jarret Campbell, First Captain                                          Safety Officers:
Terry Lee McChesney, Second Captain                            Jamie Simpson
James MacKenzie, First Lieutenant                                  Shawn Hurley
Rob Ross, Second Lieutenant                                          Fire Prevention:
Paul Sutherland, Treasurer                                               Mike Brophy
Mark Fortune, Secretary                                                   Tabatha Lane

Firefighters: 

We are looking for Firefighters!

Applications are available at Town Hall (250 Foord Street) during regular business hours Monday to Friday or from any Member of the Stellarton Fire Department.