Trails
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Eagle Crest Walk
Eagle Crest Walk
This section of the Cobequid Trail in Bible Hill passes through maple stands, hemlock ravines and offers views overlooking the Salmon River. The trail continues for about another 2 km via sidewalks and short trail sections across College Road and Pictou Road to another trail section along Farnham Brook.
| Type: | Linear |
| Length: | 1.1 km |
| Surface: | Crushed gravel, wooden bridges |
| Rating: | Easy |
| Marking: | Follow obvious trail and signs |
| Permitted Use: | Walking, cycling |
| Access: | End of Warren Drive near the Bible Hill cemetery off College Road (parking available) and end of Scenic Drive (parking not available) |
This section of the Cobequid Trail follows Farnham Brook through forests and crosses the brook several times. You can continue for about another 1 km via sidewalks and short trail sections, across Pictou Road and College Road, to connect to the Eagle Crest Walk section of the Cobequid Trail along the Salmon River.
Cobequid Trail Sections in Bible Hill
Please click here to see a detailed Village of Bible Hill Recreation Map, or you can see the entire Cobequid Trail system by clicking here.
The Cobequid Trail is a 16 km walking and cycling trail network through central Colchester County. The trail takes you along a former railway, through Acadian dykelands and farmland, through forests and along brooks, and beside the tidal Salmon River.
The Cobequid Trail is a cooperative effort of the County of Colchester, Town of Truro, and Village of Bible Hill. Development of the trail began in 1998 with significant contribution from local government, community volunteers, the private sector and the Province of Nova Scotia. New trail sections are being planned.
What's in a Name?
Cobequid means "place of rushing waters" in the Mi'Kmaq language. The funnel-shaped Bay of Fundy has a unique tidal phenomenon, with Cobequid Bay and the Salmon River helping to create a spectacular display of rushing water, called a "tidal bore". With the incoming tide, the ocean water moves up the narrow neck of the Bay, flowing against the river current and creating a "wall" of water that makes the river appear to be flowing backwards.
Explore Bible Hill
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Do you love nature, parks, trails, gardens and all the things the wonderful outdoors has to offer? Well you have come to the right place! Village of Bible Hill has many places for you to explore the great outdoors!
The Village is home to many small parks, the Bible Hill Recreation Park, wonderful trails, the beautiful gardens at the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, and many other amenities that make Bible Hill a place you’ll want to explore, and plant your roots.
Funding Opportunities
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Programs
Kidsport
Kidsport provides grants to kids (18 years old or younger) from families facing financial barriers so they can participate in registered sport programs and experience the lifelong benefits of a season of sport. KidSport Nova Scotia provides grants of up to $500 per eligible kid, per year (January 1st - December 31st) towards sport registration and equipment fees.
Contact
Craig Burgess
Recreation Manager
Colchester County
P: 902-897-3181
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Jumpstart
Jumpstart funds any kids who would like to be active or learn a new sport or activity. From age 4-18, families can receive help with registration costs, equipment and/or transportation.
RECC Life
RECC Life (Leisure Inclusion for Everyone) reduces financial barriers to programs offered by the Roth Eastlink Community Centre to help offset costs for their programming to a maximum of 75%.
Contact
Rath-Eastlink Community Centre
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P: 902-893-2224
Rath Eastlink Community Centre
Trails
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The Village of Bible Hill has over 5 kilometres of high quality trails, most of which are part of the Cobequid Trail.
Please see the link below for a detailed trail map of the Bible Hill area, or you can see the entire Cobequid Trail system by clicking here.
Village of Bible Hill Recreation Map
March 2003 Flood
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From the Environment Canada Web Site
March 2003 Ends Like a Lion: Atlantic Canada's Most Expensive Rainstorm
A spring storm, which passed through the Atlantic Provinces during the last two days of March, left a series of damages in its wake. Heavy snowfall and freezing rain snapped power lines in New Brunswick and PEI. Heavy rainfall added to the spring runoff to cause flooding in all four Atlantic Provinces.
Bible Hill was one of the communities in Nova Scotia that suffered damages from the flood event. While most of the Village is "on the hill", a small section of our community is near sea level elevation along the Salmon River; and this area experienced severe flood conditions.
The following photo's are from the event
Bible Hill Water Distribution System
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One of the biggest infrastructure projects the Village of Bible Hill has ever undertaken, the construction of Phase I and II of the Bible Hill Water Distribution System is now complete. This project brings a new source of potable water to our community, along with enhanced fire protection. The distribution system has been turned over to the Truro Water Utility and has become part an expanding regional water supply system.
History
In 1955, after Bible Hill became an incorporated village and thus responsible for services, consideration was given to constructing a water system at the same time the sewer system was being built. That idea was shelved and only the sewer lines went in. In 1971 an extensive study was commissioned but was also shelved. Then again in the early '90's, a municipal water system was considered. Engineers were hired and plans were updated. But since the village had such good water through its wells, no one wanted a municipal water system.
A couple of years ago things changed. Sodium chloride and nitrate contamination were discovered affecting the ground water supply in parts of the Village. For the health and well-being of those residents with these problems, the Village of Bible Hill, working with the Department of Transportation & Public Works, the Department of Agriculture & Fisheries, the Department of Environment & Labour, and the Truro Water Authority, made an application for funding under the Canada / Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program to construct the Bible Hill Water Distribution System.
The decision made by the Village of Bible Hill to participate financially in the project was justified, even though the contamination was traced to activities administered by the province, for the following reasons:
- With a water line located in the heart of the Village, Bible Hill could react quickly and at a very reasonable cost to any future contamination issues affecting the ground water supply in the community.
- The installation of fire hydrants throughout the system would significantly increase fire protection in the Village, and reduce future expenditures for fire vehicles.
- Our financial contribution ensured that the system would be designed to have the capabilities for future expansion.
The decision made by the Village to negotiate with the Town of Truro to expand the Truro Water Utility into Bible Hill rather than the Village creating a new utility was made for the following reasons:
- Difficulties in protecting the watershed of the ground water source in the area around Bible Hill. The examples of the sodium chloride and nitrate contamination quickly came to mind.
- Bible Hill is a strong supporter of regional cooperation. Currently our area is served by a regional school board, regional solid waste system and regional sanitary sewage treatment system. We thought it a benefit not to duplicate municipal services, but rather to support a regional water system.
Bible Hill Water Distribution System Phase I and II Highlights
- 6.7 kilometers of distribution water mains were constructed under Bible Hill Streets; which is approximately 20% of Village streets.
- A second river crossing (there was an existing crossing on Main Street to service the Stella Jones plant) was made to connect the Truro distribution system to Bible Hill. This river crossing required an additional .7 kilometers of water main.
- A total of 157 service laterals were installed from the water main to property lines. Of these 146 were purchased by the Province of Nova Scotia to provide water service to homes affected by the sodium or nitrate contamination. Only 11 additional service laterals were installed.
- No service laterals were sold to service a commercial property.
- Forty-two fire hydrants were installed.
- The College Park Water Utility will be absorbed into the expanded system; a further 81 units will be connected to the Truro Water Utility.
Next Stage
In September the Village received approval for funding under the Provincial Capital Assistance Program for a pre-engineering design study for the next phase of the Bible Hill Water Distribution System.
Funding for expansion
External sources of project funding must be obtained before Bible Hill can commit to any expansion of the system.
Village of Bible Hill
Water Distribution Project
Financial Projection
November 30, 2004
| Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure | 1,415,022 |
| Municipal Share – NSTPW | 333,000 |
| Municipal Share - Bible Hill | 341,361 |
| College Park Water Utility | 67,000 |
| NSTPW Direct Payment | 181,517 |
| Lateral Sales | 28,000 |
| Bank Interest | 1,300 |
| 2,367,200 | |
| Expenditures | |
|---|---|
| ECL Construction Expenses | 2,150,000 |
| CBCL Engineering Expenses | 170,000 |
| NSTPW Inspection Expenses | 10,200 |
| Administration Expenses | 5,000 |
| Easements | 25,000 |
| Loan Interest | 500 |
| ADI Engineering Expenses | 6,500 |
| 2,367,200 | |
| Surplus / Deficit | 0 |
Contact/Membership/Training/Application
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Contact
Bible Hill Fire & Emergency membership is all volunteers. There usually is not anyone at the fire station unless there is an activity or work period occurring at the fire station. So you can catch us “by chance” or by one of the following more traditional methods.
By mail:
Bible Hill Fire & Emergency
69 Pictou Road, Bible Hill,
NS B2N 2R9
Phone 893-8083 (Village Office)
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Twitter @BHFB
Membership
The Brigade is made up of volunteer members who have an interest in providing an essential service to the community of Bible Hill. Our members come from a diverse background and bring a range of skills. We are currently accepting applications for membership.
What we expect from you:
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Commitment to weekly training session (20 weeks of the year)
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Response to emergency calls, summer weekend duty
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Participate in committee activities including fire prevention, community events and some fund raising,
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Regular attendance at monthly business meetings
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Adherence to Brigade By Laws and Standard Operating Procedures
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Respect for fellow firefighters
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Willingness to take Basic Firefighter (BFF) Level 1 training program
What we provide to you:
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) for the emergency scene
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An opportunity to participate in exciting training opportunities
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Insurance coverage 24/7, shared financial support for physical fitness (wellness initiative0
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Opportunity to be part of a close knit team of volunteer emergency responders
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Station wear uniform After one year of service a dress uniform
Based on participation you may be eligible for:
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Honorarium up to $1,000 per year from the Village of Bible Hill
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Provincial tax credit of up to $500.00
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One (1) no charge vehicle registration and firefighter number plate
Membership process
The following will allow you to be eligible for membership:
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A resident of Bible Hill
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19 years or older
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Physically fit (mandatory physical)
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Clean criminal records check
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Willing to provide drivers abstract
Membership application steps:
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Complete one page application form. Download from here: pdf Bible Hill Fire Brigade Application (27 KB)
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Submit completed application by email/mail or dropping off to Village Office at 67 Pictou Road
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You will be contacted by a Brigade representative to arrange for an in person interview
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After a successful first interview you will be requested to
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Have medical completed (Brigade medical form will be provided
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Obtain a Criminal records Check (confidential)
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Provide a drivers abstract
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With the completion of 4a, b and c you will have a second and final interview
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With the recommendation of the membership committee you will be accepted to a six (6) month probationary period
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Upon completion of a successful probationary period you will be accepted into full membership
Application
pdf Bible Hill Fire & Emergency Application (27 KB)
Come Join Our Team!