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Active Pictou County is a cooperative project of the six local municipal units and the Province of NS with the mandate to create a culture of physical activity at home, work, school and throughout the community. This is the annual report from 2013-14
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The Trans Canada Trail has a vision to be
completed by 2017. In Pictou County,
Sally has been working with NS Trails’
TCT Consultant, Garnet McLaughlin, and
local trail groups to create a TCT route
that will connect our towns, rural
communities and First Nation’s lands.
Approximately $945,135.00 has been
reserved for Pictou County.
This is 50% of the estimated total project
cost. Therefore, having a Trail
Development Coordinator is essential to
secure funding from numerous sources,
including in-kind, community, corporate
and government partnerships in order to
make the construction of the trail a
reality .
TRANS CANADA TRAIL
TRAIL DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVE PICTOU COUNTY
Sally O’Neill, Trail Development Coordinator
921-8865(cell) 485-4372 (office)
NS Trails Federation Board Member
NS Trans Canada Routing Committee Member
2013-14 Project Cost: $50,000*
*NO municipal contribution
$330,000.00+ The amount of funding
received for Pictou County trail development projects since the creation of the coordinator position in
December 2012
Led Pictou County Trails Association through Strategic Planning Process
Submitted a successful application to NSYCC for a joint municipal trails project (Summer 2014)
Coordinated two Community work parties to build Founders Trail in Trenton Park
Phase 1 of Jitney/Short Line Trail (Harris Rd to Blackie Rd) is nearing completion & partial funding secured for Phase 2 (Blackie Rd to Scotsburn)
Cape to Cape Kiosk project: partnership with CCRSB where students built & installed 4 kiosks. Project received provincial media attention.
Coordinated workshops for municipal staff and trail groups on various topics including signage and risk management.
Completed Trail Steward and Design Courses through Algonquin College
Establishing a relationship with Pictou Landing First Nations Band Council to discuss trail development and connectivity through Pictou County
Assisted with the Ladies Trail Building Weekend which was recognized in the NS Legislature
HIGHLIGHTS 2013-14
Increase trail use and improve user experience by improving signage at and on local trails.
Improve public awareness of trails by creating promotional material.
(i.e online and print)
Gather data on trail usage
Inventory and prioritize trail projects in cooperation with municipal and provincial staff
GOALS 2014-15
ACTIVE Pictou County
Annual Report 2013-14
Thanks to funding from DHW, a total
of 160 hours of free unstructured
activity was provided for families in
Pictou County at local arenas and
pools from November 2013 to
March 2014.
Arenas: Estimated attendance = 6000
Swims: Estimated attendance = 2580
Funding has been approved for 2014-
15 and planning is underway to
expand to include access to
snowshoes, community use of school
gyms and more promotion of
equipment loan programs & swaps.
EVERYBODY GETS TO
PLAY IN PICTOU CO.
MUNICIPAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEADER
ACTIVE PICTOU COUNTY
Rae Gunn Municipal Physical Activity Leader
759-3502 (cell) 485-4372 (office)
2013-14 Project Cost: $111,000* *Municipal Contribution = $3,333.33/each
Adoption of Inter-municipal Agreement for Active Pictou County for five years
Memorandum of Understanding signed with the province to confirm participation until 2018 in the MPAL Program
Securing funding from NS Moves to install bike lanes/route between downtown New Glasgow & Trenton Park
Sharing information on recreation and physical activity opportunities to residents using social media, radio and stories in local papers and presentations
Supporting the work of New Glasgow Academy to construct a natural play space
Representing Pictou County on provincial level on the UNSM Active Transportation Committee, Recreation Nova Scotia board, and as planning member for Physical Activity Practitioner Exchange
Supporting leadership development programs such as High Five, Fundamental Movement Skills , and an Instructor Courses.
Partnering with Dept of Community Services and NSCC to host student placements & provide employment experience to youth in our community
Building relationships with Let Abilities Work, Northern Region Respite, CCRSB and PC Autism Support Group to improve municipal services for residents with disabilities
HIGHLIGHTS 2013-14
1. Implementing an evaluation of the
Pictou County MPAL program, led by
the DHW
2. Updating Physical Activity Strategy
which will reflect the recent
Community Health Plan, National &
Provincial Recreation Framework,
Thrive NS, Sustainable
Transportation Strategy, Mental
Health Strategy and Municipal
Strategic Plans.
3. Increase awareness and promotion
of accessible physical activity
opportunities for Pictou Co residents
Focus for 2014-15
AFTER SCHOOL TIME PERIOD
ACTIVE PICTOU COUNTY
Karri Trowell, After School Program Coordinator
921-0706 (cell) 485-4372 (office)
Trainer for High Five, High Five Sport
and Fundamental Movement Skills
2013-14 Project Cost: $59,000*
*No Municipal Contribution
HIGHLIGHTS 2013-14
Fifteen 8-week sessions offered throughout the year at
various locations across Pictou Co, including: North End
Recreation Center, Thorburn Consolidated, Brown Street
School, East Pictou School, YMCA, Stellarton Youth Centre,
Pictou Youth Centre, Westville Municipal Building and Pictou
Elementary School
Five program staff hired to lead activities at each site
Partnerships with local organizations who were already
offering after school program to assist them in improving and
increase attendance (i.e. Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Roots for
Youth, Dr’s NS Youth Run Clubs)
Coordination of special event day for all students
participating in special education programs throughout the
Celtic Family at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. Students
and support staff participated in a variety of activities and
adapted programs/services were showcased.
Completion of the on-line course “Movement to Inclusion”
Participated in evaluation study led by Dalhousie University
on the process of establishing community-based after school
programs
Development of positive working relationships with
administration and staff at local schools. Increasing the
visibility of Active Pictou County as a resource.
Creation of a calendar on www.activepictoucounty.ca that
highlights all FREE after school activities in Pictou County
After School Time Period Funding from Dept of Ed is now considered CORE funding.
Great foundation on which we can build a stronger
after school program across the county.
Increase promotion of after school programs by improving the
content on www.activepictoucounty.ca
Improve the quality of programs by coordinating training
events for staff working in after school programs across Pictou
Co.
Continue to identify and address gaps in after school program
delivery in rural areas and among inactive groups (i.e. youth
with disabilities)
Increase funding sources for After School Time Period Project
(municipal investments, grants, foundations, etc..)
GOALS 2014-15
