Please do not feed deer
If you feed deer, please don't, and instead consider their safety and the welfare of yourself, your family, and neighbours.
Wildlife fed in residential areas lose their natural fear of people and become vulnerable, while young animals can fail to learn the skills required to secure their natural diets. Backyard feeding often means animals travel near and across roadways, sidewalks and around houses.
Deer naturally have several adaptations that help them survive winter including:
- a thick winter coat of hollow hair;
- storage of fat through summer and fall for winter use; and
- reduced activity and slowed metabolism requiring less food.
Concentrating deer around feeders near homes causes a number of problems, including:
- danger to people and pets;
- property damage on lawns, ornamental shrubs, and trees;
- hazards to local traffic as they move to and from the feeding site;
- domestic dogs chasing and even killing deer, or dogs injured or killed; and
- higher susceptibility to disease.
Please be a good neighbour and do not feed deer.
To learn more about living safely with wildlife, please visit:
https://novascotia.ca/natr/wildlife/living-with-wildlife/
Recently adopted by-laws
Commissioners recently adopted a new set of by-laws governing the affairs of the Village.
In accordance with the Municipal Government Act, the by-laws were approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
A copy of the by-laws can be found on our website (along with our policies) at biblehill.ca or for direct download by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please contact a Commissioner or the Clerk and Treasurer.
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Ball Diamond Advertising Opportunity
Attention local businesses and non-profit organizations:
Village of Bible Hill is accepting expressions of interest for new sponsorship opportunities at our six ball fields for the year ahead.
Successful applicants may supply a 4x8' sign for display for a one-year period starting in May - terms and restrictions apply (see pages 3-4 of the Advertising Sign Policy at https://biblehill.ca/pol.../303-advertising-sign-policy/file).
Fields 1, 2, and 3 are located at Bible Hill Recreation Park, which are primarily used for minor ball during summer weeks, and fields 4, 5, and 6 are located at Airport Field Park, which are primarily used for adult slo-pitch during summer weeks and weekends.
This is a chance to showcase your organization and support our community at the same time. But act fast, as space is limited! Applications are being accepted now through March 31st at the following link:
https://forms.office.com/r/Q2460AXESt
All applicants will be contacted on the status of their application in April.
If you would like to request the application be supplied in an alternative format, or for assistance in applying, please contact the Village office.
Spare Crossing Guard Job Opportunity
Do you have some spare time? Do you like to work with children while enjoying the fresh air and being physically active? You can do all those things while making a difference in your community!
Village of Bible Hill is seeking reliable people to work as Spare Crossing Guards. Our Guards play an important role in keeping children safe on their way to and from school. The ideal candidate is a responsible, safety-driven, community minded person who will maintain positive public relations for the Village in delivering the school crossing guard program.
The rate of pay is $17.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation. Spares are scheduled on an on call-basis, with hours of 7:45- 9: 00 AM and 2:15 - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday during the school year.
The selection process will include an interview and background inquiry with Child Abuse Registry, Criminal Record, and Vulnerable Sector Checks.
Interested persons may submit their resume in person at the Village office or via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For more information, click here.
John, Village Crossing Guard pictured below, wanted to pass on why, if you're interested in this job opportunity, you should reach out.
We asked John three questions and these were his answers:
What is your favourite part of the job?
The kids, and being in a role that helps keep them safe. I also really enjoy interacting with the public
What was the reason you applied for the job?
I was looking for a good way to spend my time after retirement, and this is it.
Why would you recommend this job to others?
Because it's a great job. Being able to talk to the kids, their parents and the public everyday is very rewarding, and everyone appreciates the job you do. Helping to keep kids safe near the roads is very important.
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