In Pictou County, we are very much a community of communities. We have larger communities like River John, Lyons Brook, Thorburn, Hopewell and Abercrombie, that have a more concentrated population that allows our Municipality to offer services such as water and sewer. But we also have many smaller communities where homes are more scattered, like West Branch, Lismore, Three Brooks, Salt Springs, Hillside and Blue Mountain. These are only a few of our many, many communities.
Our communities are the glue that makes Rural Pictou County not just a place, but a home. It is what makes our whole County tick and come alive. The fuel that drives our individual communities is our volunteers. From our fire departments to our community halls, with their wide range of activities, to our recreation areas and numerous youth groups, life is busy and fun for many of our residents.
We must never forget that many of our residents are not easily able to get out of home and enjoy all that is happening in their local areas. It is all of our responsibility to make sure that our buildings and other features are available to those of all ages and challenges.
Our Municipality’s role is to work with all of our communities -large, small or in between to make sure that as many services as possible are readily available for all. In cooperation with other orders of government, many of our local halls have been updated and made energy efficient. High-speed internet is gradually spreading to all our communities, allowing folks to live and work in today’s fast-paced world, no matter where they live.
Our Municipality is committed to continue doing our part and encouraging others to do theirs to ensure that our widespread network of communities continues to be great places to live, raise the next generation and celebrate our proud history of First Nations, our early settlers and those who arrived recently. Pictou County is open for business and welcomes all with open arms.