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Municipal Office:
Crapaud Municipal Council has hired a new CAO. If you need to contact us please send an email, call the office or visit the office during regular office hours. Hours: Mondays - Thursdays, 10:00am - 4:00pm Please CALL or EMAIL if you have inquiries or need to make an appointment outside of these hours. Tel: 902-658-2558 email: admin@communityofcrapaud.com Please be advised we are trying to ensure that the public are kept safe during the Covid-19 crisis. We are following the recommendations of the Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison and require that you do not attend public meetings if you have traveled or come in contact with someone who has traveled in the last 14 days. If you have a fever and/or cough, runny nose, sore throat or shortness of breath please stay isolated and contact 811 for more information. COVID-19 - PEI Government page Quick Links
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Community AnnouncementsNext Crapaud Council Meeting
DATE: Tuesday January 19, 2021 TIME: 7 PM PLACE: Crapaud Community Hall Council meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Community Hall. These are public meetings and all are welcome to attend. If you wish to speak or present an issue during a Council meeting, please contact the office at 902-658-2558 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting day so you can be added to the agenda. Crapaud Community Office: 902-658-2558 or admin@communityofcrapaud.com South Shore Food Share TURKEY DRIVE
Pleas help support the “Turkey Drive” for the South Shore Food Share, who provides services from Borden-Carleton to Argyle Shore and everywhere in between. The Turkey Drive needs turkeys, turnip, cranberry sauce, eggs, bacon, milk, sausage, cheese, Christmas candies, pickles and sweets. If you are interested in supporting this amazing event either by a food donation or a monetary donation, please bring your donations to the Municipal Office (20424 Trans. Can. Hwy) between Monday to Thursday from 10:00am-4:00pm Thank You for your kindness and generosity during this holiday season! 
CRAPAUD TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Join us on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 7:00pm at the Crapaud Hall to share a little holiday magic as we light up this year’s Christmas Tree. Due to COVID-19, this event is strictly outdoors only. Enjoy some Christmas music and hot chocolate as we come together to celebrate the beginning of the 2020 Holiday Season. 
HOLIDAY HOUSE LIGHTING CONTEST
Dec 1 – 21, 2020 All residents of Crapaud and surrounding area are invited to participate in the annual Holiday House Lighting Contest. Help bring holiday cheer to all by lighting up your homes and businesses – you may even win a prize! Judging: Monday Dec 21st at 7pm 
Remembrance Day 2020
Due to COVID-19 restrictions there will be NO Remembrance Day Celebrations in Crapaud this year. The Legion asks the public to please stay home this year and reflect on the sacrifices of our veterans. The Community of Crapaud council will be laying a wreath at the Cenotaph on November 11th in honor of our veterans. Opposition Leader Peter Bevan Baker will be in attendance at the Cenotaph at 11:00am when council lays their wreath to play the trumpet. Any business or organization who has a wreath is welcome to attend and lay their wreath at the Cenotaph. Important Affordable Housing Update:
Those interested in living in senior or family affordable housing units in Crapaud are urged to apply to the Social Housing Registry with the PEI Housing Corporation. Qualified applicants to this registry may receive rent supplement according to their income. The program gives priority to those with income and health needs. If you would like more information or to see how to apply, please visit the site here. Byelection Update
After receiving two nominations for two council vacancies, two new Councillors have been elected by acclamation. This will not require an election on August 10th. The two new Councillors will be introduced at this month's regular meeting on August 18th, 7:00pm at Crapaud Community Hall! NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF NOMINATION PROCEEDINGS
PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT Public notice is hereby given to the electors of the Rural Municipality of Crapaud that an extended Nomination Period for the Municipal by election on August 10th, 2020 to elect 2 Councillors will be extended until Friday July 31st, 2020. Nominations shall only be received during office hours at the election office, located at 20424 TCH, Crapaud, PE. The election office hours shall be: Monday, July 27th to Thursday, July 30th 8am to 4pm Friday, July 21st 8am-2pm See below for a nomination form: 
Special Meeting of Council to be held
Thursday July 16th, 2020 at 7:00 pm Location: Crapaud Community Hall This public meeting has been called to discuss and vote on staffing changes and election updates. We will be following indoor gathering guidelines, social distancing, and proper sanitizing. Special Closed Meeting of Council to be held
Tuesday July 14, 2020 at 10:00 am This meeting has been called according to Sec 119 (1) (d) & (g) of the MGA to discuss HR matters. Municipal by-election called
Rural Municipality of Crapaud NOTICE OF NOMINATION PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT Public notice is hereby given to the electors of the Rural Municipality of Crapaud that a Municipal By-Election will be held on August 10, 2020 to elect 2 Councilors for the Rural Municipality of Crapaud for the term of office ending on December 6th, 2022. The nomination period for the Councilor positions commences on Wednesday July 15, 2020 and Closes at 2:00 p.m. on Friday July 24, 2020. Nominations shall only be received during office hours at the election office, located at 20424 TCH, Crapaud, PE. The election office hours shall be; Wednesday July 15 – Friday July 24, 2020 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Tues and Thurs until 6 pm) The deadline for correcting elector information shall be no later than 11:59 a.m. on Tuesday July 28, 2020. Municipal Electoral Officer: Barbara Weeks Phone: 902-658-2558 Email: crapaudadmin@pei.aibn.com Please note: A candidate must file their completed nomination paper at the election office with the Municipal Electoral Officer before Nomination day Friday July 24, 2020
Marketing & Communities Committee Meeting: Thursday July 9th at 1:00PM
Location: Crapaud Community Hall Please note: All Covid-19 health protocols will be followed, including social distancing and proper sanitizing. Please do not attend if you or someone you have encountered traveled in the last 14 days or are experiencing symptoms. Old Post Road Bridge Replacement Has Begun
The bridge replacement on the Old Post Rd. has begun and is expected to be completed in mid-September! Please note that all traffic will be detoured to the Trans Canada Highway, and alternate routes are advised. Canada Day Event
Crapaud Community Council Award Winners 2020
Congratulations to Shaemus McDonald and Sydney Howatt, this year's recipients of the Crapaud Council Award at Bluefield High School! Both are beginning their Science degrees in the fall and we wish them the best of luck! ______________________________________________________ Community Housing Survey
Mayor Neila Auld & Council invite you to participate in an online survey to hear your thoughts on housing needs in the area. Residents and Non-Residents are welcome to participate.
Follow the link below to start the survey... Next Crapaud Council Meeting
DATE: Tuesday August 18, 2020 TIME: 7 PM PLACE: TBA Council meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Community Hall. These are public meetings and all are welcome to attend. If you wish to speak or present an issue during a Council meeting, please contact the office at 902-658-2558 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting day so you can be added to the agenda. COVID-19 measures - Meetings held Via Video Conference The public who are wanting to attend are invited to email or call the office to register for the meeting. Upon registering you will be given the information to join the video conference. Crapaud Community Office: 902-658-2558 or crapaudadmin@pei.aibn.com ________________________________________________ A Special Message From Your Mayor:
Crapaud & South Shore Municipalities helping residents with Food Security Crapaud, PEI, April 14, 2020 - The South Shore area, not unlike the rest of Canada, has many residents that are now out of work and facing uncertain financial situations as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Many people are worried about their ability to pay their bills and provide necessary supplies for themselves and their families. As a result, the South Shore Food Share, which services not only Crapaud but also Bonshaw, Breadalbane, Victoria, Borden-Carlton and all unincorporated communities in the South Shore region is anticipating a much higher demand for its services. With that need and increase in demand, our communities have stepped up to help. The South Shore Food Share, the Rural Municipality of Crapaud, and our surrounding partners (Councils of Victoria, Bonshaw, Breadalbane and Borden) have provided funds to purchase grocery gift cards to help alleviate some of the worry that is being faced by many of our residents in these uncertain times. By assuring food security for those who need it most in the coming weeks and months, we can help with some of the financial burden that many of our neighbours are dealing with, ensuring food access and security for the most vulnerable is addressed The South Shore Food Share and the Rural Municipality of Crapaud encourage those who are facing instances of food insecurity to reach out in confidence to the South Shore Food Share, or a member of your Council directly. We will do what we can to ensure all who need it receive access to food for themselves and their family. Many thanks go out to our residents, community organizations, and businesses who have also contributed thus far. The Crapaud Council continues to work for residents. The Public Office is closed to the public but rest assured that your phone and email messages are received daily and addressed promptly. Council meetings are now being held via video conferencing and the public can participate by requesting access from the Council Office. The next Council meeting is Tuesday April 21st at 7:00 pm. Please adhere to the Public Health Officer’s notice to “Stay home, Wash Hands frequently, and Practice Social-Distancing”. If you must go out for essentials, practice safe-distancing. Please check on your neighbours, especially the most vulnerable, to see if you can obtain groceries or other essentials for them. Keep each other safe. We will all get through this together. Neila Auld, BScPharm Mayor – Rural Municipality of Crapaud Crapaud Budget Approval Meeting
DATE: Tuesday March 24th, 2020 TIME: 7 PM PLACE: VIA Teleconference Due to the advice of the Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison public meetings over 5 are cancelled. However, as a Municipality we still need to conduct business. We are continuing to look for ways to carry on business of the Municipality and as such will be conducting our Budget Approval Meeting via teleconference. The public who are wanting to attend are invited to email or call the office to register for the meeting. Upon registering you will be given the dial in number for the teleconference. We are here to answer your questions but please bear with us as we make these changes. Crapaud Community Office: 902-658-2558 or crapaudadmin@pei.aibn.com Public Budget Presentation
Tuesday March 10, 2020 at 7pm A Public Budget Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday March 10, 2020 7:00 pm at the Crapaud Community Hall. The proposed budget will be available at the Council office and on the Crapaud website prior to the public meeting. (See Financial Statements) Special "Closed" Meeting to be held Tuesday March 3, 2020 at 7:00 pm This meeting has been called according to Sec 119 (1) (d) & (g) of the MGA to discuss matters pertaining to the proposed 2020-2021 budget, HR matters and public complaint. Special Public Meeting to be held February 24, 2020 at 6:30 pm at the Crapaud Community Office...
The purpose of this meeting is to appoint a Deputy Municipal Elections Officer. Nomination period for By election to elect 2 more Councillors has been extended to February 28th, 2020
No nominations were received on Nomination Day Friday February 21, 2020. A seven day extension of the nomination period will commence until Friday February 28th, 2020. Nominations will be received on Tuesday February 25th, 9-6 pm and Friday 9am-2pm at the Crapaud Community Office, 20424 Trans Canada Highway. (see Election Info. for downloadable nomination form). Special Council Meeting Called (closed)
Friday February 21, 2020 This meeting has been called according to Sec 119 of the MGA to discuss matters pertaining to investigation of a complaint under the Code of Conduct By Law. Special "Closed" Council Meeting
Thursday February 13, 2020 7pm This meeting has been called according to Sec 119 (1) (d) & (g) of the MGA to discuss matters pertaining to investigation or enforcement of an Act or bylaw and to discuss HR matters. Nominations for the 2019 Crapaud
Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Crapaud Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Award. This award recognizes significant contributions in many areas including volunteer work, artistic achievement, fundraising, community activities, education, professionalism, fitness/recreation, and other activities. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, July 19th, 2019. For more information and the nomination package, click on the link Crapaud Citizen/Volunteer of the Year Award to the left or contact the Crapaud Council office. ________________________________________________ | ||||