Peggy, on behalf of the residents of Big Tancook Island, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous service to your community.
Welcome to two new MFRs
New Fire Service Number
The Tancook Fire Service has a new number. For all questions and information, please call 902-298-4624.
2020 Ratepayers’ Meeting
This year’s annual Ratepayers’ meeting will be held on Saturday, July 4 at 2:30 pm in the Rec Centre.
Important Notice – Change to MFR Status
Notice to Residents:
Please be aware that EHS has moved all MFR agencies to Level 5 response model.
This means that we will only attend:
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Difficult extrication.
Despite making a case for our isolated location and circumstances, the decision by the Province stands.
BTIERA will not be attending any 911 medical call outs unless they fall into the above two categories.
If there is a 911 medical call out, Paramedics will attend from the mainland by either ferry or Lifeflight. BTIERA will provide transport locally for the paramedics.
Please if you have a medical emergency call 911, do not contact our MFR’s privately and put pressure on them to see you off the books. This could have serious consequences for BTIERA and the individual MFR.
Regards
Peter Stephens
MFR Coordinator.
BTIERA – a testament to community spirit
The recent CBC news story feature on BTIERA was a good reminder to all of us that we are indebted to these community-minded volunteers for their unwavering commitment to the safety of island residents.
One way in which we can continue to express our appreciation for this invaluable organization is by participating in BTIERA fundraising events like Sunday’s Fall Dinner.
By all accounts the Fall Dinner was a resounding success. From the ham and turkey carvers and the raffle tickets sellers to the community members who contributed a dish and the intrepid kitchen volunteers, the Fall Dinner raised approximately $2200.
With well over 100 people in attendance at the Fall Dinner, it is safe to say that the community spirit of Big Tancook Island is alive and well!
The raffle draw winners are:
Hooked mat – Rodney Cross, Chair – Al Barkhouse, Quilt – Diana Hutt, Knitted Shawl – Melba Graham, Red Hat – Laura Barkhouse, Green Hat – John Elliott, Scarf – Audrey Flanders, Spaghetti or Pizza dinner – Jimmie Levy, T-shirt – Susan Apostle, T-shirt – Ava Farrar
BTIERA on CBC
Flu Shot Clinic on Tancook
Please leave a comment or email tancooknews@gmail.com if you are interested.
BTIERA Bottle Drive
BTIERA Volunteers – Vital to our Community
I would just like to give a thanks to the Tancook Fire Department for providing the LZO (Landing Zone Officer) and crew assistance in setting up the landing field for the Lifeflight (Medical Helicopter).
