Employment Opportunity: Chester District Swim Program

Published: March 04 2024 10:24

Chester District Swim Program is looking for two qualified Life Saving Swim Instructors for the 2024 Summer Season starting July 1 to August 30, at the Chester Lido Pool.

One position is full-time 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The second position is a minimum 25 hours, maximum 35 hour per week, Monday to Friday, dependent on enrollment numbers. Deadline to apply is March 31.

Send resumes to: .

For more info, contact Darcy after 5:00 pm at 902-275-8544. 🙂

Note: The Chester District Swim Program is an independent non-profit organization. The swim program at the Lido is not operated by the Village.

Chester Fire Services Committee - Annual Meeting 2024

Published: January 31 2024 09:00

THANK YOU to all of you who came out to the Chester Fire Services Committee's Annual Public Meeting last night (Feb 15th). It was an informative evening, focused on the 2024/25 Draft Fire Budget and the new fire station design concept project. 

The video archive of the meeting is available here: https://www.youtube.com/live/u_u_9GIZ0Lk?si=ygDPsAhhFBfBfSEx

Document links from the meeting:

•  Agenda(205 KB)
•  Meeting Presentation(2.03 MB)
•  2023/24 Draft Fire Budget(445 KB)
•  Acre Architects Presentation(15.46 MB)

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TAKE NOTICE THAT an annual meeting of electors is being held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at St. Stephen’s Community Centre, 54 Regent Street, Chester and livestreamed.

The Chester Fire Services Committee is a partnership between the Village of Chester and the Municipality of the District Chester, to oversee the Chester Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD).

The agenda will include a presentation on the proposed new fire station conceptual design project, a 2023/24 Q1-Q3 financial report, and the 2024/25 draft budget. All ratepayers of the CVFD service area(1.18 MB) in Districts 3 (including the Village), 7, and part of 1 are invited. The agenda is available here(205 KB) ; the 2023/34 Draft Budget is now available here(445 KB) .

Livestream links:
   -  Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83797589506
   - YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@villageofchesterns

 Notes:
- The Chester Fire Services Committee is a corporate body created jointly by the Municipality of the District of Chester and Village of Chester to oversee the Chester Volunteer Fire Department.
- The members are appointed by the Municipality (3) and Village (3):
Colin MacDonald, Chair; Norm Countway, Vice-chair; Kirk Collicutt, Treasurer/Secretary; Jim Barkhouse; Nancy Hatch; and James Robert
Ex-officio: Fire Chief Cody Stevens and Deputy Chief Greg Conron

COVID-19 Rapid Tests

Published: January 16 2024 12:14

A new batch of COVID-19 test kits are now available for Chester residents and workers at the Village office (27 Pleasant Street) during business hours: Monday-Friday 9am-1pm.

Boxes of 5 kits available while our supply lasts.

Expense & Hospitality 3rd Quarter 2023-2024

Published: January 15 2024 12:03

Expense & Hospitality 3rd Quarter 2023-2024 is now available  Expense & Hospitality 3rd Quarter 2023-2024(386 KB)

MODC Recreation Guide out for Winter 2024

Published: January 11 2024 14:46

Fight off the winter doldrums by being active! The Municipality of the District of Chester's  "Explore Life Winter 2024"(4.71 MB) recreation guide is out now. Find activities for all ages and abilities in the Village and surrounding area.

Fire Prevention Week

Published: October 10 2023 14:41

October 8-14, 2023 is Fire Prevention Week.

This year's theme is 'Cooking Safety Starts with You'. Did you know that the majority of house fires begin in the kitchen? Some tips to stay safe:

• Watch what you heat. Set a timer to remind yourself that you're cooking.
• Keep flammable items like towels and oven mitts away from heating elements.
• Turn pot handles to the back so they don't catch on anything going by. Keep a lid handy to drop over the pot if the contents catch on fire.
• Keep a kid and pet-free zone 1m away from the stove and anywhere hot food or beverages are being prepared.

For more tips, visit: https://www.nfpa.org/Events/Events/Fire-Prevention-Week/About

COVID-19 Rapid Tests Available

Published: October 03 2023 09:21

COVID-19 Rapid Test kits are available for residents at the Village office:

27 Pleasant Street, Chester

Mon-Fri 9:00am-1:00pm

Limit of two kits per person; available while our supply lasts. Thank you.

Chester Volunteer Fire Department - Celebrate our Heroes

Published: September 18 2023 14:31

These dedicated men and women donate their time to train, practice, and fight fires. Just because they believe it's important to our community. THANK YOU to these extraordinary neighbours and their families for sharing them. Chester wouldn't be standing without them.