| 2012 Carnival video | | | Video of the 2012 Carlsbad Springs Carnival. Note: interviews are in French. | | |
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| | Minute to win it (Carlsbad carnival) - video | | |
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| | Sleigh ride video - 2012 Carnival | | |
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| Carlsbad Carnival Curling "à la Flintstone"! | | | Carlsbad Carnival Curling "à la Flintstone"! | | |
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| OC Transpo rural service improvements: Free service on new rural shoppers’ Routes until June 30! | | | OC Transpo has added four new once-a-week rural shuttles to major malls that are free of charge until June 30. Four routes serving rural communities in the east and west ends run one day a week. Anyone can use the free rural shoppers’ routes. Seniors 65 and older can also take advantage of OC Transpo’s free fares on all routes all day on Wednesdays, and after noon on Mondays and Fridays. Each route runs one trip to the city in the morning, and one trip returning in the afternoon. Pick-up and departure times vary by route, so please visit www.octranspo.com or call 613-741-4390. East end shoppers’ routes Tuesdays: Route 202 runs from Navan, Sarsfield, Cumberland to Place d’Orléans and St. Laurent Shopping Centres. Thursdays: Route 204 runs from Metcalfe and Greely to South Keys and Billings Bridge Shopping Centres.
Para Transpo introduces new flat rate for rural trips A new flat rate fare of $8.25 for rural Para Transpo trips reduces fares for 96 per cent of rural residents. The new flat rate is a simpler and more equitable fare system that will help improve mobility for people with disabilities in rural areas.
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| 2012 Carlsbad Springs Carnival: A success at new Community Centre | | | 2012 Carnival photos of various activities. Photos of Curling on le "puddle", silent auction, "minute to win it" and the annual sleighride. Because of the generosity of Carlsbad Springs residents who baked for the silent auction, the Club Optimiste was able to raise $634! | | |
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| Thank you to the 2012 Carnival sponsors | | | The Club Optimiste de Carlsbad Springs would like to thank all businesses who supported our weekend carnival by placing an ad in the flyer distributed to all residents of the community or whether it was those who agreed to be promoted in the community centre during the event. Special thanks to Molson, la Caisse Populaire Trillium, Fairlawn Sod, Anderson Links, Embrun Ford, Pomerleau Inc., Dust, Evans & Grandmaître, Royal Galipeau, our federal MP, Safeguard, and les Fraisières Rochon (Rochon Strawberries). These businesses contributed generously towards the meals served during the weekend and provided prizes for the winners of the Game Show "Minute to Win It" and the curling team. Members of the Club Optimiste really appreciated your generosity - we could not have done it without you!. | | |
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| Community Dinner | | | | The next monthly community Knights of Colombus dinner, organized in partnership with the CSCA, will be held at the Carlsbad Springs Community Centre, 6020 Eighth Line Road, at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2012. Prices$7 for adults $3 for children All welcome | | |
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| Movie Night for kids | | | Movie Night for kids (2 year- to 12 year-olds must be with an adult) 10 Feb., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Carlsbad Springs Community Centre, 6020 Eighth Line Road Cost: $2 per child, free for parents Wear your pyjamas, bring your pillow and your favourite blanket, purchase a snack from our canteen (Everything is $1!) and you will be ready to watch this month’s feature film, in English. One lucky movie-goer will win the DVD. | | |
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| OC Transpo Park and Ride now opened at Harkness Park | | | Oc Transpo has expanded Park and Ride Services at 6020 Eighth Line Road at the Carlsbad Springs Community Centre (6020 Eighth Line Road). >>>information Route 232 Downtown: Carlsbad/Vars Weekday — Direction: Downtown | Rockdale
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The Park & Ride previously located at the Greyhawk Golf Club, serving the residents of Carlsbad Springs, was closed on December 23. In discussions with Councillor Blais, a new Park & Ride was created at the Carlsbad Springs Community Centre at 6020 Eighth Line Road. The Park & Ride has 15 spots and is served by Route 232 departing at 6:41 am, 7:11 am, 7:41 am and arriving at 4:14 pm, 4:51 pm, and 5:51 pm. For automated schedules for Route 232 up to 6 days in advance, call 560-1000 or text 560560 9008. Information is also available on the OC Transpo website at http://www.octranspo1.com/routes/rural_park_ride. Customers must park only in the designated Park & Ride area at the rear of the parking lot as indicated by the signage at the lot. Parking is not allowed beside the Community Centre, as these spaces are reserved for the centre’s clients.
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| Zumba Class now offered in Carlsbad Springs! | | | At the Carlsbad Springs Community Centre: 6020 Eighth Line Road
When: Every Mondays, from January 23, 2012 to March 26, 2012 (10 week session). Time: 8:00pm to 9:00pm Cost: $5.00 per class For more information please contact Brigitte Malo at 613-822-6663 | | |
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| Caisse Trillium gives back to the community | | | The Caisse Populaire Trillium gave $1250.00 to the Chevaliers de Colomb in December to help the group provide assistance to families in need in the community. | | |
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| A local teenager from Carlsbad Springs gets her first book published! | | | Sophie Bergeron realized a dream in early December, to publish her first book, at age 13. The story, "L’aventure de Vent des Neiges" was launched at Ecole secondaire Gisèle Lalonde on Trim Road on December 4th. It was a dream that came true, as she had written a regular novel but realized that it was not long enough to have it published so decided to concentrate on writing a tale about the winter holidays. It was prepared during a French class while she was in grade 6 at Ecole Le Prelude in Chapel Hill sector in Orléans. L’aventure de Vent des Neiges is now available in local libraries or it can be ordered via Bayard Novalis, the distributor. Her next project will be to concentrate on her first novel. | | |
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| New sports programs - starting January 2012 | | | New programs - organized by the City of Ottawa: in new Carlsbad Springs Community Centre. See pamphlet here. Indoor Co-Ed Soccer Catch the fever, come and join us in the gym. A great way to keep in shape and socialize in the winter. Tue 7:30-9:00pm Jan 10-Mar 6 $48.75 687114 Badminton Recreational - A fun and recreational program for those looking to enjoy badminton. Birdies are provided. Wed 7-9pm Jan 11-Mar 7 $48.75 673269 Co-Ed Volleyball - A program for all levels of recreational players who are interested in having fun while developing their game. Players must be able to perform basic volleyball skills. Thu 7:30-9pm Jan 12-Mar 8 $48.75 687115 Kicks for Kids - A great opportunity for preschoolers to join the exciting world of soccer! Emphasis is on basic techniques, participation, and fun. 4-5yrs Sat 10-10:45pm Jan 7-Mar 10 $52.50 678279 2-3yrs Sat 11-11:45 am Jan 7-Mar 10 $52.50 678214 | | |
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| Sports for kids | | | | Looking for adults to help organize activities for children, 4 to 13 years of age, beginning January 2012. Can you help with sports or recreational activities on Sundays between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Gym at the Community Centre, 6020 Eighth Line Road? Email info@carlsbadsprings.ca or call 613 822-1435, if you · can help with floor hockey, soccer, badminton, or other activities· would like to register your child(ren) | | |
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| Top 5 restaurant in Ottawa! | | | D&S Southern Comfort BBQ is now rated 5 out of 571 restaurants in Ottawa on popular travel advice website, tripadvisor.ca >>> more info http://tinyurl.com/6zfhbzq The Food Network will also be visiting the restaurant during the weekend of Oct. 29. More information on D&S here: http://www.dsbbq.ca The now famous restaurant is situated at the corner of Russell Road and Boundary Road in Carlsbad Springs. | | |
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| About the New Water Meters | | | What is the Advanced Metering Infrastructure project?
This is a City initiative that will update its water meter reading system. The current reading device for water meters that is installed on the exterior of almost all homes and that records water consumption will be upgraded with newer automated meter reading technology. The new technology will automatically transmit water usage data of Ottawa businesses and residences directly into the City’s water billing system. Currently, water meters are read manually.
How will the new meter reading device work?
The new device operates on a low-power frequency (similar to a cordless telephone) and will automatically transmit water meter readings to data receivers throughout Ottawa. These receivers will then transmit the relevant billing information through to the City’s water billing system, thereby eliminating the need for manual water meter reads.
Will the new device affect my water bill?
The new water meter reading devices will improve the billing process by eliminating estimated bills. Customers will continue to receive their water bills in the same schedule as prior to the upgrade. Read more http://www.ottawa.ca/env_water/water_sewer/billing/understanding/meters/ami_en.html | | |
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| CANADA'S ROSTER ANNOUNCED FOR 2011 4 NATIONS CUP | | | Defenceman Stefanie McKeough (Carlsbad Springs, Ontario and currently attending the University of Wisconsin, WCHA), will make her debut with Canada’s National Women’s Team at the 2011 4 Nations Cup. Read more http://tinyurl.com/5rbkfqf | | |
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| Police Execute Search Warrant | | | Police raided a Hell’s Angels compound at 5416 8th Line Road on Wednesday. A home on Millwood Court in Orléans was also raided. More information on joint operation expected to follow. Read http://tinyurl.com/5sexewa and view images http://tinyurl.com/5vk32hp | | |
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| Spring Street Culvert Replacements | | | Spring Street Culvert Replacements will start in November 2011
The work will be done as quickly as possible to minimize disruption to local residents and traffic, see | | |
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| Local knights of Columbus newsletter (in French) | | | Bulletin du mois de septembre 2011 du Conseil 9519 St-Laurent (Chevaliers de Colomb) Edition Septembre 2011 | | |
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| Don’t Bruise Bikers Against Violence visits D&S Restaurant in Carlsbad | | | After a highly successful first event for Cruise Don’t Bruise Bikers Against Violence last year the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre hosted this event again on September 17 and they wanted to make it bigger & better than last year! This event was in support of our violence programs: Women & Violence, Children Who Have Witnessed Violence, Elder Abuse, School Based Violence Programs. More than 75 bikes stopped at D&S for breakfast on the nice sunny Saturday morning. | | |
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| New gas pump at Carlsbad Variety | | | New pumps were installed at Carlsbad Variety in mid-September. The clients can now pump their own gas and go inside to pay. According to the owner this will provide a faster and better service to their customers. | | |
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| Carlsbad Dodgeball League: up to a great start! | | | The Carlsbad Dodgeball League had a few "test" fun games on Monday Sept. 19 inside the new gym at the Carlsbad Springs Community Centre. The start of the season is on Monday Sept. 26. 6 teams will meet weekly to compete in the new league. Derek Bergeron and Lisa Hearty, the organizers were on hand to make sure everything ran smooth and to test the rules and make sure the players are aware of them. At the beginning of a dodgeball game, the balls are lined up on the central dividing line (in some versions of the game, the balls are thrown in the air for the players to catch or divided evenly to both the teams pre-match). The players then rush towards the center line simultaneously and try to grab one of the dodgeballs and throw or roll it backwards to their teammates (they cannot pick up a ball and throw it instantly). This is known as the opening rush. Once the game has commenced, players throw balls at members of the opposing team in an attempt to eliminate their players. When a player has been hit by a dodgeball on the full (i.e., without hitting the roof, the floor, any of the walls, or an outside object and rebounding off) and no one catches it before it becomes dead, that player has been eliminated and must move to his team's designated bench area (players are still out if the ball rebounds off another dodgeball and/or player and hits them on the full). The same rule applies if any number of people try to catch the ball but drop it. Depending on the rules and variation, "headshots" (balls thrown in dodgeball that hit an opposing player in the head) may either result in the thrower being out, or the person being hit being out. | | |
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| Metcalfe Skating Club | | | 2011-2012 Registration Age 3 to Adults at Fred Barrett Arena Sept. 13 - 5:30-7:30 p.m >>> more information | | |
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| New community centre for Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa Citizen news story) | | | By Christopher Hofley, Ottawa Citizen July 13, 2011 Since the closing of the local elementary school in 2006, residents of Carlsbad Springs have been without a gathering spot for local events, meetings and community fundraisers. Thanks to the head of the local community association however, the people of the small town in Ottawa's east end have a brand new community centre to fill that void. It was in 2006 when Denis Labreche, president of the Carlsbad Springs Community Association, put the wheels in motion on the project that would become the brand new, $3.2-million community centre. "The starting point was about five years," said Labreche, explaining that the initial plan was to get the necessary approvals and funding to turn the closed French Catholic School, Ecole St-Laurent, into the town's new community centre. That, is it turned out, was not a financially viable option. "[The school] would have needed extensive renovations," said Labreche. "There was no air conditioning and the septic system would have had to be repaired." Labreche explained that it was the City that suggested the community association seek help from the provincial and federal governments. Both governments had invested a combined $380 million tin the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) Program in Ontario, as well as the Ontario Recreation Program, to be used for similar projects. "We tried to get as much support as we could," said Labreche. "We had to work out details of what exactly we wanted it, and where we wanted it." The new community centre, which opened on June 20 at a gala attended by more than 150 people, was built on a site along Eighth Line Road at a site that featured two baseball diamonds and a play structure, though the construction took over one of the existing ball diamonds. The federal and provincial governments each contributed approximately $1 million, with the City on the hook for the rest. The project is one of more than 760 across the province being completed thanks to funding obtained under the two programs. Because of how close he has been to the project since its infancy, Labreche said that he hasn't yet been able to completely absorb the finished product, though his excitement over the new centre is obvious. "This place is going to be the community hub for things like sports, meetings and community events," he said. The site shouldn't have any trouble accommodating those plans, with an impressive gym, a multipurpose room, office space and a big kitchen. According to Labreche, the opening comes at a perfect time. He said that while an older average age of the area's residents was one of the reasons behind the school's closing, younger families are beginning to re-appear in the area. The three levels of government, represented at the grand opening by Cumberland Ward Coun. Stephen Blais, Ottawa-Orleans MP Royal Galipeau and Ottawa-Orleans MPP Phil McNeely, all agreed that the new community centre was a significant addition to the community. "The construction of this new facility will allow area residents to pursue healthier lifestyles and enjoy a modern and accessible recreation space," said Galipeau. Mayor Jim Watson echoed the MP's comment. "It is our goal at the City of Ottawa to ensure that recreational services are available to all citizens within the community," said Watson. "This significant investment in Carlsbad Springs will enhance the quality of life for local residents through the provision of cultural and recreational programming as well as year-round sporting activities." While Labreche has been repeatedly singled out as the driving force behind getting the centre built, he directs much of the credit to the volunteers he works with, as well as the major donations from the local Caisse Populaire and the Ontario Trillium Foundation, who donated $10,000 and $14,900, respectively. Donations also allowed the community association to purchase additional features for the building, such as a digital scoreboard for the gym. Programming at the centre will be run in part by the community association, while the City of Ottawa will also run programs out of the new location. Private parties will also be able to book the site for other events. As for the future of the community centre, Labreche's hopes are also modest and straightforward. "I want this facility to be used as much as possible," he said. "I believe that this place will be enjoyed for years and years." For more information on the new facility, visit www.carlsbadsprings.ca. © Copyright (c) The Ottawa Citizen
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| The Determinator Hamburger | | | D&S recently introduced a challenge burger, they call it The Determinator Hamburger.
It is 5 1/2lbs. of food. It is made with 3-8oz home made burger patties, with sweet and smoky BBQ sauce,back bacon, beef brisket, three onion rings, blended cheese, chipotle mayo, 1lb. of fresh cut fries, 1lb. of creamy coleslaw and six quartered pickles. And if that's not enough we use grilled cheese sandwiches as buns. More info | | |
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| 2011 Community Association AGM: September 15 | | | The 2011 CSCA (Carlsbad Springs Community Assocation) AGM will be held at 7pm on September 15 at the new Carlsbad Springs Community Centre, 6020 Eighth Line Road (Harkness Park). All welcomed! Come and visit the new community centre. Agenda: 1. Verification of quorum / Vérification du quorum 2. Review and approval of Agenda / Lecture et approbation de l'ordre du jour 3. Review and Approval of minutes from AGM of 2010 / Lecture et Approbation du procès verbal de l’AGA de 2010 4. Treasurer Report / Mise à jour du trésorier 5. Expenses to approve / Dépenses à approuver : tapis bleus, riser. 6. Project review from 2010-2011 and up-coming priorities for 2012 7. Elections 2011-2012/ élection 2011-2012: Vice-President / Vice-président(e) Treasurer / Treasurer Director (x2) / Directeur/trice (x2) | | |
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| Coming soon! Community and City of Ottawa programming at new Carlsbad Springs Community Centre | | | City of Ottawa Fall 2011 Programs - New Carlsbad Springs Community Centre 6020 Eighth Line Road (Harkness Park) To register: Online: www.ottawa.caPhone: 613-580-2588In person: City of Otatwa Recreational Facility or a Client Service CentreInfo line: 613-580-2782 Children’s Programs: English Kicks for Kids: soccer for preschoolers (age 2 to 5)Sat. Sept. 24- Dec. 3 Muck and Mess: active art program for preschoolers (age 1 to 3)Tue. Sept 27 – Nov. 29 Programmations pour enfants: français Hockey en salle pour parents et tout-petits: l’accent sera mis sur le plaisir et l’activité physique (age 4-6 ans)Sam. 24 sept. – 3 déc. Soccer – enfants : techniques du soccer et exercices pour améliorer leurs compétencesSam. 24 sept. – 3 déc. Atelier des tout-petits : bricolage, jeux coopératifs, chasons et comptines (age 1-3 ans)Jeudi 29 sept.- 1 déc.Jeudi 29 sept. – 1 déc. Programmations adultes / Adults program Indoor Woman Soccer Tues. Sept 27 – Nov. 29 Boot Camp ActionThu Sept. 29 – Dec. 14 Badminton RecreationalWed Sept. 28 – Dec. 14 Men’s Basketball: non-competitive weekly gamesThu Sept. 29 – Dec. 1 Carlsbad Springs Community Association Fall 2011 Programs Information:info@carlsbadsprings.ca or 613-822-1435 Dodgeball LeagueContact: Derick Bergeron (bergeronderek@hotmail.com)Mon Sept 26 – Dec. 12 Tole Painting GroupContact: Suzanne Leroux (info@carlsbadsprings.ca)Wed. 21 Sept. – Dec. 14 Ball Hockey League for adults (recreational)Contact: Denis Labreche (info@carlsbadsprings.ca) Friday Sept. 23 – Dec. 16 *Drop-in Family Dance Party (monthly) / Danse familialle mensuelle 7- 10 pm Friday 28 oct., 25 nov., 16 déc. Cost tbc *Drop-in Movie Night for kids(age 2 to 12 – must be with a parent / avec un parent)7- 9pm Friday 16 sept, 14 oct., 18 nov., 9 dec. Cost tbc Drop-in Walking Club / Club de marcheContact: tbcMonday – Wed. – Friday (lundi, mercredi et vendredi)9am Sept. 19 – Dec. 23 *Drop-in Kids' Play / Jeux pour enfants(age 4 -12 : must be with a parent / avec parent)1pm - 4pm, Sunday Sept. 10 - Dec. 18 Cost tbc*= Activity to be confirmed Carlsbad Springs - social clubs programs / activités des groupes sociaux Optimist Club / Club Optimiste de Carlsbad SpringsMonthly Community Brunch / Brunch Optimiste du dimancheSunday from Sept 2011 to May 2012 (dates will be confirmed in Sept.) Noel des enfants / Childrens’ Christmas party (Optimist Club / Club Optimiste)Sunday Dec. 18 / dimanche 18 décembreHalloween des enfants / Childrens’ Halloween Party (Optimist Club / Club Optimiste) Sunday Oct. 30 / dimanche 30 octobre Chevaliers de Colomb - Conseil 9519Monthly Community Family Dinner / Souper Famillial communautaire First Friday of Oct. , Nov and Dec. 2011 and Feb., March, April 2012Premier vendredi : oct, nov. déc, 2011 et fév., mars et april 2012 Age d’or Saint-Laurent Soupers pour membres: 2e mardi du mois (septembre 2011 à juin 2012) | | |
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| New Carlsbad Springs Community Centre opens to rave reviews | | | (news story from Orleans Online - Fred Sherwin) Carlsbad Springs has a new community centre and the residents of the small east community could n't be happier or more proud. The $3.2 million facility is a far cry from the local French Catholic school which was closed in 2006, leaving the community without a space to hold events or organize recreational activities. The new community centre has a large gym with automated basketball nets and an electronic scoreboard, a state of the art kitchen, a separate meeting room and a staff office. It is also fully accessible. About 150 people celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting and gala dinner on Saturday night. Representatives from all three levels of government that funded the Stimulus Infrastrucutre Fund project were in attendance including Ottawa-Orléans MPP Phil McNeely, MP Royal Galipeau and Cumberland Ward Coun. Stephen Blais. But the man of the hour was Carlsbad Springs Community Association president Denis Labreche who championed the project in its infancy and worked with former Cumberland Ward Coun. Rob Jellet to make it happen. An emotional Labreche could barely contain his excitement during the opening, or his pride in helping to realize the most important project the community has seen in at least 50 years.. "i've been so close to the project it's hard to appreciate how incredible it is, but its more amazing than any of us could have imagined. This is a place that will be enjoyed for years and years," said Labreche. The new community centre is situated on Eighth Line Road in Harkness Park. It will be used for social gatherings as well as weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual events, sporting events and meetings. | | |
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| Blessing of new monument at St-Laurent church | | | The St-Laurent church Parish celebrated the instalation of a new monument on June 12. The old 'statue" that was in front of the church had to be removed last year because it needed to much restoration. The parisonner decided to replace the structure with a new monument representing the "St-Laurent" figure. | | |
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| New Carlsbad Springs Community Centre opened June 18 during Opening Gala | | | Harkness Park has a new mandate and the new Carlsbad Springs Community Centre open its doors to the public. The first event was the official opening ceremonies scheduled at 5pm followed by the Opening Gala at 6pm. Federal, Provincial and City representatives along with the Carlsbad Springs Community Association, had a media conference and photo opportunity to mark the official opening of the Carlsbad Springs Community Centre, a Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) Fund project valued at $3.2 million and funded equally by all three levels of government. The Community Centre will provide a gathering space for a rural community which lost its primary indoor recreation and cultural facility when the local primary school was closed. The facility will enhance the quality of life for local residents through the provision of cultural and recreational programming as well as year round sporting activities. The new facility will provide a stimulus for economic development in an area where limited municipal services and facilities are available. Environmental benefits will be derived through the reduction of travel required to access recreational opportunities that used to only exist outside of the community. The new 615 sqm community center includes a gym, a multi-purpose room, a meeting room, staff office, building foyer, servery, and exterior access to service summer baseball league use, washrooms and other ancillary spaces. The new facility will act as an anchor in the community by providing space for social gatherings as well as weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual events; sporting events and meetings. | | |
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| Looking for local volunteer webmaster | | | You have web publishing experience? The Carlsbad Springs Community Association is looking for a volunteer webmaster to help publish weekly information to our local website. Contact us at info@carlsbadsprings.ca | | |
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| Rental rates - New Carlsbad Springs Community Centre | | | | Rates are effective as of July 1, 2011, and will be reviewed by City / CSCA in June 2012 - Info (pdf document) (Note: for the new community centre at 6020 Eighth Line Road). Current rates in effect for the small community centre on Ninth Line Road, until transition to new centre at the end of June. | | |
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| Carlsbad Springs Bridge Rehabilitation | | | | The firm of Dalcon Enterprises Inc. has been engaged by the City of Ottawa to carry out rehabilitation procedures on Carlsbad Springs Bridge. This bridge is on Russell Road (OR 26), located 2.85 km east of Leitrim Road (OR 14) in the Cumberland Ward. It is proposed that this work will commence during the week of March 28th, 2011, and will be completed during the week of August 29th, 2011. Work is to be carried out in two stages of construction that allows for traffic to flow in both the east and west directions throughout the bridge rehabilitation operations. Temporary traffic signals will be installed at the site to control the passage of traffic across the site. As part of this contract, Dalcon Enterprises Inc. is assuming full responsibility for the construction work until it is entirely completed. Their company will take every precaution to minimize interruptions to the normal living of your family and/or normal operation of your business, but you can appreciate there may be some inconvenience during the course of the work. If you have any concerns about property damage or construction, please call the office of Dalcon Enterprises Inc. at (613) 822-3300, in order that they may deal with the issue as quickly as possible. | | |
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| Former Ecole St-Laurent host to a film production | | | For the last couple of days the former Ecole St-Laurent (own by the French Catholic School board) was the host of a film being shot in Carlsbad Springs. The film "Eddie" used the old buidling as an art school to produce part of the film. One of the main actor is Thure Lindhardt who played a cop in Angel and Demons with Tom Hanks. For more information about the film visit the following link: http://qrpictures.com/content_eddie.html This is not the first time Carlsbad Springs has been host to a film shoot. René's Corner store was used for a drama movie in 2006 and the former Oasis / Jack's Trap restaurant (now D&S BBQ restaurant) was also the host of a production during the same time frame. We were also informed that the Ottawa Police swat team is sometimes using the St-Laurent school for training exercises. | | |
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| Hwy 417 pavement rehabilitation and culvert replacements - between Anderson Road and Boundary Road in Carlsbad Springs | | | | At the present time, the consultant McCormick Rankin Corporation has been mandated to conduct an Environmental Assessment Study and Preliminary Design for the Bear Brook mainline bridge rehabilitation, highway 417 pavement rehabilitation and culvert replacements for the section of hwy 417 as outlined in the Key Map. Also included in the consultant assignment is the Detail Design of the rehabilitation of the Boundary Rd underpass structure. The Preliminary Design will include the review of the state of condition of the highway and culverts and the confirmation of the rehabilitation / replacement strategies. Also included is the in-depth analysis of the various staging options of the Bear Brook mainline bridges. The in-depth study of the highway staging includes the analysis of various staging options, traffic modelling, a Value Engineering workshop and a detailed cost-benefit analysis. The project includes two Public Information Centres where you and the community can hear more about the project as the design progresses and your input can be heard. The Consultant will recommend a preferred option. The Consultant will follow the Environment Assessment Process, obtain all relevant approvals required for the preliminary and detail designs, produce a Preliminary Design Report, and a Transportation Environmental Study Report. The Preliminary Design part of the assignment will be completed by the end of Fall 2011 whereas the Detailed Design part (rehabilitation of Boundary Rd structure) should be completed by the end of Summer 2011. The work that follows for the first portion of the assignment will be the Detail Design of bridge and highway rehabilitation and culvert replacement in 2012 and followed by construction in 2013. Once the detail design is complete for the Boundary Rd portion of the project, the bridge work will be tendered and construction work should start in early 2012. These are target milestone dates and may change as the project evolves. I can keep you posted on any potential changes to the schedule. The corrective work strategy will improve ride and comfort of the highway and bridges. In addition to this, we will be replacing culverts that are in poor condition thus ensuring safety to the public and protecting our infrastructure. | | |
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| Photos of new community centre - construction | | | Photos: new Carlsbad Springs Community Centre. Construction is slow but on-going. The Association was informed that the construction of the main building should be completed by March 2011. Landscaping around the site will be completed during the Spring. | | |
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| New email for local association | | | To contact your local community association please use the following email: info@carlsbadsprings.ca | | |
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| New community sign on the Eighth Line Road | | | A new sign will soon be installed to promote the "historical" area known as Piperville. The area of Eighth Line Road near Anderson Road was known as Piperville because of the former NY Central railway and train station near Fairlawn Sod. The community association was contacted about installing a sign that would promote this area as Piperville. Although still considered Carlsbad Springs, the area will now be known as historic Piperville. Note that a new sign promoting the community's website (www.carlsbadsprings.ca) and also the various events organized by local clubs will also be installed in the same area on current signs around Carlsbad Springs. | | |
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| New website sign | | | New website sign | | |
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