#Stellarton

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// Haven't drawn these three in a very long time, but then again, I haven't drawn much for this blog in a long time either. Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦🍁

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Green, multi-purpose recreation facility coming to Stellarton after arena retrofit

STELLARTON, NS, July 17, 2024 /CNW/ – Stellarton Memorial Rink is getting an overhaul after an investment of $6 million from the federal government. Minister Sean Fraser and Darren Stroud, President of the Stellarton Memorial Community Centre Association, announced the funding for this project that will turn the former arena into a green, multi-purpose, indoor recreation facility. The project…

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National Library Day

National Library Day is celebrated every year on 6 April. On this day, people come together to celebrate the crucial roles that libraries and librarians play in our society. It’s also the day to reflect on the importance of reading and how essential it is to make books accessible and affordable for every reader. A well-stocked library can introduce readers to many new worlds, and helps them become more informed citizens. Libraries are also great community spaces where people can gather to exchange ideas and learn together.

History of National Library Day

Libraries aren’t a new concept — it dates back millennia. The first systematically organized library was founded in the 7th century B.C. by Assyrian ruler Ashurbanipal in Nineveh, in contemporary Iraq. It contained approximately 30,000 cuneiform tablets sorted by subject.

Since their inception, almost every great civilization has built libraries. They became great repositories of knowledge, and a few ancient libraries live on even today. The goal of these libraries was to collect knowledge and distribute it for its use in everyday life. Special importance was given to books on agriculture, architecture, medicine, art, manufacturing, war, and topics concerning the betterment of life. As the years went by, people realized the benefits of having publicly accessible centers of knowledge, and libraries became an important feature in cities and towns across the world.

As the influence of the Internet grew, many believed that there would no longer be a need for libraries, but history has proved otherwise, as libraries continue to flourish and are now more popular than ever! Not everything can be found on the Internet, and a good amount of information is still available only on paper, and despite the convenience of the world wide web, people still like to physically visit a library and spend time among books and other readers.

National Library Day timeline

4th Century B.C.

Institutional Libraries

Libraries start to become an important part of educational institutions.

13th to 15th Century

Private Book Collections

The royals in Europe start to keep book collections for private use.

17th to 18th Century

National Libraries

Libraries in free countries of the world become government properties.

19th Century

Community Libraries

Community libraries are founded at public expense.

National Library Day FAQs

Is April National Library Month?

Yes, April is National School Library Month.

Why do we celebrate National Library Week?

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

What is a national library?

A national library is a library specifically established by the government of a country to serve as the preeminent repository of information for that country.

National Library Day Activities

Get a library membership: Celebrate National Library Day by getting a membership at your local library. Also encourage your friends, family, colleagues, and children to get their own memberships.

Donate books: You can also celebrate National Library Day by donating books to your local libraries. You can donate new books, give away old copies, or even purchase ebooks on behalf of your local libraries.

Thank a librarian: A library is nothing without its librarians. They keep stock of the books, help readers find the resources they need, and of course, always greet us with warm smiles. Remember to thank a librarian for everything that they do on National Library Day.

5 Interesting Facts About Libraries

Benjamin Franklin started a lending library: It was also one of the oldest libraries in America.

Andrew Carnegie was a great patron: He helped open 2,509 libraries across the world and 1,679 libraries in America.

Library fines add up to extraordinary amounts: In 2016, the San Jose Public Library reported $6.8 million in late fees.

Libraries also offer free music: They do so by having access to music streaming platforms.

They are big employers too: There are approximately 1,85,000 librarians in America.

Why We Love National Library Day

It keeps libraries thriving: Celebrations such as National Library Day ensure that our libraries continue to thrive despite the influence of the internet. These celebrations also bring thousands of new patrons to libraries every year.

For the love of reading: Anyone who loves reading also loves National Library Day. It’s the best way to ensure that everyone has access to good books and that future generations continue to buy and read books.

It builds communities: Libraries are also an important part of our community. People of all ages can visit their local library to read, work, find resources, and spend time with like-minded readers. National Library Day helps keep our communities alive.

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hello, blade, jing yuan, dan heng and welt platonic with a child!reader who is like griseo from honkai impact?

Characters: Blade, Jing Yuan, Dan Heng, and Welt yang platonic! x Female reader

Synopsis: reader that's like Griseo from honkai impact

Warnings: Fluff and spelling mistakes,

𝐵𝓁𝒶𝒹𝑒

You are favored by everyone in the Stellarton Hunters; even Elio does it too. You both are stuck together whenever everyone else is 'busy'; you’re always quiet, really wanting to talk to anyone in general, and it’s no difference with him just painting and painting (he could leave but doesn’t).

Most people don’t see you anywhere since you're probably in your art room that no one knows where it is since there are several art rooms for you; he’s walked in on you in a room, thinking it was some sort of spy.

He looks at some of your paintings whenever he’s stuck taking care of you, which freaks you out. Does he have to look at that one? The painting in question was based on him and how he looks similar to spider lilies. He doesn’t say anything and just puts the painting back where it was hanging.

Y’know those trashy art kits with bad markers and ‘paints’ (but very expressive) Well, while going causing some havoc, he saw it and thought you would like it. When he sees your face happy (for at least trying), he is glad, until Kafka tells him that you probably wouldn’t use it since the kit is really low quality.

𝒥𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒴𝓊𝒶𝓃

He gives you an entire art room with very expensive supplies, and since he sees you somewhere where no one goes, you start to freak out a little whenever someone sees you. He hopes you impress him with your skills, and if you do, he might hang your painting in his office so that those who come and see him can also witness your piece.

You're very comfortable around him, only letting him see your paintings. You just finished wanting me to praise you for your hard work and give you a little attention.

Watch you get very shy when talking to other people at events with him. Go on, why don’t you tell them about the painting on the walls? You were the one who spent your sweat and tears just to complete it.

𝒟𝒶𝓃 𝐻𝑒𝓃𝑔

He’s a bit awkward when it comes to you; you both don’t talk and don’t leave your rooms either. Since everyone is going out to get something on this new planet and you both are staying well, Dan Heng is in charge of you. It might have been the first time he’s ever seen your room. and it’s a total mess—paintbrushes, paint, several unfinished paintings, and broken parts of supplies all over the place.

Everyone thought his room was that bad. He can just sit there on the side and not stare at you, you say in a whisper. What? Well, you get nervous whenever he stares at you, so he can't... One question about painting: you lost your mind and told him about everything, so it was a bonding experience, and now you give him some little drawings, so it’s worth it.

You also use the database in his room to get inspiration for your next painting from your favorite artist.

𝒲𝑒𝓁𝓉 𝓎𝒶𝓃𝑔

He asks you many questions just to see you freak out over your obsession. Like,  let it all out; he’ll hear out everything you say; he means everything—the origin of the color purple, sure! Knock yourself out or talk about your favorite artist, what kind of painting they did, what their first painting was, and stuff like that.

Unlike Blade, he gets you good painting supplies that aren't like Crayola or those bad art sets like pencils that have good pigment and paint brushes made with the finest bristles, like he knows what good stuff is at.

I helped you design your room as well, making it very bright and artistic like you, with your most beloved paintings all over your walls, and even gave you two matching paintings, one for you and the other for him.

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Profile Icons of Austral Express (ﾉ´ヮ`)ﾉ*: ･ﾟ

If you liked it, choose who will be next (✧ω✧)

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Olympic Park, Stellarton, NS

Blayre Turnbull used to play hockey on the pond at this park so the town renamed it and put up this plaque in her (and Babe Mason’s) honour after the 2018 Olympics. transcription of Blayre’s side under the cut:

Blayre Turnbull

“No matter what you are doing, try your best….… homework, practice, work, you will not be disappointed for your effort”. —Blayre Turnbull, Olympian, 2018

Dedication to the above words of wisdom have brought Stellarton’s Blayre Turnbull a rewarding career in her chosen profession of hockey. From the lasting memories as a young child of four learning to skate on this very Olympic Park Pond, to playing the game she so loves, with the best in the world.

Growing up in Stellarton, Pictou County, Blayre had great encouragement from family, local hockey organizations, community and a variety of people. She would state “The credit most importantly goes to my family, which continues to support my dreams; my coaches at Shattuck - St. Mary’s and the University of Wisconsin, who taught me to believe in myself; and many of my teammates, who challenge me to get better and be the best player I can be”.

Hockey Career 2001-2018

Pictou County Minor Hockey (Novice)

Pictou County Minor Hockey (Atom AAA)

Pictou County Minor Hockey (Peewee AA)

Pictou County Minor Hockey (Peewee AAA)

Nighthawks - Northumberland Regional High School (Pictou County, Nova Scotia)

Northern Storm (Nova Scotia Female Hockey League)

Shattuck - St Mary’s

University of Wisconsin

Calgary Inferno (Canadian Western Hockey League)

Team Canada

International Debut: August 18, 2010 vs. United States

Canada’s National Women’s Team (2014-17)

Canada’s National Under-18 Team (201

Olympic & World Championship Experience

2018 Canada’s Women’s Olympic Hockey Team (Winter Olympics Pyeongchang, South Korea.)

2017 International Ice Hockey Federation (Women’s World Championship)

2016 International Ice Hockey Federation (Women’s World Championship)

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

“MINE SHAFT BLAST OUSTS 84 WORKERS,” Toronto Star. April 30, 1942. Page 2. --- Explosions in Same Pit Have Killed 95 Men ---- Halifax, April 30 (CP) - Hon. L. D. Currie, minister of mines, said 84 miners, all uninjured, were evacuated early today from the Nova Scotia Coal company's Allan shaft at Stellarton, N.S. A small explosion occurred in the workings. The shaft will be closed for 24 hours to enable an investigation and to determine whether any damage was caused to the workings, the minister said.

At Stellarton, Mine Manager Badoux said: "The men said they did. not hear the explosion, but there was a disturbance of the air and some dust."

During the last war 88 men were killed by an explosion in the Allan shaft in 1918. In 1935, seven men were killed by an explosion in the same pit.

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Picture Perfect 60

Picture Perfect 60 “Figures.” Dan gave a little laugh. “What about the RCMP?” “Oh them. They did what they could. Asked us lots & lots of questions. Made it seem like Pops might have had something to do with it. You must know all about that, Dan, being one yourself. Is that why you joined them? To make victims sweat?” “Nope. They recruited me.” “That all they do? That Sergeant, or whatever he…

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Inktober Day 11: Snow ❄️☃️

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Family time on the beach 👨‍👩‍👦🏖️🌊

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National Pepperoni Pizza Day

There’s no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box on your lap.

We have to agree with Mr. James, there’s a series of promises made in that fragrant, warm cardboard box. Rich, savory red sauce and the long tantalizing stretch of delicious cheese are held within, a delicious treasure to share with your friends and family, or hog all to yourself. The perfect topping for the delicious dish, well-spiced pepperoni. Pepperoni Pizza Day reminds you to give this classic a place in your day, and give yourself a break from cooking.

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History of Pepperoni Pizza Day

Pepperoni pizza has become the standard pizza for people everywhere, and stands apart as the singularly most ordered type of pizza in the world. Whether you’re buying pizza for a birthday party or a day at the office, you know that you can guarantee a positive response by buying one topped with pepperoni. The pizza was believed to have first been conceived of in 1889 by Raffaele Esposito, though others believe that the first one was sold in 1738 in Naples, Italy.

Pizza is consumed at every point in the day, piping hot for dinner and lunch, and cold in the morning. Some people even profess that pizza tastes far better cold than it does hot from the oven, though we think that’s largely dependent on the type of pizza. Oh, and for those of you who are engaged in that whole ‘pineapple vs no-pineapple’ debate, we’re here to weigh in that pineapple is a fine pizza topping. You are allowed to disagree, of course, we’ve never been in the business of stopping people from going about the business of being wrong. We know that eventually, you’ll come around, but in the meantime, we can agree on pepperoni pizza being the best of pizzas.

How to Celebrate Pepperoni Pizza Day

We like starting Pepperoni Pizza Day by popping a pepperoni pizza Hot Pocket into the microwave for breakfast, they’re simply delicious and a great way to start the day. Then, of course, we have pepperoni with pineapple for lunch and pepperoni with olives and mushrooms for dinner. No matter what you add to a pizza, as long as it starts with pepperoni it’s guaranteed to be absolutely delicious. Get together with friends for a pizza party, and share what your favorite additions are to a standard pepperoni pizza.

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Golden Hour . . . . . Reposted from @seaherglowbeauty 💫 This warm and blendy balayage was a colour correction. We added warmth, a dark root and lowlights to help blend a band over overprocessed nearly white hair in the mid shift. Since this appointment we have been able to add foils to the root for a bright and healthy looking blonde. . . . . #novascotiahairstylist #novascotiabalayage #novascotiahair #novascotiablonde #newglasgowhairstylist #balayagehighlights #goldenblonde #blondebalayage #balayagemoneypiece #balayagespecialist #schwarzkopfpro #schwarzkopfcan #newglasgow #stellarton #pictoucounty #btcfirstfeature (at Stellarton, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbQiX2Apg68/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Missing Female in Stellarton, Nova Scotia – Hayleigh Coady

Stellarton Police are asking for help to locate a missing person.

Hayleigh Coady was last seen on Sunday in the Stellarton area, and police say foul play is not suspected at this point.

She’s described as standing around 5’5″ with a slender build, with long, dark hair, and blue eyes.

A clothing description is not available and police have not released her age.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Stellarton Police or Crime Stoppers

[jacksoncrabb]

Look . Twice! . #twice #motorcyclistsareyourfriends #ns #billboard #novascotia #travelns #roadsign #motorcycles #beaware #stellarton #looktwicesavealife #looktwice (at Stellarton, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BypqJc-gSuR/?igshid=1amzejtyuwg96