Five Rivers

10/03/2026

🎉 **Family Palooza is happening TODAY!** 🎉

Join us from **9:00 AM–12:00 PM** at the **Rexton Sports & Recreation Centre** for a fun morning for the whole family!

✨ **Free admission**
🎨 **Free face painting**
🐴 **Free Animal Kingdom rides**
🛍️ Lots of vendors
ℹ️ Information kiosks and community resources

Come out, bring the family, and enjoy a morning of fun, activities, and community! 💙

10/02/2026

🧠 October is ADHD Awareness Month!

What is ADHD?

ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a neurodevelopmental condition, meaning it affects how the brain develops and functions. ADHD is often inherited and can affect both children and adults.

ADHD is more than simply being distracted or hyperactive. It can affect things like focus, organization, memory, impulse control, and managing everyday tasks.

There are 3 types of ADHD:

🔹 Inattentive: Difficulty with focus, organization, memory, and staying on task.

🔹 Hyperactive-Impulsive: Fidgeting, restlessness, acting quickly, or having difficulty waiting or thinking before acting.

🔹 Combined: A combination of inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms.

Common ADHD myths

❌ “ADHD is caused by bad parenting.”
ADHD is not caused by parenting styles.

❌ “Everyone has a little ADHD.”
Everyone can forget things or have trouble focusing sometimes. ADHD symptoms are more persistent and can significantly affect daily life.

❌ “ADHD only affects children or boys.”
ADHD can affect people of all ages and genders. Many adults, including women, are diagnosed later in life.

❌ “ADHD medication is addictive.”
When prescribed and properly managed by a healthcare professional, ADHD medication can be an important part of treatment for some people.

Why does ADHD Awareness Month matter?

There is still a lot of misunderstanding about ADHD. When ADHD isn't understood, people may struggle at school, work, in relationships, and in everyday life without getting the support they need.

Early diagnosis and the right support can make a big difference. 💙

Treatment and support can include medication, behavioral strategies, coaching, education, accommodations, healthy sleep, physical activity, nutrition, and stress management.

ADHD looks different for everyone, and having ADHD doesn't mean someone can't succeed. Understanding, support, and the right tools can help people recognize their strengths and thrive.

💙 Let’s spread awareness, understanding, and acceptance this ADHD Awareness Month!

10/02/2026

📅 What’s Happening Tomorrow?

Planning your Saturday? There are lots of things happening around our community! 🎉

Whether you’re looking to get out with the family, support a local organization, or simply enjoy what our community has to offer, check out the schedule below for tomorrow’s events.

We hope you find something you enjoy! ❤️

10/01/2026

🌳 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Yesterday, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Municipality of Five Rivers held our annual Tree Planting Ceremony at the Beersville Fire Hall.

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we came together to honour the children who never returned home, Survivors, their families, and Indigenous communities, while reflecting on our shared responsibility to advance reconciliation.

Mayor Kevin Scully planted the tree, with Deputy Mayor April Warman, former Mayor Tina Beers, and Charles LeBlanc from the Beersville Fire Hall joining him in filling in the soil.

We sincerely thank everyone who attended and helped make this meaningful ceremony a part of our community’s commitment to remembrance, learning, and reconciliation. 🧡
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🌳 Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation

Hier, à l’occasion de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, la Municipalité de Five Rivers a tenu sa cérémonie annuelle de plantation d’un arbre à la caserne de pompiers de Beersville.

Merci à tous ceux et celles qui se sont joints à nous alors que nous nous sommes réunis pour rendre hommage aux enfants qui ne sont jamais retournés chez eux, aux survivants, à leurs familles et aux communautés autochtones, tout en réfléchissant à notre responsabilité commune de faire progresser la réconciliation.

Le maire Kevin Scully a planté l’arbre, avec la mairesse adjointe April Warman, l’ancienne mairesse Tina Beers et Charles LeBlanc de la caserne de pompiers de Beersville qui se sont joints à lui pour remplir le trou de terre.

Nous remercions sincèrement toutes les personnes qui ont participé et qui ont contribué à faire de cette cérémonie significative un élément de l’engagement de notre communauté envers la mémoire, l’apprentissage et la réconciliation. 🧡

10/01/2026

👵👴 Happy National Seniors Day! ❤️

Today, October 1, we recognize and celebrate the seniors in our community who have helped shape Five Rivers into the community it is today.

Your stories, experience, knowledge, and contributions are an important part of our community’s history and future. Thank you for all that you have given—and continue to give—to our families, neighbourhoods, and community.

Wishing all of our seniors a very happy National Seniors Day! 🌟
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👵👴 Bonne Journée nationale des aînés! ❤️

Aujourd’hui, le 1er octobre, nous reconnaissons et célébrons les aînés de notre communauté qui ont contribué à façonner Five Rivers pour en faire la communauté qu’elle est aujourd’hui.

Vos histoires, votre expérience, vos connaissances et vos contributions constituent une partie importante de l’histoire et de l’avenir de notre communauté. Merci pour tout ce que vous avez donné — et continuez de donner — à nos familles, à nos quartiers et à notre communauté.

Nous souhaitons à tous nos aînés une très belle Journée nationale des aînés! 🌟

09/30/2026

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

Today, September 30, we recognize National Truth and Reconciliation Day, a day to honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.

The Municipal Office will be closed on September 30 in recognition of this important day.

As part of our commitment to remembering and learning, we will be holding a Tree Planting Ceremony at the Beersville Firehall at 11:00 AM. We invite members of the community to join us as we take a moment to reflect, remember, and honour the ongoing journey of reconciliation.

📍 Beersville Firehall
🕚 11:00 AM

🧡 Every Child Matters.

09/29/2026

Our friends in Beaurivage are hiring a Community Agent.

To apply, email [email protected]
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Nos amis de Beaurivage embauchent un agent communautaire.

Pour postuler, envoyez un courriel à [email protected].

09/29/2026

🥫 You’re Invited to the Kent County Community Volunteer Action Food Bank AGM! 💚

The Kent County Community Volunteer Action Group Community Food Bank is inviting everyone to attend their Annual General Meeting (AGM).

📅 Wednesday, October 14th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Rexton Lions Hall

The AGM is an opportunity to hear updates on the Food Bank’s activities and finances, learn more about the important work happening in our community, and take part in discussions about the future of the organization.

Everyone is welcome! 💚

Every meal makes a difference. 🥫✨

09/29/2026

First Session on the Financial Workshop is tonight - Budget & Debt Reductions.

6:30pm at the The Rexton Lions Club. 145 Main Street, Rexton.

FREE! No Registration needed. Coffee and dessert provided!

Happening tomorrow, September 29 at 6:30pm!

Come and get some very useful, important and FREE information from a Financial Expert at the Rexton Lions Club!

There will also be complimentary tea, coffee and snacks!