Black River Lake Association

01/08/2025

OPEN FIRES BANNED IN NS UNTIL OCTOBER 15th!

To: All Black River Lake (BRL) Residents & their Guests,

Effective July 30th, a provincewide burn ban is in effect and will remain in place until October 15 – the end of wildfire season – or until conditions improve. The fine for violating the ban is $25,000.

This applies to open fires such as campfires, bonfires, brush fires, fires in chimineas and anything else that is not enclosed and uses wood as a fuel source.

Please report violations of the fire restrictions by calling 1-800-565-2224 or 911.

Here is the link to the news release: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/forest-fires-burn-ban-natural-resources-1.7597776

The procedure for BRL residents in a fire emergency:

After reporting your emergency to 911, contact any member of the BRL Pump Crew who will initiate a response to mobilize fire pumps.

Captain: Randy Thorpe - 902.670.7723
Bernie Brown - 902.223.4006 (cell) 902.542.5909 (home)
Barry Davidson - 902.321.6766 (cell) 902.542.5174 (home)
Rick Gaudet - 902.790.3410 (cell) 902.542.3829 (cottage)
Sean Hennessey - 902.497.9263 (cell)
Connor Reid - 902.698.1453 (cell)
Kevin Richie - 902.670.5022 (cell) 902.542.2374 (home)
Matt Stanford – 902.691.6288
More details about the province's fire restrictions can be found in the attached document.

Let's all work together to keep our lake safe.

Enjoy the lake!

Sean Hennessey
BRL Association President

Nova Scotia’s hot, dry summer has prompted the provincial government to ban open fires across the province until the end of wildfire season, unless conditions improve.

31/07/2025

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/forest-fires-burn-ban-natural-resources-1.7597776

Nova Scotia’s hot, dry summer has prompted the provincial government to ban open fires across the province until the end of wildfire season, unless conditions improve.

30/07/2025

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Locations & Training Video

A reminder to Black River Lake residents to note the locations of our AEDs.

It would be a good idea to post these lake addresses in a readily accessible location (e.g., fridge door).
188 Methals Road - ~3.4 kms from the bridge just before the NSP gate
86 Oak Hill Road - ~3.9 kms from the boat launch
1069 Black River Road - ~300 m from the boat launch. Due to recent damage, the AED at this location is located in a case on the ground underneath the damaged AED cabinet. (See picture)
Each AED driveway is marked with a green AED sign on the telephone pole.

For a brief overview on how to use an AED here is a 3 minute video.

Training video for use on adults and children using the Physio-Control/Stryker LIFEPAK CR2.*subtitle correction at 2:48: 'Place second pad in centre of back'*

18/07/2025

https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/

Burn Restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily.

16/05/2025

Here is a video of a bear near Methals Road a couple nights ago. Please review this NS Natural Resources link with their recommendations to follow when bears are sighted near your property.

16/05/2025

https://novascotia.ca/natr/wildlife/living-with-wildlife/bear/attracts.asp

02/05/2025

BRL Pump Crew Training Exercise Announcement

This is to advise residents of the Black River Lake (BRL) Pump Crew and the Wolfville Fire
Department are conducting a joint fire drill exercise at the boat launch this coming
Monday, May 5 at 1830 hours. Please drive carefully as there will be many vehicles in
the vicinity. There will be much equipment and activity along most of the dam pathway
from the boat launch to the Methals Road canal so walkers and dogs are asked to be careful or, if possible, avoid the area until the exercise is complete approximately 2030 hours.

If there are BRL or closeby residents who may be interested in joining our team, please drop by to observe the exercise and, if you would like to help out at the exercise, approach any of our members who will provide you with instructions.

Sean Hennessey, BRL Association President

05/04/2025

FIRST AID/AED REFRESHER TRAINING

All Black River Lake Residents are invited to attend
FREE First Aid/AED Refresher Training on
May 22nd, 6:00-9:00 PM hosted by Roger Owen
at the Black River Lake Community Centre

We require at least 10 people to proceed so
please confirm your attendance ASAP by email to:
Sean Hennessey at [email protected]