News/Events

town office

Monday, February 6, 2012 - Town office is closing at 2 pm today, due to septic problems. Sorry for any inconvenience. . . . [ Continued ]

dog

Monday, February 6, 2012 - There was a red colored, long haired spaniel picked up on Jesse's Place this morning, if you are missing this dog please contact animal control in Torbay. . . . [ Continued ]

Recreation News

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - Snowball 2012 B and L General Contracting and Pouch Cove – Flatrock Recreation present Síochána appearing live at the Flatrock Community Centre on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Síochána are known . . . [ Continued ]

Saving Energy

Monday, January 23, 2012 - WWF-Canada is thrilled to invite you to participate in two events launching early 2012: National Sweater Day and Earth Hour. These events aim to engage Canadians in a fun and celebratory way while raising . . . [ Continued ]

Recycling

Monday, January 16, 2012 - Next recycling dates: January 18 February 1 February 15 February 29 Recycling is every second Wednesday. Garbage pick up is every Wednesday. . . . [ Continued ]

Council Meetings

Monday, January 16, 2012 - Council Meetings for January 2012: January 16 and January 30 at 8 pm. If you would like anything on the Agenda please notify town office by noon on the Thursday before. . . . [ Continued ]

2012 Killick Coast Games

Friday, January 13, 2012 - Residents are advise that the 2012 Killick Coast Games will be hosted by the Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove from August 26th - 30th. The Killick Coast Games are open to youth between the ages . . . [ Continued ]

Zumba

Thursday, January 12, 2012 - Zumba starts Sunday, January 22 for 6 weeks excluding Feb 19 because of snowfest. Registration is January 22 at 6 pm at Flatrock Community Center. Cost is $30.00 for 6 classes. For further information . . . [ Continued ]

Town of Flatrock - Winner of 1st Rona Kids Advantage Program

Monday, January 9, 2012 - Congratulations Town of Flatrock, winner of the 1st RONA Kids Advantage program. Rona is pleased to announce the launch of the "Rona Kids Advantage Program" . Teaming up with Henderson Recreation, Canada's . . . [ Continued ]

Torbay Volunteer Fire Dept. Dinners

Monday, January 9, 2012 - The Torbay Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be having their annual take-out Chicken Dinners on Saturday, February 25th, 2012. The cost is still only $10. this includes, potatoes, carrots, . . . [ Continued ]

Town office Position

Thursday, January 5, 2012 - The Town Council would like to thank everyone who applied for the position in the town office, all those who are to be interviewed, have already been contacted. Thank you for all the interest in working . . . [ Continued ]

Bye Pass Road

Thursday, December 29, 2011 - The Town of Flatrock has requested that Light and Power install a pole light at the intersection of the Bye Pass road and Pouch Cove Highway, we checked again today and were told by Light and Power that . . . [ Continued ]

St. Michael's Parish Mass

Thursday, December 29, 2011 - St. Michael's Parish masses for January month are: Jan 1st, New Years Day Mass is @ 9:30 am. followed by every Thursday in the month @ 10:00 am and every Saturday in the month @ 7:00 pm. . . . [ Continued ]

Christmas Lights winners 2011

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - Congratulations to all who were nominated in the Flatrock Recreation Christmas Lights Contest in 2011. The winners are: First Place: Joe Kavanagh Second Place: Jerome Martin Third Place: Kay Crawley . . . [ Continued ]

Coloring Contest Winners

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - Congratulations to our coloring contest winners: 2 years and under - Arianna Taylor; 3 to 5 years - Karlie Rae Oliver 6 to 8 years - Madison Dyer 9 to 12 years - Marie Miller . . . [ Continued ]

Santa Claus Parade winners

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 - Thank you to every one who took part in the Santa Claus parade and tree lighting. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for participating in the Parade, there was an increase in floats and a . . . [ Continued ]

2011-2012 Heating Rebate

Thursday, November 17, 2011 - See heating rebate forms under Forms . . . [ Continued ]

Snow Clearing

Thursday, November 17, 2011 - SNOW CLEARING It is that time of the year again and snow will soon be upon us, the Town Council would like to remind residents NOT to park on sides of road so our snow clearing equipment can have room . . . [ Continued ]

Tidy Town 2011 Evaluation

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - See Newsletters . . . [ Continued ]

Churches

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - Parishes in the Flatrock, Pouch Cove & Torbay areas are as follows: Flatrock/Pouch Cove : Phone:335-2863 or Fax:335-8240 agnesmichaelparish@gmail.com Torbay : 437-6628 or Fax: 437-5651 holytrinity@bellaliant.com In . . . [ Continued ]

2012 property assessment notices

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - 2012 property assessment notices went in the mail in October from Municipal Assessment Agency Inc. If your assessment value on your property has gone up this is a reminder that the deadline for appeals . . . [ Continued ]

Garbage

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - Garbage is picked up in Flatrock every Wednesday Morning, please have your garbage out by 8 am. Recycling is picked up every second Wednesday with next pick up scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, 2011. . . . [ Continued ]

Flatrock Flyers Watches

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - The Flatrock Flyer Watches with Flatrock Flyer logo are now available at the Town office in both men and women sizes. at a price of $32.00 taxes in. . . . [ Continued ]

Community Skating, 2011

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - Residents are advised that community skating is moving to Saturday's from 4:00 - 4:50 pm. at a price of $2.00 per person. Skate times for the community of Flatrock are as follows: October 22nd, November . . . [ Continued ]

Congratulations Senior GirlsTorbay Softball

Monday, October 17, 2011 - Congratulations to Holy Trinity Senior Girls Softball Team who won the Provinical Softball Championship. . . . [ Continued ]

Roads Update

Friday, September 23, 2011 - Update on Red Head Road and Sankies Line Road repairs: All the information from Kavanagh Associates is gone to Municipal Affairs Engineering Dept. this morning were it will now have to go to Tender. . . . [ Continued ]

Recycling

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - A list for recycling can be found under newsletters. . . . [ Continued ]

Gunhouse on Beamer

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - The Town of Flatrock is looking for information regarding the Gunhouse on the Beamer, if any one has any information or old pictures of the gunhouse could they contact the town office at 437-6312. Thanks. . . . [ Continued ]

Red Head Road/Sankies Line

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - Update on Red Head Road and Sankies Line Roadwork 2011: Survey on roadwork is finished and Kavanagh Associates hopes to have the specs for the road finished by the end of this week. The information will . . . [ Continued ]

Swings

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - Phase Two of Ocean View Park will be installing the swings back at Ocean View Park, Town Council had discussed this in March and decided to go with slide assembly this year and swings as Phase Two, depending . . . [ Continued ]

Tax and Fee Structure

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - See under newsletter . . . [ Continued ]

Recreation Ball Hockey

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - Please be advised that our ball hockey league for youth ages 6 to 12 will be returning this fall. This year instead of holding two eight weeks seasons we will be holding one season that will be a minimum . . . [ Continued ]

Red Head Road/Sankies Line update

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - Update for residents for Red Head Road and Sankies Line: The Town of Flatrock has to follow the process required by government to receive the funding for upgrading and paving sections of these roads. On . . . [ Continued ]

East Coast Trail Maps

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - The East Coast Trail maps are not available at the Town Hall. They may be purchased at The Travel Bug or The Outfitters on Water St. See there website on our links for more information. . . . [ Continued ]

Fire Permits

Friday, August 12, 2011 - Permits to burn brush are available through Forestry Services Branch at Paddy's Pond, Fire burning regulations must be followed, you also have to contact the fire department at 722-1234 to let them know . . . [ Continued ]

SOIREE 2011

Thursday, August 11, 2011 - Thank you to all Musicians and volunteers who took part in the 2011 Flatrock Soiree your time is appreciated. A thank you as well to Steve Crawley and all the students who worked so hard to get Ocean . . . [ Continued ]

Thank you letter boat rescue

Thursday, August 11, 2011 - Thank you letter from Torbay Volunteer Fire Dept. regarding boat rescue in Flatrock. See a copy under newsletters. . . . [ Continued ]

St. John's Military Family Resource Center Information

Monday, August 8, 2011 - See Newsletters . . . [ Continued ]

NEWS

Monday, July 18, 2011 - Under the FORMS tab you can find new documents: The Business Directory for Town of Flatrock, Pouch Cove and Bauline. The Integrated Community Sustainablilty Plan [ICSP] for the region of Flatrock, . . . [ Continued ]

Red Head Complex

Friday, July 15, 2011 - The Town of Flatrock ask that when anyone is using the Chalet or the Ball Field would they please respect the property by not destroying the property or driving on the field. Please clean up when you . . . [ Continued ]

Outdoor Fire Burning Regulations

Friday, May 6, 2011 - If you are planning on burning garbage in a barrel, you do not need a permit to burn, however, there are certain regulations you must follow. Some of these are: the barrel has to be screened properly . . . [ Continued ]

Permit To Burn-Forest Fire Season

Monday, May 2, 2011 - Forest fire season begins on May 1, 2011 and ends mid to late September. The Provincial Department of Natrual Resources says a permit to burn is required for lighting outdoor fires for the purpose of . . . [ Continued ]

Newsletter March 2011

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - Newsletters have been added under Town as well as recreation. . . . [ Continued ]

Businesses in Flatrock

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - We are currently putting together a list of businesses that are in Flatrock. Below, please find the list we have come up with. If you would like your business added to the list, please email it to . . . [ Continued ]

DVD's

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - If you have been waiting for the 1990 Flatrock Soiree DVD they are in and cost $20.00. There is also a 1989 Soiree DVD for $20.00 and a limited number of Christmas ornaments with Flatrock logo and 2010 . . . [ Continued ]

Flatrock Mugs for Sale

Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - The Town of Flatrock has for sale 3 different mugs with sences of Flatrock on them. One mug has a picture of the harbour. Another has a picture looking out the road from the church and on the other . . . [ Continued ]

Soiree 1989 DVD For Sale

Monday, December 20, 2010 - The Town of Flatrock would like to let the public know that we have for sale DVD copies of Soiree1989 at $20.00 each. What a great gift to give someone to bring back memories of the days gone by and . . . [ Continued ]

Household Hazardous Waste

Thursday, November 4, 2010 - A reminder that if you have household hazard waste that you need to dispose of at the Robin Hood Bay facility at 340 East White Hills Road, this facility closes on November 27 and does not open again until . . . [ Continued ]

RECYCLING

Thursday, November 4, 2010 - Remember recycling starts in Flatrock on Wednesday November 10. and that you can use any color garbage bag as long as you can see through it to see what is in it. You can go back to news and events and . . . [ Continued ]

Torbay & Area 50+ Club

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - The Torbay & Area 50+ Club are inviting residents from Flatrock and surrounding areas to attend the 50+ club every Wednesday Night at the Kinsmen Centre in Torbay. It starts at 7:45 and they play cards, . . . [ Continued ]

Pictures and Stories of Flatrock

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - The Town of Flatrock is looking for any pictures, old or new, and stories that anybody may have about Flatrock. The stories can be written down and mailed or dropped off at the Town Office or you can email . . . [ Continued ]

Justin Martin

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!! to JUSTIN MARTIN of Flatrock the FIRST place winner at the Bell Island Accordian Contest on July 24, 2010. Fantastic news for this 15 year old young man. Congratulations on your . . . [ Continued ]

Giant Hogweed

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - THANK YOU to Greg Cooney and crew at Transportation and Works for taking care of the giant hogweed that was in the ditch on Windgap Road, this was a harmful plant to everyone and we appreciate your quick . . . [ Continued ]

Downloadable Forms

Friday, May 14, 2010 - We have added a new information tab, FORMS. Under this tab you can access a Building Application Form and a Tax Information Form. It will be updated when forms are created to be posted on the website. . . . [ Continued ]

Burning of Demolition Materials

Monday, February 1, 2010 - We received a notice from the Pollution Prevention Division concerning people burning items without a permit and burning items that are just not allowed to be burned. Here is a list of materials prohibited . . . [ Continued ]

Dog Tags

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - There are Dog Tags available at the Town Hall, free of charge, if you would like to register your dog or even you cat in case they get lost or picked up by Animal Control. If your dog does get picked . . . [ Continued ]

Town Council Office Hours

Thursday, January 7, 2010 - Town Council office hours: Mon - Friday - 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. . . . [ Continued ]

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