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The August "From the Cruiser" report is now available to view at: 

From the Cruiser August 2026

This is a monthly newsletter from the Guysborough County Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to inform residents of the monthly updates, activities and news stories.

Sherbrooke Saturday Market 

This Saturday’s Sherbrooke Saturday Market will be moved indoors to the Sherbrooke Lions Hall.

The market will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Seniors Care Grant helps low-income seniors with the cost of household services (like lawn care, snow removal, grocery and meal delivery, transportation, small home repairs and phone and internet services), healthcare services (like physiotherapy, foot care and mental health support) and home heating. Grants are $750 for each household.

Eligibility:

To qualify for the grant, you need to be 65 or older by 31 March 2027 and meet all of the following criteria:

• have a household net income of $45,100 or less
• live in your own home or apartment
• have your name on the property title, Land Titles Initiative Certificate of Claim, residential lease agreement or a Band administrative letter issued by a First Nation community (reserve)
• have paid (or that you will pay) for household and healthcare services and home heating between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027

You need to apply by 1 December 2026. Only one person per household can apply.

Applications can be completed online or by submitting a paper application by mail.

Paper application forms are also available at the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's Municipal Office at the front desk. Municipal staff can also assist seniors with completing their application.

For more information or to apply, visit the Province of Nova Scotia's Seniors Care Grant webpage:

https://www.novascotia.ca/apply-help-household-healthcare-and-home-heating-costs-seniors-care-grant

pdf Senior Care Grant Form(118 KB)