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APRIL 8TH, 2024 SOLAR ECLIPSE
On Monday, April 8, 2024, Ontario is set to witness a solar eclipse.
This upcoming event will mark the first total solar eclipse visible
from certain parts of southern Ontario since 1925. During a total
solar eclipse, the moon completely obscures the sun.
A small section of Ontario, including Centre Hastings, will fall
WE ARE HIRING within the path of totality. The path of totality refers to a narrow
The Municipality of Centre Hastings is hiring stretch, approximately 100-115 km wide, where the sun appears
instructors and lifeguards. To apply, send your completely covered by the moon for a brief period.
resume, cover letter, and pool certifications to: In Centre Hastings, the eclipse will commence around 2 pm and
Community Development Officer Brock Kerby conclude around 4:30 pm. The peak moment of total darkness will
Email: bkerby@centrehastings.com occur at 3:24 pm, lasting for a duration of 2 minutes.
For more information on this position, please We kindly remind residents to refrain from directly looking at the
visit our website: eclipse, as it can potentially harm your eyes.
https://centrehastings.com/our- For more information and safety tips, please visit our website at:
municipality/careers/ https://www.centrehastings.com/living-here/emergency-
preparedness/

PUBLIC NOTICE: FIRE RESTRICTIONS CENTRE HASTINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES GRANT
Due to the extremely dry and windy conditions FUNDING FROM THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION GRANT
the Fire Chief has declared a burn restriction On Tuesday, March 5th at Centre Hastings Fire Department
for the Municipality of Centre Hastings Station 2, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 363 Madoc
effective Tuesday, March 12th, 2024. acknowledged the Centre Hastings Fire Department was a
All daytime burning is prohibited. This successful applicant through the Legion Grant.
restriction will be in effect until further notice. Centre Hastings Fire Department has been granted more than
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. $121,000 since 2003 to acquire new medical equipment for
frontline medical and emergency assistance.
LEAF & YARD WASTE COLLECTION These tools serve as an asset, equipping our volunteer firefighters
SCHEDULE 2024 with the necessary resources. The new medical equipment
provides our community with the greatest opportunities during
their moments of need.
The Fire Department will be able to acquire additional
defibrillators, suction machines, and oximeters with the newly
acquired funds.
The Centre Hastings Fire Department wishes to express gratitude
to the Madoc Legion Branch 363 for their continuous support and
aid in acquiring important new equipment.

WE ARE SEEKING LIFEGUARDS IN TRAINING!
Do you have your Bronze Cross Swimming
Qualification? Are you looking for a great summer
job with a very competitive salary? Do you like fresh
air and working with the public? If so reach out,
selected applicants will receive free National
Lifeguard Training upon commencement of
employment at the Madoc Pool this summer. For
further inquiries, kindly get in touch with
Community Development Officer Brock Kerby via COMMUNITY TREES EVENT 2024
email at bkerby@centrehastings.com. The Community Tree Event is available to only residents of the
https://centrehastings.com/news-and- Municipality of Centre Hastings, with a maximum of 5 trees
notices/we-are-seeking-lifeguards-in-training/ allowed per resident.
Saturday May 4, 2024 9am - 12pm Centre Hastings Art Centre
https://centrehastings.com/our-
municipality/careers/