As we begin 2021, it seems timely to document some of the changes in the village of Lawrencetown.
On the positive side, signage for the new Lawrencetown Community Health Centre and Pharmacy have been installed this week. At the Nova Scotia Community College (COGS) they have installed a field of solar panels and are completing a new residential training wing.
On the “negative” side, we see FOR SALE signs at the BeaverCreek Winery and the Winemakers Tavern. Plus Shakes on Main remains closed because of COVID.
The Thrift Store, the post office, gas station, and recycling centre all operate under the management of Carleton Road Industries Association (CRIA). On Carleton Road (Hwy #201) Lunn’s Mill Beer Company is open for retail. Before Christmas, this consortium purchased the End of the Line Pub in Bridgetown (now called The Station) serving food, beer and entertainment.
What are the lessons?
Small rural communities in Nova Scotia can reinvent themselves, even in the most difficult of times.
We look forward to more detailed plans.
a) how the Health Centre will help address the shortfall of family physicians in this part of Annapolis County?
b) what will be the impact of the residential training centre at COGS on the surrounding community?
c) will the new solar field at COGS help move the province towards greater use of alternative energy?
Acknowledgements
Thank you to Edward for organizing the photographs and for the Zoom coaching.
Ernest Blair Experiment 