MEDC has received vast interest in this opportunity.

To further clarify frequently asked questions, we have included a youth age range, (18-34) and an elder age range (65+).

Along with an anticipated time commitment for monthly board meetings (2 hours), keeping in mind there will be prep/pre-reading along with these meetings, and other potential time commitments such as emails, and other short meetings as required.

To ensure qualified candidates have ample time to submit their application, we have decided to extend the deadline for applications to March 22nd 2024.

We look forward to hearing from you

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/inland-terminal-offers-jobs-in-downtown-halifax-1.7048586

Facility will be located near Truro, with construction due to begin next year.

Millbrook First Nation has entered a partnership with a transportation logistics company, Canadian Rail Equipment Works and Services, to develop an inland shipping terminal near Truro in central Nova Scotia. (Eastpoint)

Millbrook First Nation has entered into a partnership with a transportation logistics company called Canadian Rail Equipment Works and Services to develop an inland shipping terminal near Truro in central Nova Scotia.

The facility is meant to improve the flow of cargo through the Port of Halifax and reduce congestion on downtown streets caused by heavy trucks.

"If we can move more cargo by rail out to somewhere as far as Truro, being that a lot of the trucks are going up through Cape Breton or across to P.E.I. and places like that, if we can move more out by rail then we reduce the number of trucks that come into the downtown core," Campt.Allan Gray, president and CEO of the Halifax Port Authority, said Monday.

"That's a big win. It's, from a green point of view, it's more energy efficient, reduces emissions and from a congestion point of view we reduce the number of trucks," he said.

The terminal, named We'kopekitk, will be built on land near Onslow that offers easy access to both the main rail line through Nova Scotia and the Trans-Canada Highway. The facility will have railway sidings stretching for more than three kilometres, equipped with cranes and warehouses to speed the sorting and transferring of containers.

Chief Bob Gloade of Millbrook said the name We'kopekitk in Mi'kmaq means "end of the water's flow," and it was chosen because Cobequid Bay branches into the Shubenacadie and Salmon rivers.

Claire Marshall is the Executive Director of Millbrook First Nation. (CBC)

While the inland terminal is expected to improve conditions in the port, it will also bring benefits to people living around the facility.

"All of the revenues that will be realized through these partnerships, both Scotia Port and the We'kopekitk rail terminal, will go into contributing to Millbrook's infrastructure, its housing and its social services," said Millbrook Executive Director Claire Marshall.

The terminal is expected to create about 300 jobs. Marshall said the hope is that people in the immediate area, not just residents of Millbrook, will be able to get the training to compete for those jobs.

Construction on the facility is scheduled to begin next year.

Blair Rhodes has been a journalist for more than 40 years, the last 31 with CBC. His primary focus is on stories of crime and public safety. He can be reached at blair.rhodes@cbc.ca

Saturday Morning October 16th, 2021

Between 9:00 am and 11:00 am

The Intersection at exit 13A Southbound will be temporarily re-routed through the power centre via Treaty Trail and through our residential area including Tower Road, Glooscap Drive, Clinton Drive, and Truro Heights Road while the building is being moved.

For more information, please contact James Stevens at 1(902)890-1840.

COMING EARLY 2022 

The Millbrook Band's new Caldwell Road development, Caldwell Glen Phase Three, is offering 2 bedroom, 2 bedroom + den, and 3 bedroom suites. Each suite features 6 stainless steel appliances, including in suite washer and dryer, air conditioning, 1 to 2 bathrooms, and beautiful balconies. These amazing suites have all the conveniences and comfort of a home. With a fitness room, car wash bay, pet wash station, fully fitted social room, and underground parking, the Caldwell Phase Three is everything you could look for.

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ASSETS & INVENTORY SALE 

Notice of sale to Millbrook Band Membership

Closing Date: 19th July 2019 at 12:00 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Those who submit bids will be invited to attend the opening of bids on 

Monday, July 22nd, 2019 at 2:00 pm Atlantic Standard Time

OFFER

The Millbrook Band is offering to sell the assets and inventory of Treaty Gas and Convenience store located at 600 Caldwell Rd. Cole Harbour NS.

ASSETS & INVENTORY FOR SALE

a. The building currently occupied by Treaty Gas & Convenience store, at 600 Caldwell Rd. Building size is approximately 2,420 square feet together with existing building fixtures: 

b. Gasoline pumps, canopy, in-ground gasoline tanks and existing signs:

c. Existing store and gasoline inventory. (Tobacco products are not included)  

Above assets are sold on an as-is-where-is basis with no guarantees.

LONG TERM LEASE

1. Purchaser will be granted/given a long term land lease of 20 years, (the "initial term") at a fixed agreed upon rental for each Five (5) year period of the initial term, with an option to renew for a further 10 years at a rate for each Five (5) year period as agreed to by the parties at that time.

2. The land set aside to operate the gas station and convenience store is approximately .58 acres. 

3. The land size will be of a reasonable size to operate the existing gas station with convenience store confirmed jointly by the parties. 

4. This property will have an annual lease rate of $14,500.00, (land in Cole Harbour has a $25,000.00 per acre lease rate). 

5. Band Members will be afforded/given a 50% discount on land lease for the first Five (5) years reducing the lease rate to $7,250.00 per annum. After the first Five (5) years of the initial term, the lease will return to 100% of its value, adjusted to reflect market rent as if non-reserve land for each remaining Five (5) years of the initial term.

TOBACCO

The successful band member will receive and retain a tobacco quota from Band Council subject to the following conditions: 

1. The successful band member must continue to operate the Cole Harbour gas station and convenience store, selling discounted gasoline and tobacco products to status individuals.

2. Should the Gas Station and convenience store cease selling discounted gasoline and tobacco products to status individuals, or be sold, or leased to a third party, or cease operations, the quota granted under this agreement will be immediately terminated. 

3. Cannot currently hold a tobacco quota, if the purchaser does, no additional quota will be given.

4. If an existing Band Employee either full time, part time or on a contract basis you must resign upon acceptance of purchase price by the band. If not an existing band employee, the purchaser must agree in writing not to accept employment with the Millbrook First Nation Band for the duration of the initial term or any additional renewal periods. Should you accept employment the tobacco quota will be terminated.

5.If an existing Band councillor that councillor must resign upon acceptance of purchase price by the Band. If not an existing Band councillor, the purchaser must agree in writing to accept the condition not to run for or become a Band Council member, for the duration of the initial term or any additional renewal term(s); should you be elected to council the tobacco quota will be terminated.

CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. The purchase price offered must be a sum greater than $469,999.99 as adjusted up or down to reflect the existing value of inventory. 

2. At closing the purchase price will be paid by bank draft or certified check, (no other form of payment will be accepted), within five (5) business days of acceptance of the offer to purchase.

3. The purchaser acknowledges he/she is responsible for obtaining all necessary operational licenses and confirming the terms of receipt of and payment for the product received from all suppliers of product for business operations.

4. Acknowledges all required insurance will need to be in place prior to the commencement of operations with the Millbrook Band added as an additional insured.

5. Date of takeover to be determined by the parties acting reasonably.

6. The purchaser acknowledges he/she will remove from all signage, the name “Treaty Gas & Convenience Store” at the new owner’s expense prior to commencement of operations at the property.

Release Date: March 25th, 2019

Closing Date for replies: April 19th, 2019 by 4:00pm Atlantic Standard Time.

To all Millbrook Band Members

             The Millbrook Band is requesting sealed expressions of interestfrom Millbrook Band Members who are interested in purchasing the assets and inventory of Treaty Gas and Convenience store located at 600 Caldwell Rd. Cole Harbour NS. The assets include the building, (building approximately 2,420 square feet) with all fixtures, pumps, canopy, gasoline tanks, and signs are being sold on an as-is where-is basis. Inventory includes all stock and gasoline, minus any tobacco products.

 The successful individual would be granted a long term land lease of 20 years, (the “initial term”) at a fixed agreed upon rental for each Five (5) year period of the initial term, with an option to renew for a further 10 years at a rate for each Five (5) year period as agreed to by the parties.

 The land set aside to operate the gas station and convenience store is approximately .58 acres. Land size is to be confirmed jointly by the parties, the land is of a reasonable size to operate the existing gas station with convenience store. Land in Cole harbour has a $25,000.00 per acre lease rate, therefore this property will have an annual lease of $14,500.00, Band Members will be afforded a 50% discount on land lease for the first Five years, therefore; during the first 5 years the lease will be $7,250.00 per annum. After the 5-year initial term, the lease will return to 100% of it’s value, adjusted to reflect market rent at renewal. 

 The successful individual will receive a tobacco quota from the Band Council. To retain the quota the successful individual must continue to operate the Cole Harbour gas station and convenience store, selling discounted gasoline and tobacco products to status individuals. Should the Gas Station and convenience store be sold, leased to a third party, or cease operations, the quota will be terminated.

The terms for consideration by interested Band members are as follows:

The interested party:

1)    If interested party currently holds a tobacco quota, no additional quota will be given.

2)    Cannot be employed by the Millbrook Band either full time, part time or on a contract basis for the duration of the lease including any additional renewal periods.

3)    Cannot be a Band Council member for the duration of the lease, including any additional renewal periods.

Conditions of Sale

1)    Proof of Financing is required, proof can be provided by presenting a letter of offer from a financial institution, supported by proof of your equity portion as outlined in the letter of offer. Proof of equity can be verified by including a copy of your most recent banking statement. If self financing, a bank statement indicating funds in the amount adequate to support the bid is required. At closing, payment may only be made by certified cheque or bank draft, no other form of payment will be accepted. 

2)    It will be the responsibility of the new owner to obtain all necessary licenses and to arrange terms with all suppliers of product for the business operations.

3)    All required insurance will need to be in place prior to the commencement of operations. With Millbrook added as an additional insured.

4)    Date of takeover to be determined by the parties acting reasonably.

The minimum asset purchase bid must be greater than the sum of $390,000.00 to be considered. 

The inventory will be over and above the purchase price. Daily inventory fluctuates between $75,000.00 and $80,000.00.

The Millbrook band member will be required to show they have adequate funds to purchase the inventory as well.

The Band may, in its absolute discretion, decide not to accept any or all submitted expressions of interest it has received.

Expressions of interest are to be submitted in writing to:

Millbrook Band Office 

820 Willow Street 

Truro NS 

B2N 6N7 

Attention: Millbrook Band Administrator

All bidders will be advised of the date for consideration of bids.