Arichat Community Development Association

Arichat Community Development Association Registered charity working towards the development of an accessible and inclusive park in Arichat.

The playground is OPEN! 🎉A friendly reminder to please respect the playground rules so we can keep the new surface in gr...
05/23/2026

The playground is OPEN! 🎉

A friendly reminder to please respect the playground rules so we can keep the new surface in great condition for everyone:

• No pets on the playground surface
• No sharp objects, bikes, scooters, skateboards, etc. on the rubber surfacing
• Please help keep the area clean and safe for all children

Thank you everyone for your patience! ☀️

05/22/2026

PLAYGROUND CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

Despite the taped off entries and pylons marking the playground as CLOSED, people walked on the wet rubber surfacing, leaving footprints behind.

The company is back trying to repair the damage, so the playground will remain closed for at least another 24 hours while it dries.

If the pylons and tape are up, the playground is closed.

If you see anyone on it, kindly ask them to get off and contact Rachelle Samson at 902-631-3762.

05/16/2026

The playground will be closed for the weekend while warranty work is being completed on the playground surface.

Please share and help spread the word.

On behalf of the Arichat Community Development Association, we are so proud to congratulate Donald Kehoe on being named ...
05/02/2026

On behalf of the Arichat Community Development Association, we are so proud to congratulate Donald Kehoe on being named April’s Volunteer of the Month.

Donald was the driving force behind the construction of our new community playground, an effort that has been entirely volunteer led. His leadership, countless hours of hands on work, and ability to bring people together turned this vision into something real for our community.

Because of Donald’s dedication and willingness to step up, the project was able to move forward in a way that simply would not have been possible otherwise. The impact of that will be felt by families and children in our community for years to come.

What stands out most about Donald is not just the work itself, but how he shows up. Quietly, consistently, and always with the community in mind. He leads by example, and that does not go unnoticed.

April 2026 Volunteer of the Month – Donald Kehoe

Donald Kehoe has been a dedicated and longstanding contributor to his community, consistently leading by example through his volunteerism and service on numerous boards and initiatives. Most notably, Donald played a key leadership role in the construction of the new community playground in Arichat, adjacent to École Beau-Port.

Donald generously dedicated more than 50 volunteer hours to this project, coordinating dozens of volunteers and donating his own materials, equipment, and fuel to ensure its success. His hands-on leadership, tireless work ethic, and positive attitude were instrumental in keeping the project moving forward and motivating everyone involved.

Beyond the hours and resources he contributed, Donald brought people together, fostering a strong sense of community pride and collaboration. Thanks to his vision, leadership, and commitment, the playground is now a completed space that reflects the very best of Arichat’s spirit of volunteerism.

We are incredibly fortunate to have Donald as a leader in our community.

Please join us in recognizing and thanking Donald for his outstanding dedication and service to Richmond County.

💛 Un Grand Merci 💛We want to thank everyone who came to celebrate and support the grand opening of our new community pla...
10/19/2025

💛 Un Grand Merci 💛

We want to thank everyone who came to celebrate and support the grand opening of our new community playground!

It was a beautiful afternoon and we were thrilled to see community members of all ages enjoying the playground and spending time together.

The grand opening event wouldn't have been possible without the support of the Municipality of the County of Richmond, St. Joseph's Credit Union, La Picasse, centre communautaire culturel and École Beau-Port.

A big thank you to our student volunteers, Eidaca George, Taryn Murphy, Ava Richard and Ophelia Hyland.

Finally, thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this milestone with us! It warms our hearts to see our community enjoying the playground!

09/29/2025

UPDATE playground open!! Repairs postponed

⚠️ Playground Closed Tomorrow September 30 ⚠️

The Community Playground will be closed on Tuesday September 30 while we complete repairs to the surfacing to keep it safe and accessible for everyone. Thanks for your patience — we’ll reopen as soon as work is done, which should be Wednesday!groded

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