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Request for Proposal (RFP) - Supply and Installation of Generator and Transfer Switch
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The Municipality of Digby is seeking Proposals from qualified applicants for the supply, installation and commission of a Diesel Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch located at the Municipal office building at 12548 Highway 217, Seabrook, NS.
This RFP document may be picked up at the Municipality of Digby, 12548 Hwy. 217, Digby, during regular office hours, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, or by contacting Christopher Kingston, Director of Municipal Services, at
Proposals must be received by 12 Noon local time, Friday, November 21, 2025. Proposals shall not be accepted after the closing date and time. Applicants may not make modifications to their Proposals after the closing date and time.
Proposals may be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “RFP – Supply and Installation of Generator and Transfer Switch” or by email addressed to Christopher Kingston (
For more information about the RFP, please click here.
Request for Proposal (RFP) - Kitchen Accessibility Renovations
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The Municipality of Digby is seeking Proposals from qualified applicants for accessibility renovations to the Kitchen located at the Municipal office building at 12548 Highway 217, Seabrook, NS. In alignment with the Municipalities commitment to foster an inclusive and safe workplace, all upgrades will be influenced by the need to ensure the kitchen facilities are suitable for use, and offer comfort and dignity to all individuals, including those with accessibility requirements.
This RFP document may be picked up at the Municipality of Digby, 12548 Hwy. 217, Digby, during regular office hours, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, or by contacting Christopher Kingston, Director of Municipal Services, at
Proposals must be received by 12 Noon local time, Friday, November 28, 2025. Proposals shall not be accepted after the closing date and time. Applicants may not make modifications to their Proposals after the closing date and time.
All Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “RFP – Kitchen Accessibility Renovations”. Applicants must submit one (1) hard copies of the Proposal. The Proposal must be written in ink or type written. Erasure, overwriting or strikeouts must be initialled by the person signing on behalf of the applicant.
For more information about the RFP, please click here.
Digby Art Bank Acquisition 2026
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The 2026 Art Bank Acquisition Call to Artists and Artisans
Annual purchase of local art from resident artists and artisans Deadline January 31, 2026
pdf Digby Art Bank Acquisition Brochure(293 KB)
pdf Digby Art Bank Submission form(55 KB)
Temporary Water Relief Program
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The Municipality of the District of Digby is offering water vouchers to residents who are experiencing dry wells. These vouchers are intended to provide access to safe drinking and cooking water during this period of water shortage. The program will begin on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, and will continue until further notice.
Vouchers for the Temporary Water Relief Program are available for pickup at the Municipal Office, located at 12548 Highway 217, Seabrook, from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m (excluding holidays).
Evening pickup times from 5:00pm to 7:00pm will also be available on the following dates:
- Wednesday, November 5th
- Friday, November 14th
- Thursday, November 20th
- Monday, November 24th
- Monday, December 1st
How the program works:
- Fill out the registration form to be eligible to receive vouchers.
- Each voucher can be exchanged for one (1) 4L bottle of water.
- Each person can receive one voucher per day (Residents can pick up vouchers one week in advance).
- Each household can receive up to four (4) vouchers (4 bottles) per day, even if more than four people live there. For example:
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- A household of 2 people = 2 bottles of 4L per day
- A household of 5 people = 4 bottles of 4L per day
Vouchers are tracked by number and civic address, and you must live in the Municipality of Digby to qualify. Only households within the Municipality of Digby that are experiencing a clean water shortage are eligible to receive vouchers. Vouchers can only be used to purchase 4L bottles of water. Other bottle sizes (500ml, 18L, etc.) are not eligible for this program.
Where can I redeem my vouchers?
Bring your vouchers to a participating location to exchange them for 4L bottles of water. Participating locations are as follows:
Digby
- Scallop Shell
- Sobeys
- Atlantic Superstore
- Conway Quick Stop
- Circle K (Irving)
Bear River
- Bear River Grocery
Weymouth
- Weymouth Mercantile
- Weymouth Foodland
Digby Neck & Islands
- Walkers Convenience - Wilsons Gas
- RE Robicheau Ltd.
- Long Island Trading Co.
- School St Market
Registration Form:
To print or fill out the registration form online, click HERE. If completed online, please print and bring to the Municipal Office, or send via email to
Paper applications are available at the Municipal Office - 12548 Hwy 217, Seabrook (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm).
Contact:
If you have any questions about the Temporary Water Relief (Water Voucher) Program, please contact the Municipal Office at 902-245-4777 or
Free New Home Energy Efficiency Assessment
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2025-2026 Municipal Budget
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Municipal Council approved the 2025-2026 Operating Budget for $12,844,185 on May 27, 2025. Please see the attachment below.
