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Published: 05 August 2025

ALL TRAILS TEMPORARILY CLOSED

The province is restricting travel and activities in the woods because continued hot, dry conditions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires.

The restrictions, effective as of 4 p.m. today, August 5, include:

🔴 hiking, camping, fishing and the use of vehicles in the woods are not permitted

🔴 trail systems through woods are off limits

🔴 camping is allowed only in campgrounds.

These and other measures are in place on provincial Crown and private land until October 15 or until conditions allow them to be lifted. The fine for violating the restrictions is $25,000.

https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/05/travel-activities-woods-restricted-prevent-wildfires

What this means for the Municipality of Digby:
As of 4pm on Tuesday, August 5th, the following closures are in place:

• Acacia Valley Trail
• Vantassel Lake Trail
• Balancing Rock Trail
• Big Meadow Bog
• Althouse Lookoff
• Bear Cove Seaside Park and Art Trail
• Gulliver’s Cove
• Smiths Cove Lighthouse
• Railbed Trail
• Fundy View Trail

Barricades and signs are being deployed and all residents and visitors are being asked to comply with this Provincial order.

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Published: 29 July 2025

The Municipality of Digby will be accepting tenders for the re-siding of the main building at the Haines Lake Municipal Recreation Area located at 1632 Ridge Road in North Range.

Tender forms and specifications 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 Chris Kingston, Director of Municipal Services, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-245-4046.

Tenders must be received by 12 Noon local time, Monday, August 25, 2025. Tenders will be opened publicly.

All tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Tender – Re-Siding of Haines Lake Main Building”

For further details, please click here. 

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Published: 11 July 2025

pdf St Matthews Anglican Church Heritage Plaque Unveiling(57 KB)

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Published: 06 June 2025

pdf Free New Home Energy Efficiency Assessment(582 KB)

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Published: 05 June 2025

📢 Starting June 6, 2025, pressure treated lumber will now be accepted at the Transfer Station!

Please note the following guidelines:
✅ Maximum length: 4 feet (1.2 meters)
✅ Must be unloaded by the individual bringing it in
✅ There is a fee of $145 per metric tonne
❌ No creosote-treated lumber will be accepted

For questions, please contact the Transfer Station directly:
245 Upper Cross Rd
Seabrook, NS
902-245-2015 or 902-245-2657

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Published: 29 May 2025

Municipal Council approved the 2025-2026 Operating Budget for $12,844,185 on May 27, 2025. Please see the attachment below.

  pdf (18.13 MB) pdf 2025-2026 Municipal Budget(18.13 MB)