I acknowledge Acadia University’s difficult decision to close the pool that has been such an important resource for our community. This pool has been a place of wellness, recreation, and connection for many of us—students, families, and residents alike—and its absence will certainly be felt.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to Acadia University for their almost 60 years of service in providing this vital space to our community. We recognize the challenges they have faced in maintaining the facility, and we deeply appreciate their commitment to supporting the health and well-being of our residents.

While this is a significant loss, please know that the Town is fully committed to ensuring our community’s needs are still met. We are re-engaging in talks with local partners to explore other opportunities for recreational programs, and we will work tirelessly to find alternatives that will serve you.

Your concerns and needs will be heard, and we are here to support you during this transition.

Thank you for your understanding, and we will continue to communicate with you as we navigate this change.

- Mayor Jodi MacKay

The Wolfville Fire Department will be participating in acquired structure training exercises at 60 Pleasant St. in the coming weeks. This property is scheduled for demolition and these training sessions provide invaluable, real-world experience for our firefighters, allowing them to practice critical skills such as search and rescue, ventilation techniques, and fire suppression in a controlled setting.

This type of hands-on training helps our firefighters respond effectively to real emergencies, ultimately benefiting the entire community.

Residents are welcome to observe the training sessions, from a safe distance, while following the guidance of fire volunteers at the scene. 

We appreciate your understanding and support as we conduct these important training exercises. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Chief Todd Crowell at tcrowell@wolfville.ca or Captain Richard Johnson at richard.johnson4014@gmail.com.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us better serve and protect our community.

Crews will start hauling the snow away from the downtown core tonight, February 4, at 11:00 pm. This may require a detour on Main Street for a few hours. 

Please use caution when driving through this area.

With winter parking regulations in effect, cars left on Main Street after midnight may be ticketed or towed.

Please be advise that a crane will be working on site at 282 Main Street, Wolfville. The crane will be placing steel columns at the work site.

The East End Gateway Parking Lot will not be impacted by the crane placement and work.

February is African Heritage Month, a dedicated and intentional time to honour the history, culture, and brilliance of African Nova Scotians.

This year, African Heritage Month embraces the provincial theme, “Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance.”

This theme celebrates the enduring legacy of Black Nova Scotians, paying tribute to the community’s resilience, achievements, and impact throughout history. It reflects the brilliance within the community: the stories shared, the lessons passed down by elders, the rhythms that drive progress, and the powerful ability to honor the past while shaping the future.

The theme also aligns with the culmination of the second United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent (2025–2034).

Over the past decade, this global initiative has emphasized empowerment, leadership, and increased awareness of the contributions of people of African descent worldwide. The decade’s focus on justice, recognition, and development mirrors the progress and presence of African Nova Scotians in all facets of society.

To kick-off this important month of recognition, Mayor Jodi MacKay welcomed guests from Acadia at Council on January 28, including Lerato Chondoma, the Associate Vice-President: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism at Acadia University. 

Over the next weeks, Town Council will attend a listening session with community members of African descent at Acadia University, to better understand their unique experiences. Then, on February 24, the Town will recognize some historic figures that represent the African Nova Scotian community at Soups and Sides.

Wolfville has also recently established our first Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee. Our work plan, over the next three years, involves providing input on policies relating to street and public space naming, grants to organizations and the development of a statement to recognize the contributions of Black Nova Scotians.