Heads Up: Early Morning Road Work – Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8, 2025

Our crews will be out patching roads this Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8, 2025 from 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM in various locations throughout town.

You might see some activity and minor delays, so please drive carefully around the work zones. Thank you for your patience!

The Town of Wolfville is inviting applications for one (1) full-time (permanent seasonal) Parks Labourer with the Parks and Recreation Department. This position is part of the Service Employees International Union Local 2 and is eligible to participate in the Town’s Employee Benefits plan. 

Responsibilities include carrying out land and hardscaping, general maintenance on all Town maintained green spaces, parks and trail, and other maintenance and event set-up duties as required. 

The position requires 40 hours per week (with 11 weeks remaining this season) and may include evenings and weekends. A valid class 5 driver’s license is required. Work season typically starts in April and finishes in October. 

The Town of Wolfville is committed to providing a healthy, safe and supportive workplace where diversity is valued and where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

The Town of Wolfville welcomes and encourages applications from Black, racialized and Indigenous Peoples, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomers to Canada, and People with Disabilities.

If you are a member of a group that has been historically excluded from opportunities, we encourage you to self-identify in your cover letter or resume and to share your pronouns.

If you require any accommodation to support submitting your application or navigating the process, or if you would like to start a conversation about employment opportunities, please reach out to the Town Clerk, Laura Morrison, lmorrison@wolfville.ca 

For more information on the Town of Wolfville visit our website at www.wolfville.ca

See Related Documents on how to apply.

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 Wolfville

As of 4pm on Tuesday, August 5, the following closures are in place:

• The Harvest Moon Trail - from Cherry Lane to Elm Ave, and from Old Dyke Lane to Woodman.
• The Millennium Trail
• Wolfville Watershed Nature Preserve on Forest Hill Road
• Reservoir Park - all trails in and out - access is only through the parking lot

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

The Municipality of the County of Kings, Town of Kentville, and Town of Wolfville have agreed to secure land for a proposed new Regional Recreation Facility.

Kings County Municipal Council recently entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Parsons Investments Limited to acquire a parcel of land in Coldbrook. Councils for Town of Kentville and Town of Wolfville agreed to support this purchase for the Recreation Facility.

“While this Agreement has certain closing conditions, Municipal Council thought it important to advise the public that a location has been chosen,” said Municipality of the County of Kings Mayor Dave Corkum.

A parcel located off Harrington Road was selected by a working committee with representatives from the Municipality and the Towns. The three neighbouring municipal units are excited to have reached an agreement on the location, which is an important step in building a new Regional Recreation Facility in Kings County.

“We know our community has been waiting for good news on this project,” said Wolfville Mayor Jodi Mackay. “This is an important development, and we look forward to working with our partners at Kings and Kentville to support all people in our region.”

The level of involvement and commitment from each prospective partner will be determined by decisions from respective Councils, and through agreements reached by the project partners.

“Kentville’s Town Council is eager to continue working with our partners to realize the shared goal of building a Regional Recreation Facility. We are ready and willing to continue participating in important conversations about how we come together, combine resources, and deliver meaningful results, including potentially a new Kentville arena,” said Town of Kentville Mayor Andrew Zebian.

Potential locations for the Regional Recreation Facility were evaluated based on siting criteria outlined in the Kings County Regional Recreational Centre Feasibility Study. The completed feasibility study received in November 2022 included a report recommending the construction of an aquatics facility, gymnasium and track, multi-purpose areas, and support and amenity spaces.

Project partners and Parsons Investments are excited about the new facility serving as a demand generator for the region and a driving reason to upgrade the road network in the area. All parties believe this facility will encourage increased residential and commercial development.

“Having this type of facility in our region will have a significant and positive impact on workforce recruitment and retention while improving the quality of life for everyone living in the county,” said Craig Parsons of Parsons Investments Limited.

Mayor Corkum said securing land is an important step in making a Regional Recreation Facility a reality. He stressed that there is more work to be done, and the engagement is just beginning.

“We look forward to working through the closing conditions related to the land transaction, formalizing agreements with project partners, and engaging with the community and interest groups,” said Corkum.