The Town of Wolfville is inviting applications for 2 (two) permanent seasonal Crossing Guard(s). Reporting to the Town of Wolfville Compliance Department, this role is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors, care about children’s safety, and want to make a meaningful contribution to our community. This position contributes to a coordinated safety team serving the school community and provides vigilant supervision of pedestrian crossings, ensuring the safety of students and community members. You will provide a visible, positive impact to Wolfville by creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated ability to follow safety protocols, maintain situational awareness, and interact effectively with children, families, and the public. You are someone who understands that children’s safety depends on your consistent presence and ability to be alert and expect the unexpected. A familiar face in the community that can give clear instructions and directions to the public, while maintaining a warm and supportive demeanor.

Equity and Inclusion:

The Town of Wolfville welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, Black and other racialized individuals, people with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and others with diverse lived experiences.

If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Barb Shaw, Accessibility Adviser at 902-679-9124 or at bshaw@wolfville.ca. We are committed to working with applicants to meet their needs.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter on by email to Laura Yaroshevska at lyaroshevska@wolfville.ca with Town of Wolfville Crossing Guard in the subject line before December 17th, 2025.

On behalf of the Kings Regional Emergency Management Organization (Kings REMO), the Town of Wolfville is inviting applications for a permanent, full-time Manager of Emergency Planning & Coordination. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Town of Wolfville, this role provides strategic leadership and coordination for emergency preparedness across Kings County.

This position oversees emergency response planning, builds strong relationships with partner municipalities and provincial agencies, and advises elected officials, staff, and the public on emergency preparedness. The Manager leads regional initiatives in accordance with the Kings Regional Emergency Services Agreement, the Emergency Management Act, and the Provincial Standards for Regional Emergency Management Organizations.

As the successful applicant, you will also contribute to regional training, capacity-building, and public safety initiatives while working closely with municipal staff, Council members, emergency service providers, and community organizations. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen community resilience and ensure Kings County is ready to respond effectively to emergencies.

We are seeking candidates with post-secondary education in a related field and at least five years of experience in emergency management or a related discipline. Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills are essential, as is experience managing projects and working collaboratively with multiple partners.

Equity and Inclusion
The Town of Wolfville welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, Black and other racialized individuals, people with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and others with diverse lived experiences.

If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Barb Shaw, Accessibility Coordinator at 902-679-9124 or at bshaw@wolfville.ca.

We are committed to working with applicants to meet their needs.

How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter by email:

Email: lyaroshevska@wolfville.ca

Subject line: Manager of Emergency Planning & Coordination Applications

Applications will be accepted until Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3pm local time. A full job description can be viewed in the Related Documents. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Light Up Kings holiday display map will return for the 2025 season Dec. 1.

Fans of holiday lights can share photos of their displays and/or use the map to find merry and bright sights in Kings County.

Residents of the Municipality of the County of Kings and the Towns of Berwick, Kentville, and Wolfville are invited to upload photos of their festive displays to the online map.

Visit www.countyofkings.ca/lightupkings as of Dec. 1 to use the map to:
•Upload photos of your holiday display for the enjoyment of others and/or a chance to win a prize.
•Plot out routes and destinations for holiday light-seeing tours in the Kings Region.
•Admire holiday displays in Kings County from near or afar using the digital map as a guide.

Prizes will be awarded for residential entries in the following categories:
•Traditionally Elegant
•Merry and Bright
•Town-specific Prizes

Prizes for commercial business entries in the categories:
•Unique Holiday Display
•Inclusive Holiday Display

Participants wanting to take part in the competition are asked to submit their pictures by no later than Dec. 18. Winners will be contacted directly.

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The downtown Wolfville section of the Harvest Moon Trail that runs between Elm and Harbourside will be closed from Friday, November 28 through Wednesday, December 3.

This closure provides time and space to pour the new concrete trail as well as the time required for the concrete to cure. 

Trail users are asked to please detour along Front Street for the duration of the closure.

Thank you in advance for your understanding.

After months of study, community engagement and a pilot in Reservoir Park, Wolfville's Council has supported a time of day, seasonal approach to the off leash privilege in Wolfville's most popular park.

In accordance with Section 4 of Wolfville's Dog Control By-law, between October 1 and May 31, dogs must remain on leash from 10am to 4pm.

Between June 1 and September 30, dogs much remain on leash from 10am to 7pm.

These new off leash hours are intended to provide safe and enjoyable use of the park for all people.

Signs posted in Reservoir Park communicate these new changes.