Trail News Articles
Hubley section re-opened
Trail NewsThe Hubley section has been be reopened. It was rolled today, grass seed applied and we are excited to be done. While we have completed this, there is still crusher dust to go down, but that won’t happen until we get a good rain as to make it compact better. We would like to thank…
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AGM 2024
Events Members news Trail NewsHello Members,We would like to invite you attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Trails Association. The AGM will be held in person on Wednesday June 19th from 6:30-8pm at the Tantallon Library. Members who have paid their annual membership fees are eligible to attend and vote at…
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Puddle Bridge fire under investigation
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsThe Puddle Bridge has been repaired and safe to use after it was damaged by an intentional fire sometime during the night/morning of May 3-4. The fire remains under investigation by the Tantallon RCMP. If you have any information about who may have set the fire please please contact Tantallon RCMP at: 902-490-5020. Thank you…
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Puddle Bridge replacement approved
Trail NewsWe have received approval for funding for the replacement of Puddle Bridge in Queensland. We will have more info to follow as this progresses and is slated to be done in the Fall of this year. We would like to thank MLA Danielle Barkhouse for her support and assistance and also the Dept of Community,…
Continue ReadingIsland View Dr to Station Rd at the Head of St Margaret’s Bay is reopen
Trail NewsAttention trail users The section from Island View Dr to Station Rd at the Head of St Margaret’s Bay is reopening at 5 pm tonight. There is still some more gravels to go down to finish and compact and that will be done next week on the last 600 m to Island view. We thank…
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Trail Restoration Continues
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsThe closed section of trail between Island View and Station Rd. is coming along nicely and as efficiently as possible. You will encounter barricades when equipment is working on that section, please respect the barricades, this applies to ALL USERS !!! We should have the trail open very soon, thank you for your patience.We as…
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Trail Re-opened
Trail NewsThe trail has be reopened as of this morning (September 18th).Thank you to the Volunteers as well as a few users who assisted yesterday. CAUTION – There are a few small leaner trees near Hubley, which have been flagged and will be dealt with in coming days. The section from Island View to Station Road…
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Trail Closed due to Hurricane Lee
Trail NewsThe Department of Natural Resources and Renewables has informed us that, due to the predicted severe weather from Hurricane Lee, all managed trails on Crown Land are to be closed effective 7:00pm Friday September 15th. Please advised that the SMBARTA trail will re-open when post storm inspections have been completed and the trail is trail is…
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Trail Re-opening Plan
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsWe have gotten approval for the following in our re-opening plan, and while many are still recovering from the impact from the storm, many trail groups are navigating the major implications to the effects of the storm. So here is what SMBRTA has proposed and was approved by the Dept this morning. 1. Hubley start…
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Trail Closed for Safety Reasons
Trail News Trail Notices & AlertsWe are still closed, barricades and tape have been moved, placed back and moved again. The Barricades are for your safety. Our closure is under the order of the Nova Scotia Department of Resources and Renewables. Assessment’s were done yesterday, while the area in Boutilier’s Point was impacted the most, until we receive a means…
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