Puddle Bridge fire under investigation

The 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

We 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,…

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Trail Restoration Continues

The 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

The 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

The 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

We 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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Unsafe conditions due to flooding

Significant Trail Damage

The trail has sustained significant trail damage as a result of the heavy rainstorm on Friday July 21st that has caused extreme safety issues. The trail remains closed until further notice because the trail is unsafe. By entering the trail, you are putting yourself, others, and our first-responders at-risk.

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Trail Closed for Safety Reasons

We 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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