The Ride for Cancer in support of the QEII Health Sciences Centre was a huge success again this year in spite of the pandemic. Over 1,000 Riders some sporting face masks set-off each at a staggered start time on a 25, 50, 75 or 100km journey — to transform local cancer care, here at home….
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Sure as the sea, #WeRideAgain Everything is an out-and-back this year starting and finishing in Bayer’s Lake. This removes the need to transport bikes and people during COVID. The road in Bayer’s is closed to traffic so that provides lots of space for social distancing. The 25k turnaround is at Five Bridges Junior High; 50k…
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The St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Trails Association was selected today by Rona Tantallon as their charity for fundraising this year! During the month of September, when customers pay at the checkout, they are given the opportunity to make a donation to the SMBARTA. Staff will be collecting donations of $2, $5, or $10…
Continue ReadingOriginally published in the Masthead News August 5th issue. Whether it’s having an el fresco lunch with your family, finding a shady spot for a rest during a long bike ride, or needing a roof over your head while a rain cloud passes, we have you covered, says the St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to…
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A group of volunteers has been working on the Trail Garden next to the Trail Parking Lot off Sonny’s Road at the Crossroads. Over several evenings, we have weeded, pruned and mulched the garden. It is our goal to make it an attractive approach to the Trail and also a welcoming entrance to the neighbourhood…
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HRM’s contractor will be completing repairs this afternoon to a section of the trail between Horseshoe Lake Dr and Hobsons Lake Dr. I’ve attached a sketch of the area. The red area is the work site. The yellow is the access point. Work is expected to start this early afternoon and it will be completed within…
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Story from the Masthead News Volume 32 Issue 7 July 8th 2020 The staff at the Tantallon Public Library did a little walk by retirement party at the overpass at exit 5A on the St. Margaret’s Bay Rails to Trails on June l5th for co-worker Heather Pelton. Heather retired after almost 20 years working at…
Continue ReadingLast fall the Lions Club constructed a picnic shelter along the St. Margaret’s Trail along the eastern perimeter of Jerry Lawrence Park in Lewis Lake, so trail users can have a comfortable resting spot. In early June of this year, memorial name plates were placed at the shelter in recognition of devoted club members who…
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Over the past few months, it has been such blessing to have our beautiful trail to enjoy during the Covid-19 pandemic. It is nice to see so many people from our community enjoying the trail and getting some much needed exercise and fresh air. The trail is in great shape this season and as a…
Continue ReadingFor the convenience of our trail users we are placing a Port-a-Potty at the trail entrance behind Redmond’s Hardware in Upper Tantallon. The Port-a-Potty will be in place from Monday May 25th and will remain until October. The Port-a-Potty will be cleaned and supplies replenished weekly so ensure proper cleanliness standards.
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