Municipality of Argyle / Municipalité d'Argyle

05/29/2026

Tax bills are in the mail

Property tax bills have been mailed to residents and should be arriving soon.

Once you receive your bill, there are several ways to pay, including in person, through your financial institution, online banking, e-Transfer, Paymentus, pre-authorized payments, or by mail.

Please remember to include your assessment number when paying by e-Transfer, so your payment can be applied correctly.

For full details on payment options, visit:
https://munargyle.com/paying-your-taxes.html

Questions? Contact the Municipal Office at 902-648-2311.

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

Public Hearing Notice: May 28, 2026

The Council of Municipality of the District of Argyle will be holding a public hearing to consider the following:

Land Use By-law Amendment – Rezoning of two properties along Old Abbotts Harbour Road (PID 90075482) and Abbotts Harbour Road (PID 90326778), Middle West Pubnico.

The subject properties are proposed to be rezoned from the Marine Industrial (MI) zone to the Mixed Use (MU) zone to allow for the development of a single-unit detached dwelling on PID 90075482. The second property, PID 90326778, is intended to provide access to the primary parcel and will accommodate a future driveway access serving PID 90075482.

The public hearing will take place in Council Chambers at 5 Rue J. E. Hatfield Court in Tusket on May 28, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

All persons with an interest in these matters are invited to participate by:
• Attending the public hearing in person
• Provide a written submission or question before 5:00 pm on May 27, 2026 by email to [email protected] or by mail to 5 J. E. Hatfield Court, PO Box 10, Tusket, NS, B0W 3M0.

Written submissions are distributed to all Councillors and considered at the time of their decision.

Copies of the proposed amendment may be viewed by interested persons between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Mondays to Fridays, excluding holidays, at the Argyle Municipal Office, 5 Rue J. E. Hatfield Court in Tusket. For further information, please contact the office of Protection Services at (902) 648-2623

Alain D. Muise, CPA, CA
Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of the District of Argyle
This notice was first published on May 7, 2026

05/25/2026

Councillor Malcolm Madden had a unique opportunity to take part in the Peace Run as it passed through our area.

The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global torch relay that gives people around the world a chance to express their hope for peace. Since it began in 1987, the Peace Run has visited more than 150 countries and territories and has touched the lives of millions of people. The relay does not raise money or promote a political cause. Its goal is to create goodwill among people of all nations.

As luck would have it, the Peace Run team ran right by Councillor Madden. After seeing the Peace Torch, he went and got his own torch: the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch, which he had the honour of running with during the Olympic Torch Relay.

The two torches were exchanged for a short time, and the Peace Run team quickly discovered that Councillor Madden’s Olympic torch was a little heavier than theirs!

Thank you to the Peace Run team for sharing this special moment with our community.

Photo credit: Peace Run
More information: http://www.peacerun.org/ca/

05/22/2026

Deadline to Apply: June 19, 2026

The Veterans Memorial Banner Program is returning to the Municipality of Argyle.

In partnership with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 155 (Wedgeport) and Branch 66 (West Pubnico), this program honours veterans with banners displayed in our communities leading up to Remembrance Day.

Program highlights:
• 45 banners available (5 per district), lottery draw
• New applicants prioritized
• Deadline: June 19, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
• Cost: $188 (tax & shipping included)

To apply, include your Councillor’s name and the veteran’s service details.

Submit:
• Districts 1–5: [email protected]
• Districts 6–9: [email protected]

Open to Argyle residents. Multiple veterans can be honoured on one banner.

More info: https://munargyle.com/2026-veterans-memorial-banner-program.html
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Date limite pour postuler : 19 juin 2026

Le programme de bannières commémoratives pour les anciens combattants est de retour dans la Municipalité d’Argyle.

En partenariat avec les succursales 155 (Wedgeport) et 66 (Pubnico-Ouest) de la Légion royale canadienne, ce programme rend hommage aux anciens combattants à l’approche du Jour du Souvenir.

Points importants :
• 45 bannières disponibles (5 par district), tirage au sort
• Priorité aux nouvelles demandes
• Date limite : 19 juin 2026 à 16 h 30
• Coût : 188 $ (taxes et livraison incluses)

Pour faire une demande, inclure le nom de votre conseiller municipal et les informations du vétéran.

Soumettre :
• Districts 1 à 5 : [email protected]
• Districts 6 à 9 : [email protected]

Ouvert aux résidents d’Argyle. Plusieurs anciens combattants peuvent être honorés sur une même bannière.

Info : https://munargyle.com/2026-veterans-memorial-banner-program.html

05/21/2026

REMINDER: Deadline is tomorrow!

We’re looking for nominations.

Do you know someone in the Municipality of Argyle who makes a difference in the community? This is your chance to recognize them through the Provincial Volunteer Awards.

Volunteers support our communities in many ways. Helping at events, coaching teams, checking in on neighbours, or working behind the scenes. Every contribution matters.

📅 Nomination deadline: May 22, 2026
📍Submit a nomination: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tMQmXe40R06Y71Wtt20r2ki-il2rJWVPjLEpdJ0W2QVUMzFNMk1GU0JRRTZOUFIzSURONlNIOTlYRS4u

Let’s take a moment to recognize the people who help keep our communities strong.

05/18/2026

📢 Reminder: Week 2 of Special Garbage Pickup Starts This Week

Special Garbage Pickup continues this week in the Municipality of Argyle.

⚠️ Please note that the pickup schedule was moved one week earlier than originally posted. Week 2 pickup runs May 21–23.

This is your chance to get rid of larger household items that aren’t collected during regular garbage pickup. Please note that not everything can be collected, and certain materials are restricted.

🗓️ Please review the attached graphic carefully to confirm the pickup date for your community.

Please share this update with anyone who may be preparing items for pickup.

05/18/2026

Employment Opportunity: Administrative Clerk

The Administrative Clerk serves as the primary point of contact for residents, businesses, and stakeholders in person, by telephone and by other means (email, mail etc). This role is critical in providing professional, courteous, and efficient customer service while supporting the day-to-day administrative functions of multiple municipal departments, including but not limited to Finance, Operations, Protection Services, and Recreation.

Working in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions, the incumbent must demonstrate strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to prioritize competing demands.

For more information, including a full job description, visit http://www.munargyle.com/employment.html

05/15/2026

Great news for Tusket and the Municipality of Argyle.

The Province of Nova Scotia has announced that design work is underway for up to 16 new public housing units on J.E. Hatfield Court, helping provide safe and affordable housing for about 50 people.

About 50 people in Tusket, in the Municipality of Argyle, will have access to safe, affordable housing with design work underway for up to 16 new public housing units.

Each of the apartments on J.E. Hatfield Court will have a patio or balcony, private entrance, energy efficient appliances and heat pumps to keep tenants warm in winter and cool in summer. At least two apartments will be fully accessible, and other apartments can be made accessible if needed.

The site is close to Highway 103, schools, municipal offices, gas and convenience stores and other small businesses, and a short drive to Yarmouth.

Nova Scotia’s zzap Architecture and Planning is now working on preliminary designs; construction is expected to start next year, following a request for proposals.

05/15/2026

The full recording of last night's council meeting is now available on our YouTube channel.

Due to an issue with the Facebook feed, only part of the meeting may currently be visible there. However, the full video can be viewed on YouTube at the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/live/pzDUatzp9Fc?si=0BHdDqDAIM_Ca8X0

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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