News & Announcements
Curbside Collection Notice - West Bay Hwy 4
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Curbside Collection Notice - West Bay Hwy 4
Curbside collection for residents in the West Bay area, from Civic Number 3363 to Civic Number 5565, will resume normal collection procedures starting tomorrow, Friday October 9, 2026
Please visit the VOYENT ALERT page to sign up for notices like these: https://www.richmondcounty.ca/voyent-alert.html
Advertise with Us!
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Richmond Arena is the only recreation facility and community hub owned by the Municipality of the County of Richmond. Partnering with us provides meaningful community exposure while supporting recreation programs that serve residents and visitors across Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and the Maritime Provinces.
The Municipality of the County of Richmond’s Recreation Department offers public skates, senior skates, after-school
skates, parent/tot skates, birthday parties and much more during the winter season (which runs from October to April). Once the ice season has ended, the Recreation Department will explore various recreation opportunities to be held in the Spring and/or Summer such as ball hockey, dry-land training, etc.
Holiday Closure Notice - Monday, October 12, 2026
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Holiday Closure Notice - Monday, October 12, 2026
Hours of Operation
- Richmond Solid Waste Management Facility - Closed
- Municipal Administration Office – Closed
For urgent matters concerning water or sewer service, please call (902) 226-3988.
May your Thanksgiving weekend be filled with gratitude, warmth, and the joy of shared moments with loved ones.
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Council for a Day Contest Open to Grade 5 and 6 Students
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Council for a Day Contest Open to Grade 5 and 6 Students
The Municipality of the County of Richmond invites Grade 5 and 6 students to enter the 2026 Council for a Day Contest. Students can share an idea to help make Richmond County a better place to live. The contest leads up to Municipal Awareness Week, which takes place from November 1 to 7. The week helps people learn about local government, its services, and the decisions it makes for Richmond County. Five students will be chosen to serve as Warden and Councillors for a day and see how Council makes decisions.
How to Enter
- Choose an idea. Think of one way to make Richmond County a better place to live.
- Create your entry. Make a video, song, poster, poem, or letter.
- Send it to us. Email it to , mail it to P.O. Box 120, Arichat, NS B0E 1A0, or drop it off at the Municipal Administration Building, 2357 Highway 206.
Key Dates
- Contest opens: October 1, 2026
- Entry deadline: October 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
- Winners contacted: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Winners announced: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Regular Council Meeting
- Council for a Day: Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.
How Entries Will Be Judged
Entries will be judged on:
- a creative idea;
- an idea that is your own; and
- how clearly you share your idea.
What Winners Will Do
The five winners will:
- tour the Municipal Administration Building;
- enjoy a meal with the Warden and Councillors;
- take part in a mock Council meeting;
- be interviewed by Telile Community Television; and
- receive a Richmond County prize pack.
Who Can Enter
Grade 5 and 6 students who attend school or are homeschooled in Richmond County can enter. A parent or guardian must complete and sign the consent section on the pdf back of the flyer(944 KB) . Submit the signed page with the entry. For an email entry, include a clear photo or scan of the signed consent section.
More Information
Questions? Contact Shelley David at 902-226-3971 or .
Send your entry by October 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.