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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 05 November 2025

Tender # MOCR202517
External Audit Services
Request for Proposal

The Municipality of the County of Richmond invites proposals for the provision of External Audit Services to act as the Municipal Auditor.

The detailed Request for Proposal is available on the Provincial tenders website at www.novascotia.ca/tenders or may be requested electronically by contacting the undersigned. Not necessarily the lowest or any bid will be accepted.

Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Tender MOCR202517” to the undersigned no later than 3:00 pm on November 28, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

Municipality of the County of Richmond
P.O. Box 120
2357, Highway 206
Arichat, Nova Scotia
B0E 1A0
Attention: Kathleen Jeffrey, Director of Finance

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Category: News & Announcements

Published: 30 October 2025

Public Notice

Low Income Property Tax Exemption Program – Application Deadline Extended

The Municipality of the County of Richmond has extended the deadline for applications to the Low Income Property Tax Exemption Program to December 31, 2025.

Residents who qualify are encouraged to submit their applications by the new deadline. For more information, including eligibility and how to apply, please visit: Low Income Property Tax Exemption Program     

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Category: Announcements (Recreation)

Published: 29 October 2025

Richmond County is pleased to promote the 2026 Winter Festivals taking place in Richmond County.  Please complete the form below and return by November 21, 2025.

English Forms:
  pdf Winter Festival Form (Print version)(347 KB)
  pdf Winter Festival Form (Fillable version)(353 KB)

French Forms:
  pdf Winter Festival Form (Print verion)(330 KB)
  pdf Winter Festival Form (Fillable version)(334 KB)

Please note one application per organization will be accepted.

For more information contact us via the contact us form.

Thank you for participating!

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Category: Announcements (Recreation)

Published: 29 October 2025

Call for Submissions – Winter 2026 Reflections of Richmond Newsletter

The Department of Community Development and Recreation is preparing the Winter 2026 Edition of the Reflections of Richmond Newsletter, covering January 1 – March 31, 2026.

Submission deadline: Friday, November 21, 2025

Photo Submissions

Do you love capturing the beauty of Richmond County?  Whether it’s outdoor adventures, community events, or winter sports (indoor or outdoor), share your unique perspective with us!

Selected photos may appear in the Winter 2026 Newsletter, on the Municipal website, and on social media.

Send high-resolution images to: Ronalda Boudreau –

Community News & Events

Community groups and organizations are invited to share news and events happening between January–March 2026.  Please include key details such as event name, date, time, location, and contact info.

Submit to: Ronalda Boudreau –

(Please note: the amount of detail printed per submission will depend on available space.)

Program Instructors – Casual Employment

Richmond Recreation is seeking leaders, instructors, and facilitators for programs running January–March 2026.

Opportunities may include:

• Fitness instructors
• Arts & crafts leaders
• Dance teachers
• Outdoor education leaders
• Sports instructors

Submit your interest to: Sharla Sampson –