District of Lunenburg Social Media Guidelines

The District of Lunenburg is committed to ensuring employees and elected officials are educated on the appropriate use of social media for professional and personal use. The District recognizes the importance of social media as a valuable tactic in our overall Communications strategy and supports the responsible use of social media by employees, contractors and elected officials.

The social media page is run by staff. This is their digital workplace and we expect the same level of civility as in our physical facilities. 

On official social media sites and accounts, the District will uphold participation standards with respect to abusive, hateful, defamatory, anonymous, and other inappropriate content, including information that jeopardizes the privacy of others. A clear statement is posted to make users aware that inappropriate posts are subject to removal. The following types of posting in any media (text, video, image, link, document, etc.) are considered inappropriate:

• comments not related to the District of Lunenburg, its programs or affiliates;
• profane or obscene language or content;
• content that promotes, fosters or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, colour, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation;
• sexual content or links to sexual content;
• unreasonable solicitations of commerce;
• conduct or encouragement of illegal activity;
• information that may compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems;
• content that violates a legal ownership interest of any other party;
• comments relating to specific election candidate campaigns, platforms or opinions;
• personal information or attacks of a personal nature against staff or Council.

Any inappropriate content will be hidden or deleted. The District of Lunenburg will not moderate or remove user-created content simply because it is negative or criticizes the District, staff or Council.

Our social media page is not a formal channel for feedback. If residents want to ensure their opinions are heard by Council, they should reach out to their Councillor directly. If they have concerns about their comments being removed, they can contact the CAO with their concerns.

2025 Tax Sales

2025 Tax Sales Awarded

Winning Bids:

Tax Sale Award # 3

Tax Sale Award # 8

Tax Sale Award # 9

Tax Sale Award # 36

Tax Sale Award # 45

Tax Sale Award # 46

Tax Sale Award # 55

Tax Sale Award # 78

Tax Sale Award # 98

Tax Sale Award # 101

Tax Sale Award # 108

Tax Sale Award # 112

Tax Sale Award # 166

 

 

MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG

TAX SALE BY TENDER

TENDER # 2024-01-001

 

Tender Opening: Monday, March 3, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Sect. 142 of the Municipal Government Act of the Province of Nova Scotia that the lands and premises situated in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg hereunder described shall be SOLD BY TENDER.

TERMS: SEALED TENDERS are to be submitted on the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg’s Bid Form in a plain envelope marked “Municipality of The District of Lunenburg Tax Sale Property, Tender #2024-01-001”, addressed to The Treasurer, 10 Allee Champlain Drive, Cookville, NS, B4V 9E4 no later than Monday, March 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

All tenders will be dated, and time stamped when received. In the event two tenders are received for the same amount, bidders will be contacted and given 24 hours to submit a final bid.

The successful bidders will be given three (3) business days after awarding of Tender to pay amount in full or the Tender will be awarded to the next highest bidder(s). The decision of a successful bidder will be final.

Tender Forms and Specifications must be obtained from the Municipal website at www.modl.ca/tax-sales.html. Addendums to the tender package will be issued when the tax sale listing changes and will be only available on the Municipal website. Bidders are responsible for checking the website. Please note that a bid deposit is required for each property equal to the minimum bid in the form of a bank draft or certified cheque. The bid deposit will be applied to purchase price if the bidder is successful; otherwise, it will be returned uncashed. Bid deposits will not be returned if the successful bidder does not follow through with the purchase.     

Tenders must be sent by mail or can be dropped off at the above address Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure tenders submitted via mail are received by Monday March 3rd, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The tender opening is not open to the public.

Please note: faxed and electronic tenders are not acceptable and will not be considered. Any late or noncompliant bids will not be accepted.

For more information on properties listed, please go to www.pvsc.ca 

Properties may be subject to HST charges, which will be collected from the successful bidder on top of the final bid price. The minimum bid includes certificate of sale fees and tax sale deed fees.

*It is the responsibility of the successful bidder to record the deed with Land Registration.

Properties may be removed from the tax sale process up to 10:00 a.m., March 3, 2025, if payment has been received by the Municipality.

 

LIST OF PROPERTIES TO BE SOLD:

 

  3.   Assessment Account Number 00197823, 7 SILVERS COVE RD

  UNION SQUARE, LAND DWELLING, REDEEMABLE 

  Assessed to SMITH MAXINE ALICE & SMITH JAMES ALBERT

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $5,287.33

 

  8.   Assessment Account Number 00597449 

  MEISNERS SECTION, LAND, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE   

  Assessed to CALVIN SNYDER LTD

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,178.70

 

  9.   Assessment Account Number 00652601, 323 CHARLES HILL RD

  FARMINGTON, LOT 2 FARMINGTON, DWELLING BUILDING, REDEEMABLE   

  Assessed to ARSENEAULT DONALD WAYNE & ARSENEAULT DARREN MICHAEL

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $4,633.22

 

  36.   Assessment Account Number 02095238, 5514 NO 10 HWY

  NEW GERMANY, LAND DWELLING, REDEEMABLE   

  Assessed to FISHER PATRICIA L

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $4,188.92

 

  45.   Assessment Account Number 03332748 

  WEST DUBLIN, LAND, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE        

  Assessed to CROFT JUSTIN WAYNE & CROFT WAYNE KELLY

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,414.34

 

  46.   Assessment Account Number 03339068, 5494 HIGHWAY 331

  PETITE RIVIERE, LOT 8‑C‑D PETITE RIVIERE, CAMPGROUND

  REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE

  Assessed to MILLER ROGER

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $7,897.35

 

  55.   Assessment Account Number 03933466, LOWER BRANCH RD

  LOWER BRANCH, LAND, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE       

  Assessed to RHODENIZER MACKAY SHEILA REP ET AL

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,344.70

 

  69.   Assessment Account Number 04837614, 27 COUNTY LINE STATION RD

  MIDDLEWOOD, LAND DWELLING BUILDINGS, REDEEMABLE   

  Assessed to WILE DARLENE LACEY

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $4,107.10

 

  78.   Assessment Account Number 05393612, MOLEGA LAKE RD

  CHELSEA, LAND, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE      

  Assessed to APPOLLO VENTURE CAPITAL LTD.

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $1,903.45

 

  98.   Assessment Account Number 09186816, NO 331 HWY

  LAHAVE, LOT 1B LAHAVE, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE         

  Assessed to EVANS STEADMAN ALBERT NORMAN

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,867.08

 

  101.   Assessment Account Number 09481583, HIRTLE RD

  MAITLAND, LOT 75 MAITLAND, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE         

  Assessed to ARMSTRONG JASMINE & ARMSTRONG JASON

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,401.68

 

  104.   Assessment Account Number 09720138, 42 JORDINS WAY

  HEBBVILLE, LOT 7 HEBBVILLE, DWELLING BUILDING, REDEEMABLE   

  Assessed to MILLS ELEANOR M. & SILVER JEREMY D.

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $12,914.99

 

  108.   Assessment Account Number 09744819, SILVERS COVE RD

  UNION SQUARE, LAND, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE       

  Assessed to SMITH JAMES ALBERT & SMITH MAXINE ALICE

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,374.46

 

  112.   Assessment Account Number 09873996, DEAN RD

  HEBBVILLE, LAND, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE       

  Assessed to SMITH JAMES ROBERT & SMITH BEVERLY ANN

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,968.33

 

  114.   Assessment Account Number 09877851, JUSTIN DR

  LOWER BRANCH, LOT 37 LOWER BRANCH, REDEEMABLE     

  Assessed to SMITH DEO PAULO SOKEMA ALEEN

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,386.42

 

  158.   Assessment Account Number 10576350, 24 CONRAD RD

  UPPER BRANCH, LAND RETAIL/OFFICE, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE       

  Assessed to VAN NORDEN GREGORY ALLAN

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $5,956.18

 

  165.   Assessment Account Number 10764211, RUSSELLS COVE RD

  PARKDALE, LOT A‑7 PARKDALE, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE         

  Assessed to 2167608 ALBERTA CORP.

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $3,881.52

 

  166.   Assessment Account Number 10776961, EAST CLIFFORD RD

  EAST CLIFFORD, LOT 8‑9 EAST CLIFFORD, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE         

  Assessed to BAENSCH JENNY ULRIKE

  Taxes, Interest and Expenses $5,518.65

 

The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg makes no representations or warranties to any purchaser regarding any property sold at tax sale, including but not limited to the environmental condition of any property, the fitness, geographical or environmental suitability of the land(s) offered for sale for any particular use and does not certify the “legal title”, “legal description”, “access” or “boundaries” and the lands offered for sale are BEING SOLD ON AN “AS IS” BASIS ONLY.

TAKE NOTICE that Tax Sales do not in all circumstances clear up defects in title.  A tax deed conveys only the interest of the assessed owner, whatever that interest may be. If you are intending to clear up defects in the title of any subject property by way of a Tax Sale, you are advised to obtain a legal opinion as to whether or not this can be done.

PROPERTY TAXES:  The purchaser will be responsible for all property taxes beginning the day of the sale. The Treasurer has not made any determination as to whether a survey is or is not required.

 

Redemption of Tax Sale Property- Section 152(1) MGA

Land sold for non-payment of taxes may be redeemed by the owner, a person with a mortgage, lien or other charge on the land or a person having an interest in the land within six months after the date of the sale. At the time of the tax sale, if any taxes on lands are in arrears for more than six years, no right of redemption exists.

 

Dated at Cookville, January 22, 2025

Elana Wentzell, Director of Finance

Municipality of the District of Lunenburg

 

Tender Package below:

• 2025 Tax Sale Tender Package
• 2025 Tender Bid Submission Form
• 2025 Tax Sale FAQ’s

 

Information on Available Properties:

• Tax Sale #3
• Tax Sale #8
• Tax Sale #9
• Tax Sale #36
• Tax Sale #45
• Tax Sale #46
• Tax Sale #55
• Tax Sale #78
• Tax Sale #98
• Tax Sale #101
• Tax Sale #104
• Tax Sale #108
• Tax Sale #112
• Tax Sale #166

2025 Tax Sales

To be published on January 30, 2025.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

The District is working hard to save our Hemlock trees from the invasive species, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). We hope this work will prevent the death of the trees and eliminate the need for any cutting and removal in the future — this is the risk if the pest is allowed to remain and trees are left untreated.

What is the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) ?
Hemlock woolly adelgid is an aphid-like insect (aphids suck fluid from plants) that attacks and kills hemlock trees by feeding on nutrient and water storage cells at the base of needles. In Canada, eastern provinces are at-risk due to proximity to HWA populations in the states. In 2017, HWA was found and is now being closely monitored in the southwestern Nova Scotia counties of Digby, Queens, Shelburne, Yarmouth, Annapolis, and, most recently, Lunenburg in 2020.

What can I do to limit the spread of HWA?

• Wear clean footwear and clothes when going into forested areas.
• Clean campers, cars, and gear, including lint rolling and washing clothing when leaving potentially infested areas. This is especially important when travelling from Southwest Nova Scotia to other parts of the province or into other provinces.
• Do not collect or move materials from one site to another, including firewood.
• Do not transport lumber from potentially infested areas.

Are the pesticides being used safe for the public?

The pesticide being used is approved for use by Health Canada and is safe to use.

How can I learn more?

To learn more, contact Kayla Winsor, Climate Action Coordinator, Phone: (902) 930-3490, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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For Voters

Qualifications to vote -

• must be 18 years of age and a Canadian citizen on or before October 10, 2024
• must be "ordinarily resident" in Nova Scotia as of April 9, 2024
• is "ordinarily resident" in the District of Lunenburg as of October 9, 2024

Nova Scotia does not have non-resident voting.  This means that if you live in a municipal district other than the District of Lunenburg, you may not vote in this election for the District of Lunenburg even though you may own property there or have children who attend school there.

How do I know if I am on the List of Electors?  Voters who are on the List of Electors will receive a Voter Information Letter in early October with the information you will need to vote.  Voters may contact the Elections Office beginning in early August to verify if they are on the List of Electors. 

How to cast your vote -

• You MUST have a Voter Information Letter containing your unique PIN.
• Using your computer, smartphone, or other electronic device through the voting website.
• By phone using a landline or cell phone

When is the voting period?

• 12:00 pm (noon) Thursday, October 10, and ends at 7:00 pm Saturday, October 19

What if I need help voting?

• For support over the phone or online, contact the help line which will be set up at the Elections Office (Suite 308, 197 Dufferin St, Bridgewater)
• Visit the Elections Office at 197 Dufferin St, Bridgewater, Suite 308, between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday excluding holidays.  The office will also be open between 8:00am and 7:00pm on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
• Visit a Voter Information Centre on Saturday, October 19. District Voter Help Centres will be available for anyone needing a laptop device to vote on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the following locations. You MUST have your voter information letter to use the device. If you haven’t received or misplaced your letter, contact the Elections Office at 902-530-6652 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Questions?  Call 902-530-6652 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  

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Qualifications to be a Municipal Candidate (Councillor or Mayor)

• Canadian citizen and 18 years old at the time of nomination
• Ordinarily resident in MODL as of March 9, 2024, and continues to reside there.

Persons disqualified to be Council Members (Councillor or Mayor)

• See section 18 of the Municipal Elections Act.

Is running for Municipal Council right for me?  What information do I need?

• pdf Becoming a Municipal Council Candidate (245 KB) This document is for those who are interested in becoming a candidate for council. It explains the process.
• pdf 2024 MODL Candidate Information Guide (14.95 MB) This guide has been written by Elections staff and is MODL-specific.
• pdf Candidate's Guide to Municipal & CSAP Elections 2024 (466 KB) This document has been created by the Department of Municipal Affairs.  

Important Dates

• Candidate's packages (paperwork needed to complete the nomination) are available now.  They may be picked up during regular office hours at the Elections Office.  NOTE - The Elections Office is located at 197 Dufferin St, Bridgewater, Suite 308.
• Aug 29 & 30, Sept 3 to Sept 6, Sept 9 - nominations may be filed with the Returning Officer by appointment only between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm at the Elections Office (Suite 308, 197 Dufferin St, Bridgewater, NS)
• Sept 10, 2024 - Nomination Day - nominations can be filed with the Returning Officer - no appointment required but is recommended - between 9 am to 5 pm at the Elections Office (Suite 308, 197 Dufferin St, Bridgewater, NS). No nomination papers will be accepted after 5 pm on this day. 

Form 17 (Appointment of Official Agent)  
If campaign contributions are being accepted, an Official Agent must be appointed before Nomination Day even if the candidate has chosen to be their own Agent.  Form 17 should be filled out by the candidate and they (the candidate and Official Agent) should make an appointment with the Returning Officer as the Official Agent must take an oath. If no campaign contributions are being accepted, then Form 17 can be submitted on Nomination Day.

Questions?  Please contact Leah Zinck, Returning Officer, at 902-530-6652 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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Information from other years -

 What Does Each Level of Government Do in Canada. This video outlines exactly what each level does in Canada, and why local government is so important.

In the Spring of 2016, Nova Scotia company Springtide teamed up with the Department of Municipal Affairs to deliver three full-day campaign schools. Many of the sessions were captured on video, and are available here: https://www.springtide.ngo/local-decisions/

Council remuneration is set by Motion of Council. Motion 2022-073.

Elections Contact

Returning Office (Elections Office)

Returning Officer - Leah Zinck     email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Civic Address - Suite 308, 197 Dufferin St, Bridgewater 

Mail Address - Elections Office, c/o Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, 11 Allee Champlain Dr, Cookville NS  B4V 9E4

Phone - 902-530-6652

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Hours of Operation - 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)

 

 

 

 

 

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Volunteer with the Fire Service

Please reach out to your local fire department for information on how to volunteer. Each fire department manages their own volunteers. Thank you!

Fire Protection

Municipalities are responsible for providing fire protection within their boundaries; however, in most municipalities this service is not provided directly by the Municipality. In order to provide these very important services, the Municipality of Lunenburg has registered twenty-four Fire Departments within our boundaries to carry out this service. The Towns of Mahone Bay and Lunenburg also register and provide these services to some areas adjoining their boundaries. These Fire Service providers are staffed fully by volunteers who respond to numerous emergency calls such as fires, traffic accidents, rescue type and other emergency situations, and as Medical First Responders.

To assist these departments with their financial needs, the Municipality collects money separately from the general tax rate. The amount of money collected is based upon a budget that has been submitted by the individual Fire Service Providers. This money is shown on your tax bill notice and is referred to as your “Fire Area Rate” charge. The money collected by the Municipality is then forwarded to the individual Fire Service Providers so that they can maintain and purchase equipment; upkeep their facilities; train their volunteers; pay for subcontracted providers; and, pay for insurance. These are some of the larger costs these Fire Departments have in order to operate an effective volunteer fire service.

The Municipality also has a Fire and Emergency Services Committee that consists of four representatives from Fire Service Providers, four Councillors and two Members-at-large. The Committee meets on a regular basis to review fire service matters and appropriate rules and regulations.

If you have any questions related to fire services in your community, please contact the appropriate Fire Department. You can see a pdf pdf map of the Fire Departments here (21.74 MB) .. Or you can contact Chris Kennedy, Fire Services Coordinator, at (902) 541-5309, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Important Links

• FireSmart Canada
• Fire Restrictions
• Forest Protection - About burn restrictions
• Fire Services Minutes

Historical Fire Tax Rates

• 2023/2024 Fire Tax Rate Report
• pdf 2022/2023 Fire Tax Rate Report (49 KB)
• pdf 2021/2022 Fire Tax Rate Report (103 KB)
• pdf 2020/2021 Fire Tax Rate Report (103 KB)
• pdf 2019/2020 Fire Tax Rate Report (75 KB)
• pdf 2018/2019 Fire Tax Rate Report (87 KB)
• pdf 2017/2018 Fire Tax Rate Report (96 KB)
• pdf 2016/2017 Fire Tax Rate Report (95 KB)
• pdf 2015/2016 Fire Tax Rate Report (87 KB)
• pdf 1993-2016 Fire Tax Rate Report (67 KB)
• pdf 2003-2020 Fire Tax Rate Report