Free for all!
Save The Date!
Monday September 1th, 2025 - Kentville’s Memorial Park @ 11 to 2
Annapolis Valley Labour Council's Annual Labour Day Picnic
Food - BBQ'd hot dogs, veggie dogs, hamburgers and cold drinks
Fun for the kids - Bouncy House, and dunk tank
Musical Entertainment by – The Barkhouse Boyz
Come join the fun and celebrate Labour in the Valley!

Every Wednesday night at the Kentville Lions' Hall a gifted group of musicians and their supporters gather to play, sing and enjoy the music. Enjoy the comfort of the Hall where it is cool or warm, and dry when you need it to be. Clean washrooms available! No alcohol is permitted or served. Please bring a snack to share with everyone. A good time is had!

Every Wednesday night at the Kentville Lions' Hall a gifted group of musicians and their supporters gather to play, sing and enjoy the music. Enjoy the comfort of the Hall where it is cool or warm, and dry when you need it to be. Clean washrooms available! No alcohol is permitted or served. Please bring a snack to share with everyone. A good time is had!

Hmmmmm, bacon!

Come and enjoy a delicious big breakfast on May 3 at the Kentville Lions' Club (78 River Street).

Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, hash browns, baked beans, coffee, tea, juice...oh, did I mention the bacon?

$10 for adults, $5 for kids 10 and under. 8AM to 10AM.

Start your weekend right with a Lions' Big Breakfast!

TAKE NOTICE that Kentville Town Council will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 5pm in Council Chambers of Town Hall, 354 Main Street, Kentville, NS. Council intends to consider at this meeting the following proposals:

1. Land Use Bylaw Text Amendments to revise amenity and parking requirements for residential developments in the General Commercial (C1) Zone.

2. Land Use Bylaw Map Amendments to rezone 157 Main Street (PID 55467070) from the One and Two Units Residential (R2) Zone to the Medium Density Residential (R3) Zone.

Any interested persons who wish to speak on the matter are welcome to attend and make their opinions known to Council. Visual presentations, such as PowerPoint, and written submissions must be provided to staff before 12:00 noon on the business day immediately preceding the Hearing.   

The applications are posted on the Town website at: www.kentville.ca/planning-applications

Further information may be obtained by contacting:

Darren Shupe (902-679-2529)  dshupe@kentville.ca

Kentville residents elect six councillors and the mayor every four years during municipal elections. This team meets each month during the Council Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting with directors to understand town operations, and to receive recommendations from staff.  At the end of each month, council considers these and other recommendations and makes decisions in the best interest of the town. Both the CAC and council meetings are open to the public, either live at Town Hall or online using YouTube.  All council meetings and council meeting highlights are available on the town's YouTube channel.

Agenda can be found here

The Investment Advisory Committee is appointed by Council to monitor the investment portfolio and investment activities pursuant to the Perpetual Reserve Fund Policy for the funds invested from the sale of the Kentville Electric Commission. Nova Scotia Bill # 20 – Town of Kentville and Kentville Electric Commission Sale of Assets Act stated that “The Town shall establish a Special Perpetual Reserve Fund.”  Direction is provided within Town of Kentville’s Policy Statement G26 – Investments – Perpetual Reserve Fund Policy.  The investment Committee meets monthly with the Investment Manager/Advisor to review the past month’s progress and the position of the Fund.

Every Wednesday night at the Kentville Lions' Hall a gifted group of musicians and their supporters gather to play, sing and enjoy the music. Enjoy the comfort of the Hall where it is cool or warm, and dry when you need it to be. Clean washrooms available! No alcohol is permitted or served. Please bring a snack to share with everyone. A good time is had!

Every Wednesday night at the Kentville Lions' Hall a gifted group of musicians and their supporters gather to play, sing and enjoy the music. Enjoy the comfort of the Hall where it is cool or warm, and dry when you need it to be. Clean washrooms available! No alcohol is permitted or served. Please bring a snack to share with everyone. A good time is had!

The advisory group for the Kentville Police Service, the Police Commission works to help strengthen and improve the Police Service. The commission meets 11 times per year to discuss emerging issues, equipment, and personnel. Members on this board include two members of Town Council, two members from the community, and a representative from the provincial Department of Justice.  

https://kentville.ca/public-safety/police-commission

The Heritage Committee was created in 2023 in response to public concern over the loss or threat of loss of significant heritage buildings in the town.  This committee is seeking to develop a means to preserve and protect heritage buildings and elements in the town.

Every Wednesday night at the Kentville Lions' Hall a gifted group of musicians and their supporters gather to play, sing and enjoy the music. Enjoy the comfort of the Hall where it is cool or warm, and dry when you need it to be. Clean washrooms available! No alcohol is permitted or served. Please bring a snack to share with everyone. A good time is had!

Indoor Yard Sale Saturday Sept 27 at The Kentville Lions Club! When you are Fall Cleaning, sell off your extras. Lots of treasures and unique crafts for you to get a great deal on. $2 admission with 50/50 draw and a full canteen. Hotdogs, fries, cold drinks and treats.

Mark your calendars for some great deals!

Message myrna_harnum78@outlook.com to book your table. Vendors are kindly asked to ensure that they stay till the 2pm end time when the will receive a $5 refund.

Indoor Yard Sale Saturday Sept 27 at The Kentville Lions Club! When you are Fall Cleaning, sell off your extras. Lots of treasures and unique crafts for you to get a great deal on. $2 admission with 50/50 draw and a full canteen. Hotdogs, fries, cold drinks and treats.

Mark your calendars for some great deals!

Message myrna_pleasant70@outlook.com to book your table. Vendors are kindly asked to ensure that they stay till the 2pm end time when the will receive a $5 refund.

Join us in Centre Square on Sunday, September 28th from 11 AM – 4 PM for an unforgettable afternoon filled with:
🎶 Live music & performances
🍹 Delicious food & drinks
✨ Good vibes & community spirit

Experience the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Caribbean right here in Kentville!

📍 Centre Square, Kentville, NS
📅 September 28, 2025 | 11 AM – 4 PM

Kentville residents elect six councillors and the mayor every four years during municipal elections. This team meets each month during the Council Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting with directors to understand town operations, and to receive recommendations from staff.  At the end of each month, council considers these and other recommendations and makes decisions in the best interest of the town. Both the CAC and council meetings are open to the public, either live at Town Hall or online using YouTube.  All council meetings and council meeting highlights are available on the town's YouTube channel.