Smith Rock Chalets and Lodge

06/08/2026

HIRING:

Full time maintenance person: 40 hours per week. Every 2nd weekend off. Knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical. Lawn mowing with ride on mower, experience with tractor and bush cutter. Pool hot tub maintenance and other tasks.
Hourly rate depending on experience.
Please send resume to : [email protected]. ATTN: Cathy and Terry

06/03/2026

Group Rides (no drop) starting June 4

Thursday 6:30 pm at the Scotsburn trailhead park.

We will be running weeknight beginner/intermediate rides on Thursdays at 6:30 pm through the summer. The pace is social and tailored to the group.

Expect natural singletrack and rides lasting between 1 and 2 hours. These rides are self supported. Riders looking to come out should have a safe mountain bike, helmet and enough food and water to last the ride duration.



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06/01/2026

05/09/2026

So sad!

34 years ago today, Pictou County changed forever.

Today we remember a great tragedy that took place on May 9, 1992, where 26 miners lost their lives in the Westray Mine disaster.

We remember:
John Thomas Bates, 56
Larry Arthur Bell, 25
Bennie Joseph Benoit, 42
Wayne Michael Conway, 38
Ferris Todd Dewan, 35
Adonis J. Dollimont, 36
Robert Steven Doyle, 22
Rémi Joseph Drolet, 38
Roy Edward Feltmate, 33
Charles Robert Fraser, 29
Myles Daniel Gillis, 32
John Philip Halloran, 33
Randolph Brian House, 27
Trevor Martin Jahn, 36
Laurence Elwyn James, 34
Eugene W. Johnson, 33
Stephen Paul Lilley, 40
Michael Frederick MacKay, 38
Angus Joseph MacNeil, 39
Glenn David Martin, 35
Harry A. McCallum, 41
Eric Earl McIsaac, 38
George S. James Munroe, 38
Danny James Poplar, 39
Romeo Andrew Short, 35
Peter Francis Vickers, 38

Their light shall always shine.

04/23/2026

03/28/2026

2 large white dogs here at the lodge
Out exploring - might be Jimmy Moffats dogs? Please share!

02/13/2026

Public Safety Notice – Falling Ice & Snow

With fluctuating temperatures, ice and snow are beginning to slide from rooftops throughout the community. Falling ice can cause serious injury and damage.

Residents and visitors are reminded to:

Use caution when walking near buildings

Respect all barricades and safety tape placed on sidewalks and streets

Follow posted signage and detours

Barricades are in place for your safety. Please do not move, step around, or ignore them. They are installed to prevent injuries from falling ice and snow.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping keep our community safe.

02/13/2026

Congratulations and good luck to Nova Scotia athletes Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Brad Marchand, Blayre Turnbull (hockey), and Liam Moffatt (snowboarding) as they head to the Olympics.

We’re also proud to see Nova Scotians behind the scenes, including hockey coaches Kori Cheverie and Troy Ryan; hockey referees Gord Dwyer, Matt MacPherson and Shauna Neary; and support staff Danielle McNally and Dylan Dauphinee.

Your hard work, discipline, and dedication make Nova Scotia proud. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way as you represent Canada on the world stage. 🇨🇦

02/13/2026

Update: It is now or never - 5 tickets left for the birthday celebration in Sydney, Membertou Trade Centre on Feb 7th. Come on out and brush off those winter blues with a night of songs and stories. Have your dancing shoes ready to go. https://membertoutcc.com/events/

02/13/2026