A Note on Traffic Safety Following a Weekend of Celebration

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This past weekend, the Town of Antigonish came alive with energy, tradition, and community spirit as we hosted another successful Highland Games. We’re incredibly proud of the volunteers, organizers, athletes, and attendees who made this event such a vibrant showcase of our town. 

Public Notice - Highland Games Street Closures

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Please note the following street closures for the 2025 Highland Games festivities:

Stroll the Main Street Fair

Please be advised that Main Street, between Church Street and College Street, will be closed to the motoring public, including parking, on Wednesday, July 9 beginning at 8 a.m. for the Stroll the Main Street Fair. Motorists are advised to make alternate plans for travel and parking to accommodate this event. Thanks to everyone in advance for their cooperation.

5 Mile Road Race

Motorists are advised that St. Andrews Street will be closed from 5:45 p.m. until the conclusion of the Antigonish Highland Games 5 Mile Road Race on Friday, July 11, 2025. The race is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at Columbus Field. Motorists are advised to please drive slowly when traveling through the immediate area during this event. The Town thanks motorists in advance for their cooperation and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Grand Street Parade

Please be advised that due to the Antigonish Highland Games Grand Street Parade on Saturday, July 12, motorists should expect detours and traffic delays. The parade will start at StFX campus at 9 a.m. and move along Main Street to St. Andrews Street. Parking will be prohibited along the parade route, including West Street and Main Street, beginning at 8 a.m. until the conclusion of the parade. The Town would like to thank everyone in advance for their cooperation.

Public Notice - Creighton Lane Parking Lot June 17

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Please be advised that on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, parking meters in the Creighton Lane parking lot will be removed starting at 8:00 a.m. and continuing until the work is completed.

Public Notice - Short Power Outages for Transformer Replacements

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Please be advised that the weeks of June 16, and June 23, 2025, the Town of Antigonish Electric Utility will be conducting transformer replacements as part of the ongoing Grid Modernization Project.