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Town asking residents to take part in website navigation study

The Town of St. Marys is asking residents to participate in a navigation study for its new website. The online exercise tests the structure of the site to ensure information is easy to find.

The study takes about 8 to 10 minutes to complete and is available at www.townofstmarys.com/navigation. Participants will be asked to find a series of items from a list of links. For example, a user may be asked to find a copy of the Town’s seasonal swim schedule or zoning by-law.

Participants will then...

Six St. Marys residents recognized for being “Strong As Stone”

When it comes to individuals willing to go the extra mile for others, St. Marys has them in spades.

At its meeting last week, Town Council recognized six residents for their selfless deeds as part of its “Strong as Stone” program. The program allows people to nominate those whose volunteer acts benefit the community.  

Among the group was Cindy Bilyea, whose strong work ethic led her to become chair of the board for St. Marys Minor Hockey, Quadro Communications, and the St. Marys Healthcare...

Scrap metal and e-waste pick-up Saturday, April 27

Support Firefighters and Kinsmen causes and tidy up, too!

It’s that time of the year to purge as the St. Marys Volunteer Firefighters and Kinsmen Club of St. Marys take to the streets on Saturday, April 27 to pick up scrap metal and e-waste. The pick-ups not only benefit homeowners; proceeds from the scrap metal collection support Muscular Dystrophy Canada, while the e-waste collection supports Cystic Fibrosis.

Residents must have items to the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on the morning of...

St. Marys Firefighters train for water rescue

Last weekend, the St. Marys Fire Department practiced still water rescue techniques at the St. Marys Quarry. They used specialized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ropes, poles, and a stokes litter basket to simulate water rescue scenarios.

“This is a high-risk, low-frequency event. This is one of those events that doesn’t happen a lot but when it does happen, it’s dangerous. We do it now, so our members are refreshed in their water rescue training. You will see us practicing for still,...

Electric vehicle charger at Train Station temporarily out of service

The electric vehicle charger located at the St. Marys Train Station (5 James Street North) is currently out of service until further notice due to vandalism.

Alternative electric vehicle charging stations can be accessed at:

• Pyramid Recreation Centre parking lot (317 James Street South)
• Jones Street parking lot

Thank you for your understanding.

Contact
Thomas Redman | Public Works Coordinator
519-284-2340, ext. 213 | tredman@town.stmarys.on.ca