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Town responds to drowning incident at the St. Marys Quarry
Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2020 10:45 PM
It is with heavy hearts that we report a tragic incident at the Quarry. At approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday police, fire and EMS responded to a call at the swimming Quarry. A 63-year-old man from the Kitchener-Waterloo area was snorkeling in the water and his family reported him missing. 911 was called, lifeguards immediately began a search, and firefighters assisted when they arrived on the scene. The search was called off at approximately 6:30 p.m. The OPP dive team will be on scene Monday...
Town of St. Marys receives emergency funding for COVID-19 expenses
Posted on Monday, August 17, 2020 12:30 PM
The Town of St. Marys will soon be the recipient of a funding boost from the provincial and federal governments. The funding is part of the governments’ Safe Restart Agreement, which aims to help municipalities address the financial pressure of COVID-19, maintain critical services and protect vulnerable people.
The first phase of funding will be released to municipalities in September of 2020. The Town will receive $396,700 in emergency funding in Phase 1. A portion of this money will be used to cover...
Town shares update on re-opening of select municipal facilities
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2020 12:45 PM
The Town of St. Marys is providing another update as it continues to re-open select municipal facilities.
Enhanced cleaning practices and COVID-19 protocols have been put in place at all municipal facilities to protect the health and safety of staff and patrons. Those planning a visit to any Town facility are reminded to:
- Reconsider their visit if they are feeling sick or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19
- Practice physical distancing by leaving 2 m/6 ft. of space between themselves and others
- Wash...
St. Marys Public Library reopening its doors
Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2020 11:45 AM
Limited hours but many services available Tuesday, August 4
After almost five months of closed doors, the St. Marys Public Library is pleased to announce that it will reopen on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
“We are really looking forward to seeing our regular patrons and to welcoming new ones,” says St. Marys Public Library CEO Sarah Andrews. “We’re eager to help you find something to read or watch for August, use our computers, or grab some books for your children and grandchildren. Welcome back!”
The...
Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan for City of Stratford, Town of St. Marys and Perth County
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020 10:30 AM
Stratford, St. Marys, North Perth, West Perth, Perth East and Perth South are looking to their residents for input as they collaboratively develop a Community Safety and Wellbeing (CSWB) Plan. All municipalities in Ontario are required, under the Province's Safer Ontario Act, 2018, to develop a CSWB Plan by 2021.
The goal of the CSWB Plan is to achieve the ideal state of a sustainable community where everyone is safe, has a sense of belonging, access to services and where individuals and families...