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Donation will help buy new boots and communications equipment

Donation to St. Marys Fire Department helps to obtain new equipment earlier than anticipated.

Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2021 01:00 PM

 

The St. Marys Volunteer Fire Department has received a sizable donation from a local couple to purchase much needed equipment. Equipment that was scheduled to be replaced gradually over the next four years can now be purchased within the next few weeks thanks to this generous donation.

Ron and Pat Wouters reached out to the St. Marys Fire Department, wishing to make a donation to assist the volunteer firefighters with equipment they might require. It was determined that specialized communication...

Town shares service changes for operating under Provincewide Emergency Brake

Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2021 04:30 PM

Effective Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., the Town of St. Marys will be operating under the Provincewide Emergency Brake. The following outlines changes and additional public health measures for Town services and programs.

Municipal Operations Centre and Town Hall
The Municipal Operations Centre and Town Hall remain closed for drop-ins. Pre-arranged appointments and drop-box services are still be available. Please call 519-284-2340 to book.  Anyone entering any Town facility must complete...

Ontario Implements Provincewide Emergency Brake

Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2021 02:30 PM

This media release was distributed by the Ontario government and is being shared on its behalf.  TORONTO —The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a provincewide emergency brake as a result of an alarming surge  in case numbers and COVID-19 hospitalizations across the province. The provincewide emergency brake will be effective Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. and the government intends...

From left, Rick Culbert, Robert Linton (with miniature schnauzer Eli), and Mayor Al Strathdee (with his cockapoo Patsy) demonstrate that no one is above cleaning up after their dogs.

Town receives generous sponsorship for EcoDog Box program

Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 11:30 AM

EcoDog Boxes throughout St. Marys will once again be filled with waste bags, thanks to a generous donation by Veterinary Purchasing.  Nine dispensers located throughout the town in public areas will be stocked with approximately 60,000 waste bags throughout the season.

“We are proud to continue to support this initiative,” says Rick Culbert, Chief Executive Officer of Veterinary Purchasing. “Providing these EcoDog boxes helps to preserve our beautiful town for all; even when nature comes calling...

The new St. Marys Fire Station on James St.

St. Marys Fire Department receives donation for new equipment

Posted on Monday, March 29, 2021 03:00 PM

Easter came early this year to the St. Marys Fire Department, when an anonymous person generously donated $12,000 toward the purchase of new firefighting nozzles and helmets.

The person donated the money just prior to the Easter long weekend. According the Fire Chief Richard “Andy” Anderson, the gift could mean the difference between life and death.

“These two items will help keep our firefighters safe, and let us perform our duties more efficiently and effectively,” says Anderson. “The nozzles could...