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New pedestrian crossover operational starting October 15
Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2019 09:45 AM
A new pedestrian crossover installed at James Street South within the Community Safety Zone across from St. Marys District Collegiate and Vocational Institute (DCVI) will become operational on October 15, 2019.
A pedestrian crossover is a designated crossing area that allows pedestrians to easily and safely cross the road. By law, drivers and cyclists must stop and yield to pedestrians intending to cross the road, and wait for them to safely cross and reach the sidewalk before proceeding.
The site...
St. Marys Fire Department receives new ladder truck
Posted on Friday, October 04, 2019 12:30 PM
The St. Marys Fire Department recently received delivery of its new HP 75 E-One Aerial ladder truck. It is designated as Aerial 2 and replaces a truck that had been in service for 29 years, nine years beyond recognized frontline service standards.
Aerial 2 was purchased through 1200 Degrees Darch Fire, built by E-One Fire Trucks and features a 75 foot (23-metre) aerial ladder, 25 feet (eight metres) taller than the previous ladder. From the time of order, delivery took approximately six months following...
New plaque profiles fish living in the St. Marys Quarry
Posted on Tuesday, October 01, 2019 09:00 AM
On Wednesday, September 18, representatives from TD Bank, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) and the Town of St. Marys commemorated the installation of a new information plaque outside the St. Marys Quarry, otherwise known as “Canada’s largest outdoor freshwater swimming pool”.
Funded through the TD Friends of the Environment grant and written by the UTRCA, the plaque includes details about fish that can be found in the famous swimming hole: the Common Carp, Pumpkinseed and Rock Bass....
Aquatics Centre annual maintenance update
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2019 04:00 PM
The Pyramid Recreation Centre Aquatics Centre will be re-opening on Monday, September 23 after being shut down since September 3 for its annual maintenance.
During the maintenance shutdown, the following projects were completed:
- Steel beams repainted for rust protection (completed during week one of shutdown)
- Door locks replaced due to wear and tear (completed during week one)
- Tiles repaired and re-grouted as needed (completed during week two)
- Complete cleaning of pool and pool deck (completed...
NEWS: Stream of Dreams comes to St. Marys
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2019 12:45 PM
Issued by Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) and reposted with their permission
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) invites media to see the new Stream of Dreams fence mural being installed at The Quarry in St. Marys on Wednesday, September 25th at 1:30 pm.
"We are pleased to bring the internationally recognized Stream of Dreams program to St. Marys," said Vanni Azzano, UTRCA Community Education Supervisor. "The students and staff from Little Falls...