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Homegrown talent to headline Stonetown Heritage Festival
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2018 12:45 PM
Two nights of entertainment at this year’s festival
Homegrown talent will be centre stage at this year’s Stonetown Heritage Festival, taking place Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14.
Saturday night’s iconic street dance will be headlined by St. Marys native “Darcy John” Scheuerman, whose upbeat mix of country, rock and pop will have Queen Street jumping in advance of the popular Rotary fireworks.
Darcy John currently lives in Nashville and is recording his first album. “I've had a dream since I was...
Spring and Summer Recreation and Leisure Program Guide now available
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2018 09:30 AM
Residents can pick-up a copy at select Town facilities or view the publication online
The Town of St. Marys Recreation and Leisure Program Guide for spring and summer 2018 is now available at most municipal facilities and www.townofstmarys.com/townguide. The guide features programs for all ages run by Town staff. It also includes contact details for local activity groups and service clubs that submitted their information earlier this year.
Pool programs are plentiful this year, with new times added...
VIA ticket counter moving to new location in station
Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 01:45 PM
Project will enhance station’s operation, accessibility and visual appeal
The St. Marys VIA Rail station is getting a minor makeover. Work will begin this week to move the ticket counter to the vestibule in the northeast corner of the station’s lobby. The project is expected to take a month and will not cause any disruption to service in the station.
Selling train tickets from the vestibule is not a new idea. Until the early 1960s, railway personnel served customers from a smaller office in the same...
Design finalized for new Cadzow Park splash pad
Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 09:00 AM
Work scheduled to begin this spring
After surveying the public, gathering feedback from elementary school students and receiving Council approval, Town of St. Marys staff have finalized the design for the future Cadzow Park splash pad. The grassland-themed structure proposed by Open Solutions – known as Option 3 during the public consultation period - emerged as the preferred design.
The 1600 square foot, accessible splash pad will have 27 water features spread out over two separates areas –...
Flood warning lifted for St. Marys
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2018 05:00 PM
Flood watch remains in effect
A flood warning that was issued by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 has been lifted. St. Marys is now under a flood watch only.
In a media release sent out yesterday, UTRCA noted that water levels are dropping in rivers and streams in the Upper Thames watershed. However, flood plains and low lying areas can still be dangerous. Residents are reminded to be cautious around watercourses and avoid flooded areas.
Further updates...