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Possible traffic impacts due to Quarry Cliff Jump Parade

DisruptionTraffic may be impacted due to the Quarry Cliff Jump Parade 

Date of Disruption
Saturday, June 17, 2017 

Location
James Street South, Queen Street East, Water Street South

Duration of Disruption
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (estimated)

Additional Information
A parade has been arranged to celebrate the opening of the relocated cliff jump at the St. Marys Quarry. 

The parade will leave the Pyramid Recreation Centre at approximately 12:15 p.m. It will then head north on James Street, west...

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St. Marys resident and radio show hosts to join Mayor Strathdee in Quarry cliff jump

Parade planned to celebrate opening of new Quarry feature

It all started with a simple plan to have St. Marys Mayor Al Strathdee take the first plunge off the relocated cliff jump at the St. Marys Quarry. A few phone calls later, the event has grown to include a parade, a formal ceremony and presentation, and a few special guests from London-based country radio station, BX93.

The added fanfare is the work of St. Marys resident, Brian Harris. Harris is a frequent BX93 caller, and on Tuesday, June 13,...

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Tips for staying safe during severe summer weather

With the potential for thunderstorms again in the forecast, Town of St. Marys Director of Emergency Services, Richard Anderson, wants to spread the word about how to stay safe during severe summer weather. See below for tips provided courtesy of Perth County Emergency Management. You can also download printable flyers at http://www.perthcounty.ca/emergency_management.

When thunder roars, go indoors!

STOP all activities. Immediately seek shelter in a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle. Wait...

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Town of St. Marys replacing Wellington Street Bridge

Portion of Wellington Street to be closed June 27 to November 30 

The Town of St. Marys is moving forward with another important infrastructure project. On Tuesday, June 27, 2017, St.Marys-based McLean Taylor Construction Limited will start the five-month process of replacing the Wellington Street Bridge.

Wellington Street will be closed from the south side of Parkview Drive to the entrance of Nick & Dan’s Collision while the work is being completed. The Riverside Walkway will be also be closed...

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St. Marys Quarry cliff jump to re-open June 17

Quarry also offering free swim on June 30 and new water running program in July

Just a few weeks after his Jumpstart polar dip, Town of St. Marys Mayor Al Strathdee will be making another ceremonial splash in the St. Marys Quarry – this time to celebrate the opening of the relocated cliff jump. The Mayor will be the first to take the plunge on Saturday, June 17, when the quarry officially opens for weekend swimming. In celebration of the event, individual admission for all ages that day will be two...

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