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Celebrate Stonetown at the 21st annual St. Marys Heritage Fair

Exhibitors to highlight the past 150 years of local history  

On Friday, February 24, two dozen exhibitors will come together to share artifacts, collections and special projects that celebrate local history. It’s all part of the St. Marys Heritage Fair, an annual event that is jointly hosted by the St. Marys Historical Society and the St. Marys Museum.

Now in its 21st year, the Heritage Fair is a chance to catch up on developments in local history. Exhibitors include organizations and individuals,...

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Town acts on concerns expressed by Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Staff collaborating with Lincolns hockey team to comply with provincial legislation 

The Town of St. Marys is working closely with officials from the St. Marys Lincolns Junior B hockey team after being notified of a forthcoming Notice of Infraction from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

On Wednesday, February 8, the AGCO advised the Town of its concern with the Lincoln’s ongoing Chase the Ace sweepstakes. According to an AGCO representative, the agency became aware of the contest...

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St. Marys Museum seminar explores timekeeping

It’s time! The St. Marys Museum’s 2016 - 2017 seminar series resumes on Thursday, February 16 following the holiday break. Time, the devices that have measured it and the way it has been interpreted through the centuries will be the topic of the presentation.

The seminar will be led by Reed Needles, a long-time clock collector and member of the St. Marys Station Studios and Gallery. Needles operates an antique spinning wheel repair shop at the St. Marys VIA Rail Station, where he also keeps a number...

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Frequently Asked Questions: 121 Ontario Street (West Ward School)

Background

In January 2017, the Town of St. Marys released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase of Town-owned land located at 121 Ontario Street. This land, commonly known as the West Ward School property, was the previous location of the Early Learning Centre, which was recently moved to Holy Name of Mary School.

This notice provides detailed information about the decision to relocate the Early Learning Centre and to sell the property at 121 Ontario Street. It also refers to a number of staff...

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Regular council rescheduled to include public input on municipal budget

The Town of St. Marys regular Council meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 14 has been moved to Thursday, February 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pyramid Recreation Centre End Zone at 317 James Street South. The change has been made to allow residents an opportunity to provide feedback on the 2017 municipal budget. The regular Council meeting will resume following the public input period.

Additional Information

The final draft budget will be available February 8 online at www.townofstmarys.com/budget...

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