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Town of St. Marys Yak Shack temporarily closed due to river conditions

Update (posted July 19, 2024)

The Yak Shack will reopen on Saturday, July 20 for regular booking hours.

To reschedule a booking, please refer back to the original booking confirmation email.

For more information on the Yak Shack dates, times, and availability, visit www.discoverstmarys.ca/yakshack.

Thank you for your patience!

Update (posted July 16, 2024)

The temporary Yak Shack closure has been extended until further notice due to the recent heavy rain fall contributing to high water levels.

Those...

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Traffic and parking stall closures for 2024 Stonetown Heritage Festival weekend

Saturday, July 13 closures

Please note that the following roads and parking stalls will be closed on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. due to the Stonetown Heritage Festival:

• Queen St. from Church St. to Thomas St.
• A section of Wellington St. from the 16 Wellington St. S to 11 Wellington St. N
• Water St. from Jones St. E to the Water St. N municipal parking lot

A detour route will be marked out with signage for those needing an alternate route.

Park at or walk...

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Get ready, get set for 2024 Stonetown Heritage Festival!

Fun for everyone July 12 – 14

The countdown is on! The beloved Stonetown Heritage Festival takes to the streets of St. Marys from July 12 to 14.

Explore St. Marys and its history first-hand with one of our self-guided walking tours. Digital maps can be found starting Monday, July 8 at www.discoverstmarys.ca/festival. Enjoy a complimentary outdoor movie at Cadzow Park starting at dusk, hosted by The Friends of the St. Marys Public Library.

Saturday begins with delicious seasonal goodies at the...

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2024 Stonetown Heritage Festival shaping up to be a memorable experience for all

More vendors, more food, and more fun from July 12-14!

Whether you are a first-time attendee or a Heritage Festival regular, this year’s event promises to be a memorable experience for all!

This year’s festival will see over 40 businesses, vendors and community groups line the downtown streets offering an array of goods and valuable insight into various services within the community.

“Downtown St. Marys will be the place to be on Saturday, July 13,” says Events Coordinator Alanna Bowes. “Local businesses are...

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Devin Oliver named Firefighter of the Month for July

The St. Marys Fire Department is pleased to announce Devin Oliver as its “Firefighter of the Month” for July.

Devin is the department’s newest hire. He was born in Stratford and moved to St. Marys for a few years when he was 9 years old.

Devin is a graduate of Lambton College’s Pre-Service Fire program, where he obtained Firefighter Level I and II, Hazmat Awareness and Operation, and Technical Rope Rescue certificates.

When asked why he wanted to become a firefighter, Devin explained that...

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