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Fire Department reminding residents about siren alerts for fire calls

The St. Marys Fire Department is reminding residents about the purpose of the siren that can be heard from distant areas of St. Marys and beyond, which acts as an alert mechanism when preparing to respond to a call.

The new siren, a modern replacement for the old air raid siren, represents a significant upgrade in emergency alert systems for the community. Installed on May 12, 2023, this siren is a crucial tool in ensuring the safety and awareness of St. Marys residents.

Every time the Fire Department...

Notice of intent to designate - 140 Peel Street North

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of St. Marys intends to designate 140 Peel Street North as a property of cultural historical value or interest under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.0.18, as amended.

Property Description

The subject property is described as LOT 13 WEST SIDE PEEL ST (LT 17 CONCESSION 17) PLAN 225 ST MARYS; PT LOT 12 WEST SIDE PEEL ST (LT 17 CONCESSION 17) PLAN 225 ST MARYS AS IN R285349 ; ST MARYS

Statement of Cultural...

St. Marys Aquatics Centre to be closed for renovations starting November 11, 2024

Aquatics Centre Renovation Update (May 29, 2025)

The Aquatics Centre has been closed to the public since November 2024, to accommodate renovations to the space that would address safety concerns caused by saltwater and high humidity. These renovations were deemed essential to ensure the facility could be used safely and effectively by the community.

Due to unexpected recently discovered structural issues caused by saltwater and high humidity stemming from insufficiently sized HVAC equipment...

St. Marys Aquatics receives Cook-Rees grant

The following media release was drafted and distributed by the Cook-Reese Memorial Fund for Water Search and Safety on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. It is being shared by the Town of St. Marys on behalf of  the Cook-Reese Memorial Fund for Water Search and Safety.

The Cook-Rees Memorial Fund for Water Search and Safety is granting over $10,000 to aquatic programs in St. Marys in support of four key initiatives. The ‘wish list’ was identified by the town’s aquatics manager in collaboration with the...

Renovations planned for St. Marys Aquatics Centre

St. Marys Town Council has approved major renovations to the Aquatics Centre, located in the Pyramid Recreation Centre. The work will improve conditions in the centre and extend the life of the facility.

The project will include the installation of a new HVAC unit and exhaust systems to enhance air quality. Repairs will also be made to any parts of the facility that have experienced wear and tear.  

Although final timelines have yet to be confirmed, the work is expected to start in November 2024...