Eight-week series to begin July 10

Live music is making a safe return to the banks of the Thames River this Friday!

The “Piper at the Falls” will perform every Friday night at 7 p.m. at McGiveron Island at the east side of the falls, weather permitting, throughout July and August. Les Brunton, known as “The Piper of Kintore” and a member of the Stratford Police Pipes and Drums, will share his talents on the highland bagpipes for approximately 45 minutes.

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Due to the dry, hot weather, there is now a fire ban in place in Perth County.

In St. Marys, this means that large open air fires are currently prohibited. Backyard campfires are still permitted, as long as you have a valid burn permit and follow these safety tips:

• Never leave a fire unattended.
• Always keep a water source (like a garden hose) nearby when having a fire.
• Always extinguish your fire fully before walking away.
• Keep your fire small and contained.

Burn permits are available...
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The Town’s Heritage Advisory Committee has partnered with a Toronto-based tech start-up on an app designed to boost tourism and build the profile of heritage landmarks in St. Marys. The app – called Driftscape – allows users to explore a number of the Stonetown’s local attractions in an engaging and interactive way.  

The app highlights several heritage landmarks and attractions, and features a number of guided...
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The Town of St. Marys is providing an update on the status of select municipal programs and facilities as it continues to follow the re-opening recommendations of the Ontario government.

Parks, trails and greenspaces

Although playgrounds remain closed under the Province’s emergency orders, residents are encouraged to use parks and trails to exercise and get fresh air.

Picnics on the grass in parks are allowed, as long as everyone present is a member of the same household or...
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Residents may notice a few new faces around St. Marys this summer. Last week, two student officers with the Stratford Police Service started patrolling parks, trails, streets and alleys in the Stonetown.

The Park Patrol officers are part of a one-year pilot project that was approved by Town Council in February 2020. The officers are using police-issued bicycles to monitor areas that are normally inaccessible to patrol vehicles, like green spaces, river banks, alleyways and off-road...
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