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Summer park patrol service has arrived in St. Marys
Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 01:30 PM
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 trails. They will...
St. Marys Fire Department receives generous donation from Enbridge Gas
Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 10:45 AM
Funds used to purchase a SmartDummy rescue mannequin
The St. Marys Fire Department is once again the recipient of a generous donation. Last month, Fire Chief Richard “Andy” Anderson accepted a $3,000 cheque from Enbridge Gas.
The funds were used toward the purchase of a SmartDummy rescue mannequin. The 110-lb mannequin is made of a heavy-duty canvas material that is tough enough for fire training, but flexible enough to simulate a human victim.
The SmartDummy can handle fire rescue, confined space retrieval,...
St. Marys Quarry opening July 6
Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 07:45 PM
COVID-19 protocols will be in place to protect swimmers and staff
Swimmers will soon be able to make a splash at the St. Marys Quarry. Canada’s largest outdoor freshwater swimming pool is opening on Monday, July 6, 2020 following a delayed start due to COVID-19.
A number of new protocols will be in place this summer to protect swimmers and staff. There will be three dedicated swim times every day to ensure all physical distancing, cleaning and staffing measures can be met. A maximum of 70 patrons will...
St. Marys Public Library hires new CEO
Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:15 AM
Sarah Andrews to start in new role on July 6, 2020
The St. Marys Public Library has a new Chief Executive Officer. On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 the Library Board announced the hiring of Sarah Andrews as CEO of Library Services. Andrews’ new role with the Library will commence on Monday, July 6, 2020.
Andrews is currently a Public Service Coordinator, Adult Services for the London Public Library. She holds two masters degrees from Western University, first obtaining her Master of Library and Information...
St. Marys Fire Department receives generous donation from Dowler Karn
Posted on Friday, June 19, 2020 09:45 AM
Funds used to purchase a high elevation monitor nozzle
The St. Marys Fire Department has a brand new tool that could make the difference between life and death during an emergency. It’s all thanks to a $5,000 donation from Dowler Karn, which was presented to Fire Chief Richard “Andy” Anderson earlier this month.
The funds from Dowler Karn were used to purchase a high elevation monitor nozzle. A monitor nozzle is a high-capacity water jet used in manual firefighting. It can be aimed and operated by...