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St. Marys Fire Department receives generous donation from Cascades
Posted on Monday, February 24, 2020 09:30 AM
Funds used to purchase lifesaving rescue equipment
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 $2,500 donation from Cascades, which was presented to Fire Chief Richard “Andy” Anderson on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
The funds from Cascades were used to purchase a high-rise pack, a piece of equipment designed to assist fire fighters when responding to calls at industrial facilities and apartment buildings....
Friendship Centre to celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday, March 6
Posted on Friday, February 21, 2020 03:00 PM
In an effort to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against bias, and take action for equality, the Friendship Centre at the Pyramid Recreation Centre will host its third annual International Women’s Day event on Friday, March 6 at 1:00 p.m.
The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2020 is #EachforEqual. The campaign believes that an equal world is an enabled world and that individually, everyone is responsible for their own thoughts and actions - all day, every day. The campaign...
Pyramid Recreation Centre spa to be decommissioned
Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2020 03:15 PM
Area will be repurposed to add more spectator seating and storage
After serious consideration and consultation, the Town of St. Marys has decided to permanently decommission the spa at the Pyramid Recreation Centre (PRC). Council approved the move on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, following recommendations from staff and the Town’s Recreation and Leisure Advisory Committee.
The spa was first opened in 2008, along with the PRC’s pool and sauna. Since then, the spa has been fraught with issues, experiencing...
VIA Rail service restored to St. Marys
Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2020 11:30 AM
VIA Rail service has officially been restored in southwestern Ontario following a cancellation that began on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Trains are now running through St. Marys on their usual schedule.
The customer service desk at the St. Marys VIA Rail Station is open for regular hours and staff are available to assist passengers.
Additional updates will be provided as they become available. For more information, visit www.viarail.ca.
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Town Council approves fire hall renovation
Posted on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 10:30 AM
Project will modernize and improve local fire service
The St. Marys Fire Station is officially slated for an upgrade. On February 18, 2020, Town Council unanimously approved a major renovation to upgrade and modernize the 55 year-old facility.
The project will significantly improve health and safety conditions for the department’s dedicated crew of volunteer fire fighters. The upgraded station will include new, gender neutral showers, washrooms and change areas where crew members can clean up after...