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Firefighters to collect scrap metal on April 29 as fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy

Changes to collection made due to resource, safety and landfill concerns

On April 29 Town of St. Marys firefighters will volunteer their time to collect scrap metal in order to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy. Residents wishing to participate should place their scrap metal to the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of the pick-up. Any appliances must have refrigerant removed.

Unlike in previous years, household bulk items will not be collected. Also not collected: hazardous liquids or paint,...

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Museum seminar celebrates early settlers

This Sesquicentennial year provides an opportunity to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. But it is also a time to reflect on the hard work and sacrifices that brought us to this point in our history. The St. Marys Museum's next seminar on Thursday, March 16, describes how in the middle of the 19th century, immigrants began arriving to this part of southern Ontario, many driven from their homelands by grim conditions in the hope of a better life in Canada.

The Museum seminar will concentrate...

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Municipal Recreation and Leisure Program Guide now available

Residents can pick-up a copy at select Town facilities or view the publication online

The Town of St. Marys Recreation and Leisure Program Guide for spring and summer 2017 is now available at most municipal facilities and www.townofstmarys.com/townguide. The new Guide utilizes a larger format for easier reading and features programs coordinated by municipal staff at various sites including the Pyramid Recreation Centre, St. Marys Child Care Centre, St. Marys Museum and Archives, St. Marys Public Library,...

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Town seeks public input on Cadzow Park playground options

Cadzow Park is one step closer to having a new playground. Last week Town staff, including Early Childhood Educators, recreation programmers, accessibility representatives and the building and development team, narrowed down proposals to four options, all of which meet accessibility and budgetary requirements.

The Town is seeking input from residents on the four options through a survey, now available online at www.townofstmarys.com or https://townofstmarys.survey.esolutionsgroup.ca/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=76KJ878 and...

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2016 Annual Water Report now available for viewing

The 2016 annual report on St. Marys’ local water system is now available for residents to view.

The report details various aspects of the drinking water system, such as summaries of all analytical testing and monitoring as well as any adverse events for the 2016 calendar year.

The annual water report is available free of charge and can be found online or in print at Town of St. Marys facilities.  

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