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St. Marys Firefighters, Perth County Paramedics and Stratford Police team up for training exercise

On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, the St. Marys Fire Department, in collaboration with Stratford Police, and Perth County Paramedics conducted a full-scale emergency training exercise.

The exercise, which was held to enhance the preparedness and effectiveness of first responders, was designed to simulate a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision, involving multiple casualties that had to be extricated from the vehicles and transferred to an ambulance for medical care.

“These drills are a crucial part of...

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St. Marys Fire Department donates bunker gear to Firefighters Without Borders Canada

After receiving brand new bunker gear for all St. Marys firefighters, the Town’s fire department recently donated its gently used equipment to Firefighters Without Borders, an organization that provides firefighting equipment to departments in need around the world. The donated items included 20 sets of bunker gear, six sets of cold-water rescue suits and four firefighter helmets.

In 2022, Fire Chief Richard “Andy” Anderson started the initiative with the aim of supporting the organization with...

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Melodies at the Museum returns for an eleventh season

Summer concert series showcases local favourites and new talent

The St. Marys Museum is hosting its eleventh Melodies at the Museum summer concert series this August. On Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. a different musical performance will take place outdoors at the performance stage in Cadzow Park. 

Return Melodies performers MeganBrady will kick the series off on August 7. MeganBrady are a dynamic musical duo from St. Marys that performs a blend of oldies, classic rock, and pop tunes from the decades....

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Council Chambers reopening its doors after renovations

Explore the new and improved space on July 23, 2024, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The Town of St. Marys is reopening the doors of Council Chambers to the public prior to the regularly scheduled Council meeting for the first time after renovations to Town Hall (175 Queen St. E).

On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., members of the public are encouraged to join staff and members of Council to check out the new and improved space.

Renovations to Town Hall began in October 2023 and focused on enhancing the second...

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Traffic and parking stall closures for 2024 Stonetown Heritage Festival weekend

Saturday, July 13 closures

Please note that the following roads and parking stalls will be closed on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. due to the Stonetown Heritage Festival:

• Queen St. from Church St. to Thomas St.
• A section of Wellington St. from the 16 Wellington St. S to 11 Wellington St. N
• Water St. from Jones St. E to the Water St. N municipal parking lot

A detour route will be marked out with signage for those needing an alternate route.

Park at or walk...

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