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Fire Department reminding residents about siren alerts for fire calls

The St. Marys Fire Department is reminding residents about the purpose of the siren that can be heard from distant areas of St. Marys and beyond, which acts as an alert mechanism when preparing to respond to a call.

The new siren, a modern replacement for the old air raid siren, represents a significant upgrade in emergency alert systems for the community. Installed on May 12, 2023, this siren is a crucial tool in ensuring the safety and awareness of St. Marys residents.

Every time the Fire Department...

Notice of intent to designate - 140 Peel Street North

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of St. Marys intends to designate 140 Peel Street North as a property of cultural historical value or interest under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.0.18, as amended.

Property Description

The subject property is described as LOT 13 WEST SIDE PEEL ST (LT 17 CONCESSION 17) PLAN 225 ST MARYS; PT LOT 12 WEST SIDE PEEL ST (LT 17 CONCESSION 17) PLAN 225 ST MARYS AS IN R285349 ; ST MARYS

Statement of Cultural...

St. Marys Aquatics Centre to be closed for renovations starting November 11

Aquatics Centre Renovation Update (December 11, 2024)

Work on the Aquatics Centre continues!

The floor scaffolding installation is now complete. This type of floor scaffolding allows for workers to access the high ceilings with lifts so they can work on sprinkler piping, lights, steel beams and duct work.

Questions about the renovation can be directed to Doug LaPointe, Manager of Recreation Operations and Chief Operator at 519-284-2340, ext. 645.

Aquatics Centre Renovation Update (November 28, 2024)

Overnight winter parking ban coming into effect November 1, 2024

Ban ensures safe and effective snow removal during winter season

The Town of St. Marys is reminding residents of its overnight winter parking ban, which will come into effect on November 1, 2024, and will remain in place until April 30, 2025. The ban prohibits on-street parking on all municipal roads and municipal parking lots between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 a.m.

The parking ban ensures the safe, effective, and efficient removal of snow from local roads, making St. Marys safer and more accessible....

St. Marys Aquatics receives Cook-Rees grant

The following media release was drafted and distributed by the Cook-Reese Memorial Fund for Water Search and Safety on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. It is being shared by the Town of St. Marys on behalf of  the Cook-Reese Memorial Fund for Water Search and Safety.

The Cook-Rees Memorial Fund for Water Search and Safety is granting over $10,000 to aquatic programs in St. Marys in support of four key initiatives. The ‘wish list’ was identified by the town’s aquatics manager in collaboration with the...