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St. Marys Museum to be temporarily closed starting May 3, 2024

Closure expected to last until May 13

The exhibit spaces of the St. Marys Museum will be closed to the public as of Friday, May 3, 2024, to address deficiencies following the completion of recent renovations. Work is expected to be completed, and the exhibit spaces reopened on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Staff will remain on-site during the closure to accommodate research appointments in the archives and answer telephone inquiries during business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Researchers can pre-book an...

Fire Departments in St. Marys, Perth County and Stratford using what3words technology

To find you more easily in an emergency, 911 dispatchers for the municipalities of North Perth, Perth East, West Perth, portions of Perth South, the Town of St. Marys and the City of Stratford are now utilizing a new location technology called what3words. We are encouraging members of the public to download the what3words app in the event they become lost or are unable to communicate their location to emergency dispatchers.

what3words is an easy way to talk about location. Every three-metre...

Six St. Marys residents recognized for being “Strong As Stone”

When it comes to individuals willing to go the extra mile for others, St. Marys has them in spades.

At its meeting last week, Town Council recognized six residents for their selfless deeds as part of its “Strong as Stone” program. The program allows people to nominate those whose volunteer acts benefit the community.  

Among the group was Cindy Bilyea, whose strong work ethic led her to become chair of the board for St. Marys Minor Hockey, Quadro Communications, and the St. Marys Healthcare...

St. Marys Firefighters train for water rescue

Last weekend, the St. Marys Fire Department practiced still water rescue techniques at the St. Marys Quarry. They used specialized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ropes, poles, and a stokes litter basket to simulate water rescue scenarios.

“This is a high-risk, low-frequency event. This is one of those events that doesn’t happen a lot but when it does happen, it’s dangerous. We do it now, so our members are refreshed in their water rescue training. You will see us practicing for still,...

Electric vehicle charger at Train Station temporarily out of service

Update (May 8, 2024)

The Electric Vehicle charger at the St. Marys Train Station is now back in service.

Thank you for your patience.

The electric vehicle charger located at the St. Marys Train Station (5 James Street North) is currently out of service until further notice due to vandalism.

Alternative electric vehicle charging stations can be accessed at:

• Pyramid Recreation Centre parking lot (317 James Street South)
• Jones Street parking lot

Thank you for your understanding.

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