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Town reminding residents of rules about setting off fireworks

With Victoria Day weekend on the horizon, the Town of St. Marys is reminding residents of the rules around fireworks.

In St. Marys, the sale and use of consumer fireworks is governed by By-law 57-2021, which states:

• Consumer fireworks can be set off on Victoria Day, Canada Day and for two days before and after each
• Consumer fireworks can be sold and purchased for 10 days prior to Victoria Day and Canada Day
• Consumer fireworks can only be set off between dusk and 11:00 p.m. on these days
• Consumer...

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St. Marys welcomes visitors with new directional signage

The Town of St. Marys is making it easier to find local amenities with the installation of 70 new directional signs. It’s all part of the municipality’s Signage and Wayfinding Strategy, a multi-year project led by its Tourism and Economic Development department.  

The strategy was developed by a consultant in 2017 following a public engagement campaign. Feedback from residents, visitors and municipal staff was used to identify several key destinations in town, like the St. Marys Quarry, Pyramid...

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Consider the life changing act of becoming a volunteer firefighter

St. Marys Fire Department is holding a Firefighter Recruit Open House on June 13

The St. Marys Fire Department (SMFD) is currently recruiting new volunteer firefighters. Anyone interested in learning more is invited to an open house on June 13 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

“Our volunteers consist of everyday people, they could be carpenters, cement plant workers, factory workers, farmers, electricians, mechanics, or work at the local car dealership,” said Fire Chief and Director of Emergency...

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Captain Josh Becker named Firefighter of the Month for May

This May the St. Marys Fire Department is pleased to announce Josh Becker as its “Firefighter of the Month”.

Captain Josh Becker was selected as Firefighter of the Month for his 10 years of dedicated service to the department,” said Fire Chief Richard “Andy” Anderson. “Becker continues to come with high energy, a positive attitude and professional work ethic toward the volunteer job.”

Captain Josh Becker joined the St. Marys Fire Department as a firefighter in 2013. Before that he was a...

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Spring water flushing scheduled for April 29 to May 24, 2024

The Town of St. Marys will be performing spring water main and hydrant flushing from April 29 to May 24, 2024.

• April 29 to May 3, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., area west of the Thames River
• May 5, 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Queen Street East (downtown core)
• May 6 to 10, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., area south of Trout Creek from the Thames River to James Street, including James Street South
• May 13 to 17, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., area south of Trout Creek and east of James Street 
• May 21 to 24,...

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