News from around St. Marys.
Small business tax cuts and a reaffirmation of the fast-tracked minimum wage hike were highlights of Ontario’s fall economic statement released on November 14, 2017. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) notes three elements of the economic statement that are most relevant and have the most potential impact on our 37,000 farm members. The province…
The following press release was issued by Town CAO Brent Kittmer: ”I am happy to announce that Andrea Macko has accepted the position of Events Co-ordinator for the Town of St. Marys.. Andrea may be a familiar face to some of you, whether through her reporting at the Journal Argus, her volunteer work with the…
By Larry Davis, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Last year many Ontario farmers and landowners were shocked by the 2016 Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) assessments that saw farmland values increase by an average 65% over a four-year period. Ontario farmers had already dealt with similar increases in the previous round of MPAC assessments in…
The signature red frames are in place – announcing Stonetown Arts Annual Art Show and Sale. “Around Town”, their seventh annual fall show, will be located at 115 Queen Street, St. Marys. This year 27 members and local artists will be represented. Painters, sculptors, woodcarvers, glass, jewelry and fabric artists have created original works of…
Tonight vs. Strathroy; Sunday at 2:00 p.m. vs. St. Thomas By Stewart Grant It’s a big weekend in town for the St. Marys Lincolns. Coming off of a big 7-2 win against Sarnia in their last home game on November 3rd, the Lincolns are hoping that this weekend’s games at the Pyramid Recreation Centre will…
During this week of Remembrance, it is worthwhile thinking about life a century ago in Canada and in St. Marys. The upcoming seminar, Thursday evening, November 16, at the St. Marys Museum – Voices from 1917 – aims to provide a bit of the flavour of that significant year. 1917 was filled with events that…
Two brave Texans stopped Church Shooter By Stewart Grant Every November, we take time to remember and acknowledge the ultimate sacrifices made by our nation’s brave soldiers who died fighting for our freedom. When called upon in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and throughout our nation’s ongoing peacekeeping efforts, our armed…
First Responders Night at the PRC By Stewart Grant The St. Marys Lincolns are currently battling for position in the GOJHL’s closely-bunched Western Conference and the team has a pair of key games this weekend. At 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Pyramid Recreation Centre, the Lincolns (currently 9th place with 10 points) host the Sarnia…
By Shaun Haney, founder of RealAgriculture.com Since the U.S. opened the NAFTA talks, and even before that, U.S. Dairy Export Council President Tom Vilsack has been pushing hard for more dairy access in the Canadian market. He has stressed the need for increased competition in North America, saying the consumer will ultimately win. I’ve heard…
Additional kick offs happening around our communities on November 3rd Since 2008, Random Act of Kindness Day® has brought together Canadian communities by engaging citizens in small acts of kindness and generosity. The message is simple; do something nice for someone and ask nothing in return other than they do something nice for someone else.…