News from around St. Marys.
Goaltender named Falcons’ MVP, and to All-Conference team in NCHA By Pat Payton MEQUON, Wis. – It was a great way for goaltender Breanna Thomson, of St. Marys, to finish off her university hockey career with the Falcons here at Concordia University. Thomson, 21, recently completed her Senior year at the Wisconsin school and was…
Seaforth native is a huge Second World War history buff By Pat Payton GUELPH – It appears that the 2019-20 season is going to be Scott Driscoll’s last hurrah in the National Hockey League. After 28 years as an NHL linesman, the former St. Marys Lincolns’ defenceman (1985-89) planned to retire at the end of…
The Town of St. Marys is providing an update on the status of municipal waste management services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The St. Marys Landfill remains open to contractors and commercial account holders only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for the disposal of solid, non-hazardous waste.…
By Spencer Seymour, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter St. Marys Town Council has approved a one-time funding request of $10,000 to support the purchase of a new accessible mini-bus for St. Marys and Area Mobility Service. Last month, St. Marys Mobility was notified by the South West LHIN that its request for one-time funding for a…
St. Marys Town Council has approved further financial relief measures for residents and business owners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The move follows Council’s March 24, 2020 decision to waive all penalties and interest charges on municipal payments for 30 days. The Town will now allow those struggling financially to defer the May 28, 2020…
Approximately 300 masks, caps and food donated to St. Marys nursing home By Pat Payton Kingsway Lodge and Fairhill Residence administrator Theresa Wakem has been thrilled with the support from the community in these trying times, due to the ongoing health concerns related to the Coronavirus pandemic. “We’ve had all kinds of people making masks,”…
Jayne Fuller takes photos of local families on their front porches By Pat Payton In difficult times, people can still do good things for other people. Jayne Fuller is a perfect example. An avid photographer, the St. Marys woman has been busy taking photographs of local families on their front porches. In return, she is…
By Spencer Seymour, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The St. Marys Town Council meeting of Tuesday, April 14 provided details to the community on the future of 188 Queen Street West, the current location of West End Variety. Last year, Brahmani Inc., who owns 188 Queen Street West, submitted a pre-consultation request to develop the property.…
On behalf of St. Marys minor hockey, the association wants to thank all of its generous sponsors for their support during the 2019-20 season. These companies and businesses have helped to provide opportunities for the SMMHA’s young players this season. Team sponsors: Tim Hortons – St. Marys Ford Sales – Finnbilt Contracting Ltd. – St.…
Former Lincolns’ defenceman had hoped to officiate his last game at MSG in New York By Pat Payton GUELPH – It appears that Scott Driscoll is getting very close to hanging up his skates after 28 seasons as a National Hockey League linesman. The 52-year-old Seaforth native and former St. Marys Lincolns’ defenceman (1985-89) was…