News from around St. Marys.
What’s open or not With Monday being Labour Day, there are many businesses that are closed. The Post office, the LCBO, the Beer Store, Town of St. Marys offices, and the banks are all closed. The two grocery stores are open as is Canadian Tire. Most of the restaurants are open, including, The Sunset, Riannas…
By Dan Rankin One of the most famous racecar drivers of all time, Mario Andretti, was in St. Marys at Ashton Tire on Tuesday as part of a promotion put on by Firestone. Andretti has been a test driver for Firestone for many years, helping develop the race tires that led to many of his…
There was definitely some “Old Fun” going on Saturday at the Fifth St. Marys Downtown Car Show, which this year was held on Milt Dunnell Field. Pictured is Mike Elliott of St. Marys’ red 1954 Ford Sunliner. Car owners came from as far away as Woodstock, Oakville and Niagara Falls to show off their classic…
Get your 2016-2017 season tickets for just $99 By Dan Rankin The St. Marys Lincolns began their 2016-2017 GOJHL pre-season with a game Wednesday in Listowel against the Cyclones, and continue their tune-up schedule tonight in Stratford against the newly-renamed Warriors. Meanwhile, for St. Marys’ newly revamped front office, there are a few more considerations…
The trial of Toronto animal rights activist Anita Krajnc, who is charged with mischief for providing water to pigs through the openings of a trailer bound for a Burlington processing plant on a hot day last June, continued at a Burlington court on Wednesday. Krajnc, 49, who is a member of the activist group “Toronto…
In recognition of its last day, the St. Marys Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School made some charitable presentations to a number of local groups at the church on Friday, Aug. 19. Pictured, representatives from the bible school present Friendship Centre program coordinator Vanessa De Groot, middle, with some colourful placemats the kids at the camp…
By Dan Rankin Sadly, not too many residents of St. Marys and area will be able to cheer on DCVI grad Cody Bailey from the stands of the Willem Alexander Baan Rowing Venue in Rotterdam this morning. But, at the very least, they will be able to tune in on WorldRowing.com this morning at 9:45…
Glass Street extension happening this year A Notion of Motion from Mayor Al Strathdee will be considered at Council’s Sept. 13 meeting, that, if passed, would direct the CAO, Brent Kittmer, to prepare a report to review alternative methods for delivering police services in St. Marys, including contracting with the Stratford Police Department. Mayor Strathdee…
By Dan Rankin Just over a year ago, three St. Marys teens were departing on what would be three life-changing, solo journeys to three different countries through Rotary Youth Exchange. Brett Dill visited Brazil, Analee Leavitt traveled to Thailand, and Billy Strathdee ventured to France. In the coming weeks, the Independent plans to print articles…
By Dan Rankin When Cathy Forster took over ownership of Jackson’s Pharmacy in 1976, you could get a package of tissues for 10 cents, a tube of tooth paste for 88 cents, and two toothbrushes for a dollar. Last Friday, very little had changed. Prices on those and some other products were marked back to…