News from around St. Marys.
By Spencer Seymour, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of St. Marys Council Meeting was held under special circumstances on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Utilizing the flexibility recently granted by the Province of Ontario under the Municipal Act, council is allowed to meet electronically for purposes of a quorum, in consideration of the current emergency…
By Pat Payton The Salvation Army food bank is looking for both food items and financial donations. Due to the on-going health concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a bigger demand at the local bank in recent weeks, says Major William Stanger. “It’s starting to get busier here; we are seeing a…
On municipal payments for 30 days On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, St. Marys Town Council passed a resolution to waive all penalties and interest charges on municipal payments, including property taxes, child care bills and water/wastewater bills for 30 days. The move is being made to help alleviate the financial burdens facing residents and business…
Huron Perth Public Health has been notified of a death in Huron Perth related to the COVID‐19 pandemic. The man in his 60s had tested positive for COVID‐19 earlier this month and was hospitalized at Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) ‐ Stratford General Hospital site. Health Unit staff began their investigation immediately upon being notified…
By Spencer Seymour, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During last Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign off on the proposed site plan agreement with McLean Taylor regarding the property on 100 Water Street South, and that Council pass a by-law to remove the holding symbols from the property as requested.…
South America cruise cut short By Gary Cumming On March 4, Marg and I flew to Santiago, Chile to start a 32-day cruise aboard the Coral Princess that was set to sail around Cape Horn, explore Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil on the eastern coast, and travel through the Caribbean before disembarking in Fort Lauderdale. Our…
A 30-win season, third place and playoff series victory just a few of the highlights By Pat Payton St. Marys Jr. ‘B’ Lincolns can fondly reflect back on the 2019-20 season. As a team, Lincs had a 30-win regular season (first time in 10 years), a third-place finish in the Western Conference standings, and won…
Due to Ontario government mandated closures for non-essential businesses By Pat Payton St. Marys Golf and Country Club planned to open its 18-hole course to members and the public on Tuesday of this week for walking. However, due to a government mandated closure of non-essential businesses, they will have to remain closed for at least…
St. Marys Minor Hockey Association is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2019-20 major association awards. SMMHA president Kristene McCurdy says the winners of these awards will be announced in the near future. Nominees are submitted by coaches and their staff from Peewee, Bantam and Midget level teams. Coaches speak to their nominations and…
By Stewart Grant It was evident through all sorts of Facebook posts on Saturday morning: nearly everybody loves Kenny Rogers. He was always special to me. My life’s earliest musical memories involved Kenny, with classics like “The Gambler” and “Coward of the County” taking turns as my first favorite songs. On our house on the…