News from around St. Marys.
On March 21, 2019 the Stratford Police Service concluded an investigation in which over $157,000 worth of illegal drugs were seized and several individuals were arrested. As part of the investigation, the Stratford Police sent the seized drugs to Health Canada, Drug Analysis Service, for analysis. On July 22, 2019 a report…
St. Marys leads HPHA Communities with 53% donor registration rate Registered Nurse Claudette Begg knows the importance of organ and tissue donation. Over 15 years ago, she received the gift of sight with a corneal transplant. Claudette had suffered from keratoconus since her early twenties, a progressive eye disease in which the normally round cornea…
Experience Nuit Blanche, stars, songs and more The Grand Trunk Trail and trestle are the place to be this week, as the 20 on the Trestle celebration reaches new heights. The highlight of this week’s events is Saturday, Aug. 10. From 8 to 11 p.m., enjoy a unique and spectacular installation of light and colour,…
One simple act can help United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) address #UNIGNORABLE issues like poverty, homelessness and mental health in St. Marys. Through August 12, the LCBO is holding their Buy Local Give Local campaign across Ontario and 17 stores in Perth and Huron Counties will be fundraising to benefit United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH). All you need to…
Nomination meeting on August 12 The Perth-Wellington Federal Liberal Association issued the following press release: Local Liberals will gather in Stratford for a Team Trudeau 2019 Nomination Meeting on August 12 where they will nominate Pirie Mitchell as the Liberal candidate in the riding of Perth-Wellington. Pirie has deep roots in the community and a…
Amazing free events happening high above St. Marys The Grand Trunk Trail in St. Marys will be the place to be next week, as the 20 on the Trestle celebration reaches new heights with fabulous, free activities for all ages. The week of August 5-10 is bookended by two incredible events. On Monday, Aug. 5,…
Pyramid Recreation Centre to hold one-night intro to the sport The Pyramid Recreation Centre and St. Marys Pickleball Association (SMPA) are teaming up to introduce Pickelball to a whole new audience. On Thursday, August 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., they will host a “Pickleball Open House” for ages fourteen and up on the Rock…
Crew hopes to qualify for Tokyo Olympics this month in Austria By Pat Payton POZNAN, Poland – Canada picked up five medals here recently at the World Rowing Cup, including a gold, silver and three bronze. One of those bronze medals was won by the Canadian Men’s Eight, and that crew included 24-year-old St. Marys…
Training camp two weeks away; GM Smale acquires winger from Brantford By Pat Payton St. Marys Lincolns’ General Manager Greg Smale informed the Independent recently that he has acquired a 17-year-old right winger from Brantford Jr. ‘B’ Bandits (formerly the 99ers) of the Midwestern Conference. He’s Mason Mantzavrakoz, who had nine goals, 12 assists and…
Predators’ colour analyst talks about the Blues’ march to the Cup and the NHL playoff format By Pat Payton Sports reporter Pat Payton interviews Terry Crisp every summer when he and his wife Sheila come back to St. Marys to spend a few months. Crisp, on a short list of just 14 men who have…