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Welcome to St. Mary’s

Located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is a rural municipality consisting of five electoral districts. Incorporated in 1879, the Municipality has a population of 2,233 and is bounded by the counties of Antigonish and Pictou, the municipalities of Halifax and Guysborough, and the Atlantic Ocean.

The Seniors Care Grant helps low-income seniors with the cost of household services (like lawn care, snow removal, grocery and meal delivery, transportation, small home repairs and phone and internet services), healthcare services (like physiotherapy, foot care and mental health support) and home heating. Grants are $750 for each household.

Eligibility:

To qualify for the grant, you need to be 65 or older by 31 March 2027 and meet all of the following criteria:

  • have a household net income of $45,100 or less
  • live in your own home or apartment
  • have your name on the property title, Land Titles Initiative Certificate of Claim, residential lease agreement or a Band administrative letter issued by a First Nation community (reserve)
  • have paid (or that you will pay) for household and healthcare services and home heating between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027

You need to apply by 1 December 2026. Only one person per household can apply.

Applications can be completed online or by submitting a paper application by mail.

Paper application forms are also available at the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's Municipal Office at the front desk. Municipal staff can also assist seniors with completing their application.

For more information or to apply, visit the Province of Nova Scotia's Seniors Care Grant webpage:

https://www.novascotia.ca/apply-help-household-healthcare-and-home-heating-costs-seniors-care-grant

pdf Senior Care Grant Form(118 KB)

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Please be advised that Effective Wednesday September 2, 2026, at 12:00 Noon,  the Country Harbour Ferry will be out of service for approximately eight weeks to undergo its Transport Canada-required five-year dry-docking inspection and maintenance. During this time, ferry service will not be available.

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  1. Call to Order
  1. Roll Call
  1. Additions to the Agenda
  1. Approval of the Agenda
  1. Approval of Minutes of COTW held Wednesday July 15th, 2026
  1. Business Arising from Minutes
  1. Correspondence
    1. From the Cruiser – July 2026
    2. Sonora Community Hall Request
    3. EA Decision – Harbour Hills Wind Project
    4. Nick Spears – Thank You Letter
  1. Presentation: REMO Coordinator Kelsey Reece – REMO Update
  1. Other Matters of Business
    1. Staff Report - November 4th, 2026, COTW to November 2nd, 2026, due to NSFM
    2. Staff Report – 16 Main Street Accessible Washroom -Design Contract
  1. In-Camera: Contract Negotiations & Personnel Matters

Adjournment

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The Municipality of the District of St. Mary's is seeking local families and individuals to participate in an upcoming professional photo shoot for the Visit Saint Mary's tourism website.

Visit Saint Mary's: https://visitstmarys.ca/

The photographs will be used to promote the Municipality as a tourism destination and cannot be provided to participants. However, the photographer has generously offered to provide each participating family with one complimentary professional family photograph (digital copy) taken during the session.

We are looking for approximately four participants for each of the following photo shoots:

Location #1 – Port Hilford
Saturday, August 8 (late afternoon)
Approximately 2–3 hours

Participants will be photographed enjoying active beach activities.

Location #2 – St. Mary's River
Sunday, August 9
Beginning at approximately 7:00 a.m. (3–4 hours)

Participants will be photographed taking part in paddling activities on the river. This will involve repeating the same scenes several times while the photographer captures different angles. Representatives from the St. Mary's River Association will be on site to provide kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and direction throughout the session.

Exact meeting times and locations will be confirmed with selected participants.

If you are interested in participating, please email Mel Cherry at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and include:

  • The number of people in your family or group
  • The ages of all participants
  • Which location you would like to participate in

Please note:

  • Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis; however, responding does not guarantee a spot in the photo shoot.
  • Only those selected to participate will be contacted.
  • All participants will be required to sign a photo release waiver.

We look forward to showcasing the beauty of St. Mary's and the people who make our community a great place to visit.

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