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The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is pleased to share the July 2025 edition of our monthly newsletter!

This issue includes important updates on upcoming events, local programs, community news, and municipal notices. Whether you’re looking for recreation schedules, council highlights, or ways to get involved in your community this summer, the July newsletter has all the latest information.

📬 Click HERE to read the full newsletter. 

Printed copies are also available at the Municipal Office

During wildfire risk season (15 March to 15 October), no domestic brush burning or campfires are allowed between 8:00am and 2:00pm. Burn restrictions are updated daily at 2:00pm (you also need to follow municipal bylaws for your area). To report a wildfire or violations of the fire restrictions, call 1-800-565-2224 or 911.
It is advised to put fires out, to ensure all fires are fully extinguished with water before leaving the premises.

The fine for violating daily burn restrictions is $25,000. Daily burn restrictions also now apply to provincial, municipal and private campgrounds (National parks are under the jurisdiction of Parks Canada). Learn more: Summary Offence Tickets Regulations.
To check the Burnsafe Fire Map click the link below: 
https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/
The Burnsafe Map is updated daily at 2:00pm.

Temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius will continue.
A period of very warm and humid weather is expected to continue today. Conditions will be cooler near coastal areas.
Time span: continuing until this evening.
Maximum temperature Wednesday: 30 degrees Celsius (Humidex near 35).
Locations: western and central Nova Scotia except cooler along coastal areas.
Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.
Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water.
Heat stroke is a medical emergency! Call 9-1-1 or your emergency health provider if you, or someone around you, is showing signs of heat stroke which can include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness. While you wait for medical attention, try to cool the person by moving them to a cool place, removing extra clothing, applying cold water or ice packs around the body.
Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids.
Close blinds, or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside.
Turn on air conditioning, use a fan, or move to a cooler area of your living space. If your living space is hot, move to a cool public space such as a cooling centre, community centre, library or shaded park.
Follow the advice of your region’s public health authority.
Plan and schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.
Limit direct exposure to the sun and heat. Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.
Never leave people, especially children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.
Check the vehicle before locking to make sure no one is left behind.
Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
For more information: How to protect yourself from the health effects of extreme heat Health risks and who is at risk of extreme heat events
Information is provided on the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website at novascotia.ca/heat-related-illness/.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or post reports on X using #NSStorm.
Issued by Environment Canada and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.