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There will be a Seeds of Literacy Pop-Up program in each community in August. Families and youth are invited to stop by for some information on the program and to borrow a book! The program will officially launch on World Literacy Day on September 8th and will visit each community once a month on a rotating basis. This Saturday we will be visiting the Greenfield Oldsters Club from 9-11am. Come on our to learn more about this program and to borrow some books! For more information on this program or how you can get involved, call Kerri at 902-522-2598.

Thank you to all that have registered and participated so far in our St. Mary's Summer Walking Challenge. Out of all participants that tracked and submitted week 3 of the challenge, we used a random name generator to pick a weekly winner.

Week 3 Winner- Joy Wier!

Congratulations Joy - Please pick up your prize at the Municipal Office from 8:30-4 Monday- Friday.

To register, or for more information please contact Maggie MacLellan at 902-522-2598 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!! Lots of prizes to be won! Our Walking Challenge began on July 9th and will run until August 26th! It's never too late to sign up and start tracking.

Seniors and Long-Term Care just announced the expansion of the Seniors Care Grant to include more services, and a one-time $250 emergency grant for heating costs. The program will re-open to applications September 1. For more information visit: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20220728003

There is a new cyclist stop located at the Sanctuary Shore General Store. Cyclists can stop for a rest, snack, water refill and there is access to a bike repair kit. The Sanctuary Shore General Store is located at 8000 Hwy. 7, Sherbrooke. Thanks to the Soap Company of Nova Scotia and the St. Mary's Bike Friendly Business Program.