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The Sherbrooke RCMP will be hosting an Open House and Family Day event on Sunday, August 27th from 11:00am until 2:00pm at the detachment located at 8013 Highway 7, Sherbrooke. A few specialized units will be on display and available to answer questions. Please come meet your local members as well and join us for a BBQ. We look forward to seeing you!

St. Mary’s District Lions Club

St Mary’s District Lions Club will be holding their Annual Take Out Chicken BBQ on Saturday, Sept 30.  Cost is $20 per meal – includes ½ chicken, potato, coleslaw, roll & dessert.  Tickets can be purchased from any Lions Club member.  Dinners must be picked up between 3:30 – 5pm on Sept 30.

St Mary’s District Lions Club will be hosting a dance on Saturday, Sept 9 featuring DJ Pro’s Entertainment.  Dance will be open 9pm – 1am.  Cost will be $10 at the door. 

Reminder that Bingo is every Wednesday evening.  Doors open at 6:45, Bingo starts at 7:45. 

Our August Lottery Calendar draw will start August 1^st and continue each day through the month.  If you have purchased a calendar, please watch our facebook page for the daily winner. 

The Community Development and Recreation Department has teamed up with Liverpool Adventure Outfitters and Nimrod’s Campground to host kayaking classes for those 12+. This program will take place on August 29th at Nimrod’s Campground. Classes are 2 hours each and will teach participants the basics of kayaking. All equipment is provided. Classes cost $40 per person. Class times are: 8:30am, 10:45am, 1:15pm, 1:30pm. Class times can be chosen during the registration process. Registration forms are available online at www.saint-marys.ca under the Residents tab in the Community Development & Recreation section. Registration closes August 11th. There is a minimum registration number needed for this program to take place. For more information, call Kerri at 902-522-2598 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Today is Emancipation Day! It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire.
Therefore, each August 1, Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against racism and discrimination.
Emancipation Day celebrates the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada.