Municipal News

Department of Economic Development Director is Keren Ruller.

The District of the Municipality of St. Mary’s is committed to making St. Mary’s a place where people can work and live through helping keep, grow, and attract business, talent, and investment. This is achieved through supporting councils’ economic development priorities including Housing, Climate Initiatives, Resource Development of Wood Products, Fishing/Aquaculture, and Tourism to name a few.

Together we can make the connections that fuel business and economic growth.

One of 2025’s successful Economic Development projects is a new tourism website that helps get St. Mary’s on the map while showcasing the businesses, activities, and natural beauty of District of the Municipality of St. Mary’s.

Check out the new website at https://saintmarysnovascotia.com/ and click on “Contact Us” to have your business added.

The District of the Municipality of St. Mary’s Public Works is the backbone to the municipal infrastructure, they are committed to maintaining the municipal water and wastewater systems to ensure safe, reliable service for residents and businesses.

Public works is also responsible for maintaining municipal buildings, parks, trails and community spaces that support recreation, safety, and public engagement.

Overseeing the St. Mary’s Transfer Station, where waste and recyclables are properly handled, sorted, and directed for disposal or recycling.

Public Works cares and operates St. Mary’s Recplex, supporting the community’s recreation hub by making and maintaining the ice surface, operating the Zamboni, performing skate sharpening, and managing seasonal ice removal and installation.

November 4, 2025
Rural N.S. community bracing for potential winter drought

Many people living in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore are travelling great distances to refill their dry wells. They worry about what may happen if the drought continues into the winter months. Giuliana Grillo reports.

To view the full news story, click the link below:
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6964895

The Municipality’s Department of Community Development & Recreation plans and runs programs and events that help people stay active, connect with others, and enjoy community life. The Department offers programs for all ages, including the Before and After Program, Coyotes House League Hockey, the Fun & Fit Series, Youth Club, Eco Explorers, Summer Day Camp, and a full range of softball programs. This summer, an Adult Softball League returned for the first time in many years, starting with four teams with players aged 13 to 60+, with games held every Tuesday night at the Veteran's Memorial Softball Field in Spanish Ship Bay. Youth softball ran two nights a week, with one night focused on skills development and the other on games, while T-ball was offered for children aged 3–6. Based on this year’s success, softball programming is planned to return next year, continuing to provide opportunities for players of all ages to participate. The department also manages special events, facility rentals, and volunteer support. It is led by the Director of Community Development & Recreation and supported by the Active Living Coordinator and part-time staff, including BAP Staff and Recreation Leaders, who run programs and events. With experience in managing facilities, events, and community partnerships, the department works to make programs fun, safe, and open to everyone.

To stay up to date with Programs and Events offered by the Department please visit https://www.saint-marys.ca/programs-and-activities.html.