RFQ - Cross Support Replacement

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s (the Municipality) is seeking quotes for the replacement of the cross supports in the equalization tank at the Sherbrooke Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 35 Wharf Road, Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia.
To view the RFQ click the link below: 
pdf RFQ Cross Support(773 KB)

Employment Opportunity: Before & After Program Leader

The Municipality is seeking an enthusiastic candidate to fill the role of Before & After Care Leader for St. Mary’s. This position will assist with the delivery of the Before and After Care Program at St. Mary’s Education Centre Academy according to the delivery standards. 

To view the full job description please visit click the link below:
pdf Before and After Program Leader(74 KB)

Personal Hygiene Products Available - ECRL

With the recent temporary unavailability of our local pharmacy, it is understood that there are certain personal hygiene items that might be needed immediately.
Please be aware that certain items for feminine and seniors’ hygiene are available at the Sherbrooke Library, 11 Main Street Sherbrooke, NS free of charge.
If you have a need, please visit the library during operating hours and get the products that you require.
Library hours are:
Tuesday: 9am-12pm & 12:30pm-2:30pm
Wednesday: 12:30-5:30pm
Thursday: 12:30-5:30pm
Friday: 12:30-5:30pm
Saturday: 9am-12pm & 12:30pm-2:30pm

Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct came into effect following the October 2024 municipal elections in Nova Scotia and was officially adopted by the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's Council at their Regular Council meeting on December 9th, 2024. To access the full regulations and Code of Conduct, please refer to the Code of Conduct policy

Residents expect that elected officials in local government maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Council members are accountable to the public through democratic processes, and this Code is designed to ensure strong and effective governance within the Municipality. The newly introduced Code of Conduct for Elected Municipal Officials, as mandated by the Province, outlines the expected behavior of Council members as they carry out their responsibilities and make decisions that serve the best interests of the community in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's. 

Should any resident feel that an elected official has violated the Code of Conduct, they can reach out to the independent investigator to address the concern.

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary's Council appointed Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP to be the Code of Conduct investigator at the June 18th, 2025 at the Regular Council meeting. 

Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP
Address: 1801 Hollis St #1900, Halifax, NS B3J 3N4
Phone: (902) 423-6361

Heat Warning

Temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 18 degrees Celsius are expected for the next 2 days.
A period of very warm and humid weather is expected. Conditions will be cooler near coastal areas.

Time span: today and Wednesday.
Maximum temperature today: 31 degrees Celsius (Humidex near 40).
Minimum temperature tonight: 18 degrees Celsius.
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. 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/.

Issued by Environment Canada and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness

Emergency Services Provider Fund (ESPF)

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - More Funding Available for First Responders

Fire departments, ground search and rescue teams and hazardous materials units can get more help from the Province to buy equipment this year through the expanded Emergency Services Provider Fund.
The government has increased the amount available for purchases for individual organizations and also added a new regional component to the fund for projects and equipment that address the collective needs of multiple emergency response organizations in an area. This will help ensure co-ordinated, region-wide preparedness, response and recovery efforts.
“First responders play such a crucial role in keeping Nova Scotians safe,” said Kim Masland, Minister of Emergency Management. “This year, we’re increasing the amount of the fund to $4 million to better equip and support our first responders.” Individual organizations can apply for up to $30,000 from the fund, an increase from $20,000 last year. The fund will also now cover up to 90 per cent of costs, up from 75 per cent. Applications open June 15 and close July 30. Up to $200,000 will be available under the new regional category. Applications open September 1 and close October 14.
Examples of eligible purchases by individual organizations include:
- personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus
- equipment for:
- firefighting
- communication
- rescue
- water supply and suppression
- hazardous materials
- emergency power for buildings.
Examples of eligible purchases through the regional fund include:
- major equipment and specialized vehicles and trailers
- regional training facilities
- shared equipment pool (self-contained breathing apparatus, drones, rope or swift water kits, remote rescue kits)
- regional mobile command unit
- multi-purpose utility terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicles for wildland and search and rescue missions
- regional hazard and vulnerability analysis, regional risk reduction strategies and public education projects
- regional exercise and training programs
- regional FireSmart program enhancements
- mental health resiliency programs.
Quick Facts:
- investing $4 million in the fund this fiscal year is an increase of $2.8 million
- another change is allowing organizations to apply for funding once every two years rather than every three years
Additional Resources:
Emergency Services Provider Fund (ESPF) Application:
Emergency Services Provider Fund Application