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Welcome to St. Mary’s

Located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is a rural municipality consisting of five electoral districts. Incorporated in 1879 the Municipality has a population of 2,233 and is bounded by the counties of Antigonish and Pictou, the municipalities of Halifax and Guysborough, and the Atlantic Ocean.

NOTICE
MEETING: Emergency Council Meeting
PURPOSE: In-Camera – Personnel Matters
DATE: Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
TIME: 5:00pm
PLACE: Council Chambers, 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. In Camera – Personnel Matters
Adjournment

Congratulations!
The Winner of the Tourism Photography Contest is...
Joanna Nickerson.
We thank everyone who participated in the Tourism Photography Contest Contest!
https://saintmarysnovascotia.com/

The Eastern Counties Regional Library has HIV Self-Test Kits: Through a partnership with HEAL NS, HIV self-test kits are now available at all branch locations with other public health & community wellbeing resources.
Each kit contains one self-test kit and a information package. For more information, please visit: https://healns.ca/progs-services/hiv-tests

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary's is advising residents and visitors of Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) found within the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's. Currently as of today, July 16th, 2025 the only confirmed site in the Municipality, as listed on the environment website, is Indian Harbour Lake (Bloom as of June 2025). 
What You Should Know:
Blue-Green Algae can produce toxins that may be harmful to humans, pets, and wildlife. Avoid contact with the water in the affected area, and do not allow pets to swim or drink from the lake.
Stay Informed:
For more information on Blue-Green Algae and to view a list of locally impacted areas, please visit the provincial website: novascotia.ca/blue-green-algae
the Municipality will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep our community safe.
If you think you see blue-green algae, you should treat it as potentially toxic. Report it to your local Department of Environment and Climate Change office or call 1-877-936-8476.

July 14th, 2025 at 7:00pm
Public Works will be conducting
scheduled maintenance and repairs to the Sherbrooke water utility system
Customers may experience water pressure fluctuations, disruptions to service, and/or water discoloration during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Take part from July 14th to July 16th in a Tourism Photo Contest for a chance to win 2 Stan Rogers Folk Festival tickets for July 25th to July 27th. 
Deadline to submit photos is July 16th, 2025 at 4:00pm.

Terms & Conditions: 

  • High-resolution photos, typically at least 1920 pixels wide, in JPG or PNG format.
  • Outdoor recreation (fishing, kayaking, canoeing, ATVing, boating, etc.)
  • Local history
  • Camping and RVing
  • Local accommodations & restaurants
  • Events, festivals, and community gatherings
  • Must complete Photo Release form

Send all photos and release forms to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for your chance to win!
To download the form please click the link:  pdf Stan Fest Photo Contest Application Form (1.49 MB)

Newsletter

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Recreation

Get active in St. Mary’s! Our Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and events around the Municipality.

Waste Disposal

Find information on recycling, waste collection and the Municipal Transfer Station.

Taxes

Access everything you need to know about your tax bill.

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