Public Notice: Water Information
Mandatory water conservation order:
Effective August 15, 2025, at 6:00am
The Sherbrooke Water Utility has ordered mandatory water conservation measures for all residential and commercial customers.
The following activities are not allowed for anyone connected to the Sherbrooke Water Utility:
- Watering lawns, trees, shrubs, or flower beds
- Filling or topping up pools
- Washing down walkways or driveways
- Washing vehicles
Residents may still water vegetable gardens but are urged to do so sparingly and in the early morning.
Enforcement: The Municipality will enforce these measures. Anyone found breaking this order may have their water service disconnected and be required to pay reconnection fees, as outlined in the Schedule of Rules and Regulations Governing the Supply of Water and Water Services and the Schedule of Rates for Water and Water Services.
These conservation measures will remain in effect until Sherbrooke Lake’s water level returns to an acceptable level.
The Sherbrooke Water Utility thanks all residents and businesses for their cooperation and for helping to use our water resources responsibly.
Water Assistance:
If your well has run out of water, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s can provide bottled water to help with your immediate needs.
Residents will be asked to fill out a form with civic address and number of residents in the home.
📞 Call us at 902-522-2049 or
📧Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange support or for more information during Business Hours. (Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm)
This service is for residents of the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s. Your address will be required. This service is not available to the customers on the Sherbrooke Water Utility.
Thank you for your cooperation, and please remember to use water wisely.
Stay safe and hydrated,
-Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s
Shower Assistance:
Showers will be available to residents within the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s starting tomorrow, Friday September 5th, 2025 from 9:00am. to 3:00pm at the St. Mary’s Recplex (164 Old Road Hill, Sherbrooke). Beginning next week, Monday September 8th, 2025, they will be open weekly, Monday to Thursday from 3:00pm. to 9:00pm. on a first-come, first-served basis during the drought.
There are two showers and dressing rooms available for use. Residents must bring their own shower amenities, such as a towel, shampoo, soap, etc.
Please keep showers to five minutes so everyone has a chance to use them and to help conserve water.
Be respectful of others, leave the space clean, and remember that minors must have an adult present.
Filling containers of water at the facility is not allowed.
This service will be available as long as there is a need by residents and water is available.
Fire Prevention Week - October 5 - 11, 2025
This year’s theme: “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”
In many home fires, you may have as little as 2 minutes to safely escape from the time the smoke alarm sounds. A well-practiced escape plan can make all the difference.
Fire Safety Tips:
- Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas.
- Test alarms monthly and replace batteries twice a year.
- Plan two ways out of every room, and ensure exits are clear.
- Practice your home fire escape plan with the whole family—especially children and seniors.
- Teach children how to respond if they hear a smoke alarm.
Our local volunteer fire departments work hard year-round to keep our communities safe. Let’s do our part by being prepared and aware.
2025 Business Appreciation Event - Press Release
The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s hosted its annual Business Appreciation Dinner and Awards at the Sherbrooke Lion’s Club Hall on Thursday October 2nd, 2025.
The event recognized the wide range of businesses that make our community strong, from farming, forestry and fishing to wood products and manufacturing, construction to childcare, hospitality and tourism, real estate, and our many other goods and service industries.
The community was given the opportunity to nominate and vote for local businesses for achievement recognition trophies and runner-up certificates of recognition.
In opening statements, Warden James Fuller remarked that all local businesses, large or small were the life blood of our communities and thanked everyone who attended to this recognition event.
Click the link below to view the full Press Release and see the award winners.
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For Sale By Individual Sale
Fore Sale: The Municipality is selling approximately 4200 square feet of rubber matting located at 164 Old Road Hill. The rubber matting is composed of full and partial 4’x6’ rubber mats. Mats will be sold individually for $20/mat for a full 4’x6’ mat and $5 for all partial mats. HST is included in the price of the mats. This will be on a first come first serve basis. To qualify, purchasers must email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to solidify your priority of purchase. Successful purchaser will be contacted in the order of emails received. Please indicate within the email the best means of contact and how many mats you would like to purchase. Payment for the rubber mats can be made at the Municipal Office prior to pickup or at the time of pickup. Pickup can be arranged between Public Works and the purchaser. The removal of the mats will be the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Mats must be paid for and removed by Friday October 10th, 2025.
October 2025 Municipal Newsletter Available
The October 2025 edition of the Municipal Newsletter is now available for view, please click the link below:
https://www.saint-marys.ca/2025-newsletters/3186-10-october-2025-municipal-newsletter/file.html
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation : September 30, 2025
Did you know?
The St. Mary’s River Salmon Museum in Sherbrooke isn’t just about salmon—it’s about people, history, and it’s connections to the land and waterways. From old fishing tackle to stories of conservation, it’s a place where Mi’kmaw heritage and natural history meet.