MUNICIPAL AWARENESS WEEK - Community Development & Recreation
Bringing our community together.
Our Community Development & Recreation team helps residents stay active, build connections and take part in community life. Our Director of Community Development & Recreation leads the team with support from the Active Living Coordinator, along with Before and After Program and Recreation Programming staff.
Programs and Active Living
Planning and delivering a variety of recreation programs that encourage active living, support wellbeing, build skills and bring people together – with a focus on making participation welcoming and accessible.
Events & Community Support
Bringing people together through community events and working with volunteers, instructors and local partners to create opportunities for residents to connect.
Recreation Spaces
Coordinating facility rentals, recreation schedules and equipment loans to help residents enjoy recreation in our community.
Celebrating Our Summer Day Camp
2026 Event/Program Excellence Award | Recreation Nova Scotia
This year, St. Mary’s Summer Day Camp received the Event/Program Excellence Award from Recreation Nova Scotia! St. Mary’s Summer Day Camp runs free for eight weeks each summer for children ages 3-12 and has been free of charge for municipal residents for more than 40 years!
Municipal Awareness Week – Public Works
Public Works
Keeping our community running.
From essential infrastructure to the spaces where we gather and play, our Public Works team helps keep St. Mary’s safe, maintained and connected.
Water & Wastewater
Maintaining municipal water and wastewater systems to keep services running safely and reliably for the residents and businesses that depend on them.
Community Spaces
Maintaining municipal buildings, parks, trails and community spaces, helping keep them safe and welcoming for recreation, events and everyday use.
Waste & Recycling
Overseeing the St. Mary’s Transfer Station where waste and recyclables are properly handled, sorted and directed for disposal or recycling.
St. Mary’s Recplex
Keeping our ice ready for action – supporting our community’s recreational hub by installing and maintaining the seasonal ice surface, preparing curling ice each week and removing ice at the end of the season.
7th Annual Christmas on the 211
The 7th Annual Christmas on the 211, will be held on Saturday November 21st from 10 am to 4 pm. Watch for signs along Highway 211 and follow us on Facebook for updates. Lots of beautiful crafts, gift ideas, food and more. Support your local community.
29 H MacDonald Loop - Indian Harbour and Jordanville Community Center
50 Sonora Road - Old School House Market
#2926 Highway 211 - Forgotten Shores Farm
#2981 Highway 211 - Knickle's Studio and By the Tides Kitchen
#56 Beach View Dr. - Terry (Costco reseller)
If you would like to be a vendor, please contact Wendy 902 338 2956 for Indian Harbour and Jordanville Community Center and Deborah 902 522 2761 for The Old School House Market.
New this year create your own Christmas Porch Planter at 2981 Highway 211 from 11:30 to 1. Cost is $30 and you must pre-register so that we have enough supplies. Space is limited, please call Cindy at 902 434 1176 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
COTW - November 2 2026
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Additions to the Agenda
- Approval of the Agenda
- Approval of Minutes of COTW held Wednesday October 21st, 2026
- Business Arising from Minutes
- Presentation: AIM & Clean: Planning for Our Changing Coast and Rivers
- Other Matters of Business
- Staff Report – Water Treatment Plant PLC Replacement
- Cancellation of December 16, 2026, Council/COTW Meeting
Adjournment
Celebrating Our Community Heroes
On October 22, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s had the pleasure of hosting our Community Heroes Appreciation Event at Liscombe Lodge.
The evening was an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the individuals who go above and beyond to make a positive difference in our community. Through their generosity, dedication and contributions, these individuals help make St. Mary’s a stronger, more connected place to live.
We are proud to celebrate the people who give so much of themselves to our community and are grateful for all they do. This year, we were privileged to extend our deepest thanks to our healthcare professionals, community volunteers, and first responders, including the following individuals who were recognized for their outstanding service:
- Makayla Fleet, Susan Fleet, & Sophia Fleet – Outstanding Service, Ecum Secum Volunteer Fire Department
- Sharon Tibbo – Outstanding Service, Liscomb Volunteer Fire Department
- Farlie Carroll, Laura Banks, & Herbie Scott – Outstanding Service, Sherbrooke Volunteer Fire Department
- Sean Ashe – 10 Years of Service, Sherbrooke Volunteer Fire Department
- Devin Kaiser & Cody Jordan – Valour, Goshen Volunteer Fire Department
- Jody MacDonald – Outstanding Service, RCMP
- Therese Hodgkinson – Outstanding Service, Ground Search and Rescue
- Ethel MacDonald – Leadership Award, Guysborough County Home Support Agency
- Tammie Vautour – Municipal Volunteer of the Year
To everyone honored, and to the many others who quietly contribute their time behind the scenes, you are the heartbeat of our municipality. Thank you for your selflessness, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
