Municipal News
St. Mary's Recplex Delayed Opening
The opening of the St. Mary’s Recplex, planned for November 13, will be postponed due to the ongoing drought conditions. Although we have had some rain this week, operating the rink requires a significant amount of water continuously. All available options are being pursued to prepare the rink for the upcoming season while remaining mindful of the community’s need to conserve water.
We understand this delay may be disappointing and appreciate your patience as we work through these challenges. Updates will be provided on the municipality’s website and Facebook page, every Friday afternoon until further notice.
We encourage everyone to continue conserving water wherever possible to help support our community resources during this dry period.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
For immediate release: Announcing Warden James Fuller as the Eastern Counties Regional Library Board Chair
Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL) is pleased to announce that Warden James Fuller, member from the Municipality of the District of Saint Mary’s, was elected as the new Library Board Chair at the October 16, 2025, meeting. Warden Fuller brings to the role decades of public service and experience.
“I was raised in libraries, as my mother was a librarian, stated Fuller. “I believe very much that a library is the soul and heartbeat of each of our communities. Bringing the world of imagination to growing children and adults alike. I am looking forward to serving in this role.”
“Finally, I would be remiss not to recognize and thank Clair Rankin, who helped guide ECRL as Chair for the past two years and who has served on the Board for almost 19 years. He will remain a valuable resource and our institutional memory for a long time to come.” said Warden Fuller.
Please follow ECRL on social media for service updates: facebook.com/ECRLibrary and instagram.com/ecrl_ns
For more information, please contact:
Laura Emery, CEO
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902-631-4403
Public Notice: Planned Power Outage
Attention residents of Melrose, Waternish, Stillwater, Sherbrooke, Goldenville, Jordanville, Indian Harbour Lake, Port Hilford, Holland Harbour, Harpellville, Bickerton West, Port Bickerton, Fishermans Harbour, and neighbouring communities.
This will impact approximately 900 customers in the communities of Melrose, Waternish, Stillwater, Sherbrooke, Goldenville, Jordanville, Indian Harbour Lake, Port Hilford, Holland Harbour, Harpellville, Bickerton West, Port Bickerton, Fishermans Harbour, and neighbouring communities.
Customers have been notified via call outs. You can find more information on this planned outage on NSP website: Planned Outages| Nova Scotia Power
Notice: Water Utility Maintenance
Please be advised that on October 24, 2025 beginning at 8:30am Public Works staff will be conducting scheduled maintenance and repairs to the water system on Hospital Road Extension
Customers/Users may experience water pressure fluctuations, disruptions to service and discoloration during this time.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.