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

Employment Opportunity: CAO

The Municipality is seeking the right person to lead our municipal administration team in the position of Chief Administrative Officer. This is a permanent full-time position. As the administrative head of the municipality, the CAO ensures that the policies and programs of the municipality are implemented; advises and informs Council on the operation and affairs of the municipality; and performs the duties and functions and exercises the powers assigned to a Chief Administrative Officer by the Municipal Government Act and other enactments, or those assigned by Council. The combined annual operating, water and capital budget is approximately $4.5 million/ annum.
To view the full CAO Employment Opportunity click the link below:
pdf CAO Job Ad June 2025 (170 KB)

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

COTW Meeting - June 18th, 2025

NOTICE

MEETING:               St Mary’s Municipal Council
                                 Committee of the Whole
DATE:                      Wednesday, June 18^th, 2025
TIME:                       5:30 pm
PLACE:                    St. Mary’s Municipality
                                 Council Chambers, Sherbrooke, NS

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Additions to the Agenda

4. Approval of the Agenda

5. Approval of Minutes for Committee of the Whole held June 4^th, 2025

6. Business Arising from Minutes

7. Correspondence:
   a. Nova Scotia Justice – 2025-2026 RCMP Cost
   b. Nova Scotia Growth and Development - Amendments to the NS Building Code Regulations
   c. Annual Provincial Seamen’s Memorial Invitation
   d. Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage – Rink Revitalization Grant
   e. Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage – Community ACCESS-Ability Grant, Accessible Washrooms Funding

8. Other Matters of Business
   a. Staff Report - Phase 3 – Inflow and Infiltration Capital Project

9. In-Camera: Personnel

Adjournment

Council Meeting - June 18th, 2025

NOTICE
MEETING:         Regular Council Meeting
DATE:                Wednesday June 18^th, 2025
TIME:                 5:15pm
PLACE:              Council Chambers, 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes from:
   a. Council meeting held May 21, 2025
   b. Special Council meeting held May 21, 2025
   c. Emergency Council meeting held June 6, 2025

6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Recommendations from Committees of Council
   a. Committee of the Whole May 21st, 2025

8. Outside Committee Reports
   a. Port Bickerton & Area Lighthouse Association
   b. Guysborough Adult Learning Association
   c. SMART-GO St. Mary’s Association Rural Transit

9. Other Matters of Business
   a. Municipal Signing Authority
10. CAO Report

Adjournment

Special Council Meeting - June 18th, 2025

NOTICE
MEETING:         Special Council Meeting
Purpose:            Council/COTW Meeting Time Change
DATE:                Wednesday June 18^th, 2025
TIME:                 5:00pm
PLACE:              Council Chambers, 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Recommendation from COTW June 4^th, 2025 – Approval of Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Time Change

Adjournment