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St. Marys celebrating improvements to Grand Trunk Trail

St. Marys Town Council is recognizing volunteers and donors whose efforts have ultimately contributed to improvements to the Grand Trunk Trail.

Council members will join representatives from the Lind family, the Kinsmen Club of St. Marys, Texo Terra Contracting, Forman Electric, and volunteer Bill Richardson on a section of the trail next to the James St. N parking lot, the Town said in a media release.

The event on Wednesday May 1, beginning at 8 p.m., will feature a speech by Mayor Al Strathdee, followed by a ceremonial lighting of the new trail lights, in a nod to a beloved St. Marys tradition.

Guests can enjoy free refreshments on the trail.

Improvements to the trail include 23 new light standards and 700 metres of paving along a section that runs between Wellington St. N and just past James St. N. The trail has also been connected to the new trailhead parking lot on James St. N.

“The Grand Trunk Trail is one of the jewels of St. Marys,” said Mayor Al Strathdee. “I want to thank all the donors and volunteers, including those that chose to remain anonymous. Your hard work and generosity have made the trail safer and more accessible for all.”

Everyone is welcome to attend the rain or shine celebration.

Paul Cluff
Paul Cluff
Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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