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City of Stratford Appoints Karmen Krueger as Director of Corporate Services

The City of Stratford has appointed Karmen Krueger as its new Director of Corporate Services, effective March 1, 2022.

Ms. Krueger has served as Acting Director of Corporate Services in Stratford since September 2021, and has previous experience as a Deputy Treasurer, Treasurer and Director of Corporate Services in other municipalities.

She has a degree in Economics, obtained her Certified Financial Planning (CFP) designation in 2000, and obtained her Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA) designation in...

No Skating on Avon River, Stormwater Ponds

While we recognize the need for outdoor exercise, particularly during the pandemic, we urge residents to please stay off the Avon River/Lake Victoria, as well as the City’s stormwater ponds.

These bodies of water are not monitored for the purpose of winter recreation activities like skating, and may be dangerous.

Please remember that open water is unpredictable, and is never completely safe due to a number of factors, including the following:

• The thickness of the ice on the surface changes with fluctuating...

Expansion of GO Train Service to Include Stratford

Ontario Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney announced on Wednesday, September 15 that GO train service will be expanded in southwestern Ontario.
Beginning October 18, 2021, Metrolinx will provide weekday GO train trips between London and Union Station in Toronto. The pilot project will include one trip leaving from London in the early morning, and one return trip in the evening.

The new service will extend beyond GO Transit’s Kitchener line and also include stops in St. Marys and Stratford.

Stratford Lions Pool Adds Swim Lessons Starting August 2

The City of Stratford has added new classes to the Lions Pool swim lesson schedule, for children 6 years of age and older, starting August 2. Red Cross Swim Kids 2-10 will be offered, as well as Lifesaving Society Bronze Star, Medallion and Cross.

Swim lessons will be offered in a session, defined as two consecutive weeks, running Monday through Friday.

To enroll, pre-register at www.stratfordrecreation.ca.

All swim programs and courses offered by the Stratford Lions Pool will be presented consistent...

Best Blooming Gardens Contest

Stratford's Communities in Bloom Committee wants your help to highlight some of the best blooming gardens in the city.

Please nominate a garden that has brought hope and joy during this second summer of the pandemic. Send a photo of your favourite garden (with permission from the owner) to adviscom@stratford.ca, along with the person’s name, address, phone number and the reason you are nominating them.
Nominations close on August 6 at noon.

Winners will be notified and presented with a sign...