Posted on Monday, December 09, 2024 03:52 PM
WATERSHED CONDITIONS: WATER SAFETY STATEMENT
December 9th, 2024
Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting approximately 25 mm to 40 mm of rain over a 24-hour period starting late Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, accompanied by temperatures that are above zero.
Environmental Conditions: Water runoff and flows may increase in the coming days due to expected precipitation and melting snow.
Risks: Forecasted rainfall may produce higher water levels and possible nuisance flooding in low-lying areas...
Posted on Monday, November 25, 2024 03:02 PM
News Release
For immediate release
The Community Celebrates Mayor Riopel’s Year as Warden
L’Orignal, November 23, 2024 – Tonight, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (the “UCPR”) held their annual Warden’s Banquet at Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute. Mr. Normand Riopel, Mayor of Champlain Township, celebrated his second mandate as Warden in front of a full house.
Presented by the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital, the Banquet brought together Warden Riopel’s family and friends,...
Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 09:12 AM
TOWNSHIP OF ALFRED AND PLANTAGENET REFURBISHES SKATE PARK THANKS TO $145,000 OTF GRANT FROM ONTARIO GOVERNMENT
Alfred, ON – On Saturday, the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet welcomed local MPP Stéphane Sarrazin to unveil the newly refurbished Alfred Skate Park. Manon Besner, Director of Parks and Recreation for the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet was also on hand, along with Mayor Yves Laviolette, Chantal Roy, former Chair of the Township's former Recreation Committee, and a representative...
Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 09:09 AM
Alfred, ON - On Tuesday, October 22, the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet announced that it had been selected to be part of the Ontario government's Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) program, through which the Township received a grant of just over $50,000 to keep the program running smoothly. The “Active Seniors of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet,” one of over 300 SALCs in Ontario, is the only centre recognized in the government program between Cornwall and Ottawa. Its mobile...
Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2024 09:57 AM
Eastern Ontario Health Unit
August 21, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Presence of West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Our AreaMosquitoes in our area have tested positive for the West Nile virus. However, there have been no human cases reported in our region so far this summer.
“The Eastern Ontario Health Unit has been actively monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus” says Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health. “This finding shows that West Nile virus remains a concern in our area....