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Temporary Closure of Wendover Library

Please be advised that the Wendover library will be closed from April 28 to May 12, 2024, as it will be relocating to a different space in the building.

$40,000 in Grants for Local Business Owners

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$40,000 in Grants for Local Business Owners

L’Orignal, April 23, 2024 – The Prescott and Russell Entrepreneurship Centre (the “PREC”) congratulates the Entrepreneurs from the region of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell who have been awarded grants totaling $40,000 as part of the Starter Company Plus program.

As part of the Starter Company Plus program, and offered in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, these...

Flood Outlook - April 15, 2024

Flood Outlook - Lower Ottawa River

April 14, 2024 — A Flood Outlook Statement is being issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury).

Based on a large weather system from Texas that brought 15 to 75 mm of precipitation over much of the Ottawa River basin between April 11 and 13, levels and flows along the Ottawa River have begun increasing due to spring runoff. Residents along the shores of the Lower Ottawa River should be aware that throughout the spring freshet period...

Watershed Conditions: Water Safety Statement - Apr 4, 2024

Watershed Conditions: Water Safety Statement

April 4th, 2024

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Thursday with 5-10 cm of snow expected, changing to a mix of flurries and rain showers on Friday. This warning follows Wednesday’s precipitation mix with approximately 15 mm of rain and 10 cm of snow.

Environmental Conditions: Snowmelt due to warmer temperatures combined with anticipated rainfall Friday may result in increased water levels and flows in rivers,...

Watershed Conditions: Water Safety Statement - March 18

Water Conditions Statement: Water Safety — Lower Ottawa River

March 18, 2024 — A Water Safety Statement is being issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury).

This winter has been characterised by unseasonably warm temperatures, below-average precipitation in many locations and several melt events. As of mid-March, the amount of water in the snowpack is well below average for this time of year across the Ottawa River watershed. The snow is essentially gone in the...