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Public Consultation for the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Draft

Notice

Take notice that the Corporation of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet is currently developing a strategic plan that will establish the municipality’s priorities over the next three years.

Context

The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet is on the cusp of releasing its second strategic plan, which has been drafted with the aim of identifying the major strategic orientations and action priorities of the Township until 2026. The municipality is seeking feedback from its population on this...

Emergency Site Closure And Cancellation Of Canada Day Festivities in Lefaivre Due To Tornado Watch

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

EMERGENCY SITE CLOSURE AND CANCELLATION OF CANADA DAY FESTIVITIES IN LEFAIVRE DUE TO TORNADO WATCH ALERT 

Plantagenet, July 1, 2023 - The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet regrets to announce the immediate closure of the Canada Day celebration site in Lefaivre. This decision has been made in response to the tornado watch alert issued by Environment Canada at 1:06 p.m. today. 

Environment Canada has warned of the possibility of a tornado, along with strong wind...

Permanent Suspension of the PR Transpo Intermunicipal Transit Service

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For immediate release

Permanent Suspension of the PR Transpo Intermunicipal Transit Service

L’Orignal, June 28, 2023 — The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (“UCPR”) have announced the permanent suspension of the PR Transpo Intermunicipal Transit Service.

In a report released to Council Members earlier this morning, it was noted that the inadequate performance of the transit network, low profitability of the service, and labour challenges encountered by the project team were all...

Important Message From The Medical Officer Of Health - June 2023

Date: 2023-06-06

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH

Re: Smog and Air Health Advisory in Effect A Smog and Air Health Advisory has been issued for the following regions:

• United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
• United Counties of Prescott-Russell
• City of Cornwall

Smog and Air Health Advisory

A Smog and Air Health Advisory is issued jointly by Environment and Climate Change Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change when the Air Quality Health Index...

May 2023 Water Conditions Statement Update #5: Flood Warning Downgrade

Water Conditions Statement Update #5: FLOOD WARNING DOWNGRADE - Lower Ottawa River

May 18, 2023 – The Flood Warning for the Ottawa River issued on May 10, 2023 has been downgraded to a Water Safety Statement.

Water levels along the Lower Ottawa River from Gatineau to the Grenville/Hawkesbury area are expected to continue decreasing over the coming days.

Based on Ottawa River Regulating Committee forecasts, Ottawa River water levels are declining, and the rate of decline is slowing as they reach...