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Special Air Quality Statement (SAQS) Issued – Wildfire Smoke Impacting Air Quality

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH

Re: Special Air Quality Statement (SAQS) Issued – Wildfire Smoke Impacting Air Quality

A Special Air Quality Statement (SAQS) has been issued for the Eastern Ontario region, as smoke from wildfires is causing poor air quality that is expected to last from a few hours to a few days. The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is advising residents to consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities while the statement is in effect....

Watershed Conditions: Flood Watch - March 28, 2025

FLOOD WATCH - March 28th, 2025

SNC advises that a Flood Watch Statement is being issued in anticipation of freezing rain, rainfall, and snow melt next week.

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting up to 15 cm of snow Saturday, turning into ice pellets and freezing rain Sunday. Rainfall of up to 30 mm of rain is forecasted by Monday evening, with up to an additional 20 mm of rain forecasted by the following Friday. Above seasonal temperature highs of 16°C are expected on Monday and...

Watershed Conditions: Flood Watch - March 14, 2025

FLOOD WATCH

March 14th, 2025

SNC advises that the Flood Outlook Statement issued on March 10th has been upgraded to a Flood Watch.

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting warmer temperatures beginning Friday afternoon with a high of 7°C, followed by a daytime high of 16°C over the weekend in addition to 10-15 mm of rain forecasted on Sunday afternoon into Monday.  

Environmental Conditions: Rainfall and snow melt will lead to increased water levels and flows in local streams and rivers. 

Notice of Road Closure

Notice of Adoption of a By-Law to Close a Road Pursuant to Section 34 of the Municipal Act, 2001

Please be advised that, pursuant to Section 34 of the Municipal Act, 2001, the municipal council of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet intends to adopt a by-law to close and transfer a part of an unopened road allowance situated between the properties bearing the civic addresses 545 & 547 County Road No. 9 in Plantagenet, described as being part 1 of survey plan 46R8299 and located in the former...

Watershed Conditions: Flood Outlook - March 4, 2025

WATERSHED CONDITIONS: FLOOD OUTLOOK

March 4th, 2025

SNC advises that warmer temperatures and forecasted rain will mark the beginning of the spring freshet.

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting warmer temperatures and rain today and tomorrow. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach up to 10oC. Rainfall amounts over the next two days are expected to be between 10 mm and 25 mm.

Environmental Conditions: Rainfall and snow melt will lead to increased water levels and flows in local...