Posted on Thursday, April 04, 2024 10:09 AM
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,...
Posted on Monday, March 18, 2024 03:52 PM
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...
Posted on Monday, March 18, 2024 10:37 AM
Background: Police service boards oversee how policing is provided in communities. They contribute to their community’s safety and well-being by working with local citizens and organizations to ensure their community receives appropriate policing needs.
Mandate: The Community Safety Policing Act, 2019 comes into force on April 1, 2024. Section 67(1) of the Act states that there shall be an OPP detachment board for each detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). OPP police services boards...
Posted on Monday, March 18, 2024 10:04 AM
For immediate release
March 1, 2024 - ALUS Ontario East – a program which helps farmers and ranchers deliver nature-based solutions on their land – is hosting a free Agri-Action Lunch & Learn event in Long Sault on March 27 to bring together local famers interested in agricultural stewardship practices and to share available resources and funding opportunities for their implementation.
“Stewardship best management practices can have a transformative impact on your farm’s sustainability by...
Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 10:24 AM
Press Release
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Cobb’s Lake Bridge Closing for Rehabilitation Work
L’Orignal, March 12, 2024 – The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (the "UCPR") wish to advise residents that the Cobb’s Lake Bridge rehabilitation project will begin on March 25, 2024. The bridge will be closed to traffic for the duration of the work, which is expected to last until fall 2024.
The bridge is located along County Road 2 (Russell Road) east of Bourget, near the Prescott and Russell Recreational...