A low pressure system is continuing to track through the Great Lakes region today, bringing widespread rainfall to Southern Ontario. 15 - 30 mm of rain is expected today into Thursday morning.

A stretch of mild temperatures is expected over the next few days followed by a period of widespread rain this weekend. Temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 17°C Thursday and remain above the freezing point through Saturday. This duration of unseasonably warm temperatures will eliminate what is remaining of the snowpack throughout the Maitland and Nine Mile River watersheds.

The Lucknow and District Recreation Department is seeking applications for lifeguards for the 2022 pool season. For more information visit the Careers page.

The 2022 Tree Program is SOLD OUT! The overwhelming interest in trees has been noted by Staff and will be considered while making plans for 2023.

Save the Date! This year tree sales open on Tuesday March 1, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. This year we offer the following varieties: Sugar Maple, Native Red, Red Oak and Bur Oak.

Due to the risk of ice jams, Maitland Conservation is issuing a Flood Watch for the Lower Maitland River including Saltford, and the mouth of the Nine Mile River in Port Albert.

The Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians  program helps Ontarians ‘get back on their feet’ after a natural disaster. ACW provided the ministry with information to assess the damage sustained as a result of the tornado on September 7, 2021. The ministry’s assessment process is now complete. No areas were identified in your municipality where there was costly and widespread damage to eligible private property, that would not be covered by insurance. As a result, the ministry will not activate the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program.

The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is seeking applicants for our 2022 Summer Student opportunities. Each summer we hire 1 (one) Office Administration Student and 2 (two) Public Works Summer Students for the months of May - September. The goal of these positions is to provide youth with a safe, inclusive, and healthy work environments to develop skills and gain paid work experience.

Looking for seasonal employment? Lucknow Recreation is looking to hire for a variety of positions in 2022. Positions include: Parks & Rec Attendant, Pool Supervisor, Lifeguard, Summer Sports Camp Head Instructor & Summer Sports Camp Assistant Instructor. All of these positions offer a great summer employment with competitive wages and the opportunity to spend you summer outdoors.

For more information visit our Career Page.

In the case of McQuail v. Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (Township) on subject By-law No. 89-2020 (Ward Boundary) to dissolve existing wards. The Tribunal orders that the appeal is dismissed and By-law No. 89-2020 dissolving the Municipality’s ward boundaries is affirmed.

That pursuant to By-law 43-2019, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh intends to sell the property presently as described as: PLAN 230 LOTS 164, 165 AND 168 WAWANOSH (Isobel Street, Dungannon)

The hydrants in the Amberley Water System will be flushed Thursday October 28th and Friday October 29th.