Record high Lake Huron water levels over the past few years have resulted in significant toe erosion and oversteepening of the shoreline bluffs. In addition, seasonal rainfall and snowmelt have saturated the land and softened the clay till bluffs, making some areas along Lake Huron prone to collapse. These destabilizing conditions will likely lead to an increase in erosion through slope failures, slumping and gully erosion.
Huron OPP Marks a 10% Rise in Impaired Charges
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Due to System Start-up, A Precautionary Boil Water Notice is in place. The Notice will be lifted once samples taken have been cleared by the Health Unit.
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.
Benmiller Ball registration is now open!
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.
Lucknow Minor Soccer and Minor Baseball registration ends Friday March 18th. After the deadline, registration costs increase by $30.00. Registration forms can be found at www.lucknowrec.ca
The Lucknow and District Recreation Department is seeking applications for lifeguards for the 2022 pool season. For more information visit the Careers page.
The Corporation of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is looking to contract an individual or contractor to fulfill relevant aspects of the Animal Control By-Law.
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.
The February 2022 Council Meeting Highlights newsletter is now available on the Agendas & Minutes page.
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 formation of ice jams late last week and the potential for another rise in river levels, Maitland Conservation is re-issuing a Flood Watch for the Lower Maitland River including Saltford, and the mouth of the Nine Mile River in Port Albert.
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.
Read the Spring 2022 Newsletter here.
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.
View the January 2022 edition of the Council Meeting Monthly Highlights on the Agendas & Minutes page.
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.
The crushed gravel tender documents are available on our Tenders & RFP page. Sealed Tenders shall be received by Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
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.
Lucknow Recreation is seeking candidates for a full-time position of Facility Operator & Parks Maintainer. This position is based on a 40-hour work week and includes full benefits. The duties include operation and maintenance of the Lucknow & District Sports Complex, Outdoor Pool, Parks, Baseball Diamonds, and Soccer Fields.
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.
Through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, COVID-19 Resilience stream the Township received Federal and Provincial funding for the upgrade and renovation of the three public works sheds.
