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MVCA - Water Safety Statement

Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
Water Safety Statement - Mississippi and Carp River Watersheds

February 16, 2021 —With above seasonal daytime temperatures and several millimeters of rain forecasted over the next few days, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is reminding residents that ice conditions could become unstable. Runoff amounts may result in higher water levels in area creeks and streams and along roadside ditches.

Ice conditions can change drastically due to increased...

RVCA - Precipitation and Mild Temperatures May Increase Water Levels

Precipitation, Mild Temperatures May Increase Water Levels and Flows and Cause Unstable Ice Across Watershed

February 16, 2022

Environment Canada is forecasting mild temperatures, with 15 to 25 mm of rain starting late today through Thursday afternoon followed by much cooler temperatures and possible snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 cm of snow before mid-day on Friday. This weather event will likely result in elevated water runoff to all waterways because of snow melt and high rainfall amounts...

Developing a Powerful Community on LinkedIn

Developing A Powerful Community On LinkedIn

Date(s) - Tuesday, February 22, 20229:00 am - 10:00 am

Speaker: Jennifer Baker of Jennifer Baker Consulting

This webinar will guide participants through the process of completing and optimizing their professional LinkedIn profile, as well as developing a powerful (and effective!) community on LinkedIn.

By the end of the session, participants will…

• understand the importance of developing an engaging profile.
• learn tips and technics for increasing the number...

Lanark County Media Release - February 11, 2022

Lanark County continues to increase community housing

In consultation with partners, clients and the community, and by using a multi-pronged approach, Lanark County continues to take steps to address the complex issue of housing.

At the community services committee meeting this week, Director of Social Services Emily Hollington provided an overview of activities related to the county’s 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. The plan, which was approved in 2019 and is reviewed every five years, includes...