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MEDIA RELEASE: Well Water and Localized Flooding

March 4, 2025 - For immediate release

Well Water and Localized Flooding

Thawing of snow and ice combined with spring rains may cause localized flooding on some properties.  Flood water and water ponding around wells can affect the safety of your drinking water. The South East Health Unit (formerly Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit) is advising residents whose wells are directly affected by flooding to boil their water for one minute at a rolling boil before drinking the water, or...

Join Us! Yuk Yuk's Comedy Show Promises a Afternoon of Laughs at Maberly Hall!

Join us at Maberly Hall for the 2nd Annual Stand Up Comedy Show!

Admission is FREE!

March 13th, 2025 from 1:30pm - 3pm at Maberly Community Hall 
180 Maberly Elphin Road.

We only have 100 spots available, so be sure to register before we run out of room.  

Register by calling the Municipal Office at 613-267-5353 EXT 110 or email the Corporate Assistant

Partial funding provided by the Seniors Active Living Centre. 

Tomorrow is EarlyOn at Burgess Hall!

The first Wednesday of every month and it’s FREE for ages 0-6 years of age!

EarlyON provides a welcoming space where parents, caregivers, and children can participate in fun activities, connect with other families, learn about the different family services in the community, and get advice from early childhood development professionals.

9:30am - 12pm drop in.

Burgess Hall - 4174 Narrows Lock Road, Perth

Please bring indoor shoes. 

RVCA - Watershed Conditions Statement - March 3, 2025

Warming Temperatures & Rain Expected to Increase Water Levels Across Rideau Valley Watershed

March 3, 2025 – The freshet season is expected to begin this week as Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts above-freezing temperatures and widespread rainfall across the Rideau Valley Watershed.

Warmer temperatures and precipitation will initiate snowmelt, increase runoff, and contribute to rising water levels. While significant flooding is not anticipated, localized flooding in low-lying areas...

Water Conditions Statement - March 3, 2025

Re: WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY – March 3rd, 2025

A Water Safety Statement is to provide notice of high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.

Weather Forecast: Warm temperatures combined with significant rainfall is expected over the next few days. Temperatures are expected to rise on Tuesday, March 4th and last until Friday March 7th, with...