Another longtime Sudbury city councillor will not be seeking re-election when the time comes. Al Sizer will be calling it a career after 12 years on Greater Sudbury city council representing Ward 8 in New Sudbury.
Mattawa’s Mayor Raymond Bélanger says the town is prepare for rising rivers and considering volunteering if flooding occurs. With the recent rain, snow melt and more rain, residents have been told to prepare.
The province is helping repair a road in Iroquois Falls. A $2.3 million contract for engineering services has been afforded to the Monteith Road reconstruction project, which stretches from Highway 11 to the Meadow Creek Bridge.
St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake has an updates arm for patient care. A redeveloped pharmacy. With a total project cost exceeding $3 million, more than $870,000 came though community support showing a deep commitment to care.
The Sault Ste. Marie Airport is offering a spring safety reminder about deer. As the weather warms up, deer activity is on the rise around the airport, especially along our entrance road” and drivers should drive with extra care.
The Earlton Regional Airport says that while they operate flights to-and-fro they’ve continued to keep the numbers grounded when it comes to financials. They airport says they continue to be in good shape financially overall.
Residents in low-lying areas should prepare for possible flooding in Sudbury. City Conservation Sudbury says residents in low-lying areas should prepare for possible flooding. Rain, snowmelt and rising water levels spurred a recent flood warning, if there isn’t flooding already. City to urge residents to take steps to protect their properties.
The Township of Chisholm has declared a state of emergency in response to severe flooding. Mayor Gail Dégagné is advising residents to stay safe and stay put if they can. The decision follows this week’s council meeting, and a call to Province to lend a hand.
Some residents in Timmins are getting a little extra relief on their tax and water bills. This year’s budget includes increases to the low-income tax rebate and utility rebate programs. Bylaws have been updated. CPP-Disability has been added to the list of eligible programs.
The unscheduled break is almost over for students at Aileen Wright English Catholic School in Cochrane. They’re going back to school on Tuesday. The school has been closed since a partial roof collapse last weekend due to heavy snow fall causing structural concerns.
Conservation Officers and OPP are offering a spring safety reminder about deer. As the weather warms up, deer activity is on the rise around highways and rural areas. Drivers should keep one eye on the ditch, and drive with extra care, a be prepared to stop.