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Waterloo Region – In an effort to reduce the increased fire risk caused by continuing dry and hot weather, a full fire ban has been issued in the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich.   The ban will begin effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice; this ban includes all open burns and all recreational fires (including campgrounds). Conditions are extremely dry, and all reasonable precautions should be taken to prevent...
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Ward 4 Town Hall Meeting Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Please join us for a Ward 4 Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Branchton Park Pavilion on 30 Mary Street, Branchton. Inclement Weather Venue will be at 1459 Sheffield Road, Cambridge (Clyde-Scott Women’s Institute)
Note:  In-Person Meeting Only. Please monitor the Township’s social media accounts and the Branchton Facebook group for updates....
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June is Indigenous History Month in Canada. Throughout the month of June, all municipalities within the Region of Waterloo will be sharing history, information, resources, and stories to learn more about the history of Indigenous peoples, and to celebrate Indigenous culture and resilience.
This information was written in collaboration with a few of the Region’s Indigenous staff members. Some of what we share may be triggering and painful to read. In our ongoing...
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Waterloo Region – With the weather expected to remain dry and hot in the coming days, the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich will continue to monitor the dry conditions to determine if a Burn Ban is deemed necessary.   Until such time that a Burn ban is deemed necessary, we ask that all reasonable precautions be taken to prevent fire spread to keep our townships safe. Remember to always call 9-1-1 to report a fire.
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(Ayr, ON. )   Mayor Foxton and Members of Township Council wish to extend their sincerest condolences to the family of Jim Schmidt.
Mr. Schmidt was a volunteer firefighter for the Township of North Dumfries for 50 years, serving as its Fire Chief for eighteen years. A prominent businessman and community leader; his contributions to the community will have a lasting legacy.
Flags at all Township properties and facilities have been lowered to half mast in honor...
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