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Weather forecast for Monday, March 4, 2019

Today – Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this morning then 40 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this morning. Wind becoming west 20 gusting to 40 this afternoon. High minus 8. Wind chill minus 25 in the morning and minus 15 in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite. UV index 3 or moderate.

Tonight – A few clouds. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then periods of light snow beginning before morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light near midnight. Low minus 15. Wind chill minus 16 in the evening and minus 23 overnight.

WDSS will be open today

Lambton-Kent District School Board (LKDSB) officials say senior administration has decided, on the advice of Chatham-Kent Police Service, to open Wallaceburg District Secondary School today, Monday, March 4.

LKDSB officials say at this time, police do not believe there is an imminent threat to public safety.

Chatham-Kent Police Service are continuing to investigate the incident, however based on the progress to date, police recommended the school be open to students and staff on Monday.

LKDSB closed Wallaceburg District Secondary School to students on Friday, March 1 due to police concerns about a potential threat at the school.

Police were on-site on Friday to investigate the incident and will continue to be a presence in the school on Monday.

“We appreciate the efforts of the Chatham-Kent Police Service and the cooperation of LKDSB staff in the investigation,” stated Director Jim Costello, in a press release.

“We understand situations like these can cause uncertainty in the community; however, the LKDSB remains committed to keeping student and staff safety as a top priority. We will continue to work with police on this investigation.”

Members of the LKDSB’s Psychological Services team, in addition to school based supports, will also be available to provide support to students, as needed.

Friday’s school closure was determined based on police concerns regarding a potential threat against the school after a note was found in the school at the end of the day on Thursday, Feb. 28.

The LKDSB will continue to keep the school community updated regarding this issue.

Visit the school or LKDSB websites (www.lkdsb.net) for the most up-to-date information.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Derek Shaw at dereks@chatham-kent.ca or 519-358-4136.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Chatham-Kent Council: March 4, 2019 agenda

Chatham-Kent Council is set to meet for a regular meeting on Monday night, March 4, 2019.

The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m. at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre in Chatham.

A link to the full agenda can be seen, here.

You can watch the meeting LIVE on YourTV Chatham’s YouTube channel, here.

Some of the items up for discussion, include:

– 2018 Summary Reports for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems

– Paramedic Led Wellness Clinics Partners with Chatham-Kent Housing Services for Pilot, including a presentation by Kristen Williams, Manager Tenant Relations

– Urban Indigenous EarlyON Child and Family Care

– Orville Wright Pool Tree Pruning

– Closure of CN Railway Crossing – Zone Road 10 (MI 37.39)

– Boundary Road Agreement – Township of Dawn-Euphemia

– Offer to Purchase – Property Identification Number 00581 0007, Alley between First and Forhan Street Wallaceburg.

– Surplus Property Declaration March 2019

– SWIFT Board Member Representation

– OMERS By-law for Mayor Participation

– Motion by Councillor Kirkwood-Whyte re Making the Right Call – Local Promotion of N11 Numbers

– Offer to Purchase – Property Identification Number 00936 0140, Part of Road Allowance Concessions 3 and 4, Harwich; Chatham-Kent

– Information reports on the Naming of the New Animal Shelter and the Community Partnership Fund (CPF) Citizen Review Committee

Council will also meet in closed session on Monday to discuss:

– Proposed disposition of land by the Municipality with regard to Offer to Purchase – PIN 00863 0148, Lane, Plan 339, east of Stanley Street, Community of Merlin.

– Proposed disposition of land by the Municipality with regard to Surplus Property Declaration – Parkland at Churchill Park Road, Chatham.

– Personal matters about identifiable individuals including municipal or local board employees with regard to CK Plan 2035 Advisory Committee appointments.

– Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with regard to Process for Changing Development Charges – Public Utilities Commission.

– Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with regard to Wastewater Systems Effluent.

– Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with regard to Integrity Commissioner Investigations.

– And personal matters about an identifiable individual and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with regard to former Mayor Compensation.