Morning Coffee – By Aaron Hall
Outdoor Way of the Cross parade in Wallaceburg on Good Friday
The Holy Redeemer Parish Cluster will be holding their Outdoor Way of the Cross Event on Good Friday, April 14. A parade will be starting at Our Lady of Help on Elgin Street and proceed west on Elgin Street, south on Camp Street, west on Elizabeth Street to Trinity United Church (through parking lot), west on Wellington Street, east on James Street (through Royal Bank parking lot), east on Wellington Street, north on Nelson Street, west on Elgin Street and concluding at Our Lady Help of Christians’ Church. All lanes will be temporarily closed for the parade procession. It gets started at around 5 p.m. Motorists can expect delays.
Two messages from Chatham-Kent Public Works
Please do not Plant in Municipal Right of Ways
“As we get closer to planting season, the Chatham-Kent Road Authority would like to remind residents to ensure that they are not planting vegetation in municipal right of ways. As plant life grows taller and fuller throughout the season, it can obstruct visibility as motorists approach intersections. Planting on municipal right of ways close to the roadside ditches can also cause drainage and erosion problems. The municipality will not be held responsible for damage or loss to vegetation planted on a municipal right of way.”
Mud On Roadways
“We are also reminding motorists to drive carefully on roads across the Municipality, taking extra care where there is mud on the roads. Under the Highway Traffic Act, farmers and contractors have a legal obligation to ensure their vehicles are cleared of any mud or debris before entering the public highway. However, excess mud can be a danger to cars, motorbikes and cyclists, particularly in wet conditions like we’ve had recently, changing the way a vehicle handles, potentially causing skidding.”
Round the River Open House Public Information Session
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent and Dillion Consulting will hold the first in a series of Public Information Sessions regarding the Round the River Recreation Trail project, Tuesday April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Civic Centre.
The proposed multi-use trail will be primarily designed to increase user safety for those who already use the popular route for cycling and walking.
Traversing west along Grande River Line, crossing the Prairie Siding Bridge, and heading east back to Chatham on Riverview Line, the trail will create a 21.5 kilometer loop.
The proposed trail will also include an extension from Grande River Line along Winter Line Road to Pain Court.
The first meeting will be held in the Civic Centre atrium at 315 King Street West in Chatham.
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Photos of the day
Moving ceremony to honour Canadians who fought for our country in Battle of Vimy Ridge. Thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion in Wallaceburg. pic.twitter.com/vMreZ2Yftq
— Monte McNaughton (@MonteMcNaughton) 9 April 2017
Thankful to lay a wreath on behalf of Canadians in memory of Vimy Ridge victory 100 yrs ago. Wlbrg Br18,Monte McNaughton pic.twitter.com/4uihtg08Fo
— Bev Shipley (@BevShipleyMP) 9 April 2017
Weather forecast for Monday, April 10, 2017
Today – Increasing cloudiness. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 60. High 23 except 16 along the lakeshore. Humidex 25. UV index 5 or moderate.
Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this evening. Showers beginning late this evening. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and overnight. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low 12.
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