Splash Pad grand opening, WalkCK in Mitchell’s Bay, summer poll

Morning Coffee – By Aaron Hall

Weather forecast from Friday, August 18, 2017 to Sunday, August 20, 2017

Today – Increasing cloudiness. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate.

Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy overnight. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 18.

Saturday, August 19 – Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon with 30 percent chance of showers late in the afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h in the morning. High 24. Humidex 29.

Saturday night – Cloudy periods. Low 15.

Sunday, August 20 – Sunny. High 30.

Sunday night – Clear. Low 19.

Wallaceburg Splash Pad grand opening set

The long-awaited grand opening of the Wallaceburg Splash Pad is set to take place tomorrow in Wallaceburg.

People are being asked to join the committee on Saturday August 19 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the grand opening of the Splash Pad.

Cotton candy, water, and sun screen will be handed out to the first 100 kids.

A ribbon cutting will take place at 12:30 p.m.

“Put on your swimsuits and come out,” the Splash Pad committee said on social media.

“It takes many hands to build a community and you have all played a big role in building the Splash Pad. Donations still being accepted.”

WalkCK in Mitchell’s Bay

The WalkCK group will be in Mitchell’s Bay this Saturday.

Here are the details:

Poll results: What is your favourite part of WAMBO?

Cars 37.38% (40 votes)

Seeing friends and family 16.82% (18 votes)

Boats 15.89% (17 votes)

Refreshment tent 11.21% (12 votes)

Music 8.41% (9 votes)

Fire trucks 4.67% (5 votes)

Food 4.67% (5 votes)

Kid’s activities / Soap box races 0.93% (1 votes)

Total Votes: 107

Summer poll question

WAMBO is behind us, the Dresden Exhibition is wrapped up, kid’s are back from camp and seriously, it’s already August 18! A couple more weeks and our children will be back to school.

What are your thoughts about the summer so far?

Let us know in our poll below:

[polldaddy poll=”9811671″]

Dundas bridge closed in Wallaceburg

The Dundas Bridge, on Margaret Avenue over the north branch of the Sydenham River, is now closed for construction in Wallaceburg.

The closure if for bridge reconstruction and will result in the full closure of the bridge between Murray Street and Wellington Street.

“All lanes closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic on bridge for duration of the project,” Chatham-Kent officials stated.

“Sydenham River will remain navigable for boats.”

The closure began on Wednesday, August 16, and will last until Wednesday, September 6.

“Expect minor delays in the downtown core,” Municipal officials stated.

“Please use alternate route where possible.”

Photo of the day

#thankyou #wallaceburg for a great turnout on #Wambo here at the museum. Thank you to the volunteers and staff who made the day great! pic.twitter.com/QuZVZs26b5

— Wallaceburg Museum (@W_burgMuseum) 17 August 2017