County of Renfrew declares State of Emergency
PEMBROKE -- At 1:30p.m. Sunday, April 28, Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy declared an emergency due to flooding along the Ottawa River, Bonnechere River...
Test your well water if flood waters surrounded the well
Renfrew County and District is currently experiencing localized flooding due to a combination of heavy rains and runoff from melting snow. Rising water levels...
Unless Directly Involved in Flood Assistance, Stay Away
The Renfrew Detachment of the OPP reminds the public to stay away from the flooded areas unless a resident or directly involved with flood...
Understanding a Flash Runoff
By Joel Kowalski
How the conditions were perfect for the 2019 Ottawa River Flood.
- Winter conditions persisted longer than normal, ground was still frozen,...
State of Emergency continues in Whitewater Region
by CONNIE TABBERT
Editor
WHITEWATER REGION -- There have been no shortages of volunteers to help during the emergency situation in the Westmeath and La Passe...
Township information since declaring a State of Emergency
Since declaring a State of Emergency at 9 p.m. Thursday, April 25, there have been daily updates from the township office.
April 26 -- The...
Claudia Kerchkoff-Van Wijk wins Lifetime Paddlers Award
by CONNIE TABBERT
Editor
WHITEWATER REGION (Foresters Falls) — Claudia Kerchkoff-Van Wijk said it was “heartwarming I was chosen by my peers worldwide to be recognized...
Home owners are sandbagging around their homes in hopes of saving them from the...
by CONNIE TABBERT
Editor
WHITEWATER REGION — Road closures are forcing area residents, as well as emergency vehicles, to rethink how they are going to get...
Antique tractor square dancing concludes with donation to PRH Foundation
PEMBROKE -- The Renfrew County Antique Tractor Square Dancing Club is polishing their dancing tires as they kick off a transition into new leadership...
Five seatbelt charges laid — but numerous other charges laid
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP recently wrapped up its Easter long weekend spring seat belt campaign which started on April 19...
