Elliott wins gold, five other Lambton athletes medal at OFSAA Track and Field Championships
Lambton Public Health extends heat warning
July 6, 2020
With the hot and humid weather continuing, Lambton Public Health has issued an Extended Heat Warning for Lambton County. In high temperatures and humidity, your body may not be able to cool properly which can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.
This prolonged period of hot weather is expected to last into this week.
An Extended Heat Warning is issued when a heat warning extends beyond two consecutive days. This is when vulnerable populations are most at risk.
Visit www.lambtonpublichealth.ca for more information about extreme heat and your health.
For more information call Lambton Public Health at 519-383-8331
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John Wright/The Independent On a sizzling day in St. Catharines, Kallee Elliott leapt a personal best 1.61 meters to claim the gold medal in Novice Girls high jump at the OFSAA Track and Field Championships. Elliott cleared her first three jumps of the day with ease. That brought her to 1.55 meters where she had to work for it. The
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