Conservation authority watching flood waters as rain continues
Enbridge helps with fire training
March 2, 2023
Enbridge Gas is helping the Petrolia/North Enniskillen Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist. It is a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety
Council supplementing existing training for Ontario volunteer and
composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge Gas operates. Pictured accepting the $5,000 from Enbridge are Petrolia Councillor Chad Hyatt, Petrolia Mayor Brad Loosley, Fire Chief Jay Arns, Enniskillen Township Deputy Mayor Judy Krall and Enniskillen Mayor Kevin Marriott. Hyatt and Krall are members of the fire board. The donation is part of a $250,000 commitment by Enbridge for fire prevention.
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Conservation authority watching flood waters as rain continues
December 9, 2024
Today’s rain is likely to cause some flooding according to the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority. Officials expect ponding to occur in low-lying areas as the soil become saturated. Here’s the authority’s bulletin. Message: Rain-on-Snow event • 10 mm to 35 mm in precipitation (snow-water equivalent) over the past week • 5 mm to 15 mm of rain forecast for
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Twenty years of ‘bringing joy’ and a some jingle to merchants
December 6, 2024
Cathy Dobson/The Independent The motor coaches delivering visitors to Victoria Playhouse Petrolia’s annual Starbright Christmas show this week, isn’t just a sign the musical powerhouse is back for its 20th year. It’s adding some jingle to the pockets of the owners of restaurants and local shops part of an annual Christmas economic boom. This year, 30 motor coaches from all
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Bears, Bees and Squires, Oh My; Petrolia host Teddy Bear Toss game Friday
December 6, 2024
Barry Wright/The Independent The heated rivalry between the Petrolia Squires and Alvinston Killer Bees will be used to help those less fortunate when the teams meet in Ontario Super Hockey League action this Friday at Greenwood. The Squires and Bees have challenged their respective fans to a teddy bear toss when the teams go head-to-head for the second time this
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Flaring from Nova ‘disruption’ seen as far south as Dresden
December 6, 2024
Nova Chemical’s says a disruption in their process at the Corunna facility is responsible for a large flare which lit up the night sky Thursday. The glow and flame from the stack could be seen as far south as Dresden. “We are actively working to return the facility to normal operating conditions as soon as possible,” the company said in
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