Notice to water users in the communities of Ridgetown and Highgate - the Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants starting Monday, July 19 – Friday, August 13, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday to Friday.

The areas where flushing is taking place could temporarily experience discoloured water. Let your tap run until the water is clear. Please check your tap before starting your washing machine.

Questions or concerns? Call 3-1-1!

Seniors do so much for our community. If you know a senior who volunteers, please nominate them for the 2021 Chatham-Kent Senior Achievement Awards. Deadline is August 13th. To learn how, visit http://ow.ly/1NDI50Fa3Fd

WNS Amazing Race will be a race by bike of teams of 4 incorporating various local businesses throughout Welland. The Race will be approximately 7.5 km and will include roadblocks with tasks for your team to complete. A post-race BBQ including a hamburger or hot dog and fries with a raffle and games to follow (all alcoholic beverages are at your own cost).

Be prepared to be clever, active, and possibly get wet! Claim your WNS Amazing Race Prize by completing the route and all roadblocks in the fastest time. Registration for the event will commence at 9 am. Race Heats will commence at 11 am. Post-race BBQ to follow. Friends and family welcome to join at their own cost. Participants must be 19+.

Women's Networking in Sports of Niagara is a not-for-profit organization supporting local female athletes. Proceeds from this event will be granted to young female athletes requiring financial assistance in order to meet their athletic goals.

Forest Legion is holding their Meat Raffles on Saturdays. $15 per stick includes 50/50. Find the Joker still running.

Entertainment planned. Come in and win your dinner.