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A long duration heat event begins Wednesday, July 1 with Humidex values reaching 34 expected over the next four days. Environment Canada has issued an orange (high) warning for the region.

The Southeast Public Health (SEPH) Board of Health met June 24 in Kingston for their regular monthly meeting. The agenda package is available online.

Almonte Celtfest is celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer and you’re invited to enjoy an extra special edition of the festival in Gemmill Park from July 3-5.

Today, MPP John Jordan announced that eight organizations and municipalities in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston have received a Seniors Community Grant.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for our region this morning into this afternoon and evening.

Environment Canada has issued an orange alert due to extreme heat for parts of the Southeast Public Health region.

Families experiencing perinatal loss at Almonte General Hospital will soon receive handcrafted memory boxes thanks to a compassionate community initiative involving The Souls Nest, Almonte and District High School, and the Mississippi River Health Alliance.

Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting an extended heat event for the region this week.

Southeast Public Health’s Almonte office will be closed from Tuesday, June 30 to Thursday, July 2 to walk-in public.

Lanark County has launched a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) initiative to connect with local businesses, identify their needs and promote long-term economic development.