South Nation Conservation declares Level I low water condition
Despite the rain received this week, South Nation Conservation (SNC) has issued a Level I Low Water Condition for its
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Conservation authorities advise of rising water levels and flooding due to heavy rain and melting snow
The South Nation, Raisin Region, and Rideau Valley Conservation Authorities have each updated their flood outlook for the areas of
Read moreWeather wisdom abounds in rural life
These days, weather forecasting is the realm of meteorologists and climatologists. However, many rural residents are familiar with less-than scientific
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Furious Friday storm causes damage in Hawkesbury
Was it a downburst? Microburst? What about a small tornado? Nobody knows for sure. What is for sure, is that
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CN strike, propane shortage, and poor conditions complicate drying local corn crop
A strike at Canadian National Railways (CN), combined with poor weather and crop drying conditions has caused considerable problems for
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Ups and downs in weather and market common themes of crop season
Wet … then dry, and trade challenges best describe what cash crop farmers in the region have been dealing with
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Wet, cool weather complicates crops
The unusual spring weather has slowed strawberry season and is likely to affect some vegetables as well. According to fruit
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