Flooding in Harrstion on June 23, 2017. (Photo by Dan Bieman) Southgate got off fairly lightly from the recent flood event in the Mount Forest-Harriston area.
Several roads and culverts were washed out during the 6 inch downpour which hit the southwest corner of Southgate the hardest.
Public Works Manager Jim Ellis expects the damage to be in the range of $10,000 to $15,000.
Several members of Southgate council had high praise for the efforts of municipal staff during the flooding.
Lambton OPP will have an increased presence in Grand Bend as they continue to search for a swimmer that was reported missing on Friday.
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The beach at Pinery Provincial Park was posted as unsafe for swimming heading into the final weekend of August.
Black Gold Brewery in Petrolia is looking to thank the community for its ongoing support while also raising awareness for local charities during its annual block party.
A celebration will take place on Saturday afternoon, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., at Imperial City Brew House.
The matchup between the London Knights and Erie Otters is taking place on Saturday at 4 p.m., and is a fundraiser for upgrades to the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre.
