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The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) is an upper-tier municipality located in Ontario. Six local municipalities comprise SDG.

26 Pitt Street, Cornwall
Joined February 2017
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SDG Counties has been advised of some emergency track repairs at the CPKC rail line near Inkerman in North Dundas. Access to the corssing has been completely shuttered. Please avoid the area. The crossing is expected to open for motorized traffic at 7 p.m.
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5-MINUTE GAZETTE Hot off the digital presses is our 5-Minute Gazette, a recap of items discussed at this month's SDG Counties Council meeting. You can read the items here on Facebook, or you can head to our website. 5-MINUTE GAZETTE: sdgcounties.ca/5-minute-gaze…
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SDG COUNTIES COUNCIL MEETING SDG Counties Council will meet at 9 a.m. today. You can watch the meeting live on YouTube. Just click the link below :) youtube.com/watch?v=7LdnRkY7…
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South Nation Conservation (SNC) is issuing a Water Safety Statement for the South Nation River Watershed due to elevated water levels and flows and additional rainfall forecasted for the region. sdgcounties.ca/discover-our-…
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72 ACRES DONATED TO SDG COUNTIES If you're only going to watch one video this week, please make it this one. Charles McDonald, a quiet unassuming farmer from North Lancaster, has made an incredible donation to our region - 72 acres of pristine, forested land.
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SDG Counties' Financial Services Department oversees financial planning, budgeting, accounting, procurement, and reporting to help ensure taxpayer dollars are managed effectively and transparently. MORE:🔗 sdgcounties.ca/services/fina…
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ROAD CLOSURE: The intersection of County Road 43 and County Road 7 in Chesterville is closed following a two-vehicle collision. Injuries are being assessed. Motorists should plan alternate routes. ^pia ~ FERMETURE DE ROUTE : L'intersection entre la route de comté 43 et la route de comté 7 à Chesterville est fermée à la suite d'une collision entre deux véhicules. On évalue actuellement l'état des blessés. Les automobilistes sont priés de prévoir des itinéraires de rechange. ^pia #SDGOPP
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HIGHWAY CLOSURE (9:35 a.m.): #Hwy401 EB lanes are fully closed from Edward Street in #Prescott to Shanly Road in #Cardinal. Emergency crews are responding to reports of a single passenger vehicle rollover near #Johnstown. Occupants are being assessed. Please use alternate routes. ^pia ~ FERMETURE D'AUTOROUTE (9 h 35) : Les voies en direction est de l'autoroute 401 sont entièrement fermées entre la rue Edward, à #Prescott, et le chemin Shanly, à #Cardinal. Les services d'urgence interviennent suite à des signalements faisant état du renversement d'un véhicule de tourisme près de #Johnstown. L'état des occupants est en cours d'évaluation. Veuillez emprunter des itinéraires de rechange. ^pia #GrenvilleOPP
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SDG Counties is making it easier for local tourism organizations and operators to plan ahead, with a new fall intake for the SDG Counties Regional Tourism Grant and the launch of a new online application portal. sdgcounties.ca/discover-our-…
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SDG Counties maintains a robust planning apparatus. Planning Services updates the SDG Counties Official Plan in consultation with local municipalities. The Official Plan ensures effective management of growth and development within SDG Counties. MORE: sdgcounties.ca/services/plan…
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Yesterday, alongside our partners, special guests, and volunteers, we unveiled the official sign for RRCA's newly named Limestone Ridge Conservation Area in South Stormont. The property was donated to the RRCA by the Township of @SStormont in 2024. ow.ly/E0fS50ZR3Qs
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ROAD CLOSURES: Headline Road is closed in both directions between County Road 42 and South Branch Road, and County Road 19 is closed in both directions between County Road 20 and South Branch Road following two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and transport truck. Injuries are being assessed. Motorists should plan alternate routes. ^pia ~ FERMETURES DE ROUTES : La route Headline est fermée dans les deux sens entre la route de comté 42 et la route South Branch, et la route de comté 19 est fermée dans les deux sens entre la route de comté 20 et la route South Branch à la suite d’une collision entre deux véhicules, impliquant une moto et un camion de transport. On évalue actuellement l’état des blessés. Les automobilistes sont invités à prévoir des itinéraires de rechange. ^pia #SDGOPP
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Thank you to motorists far and wide for their patience today, as the Cass Bridge was closed completely to allow for deck-pouring activities. We anticipate the reopening of the bridge to single-lane access Wednesday, Sept. 23.
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This week, the EOWC is proud to celebrate the people, communities, businesses, organizations, and industries that make rural Ontario such a vibrant and essential part of our province. From productive farms and forests to thriving small businesses, local food producers, and beautiful natural landscapes, eastern Ontario is a place where people come together and opportunity grows. “Eastern Ontario is a vital part of Ontario’s story. Rural communities are at the heart of Ontario’s economy, culture, food production, and quality of life, and eastern Ontario is proud to play a role in that success. Every day, our communities contribute through the strength of our people, businesses, farms, natural resources, and our commitment to building sustainable places to live and work. Rural Ontario Week is an opportunity to celebrate those contributions and recognize the people who make eastern Ontario such a special place to call home.” - Chair, Bonnie Clark The EOWC extends its sincere thanks to Minister @LisaThompsonPC , Parliamentary Assistants @BobBaileyPC and @PinsonneaultLKM, and MPP @BillytheKidPC for their leadership and support in making #ONRuralWeek a reality.
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SDG COUNTIES COUNCIL MEETING SDG Counties Council will meet for its next regular session on Monday, Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. You can watch the meeting live on our YouTube channel. YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@SDGCounties AGENDA: sdgcounties.ca/agendasandmin…
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I spoke to Kelly Grant about our newest stream of the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant, covering the undergraduate education of over 2,000 future family doctors who agree to practice anywhere in Ontario for at least 5 years after graduation. Read more: theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
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ROAD CLOSURE (10:22 p.m.): County Road 17 is fully closed between County Road 27 and Fairview Road near #Williamstown in #SouthGlengarry. Officers are responding to a serious collision involving three passenger vehicles. Occupants are being assessed. Please use alternate routes. ^pia ~ FERMEaTURE DE ROUTE (22 h 22) : La route de comté 17 est entièrement fermée entre la route de comté 27 et la route Fairview, près de #Williamstown, dans le comté de #SouthGlengarry. Les agents interviennent sur les lieux d’une collision grave impliquant trois véhicules particuliers. L’état des occupants est en cours d’évaluation. Veuillez emprunter des itinéraires de rechange. ^pia #SDGOPP
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#SDGOPP, in partnership with the @ONtransport, conducted a two-day traffic enforcement initiative on Highway 401 in South Stormont and South Glengarry. The initiative resulted in 54 Provincial Offence Notices being issued, including: • 2 stunt driving charges • 3 driving under suspension charges • 12 seatbelt charges • 18 distracted driving charges Traffic enforcement initiatives help keep Ontario's roads safe by targeting behaviours that put all road users at risk. Drivers are reminded to stay focused, follow traffic laws, buckle up, and make safe choices every time they get behind the wheel. ~ La Police provinciale de l’Ontario (OPP) de la région de SD&G, en partenariat avec @ONtransport, a mené une opération de contrôle routier de deux jours sur l’autoroute 401, dans les régions de South Stormont et de South Glengarry. Cette opération a donné lieu à la délivrance de 54 avis d’infraction provinciale, dont : • 2 accusations de conduite extrême • 3 accusations de conduite malgré une suspension de permis • 12 accusations de non-port de la ceinture de sécurité • 18 accusations de distraction au volant Les opérations de contrôle routier contribuent à assurer la sécurité des routes de l’Ontario en ciblant les comportements qui mettent en danger tous les usagers de la route. On rappelle aux conducteurs de rester concentrés, de respecter le code de la route, d’attacher leur ceinture de sécurité et de faire des choix sécuritaires chaque fois qu’ils prennent le volant.
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ADVISORY: Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry OPP would like to advise the public that the Long Sault OPP Detachment, located at 4 Mille Roches Road, will be closed to the public on September 17, 2026. Satellite detachments in Alexandria, Lancaster, Morrisburg and Winchester will remain open for service. ^pia ~ AVIS : La Police provinciale de l’Ontario (Police provinciale) de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry tient à informer la population que le détachement de Long Sault de la Police provinciale, situé au 4, chemin Mille Roches, sera fermé au public le 17 septembre 2026. Les détachements satellites d’Alexandria, de Lancaster, de Morrisburg et de Winchester resteront ouverts pour assurer le service. ^pia
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