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• Rain not enough to stop National Drowning Prevention Week in Cornwall

  22-07-2026 22:27 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  It’s Canada’s National Drowning Prevention Week, and in keeping with the annual tradition, the City of Cornwall’s outdoor pools offered youth the chance to learn and reinforce key water safety skills.On Wednesday, five of Cornwall’s outdoor pools ran a skills session for swimmers of a variety of skill levels. As forecasts showed a bit of showers, attendance was below expectations said lifeguard supervisor at St. Francis Outdoor Pool, Amelie Matte.“Every single time
  
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• Amalgamation to have limited impact on Raisin Region Conservation Authority's operations

  22-07-2026 21:33 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  ALEXANDRIA — Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) communications and stewardship lead Lisa Van De Ligt presented to North Glengarry Township Council about the expected changes and vision as the current 36 conservation authorities merge into nine regional groups.The newly established St. Lawrence River Regional Conservation Authority will form from the amalgamation of the RRCA, South Nation, Mississippi Valley and Rideau Valley agencies.In North Glengarry, the Garry River water cont
  
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• Research project focusing on snakes underway at Butternut Creek

  22-07-2026 20:42 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A long-term provincial study is underway in North Stormont.Researchers at Butternut Creek Nature Reserve are aiming to track local snake populations, to further inform the ongoing rewilding efforts at the nature reserve. The initiative is being carried out under provincial authorization through Ontario Nature.According to Butternut Creek director Jeanie Warnock , the project uses custom wood coverboards to monitor native species. Alongside snakes, the coverboards also provide habitat for other
  
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• Cornwall police charge man with sexual assault, breach

  22-07-2026 19:19 via standard-freeholder.com
  
  A 29-year-old man from Cornwall is facing two charges after police responded to a complaint on Tuesday.Police alleged the man sexually assaulted another person. He was taken into custody at police headquarters on Wednesday.The man was charged with sexual assault, and breach of recognizance for failing to keep the peace.He was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on Aug. 15. Assaults A 32-year-old man from Kemptville is facing two charges after police responded to an intimate
  
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