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Pelham issues Fire Ban due to dry weather and air conditions

Posted on June 07, 2023 04:29 PM

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June 7, 2023

Pelham, ON – Effective Wednesday June 7, 2023, Town of Pelham Fire Chief Bob Lymburner has declared an open-air burn ban due to continued dry conditions and impacts from the smoke plumes from the ongoing forest fires in Quebec and Northeastern Ontario. 

There will be no open-air burning or fireworks permitted in the Town of Pelham until further notice.

“This burn ban is for the safety of the entire community,” said Lymburner. “With the dry weather, fires can spread...

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Get Prepared Niagara - Emergency Preparedness Week

Posted on May 08, 2023 11:07 AM

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May 8, 2023

Pelham, ON – Emergency Managers from all 12 municipalities in Niagara and the Niagara Region proudly launch an emergency preparedness short film this year in celebration of Emergency Preparedness Week. 

Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness campaign that has taken place every year, during the first full week of May, since 1996. It is an opportunity to educate the community about steps individuals can take to prepare for an emergency. The Get Prepared...

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Pelham receives award for the annual financial report for third year

Posted on April 27, 2023 11:02 AM

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April 27, 2023

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham has received an Award for Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2021 annual financial report, submitted for consideration in 2022.

The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting Program was established to encourage municipal governments throughout Canada to publish high-quality financial reports and to provide peer recognition and technical guidance for...

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Pelham puts down more roots for earth week

Posted on April 18, 2023 03:53 PM

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April 18, 2023

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham is putting down roots for Earth Week by planting 30 native species trees through the support of a $15,000 investment from the Niagara Community Foundation Environmental Grants Program. The project will enhance the natural tree canopy in and bring awareness and education on conservation and the importance of the canopy. 

As part of the annual earth week event, the Community Tree plant will begin at 10:00 am on Friday, April 21, 2023,...

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Comprehensive Zoning By-law passes for 99% of Pelham lands

Posted on April 04, 2023 12:40 PM

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April 4, 2023

Pelham, ON –  The Town of Pelham's new Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, approved in August of 2022, has come into effect following an appeal process. 

On August 30, 2022, Council passed the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law, which resulted from a thorough public consultation process and extensive work by Town staff. In late September 2022, the By-law was appealed by a local property owner, and as a result, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law could not come into force while...

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