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West Montrose residents unhappy with response to flooding that hit village last week

Tempers were rising as fast as the Grand River, as West Montrose residents sought answers in the wake of last week’s flooding. The village was the hardest hit area in Woolwich, where rising rivers and creeks flooded parts of Elmira, St. Jacobs, Breslau, Conestogo and Floradale. Several homes along t

By Steve Kannon

Last updated on May 03, 23

Posted on Jun 29, 17

4 min read

An aerial view of the area around the West Montrose covered bridge, where homes along the river experienced significant flood
An aerial view of the area around the West Montrose covered bridge, where homes along the river experienced significant flooding on June 23. Residents want to know why it took so long to be warned of increased risks from rising waters. [Perry Weber]
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Steve Kannon

Elmira, Ontario, Canada

A community newspaper journalist for three decades, Steve Kannon is the editor of the Observer.

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