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What's Happening in Chatham-Kent Today — Monday, September 21
Officials confirm drinking water remains safe after the ethanol fire cleanup, and Leela Thomas is re-elected Chief of Walpole Island First Nation
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Morning, CK. Good news on the water front after last week's fire cleanup, plus a re-elected leader on Walpole Island. Here's Monday.
⛽ Gas & ☀️ Weather
Gas: Prices around Chatham are tightly packed today, from 169.3¢ at several stations up to 169.5¢ at UPI Energy. Check today's cheapest stations on GasBuddy →
Weather: A blustery start to the week. Morning brings 13° (feels 11°) with cloudy skies and sunny breaks, plus wind gusts up to 47 km/h. Afternoon warms to 18° but stays mainly cloudy, still gusty. Evening cools to 15° and overnight drops to 11° (feels 8°) — bundle up, that wind isn't letting up.
💧 Major Story — Officials Confirm: Drinking Water Remains Safe in CK
Chatham-Kent officials have confirmed the municipal drinking water supply continues to meet safety standards, following last week's ethanol plant fire and the cleanup that expanded to the Thames River.
🗳️ Major Story — Leela Thomas Re-Elected Chief of Walpole Island First Nation
Leela Thomas has been re-elected as Chief of Walpole Island First Nation for another term, continuing to lead the community.
📰 Today's Quick Stories
🗳️ Dresden Meet the Candidates night set for Oct. 1. Dresden C.A.R.E.D. hosts mayoral and Ward 3, 4, and 5 candidates at Ken Houston Memorial Arena, doors at 6 PM, introductions at 7 PM. Read more →
🩸 Blood donor clinic coming to Dresden Oct. 13. Canadian Blood Services hosts the clinic at Ken Houston Memorial Arena, 2–7 PM, marking Living Donation Week. Read more →
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