(Today’s Northumberland file photo)
On June 16, 2025, Hydro One Inc. (Hydro One) announced that the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand is one of 50 municipalities and Indigenous communities to receive $10,000 through the Ice Storm 2025: Recover Grant. The grant will support local recovery efforts following the severe ice storm that affected much of Southern Ontario in March 2025.
“On behalf of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, I would like to acknowledge and thank Hydro One for their contribution and support of the clean-up operations following the ice storm this Spring. This additional funding will help offset the extra costs associated with emergency services and the extended
clean-up efforts, which are continuing to this day. I also want to recognize and thank both Township staff and our community who worked together to make the best of a challenging week.” – Mayor John Logel
Over the course of the multi-day weather event, which saw wide-spread power outages for up to one-week in some parts of the Township, the Township’s Public Works and Fire Departments responded to multiple calls for service. Both departments worked to clear and respond to downed trees and hydro poles and wires, working with Hydro One crews and contractors where required. Due to extended power outages, all public programming and rentals in the Township’s community centres were cancelled and all parks and green spaces were closed because of extensive damage to trees.
To assist residents without power, all three Fire Halls in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand were open by appointment only for residents to charge cell phones and other electronics, warm up, shower, and/or fill up on fresh water.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
