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Expect Mercier Bridge overnight lane closures & inspection work tonight. Maintenance work will require the closure of the left lane in both directions on the Mercier Bridge tonight (Thursday) from 10pm until 5am Friday morning. The lane closures will take place in the center of the span as crews install jersey barriers to close off the “crossover” for the winter season.

Additionally, the MTQ will be inspecting two (2) structures on the Territory tonight, from 10pm until midnight. Crews will be conducting an inspection of the R-207 overpass, as well as the CP Rail overpass on the R-138/R-132 East Service Road. No lane closures will be required for this work.

A sewer line repair is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 22nd. Starting at 8am on Owira Road, just west of the tunnel, repairs will be made to the sewer line and that will require the street to be completely closed . The Public Works Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke saying that the work should be completed by the end of the day and that clearly marked detours will be posted to allow for traffic flow.

A by-election nomination was held on Saturday with Electoral officer Angus Montour saying that 2 nominees for the ballot will become official, after they clear the verification process. The candidate verification, Montour says, will be confirmed on Wednesday November 23rd, at 12 (Noon).  Unofficially running for the December 3rd position on the Mohawk Council of Kahnàwake are: Bobbi Dee Deere and Stephen McComber. This will  be McComber’s second run in a row after he finished second in the previous by-election to Wahiio Delisle. Deere is also running for a second time; she had an unsuccessful run in a previous general election.

Meet the Candidates is this Wednesday, November 23rd,  at 6pm with a special advanced poll set for Wednesday November 30th. The by-election  for the vacant MCK seat will take place on Saturday December 3rd, at the Golden Age Club.

The Kahnàwake Peacekeepers have been receiving reports of a possible scam from several community members. According to complaints called-in, some residents have received text messages from what appears to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), offering an anti-inflation benefit. The text message identifies the recipients name, correct date of birth and social insurance number. There is also a link to a website in the message.

The Peacekeeper’s are not certain how the suspects obtained their target’s personal information, but suggest that you should not ever click any unsolicited links whether in text form or via email.

If you’re interested in protecting yourself from the seasonal flu, the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center is offering a walk-in flu clinic tomorrow, Wednesday, November 16th, at the Legion Branch 219.  The clinic will be held downstairs at the Legion between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:15 pm.

Fifteen (15) Radar Speed Signs are being installed at various locations in the community for your safety and that of others. The Public Safety Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke and the Kahnawake Mohawk Peacekeepers announcing that the Public Works Department started installing the signs in and around school zones today. The project is being implemented to educate motorists in the community to be mindful of their speed and increase safety, especially in school zones and pedestrian crossings. While these units will display vehicle speed in real-time, their function is to advise motorists whether they are following the posted speed limit at that location. The Radar Speed Signs will only display your speed and will not be used for speed enforcement. Although the Radar Speed Signs won’t completely resolve the issues with vehicles speeding, they will help raise awareness of the problem of excessive speed in and around the community.