Aylmer Mayor Mary French is looking to halt a second Freedom Rally in its tracks.
A rally was planned for this Saturday beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the East Elgin Community Centre and with a march down Talbot Street following speeches.
In a statement today, (Monday) French indicated she is invoking a State of Emergency in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
French notes there is the potential for civil unrest and service disruptions as a result of the planned rally and the declaration is in consultation with Southwestern Public Health and recommendations from the province.
