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Santa Day Recap
Look at all those happy Santa Day faces! These are just some of the over 100 visitors whom we welcomed at St. James Anglican Church. "WE! welcomed"...but we had a great deal of help from the Santa Day committee.
The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls Announces 2024 Season
November 24, 2024 – FENELON FALLS - The Grove Theatre is pleased to announce a summer filled with enchantment as part of The Grove's 2024 Season! Immerse yourself in the magic of Broadway under the stars as The Grove proudly presents the beloved musical "Into The Woods," set in their breathtaking outdoor amphitheatre surrounded by nature's beauty.
A Big Thank You to Wendy and Roger for Watering the Town’s Flowers this Summer!
Wendy and Roger were out early mornings, all weather conditions, all summer, keeping our downtown beautiful. Managing a tractor with a large water tank and long watering wand through the downtown area is no easy task!
Fenelon Falls Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something to do in Fenelon Falls? A new scavenger hunt will be launching this Friday on the Driftscape app! Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you might discover something new.
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Update on Fenelon Falls Downtown Reconstruction
Downtown Fenelon Falls is currently undergoing a full reconstruction project to replace critical infrastructure such as water main, storm sewer and sanitary sewer. At the same time, the municipality is taking this opportunity to update and enhance the streetscape, including new sidewalks, curbs, gutters and furnishings.
Be A Dandelion
If you were told to “Be a Dandelion” most people would not consider that encouraging or uplifting but this week that’s exactly what happened. Downtown businesses found a handmade bouquet of dandelions, a painted rock and a beautiful card on their doorstep.
The Royal Canadian legion Announces their Third Annual Literary Contest for Seniors
The restrictions in force respecting COVID-19 have impacted all our lives for almost a year. Many of us have much more time on our hands with no place to go or no one to visit. What better way to spend some of those hours than creating a poem, story or a biography of your life that might become a family treasure. Take heart Shakespeare wrote King Lear, Macbeth and Antony & Cleopatra during a plague lockdown in the early 1600’s hence you are in good company.
Colborne Street Reconstruction Project
Submitted by The Chamber of Commerce. It’s official! The Colborne Street Reconstruction Project will begin on March 1st. The work will take place on Colborne Street from Water Street to Bond Street. The scope of this project is to install new underground infrastructure (storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and watermain), new sidewalks, curbs, and construct a new roadway. The final piece will be streetscape improvements such as furniture (waste receptacles and benches) and pedestrian walkways.
Fenelon Falls Bridge to Undergo Repair Work
Media Release from City of Kawartha Lakes
Residents can expect to see construction work starting to take place mid to late January on the Fenelon Falls Bridge located on Lindsay Street. Clearwater Structures will be on site installing new steels frames as a proactive measure to increase support for the structure.
Lockdown 2.0 - How to Stay Busy in Isolation, Support Small Business, and Take Care of your Mental Health
We are now in our second government-issued lockdown. One would think the second time around would be easier but there is nothing easy about socially isolating oneself, staying busy at home, keeping your business afloat with no business coming in, and overall feeling like you are living in limbo. Thankfully for those who live and are a part of our wonderful community, there is support in all directions for both individuals and businesses alike. I think this article is important to let you all know that whatever you are feeling, whether it's a much-needed break from the fast pace of life or fear of the unknown, you are not alone. Through social media, I have reached out to see what people in our community have been doing to cope with the lockdown and below are a few of the responses that I received.
Featured Photo - Swans on Cameron Lake
Submitted by Lue-Ann Swanson. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Featured Photo - Cameron Lake Sunrise
Submitted by Bill Kennedy. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Strategic Holiday Shopping Downtown Fenelon Falls
Christmas eve is slowly approaching and you aren’t quite finished with your list, have some hard-to-buy for friends and relatives, shipping times are taking forever! The most economical and efficient way to shop is local. Start from one end to the other and make your way through Fenelon’s downtown while shopping strategically at some of the many unique shops that the town has to offer. There is no time to waste, pack your mask and sanitizer while approaching your shop with patience and kindness. Stop in at SIP for a specialty seasonal coffee to keep you warm should you be waiting outside while capacity is met at some of the local businesses.
Fenelon Falls Got Heart
Submitted by Dana Bachman
Today, Saturday, November 28, was a beautiful sunny day. As I travelled around doing my errands in Fenelon Falls I was struck by what a big-hearted community we are. At Sobeys, a lady in a wheelchair was sitting beside the “Out” door collecting money for the Salvation Army. In a corner of the Sobeys parking lot, two young boys were waving plastic jugs of windshield washer fluid. Trentside Baptist church was offering windshield washer fluid fill up...for free! Not even asking for a donation.
Featured Photo - Moon over Cameron Lake
Submitted by Lue-Ann Swanson. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Featured Photo - Christmas Display
Submitted by Sharon Phelps. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Featured Photo - Morning Reflections
Submitted by Bruce & Diana. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
What Shopping Local Means to Me
Now more than ever, the adage “Shop Local” is important to practice in order to maintain the vibrant community of Fenelon Falls. We asked some of Fenelon’s local businesses to tell us what “Shop Local” means to them as we head into the season of holiday shopping and gift-giving; read on to see what they have to say.
Featured Photo - Sturgeon Lake
Submitted by Bev Woodbine. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.