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Annual Burn Ban for Kawartha Lakes Takes Place April 1st, 2021
Kawartha Lakes – Starting April 1, the municipality of Kawartha Lakes will enforce the annual burn ban for the entire month of April. Residents will be notified when the ban is lifted.
"Each year in April, a burn ban is imposed as part of our open air burning by-law. Even though there may be still be snow or warnings for localized flooding, dry grass and debris catch fire easily and the flames spread quickly," said Fire Chief Pankhurst. "The April burn ban helps reduce the risk to our residents and firefighters.”
WATER STREET CLOTHESLINE CLOSING APRIL 3RD, 2021
Everything for a Season, a reason for every Season, so while Seasons change it’s time for a change for Pam Vaters owner of Water Street Clothesline. Pam loved working at Water Street Clothesline AKA “The Hoodie Store” and met amazing locals & cottagers over the last 3 years. However, with the family custom screen printing & embroidery plant in Bobcaygeon so busy and hiring because of C-19 an issue, she is needed to oversee its operations.
Fenelon Falls Featured
How lucky are we all to get to be a part of such an amazing community! Fenelon Falls is a true gem in the Kawarthas and that has not gone unnoticed. In the last week, our incredible village was featured in two articles by the Toronto Star! Looks like we are making it to the big leagues.
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.
Calling All Local Photographers and Lovers of Fenelon Falls
Calling local photographers and all those who love the beautiful people and landscapes of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area! Every week we share your wonderful photos in the Town Crier and now we’re excited to share a new opportunity for everyone to enjoy the best of Fenelon Falls in a high-quality, hardcover coffee table style photography book. The book will be curated from photos submitted to the Town Crier by our faithful reader/photographers and is a perfect gift for every occasion. Stay tuned for more details about pre-sale and delivery dates later this spring.
The Grove Theatre Spring Update: Mainstage Production Postponed, Huge Strides Forward in Finalizing the Site Thanks to Community Support, more work to be done!
The team at The Grove Theatre, with the wonderful support of the community, has made huge strides in finalizing the outdoor amphitheatre site. However, due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, The Grove Theatre has made the decision to postpone the mainstage production, leaving the stage open to other shows, programming and community events. Work to make this possible will continue on site throughout the Spring and Summer.
Flooding season is here - are you prepared?
Press Release from City of Kawartha Lakes
Each year as the spring thaw approaches, areas of the municipality are known to be prone to flooding. Residents who live or have property near flood-prone areas are urged to take time now to take proactive steps to prepare for the season.
Grannies for Grannies Online Auction
Fenelon Falls Grannies For Grannies Online Auction...Only one more day! Closing Friday, March 19, at 8:30 pm. You can follow our auction on MaxSold.com (type in K0M 1N0 ) to bring up our auction listing or access our auction directly here: https://maxsold.maxsold.com/auction/kawartha-lakes-ontario-canada-seller-managed-charityfundraising-online-auction-united-church-123-colborne-st-fenelon-falls-on-k0m-1n0-28648/.
Call for nominations - 13th Annual Accessibility Awareness Awards
Do you know of an individual, community group, organization or business that has gone beyond expectations to promote accessibility within the City of Kawartha Lakes? If you do, please consider submitting a nomination for one of the City of Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Awareness Awards.
Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety
The mild weather in the next few days will cause the existing snow pack to start melting, producing a moderate runoff. The rain, predicted for Wednesday and Thursday, will add to the runoff. As a result, the local watercourses will start rising. The ice cover, where it exists, will become highly unstable and will break up and may start moving. A piling of ice and ice jamming might be possible. No wide-spread flooding problems within the Kawartha Conservation watershed jurisdiction are anticipated at this time.
Province to Move Local Health Unit Region to ‘Yellow’ COVID-19 Level
As of 12:01 am on Monday (March 8), the Ontario government will move the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) region to its Yellow COVID-19 colour category. This is the second-lowest level in Ontario’s five-colour COVID-19 Response Framework, and one step below the current Orange category that the area has been in for the past three weeks since the provincial Stay-at-Home order was lifted in mid-February.
A Message from the Fenelon Station Gallery
We are continuing to accept applications for the upcoming summer season at the Fenelon Station Gallery. Due to the possible delay in the opening of the gallery this year, we are extending the application deadline to March 31st. Application information can be found at www.fenenlonstationgallery.com Or, call Maud 705-887-3263.
Vaccination FAQ
Submitted by Marina Hodson. Are you as confused as I am about when to get a vaccine, which one to choose and how to get your appointment? Well, I hope the following helps shed some light on what is going on in the City of Kawartha Lakes and area.
Notice of a Public Meeting: Cannabis Production and Processing Facilities
Press Release. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendments would introduce regulations that permit, subject to conditions, the production and processing of cannabis in agricultural and industrial zones. The proposed amendments consist of new definitions pertaining to cannabis production and processing and formally introduces these uses into agricultural and industrial zones. Separation distances from sensitive land uses are also proposed.
Local Vaccine Delivery Expected This Week
Press Release. With more COVID-19 vaccine shipments expected this week, the local public health agency will be initiating vaccination clinics for the next group to be completed under the provincial vaccine distribution plan.
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.
First COVID-19 Variant of Concern Detected in Local Health Unit Area
The local public health agency has been notified of the first case of COVID-19 variant of concern in a local resident. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) received the test results last night and has notified the individual who resides in Northumberland County. The individual had already been identified as a confirmed case and has been in isolation prior to receiving notification they have a variant of concern. All of the person’s high-risk contacts had also been reached previously and are in isolation as well.
Take Part in ‘Talk With the Doc’ Virtual Town Halls to Stay Informed on COVID-19
Local residents are encouraged to attend upcoming ‘Talk With The Doc” Virtual Town Halls being presented by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU). Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Gemmill will host the “Talk With the Doc” sessions scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, from 1 to 2 pm and Tuesday, March 2, from 1 to 2 pm. During the online information sessions, Dr. Gemmill will provide COVID-19 updates and answer the audience’s questions. Topics will include information on the local COVID-19 cases and transmission rates, the rollout of vaccines in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes, and HKPRDHU’s ongoing pandemic response.
Fenelon Arts Committee Sculpture Project The Scale Model Gift Program
The Fenelon Arts Committee (FAC) is happy to announce a new initiative in support of our current Sculpture Project: The Scale Model Gift Program. This unique opportunity offers donors the choice to take home a scale model of James C. Smith’ Portage or Susan Rankin’s River Grove with a minimum donation of $2,000.
Local Vaccination Program Paused Until Additional Vaccine Arrives
The local Health Unit will be rescheduling upcoming vaccination clinics planned for area long term care homes after learning of a delay in the next vaccine delivery. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) received its first shipment of Moderna vaccine on Monday. It was expecting its next delivery of Moderna vaccine on February 1 but has learned the next shipment will not arrive until at least February 5. This delay means that clinics scheduled for next week to vaccinate the residents of long-term care homes, high-risk retirement homes, and a senior’s housing facility in Alderville will all need to be rescheduled.