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GO-VAXX Bus Returning to Haliburton County
The GO-VAXX bus will once again be rolling into the area, but with a slight change to how it operates. The retrofitted GO bus that serves as a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be available to provide first, second and booster doses to eligible individuals. COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11 years will also be available.
Fire Hydrant Rescue
Do you have a fire hydrant near your home or business? If so, Kawartha Lakes is asking you to help us rescue our fire hydrants from being buried in the snow. Obstructed fire hydrants can create a delay in fire fighting operations
Health Unit Now Offering Walk-In Times to Everyone Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines
Walk-ins for getting COVID-19 vaccines are now open to anyone age five years and older who is eligible for a first, second or booster dose. Effective immediately, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is providing walk-in times from 1-4:30 pm at any of its Mass Immunization Clinics in Cobourg, Lindsay, Colborne, Minden, Fenelon Falls, Brighton and Campbellford for everyone age 5+ who is now eligible for vaccines.
2021 Salvation Army Fenelon Falls Kettle Campaign a Success!
The Salvation Army in Fenelon Falls is celebrating the kindness of its area residents and businesses, having surpassed its Christmas campaign goals.
Coming Together for All: An Appeal in Support of the Community Asset at 58 Murray Street
We need your financial support to maintain the building at 58 Murray Street, the home of the Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club. Let me tell you why and how we have made our request both affordable and worth your consideration. As you may be aware in the last 22 months, the Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club has been challenged to the brink with their responsibility of the building at 58 Murray Street.
Cooking Class with Vanessa Murphy
On January 26 at 1:30 pm, Bounce 91.9 morning host Vanessa Murphy puts on the apron in this month's iteration of our "Cooking with Chef Teri" series. Please join us in welcoming Vanessa to the Meals on Wheels kitchen! Registration necessary - click the Read More link to access the registration link!
RMH Auxiliary widens the winners circle with a new 50/50 series
The New Year brings a new series of the Ross Family and Friends 50/50 raffle, the RMH Auxiliary’s popular Hospital fundraiser. Close to $50,000 has already been won by lucky participants, with the other half of the proceeds to support equipment and capital needs at the Ross.
Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club Announces First Winner of 50/50 Draw
The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club is thrilled to announce Peter Brendle as the lucky winner of $710 in the first 50/50 Draw, drawn by Mike Perry and presented by Rosemary McColeman on January 11th, at the building at 58 Murray Street in Fenelon Falls. The 50/50 Draw tickets sold very quickly before the holidays and now preparations are in place to begin sales for the second 50/50 Draw scheduled for March 8th. The third and final 50/50 Draw is scheduled for May 10, 2022.
Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society Plans Year of the Garden Celebrations
The Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society is holding its annual “Spring into Gardening” Plant Sale on Saturday, May 28th, 2022 from 8 am to 2 pm. With plans to be bigger and better than before, the sale will be held at the Fenelon Agricultural Society Memorial Building on the Fenelon Fairgrounds.
2021 TC Photo Contest Winners
At its core the Town Crier is a community based newsletter and so each week we feature articles and photos submitted by you, our readers. The photos you’ve submitted over the years are so beautiful that we curated the best of them into a hard cover coffee book! As a way of saying thank you for your contributions, each month, a random winner is chosen to receive a $25 gift card from the local business of their choice. We’d like to celebrate the 2021 winners and encourage you to keep sending in your wonderful photos and articles about local events and people.
Have You Heard the Word About Lovin' it Local?
What’s your favourite local gem? Is it a store? A restaurant? An artisan? A beautiful place? How much do you know about the diverse and interesting opportunities offered by the our local businesses? Whether you’re a business owner, a customer, a chef or a someone eating delicious local grub (or anyone and everyone in between!), we invite you to join us in participating in the Lovin’ it Local campaign!
Health Unit Urges People to Get COVID Vaccines, as More Appointments Are Available
If you still need a COVID-19 vaccine, there are more places and spaces to get your dose of protection in coming days. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is promoting the continued availability of first, second or third doses of COVID-19 vaccine at its mass immunization clinics.
Lovin' it Local: Meet the Owner
The Lovin’ it Local campaign has been in full swing for a few months, hoping to encourage residents of the Kawartha Lakes + Haliburton regions to explore the hidden gems in their own backyard. A number of the beloved local businesses of Fenelon Falls have been featured, and we wanted to highlight a few of the interviews and photoshoots that were conducted to help you learn about our local business owners!
P2C Winners!
The Passport 2 Christmas promotion is wrapped up for another year and we want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated. This year we received 220 eligible entries which account for an estimated 900 purchases when accounting for double stamp weekends.
Passing the Torch
Hello Town Crier Readers: I am thrilled to announce that I will be taking over as Editor of the Town Crier so that the lovely Emily can prepare to welcome her new bundle in the coming weeks! I would love to hear your stories, your ideas and what you would like to have delivered to your inbox weekly. If you would like to get in touch, please email submissions@explorefenelonfalls.com.
Adult Volunteers Needed for the Navy League Program
Kawartha Lakes Navy League Branch is looking for adult volunteers for the Navy League Program. If we do not get volunteers, we will likely have to shut down this FREE youth program. If you enjoy working with youth aged 9-12, we have the volunteer opportunity for you!
Health Unit Notified of Potential Local Case of Omicron Variant
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has been notified that initial screening of a local resident who has COVID has shown the person has the markers consistent with the Omicron variant.
Increase in COVID-19 Cases Forces Health Unit to Make Changes to Clinics and Contact Tracing
Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit says that a recent increase in cases has stretched the capacity of the health unit staff, and the organization has had to change some process to balance the work involved with new cases while continuing to offer mass immunization clinics in the communities.
Iconic Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club looks to Evolve with the Times
The last 20 months have been very difficult on public venues intended for social and recreational purposes. The pandemic closures have been devastating for facilities which provide the much-needed occasions to meet, exercise and interact with others. The economic impact is hard felt by all involved. The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens Club at 58 Murray Street, Fenelon Falls has lost significant revenue from the lack of venue bookings and events normally held in the building
Happy Holidays!
In honour of the holidays, it’s time for a short break - the Town Crier will be pausing for the next two weeks, and will return the first week of the new year. We are wishing everyone a safe, joyous and wonderful holiday season!