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Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue and KATVA/KORMA unite to enhance trail safety with what3words app signage
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Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue and KATVA/KORMA unite to enhance trail safety with what3words app signage

Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service (KLFRS) is proud to announce a collaborative effort with volunteers from the Kawartha All-Terrain Vehicle Association (KATVA) and Kawartha Off-Road Motorcycle Association (KORMA) to enhance trail safety within Kawartha Lakes. Together, they are installing what3words app reminder signage throughout the expansive Kawartha Lakes trail system to help ensure the safety and well-being of trail users.

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Three Free Cyber Awareness Information Sessions
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Three Free Cyber Awareness Information Sessions

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and Kawartha Lakes Public Library, in collaboration with Kawartha Lakes Economic Development and the Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre, is hosting three free Cyber Awareness Information Sessions aimed at equipping the general public with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the digital landscape safely and confidently.

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Parking Lot Upgrade
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Parking Lot Upgrade

In search of parking in downtown Fenelon Falls? Check out the newly upgraded lot located behind Lotus Indian Bistro at 69 Colborne Street. There are 35 parking spaces, 3 accessible spaces and designated parking for nearby tenants. The lot has been graded and new lighting installed as part of the larger Diggin’ Downtown reconstruction project.

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Fire Chief Terry Jones Challenges Kawartha Lakes to be “Saved by the Beep”
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Fire Chief Terry Jones Challenges Kawartha Lakes to be “Saved by the Beep”

Fire Chief Terry Jones is calling on all residents of Kawartha Lakes to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be Saved by the Beep with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.

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Breast in Show Exhibition
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Breast in Show Exhibition

Brenda Benedet became an artist when her life was rudely interrupted in 2018 with a breast cancer diagnosis. She volunteers as a Peer Support for patients with breast cancer as they take the journey that 1 in 8 women will also find themselves on. Come view her paintings and join us for an evening of art and advocacy. Opening reception Wednesday, October 4th from 5-7pm at the Colborne Art Gallery.

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Apron Memories
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Apron Memories

On Saturday, Oct 14 at 2 pm, at Fenelon Falls United Church, 123 Colborne St, Cathy Bevis will be the guest speaker at the Fenelon Falls Grannies for Grannies Fundraiser. Her personal collection of over 100 vintage aprons will be on display. Come for a delightful afternoon of nostalgia as Cathy gives us a lighthearted account of the history of aprons.

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Waste Management fall diversion program reminders
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Waste Management fall diversion program reminders

Kawartha Lakes is excited to share some of the great diversion programs available to residents this fall through the Waste Management division, like curbside textile recycling, winter landfill hours and seasonal road collection, fall curbside leaf and yard waste collection, woodchip (mulch) and compost giveaway, paint reuse program, mattress recycling program, bulky plastic recycling program.

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