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Medical Officer of Health Declares Community Emergency with COVID-19
Submitted by Kendra Fleming
The local medical officer of health is echoing today’s announcement by the provincial government to declare an emergency related to COVID-19. Due to this declaration, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has activated the agency’s emergency response plan. This activation prompts local municipalities to set up their own emergency operation centres (EOCs) in order to move supports and resources in place for their communities.
How to Best Support Our Local Food Bank
The Salvation Army Fenelon Falls Food Bank thanks you for your continued support while we all do our part to #flattenthecurve. Items can be dropped off in the food bin at Sobey’s. Financial donations can also be made by phone 705-887-1408. Click read more for a list of their most needed items.
Thank You for Supporting Cupcake Days at The Kawartha Store
Submitted by The Kawartha Store
We want to thank everyone who came out for our Cupcake Days last weekend. Especially to our baker, Joanne, from The Little Pie Shack who baked 8 dozen delicious cupcakes. The donation box I’m am holding is full of money and we’ll let you know how much was raised when the Humane Society counts it. Thank you for helping the animals Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes because not every dog is as spoiled as ours.
Volunteer Opportunities with Parks, Recreation and Culture
Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation and Culture Division is pleased to offer a variety of volunteer opportunities this Spring and Summer. Whether you are a student looking to gain valuable community service hours are just looking to become more active in your community.
Featured Photo - Morning Sunrise
Submitted by Anne Gamsby. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Photo Round Up - March 19th, 2020
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
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[Advertorial] - Coulter Heating & Air Conditioning
This advertorial is published in partnership with the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show.
We’re also proud to welcome returning vendor, Coulter Heating & Air Conditioning, to the upcoming 36th annual Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show. A Fenelon Falls family-based company that specializes in HVAC services, Coulter Heating and Air Conditioning is a fast-growing WaterFurnace geothermal dealer. They have been installing and servicing WaterFurnace geothermal systems for 12 years and offer the complete installation including ductwork, furnace, and earthloop. They are proud to offer the best warranties for a geothermal system in the industry and are certified by the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) to enable you to receive qualifying government rebates available on a geothermal system installation. They also supply and install York heating and cooling systems.
Colborne Street Gallery presents La Chute by Cheryl Rondeau
“La Chute is a series of photographs that capture the gesture of falling in a variety of scenarios. Capturing a moment of collision wherein culminates the forces of gravity, balance, judgment, and fate. Using this gesture, I aim to build a space in which the viewer experiences a sense of anxiety, by evoking the body’s frailty and vulnerability, while simultaneously heightening its absurdity through serial repetition.”
La Chute will be displayed at the Colborne Street Gallery from April 1 - May 3, 2020, with an opening reception on April 18th from 3-5 pm.
Featured Photo - Waiting for Golf Season
Submitted by Christa LeCraw. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Salvage Kings Coming to Fenelon Falls - An Update
A few weeks ago we shared that the History Channel show Salvage Kings is looking to come to Fenelon Falls to film their show that features salvage and demolition of a building in disrepair. We'd like to clarify that they are also looking for straight salvage opportunities as well! Maybe someone has a property full of stuff that's sitting vacant. Perhaps an old business is no longer operating, but all the goods are still inside just waiting to get cleaned out.
Kawartha Lakes Food Source Introduces New Green Dishes Program to the Kawartha Lakes
Submitted by Kawartha Lakes Food Source
As a community leader in food issues, the Kawartha Lakes Food Source is always looking for innovative ways to build and strengthen food security within the City of Kawartha Lakes. Today the Kawartha Lakes Food Source announced the kick-off of a new program designed to eliminate the need for disposable dishes at community events, while also supporting food banks across the Kawartha Lakes. “We were inspired by our recent work with FoodRescue.ca to expand our efforts to reduce waste related to food and its consumption”, says Jessica Topfer, FoodRescue.ca Coordinator at the Kawartha Lakes Food Source. “Our new Green Dishes program will allow our community to reduce their environmental impact when hosting events that include food, while also helping food banks feed the need across the Kawartha Lakes. By putting your food on our Green Dishes, you’re allowing us to fill more plates in the community.”
Hospice Offers New Grief Support Group
Submitted by Community Care Health & Care Network
Are you or someone you know grieving the loss of a loved one? At Community Care Hospice Services, we believe that nobody should have to grieve alone. Our Grief Support programs are starting up in Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, and Fenelon Falls, offering a safe, comfortable space to share your experience and connect with others who are going through similar situations.
For more information on our Grief Support programs, please contact our Hospice Services at 705-879-4123 or hospiceinfo@ccckl.ca
Photo Round Up - March 12th, 2020
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
Pandemic Declaration Does Not Change Local COVID-19 Response
Submitted by Kendra Fleming
Although the World Health Organization today declared COVID-19 a pandemic, the area’s Medical Officer of Health says there is no need to panic. “At this time, we still do not have any local cases,” says Lynn Noseworthy, Medical Officer of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. “And while we may eventually see cases in our area, we have been working with our hospitals and health care partners to ensure we have supports in place to protect our residents and contain the spread of the illness when it arrives.”
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[Advertorial] - Sutton Group, Kawartha Lakes Realty Inc.
This advertorial is published in partnership with the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show.
This week we’re welcoming returning vendor, Sutton Group - Kawartha Lakes Realty Inc. to the upcoming 36th annual Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show. Their brokerage has been located in Kawartha Lakes for over 20 years and extends full service, professional and experienced realtors and 24/7 contact.
They will be offering a draw for a $100 Sobey’s gift card at their booth, so be sure to stop by and say hi. The show runs from April 24th to 26th at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre.
Featured Photo - Winter at Four Mile Lake
Submitted by Linda Jacobson. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Books & Brews Event Series Launches This Month
Submitted by Dana Deathe
On Friday, March 13th, The Book Lady and Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. are joining forces to bring you the first Books & Brews event featuring local author David Ward. David has written two books published by ECW Press. His first book, The Lost 10 Point Night: Searching for my Hockey Hero, Jim Harrison tells the story of David’s pursuit to interview his favourite hockey player from his childhood. As David builds his friendship with former Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer Jim Harrison, the story shifts to reveal insider information about the history of the NHL, including the merger with the WHA that changed the league forever, and the ways that the NHLPA affects past and current hockey players as they give their all to play Canada’s national sport in the big leagues.
Food Vendors Needed for Kawartha Yarn & Fibre Festival
Submitted by Christi Norris
Kawartha Yarn & Fibre Festival is being held on June 13, 2020 at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre and Arena. With over 1,200 attendees last year we are hoping to expand our snack and lunch options. We are looking to engage a couple of food vendors for our attendees. We are looking for simple options such as sandwiches, sweet treats, tea, coffee, water and pop. We would also love to see some options for those with gluten allergies, if you have them. If this is something you are interested in please contact us at Kawarthayff@gmail.com by April 1, 2020. Please note that interested food vendors must have the appropriate safe food handling certifications and insurance.
Fenelon Falls Curling Club Hosts Charity Bonspiel
Submitted by Darlene Young
The Fenelon Falls Curling Club's continued community spirit is evident once more with its successful annual charity bonspiel! The Women's Resources, received the profits this year to help with the ongoing protection and housing of abused women and their children in the local area. Brent Simpson, president of the club presented Lori Watson from Women's Resources the check for $2,150.
New Rural Zoning By-law Update and Discussion Paper
The Planning Division held public information sessions in the fall of 2019 regarding the consolidation and update for a New Rural Zoning By-law. The sessions and conversations both introduced this Project and started the discussion on what needs to be considered in the development of a New Rural Zoning By-law. We would like your comments and input to help the City as we start to prepare a draft New Rural Zoning By-law over the next several months. Please provide comments by March 15, 2020 to ruralzoningbylaw@kawarthalakes.ca.