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Photo Round Up - September 10th, 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!
Featured Photo - Sunset Clocktower
Submitted by Scott Peel. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Fight the Bite - Positive West Nile Virus Equine Test Result Brings Reminder For People to Take Precautions
Submitted by Bill Eekhof
With the first sign of West Nile virus being detected in the area this summer, local residents are being asked to cover up and clean up to avoid mosquitoes. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports that a horse in the City of Kawartha Lakes has tested positive for West Nile virus. The finding was confirmed in tests taken by a local veterinarian and then reported to the Health Unit this week. The horse was treated with antibiotics and is recovering.
Beware of Bats, As More Being Found Inside Area Homes
Submitted by Bill Eekhof
A worrying rise in the number of bats being reported in homes in the tri-county area is causing the local Health Unit to sound the alarm. In recent weeks, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has received multiple reports of bats being discovered inside homes in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes. While there have been no incidents of rabid bats biting people this year, the Health Unit is urging people to be on the lookout for bats in their homes and take steps to ‘bat-proof’ their residence.
An Update on How to Keep Yourselves Safe
Submitted by Marina Hodson
At this point, I think we are all becoming familiar with our “new normal,” but as we face flu season as well as re-opening schools, it seemed worthwhile to provide an update on how to keep yourselves safe and how to access healthcare in your communities when you do need to.
"Hay Fever" is coming to Fenelon Falls, and we need your help!
Submitted by Maddy Warlow on behalf of Kawartha Works Community Co-op
Be on the lookout for a new fall event happening across the community: Hay Fever! With the help of our summer students, the Kawartha Works Community Co-op (KWCC) is excited to announce our upcoming festive Fall event, Hay Fever! You won’t want to miss all these awesome hay bale designs near your favourite businesses this fall. Want to get in on the action? We need design teams to support businesses in their hay sculpture construction!
Photo Round Up - September 3rd, 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!
Updated Chamber and Tourism Office Hours
As summer draws to a close it's time to say goodbye to Michael. His last day is tomorrow so the office will now be transitioning to our fall hours. The office will be closed on the following days: Monday, August 31st, Tuesday, September 1st, and Tuesday, September 8th.
Hours for the remainder of September will be Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am to 4 pm and Thurs 11:30 am to 4 pm to facilitate the KATVA pickups.
#CanadaUnited and Big Shop Weekend is Here!
Shop local, show some love, and win in Fenelon Falls! To celebrate the #CanadaUnited Campaign and our local Big Shop Weekend (Aug. 28-30) we thought we would kick things off with some fun! We have 3 amazing gift baskets up for grabs, and all you need to do is enjoy our local Fenelon Falls businesses. Slices ‘N Scoops is also hosting an ice cream social from 6 to 9 pm so be sure to stop by with a receipt from your local shopping and you’ll receive a free cone! Visit our local Canada United Facebook event to see local promotions.
Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society Expands Rain Garden
Submitted by Kathy Armstrong
What has happened to the garden at the end of Oak Street?
The Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society has expanded the rain garden opposite the parking lot and museum on Oak Street. This is a rain garden designed to catch, soak up and filter the stormwater before it runs over land into the lake. Rain gardens remove pollutants, reduce flooding and help recharge groundwater.
Shoe Strike for Climate
Submitted by Sophie Sims on behalf of Fridays for Future Fenelon Falls
On Friday, August 28th, Fridays For Future Fenelon Falls is holding a 'shoe strike for climate.' Children's shoes are displayed with messages regarding the climate crisis. These shoes represent the effect the climate crisis has on the lives of children. The group aims to raise awareness about the climate crisis with this shoe strike. This will be a socially distanced event. It will be held from 2-4 at Maryboro Lodge Patio.
Photo Round Up - August 27th, 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!
Featured Photo - Cameron Lake Mornings
Submitted by Simone Smith. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Kawartha Co-op: The Future of Community Events Public Surveys
Submitted by Maddy Warlow
We are pleased to announce that we have filled all of our Summer Student positions here at the Kawartha Co-op, adding Christopher Robson on as our Data Analyst. With his skills and expertise, we are announcing the release of our survey series: The Future of Community Events. Are you a regular event attendee? Do you work with a team to organize events? Do you give your time and volunteer for your community? Or do you enjoy donating to help support local event initiatives? We want to hear from you!
Santa Says...
Submitted by Kathy Martin on behalf of the Fenelon Falls Farmers Market
We have many great gift ideas for those who would like to shop for the holidays early, such as homemade jams, jellies, preserves, honey, and other items you could use to make that beautiful gift basket with. Let's not forget the artwork, jewelry, wood crafting, candles, soap, wine, and so many other items you can find at our market. You can also pre-order food items from our vendors such as vegan cuisine, breads, meat, finger food, and treats. So why not stop by the Fenelon Falls Farmers' Market and get a head start to that Christmas shopping?
2nd Iron Piece for Upcoming Auction in Support of Kawartha Lakes Food Source
Submitted by Murray Anderson, Stellar Creations Mechanical & Metalworking
Here is the 2nd Iron Piece that will be auctioned off in support of Kawartha Lakes Food Source. Finished in a black frame, with white letters and red hearts attached with stainless steel/chrome mounting hardware, it is an obelisk featuring 4 words (one on each side), all hand-formed, depicting Canada-Strong-United-Caring.
Photo Round Up - August 20th, 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!
Featured Photo - Sunset on Shadow Lake
Submitted by JC Amour. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Allen Wood Toy Products
Submitted by Ashleigh Picard - Tourism Ambassador
There is probably a good chance you grew up playing with a set of Tinker Toys. The wood circles and sticks are an icon in most Fenelon Falls childhood memories, as Tinker Toys were made right here in the Jewel of the Kawarthas. During the ’50s and ’60s, Allen Wood Products Ltd. operated near the waterfront, creating a variety of wooden toys including bowling, croquet, ring toss and the iconic Tinker Toys.
Fenelon Falls Santa Day Cancelled
Submitted by Judi Adamson
Santa, his elves and the Santa Day Committee are very sad to announce that Santa Day 2020 has been cancelled. Due to COVID-19 we have decided that it is necessary to keep our community safe. We would like to thank all our wonderful supporters for their generosity and time in order to make it such a fun day.