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Photo Round Up - Jan 20, 2022
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!
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!
Readers of the Town Crier - We'd Love Your Help!
As the Town Crier switches over to a new editor, we thought it might be an ideal time to make a few other changes! We’ve been talking about adding more local bingo options, or maybe an advice column, but wanted to consult with you first. As readers, what would you like to see in your weekly Town Crier? Interviews with local businesses, more fun activities, guest writers, photos? If you have an idea you’d like to submit, please contact us at submissions@explorefenelonfalls.com. We hope to hear from you! Thank you!
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.
#TakeOutTuesday - The Locker at the Falls
With both takeout and delivery available and featuring specials like $5 Tallboys and Coolers and Wing Wednesday, The Locker at the Falls wants to ensure you stay both well-fed and hydrated!
#TakeOutTuesday - The Cow + the Sow
Offering promos that include discounts to local residents and a menu that serves everything from classic pub food to a delicious sweet and savoury charcuterie board, use their takeout or delivery service to enjoy some amazing food from The Cow & Sow!
Photo Round Up - Jan 13, 2022
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!
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.
Photo Round Up - Jan 6, 2022
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!
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!
Country Cupboard January Sale!
We love our locals at Country Cupboard!
If you live here, are still here, or are still coming up in January, please enjoy a twenty percent discount on supplements for the entire month!
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.
Cranberry Vinaigrette by TheDevineKitchen
Here’s an EASY, colourful, and delicious vinaigrette recipe to brighten your table over the holidays. It’s welcomed back at my table year after year. “Toss it” with mesclun greens or arugula, and “top it” with Three-Seed Brittle Recipe in Edition 290 -Dec 2nd, 2021, of Town Crier.
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
Bobcaygeon Kinettes Support World Class Imaging at RMH
The members of the Kinette Club of Bobcaygeon take to heart their mission to serve the community’s greatest needs. Thanks to their tireless efforts over the past 25 years, the list of community organizations and causes they’ve supported is long, and the number of people impacted by their generosity and volunteerism is even longer.
Photo Round Up - Dec 16, 2021
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!
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!