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RJW Imaging
RJW Imaging is a proud vendor the 2022 Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show! Come and visit them April 22-24th at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre! RJW Digital Imaging will help you by restoring your cherished family photographs and help you put them on display with pride.
Gliding Shelf Solutions Inc.
Gliding Shelf Solutions is a proud vendor the 2022 Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show! Come and visit them April 22-24th at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre! We (Gliding Shelf Solutions Inc.) design and manufacture our gliding shelves in Ontario Canada. Our product lines can be applied in cabinets, pantries, armoires, linen closets, mobile homes (RV’s) and any piece of furniture that can benefit from a gliding shelf solution.
Two Fenelon Falls Secondary School Students Commit to the McMaster University Football Program
On February 16, representatives from McMaster University visited Fenelon Falls Secondary School (FFSS) to sign two students to their football program.
Rural Zoning By-Law Consolidation
As highlighted in the recent news release, three Public Open Houses will be hosted in support of the first draft of the City's new Rural Zoning By-law - these changes will impact waterfront properties! City staff and the project consultant will be presenting an introduction to the draft, highlights on new and updated sections, and collect comments and questions pertaining to the document. These sessions will be held via Zoom from 6:30PM to 8:30PM on Tuesday, March 1, Thursday, March 3, and Wednesday, March 9.
Committee of Council Volunteer Opportunities for Kawartha Lakes Residents
Citizen positions on Committees of Council provide Kawartha Lakes residents with an opportunity to volunteer their time in various activities associated with local government. There are openings for three members in two different committees: Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee + Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee.
Family Day Chili Contest
The Brewery had a special event for family day. It included a 6 pack of Fenelon Brewery beer and 4 containers with chili marked only A,B,C, D. Four local restaurants were competing in the chili taste competition. Here we see Ava Bergeron and her friends, Emma, Karina and Gabrielle with their chili grading sheet. We know what their favourites were but we haven’t seen the final published results. Who had the most votes for best chili? The Cow & Sow? Ziraldos? The Lotus Bistro? Or The Locker? We need to know!!! Results will be announced Friday February 25.
Photo Round Up - Feb 24th, 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!
Lunch & Learn: Marketing & Branding for Success
Learn the process we use professionally to achieve a strong brand and voice for businesses. Using real examples, resources and checklist, you will leave this workshop ready to conquer the marketing and branding for your business and take it to the next level. Registration required, learn more by clicking the read more button!
Meet a Board Member: Darcie Kennedy
The 2022 Board of Directors for the Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce has been chosen, and we wanted the residents of Fenelon Falls to know more about each member. Today, we feature Darcie Kennedy - co-chair of the Country Living Show!
COVID-19 Mass Immunization Clinics Readying to Close as Vaccination Numbers Rise
With the majority of eligible residents in the region having already received their booster dose, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) will be closing its mass immunization clinics located at the Lindsay Exhibition (LEX) on February 25 and at the Cobourg Community Centre (CCC) on February 26.
Continuing Improvements to Key Public Health Indicators Allow for Easing of Public Health Measures
Even as more provincial COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in coming days, residents are being asked to keep up the “tried-and-true prevention efforts” that continue to work. As of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, the Ontario government is increasing the size of social gatherings and easing capacity limits in most businesses.
Family Day 2022 Public Skating
The Parks and Recreation Division will offer a variety of Public Skating opportunities on Monday February 22 for Family Day. Pre-registration is required through the Online Program Registration website for all Public Skate times. Limited space is available. Click read more to view the skate times and locations.
Photo Round Up - Feb 17th, 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!
Meet a Board Member: Robyn Barton
The 2022 Board of Directors for the Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce has been chosen, and we wanted the residents of Fenelon Falls to know more about each member. Today, we feature Robyn Barton - our vice-president!
‘It Happens Here Too!’: Public Awareness Campaign Launched to Prevent Sex Trafficking in Kawartha Lakes
Building on past prevention efforts locally, Women’s Resources this week launched the first-ever formal, social media campaign to raise public awareness about sex trafficking in Kawartha Lakes. Women’s Resources Kawartha Lakes and Kawartha-Haliburton Victim Services report having provided services related to human trafficking to some 40-60 women in the Kawartha Lakes area.
Trent University’s 46th Elders and Traditional People’s Gathering
Businesses are challenged to understand the truth and seek to do what we can for reconciliation. This is a great opportunity to learn more! Come learn from the wonderful line-up of speakers and presentations to happen this weekend during the virtual event - attendance is free, but registration is required. Head to https://somethingcreativegd.wixsite.com/trentgathering2022 to learn more!
Photo Round Up - Feb 10th, 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!
Meet a Board Member: Mike Perry
The 2022 Board of Directors for the Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce has been chosen, and we wanted the residents of Fenelon Falls to know more about each member. Today, we feature Mike Perry - our treasurer!
Save the Date: The Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show is Back!
After a two year hiatus, the Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to the 2022 Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show (CLS) with renewed enthusiasm. The show will take place at the Fenelon Falls Arena & Community Centre located at 27 Veterans Way, Fenelon Falls.
Stop Bleeding Money on Your Marketing
If you’re like most businesses, you’re fed up with spending money on marketing that doesn’t work. If you knew what to do differently, you would- but you don’t, and so you feel stuck. Meanwhile, your sales are lagging. Your bottom line isn’t budging. And worst of all, you feel discouraged. Profit Coach Brian Rump- will share seven simple marketing principles proven to engage customers and grow business. Tue, Feb 15, 2022, registration required.