Enjoying Our Irises (Jun. 2016)
Whenever I garden, my mother is with me. Mom had acres of gardens, vegetable and perennials. One never went into her gardens without expecting to weed, hoe or dig. “Don’t just stand there, weed” or...
View ArticleRamp Up Your Walking (Jun. 2016)
Would you like to really ramp up the benefits of your walk today? We all know that walking can help maintain a healthy weight, manage and prevent many health conditions associated with diabetes and...
View ArticleCome One Come All to the Fenelon Fair (2016)
It is time to start planning for your weekend at the Fenelon Fair. August 5th, 6th and 7th, 2016 marks the 128th annual Agricultural Fair in Fenelon Falls. “The Fenelon Fair has a great board of...
View ArticleDon’t Let Geese Ruin Their Day (Jul. 2016)
Last Sunday was a scorcher! We headed to the Fenelon beach to beat the heat – packed up the kids in the bike trailer (or their “chariot” as I call it) and pulled into a spot in the shade. Even though...
View ArticleCouncil Approves Culture and Heritage Task Force Recommendations (Jul. 2016)
At the June 28th Council meeting, Councillors overwhelmingly voted in favour of the recommendations from Culture and Heritage Task Force final report. These include the endorsement of the Cultural...
View ArticleFenelon Show and Flea Market (Jul. 2016)
It is that time of year again when Fenelon Falls becomes the place to come to see the Cars, Trucks, Bikes, and Snowmachines at the 34th annual Fenelon Show. The weekend of July 30th and July 31st,...
View ArticleThe Man Titanic Left Behind (Jul. 2016)
book’s main character from Fenelon Township For decades, people would look at Claude Irwin in disbelief when he spoke about his Great Uncle Howard; particularly the circumstances that saw his luggage...
View ArticleSummer Activities for Kids (Jul. 2016)
School is out and the kids are now looking for things to do. The great thing about Fenelon Falls and surround areas is the many options for family activities that are available. With the long summer...
View ArticleLegion Ladies Auxiliary Celebrate 75th Year (Jul. 2016)
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fenelon Falls Legion has been around for a long time — in fact, they are celebrating their 75th anniversary this year! However, you may not have been too aware of their...
View ArticleChildren’s Summer Camp To Learn Indigenous (Jul. 2016)
Children in the Fenelon Falls and Coboconk area will get a hands-on experience learning about the traditions of First Nations people this summer at the Good Neighbour Bible Camp being offered in the...
View ArticleClass of 61′ Celebrates 55th Reunion (Jul. 2016)
On Saturday, June 18, most of the remaining members of the Fenelon Falls District High School’s graduating class of 1961 held their fifty-fifth reunion at the home of Arnott and Ruth Anne Matthews....
View ArticleWild Reading Camp in Burnt River (Jul. 2016)
library programming goes outside this summer Join us this summer for some WILD fun in Burnt River! 1 hour programming runs each Wednesday morning at 11am for 6 weeks starting on July 13 and running...
View ArticleVOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO MAKE INDOOR WALKING PROGRAM IN FENELON FALLS A REALITY
As the popularity of walking programs increases locally, Community Care is partnering with other local health organizations to explore the possibility of an indoor program during the winter months in...
View ArticleWould You Fancy a Spot of Tea?
Tea parties were all the rage at one time in history. All ages loved to gather together to enjoy fancy sandwiches, delectable squares, cakes and cookies all served up on the good china and the best...
View ArticleCalling All Art Buffs – Kawartha Art Festival Is Here (Aug 2016)
The Kawartha Arts Festival is known in the art circles as the ‘Art in the Country’. It was first held in 1989 making this the 27th year for this landmark event. It started off as a small collection of...
View ArticleCamp Cave Quest Totally “Rocked”
Camp ‘Cave Quest’ proved to be the hit of the summer for kids in the Fenelon Falls area. From the moment the kids arrived, they were amazed by the elaborate prehistoric themed sets and decorations as...
View ArticleKawartha Writers Anthology Available at Grr8 Finds (Aug. 2016)
Local author Sara C. Walker has edited and published an anthology of short stories that are set in areas around the city of Kawartha Lakes and written by authors residing in Kawartha Lakes. The...
View ArticleCouncil requests options to reduce the City operating budget by $2.5 million
KAWARTHA LAKES – At the July 12 Council meeting, Council approved the motion by Mayor Andy Letham that directs CAO Ron Taylor to provide decision units in the draft 2017 operating budget that would...
View ArticleSummer Fun in the Sun! (Aug 2016)
Summer is a fun time that can be packed with activities but it is also a time to be wary of long-lasting health impacts, so before you head for the beach, the park or even the back-yard, Health Canada...
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