FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFUL, WAITING ON FINAL APPROVALS FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

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Dec 072015
 

Kawartha Land Trust Boyd Island Campaign Update

 Peterborough and the Kawarthas – December 7, 2015

Kawartha Land Trust has achieved its fundraising goal on the campaign to save Boyd Island.  “The fundraising goal has now been achieved and we are just waiting on a final approval from the Federal Government”, said Mike Hendren, Executive Director. Continue reading »

Boyd Island campaign extended by one week to reach goal of $1 million

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Nov 302015
 

Donations and pledges have exceeded $900,000 and Kawartha Land Trust is confident target will be reached to preserve Boyd Island

 Kawartha Lakes This Week

KAWARTHA LAKES – With the $1 million goal to save Pigeon Lake’s Boyd Island within reach, Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) has extended its campaign deadline by one week. Continue reading »

DEWDNEY MOUNTAIN FARMS QUARRY PROPOSED HAUL ROUTE

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Aug 142015
 

The Council of the Municipality of Trent Lakes will hold a Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.

A delegation will be received from Dewdney Mountain Farms regarding a proposed Haul Route for the Dewdney Mountain Farms Quarry.

This meeting is open to the public. Citizens are invited to observe the proceedings. Questions from the gallery will not be received. Continue reading »

Annual General Meeting Great Success – 2015

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Jul 292015
 
NPLRA AGM July 18, 2015
NPLRA AGM July 18, 2015

Great turnout for NPLRA’s AGM

There was a great turn out of close to 100 people at the recent AGM for North Pigeon Lake Ratepayers Association at the Lawn Bowling club. The Blue Canoe display was present as well as informative presentations from FOCA and Professor, Archeologist James Conolly from Trent University took place.   His presentation on the history of the Trent Severn included archeology finds on Jacob Island and Boyd Island which provided great insight to the rich history of our area. Continue reading »

REPORT ON BOYD ISLAND SECUREMENT

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Jul 162015
 

July 16th, 2015

As previously announced, Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) is in negotiations with the owner of Boyd Island for securement of the property. A confidential Letter of Intent has been given to KLT by the owner of the property, Mr. Michael Wilson, subject to certain conditions. Up on satisfaction of these conditions, it is the intent of the landowner to donate the property to KLT. It is the intention of KLT to accept the donation, provided sufficient capital funds can be raised in the community to support continued ownership, management and stewardship of the property in perpetuity. Continue reading »

Springtime News from the Trent-Severn Waterway (TSW)

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Jul 142015
 
Trent Severn Waterway

The extensive cuts to TSW staff and hours of lock operation have had a major impact. Compared to the year before 29,833 less vessels passed through the TSW locks in 2013 (99,515 less vessels than in 1994). Although still being the busiest lock of the canal Bobcaygeon Lock 32 vessel traffic was down by 18.5%. www.trentsevern.com

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Trent-Severn Waterway Back On Track?!

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Jul 022015
 

June has been a busy month for the Trent-Severn Waterway (TSW) with multiple announcements and a community meeting right here in Trent Lakes.

News Release June 19, 2015: The Harper Government announced major new infrastructure investments for across the TSW in the amount of $285 million.
According to Parks Canada this money is available over the next two fiscal years.
For the detailed report and locations identified please refer to this report:
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/ne/neA1.aspx Continue reading »

Voices for the Trent-Severn Waterway – Public Meeting – 2015-06-28

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Jun 192015
 

Voices for the Trent-Severn Waterway

IS HOLDING PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS THE TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY’S
FUTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY
DATE: JUNE 28, 2015

Location: Buckhorn Community Centre Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Flyer Voice for the Trent Severn Waterway June 28 2015

Flyer – June 28 2015

Hear from the Chair of the Trent-Severn Working Group Marc Ackert what has been accomplished and what needs to be done going forward.

All Federal candidates have been invited to attend along with Provincial and Municipal representatives.

Who should attend: Property Owners, Business Owners, Boaters, Cottagers

www.voicesforthetsw.ca

Requests your attention to the BLUE CANOE Event 2015

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May 222015
 
Blue Canoe


If you can find a spot in your publication or news, or/and on your website for this article we would really appreciate it.
You are also invited to attend this event promoting the effects of responsible management of the shores in and around Kawartha. We hope to see you there. Please make yourself known to me or one of our members.

Bring the family to the BLUE CANOE EVENT
Time 9:00 Am June 13th
Location: cottage 17 and 19 Fireroute 128
(very end of Riverside Drive Bobcaygeon)
Sponsored by the
North Pigeon Lake Ratepayers’ Association

THE BLUE CANOE IS ON ITS WAY!

Thanks to both the Municipality of Trent Lakes and the City of Kawartha Lakes the Blue Canoe paddles it’s way to the shores near Bobcaygeon. Many have been asking when is our turn to have this valuable program showcased in our area of north Pigeon Lake and now the answer is June 13th 2015!

The North Pigeon Lake Ratepayers’ Association is proud to sponsor this event as we feel the importance of the program should be shared with all property owners in the area. The Blue Canoe program will:

  • Demonstrate how each of us can impact the lake’s health
  • Show how we can keep Pigeon Lake Healthy
  • Make scientific data user friendly and actionable by all
  • Show us how to utilize the scientific data collected to our best advantage
  • Disseminate information and some tools that encourage landowners to improve and maintain our shorelines
  • Give us the tools to manage our shorelines better
  • Help us help ourselves to a healthy lake and thus a healthy local economy
  • Prove that a healthy lake equals a healthy economy

The program has been in operation for years and now it has been encouraged by our political leadership to come to Bobcaygeon. The event will be held on June 13th at the “Morton” cottage 19 Fire route 128 (the extension of Riverside Drive) starting at 9:00 AM. Parking is limited once on Fire Route so parking on Riverside might be best option if fire route 128 looks congested.

Water, coffee and tea provided courtesy of the NPLRA and all we ask is that you bring your own cup!

During and after the presentation there will be ample time to ask your specific questions, meet those who bring the “canoe” to our door and get to meet like minded residents.

For more information on the NPLRA go to www.nplra.ca and on the Blue Canoe Program go to www.kawarthaconservation.com/bluecanoe.

Thanks to Kawartha Conservation, the Municipality of Trent Lakes and the City o Kawartha Lakes for allowing the North Pigeon Lake Ratepayer’s Assn., to host such an event… and it’s free!