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Kearney Fire Hosts Summer Preparedness Day with Fun, Learning, SPARKY, and Free Donuts!
KEARNEY: On May 31st - the Kearney Fire Department welcomed families, residents, and curious visitors to their Summer Preparedness Day, an energetic mix of safety education and family-friendly fun — with a sweet bonus of free donuts!
The event kicked off at 11 a.m. sharp, with the station ready for action. One of the day’s first highlights was the ATV Helmet Fitting Station, where attendees had the opportunity to get properly fitted for helmets, an essential safety measure as ATV season ramps up.
Following that event, a crowd gathered to witness a live Capsized Canoe Rescue Demonstration. Local firefighters showcased their water safety skills, performing a mock rescue that emphasized the importance of wearing personal flotation devices and understanding swift water (in this picture: Sparky and Kyla McCabe)
response.
At noon, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) took the stage with a FireSmart demonstration, offering practical advice for protecting properties from wildfires — especially timely with drier summer conditions becoming more common.
Throughout the event, kids enjoyed a variety of games and interactive activities including mini putt, balloon
darts, hose spray, a smoke crawl tunnel, and more. With laughter in the air and hands-on learning at every turn, children got to experience what it’s like to “crawl low under smoke” and practice safety tech
niques in a fun, approachable way.
Organizers also encouraged families to create and practice home escape plans, making sure everyone knows the emergency exits in case of fire — a key step in fire safety preparedness.
With strong community turnout, smiling faces, and plenty of donuts enjoyed, Summer Preparedness Day proved that staying safe doesn't have to be boring. Instead, it can be an engaging, empowering, and even sweet experience.
Kearney Fire & Rescue added, ‘ The members of Kearney Fire & Emergency Services would like to thank our “biggest little town”, as well as those who traveled from afar who came out to enjoy this great community event! It was a pleasure to host a day filled with educational activities, demonstrations, engaging games, and of course FREE doughnuts.
The team at KFES is committed to “fighting fires through education”. We we’re thrilled to engage with so many community members, providing valuable fire and life safety information in an enjoyable and family-friendly event!
A special thanks to those who helped make the day possible: SugarNuts MiniDonuts, Emergency Management Ontario , Perry Township Fire Department firefighters.
‘We had a great time running this awesome educational event.See you at the next one Kearney!’
BE AWARE AND STAY SAFE!
Carrying the Flame: Almaguin Unites for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
ALMAGUIN: Cyndi Culbert - On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the Almaguin community came together in the spirit of inclusion, support, and athletic pride for the Law Enforcement Torch Run/ Walk for Special Olympics. It was a day marked by smiles, sneakers, sirens—and above all, solidarity with individuals who live with intellectual disabilities.
This annual event isn’t just about putting one foot in front of the other. It’s about shining a light on local Special Olympics athletes, celebrating their determination, and ensuring that they continue to have access to the competitive sporting programs that have empowered them for more than 35 years.
The Torch Run/Walk officially kicked off at 9:30 a.m. at the Burk’s Falls OPP Station, with a very special moment: the torch was proudly carried by Ethen Corrigan of Burk’s Falls. With the torch in hand and a bright smile on his face, Ethen led the way Special Olympics Contined on Page B12
Above: Possible Future Fire FighterKyla McCabe)
Right: In this picture : Captain Grenier
vendors share their passions, and visitors discover what makes this northern Ontario town such a gem. Every Saturday from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving, the market transforms the south entrance of Powassan into a hub of color, flavor, and creativity.
What a selection to look forward to: Farm-Fresh Veggies & Local Meats, straight from the field to your plate. Taste the difference of produce and meat grown right here in the region. Homemade Baked Goods, pies, bread, cookies, and treats that taste just like Grandma used to make—because sometimes they are.
Beautiful fresh cut flowers, herbs, and vegetables, you can’t beat fresh! Buy some plants and grow your own, or brighten your home or someone’s day with locally grown blooms. This market is filled with handcrafted artisan goods and crafts, beautiful one-of-a-kind items made by talented local artists and crafters and created with such love and imagination. Every week enjoy the sounds of our local musicians while you shop, snack, and socialize. At the market there is something for every member of the family, they even have activities for the kids and fun for the whole family, with games and hands-on activities to keep little ones smiling.
This is such a great place to support local, eat fresh and feel good. The Powassan Farmers’ Market is a traditional farmers’ market, which means every vendor is passionate about what they grow, bake, or make. Your support helps sustain local farms, small businesses, and a thriving community spirit. So grab your reusable bags, call up a friend, and head over to 760 Main Street any Saturday morning. Whether you’re after a week’s worth of produce, a jar of homemade jam, or just want to soak in the good vibes, the market has something for everyone.
Don’t miss a Saturday! Come rain or shine, the Powassan Farmers’ Market is ready to welcome you. With fresh finds, friendly faces, and a vibrant atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend. 9am-1pm.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Jonathan Harris, Market Manager - 647-962-7401
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Foxfire Heritage Farms, Rachel is an amazingly talented crocheter and created her overalls
the beautiful sweater Matt is sporting)
Canada has the 7th highest life expectancy (81.23 years). America ranks 49th (78.11 years).
Paddy was driving down the street in a sweat because he had an important meeting and couldn't find a parking place. Looking up to heaven he said, "Lord take pity on me. If you find me a parking place I will go to Mass every Sunday for the rest of me life and give up me Irish Whiskey!" Miraculously, a parking place appeared. Paddy looked up again and said, "Never mind, I found one."
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June—where the sunsets are epic, and so are the mosquito bites! …. And yes… they sure are biting! We’re holding out hope that Mother Nature will take pity on us soon and bless Almaguin with a string of warm, sunny days. It’s about time we dust off those shorts and sandals, soak up some rays, and enjoy everything our beautiful region has to offer.
While the weather’s been a bit moody so far, the local arts scene has been nothing short of spectacular. Jim and I have had the absolute pleasure of attending several hometown performances lately, and each one has left us in awe of the incredible talent right here in our own backyards.
One highlight was our evening at Land of Lakes Public School, where we caught the student performance of Aladdin. What a treat! The set design was stunning, the actors were polished and confident, the music was spot-on, and the whole show was so beautifully orchestrated. Every single student, teacher, and volunteer involved worked together like a well-oiled machine. It was truly exceptional—and an inspiring reminder of the power of arts in education.
Just last weekend, we were wowed again—this time at the Almaguin Choral Society’s Dance Party Event. This talented chorus continues to impress us with their vibrant voices and joyful energy. We’re already looking forward to their Christmas performance... however, it would be nice to have some summer weather first!
Next on our social calendar: the Creative Changes Art Show in Kearney, happening July 5th and 6th. Jim and I will be attending the Wine and Cheese Art Evening, and we hope to see many familiar faces there! It’s always a fantastic gathering of local artists and art lovers—one of those “feel-good” events that remind you why you love small-town living.
Speaking of small towns, I’d like to take a moment to echo the beautiful article by Deb Bussey in this edition about kindness in a small town. It really struck a chord with me, because I recently experienced that very kindness firsthand.
A few evenings ago, my dad—who hasn’t been feeling his best— needed a few groceries. Nothing urgent, but enough that he insisted on getting them himself, even though the store was closing soon and we really didn’t want him driving. I put out a call on Facebook to see if someone in Sundridge might be able to help out with a quick pickup and delivery.
Within minutes, I had many wonderful offers—though most couldn’t help until morning. And then, like a little act of magic, Margaret Moore-McDonald, owner of Double Decker and 89 Main, responded. Even though she was out of town at the time, she somehow coordinated a pickup and delivery of bread, milk, and orange juice to my dad’s door in under 30 minutes. She didn’t ask for anything in return—just wanted to help.
Margaret, if you’re reading this, I hope you know what a gift you are. Your selflessness, your heart for this community, and your endless kindness are exactly what makes Sundridge so special. We are all lucky to have you.
So here’s to mid-June: to better weather on the horizon, to the arts that lift our spirits, and to the neighbors who remind us that small towns hold some of the biggest hearts.
Until next time—bring on the sunshine (and maybe some bug spray)! ……see you around the towns, Cyndi
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DUNCHURCH: DUCK ROCK
EMSDALE: BIZZY BZZ BOOKBIN, PERRY MART /
HUNTSVILLE: CAPSTONE MARKET
KEARNEY: FETTERLEY’S, KEARNEY LEGION / MAGNETAWAN: BAIT AND TACKLE, GRILL AND GROCERY, HOME HARDWARE, QUIET BAY CAFE, DUTCH HARMONY FARMS
NIPISSING: FOOTES GENERAL
NOVAR: HOPES PERRY MART
PARRY SOUND: HILLCREST CONVENIENCE, LANES PHARMACY, SOBEYS,
POWASSAN: HODGES VALUMART
KRAUSES FEED PORT LORING:
BUCHANAN’S, JAKES RESTAURANT SPRUCEDALE: KIRK’S CONVENIENCE DRAGONFLY
SUNDRIDGE: GUARDIAN DRUGS, THE BLUE ROOF
SOUTH RIVER: GUARDIAN DRUG STORE, KIWK WAY
RESTOULE: GERRY’S, MILL BAY MARKET
TROUT CREEK: TROUT CREEK GENERAL STORE, TROUT CREEK FEEDS
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Letter to the Editor
Re: " Whatever Happened To Saying Thank You" article.
Jim: I read with interest your recent article on the use or should I say the non-use of the word "thank you." As I was taught in my childhood a rhyme, ... "There are two little magic words that can open any door with ease...one little word is "thanks" and the other little word is "please." We are Canadian. We are currently facing cultural and ecomical pressure on many fronts to change our businesses, sovereignty, language and more. In order to decrease the influence of our Southern neighbour, I try to encourage Canadian expressions and simple gestures of being human. Setting an example of using the English language in appropriate and courteous ways does not go unnoticed, in my opinion. If one listens to what they say, and takes a look at their written expression, all of us can keep our culture and heritage in good standing. For example, the following words are being used, much to the detriment of our culture. "Huh." A word rooted in the deep South of the Americas. It is not really a word, but a sound that has no role in a response to someone's enquiry. The simple use of the word "pardon" or a statement such as " could you repeat that please" is of value to the conversants. "Ah." I believe this is a sound symbolizing nothing in particular. If one stops using this sound between words and takes a breath for a millisecond, the finished sentence will be easier understood and responded to. "Uh-huh." One does not need to say this in
Letters to the Editor
Jim: Your sense of humor in “He Said, She Said” is
Dear J.P.: Does your name stand for “Just Prude”? I apologize if my sense of humor does not meet your expectations. My aim is to leave readers of our paper with a smile. I try to navigate the fine line between what is acceptable and what is not. It’s interesting to note how different standards apply to social media compared to print. Have an awesome day!
“My
Little Town”
DISCOVERING THE HIDDEN GEMS WITHIN
With Caroline Zuidema
It's a common refrain: "There's nothing here." ““There’s nothing to do here” That's what people say about small towns. They picture boredom, isolation, and a lack
response to "thank you" from a fellow conversationalist. In Canada, we say "you are welcome" as a hearty response with a sense of pride and warmth. "F***." Does the person using this word really know the roots of the word's origin is in the meaning of sexual intercourse? Do you want to be in a medical office, bank line-up, or a local business establishment with someone repeatedly commenting on the need of a sexual desire in front of vulnerable people? Does the law not state that if you're asking for a sexual favour to benefit yourself or for the pleasures of another, constitute a crime? Another word can be found to express your frustration, etc.
I strive to keep the war on good language skills in all areas of my life. In Canada, we say " pop" and not "soda." We say and pronounce our words fully, including suffixes and prefixes, not "K" for "Okay", etc. "Yah"; "Yup"; "Yeah." Say "Yes." Keep it simple. It is polite and proper, and not a slang. "Um and Hmm." It seems these sounds used in sentences hold no value. Why not take a second to swallow or to breathe rather than including these sounds that may make your listener or reader distracted?
These are a few ideas, in my opinion, worth putting to use verbally and in written form. It is important to be polite and keep protect our Canadianisms with the respect they deserve, and for each of us to do our part to protect our culture and language skills in our home and native land.
Respectfully submitted, H. Etches
the trailer and we had no tools here to get in. Suddenly Bill was in our driveway, a neighbour, saying ““welcome to the neighbourhood” and within minutes after hearing of our Lock issue, he left and came back with tools and got the trailer open. He also put us in touch with Lyle for snow plowing and Lyle came in a matter of minutes , That's the kind of place this is.
More Than Meets the Eye: Activities and Events
Contrary to popular belief, small towns aren't devoid of activities. Sure, we might not have a worldclass opera house, but we have our own unique brand of entertainment.
Think festivals celebrating local harvests, lively parades filled with community spirit, and events like tractor races that are as hilarious as they are thrilling. Evenings are filled with options: from friendly games of euchre and dominoes to bingo nights and exercise classes at the community hall. You can find karaoke nights, open mike , courses to take and a strong showing of locals at every event.
INSERT KIDS AND JOHN · Snowmobiling · ATVing
· Fishing
· Festivals
· Parades
· Tractor Races
· Karaoke
· Euchre
· Dominoes
· Bingo
· Exercise Classes
These activities aren't just about having fun; they're about connecting with your neighbors and building a sense of belonging. It's about being part of something bigger than yourself.
Local Businesses: The Heart of the Community
Small towns thrive on local businesses, and our town is no exception. These aren't just places to buy goods and services; they're integral parts of the community fabric. Here are a few examples that I am aware of. I know there are many more and I apologize for not mentioning them all.
· Mulligan’s: Lyle is your go-to person for anything and everything. From snow removal to renovations to delicious maple syrup, Mulligan's makes life in the wilderness easy. “ If your circumstance is vile, call Lyle” sorry just made that up.
Beware of Diabetic Con Jobs
Diabetes Canada stresses it doesn't endorse medical products after ads suggest otherwise
The organization says it got more than 300 reports in 4 months about misleading ads on social media
Amina Zafar · CBC News · Posted: May 30, 2025 6:10 PM EDT | A bald man wearing a blue collared shirt sits in front of an oximeter device.
Joel Snitman, 81, of Thornhill, Ont., has Type 2 diabetes and says he trusted an ad for a blood glucose testing product he saw on Facebook because it had Diabetes Canada's logo. However, Diabetes Canada says it does not endorse any medical health product. (Craig Chivers/CBC) Diabetes Canada says it's received a surge in reports from people who've seen ads for or bought products that use the charity's logos without authorization.
Since January, Diabetes Canada says it's had more than 300 calls to its 1-800 line and emails from people reporting misleading advertisements for diabetes products that have the charity's logo.
Diabetes Canada isn't the only organization being affected. Products ranging from purported medications and supplements, to devices that claim to be blood glucose monitors are also carrying the logos of Obesity Canada and Health Canada.
Some of the groups say they want the ads taken down; social media companies are doing that, but new ads keep appearing. A class of injectable medications known as GLP-1 agonists, sold in Canada under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, are approved to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, respectively. These drugs need to be administered by doctors and distributed by pharmacists. They are also not endorsed by Diabetes Canada, Obesity Canada or Health Canada.
Some of the misleading ads are for products that doctors say are not effective but mimic the names of these more recognizable medications. These include GLP-1 oral drops, said Laura Syron, the president and CEO of Diabetes Canada. "They're certainly not endorsed by us," Syron said Thursday. "We do not endorse any medical health product."
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy after weight-loss drugs capsized industry.
Doctors propose new definitions of obesity that would move away from BMI.
Doctors say it's important for people who live with diabetes to get accurate blood sugar readings. That's why Syron recommends anyone considering changing their medication, trying a new treatment or getting a new monitoring device talk to their health-care provider first.
The organization said some ads falsely claim the organization will also offer patients a subsidy.
Use of logo created sense of trust Joel Snitman, 81, of Thornhill, Ont., has Type 2 diabetes and checks his blood sugar levels at least once a week. Snitman said he saw a Facebook ad for a product with a photo identifying it as a glucose monitor. He said he trusted it because the ad showed Diabetes Canada's logo.
"This gadget offered to do it without sticking a needle in your finger," Snitman recalled. "I thought I would give it a shot."
An ad for a blood glucose monitor advertisement with logos of Diabetes Canada and words Health Canada crossed out and replaced with False Endorsement.
The ad Snitman saw for a product claiming to be a non-invasive blood glucose meter featured logos from Diabetes Canada and Health Canada. Diabetes Canada says it does not endorse any medical health product. CBC News has crossed out the logos and noted that the ad uses false endorsements. (CBC)
The product turned out to be an oximeter, a
device used to measure blood oxygen levels — not blood sugar.
Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta, a physician, scientist and A professor of medicine at McGill University, says there are no drops or patches that would give a similar effect to GLP-1 medications, which need to be administered by doctors and distributed by pharmacists.
"Those products, the GLP-1 patches and drops, they're just trying to … join the enthusiasm and kind of, I would say, madness, surrounding these medications that certainly can enhance weight reduction and can improve blood sugar control in diabetes," Dasgupta said from Halifax.
Her concern is that if someone with diabetes uses the drops or patches, it could delay or prevent them from receiving proper medical care.
Talia Wiebe, director of marketing and communications at Obesity Canada, says the organization is aware of a company fraudulently using Obesity Canada's name, logo and an image of its founder, Dr. Arya Sharma, to promote an unregulated supplement called HHVB GLP-1 Moringa Slimming & Health Boost Drops.
Ads for products that use logos of various health groups in Canada. The logos are crossed out with a red x and feature banners reading False Endorsement.
Diabetes Canada says it has received a surge in reports from people who've seen ads for products that use its logos without authorization. CBC News has crossed out the logos and noted the ads use false endorsements. (CBC) Obesity Canada tried to find the supplement maker without success.
"We are working with our legal team to hopefully reach out to them and cease and desist and have these products taken down," Wiebe said.
Diabetes Canada says it has reached out to various social media platforms where the ads using their logo have appeared and reported the issue to Health Canada.
"All medical devices authorized for use in Canada are listed in the Medical Devices Active Licence Listing database," a spokesperson for Health Canada said. A search of Remifa or Briskix, the product and seller of Snitman's purchase, did not yield any results. Syron added another challenge is that when one ad disappears, another quickly pops up.
A spokesperson for Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said Friday that it has removed the ad from its platforms and is continuing to investigate.
Second OpinionH5N1. Ozempic. Toxic drugs. Here are the health stories we're watching in 2025 Wegovy is a weight-loss drug. Health Canada says it can now be used to curb heart-attack risk Meta says its policies prohibit content that "defrauds people by promoting false or misleading health claims, including those related to weight loss, and we remove this kind of content when we become aware of it."
Meta also notes that the challenge spans platforms, industries and communities, which is why it works with law enforcement, regulators and private industry to combat scams.
"We continue to invest resources and further improve our enforcement on this kind of content," the spokesperson said. Health Canada confirmed to CBC News that the products in the photos are not authorized for sale in Canada. The department is actively investigating, a spokesperson said.
"Health Canada does not permit the government of Canada logos or wordmark to appear on health or consumer products," the spokesperson said in an email.
"The use of these symbols is protected under the Trademarks Act and is not permitted unless officially sanctioned by the government of Canada. The Health Canada logo should never appear on health or consumer products as a sign of endorsement or approval."
Health Canada noted selling unauthorized health products or making false or misleading claims to prevent, treat or cure illnesses is illegal in Canada. The department encouraged anyone who has information regarding potential non-compliant or unauthorized health products in Canada to report it using its online complaint form.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Amina Zafar
Journalist
nature pond we have here, it was breathtaking, and the stillness was profound. You just don't get that in the city. And it's not just about looking at it. You can experience it. Snowmobiling in the winter, ATVing in the summer, fishing whenever the mood strikes. These aren't weekend getaways; they're part of everyday life.
A Community That Cares
But the real magic of small town life lies in the community. It's a place where people know your name, where they're genuinely interested in your well-being, and where they're always ready to lend
· ClayMar Electric: Derrick and Vicky are patient and knowledgeable, ready to help newcomers understand solar power and all their electric needs.
· Kirk’s Gas and Convenience: A one-stop shop run by Ram and some wonderful ladies. exemplifying small-town business cooperation
and providing all your essentials.
· The Workroom: Karen supports community events and collaborates with other local businesses, providing sewing needs and so much more.
· Sprucedale
Snitman contacted Diabetes Canada, saying he felt he got sucked in by seeing their logo on the ad. He said he wasn't able to find the name of the manufacturer or retailer beyond a series of consonants. He emailed the delivery company and asked them if they knew their client. The answer was no.
Diabetes in adults nearly doubles worldwide, study suggests Wearable technology trend now includes healthy people tracking their blood glucose. Is it worth it?
Similarly, Syron said Diabetes Canada found it difficult to get in touch with anyone at the company.
CBC News was also unable to contact the company. Concerns about delayed treatment
Muskoka Vending: A community-minded, professional company providing vending ser-
Amina Zafar covers medical sciences and health care for CBC. She contributes to CBC Health's Second Opinion, which won silver for best editorial newsletter at the 2024 Digital Publishing Awards. She holds an undergraduate degree in environmental science and a master's in journalism.
Editorial Note:Jim Shedden I am a type 2 diabetic, and I was actually considering purchasing this product. I almost clicked the “order” button, but after talking to Cyndi, I found it quite suspicious. Cyndi is knowledgeable about these matters, and as someone who considers myself fairly sharp, I realized that if I almost ordered this product online, there are likely many others who are thinking the same way. This is why I believe this article is very timely and should be shared.
Sign of the times:Everything old is new again. Sitting on the sidewalk and asking for change is still part of society. (H. Etches)
Snail mucus trails are
across the edge of a razor
injury.
Tamara Bain
The Argyle community is mourning the loss of a
truly spectacular gentleman. Mr Arnold Gehrke passed away, fittingly on June 6th, D-Day, just 24 days shy of his 102nd birthday.
Arnold was born June 30 1923 in Commanda Ontario.
By age 15 he began working for his father on the farm, then started driving truck.
With a pocket-full of dreams he left home in '41, driving his brother's car to join him working in Hamilton, Ontario.
Plans were put on pause when in 1942, Arnold joined the infantry division of the Canadian Army to help defend his nation in WW2.
Arnold served in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany until stationed in Appledorn Holland to help with the liberation of Holland and clean-up of Germany post-war.
Arnold returned to Canada in 1946, physically intact but emotionally scarred from the battles and human destruction he witnessed overseas.
Arnold met his future wife Dorcus
in 1948, marrying on August 21st 1949 and relocating to Restoule Ontario, then settling in Port Loring.
Dorcus taught school and Arnold worked for her family's lumber company.
Two "Little Gehrkins", Tim and Jeannine, followed soon after they built their home, their family complete.
Dorcus passed away in 1999, but Arnold continued to live in their home until 2021 when he moved to Marina Point Village in North Bay.
Over the years, Arnold supported his family with various endeavours; car sales, poultry farming, but it was in snowmobile sales and service where Arnold hit his mark!
Arnold Gehrke Sales formed in 1969 and for 35 years became a leader in marine and four-season recreation products sales and service.
He transitioned into a 'hobby-business' in 2001 called 'Antiques and Other Things', which he helped run until his retirement in 2018.
Arnold loved vehicles, a common occurrence was for him to load up his big, shiny burgundy SUV with area widow ladies and head on 'outthe-line' to visit the "Old People", in the assisted living homes of Trout Creek, Powassan and North Bay.
I can still picture Arnold, a very good driver right up to his late 90's, Captains hat set at a rakish tilt, tooling on down the highway in his beautiful big SUV, chrome shinning, poppies proudly displayed on his sun visors.
I had the honour of being asked to take photos of Arnold's 100th Birthday Celebrations almost two years ago. He was eager to tell me stories of my dad Howard and fondly remembers chatting with my oldest son Simon, who always made sure he set aside at least an hour when he'd stop into Arnold's shop for boat parts. Arnold was the Royal Canadian Legion
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be the caretaker if I would be interested. There was no hesitation on my part and I acquired this Mach 1. I affectionately named the car “Os” due to all the priceless time I was able to spend with my Uncle over the years. I continued my summer visits taking my uncle to cruise nights and car shows as long as he was able. My “Os” is family to me and has been carefully maintained and upgraded over the years. To me car clubs are an extended family where we are always meeting new family members. Well said Gary! We couldn’t agree more thank you for taking the time to share the story
It has a 235 straight six cylinder for an engine and a three speed on the tree for a trans. They then replaced a lot of the interior with new seats, etc. He still has plans to do a few things like a centre console him, but in the meantime,
on our knowledge to anyone that we can get interested. Welcome them in! Talk to them and you’ll find out why they think their ride is so special to them . You’d be surprised how much you will learn from them as well.
A big thank you to everyone who participates in our weekly events. By sharing your passion for your rides, whether they be classic’s, modern muscle, something that you built or dreamed about owning for a long time. You are helping to plant the seed.
An, you helped us raise $190.00 to donate right back into our communities while doing it!!! It really doesn’t get better than that. You are what helps make Thursday the best day of the week for us. I am happy to say the car, culture in our little neck of the northern woods is thriving! See ya next Thursday.
A young mother reached out in her hour of need and asked for help. Times are tough and money is tight, yet she humbled herself and made a plea online in the hopes that someone out there would see it
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CAR OF THE WEEKMAY 29TH
With Janice Whitelock Congratulations Gary Atkinson from
I told Cyndi she should embrace her mistakes... she hugged me.
New Towns Offer a Solution to Canada’s Housing Crisis
by John Roe
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his plan to end Canada’s interminable housing crisis is to “Build Baby Build.” We can hope.
Unfortunately, Carney’s current plan is little more than a collection of unproven proposals and old policy mistakes including modular homes, boutique tax breaks, billions of taxpayer dollars in loans or subsidies, and a new federal building authority.
The enormity of the task demands much broader thinking. Rather than simply encouraging a stacked townhouse here and a condo there, Canada needs to remember what has worked in the past—and what other countries are doing today. With this in mind, Carney should embrace New Towns.
Also known as Garden Cities or Satellite Cities, New Towns are brand-new, planned communities of 10,000 or more citizens that stand apart from existing urban centres. These are more than the suburbs reflexively loathed by so many planners and environmentalists. Rather, New Towns can offer a diverse mixture of living options, ranging from ground-level housing to built-to-purpose rental apartments and condominiums. As self-contained communities, they include schools, community centres, shopping, and employment opportunities.
New Towns represent the marriage of inspired utopianism with pragmatic realism. And they can provide the home so many of us crave.
Originally conceived in Britain during the Industrial Age, Canada witnessed its own New Town building boom during the post-war era. Communities built in the 1950s and 1960s—including Don Mills, Bramalea, and Erin Mills in Ontario—were all designed as separate entities meant to relieve population pressure on nearby Toronto. Other New Towns took advantage of new resource opportunities. Examples include Thompson, Manitoba, which sprang up around a nickel mine, and Kitimat, B.C., which was built to house workers in the aluminum industry.
While New Town development largely died off in the 1970s and 1980s, it is enjoying a revival today in many other countries.
Facing his own housing crisis and building on his country’s past experience, British Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer has established a New Towns Taskforce that will soon choose 12 sites where construction on new communities will begin by 2029.
On the other side of the Atlantic—and the political spectrum—U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed awarding 10 new city charters for building New Towns on underdeveloped federal land. Meanwhile, several Silicon Valley billionaires are backing Solano, a planned city 60 miles east of San Francisco with a goal of creating a new community of up to 400,000 people by
2040. And Elon Musk is already building a New Town at Starbase, Texas, as the headquarters for his SpaceX rocket firm.
To be fair, not every New Town has been a success. In the late 1960s, Ontario tried to build a brand-new city on the shores of Lake Erie known as Townsend. Planned as a home for up to 100,000 people, the project fizzled for a variety of reasons, including a lack of proper transportation links and other important infrastructure, such as schools or a hospital. Today, fewer than 1,000 people live there.
Despite the lessons of the past, there are three compelling reasons why Carney should include New Towns as part of his solution to Canada’s housing crisis.
First, by starting with a blank canvas, a New Town offers the chance to avoid the stultifying NIMBYism of existing homeowners and municipal officials who often stand in the way of new development. The status quo is one of the biggest obstacles to ending the housing crisis, and New Towns are by their very nature new.
Second, because New Towns are located outside existing urban centres, they offer the promise of delivering ground-level homes with a yard and driveway that so many young Canadians say they want. Focusing growth exclusively in existing urban centres such as Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal—as Carney seems to be doing—will deliver greater density, but not fulfill the housing dreams of Canadian families.
Third, New Towns can herald a more prosperous and unified Canada for the 21st century. New Towns could be built in regions such as Ontario’s Ring of Fire, rich with minerals the world demands. New Towns could also tighten the east-west ties that bind the country together. Further, this growth can be focused on areas with marginal farmland, such as the Canadian Shield, which in Ontario starts just a 90-minute drive north of Toronto.
New Towns are already beginning to pop up in Canada. In 2017, for example, construction began on Seaton Community, a satellite town adjacent to Pickering, Ontario, that will eventually grow into six neighbourhoods with up to 70,000 residents. And this spring, the southwestern Ontario municipality of Central Elgin unveiled plans for a New Town of 9,000 residents on the edge of St. Thomas.
Having promised Canadians fast and decisive “elbows up” leadership, our prime minister should throw his weight behind New Towns. To begin, he could appoint a New Town Task Force, similar to the one in Britain, to get to work identifying potential locations. Even better, he could simply say his government thinks New Towns are a good idea and let the private sector do all the heavy lifting. If the millions of Canadians currently shut out of the housing market are to have any chance at owning the home of their dreams, New Towns need to be in the mix.
John Roe is a Kitchener, Ont. freelance writer and former editorial page editor of the Waterloo Region Record.
EXPLORE ALMAGUIN: FOUR SEASONS OF FUN
Sarah Cooke - ACED Discover Night Skies - Step outside and look up. Above you, the Milky Way unfurls like a glowing river of light across an inky sky. The world is hushed—just the whisper of wind in the trees and the distant, echoing call of a loon.
There are no streetlights here, no traffic noise, no city glow—only the vast canopy of stars. This is night in Almaguin: pure, quiet, and breathtakingly beautiful.
As dawn breaks and the stars melt into a sky brushed with gold, a new kind of magic begins. The serenity of the night gives way to the vibrant promise of day—warm breezes, birdsong, and the joyful hum of summer in full swing.
But that’s just the beginning — Almaguin’s one-of-a-kind accommodations, from breezy yurts to breathtaking geodomes, are your ticket to the ultimate summer escape. Imagine yourself kicking back in a haven where comfort meets adventure, surrounded by lush greenery, sun-drenched days, and the carefree rhythm of warm summer nights. Whether you're chasing golden hour or stargazing by the fire, it’s the perfect setting to soak in the summertime magic. Speaking of those accommodations. - Pit Stop 518 - Deer Lake Glamping - Scarlett Point Resort - Northridge Inn - Doe Lake Campground This is your sign to book your summer getaway. Crackling fires, vibrant landscapes — your perfect escape is waiting!
Here Comes the Sun -Tasty Treats - Warm mornings and sun-drenched strolls set the
scene for the perfect summer day. Whether you’re spending time in Sundridge or setting out on a lakeside adventure, don’t miss the laid-back charm of Sips Sundridge—the cutest, most Insta-worthy café to cool off and caffeinate.
Craving more summer gems? Check out these must-visit spots while you're here! Double Decker - Savour This -Curb Your Appetite -South River Scoops N More
LIVE LIKE A LOCAL - When you come to Almaguin, you get to immerse yourself in rural Northern Ontario communities like Burk’s Falls, Sundridge and South River. Stroll through charming small-town streets, chat with friendly shop owners, and discover hidden gems that only the locals know. SUPPORT CANADIAN BUSINESSES - Summer in Almaguin is made for family memories.
From ice cream stops and kid-friendly shops to welcoming markets and cozy cafés, our towns are full of charm and community spirit. Explore together—browse local treasures, enjoy sunny strolls, and soak up the laid-back vibe. With fresh air, wide-open spaces, and no big crowds, it’s the perfect family getaway.
There’s so much more to see than we can fit in one newsletter! Check out our online business directory to plan your family’s next favourite summer spot in Almaguin.
Things to do!
Faerie Fest 2025 - June 21 & 22, 2025 - Crystal Cave Canada, South River, ON Port Carmen Summer Kick-Off - June 28, 2025Port Carmen Marina, Burk’s Falls, ON Heritage Day - July 12, 2025 - Burk’s Falls Sprucedale Summerfest - July 26, 2025 - Sprucedale, ON Sunflower Festival - August 9, 2025 - Sundridge, ON
Almaguin Summer Star Party - August 10 - 12, 2025 - Screaming Heads, Tom Thomson Park The Forgotten Trails - Experience the return of summer in stunning Northern Ontario forests. Please check out Discovery Routes for trail information.
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· SITTING TO THE TV RUINS YOUR EYES- This one will come as a relief to anyone who spends all day staring at a screen: Sitting too close to the TV will not hurt your eyesight. The American Academy of Ophthalmology explains that it could cause temporary eyestrain, which occurs when your eyes get tired from overuse. So don't
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
All persons having claims against the Estate of WAYNE CARL SMITH late of Magnetawan, Ontario who passed away on January 25, 2025 are hereby notified to send particulars of their claims to the undersigned on or before June 30, 2025, after which date the estate will be distributed among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the undersigned has notice. Claims should be sent to the following address: Luigi Miceli (Executor) 1444 Nipissing Rd. S Magnetawan, Ontario POA 1PO Dated at Magnetawan, Ontario this 29th day of May 2025
GUYS WITH 3 FINGERS SELL THE BEST FIREWORKS.
Burk’s RyersonFalls & Armour News
- John Wick Ballerina
JULY 21ST- JULY 31ST - ELIO
• Adult $11 • Matine Flat Rate $6 • Child/Senior 2-11, 60+ $9 • Student 12-17 $10
BURK’S FALLS TOWN CINEMA – NEW HOURS!
Burk's Falls Old Towne Cinema – New Hours of Operation! - We’re excited to announce the season opening of the Burk’s Falls Old Towne Cinema, starting June 27th! - Come enjoy your favourite films in a cozy, local setting right in the heart of the village. Bring your family, invite your friends, and experience the magic of the movies once again. 2025 Movie Times: Thursday to Saturday: 7:00 PM - Sunday & Wednesday: 2:00 PM matinees
Whether you're catching a weekend blockbuster or enjoying a midweek matinee, there's something for everyone at the Old Towne Cinema. We’ll see you at the movies! The Village of Burk’s Falls - Public Notice: Hydrant Flushing – June 2 to June 20. The Village of Burk's Falls Public Works Department will be conducting hydrant flushing from June 2nd through June 20th, 2025. Hydrant flushing is part of our ongoing maintenance program to ensure the municipal water system and infrastructure remain in good working order. This process helps maintain proper flow and pressure throughout the water network and allows staff to inspect hydrants for performance and serviceability. What to Expect: You may notice temporary discoloration of your water during flushing times. This is normal and should clear up after running your cold water tap for a few minutes. There may be a temporary drop in water pressure in some areas.
Flushing will take place during regular business hours. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we carry out this essential maintenance work to keep our water system in top shape.
TRI COMMUNAL LANDFILL & RECYCLING CENTRE ANNOUNCES THE ‘VACATION RENTAL
KIT’ - 141 Chetwynd Road, Burks Falls Ontario -
A great alternative to managing landfill passes at vacation rental properties. - The "Vacation Rental Kit" contains everything a renter needs in order to manage their garbage and recycling. Kits can be purchased for $5 or 10 kits for $45. Included: Landfill pass allowing one free bag for the renter ($3)
• Brochure Of Township's sorting requirements which may vary from the program at home. 1 clear plastic bag for household garbage • 1 blue plastic bag for recyclable containers • 1 large paper bag for recycling paper, cardboard & boxboard
• A map showing the location Of the Landfill & Recycling Centre • Information on campfires and locations of fire rating signs . Available for purchase at the Armour Township Municipal Office (56 Ontario Street), located beside the Ontario Provincial Police Detachment. Leave a rental kit for each renter or by multiple kits and save yourself the trip. No more emailing for cards and coming to pick up. Purchase kits and put them in as needed. For more information of the Vacation Rental Kit or to order large quantities, please contact the Waste Management Administrator at the Armour Township Municipal Office. 705-382-3332 or landfill@armourtownship.ca
JUNE 14TH- IPM at the RIVERBOWL! - WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE ARE BRINGING NHL HALL OF FAUER MARCEL DIONNE TO RIVERBOWL JUST IN TIME FOR n THER'S DAY. MARCEL IS RANKED AS THE 38TH BEST HOCKEY PLAYER OF ALL TIME. MARCEL SCORED 731 GOALS. 1848 ASSISTS FOR A TOTAL OF 1771 POINTS IN HIS NHL CAREER. SECURE YOUR TICKETS FOR YOUR DAD, HUSBAND, SON OR EVEN YOURSELF. THERE WILL BE FREE CARDS FOR KIDS. COME FOR A MEET AND GREET, PHOTO 9 AUTOGRAPH WITH THIS CANADIAN LEGEND . TICKETS ARE $20 ADULT , KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE
JUNE 15th - IPM- 4PM PLAY IT FORWARD AT THE BURK’S FALLS LEGION - ENTRY BY DONATION - ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ALMAGUIN SPECIAL OLYMPICS!! PERFORMANCES BY: JAMES GRAY, ST. ANDREWS BACK DOOR BAND, KEY OF C, MERV AND DONNA THE ROY GIRLS, CASH BAR AVAILABLE! 'THIS EVENT IS NOT HOSTED BY THE ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS SPECIAL OLYMPICS!
JUNE 19TH, JUNE 26TH - June Dates for Service Ontario on the Go - Join us on the following dates for in-person services at The Armour, Ryerson, and Burk's Falls Memorial Arena: Thursday, June 19th | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM , Thursday, June 26th | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM JUNE 20TH – BINGO!!! BURK'S FALLS LIONS CLUB PRESENTS BINGO - 7:00 P.M.YOUNG AT HEART SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE -136 YONGE STREET, BURK'S FALLS DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE - CASH ONLY –JUNE 21ST- 8AM-NOON - COMMUNITY
YARD SALE - Ryerson Township- Vendors call or
email to reserve your FREE spot - 705-382-3232 - adminassist@ryersontownship.ca
CASH ONLY PLENTY OF PARKING -Don't forget your table and chairs -28 Midlothian Rd, Burk's Falls FREE OR CASH DONATION • Pop • Water • Coffee • Peameal on a bun • Hot Dogs -Cash
donations will be donated to the Burk's Falls and District Food Bank
JUNE 21ST – 10AM-3PM- Next nail trim
fundraiser!!! Let’s get more money for the amazing music program!! We just love them so much!!! NAIL TRIM
FUNDRAISER -No Appointment needed At The Glamping Groomer- 32 Fox Lane - Burks Falls (located off of Chetwynd RD) All proceeds are going to the music program at Land of Lakes PS - Minimum $10/ pet donation cash only - Not a school or board sponsored event
JUNE 21ST – 10AM – 3PM - Next nail trim
fundraiser!!! Saturday June 21st! 10-3!!
Let’s get more money for the amazing music program!! We just love them so much!!!
No Appointment needed At The Glamping Groomer - 32 Fox Lane - Burks Falls (located off of Chetwynd RD) - All proceeds are going to the music program at Land of Lakes PS -Minimum $10/ pet donation cash only Not a school or board sponsored event
JUNE 21ST – 10AM-3PM- Next nail trim
fundraiser!!! Let’s get more money for the amazing music program!! We just love them so much!!! NAIL TRIM
FUNDRAISER -No Appointment needed At The Glamping Groomer- 32 Fox Lane - Burks Falls (located off of Chetwynd RD)
All proceeds are going to the music program at Land of Lakes PS - Minimum $10/ pet donation cash only - Not a school or board sponsored event
JUNE 28TH – THE MAYOR’S TEA WILL BE HELD AT THE BURK’S FALLS SENIORS CLUB, (ABOVE THE LIBRARY) HONOURING THE SENIOR OF THE YEAR. PLEASE COME OUT AND HELP US CELEBRATE.
JUNE 28TH THE THEATRE OPENS! Theatre
Opening Soon - The Towne Theatre will be opening on June 28th,2024. Keep watch for notices on upcoming movie selections.
JUNE 28TH – PORT CARMEN MARINA – KICK OFF TO SUMMER EVENT! Explore an array of local vendors showcasing their unique products and services. From artisanal crafts to delicious treats, sensational services or dependable products, there is something for everyone. Bring your doggie in for a free nail trim, compliments of the Grooming barn !! Don’t miss out on the fun, sun, and fantastic community vibes. Bring your family and friends and let’s make the summer unforgettable! Mark your calendars and see you there! We're looking for vendors to make this day even more special. - Bring your own tables and set up shop in the heart of the action. - Enjoy the beautiful waterfront atmosphere. For more information and to reserve your space, contact us at pcmmarine@gmail. com. - Get ready to kick off the summer with Port Carmen Marina!
JULY 1ST - Canada Day Celebration in Burk’s Falls!- Stan Darling Park - Time: 11:00 AM –2:00 PM - BBQ, live music, games, and more — all hosted by your Burk’s Falls Council! Bring the whole family and enjoy a great afternoon in the park. - Fireworks at Dusk - Cap off the evening with a fireworks display at Knight Brother's Park (weather and fire rating permitting). - Let’s celebrate Canada together — see you there! Fireworks display will take place at the Fair Grounds at dusk if weather permits.
JULY 4TH – JULY 5TH - - Get Ready to Swing for the Fences! The Katrine Family Baseball Tournament is back July 4–6, 2025, and it's going to be a blast! Katrine Community Centre – 6 Browns Drive, Katrine. Registration closes at 9 AM on June 24, 2025 — so don’t wait! - Team Requirements: • 3 Men, 3 Women, 3 Kids • At least 1 man & 1 woman must be over 35 - $250 per team - Bring your energy, your team spirit, and your best game for a weekend full of fun, community, and friendly competition! Register now at www.armourtownship.ca/registration or scan the QR code on the flyer. Let’s play ball, Katrine! JULY 5TH – ARBF MONTHLY BINGOMark your calendars! DOORS OPEN AT 5:30pm - MINI GAMES START AT 6:30pm - REGULAR
GAMES TO FOLLOW Minimum 2 strip purchase to play , Monthly Special Game worth $100.00 ,All proceeds are going to support the fair, other events and activities hosted by the ARBF. BREAK OPEN , BALLS TICKETS ARE BACK! YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $200.00 CASH MONEY -NO OUTSIDE - FOOD OR DRINKS - KITCHEN IS OPEN -HOT DOGS , CHIPS, POP, WATER, , COFFEE AND TEA - ARBF- MONTHLY BINGO BURK'S FALLS ARENA KARL CROZIER ROOM. SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR NEXT BINGO, MAY 5TH. JULY 12TH – 11AM- 3PM- BURK'S FALLS & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY & THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR - ENTRY FREE!!!! - Burk's Falls Fair Grounds - Over 50 Awards To register: wym.armourtownship.ca - Car
Show - Vendors
AUG 30TH, AUGUST 31ST, SEPT. 1ST - ARMOUR, RYERSON, BURKS FALLS -AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY FALL FAIR
New Fair Books available at the Municipal Offices (Armour, Ryerson & Burks Falls) Vendors
Wanted - Volunteers Needed for the Fair - High
School students A great way to earn your hours for Community Service. –Please Call 705-3822899 or 705-382-2022
jta_aea@bell.net or larry.robert@sympatico.ca
AUGUST 30TH- BURK’S FALLS - TRUE
NORTH EXT'EME COWBOY ONTARIO NORTH-
ERN RACE SERIES AT ARBF FALL FAIR - • YOUNG
GUNS • YOUTH • IN HAND • NOVICE YOUTH
• NOVICE • GREEN HORSE • TRAIL BLAZERS
WALK JOG • INTERMEDIATE • NON-PRO • RIDE
SMART • PRO • OPEN - COME TRY EXTREME
COWBOY! YEAR END AWARDS EXCA POINTS
OPPORTUNITIES - Membership through EXCA - Contact us today: truenorthextreme@ outlook.com
AUGUST 30TH, AUGUST 31ST AND SEPTEMBER 1ST – BURK’S FALLS HORSE SHOW AND EXTREME COWBOY . EXTREME COWBOY - Saturday August 30, 2025 - ACEQ AND EXCA POINT
- Starts at 9 am. - WESTERN GAMES - Sunday
August 31, 2025 - Start 10 am - Sand RingENGLISH - Sunday August 31, 2025 - Start 8:30 am - Grass Ring - WESTERN PERFORMANCE
- Monday September 1 ,2025 - Start 8:30 amFOOD ONSITE - CAMPING AVAILABLE
SEPTEMBER 1ST - Call For Vendors - Are You looking to showcase your product or services at the Fall Fair! 220 Cantre Street Burk’s Falls, Space is approximately 10x10 - $30 Please contact us: Armour Ryerson Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society POP CAN FUNDRAISER! We are collecting cans for the Burk's Falls Community Dog Park! We're looking to raise funds to provide proper fencing and gates, a structure for shade, seating, and hopefully some fun things for the dogs to play with (think tractor tires, small jumps, or a wooden play structure).
Drop off anytime at: 180 Queen St, Burk's Falls
A reminder from The Village of Burk’s FallsKeep Them Safe: The Importance of Dog Tags - Your dog is more than a pet — they’re family. One of the simplest and most effective ways to protect them is by ensuring they wear a current
Village of Burk’s Falls dog tag. Dog tags help us quickly identify lost pets and reunite them with their families. If your dog ever goes missing, a tag means we can contact you right away and get your furry friend home safely. Having your pet registered also allows the Village to provide support when it's needed most. Whether it’s identifying the owner of a found dog or responding to a call in the community, having your pet properly tagged allows us to provide the necessary support and ensure a quicker reunion.
Let’s work together to keep our four-legged family members safe and sound. If your dog doesn’t have a tag yet, please contact the Village Office to get one today.
SUMMER PUBLIC SKATING! Armour, Ryerson, and Burk's Falls Memorial Arena - Need to Cool Off This Summer! Free Public Skating Sunday June 30th — 1 pm to 3 pm - Starting Friday July 05th, 2024
SUMMER PUBLIC SKATING - Every Friday - 7 to 9 pm - Every Sunday - 1 to 3 pm - Admission
-$3.50 for adults for children Family $10.00Last Day of Summer Skating is - Friday August 30th, 2024 - Facility and Ice Rental Information: - Call - 705-382-3811
ALMAGUIN LEARNING CENTRE - BURK’S FALLS 705-499-7773 / POWASSAN 705-4997217 - almaguinadultlearningcentre.org - Well,
that went fast! We're almost into June and it feels like summer is arriving for good. Why not sign up for our free computer classes? Back by popular demand, join our online Food & Finance program beginning Wednesday, June 18 from 1 to 3. This 5 week program can help get a handle on the ever rising cost of food and the difficulties of managing household finances. Access to Safe Food Handlers certification is available on successful completion of this course. Sign up HERE today! We are offering Fresh Start, Managing Change beginning online Friday, June 27 from 9:30 to 11:30. This four part course will help you successfully navigate the many challenges and rewards that come with making changes in your life.
Space is limited and sign up for our programs is required. Please feel free to use, or share, our CONTACT US form if you are interested in learning more about what we do and what programs we offer.
THE ALMAGUIN DONATION STORE INVITES YOU TO STOP IN AND SEE THEM! Jane says, ‘Wow we are excited to announce that we are now open 6 days a week for the summer months. Our NEW HOURS are Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are ONLY taking DONATIONS from Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come down to the store and meet my new volunteers Jessica, Melanie, and Ryley. See you there’
Scoop-A-Licious is so proud to announce our second location, that's right 2 locations. We couldn't believe it either. This could not have been done without the love and support from everyone in Burks Falls and surrounding areas. Let’s not forget all our customers from as far as Germany, to name a few from Niagara region and as far as Timmins. We would like to thank Bob and Leslie owners of Camp Katrindo for letting us have a great shop at their resort on one of busiest beaches in Almaquin. We are all thrilled and can’t wait to share with all of you!
As always stay tuned for new flavours and creations exclusive to Katrine location only.
Scoop-A-Licious , 266 Doe Lake Rd , Katrine, On
Scoop-A-Licious - 93 Ontario St - Burks Falls, On
of spending time together and prioritizing our own well-being, equally vital to running our business. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to continuing to serve you.
We are OPEN, SUNDAY, MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY! See you soon!
KATRINE COMMUNITY CENTRE –FITNESS CLASSES - Fitness Classes Are On – Join Us Outdoors When the Weather’s Fine! There’s no better time to get moving—before the bugs arrive and while the sun’s still shining! We're seeing new faces every day, so come join the fun, meet your neighbours, and feel amazing! Schedule: Monday Morning• Total Body: 9:00–9:45 AM• Total Body Stretch: 9:50–10:35
& outdoor storage, Small Engine Repairs – ATVs, Sea-Doos, motorcycles, lawn & garden equipment, water toys & more., Showroom & Parts – Accessories, bait & tackle, and unique cottage essentials. Fast Part Sourcing – Immediate access to parts from suppliers when available. Opening Spring 2025 in Burk’s Falls! Almaguin Special Olympic Bowling is looking for volunteers to help out starting for the next bowling season in September 2025 at Riverbowl in Burk's Falls. It's approximately 3 hours every second Tuesday, from 10AM-1PM, during the months September through to May 1st, 2026. There's no greater feeling then being involved with Special Olympians. For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Cheryl Atkinson ( Community Coordinator) at almaguin@specialolympicsontario.ca ....you won't regret it
Agilec BF - Although we’ve been a little quiet on social media, we’ve been incredibly busy making some big changes to our office! - From renovations, new furniture, new programs and growing our team. We have so much more to offer! - Call and inquire with us anytime from Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm to find out how we can support you & your employment goals!
ALMAGUIN ADULT LEARNING CENTRE
Remember to reach out if you are interested in learning more about us, we have centres in Powassan, South River, and Burk's Falls and we are here to help so CONTACT US today! Sign up for our free classes, we can help it all make sense! 705-386-0764. Visit us at one of our locations, South River, 705-386-0764, 324 Hwy, 124. Burk’s Falls 705- 499-7773, 108 Ontario St. and Powassan 705-499-7217 Volunteers Needed - The Burk's Falls Summer Recreation Program is just around the corner, and we need coaches to help make this summer a hit! We’re offering Soccer, Baseball, and T-Ball for kids, and we’d love your help in making it an unforgettable experience. Program Dates: June 3rd - July 24th - Schedule:• Soccer: Tuesdays• Baseball: Wednesdays• T-Ball: Thursdays - The more coaches we have, the easier it is for everyone! With more coaches on board, we can ensure a flexible schedule, so if a coach can’t make it one week, there’s always coverage. - BONUS: All coaches will receive 50% off one registrant's fees! Plus, we’ll wrap up the season with a BBQ on Tuesday, July 29th to celebrate!Interested? Reach out to Tara at The Village Office by email at recreation@burksfalls. ca. Join us ‘live at the Riverbowl’ on Sunday Afternoons for the SUNDAY RAMBLE! Live music with the Sean Cotton Trio and guests from 1pm4pm. You don’t want to miss this! Groovy Movement for Older Adults is BACK, baby! Shake off the midweek slump and join me every Wednesday at 9:30 AM upstairs at the Burk's Falls Arena for a fun, feel-good movement class designed to get you grooving, stretching, and smiling! No registration, no stress – just drop in and move! Bring a water
The Owl & The Moon IS OPEN! Women's Holistic Health Hub on the main street in Burk’s Falls is another wonderful addition! Fantastic selection of fresh smoothies! Our new hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Saturday- please stop in and check them out!
Burk’s Falls Café – A note from Tracey and Mike - Following careful consideration, Mike and I have made the decision to adjust the business hours at the Café. We will now be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays going forward. We truly enjoy operating the café and serving our patrons, but also acknowledge the importance
and more! You’ll be able to sit down and enjoy your beverage (and perhaps a treat) in a comfortable & cozy atmosphere. Stay tuned for updates!!
Check out The Owl & the Moon in Burk's Falls. A space for women in the community to make meaningful connections. Monthly workshops and guest speakers, a retail section with holistic products focusing on women's health and self-care, and a gathering place featuring herbal teas, smoothies and snacks for hormone health. To be put on our email list to receive more information, please send an email to theowlthemoon@gmail.com.
ARBF LANDFILL HOURS
SUMMER (May 1st - August 31st): Thursday - Monday Open 10am - 5pm / Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
WINTER (September 1st - April 30th): Thursday - Monday Open 11am - 5pm / Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
CLOSED ON HOLIDAYS: New Years Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day -705-382-3332 Ext. 112 landfil@armourtownship.ca
A reminder from the village of burk’s falls - Garbage tags are only for curbside pick-up and will not be accepted at the Landfill. Ensure that you use the new tags for all curbside garbage collection beginning in January. 2025 garbage tags are available for pick-up at the Village Office.
Stand Up! A FREE twice per week for 12 weeks Falls prevention program for older adults - Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10 am Beginning April 1st, 2025 at Burk's Falls Arena Hall (upstairs) . Register with Instructor Corinne Penstone @ 416-859-6953 or email CorinneAlicelnWonderland@gmail.com (LIMITED spaces AVAILABLE)
FUN IN DANCE! The Space Upstairs- Wed. Thurs. and Saturday in 2025- For kids who love to move, dance, sing and pretend, Dance Basics is a great gift idea! With creativity and physicality, a high priority, students will gain body awareness, fine and gross motor skills, turn taking and sharing, and some basic musical knowledge while having fun. NEW! Low-Ratio Class for 3-6 year old's "Pre-school Dance Basics" Wednesdays - 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or regular class size on Saturdays - 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. "Junior" Dance Basics (4-7 years old) Wednesdays - 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Town of Kearney, Ontario is also hosting our classes on Thursdays! Check out their website! This class will focus on creativity, physicality, body awareness, working with others in small groups, and developing some basic dance skills. Students will gain confidence and see the benefits of working towards a goal. While encouraging listening skills, students will also be encouraged to share their own ideas when appropriate, to make their own dance ideas come to life. https://www.jillianpeever. com/classes
TUESDAYS - Katrine Community CentreSquare Dancing every Tuesday at 7pm, $5 at the door.
THURSDAY NIGHTS 7PM- at the Katrine Community Centre – INDOOR CORNHOLE. $15 DROP IN FEE OR $120 FOR THE WHOLE SEASON! Feb 6th- April 24th. More info: www. armourtwosnhip.ca
Katrine Community Centre is asking if anyone happens to have any hand weights kicking around and you are looking to find them a new home, they would love to have them. They are trying to keep their costs down for their fitness classes.
KATRINE COMMUNITY CENTRE - FITNESS CLASSES WITH AMANDA MASHINTER - REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ARMOURTOWNSHIP.CA FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE -MONDAY & WEDNESDAY -Total body class (changes with Amanda-9AM-9:45AM - $15 each week, weights, cardio, boxercise, boot camp circuit MONDAYS, WEDNESDAY 9:50-10:35AM -Total body stretch - $15.00 DROP IN FEE PER CLASS OR $50.00 PER MONTH UNLIMITED CLASSES MATS & BANDS WILL BE PROVIDED, WE HAVE SOME HAND WEIGHTS, BUT PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN IF YOU HAVE THEM TO GUARUNTEE YOU GET USE OF HAND WEIGHTS
KATRINE UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP IS OPEN and is fully re-stocked with everything that you need for SPRING AND SUMMER … and even this weather! Lots of clothing, small appliances and treasures! Proceeds to the Katrine United Church! Thankyou everyone for your ongoing support!
KATRINE Leisure Club has Bid Euchre every Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 - 4ish followed by a light snack. PLEASE VISIT www.armourtownship.ca Fundraiser for Armour Rec 2025 kids programs and our Dolly Pardon Reading Program.
Square dancing is held on Tuesday evenings at 7pm downstairs. Couples dancing will follow at 9pm. Come drop in Tuesdays at 7pm at the Katrine Community Centre.
BURK’S FALLS ARMY CADETS ARE RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS! Do you have a child that is 12-18 that is looking to join in? This program is 100 % free and a great opportunity to learn new skills.
MEALS ON WHEELS - FROZEN MEAL DELIVERY! MEALS ARE $7.00 & CONSIST OF MAIN
COURSE & DESSERT "DELIVERED EVERY MON-
DAY - ELIGIBLE PERSONS INCLUDE: - SENIORS
65+ -THOSE WHO ARE TERMINALLY/CHRONICALLY ILL - THOSE WITH A DEVELOPMENT DIS-
ABILITY - THOSE RECENTLY DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL (I.E. POST SURGERY) - EAST PARRY
SOUND Support Services - FOR MORE INFO & TO ORDER - CONTACT CSS @ 705-724-6028
- WANTED VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER HOT MEALS IN THE BURK'S FALLS & SURROUNDING AREAS- LOOKING FOR A RESPONSIBLE & CARING INDIVIDUAL WITH THEIR OWN VEHICLE TO DELIVER MEALS 1-3 TIMES PER WEEK (MON-WED-FRI) VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK IS REQUIRED MILEAGE REIMBRUSEMENT IS PROVIDED- MUST BE IN AREA DURING WINTER MONTHS. CONTACT THE CSS OFFICE: 705-7246028 or FOR AN APPLICATION
Almaguin Donation store is now taking donations Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm. WE prefer not to accept donations on Saturdays, as they are super busy and it is hard to help our lovey customers while sorting through a lot of things. We do understand some can only donate on a Saturday - so just call or message us and we can make arrangements for you to drop off your items. BURK’S FALLS DONATION CENTRE HOURS -CLOSED Tuesday and OPEN Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 to 4:00. Donations times are 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday to Friday and Saturday by appointment only.
ALWAYS UNIQUE FINDS! Check out Green’s
Liquidators! Monday, Thursday, Friday. 11am5pm and Saturday 11am -3pm THE BURK’S FALLS CAFÉ –WE are OPEN
9-3pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
9-3pm Saturday & Sunday 9am-2pm. CLOSED
WEDNESDAYS
Let's Get Active! Catch up with friends and make new acquaintances ! FREE Drop-in... No need to register Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. - Burk's Falls Arena - Wednesdays at 9:30 am
FALL PREVENTION CLASSES FOR SENIORS!
FREE! Classes are offered every Wednesday at 9:30 am at the ARBF arena upstairs. No registration required , Just show up and have some laughter and fun friendship!
BURKS FALLS ARBF LIBRARY
‘A Visit Will Get You Thinking’ - 39 Copeland Street - 705-382-3327 - burksfallslibrary@ hotmail.com
Looking for something fun to do this week?
The library’s got plenty of exciting programs lined up for all ages. Check out our schedule: Tuesdays: 10:30 AM - ABC Storytime Bring the little ones for a fun, interactive story session that helps develop their reading skills!
3:30 PM - Game On!! Join us after school for a variety of board games, party games and video games. Challenge your friends or make new ones!
Wednesdays:
12:00 - 3:00 PM - Adult Chess Players of all levels are welcome to enjoy friendly competition, improve their skills, and have fun!
3:30 PM - Jr. Chess Think you could be the next grandmaster? Show off your chess skills or learn some new moves at our Jr. Chess club. Perfect for kids and teens!
Thursdays: 3:30 PM - Zines Get creative! Make your own zine with our cool supplies and share your stories, art, and thoughts. Great for anyone with a story to tell! All programs are FREE and open to the community, even if you don't have a library card. We can’t wait to see you at the library!
BURK’S FALLS LEGION BRANCH # 405
For those whom are unaware, the legion in Burks Falls is now open 7 days a week again.
Patio is set up as well as fish fry is still every Friday. Meat draw is every second Saturday in the afternoon. Great events scheduled for this summer, horseshoe tournament, shuffle board tournament, corn hole day. Once a month there is a ladies evening with all sorts of fun activities, next one is June 12TH.
The Burk’s Falls Legion needs volunteers to help us continue to bring all the great events and more to our community. You don’t have to be a member to be part of a nonprofit like the Legion to support and give back to our past and current Veterans, seniors and community.
Our Dart League is so much fun! Burk's Falls Legion SUNDAY DARTS -2 pm -$5/week-7 game. Please call Dawn -705-380-6628 - End of season cash tor high scores • door prizes • pot luck EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT FISH AND CHIPS! Don’t enjoy fish? We also have chicken fingers and chips!. Every Friday from 4-7pm. Large portions, great prices! $15, including tax! Please call ahead to pre-order at 705-382-3137 after 2:00pm ,Eat in or take out . This has become such a wonderful event that we ask that you please make a reservation or call ahead so that we don’t run out!
JUNE 3RD - Burk 's Falls Legion SENIOR'S LUNCHEON - (705) 382-3137 Seniors Luncheon will be held at the Legion Branch 405, first Tuesday of each month, Lunch begins at noon. Open to all residents of East Parry Sound District age 65+. Please call the legion directly to reserve. If you reserve, please try your best to make it! RESERVE YOUR LUNCH Please call the
Legion directly to reserve (705) 382-3137
JUNE 14TH, JUNE 28TH – Our famous MEAT DRAW!
JUNE 20TH – THIRD FRIDAY COFFEE HOUSE, A FUN EVENING WITH WONDERFUL ENTERTAINMENT! ALL WELCOME!
JUNE 26TH – 4TH THURSDAY – MONTHLY
SENIOR FOOT CARE AT THE LEGION BURK’S FALLS LEGION - CALL SARAH HARNOCK 705-4711707 -TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT - $30 PER PERSON BURK’S FALLS LEGION IN A NUT SHELL! Fish N Chips AND Chicken Fingers ONLY $15! - Every Friday 4-7pm Call (705) 382-3137 after 2 pm to reserve - Meat Draw 2 pm Every 2nd and 4th Saturday $2 regular draw (5 draws) $3 bonus draw (box of meat, must be entered in every regular draw) FREE SNOOKER & SHUFFLEBOARD Every day
2nd Annual BUY A MEAL... GIVE A MEAL!!! CURB YOUR APPETITE! IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LAND OF LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL., HELPING TUMMIES ONE TICKET AT A 100% OF PROCEEDS FROM EVERY TICKET SOLD SUPPORTS THE KIDS FOOD PROGRAM AT LAND or LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL. TICKETS ARE ONLY S5.00. DRAW DATE: AUGUST 31ST WINNING PRIZE: ONE BLUETOOTH WIRELESS PARTY SPEAKER ($150.00. VALUE
JOIN IN THE FUN ! CURB YOUR APPETITE IN BURK’S FALLS
BURK’S FALLS LEGION BRANCH 405‘FISH AND CHIP FRIDAYS!’
(photo by Dorothy Haggart – Davis) BURK’S FALLS: Friday nights at the Burk’s Falls Legion have become known for their gigantic pieces of hand battered fish and chip dinners. Elizabeth Playford and her fantastic team of volunteers work magic in the kitchen and put out a fabulous meal that is gaining popularity all over the region from near and far. Served with a generous portion of French fries, home made coleslaw and tartar sauce. You certainly can’t beat the price of $15 for 1 piece and only $20 for two pieces! It leaves you coming back for more, Chicken fingers are available for those who aren’t fish lovers. Dine in from 4pm-7pm - You can call ahead, 705-382-3137 after 2 pm. Take out is available!
Hey fam! Next time you swing by Curb Your Appetite, don’t forget to strike a pose on our brand
The Angry Beaver....People
CALLANDER
GRAND OPENING!! Ms T’s Rustic Spoon - 102 Main st N” Wearable Art is Here!” Each piece is a labor of love—crafted by hand, stitched with intention, and made to celebrate individuality. This new passion project blends upcycled denim, natural cotton, and sustainable style into truly one-of-a-kind creations. Think freedom fashion—bold, creative, and full of heart. My Restoule Location will be opening sometime beginning of June… stay tuned for the dates - See ya soon – Brenda JUNE 28TH - CALLANDER'S ANNUAL FUNFEST & CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS -All are welcome! Prepare a float, march along, ride a bike, and more! TO register for the parade, please contact events@callanderca PARADE • Floats will meet between THEME: CALLANDER ROCKS!! 10:00am and 10:30am in front of Sunbeam Cottages • Children on decorated bikes are welcome - no pre-registration required
• Only pre-registered floats will qualify for the Best Float Award SO ROCK ALONG WITH US! • PANCAKE BREAKFAST • PARADE • VENDOR MARKET • LIVE MUSIC • FOOD • CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES - CENTENNIAL PARK • FIREWORKS Visit mycallander. ca for more information. Contact events@ callander.ca if you are interested in assisting with the event.
JULY 28TH - NEW CALLANDER MARKET! LOOKING FOR VENDORS startup market on July 26th- at the Callander Community Center! WE WANT • Junior Vendors (16 and under)
• Newbie Vendors (Limited experience) • Experienced Vendors thecrafterscave.nb@gmail.com
Beginner Line Dancing at the Callander Community Centre - Every Tuesday from 7-8pm $15/pp – Questions? Email MoveByAmanda@ gmail.com
WHY NOT TAKE A CLASS? - Incandescence
Glass Studios - Classes are booked individually and/or with your own group of 1-8 people. Classes are available evenings and weekends Wednesday to Sunday. All workshops take 2 - 3hrs and items will be ready for pickup in a few days. You can refer to the calendar at the bottom of this page, anything that says booked is unavailable. Call or email Angela for any questions at 705-349-3397 or legereglass@gmail. com - MAKE YOUR OWN GLASS SUN CATCHER
- Come create your own fused glass sun catcher 4x5. A great beginner workshop where participants will learn a variety of glass techniques such as cutting, fusing and painting with glass powders. All materials will be included. No experience necessary. $60 www.legereglass. com for more info.
CALLANDER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Beep Beep! Book deliveries are available to anyone in the Callander area in need of some reading. Our staff are happy to help you find whatever you're in the mood for. New baby in the home? Recovering from surgery? Waiting for a timed delivery and you just cant leave the house? No worries! This is a barrier-free program, and our team of volunteers is happy to help, whatever your reason! - Call us today to schedule your next delivery. - 705-752-2544
Monday to Saturday : 8:30am to 6pm Sunday : 12pm to 4pm 11518 ON-522, Port Loring, ON P0H 1Y0 (705) 757-2910
Almaguin Choral Society Brings the House Down with “Dance Party”
BURK’S FALLS – Cyndi Culbert - On the eve-
nings of June 7th and the matinee of June 8th, the Almaguin Choral Society turned back the clock and cranked up the joy with their dazzling choral production, “Dance Party”, held at the Land of Lakes Public School Theatre. With toe-tapping tunes from the 1950s and 60s, poodle skirts, peace signs, and powerhouse vocals, this was a performance that had audiences of all ages smiling, singing, and dancing in their seats!
The Land of Lakes Theatre was the perfect setting — with excellent acoustics, comfortable theatre-style seating, and a beautifully lit stage. We sat up in the farthest row, right in front of the sound booth, giving Jim the perfect vantage point for photos with his long lens and silent camera, without disrupting the flow of the performance. It was a full house! And so nice to see the wonderful turnout. The second performance, a matinee, was sold out as well. It’s wonderful to see such community support for
this amazingly talented group of performers. It was heartening to see such a lovely mix of generations in attendance — young faces, seasoned music lovers, and families all gathered to enjoy an evening of harmony and nostalgia. Our
charismatic MC Shirley Moore and energetic DJ
Susan Hall kept the vibe upbeat between sets, adding sparkle and wit to the already joyful evening. Gloria Kidd was an amazing Conductor, and it was fulfilling to watch her engage her musicians in perfect form.
The first act was a lively tribute to the 1950s, complete with poodle skirts, saddle shoes, and hits like “We Love the 50s,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Rock Around the Clock,” “Rockin’ Robin,” and a dreamy rendition of “My Special Angel.” The spirit of doo-wop filled the air with “Forever Doo-Wop,” a perfect close to the set that had everyone humming along.
During the short intermission, the audience was treated to ice cream delights, time to stretch their legs, and plenty of laughter and chatter in the lobby — a true community moment.
The second act opened with Peace, Love, and the Colourful 60s vibes, that couldn’t help but make us smile and transform us back in time. The stage came alive with bright colours, tie-dye costumes, peace signs, and flower power. The stunning Beatles medley, led by soloist Mike Thompson, kicked things off with charm and style. From “Blame It on the Bossa Nova” to “Rhythm of the Rain” featuring Lori Cutler, and “Please Mr. Ostman” with Stephanie Fournier, every solo sparkled. The audience swayed to “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, and couldn’t resist bopping to “Barbara Ann.”
The show finished strong with “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and the spirited group finale “Love Will Keep Us To-
gether,” leaving the audience cheering for more.
The incredible Dance Party Band — Kathryn Edmonson, Don MacDonald, and Charlie Zavitz — provided a rich and rhythmic backdrop that elevated every number. The choreography by Cindy Leggett and Wanda Hill was energetic and fun, with dancers singing their hearts out while keeping in perfect step — no easy feat!
This incredible production wouldn’t have been possible without:
Director: Gloria Kidd
Artistic Director/MC: Shirley Moore
Accompanist: Kathryn Edmonson
Sound: Steve Bowman, Greg Mosser
Lighting: Clara McGrath
The performance was brought to life by a talented and passionate ensemble of singers: Terri Atwell, Kathy Baker, Ken Crozier, Dina Currie, Lori Cutler, Sandy Ebbs, Jim Finnigan, Stephanie Fournier, Valerie Garde, Susan Hall, Wanda Hill, Madeleine Humpherys, Rebecca Hunter, Laurie Jackson, Ellen Kidd, Debra Lamb, Cindy Leggett, Etta McGrath, Heather McGrath, Phil McGrath, Angus McLaren, Sandy McLaren, Shirley Moore, Bev Norrena, Peggy Parent, Mavis Pinkney, Linda Sarginson, Sharon Stenning, Heather Thompson, Mike Thompson, Sue Thornborro, Joan Wyatt, Peter Wyatt, Marta Zenelli, and John Zenelli.
This performance ending in a well-deserved Standing Ovation. “Dance Party” was more than a concert — it was a celebration of music, memories, and community. With polished performances, vibrant costumes, and a whole lot of heart, the Almaguin Choral Society once again proved that when voices come together, magic happens. This was their first performance of 2025 — and if this show was any indication, we’re in for a treat! We can’t wait to see what they have planned for the holiday season in their next performance. Well Done!
Downtown Parry Sound is coming alive with colour and creativity as we lean into the full bloom of summer 2025. For residents, cottagers, and tourists alike, the town’s heart is offering something new—a streetscape that speaks not just to commerce, but to culture and the beautiful area of Canada we live in. And the credit, in no small part, goes to the Downtown Business Association, whose thoughtful investment in public art and beautification is redefining how Parry Sound welcomes the season. Under skies shifting from a loose haze of grey to a bright, determined blue, the sidewalks are starting to hum. Flower boxes spill pinks and purples onto the stone walkways. Café chairs are being set out, and shop doors left invitingly ajar. But what has everyone talking this year is what’s above eye level—an art gallery in the sky.
A Banner Year for Beautification - There are now 125 banners fluttering throughout the downtown core, transforming lamp posts into pillars of regional expression. Each banner showcases the work of a local artist, carefully curated not just for visual appeal, but for what it says about the landscape, the people, and the soul of this place.
One of those banners—captured in the photograph—features a scene by local painter and designer Jessica Vergeer, known for her distinctive ability to render northern scenes with both boldness and grace. Her piece, a snowy trail lit by winter sun, may seem unseasonal in the warmth of June, but it tells an important truth about Parry Sound: that beauty here exists in all seasons, and that winter is not something to be forgotten—but celebrated.
The artwork, mounted high above the street
and complemented by a hanging basket of pink petunias, creates a moment of pause in the bustle of town. The message is clear: art belongs in everyday places.
“A Neat Initiative”—And a Turning Point
Jessica's husband, Dan Hildebrandt, offered his thoughts on the project: “I think that the banner project has been a really neat initiative using local artists for the purposes of beautification and so probably one of the most impactful recent projects by the Business Association. It’s great to see the Beautification Committee having so much success, and Jessica was really excited to be asked and thrilled to be part of it.”
His words reflect a broader sentiment being felt by many: that this is more than décor—it’s momentum. The banners signal an evolving identity for the downtown. One that celebrates creativity and connects businesses, artists, and visitors in a new kind of conversation.
Local Talent on Display - Jessica Vergeer is just one of several artists whose work now flutters over Bowes, James, and Seguin Streets. Others include Kyle Sorensen and Ryan Sobkovich, both known for their compelling interpretations of the rugged landscapes that surround us.
The banner initiative has made art accessible—literally hanging above us—and in doing so, it’s added new value to the experience of shopping local. Visitors to Jessica’s studio on James Street can not only browse original pieces but now see her work as part of a curated outdoor exhibition. For longtime residents, it’s a proud moment. For newcomers, it’s a point of connection. For downtown merchants, it’s bringing fresh energy to the storefronts.
Blooms, Baskets, and Community Hands
The visual lift doesn’t stop with the ban-
ners. Flowering baskets now hang from nearly every pole, their cascades of pink, violet, and white punctuating the street with cheer. These arrangements are thanks to a coordinated effort involving Obdam’s Flowers, Pardon My Garden, and Little Gardens—all local names familiar to anyone who has ever tried to fill a flower box or plan a backyard wedding in the district.
From the window boxes outside the barber’s office to the curbside plantings along Seguin, this year’s floral displays are unified, eye-catching, and photo-ready. The decision to use local growers and designers adds meaning to the aesthetic—it’s not just about flowers, it’s about supporting the hands that grow them.
More Than a Makeover
What makes this summer different isn’t just the colour or the polish. It’s the intentionality.
The Downtown Business Association’s effort here is part of a larger plan to make Parry Sound’s town centre a destination, not just a pass-through. It’s also an example of what happens when a community takes ownership of its public space. Beautification isn’t about perfection—it’s about pride. It says we care. It says you’re welcome here.
From the perspective of someone who has watched this town evolve over decades, this feels like a watershed moment with almost every store front occupied by a variety of businesses. There is an effort now to match the natural beauty that surrounds us with a built environment that reflects care, creativity, and collaboration. Summer in Parry Sound Starts Here
The transformation underway
downtown is about more than visual appeal— it’s about experience. It's in the smiles of people snapping photos under the banners, in the scent of hanging petunias, in the way the storefronts gleam and the sidewalks feel less hurried.
As we welcome another season of boaters, cottagers, cyclists, artists, families, retirees, and first-time visitors, we do so with streets that speak for us. They say: this is a town with roots and vision. A town that can be proud of both its past and its present. So, the next time you find yourself walking downtown—whether for a coffee, a haircut, a gallery visit, or simply a stroll—look up. You might just find your sense of place reflected in canvas and colour. Welcome to summer. Welcome to Parry Sound.
LINDA WEST
SHRUBS AND SHREW’S
Has a new location: 33 James Street right beside the bank of nova scotia in Parry sound By the way, you can sit down with your coffee and read The Great North Arrow. Shrubs and Shrew’s is a proud distributor of the GNA.
Kearney
TUESDAY NIGHTS! FORK ON MAIN TUESDAY NIGHT BIKE NIGHT - 6:30pm Let's Line Mirror Bay with Motorcycles! EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT! Fork on Main, Main St. Kearney. ON - 705-9173392 -WEEKLY SPECIALS IN THE RESTAURANT! LIVE MUSIC! every Wednesday and Saturday at the Fork on Main ! JUNE14 - CARTER PHAROAHJUNE18 - JACK GAUGHANJUNE21 - GARY GRAHAMJUNE 25 - JAMES GRAY.JUNE28 - TINA TURLEY -
JULY23 - TINA TURLEY -
JULY 26 - CHRISTINA HUTT -
JULY30 - JAMES GRAY -
AUG 01 - TODD & ROBYN -
AUG 06 - CHRISTINA HUTTKEARNEY REGATTA 2025 - Regatta 2025
is looking for Sponsors, If you would like to be a sponsor please contact Krystal Cosstick, Ray Sparrock, Shannon Audette - email to kearneyregatta@gmail.com, We can send you a sponsorship package.
JUNE 14TH - 3:30-9PM - FATHERS DAY
ROAST BEEF DINNER - Let your local firefighters serve you a Delicious ROAST BEEF DINNER which includes vegetables. mashed potatoes,.
dessert and tea/coffee while you listen to a live band" GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY $20 Seniors and Children - $25 ADULTS KIDS 4 and under eat - (5-12) FREE KEARNEY LEGION BRANCH
276 WILL HAVE A CASH
JULY 5TH - 9AM-2PM- Town of Kearney and Area Community Yard Sale! Contact : lisaIahn2()06@gmail.eom to register your address
AUG. 2ND - Kearney Legion Branch 276 BINGO!!! Kearney Community Center - Regatta Weekend - Come join us on the 2nd for a night of Bingo. - Doors open at 5:00pm games start at 6:30pm - Early Bird 6:00pm - 8 regular games and two specials included in your books - There are also two specials sold separately. - Regatta Special game sold separately guaranteed $200Prize donated by Trail Side Cookhouse - Books are $5 a strip and specials are $1 a strip - Extra Jackpots also available for $1 a strip - Canteen also with Hotdogs and Nachos and Cheese, pizza slices - pop, coffee, tea other goodies dabbers also on sale. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK PLEASE.
AUG. 2ND - KEARNEY REGATTA- Something new this year! Kearney Regatta Vintage and Classie Boat Display Aug 2 at the town dockFrom llam - 2 pm Also on display vintage and classic outboard motors . If you have something you would like to bring please contact . Scott Waites - sbrtyd@gmail.com or - 416-708-7775
AUG. 2ND & AUG. 3RD - VENDORS WANT-
ED! KEARNEY REGATTA! THE STREET WILL BE FULL WITH MANY VENDORS AT THIS EXCITING EVENT! Please email kearneyregattavendors@ gmail.com
TUESDAYS – 5:30PM-7:30PM- Drop In PICK-
LEBALL - Join in the fun! Kearney Community Centre
WEDNESDAYS – 2:OOPM - 4:OOPM - Drop In
PICKLEBALL - Join in the fun! Kearney Community Centre
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS - JOIN US FOR FITNESS CLASSES - ‘All Levels Fitness’ 8:45a.m - 9:30a.m -$10 drop in fee/day - $45/calendar month For membership information please visit the Town of Kearney's website: www.townofkearney.ca -Kearney Community Centre 8 Main St
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS - 9:45a.m10:30a.m - JOIN US FOR FITNESS CLASSES
‘Active Stretching’ $10 drop in fee/day - $45/ calendar month For membership information please visit the Town of Kearney's website: www.townofkearney.ca -Kearney Community Centre 8 Main St
SATURDAY NIGHTS ! 6PM-8PM- Join us at the Kearney Legion Branch 276 in the club room for CRIBBAGE
KEARNEY SENIORS CLUB - "Kearney Seniors Club is located in Kearney at the Kearney Community Centre. We have a new Facebook page The Kearney Seniors Club that you can join for info. Our mandate is to provide social activities and information to any one over the age of 50 in our area which includes Kearney, Emsdale, Novar and the surrounding areas such as Perry Township, Burks Falls and Armour Township. We meet on the last Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Kearney Seniors Room. Guests are always welcome but if you wish to be a member there is a $10. fee. Our activities in the past have including participating in Kearney fairs and regattas but also bus trips to different events, card games and Christmas dinners. This year we plan on adding quilting, cornball and more.
Fetterley's OPEN MONDAY TO THURSDAY
7:30AM-6PM - FRIDAY 7:30AM-6PM. SATURDAY 8AM-7PM , SUNDAY 8AM-6PM - EMPTIES CLOSE AT 4PM - FOR YOUR DIESEL, REGULAR AND PREMIUM ETHANOL FREE FUEL and so much more. Don’t see it? Just ask! IN A FUEL EMERGENCY CALL HEATHER 705-571-0533
JOIN US FOR FITNESS CLASSES! KEARNEY COMMUNITY CENTRE - All Levels Fitness. Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:45a.m - 9:30a.m. Active Stretching Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:45a.m10:30am - $15 drop in fee/class - $45/calendar month. For membership information please visit the Town of Kearney's website: www.townofkearney.ca *Completed registration forms and payment must be made prior to class.
Let's Get Active! Catch up with friends and make new acquaintances ! FREE Drop-in... No need to register Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. Kearney Community Centre - Wednesdays at 11:30 am
MIRROR BAY MEAT MARKET is a wholesale shop that specializes in BULK frozen grocery items and solutions to make your own fabulous meals. They have weekly specials and case sales too! Check them out, 1734, Hwy 518 E, Kearney.
Reminder to Residents: The new transfer station cards issued in 2024 are permanent, meaning you will not receive a new card annually. Every year on May 1st, the municipality will automatically reload the transfer station cards with 60 garbage bags per residence. Please remember to bring your card with you each time you visit the transfer station. Lost or damaged cards can be replaced by contacting the municipal office.
KEARNEY AND AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
JUNE 18TH- Kearney Library Book Club meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Anyone wishing to join the book club, please call the library.
JUNE 20TH- COMING SOON! GET READY TO DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT THE JUNE BUG SWING!
and unforgettable memories, an in support Of litee library' Friday June 20th ; 7-11PM – Kearney Community Centre. Your $20 ticket includes:Entry to the dance , A slice of delicious pitta , Choice Of Nine, beer. or non-alcoholic drink . Pius,
Cyndi Culbert-Burk’s Falls
A Whole New World on Stage: Land of Lakes Dazzles with Aladdin
On Friday, May 23rd at 6:00 p.m., the lights dimmed, the curtains rose, and Land of Lakes Public School’s rendition of Aladdin brought magic, music, and memorable moments to a sold-out crowd. The excitement in the theatre was palpable, as months of hard work came together in a performance that students, staff, and families will be talking about for years to come.
Directed by the dedicated duo Mrs. Sarah Stallard and Mrs. Graham, Aladdin wasn’t just a school play—it was a full-scale production, the result of countless hours of rehearsals, set building, costume design, and heartwarming teamwork. The annual production is a beloved tradition at Land of Lakes, and the dedication from everyone involved showed in every scene.
I was thrilled to visit the school and speak with some of the performers alongside Mrs. Stallard after the sold out Friday evening performance. Here’s what some of the students had to say: Beau, who worked behind the scenes, was excited to be part of the magic without being on stage. Lawson said he knew he wanted to be involved in the performances “as soon as he came to Land of Lakes.” He loved his time working in the sound booth.
Participation in the school play is an extracurricular commitment that includes singing, dancing, and acting—and in Dakota’s case, moving the magic carpet, which she says, “gave her muscles!” The production also relied on an enthusiastic behind-the-scenes crew. Olivia, a crew member, mentioned they were still cleaning up days later!
Students balanced schoolwork with rehearsals, overcoming nerves and supporting each other along the way. “I practiced every chance I had,” said Jaylin, who played Jafar. Raya, who played Rajah, confessed she “mumbled lines to herself all the time,” while Hartlyn, co-lead as Jasmine, found that “talking to people” helped ease her nerves.
Imogene, who brought the Genie to life, summed it up best: “Every bit of it was so much fun.”
Several cast members admitted that performing in front of friends was more nerve-wracking than performing for strangers. “We were all worried about being judged,” one shared. But thanks to the constant encouragement from
their peers—cheering each other on with “You can do this!”—they all found their spotlight. Jayden, who played Aladdin, admitted he was nervous but focused on one friendly face in the crowd—his friend Lachlan—to stay grounded. Quinn, playing Guard 1, described the experience as “a thrill,” driven by adrenaline and excitement.
McKenzie, who played Abu, reflected on the final show and called it “bittersweet.” After the last curtain call, she cried while returning her script book—a clear sign of just how meaningful the experience was.
Brody, who kept the audience laughing as Iago, said it was hard to stop talking and acting like his character even when he wasn’t on stage. His costume was a family creation that brought the character to life.
This production wasn’t just a one-night show.
The cast performed a special Tuesday matinee for Land of Lakes students and hosted area schools on Thursday. Friday’s grand finale, open to friends and family, showcased a profession-
al-level performance that filled every seat in the house.
One of the most heartwarming aspects of Aladdin was how it brought together students of all ages and experience levels. For many, it was their first time stepping into the spotlight—or working behind the scenes—and the experience left a lasting impression.
Claire, a Grade 4 student who played a beggar, said: “I think this was the best opportunity I’ve had all year!”
Abby, an Agrabah citizen, agreed: “We need to keep doing them because they are amazing.”
Hannah, another beggar, shared: “Every play we do makes our school stronger because we get to make new friends and meet new people.” Les, a first-timer, said simply: “I felt very welcomed.” Emilia, a flower vendor, added: “I enjoyed it and I felt very good being on stage.” Danielle, also new to the school, reflected: “My first time here, I had nerves at first, but when it was going on I had very much fun.” Inclusivity was a big theme. Klara, the apple
shop owner, appreciated that “everyone gets to be included even if they aren’t in the main cast.”
Braylea from the ensemble shared an inspiring thought: “It takes a lot of guts and courage to go on stage and I think everyone did a good job.”
This year, 16 students were first-time performers, bravely taking their first steps on stage. Meanwhile, 10 of the cast members are graduating Grade 8s, ending their Land of Lakes arts journey on a high note. Mrs. Stallard and Mrs. Graham hope to see many of them continue in the excellent drama and music programs at Almaguin Highlands Secondary School.
Former student Aiden Ostensoe, now in Grade 9 at AHSS returned after school to help the cast study lines—a testament to the strength of the school’s arts community The success of Aladdin wasn’t just about
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night, which means you can start a fire 2 hours prior to sunset and it must be extinguished 2 hours after sunrise. Everyone did a fantastic job last year and was very proud of our community so keep up the good work!
JUNE 25TH - IT’S ALMOST OPEN! OPEN!
ARGYLE FARMERS MARKET! !Argyle Farmers Market runs all summer long from the last Wednesday in June until the end of August! Open 9am until 1pm and located under the open side arena at 18 Hilltop Road in Arnstein, Ontario. We welcome all our vacationing visitors and locals alike with local grown produce, meats, maple syrup to beautiful home crafted jewellery, candles, soap and decor. Don’t forget to grab a meal at the food cart and the famous funnel cake made fresh as you wait! Are you interested in being a vendor this year? Please contact Sue: argylefarmersmarket1@gmail.com PORT LORING LEGION BRANCH 415 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION -BINGO - EVERY TUESDAY
EVENING STARTS AT 7:30 MEALS ON WHEELS - FROZEN MEAL
DELIVERY! MEALS ARE $7.00 & CONSIST OF MAIN COURSE & DESSERT - MEALS ARE $7.00 & CONSIST OF MAIN COURSE & DESSERT - MINIMUM OF 5 MEALS IS REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY (DELIVERED EVERY OTHER WEEK) - PAYMENT IS DUE UPON DELIVERY (CASH/CHEQUE) OR IN ADVANCE BY E-TRANSFER (PLEASE GIVE EXACT AMOUNT AS VOLUNTEER DOES NOT CARRY CASH) "DELIVERED EVERY MONDAY - ELIGIBLE PERSONS INCLUDE: - SENIORS 65+ -THOSE WHO ARE TERMINALLY/CHRONICALLY ILL - THOSE WITH A DEVELOPMENT DISABILITY - THOSE RECENTLY DISCHARGED FROM HOSPI-
TAL (I.E. POST SURGERY) - EAST PARRY SOUND Support Services - FOR MORE INFO & TO ORDER - CONTACT CSS @ 705-724-6028
LANDFILL - NORTH ROAD DUMP - SUNDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY, 1PM-6PM, TUESDAY 5PM- 9PM (8PM FROM SEPT 1ST) NORTH ROAD- TUESDAY 5-9PM – THURSDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, 1PM. -6PM
RECYCLING - PLEASE DO YOUR PART TO KEEP OUR LANDFILL CLEAN. BE AWARE OF BEARS, DO NOT FEED OR APPROACH. The Gold Valley and North Road Non Profit Landfill sites are operated by Golden Valley & North road Inc. under
the final curtain call—it was about the friendships formed, the self-confidence built, and the joy of creating something magical together. Whether in the spotlight or behind the scenes, every role mattered and every voice was heard. During intermission, guests enjoyed a book fair, canteen, and cozy hot drink bar—all hosted by students—adding a festive, community-centered atmosphere to the evening. With Aladdin now a treasured memory and the magic carpet packed away, the excitement is already building for the next big adventure. Moana has been announced as the 2026 production, with rehearsals kicking off in December 2025. Jaylin is already dreaming big, hoping to play the “shiny dude”—a reference, of course, to Tamatoa the crab!
the management of an elected volunteer Board of Directors and paid on site attendants. The Board of Directors can be contacted through Facebook. Or by attending the Annual General Meeting.
MONDAYS - Line dancing ( Monday ) at the Argyle Community Centre ...6:30 All are welcome !!! Bring indoor shoes and water.
TUESDAYS - Arnstein Gospel Hall Youth Night Ball Hockey is Back!!*** Tuesdays 6:307:30pm @ Arnstein Rink Bring your stick, energy and water bottles! See you there!
WEDNESDAYS - Let's Get Active! Catch up with friends and make new acquaintances ! FREE Drop-in... No need to register Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. Port Loring Royal Canadian Legion Branch 415 - Wednesdays at 11 am
MONDAY NIGHTS - line dancing....Monday nights at 6:30 at the Argyle Community Centre. Don't forget your indoor shoes and your water bottle
THURSDAYS- Bingo is back at the Legion, 7:30 Tuesday nights, Euchre is Thursday night at 7, Darts Friday at 7 and Cribbage Saturdays at 1pm. Seniors Luncheon is the second Tuesday of every month. The Empties Return Depot is located in the C-Can in the parking lot of the Legion and is open Wednesday and Saturday 11-2. Why not donate those empties back to the Legion?
St. Andrew’s United Church Tuesday morning ‘Coffee and Tunes’ hour at 10:00am.... accessible to everyone... and for anyone who wants to come out for a coffee, a chat, hear some tunes, or have a game of crib... Everyone is welcome and if you play an instrument and or sing... please feel welcome to do so. If you are a baker and want to bring some cookies or squares... yes!!! please bring some, Just another way we are hoping to meet our new residents, and reconnect with others.... Admission is free with a good will jar to help pay for coffee, cream etc.
The Food Bank is open the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 11-1, located across from Buchanan’s Castle Building Centre in Port Loring.
ARNSTEIN- Come on out to Tots and Toddlers Wednesday 10-11:30am Arnstein Gospel Hall
We would love to make a coffee/tea for you moms, dads and carers and let the kids play!
Come have fun with us! All welcome.
PORT LORING ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
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Join us for some fun with family and friends!
Every Thursday - Bid Euchre 7pm
Every Friday - Darts 7pm
Every Saturday — Cribbage 1 pm
Monday Jan 13 — "member meeting @ 7:00pm
Tuesday Jan 14 — Senior Lunch @ 11:30am
(Shepards pie dinner with all the fixings)
Every Wed — Empty Bottle Return 11 am-2pm
(Legion parking lot, say hi to Roxie, Gilles & Allan!)
COMMANDA –
July 5th - -On the first Saturday of the month enjoy a years-long tradition at the Commanda Community Centre! pm to 11 pm Doors open at 7:30 Note the later start time for this month!
Bring your instruments and join us for our Monthly Dance & Jam night! Country, blues, oldies and more! Not a musician? Why not dust off your dancing shoes & get your dancing partner off the couch? Never been to our monthly social before? Picture a good old fashioned kitchen party, but with a dance floor! Be prepared for dancing, smiling, laughing, singing along and otherwise having a ton of fun! Bring your family & friends! There are soft drinks, water, coffee, & tea available for purchase! You are welcome to bring potluck snacks/desserts. This is an alcohol free event. Admission is free however donations are always appreciated! Your participation & donations keep our community centre operating. .
*there is a piano and PA set up on site
CRAFTERNOON SESSIONS at the Commanda
Mrs. Stallard shared that even Grade 3 students are already asking how they can get involved, and it’s no surprise why: the arts program at Land of Lakes is something truly special.
From first-time performers to seasoned Grade 8 grads, the Aladdin cast and crew once again proved that magic happens when creativity, courage, and community come together.
As Principal Elizabeth Gribbon proudly stated: “Land of Lakes has a thriving arts community… All children thrive in [Mrs. Stallard’s] encouraging and accepting environment.” The school’s arts program, led by Mrs. Stallard, offers music from Kindergarten to Grade 8, a talent show, and an annual school play. Aladdin was a professional-level production that
Community Centre! Join us Sundays, 2-4pm! Come out and enjoy a coffee or tea and conversation. At our last event we had a fantastic turn-out and so much fun! Bring your craft and meet some new neighbours! Refreshments are available for a small donation.
Let's Get Active! Catch up with friends and make new acquaintances ! FREE Drop-in... No need to register Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. Commanda - Commanda Community - Fridays at 10:00 am Stay On Your Feet Classes - Commanda Community Centre Fridays at l0 am – ll am. All levels of ability welcome! Modifications can be made for everyone FREE: stay on Your Feet Classes - Fall prevention fitness - No need to registerJust show up and nave fun! East Parry Sound Community Support Services For inquires about the classes can CSS office - 705-724-6028
Call for makers, artists & vendors!! Thank you! Over the past several weeks we asked for your feedback through a survey about winter markets at the CCC and you responded! We still need more information to plan this initiative. We’re asking local makers to let us know if you’re interested in participating in indoor winter markets. In order to hold these events, we need volunteers for set up, kitchen duty & volunteer bakers. Our volunteer coordinator is asking; if you are a vendor, would you be willing to bring along someone to volunteer?
YOGA THURSDAYS @ 6:30PM – 7:30PM –ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME - $10 PER PERSON - Skill Levels Welcome Commanda Community Centre 4009 Hwy 522 Commanda
GOLDEN VALLEY –St. Andrew’s United Church Sunday Worship services at 10:30 am for the month of May. Everyone welcome. Experience a sense of community and belonging . GOLDEN VALLEY- Monday Night Bid Euchre will be held at St. Paul’s United Church in Golden Valley.
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Welcome to Barton's Bucks Lodge and Catering! Opening again June 2025!! We are Patrick and Tiffany Barton, and we are thrilled to announce that we've taken over the food and beverage operations at Bucks Lodge as of June 2025. This has been a dream of ours for over a decade, and we're so excited that the time is finally right. For those of you who don't know us, Patrick is a local boy! He grew up in the beautiful hamlet of Hotham, just a short bike ride away (about 9 km it is between Barton Lake and McQuaby Lake, forthose of you familiar with the area). His childhood was spent exploring Restoule and enjoying everything this wonderful community has to offer. After graduating from culinary school in 1989, Patrick embarked on a culinary journey that took him to Collingwood. He worked his way up the ranks at Blue Mountain Resorts and eventually spent 10 years sharing his passion for food as a culinary instructor at Georgian College. Before returning home, Patrick held the esteemed position of Executive Chef at several of Ontario's largest private ski and private golf clubs, specializing in
The Blue Lagoon
Parry Sound - Our Sweetest New Secret Nestled at 63 James Street, The Blue Lagoon has recently emerged as Parry Sound's most tantalizing addition to our local culinary scene. With a name that evokes images of sultry escapades and a façade that
upscale food and weddings. Tiffany brings over 25 years of management experience , and her warm and welcoming personality is truly MADE for hospitality. You'll recognize
brought together staff, parents, and community members. It was a joy to see students shine with pride and confidence as they performed.
Mrs. Stallard said that the entire community became involved , there was so much donated in both time and materials to make this performance such an amazing success.
As they say, ‘it takes a village! And this fantastic performance demonstrates that all communities can work together in Almaguin.
As the curtain closes on Aladdin, one thing is certain: Land of Lakes isn’t just putting on school plays—they’re building confidence, creating lifelong memories, and proving that with a little Disney magic (and a whole lot of teamwork), anything is possible. Bravo, Land of Lakes!
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LEGION.Royal Canadian Legion Branch 639 Restoule FRIDAYS ARE FOR PIZZA! at the Legion! A tradition for over 17 years. Come join us for Wings and Pizza, good friends and comradery. Bottles of wine, to share with friends, for $18.
Pair it with one of their Stand Alone Side Kicks (yes, that’s what they’re actually called)
freshly brewed coffee fills the air. It's as if a 1940s Parisian boudoir had a rendezvous with a modern-day bakery. But don’t be fooled by the black draping over the windows - it’s not there to keep prying eyes out, but rather to keep the cold Canadian-made ice cream inside from going soft in the sun. It’s practicality with a hint of mystery and we love it! Now let’s talk food. Craving something savory? Start your day with one of their hearty breakfast wraps, bagels, or sandwiches. Got a make-yourown requirement? The “Build a Sub” option lets you customize your sandwiches for just $9.95.
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This shot was taken from quite a distance. A moose's ears can reveal its current attitude. Let’s be honest, moose generally have a bad attitude, especially around humans. They have a lot to be desired when it comes to "people skills". Typically, a moose will have one ear stationary while the other rotates like a radar dish. I often say when it comes to wildlife, “When the ears are down, get out of town.” This saying applies to various animals—whether it’s a mouse, deer, dog, or cat, watching the ears is crucial. Most of the time, this principle holds true. If you encounter a moose with its ears down, it’s best to leave the area immediately. Don’t be stupid and see if you can get a “selfie”. Sadly, I really enjoy watching those TikToks where someone tries to pet a wild animal. What is going through their mind at the time? People frequently ask me about the most dangerous animal in the north woods. They might mention bears or wolves, but I believe the most dangerous creature is, without a doubt, the moose. Nothing else comes close. So, what should you do if you find yourself near a moose with its ears down? Back away slowly. If there’s no escape route, remain still. Moose have an incredible sense of smell and hearing, but their eyesight is quite poor. I’ve had large bulls walk right by me because I stayed absolutely still. Apparently, that was also true of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, according to *Jurassic Park*. Well,
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Wishing Happy Anniversary wishes to Ed and Elsie Kneller who celebrated 66 years of marriage, June 6th. We wish you many more years of wonderful times and great memories! Happy Anniversary! Municipality of Magnetawan -THE BOAT LOCKS ARE OPEN! Go through the locks to access - Ahmic Lake and Lake Cecebe THE LOCKS WILL BE DAILY FROM FRIDAY JUNE 27TH UNTIL SATURDAY - $5 PER DAY, PAY WITH EXACT CHANGE. OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 31ST. DOWN TO AHMIC LAKE - IO:OOAM - 12:OOPM - 2:00PM - 4:00PM -6:00PM TO LAKE CECEBE - 10:30AM - 12:30PM2:30PM - 4:30PM -6:30PM THE MAGNETAWAN HERITAGE CENTRE MUSEUM IS OPEN! - 4205 Highway 520 THE HERITAGE CENTRE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN
Daily 10:00arn to 5:30pm starting from Friday June 27th until Monday of the Labour Day Weekend!
DON'T FORGET TO STOP BY TO SEE OUR PUBLIC MURALS AND KISS THE MOOSE! Magnetawan Lions Club; Secondary School Graduation Student Awards. 2025 Secondary Graduating students residing in Municipality of Magnetawan will be recognized with an appreciation award as follows; Upon submission of an application by JUNE 28th ,2025
1. _ Students who have resided in the Municipality of Magnetawan for the past year and are graduating from grade twelve will be recognized with a $ 100.00 award.
2. For those students ( from # 1 above) who are going on, during the 2025-2026 school year to further education and have been accepted into a university, college, trade school, apprenticeship, etc. course/program, be granted a further $ 1150.00 (For a total of $1250.00) For application forms please contact; Lion Garfield Robertson, P.O. Box 84, Magnetawan , Ont. POA IPO 705-387-3814 grgr19@sympatico.ca
JUNE 28TH - It’s going to be a fun time!
CANADA DAY IN THE MAG!
MAGNETAWAN VILLAGE GREEN - DUNK TANK12:30 PM COUNCILLOR BILL BISHOP - 1:00 PM
COUNCILLOR JON HIND
PROCEEDS TO BE DONATED TO THE MAGNETAWAN FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION.
JUNE 28TH – PORT CARMEN MARINA – KICK OFF TO SUMMER EVENT! From artisanal crafts to delicious treats, sensational services dependable products, there’s something for everyone. Explore an array of local vendors showcasing their unique products and services. From artisanal crafts to delicious treats, sensational services or dependable products, there is something for everyone. Bring your doggie in for a free nail trim, compliments of the Grooming barn !! Don’t miss out on the fun, sun, and fantastic community vibes. Bring your family and friends and let’s make the summer unforgettable! Mark your calendars and see you there!
JUNE 30TH - THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE WILL BE
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CLOSED - MUNICIPAL LANDFILLS WILL BE OPEN FROM BAM TO 4PM - CHAPMAN: SUNDAY, MONDAY, SATURDAY - CROFT: SUNDAY, TUESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY JULY 12TH – 10AM-3PM - HAZMAT DAY 2025
- Municipality Of MAGNETAWAN - If you are attending Hazmat please line up on Rocky Road from Miller Road. you are NOT attending Hazmat please enter the landfill from Nipissing Road. Present your landfill card and identification to participate in HAZMAT DAY PLEASE NOTE WAIT TIMES MAY BE LONG - Consider partnering with your Magnetawan friends and neighbours to take one car to Hazmat Day! Long line up got ya down? Grab some take out from one of our amazing restaurants and chow down while in line!
Hazardous Items Include: Aerosols, Batteries, Medicines/PharmaceuticaIs, Diabetic Needles/ Sharps (in ridged sharps containers), Fluorescent Light Tubes, Flammables (fuel/solvents/ sealants/grease/caulking/driveway sealer), Motor Oil, Oil Filters, Transmission Fluid, Fuel, Paint, Pesticides, Propane Cylinders, Household Cleaners, Fire Extinguishers, Empty Oil/Antifreeze Containers, Fertilizer and Antifreeze. NOT ATTENDING HAZMAT? DON'T WORRY YOU CAN ACCESS THE CHAPMAN LANDFILL ROAD FOR YOUR REGULAR HOUSEHOLD WASTE! ROCK 'N' ROLL IN THE MAG! FREE ROLLERSKATING FRIDAY NIGHTS 6-9 PM JULY AND AUGUST LOCATED AT THE MAGNE7AWAN LIONS' PAVILION -EQUIPMENT CAN BE PROVIDED OR BRING YOUR OWN ROLLERSKATES! SIZING AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS EACH CHILD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT HELMETS AND SAFETY WEAR RECOMMENDED - FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FOR REGISTRATION -FORMS CONTACT US (705) 387-3947 OR RECREATION@MAGNETAWAN.COM
MONDAY NIGHT ARCHERY IS BACK! Archery runs Mondays from 6pm to 8pm for the months of July and August - Just a few friendly reminders! **PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THIS BEING A NASP RUN PROGRAM THE USE OF PERSONAL BOWS IS NOT PERMITTED ONLY EQUIPMENT PROVIDED BY THE NASP PROGRAM WILL BE PERMITTED
PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARRIVE PROMPTLY AT 6PM LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE! If you have not filled out consent forms we ask that you arrive at 5:45pm to ensure time to complete them. Please note that participants must be 8 years of age and proof of age may be required. **Preregistration is preferred for registration/consent forms please visit our website at https://magnetawan. com/explore/recreation
JUNE 28TH- 10AM-3PM- Join Us for Port Carmen Marina's 2025 Summer Kick-off! : Port Carmen Marina, 3077 ON 520, Burk's Falls, ON P0A 1C0 - Calling all vendors! - Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your products and services at our Summer Kick-off event.We're looking for vendors to make this day even more special. - Bring your own tables and set up shop in the heart of the action. - Enjoy the
beautiful waterfront atmosphere. For more information and to reserve your space, contact us at pcmmarine@gmail.com.Get ready to kick off the summer with Port Carmen Marina! JULY 1ST- DRUMMING WITH SANDRA IS BACK THIS SUMMER! DRUMMING WITH SANDRA - TUESDAY JULY 1ST - FRIDAY AUGUST 1ST & MONDAY
WEDNESDAYS IN JULY! EXCITING NEWS!!!
NEW AQUAFIT CLASSES WEDNESDAYS IN JULY AND AUGUST FREE OF CHARGE! Municipal ty of Magnetawan -THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN WILL BE OFFERING FREE AQUAHT FITNESS CLASSES WEDNESDAYS IN JULY AND AUGUST - AQUAFIT CLASSES WITH CINDY LEGGETT -WEDNESDAYS FROM 3:15 PM TO 4:00 PM AT THE MAGNETAWAN CENTENNIAL PARK BEACH OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.MAGNETAWAN.COM FOR REGISTRATION FORMS
For more information, please contact the Municipal Office at (705) 387-3947 or by email at recreation@magnetawan.com
JULY 3RD- OPEN MIKE TALENT NIGHT!
7PM- We know there is a TON of talent right here in Magnetawan and surrounding area and we want to showcase it! SO if you can sing, dance, play an instrument, if you write/read poetry or have a talent for public speaking PLEASE come out for a fun night of entertainment! And bring your family. There is no entry fee BUT also no judging and no prizes. There will be a Free Will Offering basket at the door for anyone who wishes to donate. OPEN MIC TALENT NIGHT
- TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, 124 SPARKS ST.,MAGNETAWAN - DOORS OPEN AT 7PM - ALL AGES - FREE ENTRY - SOME EQUIPMENT –MORE INFORMATION .705- 387-4954 PROVIDED
SEPTEMBER 1ST - 2PM MAGNETAWAN
CENTENNIAL PARK -ALL AGES WELCOME BRING YOUR OWN DRUM OR SHARE OURS!
MUSIC IN THE PARK - AT THE MAGNETAWAN
CENTENNIAL PARK GAZEBO - Don't forget your lawn chair! - IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATH-
ER MUSIC IN THE PARK WILL BE HELD AT THE LIONS' PAVILION! Saturdays 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
JUNE 28th - CHRISTINA HUTT TRIO
JUL 5th - DAVEY MELOY
JULY 12th - NEIL YOUNG LEGACY
JULY 19th – KENTUCKY
JULY 26th - CAM GALLOWAY
AUGUST 2nd - JAMES GRAY
AUGUST 9th - BLACKBIRDS
AUGUST 16th - RICHARD HOWARD TRIO
AUGUST 23rd - FILTHY RICH AND THE EMPTY
POCKETS
AUGUST 30th - CAMPFIRE POETS
Almaguin Special Olympic Bowling is looking for volunteers to help out starting for the next bowling season in September 2025 at Riverbowl in Burk's Falls. It's approximately 3 hours every second Tuesday, from 10AM-1PM, during the months September through to May 1st, 2026. There's no greater feeling then being involved with Special Olympians. For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Cheryl Atkinson ( Community Coordinator) at
almaguin@specialolympicsontario.ca ....you won't regret it CALL FOR CONCESSION STAND OPERATORS Do you have a fundraising initiative? The Municipality is looking for a Concession Stand Operator to participate in Music in the Park, Art in the Park and Roller skating! For more information contact us at(705) 387-3947 or at recreation@magnetawan.com
Casino Bus!! The Ways and Means / Fundraising committee is looking for interested people who would like to participate in taking a bus to Casino Rama on a monthly basis. The cost participant is S30.) which includes $10.00 in free play. a bagged sandwich. drink and a cookie lunch. The committee is planning on making this a fun day, with singalongs, games; whatever you would like. If you are interested or know of anyone else, just let them know to call the Dunchurch Legion Branch 394 at 705 389 3031 and leave a message with your caller information. You don't have to be a Legion Member to book and enjoy your day away. Parking available at the Branch. GET MOVING! with Fitness and Yoga Classes in Magnetawan! Looking for a fun way to stay
active, be social, and de-stress? Join us for two fun, weekly classes at the Magnetawan Community Centre—and the best part? They’re completely FREE! Monday Nights: “Fab, Fit, and Fun” 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Get your heart pumping and your energy up with this exciting fitness class, perfect for all levels! Thursday Nights: Yoga 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM Unwind and find your inner peace with a relaxing yoga session designed to rejuvenate your
LANDFILL SUMMER HOURS 8AM TO 4PM -CHAPMAN LANDFILL OPEN: SUNDAY, MONDAY CROFT LANDFILL OPEN: TUESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MUNICIPAL LANDFILLS AND RECYCLING - PLEASE VISIT OUR LANDFILL AND RECYCLING PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE AT - WWW.MAGNETAWAN.COM DROP IN PICKLE BALL - TUESDAYS - 10:00 AM TO 12:30 PM & 6:00 PM TO
FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDS YOU! Volunteers Needed There’s A Job for Everyone! Firefighter, Medical Responder ,Driver/ Operator, Accountability Person ,Safety Officer, Radio Operators, For an application or more information: -visit the Municipalities website www.magnetawan.com
ARE CLOSED MONDAYS. MAGNETAWAN FRIENDSHIP CLUB JUNE 16TH, JUNE 23RD, JUNE 30TH- 12:30 PMFRIENDSHIP AND SOCIAL TIME JUNE 18TH, JUNE 25TH - Wednesday - Creative Crafters at 9:30 am 13TH, 20TH, 27TH- Friday- Euchre at 7pm JUNE 22ND – BINGO AT 2PM !!! AT 2PM - $10 FOR 11 GAMES! BINGO WILL SWITCH TO WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 7PM IN JULY. Magnetawan Friendship Club - Monthly members meeting - 2nd Tuesday 1 p.m. - Bingo every 2 weeks - Sunday - 2 pm $10 - 50/50 - Euchre, Crib, and so much more
MAGNETAWAN PUBLIC LIBRARY Great News! The Magnetawan Public Library has new hours! 10am-5pm Tuesday thru Saturday! JULY 8TH – TUESDAY – 3PM- YOUTH CRAFT CLUB - AUGUST 12TH, SEPT 9TH, OCT. 14TH, NOV 11THJUNE 18TH – WEDNESDAY – 3PM-YOUTH BOOK CLUB -JULY 16TH, AUG 20TH, SEPT 17TH, OCT 22ND, NOV 19TH. JUNE 26TH, THURSDAY – 3PM- YOUTH GARDEN CLUB - JULY 24TH, AUG 28TH, SEPT 25TH, OCT 30TH, NOV 27TH. ALL CLUBS START AT 3PM AND LAST APPROXIAMATELY AN HOUR SATURDAYS! MAGNETAWAN LIBRARY BOOK SALE EVERY SATURDAY! 10AM-1PM - HARDCOVER $1 - PAPERBÅCK $0.50 STOP BY! WE HAVE A WONDERFUL SELECTION! BRING A BAG! WE HAVE LOTS TO CHOSE FROM! Calling All Young Book Lovers! Do you have a favourite series of books? Or a favourite topic you love to read about? Why not share that, and spark the joy Of reading in Others! Come to the library and fill Out an application, when picked you will be responsible for creating: Your own book display, Of your chosen books. A poster for your display. and creatively decorating it your way. Your display will be up in the library for 1 week! Sign up at the Magnetawan Public Library -Ages 10 +
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Oh Natur-Al-Eh! Part 7
Deborah Bussey
Well it’s that time of year once again when our National Birds rear their ugly heads.....Ya the darn ole Black Flies and Mosquitos! Holy Moly you need a baseball bat for those suckers this year! I went out the other day to pull some weeds and after an hour I thought I was going to need a blood transfusion!
It’s all part of the “circle of life”. I would like to figure out a way to round the suckers up and transport them to places where they could feed off power-hungry dick-taters...well....a girl can dream. So, for this installment of Oh-Natur-Al-Eh, I thought I would provide a couple “Bug Off” spray bottle recipes and a couple of tips for gardening, but first I want to share some information on Dishwasher Detergent. I recently read that most of the dishwasher detergents we purchase have Ethoxylate in them. It’s a chemical that destroys our gut lining! Wow! Ya think they’re trying to kill us or what? Seriously!!! There were three “super clean” brands that were offered as a better “healthier” alternative. Aspen Clean Dishwasher Pods
Found at: a) The Great Vine, 36 Main St. E., Huntsville 705-789-3737 b) Georgian Bay Whole Sale Foods, 20 James St., Parry Sound 705-746-5584 c) Be Greater Organics, 1556 Lasalle Blvd, Sudbury - 705-566-5858 Blue Land Dishwashing
both speechless would definitely be an understatement. There was certainly no need for such invective. The parts person was busy with another customer, there was lots of room for milling about while we all waited for our turn and life is too short for such pointless anger at anytime. And besides, we are nice, we are Canadian. Now that being said, we didn't go so far as to apologize to him but I think we both felt sorry for him, living a life that was obviously driving him to such uncivility.
Of course, in the big scheme of things in society today, such rudeness is small potatoes.
Almost any night on the evening news there is a story about unwarranted violence against innocent people. Be it a car plowing into a swarm of street revelers on a warm spring evening or a teenager nonchalantly walking down a nice neighbourhood street one minute and the next abruptly stabbing a frail senior to death as she worked away in the spring warmth of her front lawn flower garden, extreme violence is increasingly becoming more pervasive in our ever shrinking world.
Psychologists, podcasters and other experts will have numerous speculative explanations of course, ranging from video games to pandemic isolation to Trumpian rhetoric. And while any one of them on its own may not be entirely to blame, add them all up together and you now have a pretty intense compilation of violence inducing stressors. Or at least excuses.
Never one to let an opportunity for speculation of my own to pass by though and, courtesy of GNA present it to the wider populace, recently I have been thinking that, contrary to the idea that extraneous influences are driving individuals to such random acts of aggression against fellow human beings, perhaps an alternative contributing factor is the lack of awareness of the consequences of physical violence directed towards another life form.
How so, you ask? Well, once upon a time not so really long ago, people had a closer connection to the animal kingdom. If you didn't live on a farm, you almost certainly knew someone who did and as result had at least
a tangential exposure to the finality of death. For instance, when a squawking chicken had its head chopped off and then ran headless around the barnyard for a bit before being caught and plucked for the evening meal. Or when a roving dog eviscerated a pet ewe late at night as everyone slept blissfully in their beds. The everyday presence of death in the farm yard gave people an acute awareness of the tenuous grip that all creatures, humans included, have on life.
And even if you never had the good fortune to live on a farm, or at least visit one from time to time, when living in a rural area, sometimes a mundane trip to town for groceries could almost instantly devolve into an observation of the Grim Reaper's work. Like, for instance, when a running deer leapt in front of your vehicle or someone else's. I know I will never forget the day when
But
out of jail free' card wasn't reward enough for their attempted coup, apparently a number of them, or their families, are now suing the U.S Justice Department for tens of millions of dollars for unlawful prosecution. Any settlement, or the costs of defending against the lawsuits, will be financed from the taxes of the tens of millions of law abiding Americans that don't stab or shoot or run over innocent people everyday.
Years ago, that great defender of law and order, Superman, sometimes had to do battle with a bad Superman from another dimension who hailed from a world called Bizarro World, where up was down and round was square, the complete opposite of what we thought a perfect Earth was. Maybe, as many feared and predicted, the world as we knew it really did end on December 31, 1999 and insurrectionist violence is now rewarded while peaceful pacifist protest is punished, like as is happening right now in Los Angeles. Who knew.
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Scouts Canada Silver Acorn Award given at our Swat Camp this past weekend in Sprucedale Sunday June 8th, 2025.
(in this picture: Cathy Snell and Jim Shaw) - Award presented to Cathy by Group Committee member Jim “SIR” Shaw, Green Bay Scout Camp Coordinator
ALMAGUIN : DOUG BROWN - A special mention needs to be shared. Recipient Cathy Snell, aka Baloo is the newest owner of this award. One of the highest awards a leaders may receive. Deservingly Cathy has been a volunteer with Burks Falls Scouting for over 35 years. “Baloo” as countless youth will call out to her, years after moving on from Cub Scouts has also served as groups Treasurer and kept minutes as Secretary.
The Silver Acorn Certificate is signed by Scouts Canada. Cadence James - National Youth Commissioner, Justin ChenierNational Commissioner, Liam Burns - Executive Commissioner and CEO.
Please congratulate Cathy the next time you see her. Hip hip hooray!
LAKE MEMESAGAMESING PICKEREL HATCHERY PROGRAM
Tamara Bain It never ceases to astound me how much a group of like-minded, hardworking and dedicated volunteers can accomplish.
Such is the case of the Lake Memesagamesing (Sag Lake, for short) Pickerel Hatchery Program of which my father-in-law, (technically former, but I still proudly call Johnny my fatherin-law), is largely responsible.
82-year-old Johnny Matthews is the second-generation owner of Matthews Little Portage Camp at the end of the North Road in Loring. His camp is nestled on a peninsula of land which separates the north and south sides of Sag Lake. Showing no signs or inclination of slowing down, Johnny can usually be found at camp working on one project or the other, but is always up for a chat.
and landscaping).
When the water temperature is just right, sometime after the ice melts, teams of people in boats using flashlights, search the spawning beds for the unmistakable ‘cats-eye’ glow of a pickerel’s eye. They carefully net the fish, bringing them back to the hatchery building for the processing of the male sperm and the female’s eggs. Many, many years of meticulous documentation, working with the MNR coupled with the willingness to experiment along the way, has developed into a streamlined process that today, 43 years later, can result in all 6 jars filled with one million fertilized eggs harvested in one night!
(In this picture: Johnny Matthews and his faithful companion)
Since 1982, once the ice begins to break up on Sag, Johnny and his former wife Judy and their friends and family have dedicated countless hours, labour and money into the pickerel restocking program they developed over decades. Always in tune with nature and the lake, Johnny noticed the decline of pickerel caught by his guests at camp. A fellow camp owner from Port Loring, Hartly Moore, had already established a hatchery to aid in restocking the waters of the Pickerel River system on which Hartley's camp was a part of. Fertilized fish eggs from Sag lake were taken out to Hartley's hatchery to fill an incubation jar but with minimal success. By 1984 Johnny was successful in obtaining a license from the MNR, (Ministry of Natural Resources), to harvest 1 000 000 eggs. Within a short time, from two incubation jars in a tiny ice shack, moving to a larger boat house, to building the hatchery facility as it stands today beside the camp, with 6 plexiglass jars and acrylic header boxes with all the bells and whistles, the hatchery slowly grew, with a whole lotta’ trial and error learning-moments along the way!
The hatchery consisted of three major projects; the hatchery itself, the Pickerel Pond, (established in 1984), and reestablishing natural spawning beds along the lake shore and in the Rainy River which flows into Sag, (depleted over the years by people using the rock for dock cribs
Though it wasn’t always that way; years of restocking has made catching the adults easier, the methods and standard operating procedures adapted, altered and tweaked back in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s, and early 2000’s has helped grow the hatchery into the success it is today. So successful in fact, the MNR use Sag Lake Hatchery's methods and practices when assisting other hatchery programs even to this day.
Winter of 1989 began the extensive, multi-year process of replacing stone back into spawning areas. They used limestone to help improve the quality of the water. Johnny made ice roads over the lake in the dead of winter, to obtain the 2-3 feet of ice depth dump trucks needed to safely haul 3 tonnes of rocks per load. The rock was dumped along the shore and spread by a backhoe.
I'll never forget standing on the ice and feeling the surface roll; the wave from the weight of the heavy trucks.
Not for the faint of heart!
The rock for the Rainy River was hauled over a log road and rolled down the banks. In the summer, teams of people formed a human chain, lined up in the river to transfer the rock, one by one, reestablishing the river bed.
By the following year spawning fish could be seen wherever the beds had been reestablished.
The Pickerel Pond was developed to hold newly hatched fry for a few months until they grew into ‘fingerling’ sized minnows, then were released into the lake by five-gallon bucketful.
The hatchery, though able to obtain grants from the MNR, relied on donations from individuals and fundraisers. One major fundraiser was the Catfish Derby, held every August long weekend for years. It was not just a fishing derby; they had games, canoe races, contests and the ever-elusive quest of the $100.00 catfish.
Once the fingerlings were released into the lake, volunteers filled the pond with catfish, tagging one with a special-coloured tag for a lucky fisherperson to catch. It was a fabulously fun time that gathered crowds into the hundreds!
Though no longer used, the adventures at The Pickerel Pond hold many fond memories!
I know someone who, after a few too many wobbly-pops, attempted to win a mud wrestling contest. That shower afterwards never felt so good!
Today, Lake Memesagamesing can rightfully boast of being one of the best lakes in which to catch pickerel, (or walleye, as my son always corrects).
All thanks to the unwavering dedication of Johnny Matthews, former wife Judy, their family, neighbours and dozens of volunteers, banding together to ensure the continuation of pickerel fishing in Sag Lake.
As all volunteer-based organizations, funds
are always appreciated. Just this week, our local banking facility in the Argyle region, The Caisse Alliance, made an astonishing donation of $20 000.00 to the Memesagamesing Pickerel Hatchery Program, ensuring the maintenance and repairs to infrastructure and the continuation of this exceptional hatchery!
As a founding member, (and may I say, without whom the hatchery would never have happened, much less thrived), Johnny wishes to convey his gratitude to the Caisse Alliance, and to private donors like his sister Gael. Side-note; Johnny informs us another “Bumper-crop of 1 000 000 pickerel fry has been released into Sag Lake, as well as the 40 Million plus that’s been intro
duced back into the lake through the hatchery since 1982!”, a legacy to which Johnny is humbly proud. Chris Soehner, Johnny's nephew, documented the hatchery for two years in the early 2000's. Chris created a video about the Sag Lake
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Hatchery that can be viewed on Youtube; search 'Sag Lake Pickerel Hatchery'. It's an interesting and informative document, made bittersweet by seeing some folks who are no longer with us. Well done to all the volunteers involved in the over 4 decades work at the Lake Memesagamesing Pickerel Hatchery. Your efforts have created a legacy that will sustain pickerel fishing in Sag Lake for decades to come.
Fresh produce and products from the farm. We are also a Masterfeeds and Purina dealer. Feed and supplies for all your animals and pets.
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Jeremy & Jackie Jeffrey 2958 Highway 520 RR #3 Burk’s Falls dutchharmonyranch@gmail.com (705) 349-2927 or (705) 349-0028
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JULY 20TH - McKellar Volunteer Firefighters and Harbour are coming to Hurdville Hall - BBQ AND CONCERT - JULY 20th 2pm-4pm **please bring you own chairs. Event at the Hurdville Hall. JULY 26TH - SAVE THE DATE- The 8th Annual a2zcottages Golf Tournament at The Manitou Ridge is either Sat July 26 shot gun 1pm OR Sun July 27- 130pm ( Dinner TBD ) AUG 2ND - Pancake Breakfast and Yard Sale *new times- 8:30am-11:15am at the Hurdville Hall. AUG 9TH – NOON - Join us for a CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT at the Waubamik Community Hall - 6 Hurdville Road - $50 for a 2 PLAYER TEAM , All Skill Levels Welcome, Including FirstTime Players. Come and Enjoy an Afternoon of Tossing Bags! Register or for More Information: Email us at: tossforturkeys@gmail.com or call/ text: 705-346-0597 - Prizes, Food, and Silent Auction All proceeds go to Turkeys for Tummies & CARE Coalition Parry Sound
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MEET THE FIREFIGHTERS AT THE OPENING DAY MARKET! Get set for a uniquely educational experience for your little ones! Join us at the market's opening day on Saturday, June 28th, where they'll engage in hands-on fire safety learning and don bunker gear, essentially becoming young firefighters-in-training!
ARE YOU HUNGRY? Bistro 685, on the corner of Hwy. 124 and Centre Road, is open Tuesday-Sunday, 4-8 p.m., cash or e-transfer only. Delicious Pizza and wings with more to come!
JUNE 28TH, AUG 30TH – 9am- - Pancake Breakfasts are BACK at the Hurdville Hall! ALL WELCOME **Donation Only
JUNE 30TH- - Library Board meets on the last
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Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. (Jan—June & Sept—Nov) in the Library.
JUNE 26TH- -Recreation Committee meets on the last Thursday of the month at 3:30 p.m.
JULY 2ND - Historical Committee meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
JULY 6TH – 4PM-8PM- McKELLAR COMMUNITY
RIBFEST FOOD! MUSIC! FUN! CASH BAR! - 16
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JULY 10TH - Lake Stewardship & Environmental Committee (LSEC) Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
JULY 20TH -2PM-4PM- McKellar Volunteer
Firefighters and Harbour are coming to Hurdville Hall - BBQ AND CONCERT - **more details to follow
MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30AM
EXERCISE IS OFFERED BY THE RECREATION COMMITTEE.
MONDAY IS BADMINTON NIGHT AT 7PM
TUESDAYS ARE FOR PICKLEBALL! 9AM
THURSDAYS JOIN IN YOGA AT 7PM
FRIDAYS ARE FOR PICKLEBALL AT 12;30 PM
FRIDAY TAI CHI AT 9:30PM
SUNDAYS – AT 1PM - Euchre at McKellar
Community Centre, bid euchre games begin at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 coffee and snacks included. Everyone welcome. Beginners welcome! Come out and learn how to play and join in the fun!
12:15pm.
McKellar Seniors euchre Thursdays 1pm at the McKellar Community Centre. All welcome. 10games/8hands. Lots of fun and friendship to be had!
HURDVILLE - Euchre at the Hurdville Community Club Friday nights – 7pm.
Yoga with Helen is back at the McKeIIar Community Hall every Thursday from 7pm-8pm
Burnett's Road Corner Library Is located at Burnett's and Hurdville Rd. Free books, magazines, dvds.
EUCHRE FUN! Please come out and join us Thursdays and Sundays! The McKellar Sunshine
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Cost of Living and Income:
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• - The strong economic ties between Canada and the U.S. benefit both nations, leading to job creation, business growth, and increased trade.
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Seniors play euchre Thursdays at 1 p.m. McKel-
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Summer HOURS - Tues. 12 – 7, Wed. 11 – 6, . Thurs. 12 – 8 , Sat. 10 – 2
COOKING WITH JIMMY - Learn to create delicious meals on a budget. Pick-up some great cooking tips from McKellar’s Chef: James McMurdo. Take home dinner-for-two with each class. Contact the library to register. $30.00 per person (includes containers for take-home portions) If you have any cooking requests or specialty foods you would like James to discuss, please let us know! Contact the library to register for any (or all) of the above events.Phone: (705) 389-2611 - Email: mckellarlib@vianet.ca
SPICE CLUB - Register with the library and receive the monthly “Spice-of-the-month” kit including a sample of that month’s spice, a recipe and information about the spice. If you are interested, you can join us in the library on the last Thursday of the month (except December) for our Spice Club Sampler-Fest where we bring in a sample of our baking/cooking with the spice. If this doesn’t interest you, then simply pick-up your spice kit every month and enjoy!Contact the library to register for any (or all) of the above events.
JUNE 17TH- - KNITTING CLUB - 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 1pm
JUNE 24TH - McKrafters meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month 6-9 pm. Bring your own project. All are welcome. Great fun!
JUNE 13TH- - KNITTING CLUB - 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 1:00 pm
JUNE 24th - BOOK CLUB - 4th Tuesday of Every Month at 1:00 pm
JULY 10TH - WILL AND POWER OF ATTORNEY
PRESENTATION - Presented by: Lake Country Community Legal Clinic Date: Thursday, July 10/25 Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm - Location: McKellar
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Maureen’s Stuffed Peppers - jim Young, LORING, ON My vegetable intake when I was young was very limited. I liked potatoes, but mostly as chips in a foil bag. Green onions and radishes were a treat I only shared with my Dad in his garden.
Freshly plucked from the earth we would use our shirt sleeves or pants to wipe the dirt off them, add salt from the shaker we borrowed from the kitchen and crunch away. And of course, corn on the cob was always a favourite, preferably around a campfire.
Oh! And marshmallows, not roasted, but burnt over an open fire. They count as vegetables don’t they? The two main ingredients in marshmallows are sugar and corn syrup. Sugar comes from the sugar cane plant and corn syrup from… corn stalks, of course. So how can marshmallows NOT be a vegetable?
I was well into my adult years before I gradually learned to enjoy more vegetables. I don’t know if the tastes of the vegetables changed over the years or if my tastes changed but something happened and I now enjoy many more vegetables. Except for brussels sprouts and asparagus. There have been no changes on either side of the fence on those.
Sweet Peppers are one of the vegetables that I missed out on for many years and today I can’t understand what the problem was. Could it be that peppers were just one of the many foods I had decided I didn’t like before I had
Township Public Library - Learn about: why are they important - Common mistakes to avoid when creating a Will or POA - The role of an executor and attorney under a POA: what to know before you choose - No fee No registration Refreshments provided Hosted by: LAKE COUNTRY COMMUNITY McKellar Township Public Library - LEGAL CLINIC 705-389-2611
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MONDAYS AND WEDNESAYS - Seniors Walking - 10:30 am - 12 pm in the McKellar Community Hall
MONDAYS - Badminton - 7pm - 9 pm - McKellar Community Hall
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAYS - Arm Wrestling for all ages, every Monday and Wednesday evening from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Youth Room at the McKellar Community Hall. James Whitehall will be teaching techniques and arm-wrestling safety.
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAYS- Pickle Ball THURSDAYS - Hatha Yoga Classes - Hatha Yoga by Helen Kohl - Thursday evenings 7:00 pm8:00 pm in Community Hall. Pay what you can - NO Registration required.
even tried them?
Whatever the reason, when Maureen the receptionist at Kolmar told me about her recipe for stuffed peppers, they sounded intriguing and I decided to give them a shot. To this day, I can’t walk past the sweet peppers in the produce department of the grocery store without at least drooling just a little, just thinking about this recipe.
INSERT PEPPERS
Servings: 2
Stuff Required:
2 large peppers, sweet ¾ lb ground beef, lean
1 small onion chopped
1 can (10.75 oz) tomato soup
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper ½ tsp garlic salt
1 pkg (28 gm/2 tbsp) dry onion soup mix
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ½ cup cheddar cheese grated
Do This: Preheat oven to 325° F.
Cut top off peppers and remove seeds and stems.
Place peppers in boiling water and let cook for about 10 minutes.
While peppers are cooking, fry ground beef and onions. Add 1 can of tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic salt and onion soup mix and mix while continuing to cook. Drain peppers, then stuff with meat mixture. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
Bake for about 20 minutes.
Alternate Method
Instead of cutting
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The Parry Sound Class of 2025 is independently organizing and funding our 'Starry Night" themed prom, scheduled for June 7, 2025, due to the high school's decision not to participate, which we respect. This entire event has fallen on the graduates alone to make happen, and we need help in order to have our once-in-a-lifetime night. Despite facing challenges with venue arrangements and fundraising setbacks, we have put a deposit on a venue and have raised a portion of the necessary funds. Currently, we are reaching out to local businesses in our community for support in order to cover essential expenses like food, drinks, decorations, and the final venue payment, we are grateful for any assistance we may receive. If you wish to reach out to any of us, please contact any of the following: Savannah Scott Number: 705-203-6922, Andrea Caryn Number: 705-203-2447
Brunswick Sports &Grill - We are announcing that the Brunswick is permanently closed. BUT, Guess what’s on the horizon for 72 James Street?? There’s a new Tavern coming soon!! Name your new local pub. We promised It’s going to be waaay better!! Prepare to be amazed Parry Sound. We will keep updating with the new design concept, planning, demolition, renovation and opening plan in the coming days and weeks.
TUESDAY NIGHTS - WEEKLY CLASSIC CAR
SHOWS PARRY SOUND CRUZERS - CLASSIC CAR SHOWS 2025 SEASON *DOWNTOWN* *PARRY SOUND* ON JAMES STREET (BETWEEN SEGUIN AND MARY ST) Tuesdays 6:00pm-8:OO pmNOW UNTIL September 30th 2025 (weather permitting) EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT! DOWNTOWN PARRY SOUND -FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN : GREAT CLASSIC CARS (BRING YOURS) - 50 / 50 DRAW, Ice Cream Truck, RAFFLE TICKETS FOR DOOR PRIZES -FREE TICKETS for CHILDREN'S PRIZES - 50's, 60's and 70's Music - WEDNESDAYS 6:15-7:30PM - WOMEN'S FITNESS KICKBOXING CLASS -ALL FITNESS WELCOME -6 week Program of packed classes. I hour and 15 min classes -SPOTS ARE LIMITED –BIG SOUND MMA – TURN UP YOUR STRENGTH! PARRY SOUND - $110 PLUS H.S.T. PARRY SOUND HAS A NEW TAXI SERVICE!now serving Wasauksing First Nation and Parry Sound areas, Clean and courteous service. Clean cars, locally owned, friendly drivers. Call for your ride today. CHI-MUKWA’S TAXI 705774-6531
JUNE 15TH – 7:30PM -HALL AND NOTES AT THE STOCKEY CENTRE - The latest show from ‘Ed Lister Music’ is this stellar tribute to the music of Daryl Hall & John Oates. This is the ultimate sing-a-long show that transports you back to the 70’s and 80’s when hair was big and jeans were tight! This show includes chart topping hits such as ‘I can’t go for that’, ‘Out of touch’, ‘Rich Girl’, ‘Maneater’ and ‘Sara Smile’ to name but a few! Hall & Oates remain the most successful duo in pop music history with 29 of their 33 singles hitting the billboard top 100 charts. - Tickets are $42.95 + HST each.
JUNE 17TH -7pm - 9 pm - Bands on the Bay: Jared Stafford - Domino's Pizza Parry Sound presents Bands on the Bay: Free Summer Concerts A free concert overlooking the bay? This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances are held outside on our bayside deck, or inside in case of rain from June to August. Domino's Pizza Parry Sound will be on-site selling pizza.
JUNE 17TH - 5PM - Children's Water Games | Waubuno Beach: Dive into an evening of fun and excitement with the Parry Sound Fire Department's Water Games at the beach! Young aspiring firefighters are invited to experience a hands-on adventure filled with splashes, laughter, and challenges.
JUNE 17TH – ROSSEAU - Third Tuesday of each month –$15- Entrée, Dessert, Tea, Coffee & guest Speaker- Rosseau Memorial Community Hall, 2 Victoria Street. To arrange a ride or to register for an event, please call: 705-746-5602 one week in advance. West Parry Sound Community Support Services
JUNE 18TH- 9AM-11AM - Pickleball - Kinsmen Park: Join us to play Canada's fastest growing sport, Pickleball! Kinsmen Park on the Summer Ice Surface. All skill levels are welcome.
JUNE 18TH - 5PM HIIT Exercise Yvonne Williams Park: Join Michaela from Fit by Mich, as she leads a HIIT Exercise Class for adults. Get your heartrate up with this FREE class!
JUNE 20TH- 9:30AM - Essentrics - Tony Agnello Water Treatment Plant Parkette: Essentrics is a dynamic low-impact full-body workout suitable for men and women of all fitness levels. The session draws on the flowing movements of tai chi, foundational ballet techniques for strengthening and healing principles of physiotherapy.
JUNE 20TH - 12PM - Beach Obstacle Course | Waubuno Beach: Ready for an exhilarating day of fun, sun, and challenges? Head down to the beach for our exciting Beach Obstacle Course! Meet the lifeguards and test your agility, strength, and endurance as you tackle this dynamic course set up along the sandy shore.
JUNE 21ST- 11 am to 3:30 pm- the popular Country Jam every third Saturday of each month, playing a musical instrument, singing and dancing or just enjoying the performers will be held at the Parry Sound Seniors Club, why not come out for the fun! Parry Sound Seniors Club - 705-746-7186 - 80 James St.
JUNE 22ND- 4PM- Open Roller Skate | Kinsmen Park: Lace up your skates and roll into fun with our Roller Skate Open Session at Kinsmen Park! Whether you're a seasoned skater or a newcomer eager to try something new, this open session is perfect for everyone.
JUNE 24TH, 7pm - 9pm - Bands on the Bay: Peasant Kings - Domino's Pizza Parry Sound presents Bands on the Bay: Free Summer Concerts A free concert overlooking the bay? This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances are held outside on our bayside deck, or inside in case of rain from June to August. Domino's Pizza Parry Sound will be on-site selling pizza.
JUNE 24TH - Harvest Share Community
Food Programs would like to invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting on JUNE 24TH,
2025 at 5pm (ACM will start at 5:30 pm)
Held at Parry Sound's Senior Drop-In Centre ,80 James Street, (across from the Harvest Share office) Please join us, meet our Board & Staff and learn about the programs and services we offer to the community. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. We will be drawing door prizes after the meeting. For more information, please call our office at (705) 774-9111 or email harvestsharedelivery@gmail.com
JUNE 25TH- 9AM-11AM - Pickleball - Kinsmen
Park: Join us to play Canada's fastest growing sport, Pickleball! Kinsmen Park on the Summer Ice Surface. All skill levels are welcome.
JULY 1ST - Join Us for Canada Day 2025: Proudly Sponsored by Parry Sound Corporate Corner! Celebrate the spirit of Canada with us on July 1, 2025, on James Street. This community event promises fun for the entire family! We are currently accepting applications for both food and craft vendors. If you're interested in offering tasty treats or showcasing your unique crafts at the event, please complete and submit the application form on our website here: www. parrysound.ca/CanadaDay Stay Tuned: This is just the beginning! Check back here for more details as we finalize the exciting activities and entertainment lineup. Join us in celebrating our nation's birthday in the heart of Parry Sound!
JULY 1ST. 1pm - 9pm - Bands on the Bay: Canada Day - Domino's Pizza Parry Sound presents Bands on the Bay: Free Summer Concerts A free concert overlooking the bay? This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances are held outside on our bayside deck, or inside in case of rain from June to August. Domino's Pizza Parry Sound will be on-site selling pizza.
JULY 8TH- 7pm - 9pm - Bands on the Bay: Whiskey Jack - Domino's Pizza Parry Sound presents Bands on the Bay: Free Summer Concerts A free concert overlooking the bay? This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances are held outside on our bayside deck, or inside in case of rain from June to August. Domino's Pizza Parry Sound will be on-site selling pizza.
JULY 10TH – 7PM - The Stockey Centre and Sail Parry Sound present Women & the WindThe trans-Atlantic voyage was captured through the eyes and lens of filmmaker Alizé Jireh. Throughout 30 days of calms, storms, setbacks, and unimaginable scenery, Alizé’s camera kept rolling. The aesthetic of the film will provoke a deep emotional reaction, as the viewer is presented with the intensity of the voyage, and the ocean. The ever-changing state of the sea, in all its splendour, and duality—shifting between gentleness and rage—reflects our own humanity and opens us to contemplation on our relationship with the most unknown parts of ourselves and the planet. This documentary is not yet rated. Made possible by the Women & The Wind Foundation. . TICKETS ON SALE AT THE BOX OFFICE
JULY 10TH TO 12TH -11AM-9PM - JULY 13TH- 11AM TO 6PM - POUTINE FEST PARRY SOUND! SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! – MARKET SQUARE- 27 MAW STREET - GAMES, VENDORS, MUSIC, FOOD - COMPETITIONS AND SO MUCH MORE! SAVE THE DATE! DOWNTOWN PARRY
SOUND
JULY 15TH- 7pm - 9pm - Bands on the Bay: Cabin Fever - Domino's Pizza Parry Sound presents Bands on the Bay: Free Summer Concerts A free concert overlooking the bay? This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances are held outside on our bayside deck, or inside in case of rain from June to August. Domino's Pizza Parry Sound will be on-site selling pizza.
JULY 19TH, 20TH AND 21ST -BISOU BRIDAL OF LONDON AND PARDON MY GARDEN – A COLLABORATION WITH DOWNTOWN PARRY
SOUND PRESENTS A POP-UP SHOP IN THE BEATTY BUILDING.
JULY 19TH- JULY 20TH, JULY 21ST. - ART IN THE PARK - EST. 1975
JULY 19TH & JULY 20TH-FRIDAY - SUNDAY IN JULY - PARRY SOUND MARKET SQUARE Friday
July 19th, 2024 | 9am - 6pm, Saturday July 20th, 2024 | 9am - 5pm, Sunday July 21st, 2024 | 10am - 4pm
JULY 20TH - STRINGS ACROSS THE SKY FIDDLERS CONCERT – at the Stockey Centre Come and support these amazing young musicians! Experience the joy of music for all ages! COST IS FREE.DONATIONS WELCOME . Strings Across the Sky Foundation is a registered charity. wwwstringsacrossthesky.com
JULY 20TH - DOWNTOWN PARRY SOUND SUMMER_FESTIVAL - Downtown Parry Sound James St. closed Saturday July 20, 2024. - 10am - 4pm free admission - $ for vendors & games . WRIST BAND PURCHASE REQUIRED FOR GAMES
$5/per person $20 family wristbands - UNLIMITED turns playing games & skating
JULY 22ND - 7pm - 9pm - Bands on the Bay: Cohigh & Gary Hickey - Domino's Pizza Parry Sound presents Bands on the Bay: Free Summer Concerts A free concert overlooking the bay? This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances are held outside on our bayside deck, or inside in case of rain from June to August. Domino's Pizza Parry Sound will be on-site selling pizza.
JULY 26TH AND JULY 27TH- Area artists are opening up their studios to the public. Come out and see the talent. Lots of art work. Stained glass, landscape, abstract, Celtic drawings and encaustic (molten wax and oil paint). Saturday 26 July 10am - 4pm and Sunday 27 July 10am - 4pm.Map listing ; https://www.google.com/ maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=13BSfAYzqGzPSKpKX3M1fxxK4J43-SGk&usp=sharing - STUDIO LOCATIONS - PARRY SOUND - ORRVILLE - NOBEL - SEGUIN - FEATURED ARTISTS - BARB HARDING, BONNIE FELKER, CATHY NASH, COLIN
RANDELL, JAMIE MACE, JUDY IOESON, LESLEY
HARRIES-JONES, MARY JANE ZISSOFF DEBBIE
McGi8BON, NANCY CUNNINGHAM, EDITH FULLERTON, GIBSON GALLERY, HEATHER BLAKE DAWKINS,RUTH ANDREWS, SUE STOCCO
AUG 3RD. - Turtle Open House!- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. – Georgian Bay Biosphere -125
WILLIAM STREET - Come and learn about our turtle conservation programs! Our biologists will be at our office and available to talk about our turtle projects, the turtle species that live within the Biosphere, and how you can help local turtle populations. They will have newly hatched tur-
Uncle Jack
Jim Shedden
Way back when I was living in Lively Ontario, I received a call from my Uncle Bill Shedden down in Toronto. He said, "I have some sad news," and I immediately asked what it was. He told me, "Well, your Uncle Jack has passed away." I was shocked. Uncle Jack was quite a character among the three brothers: my dad Jim, Uncle Bill, and Uncle Jack. Jack had always been considered the black sheep of the family; he had a personality that definitely stood out and often found himself in trouble.
I responded, "Okay, thanks for letting me know," but then Uncle Bill said, "There's a problem, Jimmy." I asked what it was, and he explained, "He passed away on his boat. He had a cabin cruiser down at Bying Inlet, which is just south of me." I was taken aback and said, "Oh no." Then he continued, "He was brought to the hospital, which is now known as the Laurentian Hospital, where he was pronounced dead." I asked what I could do, and he said, "The problem is that his girlfriend is with him."
I thought, "Okay," and replied, "I'll go over there right away. She’s probably in quite a state." So, I headed to the hospital. Once there, I introduced
tles to show you and our educational ambassador snapping turtle Miki will also be there! This is a family friendly, drop-in event. Georgian Bay Biosphere –AUG 9TH – NOON - Join us for a CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT at the Waubamik Community Hall - 6 Hurdville Road - $50 for a 2 PLAYER TEAM , All Skill Levels Welcome, Including FirstTime Players. Come and Enjoy an Afternoon of Tossing Bags! Register or for More Information: Email us at: tossforturkeys@gmail.com or call/ text: 705-346-0597 - Prizes, Food, and Silent Auction All proceeds go to Turkeys for Tummies & CARE Coalition Parry Sound.
AUGUST 12TH - 7pm - 9pm - Bands on the Bay: The Sandra Good Band - Domino's Pizza Parry Sound presents Bands on the Bay: Free Summer Concerts A free concert overlooking the bay? This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances are held outside on our bayside deck, or inside in case of rain from June to August. Domino's Pizza Parry Sound will be on-site selling pizza.
AUG 19TH- 7pm - 9pm- Bands on the Bay: Nicole Christian - Domino's Pizza Parry Sound presents Bands on the Bay: Free Summer Concerts A free concert overlooking the bay? This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances are held outside on our bayside deck, or inside in case of rain from June to August. Domino's Pizza Parry Sound will be on-site selling pizza, AUG 23RD - Repair Café - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm - 33 MARY STREET. - A Repair Café is a free community event where registered participants can bring an item to be repaired by a volunteer. - Repair Cafés are a growing movement happening all over the world! Not only is it a place to gather and connect, but people can learn new skills and help support a shifting culture towards repairing items and waste reduction. This Repair Café will focus on fabric repairs such as zippers, buttons, and small holes, knives/axes/ shovels in need of sharpening, and more! Registration is optional, but it helps us to ensure that volunteers can help with your repair. Register ahead here: https://form.jotform. com/240236097629259
AUG. 24TH – 7PM- Christina Hutt: The Spirit of Patsy Cline– A Riveting Tribute to an Icon -AT THE STOCKEY CENTRE - Christina Hutt doesn’t just perform The Spirit of Patsy Cline—she embodies it. With a voice that echoes the velvety warmth and haunting depth of the country legend herself, Christina transports audiences back to a golden era of music. From the first note to the last, she weaves a spell of nostalgia, taking listeners on an emotional journey that ranges from tearful remembrance to joyous singalongs. Her powerful yet tender renditions of timeless classics like Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, and Walkin’ After Midnight stir something deep within the soul. Audiences find themselves swept away, reliving cherished memories or discovering the magic of Patsy Cline’s music for the first time. Whether it’s the heartfelt storytelling, the rich, resonant timbre of Christina’s voice, or the sheer authenticity of her performance, each show is an experience—one that lingers long after the final applause. . TICKETS ON SALE AT THE BOX OFFICE
AUG 26TH - 7pm - 9pm - Bands on the Bay: Madison Muelle - Domino's Pizza Parry Sound presents Bands on the Bay: Free Summer Concerts A free concert overlooking the bay? This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances are held outside on our bayside deck, or inside in case of rain from June to August. Domino's Pizza Parry Sound will be on-site selling pizza.
SEPT 5TH – 8PM - Hill McGraw: A Tribute to Faith Hill and Tim McGraw – AT THE STOCKEY CENTRE - The Hill McGraw experience brings together the best of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s chart-topping hits, captivating the audience with their timeless melodies and heartfelt lyrics. From the soaring ballads that tug at the heartstrings to the infectious up-tempo anthems, every song is flawlessly performed, capturing the essence of the original artists’ captivating performances. With Derek as Tim McGraw, and his band Lincoln County along side Janna Leduc as Faith Hill the tribute show infuses all the elements of Soul to Soul tour Tim and Faith did together, creating a powerful and dynamic interpretation of the couples songs. Fans of all ages and are sure to be enthralled by this tribute show, as it pays homage to the incredible talent and lasting legacy of two of country music’s most beloved artists. . TICKETS ON SALE AT THE BOX OFFICE
SEPT 11TH- 7:30PM - Grease The Concert & Music of the 50s and 60s AT THE STOCKEY CENTRE - A Tribute To Grease and the Music of the 50’s and 60’s is an all-Canadian professional production complete with amazing multi-media video. A Tribute to Grease features a superb cast and a repertoire that covers some of the greatest songs of the 50’s and 60’s. This com-
myself to the staff. I said, "My name is Jim Shedden, and my Uncle Jack Shedden has passed away. Can you give me some information? His girlfriend was with him, and I don’t want her to be alone."
The nurse contacted a doctor, who came over with a grin on his face. He said, "Listen, I’m very sorry about your uncle. Come with me." We went to a quiet room, and I mentioned to the doctor that I didn’t know who his girlfriend was and asked if he could help me recognize her. He agreed.
As we entered the room, I was startled to see six women sitting down. The doctor turned to me and said, "We’re lucky." I felt a bit confused and asked, "What do you mean?" The doctor replied jokingly, "All of them." I was flabbergasted and asked, "What?" He explained, "Yes, they were all on the boat with him." It turned out that all of those women were ex-girlfriends.It was quite a shock to learn that he died of a heart attack. Afterward, I called Uncle Bill back and said, "Bill, I’ve got a bit of an issue." He asked what was going on, and I told him, "I met Martha, but there are also five other women here—ex-girlfriends." There was a long pause on the line, and then Uncle Bill just said, "Oh, Jack..." That was the end of that conversation.
pany of talented singers, actors and comedians will leave you spellbound with their uncanny portrayal of “Grease” and the Music from the 50’s and 60’s. Re-live the days of soda pop and drive-ins, poodle skirts, greased back hair, winged Cadillacs, those hazy summer days and of course …the MUSIC! This exciting live musical stage show will take you back in time to those memorable days etched in our lives by the tunes and stars of a legendary era. Who knows you just might find yourself on stage with us doing the hand jive. Great Family Entertainment! Just a Few of the Songs: Born to Hand Jive, Greased Lightening, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Hand Jive, You’re The One That I Want. TICKETS ON SALE AT THE BOX OFFICE SEPT 27TH- Special Show Announcement. AT THE STOCKEY - Fandango. FIRST TIME IN PARRY SOUND. DON'T MISS IT! - The ZZ Top Experience! At The Charles W. Stockey Centre in PARRY SOUND! It’s a concert. It’s a multimedia barrage. It’s a ZZ Top-u-mentary in full costume and coolness! - Fandango is North America’s premier tribute to the sound and the fury that is ZZ Top. You’ve never seen a show like it -anywhere. That is, until now! A flurry of costume changes. Multitudes of signature guitars. Spectacular sound, lights and pageantry. Beautiful Cirque Du Soleil dancers. And of course, those legendary beards. It’s the renowned Vegas-style ZZ Top celebration to behold and be there!Gimme All your Lovin’ and put on your Cheap Sunglasses for this journey from the Tush kickin’ tunes of 70’s to the Legs stompin’ hits of the 80’s! FITNESS THURSDAYS! - 25 MARY STREET –11AM- 12PM - 25 Church Street - Indoor walking during the winter. - Stretching and Balance using Fitness Bands. All are welcome! PARRY SOUND FRIENDSHIP CENTRE - for more info contact: Tracey@psfc.ca (705) 746-5970 Ext. 115 or Rebecca@psfc.ca (705) 746-0571 AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAYS – PARRY SOUND FRIENDSHIP CLUB- Ages 7-12 - 3:30PM – 5PM - Homework- Activities – Crafts - PARRY SOUND FRIENDSHIP CENTRE PSFC,cc BINGO NIGHTS! - MONDAY NIGHT BINGO AT 7PM- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - BINGO NIGHTS! - MONDAY NIGHT BINGO 7PM AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH HALL – ITS BEST TO ARRIVE BEFORE 6PM TO GET A SEAT! PARRY SOUND FOOD BANK IS IN NEED! Food Bank use is up 40% in the Parry Sound area and the shelves are becoming very empty. Cash donations are welcomed and need as well as non perishable food. A drop off slot is located at the top of the ramp after hours, or drop inside of the Parry Sound Harvest Share. 93 James St. Parry Sound. Monday - Friday. 9 till 3 . Everything is so appreciated, please help if you can.
THURSDAYS- CANADORE COLLEGE WESTWant to join the fun? Every Thursday, we host exciting activities as part of our seniors programming. From exploring your creative side, enjoying outdoor walks, exciting game days, and more. Come make some memories with us! WEDNESDAY nights at the Trestle Brewing Company – Trivia at the Trestle 6:30 PM - 9PM MONDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAYS Pool (billiards)
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SENIORS CLUB Darts Wednesday at 1:30 pm (Sept to June only) at the PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB Regular Euchre Cards Friday at 1:00 pm at the PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB Cribbage Cards Thursday at
Parry Sound Continued... Run by an autistic person, this is a safe, pressure- free space to meet, unmask, be authentically themselves and be creative. No art experience necessary! Each week we will be creating a different form of art including painting, music and more! WE WELCOME ALL ADULTS
WHO ARE AUTISTIC AND OR THOSE WHO HAVE ADHD, INCLUDING THOSE WHO SELF- IDENTIFY THURSDAYS - FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH!
Mary Street Centre, 11am-1pm. Goodwill donations Welcome! Thursday Community Lunch - Mary Street Centre , 24 Mary St., Parry Sound
- 11 AM to 1 PM
If you have an event, or know of an event, please send it to us at Greatnortharrownewspaper@gmail.com. We love ‘GOOD NEWS!’ We also welcome celebrations!
TRANSFER STATION HOURS UPDATE: Starting April 21st, our Transfer Station will switch to summer hours! This schedule will run until October 19th. Please make note of the changes to plan your visits accordingly: Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Tuesday: CLOSED - Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Thursday: CLOSED- Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Saturday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM- CLOSED ON ALL STAT HOLIDAYS Please note: We are in the process of updating our signage to reflect the correct summer dates. Thank you for your cooperation and please ensure timely disposal of your recyclables and waste! For further information and updates, stay connected with us here.
PARRY SOUND PUBLIC LIBRARY
JUNE 17TH, JUNE 25TH – CHESS CLUB TUESDAYS - 1:00 p.m. - Join our Chess Club to practice, learn, and sharpen your chess skills in a family friendly environment. - Drop-in · No registration required. All ages and skill levels welcome (supervised youth please) - For more information, contact PSPL at 705-746-9601 or askus@pspl.ca
JUNE 18TH, JUNE 25TH- - 1:30PM. – 2:15PM. - Light Yoga with certified instructor Ellen Koennecke of Yoga in the Sound. - Weekly Dropin program, $5 per session - No registration required - Located in the library auditorium (not wheelchair accessible)- For more information contact 705-746-9601 or askus@pspl.ca
JUNE 18TH, JUNE 25TH - 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – WEEKLY CASUAL FRENCH GROUP - Are you learning to speak French? Would like to practice your language skills with other French speak-
Powassan
THE POOL!!! We hope the outdoor community pool will open on time for a July 1st swim! We have lessons available for municipal residents. Non-residents are able to attend all the public swims, go to aquafit classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, and everyone is welcome to rent the pool for a pool party this summer! Details about the pool programs will be available mid-June. Yes!!! it will be possible to rent the pool for an hour this summer for a Pool Party! The cost is $126. plus HST for the hour, and includes a lifeguard. As soon as the pool has received it's official final inspection we will let you know and you can sign up then.
Almaguin Special Olympic Bowling is looking for volunteers to help out starting for the next bowling season in September 2025 at Riverbowl in Burk's Falls. It's approximately 3 hours every second Tuesday, from 10AM-1PM, during the months September through to May 1st, 2026. There's no greater feeling then being involved with Special Olympians. For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Cheryl Atkinson ( Community Coordinator) at almaguin@specialolympicsontario.ca ....you won't regret it POWASSAN AND DISTRICT FOOD BANKServing Our Community Since 1996 - Foodbank Hours - Mondays open 9AM-12NOON (April 28TH ) for deliveries of donations. Foodbank Days Wednesdays open 10am – 2pm (last sign in 1 :30pm.) Monday Evening Foodbank - April 21 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Call Diane if you have any questions (705)492-3958 CHECKOUT THE Powassan Farmers' Market
!! We are In our (37th year) for the season is coming up, May 17th! Market hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with our opening ceremony slated for 10 a.m.. We have a full slate of local farms with produce, meats, maple syrup, preserves, artisans, baking and more! Live music every market and special events. See you there!
JUNE 17TH, JUNE 24TH - - 250 CLARKWomen's Circuit Class every Tuesday night at 7pm. $5 drop in fee. No registration.
JUNE 18TH- 5PM-8PM - POWASSAN LION’S CLUB FISH FRY 1 $25 per person - main course, dessert, tea/coffee. CASH BAR & 50/50 DRAW. HELD AT THE POWASSAN CURLING CLUB – 433 MAIN STREET.
JUNE 22ND- Instant Pot Workshop- Sunday June 22 at 9am. Learn how to make one pot meals, yogurt, and stay for a pulled pork lunch. $15 Sign up at recreation@powassan.net
JUNE 25TH - 4TH WEDNESDAY- MONTHLV SENIOR FOOT CARE AT THE LEGION - CALL SARAH HARNOCK 705-471-1707 -TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT - $30 PER PERSON
JUNE 28TH – CANADA DAY CELEBRATION ! 1PM-4PM - MUSIC , KIDS GAMES, LAZER TAG, FOOD TRUCK, FREE CAKE, FAIRVIEW LANE, POWASSAN
JULY 1ST - CANADA DAY CELEBRATION - Tuesday July 1 6-9pm - BBQ (Scouts' fundraiser) , Climbing wall, gyroscope, foam - canon, bouncy castles, fireworks at dusk . The Municipality Of Powassan ‘The Heart of Good Living’
JULY 8TH - Mark your calendar. We have outdoor Yoga in the Park this summer on Tuesdays
ers in Parry Sound? Join us at the library for a weekly casual French Group (not formal lessons) Drop-in • All skill levels welcome located in the auditorium (not wheelchair accessible) For more information, contact PSPL at 705-7469601 or askus@pspl.ca
JUNE 20TH, JUNE 27TH - Knitters & Stitchers Club - Fridays at 11 am to 12 Noon - Program runs to May 30th - Bring your current project and join our drop-in group to learn and share from our collective skills. (not formal lessons)Located on the library main level
JUNE 26TH- – BOOKS AND BANTER - May 29, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Let's read together in 2025! - We meet the last Thursday of the month at 6 pm. Coffee and Tea provided.Registration required. Program located in the library auditorium (not wheelchair accessible) - Titles available at Parry Sound Public Library or on Libby.
PSPL Adult Literacy Program - Scheduled with tutor- English Language Learning with tutorcontact PSPL at 705-746-9601 or askus@pspl.ca
Parry Sound Public Library French GroupAre you learning to speak French? Would like to practice your language skills with other French speakers in Parry Sound? Join us at the library for a weekly casual French Group. (not formal lessons) Drop-in • All skill levels welcomeLocated in the auditorium. (not wheelchair accessible) Wednesdays 4:30 to 6 pm -29 Mary
Street Parry Sound - askus@pspt.ca • 705-7469601
PARRY SOUND LEGION BRANCH 117
Friday Night Fun at the Parry Sound Legion! Looking for a great way to kick off your weekend? Come down to the Local Legion this Friday night and enjoy the incredible talent of our local musicians! These artists bring the heart and soul of our community to life with their music, and it’s always a night to remember. Grab your friends, enjoy the tunes, and make it a night to remember.
JULY 19TH - PARRY SOUND LEGION BRANCH
117 - Our Local Legion is Hosting an Outdoor Barbecue and Bar event on July 19th, Commencing at Noon ALL WELCOME $3.00 HOTDOGS, $5.00 SAUSAGES -$6.00 HAMBURGERS
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at noon at Veterans' Memorial Park on Main Street in Powassan. $5 drop in fee. Starts July 8. JULY 14TH – JULY 18TH - Do you have a young teen at your home? We have a "Young Women in Business" (ages 12-18) week, from July 14-18 at 250 Clark. Girls will learn business skills. There will be daily speakers. Sign up in advance at 519-222-5136. Limited spaces.
JULY 26th- MONSTER TRUCKS - For the first time ever! The Monster Trucks All Out Tour is coming to Powassan.- Giant outdoor shows where the trucks can really fly! - Experience all the high-flying, ground-pounding action as iconic Canadian Monster Trucks battle it out in nonstop competition. BUCKING BRONCO, OUTFOXED, CANADIAN CRUSHER, and the debut of ROBOSHARK. Meet the drivers for photos & autographs, and get up close with the HUGE Monsters at the Pre-show Pit Party.
JULY 26TH- Ever wonder what it's like to ride in a REAL Monster Truck? Be sure to get your Monster Truck Ride tickets and experience the true power of these huge machines. Plus, high-flying freestyle motocross! Watch in awe as pro FMX riders perfect gravity-defying stunts three stories in the air. Ticket Options: event.attendstar.
com - VIP - General Admission - Children ages 2 & under get in free so long as they sit on an adult’s lap. SATURDAY, JULY 26TH - 11:00
AM MORNING SHOW - VIP Pit Party 9:00am9:30am - General Admission Pit Party 9:30am –10:30am Show 11:00am - 12:45pm -- 4:30 PM EVENING SHOW - VIP Pit Party 2:30pm - 3:00pm
General Admission Pit Party 3:00pm – 4:00pm - Show 4:30 - 6:15pm. Please note that there may or may not be a charge for parking. - No refunds. Show runs rain or shine. Kids 2 & under are free so long as they sit on an adult's lap. Performer lineup subject to change. Powassan Fairgrounds, 55 Fairview Lane.
UNTIL JULY 31ST - INDOOR PICKLEBALL
– 10:30AM- TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYSPowassan Sportsplex -Tuesdays and Thursdays - Beginners 9am & Intermediate - 10:30amAdvance sign up ONLY- NO drop ins recreation@ powassan.net $60. SEPT 26TH- SEPT 27TH- Registration for the next Mittens and/or Moccasin Workshop is now open. Class is Sept. 26/27. Register at recreation@powassan.net
RESCUED TREASURES is welcoming donations again. Please drop off at 595 Main Street Powassan. They are closed, so kindly leave them at the front door! Please be kind and leave us only gently used, clean items, this is for a wonderful cause and for the love of animals. STOP IN! It’s a beautiful shop that does so much good!
POWASSAN FARMERS MARKET – IS OPEN FOR THE SEASON! Our awesome little Market operates weekly on Saturdays from 9am - Ipm, Victoria Day Weekend until Thanksgiving Weekend!
SUNDAYS
WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS – 250 CLARK
- KARATE! With Gateway Martial Arts - WEDNESDAYS 4PM &5PM- SUNDAYS: 1PM &2PM - Register at recreation@powassan.net
CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! ANTIQUES IN THE BARN, OPEN for the 2025 Season, 438 Deer Lake Road, Emsdale, 11-4 almost daily. Do come and see all of the treasures for this year. 99% new inventory and the other 1% from last year 50% off!!!!
JUNE 18TH, 25TH - BINGO!!! EMSDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY- EVERY WEDNESDAY - Over 40 years of fun - A little bingo with BIG prizes. DOORS OPEN AT 530PM - GAMES STARTS AT 6:45 PM - NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK PLEASE – The Canteen will be OPEN! 25 JOSEPH STREET www.emsdaleagriculturabociety.com
JUNE 24TH - 4TH TUESDAY - EMSDALE –MONTHLV SENIOR FOOT CARE AT THE LEGIONCALL SARAH HARNOCK 705-471-1707 -TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT - $30 PER PERSON JOIN US FOR A SOCIAL GATHERING! Every Thursday, from 9:30 to 11:30 am there is great weekly social gathering in Emsdale open to everyone at The Parish of the Good Shepherd, Emsdale Ontario of the Good Shepherd. Serving Tea, Coffee, Desserts, and healthy snacks, and great company. There is a basket for an offering. There is also a Soup Lunch that runs at noon running from Dec to April on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Great folks. Everyone Welcome. Emsdale, 2190 Hwy 592.
PERRY MART! YOUR ONE STOP SHOP for all of your needs! Lots of great Grab n Go’s, quick treats and daily staples in a friendly atmosphere… Pick up your libations and smoke shop treats. Let’s support local and see what Dev and his team have to offer!
YETI’S PIZZA OFFERS DELIVERY! Open 3 till 7 for the winter! OPEN Wednesday till Sunday We are also launching our new ghost pepper ranch pizza, STAY WARM! WATCH FOR OUR NEW LOCATION , OPENING SOON IN SUNDRIDGE! CALL FOR ARTISTS – NO DISPLAY FEE!With numerous visitors each day, your artwork will help spruce up the Information Centre while increasing exposure to your artwork. All sales from Municipal Office/ go directly to the artist. PERRY LIBRARY
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAY - 11AM – STORY
TIME FOR CHILDREN
JUNE 6TH- TRIVIA NIGHT 7PM - BRING A FRIEND! Starts at 7pm at the Perry Township Public Library
LAST SUNDAY AT 1PM- POWASSAN JAM-
MERS - Bring guitars, ukeleles, violins Fill the building with music! 250 CLARK.
MONDAYS
MONDAYS – BINGO!!! 250 CLARK BINGO AT 1PM
MONDAYS - PICKLEBALL! AT 250 CLARK! Three Monday sessions -9AM, 10AM, 11AM. Sign up at recreation@powassan.net
MONDAYS – 8:30PM- COMPETITIVE ADULT
VOLLEYBALL $5 DROP IN FEE 250 CLARK
MONDAYS – 6PM- YOGA - $5 SUGGESTED FEE , PAY AT CLASS. CLASS WITH CATHY ROWE
TUESDAYS
TUESDAYS-250 CLARK- 10-11:30AM UKELELE
CLUB! Ukuleles provided. No musical talent required All welcome! $2. drop in rate Come have fun!
LADIES LATIN DANCING AT 250 CLARK -Tuesdays in June 6-7pm $80. Sign up at 250 Clark
EMAIL:- loudanza@hotmail.com
PICKLEBALL AT 250 CLARK! Now registering people for indoor pickleball on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Powassan Sportsplex. Starts June 3. Ends July 31. $60. 9am Intermediate 10:30am- Beginners Sign up at recreation@ powassan.net
250 Clark - Tuesday is- 9am- Seniors' Line Dancing 11am- Seniors' Fitness 4:30pm- Nerf Wars 6:30pm- Adult Volleyball 8pm- Body Fit- the final class!
Volleyball at 250 Clark, Adult Players only, Tuesdays 6:30-9pm. $5 drop-in fee.
Let’s Get Active! Free Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. This is drop in- no registration required. Powassan Legion Branch 453, Tuesdays at 9:30 am
TUESDAYS– 11AM- SENIORS' FITNESS - AER-
OBICS AND STRETCHING $3 PER CLASS - 250
CLARK
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 9AM-10AM – SE-
NIORS LINE DANCING – 250
TUESDAYS – 6:30PM-ADULT VOLLEYBALL
- ADULT PLAYERS ONLY - $5 DROP IN FEE- 250 CLARK
TUESDAY EVENTS AT 250 CLARK – 9AM LINE
DANCING – 10AM UKELE CLUB, 11AM SENIORS
FITNESS- 1PM ART CLASS- 4:30PM LASER TAG-
6PM ROBOTICS CLUB- 9am- Line Dancing – 7PM BOOT CAMP
TUESDAYS 10-11:30AM- UKULELE CLUB AT 250 CLARK , UKULELES PROVIDED, NO MUSICAL
TALENT REQUIRED! Ukuleles provided. No musical talent required All welcome! $2. drop in rate Come have fun!
TUESDAYS - MIXED BALL HOCKEY Tuesdays and - Thursdays -8:30-10pm Register at recreation@ powassan.net $75. Ages 17+ Starts April 29 at Powassan Sportsplex
WEDNESDAYS - IPM - YOGA - $5 SUGGESTED
FEE , PAY AT CLASS. CLASS WITH CATHY ROWE
WEDNESDAYS – 250 CLARK- BINGO!!!! AT 1PM
2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7PMPOWASSAN JAMMERS - Bring guitars, ukeleles, violins Fill the building with music! 250 CLARK.
WEDNESDAYS EVENTS AT 250 CLARK – 1PM YOGA- 1PM SENIORS CARDS- 4PM- KARATE5PM-KARATE-6PM BEAVERSA AND CUBS
WEDNESDAYS– 250 CLARK - KARATE! With Gateway Martial Arts - WEDNESDAYS 4PM &5PM- SUNDAYS: 1PM &2PM - Register at recreation@powassan.net
THURSDAYS – 10:15-10:45 AM – MOM AND BABY FITNESS CLASSES - Get out of the hour, meet new friends, and get some exercise. FREE 250 CLARK PICKLEBALL AT 250 CLARK! Now registering people for indoor pickleball on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Powassan Sportsplex. Starts June 3. Ends July 31. $60. 9am Intermediate 10:30am- Beginners Sign up at recreation@ powassan.net
THURSDAY Events at 250 Clark -9AM – LINE DANCING -11AM – SENIOR’S FITNESS 12NOON –
AL-ANON - 2PM – STEP
CLUB- 4:30pmLASER TAG- 6pm- ROBOTICS CLUB- 7PM- POWER CLASS. THURSDAY – 11AM- SENIORS' FITNESSAEROBICS AND STRETCHING $3 PER CLASS250 CLARK WE HAVE DELICIOUS PIZZA IN TOWN! Hummingbird Pizza is open for business!
Please use the west door to access the store. 7pm- Storytime in the Woods (on Facebook"Events at 250 Clark" Join us on Thursdays at 2 pm for some fun! Groovin’ with Grandma is exclusive to the CCC! It’s a freestyle
Let's Get Active! Catch up with friends and make new acquaintances ! FREE Drop-in... No need to register Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. Held at the Powassan Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 453 - Tuesdays at 9:30 am On Thursdays, Jeannine Welton is offering weekly Yoga with Fascial Maneuvers from 6-7pm. Cost is $10 per class, and you pay at the class. This type of yoga involves simple movements incorporating gentle twists and breathwork that anyone can do! It is designed to increase your mobility and reduce pain. ALL welcome! Save the date! TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS - MIXED BALL HOCKEY Tuesdays and - Thursdays -8:30-10pm Register at recreation@powassan.net $75. Ages 17+ Starts April 29 at Powassan Sportsplex Seniors’ Fitness classes with Joyce! Join in on this dynamic class for decades, and always puts some “FUN” into her classes. The classes are on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30am. Come out for the fun! FRIDAYS Powassan Meals On Wheels has been around for many, many years and continues to provide access to nutrition as well as a wellness check. We are looking for someone to volunteer for every other Wednesday at 11 am. Interested? Please contact our office at 705724-6028 for more details. Karate classes at 250 Clark are ongoing! They happen twice weekly- Wednesday and Sunday afternoons. Spaces available now. Email recreation@powassan.net to register. POWASSAN FOOD BANK - Every Monday 10am to 12pm (donation drop off only) *no client services. Wednesday’s for client’s food pick up. Evening foodbank 5:30 to 8pm (for working clients only) Any questions please contact Diane (705) 492-3958
BATTERIES - Want to recycle your used batteries? Head to @Powassan Home Hardware! There’s a recycle box on the second counter that is for used batteries. Home Hardware has a battery recycling program that is Canada-wide. Anyone looking for a garden plot? We have spaces available in our community garden at 250 Clark. Please call me if you are interested. 705-492-4895
TUESDAYS - Indoor Pickleball starts on Tuesday June 3 at 9am at the Powassan Sportsplex. $5 drop in rate. Pay at the class.
ALMAGUIN LEARNING CENTRE - POWASSAN 705-499-7217 almaguinadultlearningcentre.org Well, that went fast! We're almost into June and it feels like summer is arriving for good. Why not sign up for our free computer classes? Back by popular demand, join our online Food & Finance program beginning Wednesday, June 18 from 1 to 3. This 5 week program can help get a handle on the ever rising cost of food and the difficulties of managing household finances. Access to Safe Food Handlers certification is available on successful completion of this course. Sign up HERE today! We are offering Fresh Start, Managing Change beginning online Friday, June 27 from 9:30 to 11:30. This four part course will help you successfully navigate the many challenges and rewards that come with making changes in your life. Space is limited and sign up for our programs is required. Please feel free to use, or share, our CONTACT US form if you are interested in learning more about what we do and what programs we offer.
POWASSAN PUBLIC LIBRARY June, that wonderful gateway to the summer, the month in which the many activities that kept us busy and committed all winter are over so we can ‘reset’ and look forward to the longer, slower, more relaxed days that summer so welcomingly brings. Ahhh! Summertime and the living’s easy! But not so easy that you’ll want to forgo a trip (or two or three) to the library for the wonderful events and activities we have planned this month! As proud supporters of diversity and inclusion, we begin June with our Pride Flag Raising on the 2nd at 2:00 PM. Join us afterwards for coffee, tea and conversation!
We are thrilled to announce that on June 7th the doors to the library will be open to our patrons EVERY SATURDAY once again! We thank everyone for their patience and well wishes during the time we had to be closed. Hard work, perseverance and the support of our three wonderful and benevolent municipalities has made this ‘reopening’ possible.
Looking for a fun and educational evening out
Powssan Continued...
Big shout out to all tweens and teens: we’re having a ‘School’s out for Summer Party’ on June 25th from 4:00-6:00 PM. There’ll be Wii games, 2 VR sets, pizza and prizes! A great way to celebrate wrapping up the school year!
Last, but certainly not least, we’re calling on all knitters to join us for a Knit and Knatter Fundraiser on June 27th starting at 10:00 AM. We’ll supply the wool, the coffee, the tea, the treats and the company, you supply your time and good will to help us knit dish cloths which we’ll sell to raise funds for the library. A good day, a great cause!
One more bit of great news to share, because of a generous grant from Canada Summer Jobs we are happy to say that we’ve hired two students to run the TD Summer Reading Program! Please check out our website or call the library for details and to sign up the kids in your life for this awesome summer program. We have a super line-up of activities and guests booked all summer long starting with Reptile Adventure Camp and a BBQ on July 2nd at 1:00PM.
Reminder: our Ontario Park Passes are available as well as our wifi hubs - two great resources in our Library of Things that you just might need when you’re out and about this summer.
Adults Book Club - Tuesday May 22nd at 5:30 pm - Books written by a British author or set in Britain Each month, book club members pick their own book based on a predetermined theme or genre. This month’s theme is Books written by a British author or set in Britain. We always have a great selection of titles on display for book club member's to check out and we have an extensive nonfiction collection. If you still can't find what you're looking for, you can ask our staff for a recommendation or you can be bold and search the stacks yourself for a new author or a book you think you'd enjoy and would like to share with the group! During our meetings, we compare notes, and discuss each other’s choices. It's the best way to find out what series is worth reading and what is not!
Our Regular Events: Checkout our Events Calendar for a schedule of all of our programming.***
For Adults Book Club - Tuesday April 22nd at 5:30 pmBooks Set in a Foreign Land - Each month, book club members pick their own book based on a predetermined theme or genre. This month’s theme is Books Set in a Foreign Land. We always have a great selection of titles on display for book club member's to check out and we have an extensive nonfiction collection. If you still can't find what you're looking for, you can ask our staff for a recommendation or you can be bold and search the stacks yourself for a new author or a book you think you'd enjoy and would like to share with the group! During our meetings, we compare notes, and discuss each other’s choices. It's the best way to find out what series is worth reading and what is not!
French Conversation Group - Tuesdays at 11:00 am - French speakers of all skill levels are invited to our French Conversation Group each Tuesday to enhance their skills and engage with other French speakers. New members are always welcome! À bientôt!
Friends of The Library - First Monday Monthly at 4:00 pm - Are you looking for a way to support your library and your community? Consider becoming a 'Friend of the Library'. This friendly and engaging group is dedicated to supporting and promoting the Powassan & District Union Public Library in the community. The Friends of the Library help to raise funds to subsidize programs at the library such as the Story Walk® initiative and other special projects. They are always happy to welcome new friends to the group! This month, be sure to check out their spring basket, it’s filled with items that will inspire you to leave those winter blues behind!
Genealogy with Mary Heasman - Thursdays at 10:00 am - Discover Your Past - How well do you know your family history? Whether you are new to exploring your family tree or a seasoned expert, our genealogy expert, Mary Heasman is the perfect guide to help you navigate the intricacies and huge amounts of information available online. Due to increased demand, she is now available every Thursday morning at 10am. Your ancestors are waiting to be rediscovered! No appointment required.
Motivational Writing Group - Wednesdays biweekly at 12:00 pm - Exciting news, the Motivational Writing Group is once again meeting in person at the library! Join a group of writers for inspiration and motivation to start, or finish, your writing project, the only requirement is a love of writing! Meeting on April 2nd, April 16th and April 30th this month.
Paul The Straw Hat Man - 3rd Wednesday Monthly at 10:30 am - Paul loves to sing and play! His guitar is always tuned up and ready to go! He's a great storyteller too, you'll not want to miss Paul's Wednesday morning perfor-
mance! Pauls music appeals to people of all ages.
Powassan Purls Knitters - Fridays at 10:00 am - They continue meeting every Friday, catching up on the intricacies of their latest knitting projects and of course, discussing current local events! All levels of expertise are welcome, the Purls are a very welcoming and inclusive group. If you are looking for someone to knit and chat with, Friday morning knitting at the library is the place to be!
Rug Hookers - Thursday April 3rd at 1:00 pm-
Another wonderful and creative group to join is our rug hooking group -- hooking is always more fun with friends! This group is always looking for new members and is more than happy to introduce beginners to the art of rug hooking. They meet on the first Thursday monthly.
Scrabble - Mondays at 3:45 pm- Are you a ‘wordy’? If so, then you need to be here on Monday afternoons at 3:45 pm to get in on a fun game of Scrabble with other like minded word lovers! A great afternoon out of the house, a nice way to stay sharp, and a good way to make new friends!
For Teens & Tweens Teen Computers/Hangout - Weekdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Teens and tweens are welcome to meet with friends to chat, hang out and chill! Computers, Wi Fi and a VR Set are available!
For The Kids
Kids' Computer Hour - Weekdays 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm - For an hour a day, we set aside the computers in the computer room and the iPads for kids. All children are welcome to come by to play on the computers, use the virtual reality glasses under the supervision of a staff member or to play chess or any one of a number of great board games we have here at the library. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
LaLeche League Meet-Up - 3rd Tuesday Monthly at 11:00 am - Calling all pregnant, breastfeeding, and chest-feeding parents: bring your feeding stories, questions, and concerns; talk about your parenting and pregnancy; share your joys and challenges; or just come to listen and enjoy the company of other parents. We look forward to welcoming you!
Music with Bernie - April 9th at 10:30 am - Join
Bernadette Kerr, a local accomplished musician for a lively, interactive musical ensemble!
Sing, dance, listen, play! This promises to be a delightful hour of music for kids. A great opportunity to introduce your child or grandchild to popular kids’ songs!
Paul The Straw Hat Man - 3rd Wednesday Monthly at 10:30 am - Paul loves to sing and
play! His guitar is always tuned up and ready to go! Paul’s been sharing his love of song at the library for quite some time, join him for some fun music and fun conversation. Pauls music appeals to people of all ages.
Raising Readers - Thursdays at 6:15 pm- Young families are invited to come for stories, crafts, snacks and fun every Thursday evening! Parents are encouraged to stay with their children to participate in this event, a wonderful opportunity to share in family literacy. Be sure to hop in for great Easter stories on April 10th and April 17th, every bunny will have fun!
Toddler Time - Daily from Monday to Friday at 10:30 am - Parents and children are welcome every day of the week to hang-out in our children's department. We have lots of toys, books, and musical instruments. Our kids area is a great space to learn and play, to make new friends and meet up with old ones!
SERVICES Room Rentals: We have room rentals available at very reasonable rates. If you need a meeting room or a Certified Kitchen or even a space for your kid's birthday party, we've got you covered! Click here for Rental Info.
Tech Help: Tech appointments are available on a weekly basis — appointment required. Please call the library at 705-724-3618 or send us an email at powlib@gmail.com to book your half hour appointment.
South River
Almaguin Special Olympic Bowling is looking for volunteers to help out starting for the next bowling season in September 2025 at Riverbowl in Burk's Falls. It's approximately 3 hours every second Tuesday, from 10AM-1PM, during the months September through to May 1st, 2026. There's no greater feeling then being involved with Special Olympians. For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Cheryl Atkinson ( Community Coordinator) at almaguin@specialolympicsontario.ca ....you won't regret it JUNE 21ST- JUNE 22ND - 11:00AM – 4PM SOUTH RIVER FAIRIE FEST - The Trinket Trade is Coming! Get your pouches ready! At Faerie Fest, magic is more than a costume—it’s in your pockets. This year, we invite you to join the Trinket Trade—a time-honored Fae tradition of tiny treasures exchanged between wandering souls. Bring a handful of magic: A polished stone, a handmade charm, a button from your sweater, a bead from your braid. Offer it to a fellow Faerie to spread the whimsy around, and hopefully you’ll receive a piece of their story in return. (And if you don’t have anything to trade, you can simply accept the offerings from your Faerie friends) No cost. No rules. Just enchantment.(And the smaller and weirder, the better.) Will you trade with the Fae? FAERIE FEST!
-PREE FACE PAINTING , DOZENS oF VENDORS, -FAERIE FOOD & GAMES, - BOTTLE CHARM
MAKING -FAERIE DOOR PAINTING – MUSIC, SINGING BOWLS, HARPIST , -ENERGY HEALING, CARD & TEA LEAF READING -CRYSTALS. WANDS. JEWELERY, CANDLES. SOAPS. POTTERY, HERBS, SUNCATCHERS. BRACELETS -LARGE FAERIE VILLAGE — WHIMSICAL FAERIE PHOT0 -BOOTHS & PHOTO Ops. & MUCH MORE! -EVERYONE WELCOME! Crystal Caves South River
JUNE 22ND- SOUTH RIVER-MACHAR AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY & Ironwood Heritage Crafts - Egg Pickling Workshop - LEARN TO SAFELY PRESERVE EGGS & OTHER FOODS - THROUGH
PICKLING - SUNDAY JUNE 22ND -1:00PM3:30PM - $20 IPERSON ( $15 FOR SRMAS MEMBERS ) SOUTH RIVER-MACHAR COMMUNITY CENTRE/ ARENA UPSTAIRS HALL & KITCHEN - 1
LINCOLN AVE, SOUTH RIVER - LIMITED SPACES, BOOK YOURS BY JUNE 16TH - CONTACT; KARA @ SBMASEE@GMAIL.COM OR TINA CELL: 519496-1001 - PARTICIPANTS TO BRING THEIR OWN SUPPLIES, LIST PROVIDED WHEN REGISTERING.
JUNE 25TH - , -- Storytelling Circle- Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:00pm - 10 Isabella St. South River. - Join us at the South River Friendly Circle every Wednesday night at 6:30 to contribute your story to a growing collection of aural histories and stories told by residents of South River. Links to radio show, podcast and single stories here - https://naisa.ca/media-archive/south-river-stories/ - Admission is free. Supported by New Horizons for Seniors.
JUNE 28TH - SOUTH RIVER LIONS CLUB CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS - TOM THOMSON PARK – MORE INFORMATION AT THE SOUTH RIVER VILLAGE WEBSITE
JUNE 28TH - SAVE THE DATE!! CANADA DAY CELEBRATION - TOM THOMSON PARK FOLLOW US FOR MORE DETAILS - LET’S CELEBRATE! JUNE 28TH -EAGLE LAKE NARROWS - CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS!PARADE, BBQ. BEER TENT, MAGICIAN, INFLATABLE SLIDE, FACE PAINTING, MUSIC, VENDORS, PIE EATING CONTEST AND BIRTHDAY CAKE!! Parade begins at 1pm at the South River train station and travels east along Ottawa Ave. Ending at the west pedestrian entrance to Tom Thomson Park (Contact Bart Wood if you would like to participate in the parade 705-358-3822) - 1:00 pm - Parade - 1:30 pm - Parade arrives at park followed by a - performance by Callander Pipes & Drums1:45 pm - Official Opening - 2:00 pm - The Magic of Christopher - 2:30 pm - Live Entertainment (Don & Friends)
JUNE 29TH -FIREWORKS - EAGLE LAKE!(NOT A LIONS CLUB EVENT) –ALMAGUIN LEARNING CENTRE - SOUTH RIVER – 705-386-0764 almaguinadultlearningcentre.org Well, that went fast! We're almost into June and it feels like summer is arriving for good. Why not sign up for our free computer classes? Back by popular demand, join our online Food & Finance program beginning Wednesday, June 18 from 1 to 3. This 5 week program can help get a handle on the ever rising cost of food and the difficulties of managing household finances. Access to Safe Food Handlers certification is available on successful completion of this course. Sign up HERE today!
Nationals Auto Show kicking off on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, *** Pre registration has now opened up for our Saturday, July 19th 2025 Northern Nationals Auto Show in South River, On. With so many amazing rides coming we’ve added more classes/awards Here’s the link to pre-register and automatically be entered into our VIP draw with the prize value of $1500.00 - https://form.jotform. com/250810641309248. With over 600 amazing entries last year and all proceeds from our independently judged show being donated to the Muskoka and- Parry Sound CMHA , this is one car show you don’t want to mess. So come on over and help us pack the park again! UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15TH AT NAISA - Summer Interactive Exhibitions_ - NAISA’s summer exhibition between June 12 and September 15 features the vibro-tactile sound installation Haptic Voices by David Bobier and Jim Ruxton of the VibraFusionLab. Haptic Voices is a wall sculpture that visitors lean back against in order to experience sound vibrations perceived through the body. Since the installation transmits sound through the body, the listening experience is equally accessible to Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing persons. The content of the sound is made from compositions created by Bobier, Ruxton and others created especially for the vibro-tactile installation.
TUESDAYS - Would you like to level up your digital skills? Our South River centre is open Tuesday evenings until 7 and we offer small class computer skills training. Contact us for more information, registration is required. TAKE YOUR DIGITAL SKILLS UP A NOTCH! At the Almaguin Adult Learning! FREE classes Tuesday evenings, in South River Sign up is required, reach out today! Email mastery, Browser features, Better searches, Video chats & calls, Adding programs & apps And more.. NEW! SOUTH RIVER MARKET - Vendors wanted! Once we have vendors set up, more details will follow. Running May thru December at the South River Legion. Contact Kim at 705588-7190 ALMAGUING ADULT LEARNING CENTRE - Remember to reach out if you are interested in learning more about us, we have centres in Powassan, South River, and Burk's Falls and we are here to help so CONTACT US today! We areopen late every Tuesdaay! Sign up for our free classes, we can help it all make sense! 705-386-0764. Visit us at one of our locations, South River, 705-386-0764, 324 Hwy, 124. Burk’s Falls 705- 499-7773, 108 Ontario St. and Powassan 705-499-7217 WOMEN’S ONLY RESOURCE CENTRE INVITES YOU TO DROP BY! Our Free Donation Centre is overflowing with household wares, winter coats and clothing! Stop in if you’re looking for something or to browse through! MEALS ON WHEELS : FROZEN MEAL DELIVERY! MEALS ARE $7.00 & CONSIST OF MAIN COURSE & DESSERT "DELIVERED EVERY TUESDAY - ELIGIBLE PERSONS INCLUDE: - SENIORS 65+ -THOSE WHO ARE TERMINALLY/CHRONICALLY ILL - THOSE WITH A DEVELOPMENT DISABILITYTHOSE RECENTLY DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL (I.E. POST SURGERY) - EAST PARRY SOUND Support Services - FOR MORE INFO & TO ORDERCONTACT CSS @ 705-724-6028 WE’RE OPEN! Early Child and Family Centre EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY FROM 9:30 AM-12PM. - SOUTH RIVER -DSSAB16 Toronto Ave -705-386-2552 -ext. 5452 To register please go to the following link. All participants must register prior to attending; For more information regarding our programs you can visit our Facebook page EarlyON Child and Family Centres in the District of Parry Sound or visit our website @ wvvwloreverychild.ca South River Scoops 'N' More has EVEN MORE to offer! TRY OUR AMAZING NEW PIZZA! Come on out and enjoy your favourite desserts and treats featuring Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream, fresh subway sandwiches, AND ICE CREAM cakes made to order! 281 Hwy 124, South River. The ACS (Free Store) is currently accepting clothing at this time. Please drop off on Wednesday and Thursdays between 12-4pm. Drop off address is 131 Ottawa Ave South River ON P0A 1X0 PLEASE SUPPORT THE SOUTH RIVER FREE STORE! The (free) clothing closet in South River has reopened at the old Chalmers United Church beside the public school. Hours are Wednesdays & Thursdays 12pm-4pm incase anyone
Life Labs Blood Work: Mondays and Thursdays - 8:00 am to 10:45 am. Remember to bring your health card and your requisition. You can park at the library or 250 Clark parking lots.The fire route must be kept clear at all times. The library does not accept faxes on behalf of Life Labs. Though we provide a space for this community service, PDUPL does not manage Life Labs. Questions and concerns can be directed to Life Labs at 1-877-849-3637.
POWASSAN LEGION BRANCH 453 - 62 KING ST. W - 705-724-2235
JUNE 25TH - 4TH WEDNESDAY- MONTHLV
SENIOR FOOT CARE AT THE LEGION - CALL SARAH HARNOCK 705-471-1707 -TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT - $30 PER PERSON
JULY 4TH - RCL LEGION 453 – 1ST Friday of each month. Catch up with friends and make new acquaintances! SENIOR’S LUNCHEONS$10 PER PERSON. JOIN US FOR A HOT WHOLESOME MEAL FOCUSSING ON NOURISHMENT AND SOCIALISATION. RSVP at least one week in advance for the luncheons you plan to attend. 705-724-6028/ 1-888-521-0000. Lunch at noon at all locations. All residents of East parry Sound district (age 65 plus) are welcome to attend our programs at any location. Note: Time and Location of Luncheons are subject to change. SPONSORED BY EAST PARRY SOUND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
We are offering Fresh Start, Managing Change beginning online Friday, June 27 from 9:30 to 11:30. This four part course will help you successfully navigate the many challenges and rewards that come with making changes in your life. Space is limited and sign up for our programs is required. Please feel free to use, or share, our CONTACT US form if you are interested in learning more about what we do and what programs we offer.
JULY 18TH TO JULY 20TH WORLD
LISTENING WEEKEND - , enjoy a weekend sound escape to celebrate World Listening Day - an annual summer event that highlights the importance of listening. The weekend activities will take place at NAISA in South River and at Warbler’s Roost on Deer Lake. NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River
JULY 18TH – 7PM-, Burk’s Falls vocalist Corinne Alice, In Wonderland will perform Echoes Between Us, an immersive and participatory experience combining Deep Listening, SOUND walking and a solo musical performance. NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River
JULY 19TH - there will be a morning SOUNDwalk and an afternoon underwater sound recording workshop led by Eric Powell and a 7 pm concert of one of Annea Lockwood’s classic river sound map pieces. The weekend will conclude over at NAISA on Sunday July 20 at 1 pm with an artist talk by Eric Powell introducing his new installation. NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River
JULY 19TH - SOUTH RIVER CAR SHOW! Lets PACK THE PARK! With our Northern
Date are now held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (except August and December Stand Up! A twice per week for FREE ! 12 weeks FALLS PREVENTION program for older adults Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10 am at Algonquin Fitness - South River - Register with Instructor
Hornibrook 705-334-0590 • CRIBBAGE 6:30 PM CONTACT Andy Parent 705-386-0093
South River Continued Next Page for the whole family? Then join us here at the library on June 19th from 5:00-7:00 PM for a Game Night of unique board games supplied by the Nipissing Museum. Museum members will be here to facilitate.They have items on display until the end of June in our Doug Mackey Art Gallery.
WEDNESDAYS:
South River Continued....
• SEWING,'CRAFT GROUP AM INTO AFTERNOON, CONTACT Pearl Ivens 705-386-7434, first
to third Wednesday
• SOUTH RIVER FOOT CARE CLINIC 9:00AM4:00PM, SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. call Sarah at 705-471-1707 for an appointment.
• ALMAGUIN QUILTING GROUP 10:00 AM, 4th 'Wednesday only, CONTACT Sandra Train, 705386-0275
• CHAIR YOGA IO:OOAM. CONTACT Susan Arnold 705492-8505
• SHUFFLEBOARD tOOPM, CONTACT Harry smith 705-383-9745
• WELLNESS CLINICS 3:00 PM First Wednesday of the month, Drop In
• SOUTH RIVER STORY TELLING PROJECT 6:30
PM. Being launched by New Adventures in Sound Art (NASA), who are providing an opportunity to aged 55+ SENIORS from the region to share their stories with friends and supporters, Supported by funds from the Government of Canada New Horizons for Seniors program.
THURSDAYS
• DAISY CHAIN (DROP IN GROUP FOR WOMEN - September to June) 10:00AM, CONTACT Linda Clarke 705-386-2333
• BRIDGE 1:00PM. CONTACT Hazel Hornibrook 705-384-0590
FRIDAYS:
• STAY ON YOUR FEET DROP IN EXERCISE GROUP FOR SENIORS, 11AM-, FACILITATOR: Debbie Drumm (SPONSORED BY THE EAST PARRY SOUND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES)
- FREE TO SENIORS
• EUCHRE pm, Drop In, casual, fun card games. AND IF ARE INTERESTED IN STARTING A GROUP FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES such as POOL OR SNOOKER, DARTS. CARDS, OR ANY OTHER IDEAS. PLEASE CONTACT PEGGY PARENT AT 705492-3981
SOUTH RIVER LEGION BRANCH # 390
‘Why not meet at the Legion for some good
Sprucedale
McMurrich/Monteith Fire Department is looking for volunteers to join our team. We provide professional training, and nationally recognized fire fighter certifications. Great opportunity to help protect our community. If you, or someone you know are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter, please contact our Fire Chief Joe Readman at 705-783=3571 or email: mmfdchief@mcmurrichmonteith.com
Summer Treats at Kirk’s Gas and Convenience! We brought back Soft Serve Ice Cream and SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM - Kids - $2.99Regular - $3.99 - Large - $4.99 Sundae —$3.99 (Chocolate, Butterscotch, Strawberry) - Razzle — $6.99 (Skor, KitKat, Cookies and Cream, M&M's) STOP IN AND SEE US! WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
WEDNESDAYS - Stay On Your Feet Class –FREE - Every Wednesday at 1:30 pm. No need to register – just show up and have fun. At the Sprucedale Community Centre.
McMurrich/Monteith Recreation Committee LACROSSE Instruction Camp for Kids. Ages 8-13 July 21- 25 9 am- 12 - Noon. Sprucedale Community Centre. - Registration deadline July 4 th , to register call the Township - Office at 705-685-7901 - Sticks will be provided, bring your own helmet and gloves ( these can be provided if needed) COST $20 per child. Instructor; Paul Langley, former member of Canada’s National Lacrosse Team.
Dragonfly Collective is hiring Summer Students, please drop off resume between 9 am -3 pm Thursday, Friday or Saturday at the side door of the United Church. 2415 Hwy 519 West, SprucedaleJUNE 10TH - Seniors Luncheon program, every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Please call 705-724-6028/1-888-521-0000 to reserve your spot. $10.00/person.
JULY 11TH - 11AM-2PM - Paint Party!!!
Join your friends as we show you how to paint your own large vertical door sign using stencils already created for you. Choose from one of three signs when you register so it can be prepared for you! All Supplies are included $75 per person Contact The Dragonfly Collective to book your spot!! •payment can be make by etransfer to akountryjunction@hotmail.com
JULY 12TH - Firefighter Challenge , Saturday, July 12 at Burk’s Falls Fairgrounds. Competing Fire Stations; Burk’s Falls, Kearney, Magneawan, McMurrich/Monteith, Perry.
JUNE 14TH- GATES OPEN AT 10:30 AM - FAMILY TRADITIONS HOOT – SPRUCEDALE CONTACT TINATURLEY@LIVE.COM 705-7884686
JULY 16TH - At the Community Centre. Summer Festival - Lawn Tractor Races, and many more events. We will post upcoming events when the details are known to us.
JULY 26TH- Summer Festival July 26 th , Lawn Tractor Races, please register prior to the Lawn Tractor Races, link on the - Township website. They co-ordinators need to have the numbers before the day of the Summer Festival. Late registration fees will be added on the day of the race. Vendor Markets if filling up fast spaces still available. Food trucks will be on site. Kids events by Pro Sports Management. Beer gardens and more information will follow when it is Sprucedale Senior’s Friendship Club events. It is worth the drive to Sprucedale!!! Monday at 1 pm Ladies Euchre, men welcome. The club is
times and fun!’
We'd like to ask for anyone who can spare a couple of hours a month, to help us out by volunteering. We need people to help with bingo, in the kitchen, to help with our meat draw and more. Members, we count on you, but you don't have to be a member to help out. Students are welcome as well. Please pm your name and phone # or drop in to the bar and let us know you can help. Thank you so very much to the current volunteers. We couldn’t do it without you!
HOURS AND SCHEDULE - SUNDAYS AND MON-
DAYS CLOSED - TUESDAYS, OPEN – 4PM – 9PM (OR LATER) DARTS 6PM-9PM - WEDNESDAYS , OPEN - 2PM-8PM , THURSDAYS, OPEN – 2PM –8PM (OR LATER)
WEDNESDAYS:
EUCHRE - 2PM-4PM, THURSDAYS: BINGO 6:30PM - 10PM, 1ST AND 3RD. THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
FRIDAYS:
OPEN 2PM-9PM (OR LATER)
MEAT DRAW – 3PM-6PM - BURGERS 5PM7PM ATURDAYS OPEN 2PM to WHENEVER -DANCES OR EVENTS AS BOOKED . Alcoholics Anonymous group meetings in our basement every Monday at 7:30. Please spread the word.
JUNE 11TH- - 2ND WEDNESDAY – MONTHLV
SENIOR FOOT CARE AT THE LEGION - CALL SARAH HARNOCK 705-471-1707 -TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT - $30 PER PERSON
opening up the 1 pm Monday Euchre as Ladies/ Mixed Euchre. We have had many ask about it being a Mixed Euchre in the daytime. So lets give it a try and get some more people out to enjoy the event. 7pm Dabber Bingo doors open at 6 pm. We are asking our people that attend our events, Ladies Euchre, Mixed Euchre, Dabber Bingo and meetings to bring an item for the Food Bank. We are also hoping that the community will also support this drive. Items can be dropped off on Monday's 12- 1 pm, 5-6 pm; Thursday's 6-7 pm. Mixed Euchre Thursday at 7:00 pm these events take place at the Community Centre, 31 William Street. Come and join our players for a fun time of Bingo and Euchre. The SPRUCEDALE SENIORS FRIENDSHIP CLUB are having a FOOD BANK/Burks Falls drive to help with NOW, & BEYOND. Even with Christmas and Easter behind us there is the need for the donations to keep coming in. Sprucedale Seniors Summer BBQ Raffle. Draw is June 23 at the Monday Bingo night. Tickets available at Kirk’s General Store, Sprucedale Quality Meats, Sprucedale Post Office & from Club Members. Everything you could imagine for a July 1st BBQ. Tickets $1.00 (Licence M880906) Fun events at the DRAGONFLY COLLECTIVE in the Sprucedale United Church –At The Dragonfly United, everyone is welcome. It’s a place where differences are set aside, and community takes center stage. Whether you're attending church, enjoying a home-cooked meal, or trying your hand at something new, you're among friends.
SPRUCEDALE DRAGONFLY CAFÉ IS OPEN! Thursday, Friday and Saturday, in January We are changing our hour slightly, at least until the snowmobile trails open. Thursday and Friday we will be open 10 to 2, Saturday we will still be 9 am til 3 pm. It was a little slow the few weeks before Christmas. If it picks up again we will extend our hours again. Hope to see you all 2415 Hwy 518. Downtown Sprucedale - Coffee & Baked Goods - Artisan Breads - "Nurturing community through coffee, conversation and meaningful collaboration" FREE WIFI! Breakfast & Lunch items Artisan Breads, TO pre-order artisan bread products, email your order by Monday at noon for pick up on Thursday.
EMAIL: cheers-dragonfly@gmail.com
The Dragonfly Cafe IS HOSTING a marketplace for local artisans and collectors on Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Interested vendors may rent tables for $20 per table per day ( if available, first come first serve) by emailing cheers.dragonfly@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome to visit, enjoy food and beverages, and explore the art and treasures on display. Hope to see you there!! Watch for our monthly artisan markets at the end of the month! On the last Saturday, we will run Fridays as well if we have enough interest! Please contact Caroline for more information! held at the Dragonfly Collective. Dragonfly United 2415 ON-518, Sprucedale , Open Thurs & Fri 10 to 2, Sat 9 to 3 At the Sprucedale United Church. 2415 HWY 518, Sprucedale, Ont.Nurturing all communities through coffee, conversation and meaningful collaboration. Powered by volunteers. We appreciate you! Service Sunday 9:30 am. Thursday Dominoes at 1:30 pm There is a saying "It Takes A Village", shared responsibility together we can have unity in strength and community support. — Sprucedale United Church on
We love and miss you, Mom. Patty Middlebrook’s cremation has taken place at Forest Lawn Crematorium and arrangements were entrusted to Opatovsky Funeral Home Moore Chapel. If you wish to make a donation, please consider your local Humane Society or animal shelter. A celebration of life for both our Patty and Henry Middlebrook will happen in late September, early October.
Sundays, 9:30 am Everyone Is Welcome Here!
We are working to create a community hub for everyone. If you have an idea on how to bring people together like a Book Club, Game Night, Music Class, Cooking Group, Local Artists, Musician and Farmers, just to name a few. Sprucedale United Church, 2415 ON-518, Service Sunday 9:30 am. Thursday Dominoes at 1:30 pm Sprucedale Faith Chapel, 63 Henry Street, Sprucedale. - Sunday services at 10:30 am. Ladies Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 9:45 am to 12 pm. General Bible Study weekly on Thursday’s at 7:00 pm. First and last Friday of each month is game night 7- 9pm. Kids Club weekly from 1-5 pm Starting in November. Sprucedale Faith Chapel, 63 Henry Street, Sprucedale. Sunday services at 10:30 am. Ladies Bible Study, every 2 nd Tuesday’s for Summer at 9:45 am to 12 pm. General Bible Study weekly on Thursday’s at 7:00 pm. For more information email Pastor Dallas; sprucedalefaithchapel@gmail.com
VILLAGE OF SUNDRIDGE LION’S PARK, GREAT FAMILY FUN AND GAMES. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE STRONG TOWNSHIP OFFICE.
AUGUST 9TH – SUNDRIDGE SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL – MAIN STREET –150+ VENDORS .FOOD TRUCKS .FREE FACE PAINTING---730AM - 11:00 AM PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT THE ARENA UPSTAIRS ---9AM - 4PM VENDORS AND ENTERTAINMENT ----IOAM - IPM DOG SHOW.BOUNCY CASTLES .MAGICIAN .REPTILE ADVENTURE CAMP ----LIVE MUSIC BY • Andromedia• Davey Meloy •Gord Ried •Lauren McLaren •Lynn Blunt ----FREE SHUTTLE BUS LOCATED AT ARENA 14 ALBERT STREET N, WWW.SUNDRIDGESUNFLOWER.COM
LAKE BERNARD SWIM LESSONS- Annual Swim Lessons in Lake Bernard are back! Registration: Saturday June 14th - 5pm-6pmSundridge park, under the brown pavilion Or, call 705-492-4950. Session Start: Tuesday July 8th - 1:30-2pm - 2-2:30pm - 2:30-3pm, 3-3:30pm. Pick 1 time slot. -Sessions include 4 swim classes. Classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday. Lessons are sponsored by Copeman Tree Farms.
CALL FOR
COMMUNITY GROUP DOING GREAT WORK 'N
THE - MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN?HAVE A GREAT IDEA THAT WILL BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITY? - ALREADY DOING SOMETHING AWESOME AND NEED ADDITIONAL FUNDS?SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL TO COUNCIL! HOW TO APPLY - Include a Short bio about your Community Group and your Great Work! Include how your Community Group will use the cer•Ängs to raise Funds! Include how your Community Group will use the Funds and how it will benefit our Community! Email your submission to recreation@magnetawan.ccm or drop your submission off at the Municipal Office by the deadline of Tuesday July 8th. EVERY SATURDAY! – GIANT BARN SALE –8AM-NOON- HOSTED BY THE STUNDRIDGE STRONG AG. SOCIETY – come shop in comfort at the White Ag Barn – 14 Albert Street, Sundridge. YOUR SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! We are looking for committee members! We are also looking for students to join our committee. They will receive community hours.Join us at our next meeting Tuesday February, 25, 2025 - 6:00 pm at the Sundridge Municipal Office
Sundridge’s Sunflower Festival Dog Show is officially open for registration! If you are interested in participating this year or would like more information please email katelyn. niestroy@icloud.com or text 705-380-7640 with the events you would like to participate in, so we can sign you up! This year’s categories are as follows:Best Tricks ,Best Dressed (Theme to be announced!) , Cutest Old Timer (8+) Cutest Youngster (2 and under) , Best Youth Handler (12 and under). Spots are limited and entry is free! Can’t wait to meet all your fur babies! Stay tuned for more! Yorgi's Sunflower Festival Almaguin Special Olympic Bowling is looking for volunteers to help out starting for the next bowling season in September 2025 at Riverbowl in Burk's Falls. It's approximately 3 hours every second Tuesday, from 10AM-1PM, during the months September through to Let’s Get Active! Free Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. This is drop in- no registration required. Bethel Pentecostal Church, Tuesdays at 11am. Sundridge Foodbank Wish list - PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING THESE - ITEMS TO KEEP OUR
AREA SENIORS CLUBS DOES YOUR VILLAGE HAVE A SENIOR’S CLUB? PLEASE SEND THE INFORMATION TO US!
BURK’S FALLS YOUNG AT HEART SENIORS
The Burk’s Falls Young at Heart Seniors Club is located at 136 Yonge Street, above the Library in Burk’s Falls and is an active place with lots of fun and friendship. Cards, exercise, morning coffee.pot luck lunches , and Paramedic checks. At Christmas we celebrate with parties and a Christmas Dinner.
Morning Coffee: Tuesdays,and Thursdays - 9:30 am-11 am, Sep-Jun
Exercises: Tuesdays, and Thursdays - 9:30 am11 am, Sep-Jun Cards: Fridays 1:30 pm JUNE 10TH -Paramedic Health Checks: - Second Tue of the month 10 am JUNE 30TH - Pot Luck Lunches: Last Mon of the month 12 noon, Sep-Jun
Meetings: Meetings held last Monday of the month 1:30 pm 136 YONGE ST - BURK’S FALLS - 705-380-3377 -cottagetowm@yahoo.com, Helen Horner
705-382-9692 h.horner@yahoo.com -please call for program information.
KEARNEY SENIORS CLUB
Who are we? "Kearney Seniors Club is located in Kearney at the Kearney Community Centre. We have a new Facebook page The Kearney Seniors Club that you can join for info. Our mandate is to provide social activities and information to any one over the age of 50 in our area which includes Kearney, Emsdale, Novar and the surrounding areas such as Perry Township, Burks Falls and Armour Township. We meet on the last Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Kearney Seniors Room. Guests are always welcome but if you wish to be a member there is a $10. fee. Our activities in the past have including participating in Kearney fairs and regattas but also bus trips to differ-
ent events, card games and Christmas dinners. This year we plan on adding quilting, cornball and more.
SPRUCEDALE SENIORS FRIENDSHIP CLUB
SPRUCEDALE SENIORS !!! There is a saying "It Takes A Village" , shared responsibility together we can have unity in strength and community support. We are asking our people that attend our events, Ladies Euchre, Mixed Euchre, Dabber Bingo and meetings to bring an item for the Food Bank. For more information contact Lynda Howse 705-6857938/705-571-4797
LADIES EUCHRE - MONDAY 1:00 PM. MEN
WELCOME! IT’S NOW A MIXED GAME!
DABBER BINGO - MONDAY AT 7:00 PM (DOORS
OPEN AT 6:00 PM)
MIXED EUCHRE - THURSDAY 7:00 PM AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE
SPRUCEDALE !!!! Stay On Your Feet Class –FREE- Every Wednesday at 1:30 pm. No need to register – just show up and have fun. At the Sprucedale Community Centre.
Seniors Luncheon program, every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Please call 705-724-6028/1-888521-0000 to reserve your spot. $10.00/person. Sprucedale Senior’s Friendship Club events. It is worth the drive to Sprucedale!!! Monday at 1 pm Ladies Euchre, men welcome. The club is opening up the 1 pm Monday Euchre as Ladies/ Mixed Euchre. We have had many ask about it being a Mixed Euchre in the daytime. So lets give it a try and get some more people out to enjoy the event. 7pm Dabber Bingo doors open at 6 pm.
We are asking our people that attend our events, Ladies Euchre, Mixed Euchre, Dabber Bingo and meetings to bring an item for the Food Bank. We are also hoping that the community will also support this drive. Items can be dropped off on Monday's 12- 1 pm, 5-6 pm; Thursday's 6-7 pm. Mixed Euchre Thursday at 7:00 pm these events take place at the Community Centre, 31 William Street. Come and join our players for a fun time of Bingo and Euchre.
The SPRUCEDALE SENIORS FRIENDSHIP CLUB are having a FOOD BANK/Burks Falls drive to help with NOW, & BEYOND. Even with Christmas and Easter behind us there is the need for the donations to keep coming in. Sprucedale Seniors Summer BBQ Raffle. Draw is June 23 at the Monday Bingo night. Tickets available at Kirk’s General Store, Sprucedale Quality Meats, Sprucedale Post Office & from Club Members. Everything you
SHELVES FULL Every can makes a difference
. Our current wish list is individual lunch box fruits, puddings, canned vegetables, canned soup, juices, pancake syrup, of course we welcome all dry pantry goods! For your convenience, we have a Food Bank drop off box at Foodland & the public library. Or please feel free to drop by on Wednesdays from 11 AM/2 PM. Thank you, your community truly appreciates your kindness.
EARLY ON Child and Family Centre Sundridge -Satellite program at Bethel Pentecostal Church has returned! Fridays, 10:00 to 12:00. What to expect ? Play-based learning experiences that are fun and engaging presented by a Registered Early Childhood Educator. Opportunities to meet and make connections with families with young children.parenting and Children's Resources. Workshops, and connections to community programs and services. Questions? Please call 705 386 2552 ext. 5451 District of Pany Sound MEALS ON WHEELS FROZEN MEAL DELIVERY! MEALS ARE $7.00 & CONSIST OF MAIN COURSE & DESSERT "DELIVERED EVERY TUESDAY - ELIGIBLE PERSONS INCLUDE: - SENIORS 65+ -THOSE WHO ARE TERMINALLY/CHRONICALLY ILL - THOSE WITH A DEVELOPMENT DISABILITYTHOSE RECENTLY DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL (I.E. POST SURGERY) - EAST PARRY SOUND Support Services - FOR MORE INFO & TO ORDERCONTACT CSS @ 705-724-6028
Let’s Get Active! Free Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. This is drop in- no registration required. Bethel Pentecostal Church, Tuesdays at 11am.
We are in need of volunteers. If you know of any high school students that need their community service hours, they are welcome to come help us out with BINGO or dinners or many other things. We also would love anyone else to help out if they can. Please drop in during business hours and give us your name and number or call 705-386-2906 to leave them. Getting our community together one step at a time.
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TUESDAYS- QUILTING – 10AM EUCHRE - 7PM WEDNESDAYS – WOOD CARVING – 10AM UKELELE - 1PM BID EUCHRE – 7PM
THURSDAYS – GRIEF SHARE 2PM-4PM
MONTHLY EVENTS: FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH IS OUR GENERAL MEETING
LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH IS OUR BOARD MEETING
LAST SATURDAY IS A POT LUCK AT 6PM NO EVENTS ARE HELD IN JULY AND AUGUST, CONTACT 705-384-7351 DURING EVENTS TIMES FOR INFORMATION.
PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB - 80 James Street, Parry Sound, Ont., 705-746-7186
JOIN US FOR AN UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB!
Come join us on Saturday JUNE 21ST- , 2025 at 1:00 pm , FOR OUR COUNTRY JAM SESSION, Enjoy Country Music, Singing and Dancing EVERYONE IS WELCOME Admission is $5.00 per person .Tea, coffee & water is included with entry fee. Pop is available for $1.00 per can. A potluck snack will also be served Conveniently located downtown Parry Sound at 80 James Street and we are inviting new members to join. We welcome those 50 years young and older, and our Club membership is only $30 per year.
Club Membership for ages 50 + is $30 per year, due the 1 st January.
Country Jam Session 3rd Saturday of each month from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - All musicians, singers and dancers are welcome to participate. $5.00 admission buffet lunch is included.
All activities are held at the Club with the exception of Aqua Fitness Pool (billiards) Downstairs Monday, Thursday and Friday- 9:00 am – 11:45 am and 1:00 pm3:00 pm
Darts Wednesday at 1:30 pm (Sept to June only)
Bid Euchre Cards Monday at 1:00 pm and Friday at 7:00 pm
Regular Euchre Cards Friday at 1:00 pm
Cribbage Cards Thursday at 1:00 pm
Jam Session (Music & Singing; Dancing) Tuesday from 10:00 am to 11:45 am
No admission fee for members in good standing.
Tai Chi Practice Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ($3 for paid members) Aqua Fitness The Grand Tappattoo Resort
flowing, we cook some burnt wieners over the open fire, than, as darkness – descends on us, my better half decides we should burn up some of the paperwork shed been saving for cons. So she dumps this large box of papers and other paraphernalia on the fire and we are having such a god time, we hardly notice anything peculiar. Remember, were enjoying cocktails and conversation, but all that stops abruptly when the fireworks
JUNE 24TH, TUESDAY – SENIORS LUNCH – OPEN TO ALL SENIORS - $10 Monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 1 pm. JUNE 20TH, JUNE 27TH- FRIDAYS - Euchre at 7 pm., JUNE 16TH, JUNE 23RD, JUNE 30TH-MONDAYS, Friendship JUNE 18TH, JUNE 25TH- - WEDNESDAYS - Creative Crafters at 9:30 am EVERY SECOND SUNDAY IS BINGO, STARTING AT 2PM.. NOTE: BINGO WILL CHANGE TO WEDNESDAYS AT 7 PM BEGINNING JULY. SOUTH RIVER FRIENDLY CIRCLE CLUB:WEEKLY ACTIVITIES MONDAYS:
• YOGA 10:00AM. CONTACT Peggy Parent 705386-0093.
• BRIDGE GROUP 1:00 PM, CONTACT Hazel Hornibrook 705-334-0590
TUESDAYS:
• MEMBERS' POTLUCK LUNCHEON( MEMBERS AND GUESTS ONLY) 12 NOON, 4TH Tuesday of the month. No reservations required. Bring a meat, or vegetable or dessert or other dish to share. Help with set-up and clean-up is appreciated WALKING 1PM- MEET JOY CAMPBELL AT THE FRIENDLY CIRCLE 705-CRIBBAGE: 1:30PM - CONTACT ANDY PARENT 705-386-0093
WEDNESDAYS:
• SEWING, 'CRAFT GROUP 9AM INTO AFTERNOON, CONTACT Pearl Ivens 705-386-7434, first to third Wednesday
• SOUTH RIVER FOOT CARE CLINIC 9:00AM4:00PM, SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. call Sarah at 705-471-1707 for an appointment.
• ALMAGUIN QUILTING GROUP 10:00 AM, 4th 'Wednesday only, CONTACT Sandra Train, 705386-0275
• CHAIR YOGA IO:OOAM. CONTACT Susan Arnold 705492-8505
• WELLNESS CLINICS 3:00 PM First Wednesday of the month, Drop In
• SOUTH RIVER STORY TELLING PROJECT 6:30 PM. Being launched by New Adventures in Sound Art (NASA), who are providing an opporSeniors continued Next Page
just around the corner from the farmhouse. He was married to a rather ‘straight’ girl, very religious, who did really drink. (Now, I never understood this marriage because Big John is a tall, rambling rebel and a wild man at the best of times - no wonder he and I get along so great and get into all kinds of trouble with our wives ) Well, Long John and his wife arrive and the bonfire is already going. It was in May, spring ending and summer about to begin. We sit in our chairs and proceed to help ourselves to some cocktails and the conversation starts. It’s still light out, so well be there a while. The fire is going, along great, conversation is
I was sitting here eating lunch when I realized: cottage cheese is not actually, in reality, a cheese. It's just a curd to me.
Wow apparently it's "rude" to ask the parents of a kid on a leash if it was a rescue.
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JULY 12TH – 11AM-3PM- THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR CAR SHOW AT THE HERITAGE FESTIVAL - ATTENTION: Car Show Registrations are OPEN for Heritage Festival 2025!! Register your vehicle(s) here: https://form.jotform.com/250555000714243 One of the most popular local summer car shows returns and we anticipate more than 100 vehicles, including classics, muscle cars, hotrods, motorcycles and custom vehicles. Admission is free, vehicle registration is free too! Pre -registration of vehicles for the car show is required so that we can plan for proper spacing on the fairgrounds. ENTRY FREE - Burk's Falls Fair Grounds - Over 50 Awards TO register: www.armourtownship.ca
JULY 19th – CAR SHOW!!! NORTHERN NATIONALS – GIANT OUTDOOR CAR SHOW IN A BEAUTIFUL PARK SETTING. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE! $20 ENTRY – all proceeds go towards the community. Tom Thomson Park, 12 Ottawa Ave, South River. Contact Janice: 32.3.windowcoup@live.ca
JULY 22ND- 3RD. ANNUAL CAR SHOW AT THE KEARNEY LEGION. BBQ, SILENT AUCTION, 50/50 DRAW, VENDORS, PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED – LIVE MUSIC – 13 TROPHY CLASSES! REGISTRATION FEE IS A DONATION TO THE LEGION – EMAIL: kearneylegioncarshow58@gmail.com SAVE
Why the Conservatives Keep Losing
By Brock Eldon
Pierre Poilievre’s loss in Canada’s 2025 federal election wasn’t merely a matter of strategic mistakes or media bias. It marked another chapter in a half-century pattern of cultural retreat by Canadian conservatives. While conservatives talk economics, the left seizes culture—and with it, the future.
As a Canadian expatriate returning after a decade in Asia, I’ve watched the country I once called home drift into malaise. Housing is unaffordable, crime is on the rise, and national discourse has grown brittle. Yet the official narrative—of inevitable progress, multicultural harmony, and moral superiority—remains stubbornly intact. What’s missing is not prosperity alone but meaning, confidence, and cultural clarity.
Conservatives, time and again, have failed to challenge this progressive narrative. From John Diefenbaker to Stephen Harper, they’ve governed as economic custodians, rarely touching the cultural assumptions underpinning Canadian society. Even during Poilievre’s promising rise, he focused on “freedom from” inflation and government interference, but offered little “freedom for” a coherent Canadian identity.
The pattern is clear. Conservatives pass tax reforms while the left rewrites the national story through the schools, the media, the bureaucracy and the courts. Even victories feel defensive and temporary. The result? A public square where conservative ideas are tolerated on fiscal matters but banished from moral and cultural debate.
Poilievre’s message of economic freedom resonated with younger voters, disillusioned by ever-worsening housing costs, declining services and a sense that opportunity was slipping away – or being pulled beyond their grasp. But his campaign lacked cultural courage. He avoided the questions that animate national life: What does it mean to be Canadian? How do we live together? What should we preserve? In bypassing these questions, he forfeited the deeper contest.
It’s fashionable in some conservative circles to dismiss “culture war” as unserious, a distraction from economic policy or constitutional governance. But history shows otherwise. Nations are stories we tell ourselves; lose control of the story, and you lose the nation. The left knows this. That’s why they fight for the schools, the corporate HR departments, the broadcasters, the arts councils, the film boards, and not just for the bureaucracy or unions. They know that while budgets come and go, and governments rise and fall, cultural institutions shape how people see themselves – and what they expect from their leaders.
Conservatives, by contrast, have avoided confrontation—too afraid of being labeled intolerant or mean-spirited. The result is a kind of institutional loneliness for conservative voters. Poilievre seemed poised to break this pattern. But when it mattered, he blinked. He skipped
bold opportunities, like a potential appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, which had helped swing the 2024 U.S. election to Trump. Instead, he played it safe—and lost.
Yet the loss wasn’t just tactical. It was civilizational. By refusing to challenge the cultural orthodoxies of identity politics, victimhood, and hollowed-out liberalism, Poilievre offered relief without renewal. And Canadians noticed. Late-stage ambivalence dimmed his earlier clarity. Many were left asking: Is he just another politician?
The pattern of conservative retreat didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of what the left has long understood and the right has long ignored: that politics follows or is “downstream” of culture, not the other way around. While conservatives balanced budgets, progressives marched through the institutions. The universities that once taught history, literature and philosophy as pillars of Western civilization became sites for deconstructing the very idea of Western civilization. Public broadcasting transformed from nation-building to narrative management. Even primary schools shifted, replacing citizenship and civic virtue with “inclusion” and identity politics.
Each generation of Conservatives told themselves they could make peace with these cultural shifts. Mulroney apparently thought free trade would secure prosperity no matter who controlled the media. Harper acted as if he believed fiscal management and security policy were enough to govern around the cultural rot.
Even Poilievre, for all his rhetorical skill, sought to harness economic discontent while barely touching the sacred cows of diversity, multiculturalism or radical progressivism.
The left never stopped building. They understood something conservatives didn’t: win the schools, win the screens, win the songs—and you win the next generation’s soul. As progressives seized the cultural heights, conservatives retreated to fiscal talking points, hoping the numbers would eventually tell a story. But spreadsheets don’t inspire movements. Narratives do.
Canadian conservatism now faces a choice. Continue managing decline, or offer a compelling moral vision. That means recovering what conservatism is for: rootedness in family, faith, and tradition. Order that makes freedom possible. Citizenship as responsibility, not merely rights.
To win the future, conservatives must stop treating culture as secondary. They must challenge corrosive ideologies and offer a story worth believing in. A story of duty, dignity, and shared purpose. Without that, they may win debates— but lose the country.
Brock Eldon is Associate Editor at C2C Journal.
Since earning his B.A. from Western University and M.A. from Queen’s University in London and Kingston, Ontario, he has taught and designed secondary and post-secondary English curricula in Canada, South Korea, China and Vietnam.
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tunity to aged 55+ SENIORS from the region to share their stories with friends and supporters, Supported by funds from the Government of Canada New Horizons for Seniors program.
THURSDAYS
• DAISY CHAIN (DROP IN GROUP FOR WOMEN - September to June) 10:00AM, CONTACT Linda Clarke 705-386-2333
• BRIDGE 1:00PM. CONTACT Hazel Hornibrook 705-384-0590
FRIDAYS:
STAY ON YOUR FEET DROP IN EXERCISE GROUP FOR SENIORS, 11AM- FACILITATOR Debbie Drum – FREE TO SENIORRS EUCHRE 1:30-3:30PM, DROPIN, CASUAL, FUN CARD GAMES AND IF ARE INTERESTED IN STARTING A GROUP FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES such as POOL OR SNOOKER, DARTS. CARDS, OR ANY OTHER IDEAS. PLEASE CONTACT PEGGY PARENT AT 705492-3981
WE WOULD LOVE TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL OF THE SENIORS GROUPS AND CLUBS IN OUR AREAS! PLEASE SEND YOUR INFORMATION TO ME AT GREATNORTHARROW@ GMAIL.COM
LET’S GET ACTIVE ! CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS AND MAKE NEW ACQUAINTANCES! Residents of East Parry Sound district (age 65+) are welcome to attend our programs at any location. EAST PARRY SOUND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES 705-7246028- 1-888-521-0000
FREE CLASSES!! DROP IN, No need to register BURK’S FALLS – WEDNESDAYS 9:30AM- ARBF ARENA
CALLANDER –TUESDAYS – 11:15 AM RC BRANCH
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COMMANDA – FRIDAYS – 10AM- COMMANDA COMMUNITY CENTRE
KEARNEY – WEDNESDAYS 11:30AM – KEARNEY COMMUNITY CENTRE
NIPISSING- THRUSDAYS- 10A- NIPISSING COMMUNITY CENTRE
PORT LORING- WEDNESDAYS- 11AM – RCL BRANCH 415
POWASSAN – TUESDAYS – 9:30AM – RCL BRANCH 453
RESTOULE – TUESDAYS – 10AM- RESTOULE
COMMUNITY CENTRE
SOUTH RIVER – FRIDAYS – 11AM- FRIEDLY CIRCLE SENIOR CENTRE
SPRUCEDALE – WEDNESDAYS – 1:30PM –SPRUCEDALE COUNITY CENTRE
SUNDRIDGE – TUESDAYS – 11AM- BETHEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH SENIORS LUNCHES – LET’S DO LUNCH!
Presented by East Parry Sound Community Support Services Catch up with friends and make new acquaintances! SENIOR’S LUNCHEONS - $10 PER PERSON. JOIN US FOR A HOT WHOLESOME MEAL CFOCUSSING ON NOURISHMENT AND SOCIALISATION. PLEASE NOTE THAT CALLANDER, MAGNETWAN, SUNDRIDGE AND RESTOULE DO NOT RUN
LUNCHES DURING JULY AND AUGUST!
BURK’S FALLS –JUNE 3RD,- - RCL LEGION
BRANCH 405 – 1ST Tuesday of each month
CALLANDER - LUNCHES WILL RESUME IN SEPTMEBER - RCL LEGION BRANCH 445 – 2nd Thursday of each month
EMSDALE – JUNE 26TH - Emsdale Community Centre- Last Thursday of each month
KEARNEY – JUNE 20TH - RCL LEGION BRANCH 276 - 3rd Tuesday of each month
MAGNETAWAN –JUNE 24TH - -LAST LUNCH
UNTIL SEPTEMBER ! Magnetawan Friendship Centre – 4th Tuesday of each Month
POWASSAN –JUNE 6TH - RCL LEGION 453 –1ST Friday of each month
RESTOULE- JUNE 25TH LAST LUNCH UNTIL
SEPTEMBER !- RCL LEGION 638- last Wednesday of each month
SOUTH RIVER –JUNE 10TH - RCL LEGION
BRANCH 390 – 2nd Tuesday of each month
SPRUCEDALE – JUNE 10TH - Sprucedale Community Centre – 2nd Tuesday of each month
SUNDRIDGE –JUNE 25TH - LAST LUNCH UNTIL
SEPTEMBER RCL LEGION 467 – last Wednesday of each month
RSVP at least one week in advance for the luncheons you plan to attend. 705-724-6028/ 1-888-521-0000. Lunch at noon at all locations. All residents of East parry Sound district (age 65 plus) are welcome to attend our programs at any location.
Note: Time and Location of Luncheons are subject to change. SPONSORED BY EAST PARRY
SOUND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES.
Lunch and Learn West Parry Sound Community Support Services 705-746-5602
To arrange a ride or to register for an event, please call: 705-746-5602 one week in advance.
LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAMS WILL NOT
RUN DURING JULY AND AUGUST.
FOLEY- First Wednesday of each month –$15Entrée, Dessert, Tea, Coffee & guest Speaker -catered by Foley Ag. Society - Foley Community Centre, 60 Rankin Lk. Rd. To arrange a ride or to register for an event, please call: 705-7465602 one week in advance. West Parry Sound Community Support Services – LAST EVENT UNTIL SEPTEMBER
DUNCHURCH – Second Tuesday of each month - catered by Sherry. $15- Entrée, Dessert, Tea, Coffee & guest Speaker. Dunchurch Community Centre , 2199 Hwy 124 - LAST EVENT UNTIL SEPTEMBER ROSSEAU - Third Tuesday of each month –$15Entrée, Dessert, Tea, Coffee & guest SpeakerRosseau Memorial Community Hall, 2 Victoria Street. To arrange a ride or to register for an event, please call: 705-746-5602 one week in advance. West Parry Sound Community Support Services MEALS ON WHEELS MEALS ON WHEELS: Meals on Wheels provides food to older adults,
viduals to a caring community.-"Food is ready to eat. Volunteers are friendly, pleasant and helpful. No mess, no waste." (Anonymous) Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels Client Application -Please email application to coordinator@csswest.ca or you may send it by mail to: Community Support Services, 21 Belvedere Ave, Parry Sound, ON, P2A 2A2
A lady goes to the bar on a cruise ship and orders a Scotch with two drops of water. As the bartender gives her the drink she says, 'I'm on this cruise to celebrate my 80th birthday and it's today...' The bartender says, 'Well, since it's your birthday, I'll buy you a drink. In fact, this one is on me.' As the woman finishes her drink, the woman to her right says, 'I would like to buy you a drink, too.' The elderly woman says, 'Thank you. Bartender, I want a Scotch with two drops of water.' 'Coming up,' says the bartender As she finishes that drink, the man to her left says, 'I would like to buy you one, too.' The elderly woman says, 'Thank you. Bartender, I want another Scotch with two drops of water.' 'Coming right up,' the bartender says. As he gives her the drink, he says, 'Ma'am, I'm dying of curiosity. Why the Scotch with only two drops of water?' The elderly woman replies, 'Sonny, when you're my age, you've learned how to hold your liquor. Holding your water, however, is a whole other issue.'
What a profound little paragraph Stated way back in 1931 and it says it all "You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is to get what they work for. that my dear friend, is about the end of any nation. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it."
Dr. Adrian Rogers, 1931
Whitestone
TUESDAY AND THURSDAYS - Ardbeg Music Nights - Looking for something fun to do this week? Join us at the Ardbeg Community Club 1309 Hwy 520 for our weekly music nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays! For more information, check out our Facebook page at Ardbeg Community Club, contact us by email or call Troy at 416-949-4922. ARDBEG – Ardbeg Community Club - GET READY FOR THE ARDBEG BOOK CLUB! We’re so excited to bring this a fresh new book club to Ardbeg starting in May. This informal social book club will be designed by you — participants will choose the types of books to read, the frequency of the discussions, and even the refreshments.
POP-UP LIBRARY PROGRAMMING
Weekly Pop-Up Library at the Ardbeg Community Club! Join us on Mondays from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Residents are able to borrow from a selection of materials from our collection as well as participate in some of our more specialized programming like Cricut Crafternoons. We are just getting started! Programs for kids and teens launch this June. Other services available each Monday in Ardbeg: Printing/Photocopying/ Scanning Whitestone Public Library News - Library services are now in Ardbeg! At the Ardbeg Community Club to offer library services to Ardbeg. Mondays, we’ll be in Ardbeg once a week with a selection of books, movies, puzzles, and games to borrow from. We’ll offer technology help, iPads to access the Internet, basic printing and scanning. In addition to regular library services like borrowing books and getting help with your smartphones and computers, we will also offering programming in Ardbeg including story times, art workshops (including Cricut Crafternoons!) and book clubs. We’ll be sharing more information including a program schedule soon. Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates. Are you Looking for something fun to do this week? Join us at the Ardbeg Community Club 1309 Hwy 520 for our weekly music nights! For more information, check out our Facebook page at Ardbeg Community Club, contact us by email or call Troy at 416-949-4922.
Rock Night-Tuesdays at 7:00 PM - We need more music lovers to join us on Rock Night! If you play an instrument, bring it along and jam with us—all skill levels welcome. Not a musician? No problem! Come by to enjoy the electrifying vibes and support local talent.
Country Night - Thursdays at 7:00 PM - Dust off your boots and enjoy an evening of classic and modern country hits. Sing along, play, or just soak in the melodies.
DUNCHURCH Fire Permits - Planning a bonfire? Don't forget your fire permit! - Sign up online to register for your fire permit and stay up to date on current fire risk levels. Be sure to use your Whitestone civic address when filling out your permit to allow the Whitestone Fire Department to determine where your fire will be held: https://whitestone.firepermit.online/home
WHITESTONE LANDFILL SUMMER HOURS: OPEN on Statutory Holidays. York Street 52 York Street DunchurchTuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Sunday and Holiday Mondays: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Auld’s Road 5 Aulds Road Dunchurch - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday and Holiday Mondays: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
JUNE 14TH- 2PM- Environmental Stewardship Committee - Invasive species are infiltrating our lakes, rivers and forests, putting all habitats and ecosystems in jeopardy, The Municipality of Whitestone, along with the WESC, are taking action and need your support to ensure we protect our local habitats. Please visit the Whitestone Web page for more information: Municipality of Whitestone - Invasive Species Want to learn more? The WESC is hosting a presentation on Invasive Species by the Georgian Bay Biosphere at 2:00 PM June 14th, 2025, at the Dunchurch Community Centre. This presentation will be both in person and online and will help you identify, report and control the spread of invasive species. Watch for registration information closer to the date!
JUNE 29TH -Canada Day Celebration: - SUNDAY! - The Whitestone Recreation Committee is seeking additional volunteers to help with the Canada Day celebration on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Please contact Tanya Fraser for more information.
JULY 2ND – 6PM- BINGO NIGHT IS BACK!!! Will be every Wednesday through the end of August (except fair week) starting July 2 at 6PM in the Dunchurch Community Centre. Bring your daubers and remember this is a cash only event! The WCA supports community focused projects and is recruiting VOLUNTEERS and need your help in order to keep BINGO throughout the summer.
JULY 4TH - Whitestone Conservation Association - FIRST BINGO of mark your calendar! – bring your daubers and we will once again have the Community Hall ring with the sound of BING! WCA: working in the Community; by the Community; with the Community; for the Community –that’s what makes Whitestone such a great place to be. See you at BINGO in July. Thanks again from the Executive of the WCA: Chair – Keven Krusell; Vice-Chair – Dennis Morrison; Past-Chair – Larry Samis; Secretary/Treasurer – Margaret Dailey-Plouffe
AUG 2ND - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Mark your calendars! Our giant used book sale will be on Saturday, August 2. Doors open at 8:00 AM! Fill as many bags as you would like for a donation of your choice. Cash or card accepted.
AUGUST 2ND- ANNUAL LIBRARY BOOK SALE
- BOOK SALE- 8AM - 3PM - Mark your calendars! Our giant used book sale will be on the Saturday, August 2. We’re expanding the hours this year,
so we are open even earlier. Fill as many bags as you would like for a donation of your choice. Cash or card accepted.
FRIDAYS !!!! NEW AT THE DUNCHURCH
LEGION! Fish Fry Fridays At The Legion! Every Friday 5-7 pm Hand Dipped Haddock, Fries and Cole Slaw! Licensed Tables Inside & Outside
- All proceeds for Building Upkeep to end of Summer - Reserve by Thurs - $15 - 705 389 3130
2025 Swim Program - The Municipality of Whitestone Swim Program registration has opened! This year's swim program will run Monday to Friday from July 7 to July 25. Register by June 27, 2025. Visit our website to learn more or download the registration form: https:// whitestone.ca/p/swim-program. Copies of the form are available at the municipal office and at the Whitestone Public Library & Technology Centre.
Dunchurch Fall Fair - Are you or your children interested in entering your crafts, photographs, flowers, vegetables, or baking in the Fair but aren't sure how to get started? We've got just the thing to help shed some light on how to become an exhibitor! The "Steps to exhibiting at the Dunchurch Fall Fair" document shows the basic step-by-step process information for new entrants - and some tips and tricks for everyone.
AUGUST 3RD - Whitestone Recreation's Summer Market - Mark your calendars! Our second annual Summer Market will take place on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the Dunchurch Community Centre. Interested in vending? Contact Jan Hill or Tanya Fraser to book a table.
Yard Waste Program - The FREE YARD WASTE program is still available! We urge residents to transport their yard waste and brush to the Aulds Road Landfill, where a maximum diameter of eight inches is permitted. Each property is entitled to one (1) free pick up truck size load of brush/leaves. Simply provide your name and property address to the Landfill attendant upon arrival.
The Whitestone Recreation Committee is seeking additional volunteers to help with the Canada Day celebration on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Please contact Tanya: tany590@gmail. com.
Turtles on the Road - Turtles are a familiar sight across the biosphere region. If you see these incredible animals in your area, it is a good indication that you are near their preferred habitat, healthy wetlands! While turtles may be a common sight in eastern Georgian Bay, unfortunately all six species that call this area home are considered “at risk”. This is one of the many reasons why the Georgian Bay Biosphere works with them so often.
Pickleball and Walk Fit - Did you know that Pickleball and Walk Fit are held multiple days a week at the community centre? Check out the municipal calendar for dates and times.
WHITESTONE: As a Fire Department, we are always looking for volunteers to join the ranks. To learn more and apply, contact Fire Chief Whitman at fire.department@whitestone.ca.
Walk Fit with Rebecca - Monday & Friday 10:00am to 11:00am - Information call or text Rebecca at 705-773-2091. Dunchurch Community Centre. Join us for a gentle exercise class! Try Walk Fit with West Parry Sound Community Support Services at the Dunchurch Community Centre. For more information: Rebecca Green: 705-773-2091 Linda Taylor: 705-746-5602
Fire Permit Registration- Planning to have a bonfire? Don't forget to register for your fire permit online. Be sure to check the fire rating before lighting a fire or launching fireworks.
SENIOR CONNECT - Help is available to seniors 65+ in the West Parry Sound District. West Parry Sound District - Community Support Services Do you have anything preventing you from feeling safe in your home? Is your refrigerator empty? Have you had something traumatic happen to you? Are you feeling well enough to cook a healthy meal? Do you have suitable transportation to and from social, shopping and medical appointments? Would it be wise to have someone call to check on your well-being? Would you like someone to talk with? - Connect with us by calling 705-746-5602 FREE SERVICES INCLUDE: One-on-one service navigation and connection - A Senior Connect Van can transport you - Our volunteer will ensure that you can get into your home safely
Home Help for fall prevention and accessibility - Nutritious meals can be delivered - We can arrange for a friendly visitor/peer support person to check on you - Our volunteers will monitor your safety Some restrictions may apply PLEASE CALL: 705-746-5602
Sports & Recreation Walk Fit: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - Location: Dunchurch Community Centre - Contact: Rebecca Green, 705-773-2091; - Linda Taylor at 705-746-5602
Pickleball: *Most Tuesdays and Thursdays - Location: Dunchurch Community CentreContact: Contact: Terry Finch 519-362-6169 or municipal office 705-389-2466
INFORMATION FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OF WHITESTONE - North East Virtual Care Clinic. The North East Virtual Care Clinic is a Nurse Practitioner virtual care clinic that works with local health care providers to ensure patients can access more timely care. It serves patients within the Ontario Health North East region, which region includes Whitestone and area. The Clinic accepts patients whether or not they have a family doctor. The Clinic was established to serve patients who are experiencing an urgent medical condition, which includes imminent concerns that are not life or limb threatening. If you require emergency care, they will work with the local hospital to refer you to an ER. To register for a virtual appointment with a nurse practitioner: Visit the website anytime: www.nevirtualcare.ca/Call 1-888-684-1999 between 1 pm and 9 pm 7 days a week
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WHITESTONE LIBRARYSHELF LIFE
BY THE WHITESTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY & TECH-
NOLOGY CENTRE - WHITESTONEPUBLICLIBRARY.
COM Summer Hours - Monday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Ardbeg)
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
It's that time of year again - the seed library is back! How does it work? Take packets of seeds from the seed library. Let staff know which seeds you are taking so we can be sure our catalogue is kept up to date! Grow your seeds! Enjoy your fresh veggies, but be sure to keep one or two plants to go to seed - nonhybrid varieties are best. Donate seeds back to the library. When bringing seeds back, be sure to note the variety of seed and year harvested. We also appreciate donations of commercial seeds, including partially used packets of seeds. For more information on seed saving, check out a book or two from the library or visit Seeds of Diversity. Thank you to the Whitestone McKellar Lions Club, Georgian Bay Biosphere - GBB, and the Dunchurch Agricultural Society for their support of the seed library over the years
JUNE 17TH – CRICUT CRAFTERNOON BASEBALL CAPS! Get ready to customize your own baseball caps at the Whitestone Public Library! We’re hosting a Crafternoon on Tuesday, June 17th, with three time slots to choose from: 1 PM, 3 PM, and 5 PM. REGISTER ONLINE OR IN PERSON. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE.
AUGUST 2ND - BOOK SALE AT THE WHITESTONE LIBRARY - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Mark your calendars! Our giant used book sale will be on Saturday, August 2. Doors open at 8:00 AM! Fill as many bags as you would like for a donation of your choice. Cash or card accepted.
NEW TITLES AT OUR LIBRARY – A MIND OF HER OWN - Danielle Steel , ATMOSPHERE - Taylor Jenkins Reid, NEVER FLINCH – Stephen King SUMMER READING CLUB KICKS OFF - We are celebrating the start of the TD Summer Reading Club this summer with a water party! Join us on Friday, July 4 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We’ll have water activities, freezies, and face painting. Drop-in, no registration required. TD Summer Reading Club Schedule - Storytime and Activities - ( Ages 0-6) - Tuesdays at 11:00 AM , Thursdays at 11:00 AM - Reading Club (Ages 4+) Fridays at 11:00 AM ARDBEG POP-UP LIBRARY
Thank you to our friends at the Ardbeg Community Club for hosting us! No library card? No problem! You’ll be able to sign up for a library card right at the pop-up.
THIS MONTH IN ARDBEG Crafternoons
We’ll be hosting a 2 part Tie-Dye Crafternoon this month! Participants will Tie-Dye a shirt on Monday, June 9th, and customize the shirt with heat-transfer vinyl when they return on Monday, June 23rd.
Other Services Available in Ardbeg: - Printing, Photocopying, and Scanning, Cricut Cutter and Heat Press, Technology assistance, Public computers, Borrow books, games, puzzles, and more.
In addition to regular library services like borrowing books and getting help with your smartphones and computers, we will also offer regular programming in Ardbeg including: Children’s Storytime, Teen Book Club, Teen Art Workshops, Book Club Art Workshops including Cricut Crafternoons!
TEEN PROGRAMMING: JUNE 23rd - TIE-DYE: PART 2 - 1pm - ARDBEG POP-UP LIBRARY at the Ardbeg Community Club JUNE 30TH – TEEN CRAFT LAB – TiE DIE SHIRTS AT ARDBEG LOCATION4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Ardbeg Community Club - 1309 HWY 520 N Ardbeg, Registration Required
JUNE 30TH – TEEN BOOK CLUB – NIMONA5:00 pm - 6:00 pmArdbeg Community Centre HELP TO SHAPE OUR ARDBEG PROGRAMS Adult Book Club - We recognize how busy life can be, so we’ve created an online survey to gather your ideas and suggestions. If you’re interested in joining our book club, we would love to hear from you.
WHITESTONE LOCATION
REGULAR PROGRAMMING
Knitting Circle – Thursdays 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Dungeons and Dragons - Saturdays - 2:00 PM4:00 PM Crafternoons - Bi-weekly Tuesdays Playgroup & Storytime -Thursdays- 10:00 AM12:00 PM Please view our full programming calendar
JUNE 14TH, 21ST, 28TH - - - 12NOON- 2PMWonder Workshop- Spark curiosity and foster creativity in kids and teens every Saturday at the library! This drop-in program features different activities each Saturday, ranging from group Nintendo Switch tournaments, STEM challenges, Lego building contests, and more.
JUNE 14TH, 21ST, 28TH - 2PM-4PM- Dungeons and Dragons- No experience necessary, preregistration required. Offered by the Whitestone Recreation Committee. Offered in partnership and with the support of the Whitestone Recreation Committee.
JUNE 19TH, 26TH- 10AM-12PM- Playgroup and Storytime- This is a drop-in program, no registration required. Every Thursday from 10 AM to noon at the Whitestone Public Library. It’s the perfect place for parents and caregivers to relax with a cup of coffee, chat, and watch as your little ones explore, play, and listen to engaging stories. Snacks and toys provided by the Whitestone Rec Committee. All families welcome!
JUNE 19TH, 26TH- - 1PM-3PM- Knitting Circle is a drop-in social program. No actual experi-
ence knitting or crocheting required. Everyone welcome! Thank you to our patrons! Library programming is made possible through support from our community. If you’d like to help us offer programs for all ages, please consider making a donation! Donations are eligible for a charitable receipt for your tax return.
DUNCHURCH MAGNETAWAN LEGION BRANCH #394 NEW AT THE DUNCHURCH LEGION! Fish Fry Fridays At The Legion! Every Friday 5-7 pm Hand Dipped Haddock, Fries and Cole Slaw!
- Over 40 years of fun – ‘A little bingo with BIG prizes’. DOORS OPEN AT 530PM - GAMES
STARTS AT 6:45 PM - NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR
DRINK PLEASE – The Canteen will be OPEN! 25
JOSEPH STREET www.emsdaleagriculturabociety.com PORT LORING-
JUNE 17TH, JUNE 24TH - -TUESDAYS- TUESDAY
NIGHTS- BRANCH 415 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
-BINGO - EVERY TUESDAY EVENING STARTS AT 7:30 POWASSAN
JUNE 18TH, 25TH - WEDNESDAYS – 250 CLARKBINGO AT 1PM
SPRUCEDALE –JUNE 16TH, JUNE 23RD, JUNE 30TH- - MONDAYS- Sprucedale Senior’s Friendship Club Monday NIGHTS AT 7pm Dabber Bingo doors open at 6 pm. Come and join our players for a fun time of Bingo!!!
SUNDAYS
BING0! PARRY SOUND –JUNE 16TH, JUNE 23RD, JUNE 30TH-MONDAYS
MONDAYS- MONDAY NIGHT BINGO AT 7PMKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
JUNE 16TH, JUNE 23RD, JUNE 30TH-MONDAYSMONDAY NIGHT BINGO 7PM AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH HALL – ITS BEST TO ARRIVE BEFORE 6PM TO GE A SEAT!
MAGNETAWAN JUNE 22ND – MAGNETAWAN FRIENDSHIP CLUB PERRY
JUNE 18TH, JUNE 25TH-- BINGO!!! EMSDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY- EVERY WEDNESDAY
EUCHRE
JUNE 15TH, JUNE 22ND, JUNE 29TH- -MCKELLAR – AT 1PM - Euchre at McKellar Community Centre, bid euchre games begin at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 coffee and snacks included. Everyone welcome. Beginners welcome! Come out and learn how to play and join in the fun! 12:15pm.
MONDAYS JUNE 16TH, JUNE 23RD, JUNE 30TH-
GOLDEN VALLEY- Monday Night Bid Euchre will be held at St. Paul’s United Church in Golden Valley.
- PARRY SOUND - Bid Euchre Cards Monday at 1:00 pm and Friday at 7:00 pm at the PARRY
SOUND SENIORS CLUB
- SPRUCEDALE – Sprucedale Senior’s Friendship Club - Mondays at 1 pm Ladies Euchre, Men Welcome! This is now a MIXED EVENT! 7pm Dabber Bingo doors open at 6 pm.
-POWASSAN – 250 CLARK – Monday at 1pm
TUESDAYS
JUNE 17TH, JUNE 24TH
- ARMOUR/KATRINE - - Leisure Club has Bid Euchre every Tuesday afternoons from 1:304ish followed by a light snack
- RESTOULE – LEGION - Euchre Night! Come on out! 7 pm to close! EVERY TUESDAY
- KEARNEY –LEGION - REGULAR EUCHRE I0am
--DUNCHURCH – LEGION- EUCHRE 7:30PM
WEDNESDAYS JUNE 18TH, JUNE 25TH
POWASSAN – 250 CLARK – WEDNESDAY at 1pm
THURSDAYS
JUNE 19TH, JUNE 26TH
– McKELLAR- - Seniors euchre Thursdays 1pm at the McKellar Community Centre. All welcome. 10 games/8hands. Lots of fun and friendship to be had!
– KEARNEY LEGION - BID EUCHRE - New players always welcome- Join in on a fun morning of conversation and meeting new friends. Beginning 10am – noon -PORT LORING- LEGION BRANCH 415 - Every Thursday - Bid Euchre 7pm Join us for some fun with family and friends!
- SOUTH RIVER – LEGION - Why not meet at the Legion for some fun! Euchre Thursday 2-4 pm.
– SPRUCEDALE- Mixed Euchre Thursday at 7:00 pm these events take place at the Community Centre, 31 William Street.
-SUNDRIDGE LEGION – EUCHRE - 7pm.
Thursdays FRIDAYS
JUNE 20TH, JUNE 27TH
-HURDVILLE - Euchre at the Hurdville Commu-
Fun Facts, Canada: Sgt.
Preston & King,
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with Dog On A Root - jim Young, LORING, ON
"Sergeant Preston of the North-West Mounted Police, with Yukon King, swiftest and strongest lead dog, breaking the trail in the relentless pursuit of lawbreakers in the wild days of the Yukon." - from the TV series “Sergeant Preston of the Yukon".
George Mumm and his wife, friends of my Grandfather, used to visit us at our cottage in the Muskokas when I was just a young boy. Whenever a disagreement ensued between the fun loving and boisterous couple, George would assert his dominance declaring, “I’m King in this castle!”
“You may be King,” his wife would quickly retort, “but I am Sgt. Preston” leaving no one to wonder who was really in charge of that family.
Few people today will get that, but of course she was referring to the popular TV series “Sgt. Preston of the Yukon”. The United States may have had the “Lone Ranger” and “Lassie” but Canada had the two, rolled into one.
Of course Sgt. Preston also had a horse named Rex. This was a little unusual as Rex was a popular dog’s name at the time. However Rex was derived from the Latin word for “king” so it may have been chosen as the horse’s name for that reason.
This popular TV show of the 1950s began, like many shows of the era, as a radio programme called “Challenge of the Yukon” running from 1938 to 1955. The show's title changed to “Sergeant Preston of the Yukon” in 1950 before making the leap to TV in 1955. The final episode aired in September of 1958.
Although the North-West Mounted Police had changed their name to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in 1920, the series was set during the Klondike Gold Rush era of the 1890s.
Similar to the storyline of “The Lone Ranger”, William Preston first joined the North-West Mounted Police to avenge his father’s killer.
The show was created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, creators of “The Lone Ranger” and “The Green Hornet”. But it was writer Tom Dougall who is credited with the creation of the real star of the show - King.
Dougall, influenced by Canadian “Poet of the
Yukon” Robert W. Service, chose a Husky named Mogo to be Sgt. Preston’s sidekick. The name was later changed to “Yukon King” and most often abbreviated to just “King”. In the radio version of “Sgt. Preston of the Yukon”, King was portrayed as an Alaskan Husky crossed with a wolf. Sgt. Preston had saved King from being attacked by a lynx and then raised him as his dog team’s captain.
On the radio programme King was played by animal imitators. In the TV series, King was played by an Alaskan Malamute also named King but was sometimes referred to as a Malamute and sometimes as a Husky within the show.
Sgt. Preston of the Yukon had the distinction of being filmed in colour even though colour broadcasting was in its infancy in the U.S. and not yet available in Canada.
While most cereal companies at the time were offering small plastic animals, figurines and whistles as giveaways, Quaker Oats, long time sponsor of both the radio and TV series of “Sgt. Preston of the Yukon” started giving away land.
In 1955, Quaker Oats ran a marketing campaign called the “Klondike Big Inch Land Promotion.” In exchange for one box top you would receive a deed for one square inch of land in the Yukon. When the Ohio Securities Division prohibited Quaker Oats from trading the deed for a box top because they didn’t have a state license for the sale of foreign land, Quaker Oats began to distribute the deeds right inside the cereal boxes.
Although the Yukon Gold Rush had ended by 1899 that didn’t prevent people from dreaming there still might be "gold in them thar hills”.
However these “deeds” to property in the Yukon excluded mineral rights on the property, not that they were ever officially registered anyway. The deeds also allowed for perpetual easement to allow other 1-inch landowners access to their property across yours if required. I don’t imagine there were any provisions made for “road allowance”.
One child sent Quaker Oats 4 toothpicks and some string instructing them to put a “fence” around his property.
Then, in 1965, the land was repossessed by the Canadian Government in lieu of back taxes for the amount of $37.20. These 19 acres of land, situated on the west bank of the Yukon River about 3 miles from Dawson City and adjacent to the current Dawson City Golf Course now sits vacant. "Well, King, this case is closed."
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A country farm market - Chicken, Pork, Beef and seasonal vegetables. Hours may vary depending on holidays and during winter season: Sun. Mon. Tues. CLOSED , Wed., Thurs. 10PM -
MARKETS AND VENDORS WANTED CALL FOR VENDORS
JULY 12TH- BURK’S FALLS HERITAGE FESTIVAL MARKET! By the Burk’s Falls historical society - COME JOIN IN THE EXCITEMENT! ALL DAY FUN AT THE BURK’S FALLS FAIRGROUNDS. CONTACT CHARLENE WATT AT THE TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION.
JULY 26TH- Summer Festival July 26 th , Our Vendor Market if filling up fast spaces still available. Food trucks will be on site. Kids events by Pro Sports Management. Beer gardens and more information will follow when it is
5PM, Fri. 10AM - 5:30PM, Sat. 10AM - 4PM:
WHISPERING PINES FAR AND GARDEN
228 Forest Lake Rd, Sundridge, (705) 321-2824
Whisperingpines.ca
Pasture raised beef, pork, chickens, lamb and turkeys. CSA Meat share program available.
ROOTS AND ROOST FARM
63 Schlosser Line, Trout Creek, (705) 845-1132
rootsandroost@gmail.com
A family Farm in Trout Creek, focussing on feeding people responsibly grown quality food. MIDDLE RIVER FARM
2 Patterson Lane, McKellar - 705-389-3226
katie@middleriverfarms.com middleriverfarm.
com Grain and grass fed beef, pork, chicken, and tirkey, Dairy and baked goods. Seasonal hours, online shop available - Year Round
BEAVER CREEK ORGANIC FARM
536 Cedar Rd, McKELLAR - 705-773-9885
bcreekf@gmail.com
Organic fruit and vegetables, sourdough baked goods, sauerkfaut, and kimchi. - Year Round –Seasonal Hours
B.LePAGE FISHERY
149 Nobel Rd. McDougal 705-342-5825
buffigirl76@yahoo.ca
Fresh,frozen, and smoked Georgia Bay Fish
Year round -Mon-Sat 11am – 7pm, Sun 1p-7pm
A BUSHEL AND A PECK FARM AND FEED STORE
40 Pine Drive - 705-746-6931
Abushelandapeck.farmstore@gmail.com
Beef, chicken, pork,eggs, maple syrup, honey, animal feed, and more !
Year Round
Tues-Fri- 10am-6pm , sat 10am-3pm
NORTHERN TILL & FORAGE - Seguin
705-241-9044 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
northerntillandforage@gmail.com northerntillandforage.com
Vegetables, vegetable seedlings (by preorder), luffa, eggs, rabbits, (meat or live). Call or email for an appointment
ARE YOU A FARMER? HAVE A FARM STAND?
PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO SHARE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IN THIS COLUMN!
AUG. 2ND & AUG. 3RD - VENDORS WANTED! KEARNEY REGATTA! THE STREET WILL BE FULL WITH MANY VENDORS AT THIS EXCITING EVENT! Please email kearneyregattavendors@ gmail.com
AUGUST 3RD - Whitestone Recreation's Summer Market - Mark your calendars! Our second annual Summer Market will take place on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the Dunchurch Community Centre. Interested in vending? Contact Jan Hill or Tanya Fraser to book a table.
AUGUST 23RD – 3PM-8PM RESTOULE
RIBFEST AND ARTISANS FAIR - LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE - REGISTER TODAY $50 for a 10 x 10 area . CRAFTERS MAKERS - Want to Compete with Local Ribbers? We Supply the Ribs!!
JULY 26TH - NEW CALLANDER MARKET! LOOKING FOR VENDORS startup market on July 26th- at the Callander Community Center! WE WANT • Junior Vendors (16 and under) • Newbie Vendors (Limited experience) • Experienced Vendors thecrafterscave.nb@gmail.com
Have a Craft you want to sell? Contact us at RESTOULE LEGION BRANCH 639- restouleribfest@outlook.com
SEPTEMBER 1ST -BURK’S FALLS- Call For Vendors - Are You looking to showcase your product
FARMERS MARKETS
ARGYLE FARMERS MARKET
Wednesday from June 25th to end of August (27th) - 9am-1pm - Special events will be Canada Day July 2nd - Christmas in July on July 23rd
We are located at 18 Hilltop Road in Arnstein Ontario Fresh meats, fruits, vegetables, Baking, Woodwork, maple syrup, Jewellery, preserves, Candles, Funnel Cakes, pottery, soaps, knitting, decor, food cart, special events and more! Vendors, applications are out if you’re on the email list please look for an email from the new email address argylefarmersmarket1@gmail.com and if you require an application please reach out and one will be forwarded.
MAGNETAWAN FARMERS MARKET
The Market takes place at the Lions Pavilion at the Community Centre in Magnetawan every summer Saturdays 10 am to 1:00 pm, from May 21 - Thanksgiving Saturday.! 2016 will be the 27th Summer Market. It is thriving and vibrant! Come out and join the fun. For vendor information please contact Patti Paul - plpaul@hotmail.com
POWASSAN FARMERS MARKET
Powassan Farmers Market runs from May long weekend until Thanksgiving weekend. Check out some amazing vendors every Saturday from 9:00 am- 1:00 pm rain or shine. They are located at the south entrance of town, beside the Beer Store in Powassan. For questions or more information, please contact: Jonathan Harris - Market Manager at - 647-962-7401 -760 Main Street - Powassan, Phone
or services at the Fall Fair! 220 Cantre Street
Burk’s Falls, Space is approximately 10x10 - $30
Please contact us: Armour Ryerson Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society
CALL FOR CONCESSION STAND OPERATORS IN MAGNETAWAN - Do you have a fundraising initiative? The municipality of Magnetawan is looking for a concession stand operator to participate in Music in the Park, Art in the Park and Rollerskating! Contact recreation@magnetawan.com 705-387-3947
SOUTH RIVER NORTHERN NATIONALS CAR SHOW! BE A VENDOR! - Calling all food & beverage truck vendors. We have limited opportunities left to showcase / vend at our annual Northern Nationals Auto Show held in Tom Thomson Park in South River, On. Please contact our organizer, and president Janice @ 32.3.windowcoup@live.ca
NEW! SOUTH RIVER MARKET - Vendors wanted! details will follow. Running May thru December at the South River Legion. - Contact Kim at 705-588-7190
MARKETS!
JUNE 27TH ANDJUNE 28TH - Last weekend of June - The DRAGONFLY COLLECTIVE in Sprucedale hosts ARTISAN and VENDORS sales at the end of each month, Friday and Saturday from 9am-3pm - $20 per table per day Inside at 2415 Hwy 518, Spucedale at the United Church. Rent a table to exhibit your treasures of or stop by and take a look! either way, it’s a
FRIDAYS, 9AM2PM - LATE JUNE- MID SEPTEMBER 1175 HWY 141, ROSSEAU Rosseaumarket.com
blast! JUNE 28TH - 10AM-3PM- Join Us for Port Carmen Marina's 2025 Summer Kick-off! : Port Carmen Marina, 3077 ON 520, Burk's Falls, ON P0A 1C0 - Calling all vendors! - Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your products and services at our Summer Kick-off event. - We're looking for vendors to make this day even more special. - Bring your own tables and set up shop in the heart of the action. - Enjoy the beautiful waterfront atmosphere. For more information and to reserve your space, contact us at pcmmarine@gmail.com. Get ready to kick off the summer with Port Carmen Marina! JULY 26TH- THE CRAFTERS CAVE- **Parents of Young Entrepreneurs!** Does your child love to craft, bake, or create? Give them the chance to shine at **The Endless Summer Market**! We're looking for **junior vendors (under 16)** to join us for a fun and supportive experience. To encourage young creators, we’re offering **special discounted pricing** for junior vendor booths! It’s the perfect opportunity for kids to learn about running a business, meet other makers, and share their creations with the community.
Date:** Saturday, July 26th -*Time:** 10 AM3 PM **Location:** Bill Barber Arena, Callander, ON An adult (18+) must be present with all junior vendors. Interested? Send us a message to learn more or apply!
TO FRIDAY 10AM-2PM - NOW OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK!!!! 10AM-4PMOPEN YEAR ROUND
DUNCHURCH/WHITESTONE – 1 MAPLE ISLAND ROAD, DUNCHURCH – 705-389-2350 Gently used clothing, household items and small furniture. All monies donated back to the community. We look forward to meeting you and thank you for your support! Open April till October - Sat and sun 10am to 2pm from Apr to Oct and July and Aug we add Fridays also 10am to 2pm. Ask about our monthly bag sale!
EMSDALE - THE PARISH OF THE GOOD SHEP-
HERD , 2190 HWY 592 IN EMSDALE . Lots of wonderful goodies! VINTAGE ACCESSORIES, CLOTHES, ELECTRONIC, HOME APPLIANCES, SHOES, AND MANY MORE. Come and check it out! - OPEN SATURDAYS - 9:30 am-Ipm OPEN YEAR ROUND KATRINE – 350 DOE LAKE ROAD- KATRINE UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP is located in the lower level of The United Church. This amazingly clean and organized thrift shoppe is fully stocked ! Lots of clothing, small appliances and treasures! Proceeds to the Katrine United Church! Thankyou everyone for your ongoing support! OPEN WED 10AM-2PM, AND SATURDAY 9AM-1PM OPEN YEAR ROUND. PARRY SOUND – “MARY STREET BOUTIQUE” 24 MARY STREET - Located downstairs in the basement of St James United Church... It's not new it has been in existence for more than 50 year.. It was started by the ladies from the local churches trying to help struggling families.. The goal remains the same today and continues to be run by volunteers from 5 local churches and the money raised goes back into the local community.. The boutique carry's gently used clothing for the whole family.... Baby item .25cents, Children 4 and up $1.00 and most adult clothing starts at $1.50. A winter coats will run you $3 ,, Haberdashery meaning shoes, purses, belts, gloves and hats are the best bargain in town,,, OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY 11AM-1PM We welcome donations that can be dropped off in our bins located in the parking lots side door at 24 Mary St. Between the hours of 9am and 8pm.. Please Haberdashery and clothing items only. PLEASE Do not leave household items as we have no place to keep them. OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY 11AM-1PM OPEN
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PARRY SOUND - SALVATION ARMY STORE – 82
Joseph St, – OPEN – Monday-Friday 10am3:30pm, Saturday 10am- 4 pm= CLOSED
SUNDAY. PORT LORING – TRASH AND TREASURES – 36
CLAPPERTON LANE . Trash and Treasures is celebrating 50 years
of service supporting our local volunteer Fire Department!!! Located in Port Loring, fondly known as ‘The Mall’ , we sell everything from nuts and bolts to dining room tables and gently used clothing! All items are donated, and all monies support the Argyle Fire Department. 2025 is the 50th Anniversary of Trash and Treasures, stop in and check us out! Trash and Treasures hours are always 10AM-2PM- Mayopen Saturdays only - June - open Wednesdays and Saturdays - July & August - open Wednesday through Saturday - September & October (until Thanksgiving weekend) - open Saturdays only. Trash and Treasures is celebrating 50 years of service supporting our local volunteer Fire Department. Our bag days ($10/bag, clothing only) are not on a schedule but happen when our clothing racks are too full.
Donations of clean, useable, clothing, purses, footwear, jewellery, linens (sheets, towels, blankets etc), curtains, craft items, baby items, housewares and kitchen items, decorative items, books, DVD’s, small appliances (in working condition), electronics (in working condition), hand/ electric tools, sporting goods, games, puzzles, toys, small furniture etc. are gratefully accepted and can be dropped off when the store is open or in the covered vestibule area at the far end of the building. Due to lack of room, we do not accept large furniture (china cabinets, large chairs, table and chair sets etc) without prior approval. We do Not accept sofas, large stereos/speakers, VHS players or tapes, large appliances ( refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washers/dryers), mattresses, table saws and other large tools, computer monitors, computers, large dvd players, OPEN WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS IN JUNE 10AM2PM ! POWASSAN- GRACE HOUSE- 250 CLARK - 705728-2813 - Did you know we have a used clothing store at 250 Clark? It is a wonderful day to shop local and buy some recycled goods! Stop in today at Grace House Powassan from 9-1pm. Please use the west door to access the store. OPEN TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY 9AM-1PM. OPEN YEAR ROUND
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Whitman Jewellers is your trusted jewellery store in North Bay. Whitman Jewellers handles repairs and custom-created pieces on-site at their Shirreff Avenue location, so you never have to worry about where your valuables are being sent. They are a third-generation family business deeply rooted in the community. Paul Forbes, a Certified Gemologist, is the owner of Whitman Jewellers and specializes in examining and grading precious stones. With a certified Gemologist in-house, Whitman Jewellers provides appraisals for insurance purposes or to ascertain the value of your treasured family heirloom.
through the village, setting the tone for the day with his enthusiasm and pride.
The route continued through Burk’s Falls, with a stop at the well-loved Riverbowl, where community members cheered on the runners and walkers. From there, the torch journeyed to Sundridge, starting at the Money Tree, and then moved on to Sundridge Public School. At the school, students and staff joined the runners for a celebratory lap, highlighting the unity between schools, students, and Special Olympic athletes. Next, the torch made its way to Almaguin Highlands Secondary School, where the participants joined a track meet already in motion. There, runners and supporters from Sundridge Public School and Almaguin Highlands walked together in sportsmanship and school spirit.
The final leg of the journey brought the torch to South River, where it arrived at the historic train station around 11:30 a.m., before heading to the South River Firehall. First responders were on hand to welcome the runners and celebrate the completion of the run.
This was a symbol of unity and purpose.
Athletes and their supporters collected pledges in the weeks leading up to the event, with
every dollar staying right here in the Almaguin region to support local Special Olympics programming. These funds go directly toward sports equipment, training, competition opportunities, and year-round programs that provide connection and purpose for athletes of all ages.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is an international movement, but here in Almaguin, it has a deeply local heart. Officers from the Burk’s Falls OPP detachment, school staff, students, families, and everyday community members joined forces to make this day unforgettable.
Their participation sends a powerful message: that every athlete matters, and inclusion is something we must walk—and run—toward together.
Thank You, Almaguin! A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who walked, ran, cheered, donated, or helped organize this meaningful event—and a special shoutout to Ethen Corrigan, whose torch-bearing moments truly lit the way.
Whether you joined the walk, lined the route to cheer, or made a donation—you made a difference. Together, we move toward a more inclusive, supportive, and inspired community—one step, one torch, one athlete at a time.
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