Volunteers thank you - Volunteers had a wonderful time at their thank you BBQ on July 12th at the Gonnsen's Games Room – see below for a sample. Many thanks to Steve Todd at Todd's Independent for supplying all the goodies. Please thank him when you're in the store! A big thank you also to Karl and […]
Water Levels
we’ve come through the historic high water, and levels have been dropping
roughly speaking we’re back to to the level where we were before the heavy rains
checked dam setting today – 6 1/2 logs in place (out of 7 total, 1 log = 12″), approximately 3″ of water flow over the top log, and no […]
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The June 30th Drag Lake Sailing Regatta was successfully held between storms. There were favourable winds of 6-10 knots under mostly sunny skies with 11 boats participating. The race consisted of a triangular course with the competitors racing around the marks – twice. The Portsmouth Yardstick Handicap system was used […]
The Drag and Spruce Lakes Property Owners Association Annual General Meeting was held June 29, 2014. To read the minutes of the meeting, click here.
NOTE: Two excellent videos were shown at the meeting explaining the importance to the health of a lake of maintaining shorelines. To view:
The ‘Flood’
water levels steadily receding, but still high – for chart, click here
note – more rain forecast Mon/Tue – remain vigilent
Lost & Found
dock/deck pieces (photo – click here) – collect at 1040 Sandpoint Rd, or call Laurie Jennings at 416-949-4402
large blue barrel – collect at 1057 Stratheden Dr (end […]
Updates – July 6, 2014 Read More »
Update: July 3rd, 2014 - Due to all the rain and rising water levels, highest in decades, there are many floating objects in the water – logs, docks, stumps, so when out on the water in your boats please go slowly and keep watch. When towing make sure you have a spotter and everyone should keep their […]
Be Aware: Significant rainsqualls moved through our area over the last couple of days – over 3" rain recorded. In addition to roads and driveways washing out, Drag/Spruce water levels have risen dramatically, and are now at historic high levels. Here is the TSW water level site as of today, July 1 (note blue line – […]
More rain – high water alert! Read More »
1. Maude Barlow in Haliburton speaking engagement, July 11 – click here
world renowned environmental researcher, author and speaker
her latest book Blue Future – click here
“The final book in Maude Barlow’s Blue trilogy, Blue Future is a powerful, penetrating, and timely look at the global water crisis — and what we can do to […]
And more June News… Read More »
1. Nature in the 'Hood: Discovery Days – click here
enjoy and learn about Nature!
Birding by Ear: June 14 – click here
Butterflies and Dragonflies: July 11 – click here
2. Healthcare in the Highlands – have your say
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Several important topics are covered in this May Update from FOCA – click here.
Included are:
Ontario Election – information for voting in cottage district
Hydro One rate increase
Fishing and Boating info
Hello Summer!!
FOCA Update – May 2014 Read More »