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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 – approaching a 1' rise!):
Be sure your docks and shoreline equipment are secure, and keep an eye out for your neighbor's property if they are not present.
(And for all you weather buffs, here is the link for the Haliburton weather station – click here. Note we received 241 mm of rain in June, with 94 mm falling June 29-30).
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 prevent it.”
2. LOST & FOUND: fishing seat
- “Found washed up at 1944 Blueberry Trail, Silver two tone fishing seat. Sitting at shoreline awaiting owner to come and retrieve.”
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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
- HHHS Strategic Plan 2014-17 wants your inputs
- for survey – click here
3. Rails End 'Trash N Treasures': June 14 – click here
- join the fun at Haliburton's BIG community yard sale
- 50+ vendors! bargains galore! support the arts!
4. Highlands Food and Beverage Showcase: June 21 – click here
- support the local food bank
- 'Chew & Chat for Charity'!
5. Canoe FM: announces new 'Drive Home' show – click here
The season has arrived – Enjoy!!
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Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that the County of Haliburton is located on Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory, and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which are Curve Lake, Rama, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Beausoleil and Georgina Island First Nations.
We acknowledge a shared presence of Indigenous nations throughout the area, and recognize its original, Indigenous inhabitants as the stewards of its lands and waters since time immemorial.