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Algae Blooms – Important Information

Algae Blooms – Important Information

Algae Blooms – Important Information You Should Know As you may be aware there have been multiple reports of Blue Green Algae on lakes across Haliburton County this month. To be clear there have been no reports of blooms on either Kennisis Lake or in the immediate area. If you are aware of a bloom…

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An Important Message From the CHA

An Important Message From the CHA

An Important Message From the CHA While the C.H.A. does not get involved in supporting individual candidates many of our members have asked that we draft a one pager to encourage lakefront property owners to vote. The upcoming election is critical for the future health of our lakes as there is a lot at stake….

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Sailing Regatta Results

Sailing Regatta Results

Kennisis Lake Continues Sailing Regatta Tradition The Kennisis Lake Sailing Regatta was held on Sunday August 5 as part of the annual August long weekend Kennisis Lake Regatta celebration. At the 1:00 pm start, the winds were very light out of the west but slowly built to 10-12 knots and held steady for last leg….

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2018 Kennisis Regatta

2018 Kennisis Regatta

The 2018 Kennisis Regatta, held on Saturday August 4th was spectacular in every respect.  The weather was ideal, all the facilities were set up, the volunteers were organized, Regatta Coordinator Susan Nixon had every detail in place and the numerous contestants were enthusiastic.  It was a great day for the large crowd that came out…

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Municipal Election 2018

Municipal Election 2018

Dysart’s Council consists of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and five Councillors with one Councillor being elected by voters in each of the five wards which make up Dysart. Voters across all of Dysart have the opportunity to vote for one candidate for Mayor and one for Deputy Mayor and then one candidate for the role…

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False Alarms – Some Reminders

False Alarms – Some Reminders

On July 23rd we were called to a smoke alarm activation in The Kennisis Lake area, (this alarm fortunately turned out to be a malfunction of the alarm system, ie a false alarm). While attending this call we were also paged to respond with the ambulance to a medical emergency. My concern is that this…

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