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Moose finally gets loose, takes a powder

A yearling cow moose that was lingering in the vicinity of Snow Road made the mistake of trying to cross over a frozen bay to get a drink of water from the Mississippi River. Jeff and Jenna Fenwick, who live off the bay, saw the moose on the ice on February 4th. The moose had…

Polar Plunge postponed!

Due to the ridiculous cold this past weekend the Polar Plunge has been put back exactly one week, to this Sunday February 21. The first Plungers are scheduled to hit the water at noon and we expect it all to wrap up in about 30 to 45 minutes. As usual our gracious hosts are the…

Land claim elector criteria coming under scrutiny as vote nears

Seven thousand and seven hundred Algonquin electors are eligible for a ratification vote on the Algonquin Land Claim Agreement in Principle between February 29 and March 7. Voting will take place in nine off-reserve communities, including Sharbot Lake, as well as at Pikwàkanagàn…

Mississippi-Rideau-Tay Health Hub

Geographical challenges are only one of the issues of concern as the Ontario health care system works on finding ways to deliver better care, at a better price, to Ontario residents. In a process that started with the development of 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs)…

4H club members, headed to Guatemala, need help to get there

Shelby Eves, who lives near Sydenham, and Hilary Voith, from Battersea, know each other from the Frontenac 4H club. They share a passion for travel and a desire to make a difference in the world as well. When their 4H leader, Darlene Clement, started talking about Common Hope…

Seed Swap at MERA Feb 27

The McDonalds Corners Farmers’ Market invites you to bring seeds and friends on Saturday, February 27, 10 am to 2 pm, to the MERA Schoolhouse – and take home different seeds and new friendships! Here’s what we’ll be doing: 10 am to 2 pm – drop in to swap seeds. Bring seeds - the…

The Table teams up with the Family Health Team

The Table Community Food Centre in Perth has reached out to the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team as a partner in running their wellness program called FoodFit. FoodFit is a 12-week program for anyone who wants to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle through moderate exercise…

Land O’ Lakes Community Services

As we wind down our mild winter and ramp up for spring, it is a good time to reflect on the past year and upcoming events and opportunities from Land O’ Lakes Community Services. This month will highlight our Community Support Program and Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Board…

At the grocery store with young children (kumquat may)

Theoretically, I believe it is possible. Someone somewhere may have missed the experience altogether. But, personally, I have never met a single soul who has told me that grocery shopping with a small child does not include some degree of challenge. As an infant nestled into the…

Sad Anniversary

As is customary, we find tributes to lost loved ones in the next few pages. I’ve never “put anything in” over the past years, not for the lack of seeing beautiful tributes, but rather because I felt I could contribute something in time. The 21st of Feb. Marks the 6th anniversary…