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Comment on Sturgeon Point History Project has started a blog! by Liane Kennedy

Liane Kennedy — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:22:05 +0000

Thanks for linking The Sturgeon Point History Project’s blog. We appreciate SPA’s continued support!

Comment on Blue-Green Algae Bloom Update (August 16, 2011) by Debbie Addorisio

Debbie Addorisio — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:46:16 +0000

During he August outbreak of blue green algae my 9 yr. old daughter got extremely sick and had every single sympton that presents itself with the toxin poisoning. We called telehealth and they told us to take our daughter immediately to a hospital to rule out the toxic poisoning. After 5 hours in Lindsay hospital and still a wait of 15-25 people ahead of us, we brought her to Minden. Couldn’t believe it when doctor said he had not heard of it and had to check the internet for information. A couple of weeks ago, the Ministry was still testing for it so the doctor said he wouldn’t do any testing on my daughter since the algae wasn’t confirmed in our lake yet. I also put a dog down this week who frequently drank from the lake and even though he was old, during the last two weeks he deteriorated so rapidly that we were shocked his end days would come on so quickly. The point here is this, if you see the lake is green, do suspect that there is a problem. If your water smells coming out ot the tap or shower, don’t drink it. Be cautious of the warnings that the public health departments put out, or the Ministry of Environment, etc. They won’t report the whole story because it alarms too many people. The postings at the beaches are few and far between. Be vigilant on your own and be careful if you suspect something. Don’t rely on our health care system to help you beause one department doesn’t even seem to be communicating with our hospitals. Take your health in your own hands and be responsible for following precautionary measures. P.S. my daughter got better after 5 days but my dog is dead.

Comment on Warning: Beach Posted – Suspected Blue-Green Algae Bloom (August 5 2011) by Victor

Victor — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 13:00:27 +0000

Bob,

I will send you any results as they come in. I will also be posting updates here on the web site. Nothing new to report at the moment.

Victor

Comment on Warning: Beach Posted – Suspected Blue-Green Algae Bloom (August 5 2011) by Bob Stewart

Bob Stewart — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:24:38 +0000

If possible, can you send any new results to the email address attached. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Comment on Salvation Army Food Drive Update by Victor

Victor — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:37:47 +0000

Brien,
I’ve been posting updates every few days on the web site. I’m not emailing these as I don’t want to bug everyone with email. I’m in touch with the regional Health Unit every other day. They provide me with a little additional background when they can. This algae bloom situation is not evolving very quickly, and the slow turn-around between sample and test is not going to help either. The cooler temperatures we are experiencing will help, as will the slightly more overcast days. Rain runoff is not a help, unfortunately. Please contact me directly (email or phone) if you need more information.

Thanks Brien,

Victor

Comment on Salvation Army Food Drive Update by Brien Gray

Brien Gray — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:43:42 +0000

any update from Environment Canada on the state of the water?

Comment on Donation Thank You by John gleeson

John gleeson — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:59:50 +0000

Terrific new payment options
Great work

Comment on Environmental WorkShop July 16th 10:00 am, at the Church by Jamas

Jamas — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:00:13 +0000

Wanted to thank SPA and the two Trent University students who put on a great event. Lots of great information was presented. Hopefully the residents of Sturgeon Point can put some of that knowledge to use over the next year.

Comment on Bear in Sturgeon Point by Doug

Doug — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:44:26 +0000

Great pics and good advice/info. Thanks.

Comment on Annual Sturgeon Point Shinny by larry thomas

larry thomas — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:47:22 +0000

Victor
Thanks for posting!
It will be good times for one and all.
Larry