Sturgeon Point Association Annual General Meeting, Sunday Sept. 4th, 10:00 a.m.

Its that time of year again. September is still several weeks away, but we’re already preparing for this year’s AGM. As usual it will be held at the Union Church on the Sunday morning of the September long weekend. This year that falls on September 4th. The proceedings start at 10:00 a.m. The agenda is being finalized and will be posted soon.

Blue-green Algae confirmed – warning remains in place (August 11, 2011)

The Ministry of the Environment’s test results have confirmed the presence of anabaena, a species of blue-green algae (sometimes known as Cyanobacteria). This is a species that can produce toxins in the water. In sufficient concentrations these toxins can cause health problems.  The health warning will stay in effect until further notice.

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Blue-green Algae Advisory Update (August 8, 2011)

On Monday morning the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District (HKPRD) Health Unit reported that the Blue-Green Algae Bloom Warning remains in place today. The Health Unit is expecting test results from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) on Wednesday. Those results are expected to be more specific than the very general warning presently in place. The warning status is unlikely to change before then.

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