Some of you have expressed some concern over the advisory that was recently posted by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit. That advisory was lifted today after the Ministry of the Environment’s testing at the affected area determined that the toxins produced by the algae bloom no longer pose a threat to human health. The algae bloom did not affect the waters off of Sturgeon Point. You can read the news release by clicking here.
Any health advisories affecting the area around Sturgeon Point will be posted right here on this web site. Serious advisories that impact our normal activities on and around the lake will be sent out by email to the SPA email distribution list as soon as we are aware of them. If you’re not on that list drop us a line and ask to be put on it.
Welcome to Summer Celebration to be held on Canada Day!
The Sturgeon Point annual “Welcome to Summer” BBQ lunch event will be held on Canada Day, which this year falls on a Friday. This means that we have the opportunity to celebrate Canada Day on Canada Day!The festivities get under way at 12:00 noon at the Park. As usual, there’ll be hotdogs and burgers for everyone, and after the main course there will be birthday cake for all.
Mark this on your calendar: Friday, July 1st, 12:00 p.m. at the Park. Everyone is welcome, and we hope to see you there!
Annual Community Pitch In / Clean Up Event This Saturday, May 21st, at 9:00 a.m.
Many of you will be arriving for this first long weekend of the season, and here’s an opportunity to get together with the neighbours to tidy up the Village. Bring your rake, some gloves, and a garbage bag or two. Teams will be organized to tidy up the streets, the Park, and the other public spaces.
Refreshments will be served!
Bear Safety in Sturgeon Point
It’s that time of year again, and we would like to remind all area residents about the importance of bear safety in our community.
There have been several incidents in the past few weeks where bears have been very active, tipping garbage cans, rummaging looking for any source of food.
Please help by ensuring that all garbage is secure, and putting your garbage out until the morning is also a good practice.Â
The Ministry of Natural Resources has released the provincial bear reporting hot-line number. Its toll-free and a part of the Bear Wise program, which educates people on how to avoid attracting bears. The number to remember is 1-866-514-2327.