Did you see a colony of swallows this summer? Were they Bank Swallows? Bird Studies Canada’s Ontario Region is looking for information on Bank Swallow colonies. These highly colonial birds nest in eroding vertical banks along shorelines, rivers, and also in gravel/sand pits among other places. For more information on Bank Swallows and the Bird Studies Canada Ontario Bank Swallow …
2011 Annual General meeting
The AGM is scheduled for Sunday, July 10, 2011 at the Bedford Hall, 1381 Westport Road. A light lunch will be served at Noon with the meeting starting at 1:00 PM.
OPP article for Lake Association
A Message from Inspector Gerry Salisbury As summer draws closer and our first long weekend of the year approaches, it’s once again time for lake side residents to enjoy activities such as boating, fishing, and yes some partying with friends. Safety and respect for others must be paramount. As the Commander of the OPP in Lanark County and Central and …
Urgent Request: Re-Boating Safety Buoy Volunteers Are Needed
The marking of dangerous boating hazards is done on a volunteer basis. This year, our VOLUNTEER FOR THE MAIN WEST BASIN , is stepping down after 12 years. We need people to step forward and assist us. We do not expect one person to do this task on their own. It can be divided up and some can put them …
Break & Enters
There have been numerous Break & Enters around the lake. You are encouraged to report any thefts, damage and break-ins, no matter how small it may seem. As well, please call The Ontario Provincial Police and report suspicious persons or vehicles. It may not seem important to you, but it might be the break that provides info leading to solving …
Important Boating Safety Information
“Driving your boat on Our Lake”??, all operators of power driven pleasure craft (including Personal Water Crafts and motorized sail boats) used for recreational purposes are now required to carry proof of competency.