The Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships has also cancelled the second weekend of the tournament. The association says the decision was based on the unpredictable ice conditions of the pond. This decision came three says after it was originally announced that the opening weekend was pushed back to next year. Both weekends have now been postponed until January 2013. This is the first time in their seven-year history that the tournament has been cancelled.
A Moon River cottager has donated winnings she made in a radio contest to the Save the Bala Falls campaign. According to an article in the Toronto Star, Deborah Ylanko didn’t take long to give the $3,300 she won on a radio station contest, to a cause dear to her heart. According to the article, she’s cottaged on the Moon River for 54 years and cares deeply about what might happen to the falls, should Swift River Energy’s plans to build a new hydro plant there happen. Save the Bala Falls Member Mitch Shnier was very pleased with the donation.
The matter is currently under review by Environment Minister Jim Bradley - more environmental studies could happen if he decides they should.
The Huntsville Legion is welcoming residents to join them in commemorating the birthday of a key figure in Scottish history. Public Relations Officer Robert Locke explains.
The Robbie Burns celebrations starts Saturday, January 28th 2012 at 2:00pm, followed by a dinner at 5:30pm and dancing from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Residents will be entertained with the bag pipes and Highland dancing. Dinner cost $10 per person.
As the Doggie Motel adjusts to its additional role as an impound service to the Town of Huntsville, the Animal Shelter has some concerns. Interim Chair Kris Kilmartin says they wonder if the motel is equipped to handle animals that may come in who need immediate medical attention.
With the Doggie Motel getting over $18-thousand dollars a year for their impound services, Kilmartin says it’s not enough to provide top care. The shelter withdrew from their impound services contract after the town decided not to pay them $40-thousand a year to continue services
When asked about those concerns, Doggie Motel Owner Tammy Little says they have great partnerships with local veterinarians, who are on call, especially for emergency care. Little also says they gave the town a quote that will enable them to do the job properly and that the Doggie Motel also passed inspection twice by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Meantime, the Animal Shelter is also concerned about whether or not the animals will go to a kill shelter after the mandatory 72-hour holding period. Huntsville’s Director of Protective Services Steve Hernen says the process is the same it’s been for the last 10 years.
The Doggie Motel has provided dog services for the past 30 years. For more information visit: www.doggiemotel.ca.
A road battle that's over 25 years old is back on the back burner. Sherwood Forest Road residents want a 300-metre section of their road brought up to year-round service standards by the Town of Bracebridge, but this week, the matter was deferred yet again. Councillor Barb McMurray says official documents show the road was supposed to have been brought up to year-round status years ago. Mayor Graydon Smith argues it's more complicated than that - he wants more time to study the issue. In the meantime, Councillor Lori-Lynn Giaschi-Pacini says she wants to hear about all roads in Bracebridge that are in the same situation. She wants to see the big picture and not tackle things road-by road.
