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Watershed bulletin - May 18

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry –Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety Bulletin is in effect in the district until Friday, May 26, 2023.

This message will affect residents within the MNRF Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District for portions of the District of Parry Sound, District of Muskoka, County of Haliburton and City of Kawartha Lakes within the Black River, Burnt River, French River, Gull River...

Muskoka Beach Park reopening June 1

Muskoka Beach Park, at 1141 Muskoka Beach Rd., is scheduled to reopen on June 1, 2023. 

The park has been closed due to capital improvements (#2021-710011).

The capital improvements include the reconstruction of a retaining wall and general enhancements to the park and beach amenity.

For more information, call:

Caroline Kirkpatrick

Manager of Operations

caroline.kirkpatrick@gravenhurst.ca

705-687-3412, ext. 2213

Mike Gennings

Communications Specialist

mike.gennings@gravenhurst.ca

705-687-3412, ext. 2239

Keep water safety in mind this long weekend

As the long weekend approaches, the town would like to remind residents to use caution when using our public beaches.

Although lifesaving apparatus  has been installed at each of our public beaches (i.e. life ring buoy and a reaching pole(s)), the water temperatures are still quite frigid and swim delineators have not been set out in the water.

Learn more about water safety. 

For more information, call:

Caroline Kirkpatrick

Manager of Operations

caroline.kirkpatrick@gravenhurst.ca

705-687-3412, ext....

Gravenhurst Council Highlights - May 16, 2023

Council receives two deputations

Council received two deputations on Tuesday.

One was regarding residents’ concerns about the Starboard proposal.

The other presentation was about blasting concerns near Lookout Park. The blasting took place last year.

Watch the presentations.

First quarter financial update received for information

Council received for information the 2023 First Quarter Financial Update Report.

“The purpose of the 2023 First Quarter Financial Update Report is to lay out a quarterly...

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada awards grant to Gravenhurst Fire Department

Gravenhurst Fire Department members are now better equipped to handle emergencies and keep the local community of Gravenhurst safe thanks to a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. The Foundation recognized our critical need and awarded us $29,791 to purchase one 30lb washer/extractor and one 40lb washer/extractor.

“We are extremely grateful to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada and our local Firehouse Subs in Orillia for providing us with this grant and...