Oxtongue News
Marlene Kyle Ward 3 Council Member
On October 27th, Marlene Kyle was re-elected as the Ward 3 council member. We are thrilled to have her back looking out for our interests and working with us over the next four years.
Would it still be cottage country without the loon?
From Terry Rees, FOCA Executive Director with permission to republish as an open letter: Two reports released in October 2014 remind us that big changes are coming to Ontario’s lakes and rivers. First: Audubon’s Birds and Climate Change Report suggests that within...
2014 FOCA Lake Stewards Newsletter
Read here for the 2014 Report for Lake Stewards from FOCA. Inside it includes information on algae and invasive species. 2014 FOCA Report for Lake Stewards
Algae Blooms
On Sept 25, Algonquin Park reported two blooms of blue-green Algae which forced the closure of Dickson and Lavielle lakes. It is an important reminder to treat our lakes with respect. Algal bloom formation and subsequent release on toxins is an extremely complex...
Antibacterial Ban
Did you know that Triclosan is now one of the top 10 contaminants in American rivers and a noted chemical concern in the Great Lakes basin. Triclosan has been detected in drinking water, breast milk and household dust. 95% of triclosan in consumer products goes down...
Artists Day Festival
Come on out to the Artists Day Festival at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre. Please see the attached brochure. Artists-Brochure-2014-OUTSIDE 8.5x11 FINAL
OPP Talks
On August 15th, the Province of Ontario announced a new billing model for the OPP's contracted police services. The new model will take effect on January 1st, 2015. Policing is often the largest single expenditure in municipal budgets; some cottage-country...
2010 Oxtongue Lake Regatta
2010 OXTONGUE LAKE REGATTA A terrific combination of action shots and people portraits taken by Wilbur Blackman [maxgallery id="3542" size=1] _____________________________________________ OLRA Executive Vice-President Scott Hayden presents to John DiFrancesco, Owner...
2011 Oxtongue Lake Regatta
2011 Oxtongue Lake Regatta Lots of smiling people! Lots of action! Photographs by Wilbur Blackman [maxgallery id="4835" size=1] [maxgallery id="4958" size=1] If one of the slideshows gets stuck, click on its right arrow upon mouse-over....
August 2011 — The Party at Wolf Ridge to Celebrate Ted Keown’s 42 Years of Service to the Oxtongue Community
For your 42 years of service to the Oxtongue Lake Community... THANKS, TED! The Surprise Celebration Party for Ted Keown at Wolf Ridge, August 7, 2011 Photos by Andrea Armstrong [maxgallery id="5080" size=1] [maxgallery id="5134" size=1] _____________________ And some...