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Spring 2024 News

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Spring has officially arrived, and with it, the promise of new beginnings and exciting events at Sturgeon Point!  As we welcome the changing seasons, we also celebrate a significant milestone—the Village of Sturgeon Point’s 125th Anniversary.

The anniversary planning committee is hard at work designing swag and planning commemorative activities and events to mark this special occasion.   As a special kickoff to the celebrations, we invite you to join us in a community tree-planting initiative to protect and replenish our canopy of trees. 

SPA has purchased 125 seedlings for members from Kawartha Conservation for planting this spring. To reserve your seedlings, you must be a current paid member of the Sturgeon Point Association. To join or renew your membership, go to the Membership page on the Sturgeon Point Association website and complete the information. Remember to click the link to your financial institution at the end to pay your membership. Completing the form does not complete the membership application. We must receive your payment.

Once you’ve joined/renewed, complete this form to reserve your seedlings.  The species available include: Red Oak, White Pine, or Bitternut Hickory. The limit is 2 seedlings per family, and supply is limited to 125 seedlings, so reserve your tree today! Any remaining seedlings will be available to non-members for purchase.

Seedling Pick-Up Details:

📅 Dates: Saturday, April 27th, Saturday, May 11th, and Saturday, May 18th

🕙 Time: 10-11 am

📍 Location: Sturgeon Point Park

Renew your SPA Membership

If you don’t want seedlings, there are plenty of other reasons to renew your SPA membership!

SPA plays an important role in the Sturgeon Point community.

The funds raised through memberships help manage and maintain the following trust lands:

  • The Playground/Park 
  • The Leaf Dump 
  • The Public Beach 
  • The Upper Wharf 

Various social events are also coordinated and hosted through SPA including this year’s 125th anniversary celebrations,  Canada Day and the Civic Holiday.

Your support is extremely important so please take a moment to renew your membership online.

In addition to the online method, you can leave your renewal in the locked SPA mailbox at the park.


Public Meeting Announcement

The Planning Advisory Committee, on behalf of the Council of the City of Kawartha Lakes, is holding a Public Meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario, to consider the proposed Rural Zoning By-law.

Information on how to watch or participate in the public meeting can be found here.

FENELON TRAILS – IMPORTANT UPDATE

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“Fenelon Trails” Development Overview & Public Information Session Recap

Applications have been submitted to the City of Kawartha Lakes for the “Fenelon Trails” subdivision development on County Road 121.  A public information session was held on Tuesday, November 14th in Fenelon Falls, the following is an overview of the development and a recap of the information session.

Development Overview: TOR Construction Ltd has submitted applications to the City of Kawartha Lakes for a residential development that includes:

  • 427 single detached dwellings
  • 242 townhouse dwellings
  • One mixed-use density block
  • Three medium-density residential blocks, totaling 894 dwelling units.

Public Information Session Recap: On Tuesday, November 14th, TOR Construction Ltd hosted a public information session to share details about their application and development plans for the Fenelon Trails subdivision. The event drew a significant turnout, sparking passionate conversations about existing challenges such as affordable housing and infrastructure strain, namely congested bridges, and limited school space. TOR Construction Ltd responded by indicating that they believe these issues fall within the city’s purview for resolution. However, the development team did share that, according to their analysis, the addition of 894 new homes would not necessitate the construction of another school.

Scott Waterhouse, the project’s planner, took the stage to provide a comprehensive overview of the submitted plans. He highlighted the inclusion of various studies, including archeological, environmental impact, and traffic studies. Scott emphasized that these documents are available as public records with the city and can be requested via email.

Link to plans

Community Input: Questionnaires were distributed at the session, aimed at capturing input. These responses will be shared with the City of Kawartha Lakes as part of the development application. You are encouraged to reflect on the following questions:

  1. What retail/commercial uses do you believe are needed in this area, and what would you like to see along Kawartha Lakes Road 121?
  2. What housing types are needed for the Fenelon Falls community? (e.g., bungalow, two-storey, townhouses, apartment units)
  3. In your opinion, what is one crucial aspect of the development for the Fenelon Falls community?
  4. What are the top three challenges you anticipate for the community as growth and development occur?

You can share your thoughts and comments with Scott Waterhouse at [email protected] or Allister Andrews at [email protected].

Next Steps: The City of Kawartha Lakes will schedule a public meeting on this matter, providing further opportunities for community engagement and dialogue.

‘Fenelon Trails’- IMPORTANT UPDATE

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The proposed plan for the ‘Fenelon Trails’ subdivision development has been unveiled.

Applications have been submitted to the City of Kawartha Lakes for the “Fenelon Trails” subdivision development on County Road 121.

The proposed plan for the ‘Fenelon Trails’ subdivision development has been unveiled.

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For those who wish to know what is being proposed, and the impact on the Sturgeon Point and local communities’ interests, you are encouraged to attend the public information session being held on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre.
   
Your input is invaluable and encouraged via your attendance or submission of comments/questions to [email protected] and [email protected].

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In Memory of Gary Horner

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Gary Charles Horner (GCH) passed into the hands of the Lord on Friday January 10, 2020 after suffering a catastrophic fall. Gary leaves his wife Janice, two sons Michael and David and his sister Shirley to celebrate the joys of his life. Gary will be missed by many. We are grateful to Pastor Jeff and the Trentside Church for their love and support. We thank the Doctors at Kingston General for their care throughout very devastating days. Gary celebrated life. His motto in life was “No Regrets” thus we will celebrate his life in the spring. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the MS Society by visiting www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.  To send flowers to the family of Gary Horner, please visit Tribute Store

Condolences can be left at the online obituary.