The new By-law number is 2019-24. The definition of a campfire now includes the word "recreation," allowing residents the opportunity to enjoy an evening fire during a High Rating. However, the size of the campfire is now limited to two feet or 60cm diameter and no fires are permitted between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The same regulation applies to cooking fires.

The Fire Danger Rating is reviewed by local area fire chiefs on a weekly basis. FDR Notices are posted throughout the Township of McKellar. There are four ratings: Low, Moderate, High and Extreme (no open burning of any kind, including incinerators). Please make sure you totally extinguish your fire before retiring for the night. Unattended fires can grow and, in some cases, travel underground.

For further details please refer to the Fireworks By-law #2019-22, Fire & Open Burning By-law 2019-24 and important 911 Information on the Township of McKellar's website at www.township.mckellar.on.ca or contact the fire department by email at fire@township.mckellar.on.ca

July 11, 2019 News

MLCA Annual Meeting Agenda:

1. Thank speaker and welcome Members to Annual Meeting: Phil Boyd, President

2. Motion to approve Minutes of 2018 Annual Meeting: Dianne Thompson, Secretary

3. 2018-19 Financial Report & 2019-20 Budget: Don Hotchkiss, Treasurer

4. Lake water testing - update on procedures and benefits: Andy Kellner, Director

5. Public Affairs Committee Report: Residential rentals and zoning by-law. Proposed fiscal year end amendment and other changes to the MLCA constitution necessitated by new government regulations: Scott Buckingham, Director & Vice-Chairman Public Affairs Committee.

6. Nomination/election of 2019-2021 Officers & Directors: Phil Boyd, President

7. Recognition of Board Members and Volunteers. Introduction of new Board and, hopefully, passing the gavel to the new president: Past President Phil Boyd

8. New Business

9. Guest speaker: Gary Joice, By-law Enforcement Officer "Updates to Township Bylaws

10. Free Draw and Adjournment of Annual Meeting

FREE DRAW PRIZES: Golf at The Ridge, tickets to Festival of the Sound events and Petro Canada gift cards from Superior Propane.

July 04, 2019

Class #1 - Barbeque Fun! Wow your friends and family this summer with your new barbeque skills. July 20, 2019, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Class #2 - For Those on the Go! Quick and nutritious meals, be ready for that busy fall. Great launch for students leaving home for the first time. August 17, 2019, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Class #3 - Canning and Pickles. Just in time to put away fresh local produce for winter eating. September 21, 2019, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

$45 each, or the series of three for $120. Courses are held at the McKellar Community Centre.

To register call Ina @ 705-389-2842 Ext. 1 There are course maximums, so register early. Watch for ongoing courses. www.township.mckellar.on.ca

June 25, 2019 News

an exciting night of tango with sounds of Buenos Aires anchors the Folk Weekend while the Jazz Weekend features a riveting celebration of the life of Joni Mitchell, as well as the perennial highlight the Toronto All-Star Big Band. The Festival includes five musical cruises and over 60 other events. Only in Parry Sound! For a full list of events please go to Things To Do > Events Calendar on this website.

June 17, 2019 News

As the proposal has the potential to affect the fabric of the community, all residents of the Township (as well as those beyond its borders) are welcome to attend a public meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 15th 2019, in the McKellar Community Centre. A full presentation on the proposed business plan for a wool fibre processing mill will be given, followed by a question and answer session.

An audio recording and condensed version of the slide presentation is posted on the Townships website under Correspondence of the June 3rd Council Meeting. www.township.mckellar.on.ca

June 10, 2019 News

Juniors will also learn about etiquette, rules and proper care of the course. There will be snacks, games, prizes and plenty of fun for all.

Times: Each camp will run Tuesday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Dates: July 2nd to 4th. July 16th to 18th. July 30th to August 1st.

Ages: Open to juniors between the ages of 8 and 15.

Cost: $150 + HST (snacks and water are included each day).

Camps will be limited to the first 12 registered per camp.

To register: Call the Golf Shop at 705-389-9577 ext. 25 or email Travis Spiess, Director of Golf, at travis@ridgeatmanitou.com

June 8, 2019 News

In addition, we would like to hear your ideas for new programs or services. Your feedback is important to us. The survey will be closed on June 30th. We thank you in advance for your valued input. Please take just a few minutes to answer our questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TT25Z5T

May 23, 2019 News

Location: McKellar Community Centre. Individual classes $10 each or $25 for all three. Scholarships available. To register please call Ina Watkinson at the Township of McKellar office 705-389-2842 extension 1. Watch for ongoing courses on the Township website at

www.township.mckellar.on.ca

May 21, 2019 News

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of McKellar will hold a public meeting concerning a proposed zoning by-law update on May 21, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Council Chambers in the Village of McKellar to consider the adoption of a new comprehensive zoning by-law.

THE PURPOSE of the proposed zoning by-law is to replace the existing comprehensive zoning by-law for the whole of the Township of McKellar.

THE EFFECT of the proposed zoning by-law amendment is to update the Zoning By-law to incorporate changes resulting from the update to the official plan in Official Plan Amendment No. 8. No key map is included because the changes affect all of the lands in the whole of the Township of McKellar.

ADDITIONAL information including a copy of the proposed zoning by-law changes are available on the Township website www.township.mckellar.on.ca or directly from the Township during normal business hours.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of McKellar on the proposed zoning by-law, you must make a written request to the Township of McKellar, 701 Highway 124, P.O. Box 69, McKellar, ON P0G 1C0.

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of McKellar to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of McKellar before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of McKellar before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Dated this 16th day of April, 2019

Tammy Wylie, Clerk-Administrator

705-389-2842, ext. 4

Email: deputy@township.mckellar.on.ca

Township of McKellar, 701 Highway 124, P.O. Box 69, McKellar, ON P0G 1C0

May 14, 2019 News

These messages will remain in effect until Friday, May 17, 2019.

Residents and those visiting the area are advised to be aware of current watershed conditions. Higher than normal water levels and flow conditions exist throughout the area and residents are reminded to keep a close watch on weather conditions, regularly check for updated messages and exercise caution near fast-moving rivers and streams.

It is expected that lower-lying portions of known flood-prone roads along river courses will be impacted to various degrees as lake/river levels remain high over the next week.

Banks and shorelines adjacent to water bodies are extremely unstable. Residents and visitors should exercise caution while around water bodies and maintain close supervision of children and pets. Residents that may be affected by high water conditions should take necessary action to protect/secure any vulnerable property in proximity to rivers and lakes and closely monitor developing conditions.

May 12, 2019 News

The course opened on May 10th and we're excited to build on Chef Paul's great menus and our event teams are working hard to bring some great entertainment to The Ridge for you to enjoy.

Ladies' Day - Each Monday from May 27th until October 7th

Play 18 holes any time of day or 9 holes after 2 p.m. Call to join up with other ladies or we can pair you up with someone new. Scoring takes place over the first 9 holes only. For anyone playing 18 holes there will be additional contest prizes to win on the back 9 as well. Ladies league entry fee is $5/person for prizes plus your applicable green fee. Handicaps will be used to determine net winners. Players without a valid handicap can still participate and one will be determined for you. Prizes for flight winners, closest to the pins, etc.

Men's Day - Every Tuesday from May 28th to October 8th.

There will be prizes for flight winners, closest to the pins, most accurate drives and other fun games each week. Format is "play your own ball." $5 entry fee to join men's league. Play 18 holes any time of day or 9 holes after 2 p.m. If you have a Golf Canada Index thats great well use it to determine your net score. If not, we'll figure out a handicap for you based on hidden holes. Anyone can play with or without a valid handicap. Prizes will be awarded to net score flight winners and for proximity contests. Prizes consist of golf shop merchandise credit which you can accumulate and use on merchandise throughout the season.

We encourage you to visit our Events Calendar often at www.ridgeatmanitou.com for the best view of entertainment and dining events we have planned for 2019. We'll keep it updated with menus, pricing and time of events so you can get all the information you need in one spot. We look forward to seeing you at the Ridge in 2019.

Sincerely, Drew

Drew Rachar, General Manager/Course Superintendent

The Ridge at Manitou, 160 The Inn Road, McKellar, Ontario P2A 0B4 Toll Free: 1-877-789-9578 Local: 705-389-9577

May 12, 2019 News

Residents and those visiting the area are advised to be aware of current watershed conditions. Higher than normal water levels and flow conditions exist throughout the area and residents are reminded to keep a close watch on weather conditions, regularly check for updated messages and exercise caution near fast-moving rivers and streams.

It is expected that lower-lying portions of known flood-prone roads along river courses will be impacted to various degrees as lake/river levels remain high over the next week.

Banks and shorelines adjacent to water bodies are extremely slippery and unstable. Residents and visitors should exercise caution while around water bodies and maintain close supervision of children and pets.

Residents that may be affected by high water conditions should take necessary action to protect/secure any vulnerable property in proximity to rivers and lakes and closely monitor developing conditions.

The ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Further updates will be issued as appropriate.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Description of Weather System

Precipitation will continue until the weekend for southern Ontario before a high-pressure ridge sets up over the province providing several days of drying and near, to above seasonal temperatures for most of the province.

Description of Current Conditions

Water levels are beginning to recede in many lakes however flows in rivers will remain high as the water moves though the system.

It is expected that lower-lying portions of known flood-prone areas along lakes/rivers may be impacted to various degrees as lake/river levels remain high over the weekend and into next week.

DEFINITIONS

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT FLOOD OUTLOOK: gives early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high winds or other conditions

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - WATER SAFETY: indicates that high flows, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for such users as boaters, anglers and swimmers but flooding is not expected.

FLOOD WATCH: potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities

FLOOD WARNING: flooding is imminent or occurring within specific watercourses and municipalities.

May 05, 2019 News

Seguin River (Cascade Street GS, CPR Trestle Dam, Frys Lake Dam, Grey Owl Dam, Haines Lake Dam, Horn Lake Dam, Hurdville Dam, Martin Lake Dam, Mill Lake Dam, Whitefish Lake Dam). The Seguin River peaked at 179 cms on April 22nd and began to quickly recede. The Seguin system had considerably less snow than other neighboring watersheds. Crews have been installing logs and closing gates in the Seguin to maintain levels at a desired early spring level for ecological processes. The south section of the Hurdville safety boom has broken, crews have removed it from the spillway and will reinstate the boom prior to navigation season once flows recede and it is safe to do so.

North Branch Muskoka River (High Falls GS, Wilsons Falls GS, Birds Mill Dam, Bracebridge Falls GS). The Town of Bracebridge declared a state of emergency and BGL has worked closely with the Emergency Control Group regarding updates on flows, levels and asset condition. BGL recorded peak flows through our facilities at 298 cubic meters per second (cms) which far exceeds any know previous peak flows. All four of our generating stations and dam locations remain fully operational. The High Falls GS and Wilsons Falls Main Dam upstream safety booms have broken, and crews will reinstate the boom prior to navigation season once flows recede and its safe to do so. There is lots of debris and erosion in the area of our facilities that we will begin working on once it becomes prioritized. The lighting system on the Bracebridge Falls Dam has been damaged by debris and it will also be prioritized and repaired. Flows are levels are receding as MNRF are reducing upstream flows.

Magnetawan River (Burks Falls GS). Burks Falls Dam flows peaked at 199 cms this spring which is a very high flow. Under these conditions, the dam is only able to affect the level a short upstream area from the dam. The spillways were operated to the full potential to maintain appropriate levels upstream of the dam and keep the structure safe. Burks Falls GS remains fully operational.

Irondale and Gull River (Haliburton GS, Irondale GS, Elliott Falls GS). BGL crews regularly attended site to clear trash racks and maintain turbine flow to assist in passing flows past the facilities. There were no issues encountered at these locations and flows and levels remain high as they move through the system.

York River (Bancroft GS). Flows in the York River were high and peaked at 133 cms. BGL crews regularly attended site to clear debris from spillways, clean trash racks and maintain turbine flow to assist in passing flows past the facilities. The Town has logged in to their eastern spillway as MNRF cut upstream flows. The safety boom has broken, crews will work to reinstate the boom prior to navigation season once flows recede and it is safe to do so.

For more information please contact: Bracebridge Generation Ltd. by calling 1-844-227-6236.

May 03, 2019 News

Don't miss the Township of McKellar Action Plan Meeting #3, which begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4th 2019, in the Township Community Centre and ends at noon. For your interest here is the agenda for the meeting.

I. Call to Order

II. Reminder that there is a Public Meeting after this one at 12:30 p.m. to deal with a variety of questions posed to the OPP and MNR regarding lake issues

III. Declaration of Conflict of Interest

IV. Additions to the Agenda

V. Approval of the Agenda

VI. Move into Committee of the Whole

1. Welcome and introduction of Council, Staff and Action Plan Committee

2. Summary of the process to date Meeting #1 and #2

3. Purpose of meeting - to critically review the draft Action Plan

4. Power Point presentation

5. Questions and answers

6. Suggested changes and revisions

7. Resolution to Council to adopt the revised Action Plan - May 6th

8. Ad Hoc Committee meeting dates

1. Roads Advisory: Don Carmichael

2. Business, Economic Development: Marco Ancinelli

3. Environment and Lake Stewardship: Peter Hopkins 2nd meeting Saturday, May 25th, at 8:00 a.m.

All meetings are open meetings and minutes on our website.

VII. Move Out of Committee of the Whole

VIII. NOTICE OF MOTION

1. Action Plan resolution to May 6, 2019 Council meeting

IX. Adjournment

April 30th, 2019 News

Although flooding is not expected at this time, residents may wish to consider taking action to ensure their sump pumps are working properly and to secure or protect any property in flood-prone or vulnerable areas.

It is expected that lower-lying portions of known flood-prone roads along river courses will be impacted to various degrees as river levels start to increase over the next week.

With cooler temperatures, banks and shorelines adjacent to water bodies are extremely slippery and unstable. Residents and visitors should exercise caution while around water bodies and maintain close supervision of children and pets.

also advises extreme caution when using forest access roads for outdoor activities as many are seasonally inundated with water, prone to washouts and may be impassible due to current water levels.

is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Further updates will be issued as appropriate.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Description of Weather System

This message is being sent based on information received from MNRF - Surface Water Monitoring Centre, MNRF - Aviation Forest Fire and Emergency Management Services and Environment Canada.

An approaching Colorado Low weather system is expected to pass through Northeastern Ontario over the next 3 days, bringing warm air into southern, southcentral, and the southern portions of the northeast region on Thursday and Friday.

This warm air mass will bring significant moisture mainly to the central portions of northeastern Ontario including Wawa, Chapleau and Timmins Districts, with 25 40 mm of mixed precipitation consisting of snow, freezing rain, ice pellets on Thursday and Friday. The southern portions of northeastern region are expected to receive 15

25 mm, with the phase of the precipitation more on the rain side, rather than snow or ice pellets over the same period.

Southern Ontario is expected to receive 5 -10 mm of precipitation over the next few days, with temperatures reaching +10 deg C as far north as the French River and North Bay on Friday and staying above freezing overnight Thursday, before dropping back down to more seasonal temperatures Friday night and into the weekend.

Description of Current Conditions

Currently water levels on water bodies with control structure are generally low due to drawdown efforts prior to the spring melt. Flows are normal for this time of year, but are anticipated to rise due to warm temperatures, rain and rapid snow melt. Current snow conditions in the Muskoka and Parry Sound region have average of 30-60cm of snow depth containing 120-200mm of snow water equivalent, which is above the typical average for this time of year.

and runoff due to forecasted warm temperatures and precipitation will result in flows and levels rising depending on local conditions. Combined runoff from the rainfall and snowmelt might result in high water levels and localised flooding in low lying areas. Residents should be cautions as ice conditions on lakes and rivers may change rapidly as a result of rising flows and water levels.

Expiry Date:

This message will expire on Thursday, April 18 2019, 12:00 PM

Terminology: Notification Levels

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT WATER SAFETY: indicates that high flows, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for such users as boaters, anglers and swimmers but flooding is not expected.

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - FLOOD OUTLOOK: gives early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high winds or other conditions

FLOOD WATCH: potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities

FLOOD WARNING: flooding is imminent or occurring within specific watercourses and municipalities.

April 17th, 2019 News

Please forward any questions or suggestions you may have in respect to either of these meetings to clerk@township.mckellar.on.ca by April 24th 2019

April 7th, 2019 News

until April 12th 2019 at 12 p.m. Joe Whyte, Treasurer/ Deputy Clerk, Township of McKellar, 701 Highway #124 P.O. Box 69, McKellar, Ontario P0G 1C0 or deputy@township.mckellar.on.ca

March 20, 2019 News

special events and activities planned for 2019, and provides helpful information about township services. Its worth a look. http://www.township.mckellar.on.ca

March 18, 2019 News

Come to enjoy the music, or dance spring in, in style. Tickets $15. In advance through the office, 705-389-2842, or at the door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. at the community centre. Cash bar and food available. Wear your green. We are all honorary Irish for a day. See you there. Wave Weir

March 13, 2019 News

"Celebrate what we have in common": Rather than look at our differences, lets celebrate what we have in common and what we can learn from each other. We all love the northern experience - the outdoors, nature, our lakes, fishing, animals, four seasons, our affordability and slower pace, bartering; even complaints about the weather and black flies. In short, we share the quality of northern rural life. "Our Sense of Community": Our many volunteers are major contributors to our positive sense of community in McKellar. Can you imagine what McKellar would be like without our many volunteers, community clubs and organizations, committee members, lake associations, fire fighters, church groups and many others. There would be no cards, dances, special events, youth programs, fish derbies, church events, fund raising, fitness and wellness programs, fairs and community celebrations, water testing and on and on. Our volunteers collectively create a caring, welcoming sense of community. This is our purpose: to have a welcoming community which works together to have a better life, better services, better programs, better neighbours and a better environment. What more could you ask for. 2018 Highlights in McKellar Budget and Finance: We continued to be in the black, debt free, build reserves for future projects while keeping taxes to the cost of living. According to our Auditors, we are in excellent financial shape. McKellar Market: A special thanks to Jan Gibson, our Market Manager, who has made our Market the place to be on Saturdays. Her Thanksgiving and Christmas markets were sold out. See her excellent and picturesque annual report. Beautification Projects: We spent a lot of time creating a welcoming environment in McKellar with new Village and Market signs, our new Pavilion, new tables, landscaping, parking, benches and docks in Minerva Park. New Fire Hall #1: After its official opening in the fall of 2017, our volunteer fire fighters have enjoyed training in our fully paid for state of the art facility. Road Improvements: Thanks to a major grant, we completely redid Burnett's area roads. We also improved Blackwater, Hurdville and Centre Roads while improving guard rails and new culverts and fixing dips in other areas. New Staff: We spent a lot of time creating a smooth staff transition due to the retirement of our long - standing Clerk and the departure of our Treasurer and Administrative Assistant. We are very pleased with our new staff: Tammy Wylie, Clerk; Joe Whyte, Treasurer; Ina Watkinson, Administrative Assistant. They have already implemented new ideas to make the office more efficient and improve our banking services with debit, credit card opportunities to name a few. New Electronic Sign: We have installed a new, bright, electronic sign along #124 to continually advertise our many community events. New Accessible Sound System has just been installed making attendance at Council meetings more accessible to the public. Re-election of our M.P.P.: Congratulations to our M.P.P., Norm Miller for his provincial re-election. Community Centre Improvements: We have replaced our chairs and tables, moved the clock, replaced needed kitchen items and are awaiting new LED lighting. Student Bursaries: We awarded our second set of bursaries to two high school graduates who are continuing on to a post - secondary education. We have revised the Bursary criteria for a McKellar student to attend our local Canadore College. New Council: Our ratepayers re-elected Peter Hopkins as Reeve, Councillors Morley Haskim and Mike Kekkonen, and new members, Councillors Don Carmichael and Marco Ancinelli. We were sworn in on December 3rd 2018 and have agreed to numerous committee assignments and the development of a four-year Action Plan. Programs and Events: There is always a lot going on in McKellar for all ages and interests. Some new activities include fund raising projects for the restoration of our two churches, our first "Dog Days of Summer," 142nd consecutive Fall Fair, Yoga in the Park, second annual Paddling Lake Manitouwabing, pancake and hunters suppers, to name a few of many. Senior of the Year Award: Mr. Gerald Bell, former Reeve, member of Council and Good Samaritan, was awarded the Provincial Senior of the Year Award at the Fall Fair. Our Library: Under the direction of Joan Ward the Library continues to offer special programs and services to attract new visitors to our excellent Library. We are pleased to welcome Lynne Campbell to their staff. Economic Development: We are very pleased that the new owners of The Ridge have continued to operate the golf course as a high-quality facility. The Ridge is our largest employer and our main tourist attraction. Four Winds, Glenwood and Candlelight resorts also have new owners. The Outpost in Hurdville opened last summer and a new organic farm, Beavercreek Farms, had a successful beginning. Cottage industries are on the rise. Our Chief Building Official Chris Bordeleau reported lots of development and building projects in McKellar. The Rogers 35m mono-pine tower is now operational. The OPP reports that McKellar has a low number of incident reports and continues to be a safe community. Environment and Lake Stewardship: We continue to test our water through the Manitouwabing Lake Community Association, Ministry of Health and The Ridge at Manitou, with very few issues being reported. We refused to allow Hydro to spray pesticides under their lines. Council hosted numerous depositions by The Ridge and Ministry of Natural Resources about fish habitat. We held a "Clean up McKellar Earth Day," approved the creation of a "Butterfly Park." We added a new composter and continued the Re-Use tent at the Transfer Station, and worked with Belvederes volunteer program "Bottles for Belvedere," which raised over $8,000 for the seniors group. Openness and Transparency: Council has continued to be open and transparent through an electronic spring newsletter, numerous depositions and delegations to Council, many reports to the MLCA, Council and the Community. We held many special public meeting dealing with various public issues; in particular in revising our Zoning By-law. Donations and Fund Raising: We continue to support various donation requests from camps, area and school programs. We also continue to raise funds for the restoration of our two historic churches St. Stephens in Broadbent and Hemlock Church at Centre and Hurdville Roads. New Heritage Museum Displays: Our Historical committee continues to add artifacts and displays in our must see historical museum. Excellent Staff: We are very proud of all our staff. Ed Bier and our volunteer firefighters worked tirelessly last summer dealing with fire related issues and emergency calls. Greg Gostick and our public works staff continue to keep our roads safe and facilities usable. Chris Bordeleau, our CBO, and Gary Joice, our Bylaw Enforcement Officer, continue to be diligent in upholding building and safety standards in McKellar. 2019 - Moving Forward: Some new Council considerations: Time to get involved. Budget and Finance: Our new staff and council will continue to be fiscally responsible and prudent with the use of our limited funds. We will keep taxes reasonable, be debt free, put money aside for long term projects and plan for efficiencies and new sources of income. We will be reviewing the annual budget process and looking at a longer financial approach and priorities. Four Year Action Plan: Council has approved the development of a four-year plan of action. On January 12th 2019 council, staff, committees, community groups and citizens at large gathered in the Community Centre to discuss and brainstorm our vision, values, issues and ideas. On Saturday, March 9th, we met again to identify the most pressing issues, prioritize action items and begin the process of creating a four-year Action Plan for submission to Council for approval with a long range view to our 150thAnniversary in 2023. A third public meeting will be held on Saturday, May 4th 2019, at 10 a.m., to present the first draft of the Action Plan before it goes to Council. Three New Ad Hoc Committees: Council has created three short term committees to study areas of concern and make recommendations to Council within a year. This is a perfect time to get involved and come up with pragmatic, affordable solutions to various issues. All three will define the issue, review documents and what other municipalities do, hold public meetings and look at ways of resolving the issues. Environmental and Lake Stewardship Committee: To investigate a wide variety of environmental and lake issues and make recommendations to protect our number one priority - preserving the quality of our lakes and the beauty of our surroundings. Chair: Mayor Peter Hopkins. Servicing Roads Committee: To investigate and identify issues and concerns around un-assumed roads, review current resolutions, by-laws and standards, look at what other municipalities do and make recommendations to the Roads Committee and then to Council. Chair: Councillor Don Carmichael. Business, Economic and Tourism Committee: To identify various issues and concerns from the business community, investigate ways of improving communication, marketing in McKellar and the area, job creation and new commercial space and opportunities in the future. Chair: Councillor Marco Ancinelli. Other 2019 projects: Will be widening Highway #124 for safety and cycling. New Kiosk will be installed at the Pavilion in Minerva Park. New Historical directional signs at key junctions in McKellar. New and improved municipal and business handbook, a spring electronic newsletter and a revised website. The purchase of a new fire truck. A revised five-year road improvement plan. Resolving legal issues. Looking at improvements to the operation of the Transfer Station. Contact: Councillor Mike Kekkonen. Developing a ready list of capital projects for grant purposes. Creation of an Asset management Policy by July 1st 2019 and the development of an Asset Management Plan by 2021. Implementation of Bill 68 New by-laws to hire a new Integrity Commissioner, new Procedural By-laws, a new Code of Conduct, and Human Resources By-law. Reviewing and updating various By-laws - Zoning, Noise, Clean Yards and Remuneration. Summary: We have accomplished a lot, but there is still much to do. Council needs your help, your input, your involvement, your ideas and solutions to resolve issues and plan for our future. Please seriously consider getting involved on a current or ad hoc committee, Action Plan or sharing your ideas on the Transfer Station. The more people involved in the decision-making process, the better the decision. We can plan together to make positive things happen. We can all work together in ensuring that McKellar is a warm and welcoming community that "Respects the Past, yet Embraces the Future. If you have questions, contact a council member or myself at 705-389-2228 or pdhopkins@lycos.com Place the additional text here

March 11, 2019 News

Servicing Roads (to recommend ways of servicing un-assumed roads) and Environmental and Stewardship (to find ways to preserve the quality of our lakes). The application deadline is Friday, March 15th. If you are interested in becoming an active volunteer please view the terms of reference and application forms on the Township website at: http://www.township.mckellar.on.ca or call the Township Office at 705-389-2842. Place the additional text here

March 07, 2019 News

All ratepayers are encouraged to attend. To view the ideas presented at the January 12th meeting please go to: http://www.township.mckellar.on.ca

March 4th, 2019 News

barn has been rescheduled again. The meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 19th 2019 has now been rescheduled to Monday, March 4th, at 6:30 p.m.

January 21, 2019 News

Presentation of the survey results to McKellar Council and staff will be at the January 21st 2019 Council Meeting (6:30 p.m.) and the report is available for review now at Residential Rentals Survey Please keep in mind that the results of the survey reflect the views of participants, whose opinions are not necessarily shared by Members of the MLCA Board of Directors.

January 07, 2019 News

The Township of McKellar is looking for interested individuals to volunteer their talents for the betterment of the community. Volunteer opportunities exist on the following Committees and Board: Historical Committee. Library Board. Recreation Committee. Business, Economic Development and Tourism Adhoc Committee. Road Services Review Adhoc Committee. Stewardship and Environmental Adhoc Committee. If you are interested in becoming an active volunteer, please call the Township Office at 705-389-2842 or visit the township website http://www.township.mckellar.on.ca

January 02, 2019 - News

We will continue to respect the past, yet embrace the future.

"Throughout the campaign you have made your issues and concerns known as well as making a variety of positive suggestions moving forward. In the next month or so, Council will be taking actions to address your concerns and discuss your ideas.

"Together, we can ensure that McKellar is a warm and welcoming community; one that protects the quality of its lakes and the beauty of its surroundings; continues to build on its positive sense of community; one that works cooperatively with its neighbours; has a plan of action and continues to be fiscally responsible and debt free.

"With Council's approval, we will involve staff, committees, community groups and our citizens in developing a four-year ACTION PLAN that will create a clear vision, measurable objectives, resolve key issues; and set a collective course of where we are going in the next four years.

"We have an opportunity for continuous improvement: in finding new and innovative ways of doing things in order to provide better programs and services. We have the opportunity to implement a community development process to ensure more people are involved in the decision-making process - more heads are better than one. We have the opportunity to be at the table and collaborate with our neighbours on meaningful and affordable projects. We have an obligation to work together and develop a clear and measurable plan so we all know where we are going in the next four years; or we will end up somewhere.

"Some key issues to be addressed include:

"Water quality and environmental issues; numerous new zoning, procedural and remuneration by-laws; servicing roads, staffing needs, high-speed internet, transfer station improvements, business and tourism development, unfinished beautification projects along with new and innovative ideas, to name a few.

"Today, we will begin this process by approving many old and new committees, a process to develop a Plan of Action and give direction to the revision of numerous by-laws.

"With everyone working together we can have a very positive and productive four years while setting the stage for our 150th anniversary in 2023 and ensure that McKellar 'Respects the past, yet embraces the future.'

"Lets just do it together." Peter Hopkins, Reeve

December 09, 2018 - News

Presented by our own Whispering River Orchestra and Riversongs Festival Choir, the evening will feature many local musicians eager to perform for their community. With Midhursts David McFadden as Concertmaster, Parry Sounds Brenda Margaret Muller as Continuo/cellist, and Music Director of Trinity U.C. Gravenhurst, Dan McCoy, on Continuo/ harpsichord, the orchestra will accompany the choir and a quartet of renowned Canadian soloists, including two favourites from Muskoka: Amy Dodington, soprano, and Celine Cascanette, mezzo. They are joined by two renowned Canadian voices also from small Ontario communities - tenor Fabian Arciniegas from Pickering and basso profundo, John D. Kirby who hails from Newmarket. The evening will be conducted by the director of the Riversongs Festival Choir, Catherine Maguire.

Tickets are $32 and are available at the Stockey Centre box office, on the Stockey Centre website, and at the door. For more information visit Whispering River Music on Facebook or visit:

www.whisperingrivermusic.com

Contact:Zach Louch: 705-938-8010 or zlouch@gmail.com Ardeleana Chamber Music Society / Whispering River Music: 705-996-0736 or whisperingriverorchestra@gmail.com

Located at the end of West Point Drive, overlooking the centre of the lake, it should provide greatly improved service for many residents. Rogers thanks customers for their patience.

THE PURPOSE of the proposed zoning by-law is to update the existing comprehensive zoning by-law for the whole of the Township of McKellar.

THE EFFECT of the proposed zoning by-law amendment is to implement a number of changes to the text and map schedules to Zoning By-law No. 95-15 to incorporate changes resulting from the update to the official plan in Official Plan Amendment No. 8. No key map is included because the changes affect all of the lands in the whole of the Township of McKellar.

ADDITIONAL information including a copy of the proposed zoning by-law changes are available on the Township website (www.township.mckellar.on.ca) or directly from the Township during normal business hours.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of McKellar on the proposed zoning by-law, you must make a written request to the Township of McKellar, 701 Highway 124, P.O. Box 69, McKellar, ON P0G 1C0.

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of McKellar to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of McKellar before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of McKellar before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Dated this 3rd day of October, 2018

Tammy Wylie, Clerk-Administrator 705-389-2842, ext. 4

Email: clerk@township.mckellar.on.ca Township of McKellar 701 Highway 124, P.O. Box 69 McKellar, ON P0G 1C0

October 17, 2018 - News