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⚠️ATTENTION - Lock 1 Trenton to Lock 27 Young's Point (excluding Locks 20 Ashburnham and Lock 21 Peterborough Lift Lock) will be 🚫closed🚫 to navigation from Tuesday September 28, 2021 until end of day Thursday September 30, 2021 to permit the movement of water. 1/2

Let's Be Clear - Enter to WIN a years' supply of clear garbage bags by visiting the Municipal Office (1310 Centre Line) or any of the 3 @SelwynLibrary branches & fill out a ballot. It's that easy! Three names will be drawn from EACH location (that's 12 winners!) on Sept. 1st!

REMINDER! Beginning TODAY - Gannon's Narrows Bridge on County Road 16 will be completely CLOSED from 7AM to 7PM, Monday through Friday until June 30th. This closure is for repairs to damaged structure components. The bridge will be reopened to traffic at night and on weekends.

The Lakefield Campground Utilization Study is underway! The Study will look at best practices, seek input from the public & investigate options for @SelwynTownship to consider. Provide your input by completing this Survey: surveymonkey.com/r/lakefieldcam… (open until April 30, 2021)

Spring Leaf & Yard Waste Collection begins in May! For collection dates, route maps and more detailed information, visit ptbocounty.ca/en/living/recy…

Selwyn Township is hiring a Lakefield Marina Dock Attendant (Seasonal)! A detailed job description is available here: selwyntownship.ca/en/business-ce… Deadline: 12 noon on Monday, April 26th, 2021.

The Link launches May 3rd & bus stop signs are already being installed thanks to our Public Works Dept! The Link is a pilot project funded thru @ONgov & partners include @CurveLakeFN, @CommCarePtbo & @CityPtbo w/ @ptbo_transit as the operator. Visit: selwyntownship.ca/thelink

ATTENTION Lakefield residents! This weekend, there will be some tree removal and limbing taking place at the Lakefield Campground to deal with some unsafe trees and limbs, in order to keep trail users and campers safe.

Proud students sharing their maps of Lakefield ⁦@SelwynTownship⁩! King George North has sure appreciated the ways in which the community of Lakefield has welcomed us these past two years!

The Lakefield Community Garden is getting an accessible raised garden bed for this coming season! This garden space will be available to someone with mobility issues. If you would like to garden the space this coming season, please contact Don by emailing ssmith181@hotmail.com

The weather is warming up, so what better time is there to enjoy our green spaces, parks and trails? But remember when visiting to practice physical distancing, wear a mask and keep our trails and parks clean!

Did you know the week of April 10 is #NationalWildlifeWeek in Canada? With your support KLT protects wildlife in the Kawarthas. 🦅🍄🦌💦🐾🐛 You can protect areas that are crucial for the species who call these places home. Donate to KLT online at kawarthalandtrust.org/you-can-help.

It's the 20th Anniversary of the Lakefield Trail & they are hosting a Photo Contest! Submit your photos taken on the trail & be entered to win GCs from Lakefield businesses. More info: selwyntownship.ca/en/discover-ou… Check out their FB Group: facebook.com/groups/3672020…

Early spring wildflowers now in bloom in Kawarthas. Coltsfoot along roadsides (dandelion-like). In woodlots, watch for hepatica & bloodroot blossoms & new leaves of wild leeks. @PtboNature #natureishealing #NaturePhotography

How many bags have you filled so far this Spring?

As we continue to monitor the #COVID19 pandemic, @SelwynTownship has created a list of business resources: selwyntownship.ca/en/businesscen… Share with your networks to help ensure that businesses are prepared to manage through this challenging time.

Happy Earth Day! 🌍🌱🌼 To celebrate earth day from home, we invite you to experience a KLT property virtually through this video by volunteer Bob Orrett featuring the Cation Wildlife Preserve here: youtube.com/watch?v=vE41kW… #kawarthalandtrust #protectingthelandyoulove

Need info on businesses that are open to help you through #COVID19? Check out @CityPtbo website for grocery stores & pharmacies in the City & @PtboCounty: peterborough.ca/en/city-servic… Also, check out @KawarthaChamber website: kawarthachamber.ca/covid-19-affec…

Help spread #SelwynKindness. Know a neighbour self-isolating? Reach out via text/phone/social media & see how they are doing. See if they need some groceries. Maybe drop off a puzzle or two on their porch. It takes only a few minutes to reach out.

We are all in this together. These are some of the faces of the LLEAP (LAKEFIELD LADIES ENTREPRENEURS AND PROFESSIONALS) all coming together to support one another. Yes we will get through this together and yes we… instagram.com/p/B_K2kNNnV7M/…