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WINTER 2012 - CECEBE TRAVELS THE WORLD TO . . . .

. . to Cozumel, Belize, Grand Cayman, Costa Rica and more. In the photo, Mark Kelley (South Shore) is wearing his Cecebe ball cap aboard the Carnival....

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WINTER 2012 - CECEBE TRAVELS THE WORLD TO . . . .

. . . . to Bucerias, north of Puerto Viarta, Mexico. Paul Beauregard, Watson Island proudly displays his catch while wearing his “Downtown Magnetawan....

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WINTER 2012 - THE MAG MARKET AND CAFE

New to Magnetawan is “The Mag Market and Cafe”, opened up to help the Magnetawan residents with light groceries (milk, bread, eggs, canned and package....

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WINTER 2012 - 911 WATERFRONT OR DOCK SIGNS

Your association is placing an order for 911 address signs to put on the lake side of your property in case of an emergency and someone needs to call....

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WINTER 2012 - new OPP DETACHMENT UNDERWAY

The Almaguin Highlands Detachment is responsible for policing the Burk's Falls area, from Novar to south of Trout Creek, including law and enforcement....

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JAN 3 2012 - CAT FOUND ON HOLDEN ROAD - LOOKING FOR ITS OWNER

We found a cat under our cottage 3 nights in a row. It appeared to be living under our cottage (we found it there as late as midnight on New Years Ev....

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FRED SCHMELER 1934 - 2012

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Fred Schmeler of Magnetawan, Ontario. Fred was well known for his generosity and work in the commun....

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FALL 2011 - FIRST LOOK AT LAKE CECEBE WATER MEASUREMENTS

Thanks to the generosity of Clint Brooks and the Ahmic Lake Cottagers Association, we have used their Genesis device to record two sets of measurement....

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FALL 2011 - “WEED FREE” COMMITTEE

A new committee has been started to look into the encroaching weeds in Green Bay and other areas of the lake. If you are interested in becoming part....

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FALL 2011 - “THIS WOULD NEVER HAPPEN TO ME!”

In the past year a couple of businesses and a fellow cottager in the area have lost their homes to devastating fires. Question: If you were on the lak....

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FALL 2011 - NEW ON OUR WEBSITE – “Posts from Members”

Next time you are surfing on our website, please note the tab marked “Posts from Members!” This is an area where members and advertisers can post inf....

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CWA'S FIRST ANNUAL FOOD BANK DRIVE

The Cecebe Waterways Association’s Food Bank Drive is up and running with 3 drop-off locations as well as at the Trinity United Church Thanksgiving Tu....

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AUGUST 11, 2011 - MAGNETAWAN FIRE INFORMATION / UPDATE

Two processes are now established for making donations to the Hans (Downtown General Store) and Rob Ewald (Magnetawan Inn). One is under the auspices....

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AUGUST 2011 - 3RD ANNUAL POKER RUN INSTRUCTIONS

Only 6 more days to our 3rd annual poker run. Sure hope you are able to participate! Date: Saturday August 13, 11am to 3pm Cost: $10 per poker hand.....

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Saturday August 13, 2011 - CWA's 12th Annual Corn Roast

DATE: Saturday August 13, 2011, 7pm sharp for children. 8pm for adults (unless you are bringing the children), until 11pm. 368A Chapman Drive, north....

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Cecebe Waterways Donation Drive - Magnetawan Fire results in the loss of the Downtown General Store and the Magnetawan Inn Restaurant

To Cecebe Waterways Members, their guests and all Regatta attendees: At our 31st annual regatta on Sunday July 31st, a donation jar was set up to help....

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RYERSON HAZMAT DAY HAS CHANGED FROM SEPT 17 TO SEPT 24

Please be advised that the Saturday September 17 2011 Hazmat Day has been changed to Saturday September 24th, 2011 so it is not occuring on the Sundri....

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JUNE 2011 LAKE CECEBE OXYGEN REDUCTION POTENTIAL BY DEPTH and WATER TEMPERATURE PROFILE CHARTS

With the help of Clint Brooks, President of the Ahmic Lake Cottager's Association, CWA has been fortunate to use their water testing equipment to do a....

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May 2011 - NEW CARBON MONOXIDE BY-LAW

As of May 2011 the Municipalities of Armour, Burk’s Falls and Ryerson have a Carbon Monoxide By-Law. This by-law basically states: every owner shall....

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SPRING 2011 - CWA’s ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday July 16th at the Magnetawan Community Centre immediately following the annual golf tournament dinn....

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SPRING 2011 - CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS in MAGNETAWAN

Friday July 1, 2011 from 12 noon on. The parade takes place at 1pm and is followed by the opening ceremonies at the Community Centre. Ongoing celebra....

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SPRING 2011 - TRANSPORT CANADA ANNOUNCES IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE PLEASURE CRAFT OPERATOR CARD EXAM, EFFECTIVE APRIL 15, 2011

Beginning on April 15, 2011 Transport Canada implemented changes to the Pleasure Craft Operator Card exam ensuring that boaters are better prepared to....

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SPRING 2011 - 2ND ANNUAL GRADY’S PADDLE - SATURDAY JULY 9, 2011

Grady’s Paddle is a great opportunity to explore and discover the Magnetawan River System from Burk’s Falls down to Magnetawan. At the same time, par....

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1939 - 2011 LAKE CECEBE "ICE OUT" DATES

Did you ever want to compare the “ice out” dates each year to see when the ice went out? If so, here’s the list. So far, the earliest date is in March....

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APRIL 2011 - ALMAGUIN FISHING IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (AFAI)

To the residents and cottagers around our two beautiful lakes of Cecebe and Ahmic: After a number of years of lobbying the Ministry of Natural Resourc....

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MARCH 2011 - Almaguin Highlands Health Centre Information and Public Questionnaire

We are all aware of the drastic reduction of needed health care services in our area. These services that have been withdrawn are seriously affecting....

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JANUARY 2011 - LEADERS UNDAUNTED BY BAD NEWS START

Burk’s Falls – It’s hard to imagine how a meeting between local municipal leaders and the chair of the North East health authority to return local hea....

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WINTER 2011 - 10-DIGIT DIALING HAS COME TO THE ALMAGUIN AREA

As of January 15, 2011 ten (10) digit dialing has come to Almaguin, and along with it is the new area code 249. This new 10 digit dialing is because....

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DECEMBER 2010 - VILLAGE LOSES

BURK’S FALLS – The Village of Burk’s Falls can’t help but be a quieter place this week after the death of one of its most beloved characters, Peter (....

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DECEMBER 2010 - UNSIGHTLY LANDMARK MAKES WAY FOR NEW HOUSING

BURK’S FALLS – A landmark that has stood at the south end of Ontario Street for about six decades is gone. Originally raised and operated as the Blue....

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DECEMBER 2010 - CATHY has a FAN

To the Editor: This is the only way I can think of to thank “Cathy from Magnetawan” for all the photographs that she has sent in to Global Television’....

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DECEMBER 2010 - GOODBYE to the CHAINSAW MAN

BURK’S FALLS – The Burk’s Falls area has lost a landmark. Gilbert (Gib) Gordon Lane, known to many across the province as “The Chainsaw Man” died on S....

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NOV 2010 - MAG'S NEW PARTICIPACTION EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

Hi CWA Members and friends. I thought I would share with you some pictures of the new exercise equipment that we have installed in Centennial Park. We....

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2010 PHOTO CONTEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Be sure to check out the Photo Gallery - we have added some of the photo contest entries that are just fantastic. Some of them might be near your cot....

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2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS

Here are the results for the Municipality of Magnetawan and the Township of Ryerson, as well as some of the surrounding townships. Further informatio....

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SUMMER 2010 - COTTAGE LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT OF $5K for CWA in 2011?

The Lake Cecebe and Waterways Board of Directors is looking for your ideas!!!! We would like to submit a proposal next spring to obtain a “Cottage Lif....

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CWA'S 2ND ANNUAL POKER RUN - AND THE WINNERS ARE . . . .

Our 2nd Annual Poker Run took place on Saturday August 14, 2010 from 11am to 3pm and again was a resounding success. The weather stayed clear and the....

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SUMMER 2011 CECEBE WATERWAYS 31st ANNUAL REGATTA SCHEDULE

COME and JOIN US FOR TWO DAYS OF FUN AND FRIENDLY COMPETITION SATURDAY JULY 30, 2011 9:30 AM: Long Distance Canoe Race All Ages. Start from Baker c....

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UPDATE FROM WRAFT, SUMMER 2010

The WRAFT (Waterfront Residents after Fair Taxation) Board met in December 2009 and again in June 2010, to take stock of our position and to do some p....

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