Balsam Lake Association August 2023 Membership Meeting a Success

Thanks to all who came out to the Balsam Lake Association's August 19, 2023 members meeting. The Coboconk Legion was bursting at the seams with over 175 cottagers and residents from around the lake joining us for the event. The agenda included, Fire Chief Terry Jones kicking the session off with a safety message and Mayor Doug Elmslie sharing the City of Kawartha Lakes strategic planning process and focus on protecting the environment in the face of unprecidented growth. Dave Mowat, former Chief of the Alderville First Nation joined as the key note speaker on the Indigenous History of the area and Jeff Berthelette covered the importance of protecting the lake from the spread of invasive species. Unfortunately we ran short of time to have Jennifer Wilson cover the plans for the Summit Wellness Centre but Jen was available with the site plans and to answer questions. The Kawartha Fire and Rescue crew was also on site with one of their new rescue boats. 

We recorded the session for those not able to join. You can access the recording using the link below. (Note: it's a large file so please give it a minute to load)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15aHuW4yRoPj4FyklXOVRIfh6swwZK89i/view?usp=drive_link