2021-05-31
Effective May 31, 2021 the Municipality of Killarney declares a fire ban on all open fires and burning (including incinerators and cooking and warmth due to the dry conditions. Please keep your yards clean of any debris that may be flammable during these dry conditions. This fire ban will remain in ...
2021-05-21
Sadly, it is only May and we already have a very serious situation of fire risk in the area. We are currently under a "HIGH" risk of fire, according to the MNRF. That translates to MNRF guidance of: "Serious danger of fire - No open burning except contained campfires for cooking and warmth - Fireworks ...
2021-05-21
Safe Quiet Lakes (SQL) is set to launch a survey called Your Lakes, Your Views and would like your opinions on lake activities. This survey looks at what people value from their cottage experience, what their current boating concerns are, and how they use the waters. This is a unique opportunity to ...
2021-05-13
What exactly are you covered for? Looked at your boat insurance lately? Well, with boating season getting going, it might be time. You don't want to have any surprises on what's covered when you really need it. For tips on some questions to ask your broker or insurer, check out this article from the ...
2021-05-13
Here is a still relevant article on marine spills from 2019 by KRAA cottager and board member, Andrew Hurlbut. Hopefully, it's never something any of us has to deal with but knowing what to do is always good (i.e. Call Coast Guard Environmental Response at 1-800-265-0237 for spills). Since boat owners ...
2021-05-06
It's always good to know the men and women of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) have our backs out there on the bay! This article from Georgian Bay Association details the various CCG Auxiliaries and Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) stations that are there to keep us all safe on the water. (In fact, Key River's ...
2021-05-03
Ah, springtime... The warm breezes, fresh greenery and the detritus of an entire winter washed up on your shore. Ever wonder what to do with that abandoned fishing boat that washed up over the winter? Or maybe you've found a sunken wreck somewhere? All you ever wanted to know on abandoned boats but ...
2021-05-03
From the Georgian Bay Association website - April accumulated precipitation is between 55 and 77 percent of average for Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, whereas Lake Superior is at 135 percent of average. Water levels continue to be well above average and near record high levels. Lake Michigan-Huron ...
2021-05-03
Last year, over half the boating fatalities reported by the OPP were in the cold water season (Oct to June). The local water temperatures are now up around 10 deg. Celsius. That may sound warm, considering the surface was frozen a few short weeks ago. However, that is still in hypothermia territory. ...
2021-03-03
The Spring Cottage Life Show is going virtual again for Spring 2021. Jennifer KeyRiver “attended” the Fall 2020 virtual show and found it to be informative and a nice break from the COVID groundhog day syndrome. Registration is FREE so you can’t beat the price. Follow the link, below, for more ...