Designed for older kids, we meet outside in different locations around town. We read a story and do more elaborate crafts, for the avid artists.
This is a registered program. Call, phone or come in person: 467-2081/kpl@kenora.ca

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Upgrades planned at local conservation areas

Strathroy Conservation Area. (Photo courtesy of the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority)

Several trail and facility improvements are expected to take place this summer and fall in a few areas under the jurisdiction of the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (SCRCA).

The conservation authority recently received approximately $250,000 to go ahead with projects in the Sarnia, Middlesex, and Strathroy regions. Funding was granted through the Ontario Trillium Foundation as well as a few other contributors.

One of the projects includes the North Trail Loop at Wawanosh Wetland Conservation Area in Sarnia.

“We’re doing a 1,225 metre trail upgrade, so it’s a two metre-wide stone dust trail in our northern loop,” said SCRCA General Manager Ken Phillips. “It’s currently grass and bare soil so this will harden the trail a little bit, making it much more accessible for people.” 

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Upper Credit Conservation Area Will Close for Restoration Work

Submitted to Just Sayin' Caledon

Update: After working with the contractor to identify further efficiencies the CVC has announced that the anticipated closure of the Upper Credit CA has been reduced to one month. The property will now be closed August 22 to September 15.”

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) confirms that Upper Credit Conservation Area in Alton will close from July 18 to September 15, 2022, for a pedestrian bridge replacement and channel restoration project. The conservation area will remain closed to the public during the entirety of the construction period.

“The work taking place at Upper Credit Conservation Area is necessary to ensure visitor safety at the park,” said Terri LeRoux, Director of Parks, Lands and Community Engagement at CVC. “The bridge is an old farming bridge and has reached the end of its usable lifespan.”

This capital project was identified as a priority in the Upper Credit Management Plan. The Upper Credit bridge replacement involves the removal of the existing bridge and its supports, restoration of the channel, construction of new bridge support structure, and installation of a new 15.4-metre steel bridge. The new bridge will be a three-metre wide weathering steel truss design with timber decking. It will also feature a stainless-steel handrail for accessibility.

The bridge replacement project is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 18 and CVC expects construction to be complete by Thursday, September 15, 2022. This timeline will meet the Ministry of Natural Resources’ in-water fisheries timing window which protects fish, including their eggs, juveniles, spawning adults and their food sources.

“Upper Credit Conservation Area in Alton will remain closed to the public during the construction period,” said LeRoux. “The closure is necessary to reduce health and safety risks to visitors because there are no alternative ways to access the property.”

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All Peterborough parks, trails have reopened after cleanup from May 21 storm

THE PETERBOROUGH EXAMINER

All Peterborough city parks and trails have reopened following the cleanup from the devastating May 21 derecho wind storm, the city announced Thursday.

“The recovery efforts following the May 21 wind storm have been remarkable,” Mayor Diane Therrien said in a release. “We would like to thank city public works staff, urban forestry staff, and all who were involved for their efforts on tree removals, brush collection and storm damage cleanup.”

The city has completed its special curbside green waste collection to collect storm debris. The collection took place over several weeks, with city public works crews completing two rounds of pickups of tree debris that was too large for the regular green waste collection.

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Police step up patrols after sex assaults reported on east Toronto trail

The Gatineau Hydro Corridor Trail is seen west of Birchmount Road. Google

Toronto police say they’ve stepped up patrols after two sexual assaults were reported on a trail in the city’s east end last week.

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By-law enforcement on Bruce County trails

Bruce County Logo (Submitted)

Bruce County has hired new by-law officers to enforce rules on local trails.

In a release from Bruce County, the contract is with James Special Services Inc., to provide enforcement services on county forest trails and the Bruce County Rail Trail.

It’s in accordance with the Bruce County’s Forest Recreation By-law and by-law enforcement officers will be patrolling local trails. That includes ensuring trails are being used responsibly, and visitors are compliant with park rules. Officers will also ensure that permits regarding motorized trail use are being followed.

More information on the Bruce County Forest Recreation By-law is available at www.brucecounty.on.ca/government/by-laws.

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