A. Douglas Alkenbrack - Memories of a Granddaughter

By Jennifer Alkenbrack Robertson My grandfather loved Skootamatta. "The Camp," as he affectionately called it, was his favorite place to be when he wasn't in Ottawa or on the campaign trail! When we were kids, Grandpa would always precede us to the cottag…

2013 Photo Contest

Here's an opportunity to share your best photos of life on the lakes! Submit your photos before Thursday, October 31st at midnight!  All entries will be judged by a small panel of SDRA board members including a professional photographer. Winners will be a…

Cormorants on Skootamatta Lake

While kayaking in Sheldrake Bay today I spotted 4 Double Crested Cormorants sitting on rocks.  I've heard reports of cormorants being on Skootamatta but never have seen any myself. I know they look similar to loons at a distance but up close they are unmis…

Fireworks

This year we are starting the Fireworks at 8:30 pm sharp on Saturday. The rain date is Sunday. We will be watching the weather reports closely and will send out an email if we need to change days. As always, the Fireworks will be at the causeway. We have h…

Road Paving

North Frontenac crews added new gravel last week to the Skootamatta Lake Rd between Hughes Landing Rd and Jacques Bay Rd.  After a few weeks to allow the gravel down to be packed down, they will be paving the road with a new tar and chip surface.

Road Clean Up Day

As we all have seen, there are many litter bugs that travel our roads. Over time the litter can accumulate. A few people have taken it on themselves to attempt to clean up excessive litter as it occurs. But many hands make light work. Please consider doing…

Smoke Alarms

Click here for an information brochure and discount coupons for smoke alarms, passed to us by Casey Cuddy, Fire Chief - Kaladar / Barrie Fire Department.

Quinte Conservation presents Family Nature Day

WHERE: Tweed Memorial Park, Tweed WHEN: Friday, August 9, 2013 from 10am to 3pm Quinte Conservation will be hosting Family Nature Day at Tweed Memorial Park. This is a perfect opportunity for families to have fun learning about their local watershed. The…

2013 Annual Lake Festival Review

On July 27, 2013, we held our second annual lake festival! Despite the questionable weather we had a great day of fun on the lake! We are pleased that this event has become an annual tradition. Many volunteers came forward to assist with the swim races, k…

Lake Festival 2013

Tomorrow is the big day for the Lake Festival. We have been watching the weather intently and it looks like a great day is in store for us. So come and join the fun. Compete in the Swimming Races, Kayak Races, Ladder Golf or Horse Shoes. Lots of kids games…