News & Upcoming Events
News
The 5-year agreement for the Lake Partner Program ended in March 2025 and FOCA needs our help to continue this important water quality monitoring program. Please read and take their recommended actions to contact the Ministry to advocate for the continuation of this critical program.
An open invitation to submit your designs to be voted on by the community for new Crane Lake clothing in Spring 2025! Submissions due by September 22nd - submit today!
The Crane Lake Association is pleased to present the 2024 Edition of “Preserving Paradise – A Guide to Life On Crane Lake” (last published in 2017). If you didn’t receive your copy of the Guide at our recent AGM, we are holding dock pick-up times this summer. This document is free to CLA members and $20 for non-members (free if you decide to join this year). We also have an updated “Emergency Information” sheet for your cottage wall.
The Township has released their 2024 Waste Newsletter, with updates about our local Transfer Stations and waste management. Please take a moment to review and plan accordingly for the year ahead!
The Township of the Archipelago is in the midst of developing new By-laws for Site Alteration and Tree Preservation. They have completed the Draft Stage and have an Online Open House for public comment on January 30th.
The Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere is continuing to offer the Kids in the Biosphere program in partnership with the Township of The Archipelago (TOA). This free program provides participating families with activities to keep you outside and learning about nature all summer long!
Crane Lake is in a Restricted Fire Zone, which means we are under a Total Fire Ban. This means NO FIREWORKS OR CAMPFIRES heading into the Canada Day long weekend.
Sign up for the Crane Lake Fire Notification List! When a 911 call is placed for a fire incident on Crane Lake, Seguin Fire Services is notified (who provide fire support to Crane Lake under a contract with the Township of the Archipelago). At the same time, a mass notification is sent out by a company called Northern911 to anyone who has signed up to receive these notifications.
September 30th in Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. We encourage the Crane Lake community to wear orange clothing on September 30th to recognize this date of commemoration and shared reflection. Resources are also provided by the GBR for more learning opportunities.
Thanks to the hundreds who took part in the June 2022 survey, asking about the top issues facing cottage country, and FOCA's related roles, communications and member benefits. Here are some highlights with more to come at the FOCA Fall Seminar.