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Where We AreBlack Sturgeon Lakes have lots of bays and islands. Located just north of Kenora, Ontario.  Black Sturgeon Lakes Map |
Notices and Events2025 AGM June 21The AGM was held June 21 at the Super 8 Motel in Kenora. While attendance was a little low, the meeting was quite informative. Over 70% of usual approx 150 members are paid up. Finances are healthy. Thatcher Drive is in good condition. The fire department gave a well received presentation. They emphasized fire prevention and the legal requirement to have smoke alarms near all sleeping areas (including outbuilding bunkies) and a CO alarm in any place where open fires may be present, including wood stoves. For more alarm information, see the brochure they had available. The meeting concluded with the results of the 2025 photo contest. Here is the slide presentation from the meeting. 2025 Photo Contest WinnersThe judging is complete. The winners are #18, #6 and #9 with Honourable Mentions to #3, #4, #13, and #26. See the 2025 contest page for all the entries. Spring 2025 Newsletter is postedThe latest newsletter (May 2025) is posted on the Newsletter Page. Past newsletters are also posted there. 2025 Membership RenewalIt’s membership renewal time again. This year memberships can be renewed on line and is the recommended method. To renew your membership for 2025 go to https://blacksturgeonlakepropertyownersassociation.checklick.com Thatcher Drive Boat Launch and the RollersThe City of Kenora granted $40,000 to BSLPOA in 2024 for essential upgrades at the Thatcher Boat launch and the rollers between Black Sturgeon Lake and the Winnipeg River.
Many thanks to city council for making this happen. It will go a long way to improving boat access for our lake.This grant would not have been possible without the work of many volunteers who have helped with the regular Thatcher Rd and Roller maintenance– Thank you all for your efforts.Of course – “work parties” will continue and we will be looking for volunteers in the future. These funds will go a long way to improve the quality and longevity of Thatcher Road and the Rollers. Both of these assets have been maintained over the years by a core group of Volunteers from the community. Many thanks to the city of Kenora for their support. A very important note to this Grant is where the funds have come from. All funds for this Grant were sourced from the MAT, Municipal Accommodation Tax, not your property taxes. Read the full notice from the City here.Some work has been done on the Rollers already and the Thatcher Drive road has been resurfaced. Jonathan Neniska and his coworkers from Joe Neniska and Sons have done awesome work on Thatcher road. New gravel, asphalt, crowning and ditching has brought the road back to life.
 Rollers into Winnipeg River Operational  Thatcher Road Resurfaced A road clean up work bee was held Aug 31 2024 See report and pictures below. Thatcher DriveWork Bee and Social, 2024 Aug 31Seventeen volunteers arrived at the Thatcher Road boat launch and worked all morning to clear the brush from the sides of the road and the ditches using chain saws, brush saws, weed-eaters, and loppers. Many trailer loads of brush were hauled to a brush pile. The road is now in terrific condition. Besides the work done, it was a great neighbourhood social occasion and finished with BBQ burgers and hot dogs. Thanks to Phil, George and Rita for organizing.
Bears Bears Bears!There have been a lot of bears around the past few years with several nuisance bears in the Petersen Road and Worona Road area. They have been breaking into cottages and sheds. There are numerous pictures and movies posted on our facebook page. According to MNR there are 30 bears in the 100 sq km Kenora District, the highest concentration in Ontario. The bears are attracted to garbage, BBQ’s, petroleum products, antifreeze and can even smell frozen food inside a freezer. The don’t like the smell of bleach and other cleaning products. There is useful information on the Kenora Wildlife web page and the Ontario Bearwise web page. To report a bear call MNR at 866-514-2327. Black Sturgeon Sailors hit the PodiumTwo young members of the Black Sturgeon Sailing Club and Kenora residents Liam Cox and Quinn Haines just finished competing in the Manitoba Summer Games Aug 2024 in Dauphin. Quinn came home with the Silver medal and Liam brought home the Bronze – It was a very competitive field and a big shout out to the guys for a well fought competition. These are the same guys who won the Winnipeg High School championships earlier this year.  Liam Cox and Quinn Haines Municipal Town CouncilFollowing the Election 2022 Oct 24, the new Kenora town council is composed of Mayor: Andrew Poirier Councillors: Graham Chaze, Lindsay Koch, Kelsie Van Belleghem, Bob Bernie, Lisa Moncrief, and Barb Manson. These are the people to contact with any issues. Photo ContestThere was no contest for 2021 or 2022 or 2023 or 2024. Winners of the previous contests and all the entries are on the Photo Contest Pages. |
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