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Some local organizations in Gravenhurst received some funds from last year Winter Carnival.

Norm Miller celebrates his win as MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka on the June 7 Provincial Election. He celebrated with his supporters at Kirrie Glen Golf Course in Bracebridge. 

Fairvern Nursing Home has now received the much awaited approval of its new build project. Dr. Helen Jaczek, Minister of Health for the Province of Ontario, has announced that the application for the funding to redevelop 76 beds, together with 20 new beds, has been approved.  

This is an exciting milestone for Fairvern, as it will now begin the process of finalizing the new location, architectural designs and target dates that will follow this announcement. There are still many agreements and details to be completed before the shovel hits the ground but, all in all, this is great news for Fairvern, Huntsville and the District of Muskoka.  

Local kids are invited to the third annual Bike Rodeo and learn about safe biking. Lowell Greib of The SportLab breaks down how you can participate. There is still some time to sign up. Click here for more information.

Many people in and around Muskoka grabbed a coffee at Tim Hortons today to help send kids to camp.

Schools across Muskoka participate in a mock vote this past week. More than 300,000 elementary and secondary students across the province took on the roles of election officials and cast ballots for the official candidates running in their electoral district through Student Vote Ontario. In total, more than 2,800 schools have registered to participate in the mock election, representing all 124 electoral districts. The project was made possibly by Elections Ontario.

There are many volunteer positions to sign up for. Hospice Huntsville is hosting an information session on June 6 for residents wanting more information on volunteer opportunities. For more information, click here. 

Do you have unpaid library fines? Well the Huntsville Public Library has just the thing to help you get caught up, and also benefit the community.

Students at Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes Secondary High School recently walked from noon to midnight for a good cause.