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April 10 is National Sibling Day, so Melissa Candelaria called her twin sister, Michelle, via Facetime to celebrate. Happy National Sibling Day!

April 10, 2018 – Gravenhurst, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario - FedNor

 People, businesses and communities in Parry Sound–Muskoka will benefit from the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises and the creation of more well-paying, middle-class jobs thanks to a strategic investment by the Government of Canada of more than $7.1 million.                                                   

The announcement was made today by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor. The Minister was on a two-day tour of Northern Ontario to promote the release of the federal Prosperity and Growth Strategy for Northern Ontario, an economic development plan that will help guide Government of Canada investments and services in the region.

The FedNor funding announced today will support 12 priority projects being led by local organizations including: Muskoka Futures, Lofthouse Manufacturing, Muskoka Rock Company, Crofters Food Ltd., Muskoka North Good Food Co-op, LB Huntsville Brewhouse, Parry Sound Area Community Business & Development Centre, Muskoka Steamship and Historical Society, Trestle Brewery, Regional Tourism Organization 12 Parry Sound / Muskoka, The Network Gravenhurst and the Township of Armour.

The Town of Gravenhurst is looking for a group of awesome volunteers to be ambassadors for our community.  The newly developed Community Ambassador Program is a great way for residents to get involved in the economic development of the community.  This program is designed to fit into volunteers lifestyles and to give them the tools they need to showcase Gravenhurst! 

Applying to become an ambassador is easy, just visit www.gravenhurst.ca/communityambassador  and sign up today!

Hospice Huntsville is once again hosting their Purple Tea Party fundraiser Sat. April 7 at the Huntsville Place Mall. Funds raised goes towards their Hike for Hospice. You can also take part in the silent auction. For details go to their website.

Melissa Polischuk joined us in studio to talk about the Purple Tea Party and what we can expect this year.

The Town of Gravenhurst in collaboration with The Gonneau Group have begun the Muskoka Wharf Boardwalk Replacement Project .  The purpose of the project is to replace portions of the existing deck boards and underlying framework timbers. The project is expected to last for approximately nine weeks. 

Sweetwater Maple Syrup Supplies & Sugarbush is one of many local sugarbushes. They offer tours, treats and of course maple syrup. To round out the maple season, The Muskoka Maple Festival is happening in Huntsville on Saturday, April 21.

The Winter Storm Warning continues for April 4. Expect to see more snow, gusting winds and possibly freezing rain tonight as the storm warning continues. Areas in South Muskoka expected to get winds of up to 70 km/hr. Several collisions and power outages reported with more expected tonight. The OPP is asking residents to drive to the conditions of the road. 

Join the Move To Give event being held at the YMCA in Gravenhurst this weekend. Here's the details.

Town of Gravenhurst is looking to the community, local service and community groups for potential nominees for the Province of Ontario’s Senior of the Year Award program. Nominations must be received by the municipality by Tuesday April 10, 2018 at noon. Council will put forth their recommendation on April 17.  A certificate will be provided by the Ontario Government and presented to the honourary recipient at a future event by Mayor Donaldson and Council. 

The Ontario Provincial Police has launched the Gun Amnesty Initiative for the month of April. The aim is to allow residents safely dispose of unwanted, unlicensed and unregistered firearms or other weapons. The Liberal government is proposing new gun laws nationwide to cut down on the rise in gun-related violence. The OPP says this law would require gun retailers to keep gun sale and stock records for at least 20 years. The goal is to reduce the number of guns in communities and prevent weapons from being stolen. 

A winter storm warning for Parry Sound and Huntsville areas, while a freezing rain warning is in effect for South Muskoka. Environment Canada says we may even need to prepare for more storms in April.