Bob Lake Association
The Bob Lake History – Chapter 13
Goodbye January, and one month closer to cottage season!! To help you pass the time we’re releasing Chapter 13 in Greg Pyke’s The Bob Lake History series. This is a must-read chapter that you’re sure to enjoy – all about the fascinating development of our Bob Lake that started along the north shore.
Something else to look forward to – the CBC’s episode of Still Standing , that features the town of Minden and was filmed onsite back in September of 2020, is airing on Wednesday February 2nd at 8pm. Turn into CBC to watch it live, or watch it on CBC’s GEM.
The Bob Lake History – Chapter 12
Happy New Year!! What better way to welcome in 2022 then to checkout the newly released Chapter 12 in Greg Pyke’s The Bob Lake History series – the name of our lake and cottage associations.
The next four chapters deal specifically with Bob Lake cottagers and will only be as good as the information that Greg has. If you have any old papers, maps, or photos of your cottage, your family at the cottage, or your section of the lake then please send them in as soon as possible. Chapter 13 about the north end of Bob Lake comes out next month.
The Bob Lake History – Chapter 11
Announcing a very special treat as we put the wraps on 2021 – the release of Chapter 11 in Greg Pyke’s The Bob Lake History series – the all picture edition! Admit it – the pictures are your favourite part!! OK, there are few lengthy captions in here, but you’re going love taking a picture book ride from the years 1615 through 1970 – enjoy.
Healthcare Professions Wanted
A message from Haliburton County…
Haliburton County: take daily for a better life
There’s no better prescription right now than a permanent dose of Haliburton County. A life in our rural Highlands is a healthy, fulfilling antidote to the frustrations and annoyances of life in the city.
Up here in cottage country we genuinely appreciate the role that Physicians play in the health and wellbeing of our communities. Not just as dedicated carers and healers, but as leaders when we need them most.
The good news is that our County currently has multiple full-time Physician, Nurse Practitioner and Nurse positions available…and we know these coveted roles will be in high demand from medical professionals looking for that perfect work/life balance.
For Physicians looking to choose how and when they want to work (and play), we also have flexible opportunities to work part-time as a summer locum or just a few shifts in our ER.
What’s more, our Physician Recruitment Program offers a Return of Service incentive of up to a maximum of $150,000 over 6 years for Physicians moving to our area to practice Family and/or Emergency Medicine.
And we have a truly wonderful team of allied professionals who are ready to welcome you.
Ready to move to cottage country? Then please email our Physician Recruitment Co-ordinator, Wendy Welch, at wwelch@haliburtoncounty.ca or call her on 705-935-0314 to start planning your new life in the Haliburton Highlands.
Haliburton County: side effects may include job satisfaction and a healthier lifestyle
The Bob Lake History – Chapter 10
Announcing the release of Chapter 10 in Greg Pyke’s The Bob Lake History series entitled The Growth of Minden and Area (1946-1964). Uncover fascinating details on the beginnings behind many very recognizable elements of Minden and Bob Lake, as Greg takes us into the more “recent” years!
The Bob Lake History – Chapter 9
Here’s another Bob Lake History chapter – just in time before the snow flies!! Check out Chapter 9 covering the growth of Minden and area from 1930 to 1946.
Hazard Markers Removed
Our hazard marker buoys were removed from the lake today and replaced with the winter markers. We added extra floatation this year – mostly empty RV anti-freeze jugs that I had hanging around. Thankfully we didn’t lose any this year – all 8 buoys are safely tucked away for the winter!
Expect another notice in the May when the hazard buoys are relaunched. Also, watch for a Why Wakes Matter campaign coming from us in the spring. Until then, have a safe and enjoyable off-season!!
For more information please see our Hazard Marker webpage.
The Bob Lake History – Chapter 8
As we begin to put a wrap on the 2021 cottaging season, and reflect on Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, why not enjoy the next chapter in Greg Pyke’s series on The Bob Lake History! Check out Chapter 8 which covers the growth of Minden and area (1910-1930).
2021 Lake Stewards Newsletter
FOCA has just released its 2021 Lake Stewards Newsletter. This latest edition is packed with tips, tricks, and articles on protecting the health of our lakes – something we all care about deeply. Every one of us can do something to make a positive difference, but it starts with education and awareness. Why not begin your learning journey on how to protect Bob Lake by spending a little time checking out this great FOCA resource (here)!
The Bob Lake History – Chapter 7
What better way to enjoy summer (finally here!!) at the cottage than checking out Chapter 7 in Greg Pyke’s series on The Bob Lake History?!? This chapter covers the Minden area developments from 1885 to 1904 – a hundred years before the Y2K fret!!
The Bob Lake History – Chapter 6
It’s that time again!! Announcing Chapter 6 in Greg Pyke’s series on The Bob Lake History!! This chapter covers the growth of Minden from 1871 to 1884. Get your history on!!
Found Floating Things
We have a few items this spring that members have retrieved off the lake – a small floating dock, a ramp, and a sailboard (see pictures below). If you recognize any of these, or have any idea who the owner is, then please contact Dave Roberts by email (djgr66@gmail.com) or phone (647-278-0692).
The Bob Lake History – Chapter 5
It’s spring, and the May long weekend is just around the corner! But wait no longer for Chapter 5 in Greg Pyke’s series on The Bob Lake History!! This chapter covers the logging and the fur trade era of our area (1870s~1900).
Hazard Buoys Deployed
It’s official – our Bob Lake Safe Boating season has started today with the launch of our hazard buoys! I’m also glad to report that our one errant buoy has been recovered, so we’re back to eight strong!! Refer to our Hazard Marking web page for more details and our Maps web page for exact locations. You can contact us using the form on our Safe Boating web page if you have any comments or questions.
BeShore Haliburton
For those that missed the full-page ad in last week’s Highlander, be sure to checkout BeShore Haliburton’s new website at beshore.ca. BeShore Haliburton is “a growing Not-For-Profit coalition of Haliburton County residents, associations and businesses, dedicated to ensuring that future generations will enjoy the same priceless memories of life by our beautiful lakes as we do.“. Their website offers an excellent resource for understanding what drives the health of our lakes and what we can do to help that. Lots of facts and references around Haliburton’s Shoreline Preservation Bylaw, septic system health, blue-green algae, and more.
Also, Haliburton’s renowned Dr Norman Yan will be conducting a webinar entitled “All About the Smallest Critters in our Lake” on Tuesday May 18 at 7:30pm. Read more about this here and watch for registration at lko.ca.
The Bob Lake History – Chapter 4
I know you’ve been counting down the days, but wait no longer – Chapter 4 is here!! This next chapter in Greg Pyke’s series on The Bob Lake History covers the development of our Minden village – circa 1860 through 1870 (when I was minus 100ish :).
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