The OPP has confirmed that  local residents that have been visited by a company out of Ottawa offering water testing for well systems have been the targets of a scam/fraud. The company is attempting to sell filtration systems. Anyone who has this, or any other door-to-door or phone sales occurance that they feel uncomfortable with should report the incident to the Anti-Fraud line 1-888-495-8501 or website www.antifraudcentre.ca

Please click here Protect Yourself From Fraud, to view a news release from the OPP on how to protect yourself from fraud.

Greening Nipissing in partnership with North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority, Ontario Power Generation, Nipissing University, and LiquidTech are hosting World Water Day Family Fest at Canadore College/Nipissing University on Saturday, March 22^nd 1:00pm – 4:30pm. Guided walking tour, children’s activities, prizes, guest speaker and panel discussion on Water & Energy. Free event.

 For further information, please contact:

 Ian S. Wassink, Finances & Fundraising Director Intern at 705-472-0200 Ext. 2

Greening Nipissing

www.greeningnipissing.org

Start your summer celebrations with a relaxing visit to beautiful Powassan, Ontario.  Wander early summer gardens, quiet streets and experience fresh summer breezes while visting area homes featuring local artists, dancers and drummers.  Enjoy refreshing summer sips, delicious solstice snacks and soothing seasonal sounds.

Please join us on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

The Canadian Blood Services Centre will be holding Clinics in Powassan at the Legion Hall from 4:00-8:00 pm on the following dates in 2014:

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

All residents are invited to attend the Municipal Budget meetings on:

Monday, March 3, 2014           6:00 pm    Council Chambers

Tuesday, March 11, 2014        6:00 pm    Council Chambers

Tuesday, March 18, 2014        7:00 pm    Trout Creek Friendship Centre (Regular Council meeting)

The budget is expected to be passed on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the Regular meeting of Council.

Any questions may be directed to Maureen Lang, Clerk-Treasurer at the Municipal office 705-724-2813 or by email to mlang@powassan.net.

The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) is gathering information that will help municipalities develop an education program to improve local water quality in the Wasi-Callander Watershed, of which Powassan is a part.  Your input would be much appreciated.

http://www.surveymonke...WatershedSurvey

Please see attachment for further details:

Yoga Information

Please see below for media release relating to the removal of Trout Creek from the Source Water Protection Progam.

Media Release October 11, 2013 - Source Water Protection Trout Creek

March 1st   5 pm to 7 pm

March 8th   5 pm to 7 pm

March 10th  3 pm to 5 pm

March 13th  3 pm to 5 pm

March 15th  5 pm to 7 pm

All Public Skating in March is FREE!

Children 13 and under must wear a CSA approved helmet.

Please see link below for more information on Minor Hockey executive contacts, Figure Skating executive contacts, registration information and more.

www.powassan.net/pagesmith/99