When they awoke on Tuesday, May 1st, McKellar residents were wondering what the heck was going on.  A large contingent of military personnel and equipment were taking up positions in a number of areas in the Township. Visitors to the Community Centre were greeted at the gate by a soldier toting a machine gun.  To the right on entry was a large tent extension attached to a mobile vehicle that collectively housed communication equipment [...]

The Township of McKellar is looking for a swim instructor for the months of July and August. The instructor would be based at the office right behind main building. The position requires a commitment of approximately 35 hours per week and the wage is yet to be determined.  The program is registered with the Lifesaving Society.  If you have an interest, please contact the Township office at 705-389-2842.   The Township is also seeking a volunteer from the agricultural community to represent the Township on the West Parry Sound Veterinary Services Committee [...]

Georgian Bay Country has nominated the Parry Sound Area as the best place to fish in Canada, but we need your help to win. Go to www.worldfishingnetwork.com/uft/town/parrysound-on and register your vote.  You can vote up to four times in a day from 6 a.m. till 12 noon, 12 noon to 6 p.m., 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. and 12 a.m. 6 a.m.  Please pass this along to all your friends, co-workers and family. The first prize is $25,000.00 plus a feature on the World Fishing Network (WFN) and an official presentation and media event with WFN in the winning town [...]

The family oriented Four Winds Cottage Resort, located at the foot of Manitouwabing Lake in Hurdville, is to become a corporation jointly owned by purchasers of the eight cottage properties located on the site announced current owners Mark and Wanda Taylor this week. The fully equipped one and two-bedroom cottages are offered for sale in the range of $130,000 to $159,000. Maintenance of the manicured lawns and common areas of the site, including the large sandy beach, fire pit and docks will, at least until the corporation is registered, continue to be managed by the Taylor family [...]

Please help to keep McKellar beautiful.  The Township of McKellar asks that all residents invest a few moments cleaning up our community on Saturday, April 21st from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  Garbage bags and picks will be available free of charge at the Township Office until Friday, April 20th.  Please bag refundable bottles plus cans separately from other litter to support the fundraising efforts of our Volunteer Fire Department.  Leave all the litter that you collect bagged at the roadside and volunteers Kevin Murphy and the McKellar Conservation Association will pick it up [...]