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In Memoriam - John Bell

John Bell was a long-time Director and active member in the KRAA. His many contributions to the Association are greatly appreciated. Reproduced from https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/theglobeandmail/name/john-bell-obituary?id=54092010 JOHN SCOTT BELL August 11, 1942 - January 4, 2024 Born and raised ...

[Updated] Killarney and MNRF Fire Ban 2023

Fire Ban Lifted effective 2023-07-11 16:00 The Restricted Fire Zone previously in place for the entire Fire Region of Ontario has been lifted, effective Tuesday, July 11, at 16:00 hrs. Killarney and French River Provincial Park have also lifted their fire bans. The fire danger rating is presently Moderate ...

In Memoriam - Carol Menard

Reproduced from https://www.sudbury.com/obituaries/menard-carol-7044609 Menard, Carol (née Barr) (1935 – 2023) It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Carol Menard in Sudbury, Saturday May 20th 2023,  at the age of 87 years. Daughter of the late Gordon and Marie Barr ...

2022 PS33 Wildfire Soil Reclamation Update

In 2022, the KRAA contributed financially to an effort by Professor Mike Waddington to begin soil restoration after the devastating PS33 fire of 2018. A test plot was selected in Sand Bay, and work was scheduled to begin in the summer of 2022. The following update was provided by Alan Burke, former ...

In Memoriam - Erica Loevenmark

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Erica Loevenmark of Pembroke, Ontario, who passed away on January 3, 2023, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. She was predeceased by : her parents, Peter Lass and Bertha Lass; and her brother Helmut Lass. She is survived by : ...

Killarney Fire Ban - July 2022

FIRE BAN IN EFFECT IMMEDIATELY - July 19, 2022 The Municipality of Killarney declares IMMEDIATE FIRE BAN Effective immediately, Fire Chief Robert Campbell of the Killarney Volunteer Fire Department has declared a FIRE BAN on all open fires and burning (including incinerators, cooking, and warmth due ...

Fire Ban Lifted May 2022

Effective immediately, the fire ban in Ward 2 is lifted. For more information, visit Killarney's website. ...

Fire Ban May 2022

The Municipality of Killarney declares immediate Fire Ban in Ward 2 effective 13 May 2022. Effective immediately, Fire Chief Robert Campbell of the Killarney Volunteer Fire Department has declared a “Fire Ban” in Ward 2 on all open fires and burning (including incinerators and cooking and warmth) ...

Volunteer Recognition

The KRAA thanks Len Vonk for his hard work assisting with repairing the channel markers. His hard work, dedication, and diving skills were instrumental in the upkeep of the KRAA channel markers this summer. Len worked alongside Chris Dawson installing, repairing, and repositioning the channel buoys. ...

Extreme Water Levels: Impacts and Strategies Webinar Series

The Georgian Bay Association is hosting a series of webinars about the extreme water levels which we have experienced in recent years. The Georgian Bay Association (GBA) and Georgian Bay Forever’s Extreme Water Levels: Impacts and Strategies Webinar Series is a collection of webinars aimed at answering ...