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Haliburton Highlands Weekend & Long Term Weather February 4 – Feb. 9 2012
This week’s Haliburton Highland’s weather remains slightly warmer than normal with no snow at all before Thursday, February 9. The week’s temperatures will see-saw somewhat with variable clouds, cloudy periods, and cloudiness with sunny breaks all on the menu through Thursday.
Nighttime temperatures will be cold and well below freezing.
Minden CAR RACES ON ICE!!! this weekend!
Hey, don’t miss the Car Races on Ice at the Minden fairgrounds on February 4th and 5th where you can have a blast and support your community with proceeds going to stock up the local Food Bank. This is exactly where I’d be if I were to be in the Highlands this weekend. One day, once my cottage is outfitted, for it I will hit up this event!
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HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND!
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Sir Sam's Ski Resort, West Guilford, Ontario, CA Jan 27, 2012 - Courtesy: TheWeatherChannel.com
ALSO: check out What’s Happening This Weekend in the Haliburton Highlands on the slopes and off!
Scroll down and not only have a look at all the current & projected snow conditions in the Haliburton Highlands but learn more about fun nighttime and daytime activities off the slopes and trails as well!
Finally, be sure to check out the Haliburton Highlands weather conditions. I’ve posted the weather forecast through next Thursday and the ski reports talk about specific weather pertaining to different areas of the Highlands as well. Don’t forget to click through to enlarge and read!
Haliburton Highlands Weekend & Long Term Weather January 28 - Feb. 2 2012
Courtesy of the Haliburton Highlands Visitor Centre
Sir Sam’s Ski Rresort, West Guilford, Ontario, Canada Jan 27, 2012
Haliburton Highlands Weekend & Long Term Weather January 28 – Feb. 2 2012
Courtesy of the Haliburton Highlands Visitor Centre
Haliburton Forest Snow Conditions January 28 – 29 2012
Haliburton Highlands SNOW REPORT Jan 28 - Jan 29 2012 *ABOVE* - CLICK THROUGH
Haliburton Forest Snow Conditions January 28 - 29 2012
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Over the past year Walgreen's has worked diligently to retain it's ability to provide service to customers using the Express Scripts program–for a new contract between Walgreens and Express Scripts to continue as part of it's pharmacy provider network. If you take prescription medication this recent hit that Walgreen's and it's customers is taking should be of great interest to you.
Despite Walgreen's diligent efforts, they were were unsucessful in negotiations with Express Scripts. Walgreen's offered to make a number of concessons including holding rates for a new contract flat and, regarding Express Scripts’ client Tricare, which is the health and prescription drug program for America’s military, Walgreens offered to contract separately with Express Scripts for Tricare from other Express Scripts commercial business to no avail. And still, Express Scripts refuses to negotiate a separate contract for the benefit of the Tricare program and its beneficiaries–the men and women of the American military. During negotiations, Walgreens reached out and offered Express Scripts an 'ironclad guarantee' that Walgreens prices would match or beat the average costs (per adjusted prescription) of ALL other pharmacies in the Tricare network. Tricare gave this generous overture the thumbs down as well.
Having your own local pharmacy is truly important. Many people consult with and trust their pharmacist and stay with them for years as a pharmacist provides a truly vital face-to-face service.
Folks who are covered by an Express Scripts plan now must change pharmacists, often driving out of their way to secure their medication to pharmacies that unike Walgreen's, do not offer the convenient hours of 24-hour and drive-thru pharmacies.
Of course folks are upset about this action by Express Scripts as it was not in any way done in their best interests. Express Scripts wishes to drive more sales to their own mail order 90-day prescription business that they profit from.
What can you do as a Walgreen's customer 'stuck' using Express Scripts? You can make some noise by contacting your local news outlet and sharing details of this situation. Social (online) media is a good place to voice your dissatisfaction, too.
Despite the loss of valued customers Walgreen's is trying to ease the burden and keep disruption to a minimum by offering a special discount on annual membership for its Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens. A single person can join during a special January promo for just $5 or for $10 a family membership enables savings on more than 8,000 brand name medications and ALL generics. More than 400 generics are available with a three-month supply for less than $1 a week! Regular annual membership is $20 for an individual and $35 for a family so be sure to inquire about this generous offer before the end of this month!
Finally, you can voice your support of Walgreen's in a couple of ways as well as staying on top of the latest announcements: 'Like' Walgreens on Facebook and follow Walgreens on Twitter. Go ahead. I just did!
*CLICK ALL PHOTOS TWICE TO SEE DETAIL/THEIR FULL SIZE* Maple Lake Ontario, Canada 1956 (spring)
All extended or immediate McCrackan family at Maple Lake Ontario Canada - 1956. My parents are at extreme right.
The 1956 McCrackan family compound on Maple Lake. Our (current) cottage is not shown and don’t look for ‘these’ cottages as they don’t, technically, exist. In 1956 at McCrackan’s cottages there was no lake-bank to speak of and the trees looked really different than today–way more sparse.
Mom at Maple Lake Ontario - 'front' of the property - 1956. She was Mrs. Peggy (Jim) McCrackan by this time.
My mom took this Maple Lake summer photo of me, my dad in the middle, and my bro at right. in about 1969. I don’t think it was posed but I like the composition, if not the pukey look on my face.
Grabbed a couple webcam shots about 12 hours ago of some new-this-year scenic Ontario spots. Hopefully, I’ll be able to post more beautiful Ontario winter scenes more often! Also, Sir Sam’s Ski Resort in West Guilford looks to be ready and awaiting your arrival!
Salerno Lake, Gooderham, Ontario (Credit: Weather Network)
Gowganda Lake Lodge, Ontario (Credit: Weather Network)
Sir Sam's Ski Resort - West Guilford, Ontario (Credit: Weather Network)
What’s Happening in the Haliburton Highlands NOW! November 23-30, 2011:
Festival of Trees:
November 25-27 2011
The Minden Hills Festival of Trees is a magical event for the entire family, filled with wonderful things to see, interesting shops to visit, and fun activities for children–all with a Christmas theme. Enjoy the lights and outdoor arrangements as you stroll throughout the grounds. Be sure to check out the children’s art & craft workshop in the Schoolhouse and don’t forget a visit to the Sugar Plum Candy Shop!
Minden Hills Cultural Centre
176 Bobcaygeon Rd. Minden
Contact: Sian Cox
Tel: (705) 286-2808
Email: culturalcentreinfo@mindenhills.ca
www.mindenculturalcentre.com
Community Care Haliburton County Christmas Bowling Party
November 26 2011:
Annual Community Care Haliburton County Christmas Bowl-a-thon.
All proceeds to benefit local residents accessing services provided by Community Care. Enabling seniors and adults with disabilities to remain at their place of residence and live independently. Two flight times, 1:30pm or 3:45 pm teams or individual registration welcome (Minimum $20.00 pledge to bowl for free) Great time, all ages welcome….see you there. To register call Hilary at 705-457-2941 or Val 705-286-3900
The Fast Lane Hwy 35 Minden
Contact: Val Lennox
Tel: 705-286-3900
Email: thefastlane@hotmail.ca
(Hope you made it to this! I really would have went!)
Haliburton Village Santa Claus Parade
November 25 2011
Theme: “A Pioneer Christmas” Spectacular Night Parade starts at 6:30pm Bands, Floats, Marchers, Horses. Join in the fun – to enter call Jim at 705-457-4031.
Haliburton Village Highland Street
Contact: Jim Frost
Tel: 705-457-4031
Email: frostdownhome@bellnet.ca
http://haliburtonbia.ca/haliburtonbia
Township of Minden Hills Santa Claus Parade:
November 26 2011
Parade start time 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Township of Minden Hills in partnership with its volunteers, local businesses and organizations. We will be commencing from the public parking lot across from the Fire Hall, please bring your float between 10-10:30 so we may organize all floats. Come and meet Santa after the parade, hot chocolate, free photographs with Santa, treats…lots of fun for the kids and kids at heart! Hope to see you there! Parade route from the public parking lot, Newcastle Street to Bobcaygeon Road, north on Bobcaygeon to Parkside and right to the Minden Arena.
Minden Village
Tel: 705-286-1936
Email: rcox@mindenhills.ca
Santa Day at Rails End SATURDAY!:
November 26 2011
Enjoy a visit with Santa from 1 – 3 pm at Rails End Gallery!
Volunteers will present a FREE seasonal craft activity and everyone is welcome. Bring a contribution for our non perishable FOOD SCULPTURE – and join in its creation.
The Photo Shop will be there taking Santa pics too! ($5). This event is presented by Rails End in partnership with the Haliburton Village BIA.
Rails Gallery and Arts Centre
23 York St. Haliburton
Contact: Laurie Jones
Tel: 705-457-2330
Email: info@railsendgallery.com
www.railsendgalley.com
Community Christmas Tree Lighting & Carol Sing!!!
November 27 2011 – Dorset
Community Christmas Tree Lighting, hot chocolate, hot dogs and carol singing at 4:30 p.m.
Gooderham, ONTARIO, CA - WeatherNetwork.com - Credit: Lance Coulthard // November 15, 2011
The weather in the Haliburton Highlands is mild and wet. It’s barely hitting freezing during the overnights, with the days quite moist. Next Friday looks to be a bright and sunny day though, with seasonable temperatures.
Some Fun Things To Do in the Haliburton Highlands:
Check out the name of this store, The Maple Moon. I love it! My boys brought me (I stayed home with the pooches for the season inaugural trip) a really cool pressie this summer past here. I'm making a point to visit The Maple Moon next summer when we should be there upwards of 2-3 weeks straight.
Festival of Trees November 25, 26 & 27, 2011
Make sure to click each announcement to be able to view it full-size. The Christmas sale begins this weekend, the Festival of Trees, next weekend as the Christmas sale at the Maple Moon continues.
Influenced by Jamaica, Barbados, Southern California and the Canadian Shield, TooNice has created the sound of Central Ontario! Four members with diverse musical backgrounds have created the nattiest reggae sound around. Go wake the town!
Friday is really the last day for us here at Maple Lake to kick back and have fun before we must start packing and closing up the cottage for the winter so why not have a last blast before we go?
The weather should be awesome during the day–so sun and fun it shall be–maybe grab a few photos and take a swim, perhaps a canoe ride. Then chill a bit and head out in the evening to check out this band! Hope to see you there!
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