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Winnipeg River Bridge Boat LaunchWinnipeg River Bridge Boat Launch
This boat launch is located on the east side of the Winnipeg River bridge off Hwy 313. Locally know as the "narrow bridge". This boat launch is in a great location, close to town and a short boat ride from Lake Lac du Bonnet. Check out the HIS and HERS outhouses, picnic area and local history markers. This is a free public launch. Loads of parking space. The ...
Posted by Stacey Harron
on May 1, 2012
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The Cottager's HandbookThe Cottager's Handbook
The Cottager’s Handbook for cottage lots within the Provincial Park System
Homeowner’s Manual for Onsite Wastewater Management Systems
Application to Register Onsite Wastewater Management Systems and Fee Schedule
Special Locations for Onsite Wastewater Management Systems within a Provincial Park
For more information visit http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/parks/cottaging/handbook.html
Posted by Stacey Harron
on March 26, 2012
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Park fees are back!Park Fees
Park Vehicle Permits are required in Manitoba's provincial parks beginning May 1, 2012. Vehicle Permits: Annual - $30.00 (valid until April 30, 2013) Casual - $8.00 (valid for 3 consecutive days from the date of purchase) Daily - $4.00 (valid until midnight on the date of purchase) Bus Permits: Annual - $100.00 Casual - $30.00 (valid for 3 consecutive days from the date of purchase) Daily ...
Posted by Stacey Harron
on February 14, 2012
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Retire your fridge and receive $40 plus free removal
Power Smart Refrigerator Retirement Program
Manitoba Hydro
RETIREMYFRIDGE.CA
Requirements for Program Participation 1. You must be a Manitoba Hydro residential customer. 2. You must be the owner of the appliance and over the age of 18. 3. The appliance(s) must be located at your primary service address in a single family dwelling (Apartment, condominiums ...
Posted by Stacey Harron
on January 28, 2012
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POLAR BEAR DARE! Freezin' for a Reason!
What better way to liven up the long, cold winter than with a jump into the frigid Manitoba water?
Join the Polar Bear Dare on February 25, 2012 in beautiful Lac du Bonnet (town dock) and raise funds for Manitoba's kids who are less fortunate.
The Polar Bear Dare is a new twist on an age old event. Traditionally, in a "polar bear swim", participants would voluntarily jump into frigid waters ...
Posted by Stacey Harron
on January 17, 2012
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Home Purchase Cost Estimate, What do you need?Are you wondering home much you should have saved to buy a property?
Click here to download a worksheet which will give you a great idea of what you will need.
HOME PURCHASE COST ESTIMATE WORK SHEET
To learn more visit the CMHC website
WWW.STACEYHARRON.COM
Posted by Stacey Harron
on January 12, 2012
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Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby March 10th 2012Click Here for more info
Posted by Stacey Harron
on December 16, 2011
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2011 Lac du Bonnet Market Report
2011 was a buyers market in the Lac du Bonnet area! A Buyers market is a market which has more sellers than buyers. Many buyers have gone south of the border to buy recreation homes. U.S. Buyers are not interested in paying the higher prices and very rarely buy properties in the area, with no indication that they will be returning anytime soon. Job layoffs over the past 4 years have had an impacted ...
Posted by Stacey Harron
on November 23, 2011
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History of The Winnipeg River
The Winnipeg River is a Canadian river which flows from Lake of the Woods in the province of Ontario to Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba. This river is 235 kilometres (146 mi) long from the Norman Dam in Kenora to its mouth at Lake Winnipeg. Its watershed is 106,500 square kilometres (41,100 sq mi) in area, mainly in Canada. About 29,000 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi) of this area is in northern ...
Posted by Stacey Harron
on November 10, 2011
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letspayfair.com campaign calls for removal of school taxes from property
“All we’re asking is that the government fund education more fairly,” was Lorne Weiss’ message at a press conference held on Monday morning in a farmyard near East Selkirk.
The letspayfair.com 2011 campaign, launched by the Manitoba Education Financing Coalition (MEFC) on Monday, is a protest against the province’s heavy reliance on property ...
Posted by Stacey Harron
on November 3, 2011
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Wiring, circuit breakers and panelsThere are a number of points that a homeowner must understand before having a home wired. Most important is not to do your own wiring if you aren’t qualified. Having some knowledge of electrical wiring enables you to recognize the meaning of different procedures when they are being explained to you by an electrical contractor.
Learn about the local electrical code. It tells you what can and ...
Posted by Stacey Harron
on September 30, 2011
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Report calls for clarification of knob and tube issue by insurers
A homeowner on Oxford Street received a letter from his insurer stating that his home insurance was up for review pending an electrician’s report. Two electricians actually supplied reports stating that the home contained knob and tube wiring, but that it was safe.
Despite the favourable reports, the insurance company refused to insure the home. ...
Posted by Stacey Harron
on August 30, 2011
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Fire & Water Music Festival Lac du BonnetJoin us this weekend at the Fire and Water Music Festival in Lac du Bonnet! www.firenwater.ca
Posted by Stacey Harron
on July 29, 2011
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What you need to know about Land Transfer Tax!Land Transfer Tax
Under the Land Titles system in effect in Manitoba, the Province keeps a registry of land titles. Transferees are required to pay land transfer tax, with some exceptions, and a registration fee upon registration of transfer of title at the nearest land titles office.
Click here to find out how much you will pay!
Since implemented in 1987, the amount raised by provincial Land ...
Posted by Stacey Harron
on June 24, 2011
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LAC du BONNET LIONS CLUB PRESENTS CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS JULY 1st - 3rd 2011LAC DU BONNET LIONS CLUB PRESENTS
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS
JULY 1st - 3rd 2011
Friday July 1st
9am – 11am – PANCAKE BREAKFAST at the Pioneer Club
11:00am - BIKE DECORATING CONTEST at Watertown on Hwy 502
Judging at 11:30am
Noon – Closing – WONDER SHOWS MIDWAY
Slow Pitch Tournament
(Sponsored ...
Posted by Stacey Harron
on June 4, 2011
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July 29th - July 31 Fire and Water Music Festival
Come join me July 29th - July 31st for the Fire and Water Music Festival!
Posted by Stacey Harron
on May 13, 2011
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Coca Cola FallsCoca Cola Falls - Lee River April 13th 2011
Great to see the falls flowing again!
Posted by Stacey Harron
on April 14, 2011
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The Geese are back on the Lee River!
I took this pic yesterday March 29th 2011. The Geese are back on the Lee River! :)
Posted by Stacey Harron
on March 30, 2011
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Cottage ShowThanks everyone who came out to the Cottage show this past weekend! We had a great turn out.
I would love to hear anyfeed back from you. What would you like to see next year?
Email me at stacey.harron@century21.ca
Posted by Stacey Harron
on March 15, 2011
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Old Pinawa DamThe Old Pinawa Dam Heritage Park is a small jewel located in eastern Manitoba, between the towns of Pinawa and Lac du Bonnet on Provincial Road 520. It is a tranquil park with large open spaces, plenty of shade, the peace of falling water and the relaxing songs of the birds. This is the perfect place to come to picnic, to hike the nature trails, to rediscover its past. Old Pinawa is a gentle place ...
Posted by Stacey Harron
on February 15, 2011
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Quick Facts about the Town of Lac du Bonnet
Population in 2006 - 1,009
Population in 2001 - 1,089
Total private dwellings - 506
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents - 477
Total population 15 years and over - 855
Number of owned dwellings - 275
Number of rented dwellings - 205
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 - 375
For more info visit: the 2006 Census website or the town of Lac du Bonnet website
Posted by Stacey Harron
on February 1, 2011
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Join us at the cottage show in Winnipeg! March 11th - 13thThe Cottage Country Show
The second annual Cottage & Country Living Show returns to Red River Exhibition Park, March 11, 12 & 13 with information, experts and exhibits for vacation homeowners as well as those in the market to buy, build or rent.
Exhibits include log, timber frame and cedar homes, cottage rental, designers, cottage furnishings, lakefront homebuilders and realtors, lakeshore ...
Posted by Stacey Harron
on January 18, 2011
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Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby set to go March 12, 2011!It's almost that time of year again!
Lac du Bonnet's famous Ice Fishing Derby is set to go March 12 2011!
Lets hope for some cooler weather this year! Just in case, bring your rubber boots.
For more information visit the Lac du Bonnet website http://www.lacdubonnetchamber.com/derby.html
Hope to see you all there!
Posted by Stacey Harron
on January 10, 2011
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Winterize a cabin check list!
How to Winterize a Cabin
Closing down a vacation cabin at the end of a long, relaxing summer is important to insure harsh winter weather doesn’t play havoc on plumbing or other fixtures. Taking time to properly winterize a cabin is also a great way to save fuel costs.
To take the guess work out of how to winterize your vacation home, use the handy checklist below:
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Posted by Stacey Harron
on September 27, 2010
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Cottage Open House Blitz July 24th 1pm - 4pmWell it's that time again!
Come to Lac du Bonnet July 24th 1pm - 4pm for our Open House Blitz!
Enter at each Open House for a chance to Win 100 AIR MILES!
Click Here to Download Flyer!
Posted by Stacey Harron
on July 20, 2010
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