Thank you, JLA Members!

Friday May 16, 2025

 Thank you to our many members who attended last night's AGM. We hope you found it to be informative, exciting and educational. Ted Spence's presentation on behalf of the Coalition for Equitable Water Flow (CEWF), of which the JLA is a member, was very eye-opening and led to some great questions and insightful answers.
We will be posting the recorded meeting online under

The Jack's Lake Association 2025 Annual General Meeting

Tuesday May 13, 2025

Our JLA 2025 Annual General Meeting is taking place in just two days - this Thursday, May 15 at 7PM EDT!  We will be sharing some exciting summer event updates and some big JLA 75th anniversary news! We will also have a special presentation from Ted Spence, Chair of the Coalition for Equitable Water Flow.  If you would like to view the agenda and related materials in advance, they can be found on the JLA's website under "AGM Minutes" under t...

JLA's 2025 Safety Maps

Saturday May 10, 2025

Jack's Lake Association Fire Pumps Safety Map - 2025  
Jack's Lake Association Buoys, Beacons & Shoals Safety Map - 2025 

Jack's Lake Association Annual General Meeting & Materials

Wednesday October 16, 2024

 Attention JLA members! Your AGM information has been sent to the primary email address associated with your membership account.  This email contains the registration link for the Microsoft Teams meeting on October 24, the meeting agenda and supporting materials. The subject line is: "Jack's Lake Association Annual General Meeting Agenda & Materials." We encourage you to please check your junk/spam folders, as well as your "Other" (AKA non-focused) inbox to ensure you don't miss any ...

Save the Date for the JLA's Annual General Meeting!

Thursday September 12, 2024

 Save the Date! The Jack's Lake Association's Annual General Meeting will be held virtually, on Zoom, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 7PM - 9PM.

More details to come.

HBM Public Meeting - Septic By-law & Fees

Friday September 06, 2024

BUILDING BY-LAW FEE REVIEW - SEPTIC PERMIT FEES 
 After November 17, 2024, Peterborough Public Health (PPH) will no longer oversee the delivery of septic permit services, as they will be moved over to local municipalities.  Now, therefore, the Municipality of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen proposes to enact a By-law to change the Building By-law Fees, specifically to add septic system permit fees.
A public meeting will be held on September 17, 2024, at 9:30 a....

2024 JLA Regatta - Sunday Events!

Saturday August 03, 2024

For all of the details and timing of events and activities at tomorrow's 79th Jack Lake Regatta, please visit:
 
https://www.jackslakeassociation.ca/annual-jack-lake-regatta We can't wait to see you there! Don't forget your spending cash :)

Save the Date for JLA's Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon!

Sunday July 21, 2024

  
 We're pleased to let you know that our JLA Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon will be taking place this August 11th from 12:30-2PM at the Anchorage Marina - and once again wi...

Reward (Diquat) Pesticide Spraying Update

Wednesday July 17, 2024

Hello Jack Lakers,
 
We reached out to you last week to let you know that on behalf of six Jack Lake property owners, Peerless Turfcare and Aquacare (1410035 Ontario Inc.), applied to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) for a pesticide permit for the spraying of Reward (Diquat) into our lake's waters this season and that the permit had been approved.
 
You may recall that Peerless Turfcare and Aquacare was charged last year for violating the Pesticides Act by not adhering to the label instructions for Reward Aquatic Herbicide in 2021 and was convicted of one violation under the Pesticides Act and fined $6,000, plus a victim fine surcharge of $1,500. (More details to be found in the Summer 2024 issue of Smoke Signals.)...

Don't Miss Out!

Thursday July 11, 2024

Attention JLA Members!

We've noticed that some of our important emails and updates are ending up in junk folders. To stay informed about all the latest news and events, please take a moment to check your junk or spam folder. If you find our emails there, be sure to mark them as "Not Junk" and add our email address to your contacts or safe sender list.

Let's stay connected and ensure you don't miss out on any important information and updates. Thank you!

Reward (Diquat) Pesticide Spraying 2024

Wednesday July 10, 2024

As a result of a JLA outreach and inquiry, we have received notice from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) that Richard Maass, owner of Peerless Turfcare and Aquacare (1410035 Ontario Inc.), has applied for a pesticide permit for the spraying of Reward (Diquat) into our lake's waters during the 2024 season on behalf of six Jack Lake property owners. Permit number 1336-D4CRHC has been issued. The size of the treatment areas is the same as was treated last year for these six locations.  Please see the attached public document for a list of the six treatment sites where spraying will take pla...

Jack Lake Music Fest Returns For 2024

Saturday July 06, 2024

 This year’s Jack Lake Music Fest (Saturday, July 13) starts with Open Mic performances at Anchorage Marina from 2PM - 4PM, followed by an epic four band concert at Forest Glen Marina Yoga Pavilion from 4:30PM - 9:00PM.
 
If you play a musical instrument or like to sing your heart out (alone or as part of a group) and would like to showcase your talents at the Open Mic – please let us know who you are, what instrument(s) you play to comments@jackslakeassociation.ca

Look Out for Loons and Loonlets!

Saturday June 29, 2024

Happy Canada Day long weekend, Jack Lakers! Loon chicks are VERY tiny and VERY fragile right now. Please keep your distance from parents and babies to not cause them distress and please boat extra cautiously - and be mindful of how your wake can wash babies out of their nests or off of their parent's backs, separating small chicks from their parents. Loon chicks cannot dive to get away from boats yet. Please slow down, be very aware of your surroundings and help keep our beloved Jack Lake loons and their chicks safe for another season. 

JLA's 3rd Annual Kids Ice Cream Social!

Sunday June 23, 2024

The JLA's third annual Kids Ice Cream Social will be here before you know it! Make sure to circle Sunday, June 30, on your calendar and bring the kids to Forest Glen Marina from 1-4pm for fun, games and, of course, ice cream!

The Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen Public Meeting Notice: May 21

Friday May 03, 2024

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT:  

TAKE NOTICE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen will hold a statutory Public Meeting on May 21st, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is generally housekeeping in nature and seeks to permit the use of shipping c...

Save the 2024 Dates for Upcoming JLA Events!

Tuesday April 09, 2024

We can't keep these dates to ourselves anymore... we need to share our excitement with you!

Please save these dates and plan to be at the lake if you can!

Stay tuned for additional details and additional events.

The Ice Is Out!

Tuesday April 02, 2024

 The JLA Annual Ice Out Competition has come to a close for 2024! The ice is officially out on Jack Lake - at the earliest date recorded since 2012 (which was March 24 at 2:30pm).  Thank you to Ryan Dunkerley from the Anchorage Marina for making the official ‘ice out’ call on Thursday, March 14 at 11:04pm. That means our winner – out of 62 people who submitted their predictions – is Scott Hill who had the luck of the Irish on his side with a St. Patrick's Day guess of 'ice o...

Smoke Signals' 2024 Photo Contest!

Sunday March 10, 2024

 
 It's time to start thinking which of your favourite Jack Lake photos you'll enter in our Smoke Signals 2024 Photo Contest.  We welcome your photos from all seasons on the lake. The five categories available to enter are: - Artistic (showcase your imaginative and creative side)- Weather (images of storms, clouds, etc.)
- Flora and Fauna (Jack Lake nat...

Time's (Almost) Up for the Ice Out Contest! (Entries Close Tonight)

Friday March 01, 2024

  Time is (almost) up to enter the 2024 JLA Ice Out Contest! Guess the date and time of this year's "Ice Out!" by sending an email to comments@jackslakeassociation.ca by 11:59 P.M. tonight, Friday, March 1.  Winner gets bragging rights for the rest of the year and a special mention in Smoke Signals!