SDRA POP

Have you received your SDRA Newsletter yet? They went out in the mail last week. What a great coffee table item for your guests to browse through after you have read all the information contained in it. The Skootamatta Store now has shirts and coffee mugs…

Land O' Lakes Garden Club Plant Sale

The Land O' Lakes Garden Club is having a plant sale on Saturday, May 27 at 9:00 am at the Barrie Community Centre, Cloyne.

In Memoriam: Harold England

  England, Harold – It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Dad Harold England on Saturday, May 13th, 2017, in his 94th year. Son of Reginald and Olive England. Predeceased by loving partner Betty England (McDonnell). Father to Deborah E…

In Memoriam: Achim Brass

Achim Brass Dec 6, 1943 - May 3, 2017   It is with sad hearts to learn of the passing of Achim Brass. Achim lived in Cologne, Germany and came every year for over 30 years to spend several weeks of the summer at his cottage on Skootamatta. We will mis…

In Memoriam: Rodney Meeks

Rodney Meeks December 31, 1960 - April 30, 2017 Peacefully, at the L&A County General Hospital on Sunday, April 30, 2017 in his 57th year. Life long friend & companion of Gail Bryden. Dear father of Virginia Meeks. Rodney will be sadly missed by …

Ice Out and Spring Dam Operations

So, a couple quick updates. April 17 is the official contest date for the Great Canadian Skootamatta Ice Contest. Many thanks to Susan Hopkins and Jackie Bleecker for watching the ice while Paul was away. And thank you to others who sent me pictures and i…

Great Canadian Skootamatta Ice Contest - another update

Hi All,   Well, we sure are anxious for cottage season to begin. I have had 109 guesses for the Great Canadian Skootamatta Ice Contest. That the highest since we have been doing this. We are watching the ice between Oborne Point and Bible Island to d…

Update - Great Canadian Skootamatta Ice Contest

Hi All, Well, the warm temperatures and rain have had an impact on ice conditions. This is what it looks like today. Spring seems closer and closer. Still time to get your guess in. The deadline is midnight tonight (Thursday)! SDRA Board

Local Photographer to be Displayed in Gallery

Have you heard of Judith Coulter? She is a local photographer that has used Skootamatta as the subject for many pictures, a few of which you can find in our 2017 Calendar. Judith has recently let us know that some of her Skootamatta works will appear in a…

Great Canadian Skootamatta Ice Contest - Update!