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As the last of the snow finally melts away, residents are being told to prepare for the flood season. Early indications suggest we don't need to worry about massive flooding at this point. Director of Operations with the Town of Huntsville, Steve Hernen tells us the process behind monitoring water levels.

It was a packed downtown Huntsville on April 21 for the third annual Muskoka Maple Festival. Hundreds came out to enjoy great food, entertainment, music and of course everything maple.

April is Canadian Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode, guests include Linda Smith, the Huntsville Branch President of the Canadian Cancer Society, David Trethewey, a volunteer driver from Gravenhurst and Art Sibley, a community ambassador.

Guests discussed the importance of the Canadian Cancer Society and shared personal stories about why they got involved. 

To learn more you can go to the Canadian Cancer Society website.
 

Anthony invited Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Tony Clement, Green Party representative Glen Hodgson and Liberal representative Trisha Cowie in studio to discuss political issues affected Canadians. In this clip, they discuss equality in the workplace. 

Hike for Hospice is happening on May 6 at River Mill Park this year. Fund Development & Public Relations Coordinator with Hospice Huntsville, Melissa Polischuk, shares the details and why it's important to support your local hospice. 

Huntsville Council hosted their regular meeting at the Algonquin Theatre on April 23. Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) made a presentation which was followed by questions from council. It seems some members of council and Mayor Scott Aitchison did not get what they were looking for and passed a motion to request the Ministry of Health dissolve MAHC. Bob Stone was the only councillor to vote against the motion. We have reached out to MAHC and awaiting their response. 

MAHC presentation portion of Huntsville Town Council held April 23 at The Algonquin Theatre.

The Muskoka Maple Trail ends off with a festival on Sat. April 21. Local maple vendors, entertainment and more will be on hand to offer you a truly maple experience. It's happening in downtown Huntsville and will kick off with a pancake breakfast served by the Rotary Club of Huntsville. It all starts at 9am. For more information, click here.

A new way of reporting crime is now available. Here's the details.

Mayor Graydon Smith gave his approval after sampling the people’s choice winner from last year contest held at the "Session Muskoka Beer Festival". Here's more on that.

If you have been thinking about becoming a volunteer firefighter, the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is looking for you. The recruitment process starts May 1. For more information and to apply you can go to the Town of Huntsville's website. 

Muskoka Brewery is investing $5-million in expansion projects. The funds will go towards increasing the brewery’s capacity, improve their beer products with new technology and equipment and expand the retail store and taproom. This is the largest investment in 23 years. The goal is to have it all completed in June 2018.