As with many Albertans, I have been actively following the changes to the COVID-19 restrictions.  All of us are watching to see how these changes affect the Resort.  I am sure we are all happy to see that the recently announced increases in restrictions do not limit our ability to enjoy our lakelots any more than those that were already in place. Outdoor living is a way of life at the Resort which makes physical distancing easy to do.  In fact, interacting with friends and family at the lake often naturally leads to being physically distant.  Going for ATV rides,

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Hello everyone and welcome to a new season at the Resort.  There are a lot of new families in our community this year.  Together we can all enjoy the summer, Fawcett Lake style.  It is almost time to put the boat in the water, start up the quad, and give the lawn that first mow.  Everyone is looking forward to being outside in the sunshine, breathing the fresh air and listening to the quiet of life at the lake.  The biggest news this year is that we now have a new playground.  Thank you to the Campers Club and everyone

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Once again, it is time for another order of FLR clothing to stock in the Resort Store.  This doesn’t happen every year, in fact the last time was in 2016.  This time I have found a good price on a Fruit of the Loom zip-up hoodie.  I will be placing a small order to have one or two of each size in the store to sell.  The price is expected to be $30 to $40 each.  There are still some items in the store from last time, but no sweatshirts.  If you would like to pre-order one of these, keep

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Thank you to the 2020 Campers Club for our new playground.  After many years of fundraising and planning and researching and now a summer of surveying, digging, assembling, and pouring concrete … there is finally a playground big enough to accommodate our growing community.  Last weekend, I had the privilege of spreading the word that the playground was open again, and got to witness firsthand the excitement and joyful screeches in the (not always young) children who heard the news.  Later, just listening to the kids playing there again reminded me of why everyone worked so hard to make this

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June 11, 2020 As the province begins to open access to business and activities, the current COVID-19 restriction status is getting even more difficult to keep up with.  Things are again changing quickly and I am very appreciative of the help I get from Thomas, our Alberta Health Services inspector.  He is always readily available to answer questions and help make sure that we continue to operate the Resort in a safe … and legal manner. The provincial government previously announced a multiple stage process for getting life back to normal.  Stage One was implemented earlier this summer and allowed

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May 12, 2020 The summer-like weather that we have experienced over the past few weeks may have subsided for now, but the annual move to live outdoors has definitely begun for Albertans.  Recent announcements by our provincial government have provided a plan to loosen the COVID-19 restrictions on businesses.  It is worth noting that daily campgrounds are allowed to open, with restrictions that encourage campers to adhere to current public health orders and with published guidelines to suggest changes to how these places are operated. You may have also noticed that the provincial parks in Alberta have recently announced that

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April 30, 2020 With the temperature finally increasing throughout the province, many people are starting to go outside more often to enjoy the fresh air, to get some exercise, and to head to the lake.  I was at the Resort last weekend and was pleasantly surprized at how many people were already at their lots airing out their RVs and getting things ready for the new season.  I was not surprized when the quiet returned again in the early evening as a slight breeze came across the frozen lake and dropped the temperature down, chasing everyone back inside.   As

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April 8, 2020 Looking around, it doesn’t really seem like it is time to start thinking about this summer at the lake yet. This month started with a foot of fresh snow at the Resort, and the thermometer was well below -20 degrees. The current restrictions make it difficult to plan anything at all this summer. In spite of all of this, the calendar tells me that we need to start planning the season. As always, I am looking forward to sitting on my lot or in my boat and enjoying the sun and life at the lake, even if

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April 6, 2020 We all have to admit that the current COVID-19 isolation requirements could seriously affect how we enjoy our lake lots.  Everyone in the world has been advised to practice physical distancing to help reduce the spread of the virus.  Travelling is not recommended under the assumption that it increases the risk of spreading the virus.  Alberta provincial parks have been closed to vehicle traffic because of the inability to maintain the facilities.  We have been asked not to go to vacation homes in smaller communities and told that those who are feeling unwell should not go to

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