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The Minnow Lake Restoration Group is a non profit charitable organization dedicated to improving the water quality of Minnow Lake and in the enhancement of the surrounding area including the watershed of Lake Ramsey. The Restoration Group was involved in a number of community activities including Minnow Lake Days held at Minnow Lake Place for a number of years. Lack of volunteers and funding plus onerous requirements from city departments, the health unit, fire services etc. resulted in not continuing with the event but it was fun while it lasted. Below one of the many events.
The Minnow Lake Restoration Group is responsible for coordinating efforts to have the Minnow Lake Millennium Fountain installed in July 2000. A prominent local businessperson and resident of the area, Mr. Norman C. Bradley, contributed $20,000 towards the cost of the fountain. The Restoration group was able to obtain matching and supporting funding from the municipal, provincial and federal governments to cover the $60,000 cost for the fountain which operates from May to October. A plaque on the fountain control building on the shores of the lake across from the Carmichael sports complex recognizes those who contributed. Without Mr. Bradley's general donation it would not have been possible to raise the other money required. It is an excellent example of what one person can do to benefit their community. Our thanks to Norm Bradley for this. Mr. Bradley passed away in 2021. . President of the Minnow Lake Restoration Group, John Lindsay, shown with display. John served on the first board of the Greater Sudbury Lake Improvement Advisory Committee and also is a current member of the GSWA (Greater Sudbury Lake Water Advisory Committee (Source Protection) and the Ramsey Lake Stewardship committee. Work continues to protect our natural resources.
Community Builders Award: Presented to the Minnow Lake Restoration Group in 2006 for its work in the Minnow Lake area improving the environment.
John Lindsay, President of Minnow Lake Restoration Group receives donation from Minnow Lake Lions Shirley Ogilvie for Restoration Activities. Contributions are always welcome and charitable receipts are issued for all donations over $10.00 Click here for: Local Inititives of MLRG Board members of the Minnow LakeRestoration Group: John Lindsay, Betty Choquette, Linda Cartier, Dot Klein, Brad Bowman, Vally Laflamme, Kyle Gasoigne and John Gaul. Former board members: Cathy Wright, Dave Petryna, and Lois Lavoie. There are no restrictions on membership and no membership fees Yearly Charitable returns can be found on the CRA charities website Receipts are issue for charitable contributions. Click here for: Latest Activities of MLRG and CAN
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