Say NO to Sky Lanterns

Sky Lanterns have been around for decades, but now they've finally made it to Haliburton County.

While perhaps awe inspiring and fascinating to watch in the night sky, they carry with them the potential to destroy forests, homes, and indeed lives ... through fire.

Sky Lanterns just aren't safe!

Here's a link to an article in this week's Haliburton Echo that gives a good backgrounder on just how dangerous these devices can be:

http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/2013/08/19/fire-chief-pushes-for-lantern-ban

And here's a link to an editorial, also in this week's paper:

http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/2013/08/19/sky-lanterns

Saying "NO" to them and contacting our local politicians is not a bad idea!