Snowshoe race back at Summerstown Trails
Summerstown, ON – After having had to cancel last year’s race due to Covid, the Friends of the Summerstown Trails (FOTST) are happy to announce that they will be organizing their annual Snowshoe Race this coming Saturday, February 12.
The annual Summerstown Forest Dion Snowshoe Race (7.3 km) is part of the Dion Ontario Snowshoe Running Series which is held in various locations in Eastern Ontario and will be the fourth race of the season for the race Series. In addition to local runners, this race attracts runners from the Ottawa, Kingston and Montreal areas.
Race director, Gilles Parisien, has set out a whole new course for the race, wanting to make it a truly single-track snowshoe race. “The new course will take participants through varied terrain, through conifers, hardwood and even swamp areas. And all of this over the rolling terrain of the Summerstown Forest. It’ll be a great experience” said Gilles Parisien, himself an experienced snowshoe race runner.
As was the case in the last few years, a second shorter race will be offered at the same time: the Summerstown Forest Challenge Race (4.2 km); this shorter race is designed to attract more local recreational runners and younger racers. Participants in both races are usually split evenly between male and female runners.
Because of Covid, special measures will be in place for the race. “There will be no race-day registrations, winners will get their prizes as they cross the finish line and post-race snacks will be very limited and served in individual containers”, added FOTST President Vic Leroux.
The start of both races is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 12. Race director Gilles Parisien declared the Summerstown Trails course to be one of the best in the race series.
To register for the race, please visit the FOTST website at www.summerstowntrails.com.
Ontario Building Better Community Infrastructure in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls
$360,000 investment to two projects will help strengthen regional economy
February 07, 2022
Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry
SIOUX NARROWS-NESTOR FALLS – The Ontario government is investing $360,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to two community projects in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls. This investment will help diversify the tourism sector, boost economic growth and improve quality of life in Northwestern Ontario.
“Today’s investment will expand recreational opportunities for residents to keep active and healthy and will help support and sustain our northern tourism industry,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. “Supporting local communities helps create jobs and keeps the North competitive.”
The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls is receiving $180,000 to renovate the Nestor Falls Community Centre. Renovations include improving accessibility of the entrance and emergency exits, upgrading the washrooms, creating a larger space for community programs and relocating the fitness amenities. The project will also increase capacity and improve accessibility, allowing the recreation centre to host larger events.
The Township is also receiving another $180,000 for the first phase of its plan to build an improved network of bike trails. Phase one includes upgrading existing trails and building seven kilometers of new trails to create a multi-use network at Bass Lake Park with an emphasis on year-round mountain biking. The project will attract mountain bikers of all skill levels and enable the community to host biking clinics, trail development workshops and mountain bike races.
The NOHFC promotes economic prosperity across Northern Ontario by providing financial assistance to projects—big and small, rural, and urban—that stimulate growth, job creation and skills development. Since June 2018, the NOHFC has invested more than $432 million in 4,025 projects in Northern Ontario, leveraging more than $1.4 billion in investment and creating or sustaining over 6,200 jobs.
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In February 2021, the Ontario government launched new and improved NOHFC programs that support more projects in rural northern communities and make it easier for more people and businesses to apply. The programs target existing and emerging markets, provide more work opportunities for Indigenous people and address the skilled labour shortage in the North.
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"The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls is grateful for the funding support of the Ontario government and NOHFC for these two projects,” said Mayor Norbert Dufesne, Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls. “We are pleased that our residents will be able to enjoy the enhancements to the community hall and that the space, which is vital to community gatherings, will be able to better meet their needs. We are also very excited that this funding will enable us to start construction on the highly anticipated bike trail network in Nestor Falls."
From the Globe and Mail
Officials warn about fake off-leash signs being posted along South Porcupine trail
Fake off-leash signs with the City of Timmins logo have been found posted along the Bart Thompson Trail in South Porcupine, city officials said in a news release Monday. (File)
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Published Feb. 7, 2022 5:07 p.m. EST
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Fake off-leash signs with the City of Timmins logo have been found posted along the Bart Thompson Trail in South Porcupine, city officials said in a news release Monday.
"The city wants to be clear that on all trails, with the exception of the Rainbow Loop at Hersey Lake Conservation Area, your dog must be on a leash," the release said.
City clerk Steph Palmateer said in the release that off-leash areas in the city are clearly marked with correct, authorized signage.
“We ask that dog owners keep their pets on a leash for the safety of other residents using our trial system and for the safety of the animal," Palmateer said.
"The signs being posted along the Bart Thompson Trail and possibly others are fake and pet owners could still be found in violation of our city bylaw and, if so, responsible for a set fine of $90.”
There are two designated off-leash areas in Timmins: one is the dog park off Mattagami Boulevard South and the other is the Rainbow Loop at Hersey Lake Conservation Area, which is maintained by the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority (MRCA). Trails maintained by the MRCA are marked with an on-leash sign.
For more information, visit the Animal Control section on the city's website.
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