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18 new fires were discovered in the region by late afternoon on Monday, July 19, according to the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services.
There are 111 active fires in the region. 37 fires are not under control, 9 fires are being held, 45 are being observed and 20 fires are under control.
The wildland fire hazard is high to extreme in the southern Nipigon and Thunder Bay districts as well as a few areas of Red Lake district. The rest of the region is low to moderate following scattered amounts of rain.
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Park under construction in Chaumont
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It was discussed during Tuesday’s Jefferson County Planning Board meeting.
It will be about three-and-a-half acres right off Route 12E and bordering Lake Ontario. The park will have walking trails and an 80-foot dock for lake access.
Planners want the village to ensure it will limit pollution during construction.
“So, we’re noting that some water pollution prevention measures should be incorporated to limit soil loss into Saw Mill Bay during construction,” senior planner Andy Nevin said.
County officials also suggested adding picnic tables and benches along the trails.
Gary passed away peacefully at the young age of 78, at the TBHRHSC with family and friends by his side. Dad’s heart and soul had many more years to go “Double time” but his lungs made it hard for him to continue.
Dad was born in Hamilton, ON to June and Mike McCourt, moving to SSM where he went to school and played hockey. Having little money, he would strap magazines to his legs for shin pads. He skated against famous Esposito brothers knowing they couldn’t catch him. Dad loved the Montreal Canadiens and would challenge anyone to disagree.
Posted: Feb 08, 2021 6:00 AM ET | Last Updated: February 8
Since 1995, Archie Hoogsteen has been renting ice shacks on Lac des Mille Lacs. He says the business started when he built an ice shack and people wanted to rent it. (photo: submitted by Archie Hoogsteen )
A popular winter tourism destination, located on Lac des Mille Lacs, northwest of Thunder Bay, is up for sale.
After 26 years, Archie Hoogsteen has decided to retire from Sugar Shack Rentals. I ll be 66 in March, said Hoogsteen. I have seven grandchildren. I want to spend more time with them.
Hoogsteen, who is a familiar face to many regulars on the lake, said the ice shack fishing business started basically by accident.