Thursday, 02 September 2010 10:28
CFBG Editor
The Town of Gravenhurst is firing back. The South Muskoka Shield actually turned down the game ice time they were offered in Gravenhurst this season, says a Town official. Gravenhurst recreation manager Debbie Broderick says the team also recently reduced the practice time they were given too. She was responding to complaints made by Shield GM Gord Carey, who is currently seeking ice time in Bracebridge for his team, because he feels the ongoing construction at the new $18 million Gravenhurst Centennial Centre will cause too many disruptions this season. Broderick says the current lack of showers at her arena - a complaint raised by local hockey organizations this summer, will in fact be fixed by the end of September. By then showers will be in place, she tells the Moose, although they'll be located outside the main building, along with temporary change rooms and other areas. Last week Carey said his team could fold for the year if it doesn't find ice time in Bracebridge, but Broderick says all the ice time the team ever requested this year was offered to them earlier this summer. Although conditions won't be perfect, she'd hoped the Shield and their rivals would be able to manage through the inconveniences. Broderick points out that Carey's team currently has no secured game ice time locally - either in Bracebridge or Gravenhurst. She says Gravenhurst is very disappointed the team won't be playing games at their home arena. She adds that it's also unfortunate for spectators. A worst case scenario would see construction conditions continue until March 2011, but Gravenhurst has worked to ensure there'll be a crowd capacity of 550 at the facility throughout the season. As a footnote, Broderick says the Town is currently negotiating with several organizations - some from outside of Gravenhurst, to put the available ice time to use.
Last Updated on Thursday, 02 September 2010 10:41
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Thursday, 02 September 2010 08:35
CFBG Editor
The Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to attend several All Candidates evenings over the next few weeks. The first, which will involve Ward A candidates, is being held Tuesday September 28 at 7:00 pm at the Torrance Community Centre. The Ward B evening will be held Thursday September 30 at 7 p.m. at the Raymond Community Centre. Ward C’s night falls on Wednesday September 29 at 7:00 pm at the Port Carling Community Centre. The nights are being billed as your opportunity to meet, hear and question candidates for the Township, District and Mayor’s seats before you vote!
Last Updated on Thursday, 02 September 2010 08:39
Thursday, 02 September 2010 08:20
CFBG Editor
A Nobel man has been fined $5,000 for shooting geese out of season. The Ministry of Natural resources (MNR) say Christopher Strome of Carling Township has pleaded guilty to illegally hunting migratory birds during a closed season and illegally possessing migratory birds, contrary to the Migratory Birds Convention Act. He also pleaded guilty to trespassing to hunt, contrary to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. On August 24, Justice of the Peace Pat Tennant of the Ontario Court of Justice, Parry Sound heard that on May 26, 2010, Strome shot and killed about 30 Canada geese on Shebeshekong Lake while trespassing on private property. A member of the public had contacted the MNR to report the violations. Adult geese and young were killed by Strome using a .22 calibre rifle and a shotgun. In addition to the fine he received, Strome’s hunting licence was suspended for two years. To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry officer during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 10:32
CFBG Editor
Bracebridge OPP have confirmed that police have been conducting a search at the Rosewarne Landfill site this week in relation to a homicide investigation that began in July. The remains of former Bracebridge resident, 32-year-old Samantha Collins, were discovered on a cottage property near Wood Lake on July 5th. Today, Bracebridge OPP Constable Jim Reading confirmed that the landfill search is in relation to this investigation, but he couldn't say what police are searching for. “They are doing an evidence search,” said Reading, who added that it's not to do with any other cases, including the homicide investigation police launched this week when the body of a still-unidentified man was found off Morrow Drive in Bracebridge. Police also continue their investigation into the Morris Conte homicide. Some of the 45 year old Bolton resident’s remains were discovered at locations in Muskoka and Oro Medonte in May.
Last Updated on Thursday, 02 September 2010 07:49
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