On February 28, 2025, approximately 10:15 a.m., the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Parry Sound District Paramedics Service and Sundridge Fire Department responded to a single MSV collision on OFSC trail #NN415, in the Village of Sundridge.

A 54-year-old-person from Norfolk, Ontario, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation is continuing with the assistance of an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and an OPP Technical Collision Investigator (TCI).

The OFSC trail has been re-opened to snowmobilers.

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Kearney Ont.

This is the year of Celebration!!!!!

• Rickward’s Polaris is celebrating 59 years in business.
• 4 Generations of Snowmobilers in the Rickward Family.
• Polaris Snowmobiles celebrate 70 years in the industry.

Rob Rickward, “stated we very excited with the many celebrations this year but especially the celebration of 4 generations of snowmobilers from my grandson Blake to my son Michael and myself and 90-year-old father Harvey”.

“Blake at 22 months has his own mini-Polaris sled and has been riding it this year.”

Rickward’s Polaris started 59 years ago with, founder Harvey setting up shop in a one bay garage. The business has witnessed incredible growth in the powersports industry.

This event has connected with enthusiasts and the community over the years and has become one of the largest on the vintage snowmobile show circuit.

This year the event will be expanding the award categories by adding the following divisions, Best Race Sled, Best Sled and Sleigh, Best Antique, Best Vintage, Best Modern Vintage, People’s Choice, and Best Dressed Attendee in Vintage Snowmobile Gear. The traditional categories of Antique, Vintage and Classic will also be recognized in original and restored states. Vintage snowmobile restoration has become a very popular hobby in the province with significant growth each year.

Local snowmobile clubs will be on hand with a fundraiser BBQ/ food and music.

Setup time starts at 7:00a.m. with the show opening at 9:00a.m. and concluding at 2:30 p.m. This year with our confirmed exhibitors has been strong and we should see one of the largest shows to date.

The awards presentation will be at 1:30 pm.

Dust off your retro jacket or snowmobile suit and join us for a great day of celebrations.

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In the past 10 years, 158 snowmobilers did not make it home to their families in what were almost all preventable riding incidents. Common factors included driving too fast for the conditions, alcohol/drugs and riding on unsafe frozen waterways. Forty-one (41) per cent of the fatalities were linked to alcohol/drugs and 36 per cent of them occurred on frozen lakes and rivers (in OPP jurisdictions).

“Safe and responsible snowmobiling means not going out if there is any doubt about whether it is safe to do so. This cannot be overstated where frozen waterways are involved, which are never guaranteed to be 100 per cent safe. Making smart decisions before and during your ride, such as always riding sober and drug-free, is what will get you home to your family.”

— Rohan THOMPSON, Deputy Commissioner, OPP Traffic Safety and Operational Support.

The OPP remains committed to saving lives on more than one million square kilometres of land and waterways throughout the province.

Snowmobile Safety Week runs from January 13 to 21, 2024.

LEARN MORE

OFSC Interactive Trail Guides

Snowmobile Safety in Ontario

OPP SAVE Unit

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On April 7, 2023, shortly after 2 p.m., members of the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Sudbury Paramedics Services responded to a single MSV collision on OFSC trail #C111D, Tyrone Township, north of the City of Greater Sudbury.

A 53-year-old-person from Plattsville, ON, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation is continuing with the assistance of an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and an OPP Technical Collision Investigator (TCI).

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On February 25, 2023, at approximately 11:20 a.m., members of the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single MSV collision, on a trail north of North Bay.

Nipissing District Emergency Medical Services (EMS) also attended the scene, and the person was pronounced deceased. The name of the male was not released.

The investigation is still ongoing with the assistance of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME) who attended to process the scene.

This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.

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On February 25, 2023, at 2:45 p.m., Huntsville OPP, Muskoka Paramedic Services and Huntsville / Lake Of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of a single snowmobile collision into a tree on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Trail D102B near Muskoka Road 117, south of Baysville.

There was significant damage to the snowmobile and helmet.

A 43-year-old male of Burlington was transported to a local hospital and airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre with serious injuries.

Anyone with any information in relation to this investigation is asked to call the Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Police, Muskoka Lakes Fire Department and Muskoka Paramedic Services attended and the 53-year-old male operator from Nova Scotia was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police would like to remind snow vehicle operators to be careful with respect to changing snow conditions and adjust your driving appropriately.

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On January 22, 2023 at 10:45 a.m. a cottager who observed two people in distress contacted the OPP Communication Centre to report the incident. Southern Georgian Bay OPP, OPP Aviation Services, Georgian Bay Fire Department, Simcoe County and Muskoka Paramedic Services attended the scene to take over rescue attempts from local residents who were trying to assist the two snowmobile riders.

One male was removed from the cold water and was transported to a local hospital by Paramedics with serious injuries.

The second person has not been located however, rescue efforts are continuing.

This is a developing story and further information will be released as it becomes available.

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Riders who choose to ignore the closed trail signs or attempt to go around closed gates are placing themselves, club volunteers and the local OFSC club at risk. Riding these trails before they are opened can cause damage to private property and may result in loss of riding opportunities in the area. Always remember to ride sober and obey speed limits. Drive within your abilities and always adjust your speed to changing weather and trail conditions. You must also wear an approved snowmobile helmet that is properly fastened.

” Much of Haliburton’s trails are on private property, we are there as a courtesy of the landowner. Please help us by staying on the trail. Off trail riding closes trails. It’s important snowmobilers ride within their abilities and understand trails are unengineered, conditions and snow surfaces can change rapidly

without warning despite regular grooming. Plan your ride, tell a friend and please always make sure the trail you choose is available on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Interactive Trail Guide. It’s your online resource 24/7.”

– John Enright, President, Haliburton County Snowmobile Association

Please check to ensure trails are available and passable with the OFSC website, https://www.ofsc.on.ca/trail-maps/ . More information is also available through the Haliburton County Snowmobiles Association website at https://hcsa.ca/.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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On December 17, 2022 at 12 p.m. the Bracebridge OPP as well as the Bracebridge Fire Department and Muskoka Paramedic Services attended a home on Beattie Lane in the Town of Bracebridge for a report of a single snowmobile collision with a parked vehicle.

The male was trapped after the collision with the car and had to be rescued by the fire department.

A 51-year-old male from Richmond Hill was transported by Paramedics in critical condition to an area hospital and was further transported by air ORNGE to a Toronto trauma center.

The investigation is ongoing and the Bracebridge Detachment will provide updates as they become available.

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