The Ministry of Natural Resources has declared a FIRE RESTRICTION ZONE for the Northeast Region of Ontario effective at 12:01 a.m., May 16, 2012 until further notice. The following information is taken from the MNR’s web page regarding Restricted Fire Zones:  A Restricted Fire Zone does not restrict movement or recreational activity in the forest,…
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Effective May 3rd, 2012, the FIRE BAN is LIFTED in Huron Shores. The Ban was originally imposed April 24th. The Fire Department reminds everyone that NO DAYTIME BURNING IS PERMITTED. Open Air Burning Permits may be purchased ($5.00) at the Municipal Office in Iron Bridge during regular office hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) OR on…
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On a beautiful spring day, Ms. Petrocco’s Senior Kindergarten/Grade 1 Class from Thessalon Public School, paid a visit to Fire Station 1 in Little Rapids.  They were given a tour of the fire hall, provided with valuable fire safety education, and experienced some hands-on equipment demonstrations. These class visits are part of the Fire Department’s Community…
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New for the 2012 Open Air Burning Season, the Huron Shores Fire Department will now issue Burning Permits at Fire Station 1 in Little Rapids on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to Noon only.  This is for the convenience of those Huron Shores residents living in the western portion of the Municipality.  Permits will continue…
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The Municipality of Huron Shores has LIFTED the Fire Ban originally imposed April 5th.  The Fire Department reminds everyone that DAYTIME BURNING IS NOT PERMITTED.  Please contact the Municipal Office at 705-843-2033 for further information or visit this website for updates. To learn more about Open Air Burning, Fire Bans and penalties for infraction of…
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A new Fire Alarm System and Emergency Exit Lighting were installed in the Iron Bridge Arena with the financial assistance of the Government of Ontario’s Investing in Ontario Infrastructure Project funding.  The total cost of the project was $20,679.00 of which Investing in Ontario provided $18,300.00.  This natural ice facility hosts public skating during the…
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Members of the Huron Shores Fire Department will face off against their municipal arch rivals, the Thessalon Fire Department, at the Annual Hockey Grudge Match on Saturday, March 17th at the Thessalon Memorial Arena.  Admission is by free-will offering and the proceeds benefit the Thessalon Hospital Auxiliary.  The puck drops at 2:00 p.m.  Come out…
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