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The County of Renfrew received a $50,000 donation from the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs which was put towards barriers on the Algonquin Trail’s MTO overpass on Highway 17 near Stonecliffe. Taking part in the cheque presentation on the bridge (from left) were Patricia Scrivens, vice-president Missing Link Snowmobile Club; Greg Scrivens, president Missing Link Snowmobile Club; Taylor Hanrath, County of Renfrew Manager, Capital Works; Lorraine Pecoskie, president and governor of Snow Country Snowmobile Region OFSC District 6; Craig Kelley, County of Renfrew Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk; Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon; Jerry Graham, Missing Link Snowmobile Club groomer/operator; Rachel Richer, Deputy Mayor United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria and secretary Missing Link Snowmobile Club; County Councillor Debbi Grills, Mayor of the United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria; Jacques Rivet groomer coordinator Missing Link Snowmobile Club; Brent Allen, Missing Link Snowmobile Club and Pierre Richer, trail maintenance Missing Link Snowmobile Club.
RELEASE DATE:
October 6, 2023
Snow Country Snowmobile Region continues to support the County of Renfrew’s trail system and recently donated $50,000 towards the new barriers on the Algonquin Trail’s MTO overpass on Highway 17 near Stonecliffe in the United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria.
In July 2023, the board of directors of Snow Country Snowmobile Region approved the request from the County of Renfrew to allocate the $50,000, plus HST, in Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs funds towards the Algonquin Trail.
The Algonquin Trail is part of the 296-kilometre Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail, which stretches from Smiths Falls to near Mattawa, and is owned and managed by the County of Renfrew, Lanark County and the Township of Papineau-Cameron. The four-season, multi-use trail is located primarily on the former CP rail line corridor.
Lorraine Pecoskie, President and Governor of Snow Country Snowmobile Region OFSC District 6, recently presented the cheque to Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon and County Councillor Debbi Grills, Mayor of the United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria.
“These additional monies, and continued partnership, will go a long way towards the future development of the Algonquin Trail towards Mattawa,” Warden Emon said to those assembled for the cheque presentation. “Thank you to the snowmobile clubs for recognizing the value of the trail and investing in the concept to improve the experience for all trail users.”
Development and Property Committee Chair James Brose is also appreciative of the ongoing support from the clubs.
“The funds provided by the snowmobile organization supports the further development of the County’s trail system to the north, which will continue to be an economic driver,” he added.
This project was recently completed by Bonnechere Excavating Inc. The County is continuing the construction of the trail through Garrison Petawawa this season, with completion anticipated for 2024. It is also reviewing the requirements to open the next section from Wylie Road to Bissett Creek. The Algonquin Trail is complete from Smiths Falls to the Town of Petawawa.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Taylor Hanrath Manager, Capital Works 613-735-4353
Tina Peplinskie Media Relations Coordinator 613-735-7288
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