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Big Pete last won the day on September 25 2023
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UCSR-District 1
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Riverside Snowmobile
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Is a permit required to ride on a lake but not on the OFSC trail?
Big Pete replied to gojetsgo's topic in Main Clubhouse
this is the regulation from the MSVA which outlines the angling exception to trail permits. Note the bold highlight. This is often ignored by many who claim the exemption. Licensed anglers. While engaged in angling activities during open season, as defined in the Ontario Fishery Regulations made under the Fisheries Act(Canada), pursuant to a valid fishing or hunting/fishing outdoors card and a valid sport fishing validation tag, both issued under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, and while travelling on Crown or other public land directly to or from the area open for angling, within the meaning of the Fisheries Act(Canada), if the trail is the only access route from the closest road to the area open for angling or is the only safe access route to the area open for angling. A valid fishing or hunting/fishing outdoors card and a valid sport fishing validation tag, both issued under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997. 13b. Anglers 65 years old or older or under 18 years old. While engaged in angling activities during open season, as defined in the Ontario Fishery Regulations made under the Fisheries Act(Canada), pursuant to a valid fishing or hunting/fishing outdoors card and a valid sport fishing validation tag, both issued under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, and while travelling on Crown or other public land directly to or from the area open for angling, within the meaning of the Fisheries Act(Canada), if the trail is the only access route from the closest road to the area open for angling or is the only safe access route to the area open for angling. A valid fishing or hunting/fishing outdoors card issued under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 or, (i) a driver’s licence, (ii) a motorized snow vehicle operator’s licence, or (iii) a birth certificate. -
This coulda ended a lot worse. Check your back.
Big Pete replied to Dave K's topic in Main Clubhouse
Yes every club is supposed to have a trained ORS responder. Their job is to document any/all3rd party incidents that could be a liability issue for the club/district/ofsc. That includes and injuries/fatalities, property damage, basically anything we might get sued for. -
This coulda ended a lot worse. Check your back.
Big Pete replied to Dave K's topic in Main Clubhouse
I might be wrong here but I thought the cap was $500K which was why the insurance included in the FCMQ is only $500k. But I also remember something to the effect that the limitation had an end date which was fast approaching (or may have even come and gone)..There was some big rumblings within the OFSC over a Quebec case where a rider from North bay was award3d $3.2M after being injured by hitting a buried stump on the side of the trail. The concern was that the case precedent could water down the Assumption of Risk agreement every permit buyer agrees to. https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/man-awarded-3-28m-after-snowmobile-trek-from-north-bay-to-quebec-ends-in-tragedy-1.6409886 -
This coulda ended a lot worse. Check your back.
Big Pete replied to Dave K's topic in Main Clubhouse
And the OFSCspends a ton of money defending clubs/district/federation against these frivolous claims. From my understanding very few suits are successful but you still have your defence costs. From what I have been told the courts in Ontario are very hesitant to award costs to the defence. Couple that with the whole contingency fees from the personal injury lawyers there does not seem to be any impediments to the plaintiff to file a suit.. the rules should changed so that if a plaintiff loses, they and their lawyers are accountable for the defence costs too. Would make them think twice before filing the statement of claim. -
Electronic proof of insurance is valid in Ontario, but may not be acceptable in other jurisdictions. From I have seen/read Alberta, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec and Ontario are all areas that accept the digital insurance as legal proof personally I have a hard copy with the ownership and a digital copy on my phone.
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Could someone explain what happened in 2019 to cause the closure of the trail to snowmobilers?
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Is this the one? https://sledez.com/
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Me too. 10 days from order to receipt.
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7% increase at each price point. the new 4 year deal with MTO allows permit prices to increase by up to 7% each year. No indication on what decides the “up to “ level each year. Looks like it’s tied to inflation vs actual costs.
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The approved motion on permit fees at AGM set prices at Seasonal On or before Nov 1. $214 + $7.50 S/H on or Before Dec 1. $244 + $7.50 S/H aftet Dec 1. $294 + $7.50 S/H Classic on or before Dec 1. $171.20 + $7.50 S/H after Dec 1. $201.20 + $7.50 S/H Multi Day awaiting final confirmation from MTO but recommended at $48.15 per day with a 2 day minimum.
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I actually think the $16.4M is light. Have not seen the actual report yet but I believe it looks at volunteer time only. What about all the donated goods and services that are donated such as use of personal tools/equipment or all the heavy equipment that contractors provide for little or no charge. I think you could make the number $20M quite easily.
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That’s a great question Stoney. The updated report will be released shortly. It is available to all clubs and districts through Club House. The whole report is an interesting read as it provides economic data such as employment generated, taxes paid to all levels of govt etc. it even breaks it down by district so local clubs can leverage this information with local municipalities and landowners when negotiating land use permissions. In the last report, snowmobiling generated approx 700 full time jobs in my district. Most landowners like to know that allowing use of their land is keeping somebody employed somewhere. It’s a powerful tool. But if we don’t use it, it’s just another report gathering dust on a shelf in somebody’s office.
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Yes it is as most clubs have targeted the money at specific projects/needs that are not funded from permit dollars. that said, fund raising sounds easy but it takes a tremendous amount of volunteer effort to raise any significant amount.
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Thanks Paul. It was an interesting 2 years as District Governor. You get a whole different perspective at that level vs the club/district. hopefully will still serve on a couple of committees. Peter