PSSD Press Release

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE TO THE STATUS OF TRAIL OPERATIONS

Parry Sound ON, January 31, 2008: On January 24th, 2008, the Parry Sound

Snowmobile District (PSSD) and a volunteer officer of the corporation were charged

under the Occupational Health & Safety Act as a result of an accident which

occurred February 12, 2007.

In response, the volunteer board held an emergency meeting Tuesday evening

(January 29th, 2008) and unanimously agreed to temporarily cease grooming

operations. In absence of trail operations, trails were closed to protect the safety of

our riders.

The action was taken until the board could investigate implications associated with

the volunteer board and their relationship with employees from a liability

perspective.

Understanding the urgency of the situation, the PSSD executive met Thursday,

January 31, 2008 to determine how to resolve this serious issue.

Working in cooperation with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) to

resolve the liability implications and recognizing the importance of our trail network

to our riders, business partners, employees and volunteers, PSSD has resumed full

operations and are now working on reopening trails.

PSSD will continue to work with the OFSC, the Ministry of Labour and any other

government agencies to further protect the health and safety of our workers.

Snowmobile volunteers are a passionate group of people with a love of the sport.

The Parry Sound Snowmobile District regrets any inconvenience that this has

caused to our members, visitors to our area and our supporters. We thank

everyone for your patience and understanding as we work through our concerns.

Please check the OFSC and PSSD websites for regular trail updates.

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for further information please contact:

Tracey Rand

Administrator

(705) 746 7663

Lisa Ernst

Secretary

(705) 732-2632