Near Main Street (Trans-Canada Highway) (Provincial Highway 17) just west of West Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Towerman's job was a lonely one. He could not leave the tower without notifying the Chief Ranger and was required to report in at set times. During hot, dry weather, days off were unknown. A rainy spell might offer a respite from tower duties. . . . — — Map (db m243298) HM
Near Main Street (Trans-Canada Highway) (Provincial Highway 17) just west of West Street, on the left when traveling west.
"The Forest Fire Prevention Act" of 1917 determined fire protection procedures for Ontario. The Act divided the province into separate districts, each under the complete authority of a District Forester. Included under his jurisdiction were the . . . — — Map (db m243299) HM
Near Main Street (Trans-Canada Highway) (Provincial Highway 17) just west of West Street, on the left when traveling west.
On the afternoon of July 8th, 2018 a large wildland fire was detected by an aircraft that was enroute to another fire near the Temiskaming Shores, Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park. That fire turned out to be North Bay Fire #72. The . . . — — Map (db m243392) HM
