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With the drastic rise in
snowmobiling as a recreational past time in the early to mid 1960’s
responsible individuals recognized the immediate need to group
together and provide some direction to this new found sport.
As a result, this group was
formed in 1968 to provide information and instructions on the safe
use and handling of snowmobiles. The Club, consisting of about 25
members, was first known as the Bucke Sno Travellers, with the
Charter President being Mr. Bill Adair. As the years went on and
the popularity of the sport grew, Club membership increased and the
name changed to the Tri-Town Sno Travellers.
With the Club now functioning,
the membership set out to access routes for specially groomed
snowmobile trails. With several successful fund-raising events,
enough money was set aside to help purchase two groomers. A
Wintario Grant was applied for and received, and in 1978 the Club
purchased an Alpine Snowmobile Groomer and Drag. Later a second and
larger groomer and drag was purchased with the financial assistance
of a number of local businesses.
From its’ meager beginning in
1968 this Club has grown from 25 members to an active membership of
approximately 550. The Club has also organized many social events
which have helped to provide a day’s outing for all eager
snowmobilers from the toddler to the senior.
In 1991, the Club signed up with
the OFSC and our trails became part of the province wide trail
system for all to enjoy!
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