ATV rider rescued near Richmond Wellington Fire Department deploys ATV rescue unit for first time
Wellington Fire Department responded, and its members had to use their new ATV rescue trailer to extract the injured man. The trailer was used to transport equipment, firefighters, paramedics and RCMP officers to the scene. Members of the Evangeline ATV Club also provided assistance.
Desmond Arsenault, communications officer for the Wellington Fire Department, said their fire area is relatively flat in terms of terrain, except for this one area
Islanders will have a unique opportunity to meet local famers and experience farm-life first hand with the upcoming installment of Open Farm Day in Atlantic Canada.
Over 25 P.E.I. farms will participate in this year’s annual event set for Sept. 16. Farms include crop and livestock operations, vineyards and orchards.
“Open Farm Day continues to be an annual summer highlight Firefighters, paramedics, RCMP and members of the Evangeline ATV Club helped rescue an ATV rider in distress near Richmond, Thursday.
where there are some substantial embankments. He said even with a powerful ATV and substantial tires, it was still a difficult scene to reach.
The rescue took about two and half hours. The victim is not a on Prince Edward Island. It is an opportunity to see first-hand how our local producers create highquality products that Islanders enjoy, while recognizing the key role farmers play in our provincial economy. We should all take advantage
believed to have sustained lifethreatening injuries.
“All in all, we are very pleased with this rescue, the very first one of its type since we received our new ATV rescue trailer this spring. Without this trailer, it of this inside-look at the hard work, dedication and care that goes into producing great tasting products here on P.E.I.,” said Island Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Robert Henderson.
Last year almost 10,000 visitors participated in the event, visiting 24 locations representing traditional and unique areas in Island agriculture.
“Open Farm Day is an incredible opportunity for consumers
Summerside Police Services is asking for the public’s help in locating some lost tools.
The owner of the tools was driving on Central Street near Notre Dame Street on Monday, Sept. 10 at about 8:30 a.m. when the tools fell out of the back of his truck.
The tools reported missing
would have been a very gruelling transport for our members in the 24-degree heat and rough terrain,” said Arsenault. to discover rural P.E.I. and how their food is produced by having the chance to meet and speak directly to the farmers. The day is designed to encourage visits from people of all ages, but especially to give families the opportunity to explore and learn about agriculture together,” said Rayanne Frizzell, Open Farm Day co-ordinator. include: a DeWalt skill saw; a DeWalt reciprocating saw; a DeWalt drill set; an orange extension cord and various hand tools
The owner returned to the area within 10 minutes, but the tools were gone.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902432-1201.
Roads in parts of West Prince will be stepping back in time this weekend.
The West Prince Tired Iron Antique Club’s tractor run is today, and club president Denis Gallant estimates about 60 of the club’s 110 members will participate, including about 50 on tractors and others helping out behind the scenes.
“It’s just a social event for the club members,” he said, adding the public is welcome to join in. “We get to drive our old clunkers around.”
Members from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia will also be participating.
The tractors will parade from the Tired Iron Clubhouse near Coleman Corner beginning at 10 a.m. today and travel along Route Two to Elmsdale Corner and then turn right to the Rennies’ Dock Road Farm.
The club will be providing a lunch of sandwiches and sweets for all participants during a noontime stop and tour at Kent and Fred Rennie’s dairy farm in Elmsdale.
Gallant said several tractors will have trailers in tow for anyone who would like to hop on for the parade. There will also be a truck and trailer following the parade in case any of the antique tractors break down.
A breakdown only adds to the social element of the run, Gallant said, noting owners of other models would be quick to offer their insights.
Following lunch, the tractors will return to the clubhouse via Route 12 through Cascumpec.
A corn boil and hot dogs will be provided back at the clubhouse. The parade, the noon lunch and the meal at the clubhouse are all provided free of charge.
Club members are running a fundraising lottery, and the draw for the prizes will be held at the clubhouse Saturday afternoon. Cash prices of $500 $300 and $200 will be awarded.
Several members of the club will also be participating in a weekend outing from Friday to Sunday, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the club’s incorporation.
They were to spend Friday night at Slemon Park and then, following breakfast this morning, set out to Schurman’s Fine Iron and the Indian River Church and finish off with a Chinese buffet in Kensington.
On Sunday they will take a tractor run into Summerside and then return to Slemon Park for an antique car and tractor show jointly hosted by the West Prince Tired Iron Club and the P.E.I. Antique Car Club.
Organizers are expecting 80 to 100 antique cars and about 40 antique tractors will be on display for the afternoon.