By Rosalind Russell – Last week, city council approved a recommendation from the Economic Development Committee, to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the Elliot Lake Snowbirds Snowmobile Club.
According to the release, the Snowbirds were established in 1973 and celebrated their 50th anniversary last year.
The five-year agreement allows the club to use the trails located on municipal property and the agreement is required for the club as a member of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
There is no cost to the municipality.
According to information on the City’s website, the Snowbirds maintain approximately 300 kilometres of snowmobile trails.
Photo: Permits are now available for the upcoming snowmobile season. Photo provided