Deer Roams Haliburton with Arrow in Head Deer It Had an Arrow out the Side of Its Head
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The mysterious case of the deer with an up on the forehead. I told my husband I commonplace in town. We love them and Sparling said the OPP came to the property arrow in its head continues in Haliburton. noticed a red sore mark at the side of this I’m sure others do as well.” and took a photo of the deer but left without Marlene Sparling, who lives on Pine same deer and concluded the first arrow First, she called the local Ontario speaking to them. Street, first alerted The Highlander about had come out but someone now had shot it Provincial Police. As for the MNRF, Sparling said she called the deer last Wednesday (Jan. 3) but said again. So sad,” she said. Media relations officer, Dianna them, too, and was told they didn’t have she first noticed it on her property in late Originally fromBEAUTI-TONE Toronto, and spending her Dauphinee, confirmed they’d been made the resources to come out and nature would December. first full winter in Haliburton,DESIGNER Sparling said aware of the situation. She said they got take its course. “I am very sure the first time I saw the she sought helpPAINTS for the deer. & STAINS in touch with the Ministry of Natural See “No” on page 2 MINDEN DISASTER CAN STRIKE ANYTIME. WHAT’S YOUR PLAN? (705)286-1351 16 Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden Emergency kits starting at HOME OWNERS $3800 HELPING HOMEOWNERS 2 TheHighlander Thursday January 11 2018 | Issue 321 Highlander news Fowler lands What to do if you roads contract see an injured animal The MNRF advises that wildlife can By Mark Arike be unpredictable, and generally it is recommended that people: Fowler Construction will replace • remain a safe distance from the Carillion to maintain provincial animal; highways in Haliburton County and • not remove an animal from its the Huntsville district. The province natural habitat (in some cases the recently awarded the company a seven- animal may not need assistance, year contract worth $126 million. It and you could do more harm takes effect Sept. 1, 2018. than good); and The province received six “compliant • check the animal periodically for bids” for the job. 24-48 hours. “This is a good indicator of a competitive environment and includes For more information on sick, interest from contractors of various injured, or abandoned animals, visit: sizes,” said Lara Cantin, regional issues ontario.ca/page/rescue-sick-injured- and media advisor for the MTO. or-abandoned-wild-animal Although Fowler is a new contractor If anyone has information under area maintenance contracts, relating to hunting deer during they previously handled outsourced the closed season, or any other maintenance contracts in the Huntsville natural resource violation, they are area, said Cantin. They’ve also been encouraged to contact the MNRF’s a subcontractor for area maintenance Natural Resource Violation 24-hr contracts in the province and reporting line at 1-877-847-7667 or currently provide similar services to Marlene Sparling of Pine Street, Haliburton took this photo of a deer with an arrow in its CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS municipalities. head. Photo submitted. (1-800-222-8477). The MNRF says Last fall, the province and Carillion, a any reliable information regarding multinational company, agreed to end a natural resources violation will their 11-year contract five years early. be thoroughly investigated by Local residents and politicians have No action from MNRF conservation officers. long criticized Carillion for their winter maintenance on highways 35 and 118. Continued from page 1 do not have the equipment to tranquilize removing the arrow. However, there’s In 2015, MPP Laurie Scott voiced their it. Trying to catch it other ways would be another snag now as the volunteer has to concerns to MTO officials. Adam Challice of the MNRF said Tuesday futile.” go out of town and won’t be back until But according to Cantin, the MTO that the ministry “would not generally However, she said she got a call from the Jan. 17. will ensure Carillion fulfills its provide an on-site response to situations OPP this week, telling her that the MNRF “So, if the MNRF know of someone obligations until Fowler takes over. involving injured wildlife, but would sent someone to observe the deer for 30 else with a dart gun, then we can invite “Since last November’s provide assistance by referring the matter minutes and determined it was fine as it Dr. Sherri Cox, a wildlife veterinarian, announcement that the contract to the appropriate agency.” was still eating and moving around. to assist. But we still would need more was being re-tendered, the current He added that the MNRF’s Bancroft In the meantime, the WWS contacted precise locations as she would be coming contractor has worked diligently to enforcement unit hadn’t received any the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, who from Caledon,” Melichar said. meet the contract requirements,” she reports of deer hunting during the closed have a volunteer that is willing to dart the Meanwhile, people keep spotting the said. “The ministry will continue season in the Haliburton area, so the deer deer so it can be treated. However, he lives deer. Dave Allen from Canoe FM said it’s to ensure that Carillion fulfills may have been shot during the archery in Rosseau, at least 90 minutes away, “so been at his feeder around 4:30 p.m. most their contract requirements for the season that ended Dec. 15 and survived. he would like to know where the deer goes days. By all reports, “it is active, eating Huntsville area uninterrupted until Aug. He said they’ve been touch with the so he can be successful when he comes and getting about fine,” Melichar said. 31, 2018.” Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS). out.” Canoe FM has been running updates as Fowler Construction has been Sparling also reached out to the WWS. People in the Pine and Sunnyside well. in business since 1949. It has one “I have been receiving calls on it since Street area have been advised to let the If you spot the deer and can report a quarry in Haliburton and another in just after Christmas,” their spokeswoman, WWS know about this deer’s pattern pattern of movements, contact the WWS at Carnarvon. Monika Melichar, said. “It seems to travel of behaviour so there’s a better chance [email protected]. all over Haliburton. We at the sanctuary of successfully darting it and possibly MINDEN Bereavement survey needs your input AGRICULTURAL By Lisa Gervais A community-wide survey is continuing to further identify in our small rural geography – we need to find the right SOCIETY combination to meet the needs of the greatest number of MINDEN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY bereavement support needed in our region. The survey, which is an initiative of the two organizations people,” said MacLaren. (Proud Sponsors of Haliburton County Fair) that now provide grief help – Haliburton Highlands Health She added that, “We have had the privilege of SIRCH’s Annual General Meeting and Dinner Services (HHHS) and SIRCH Community Services – was depth of experience to guide us in this process and will Election Year for all positions launched in December and will continue until Jan. 18. continue to engage them to this end.” Saturday January 20, 2018 The survey comes after several discussions between Meanwhile, Robertson said SIRCH thanks all volunteers HHHS community programs vice-president, Stephanie who have facilitated the Journey Through Grief groups. Minden Untied Church She said the volunteer facilitators had dedicated hundreds Social at 5 pm, Dinner at 5:30 pm MacLaren, and SIRCH executive director, Gena Robertson, the two agencies said in a joint media release. of hours to facilitating the bereavement groups, and have $20 a person “We want to have a really strong sense from the made a difference in the lives of the group members. Tickets available: Organic Times, Minden Mercantile - Minden community as to how [to] best meet the needs of this However, she added that “with no core funding to support Up River Trading - Haliburton particular community. Individual support with a volunteer the groups, it makes sense to pass the baton to HHHS.” or social worker is good for some, but many people find Surveys are available online at surveymonkey.com/ Contact for tickets or info great value in the group support environment and vice r/73LJ65G and at various locations. 705-286-6155 or 705-754-5752 versa. 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