Harcourt Timber Mart

It's been an important part of the community for both permanent residents and seasonal visitors, and now, after a fire that completely destroyed the main store, last Thursday, the owners are vowing to rebuild.CanoeFM spoke with Kevin Dyck, one of three owners of the Kingdon Timber Mart earlier today. Dyck said despite the shock and sadness of the fire, they are already making plans to rebuild the main building lost in the blaze. Although he couldn't provide a dollar value to the destruction, Dyck said they will be setting up temporary offices on site to continue lumber yard sales and will eventually begin construction of the new store.The fire broke out late Thursday evening last week, but by the time firefighters from three different municipalities arrived, the blaze was already well developed. 35 firefighters fought the fire but could not save the main building. The lumber yard out buildings did not sustain any damage. The Ontario Fire Marshall reported the fire's cause remains accidental and undetermined.Employees affected by the fire have been relocated to the Gooderham Timber Mart or working from home.