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Beaver THE OAKVILLE Voted Ontario's Top Newspaper Four Years in a Row - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com New life in Florida Sports TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2009 48 Pages $1.00 (plus GST) A member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 52 No. 156 "USING COMMUNICATION TO BUILD BETTER COMMUNITIES" Fun on the ice Woman pulled from burning apartment By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF A 57-year-old Oakville woman is in critical, but stable condition in the hospital after being rescued from a fire, which ravaged her Allan Street apartment on Sunday night. Police said the incident began at around 7 p.m. when a resident of the eight-storey apartment complex, located at 150 Allan St., noticed smoke coming from a neighbouring apartment unit on the second floor. The resident called the building superintendent, who attempted to enter the apartment, but was driven back by the flames inside. Members of the Oakville Fire Department arrived on the scene moments later and were able to extinguish the fire in a matter of minutes. "It was contained to the apartment. There was some smoke in the hallway when our guys got there, but on entry the fire was pretty well out. It was contained to the kitchen area, but there was heavy smoke damage," said Platoon Chief Dan Stacey. "The origin of the fire was the kitchen, but the exact cause is undetermined at this point." Oakville firefighters also rescued the woman from the apartment. She was then taken to awaiting EMS units for immediate care. MICHAEL IVANIN / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER FREE SKATE: Among the many skaters enjoying themselves during the free public skate at Maple Grove Arena on Sunday were (l-r) Erin Montgomery, Victoria Guy and Nicole Luberda. The free public skates continue this week at several Oakville arenas. For the schedule, visit timhortons.com. For more photos, see page 7. See Residents page 7 No Pay for 6 months and Huge Rebates PLUS ­ We guarantee your valuable Manufacturer and Government Rebates and take care of the Paperwork for you. For Deadlines and Complete Details call 905-844-2949 Ask about our excellent Financing and Great Terms. · Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed · Serving Oakville with Shop at Home Service SHUTTERS CALIFORNIA & PLANTATION · Wood & Vinyl Shutters, Supplied & Installed · High Quality at Affordable Prices SHUTTERS ETC. 905.691.4455 www.shuttersetc.ca Authorized Eclipse Shutters Dealer Shop at Home Service FREE