Savage Arms

• Rifle maker Savage Arms aims for 49 new jobs in expansion, Ontario contributes funds

  As part of expansion plans, the rifle manufacturer in Lakefield is rolling out two new product lines : lever-action rimfire rifles and centrefire hunting rifles.

  Economy

  Apr 2, 2024
  
• 13 firearms still missing from theft of 2,000 in Peterborough: police

  A check by Savage Arms found that 13 of the small-calibre firearms are still missing after most of the 2,000 weapons stolen last weekend were recovered.

  Crime

  Feb 17, 2022
  
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• Firearms, trailer stolen from Peterborough recovered in Peel Region: police

  Peterborough police and manufacturer Savage Arms have yet to determine if the trailer contains the more than 2,000 small calibre firearms that were taken.

  Crime

  Feb 16, 2022
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• Stolen truck found in Brampton but 2,000 firearms still missing: Peterborough police

  Peterborough police say over the weekend there were five reported incidents of attempted thefts of tractor-trailers at businesses.

  Crime

  Feb 15, 2022
• Savage Arms say theft of 2,000 firearms involved shipping partner in Peterborough

  Savage Arms CEO Al Kasper says the theft of a truck carrying firearms early Sunday involved a shipping partner of the Lakefield company.

  Crime

  Feb 14, 2022
• Feds invest $1.2M for 26 Peterborough-area businesses

  The federal government estimates the $1.2M in funding will create 93 jobs and maintain 391 jobs in Peterborough and area.

  Economy

  Mar 6, 2020
• Lakefield, Ont., rifle maker turns 50

  Savage Arms employs up to 240 people and is highly regarded among hunters and competitive shooters.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2019
• NB man survives being shot in face by misfiring rifle, now seeking answers

  A New Brunswick man is happy to be alive after his rifle misfired while he was out bear hunting. The hunter says he wants answers and is warning other rifle users to use caution.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2016