Hastings County

Be wary about travel on ice this winter, Peterborough OPP says

February 11, 2012
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Be wary about travel on ice this winter, Peterborough OPP says

Ontario Provincial Police press release PETERBOROUGH COUNTY– Officers from Peterborough County Detachment and members of the Smith-Ennismore Fire Department are reminding everyone yet again that no ice can be considered 100% safe for travel by any motorized recreational vehicle, automobile or truck at this time of year. Due to unseasonably inconsistent weather, the ice conditions on the majority of the County’s lakes and rivers should not be considered safe. Two vehicles in the past 48 hours have gone through the ice on Chemong Lake but both drivers escaped without serious injury. Those persons using...

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Vacant house burns on Highway 620 near Coe Hill

February 8, 2012
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Vacant house burns on Highway 620 near Coe Hill

Ontario Provincial Police Press release COE HILL — On Saturday the 04th of February 2012, the Bancroft OPP and Wollaston Township Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire on Township Road 620 in Wollaston Township. Investigation revealed that the house was vacant at the time of the fire. The Bancroft OPP and Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office are continuing to investigate

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2 men hurt in snowmobile crashes near Bancroft

February 6, 2012
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2 men hurt in snowmobile crashes near Bancroft

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT – On Friday the 03rd of February 2012, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received the report of a snowmobile collision on a snowmobile trail in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands. Investigation revealed that a Yamaha snowmobile entered a ditch and rolled onto the driver. William Huber, 50, of Alymer, Ontario was transported by vehicle to St. Francais Memorial Hospital in Barry’s Bay. Mr. Huber sustained major injuries as a result of the collision. On Saturday the 04th of February 2012, the Bancroft OPP was...

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ATV, chainsaw and log splitter stolen from cottage near Gunter

February 6, 2012
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ATV, chainsaw and log splitter stolen from cottage near Gunter

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT – On Sunday the 05th of February 2012, the Bancroft OPP responded to the report of a break and enter to a seasonal residence on Egan Creek Road in Tudor-Cashel Township. Property reported stolen included a red Kawasaki 650 ATV, chainsaw and log splitter. On Saturday the 04th of February 2012, the Bancroft OPP was dispatched to a break and enter on highway 62 in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands. Sometime between 7:30 p.m. on the 03rd of February and 1:30 a.m. on the 04th of February the...

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Coe Hill skating party planned Feb. 19, 2012

February 6, 2012
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Coe Hill skating party planned Feb. 19, 2012

COE HILL  — A Community Skating Party is planned Sunday Feb. 19, 2012, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wollaston Recreation Pavilion Ice Rink. Warm up after skating with coffee and hot chocolate or roast marshmallows and hotdogs around the bonfire!

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Students asked to create new Coe Hill library mascot

February 6, 2012
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Students asked to create new Coe Hill library mascot

COE HILL – Calling all  local students, age four to 13! The Wollaston-Limerick Library needs your help to find a mascot. Draw, paint or cut and paste a picture of what you the mascot should be. Then bring your creation to the library for a chance to win prizes! Three finalists chosen Feb. 17. The library book club has a new selection, “Sisters of the Wilderness.” It will be in the library soon for members to pick up. Next meeting is February 16th,6 p.m. at the Library.

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Vehicles entered, items stolen in Bancroft area

February 2, 2012
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Vehicles entered, items stolen in Bancroft area

Ontario Provincial Police press release L’AMABLE – On Tuesday the 31st of January 2012, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the report of vehicles entered in the L’Amable area. Sometime overnight several vehicles were entered on Grove Lane and Bay Lake road. Property reported stolen included a CB radio and GPS. Anyone with information about these thefts is encouraged to contact to contact the Bancroft OPP at 613-332-2112 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477. LOCK IT OR LOSE IT The Bancroft OPP would like to remind Bancroft and area residents...

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New wheelchair is now ready for use at Coe Hill Legion

February 2, 2012
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New wheelchair is now ready for use at Coe Hill Legion

Submitted by Robert Woodley COE HILL — Following a summer of delays, disappointments and lift equipment malfunctions the new lift at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 581 in Coe Hill has finally passed various tests and inspections was deemed ready for use. At the regular legion monthly meal on Sun., Jan 29th the lift was put into service for the first time. Nancy Campbell-Hubbard attended the dinner and required the use of the lift to easily enter the hall. In the photo is Nancy legion president Harold Nash and Marilyn Brickles.  Marilyn was instrumental in...

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Bancroft police respond to many car crashes

January 31, 2012
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Bancroft police respond to many car crashes

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT — Between Friday the 27th and Sunday the 29th of January 2012, the Bancroft OPP responded to 7 motor vehicle collisions - On Friday the 27th of January the Bancroft OPP were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on West Diamond Lake Road in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands. Investigation revealed that an International snow plow truck entered the ditch and rolled. The driver, a 60 year old male of Bancroft, attended Quinte Healthcare North Hastings in a private vehicle. The driver sustained minor injury and no...

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Exercise, euchre, bingo, darts, crafts and art classes offered at Coe Hill legion

January 25, 2012
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Exercise, euchre, bingo, darts, crafts and art classes offered at Coe Hill legion

COE HILL – There’s lots of regular programs underway this winter at the  Coe Hill Legion. - Monday and Thursday mornings there is an exercise class sponsored by the Community Care North Hastings. Interested persons should contact Connie Ingram at the Community Care Office: 613-337-5357. - Bingo has been scaled back to one day per month. For the present it will be held on the second Wed of each month. Doors open at 12noon and play starts at 1pm. - Coe Hill Darts club plays on Fri evenings at 8 p.m. Interested persons could...

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