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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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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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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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Radio, battery and food stolen from hunt camp in Carlow-Mayo

January 23, 2012
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Radio, battery and food stolen from hunt camp in Carlow-Mayo

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT – On Friday the 20th of January 2012, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received the report of a break and enter on Boulter Road in Carlow-Mayo Township. Sometime between December 01st 2011 and January 19th 2012, a hunting camp was forcibly entered. Property reported stolen included a radio, battery and food. Anyone with information about this break, enter and theft is encouraged to contact the Bancroft OPP at 613-332-2112 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477.

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Police called to 7 weekend car crashes in Bancroft area

January 23, 2012
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Police called to 7 weekend car crashes in Bancroft area

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT – Between Friday the 20th of January and Sunday the 22nd of January 2012, the Bancroft OPP responded to seven motor vehicle collisions. Three of the collisions involved two vehicles and four of the collisions were single vehicle. All of the collisions were property damage only. On Friday the 20th of January 2012, the Bancroft OPP was dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Musclow-Greenview Road in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands. The collision involved a GMC pickup truck and a Saturn car. The driver of the car,...

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Provincial police investigate mail fraud in Bancroft

January 23, 2012
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Provincial police investigate mail fraud in Bancroft

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT – On the 09th of January 2012, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police received the report of a fraud from a Bancroft area resident. In late November, early December of 2011 the victim received correspondence in the mail stating that they had won 2.5 million dollars and they needed to send money to release the funds. The victim contacted a company representative by phone then sent money to and address in Utah, U.S.A. The victim continued to receive phone calls requesting more money and then sent...

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Celebration of life planned Jan. 23, 2012 for Brian Cofell, who ran Ashlie’s Books in Bancroft

January 22, 2012
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Celebration of life planned Jan. 23, 2012 for Brian Cofell, who ran Ashlie’s Books in Bancroft

BANCROFT – A memorial “celebration of life” service is planned Mon., Jan. 23, 2012 for the former owner of Ashlie’s Books in Bancroft Brian Cofell, who lived at Limerick Lake, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012. The Bancroft community is invited to celebrate his life at the 580 Club, at 168 Hastings St. N. (beside the Millennium Park) It begins at 7 p.m. There will be light refreshments.  

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OPP warn ice unsafe for snowmobiles; here’s tips to say safe this winter

January 22, 2012
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OPP warn ice unsafe for snowmobiles; here’s tips to say safe this winter

Ontario Provincial Police press release PETERBOROUGH —During the early weeks of every winter, a few outdoor enthusiasts want to get their first snow mobile run of the year and assume the ice “looks” safe and end up having close calls or paying with their lives. Consequently, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding everyone yet again that no ice can be considered 100% safe for travel by any motorized recreational vehicles or trucks, especially at this time of year. Due to unseasonably inconsistent weather, the ice...

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Drive safe this winter, OPP says: here’s some tips, videos

January 22, 2012
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Drive safe this winter, OPP says: here’s some tips, videos

Ontario Provincial Police press release PETERBOROUGH – Winter driving conditions have without a doubt arrived in back in parts of our area and motorists are urged to always be prepared for winter driving. Many locations in the throughout Peterborough County have already experienced an overnight accumulation of snow that has made early morning driving a challenge for some drivers. Motorists should also keep in mind those open areas that are traditionally known where white out conditions occur. As a reminder, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is pleased to offer a few winter safe driving...

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Lots to do at the Coe Hill Legion over next month

January 19, 2012
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Lots to do at the Coe Hill Legion over next month

COE HILL – There’s plenty of events planned for the Coe Hill legion over the next month or so: -Sat Jan 28th 2012:   Jam Session commencing at 5.00 pm.  Pot luck dinner.  Small donation.  Everyone is welcome. - Sun Jan 29th 2012:  The Legion is resuming their monthly Meals commencing this date.  Featured: Campfire Roast Loin of Pork, Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Beans, Side of Vegetable, Desserts, Tea and Coffee.   Bar open. Price is Adults $10.00,  Children under 10 $5.00. - Wed Feb 8th 2012     Bingo.  Doors open at 12.00 noon Play at 1.00 pm...

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