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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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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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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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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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After Christmas family finance tips offered Tuesday in Coe Hill seminar

January 22, 2012
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COE HILL – Need some tips to balance your finances after Christmas? North Hastings Budget Services plans a how-to seminar Tues., Jan., 24, to help you get your family finances in order. The free session is set for 7 p.m. at the Community Centre in Coe Hill.  

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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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