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New Wollaston Township website goes live this week

March 4, 2011
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New Wollaston Township website goes live this week

COE HILL – Wollaston Township’s new website went live this week, after a few glitches delayed the Tuesday launch. The new website will be at www.wollastontownship.ca. The current township web address – www.township.wollaston.on.ca – will also direct you to the new on-line site. The new website includes local in formation about events, businesses and downloadable forms from the township office. The new website cost $2,000 to set up.  It was primarily funded with $1,500 from the Community Futures’ Eastern Ontario Development Program, funded by Ottawa, said township clerk Christine FitzSimons. A laptop dedicated to...

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Coe Hill handled day-long power outage with little fuss

February 20, 2011
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Coe Hill handled day-long power outage with little fuss

COE HILL – Electricity was restored in Coe Hill about 8:20 p.m. Feb. 19, 2011, after a day without Hydro One service. Thousands of people in the the Bancroft and Barry’s Bay area were without power after winter winds ripped through eastern Ontario the night before. While power returned in Coe Hill, it was still out for 1,500 customers in the Gilmour area.  According to www.hydroone.com, service isn’t expected to return until 4 p.m. Sun., Feb. 20, 2011. Another 740 hydro customers in the Maynooth area aren’t expected to get their power back until...

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Forbes family saw house burn; Aspley, Coe Hill friends help

December 22, 2010
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An open letter of thanks to the residents of Apsley and Coe Hill On the 16th of December 2010 we had the misfortune to experience that which so many of us dread, a house fire. We watched in awe as Max McCauley and his North Kawartha firefighters unflinchingly put themselves in harms way. Their skill, their precision and the utterly flawless execution of the job at hand, we’ll not forget. From our friends, our neighbours and the folks of Apsley and Coe Hill, the love and support we have received has warmed us through...

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Coe Hill Wild West Weekend was a busy event (photos)

August 3, 2010
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Coe Hill Wild West Weekend was a busy event (photos)

COE HILL — Visitors to the Coe Hill fairgrounds July 31 and Aug. 1 were treated to a taste of the old West, during the second Wild West Weekend. Saturday looked to be the busier of the two days, with cars parked alongside old Highway 620 and a full parking area on site. Here’s a photo slide show from Saturday’s events. Enjoy.

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Open house planned Saturday at Coe Hill community centre

July 14, 2010
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Open house planned Saturday at Coe Hill community centre

COE HILL — The third annual Wollaston Township open house is set for Saturday, July 17. Hours are noon to 2 p.m., with a free barbecue if you’re hungry. And if you’re feeling lucky, there’s door prizes, too. Last year, there were 20 exhibits in the community gymnasium attached to the Coe Hill public school.  The  300 put on the grill were eaten by the crowd of 200 visitors Click here to view photos from the 2009 open house.

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Grass and shed fire didn’t spread to Hwy 28 house (photo)

April 22, 2010
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Grass and shed fire didn’t spread to Hwy 28 house (photo)

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Fire caused $300,000 damage in Gunter last weekend

April 10, 2010
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GUNTER — A structure fire caused $300,000 damage in Gunter April 3. Limerick Township firefighters were called at 5:20 p.m., said Fire Chief Jason Post. No injuries were reported, he said.

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Daytime outdoor burning ban across Wollaston Township

April 6, 2010
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COE HILL – As of April 1st, daytime burning restrictions are in force across northern Hastings County, including Wollaston Township. While some townships have imposed bans on all open burning in this spring’s dry weather, overnight fires are still allowed in Wollaston, Fire Chief Sarah McIntee says. Before lighting an outside fire in Wollaston, get a burn permit from the township office.  There’s no charge. The permit spells out the landowner’s responsibilities when lighting an outside fire.  It also keeps fire officials informed about where and when there may be outside fires, along with...

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Fire reported overnight in Limerick Township

April 4, 2010
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LIMERICK Twp — A structure fire happened overnight in Limerick Township, Mix97 radio reports. Click here for the report. Does anybody have any more details?  Please post in the comments section if you do.

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Can you name these Coe Hill firefighters in this 1996 photo?

January 20, 2010
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Can you name these Coe Hill firefighters in this 1996 photo?

COE HILL — Put your thinking caps on. Deputy Reeve Brent Goodwin passed along this photo he took in 1996, with a challenge:  Who can name all the firefighters? Brent supplied the names.  They’ll be posted in about a week, so you can see how good your memory is.

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