Carlow & Mayo Township

Be careful on ice forming on local lakes and rivers: OPP

December 14, 2010
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Provincial police have issued a warning to be wary of all ice on local lakes and rivers, despite the arrival of winter weather. Police say no ice is without some risk. - Ice Fishing, walking, and cross country skiing, all require at least 4 inches (10 cm) of new clear hard ice. (for one person) - One snowmobile or One all-terrain vehicle, requires at least 5 inches (12 cm) of new clear hard ice. (for one person) - One vehicle, car or small pick-up, all require, at least 8” to 12”(20-30cm) of New...

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Winter storm warning continues for Coe Hill area

December 13, 2010
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From Environment Canada: Bancroft – Hastings Highlands – Denbigh 7:09 PM EST Sunday 12 December 2010 Winter storm warning for Bancroft – Hastings Highlands – Denbigh CONTINUED ..20 TO 30 CM OF SNOW EXPECTED BY MONDAY MORNING..

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It’s too risky for snowmobiling even though there’s snow

December 10, 2010
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It’s too risky for snowmobiling even though there’s snow

It’s risky and dangerous to ride your snowmobile this weekend even though there’s snow on the ground,  say Ontario Provincial Police and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs The smart choice is not to ride a snowmobile anywhere this weekend, the organizations say in a press release. While there’s been considerable snowfall in some areas, the ground underneath is not yet frozen properly. The snow itself has little base or substance, thereby providing insufficient protection from crevices, ruts, rocks, stumps or other hidden obstacles. At least another full week of sub-zero temperatures and more...

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Passenger died in crash on Highway 28 near Bancroft

November 22, 2010
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Passenger died in crash on Highway 28 near Bancroft

BANCROFT – A resident of  Stoney Creek died in a tw0-vehicle crash on Highway 28 east of Bancroft just before midnight Nov. 20, 2010. Rescue workers and police were called at 11:45 p.m.,  Bancroft provincial police reported Nov. 22, 2010. A red Dodge pickup truck was traveling west on Highway 28 and a black Subaru car was heading east on Highway 28. The Subaru entered the oncoming lane and struck the Dodge pickup. The driver of the Dodge pickup, a 68 year old man from Bancroft,  received minor injuries. The driver of the Subaru...

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Heavy rains in the forecast for Coe Hill area tonight

November 16, 2010
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COE HILL — More than an inch of rain is expected overnight Nov. 16, 2010, as a big, wet storm passes over southern Ontario. At 11:31 a.m. Nov. 16, 2010, Environment Canada has issued a special “weather statement” for most of the southern sections of the province, including eastern Ontario. Here’s what it says:

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It’s the season for collisions with wildlife, OPP warn drivers

November 10, 2010
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It’s the season for collisions with wildlife, OPP warn drivers

BANCROFT – Watch for wildlife on the roads this time of year, local provincial police detachments advise. Here’s a press release from Bancroft OPP: Collisions with wild animals can result in serious vehicle damage, personal injury or even death.  There were over 140 vehicle/wildlife collisions on Bancroft area roads in 2009 and most of these collisions involved deer. The peak months were September, October, November and December.  Most of these collisions occurred between dusk and dawn. You can prevent wildlife collisions by: Scanning the roadway from side-to-side, watch for shining eyes, use high beams...

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Wollaston might join new OPP contract for north Hastings

October 1, 2010
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Wollaston might join new OPP contract for north Hastings

Hastings County may not be seeking a county-wide contract for policing with the OPP, but that’s not stopping some northern municipalities from pursuing the idea, according to a story in the Belleville Intelligencer. Bancroft, Faraday, Carlow/Mayo, Wollaston, Hastings Highlands and Tudor-Cashel officials will soon meet with senior Ontario Provincial Police officials to talk about a joint contract to save money, instead of individual contracts, the story says.

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