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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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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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Stories wanted about Coe Hill’s $230,000 mystery money

November 2, 2010
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Stories wanted about Coe Hill’s $230,000 mystery money

COE HILL – Do you remember the Havelock Bank robbery of 1961, which ended in the mysterious disappearance of $230,000 south of Coe Hill? If you have memories or stories of photos of the event, then a the 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook wants to hear from you. Tues. Nov. 2, 2010, a “public reminiscence” of the robbery is planned for 7 p.m. in the Havelock branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. The Aug. 31, 1961 robbery of the Toronto Dominion bank resulted in a police chase and running gunfight into the southwestern corner...

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Police raid $10M marijuana grow op near Havelock

September 10, 2010
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Police raid $10M marijuana grow op near Havelock

HAVELOCK-BELMONT-METHUEN Twp. — Two Toronto-area men were arrested when provincial police raided a 10,000 plant outdoor marijuana grow operation north of Havelock on Thurs., Sept. 9, 2010. OPP say a two-week investigation led them to a property along Peterborough County  Rd. 44 where pot plants were ready for harvest.  Police say they had a value of $10 million. A man from Toronto and another from Markham, ages 46 and 41, were arrested in a vehicle leaving the property when police arrived.  They were charged with production of a controlled substance for the purpose of...

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Assault, drug charges laid Sunday at Havelock Jamboree

August 23, 2010
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Assault, drug charges laid Sunday at Havelock Jamboree

HAVELOCK — Police charged a Perth man with assault causing bodily harm on the grounds of the Havelock Country Jamboree. Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 at approximately 1:33 a.m.,  an 18 year old male went to the Peterborough County OPP Mobile Command Unit on the jamboree site.  He had an injury to his left arm and was treated by paramedics on site. The man was transported by ambulance to Campbellford Memorial Hospital for treatment and later released. A 20-year-old man was charged. Later Sunday, at 2:20 p.m., . police stopped and investigated the occupants of...

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Police out in force for Havelock Jamboree this weekend

August 19, 2010
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Police out in force for Havelock Jamboree this weekend

HAVELOCK — Provincial police say they’ll be out in force Thurs., Aug. 19 through Sun., Aug. 22, 2010 as the 21st annual Havelock Country Country Jamboree takes place. Officers will be on foot and ATV patrol within the jamboree grounds, police warn. There will  also be extra marked and unmarked patrol vehicles in the village and surrounding area. Motorists travelling on Highway 7 should consider an alternate route or expect a noticeable slow down of traffic in the Havelock area due to the high volume of visitors to the jamboree.

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OPP find and destroy 125 pot plants in Havelock swamp

August 12, 2010
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OPP find and destroy 125 pot plants in Havelock swamp

HAVELOCK — Provincial police drug officers removed and destroyed 125 marijuana plants north of Havelock Wed., Aug. 11, 201o. The plants were in a swamp and had a “potential street value” of $125,000, Peterborough County OPP report. Police ask anyone with information about this incident or any other crime to call the detachment at 705-742-0401 (night line 1-888-310-1122) . Or make an anonymous tip by calling  Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477). You might be eligible for a cash reward.

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