Ontario Provincial Police Press release BANCROFT — On March 15th 2012 officers of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Drug Enforcement Unit – Project Longarm, Project Round Up, Bancroft OPP and OPP Canine, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search…
Category: Hastings Highlands
Most power restored, but some areas around Coe Hill could be dark until Sunday
COE HILL — Most power seems to have been restored to the Coe Hill and Apsley areas as of 5:30 p.m. Sat., March 3, but hundreds of homes may not have electricity until Sunday afternoon, Hydro One says. Around 8,000…
New online applications for Ontario’s moose, deer and elk hunt licence draws; no more mail-in forms
Ontario government press release TORONTO — Ontario is making it easier for hunters to enter big game draws for moose, deer and elk. For the first time, hunters can now enter the draws online. Draws can also be entered over…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…