Bancroft this Week

NHHS marks athletic achievement

At a morning assembly last Wednesday, North Hastings High School handed out its awards for athletic performance.

New sport finds seniors in a pickle

Pickleball: it’s a name that suggests a game at Oktoberfest, or a frat party. The combination of tennis and badminton is catching on with active seniors all over North America. It’s played with a whiffle-ball and an oversized ping-pong paddle.

Pods corner ‘glamping’ market

The Algonquin Pod Company is increasingly becoming a first choice for adventurers seeking a new take on camping. Based on Parcher Road in Barry’s Bay, the trademark Pod has come to define what is referred to as “glamping,” or glamorous camping.

Students leaders aim to revive school spirit

Lexus Scott and Shannon Norris were elected North Hastings High School student body prime minister and deputy prime minister last week. Now they’re making plans to involve more students in the activities of student council, as well as increase “Husky Pride.”

Maynooth market a community hub

Maynooth’s outdoor market kicked off the summer season on a strong note last Saturday, as more than 50 vendors started showing up at sunrise to unload products from the back of pick-up trucks. The day begins early for vendors in the parking lot of the Old Community Centre, near the Logger’s Fields in downtown Maynooth, and it ends at 1 p.m.

School board honours local teachers

Hastings Prince Edward District School Board has as its highest honour what are called the “Great Place” awards. These recognize those who make a significant contribution to student achievement and go the extra mile to make board schools “a great place to learn.”

Community Integration opens new office

The North Hastings Community Integration Association has a clear mandate: to inspire people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, to live as fully participating citizens. This they do through their own programming, and through community partnerships with health and social agencies, schools, and businesses. The end they seek is all citizens participating fully, equally, and safely in their community.

Refugee committee makes a commitment

Last February, a group meeting at St. Paul’s United Church began looking into the process of refugee sponsorship. Last week, they started the official process of applying to bring a family to Canada. But already, they know the five-member family they will sponsor. Amir Jarad, 32 years old, and his wife Mariam, 25, have three children: daughter Sara, 6, son Nawar, 4, and new-born daughter Farah.