Bancroft this Week

TROUT wants to return to Hastings Highlands

She told council, “I would love to be back in Hastings Highlands. There are so many residents here that would benefit from Community Care services. I’d love to have some of our wellness programming here and I’d love to support you in whatever way you feel would benefit your residents. I’m willing to engage in conversations about that.”

Man to petition OMB

Hastings Highlands council has until April 2017 to change its election process, according to a local constituent.

Wollaston fire chief and deputy chief resign

In a letter dated Dec. 1 and addressed to Wollaston Township, deputy fire chief Dave Jackson submitted his resignation effective the end of the year. Jackson has been part of the fire department for over 35 years.

New warden sworn in for county

Stirling-Rawdon Mayor Rodney Cooney has been sworn in as Hastings County’s warden.

ALCDSB elects new members for new year

Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) has elected its 2017 chair.

New chair elected to local school board

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) elected its North Hastings trustee as its new chair.

Bancroft to acquire train station

At a special meeting last week, Bancroft’s town council voted to “acquire” the restored railway station downtown. Plans are to convert the building into the town offices.

Wollaston’s reeve returns to council

Wollaston Reeve Graham Blair has returned to Wollaston council.

Ward populations creating elections imbalance

Council held a public meeting Nov. 23 to bring locals up to speed on voter discrepancies within its current ward voting system. Currently, two councillors are elected for each ward. The mayor is elected at large and the deputy mayor is appointed from amongst elected councillors.

HART offers second chance to furry friends

The Highland Animal Relief Team moved its annual Kritter Kringle dog show and silent auction to the Legion in Bancroft, where dogs and their owners took to the stage on Dec. 3.

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