August 2023 Archive

Think Turtle Conservation Initiative needs help monitoring nests

By Nate Smelle Think Turtle Conservation Initiative is calling on all ATV riders, dog walkers, hikers, strollers, and cyclists that use the Heritage Trail in ...

Bancroft Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day raises over $2,500 for Sick Kids’ Hospital

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Bancroft Dairy Queen participated in Miracle Treat Day on Aug. 10, with support from the Bancroft Fire Department, ...

Fort Stewart Jamboree had attendees dancing like no one was watching

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Fort Stewart Jamboree was on last weekend and was a big success and well attended, despite the ...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: the war that never ends

By Bill Kilpatrick “Everybody goes through their dark hours,” says Canadian veteran Wayne Dehaan, “I was on the dark ledge a couple of times in ...

Aloha reality

By Nate Smelle There are no words to describe the pain and anguish that the people of Maui are feeling in the wake of the ...

Algonquin Peoples 29th annual All Nations Gathering coming up Aug. 12 and 13

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Algonquin Peoples’ 29th annual All Nations Gathering will be happening at Whitefish Lake, Centennial Ridges Road (at ...

Back the Cat receives second donation from Bancroft Masonic Lodge

By Nate Smelle The “Back the Cat” fundraising campaign received another boost from the Bancroft Masonic Lodge No. 482 last week, with the Brethren contributing ...

Gemboree presentations inform and delight attendees

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Rockhound Gemboree had a very successful 2023, with record numbers of people coming from near and far ...

Hastings Highlands Fire Service Review identifies serious safety concerns

By Bill Kilpatrick When the Emergency Management Group that conducted the Fire Service Review for the municipality of Hastings Highlands completed their report, they stated ...

Search continues for missing man in Carlow Mayo

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Ontario Provincial Police are continuing their search for a 75-year-old man named Denis, who went missing around ...

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