NHFP celebrates anniversary with grand opening

October 19, 2017

North Hastings Family Pharmacy has officially celebrated its grand opening.

Council discusses vacant seat

Since Mayor Bernice Jenkins’s resignation was tendered on Sept. 26, the public has been left to speculate on how council plans to fill the empty seat. Once the former mayor’s resignation becomes official on Nov. 30, council will have 60 days to fill the vacancy. Council took time during their meeting on Oct. 10 to discuss the options presented to them in a report from staff.

Comedy legend Lorne Elliott returns to Bancroft for one night

It’s been a few years since he’s been in town but Lorne Elliott says he remembers Bancroft fondly. The Canadian humourist, storyteller and musician said ...

Hooray for Kids’ Craft Day

Sawyer Alexander, 6, points out his handprint on the collage made by children during the Kids’ Craft Day By Jim Eadie March Break was quite ...

Faraday drumming circle keeps the beat

Faraday Community Drumming nights continue to provide an open forum for musicians of all skill levels and abilities, who jam together at the Community Centre, ...

Weekly open gym offered at Bancroft Gems gymnastics

Bancroft Gems Gymnastics students practice their skills as part of the new weekly open gym format, offered every Saturday afternoon to members and non-members alike ...

Septic seminar approved by council

Hastings Highlands will host a septic system health seminar next spring.

HE urged to enforce landfill rules

The following are brief reports of items discussed at the Oct. 4 meeting of Highlands East council. A report about landfill staff duties from the environment advisory committee through Joanne Vanier, community economic development and committee co-ordinator said, “many recyclable items are still thrown in with household garbage and there is no incentive for residents to recycle.”

Works managers look to future

Madawaska Valley operations manager Hilary Kutchkoskie suggests area municipalities should split on a regional compost waste site as the province makes composting mandatory for all municipalities. Bancroft might be a good, central location, he suggested.

Hospice participates in first volunteer education conference

Hospice volunteers and staff pose for a photo after the day-long Kingston conference on March 7. North Hastings was well represented by this bunch at ...

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