Heirloom seeds exchanged in Maynooth

March 10, 2016

Cec Andrus, from Rockfield Farm in Boulter, participated in Seedy Saturday, on March 5, at the Old Community Centre in Maynooth. Andrus has recently acquired ...

Public schools losing a third of their budget

Schools across the area’s public board will see a 30 per cent cut in their budgets this year, according to Hastings Prince Edward District School Board’s communications officer.

Census shows many county homes are low-income

One in five homes in Hastings County are considered low-income, according to the newest census release. Limerick, Tudor and Cashel, and Bancroft hold some of the highest percentages of low-income households.

Remembering artist Gerald Humen

“I almost thought I was in a European salon,” said Barbara Allport, president of the Art Gallery of Bancroft (AGB). “This music has changed everything!” Beautiful classical music was being performed by North Hastings musicians CT Rowe and Cate Meder, as people mingled and admired the work of the late Canadian artist Gerald Humen during the opening of “Remembering Gerald Humen” at the gallery on March 2.

Crime down in Bancroft

Thefts are down 24 per cent from last year in Bancroft.

Hastings Highlands man charged in fatal crash

A 38-year-old man from Hastings Highlands has been charged with careless driving following a serious collision in July.

Town may take on winter roads

During his presentation to Bancroft council at its Sept. 12 meeting, public works manager Perry Kelly proposed a cost-saving measure that could save the town approximately $10,000 each year.

Town extends deadline for water line imaging

CAO Hazel Lambe informed council that the deadline for the completion of the camera imaging underway to find the potential source of infiltration in the system’s main lines had been extended from Aug. 31 to the end of September.

Trails project planning launches

Soon people will be able to saunter on non-motorized trails in Bancroft and surrounding area thanks to the North Hastings Economic Development Committee.

Aspiring carpenters learn technique; result: unique products

SIRCH Community Services believes that to solve social problems, sometimes you have to blend traditional social programs with innovative projects, some market-oriented. Thus a bereavement support program involves the release of butterflies. And a cooking training program, “Cook it up,” ends up with healthy meals packaged and available to both local consumers and people in need.

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