Bancroft groups help kids hunt

September 7, 2017

Bancroft Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Bancroft Fish and Game Protective Association have teamed up to keep up the area’s hunting heritage.

IceFest brings mountaineers to North Hastings

he economic impact of ice climbing was underscored over the weekend as hundreds of Alpinists came to North Hastings to summit cliffs outlying the Mineral Capital of Canada, as part of the Southern Ontario Ice Festival (SO IceFest).

Tax sale proceedings to come earlier for property owners

People in Hastings Highlands may be more behind on their taxes than they suspect.

Cathy Jones a big hit at Bancroft Village Playhouse

“It was truly amazing to see everyone leave the theatre happy,” said Barb Shaw, communications co-ordinator for Hospice North Hastings.

Council quarrels over sign

Hastings Highlands staff is looking into the municipality’s agreement with Hospice North Hastings for its LED sign.

Community gardens offer more than food

If Jane Kali had her way, there would be vegetable gardens everywhere throughout the area, with everyone having access to grow some of their own food.

Council to appoint next member

Council wants to appoint Frank Hickey to fill its empty Ward 1 seat.

Recording ban likely violates Charter, lawyer says

Procedural bylaws that disallow recordings of public council meetings wouldn’t hold up in court, says a media lawyer listed by the Canadian Media Lawyers Association.

SAR Act misguided, foresters say

Nitschke and Freymond took turns explaining to council why they feel the updated prescriptions for 28 species at risk defined in the updated SAR guide would “shut down mills” in the far north and damage the economies of communities throughout the province, fueled by the forestry industry.

French Legion of Honour ceremony held at Legion

Local veteran Bill Cooper was made a Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour on Sunday afternoon, at the Bancroft branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

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