Aspiring carpenters learn technique; result: unique products

March 9, 2016

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.

Province announces new housing for county

The province is putting $6.5 million into creating supportive housing in Hastings County.

Borutski trial delayed

The trial for a man charged with killing three Renfrew County women has been rescheduled for October.

Works dept. works hard to cope with Bancroft weather

It has been said that we often take for granted the very things that most deserve our thanks. Sometimes that applies to our public services as well.

Bancroft council moves on major zoning change

By Tony Pearson Following up the notice served by a December resolution, Bancroft town council held a public meeting to approve a bylaw that will ...

Bancroft Airport seeks expansion

Gary Gaudreau and Pat Murdoch, secretary and vice-president of the Bancroft Flying Club, came to Bancroft council last week to brief them on plans to expand the capacity of the community airport. Their hope is that airport expansion will lead to economic expansion.