Letter:To the Editor,We have been on Benoir for over 12 years, have two young children, and absolutely love the beauty and serenity it offers.

RECENTLY I HAD THE chance to sit in on a few public meetings where the community has been asked to chip in their thoughts on how to transform the area.

“Arctic drilling equals oil spills,” said Paul Ruzycki.

Bancroft is very lucky to possess such an iconic venue for the performing arts and public events as the Village Playhouse.

The municipality is moving forward on an initiative to turn Greens Mountain into a recreational playground.

A technological innovation company based out of Dorchester wants to set up a testing site within the boundaries of Haliburton County.

One of my favourite comedians is George Carlin and he does a great bit on one of the most controversial words in the English language: the F-word. See

Adding Zumba to the activities offered at the Bancroft Walk for Memories was something new at this year’s successful fundraiser.

To the Editor,

The current edition of the Old Farmers Almanac predicted a “long nasty 2013-14 winter” complete with bitterly cold temperatures, and plenty of snow.

The following are a series of brief reports from the Jan. 14 meeting of Bancroft council.

Wollaston council met for their regular meeting on Jan. 14 with new surprises arising in the same old expenses that cause them acid reflux every year

Club 580 was pushing capacity on Thursday, Jan. 16 as the community’s movers and shakers gathered to exchange ideas.

While a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease is not considered good news, it does allow families to get help and start planning for the future.