Bancroft this Week

Trick or treat at Burke’s Barnyard

By Kristena Schutt-Moore The animals mingled with ghouls and goblins and the campsites became haunted at Burke’s Barnyard during the Trick-or-Treat event on Saturday, Oct. ...

South Algonquin businesses benefit from Enabling Accessibility Fund

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Angela Pollak, the secretary with the South Algonquin Business Alliance and the owner and manager at Four Corners ...

Local woodworker carries on traditional logging practices

By Nate Smelle Throughout the mid to late 1800s, logging in eastern Canada transitioned away from the “square timber” era to what has become known ...

Life or death

By Nate Smelle BEFORE YOU CAN even get one foot out the door in the morning at this time of year, the temperature grabs you ...

Eagles Nest fall work bee draws enthusiastic volunteers

By Chris Drost It was one of the coldest mornings this fall but it did not stop the enthusiasm of a dozen community volunteers who ...

Nominations for FOCA achievement awards due Nov. 30

By Mike Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter According to the latest Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Association newsletter, nominations for the FOCA achievement awards for 2021 ...

Rockhounds and Jets join forces to raise awareness of Dress Purple Day

By Nate Smelle The North Hastings Community Centre is once again abuzz with the sounds of hockey. Along with the cheerful atmosphere around the rink, ...

Bancroft gets update from Quinte Health Care

By Kristena Schutt-Moore During the Bancroft council meeting of Tuesday, Oct. 12 council got an update from Quinte Health Care president Stacey Daub and board ...