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December 7, 2016

Robert Perkins grew up in Chicago, but developed a deep love for the quiet and solitude of the country. Not long after graduating from Southern Illinois University in 1971 with a degree in arts and education, he moved to Ontario.

Fundraising to bring NASP to local highschool

The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is a youth program that is focused on attracting a new generation to outdoors activities such as hunting and fishing. Archery is an accessible sport that allows youth of all ages and athletic ability to participate. It has proven to grow self-esteem and encourage school attendance. The program is delivered as part of the Ontario Curriculum in areas of Physical Education, Mathematics, Physics, Outdoor Studies etc. It can also be extended to be offered as an extra curricular activity in the school.

Bancroft Auto Body Atom Jets fight hard over weekend

This weeks sports highlights in local hockey...

Hockey in the Highlands

This week's hockey highlights for the Vito’s Pizzeria Peewee Jets, Parkview Dental/Canadian Tire Bantam C and Bierworth Read-Mix Bantam Jets.

Séan McCann confirmed for Friends of the Playhouse Gala

These are exciting times at the Bancroft Village Playhouse and the team from Hospice North Hastings are now busy planning the annual Friends of the Playhouse Gala as a way to connect with some of the theatre’s loyal supporters.

Baptiste Lake colour cruisies helping towards $60,000 goal

On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Nazrin, a refugee from Iran, was a guest of Shining Waters Presbytery hosted at St. Paul’s United Church in Bancroft. She was beautiful, sitting shyly beside one of her sponsors.

For those who dream of country life

As holidays wrap up for most, yet another busy season begins for homesteaders. Those living on the land, raising animals, tending orchards and growing vegetables move into harvest mode, reaping the fruits of their labour, literally.

Local ladies to perform for community causes

The Broads-way ladies come together once again to raise funds for several worthwhile causes.

Fall studio tour just around the corner for local artists

The artists and artisans of Bancroft and Area Autumn Studio tour invite you to visit our 2016 tour, on two weekends Sept. 17 and 18 and Sept. 24 and 25.

Progress for garbage collection in Hastings

Sitting on the back porch with his buddy, Snoopy says, “You know, some day we’re all gonna die.” His buddy sighs, “Yeah, I know, but on all the other days, we all still have to haul our own garbage to a dump site—in Hastings Highlands.”

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