http://www.bancroftthisweek.com Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2010 www.bancroftthisweek.com, All rights reserved. http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434778 After a year of studies and preparations, the Building Bancroft project is ready to present some of their findings on the feasibility of the adventurous redevelopment project.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434778 129098448000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434789 Bancroft councillor Bernice Jenkins is suggesting that the answer to the question of the future of the Building Bancroft project is better left in the hands of the voters. She put a motion on the table on Jan.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434789 129098448000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434790 Bancroft residents got their first opportunity to provide feedback on the development of the municipality's future improvements and the direction they will take.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434790 129098448000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434792 It was an e-mail that Lloyd Churchill, Mayor of the Town of Bancroft, received that informed him that the Municipality is moving forward with more debt as a result of borrowing funds.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434792 129098448000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434763 The Town of Bancroft is like many municipalities across the provinces that have experienced an increased cost of policing over the past couple of years. This year is no different. Costs have escalated to a stunning $1.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434763 129098448000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434759 Local libraries have scooped up $48,000 to help maintain their IT systems. The Maynooth, Bancroft, Hermon and Coe Hill libraries learned in mid-January that they were a part of a $15 million investment in public libraries from the Ontario Ministry of Culture.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434759 129098448000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434768 The first Building Bancroft Report has been delivered to 12,500 mailboxes and houses across the Bancroft Region. The four page tabloid was delivered to homes and businesses in the region.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434768 129098448000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434771 Round two of the OMHA Playoffs has the Bancroft Motors Midget Jets facing a familiar foe in the Lakefield Chiefs.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434771 129098448000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434774 After quickly disposing of the Brighton Braves in the first round, the Bierworth Readi-Mix Bantam Jets were ready to take on the Baltimore Ice Dogs in the second round of the OMHA Playoffs.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434774 129098448000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434770 The redemption story for the Vito's Pizzeria Pee Wee Jets continues.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434770 129098448000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434791 Ontario is helping create about 450 jobs across the province by supporting infrastructure projects at local not-for-profit social service organizations.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434791 129098448000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434785 So much can happen in the world when we look beyond what we see impacting our own lives. Just doing something that can seem so simple can make a difference in the lives of millions in the world.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434785 129098268000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434783 To the editor: The Time: 4:00pm, Jan 29, 2010 The Place: 24 Flint Ave.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434783 129098268000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434784 To the editor: I would like to say thanks for two excellent letters in the Jan 29 issue of Bancroft This Week.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434784 129098268000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434780 Former Bancroft resident Ashley Matheson has proven that with enough heart people can raise a substantial amount of money to aid those suffering in Haiti.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434780 129098268000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434782 A group of students from North Hastings High School in Bancroft have received a $1,000 grant from Metro Inc's Green Apple Program, a program giving grants to student groups who come up with ideas for environmental initiatives that help both their community and the environment at large.[...] Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2434782 129098268000000000