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=2475010 The new Municipal Building Complex in Maynooth is 30 per cent complete. According to a recent report from contractor Dave Beacon (Beacon Construction), "We have turned a big corner.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475010 129122820000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475076 The month of March brings members of parliament back to Ottawa to debate the concerns of the nation after being prorogued for three months.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475076 129122820000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475042 With reports from financial experts suggesting an end to the recession in Canada coming shortly, people in Hastings County are not yet seeing the full effect of the economic bounce-back.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475042 129122820000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475068 Six-man football is back this fall and the excitement is already growing. Mike Rumleski, the head coach involved in the sport, hopes that the exhibition this spring and the league this fall will help promote six-man football in Ontario.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475068 129122820000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475067 After a close series victory against the Newcastle Stars, the Bierworth Readi-Mix Bantam Jets began their OMHA Playoff series against a strong team from Wingham. After a five-hour trip to Southwestern Ontario, the blue and white hit the ice as visitors to begin the new series.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475067 129122820000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475066 The Bancroft IDA/Parkview Dental Pee Wee Girls Jets ensured that their stellar postseason will continue this weekend with two decisive wins in both Lower Lakes Female Hockey League and the provincial play down series.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475066 129122820000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475071 Don Koppin enjoys giving back.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475071 129122820000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475072 The Main Street Management Committee(MMC), the group that oversees the tri-community Downtown Revitalization Project, is pleased that Bancroft was selected as the site for an upcoming Communities of Practice Conference coordinated by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, out of [...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475072 129122820000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475040 This week I am featuring Branch 181's secretary/treasurer, Michelle Balson. She joined the Legion in 1997 because her father was a member. When she first joined she did a lot of volunteer work. She enjoyed helping out and it was a good way to meet people as she had just moved back to Bancroft.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475040 129122820000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475014 Rural culture is one of the most challenging things to narrow down to a select number of categories. After attempting this assignment for a number of months, Jacquie Lopez says that it is almost impossible to accomplish.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475014 129122640000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475059 Laws and bylaws are a good thing. But, like all good things they are good only in moderation. Obviously the rules keep society functioning within a specific set of parameters, a document geared to keep everyone on the same page perhaps.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475059 129122640000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475056 To the editor: It is amusing to see the recent articles about the new noise by-law being proposed for Hastings Highlands and the debate it has caused. A few facts may shed some needed light on the subject.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475056 129122640000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475054 To the editor: The purchase of the former IGA property from Sobeys by the Town of Bancroft has been a difficult issue for everyone. It was very difficult for council members to do and it's difficult for taxpayers to understand.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475054 129122640000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475050 To the editor: It appears that the Build Bancroft Project is going ahead, that is if the funding is available and it is feasible.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475050 129122640000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475048 The cast of the North Hastings High School Music Theatre production, Anything Goes has been announced. After an intense week of audition, the director, Allison Jowett and producer, Mary Burbidge set sail, bound for opening night with an all-star cast.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475048 129122640000000000 http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475074 The week of the 20th was a very busy week for the Northern Environmental Research Development Studies program of North Hastings High School.[...] Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.bancroftthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2475074 129122640000000000