Of moose and man

October 22, 2014

By Nate Smelle WHILE SITTING IN THE sand on the shore of Wolf Lake on a recent camping excursion I decided to go for a ...

Thanks – a million

I've been running around town a lot in the last week or so. The reason is that there’s been a lot of activity among town groups and agencies. Last Friday, the Community Integration Association threw a barbecue at their Alice Street HQ. Just a parking lot away, North Hastings was running their jail ‘n’ bail fun-and-fundraiser. This week, another two events raised a lot of money for local groups: the Switchyard held a jam-packed barbecue to support its youth programs, and Home Again filled the Curling Club to aid its dog and cat rescue operations.

Thinking of thanks

Without such unconditional, compassion, goodwill and mutual gratitude in the hearts of our neighbours would any of us be living here today?

Who cares

Who cares? The candidates do; that is why they are running.

Between hard water and a rocky place

LAST YEAR, I referred to Bancroft’s growing sewer deficit as “the elephant in the room”, calling to mind the LCBO commercials. However, over the year, the deficit has continued to stagger deeper and deeper into the red. According to treasurer Craig Davidson’s figures prepared for last week’s budget meeting, the deficit will pass the $2 million mark this year.

Greed and the art of sharing

HUMAN BEINGS ARE AMONG the most resilient animals on earth

What do you think?

I have just received Daryl Kramp MP most recent communication with his constituents entitled: What Do You Think?

Community history

Speaking with local farmer Jarrett Switzer about his love for growing food at his family’s farm on Clear Lake Road in Bancroft, it was great to see how passionately connected he was to his work.

Metis rights: The road ahead

By Sarah Vance IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE culture is measurable, think again. As First Peoples are only too aware, culture is as much a designation as ...

The Living Forest

When suspended 30 to 70 feet above ground among the leaves, nests and needles, every breath of wind seems to awaken a new fragrance from the forest; every drop of rain harmoniously adding another beat to nature’s symphony.

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