Town to pay $100,000 for station

December 29, 2016

As previously reported in Bancroft This Week, the town is acquiring the historic train station, and will be relocating town offices there sometime in the new year. The deal involves the back taxes owed the town by the chamber of commerce.

Suspect in Wilno shooting in custody

By Nate Smelle A 57-year-old suspect in the shooting on Szczipior Road in Wilno that left one individual dead was apprehended by Ottawa Police west ...

Update: One dead, shooter still at large in Wilno

By Nate Smelle One person has been confirmed dead after an unknown shooter opened fire in the tight-knit community of Wilno. The shooting occurred at ...

Resignations add to Wollaston council concerns

Following the bombshell announcement of Wollaston deputy fire chief Dave Jackson’s resignation from the department two weeks ago, five more senior firefighters have resigned, including the fire chief. Jackson, at the time of his resignation, pointed to “a couple of council members” bringing a new direction causing him to feel uncomfortable, and not valued or appreciated by part of council.

Bancroft to increase sewer rates while continuing investigation

By Tony Pearson Looking at a growing deficit in its sewer account, Bancroft town council agreed last week to an immediate two percent increase in ...

Wards petition submitted to Hastings Highlands

A petition has been made to Hastings Highlands council to equalize its voting system.

Bancroft doubles sewer rates

In an effort to stop the growth of its sewer deficit, which is threatening Bancroft’s financial capacity, the town council has decided to double sewer rates in 2017. In addition, water rates will increase by nearly six per cent. So if you are currently paying $50 a month for each, next year you will pay $100 for sewer and $53 for water.