Solar projects get mixed reviews in Wollaston

July 28, 2015

By Jim Eadie Since the launch of the Ontario “Feed In Tariff” (FIT) renewable energy program in 2009, projects proposed by developers in Wollaston Township ...

Bancroft saves on garbage trucks

Bancroft council found savings in one area last week. It is purchasing a used 2007 garbage truck for $50,000 — actually, less than that, as they received a $15,000 trade-in allowance on the current truck. This net cost of $35,000 compares to the budgeted leasing cost of $57,000 a year over several years. Similarly, instead of leasing a recycling truck, the town is buying a used 2010 vehicle for $70,000, a cost which will be partially offset by funds from the provincial Continuous Improvement Fund (CIF), set up to encourage recycling. Again, this one-time purchase price compares favourably with the budgeted $57,000 a year lease cost.

Lucky Duck sends kids to camp with Project Semicolon

By Nate Smelle The team of tattoo artists at Lucky Duck Tattoos in downtown Bancroft has had their hands full over the last month after ...

Students join federal youth council

Three students from North Hastings High School (NHHS) have been selected for the area’s federal youth council.

An experience of a lifetime for Annika Dale

By Sara Gottardi In total having spent approximately 117 hours alone in just rehearsals all the way up until the live performance with the Cirque ...

Jane Bunnett bringing jazz back to Maynooth

By Nate Smelle Jazz returns to Maynooth on Saturday, Aug. 8 as Jane Bunnett and the Pan-American All Stars come to town for a one ...

Hastings Highlands council discusses costs of curbside garbage pick-up

Beaumen Waste Management Systems Ltd has presented Hastings Highlands council with a solution to its garbage conflict — and it isn’t curbside pick-up.

Fallen police officer to be honoured at bridge dedication

A local bridge has been earmarked to be the memorial to a fallen Town of Bancroft Police Officer, who was killed in the line of ...

Town of Bancroft CAO takes on county role

Outgoing Hastings County Warden Rick Phillips was in Bancroft last week to discuss county issues with the town’s chief administrative officer (CAO) Hazel Lambe. Lambe has just assumed the position of chair of the Hastings Clerks and Treasurers Association.