Bancroft police investigate fatal accident

May 19, 2016

Shortly before noon on May 14, police officers with the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle ...

Bancroft assistance plan goes nation-wide

Like many good ideas, this one seems obvious in hindsight: Buy a Big Mac to support Fort Mac. And like many other good ideas, this one came out of Bancroft.

Ex-Soviet spy breaks 50 years of silence in new book

“The worst part of it was the bombs falling all around you, fires everywhere and you couldn’t get out,” said Andy Klashenko.

Unbelievable journey just beginning for Heather Sararas

Heather Sararas is one of the crisis counsellors at Maggie’s Resource Centre of North Hastings, and for many years has been working to help women and children in North Hastings change their lives for the better. She is a mother, wife, and now grandmother; a hard worker devoted to her family and herself, and her community.

Council defeats move to examine cash flow

By Tony Pearson Bancroft council put a few final touches on its draft budget at last week’s meeting. The budget will now go to a ...

Bancroft says goodbye to sustainable building class

By Nate Smelle Community members from Bancroft and beyond gathered out front of the newly constructed straw bale canteen in Riverside Park on Friday, Aug. ...

Eagle’s Nest trail development planned

The Bancroft Trails committee is getting ready to enhance the experience on its trail systems this summer. The group has entered into partnership with the town of Bancroft, the Algonquins of Ontario, the Stewardship Council, CESCO, and the Field Naturalists. A first step is the pursuit of a Canada 150 grant to assist with the work they have in mind for the Eagle’s Nest.