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More than $200,000 for Bancroft’s wastewater systems

May 25, 2017

"The $131,708 represents 50 per cent of the total project from the federal government. The province will provide a further 25 per cent and the town will contribute 25 per cent for a total project of $263,416. The project includes camera imaging of the sewer lines, smoke testing and line repairs," said Bancroft CAO Hazel Lambe.

More culinary variety comes to Bancroft

By Sarah Vance A growing cultural diversity within Bancroft’s entrepreneurial sector continues to enhance what is available in the downtown core. The new Hastingstation Family ...

Home-based business thriving after one year

Mystickal Paths just outside of Bancroft has celebrated one year in the community.

Bancroft leadership on goals for 2016

Last year saw many new faces on council, all trying to get up to speed. Change also occurred at the federal level, with a new ...

Board visits, talks North Hastings school reviews

“We have not had any discussion what-so-ever about North Hastings,” said Hastings Prince Edward District School Board chair Lucille Kyle to Hastings Highlands council and its audience members on the board’s school accommodation reviews. “I’m telling you that from my heart so you know that it’s the truth. I grew up and raised children not always trusting the system. We have not had [that] conversation yet. When that happens you will and we will all be in it together.”

Lake trout released by Coe Hill School

On Thursday, May 18 after school was out, a small troop of Coe Hill Public School students, parents, staff and members of the North Hastings Wildlife Association (NHWA) carried pails of small lake trout to be released into Wollaston Lake at Red Eagle Campground beach.

Vibrant, skilled student artwork fills Bancroft gallery for show

By Tony Pearson Student works fill the Art Gallery of Bancroft, as budding artists from four different high schools show off their talent during the ...

Session to discuss opioid overdose prevention 

Parents can learn about the dangers of opioids found in their communities this coming Tuesday.

Finding a renewed commitment to growth

Acting Mayor Paul Jenkins recently attended an Ontario Small Muncipalities conference with the aim of helping small municipalities develop strategies for growth.

County has an ‘older’ and ‘sicker’ population

Residents of Hastings County aren’t as healthy as the rest of Canada.

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