Small schools and libraries discussed in Wollaston

April 20, 2017

The future of small North Hastings public schools, and their impact on community development and growth came up several times during the Wollaston Township regular council meeting on April 11. Local schools have received a reprieve from the threat of closure by the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, but only for this round of reviews.

Choices valued for contribution

Anyone attending physiotherapy at the North Hastings Hospital will now be visiting the Volunteers of Choices Thrift Store Physiotherapy Department.

Kritter Kringle brings attention to HART

Recent acquisition Mandy, a five-month-old Husky mix, sat with her canine companion Freyja, also a rescue pet, at the annual Kritter Kringle seasonal dog show, ...

Café customers give back

Lloyd Embury, Lori Harris and Patty Embury get ready to deliver Christmas gifts for people in difficult circumstances, purchased by customer donations at the Loudmouth ...

Wollaston receives conflict resolution report

Wollaston council received its requested mediation and conflict resolution report, prepared by Fournier Consulting Services, April 6. In February, council had requested mediation assistance to help them and township staff get back on track in a more productive and effective manner. The consultant, Stephen Fournier, conducted one-on-one interviews with all members of council and staff, as well as the former Deputy-reeve and fire chief, to prepare the report delivered. Following the special public meeting, Fournier said he would also be conducting private mediation for unnamed persons.

Breakfast brings together community

North Hastings High School students Leah, Jewelian and Jade were among attendees at North Hastings Children’s Services, on Saturday, Dec. 12, for the annual Breakfast ...

Swift sales at Brighten the Night

By Sarah Vance Maynooth’s annual Brighten the Night parade closed off the town’s roads on Saturday, Dec., 12, just after sunset, extending through the intersection ...

Prom Project returns to NHHS

Hastings Prince Edward District School Board’s Prom Project is back and in full swing.

Bancroft council facilitates possible LCBO move

By Tony Pearson In addition to reviewing the community safety and well-being plan, last week Bancroft town council dealt with a number of other matters. ...

Bancroft pitches model for better safety

Social psychologist Dr. Hugh Russell, the major consultant to the community safety committee, answers questions from agency representatives. TONY PEARSON photo By Tony Pearson “We’ve ...

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