Bancroft news

• UPDATE: South Baptiste Lake Road Now Open

  13-05-2024 13:11
  
  The road crews worked hard and finished early this weekend.
  The culvert work was completed on Saturday May 11 at 7:40pm.
  South Baptiste Lake rd is now open for regular travel with no detours.
  In a message to My Bancroft Now the road department thanked the crews:  "Thank you to the Operations Department for getting the culvert replaced and the road open in time for Mother’s Day travel"
  Earlier:
  Hastings Highlands is reminding everyone that there will be a road closure and detour on Sou
  
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• Traffic stop leads to cocaine trafficking charges in Marmora 

  07-06-2024 19:28
  
  OPP say they have seized crack cocaine, cannabis, over $3,500 in cash and multiple cell phones after conducting a traffic stop on Highway 7 on Wednesday at around 6:30 p.m.
  Officers noticed cannabis near the driver of the rental car and as a result the car was searched.
  Two people have been charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
  They are scheduled to appear in court in Belleville in June.The post Traffic stop leads to cocaine trafficking charges in Marmora 
  
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• Celebrating ten years of creativity and community

  07-06-2024 11:15
  
  Three days of festivities are coming up at Bancroft art collective A Place For The Arts (APFTA) this weekend.
  The organization has celebrated local artists and creative projects for ten years.
  According to artist and event co-ordinator Gayle Crosmaz, APFTA will offer a variety of demonstrations and workshops to mark the occasion, including stain glass demonstrations, and open-air painting and crafts, such as interactive botanical card-making.
  A Place for the Arts was fi
  
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• OPP looking for Honda Civic stolen in Beachburg 

  07-06-2024 11:00
  
  The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP is currently looking into the theft of a Honda Civic from Robertson Drive in  Beachburg.  
  They say the stolen car is a red four-door 2022 Honda Civic.
  The car was stolen sometime in the afternoon of June 2 and features tinted windows and black rims.
  Anyone with information regarding this vehicle theft is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP at 613-735-0188 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or
  
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• William Kingfisher’s show opens tonight at the AGB 

  06-06-2024 16:14
  
  The opening reception of artist William Kingfisher’s show Determinatives is happening tonight at the Art Gallery of Bancroft (AGB).   
  The gallery says tonight will be a “unique opportunity” to not only hear from the artist but also to enter his studio, which they say has been installed at the gallery to bring insight into a "singular creative process.”   
  The artist will be working in the AGB gallery space at intervals throughout the e
  
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• Hospice North Hastings selected at 100+ Women Who Care event

  06-06-2024 14:56
  
  Hospice North Hastings has been awarded $5,800 raised at the May 100+ Women Who Care event.
  The three presenting charities included Joy Bible Camp and Bancroft Area Kids in Need.
  At the event, North Hastings Community Fish Hatchery was given a cheque for $6,300, which was the final count of funds raised from the January event where the fish hatchery was chosen.   
  Those who wish can still donate by dropping off a cheque or cash to Tracy at McG’s on Main Street or
  
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• Pickleball curious? Find out more this weekend 

  06-06-2024 14:47
  
  Those who have been wondering what the pickleball phenomenon is all about can find out this weekend. 
  On Saturday the Bancroft Curling club will be hosting its 2nd annual Beginner Picklespiel.
  According to the curling club they hosted pickleball clinics May 25 at the Club and it was a ‘huge success’ with over 54 students.
  At Saturday's Picklespiel, participants in the learning to play
  
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• “Booking it” at York River track and field day

  06-06-2024 12:49
  
  [caption id="attachment_61783" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Track coach Madame Boyd checks in Maynooth Students. Photo credit Mary Milne[/caption]Grade 4-6 students from the area gathered on Monday for the annual elementary school track and field day.  
  Events included running categories like the 100m and 200m dash, up to 1500m runs, as well as shot put, triple jump and long jump.
  Events were run in three age categories: The Grade 4 “Mosquitos&rd
  
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• “Booking it” at York River elementary school track meet 

  06-06-2024 12:49
  
  Grade 4-6 students from the area gathered on Monday for the annual elementary school track meet.   Events included running categories like the 100m and 200m dash, up to 1500m runs, as well as shot […]
  The post “Booking it” at York River elementary school track meet  appeared first on My Bancroft Now.
  
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• South Baptiste Lake Road is now open, work continues

  05-06-2024 20:42
  
  South Baptiste is open while work on road pulverizing continues.
  Travellers can expect some delays and lane reductions and Hastings Highlands says they thank everyone for their patience.
  According to Hastings Highlands, as of 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, South Baptiste Lake Road is open.
  The post South Baptiste Lake Road is now open, work continues appeared first on My Bancroft Now.
  
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• South Baptiste Lake Road is now open

  05-06-2024 20:42
  
  According to Hastings Highlands, as of 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, South Baptiste Lake Road is open.
  The post South Baptiste Lake Road is now open appeared first on My Bancroft Now.
  
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• Bancroft OPP on Hastings Heritage trail during ATV Safety awareness week 

  05-06-2024 13:08
  
  ATV Safety Awareness Week is underway.
  Bancroft OPP say they were out on Saturday near the Hastings Heritage Trail meeting operators of ATVs and side by sides. 
  OPP across the region say they will be out on the trails performing checks through next weekend.
  They remind everyone they must wear a helmet and have proper documentation with them.
  Other ATV tips from the OPP include:
  Drivers: 
  For on-road riding: A driver must be age 16, hold at least a valid G2 or M2 licence, wear a seat b
  
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• Saturday’s Relay for Life event has a ‘new’ indoor venue  

  05-06-2024 11:00
  
  The Bancroft Crusaders are inviting everyone to the annual Relay for Life fundraising event. 
  According to relay team Captain Drucilla Hannah, Saturdays event will be held at the North Hastings High school gym and feature live music, vendors, a bbq, silent auction and raffle.
  Money raised will support those facing cancer.
  “We have sponsors, we raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society” explained Hannah, “Most of the money stays in the area to help with&nb
  
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• South Baptiste Lake Road closed Wednesday for a culvert replacement

  04-06-2024 21:06
  
  According to Hastings Highlands, the closure will occur just after 8 a.m. (after buses) and the municipality will advise when the road reopens to traffic.  
  The closure/culvert replacement is near civic address 1452 South Baptiste Lake Road.
  The detour route will be the same as previous detours, taking commuters down Brethour and Bowen Roads and back to South Baptiste.The post South Baptiste Lake Road closed Wednesday for a culvert replacement appeared first on My Bancroft Now.
  
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• Car Wash at OLM this Wednesday 

  04-06-2024 20:02
  
  Our Lady of Mercy Grade 8 students are hosting a student car wash Wednesday.  
  The event will take place from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. in the school parking lot (at 196 Bridge Street west near the hospital).
  Funds raised will go towards the Grade 8 school trip to Canada’s Wonderland.The post Car Wash at OLM this Wednesday  appeared first on My Bancroft Now.
  
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• Renfrew County is looking for partnerships to create affordable housing 

  04-06-2024 19:48
  
  Renfrew County is inviting firms and individuals to submit expressions of interest (EOI) for developing affordable housing in Renfrew County.  
  The county says their EOI initiative will be a pivotal step in addressing housing needs in the community.
  The initiative is focused on promoting county-owned lands, inviting developers and not-for-profit organizations to collaborate to create accessible and sustainable housing.
  The aim is to "spark innovative ideas and initiatives th
  
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• HH council votes against proposed cell tower next to Maynooth - mybancroftnow.com

  03-06-2024 23:18
  
  HH council votes against proposed cell tower next to Maynooth  mybancroftnow.com
  
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• HH council votes against proposed cell tower next to Maynooth  

  03-06-2024 23:18
  
  Hastings Highlands has voted against the installation of a Rogers tower at the west end of the village of Maynooth.
  This comes after many area residents and businesses signed a petition asking for a public meeting to express their concerns.
  The petition was signed by nearly every business owner of the village.
  The proposed 90-metre tower would have been sited with a clear view from the main street and in the middle of its westerly view. It also would have required red and wh
  
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• Bancroft’s Community Band performs for the first time at the Playhouse tonight

  03-06-2024 21:31
  
  The North Hastings Community Band will have its first concert performance this evening at The Village Playhouse in Bancroft.
  With members in their teens, up to retirees, the band says its a musical project made up of self-proclaimed current and former "band geeks."
  The group says that their mission is to bring the joy of community for members and the audience, providing a musical opportunity through practice.
  A goal is to provide public performances that will entertain, enlighten and inspire our
  
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• Bancroft's Community Band performs for the first time at the Playhouse tonight - mybancroftnow.com

  03-06-2024 21:31
  
  Bancroft's Community Band performs for the first time at the Playhouse tonight  mybancroftnow.com
  
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• Combermere’s Tyler Seto takes home 3 Silver at Special Olympics - mybancroftnow.com

  03-06-2024 12:32
  
  Combermere’s Tyler Seto takes home 3 Silver at Special Olympics  mybancroftnow.com
  
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• Combermere’s Tyler Seto takes home 3 Silver at Special Olympics 

  03-06-2024 12:32
  
  Combermere’s Tyler Seto won three silver medals at the Ontario Special Olympic Spring Games in Waterloo.  Tyler represented Eastern Ontario along with several other athletes from the region. His dad Kim Seto, says that individuals in the Special Olympics each compete in four events.
  “In three out of those four events he won a silver medal” said Seto, “Which was, from my standards, pretty good” he said, with a laugh.
  Tyler won a silver
  
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• 'Expect delays':Road resurfacing starts 6am Monday on South Baptiste - mybancroftnow.com

  02-06-2024 23:51
  
  'Expect delays':Road resurfacing starts 6am Monday on South Baptiste  mybancroftnow.com
  
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• ‘Expect delays’:Road resurfacing starts 6am Monday on South Baptiste

  02-06-2024 23:51
  
  According to Hastings Highlands, starting Monday June 3 at 6 a.m., pulverizing of South Baptiste Lake Road will begin at Y Road.Commuters can expect lane reductions, noise and dust. They ask people to please allow additional time to reach their destinations.They thank everyone for their continued patience during construction.The post ‘Expect delays’:Road resurfacing starts 6am Monday on South Baptiste appeared first on My Bancroft Now.
  
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• Bancroft Lions' Club Dog Guides' Walk raises over $3,000 - Yahoo News Canada

  01-06-2024 01:34
  
  Bancroft Lions' Club Dog Guides' Walk raises over $3,000  Yahoo News Canada
  
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• Music for Meals: "A fabulous event" - mybancroftnow.com

  31-05-2024 19:34
  
  Music for Meals: "A fabulous event"  mybancroftnow.com
  
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• Music for Meals: “A fabulous event”

  31-05-2024 19:34
  
  Virginia DeCarle of The Salt Cellars says approximately 50 people attended the Music for Meals concert on May 25.
  Overall $2283.10 was raised which, according to the Holiday Hamper Program, will go directly to making meals for the unhoused in our area."It was a fabulous event" said DeCarle, "We had really awesome feedback."
  DeCarle told My Bancroft Now the event was inspired by those who are working to make meals for the unhoused in our area, and recognizing the increasing numbers of people faci
  
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• Residents discuss spray painted Barry’s Bay stop signs - mybancroftnow.com

  31-05-2024 18:59
  
  Residents discuss spray painted Barry’s Bay stop signs  mybancroftnow.com
  
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• Residents discuss spray painted Barry’s Bay stop signs 

  31-05-2024 18:59
  
  Barry’s Bay stop signs made a statement on the May long weekend. 
  Over the weekend 25 signs had the word “Trudeau” spray painted in stencil.
  Madawaska Township shared a photo noting cost for labour and new signs.
  Some residents on social media asked why the signs couldn’t just be cleaned. The township replied that while they had been for now, they would need to be replaced as the protective/reflective coating on the signs was damaged while cleanin
  
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• 25th season of the Killaloe Farmers Market begins Saturday 

  31-05-2024 18:51
  
  The Killaloe Farmers Market and The Killaloe Makers Market start up this Saturday at Killaloe Station Park.  
  The Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekly.
  Vendors must pre-register and a 10X10 space is $15.
  The market says that buskers and musicians are also welcome.
  You can find more information on the market’s (1) Facebook page.The post 25th season of the Killaloe Farmers Market begins Saturday  appeared first on My Bancroft N
  
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