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Sledders reminded to use caution on recently-opened trails

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A snowmobile trail that connects Bancroft to Lake St. Peter is now open with limited availability. That’s according to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, which says riders can use...

Festive RIDE wraps up; charges have been laid

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A total of five people have been charged with impaired driving during the Bancroft and Killaloe OPP’s Festive RIDE Campaign. The campaign ran from November 24th to January 2nd, and...

Good Food Market being moved to new location in Bancroft

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The Community Development Council of Quinte’s Good Food Market in Bancroft is getting a new home. Starting this year, the market will be found in the old town office at...

Renfrew County receives funding to enhance cycling trails

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Renfrew County is set to receive more than $372,000 to put towards developing cycling trails in 2017/2018. The province says this is part of a $93-million investment into active transportation...

Higher-than-average number of birds seen in Algonquin Park during annual count

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More than 4,700 individual birds from 28 different species were seen in Algonquin Park during the annual Christmas Bird Count. That's according to the Friends of Algonquin Park, which says...

Barry’s Bay blood clinic looking for donors

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Canadian Blood Services needs to fill 30 more appointments for this afternoon's blood donor clinic in Barry's Bay. The clinics come to town about once every two months. Territory Manager...

Food for Fines kicks off in Barry’s Bay today

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Today is the first day of Food for Fines at the Madawaska Valley Public Library. The library is allowing members to pay their fines with non-perishable food donations to the...

Police encouraging drivers to prepare for winter

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Police are asking the drivers to gear up for winter as we get closer to the winter months. The OPP is asking you to prepare your vehicle and to adjust...

Faraday looking for new Canine Control Officer

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There is an opening for a new Canine Control Officer in Faraday. The township is looking for someone training and...

Limerick looking to expand team this winter

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Limerick is hiring for winter duties. It’s looking for someone to manage winter snow plow and sand operations around the...

Waste Reduction Week in Faraday

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Faraday is committing to going green for Waste Reduction Week. The township is recognizing the week from today until Sunday. ...

Fleming College welcoming provincial and national soccer championships

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Fleming College is welcoming the best female soccer players in the province and country. The Fleming Knights women’s soccer team...

Five names on the ballot in the riding of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke

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There are now five candidates in the federal election race in the riding of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. Steve Fortin’s name isn’t listed...

Power outage to impact close to 14,000 homes around the region Sunday

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Roughly 14,000 homes around our listening area are going to be impacted by a power outage Sunday morning. Hydro One...

Fall watermain flushing ending in Bancroft Sunday

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Fall watermain flushing is coming to a finish in Bancroft Sunday. The annual program began Tuesday and is happening daily...

Wear purple today to stand up against child abuse

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Today is your chance to help stand up against child abuse. Highland Shores and children’s aid societies across the province...
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Meet others, enjoy conversation and laughs at Coffee and Companions

Community
New members are welcome at the Corner Cafe at 1 Manor Lane on the first and third Thursday of the month.

East Region OPP laid more than 1,500 traffic-related charges during the long weekend

OPP
Police say 842 of the charges laid between Friday and Monday were for speeding.

More than 80 guests at Friends for Dinner Sunday for community meal

Community
Guests were treated to turkey, ham, all of the fixings, fresh baked rolls and pies.

Garbage truck breakdown means no pickup in Bancroft

Community
The town said in a social media post that regular collection will start up again next week. 

Friends For Dinner has a seat at the table for everyone

Community
The Sunday night fixture has welcomed community members for 107 Sundays in a row, with a Thanksgiving meal this weekend.
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