Tag: Mayor Paul Jenkins

Town of Bancroft thanks couple for donation

The Town of Bancroft has recognized Frank and Wendy Melanson for their generosity and important contribution to the community.

Town of Bancroft pens letter to province over OPP costing concerns

The town has sent a letter to the Office of the Solicitor General, noting that Bancroft has experienced policing costs that have become the single largest uncontrollable pressure on its annual operating budget.

Town of Bancroft prepares for increased policing costs

Council voted this week to send the province an open letter outlining its concerns over the rising costs.

More than gems and rocks: Rockhound Gemboree brings them in from near and far

The 61st Annual Rockhound Gemboree in the Town of Bancroft has come and gone, and for Mayor Paul Jenkins it is a time to look back on the history of the popular event
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East Region OPP laid more than 1,500 traffic-related charges during the long weekend

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

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

Garbage truck breakdown means no pickup in Bancroft

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

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

Survey shows municipal election candidates strongly oppose ALTO rail project

A group opposing the federal government’s proposed high-speed rail project has released preliminary survey results showing significant opposition among municipal election candidates in Eastern Ontario.
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