For over 125 years, Bancroft has served as the economic and cultural hub of northern Kossuth County. To encourage business development, the city offers economic and other incentives to new or expanding businesses. Similar incentives are available to encourage residents to improve their homes. This has created high quality, yet affordable, housing for Bancroft residents.The city offers a plethora of services including public water, sewer and electricity as well as weekly garbage collection. The city maintains police and ambulance services and the township fire department is located within the city limits.Recreation opportunities abound for Bancroft residents including city maintained parks, tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court, a softball diamond and the famed and historic Bancroft Memorial Ballpark.
TOPNotice of Service Disruption and Program CancellationsIn accordance with the Integrated Standards regulations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Municipality of Dysart et al will provide Notice of Service Disruption when facilities or services become temporarily unavailable.There are currently no service disruptions being experienced.Municipal Meeting NoticeThe meeting schedule for Council and each Committee are described on our Services pages where you will also find a link to the full meeting and events calendar which is also available by clicking on the CALENDAR tab on the main menu.There is also a list of upcoming meetings and events in the footer of each page that links to the full calendar for your convenience.If there is a meeting cancellation or change of date for a regularly scheduled meeting of Council or a Committee, it will be posted in this location. At this time, there are no changes.Dysart et al is committed to open, transparent, accessible and accountable local governance.
Share photos of events and your favourite scenery in and around the municipality. view gallery|upload now!Quick LinksWelcome to Hastings Highlands ~ Beautiful by NatureKnown for its rolling hills and sparkling lakes, Hastings Highlands offers a vacation escape to visitors of all ages.Our Municipality is located between Bancroft and Algonquin Park. The area is rich in wildlife and superb vistas and invites a sense of freedom in every season. Nestled along our 500 kilometres of winding roads, charming hamlets summon travellers to a unique experience.Shop at an old general store, take in a sunset on the lake, and visit an historic church. Come, wander and enjoy. ARE YOU ON THE VOTERS LIST?Tax BillingMUNICIPAL TAX BILLING Interim Tax Bills were mailed mid Feb 2014 1st Installment due date was Tu read more MEDIA RELEASE