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North Frontenac passes budget amid looming OPP cost crisis After several months of budget-crunching sessions between staff and council, North Frontenac managed to square the circle - almost, coming up with a 2014 budget that established a reserve for long-term infrastructure…
After being hosted by St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Sharbot Lake, for many years, the North Frontenac Food Bank is moving to the back basement of the Village Courtyard at 1095 Garrett Street. Access is at the rear of the building. Among the advantages of the new space, which is…
Perth Road Fire Hall In 2013, Council decided that the Perth Road Fire hall needed to be replaced: the current structure, built in the 1950’s, is badly in need of replacement. $250,000 was budgeted to cover the initial steps for replacement. Tonight, Fire Chief Chesebrough…
By Fred Barrett Oh, the frustration! The grief and stress of suffering bad weather can be so upsetting for an amateur astronomer! I said “Good Grief!” (among other words) many times the night of the Lunar eclipse. It was a no show and sat sadly out of sight above heavy clouds.…
Editorial by Jeff Green Granite Ridge Education Centre is a few days away from its formal ribbon cutting/grand opening ceremony. A lot has been said in the community about the decision to build a comprehensive school for the region (which drew a mixed response); its location (a…
Close to 30 participants, including many newcomers, attended the Taoist Tai Chi open house that was held at the Grace Centre in Sydenham on April 17. Regular classes take place at the centre on Thursdays from 1-3pm and are led by long time Tai Chi practitioner Terry Kirkham of…
On Good Friday, members of three local church choirs, St. Paul’s United in Harrowsmith, Trinity United in Verona and St. Paul's Anglican in Sydenham, along with members of the choir of St. George’s Cathedral in Kingston, joined forces for a special Easter performance of the…
To celebrate spring, Earth Day and the completion of the second round of eight-week seniors’ fitness classes at the medical center in Sharbot Lake, organizers held a special fitness and potluck event there on April 22. The event was attended by close to 50 local seniors and it…
Latif Khoja is the physiotherapist and owner of the Sydenham Rehabwell Clinic, which is operated out of the Drugsmart Pharmacy in Sydenham. In addition to physiotherapy the clinic offers foot care, massage therapy and custom orthotics. After practising physiotherapy in Sydenham…
NAEC once more demonstrated a determination to end bullying at their Day of Pink on April 9. Students gathered for an assembly, wearing pink or Day of Pink pins. This year, several community members were a welcome addition to the assembly. The assembly started with some remarks…
