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Art And Science Meet At Sydenham's Grace Centre

It's not often that one hears the words “art” and “science” in the same sentence. But that is often the case when it comes to painter Aleta Karstad, who spoke on February 22 at the Grace Centre in Sydenham. Karstad is one of three artists participating in a group show there…

Kennebec Historical Society Puts Arden On The Map

Central Frontenac Council - Feb. 25

Bill Snyder dies at 65 Bill Snyder, who has served on Central Frontenac Council since 2001, after over 20 years on Hinchinbooke Council before amalgamation, died last week in hospital. He had been suffering from complications related to Diabetes. a life-long farmer, Snyder's…

Frontenac County Council - February19

Short-term disability (sick time) on the county table At the request of Council, a monthly report on absenteeism is now being provided, to supplement the quarterly reports that were requested last year. The report shows the monthly and annual costs for both unionized and…

Weekend Reno show seeks interested cottagers

Are you a cottage owner with a renovating or redecorating project that is waiting to be done but you are not sure as to what you want to do with it or how to approach it? Well here is some good news. The TV Show “Weekend Reno” is looking for projects that they can include in…

The Quebec Secular Charter Does A Disservice To Secularists

One of the great things about politics in Canada over the last 30 years, in my view, is the gradual move away from a religious based laws and the ascendancy of the charter of rights and freedoms. A good example of this is the way the same-sex marriage issue has played out in…

Letters - February 27

Trapped in home heating hell So since it makes no sense that any logic should apply to this winter, check out how Consumers are getting cornered into paying outlandish prices for heating their homes this year. First of all, the property insurers in their rush to deliver less for…

SIU Concludes Death Investigation After 8 Months, Does Not Lay Charges

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge either of two Ontario Provincial Police officers with the Lanark County detachment with a criminal offence in relation to the death of a 45-year-old…

Polar Plunge Raises $10,000+

The water was warm. It was a balmy day on the lake. Great costumes, back flips - it was all there for this year's Central Frontenac Heritage Festival Polar Bear Plunge. There was an Olympic theme going on with several of the Plungers, including Anne and Hilary Howes, dressed in…

Let the Games Begin - at Sochi and at Home

Sochi takes me there. Though not to Russia, it takes me to a place of awe and inspiration for our Olympians who demonstrate incredible skill, endurance and commitment to their chosen winter sport. I find myself wondering when and how each competitor on that 2014 Winter Olympic…