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North Frontenac property tax increase settles at 7% 11.3% local increase offset by lower Education and County rates “I apologize for bringing this up so late in the process,” said Councilor John Inglis during a public meeting about the 2012 North Frontenac budget, “but I can't…
by Steve Blight The warming temperatures of April trigger renewed life in the lakes, rivers and ponds in our part of the world. After months under ice, Ontario’s largest species of turtle, the Common Snapping Turtle, is cued by the thaw to come out of hibernation and begin…
David O’Toole, Deputy Minister of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), delivered a video message to ministry personnel in the wake of last month’s provincial budget. The News has obtained a transcript of the video, which outlines what O’Toole called “the ministry's…
NAEC students were very evident at the Limestone District Skills Competition at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, on April 4. 15 students competed in a variety of competitions, and a packed bus of 48 spectators and supporters turned out to cheer them on. Students watched their…
Photo: Unicylcist Philip Schleihauf on Road 38 just north of Verona on Good Friday The highways and byways were busy this past weekend with many folks traveling long distances to be with family and friends. Few, though, were pedaling atop the single 36-inch diameter wheel of a…
Photo: a sand tiger by The Sandman, Ken Rose On March 31, Ken Rose, a.k.a. “The Sandman”, entertained a group of interested listeners at the Wordsmith in Westport as part of an artists' talk series, "Breakfast with the Arts", presented by Artemisia Gallery and Wordsmith. Ken,…
Back to Home Letters - April 12, 2012 Letters: Apr 12 Re: Fraser Institute report card, Mike Connolly Chipmunk die-off, Ron Hipfner Does everybody in Canada have a computer? Irene Backholm Re: 14.2% North Frontenac budget increase, Jim Beam Kudos to firefighters, Christi…
Back to HomeFeature Article - April 12, 2012 Spring Fit'n Fun classes return to Ardenby Julie Druker Photo: Gloria Smiley (center) is back with participants at her first spring session of Fit n' Fun classes which are held every Tuesday in Arden Back for her eighth year of…
Back to HomeFeature Article - April 12, 2012 Frontenactivity Festivalby Teresa Wick, Mary Van Impe, Amanda Spark and Carolyn Hall On Saturday April 21st from 10am until 3pm, the first annual Frontenactivity Festival will be taking place at the Sharbot Lake High School. The event…
Back to HomeFeature Article - April 12, 2012 Abandoned house levelled by fireby Jeff Green When contacted on Tuesday afternoon (April 10) Central Frontenac Fire Chief Bill Young said that the cause of a fire that destroyed a house and shed on Road 38 near Sharbot Lake a day…
