Browse Frontenac News

South Frontenac population projected to hit 26,000+ by 2050

Development Charges Background Study A representative from Watson & Associates outlined a background and future study on development charges, for public review and comment. This study included a summary of anticipated development, both residential and non-residential, over the…

Kindness Garden

The Kindness Garden has been completed in Cloyne. It is located on the south side of the Pioneer Museum between two memorial trees. On June 20th, 6 NAEC classes travelled over to Benny Park to place their painted master pieces. Thank You to Mrs. Dunham, Mr. Jamison, Mrs. Wagar,…

Frontenac County Council takes (a small) pay hike

It happens every term of council, it seems, a consultant is brought in to have a look at the amount of money that is paid to members of Frontenac County Council as compared to the amount paid to members of a 'comparator' group of Ontario county councils. And each time the result…

Cloyne Cell Tower Now Online

North Frontenac Mayor Gerry Lichty took to social media this week to share the long awaited news that the Rogers Cell Tower just south of Cloyne, is up and running. The tower will enhance telephone service and cell-based Internet service in the Hwy. 41 corridor. The tower was…

Summer Theatre Workshops in Sharbot Lake

North Frontenac Little Theatre’s (NFLT) Lily Legacy is putting on Youth Theatre Workshops to be held at the Downstairs Community Room, 1005 Medical Center Rd, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 (below the Medical Centre) on Thursdays from 9:45am-2:45pm in July and August. Youth ages 7…

Community Columns, June 27, 2024

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week. Table of Contents Arden Battersea/Storrington Cloyne - Northbrooke Denbigh Godfrey Harlowe Harrowsmith Henderson Inverary Maberly-Bolingbroke Mississippi Ompah Parham-Tichborne Perth Road Plevna Sydenham Sharbot…

Wayne Brawley

March 16, 1949 - June 14, 2024 Wayne passed away peacefully at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre on Friday, June 14, 2024, in his 76th year. Loving husband of Belva (née Andrews) for 52 years. Cherished father of Corey (Karen) and Jodey (Paula). Proud grandfather of Hannah and…

Kennebec Recreation Thanks Long Serving Executive Members

The Kennebec Recreation Committee has been a force in the Arden/Mountain Grove community for many years, keeping the Kennebec Recreation Centre and Kennebec Park busy year round, with events designed to promote an active lifestyle for young and old. Last week, a special event…

Tamworth Was a Hive of Activity at the Bee BBQ

Last weekend was absolutely buzzing in Tamworth! The Bee Spot was the place to be, as both bee enthusiasts and the bee-curious flocked in droves. Imagine stepping into a sprawling farm of over 32 acres, where signs beckon you down neatly trimmed paths leading to interactive…

Expropriation in North Frontenac – Land Tribunal 'report and opinion' is not binding

It appears that Frontenac County will be able to complete the expropriations it requires for the completion of the K&P trail through Snow Road without any further cost, or undue delays. But trail construction will take longer as funding not been secured as of yet. On April 12,…