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Election Contests in Central Frontenac

With one month to go before the deadline for candidates to register for this fall's municipal elections, candidate registration has been slow over the past few weeks. But in Central Frontenac, there are a dozen candidates registered and there will be contests in at least 3…

Take Care of Our Lakes

Our lake is a special place that many of us enjoy for fishing, boating, swimming, and spending time with family and friends. It has been here long before us, and with a little care and respect, it can continue to be enjoyed by future generations. Please don't dump leaves, pine…

Quinte Conservation Launches Self-Serve Kayak Rentals

Quinte Conservation has partnered with Paddle Pod Canada to bring self-serve kayak rentals to both Depot Lakes and Massassauga Point Conservation Areas. This initiative is part of a two-year pilot project with the Toronto-based start-up, which focuses on providing user-friendly…

Flinton Festival to Celebrate Community 50 Years of the Flinton Rec Club

The Flinton Rec Club is inviting everyone to join them for a day of family fun as theycelebrate both the Village of Flinton and the 50th Anniversary of the Flinton Rec Club atthe Flinton Festival on Saturday, August 1, from 11am -4pm at theFlinton Recreation Centre, 72 Edward…

Discover and Celebrate the Salmon River Headwaters

On Saturday, July 25, Friends of the Salmon River invites everyone to celebrate the beauty and importance of the Salmon River Headwaters in Arden. The Salmon is a very healthy system mostly due to the huge complex of streams and wetlands that compose the tremendous…

The Return of Bridesmill Studio

With her late husband Ron, Susan Wulf bought a restored historic mill on Bob’s Lake Road, near Tichborne, over 15 years ago. They lived and worked and sold art out of the studio for several years, establishing a clientele for Ron’s work and for Susan’s works in fused glass and…

The Sharbot Lake Lions

The Sharbot Lake Lions wrapped up our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 10. Highlights of the evening included the induction of our newest members, Marsha and Paul Byron, the installation of officers, achievement pin presentations, and the presentation of the Lion of the Year…

Five Simple Ways to Be a Better Waterfront Neighbour This Summer

Editors Note - after receiving the letter from Chrissie Robinson early this week, we came across the following in the annual newsletter from the Sharbot Lake Property Owners Association, and thought it would be helpful to run it, as we are now at the height of summer cottage…

Central Frontenac Council Salt Dome In Time For Winter

The Central Frontenac Public Works Department found out last year that the salt/sand dome at the Hinchinbrooke Works Yard, which was built in 2009, had been constructed with concrete that was not designed to resist erosion, and the initial plan to replace the dome roof turned…

North Frontenac Council Report - Jul 9/26

Kelly Willis made a presentation to Council regarding the former Robertsville Mine site on Road 509. At one time the site housed a large crushing building, as well as a mine. The building was rarely used and in 2007 it was leased to a small uranium exploration company, as a base…