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Greatly disappointed with South Frontenac Council

I am greatly disappointed by council’s recent decision to reject Louise Fragnito’s recommendation to hire a consultant to develop a formal climate action plan. I applaud Ms. Fragnito’s recommendation because it would guide council toward a more sustainable future. From council’s…

Young, Robert James

Passed suddenly on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth. Recently predeceased by his loving wife of over 63 years, Brenda (Howe) Young. Lovingly remembered by his children, Bob (Rhonda) Young, Paul (Cindy) Young and Pam (Brad) Young and his dear…

DUFRESNE, Paul

Passed away peacefully due to a battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Paul will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Candace (Harley) of 50 years. Cherished father of Crystal (Kenny Babcock), Brianne (David Guertin), and Benjamin (Samantha Butler). He will…

Patricia Claire (Jay) Simmons

Patricia Simmons, 93, of Hamilton, Ont., passed away peacefully at Moira Place, Tweed, Ont., on November 9, 2023. Pat was born on August 30, 1930 to William and Clara Jay in Hamilton, Ont. In 1950, Pat married Don Simmons in Hamilton, Ont. Pat and Don went on to have two sons,…

Simpson, Gordon

Gordon Douglas Simpson of Henderson at age 76, sadly passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023 in his home surrounded by his wife and children after a hard fought battle with cancer. To the very end dad was funny and made us laugh with his jokes. In his words he “passed his…

Remembrance Day Services

From Battersea to Denbigh, there were 10 different events marking remembrance in the Frontenac County and Addington Highlands this year. Some were organised and presented by the three active Royal Canadian Legion branches, and others by community groups and, in the case of the…

Frenchies In The Winter Time

There are quite a few chip huts across the region in the summertime. But when the weather turns and the tourists, and the cottagers and their visitors all leave, one by one the owners shut them down for the season. Some hang on until after Thanksgiving, but that is about it.…

Addington Highlands Passes Unreasonable Behaviour Policy

Addington Highlands Council approved a Township Unreasonable Behaviour Policy at its regular meeting Nov. 7 in Flinton. “It’s basically a customer code of conduct,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “Maybe it’s misnamed.” Essentially, the document approved outlines general principles for…

New Music, and Kothu Too!

The band Prankster is a mash up of sorts. The new bandmates met this past summer on very rainy Saturday at the annual Caboosefest at Railway Heritage Park in the village. Cora Kramp, Gary Giller and Dave Limber were performing for a pretty sparse crowd. Among the audience were…

South Frontenac Council - Nov07/23

SF Council Rejects Climate Change Action Plan CAO Louise Fragnito recommended hiring a consultant to develop a formal Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) for South Frontenac. Her proposal noted that the Township has undertaken various projects over the years to invest in climate…