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Piping Hot Chili - Art at the Sawmill

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Oct 25, 2023

I love the Fall! Cooler nights, the crispness in the air, and the beautiful leaves as they transition between orange, red, yellow, and gold. Our roadways spoil us as we travel through patchworks of brilliant blends, pops of colour that are the envy of many southern towns. As we…

The Word Of The Week – Agrihood

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Oct 25, 2023

An agrihood is a planned community that integrates agriculture into a residential community. The concept is about 10 years old and there are about 100 agrihoods in the United States in various stages of development. And there may be one coming in South Frontenac. As part of its…

Trick or Eat Strikes Again!

ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS · Oct 25, 2023

The students of North Addington Education Centre will be suiting up in their Campbell’s Soup costumes on October 31st! They will be asking for non-perishable food items which will be donated to the local food bank, which is experiencing a shortage of food. There will be a…

Future of Denbigh Fire Department In Question

ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS · Oct 25, 2023

There were two requests for Town Hall Meetings at the Oct. 17 regular meeting of Addington Highlands Council in Denbigh. Council didn’t say no to Stephanie Marrisett’s request for a meeting on the Township’s proposed Unreasonable Behaviour policy but nobody moved a date or place…

Kingston Area Women's Institute Annual Convention

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Oct 25, 2023

On October 17th, at the Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall, the Sydenham and Harrowsmith Women's Institute took a step back in time to the Roaring 20's. It was a day to reflect on how things have changed and how women have evolved over the past hundred years. Members came dressed in…

Council looks at $100 million price tag for new Fairmount Home

FRONTENAC COUNTY · Oct 25, 2023

A proposal to expand and upgrade Fairmount, a 128-bed long term care home that is owned and operated by Frontenac County, has surfaced a few times in the past year. Each time it has come with enough sticker shock to raise eyebrows. The Home was upgraded 20 years ago, when it was…

Tarra Williamson's 350km run for Secret 3K

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Oct 25, 2023

Harowsmith's Tara Williamson is known for her work with the Frontenac Farmers Market and her home based businesses, but she has an altogether different role with an organisation called Secret3K. The organisation got its name, and mission, from a secret gener inclusive marathon…

County facing a proposed 3.77% tax increase for 2024

FRONTENAC COUNTY · Oct 25, 2023

As Frontenac County Council looks a the 2024 budget this week, the initial news is positive. The interest rate hikes in recent months have resulted in an increase in interest payments on county investments of $440,000, which translates to 3.53% increase on the revenue side of…

Kennebec Sports Centre Unveiled

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Oct 25, 2023

Town Crier, Paddy O'Connor, officially opened the unveiling of the new Kennebec Sports Centre in Arden, on Sat., October 21st. (5998 Arden Rd.) His bell ringing and boisterous shoutouts were followed by inspiring praise for this project from Central Frontenac Mayor, Frances…

South Frontenac Council - Oct 17/23

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Oct 25, 2023

14 Island Lake Dam Needs Repair Mary Rae, President of the Fourteen Island and Mink Lakes Watershed Association (FIMLA) made a presentation to Council regarding the Fourteen Island Lake Dam, which has an unusual history and is currently in need of major repairs. Located on south…

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