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Addington Highlands Steps Forward For Pine Meadow

Mary Kelly appeared before Addington Highlands Council at their August meeting on behalf of Land O'Lakes Community Services (LOLCS), of which she is the board chair.Kelly explained that Pine Meadow Nursing Home, which is owned by LOLCS, recently needed a new roof installed.…

The Treasure Chest: More Than a Thrift Store, A Community Treasure

In communities across Frontenac, few places represent connection, compassion, and opportunity quite like the Treasure Trunk. Since 2006, the second-hand store, located at 12795B Hwy 38 Tichborne, has become a beloved destination for thrift shoppers and treasure finders alike.…

Cooking Corner - Rhubarb Strawberry Pie

My neighbour / taste tester provided me with fresh Rhubarb. Fresh strawberries are in season. So, Rhubarb Strawberry Pie! Also it’s time to tackle homemade pie crust. This is the simplest flaky recipe I have come up with. 4 main ingredients – Flour, Salt, Butter, Water. The…

Enhabit.ca in South Frontenac

Enhabit.ca has not been hiding in plain sight in South Frontenac since the company was set up in 2018. They have not been hiding at all.The company, which operates two short-term rental properties on Canoe Lake and 13 Island Lake not far from Frontenac Park, is a Frontenac…

South Frontenac Canada Day Fireworks Rescheduled

South Frontenac Township is pleased to announce that its Canada Day fireworks display has been rescheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, following the weather-related postponement on July 1.The fireworks will take place at The Point Park in Sydenham, beginning at 9:15 pm, and will…

Rebecca Roy Named South Frontenac Director of Development Services

Rebecca Roy, a dedicated six-year employee of the Township, has been appointed as South Frontenac Township’s new Director of Development Services. Her new official title will be Director of Development Services/Chief Building Official. Rebecca brings more than 28 years of…

Communities without Encampments

After over a month of full-page ads from the Ontario government in this excellent local newspaper, I am still outraged every time I see one. Are communities or parks “without encampments” really where our focus should be?The Ford government thinks these ads resonate with the…

Canada Day Festivities

Tornado Hits Hartington and Rips Through South Frontenac

Brenda and John Lesperance moved to the farm, where Brenda grew up, a little over 20 years ago. John had been in the military, and was posted in rural Quebec and Montreal over this career. Throughout the decades they would visit Brenda's parents at the farm, which was at one…

Canada Day in Sharbot Lake

The ceremonies to kick off the annual Sharbot Lake Beach events on Canada Day are always a celebration of the busiest and most joyful day of the year in the village, and this year they included some extra elements.This year, a colour party from the Sharbot Lake Legion, in formal…