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Register Now For The 2nd Annual North Of 7 Challenge

Frontenac County and Lennox and Addington residents had their first opportunity to participate in a backwoods Obstacle Course Race (OCR) last September at the North of 7 Challenge on Jacques Bay Road near Skootamatta Lake, north of Cloyne. New(ish) local residents Sylvie…

Sharbot Lake High School – The 90’s

Under the direction of Mr. Giller, Mr. MacPherson and other staff members “Coffee House” became a way for staff and students to share their musical talents. Student and staff enjoyed the fun and learning experience of making music with other talented singers and musicians. The…

The Roar

The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes is very excited to announce the launch of our Emergency Centre Capital Campaign. As an official Emergency Centre, our Lions Hall would be available to provide shelter, power, heat or cooling for our extended community in the event of an emergency.…

Another Year for the Mazinaw Lake Swim Program!

Thank you to all of our incredible staff, families, donors, local businesses and community groups, committee, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, and Bon Echo Provincial Park for making this year possible. We had staff and swimmers from near and far with local families, and…

Have Your Say on South Frontenac’s New Strategic Plan

Starting now, until August 31st, the community is invited to take a short survey on South Frontenac Township’s new strategic plan to share what matters most to them. A strategic plan is a key document that sets a common vision, mission, set of values and priorities to align…

What’s Up in the Night Sky? – August 2023

The Perseids are coming! August nights are lengthening as we head for the autumn and that means extra time for observing. That’s a bonus because the main event this month is the annual Perseid meteor shower. It’s the big one with more fireballs and bright tracks than any other…

Community Columns - July 27th, 2023

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 Verona…

Contribute your Art to the Pumpkin Festival

Be part of Wild Woods Art Walk, a unique, enchanting outdoor installation of art along the Milburn Creek Trail happening in conjunction with Battersea Pumpkin Fest. Art will be displayed along the sides of the trail, hanging from trees, set up on rocks or logs. Have an idea or…

Two arrested for murder at Bishop Lake - Drownings at Brule Lake, Little Cranberry Lake

A homicide investigation is under way in North Frontenac, Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with a homicide near Bishop Lake. Members of the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance call shortly before…

Wytske “Vicky” Hofmann (nee Bruining)

Gone to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Wytske “Vicky” Hofmann (nee Bruining) at the age of 86. Loved wife of Andreas “Andy” and mother of Irene, Sigrid (Gordon) McCarthy and Robert (Janet). Also survived by her grandchildren and family in Holland. The Funeral…