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The Grand Pavilion and The America Cup

In a month’s time we will be wrapping up South Frontenac’s (SF) first ever international sporting event. The “America Cup of Stock Sport'' will be contested at SF’s new facility called the “Centennial Grand Pavilion”. Both the event and the facility are amazing achievements and…

Frontenac County Council briefs – June 21

Proclamation Council passed a motion proclaiming June 21 “National Indigenous Peoples Day” in Frontenac County Admin building update Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Pender outlined the progress that has been made since the May council meeting, on the administration offices…

Sydenham Legion ATV Raffle Set For Saturday

Last chance for tickets, time is running out. Only a few days left to get your tickets on the 2023 Arctic Alterra 450 ATV pictured below. Only competing with 199 other people for a chance to win, and tickets are $100 each. The draw will take place at the Legion in Sydenham at 4…

The Roar: “Pulling Us All Together”

When one thinks of ‘year end’, what date comes to mind? Some might automatically think December 31st and start to reflect about their past year and perhaps make New Year’s resolutions. For Lions worldwide, the date is June 30th. In this Roar we would like to reflect on the past…

Six Firearms Seized In Central Frontenac

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) seized six firearms, including three stolen long guns, along with approximately 1,000 rounds of ammunition after a search warrant was executed in the Sharbot Lake area. On June…

Three People Charged For Theft And Fraud From Metis Nation Of Ontario

The Lennox & Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three people with fraud and theft related offences in relation to an investigation of misuse of funds. In July of 2022, an investigation commenced after police were contacted about…

Community Columns - June 29nd, 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…

Ontario Doctor Shortage

In a recent study, CBC reported that seven million people, especially those in small communities, are without a family doctor. In Ontario alone the number is two million. On 31 May my doctor retired. I am now a number, as I have felt less than human in a search for a…

Re: Addington Highlands Council

I would like to mention that the article for Addington Highlands noting that a fee was waived for Lions Club Land O’ Lakes stated that "The Lions Club is the only service club in Addington Highlands.“ This is not true as stated. Denbigh Griffith Lions also support Addington…

Wickware, Sandra Ruth

April 18, 1938 - December 14, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra (Sandy) Wickware on December 14, 2022 at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook, ON. Sandy passed peacefully and is now in the company of her father and mother, Harold and Mae…