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Speed Limits Reduced Through Hamlet Of Arden To 40 Kph

Arden, and specifically Arden Road, came in for considerable discussion at Central Frontenac Council’s regular meeting June 13 in Sharbot Lake. First, Council accepted a bid from Gemmill Sand and Gravel for $586,100 ($25,498 over budget) to resurface Arden Road, to be completed…

Back Forty Artisan Cheese - Curds & Cooks Festival

Canada Day – July 1st 11 am – 6 pm Back Forty is excited to announce the details for their 6th annual summer food festival. What started in 2016 as a small celebration to mark the opening of their newly renovated cheese factory, has since grown into a leading destination for…

Frontenac County Start-Ups Cash In On Small Grant Program

This week, the announcement of companies who have received mini-grants from the Starter Company Plus program had a distinctly northern vibe. The program, which is delivered by the Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO) for the City of Kingston, and the surrounding…

Sharbot Lake High School 75th Anniversary – The 70’s

The old yellow school bus that student’s council owned was a big part of getting teams to games and field trips for many groups. Although it didn’t always work the best, it was the best we had! The early 70’s saw a school dance party, live on CKWS television in Kingston. Stuff…

Gofundme For Verona Fire Victims

The fire that destroyed Toppers Convenience Store in Verona, two weeks ago, also left two men homeless and without all of their belongings. The two men, Tony Wand and Ed Ball had been living in the two units, at the back of the store, for a number of years. They have been…

Community Columns - June 22nd, 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…

Quality of Life in Sharbot Lake

Sharbot Lake cottager and cyclist for 20 years, I cannot say enough about the groomed paths available to cyclists and residents alike. The attention and effort (i.e., money) the township expends to maintain these paths speaks to its concern for its residents, and for this I am…

Trepanier, Janice Elaine (Cuddy)

Passed away peacefully at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the age of 71. Janice will be forever missed by her devoted husband Nelson of 53 years. Proud mother of Mark of Flinton and Lori Veech (Chris) of Kingston.…

Bain, Neil G.

Neil G. Bain of Crow Lake passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 30, 2023. Loving and cherished husband of Yolande. Cremation has taken place with Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. A Graveside Service will be held at the Boilingbroke Cemetery on Saturday, June 24,…

Marshall, Eileen

Passed away at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook on June 8, 2023 at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Marshall. Dear mother of Steve Marshall & his wife Linda and Wanda Marshall & her husband Phil Sepe. Much loved Grandma of Krista (Brian), Ashley (Drew),…