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Dickson, Howard James

OBITUARIES · Jun 14, 2023

March 17, 1931 - May 23, 2023 It is with great sadness the family announces Howards passing on May 23, 2023 at the Pearley Rideau Veterans Health Center Ottawa at the age of 92. An army man through and through, a member of the Royal Canadian Dragoons; Veteran of the Korean war.…

County Officials Present Utilities Plan to North Frontenac

NORTH FRONTENAC · Jun 14, 2023

“Our purpose here today is to see if North Frontenac wants to join (Frontenac Communal Services),” Frontenac County CAO Kelly Pender told Council at its regular meeting June 9 in Plevna. Spoiler alert: North Frontenac Council turned down the invitation the last time Pender and…

Forgotten History – Peter Shawinipinessi & the Bedford Reserve

General Interest · Jun 14, 2023

In 1842, Peter Shawinipinessi, a veteran of the War of 1812, petitioned Sir Charles Bagot, the Governor General of British North America, to establish a 2,000 acre reserve in territory that was part of Bedford, Oso, and South Sherbrooke townships (which are now in South and…

June is Seniors Month!

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Jun 14, 2023

This June, Rural Frontenac Community Services is celebrating Seniors Month! The theme for this year is Working for Seniors. At Rural Frontenac CS, we work for seniors every day by providing social services, such as PSW, home help, meals on wheels, transportation, foot care,…

Topper’s Convenience Fire

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Jun 14, 2023

South Frontenac Fire Crews were quick to respond to the fire at Topper’s Convenience on Wednesday, June 7, but there was no chance to save the store or the living units at the rear of the building. They managed to keep the fire from getting near the gas pumps, and as you can see…

South Frontenac Council - June 06/23

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Jun 14, 2023

Bulk Water Sales A bulk water filling station is currently being installed at the Sydenham water tower on Sydenham Road. Having locally-offered potable water sales will provide residents, businesses, and farmers with new options to purchase bulk drinking water, for a nominal fee…

Sharbot Lake Country Inn Sold

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Jun 14, 2023

Ever since Frank and Sandra White purchased the Sharbot Lake County Inn over 13 years ago, they have been renovating the building and altering the restaurant, entertainment and accommodations side of the business. The ‘hotel’ as it has been known locally for decades, is one of…

Fire Evacuation Unnecessary for North Addington

ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS · Jun 14, 2023

Rumours of evacuation orders for Denbigh during last week’s forest fire were just that — rumours, Fire Chief and CEMC Casey Cuddy told Addington Highlands Council June 6 at its regular meeting in Flinton. “There is no disaster in Addington Highlands and never was,” he said. “And…

Bioblitz in Battersea

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Jun 14, 2023

The Kingston Field Naturalists KFN have been holding an annual BioBlitz for a quarter of a Century, and for most of the time Anne Robertson has organised them. And although she turns 80 next year, her enthusiasm for nature, the KFN, and its annual BioBlitz, has not dimmed. Every…

St. Andrew’s Fundraiser Successful

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Jun 14, 2023

“Am humbled. I will again hear those sweet voices from nature. I will be able to hear my birds in the forests.” With those words Ugandan bird guide Ibrahim Senfuma greeted the news that St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Sharbot Lake had raised enough funds for him to purchase…

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