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Summer Kickoff Music Festival in South Frontenac

“The weather looks good for Saturday. Crossing my fingers that it holds” said Amanda Pantry, Recreation and Events Coordinator with the township of South Frontenac when asked about the first ever Summer Kickoff festival for the township, and event she has been planning for the…

Frontenac Politicians Seek To Change Provinces Mind Over Conservation Authority Role

Much of the conversation at the May meeting of Frontenac County Council (May 16) centred around the implications of some of the changes to provincial rules around land use planning that are part of the government's target of 1.5 million new housing units, in the province, by…

Community Grants Approved By South Frontenac Council

Battersea United Church - Capital Purchase of lightweight collapsible tables - $1,500 Bellrock Community Hall - Capital Building Upgrades (Eavestrough & Downpipes, Sand & Paint Bathroom, Install Hose Bib Connection, Install Existing Patio Door) $5,000 (pending) Frontenac County…

SHS, GREC students thrive at KASSAA meet

At the Kingston Area Secondary School Athletic Association Track meet, which was held on May 18 and 19, a number of Frontenac County student athletes did very well, winning first, second, and third place medals. Sedona Reade, from Sydenham High School (SHS) finished 2nd in the…

EcoFest Westport

No question about it, these are challenging times. So, how to feel empowered, inspired, hopeful and encouraged? Come and mingle with your neighbors at the first annual and free EcoFest Westport: Doing Better Together on June 3 from 10am – 4pm, 43 Bedford Street in Westport.…

Community Columns - May 25th, 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…

Keith Elmer Conboy

Aug 22, 1948- May 14, 2023 Keith passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 74. He will be missed by his many family and friends. He leaves behind his sons Christopher (Beth) and Andrew (Bosook) Conboy (and their mother Eleanor Conboy), and his 3…

Local Farms Gear Up For The Season, Each In Their Own Way

There are a number of constants in the world of gardening: seeds, water, sun, soil. And there are variables many many variables. Are the seeds viable. Is there enough sun, too much sun, enough water, the right kind of soil. And everything changes from year to year, week to week,…

Back To Health Opens In Inverary

Allison Montgomery started Back to Health in 2014 at a home-based clinic in Battersea. At the time she wanted to be able to provide massage therapy locally, saving the need for a trip to Kingston for her clients and her self as well. It also allowed her to be home with her…

All Agree - Matthew Street ‘Never To Be Mentioned’ In Council Again

The saga of Matthew Street in Sharbot Lake may have finally come to a close at Central Frontenac Township Council’s May 9 meeting in Sharbot Lake. When the Township embarked on extensive roadwork in downtown Sharbot Lake, the short little Matthew Street, which connects Elizabeth…