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South Frontenac Committee of the Whole

Frontenac Arch Biosphere Presentation Julie Servant, Executive Director of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere (FAB) came to Council to provide information about the biosphere’s programs, and to ask for financial support from the Township. Initiated by a nomination from the community,…

A Hidden Gem in Seeley’s Bay

The most recent snowfall provided guests with the perfect packing snow for a snowball or snow man. Beverley greeted us as we made the final climb up the driveway towards the large white farmhouse neatly tucked back from the road and nestled in the woods, like a giant safe hug.…

North Frontenac Waste Sites In Good Shape

“You’re in good shape and managing them (your waste sites) well,” David Bucholtz, director of environmental services with Cambium Inc. told North Frontenac Council at its regular meeting March 17 in Plevna. “You’re in very comfortable shape compared to your neighbours,” he said.…

Naltrexone To Treat Alcoholism

At a zoom seminar conducted by the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team in conjunction with Brad Flear, an addictions and mental health worker with Addictions and Mental of KFL&A, Ottawa based family doctor Dr. Jennifer Purdy discussed some of the protocols she follows for patients…

Jam Sessions Return to Storrington Centre

Jam Sessions (Open Mic) moved back into the newly renovated Storrington Centre at 3910 Battersea Road in Sunbury, on Friday, March 10. “We’re glad to be back”, said John Kot, lead guitarist and organiser (with Wayne Eves and Evelyn Ramdahanie). This is my interview with John…

Nature Conservancy Seeks to Protect Sensitive Lands in Central Frontenac

Last week, The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced the complete protection of ecologically sensitive lands surrounding Loon Lake, located in Central Frontenac. NCC and nature champion Monte Hummel have reached an agreement to protect the final piece of private land in a…

Sharbot Lake High School 75th Anniversary

The building may be gone, but the memories and the spirit will live forever. This year is the 75th Anniversary of the opening of Sharbot Lake High School. The opening of the new five room school in Sharbot Lake brought to completion plans that had been advanced for many years by…

Changing Watershed Conditions in the Cataraqui Region

Cataraqui Conservation is advising residents regarding the seasonal changes about to begin in the region. Weather Situation: In the short-term, above zero daytime highs in the range of about 4 to 8º C+ are expected for the next couple weeks, with overnight lows only falling to…

Craig Cardiff at St. Andrews Anglican in Sharbot Lake

St. Andrews Anglican Church in Sharbot Lake is putting on a concert with True North recording artist Craig Cardiff on Saturday, April 1st, from 7pm -9pm. Craig Cardiff is a prolific singer-songwriter, who has released 21 albums and EPs over the years, garnering over 100 million…

The Roar

The LOL Lions Club are very excited to present our newest project, The Speakers’ Forum. This idea has been in the making for several months. Recently, the Cloyne District Historical Society (CDHS) joined in with us. We are being sponsored by the County of Lennox and Addington.…