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SFCS is gearing up for a big project, and looking to raise money

This week, Southern Frontenac Community Services announced that the contract has been awarded for their long awaited expansion project, at the Grace Centre in Sydenham, to the construction firm Emmons and Mitchell. The project is being managed by Todd Colbourne of the…

NF Mayor Saves Strategic Planning For County Council

After a long public meeting on a potential rezoning of a property in Cloyne, an information session on electric vehicles and a presentation on the services available from Frontenac Business Services, North Frontenac Mayor Gerry Lichty pulled the plug on an information gathering…

North Frontenac Winterfest

Plevna was the place to be Sat, Feb 25th! The Township of North Frontenacs 2023 Winterfest was so much fun!! Neighbours throughout the Community gathered to celebrate and it was delightful! Some extra parking was moved over to the library to make room for all of the amazing…

AH Roads & Waste Supervisor pleased with County Agreement

Addington Highlands Roads and Waste Supervisor Brett Reavie told Council at its regular meeting Feb. 21 in Denbigh that a new agreement with Lennox & Addington County for road maintenance “will work out well for us.” The Township has been maintaining roads and bridges for the…

How Live Music Has Survived the Pandemic: Jess Wedden

Jess Wedden is a Canadian fiddler, singer, songwriter, finger-style guitarist, and step-dancer, from Tichborne, Ontario. Presently performing with Chris Murphy, Jessica Pearson and the East Wind, and appearing as a guest with Turpin’s Trail. "There are many players of fiddle…

South Frontenac Council Feb 21/23

Sydenham Water 2022 Annual Summary Julie Runions of Utilities Kingston delivered the annual report for the Sydenham Water Treatment Plant, which supplied water to residents of Sydenham at “rates which allowed adequate treatment while not exceeding permitted flows.” The one test…

Make a Difference on International Women’s Day

The plight of women and girls in Afghanistan stands out as the most shocking global disaster where misogyny is the cornerstone of the ruling “government”. Afghanistan is a real-life dystopia for girls and women (and oppressive for the population in general). New restrictions are…

Granite Ridge Celebrates Diversity

On Wednesday, Feb. 22 students at Granite Ridge celebrated a day of diversity, inclusivity and acceptance by wearing pink. Pink Day is celebrated across Canada and inspired by two Nova Scotian students who stood up for a peer being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school.…

Friends of the Tay Watershed Seek Applicants for Annual Student Bursary

The Friends of the Tay Watershed, in partnership with Little Stream Bakery, are looking for students who would like $1,000 to help with their college or university expenses. This year two bursaries will be awarded to students who have a special interest in the environment. The…

Community Columns - March 2nd, 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…