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NF Council composition to remain the same

Following two public meetings (one in-person and one on-line) on the subject, North Frontenac Council passed a resolution at its regular meeting Sept. 10 to “leave the Ward boundaries and Council composition the same.” “I hope this puts this to rest,” said Coun. Fred Fowler, who…

Frontenac Community Arena Opens for 2021/22 Season

Godfrey - The Frontenac Community Arena (FCA) Board of Directors are pleased to announce that the FCA will be open for the 2021/22 season. “After a very long year full of major renovations, the FCA will once again open to the public,” said Arena Manager Tim Laprade.” “Thanks to…

Community Columns - September 16, 2021

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week. Table of Contents Arden Battersea/Storrington Cloyne - Northbrooke Denbigh Harlowe Harrowsmith Henderson Inverary Maberly-Bolingbroke Mississippi Mountain Grove Ompah Parham-Tichborne Perth Road Plevna Sydenham…

Mildred Ellen “Aileen” Wagar

Mildred Ellen “Aileen” Wagar passed peacefully but suddenly at the Arbour Heights Long Term Care Home in Kingston on Monday, August 30, 2021. Aileen will be sadly missed by her sister Kathleen (Frank) Goodfellow and her brother Eric (Muriel) Wagar. She is pre-deceased by her…

Beulah May Keller Scott (nee Hughes)

Suddenly, after a brief illness at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre on Sunday, August 29, 2021 in her 84th year. Beloved and cherished wife of James “Jim” Keller of Northbrook and pre-deceased by her first husband Arthur Scott. Dear mother of Marilyn (Dave) Jack, Lavern…

O’Connor, Elizabeth (Betty) Ann

In loving memory of Betty Ann O’Connor (nee Sly) who passed away in her 80th year on August 27, 2021. Her battle with cancer over the past 4 years was met with fierceness, courage and a desire to beat it, which carried her through to the end. Her passion for crafting and card…

Fantasy In The Forest Lives Up To Its Name

Even though the number of vendors was down this year to 40 from the normal 60-80, the Forest King, Jamie Brick, was sporting huge smiles Saturday as a steady stream of customers came to pay homage at his shop/throne room. “We’ve done 25 summer shows (although the summer show has…

Boots on Pedals Cycling fundraiser for First Responders counselling

Constable Richard Martin is working a day job these days, in a climate controlled office. In June he started a three year rotation as the Community Service and Media Relations Officer with the Frontenac detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. (OPP) But throughout his career…

4th wave will hit KFL&A – Dr. Hugh Guan

In late July, the interim medical officer of health for Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington, Dr. Hugh Guan, ceased holding weekly media briefings about COVID-19. The local caseload was low and the vaccine rollout was proceeding steadily, if slowly. A month later, the…

How one local musician has kept creative while navigating the pandemic

Like musicians everywhere, Prince Charles Public School alumnus Astrid Tanton hasn’t been able to play live much during the pandemic. She has had her online studies at Ryerson University in arts and contemporary studies to keep her busy but that doesn’t necessarily satisfy her…