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Burn ban in Central Frontenac

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Jul 8, 2020

Due to the current dry weather conditions coupled with the continued forecast of high temperatures with no appreciable rain in the near future, Central Frontenac Fire & Rescue has issued an immediate ban on all open air burning with the exception of campfires in the Municipality…

Frontenac Farmer’s market up and running

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Jul 8, 2020

It hasn’t been quick or easy, but the Frontenac Farmer’s market opened for the season last Saturday (July 4) at a new location, on the grounds of South Frontenac Rental Centre in Harrowsmith. Erin Shannon, who makes soaps, balms and other environmentally friendly products in…

Virtual Basketry Exhibit inspired by COVID-19

Lanark County · Jul 8, 2020

The Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum invites you to visit the new virtual exhibition, titled ‘Invasive Plant Basketry Exhibition inspired by COVID-19.’ The museum curator, Ankaret Dean, had planned a special event to celebrate the Lanark 200th anniversary this year. She hopes…

What’s Up in the Night Sky? – July 2020 by Fred Barrett

What's up in the Sky? · Jul 8, 2020

What a month for planets! Wild banded Jupiter and ringed Saturn are up all night by mid month as they move from the southeast through to the southwest. After the beauty of Saturn’s rings, it’s hard to beat observing Jupiter’s four most prominent moons as they shift and dance in…

Re Fairmount visits

Letters · Jul 8, 2020

I recently read your article on the wonderful things that Fairmount Home are doing to connect their residents with loved ones during this time of separation. Fairmount is now offering outside visits with our loved ones who reside with them. They currently have 2 gazebo type…

Re - Hillier tweet

Letters · Jul 8, 2020

“ if mandatory masks are a true solution to prevent Covid then why have the rates of infection been declining without them . It would then also be false to continue with restrictions and social distancing if masks are the solution . Maybe a course in logic is on order.” Indeed…

Welcome to life in Frontenac

Visitor's Guide 2020 · Jul 3, 2020

The golden rule never went out of style in Frontenac. We’re friendly and welcoming and we treat everyone like family. Our landscape and geography are a big part of who we are. Stretching between our small towns, the lakes, forest and fields jumble together in a paradise of…

Camping in Frontenac

Visitor's Guide 2020 · Jul 3, 2020

Leave your sound machine at home and let a symphony of frogs serenade you to sleep. Forget the alarm clock and wake up to the ratatat of a woodpecker getting breakfast. Avoid generic motel rooms and complete your Frontenac adventure by camping under the stars. “Backcountry” or…

The Frontenac Challenge

Visitor's Guide 2020 · Jul 3, 2020

Frontenac Provincial Park is our region’s most popular all-season outdoor destination, and is especially inviting in the fall. There are many reasons to enjoy a hike, paddle, or backcountry camping trip at this time of year, such as cooler days, no biting insects, colourful…

Trails in Frontenac

Visitor's Guide 2020 · Jul 3, 2020

Loop Trails Frontenac County has many nature trails built out in loops for adventurous hiking, leading up to vistas with views of landscapes that are still and spectacular. The Canadian Shield holds sway in the northern reaches of Frontenac, and the Frontenac Spur juts into the…

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