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One take on the shortage of primary care physicians

(Editors note: The following was forwarded by Emma Cronk’s mother, Leslie, who lives on the Cronk farm near Parham. It was written in response to media reports about a dearth of primary care physicians in the Town of Perth, but it applies as much to her home communities in…

City of Kingston to look at their costs for Paramedic Services, Fairmount Home

The next phase in what might be called a little misunderstanding between municipal partners, will play out at a city council meeting in Kingston in September. According to a city official, when Frontenac County Officials brought budget numbers that included a 14.4% increase in…

Fantasy In The Forest once again brings magic to a part of South Frontenac

For those unfamiliar with the Fantasy In The Forest Art Show, it takes place every year in a mythical forest Kingdom somewhere down Draper Lake Road, allegedly in the Township of South Frontenac. But for two days every summer (this was the 24th annual), this part of the Township…

Sydenham knows how to do Saturday in the Park

Saturday … in the park … I think it was the 20th of July. With apologies to Robert Lamm, there wasn’t a man selling ice cream but there was a ton of other stuff going on at The Point in Sydenham Saturday for the 3rd Annual Lakes & Trails Festival. “We’re here today because they…

Sharbot Lake Criminal Court – July 13

Trial date set Patrick Sundstrum faces two charges each of: trafficking in an illegal substance, production of marijuana, possession of an illegal substance, careless use/storage of a firearm, unauthorised possession of a firearm, and failing to stop for police. The case dates…

OPP Report: Vehicle fire in Verona

On July 16, 2019 at approximately 10:50 p.m. Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle fire that was parked in a driveway at a residence on Verona Sand Road in the Village of Verona, South Frontenac Township. Upon police arrival, the South Frontenac Fire…

Storrington Minor Soccer finishes season with fun day tourney

Storrington Minor Soccer finished off its 2019 season on the weekend with a fun day style championship at Gerald Ball Memorial Park in Sunbury. Director of Officials/Registrar Greg Horton said there were 44 teams participating representing 623 players. “We have a crew of about…

Fantasy In The Forest includes helping geriatric canines

When you run a home for geriatric dogs, there are always expenses. One way Sheba’s Haven Rescue has found to help defray costs is to set up a booth at craft fairs and shows. It helps them spread their message about providing a home for older animals and brings in a little money…

Choice of locations and performers continue to widen at Festival of Small Halls.

As the Festival of Small Halls penetrates deeper into Frontenac, Lanark and Lennox and Addington, music fans from all corners of our region will have the opportunity to see a lot of music this September. During the first week of the Festival, LeE HARVeY OsMOND are at the ABC…

Helping SFCS celebrate the big 3-0 next year

Southern Frontenac Community Services has been serving South Frontenac and rural Kingston for three decades, and in July 2020 the organization will be celebrating thirty years as a charity. The Board of Directors is looking for volunteers who are interested and able to commit to…