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Trail Building Day in Flinton

ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS · Jun 12, 2019

Lennox and Addington owns approximately 1,150 acres of managed forest lands in five locations in the Township of Addington Highlands. Certified according to the Forest Stewardship Council’s standards for sustainable forestry, the land has generated little impact from a tourism…

Butternut tree recovery at risk under Endangered Species Act changes

General Interest · Jun 12, 2019

A new batch of butternut seedlings have been sent into the world to pull the endangered tree back from the brink – but this spring’s lot may have been the last. Landowners flocked to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority’s specialized cold storage facility on Dilworth Road…

Take a Boating Skills Course

General Interest · Jun 12, 2019

It’s the law in Canada that operators of powered recreational boats have a basic level of boating knowledge. Providers developed courses and tests and a proof of competency “card” was issued to those who successfully completed the test. Called the Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card…

How To Call For Help In A Boating Emergency

General Interest · Jun 12, 2019

Your boat is in danger, a passenger has fallen overboard, or you’re stranded on open water. How do you get help? Minutes matter. Make sure you know what do before you face a boating emergency. It could make the difference between life and death. The most effective and reliable…

Lifejackets & Lucky Fishing Hats

General Interest · Jun 12, 2019

Fishing is so popular that well over 50% of the boats sold in Canada are used at least in part for fishing. By far, the most popular boats for this activity are small open powerboats under 6 meters in length. Coincidentally, between 2009 & 2013, boats of this type were involved…

Puddephatt, Philip George (Phil)

OBITUARIES · Jun 5, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Phil in his 66th year on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He will missed by his wife Lynne (Davey) of 47 years, daughter Rebecca, son Shea (Jodi) and three grandchildren Cutter, Paisley and Mackenzie. A special thanks to the…

Carol Theresa McCallum

OBITUARIES · Jun 5, 2019

September 6, 1949 – May 20, 2019 Carol Theresa McCallum, age 69, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on May 20, 2019 due to natural causes at home. She will be dearly missed by her husband Ron McCallum and step children Craig McCallum and Holly Davidson.

Ambler, Robert Benjamin

OBITUARIES · Jun 5, 2019

December 29, 1942 - May 28, 2019 Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at the Perth Hospital on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of Audrey Marlene Ambler (nee McGuire). Loving father of Kenneth Ambler (Judy Lynn) and Judy Ann…

Opposition to ANSIs triggers large turnout for Zoning Bylaw Public Meeting

NORTH FRONTENAC · Jun 5, 2019

As a general rule, public meetings on zoning bylaws don’t attract a large audience. North Frontenac’s such meeting last Friday at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna was an exception to that rule as the hall was full. Planner Tracy Zander of ZanderPlan began the meeting by outlining…

Loughborough PS and the ‘Dish with one Spoon’ treaty

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Jun 5, 2019

Loughborough Public School (LPS) grade 3 Anishnaabe student Nescia Giangrosso travelled to Winnipeg, early last month, to be part of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Imagine a Canada – Youth Leading Reconciliation workshop and national celebration, which took…

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