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In Frontenac News of May 9, 2019, an article by Jeff Green praises a group attending a Tourism Conference. Mr. Green is to be commended for bringing this effort to our attention once again. We sincerely hope that it results in action. Over the last few years, CF Council have…
Passed away Peacefully at Ottawa Civic Hospital, On Friday May 3, 2019, as a result of multiple injuries from a farm tractor accident n March 21st 2019. Dale E. Whan in 70th year of Sharbot Lake will be dearly missed by his wife Barbara (Young) of 27 years. Dale and Barbara…
Joy sadly passed away peacefully at the Heart of Hastings Hospice in Madoc, Ontario on May 7, 2019 in her 70th year, born in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Best Friend and spouse of Gerry Martin, Ardoch, ON. She will be sadly missed by her sons Bob (Jeanne) Abbotsford, B.C.…
A special event designed for young children was a big hit in Sunbury on May 8. Held at Ormsbee’s Mercantile, children were invited to play with rabbits, plant a seed and sample maple syrup. “This is our sixth year doing the event,” says Jenn Ormsbee, 39. “The whole idea is to…
Flooding, washouts, impassable trails and terrible conditions forced the postponement of the Spring ATV Ride for Dad in Ompah for a week, but even though it corresponded with the Mother’s Day weekend, organizers were still pleased that about 400 drivers and passengers that came…
Fire extinguishers aren’t for putting out fires, per se, said Glenna Shanks of Perth Fire Protection. “They’re for use upon exit and to get people to safety,” she said. “They’re not used to play the hero.” Shanks was at the Ompah Fire Hall Saturday to certify extinguishers as…
(Editors note – the original OPP report on this incident was posted on Monday, April 13. It has been replaced with this updated, more accurate, version) Richard Culligan, 57, from Greater Madawaska Township, died of his injuries after the ATV he was riding landed in a ditch off…
Just to be clear. The first week for amnesty loads at Central Frontenac landfills doesn’t mean said landfills will be open during the entire week, Council heard during its regular meeting Tuesday evening at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake. Coun. Tom Dewey told Council some of his…
May 23 is World Turtle Day. It was started in 2000 by American Turtle Rescue to bring attention to, and increase knowledge of and respect for, turtles and tortoises, and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive, according to Wikipedia. And last Thursday in Sunbury,…
Development Charges: Bill 73 and Beyond Claire Dodds, Director of Public Services, introduced consultant Gary Scandlon, Director of Watson & Associates, who was contracted in January to assist the Township in updating and renewing its development charges by-law, which must be…
