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Shoreline Restoration in Quinte Watershed

Opportunity for Shoreline Restoration in Quinte Watershed Watersheds Canada and Quinte Conservation are thrilled to announce an exciting new project to restore shoreline health in the Quinte Watershed. A successful three-year Ontario Trillium Foundation grant will support this…

Re - North Frontenac looking at unique family development on Kashwakamak

I am writing on behalf of the Kashwakamak Lake Association (KLA) Board to set the record straight regarding inaccurate statements attributed to the KLA in your recent article, “North Frontenac looking at unique family development on Kashwakamak” written by Craig Bakay and posted…

Letter – re vote in AH

Craig Bakay quotes Addington Highlands Reeve Hogg as saying: “There were about 30 people at the meetings and so you don’t know if that’s representative.” Reeve Hogg, having decided that the cannabis issue required direct consultation with constituents, apparently believes that…

Barbara Annette Dion (nee Brown)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara on Sunday, January 20th, 2019 surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Bert Dion for over 33 years. Much loved mother of Michelle (Hugh) Walters and Christian (Maggie)…

Sydenham Legion celebrates 70 years of service

More than 100 people braved the cold Saturday to help the Bob Richardson Branch # 496, Royal Canadian Legion, Sydenham celebrate its 70th anniversary with a hot lunch and speeches. “We’re doing quite well,” said President George Kish, a Legion member for 40 years, 20 years at…

Resolution delayed in Maberly Fair fraud case

Members of the Maberly Fair Board were in the Town of Perth Court on Monday morning (January 21st) for the fifth appearance by Bonnie Palmer, the former Treasurer of the Fair, on charges of fraud over $5,000. They had been told that Palmer, who was represented by legal counsel…

Frontenac Paramedic branding exercise completed

When Avenue Strategy and Backcountry Branding presented a new look for the Frontenac County brand three years ago, the council of the day was skeptical. The new crest appeared empty. It had just a few lines of colour, stylized fir trees and maple leaf. Kathleen Volebregt from…

Reid celebrates Scottish tradition with haggis in Verona

It’s become something of an annual event. Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MP likes to celebrate his Scottish ancestry on or around Robbie Burns Day by bringing a haggis to various locations in his riding. Last Sunday, one of those locations was the Lions Hall in Verona. With…

Richard Hutton & Barb Sohn on Display at MERA

McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts (MERA) is proud to have Richard Hutton & Barb Sohn for our February Art Exhibition in Dean Hall. The vernissage will be held on Sunday February 3rd from 2-4 pm. Everyone is welcome. Please visit MERAs website at www.meraschoolhouse.org…

Request for 24-hour ambulance by North Frontenac Council reflects short term memory loss

Four and a half years ago, the Robertsville ambulance base opened its doors. That was a few months before the 2014 municipal election when the current Mayor and County Warden, Ron Higgins, was elected. Three other members of North Frontenac Council, Deputy Mayor Fred Perry, and…