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Leaders share their vision for the future of Storrington

Two men in South Frontenac are standing up and fighting for change. Ron Sleeth and Norm Roberts, two Storrington District Councillors who were recently acclaimed to a second term with South Frontenac Township Council, are ready to push hard for improvements and upgrades in their…

North Frontenac Zoning Bylaw nearing completion following marathon meeting

North Frontenac Council and the Township Committee of Adjustment went through its proposed new Zoning Bylaw page by page last Friday at a special meeting that lasted well into the afternoon. “I think it’s good to get these things cleared up,” said Coun. Gerry Martin after the…

Firefighter turns 80, retires

Mayor Frances Smith , Members of Council , Fire Chief Greg Robinson , District Chief Bernie Quinn , Members of Central Frontenac Fire and Rescue , Citizens of Central Frontenac . As I reach my eightieth birthday I feel I must consider my health and the safety of my fellow…

Delbert Cook

April 7/1941 – August 24/2018 Delbert died with family at his side, of cancer at KGH. He is predeceased by his parents Susie and John Cook, brothers Charlie, John and Silas, and sisters Sara and Susan. Sadly missed by by his wife Joan (nee Hawly), children Debbie Dion (Don),…

Meeks, Archie Retan

In his 78th year, of Parham, Ontario, passed away at Kingston General Hospital, surrounded by family, on August 22, 2018. Loving husband and best friend of Marilyn of 58 years; loving father of Deb, Diana (Jim), Dan (Sharon), Dale (Rebecca), and Duane (Judy); loving grandfather…

Chabot, Bernard Charles

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bernard “Bernie” Chabot on Friday August 17th, 2018 in his home after a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 72 years. He is survived by his beloved wife Linda Chabot, sister Connie Sparling and brother Roger (Betty) Chabot.…

Silver Lake Powwow has one of its biggest years ever

“A lot of things were different this year,” Silver Lake Powwow organizer said. “Shabot Obaadjiwan gave us some funding and so we didn’t charge for admission to the Powwow, only donations. “We were too busy to take a head count but by 2:30 p.m. there were 100 cars parked across…

Sydenham woman among those fighting Ontario wildfires for MNR-F

Miranda Given picked the right summer to seek a job as a forest firefighter if she wanted to be out in the bush a lot, and also have to do a lot of heavy lifting and carrying, which fortunately suits her really well She talked to the News over the phone this week from Sydenham…

MALLA sounds the alarm again about Eurasian Millfoil

North Frontenac Council certainly paid attention what members of the Malcolm and Ardoch Lake Association (MALLA) had to say last Friday morning.(August 24). In a 20 minute presentation, MALLA President Glen Fowler was joined by Vice President Brenda Martin, Cathy Owne and two…

Cows a hit at Maberly Fair but they could still use more volunteers

The theme for the Maberly Fair this year (its 136th edition) was All About Cows — Everything But the Moo. And one of the more popular events featured what else — cows. “Cattle are more than just food,” said Maberly Agricultural Society board member Paul Pospisil. “Nothing goes…