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Canadian Women Take Gold At Ice Stock Championship

Submitted by Karl Hammer Canada’s women’s ice stock team came home with a gold medal at World Ice Stock Championships in Kapfenberg, Austria. The first place finish in Group B promotes them to top flight Group A at the next world championships in 2029. It was a nail biter of a…

Touch a Truck Event Fueling Young Imaginations in Central Frontenac

By Kelli McRobert Last Wednesday, the air at the Parham Fairgrounds was alive with excitement as Central Frontenac’s Touch-a-Truck event unfolded in a perfect celebration of community and curiosity. The sound of beeping trucks filled the evening air, blending with the laughter…

The 2025 Central Frontenac Fire Rescue Awards Held May 3rd

30 members of the fire and emergency services department, all of whom have joined the department over the last 3 years, were recognized for the training and service they have brought to the township since then. “Fighters whose unwavering commitment and dedication make a…

The Return of the Pig - Saturday, May 17

Popular Victoria Day Event Returns to Seed to Sausage The tourist season will kick off in style on Road 38, south of Sharbot Lake, next weekend. “The Day of the Pig” was first held in 2012 at the Seed to Sausage factory store to mark the opening of the store for the summer…

ATV Fee on K&P

My wife and I returned from away late March. As we bounced along the 509 from Hwy 7 to Snow Road towing our 5th wheel, I noted how lovely the highly vaunted improvements to the K&P Trail look. I was subsequently informed that there is now a $150 seasonal permit fee to use one’s…

Anti-America Doesn't Solve Anything

It is disturbing to read all the anti-American hostility being expressed in so much Canadian media, largely because the anger and mistrust is misplaced—and hurtful and insulting to most Americans who have long respected their Canadian neighbors, friends and partners. If Canada…

Scott Reid’s Comments An Insult

I’ve just read the article in the May 1st edition of Frontenac News regarding the results of the Federal Election in our riding (Liberals Gain in Lanark Frontenac, but Scott Reid Rolls to Victory). I take exception to Scott Reid’s statement, “There are people who are focused on…

Ralph Howard McInnes

1946 - 2025 With quiet sadness and tremendous heartfelt loss we announce the peaceful passing of Ralph. A devoted husband, Dad, Grampa, brother, relative, co-worker and friend. Ralph was the beloved husband of Carol (James) McInnes of 57 years. Much loved Dad of Lydia, Liza,…

Bates, Don ‘Poppy’

On Sunday, April 27, 2025 in his 83rd year, Donald Gordon Bates took his final train to heaven. Leaving behind to mourn his passing is his loving wife of 28 years Linda Bates, Linda’s children Tina Benson (John) and Todd Benson (Lisa), grandson Alexander Benson, Don’s son Blaine…

Rev. (Elder) James Charles Robert "Jim" Smith

Passed away peacefully, at home in Sharbot Lake on Friday, May 2, 2025. Loving husband of 61 years to Doreen (Uren). Dear father of James R.A. Smith and David L. Smith. Pre-deceased by his infant son Randy, his brother Douglas and his sisters Doreen P. Hess and Phyllis Dowes. He…