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CF kicks off OP revision with open house in Sharbot Lake

Attendance at Central Frontenac’s initial open house on revisions to its Official Plan weren’t quite what organizers hoped for but then, these things rarely attract large crowds unless there is something quite controversial in the revisions. The closest things to controversy in…

Traffic stop leads to charges in Verona

On 25 August 2017, at approximately 09:00 p.m., Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a green BMW 4-door sedan on Road 38 southbound in the town of Verona. The vehicle was travelling without any rear lights.During the traffic stop, officers observed open liquor in…

It's time to start loving the K&P Trail

It’s been a long haul for the development of the K&P Trail in Frontenac County, and as was pointed out at the Grand Opening of the Trail in Sharbot Lake last Saturday, the trail is not quite complete even yet. In fact, even though a Trans-Canada Trail official told CBC radio…

Letter re 150 women, 150 stories, 150 words

Kudos to Dianne Lake and her cohorts for their imagination, ingenuity, time, effort and their “stick-to-it-iveness” in producing 150 Women – Their Stories as a Canada 150 project. It is a most interesting read, bringing back lots of memories and connections, definitely a Coffee…

re Ardoch Lake

I suppose it is a key indicator of failing to grow old with grace and resignation that one greets with relief the news that "5 Years in Ardoch Lake Development Still Needs Work". Hopefully, the planning and evaluation will take forever, unless the proposed project is downsized…

Afternoon art classes coming to Harrowsmith and Verona

South Frontenac Students interested in exploring painting, pottery, and printmaking will have an opportunity to take classes this fall.Gabriel Deerman and Ashley Doucette Pilles operate Salmon River Studios out of Tamworth. Last year they started offering afternoon art classes…

Kennebec wetlands are the best

Recent media attention has reported that a study by environmental scientists Cheng and Basu at the University of Waterloo has found that smaller wetlands are more beneficial to the landscape than larger wetlands. A fundamental reason for this is that small wetlands provide more…

Brooks, Marion

Passed away, at the Lennox and Addington County Hospital in Napanee on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Marion Myrtle Brooks of Kaladar at age 59. Beloved wife of Carl Brooks and dear mother of Samantha Walker (Randy) and Glen Armstrong. Step-mother of Cory Brooks (Shannon) and Bryan…

WHAN, Alma (Toots)

Peacefully at Perth Hospital on Sunday August 27, 2017 in her 72nd year. Wife of Lester Whan. Dear mother David (Sherry), Cindy Whan. Grandmother of Jared, Logan, Nicole. Great grandmother to Brody and Landon. Survived by brother Roger Badour and sister in law Betty Badour (Late…

TIBBLE: Babe (Iona) neé Perry

At the L&A County Hospital on Friday, August 25, 2017. Babe Tibble of Fernleigh in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Bill Tibble. Loving mother of the late Randy, Linda (Mike Cole) & Phil (Nicole Mallette). Proud grandmother of Geremy, Lindsey, Hannah & Keira & great…