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Parkinson SuperWalk

Letters · Aug 30, 2017

Here we are, just days away from an event that I have been working to make a success since January, the first Parkinson SuperWalk to take place in Lanark North Leeds. This walk is only one of over 80 walks taking place across Canada on the weekend after Labour Day. It is…

Film documents farming, fair history in Parham area

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Aug 23, 2017

One of the more pleasant surprises at this year’s Parham Fair, its 125th edition, was tucked away into a back corner of The Palace. There, among the prize string beans, slices of pie and various craft goods, Wendy Parliament was premiering her documentary series On the Farm,…

New, less confusing namefor Rural Frontenac Community Services

NORTH FRONTENAC · Aug 23, 2017

For many summers now, Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS) has invited the community to a barbecue at Oso Beach. It’s generally been a low-key affair, designed to foster community spirit and spend an enjoyable afternoon featuring some local entertainment. It draws a…

Theatre camp performs original musical at RFCS annual barbecue

NORTH FRONTENAC · Aug 23, 2017

For the first time ever, and as a Canada 150 project, North Frontenac Little Theatre held a theatre camp this summer. All they really needed was a place to perform.“Louise (Moody) said ‘why not piggyback onto our barbecue’ and we said ‘sure,’” said artistic director Brian…

Visit Cloyne Museum, Benny’s Pond, and the new Park

ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS · Aug 23, 2017

On Saturday, August 26, everyone is invited to explore in Cloyne – Ponds, Pioneer Days and Parks. The Friends of the Salmon River will host an afternoon event of interest to lovers of nature and history. Have a tour of Benny’s Pond and learn how it is part of the Salmon River…

This Little Piggy Went to Market…Sharbot Lake Farmers Market

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Aug 23, 2017

There’s a buzz in town and it’s at the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. There are yummy treats, local produce of all kinds, fascinating products, Shiatsu massage, and the best part, you can meet up with our local providers and friends. If you didn’t get a chance…

Procter sisters swim Sharbot Lake for a ninth consecutive year

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Aug 23, 2017

For the ninth consecutive year, the Procter sisters, Theresa, Becki and Katie (Ansley) braved the waters of Sharbot Lake to raise funds for the fight against cancer last Saturday morning.As always, they began at the docks in Sharbot Lake Provincial Park and swam the 3 kilometres…

COFA fishing day with local kids teaches angling skills

FRONTENAC COUNTY · Aug 23, 2017

Conservationists of Frontenac and Addington in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, introduced children to fishing last week.August 16th was an ideal day for being in beautiful places and learning to appreciate our natural surroundings. Each…

Property owners press township on septic inspection

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Aug 23, 2017

If it were up to the majority of those who attended an open house on a proposed mandatory septic maintenance program for the township, the program would be instituted immediately and the timelines would be much tighter than the township is proposing.It was more or less a case of…

O.P.P remind public to lock vehicles

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Aug 23, 2017

Since 1 July 2017, officers of the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P) have responded to eight calls this summer involving thefts from unlocked motor vehicles, three motorcycle thefts, three All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) thefts and two incidents of thefts…

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