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August 2017

What's up in the Sky? · Aug 2, 2017

The big news this month is that a partial eclipse of the Sun will occur in our area on August 21 starting about 1 pm. Our American friends can view the Total Eclipse along a path that curves across the middle of the United States. If you are ambitious enough and want to see the…

Bon Echo Art Exhibition still going strong after 22 years

ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS · Aug 2, 2017

In all of its 22 years, the Bon Echo Art Exhibition has “never had bad weather,” said Betty Pearce, coordinator of the Exhibition for the Friends of Bon Echo.Pearce said that at 40 exhibitors, this was one of the smaller shows of recent years but within their optimum range. “We…

B-Final Champions from Central Frontenac

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Aug 2, 2017

The St. Lawrence Employment Centre Bantam Girls team from Central Frontenac (which includes Sharbot Lake, Plevna, Mountain Grove and Parham) overcame a first-inning, 6-run deficit to defeat Kingston Kia 12-6 in the B Final the Greater Kingston Softball Association Intercommunity…

Outdoor burning in South Frontenac

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Aug 2, 2017

South Frontenac Council expects to have a bylaw concerning outdoor furnaces coming before it at a September meeting following a report from Manager of Development Services Forbes Symon and the testimony of two residents opposed to their neighbor’s furnace. Symon told the regular…

Fatality on Hwy 41

ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS · Aug 2, 2017

On July 31, 2017 at 12:30 in the afternoon officers with the Kaladar Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a head on collision on Highway 41 at Ashley Road. Witnesses reported that one of the vehicles had crossed the centre line. The female driver was…

Discovering the richness of Rose Hill

ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS · Aug 2, 2017

The general public will have a unique opportunity to visit Rose Hill Nature Reserve on Saturday, August 19th to explore the new trails and learn about the rich biodiversity found there. Rose Hill is a 358-acre wilderness property in the rugged, hilly landscape north east of…

Frontenac minor hockey registration

FRONTENAC COUNTY · Aug 2, 2017

Hockey season is just around the corner and we have some important information and dates we need you to be aware of. Remember to register prior to August 31st to avoid a $100 late fee. Registering early helps us plan practice times, number of teams and coaches required for the…

Getting Ready For School

Early Literacy · Aug 2, 2017

Emma’s mom looked at the calendar. It was still summertime. August stretched before them promising beach days and popsicles. But August would also be the last chance to prepare Emma for the thing that would change her three-year-old’s life forever – school. Would Emma be ready?…

Final section of Frontenac K&P Trail between Tichborne and Sharbot Lake

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Aug 2, 2017

Glenburnie, Ontario – A ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Frontenac K&P Trail is planned for August 26 at Railway Heritage Park and Oso Beach in Sharbot Lake. The event – also a Canada 150 celebration – will be held in partnership with the Trans Canada…

Teamwork a strength for Sydenham paddlers

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Jul 26, 2017

Last Saturday, SLCC competitive paddlers, Sydney Hausen, Madelaine Wood, Grace Swinton, Clare Swinton(left to right), of the Sydenham Lake Canoe Club, competed in the Annual Carleton Place Regatta to place fourth in their Girls U15 K4 event. Twins, Mathieu & Nicholas Symons came…

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