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South Frontenac seniors housing proposal

A report that explores options for a senior’s housing project in Sydenham came to Frontenac County council this week, and will soon go to South Frontenac Council. The report, prepared by Re/Fact and SHS consulting makes a number of recommendation based on demographic research…

Novice Flyers one victory away from title

With 6-3 and 7-1 victories on Saturday and Sunday respectively, the Frontenac Novice (8 years old and under) Flyers need only one more win to take the Lou Jeffries Trophy, as champions of their respective EOMHL division. The Flyers travel back to Wasaga Beach Friday (March 24, 6…

Antique show shuttered with closure of club

The disbandment of another volunteer organization is taking its toll in South Frontenac Township. “We’re losing our history,” responded Township Councillor Ron Sleeth after hearing of the closure of Kingston Area Antique Association; a volunteer club that has hosted a two-day…

The Plight of the Monarch Butterfly

Every year the Monarch butterflies that we see in Frontenac Ontario migrate 7000km to a mountaintop at 10000ft in Michoacán Mexico. The Monarch’s gather here in grape-like bunches hanging from pine trees to hibernate for the winter. Millions of butterflies can be seen in their…

Elm Tree bridge slated for work this year but “no impact on levy”

Central Frontenac Council approved work on the Elm Tree Bridge as part of its 2017 budget at its regular meeting Tuesday night in Sharbot Lake. Outgoing (interim) Public Works Manager Mike Richardson made the recommendation to Council, saying that “the Elm Tree Bridge…

Local man dies after ATV goes through ice on Buck Lake

Darrell Green, 61, a nearby resident, drowned after his ATV went through the ice on the East Bay of Buck Lake, north of Perth Road Village on Sunday, March 11. A family friend of the deceased became concerned when Green did not arrive to meet him at a certain location on Buck…

Septic system maintenance and assessment program explained

“Do no harm.” That’s how Craig Bakay started his article in opposition to the Central Frontenac Septic System Maintenance and Assessment Program passed by Council. Do no harm. That is exactly what a septic system is supposed to do. It takes potentially dangerous waste,…

Are ride-sharing apps in the future of rural transportation?

In his verbal report to Council about this year’s Good Roads convention in Toronto, South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal touched on two aspects that caught his attention — waste management information and the idea of incorporating ride-sharing apps such as Uber into the county…

RMFEO opposed to mandatory septic inspections and pump outs

The Rural Mayors Forum of Eastern Ontario, an organization formed by 14 rural municipalities in Eastern Ontario, has leant its voice to the opposition side of the proposed changes to the Ontario Building Code that would require mandatory inspections and pump outs every five…

Smith tops County politician pay scale in 2016

Former Frontenac County Warden Frances Smith took received $26,641 in 2016, including $4,391 in mileage and over $22,226 in pay. As Warden, Smith received the highest base pay and the most pay for attending board and committee meetings. She submitted only $23.77 in claims for…