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Insurance brokers don’t bring lower fees - Addington Highlands Council

As part of an initiative that is being led by Lennox and Addington County, Addington Highlands is now making use of the services of McDougall Insurance Brokers to help them navigate the world of municipal insurance. Until this year the township has dealt directly with Jardine…

South Frontenac goes back to the drawing board as 2017 budget defeated

South Frontenac Township will be without a budget for the first bit of 2017. A budget featuring a 2.2 per cent increase was voted down at this week’s regular Council meeting in Sydenham. It was actually a tie vote (there are eight votes on Council currently as Portland…

Memories of Jule Koch-Brison

Sarah HaleOne of my best memories of Jule is at the February Blues Craft Show in Elphin -- hours of listening to blues music and talking about God. I will miss her honesty and compassion -- her willingness to tackle the hard questions -- her friendship over the years. Ankaret…

Kehoe, Joseph Daniel

Passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital on Thursday December 8, 2016 in his 70th year with his sister Freda by is side. Son of Dorothy and the late Clinton Kehoe. Brother of Catherine (Jerry), Kingston, Fred, Tichborne, Freda, Kingston and Willard (Ann),…

Mallette, James Norman

Suddenly at home on Sunday, December 4, 2016 in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Angela Hannah. Dear father of Nicole (Phil), Jimmy (Shawna). Jim’s pride and joy were his granddaughters Hannah, Keira, Mariah and Aleaha. Brother of Gene, Floss, Glenda. Predeceased by sister…

Wood, Lois

WOOD, Lois Ann (nee Lucas) passed away peacefully at home in Arden on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She will be sadly missed by her husband Beryl Wood of 57 years. Dearest mother of Debbie Gooding (the late Kevin), Darryl Wood and Wendy O’Connor…

Rec Centre in Parham Faces Monentary Hurdles, But Hope Remains

When compared to the fate of the former Sharbot Lake Public building, which was doomed to a slow decline followed by demolition at a hastily announced council meeting a couple of days before Christmas last year, the former Hinchinbrooke school building has a bright future. That…

CFKA Announces Grants for City, County Charities

The Community Foundation for Kingston & Area (CFKA) granted $189,363 to regional charities for 24 innovative projects to enhance the quality of life in Kingston and Frontenac County on Wednesday (December 14). Gayle Barr, the Community Grants Committee Chair, pointed out that…

Verona Christmas Market Features Something Extra, a Chance to Foster or Adopt

There was a broad array of hand crafted gifts, late season produce, fresh baking, sweet cider and peroghi’s for the holidays that were Charles Public School last Saturday (December 10). While many were taken with the fact that a winery, Three Dog Winery from Prince Edward…

Dan Bell ‘Retires’

A special certificate of recognition upon retirement was awarded Dan Bell, Portland resident and volunteer, for his years of outstanding contributions to the Portland Recreation Committee and the South Frontenac Recreation Committee. His attention to small details (keeping water…