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Reid Happy With Consensus Report, But Government Response, Not So Much

Lanark Frontenac Lennox and Addington MP Scott Reid, co-chair of the special committee on electoral reform, came to the role as someone uniquely suited to the task. He researched electoral systems for the Reform party in the 1990’s, and sat on a parliamentary committee studying…

And the survey says ... (Part 2)

Last week, the governing Liberal Party of Canada received a comprehensive, detailed all party report on electoral reform which presents them with a set of options that they are not willing to undertake, including holding a referendum on electoral reform. In response, their…

Unusual Budget Dilemma in South Frontenac

Treasurer Fragnito’s current report included two more capital projects to be added: a furnace for the museum and docks for the Point ($10,000 each), and an MPAC update in assessment with an increase in growth amounting to an unexpected additional capacity of $48,750. This,…

Northbrook Firehall Jinxed By Contaminated Wells

Fire Chief Casey Cuddy gave an explanation on the current well situation at Northbrook Fire Hall to Council on Monday. A well was dug at the fire hall site after a drilled well was recently put in but turned out to be contaminated. Neither of the wells provide sufficient water…

2nd Annual “Frontenac” Christmas Bird Count

The Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre (ELEEC), in partnership with the Friends of Frontenac Park and Bird Studies Canada, invites participants to the 2nd Annual “Frontenac” Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The 2016 official count day is Saturday, December 17, beginning with…

Knitters For Global Warmth

Time to bring you up-to-date on knitting activities in the past year. My oldest knitter, Brenda Garrett from Zealand Road and Sharbot Lake, died in August. She was over 90 and knit the most beautiful children's sweaters and toques, usually adding pins for fancy to buttons to…

Fatal Collision at Kaladar

On Sunday, December 4th, 2016 at 5:10 pm officers with the Kaladar detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 7. A tractor- trailer travelling westbound on Highway 7 and a Subaru Forester travelling eastbound…

Kelford, Willa M.

Passed away with family at her side at the Trillium Center Kingston, Ontario, Thursday Nov.24, 2016. Willa was in her 90th year. She was the loving wife of the late Cecil G. Kelford (Nov. 10th, 2001). Willa was the daughter of the late John and Amelia Tooley of Plevna Ontario.…

Healy, Leonard “Len”

In The Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, Ottawa on Thursday November 25th, 2016, Leonard "Len" Healey (of Ompah, formerly of Ottawa) at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of late wife Teresa Healey, cherished father of Kathy (Larry) Longmore of Haliburton, Mike of…

Ash, Allison James “Al”

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allison James (Al) Ash. In is 89th year, born August 25, 1928 - November 27, 2016. Predeceased by his parents Mabel and Arthur, brothers Hayward and Raymond, and his and Jackie's cherished son Michael. Al was happy to be…