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Group wants to bring Fermoy hall back to life

At the top of Fermoy Hill, one of the highest points on the Westport Road overlooking Wolfe Lake, sits the Fermoy Hall, where it has been since it was constructed over 150 years ago. For over a century it served as the hall and office for the Township of Bedford, until the early…

Central Frontenac to look at full-time fire chief option

by Jeff Green Among the recommendations in phase 1 of an operational review of fire and emergency services in Central Frontenac Township is the creation of a full-time fire chief position. Terry Gervais, formerly of the Napanee Fire Department, made 11 recommendations in the…

Central Frontenac Council – Sep 13/16

VIA Rail wants to build a service along Highway 7 At the start of the Central Frontenac Council meeting this week (Tuesday September 13), Mayor Frances Smith presented a document she has received from Jacques Fauteux, Director, government and community relations with VIA rail.…

South Frontenac Council - Sep 13/16

Budget confusion but treasurer gets direction for an increase South Frontenac Treasurer Louise Fragnito initiated Council into the 2017 budget process with a report outlining the direction that staff would like to take in regard to the target numbers. Because South Frontenac is…

Professional Engineers of Ontario rejects resident’s complaint against Henry Hogg

When Addington Highlands reeve, Henry Hogg, voted in favour of a motion supporting the wind turbine contract submissions that RES Canada and NextEra were making under the Large Renewable Procurement process last July, it made a number of Addington Highlands residents unhappy.…

Cloyne Pioneer Museum and Archives

Have You Ever … Cut up a log into firewood with a hand saw? Then split it up with an axe? Harvested a field of grain with a scythe and pitchfork Carried it wrapped in jute bags sewn to create a large blanket? Chopped fodder for cattle with a hand-held curved blade Fed and…

Royal Canadian Army Cadets

The Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps is looking for 12 to 18-year-old youth from South Frontenac who are interested for life skills and leadership training through fun activities and instruction. The group meets at the historic Princess of Wales Own Regiment Armouries at 100…

Re: CF Council Purchases Schools

Re: Letter to the editor by Wayne Robinson, Sept. 8, 2016. I am in agreement with Mr. Robinson that the mayor and council care about our community. I also agree they deserve respect, the same respect that we all deserve. However, in my opinion, the problem with the schools still…

Re: Solar proposal for Addington Highlands

Re: Addington Highlands Council Meeting, Sep 6/16 by Jonas Bonnetta Despite the fact that industrial wind turbine development was not an issue in the last municipal election, un-elected/acclaimed AH Councillor Cox had no problem voting YES on a motion to support placement of…

Re: Solar proposal for Addington Highlands

An Open Letter to Councillor Bill Cox Re: Addington Highlands Council Meeting, Sep 8/16 by Jonas Bonnetta Last year, when a proposal for 150 foot tall wind turbines surrounding Denbigh and Ashby Lake - and more than 30 km. from your house - was received, you were all in favour.…