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Re: The limits of municipal jurisdiction

Letters · Aug 10, 2016

Many permanent and seasonal residents, as well as the tourists so vital to the North Frontenac economy undoubtedly disagree with Jeff Green's opinion (Editorial, The Limitsl of Municipal Jurisdiction, Aug 4/16) that it would be disastrous for the province to accede to mayor Ron…

Re: The limits of municipal jurisdiction

Letters · Aug 10, 2016

As you yourself state (Editorial, The Limitsl of Municipal Jurisdiction, Aug 4/16)), it is highly unlikely that a requirement for municipal mandatory support for wind turbine projects is going to be granted by the province to municipalities. So what is your point? You say that…

Re: The limits of municipal jurisdiction

Letters · Aug 10, 2016

Dear Editor, In your editorial (The Limitsl of Municipal Jurisdiction, Aug 4/16), you stated, "… no one really wants to live next to a power plant of any type." You also made the point that we all share the electricity grid. But you did not address the geographic distribution of…

How the unholy alliance trumped climate change in North Frontenac

Letters · Aug 10, 2016

It was noted in last week's Frontenac News (North Frontenac Council, Jul 28/16) that North Frontenac Township is amending its Official Plan in order to discourage windmills in North Frontenac and, instead, to encourage “specialty” and “artisanal” businesses. Supposedly, this is…

POTTS, Roxanne "Rocky"

OBITUARIES · Aug 10, 2016

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mom "Rocky" on Monday, August 8, 2016 in her 54th year. Pre-deceased by her loving companion Sandy Oliver. Cherished mother of Chris (Tracy) Hawley, Suzanne (Chris) Hawley and Steven "Bud" (Katie) Hawley. Proud Nana of Emma,…

Blue Skies Music Festival

NORTH FRONTENAC · Aug 4, 2016

The Drum is the thing as Sullivan makes his mark as Artistic Director Scheduling a family-based Drum from Peterborough to open the Blue Skies Festival on Friday night, and the Big Smoke Drum along with Chilean-based hip hop artist Akawui to close the festival on Sunday night,…

Fire Ban in all of Frontenac County, Addington Highlands and Stone Mills

FRONTENAC COUNTY · Aug 4, 2016

Moderate drought conditions persist, declaration regarding a severe drought now pending Citing continuing dry conditions and residents’ concerns, South Frontenac Fire Chief Rick Cheseborough declared a total fire ban in South Frontenac on Tuesday afternoon (August 2) “Because…

South Frontenac Council - Aug 2/16

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Aug 4, 2016

Council celebrates firefighters South Frontenac Council's celebration for long serving firefighters, which took place before the August council meeting on Tuesday night (August 2), started on a poignant note, as Fire Chief Rick Cheseborough requested that Mayor Vandewal call for…

Hall of Fame inductees celebrated in Flinton

ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS · Aug 4, 2016

At first glance it looked like most of the music fans attending the Flinton Jamboree were taking the opportunity to spend time in their trailers during the induction ceremony and performances for the first annual Land O'Lakes Traditional Music Hall of Fame, but looks can be…

BON ECHO ART EXHIBITION & SALE

ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS · Aug 4, 2016

The 21st Annual Art Exhibition & Sale, which took place July 22-24, generated over $30,000 in art sales. The Friends of Bon Echo Park receive 15% to assist with the funding of programs operated in the Park. Over the three day event, 2,251 people viewed the work of 44 artists.…

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