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New artist at Myers Cave

NORTH FRONTENAC · Aug 4, 2016

People come to Frontenac County for many reasons. In Debbie Reeve's case it was to have a home base, and a refuge for her and her husband to come back to at least once a year. So 13 years ago they purchased a property at Georgia Lake in North Frontenac. Debbie’s husband Warren,…

History comes to life on the Rideau Canal

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Aug 4, 2016

History is coming to life on the Rideau Canal and it will take your breath away. Nestled in the elbow of Chaffey’s Lock is a majestic resort steeped in history and filled with charm. “It’s nice to see the Opinicon Resort brought back to life,” says Scott Patterson, grounds and…

Cloyne Pioneer Museum and Archives

ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS · Aug 4, 2016

This switchboard was the heart of the telephone system in this area until the mid 1960s. It was owned by Ellery Thompson and operated as the Kaladar Northern Telephone System, serving Flinton, Kaladar, Northbrook, Cloyne and Ferguson's Corners. Mr. Thompson eventually bought the…

The limits of municipal jurisdiction

Editorials · Aug 4, 2016

It is no secret that North Frontenac's mayor, Ron Higgins, is convinced that installing wind turbines anywhere in North Frontenac would be a bad idea. Under his recommendation, North Frontenac Council declared itself a “unwilling host” at the first opportunity in the spring of…

Mother and son deceased in motor vehicle collision on Battersea Road

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Aug 4, 2016

On Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at approximately 5:27 pm officers of the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with South Frontenac Township Fire and Rescue and Frontenac Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision that occurred on Battersea Road…

Community rallies to support Battersea family after fatal accident

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Aug 4, 2016

Following a fatal motor vehicle collision on July 27, which claimed the lives of 37-year-old Brenda Trautrimas of Battersea and her six-year-old son Owen, and left her other son, seven-year-old Ayden, in critical condition in hospital, community groups have begun fundraising to…

Garrett, Brenda Eileen (Martin)

OBITUARIES · Aug 4, 2016

Brenda passed away peacefully at her home in Perth surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 1st, 2016 at the age of 93 years. She was predeceased in April 2015 by her beloved husband of 60 years Roscoe Lyle Garrett. Brenda was the loved and respected mother of Marion…

KURUC, Paul

OBITUARIES · Aug 4, 2016

Suddenly, at the Kingston General Hospital on Friday, July 22, 2016 at the age of 56. Proud father of Kody. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Walter and Boris. Pre-deceased by his parents John & Ludwika Kuruc and his brother John Jr. Fondly remembered by his many friends.…

SNIDER, Elsie Pearl

OBITUARIES · Aug 4, 2016

(nee Lloyd) - Peacefully, at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at the age of 104. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Snider. Dear mother of Agnes Marrisett of Northbrook, Calvin Snider of Cloyne, Roger Snider of Madoc & Mazinaw Lake, Odey…

WOODS, Shirley Ann

OBITUARIES · Aug 4, 2016

(nee: Pitt) Peacefully, at her home, on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Shirley Woods, of Gull Lake, formerly of Tweed, in her 78th year. Daughter of the late Howard & Muriel Pitt. Wife of Don Woods. Mother of Doug (Cindy) Dixon. Step-mother of Brian (Rosemary) Woods. Grandmother of…

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