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Sydenham Lake sprint paddlers carry on 110-year-old tradition at Gananoque Regatta

Despite the ominous start to the day last Saturday, July 9, which began with thunderstorms, four new novice paddlers headed out to compete on the Gananoque River to win ribbons in War Canoe, K1 and K2 events, carrying on a 110-year-old tradition of friendly competition at the…

Shred Kelly in Arden

Last Friday, July 8, Arden was hot and humid, and rockin'! Those that made their way to see Shred Kelly at Kennebec Hall were in for an awesome night. It all started about a year ago when Scott Bulbrook and Peter Riehm of Ottawa went to see the band perform at Raw Sugar in…

Safe Property bylaw changes hit another snag in Central Frontenac

Ken Gilpin, the owner of Frontenac Municipal Bylaw Enforcement, appeared before Central Frontenac Council this week to speak to changes that have been proposed to the safe properties and noise bylaws that the township already has in place. “All these bylaws are simply means of…

Central Frontenac Council in Arden – Jul 12/16

A packed house greeted Central Frontenac Council at the Kennebec Hall for their annual meeting in Arden. The agenda was full because Council only meets once a month in the summer, and it wasn't until after the supper break, prepared by the Friends of Arden and the Kennebec fire…

Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum workshops

The Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum is holding a series of workshops this summer and below is the schedule. July 23: Discover birch bark and spruce roots. Make a small container, knife holster, or beads. July 30: Continue birch bark. Aug 6 & 13: Museum closed Aug 20: Come…

How to cope with drought

By Ankaret Dean, Lanark Master Gardeners So far this year has not been an easy growing year for gardeners, especially those on a well with a limited amount of watering potential. However here are a few ideas which will be useful, perhaps a little late for this year but helpful…

The second round in the veggie garden-

By Helen Halpenny, Lanark Master Gardeners Now that the early vegetables are being harvested it is time to plant again. Lettuce, radish and spinach have probably bolted in the extreme heat in recent weeks. Green onions are developing their bulbs and are no longer mild tasting.…

Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre

A Night of Exploring and Understanding Moths will have you amazed by their incredible diversity at the Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre on Saturday, July 16 from 8:30 pm to midnight. Learn about the life cycle of a moth, their favourite foods and creative ways of…

CF Canada 150 Committee looking to expand celebration to entire township

Bill Bowick, chair of the Central Frontenac Canada 150th Anniversary committee, said that it was no coincidence that the committee held its public meeting at the Kennebec Hall in Arden on Monday night, July 10. He said that thus far the committee that has been established by…

Re: Closing Prince Charles Public School

Jeff, this time you have it wrong (“Verona is being betrayed once again”, July 4, 2016). It makes much more sense to leave Harrowsmith Public and Loughborough Public Schools opened. Because Harrowsmith already has St. Patrick's Catholic School, and Sydenham has the high school,…