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Wolfe Islanders have struggled over the years to develop and maintain medical services on the island. There are many stories about difficult trips by car, horse and buggy, sleigh, ferry boat or other inventive means of transportation as patients scrambled to get to Kingston when…
Students from St. James Major Catholic School in Sharbot Lake had a great experience in Tennessee at the Destination Imagination Global Finals, which were held May 25-28. Just making it there was a huge reward for our students! Thank you to our community for your overwhelming…
“We weren't sure what to expect,” said Rena Upitis, the director of Wintergreen Studios on Saturday, June 4, as she was entering species onto a log sheet on her computer. “But this is fantastic, isn't it!” she continued as she looked out over a building full of mostly young…
The Frontenac Stewardship Council brought a number of local and regional organizations together at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna last Saturday to present information of cultural and environmental/ecological interest. “This area is blessed with unbelievable natural riches, and on…
What a wonderful BBQ, music and social time were put on by the staff of our Community Living last Tuesday at the office/backyard. We are certainly fortunate to have such a facility integrated in our beautiful community. It was so nice to see so many smiling, familiar faces. We…
Dear Editor, As a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program and a Safety Ambassador for the PLAYSAFE Program, I have met kids who have lost limbs in accidents that could have been prevented. With the weather warming up, it’s a good time to teach kids about the dangers…
The May 26 article (MVCA on who will pay for dams in North Frontenac, May 26/16) on who may be liable for costs associated with Mississippi River dam repair/replacement was more reassuring than the initial April report, which alluded to possible taxes/assessments limited to…
Eighteen- month-old Liam squirmed in his dad’s lap at the library’s storytime. Liam had been straining to use his feet to reach another toddler in the group. His dad tickled Liam gently. Liam giggled and wriggled. And then Liam heard it, adults and children singing his favourite…
“Housekeeping” By-laws Pass By-law 2016-20, proposed in order to tidy up small mapping errors and clarify wording in parts of the text of the 2003 Zoning by-law, passed with little comment. However, two sections, initiated to clarify wording related to structures built within…
Much noise on noise The township's noise bylaw prohibits amplified music out of doors. A contentious proposal to suspend it for three events at Mazinaw Lakeside Resort this summer, on July 2, July 30, and either August 20 or September 3, turned into a debate between Lori…
