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Accessibility Awareness Week in Frontenac County

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) came into effect in 2012, and in an effort to bring awareness to the fact that the private sector must comply with certain accessibility standards under the act, the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee (FAAC)…

Re: Sears Outlet in Nortbrook

First of all, I believe Anya and Rick of “A&R Heartcrafts” in Northbrook deserve a big round of applause for their dedication to Sears and serving their customers for the best of 20 years. I don't know if anyone out there knows it or not, but Sears is now calling our area (North…

Re: Prime Minister Trudeau

There are probably many folks who read Edward Kennedy’s recent letter (Re: Prime Minister Trudeau, Mar 1/16) and believe he is ‘telling the truth’. When responding to what is fictional prejudice as if it is fact, is always challenging. I will try. 1. It is expected that of the…

Re: April Fools

Dear Editor When I first read the March 31 edition of the Frontenac News I was extremely disappointed. In fact I started to prepare a formal letter of complaint but thought, “No. I’d better scan it again.” And there it was, your April fools piece, and it was wonderful! I don’t…

Re: tax credits cancelled

I just can't see why Ken Gorham is so upset about the cancelling of tax credits (Tax credits cancelled, Mar 31/16) to fund tuition fees for students whose families earn less than $50,000 per annum. (By the way, is this the new poverty level in our fine country?) Mr. Gorham can…

Re: Prime Minister Trudeau

There are probably many folks who read Edward Kennedy’s recent letter (Re: Prime Minister Trudeau, Mar 31/16) and believe he is ‘telling the truth’. When responding to what is fictional prejudice as if it is fact, is always challenging. I will try. 1. It is expected that of the…

Rosenblath, Iona

1929 - 2016Peacefully, at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late James Rosenblath. Cherished mother of Richard (Marlene) Rosenblath and Royce (Carol) Rosenblath, both of Vennachar. Grandma will be sadly missed by her…

Kids Easter party in Arden

Close to 30 youngsters enjoyed a festive Easter celebration at Arden's Kennebec hall thanks to the Kennebec Rec committee, who put on their 16th annual Easter party for kids on March 26. There were crafts and games, an Easter egg hunt, a hot lunch, home-made cookies and more.…

'Green' resort to replace wind power as engine of economic growth

North Frontenac/Addington Highlands Preliminary plans were announced this week at a joint meeting of AHEAD (Addington Highlands Economic Advancement Directorate) and the North Frontenac Economic Development Task Force (EDTF) for the development of a new kind of 'green resort'…

El Nino can’t stop the sap from running

When there was little or no frost in the ground and maple syrup weather in January, it was hard to tell what was going to happen when the real season would arrive in early March. But since there was plenty of water last summer and fall, and the frost set in during February, even…