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South Frontenac Council is deep in the weeds

Municipal councils set policy; they set budgets; and they provide oversight to ensure that everything is running well. It is not their job to run the township; that is the job of township staff. There is indeed a grey area in all this. Councilors are elected, and the people who…

South Frontenac Council - Mar 15/16

Housekeeping Amendments to Zoning By-law Planner Lindsay Mills recommended a number of zoning by-law amendments to ‘correct minor errors/omissions’ in both mapping and text of the document. During the public meeting, several present expressed concern about Mills’ proposals in…

Canada 150 Kick-off

The year 2017 will mark the 150th year of Canadian confederation. What better excuse for a good party? Major anniversaries like this are a way to recognize the efforts of those who went before us and enjoy the benefits of what they achieved. What might be more important, they…

Dream Big Little One

I chose the above words to appear on my ski wear as I participated in the annual international 51 km x-country ski competition in the Gatineau Hills on Feb 27 in order to raise money for SFCSC Food Bank Healthy Snacks Program. Thank you service clubs, church groups, restaurants,…

Central Frontenac Budget

As all of you know, Central Frontenac Council has not yet passed the 2016 budget. Everyone is still working to deliver a number that balances the needs of the municipality with your ability to afford what you pay. I don’t claim to speak for anyone other than myself on this…

Re: St. Paul’s in Harrowsmith to close

I felt compelled as a concerned resident of Harrowsmith and once member of St. Paul's to write the newspaper to clear up some facts (St. Paul's United Church in Harrowsmith to close, Mar 10/16). The doors of St. Paul's may not be closing. The church is floundering for sure but…

No wind turbines in AH, North Frontenac - No solar farm in SF

Opponents are breathing sigh of relief, and the township of Addington Highlands is no longer in line for $10 million infusion of money over 20 years. All three wind proposals in Addington Highlands and North Frontenac failed to secure contracts under the Large Renewable…

Undefeated Frontenac Flyers Novice Rep Team advances to Ontario finals

On Friday, March 4, the new Frontenac Flyers Novice Rep team won a close, hard fought game and series against Bancroft! The Flyers won all three games against the Bancroft Jets in the Ontario semis with scores of 14-6, 7-2, and 5-4, and as a result of their win, they will now…

FMHA launches new Ball Hockey league

Members of the Frontenac Minor Hockey Association have launched a brand new ball hockey league and have invited players to sign up. Games will commence in April at the Frontenac Community Arena in Piccadilly. The new league will be open to youth aged 3-17 and will allow ball…

Former student swims for Clifford Bowey School

David Yerxa has once again taken to the pool in Perth in an effort to raise funds for the annual Swim-a-thon fundraiser for the Clifford Bowey School in Ottawa. The school, which caters to students aged 4 to 21 years who have developmental disabilities, teaches them…