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South Frontenac Looks at Hartington Subdivision Again

Developer Terry Grant has submitted a revised proposal for his Hartington subdivision, which scales the plan down from the original 47 lots to 13, all of which would be located within the hamlet of Hartington. Hartington resident Michelle Foxton came as a delegate on behalf of…

Central Frontenac Council - Nov 24/15

MacMunn hired as new clerk/administrator in Central Frontenac After holding an in camera meeting last Thursday (November 19), council has appointed Cathy MacMunn as the township's new clerk/administrator. The decision came about following the recommendations to council by…

Stuff the Cruiser!!!

Saturday, December 12 in the villages of Sydenham and Verona Christmas is just around the corner. This holiday, you can make a difference and help make this time of year special for all! On Sat. December 12, 10 am to 3 pm, OPP Auxiliary Constable Jennifer Robertson, along with…

Upcoming “Spirit of Advent” concert at Trinity United

For over 30 years now, singers from the choirs of Trinity United Church in Verona, St. Paul's United in Harrowsmith and St. Paul's Anglican Church in Sydenham, along with singers from the surrounding local communities have been joining together in song to celebrate the Christmas…

North Frontenac Council

North Frontenac set to invest $900,000 into existing office/township garage At a meeting to lay the groundwork for their 2016 budget last Friday, November 20, members of North Frontenac Council came to a decision about the future of their township office. They decided to spend…

Land O’ Lakes Community Services

The holiday season is upon us, and the New Year is fast approaching, so this seems like an opportune time for an update on the happenings at Land O’ Lakes Community Services. 2015 has been a busy and productive year for both our community based services and Pine Meadow Nursing…

Drysdale, Geraldine "Laura"

Mrs. Drysdale went peacefully to be with her Lord at the L&A County General Hospital on Monday, November 23, 2015 in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred Drysdale. Pre-deceased by her parents Arch & Clara Wood. Loving mother of Janice Crawford (the late Doug) of…

Remembrance Dayat Plevna's new war memorial

Over 120 members of the local community gathered for the first Remembrance Day ceremony in Plevna, which took place at the new war memorial on November 11. The memorial was erected in front of the Clar-Mill Community Centre earlier this year. Led by Northbrook Legion Branch #328…

North Frontenac Food Bank facing unprecedented demand

Stretching resources to the limit Kim Cucoch, the President of the North Frontenac Food Bank (NFFB), says that demand for food has hit an all-time high, and the small food bank is struggling to keep their own cupboard from being bare. “Our demand is up by over 55% this year, and…

Local artist remembers Canada's role in WW1

At their meeting on November 16 at the Barrie hall in Cloyne, members of the Cloyne and District Historical Society were treated to a special presentation by local artist Brian Lorimer about his Project Remembrance. Lorimer grew up in Belleville, Ontario and made regular trips…