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GREC grads got GRIT

In her opening remarks at Granite Ridge's 2015 graduation and commencement ceremony on June 25, Principal Heather Highet praised this year's grads for showing G.R.I.T., especially during times of adversity. “By G.R.I.T. I mean your Growth mindset; Respect for yourselves, others…

Valedictory address at Sydenham High School

by Wilma Kenny and Jeff Green Ah, the modern world Holly Thompson started her valedictory address at Sydenham High School last Thursday afternoon, June 25, by asking her fellow classmates to refrain from checking or posting on their twitter and instragram feeds, but then,…

Southern Frontenac Community Services AGM

Local politicians, visitors from other social service agencies, and members of the business community were well represented at Southern Frontenac Community Services’ (SFCS) AGM on June 24, which was held once again this year in the morning in order to accommodate the schedules…

The long road to a big opening day in Ompah

A sizable crowd gathered to celebrate at the official opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on June 27 at the newly renovated fire hall and community centre in Ompah. North Frontenac councilor, Denis Bedard, emceed the event, which was attended by members of North Frontenac…

Frontenac CFDC AGM

A capacity crowd breakfasted and networked at the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation’s (FCFDC) Annual General Meeting at the Verona Lions hall on June 18. Board chair Jan Dines introduced the organization’s board, staff, and committee members as well as the…

World music packs a punch at MERA

Lovers of world music were treated to two special concerts that brought the sounds of far-off places to this neck of the woods. The first concert took place on June 28 at the MERA schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners, where flamenco guitarist Jorge Miguel surprised guests and…

Addington Highlands Council

Companies sweeten offers as Addington Highlands set to vote on wind farm support motion Addington Highlands Council met in special session on Tuesday morning (June 30) to respond to information that had been provided to them by RES-Canada regarding a wind farm proposal in the…

The Duel Over Wind

In recent weeks, we've had some interesting debates around our office about wind turbines in North Frontenac and Addington Highlands. To settle matters, we settled on a duel. Jonas Bonnetta has written a column opposing wind turbines, and I wrote one supporting them. Here they…

Cottagers propose Alternatives To Turbines

(with a file from Jeff Green) MPP Randy Hillier met with North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins on Sunday morning in Cloyne to discuss future economic development possibilities for North Frontenac and Addington-Highlands townships. They were joined by a small group of local…