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Brand New Warden. Deputy Warden, at Frontenac County

Two years after an election that sent 6 new members to the 8 member Frontenac Council, two of those new members are ready to take a leadership role. The two veterans on Council, Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith and South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal, each took a turn as…

U13 Frontenac Flyers Soar to Silver Stick Victory!

Flyers Dominate Tournament, Head to International Competition in January The U13 Rep Frontenac Flyers have brought home the championship banner after sweeping the Silver Stick Regional Tournament in Pembroke this past weekend. The Flyers were a force to be reckoned with, winning…

Frontenac County Council Finalises 2025 Budget

Frontenac County Council finalised the 2025 budget at their monthly meeting last week. There was very little up for discussion as Council had already met on October 31 and November 1. At the end of those discussions, a tax levy increase of 5.79% was tentatively in place, with a…

Warden’s Reception and Accessibility Award

Frontenac County politicians, staff, and guests gathered last Thursday (November 21) from all corners of the vast county which stretches from the US border to the Mazinaw river watershed in the heart of the Canadian Shield. The occasion was a reception in Sharbot Lake hosted by…

Addington Highlands To Come Up With Draft Chickens Policy

It appears that Addington Highlands is prepared to make the keeping of backyard chickens legal in settlement areas following a discussion at the regular Council meeting Nov. 19 in Denbigh. In September, Township staff initiated a survey on the matter and received 219 responses.…

K&P Trail Permit Discussion Gets Complicated

At the meeting last week, Frontenac County Council considered a proposal to set up an arrangement with the Frontenac ATV Club requiring that all ATVs that use the K&P Trail provide proof of membership in the club or “another authorised partner organisation”. The arrangement, if…

South Frontenac Township Council

Recreation Service Fees for Township Facilities In 2022, Council endorsed the Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Master Plan, which included a recommendation for a comprehensive review of all recreation service fees, facility rental fees, allocation policies, and related procedures.…

Municipal Housing Corporation Not Likely In North Frontenac

North Frontenac Council heard a proposal to deal with the lack of affordable housing in the Township but it’s unlikely much will come of it in the foreseeable future. Daniel Segal, a builder with Segal Construction introduced himself as someone “who’s taken it upon himself to…

Renovations continue at Storrington Lions Club Hall

Walking into Storrington Lions Club Hall generates a touch of nostalgia for many people. Used as a schoolhouse and then expanded to a community hall, the building is weaved into the fabric of Storrington District in South Frontenac Township. “This building means a lot to our…

Enjoy ‘Desserts by Lamplight’ at MERA on Nov. 30th

Take a trip back in time on November 30th, 6:30pm to 8:00pm. MERA (974 Concession Road 9A Dalhousie, McDonalds Corners) is situated in a historic 1860’s schoolhouse. To pay homage to the building’s history, enjoy an evening of scrumptious desserts in a historical setting lit by…