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Exploring the World of Cognitive Testing in Sharbot Lake

As the years go by and memories blur, cognitive testing becomes ever more compelling. Eager to delve into this field, I connected with Heather Stinson, the new Occupational Therapist at Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, to arrange a cognitive test. These quick and simple tests…

Bail Hearing delayed In Splinter Case

Matthew Splinter will spend another couple of weeks in jail to allow his legal team to fully prepare for a bail hearing in his case. He was arrested on October 30th, and is facing 12 charges: 3 counts of “Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance Causing Death”, 3 counts of “Dangerous…

Arson Suspected In Canoe Lake Road Fires

OPP are investigating after South Frontenac Fire and Rescue attended the fifth and sixth suspicious wildfire of the year in the 9000 block of Canoe Lake Road, South Frontenac, earlier this month. At approximately 4:45 in the evening of November 5, 2024, seven South Frontenac…

Christmas Bird Count Set for December 14

Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is taking place on Saturday, December 14, 2024 and organizers are inviting volunteers to help count birds in their yards or join a survey team to census birds across a larger area. The Frontenac CBC was established in 2015 by Carolyn Bonta and Michael…

Festival of Trees - Everything Ice

The Villages Beautiful Festival of Trees is set for December 6th (1pm -8pm) and Saturday December 7, (10am-4pm) at which time the draw is held to find who will win the trees, baskets, wall hangings and other artwork that will be on display throughout the festival. Festival entry…

Mini Seedy Saturday

Kingston Area Seed System Initiative (KASSI) is pleased to announce that they are holding a mini Seedy Saturday, November 23. "Mini Seedy Saturday will give gardeners a chance to swap or purchase seeds in the fall -- to be prepared with seeds that are sown in the winter,"…

Community Columns, November 21st, 2024

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week. Table of Contents Arden Battersea/Storrington Cloyne - Northbrooke Denbigh Godfrey Harlowe Harrowsmith Henderson Inverary Maberly-Bolingbroke Mississippi Ompah Parham-Tichborne Perth Road Plevna Sydenham Sharbot…

Robinson

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Matthew James Robinson, age 47, on November 15, 2024. A loving husband, devoted father, cherished son, and loyal friend, Matthew was taken from us too soon, leaving a void that can never be filled. Born on…

James “Dennis” Scott

November 8, 1941 ~ November 12, 2024 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the early hours of Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Smiths Falls Hospital at the age of 82. Dennis will be forever missed by his devoted wife Nancy of 63 years. Cherished father of Tracey…

Yvonne Lou Weese (McLean) - Known by all as Bonnie

March 28, 1936 - November 5, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of an amazing woman, Bonnie Weese. Bonnie passed away peacefully at the Perth and Smith Falls District Hospital, Perth surrounded by loving family, Jill Weese, Heather Shaw and Virginia…