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by Lorraine Julien Late summer and early fall brings on the stereophonic sound of Field Crickets. Wherever there are open fields or near the edge of forests, you’ll hear these amazing insects. Once the chill of fall arrives, the fields become silent again with song birds having…
A special service on October 19 at St. Paul's United Church in Harrowsmith marked the 165th year that the church has been a gathering place of worship for the local community in and around Harrowsmith. Rev. Patsy Henry was joined by guest preacher, retired United Church minister…
by Valerie Allan Students and staff found their rhythm at high energy, fun workshops presented by Derek De Beers on Friday, October 17. Derek brought a large assortment of drums and other percussion instruments such as shakers, odd contraptions involving pedals and instruments,…
Mike Procter, adult protective services worker at Northern Frontenac Community Services in Sharbot Lake, was all smiles following a celebration on October 15 marking the 18th year of the weekly Wednesday drop-in lunch, which has grown markedly over close to two decades. In 1996,…
by Elizabeth Steele-Drew Granite Ridge Education Centre celebrated the accomplishments of the grade 9 -11 students from the 2013-2014 school year on October 15 at our annual Academic Awards Assembly. Congratulations to all Gryphons from last year on their excellent academic…
The event is just one of three United Way fundraisers that happen annually at the school every year. Local area high school students can also support the KFLA United Way at their upcoming Starlight Film Festival event, which takes place in Kingston at the Cineplex Odeon on…
By Susan Sentesy, MMLT Beavers have always had a special relationship with humans in Canada. Almost extirpated at one time, today they are widely recognized as a symbol of our country. But how much do we really understand them and their role in our world? Who to better help us…
If the first of the three classical music concerts in the MERA Schoolhouse's Blue Jean Classical Sunday Afternoon concert series is any indication of what is to come, I'd have to say, get your tickets now. On October 19 I caught the stellar second set played by flautist Gertrude…
After 18 months of work, and three formal drafts, the Frontenac County Official Plan was set for approval at a meeting of Frontenac County Council last Wednesday (October 15). However the prospect of a split vote on the plan has forced a delay. The representatives on the council…
Frontenac County is one of the recipients of $6 million in provincial funding for community paramedicine pilot projects. Community paramedicine is an attempt to make use of the skills and infrastructure of paramedic services to help serve the senior and chronically ill…
