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Lame Duck councils likely in Frontenac townships

Wayne Orr, the chief administrative officer for South Frontenac Township, has taken a look at the next few months and what he sees is a council that will have little opportunity to make decisions. Based on the current state of registered candidates for the upcoming election, it…

Frontenac Minor Hockey emphasizes fun and family

One of the misconceptions about kids' hockey that the volunteer board of the Frontenac Minor Hockey Association (FMHA) is trying to overcome is that getting kids into hockey is an expensive proposition. It costs $100 to sign up children in the Learn to Skate program; $300 for…

Wanted: To Rent

RETIRED, Responsible, woman seeks long-term, affordable smallish home/winterized cottage to rent in Sharbot Lake area. Waterfront and woodstove/fireplace preferred, but not necessary. 613-279-2833, [email protected]

JUNIPER, Lloyd Frederick

Peacefully, with his family by his side at the L&A General Hospital on Friday, July 18, 2014 in his 77th year. Loving husband of 53 years to Marie (Kutz) of Kashwakamak Lake. Dear father of Stephen (Laurie) Juniper of Peterborough and Diane (Kent) Potter of Kingston. Papa will…

Eagles nest on Sharbot Lake

This nest, which had reportedly been used in the past by Ospreys, has been a good spot for this bald eagle, judging by the size of the young, who should be flying within weeks, or even days. Bald Eagles, which had been almost wiped out in Southern Ontario by 1980, have made a…

Kids of Steel Triathlon in Sharbot Lake

Over 130 youngsters aged 3-15 participated in this year's Kids of Steel (KOS) Triathlon event, which took place on July 27 in Sharbot Lake. The race was hosted by the Bytown Storm Triathlon Club and attracted racers and their families from all over Ontario some from as far away…

New Subway restaurant in Sharbot Lake

In May of last year, Anne Howes sold the Rising Bun Bakery to Rachel Hosseini, a construction project manager from Richmond Hill who wanted to move to Sharbot Lake and start up a Subway franchise. “It took several months to formalize the franchise and do the Subway training, and…

Blue Skies Arts Camp 2014

Campers and staff at this year’s Blue Skies Arts Camp joined forces for an end of the week show highlighting the activities they took part in during their five-day camp experience. The camp is run by Blue Skies In The Community and is an annual day camp located in Clarendon.…

Painter captures the magic and power of Bon Echo

There is nothing better than witnessing a talented artist selling their works at an art show. That was the case of Lisa Johnson, one of many artists who set up shop at the Art Exhibition and Sale that took place at Bon Echo Provincial Park last weekend. Johnson was busy…

Cloyne Fair Promotes Essential Services in NF

Over 20 representatives from various groups and organizations that offer essential services to residents and guests in the Township of North Frontenac showed off their gear and know-how at the third annual Essential Services Fair, which took place at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne on…