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Kelly Pender - a steady hand on the Frontenac County tiller

After five weeks on the job, fresh from his daughter’s wedding in Calgary, Kelly Pender seems to be relaxed and happy about taking on the CAO position in Frontenac County. He is certainly aware - and this was likely made clear during the hiring process, which was wholly…

Central Frontenac Council - June 10

Township sets ambitious goal for energy conservation Chief Building Official Jeremy Neven has been working on an energy management plan for the township. The provincially mandated process required an audit of energy consumption by the township, followed by an action plan to make…

North Frontenac Council – Jun 9/14

MVCA Addresses Watershed Issues Most of the populated areas of North Frontenac are contained in the Mississippi River watershed, as are the bulk of the larger lakes in the township, including Mazinaw, Shabomeka, Mississagagon, Kashwakamak, Big Gull, Buckshot, Palmerston,…

South Frontenac Council - Jun 10/14

“More moves than a can of snakes.” Mayor Davison made no secret of his disapproval that all townships except South Frontenac will now be using the County planners. He pointed out that South Frontenac Planner Lindsay Mills’ comments on the County’s proposed Official Plan revision…

Mayoralty elections are underway in Frontenac County, quietly.

by Jeff Green If you thought the provincial election was fun, get ready for a real blast. While in a few local townships candidates have been pretty coy about declaring themselves, likely leaving it until near the September deadline, most of the wards in South and Central…

Loughborough, Glenburnie students Selected for Provincial Heritage Fair

Two local students who participated in the Kingston Regional Heritage Fair will join 68 other students from across Ontario at the Provincial Heritage Fair in Toronto this Saturday. Loughborough’s Cameron Anderson, along with classmates Adam Hull and Brett Wilcock, have completed…

Olympic gold medalist Mike Smith surprises students at Prince Charles PS

Students at Prince Charles Public School in Verona had no idea that Canadian Olympic gold medalist and NHLer Mike Smith would be joining them when they gathered in the school’s gym for a meeting about their upcoming Relay for Life event. The surprise visit on May 30 was…

Candidates Primer for 2014 Provincial Election in LFL&A

Earlier this week we conducted phone interviews with the four candidates who will be on the ballot on June 12. The profiles in our election primer, which is on page 10, are based on those interviews and statements made by the candidates at two all-candidates’ meetings we…

Pine Meadow Golf Classic

The annual Pine Meadow Golf Classic is coming up on June 21 this year. The tournament raises funds each year for the comfort of Pine Meadow residents. “The money always helps with some extras that are not covered in the home's budget,” said Jane Potyok, the outgoing Treasurer of…

Sydenham Lake Canoe Club

Parents with children in the community of South Frontenac might not know it but they are lucky to have one of the province’s best kept paddling secrets right in their own backyard. The Sydenham Lake Canoe Club, located on the scenic shores of Sydenham Lake right in downtown…