SOUTH FRONTENAC

South Frontenac Township is inviting local volunteers to come together and be celebrated at Council’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on November 21 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Verona Lions Club. The free luncheon is open to South...

The Storrington Lions Club is gearing up for a busy fall season, with a variety of events planned to bring the community together, support local organizations, and celebrate the upcoming holiday season. From Halloween festivities to a traditional...

Jeremy Campbell, the relentless promoter behind Line Spike, went through a course of cancer treatments after organising and executing the second annual Line Spike Music Festival, in late June. But that has not slowed him down, and plans for a third,...

The Wild Art Walk is a month-long art exhibit that happens yearly in October on Milburn Creek Nature Trail in Battersea. The walk takes you through woods, meadow, along a meandering creek and right now it also takes you on a journey past more than...

A public meeting was held to rezone 3.4 hectares out of a 34-hectare property with frontage on Battersea Road. The back portion of the property is an environmentally sensitive zone, but the portion in the rezoning application is in the Battersea...

Bruce Downey with a giant pumpkin at the Battersea Pumpkin Festival held Saturday, Oct 3, 2026. The weather was sunny and the festival well attended.

South Frontenac Three of the four districts in South Frontenac (Bedford, Loughborough and Portland) saw the incumbents sign up for the election, and no one else. Steve Pegrum and Adam Turcotte will represent Bedford District on the new council, Ray...

Gord Boulton Gord Boulton is a lifelong resident in the Battersea area. His father owned and operated Boulton Septic before selling that business, and Gord has had a career in policing, in both Kingston and Gananoque, before taking early retirement...

At around noon last Friday (September 25) the home of George and Peggy Whaley on Draper Lake caught fire. South Frontenac Deputy Fire Chief Brad Smith was the first firefighter on the scene, and he found the home fully engaged in fire. The occupants...

Verona Housing Project The water and wastewater systems that are being planned for the Verona Housing project, as well as the studies that have been completed as part of the planning process, were outlined at a during the September 15 meeting of...

The Verona Car Show is 31 years old this week, and in its current incarnation as fundraising juggernaut, the show has averaged almost $14,000 in donations to local organisations and charities per year. The secret sauce behind all that success is a...

The Frontenac Holistic Health Fair started out as a one-day event a few years ago that was put on by Ellie Steele of Evolution Wellness. After that first event, a community of varied practitioners emerged, and out of that the Frontenac Holistic...

On Friday morning (September 11) a cheque presentation was held at Revell Ford. As a major part of celebrating the 90th anniversary of the family-owned dealership, Revell Ford sponsored a Charity Raffle for Southern Frontenac Community Services....

My name is Sarah Wiseman and I am part of the organizing committee of the Wild Art Walk, an Art Show on a Forest Trail. I am so excited that this year we are offering an art workshop for community members across the region. It is free and is a...

Four young athletes from South Frontenac made Canadian sporting history this summer when they travelled to Austria to represent the Canadian Ice Stock Federation at the U16 European Stocksport Championships in Oberwart. The Canadian team consisted...

Parks Canada advises residents and visitors that temporary pedestrian crossing at Brass Point Bridge will be unavailable on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 7 a.m. until the work is completed that day. The temporary closure is required to support...

The draw has been completed, and we are thrilled to announce that our lucky winner is none other than Sarah Purvis! Sarah stopped by the hall during our Saturday morning Farmer’s Market to have her picture taken with her winnings. When asked about...

(SOUTH FRONTENAC, ON) - The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following a collision in South Frontenac. On Sunday, September 6, 2026, shortly after 11:00 p.m., members of the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario...

Addington Highlands Council has decided to extend winter maintenance to a road they have only seasonably maintained for over two decades, in order to make it easier for a new build to take place at that location. The last .85 km of the Wilson...

Last Year, North Frontenac Council faced Last Year, North Frontenac Council faced an operating loss when they set up an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station, after applying for and receiving a grant to subsidise the equipment. The problem was that...

Over 300 classic, imports, tuners, custom, modified, trucks, & bikes registered for the annual B&B Show n'Shine in Harrowsmith. Organized by the Green & Young Families to remember Bailey, Blake & Joey, the afternoon provided numerous car enthusiasts...

“While completing her Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences at Queen’s University, Reagan Asselstine also completed a Master’s Program in Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences through the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy. She is now bringing her...

Canoe Kayak Ontario hosted the Ontario Cup for U12 and U14, ages groups at the Rideau Canoe Club, in Ottawa, on August 16. Athletes from the Sydenham Lake Canoe Club, enjoyed a successful regatta with great showing at the event. In the under 12 age...

Canoe Kayak Ontario hosted the Ontario Cup for U12 and U14, ages groups at the Rideau Canoe Club, in Ottawa, on August 16. Athletes from the Sydenham Lake Canoe Club, enjoyed a successful regatta with great showing at the event. In the under 12 age...

The Provincial government in Ontario has had a focus on encouraging new housing starts throughout Doug Ford's tenure as leader, but regulatory hurdles blocking housing starts remain entrenched. This week, South Frontenac Council is poised to provide...

In the early morning hours of August 9, four members of the Bob Richardson Branch 469, Royal Canadian Legion, set off from Sydenham on a secret mission. Three of the members knew the ultimate destination, but the fourth, Kenneth Robert Stinson...

The Wild Art Walk at the Milburn Creek Nature Reserve Trail is gearing up for its fourth month-long installation along the 3km trail that runs through the conservation area, between the Battersea Ball Park and the United Church. There are a few ways...

As we approach the end of summer, we can’t help but reflect on all that we have accomplished together at the Storrington Lions Club! From our Community BBQs on Thursday nights and Farmers’ Markets on Saturday mornings, to our very first SOFRO...

On November 14, when the new council is sworn in at the inaugural meeting of the 2026-2030 South Frontenac Council, it will be “déjà vu all over again” to quote baseball player and manager, Yogi Berra. At least 7 of the 9 people sitting around...

Fire issues dominated the agenda at the only August South Frontenac Council meeting last week, along with one more step along the long path towards the Verona Housing Project implementation. The next meeting will be on September 1st. South Frontenac...

At Perth Road United Church’s 143rd Anniversary Service On Sunday, August 9th, Ron Vanderwall, Mayor of South Frontenac Township presented Vera Shepherd, on behalf of The Church and the Perth Road community a Certificate of Recognition from the...

What better way to kick off summer than with our very first Meat Draw at the hall! We released 100 tickets, and they sold out in no time. The prize? $500 in gift certificates to pick out the winner’s favourite cuts from a local butcher shop. We...

South Frontenac Council met last week, July 14 for their only July meeting this year, and dealt with a number of housekeeping planning measures affecting one or two residents on rural lots, as well as a report on how the township fights wildfires....

The smoke that has resulted in air quality warnings across the region and well beyond, over the past ten days, is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of wildfires. Last summer was one of the driest in recent times in Eastern Ontario, and...

Rebecca Roy, a dedicated six-year employee of the Township, has been appointed as South Frontenac Township’s new Director of Development Services. Her new official title will be Director of Development Services/Chief Building Official. Rebecca...

South Frontenac Township is pleased to announce that its Canada Day fireworks display has been rescheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, following the weather-related postponement on July 1. The fireworks will take place at The Point Park in Sydenham,...

Enhabit.ca has not been hiding in plain sight in South Frontenac since the company was set up in 2018. They have not been hiding at all. The company, which operates two short-term rental properties on Canoe Lake and 13 Island Lake not far from...

Helen Bowes was born in July, 1937, in Kingston, and this month she is celebrating her 90th birthday, not that she has slowed down all that much. She moved to Sydenham as a child and has followed the changes in the village over the years. As she is...

As reported in the Frontenac News last month, proposed changes to the Alto Rail route that were announced by Federal Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon at a press conference in Kingston, make it both less likely that the route will go through...

Storrington Lions Club welcomed hundreds of residents and visitors to its community hall on July 1 for another memorable Canada Day celebration filled with music, family fun, community spirit and Canadian pride. Held from 11 am to 4 pm, the annual...

At a recognition ceremony held on June 26, several outstanding members were honored for their remarkable service to the Lions Club and the community. Life Member Lion John Steele received the Distinguished Service Award in recognition of an...

The South Frontenac Museum in Hartington tells the story of early inhabitants through artifacts, photographs and exhibits about home and farming life, logging and mining enterprises, school days, local communities and more.  But the history of our...

On June 5, a field of 30 teams gathered at Rivendell Golf Club in Verona for the 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament in support of Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCSC). Under sunny skies and warm temperatures, golfers of all skill levels...

Pawsitive Impact is bringing the dogs out on Friday, July 10th as they take over the Frontenac Farmers Market for their much-loved Dog Days of Summer event. Set against the lively backdrop of the weekly market, this dog-friendly celebration will...

Brenda and John Lesperance moved to the farm, where Brenda grew up, a little over 20 years ago. John had been in the military, and was posted in rural Quebec and Montreal over this career. Throughout the decades they would visit Brenda's parents at...

In 1981 a small group of friends gathered in the hamlet of Hartington to discuss the founding of a charity — an organized way to recycle good used items such as clothing and small appliances back into the community through sales. By doing so, they...

Michael van Hartingsveldt has been a paramedic for 35 years, and his current role is that of Supervisor of Performance Standards with Frontenac Paramedics. He oversees the 8-member community paramedicine team under the Frontenac Paramedic Services...

The Storrington Lions Club is pleased to announce the return of its weekly community BBQ series, held every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. throughout the summer. This initiative raises funds in support of Frontenac 4H and New Leaf Link, two...

It took a lot of time and a lot of persistence for Brenda Crawford to fulfill a promise that she made to her father, but fortunately persistence is one of Brenda’s strong suits. Last Friday (June 19) Brenda presided over a ribbon cutting that has...

Trousdale's Home Hardware was pretty busy last Friday morning (June 12). There was product to move around, customers looking for building supplies and garden supplies and plumbing hardware, and red shirted staff members were moving quickly in and...