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Connect with your community and enjoy the great outdoors. The Kingston Frontenac Public Library and Rural Frontenac Community Services EarlyON are bringing back their bi-weekly storytime, Stories at the Point, this June. Wilderness Betty starts the...
Summer has not yet officially arrived, and but music lovers are already looking to the fall season as the Festival of Small Halls was announced this week. Among the festival highlights are concerts by the Alberta “Counterfeit Blues” man Corb...
Whether you love it or hate it, you must admit there are elements of it that are quite appealing. Rolling green hills that surround ponds, paths, and cool shady patches. The trees, perfectly sculpted, border the various tees, as you wind your way...
Over a hundred items, artifacts and family heirlooms were brought to South Frontenac Museum Society’s first-ever “Treasures in the Attic” at Verona Lions’ Hall last Saturday. Four local antique dealers: two active, two retired, were on hand...
On Saturday afternoon, Harrowsmith Centennial Park and the park was a hub of activities as vendors, performers, and volunteers descended upon the venue. They were arriving for the first ‘Annual’ (we hope) Summer Kickoff Music Festival and the...
This weekend marks the 9th annual Wintergreen Land Art BioBlitz at Wintergreen Studios, off Canoe Lake Road in South Frontenac. The Wintergreen event has three components, making for a frenzied week at the environmental retreat centre that was...
South Frontenac is 20 years removed from the last time it passed a new official plan. When the Official Plan (2003) was approved it was hailed as a forward-thinking document that was designed to ensure that the still new township would be able to...
Frontenac Citizens for Climate Action Jerri Jerreat, speaking on behalf of the group Frontenac Citizens for Climate Action, presented a proposal for a South Frontenac Climate Action Plan. Introducing examples of plans and actions adopted by...
Last week, Loughborough Public School treated full houses of all ages to four superlative productions of “The Beauty and The Beast”. (My ticket was number 200, and many people came after me.) This year-long project used the Disney copyrighted...
The crew of volunteers who showed up to meet a truck from The Fish Culture Station at a private dock on Loughborough Lake, last Friday morning (May 19), were greeted with sunny and warm weather. The weather on the day is one of the few details,...
“The weather looks good for Saturday. Crossing my fingers that it holds” said Amanda Pantry, Recreation and Events Coordinator with the township of South Frontenac when asked about the first ever Summer Kickoff festival for the township, and...
Battersea United Church - Capital Purchase of lightweight collapsible tables - $1,500 Bellrock Community Hall - Capital Building Upgrades (Eavestrough & Downpipes, Sand & Paint Bathroom, Install Hose Bib Connection, Install Existing Patio Door) $5...
Allison Montgomery started Back to Health in 2014 at a home-based clinic in Battersea. At the time she wanted to be able to provide massage therapy locally, saving the need for a trip to Kingston for her clients and her self as well. It also allowed...
Last Saturday South Frontenac Museum had a full house come to hear a presentation about the complicated relationship between museums and indigenous peoples. Miriam Clavir, a long-time summer resident of the Frontenacs, and retired Senior Conservator...
Each Rotary year The Rotary Club of Kingston recognizes 3 club members and 3 community non-member citizens with Paul Harris Fellows for demonstrating exemplary models of Rotary’s motto: “Service Above Self”. This year, however, four PHFs went...
On January 1, 1998 the Townships of Bedford, Loughborough, Portland and Storrington amalgamated to form the Township of South Frontenac: 2023 is the 25th anniversary of this event. Bedford Historical Society, along with Councillors Godfrey and...
Darcy Knott has resigned his from South Frontenac Township after 5 years as Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief. The following is a statement from South Frontenac Chief Administrative Officer Louise Fragnito that was sent to South Frontenac...
At a community open house that was held last week at the Verona Lions Hall, a building project slated for Verona Street was discussed. South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal made it clear that questions about water supply and septic services need to be...
Dust suppression an issue in Verona. Marc Moeys, the founder and president of the Verona ATV Club appeared before Frontenac County Council at their regular monthly meeting in Sydenham last week (Wednesday, April 19). He talked about the relationship...
The High School football season ends in late November but this year there has been a lot going on in the off-season at SHS. As the school contemplates its history while marking its 150th anniversary this year, the idea of digitising and making...
As Volunteer Week wrapped up, there were still a few events that were hosted in the surrounding Frontenac Counties. One gathering was held at the Legion in Sydenham, where a breakfast spread was offered to thank the volunteers who had worked hard...
In Finland, they have already seen the benefits of Nordic walking and have been reaping the benefits since it was first formally defined by Mauri Repo in 1979. Originally, it was used to continue training for off-season skiers as an activity to...
When Tarra Williamson wanted to move into full time farming and try her hand at selling at a farmers market, she had a lot of questions, even though she was not really new to markets. “I had been doing markets for years as an artisan, but selling...
Strategic Plan for the Next Four Years A strategic plan is a document that lays out Council’s vision for the term ahead: planning for the future of our community and determining how we are going to get there. Having reviewed five consulting...
The fun, free family event will be held this year rain or shine on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 4-7 pm at the Township Public Services Facility at 2490 Keeley Road in Sydenham. Last year, more than 1,200 people attended the popular event, which gives...
Effective Monday, April 24, 2023, at 8:00 am, the Level One fire ban has been lifted across the Township of South Frontenac. Conditions have improved due to the amount of rain that fell over the past week and on the weekend," said Alex Bennett,...
In 2006, Lezley Zwaal hand stitched 3 beautiful quilts and presented them to Canadian Armed Forces members who were injured and recovering in hospital, as a way to say thanks and to offer comfort during their healing. This grassroots initiative...
Jon Mclurg, Singer, Song Writer, Guitarist, and Cajon player Q. Carol Gilpin (Fan Club Secretary) told me that you have nearly 800 fan club members, mostly in the Maritimes, how did this come about? A. When I began to do on-line-shows in May of 2020...
Proposed Update to Council Procedure By-law What would usually be a COW meeting was opened as a Council meeting. Currently, Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, and Committee of the Whole (COW) on the second. COW meetings...
Alexis Hollingsworth keeps pretty busy. Still in her mid-twenties, she is on maternity leave from her job as a medical assistant. In addition to looking after her youngest daughter, she is also busy with two older girls. On top of that, she recently...
Sydenham High School has been offering Grade 11 & 12 students the opportunity to explore various trades while still in school for many years. The programs themselves continue to evolve and the provincial government has recently announced funding to...
While last week many of us were not too hopeful that spring would arrive anytime soon, the weather warmed enough on the weekend to get people back outside. The Boy Scouts hosted their annual pancake breakfast in Verona on Friday at the Lions Hall,...
South Frontenac Council met in April, in a combined council/committee of the whole meeting. The meeting included a public meeting dealing with one of the specific subjects in the township's new official plan, the approval of additional dwelling...
Back in the fall of 2022, members of South Frontenac Council expressed their support for the idea of a 'chicken or two in every backyard' in light two cases where residents were facing charges for doing just that. Even though South Frontenac passed...
A dramatic early morning sky and the accompanying storm forecast may have kept some people home, but this year’s South Frontenac Community Recreation and Leisure Services Fair certainly rewarded those who came. The large bright new Storrington...
2022 Capital Budget Summary and Cancellation of Projects. The Corporate Services Department was given Council approval of the cancellation of several projects not completed in 2022. Some included prior year carry-overs. Most are slated to be...
It was one of the unexpected impacts from COVID, the sudden lack of swim instructors for annual swim programs. Up until 2019, swimmers who stuck with swim programs into their teens had the option of training and getting tested as lifeguards and swim...
Danielle Stefanis and Andrew Rodmell had been planning their move from the Durham Region to Frontenac County for years. “Andrew grew up in Kingston, and since I went to school for forestry and had worked in the nursery industry with two large...
Frontenac Arch Biosphere Presentation Julie Servant, Executive Director of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere (FAB) came to Council to provide information about the biosphere’s programs, and to ask for financial support from the Township. Initiated by a...
The most recent snowfall provided guests with the perfect packing snow for a snowball or snow man. Beverley greeted us as we made the final climb up the driveway towards the large white farmhouse neatly tucked back from the road and nestled in the...
Jam Sessions (Open Mic) moved back into the newly renovated Storrington Centre at 3910 Battersea Road in Sunbury, on Friday, March 10. “We’re glad to be back”, said John Kot, lead guitarist and organiser (with Wayne Eves and Evelyn Ramdahanie)...
Cataraqui Conservation is advising residents regarding the seasonal changes about to begin in the region. Weather Situation: In the short-term, above zero daytime highs in the range of about 4 to 8º C+ are expected for the next couple weeks, with...
The Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) thanks the public for helping identify an individual in connection to an abandoned dog investigation. On February 16, 2023, at about 9am, four-year-old walker hound Rosie was dropped...
Frontenac County Updating its Strategic Plan Jason Kipfler, consultant from Explorer Solutions, came to Council on behalf of Frontenac County to discuss the development of a new four-year County Strategic Plan. He asked Councillors what they thought...
Over the past few years, residents have been exploring the many outdoor spaces Kingston and the surrounding areas has to offer. COVID seemed to have shown people that getting outdoors was a luxury that we may have been taking for granted and became...
Emilienne Chabot received the Silver Academic Award at Sydenham high school’s award ceremony in 2022, in recognition of her impressive 96% grade point average, and for achieving the highest marks in her class. Emilienne (Emi), is also one of 33...
It's never too late to share your story. In Jean Rae Baxter's upcoming workshop, Telling Your Story: Seniors' Writing Workshop Series, seniors have a unique opportunity to learn how to craft a compelling memoir or tell a family story that will...
The school hallways are abuzz with energy of students eagerly awaiting the festivities of the day. Today they are celebrating the opening of the school 150 years ago (March 3, 1873), and cake is on the menu. But not before an important announcement....
Dr. Jeanette Dietrich has been treating patients at the Sydenham Medical Clinic for over 20 years now, but she is still the youngest of three physicians in her clinic. “I love my job,” she said in a phone interview last week, “I love my...
Last week, two groups of people met to discuss the upcoming launch of a pilot project in South Frontenac, at information gathering sessions used to determine what makes the Frontenacs, even though rural, a strong community. Those who were curious,...
