SOUTH FRONTENAC

Hinchinbrooke Road Partial Reopening Anticipated for End of October Following recommendations from the geotechnical engineering review, South Frontenac Township staff have been carrying out grading adjustments within the work zone in preparation for...

In 1936, just as the great depression was beginning to lift, Wesley Revell took a leap of faith. He had worked for Ford dealerships in neighbouring communities, and decided to take his relationship with Ford to the next level by opening Revell Ford,...

A COVID outbreak at Maple Country Home and Farm, in Inverary, that was announced October 12, led to the temporary closure of the store by owners Suzanne and Kevin Bovey. While the outbreak has not been declared over yet, the majority of those who...

A couple of dozen people enjoyed a meal together at the Verona Lions Hall last Tuesday. In these times, just having a communal meal is something to celebrate, but in this case there was more. Last month's car show brought in over $15,000 and the...

The sudden cancellation of a meeting of South Frontenac Council on Tuesday (October 5) was left without explanation until late in the week, when Mayor Ron Vandewal published an open letter announcing the death of Deputy Mayor Pat Barr The letter...

Kingston and the surrounding area, including parts of South Frontenac, have become known as a so-called sentinel site for the Canadian Lyme Disease Research Network. Not only is Queen’s University a founding partner in the network, but Kieran...

Controversy has dogged over the Johnston Point project in South Frontenac since it was first proposed, and even after final approval for a “Vacant Land” Plan of Condominium has finally cleared all appeals and been approved by Frontenac County...

In preparation for the return of cross country meets at Fort Henry in Kingston, members of the Prince Charles Public School (Verona) running club competed in age-appropriate races on Friday, October 8. The races turned into a school wide event when...

Councillor Patricia Barr: 1950 - 2021 It is with great sadness that I share the news of Councillor Patricia ‘Pat’ Barr’s passing on Tuesday October 5, 2021. South Frontenac Council and staff have been shocked by this news and will miss her...

(Editors note - the article was edited from the version which appeared in the print edition of the Frontenac News on October 7/2021. The edits were completed for accuracy and grammatical purposes - thanks to Alan Boyce for providing helping to clean...

All things considered, that is an accomplishment in itself. Rainbow Farm was a project that Cheryl and her wife, veterinarian Heather Carver (Verona Animal Hospital) had set up in 2015 as a place to raise their daughter and provide a place for...

Donald Lee was one of the people who were featured in a series we ran in the Frontenac News to mark the 100th anniversary of Frontenac County. He was 95 when we ran the first of a two-part story on May 28, 2015. At the time, Don was still living in...

Battersea Pumpkin Festival volunteers would like to thank all of the people who braved a real soaker of day last Saturday (October 2) to come out to the Battersea Ball Diamond for the festival. Luckily, the festival has enough tricks up its sleeve...

On September 28, at approximately 5pm, police from the South Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to complaints of an erratic driver north bound on Road 38 in South Frontenac Township. Officers located the vehicle...

The 25th annual Verona Car Show was a long time coming. COVID made it impossible to hold the show in 2020, but thanks to a community effort, the show returned last week (September 19) much to the delight of over 900 visitors. John and Julie Nizman,...

In another sign that local communities are finding ways to come together after 18 months of COVID distancing, the Battersea Pumpkin Festival is a big go for this Saturday. The Vineline, the festival newsletter/program is calling it “The Pretty Big...

Frontenac Transportation Services Nicky Gowdy, of Frontenac Transportation Services, based in Sharbot Lake, made an information presentation. Their mandate is centred on the principle that transportation is essential for anyone living in a rural...

The Township is seeking new members to join the existing Harrowsmith Beautification Committee. Are you interested in promoting business and tourism in the Harrowsmith area? Looking for a forum to discuss community issues and supporting community...

KFL&A Public Health has reported a second positive case of COVID-19 in a student in the Grade 4 cohort at Loughborough Public School, Sunday September 26, 2021. Identified students in this Grade 4 cohort are now required to isolate until October 3,...

On the morning of September 20, 2021 officers from the South Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced an investigation of an arson and break and enter to a family cabin site.  Sometime between September 13 and 19, 2021...

During a COVID media briefing last week, interim Medical Officer of Health for KFL&A (KFLAPH), Dr. Hugh Guan, said that while cases have been on the increase in the region throughout the month of September, there are no hospitalisations and the case...

Frontenac Arena Board Chair and Central Frontenac Coun. Brent Cameron called the reopening of the arena Friday night a “rebirth,” and in many ways it was. The building on Boundary Road between Central and South Frontenac Townships bears little...

Have you been enjoying the bounty of sweet corn this summer, stopping by the local farm stands and market gardens, shucking the corn and cooking it your favourite way? Did you know that corn, today, is the world’s top cereal crop above wheat and...

This past weekend Frontenac County celebrated local food and agriculture with Open Farms, an event encouraging the community to connect with the people that grow and produce food in Frontenac. This year Open Farms was a hybrid event with two days of...

Councillor Revill spoke to his motion supporting Lennox & Addington’s request that the Minister of Education rescind approval of a proposed development charge to cover the costs of land acquisition and site development for a French language public...

Godfrey - The Frontenac Community Arena (FCA) Board of Directors are pleased to announce that the FCA will be open for the 2021/22 season. “After a very long year full of major renovations, the FCA will once again open to the public,” said Arena...

Even though the number of vendors was down this year to 40 from the normal 60-80, the Forest King, Jamie Brick, was sporting huge smiles Saturday as a steady stream of customers came to pay homage at his shop/throne room. “We’ve done 25 summer...

Constable Richard Martin is working a day job these days, in a climate controlled office. In June he started a three year rotation as the Community Service and Media Relations Officer with the Frontenac detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police....

Like musicians everywhere, Prince Charles Public School alumnus Astrid Tanton hasn’t been able to play live much during the pandemic. She has had her online studies at Ryerson University in arts and contemporary studies to keep her busy but that...

(Editors note - This article has been altered from the version in the print edition for Thursday, September 9 - Volume 21, no.36 This version includes additional information stemming from the South Frontenac Council meeting on September 7, 2021)...

The 4th and final public session to discuss a range of issues that will underpin a brand South Frontenac Township Official Plan, was held via Zoom, in true 2021 fashion, on August 30th. The session was based on 6 discussion papers, which are posted...

On September 3, 2021 at approximately 9:25 a.m. South Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a construction site in Verona. During the excavation humans remains were unearthed. The construction site was closed until the...

Hunter McGill, President of Friends of the Rideau spoke to an outdoor gathering of the Dog and Cranberry Lakes Association on Sunday, about the building of the Rideau canal. Over 50 people sat scattered around a wide green space below the Upper...

The Fantasy in the Forest Art show was one of the casualties of COVID in 2020, and with COVID restrictions lingering into the summer of 2021 it did not happen on its normal July date. Undaunted, the Fantasy is are back, 41 exhibitors strong, and the...

Last Friday night (August 20), fires were started at the diesel pump and in the proposed Cannabis Store at the Sunbury Family Store at Battersea Road and Moreland-Dixon Drive in Sunbury. Mike Healey, who owns the store with his partner Angie Clarke,...

On August 18, 2021 members of the South Frontenac and Sharbot Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments participated in a Law Enforcement Torch Run in Sydenham, municipality of South Frontenac. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is an essential...

South Frontenac is planning to construct a new Storrington firehall to replace the existing one, and the currently unused #9 hall. The proposed location is on Battersea Road just north of the Sandhill Cemetery on property currently zoned as...

When the second Open Farms event took place at 10 farms in South Frontenac and Rural Kingston in 2019, it seemed like the event had found a formula. As many as 1300 people visited some of the locations. It had quickly become a great outreach event...

The Cat Trail Quest has one month to go! This fundraising Quest is part scavenger hunt, part mystery. Get on your bike or take a hike on the Cat Trail to find clues. The Quest has three challenge levels, so it can be fun for the whole family! ...

Harrowsmith's Centennial Park will be marking another phase of its continuous development this Saturday at the official opening of a new multi-use pad. The pad was developed after the township was approached by the South Frontenac Stocksport club...

Five young paddlers participated in the Canoe Kayak Eastern Ontario Sprint regatta on Saturday, August 7th on Trout Lake in North Bay in the U12 Division under the coaching of Cia Myles. Despite a persistent cross wind, these strong athletes managed...

Southern Frontenac Community Services Corp. (SFCSC) has completed work on a new walk-in freezer. The purchase of the freezer was made possible with the support of two charitable foundations; the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area (CFKA), and...

cutline – Headline – Pickleball ramping up after COVID It’s hard to imagine Kelli McRobert in slowed down mode. But last week when interviewed over the phone she said she was having difficulty ramping back up to her pre-COVID multi-tasking...

Helen was born to George and May Compton at home on a farm on Sunnyside Road in Kingston Twp on August 6, 1921. At the age of six she moved with her parents and younger sister to a larger farm on Holmes Rd in Storrington Twp. On the day of the move...

Over the August long weekend Verona hosted Art in the Sawmill after a brief hiatus last year due to covid. Showcasing a collection of local artisans the 2 day event adhered to provincial protocols and restrictions but that didn’t stop people from...

On July 15th, 2021, a partial road failure occurred on Hinchinbrooke Road just north of Silver Rock Lane at Spring Lake. As a result, and in the interest of public safety, the road has been closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic until...

The draft management plan for the K&P sparked a wide variety of comments from members of Frontenac County Council last week. Members of Council did not focus on the cost estimate that was appended to the plan ($115,000 per year), but focussed...

Get hooked on New Leaf Links biggest virtual fundraiser ever in support of programs for adults living with developmental and physical disabilities.  45 prizes valued over $9,000 to be won!  The first three grand prizes all include bottles of wine...

At 3pm last Thursday (July 15), road crews working on the Hinchinbrooke Road construction project, the largest in South Frontenac this year, noticed that there had been a major “road failure” at the site of a newly installed culvert, just north...

Lakes and Trails almost didn’t happen again this year. However, as more and more people were vaccinated, and moderate-sized outdoor groups were permitted, the organizing committee decided to try for a low-profile, small-scale version, and it...