SOUTH FRONTENAC

On June 2nd, two months after the closure of Lenny’s Deli, the breakfast/lunch location that serves Sydenham High School, the township office, year round and seasonal residents and visitors alike, is back up and running. Mike Tousignant, of...

As it stands now, all of the sitting councillors in South Frontenac are running, and no one has stepped forward to challenge any of the 8 seats around the council table. But the Mayor’s spot is a different story, A third candidate has stepped...

Memorial Garden at Southern Frontenac Community Services Honours Loved Ones A colorful new addition is bringing beauty, hope, and remembrance to Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCSC). Tucked into a quiet spot for reflection, the newly...

James and Michelle Rettie have a seasonal cottage on Miner Lake, a small lake with 22 cottages located around it, located near Canoe and Eel Lakes, in Bedford District of South Frontenac. James appeared before Council last month (May 5) to encourage...

Richard Allen and Debbi Miller from the Frontenac County Economic Development Department, completed the annual reporting to local councils with a presentation to South Frontenac Council, on June 2nd. Allen's presentation focussed on the increasing...

The Verona Lions Club's Chicken Dinner last Saturday (June 6) was enjoyed by all who attended, none more so than the members of the South Frontenac Stocksport Club. The club received a cheque for $2,000 from the profit generated by the dinner. The...

Growing up on a seventh‑generation family farm along Holleford Road, Benjamin Tucker learned early the values of hard work, responsibility and service. This spring, those same values will carry him forward as a graduate of the Canadian Coast Guard...

The first annual Seniors’ Expo at the Storrington Lions Hall was a major success on May 19, welcoming seniors, families and community members from across the region for an informative and engaging event focused on health, wellness and aging...

Villagers in Bellrock may be wondering if they are hearing things these days. There seems to be a bell, pealing out over the village. Is it a ghost? They aren't imagining things. The tower that houses schoolbell on the 168 year-old Bellrock...

On May 5, a delegation from a small road association, the Miner Lake Lane Association, brought a Power Point presentation to South Frontenac Council that they had also sent to the township planning department. The Power Point outlined how, in the...

Have you something old, pretty or puzzling from a relative, an auction or a second-hand store? Is there a postcard album, a sketch or painting, an oil lamp or something carefully hand-made that was meant to do…What? Do you ever wonder what it was,...

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,...

Grant is part of more than $6.3 million given by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada to public safety organizations across the country As first responders continue serving South Frontenac Township it is essential that South Frontenac...

The Power Of Positivity Returns June 27 and 28th 2026, Line Spike Frontenac 2026 will continue with its two-day and night all Canadian arts and music festival. Bringing together musical icons and rising stars, the event promises an unforgettable...

Divestment of Municipal Assets In the wake of an asset management report a week earlier, that put a price on maintaining and replacing township assets, Council received a Review of Facility Assets from Director of Public Works Kyle Bolton, a report...

Back to Italy, Sicily actually. I’ve been researching pasta and unusual recipes. This one sounded simple, so why not try it. Absolutely wonderful is all I have to say. Spaghetti with a crunch? Wow. When buying Pasta – always read the ingredients...

While the doors were closed to usual activities on April 28th and 29th, the staff of the Grace Centre were hard at work inside. Thanks to the generous grant from the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area, the staff and local nurses participated...

At their meeting on May 5th, South Frontenac Council formally adopted a climate action plan that has been under development for a number of years. The document was prepared by Strategy Corp, and much of it is based on actions taking by the township...

After the final rousing performance of James and the Giant Peach Jr. at Loughborough Public School on Thursday evening, May 15, the shows director, teacher Mark Blackett, recalled that he decided to bring the play to Loughborough, and a musical...

Okay a great Canadian product today. P.E.I. Mussels. Very Patriotic. Now, not everyone is a fan of these mollusks but they sure sell a lot of them around the world. Never tried Mussels? You don’t know what you’re missing! Mussels really are an...

It's not a good sign when a council meeting starts with a warning from the mayor and from the director of finance At the start of a three-hour session to hear the findings and recommendations from Watson and Associates about the cost of managing...

The High Tea on May 9th at the Lions Hall in Sunbury was a sellout event with over 170 guests! The room, the tables and the guests were truly elegant and the food delicious! Thanks to everyone who helped bake or donated in any way, thank you to the...

Miners Lake is one of the smaller lakes in South Frontenac, located in between 13 Island Lakes and Canoe Lake, and members of the small lane association that maintains the lane they use to access summer cottages on the lake are concerned about a...

Charity Hockey Game On Saturday May 9th Sydenham High School faced off against Frontenac OPP in a charity hockey with proceeds going to AMHS-KFLA. It was an exciting fast paced, penalty free hockey game ending with SHS edging out Frontenac OPP 7-6....

In the 18th and 19th centuries, blacksmiths were vital members of local communities. Primarily using wrought iron, they toiled in the forge to create and repair tools and implements essential for farm, industrial and home use. With hammers, anvils...

South Frontenac established a community grants program several years ago, to provide a leg up for community-based groups and organisations. For the 2026 budget, $35,000 was allocated to the program, and there was a $2,850 left over from 2025. The...

The Sydenham & District Lions Club are pleased to be able to donate funds to two local schools: Loughborough PS whose students grow produce in the greenhouse dome and at Grace Centre Gardens; and Sydenham HS, whose programme helps make sure no child...

On May 2, Tammy Ellerbeck and her son Nick installed the the veteran name plaques on the memorial wall at the Parquette in Harrowsmith. The plaques were created by Industrial Metalworks. This is the first step. The Township will be making the cement...

The Professional Photographers of Canada announced on April 18 that photographer Sean McKinnon has had 4 images selected for its annual “National Salon” recognising and celebrating the best of Canadian professional photography. "We extend our...

About a month ago, as the first end date for the Alto rail corridor consultation process was approaching. Save South Frontenac (SSF) Founders Gord Boulton and Katie Koopman, along with their key team members, were thinking about what was next. They...

In an exciting display of skill and determination, the Frontenac Flyers' U11, U15, and U18 teams have emerged as champions in the Eastern Ontario Minor Hockey League (EOMHL). They had the opportunity to represent Frontenac at the prestigious Ontario...

Karin Steiner, founder of New Leaf Link (NeLL), will be remembered for her vision, compassion, and quiet determination to build a more inclusive community. Driven by her love for her son, Nicolas, who is on the autism spectrum, Karin created New...

The Frontenac Women's Chorus FWC is celebrating its 30th anniversary this Saturday in fitting way, at its spring concert. The concert starts at 7pm, at the Verona Free Methodist Church, and admission is by donation. From its start back in 1996, the...

Members of the Odd Fellows Lodge (Athena) #306 and the Rebekah Lodge (Princess Elizabeth) #358 in Harrowsmith gathered at the Golden Links Hall on 9 April 2026 to present the South Frontenac Stocksport U16 Team with cheques to support their trip to...

Princess Elizabeth Lodge #358 presented two members with their Veteran's Jewels on 19 March 2026. Sis. Sharon Rattray got her 20-year jewel. She joined the lodge on 24 April 2004. Sis. Sharon has taken on numerous jobs (chairs) since joining. She...

The Battersea United Church has been at the heart of the community for generations—a place for worship, celebration, comfort, and connection. Now, the church needs help. The church roof is in urgent need of replacement, and parishioners are...

Trying to corral young students towards one concentrated event is not necessarily an easy task for teachers, and a school as a whole, to take on at a time when the education system is under stress. But with the production of A Dragon's Tale, led by...

Janelle Warren was inspired to develop Elvie’s Floral Preservation and Design by her own wedding bouquet. “Of course, wedding bouquets have a lot of meaning and memories attached to them, and I realised that floral preservation has a long...

The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has supported the decision by South Frontenac Council to deny both an Official Plan and a comprehensive zoning bylaw amendment that would have enabled Skycroft resort to increase the size of the campground, which is...

South Frontenac Township, ON – April 2, 2026 – The Township of South Frontenac is excited to welcome residents and visitors back to Centennial Park in Harrowsmith for the fourth annual Summer Kickoff Music Festival on Saturday, May 23, 2026,...

Rideau Rain Gutter is a Sydenham-based company that has been around for a long time, replacing old or non-existent eaves-troughs on new houses and houses built decades or even a century ago with seamless, aluminum eavestrough, to allow water to flow...

In my home, anytime is a good time for Guacamole. Perfect entertainment dip. And we’re going to use it to make a great Brunch item. I bought a bag of ripe Avocados for a good price, so that’s what’s up with this recipe at this time. I made a...

South Frontenac Council is holding its first meeting of April at an unusual location, the Verona Lion's Hall, which would be odd considering that the township just finished updating its office and council chamber a few months ago. But the change of...

(Editors Note - The wrong oursome for this game was posted online last week, and even now it has been difficult to remove it from circulation - Unfortunately for SHS fans, this is the real outcome) It had been a dream week for the Sydenham Golden...

The Sydenham Golden Eagles Varsity hockey team is into the OFSAA Final. Against Central Hastings this morning, the Golden Eagles scored 3 unanswered goals in the second period after a scoreless 1st frame. The opening goal of the game was scored by...

As children, we were taught to stay away from dangerous situations, to stay back from the fire. There's also the feeling as adults, of wanting to help someone in medical distress, but not being equipped to do so, perhaps out of fear of making things...

A new community organization is working to create supported housing for adults with developmental disabilities in South Frontenac. True Friend Supported Independent Living Inc. is a grassroots non-profit formed by families and supporters of people...

It was time to use up some Salmon pieces and Puff Pastry hiding in the freezer. So Salmon Wellington sounds good. I buy whole pieces of fresh Salmon, cut up 6 oz filets, and freeze the odd shaped bits for recipes like Wellington or Salmon Mousse. I...

Sydenham took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission. After St. Therese tied it up, the Golden Ealges quickly took over, an led 4-1 after the second. Details to follow ... The Sydenham Golden Eagles Varsity hockey team is into the OFSAA Final....

Warm weather is on the way and the sap is running!! Once again New Leaf Link is bringing you delicious local maple syrup! Prices per jug are 1L $24, 2L $41, and 4L $74. Please order your maple syrup from our online store at: https://bit...