Re: Hartington subdivision debate coming to a head
On August 23, the Township of South Frontenac held a special Council meeting to deal with the proposal to build a 13-lot subdivision in the tiny hamlet of Hartington (Hartington subdivision debate coming to a head, Aug 25/16). This meeting was followed the next day with a County Council meeting with… READ MORE
Thank to Neighbours and Fire Department
On August 9, smoke was spotted rising up from the north east corner of our property on O'Reilly Lake by our neighbors, Brian Roberts and Jimmy Delyea. After a quick investigation of the scene they called fire department, who arrived in record time to our location. The fire fighters worked… READ MORE
North Frontenac First Responders
My husband Bud had a serious fall last weekend. We would both like to express our appreciation for the stellar actions of both the First Responders here in Mississippi, Snow Road and Robertsville and the ambulance crew and paramedics. Head injuries can cause strange behaviour and they patiently dealt with… READ MORE
Cats and Birds
A recent study by Environment Canada published in Avian Conservation and Ecology estimated that cats kill between 105 million and 308 million birds in a year (mid-point of 204 million). Pet cats accounted for about 38 percent of the total. Homeless or feral cats killed the rest. Cat predation is… READ MORE
Charity fish fry for Pine meadow
The “friends of Pine Meadows Nursing Home” (Northbrook) would like to thank the community and seasonal visitors of Plevna and area for supporting our second Charity Fish Fry, held in Plevna on July 20, 2016. It was very gratifying to see the busload of 24 Pine Meadows senior residents and… READ MORE
How the unholy alliance trumped climate change in North Frontenac
It was noted in last week's Frontenac News (North Frontenac Council, Jul 28/16) that North Frontenac Township is amending its Official Plan in order to discourage windmills in North Frontenac and, instead, to encourage “specialty” and “artisanal” businesses. Supposedly, this is being done in order to protect the “unique landscape… READ MORE
Re: The limits of municipal jurisdiction
Dear Editor, In your editorial (The Limitsl of Municipal Jurisdiction, Aug 4/16), you stated, "… no one really wants to live next to a power plant of any type." You also made the point that we all share the electricity grid. But you did not address the geographic distribution of… READ MORE
Re: The limits of municipal jurisdiction
As you yourself state (Editorial, The Limitsl of Municipal Jurisdiction, Aug 4/16)), it is highly unlikely that a requirement for municipal mandatory support for wind turbine projects is going to be granted by the province to municipalities. So what is your point? You say that "lining up against the Green… READ MORE
Re: The limits of municipal jurisdiction
Many permanent and seasonal residents, as well as the tourists so vital to the North Frontenac economy undoubtedly disagree with Jeff Green's opinion (Editorial, The Limitsl of Municipal Jurisdiction, Aug 4/16) that it would be disastrous for the province to accede to mayor Ron Higgins' demand to make municipal support mandatory… READ MORE
Where is the passion for renewable energy?
I recently became aware of a campaign to stop the refurbishment of the hydro-electric facility on the Mississippi River in Almonte. I was struck by the passion shown by the opponents of this project. It is similar to the passion shown by opponents of wind projects in North Frontenac and… READ MORE
Re: Closing Prince Charles Public School
I disagree with you, Brenda Crawford (Letter to the editor, Re: Closing Prince Charles Public School, Jul 14/16). Prince Charles does not need to close at all. If school boundaries were enforced and all children who live in the Verona catchment area actually attended the school then all three schools (Prince Charles, Harrowsmith… READ MORE
Mike Dean’s 3rd year
An important anniversary came and went in May. It has been three years since Mike Dean’s Super Food Stores opened in Sharbot Lake! We are most fortunate that this grocery has survived the ups and downs of the last three years. We live so much better with the success of… READ MORE
Re: Closing Prince Charles Public School
Jeff, this time you have it wrong (“Verona is being betrayed once again”, July 4, 2016). It makes much more sense to leave Harrowsmith Public and Loughborough Public Schools opened. Because Harrowsmith already has St. Patrick's Catholic School, and Sydenham has the high school, busing would be a much easier… READ MORE
Re: Cloyne Pioneer Museum & Archives
In response to Rev. Hilliker's letter Re: Cloyne Pioneer Museum & Archives, Jul 14/16 Dear Rev. Hilliker Thank you for the corrections and for the additional information. I'm so glad you are not 140 years old. My apologies. Marcella Neely for C&DHS READ MORE
Re: Land o'Lakes school
I have read Jeff Green's editorial Verona is being betrayed, once again July 7/16, on the unfortunate events that now may lead to the closure of Prince Charles school in Verona. I would like to talk about Land O' Lakes school and its own deal with the devil. Nine years ago… READ MORE
After The Spraying
It’s been one of the driest springs on record. How lucky we are to be able to spend our hot days enjoying the many waterways in the region. Lately as I drive through Lanark County towards Big Rideau Lake I am seeing dead or dying red clover, daisies, milkweed, buttercups,… READ MORE