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New Bulk Water Station in Sydenham
(Sydenham, ON – April 15, 2024) – Residents of South Frontenac Township can now access water at a new bulk water station in Sydenham. The station is located at 4252 Stage Coach Road and is a medium scale fill station ideal for residents, businesses and farmers who want potable water… READ MORE
Local Favourites featured at 2nd Annual SF Music Festival
South Frontenac Township has announced the line-up for its Summer Kickoff Music Festival on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 4-10 pm at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith. The free, family-friendly festival brings together the best in music, food and drink in the region. This year’s bill includes Courtney Kane, The Goodnight… READ MORE
Perth Festival of the Maples, Saturday, April 27
It’s the annual rite of spring. Maple syrup season is upon us once again as we prepare to celebrate our region’s most famous agricultural commodity – sweet, savoury maple syrup! Our local maple syrup producers are the stars of the show at the Perth Festival of the Maples being held… READ MORE
Community Columns, April 25th, 2024
These columns from our community reporters are updated every week. Table of Contents Arden Battersea/Storrington Cloyne - Northbrooke Denbigh Godfrey Harlowe Harrowsmith Henderson Inverary Maberly-Bolingbroke Mississippi Ompah Parham-Tichborne Perth Road Plevna Sydenham Sharbot Lake Verona Ardenby Wanda Harrison Last week I incorrectly stated that the first Amnesty week was May… READ MORE
Steele, Sylvia Pauline
Sylvia Pauline Steele, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on April 21, 2024. Predeceased by her husband, her one and only Donnie Steele. Loving mother to Kelly Lott (Dom), Mark Steele (Brandy Knapp), and her furry companion Zoe. Predeceased by parents Reginald and Dalphine Dowker… READ MORE
Perth Road United Church Donation to The Grace Centre
Perth Road United Church (The Little Church with the Big Heart) presented a cheque for $10,000 to Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) last week, in support of the expansion of the Grace Centre “This support for the Grace Centre Capital Campaign is vital to the community. The services provided play… READ MORE
25 years at Bishop Lake Outdoor Centre
Bob Yearwood, and his parents Don and Helen, opened Bishop Lake Tent and Trailer Park over 35 years ago, shortly after purchasing what had been his uncle Clarence Bishop's farm. The property has been in the family for 100 years, and aside from the rocky fields that have caused heartache… READ MORE
Grounds Contracts Down, Custodial Contracts Up In Central Frontenac
It’s that time of year again when Central Frontenac Council awards the grounds maintenance and custodial services contracts. Generally, it’s a rubber stamp process with Council accepting the lowest bid unless there are some extenuating circumstances. But at the April 9 Council meeting in Sharbot Lake, there was a lot… READ MORE
L&A Forest Trails Spring Cleanup Day is April 27th in Flinton
Want to help Naturally L&A get the L&A Forest Trails ready for another fantastic year? Join Lennox & Addington staff at 100 John Street in Flinton on Saturday, April 27th for the first annual Spring Cleanup Day. The public is invited to bring along a rake or a leaf blower… READ MORE
Sing, Sing, and Sing – Choirs celebrate spring
Over the next couple of weeks, three choirs will be holding spring concerts in the region, two at Trinity United Church in Verona, and one at the Maberly Hall. Tay Valley Choir First up is The Tay Valley Community Choir. The choir has a reputation for concerts that create a… READ MORE