Jeff Green
Kaladar Station - Sometimes the timing is just right
When Joje Cafe closed, it was missed by the local community and travelers along Highway 7, and also by Olivia Bence, who had a role in the family run business. Olivia has been working at Bence Motors since then, but with the restaurant across the road remaining vacant, she has… READ MORE
50th Anniversary Party for Rural Frontenac Community Services
Under brilliant sunshine, supporters and former and current staff and board members of Rural Frontenac Community Services gathered at the Child Centre on Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the agency that provides “cradle to grave” services. The day included displays of archived material from the agency’s storied history,… READ MORE
Bioblitz Coming This Week at Piccadilly Property
Two years ago, the Kingston Field Naturalists (KFN) brought their annual 24-hour Bioblitz to the Milburn Creek Nature Reserve in Battersea. And the electric group of nature enthusiasts is back in Frontenac County for their blitz this weekend, this time at a property in the Piccadilly area at 4229 Arena… READ MORE
Committee recommends looking at an accommodation tax in Frontenac County
The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee (PEDAC) of Frontenac County Council spent most of their June 5th meeting hearing a presentation by Bonnie Ruddock of Regional Tourism Organization (RTO) 9 - Southeastern Ontario - and Nicole Whiting of RTO 11 - Ontario's Highlands. They said Frontenac County has taken… READ MORE
Addington Highlands Treads Lightly Into F Carney Flag Debate Territory
At the tail end of an otherwise routine meeting of Addington Highlands Council on June 3, Councillor Ken Hook raised an unusual issue under “New Business”. “I have an issue that kind of bothers me in the community, and I thought I'd discuss it with Council and get your ideas… READ MORE
Simonett Purchase Raises Questions
The purchase of the Simonett building has been controversial in Central Frontenac. The financial struggles of the township have been well documented. While remaining solvent, the township has less in reserves, and more debt to service, than either South or North Frontenac, its closest comparators. The list of capital projects… READ MORE
Harrowsmith Goes To The Dogs: Agility Championship Excitement
Harrowsmith, became the ultimate playground for speed, skill, and teamwork as the AAC Ontario Regional Dog Agility Championships transformed Centennial Park into an arena of canine excellence last weekend (May 30 to June 1) Spectators gathered in eager anticipation, watching top-tier dogs and their handlers weave, jump, and sprint their… READ MORE
Rural Frontenac Community Services In The 21st Century
Rural Frontenac Community Services (RFCS) will celebrate its 50th anniversary this Saturday, at open houses starting at 11am at the Child Centre off Road 38, at the adult services building 'the mother ship' on Garrett Street, as well as at the Sharbot Lake Hall, next door. Festivities include the open… READ MORE
Line Spike - Year One Setting The Stage
Between navigating the schedules of ten touring bands, arranging for a stage, ticket sales, porta-potties, security, among dozens of other tasks, It is a hectic time for Jeremy Campbell, as he works put together a first time major concert event in South Frontenac. None of this has dampened his enthusiasm… READ MORE
OPP Reports - Theft, plus two times Impaired charges
Firearms And Stolen Property Recovered: One Person Charged, One Wanted Two people are facing a long list of charges after the recovery of property, stolen from a location in Central Frontenac Township. On Sunday, April 6, a break-in was reported at a location on Crow Lake Road. Stolen items included… READ MORE
