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Barb Sproule Retires from North Frontenac role after 44 years
Last week, North Frontenac Council made a presentation to Barbara Sproule to mark her retirement from the township's Committee of Adjustment, on which she sat for 26 years, since the township's inception in 1998. But sitting on the Committee of Adjustment came after a long public service career in the… READ MORE
Melvin Jones Award Goes to Lois Emond
On Wednesday April 17th The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes presented Lois Emond with the Melvin Jones Award. This is the first time the club has awarded this prestigious trophy to a non-Lion. It is the highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature and purpose… READ MORE
Frontenac Farmer’s Market Set to Open for 2024
The Frontenac Farmers Market opens for the season next Friday May 10th from 3pm-7pm at Centennial Park. This year will be even bigger and better with more farmers, live music with Jake and Friends, special events, onsite food, and even more beer garden dates (including Opening Day). Join the over 45 vendors… READ MORE
Community Columns, May 1, 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 Coffee hour continues at the Arden Church, 10am in the social room,… READ MORE
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