Written by Fran Willes

South Frontenac Township Council proposes to change the Zoning Bylaw pertaining to the 30 m. setback on the lakes in South Frontenac Township at two scheduled Committee of Whole meetings: April 26th or May 10th. Therefore, residents who have dwellings within the 30 m. setback from their respective lake should… READ MORE

Written by Edward Kennedy

"SF organizational review calls for major office staff increases," Frontenac News, April 14/16 brought to mind a dream. Front row center were hard working taxpayers, shirtless and sweating profusely while all over their bodies ugly black leeches, bloated and swollen grotesquely, sucked their blood. Some workers were ashen white. Sitting… READ MORE

Written by James G. Oborne

I own 85 acres of land with 1300’ of frontage overlooking Mazinaw Lake, which was purchased by my grandfather in 1933 prior to Hwy #41 being constructed. Towards the top of the escarpment separating the Quinte and Mississippi watersheds, there is a large pond often infested by beavers. Many years… READ MORE

Written by Rosetta McInnes

The Maberly Agricultural Society had a pancake brunch and bake sale on April 16 and it was a huge success due mainly to the directors of the Maberly Ag Society and its volunteers. The society put out a call for help with baking goods and the ladies/men of the area… READ MORE

Written by Don Wiskin

I recently learned that the street sweeping in South Frontenac went to a company in Ottawa instead of a local company for just under $5,000 difference in bids. The bidding offer does state that the lowest bid may not be accepted. In this case, the next bid was a local… READ MORE

Written by June Akey

First of all, I believe Anya and Rick of “A&R Heartcrafts” in Northbrook deserve a big round of applause for their dedication to Sears and serving their customers for the best of 20 years. I don't know if anyone out there knows it or not, but Sears is now calling… READ MORE

Written by Ken Fisher

There are probably many folks who read Edward Kennedy’s recent letter (Re: Prime Minister Trudeau, Mar 1/16) and believe he is ‘telling the truth’. When responding to what is fictional prejudice as if it is fact, is always challenging. I will try. 1. It is expected that of the 25,000 Syrian… READ MORE

Written by Bill Bowick

Dear Editor When I first read the March 31 edition of the Frontenac News I was extremely disappointed. In fact I started to prepare a formal letter of complaint but thought, “No. I’d better scan it again.” And there it was, your April fools piece, and it was wonderful! I… READ MORE

Written by Antonia Chatson

I just can't see why Ken Gorham is so upset about the cancelling of tax credits (Tax credits cancelled, Mar 31/16) to fund tuition fees for students whose families earn less than $50,000 per annum. (By the way, is this the new poverty level in our fine country?) Mr. Gorham can take… READ MORE

Written by Pamela Giroux

Recently the News has printed two letters with negative reactions to the influx of Syrian refugees to our country. While I can sympathize with Ms. Layfield’s frustration (Letters, Re: Syrian refugee fundraiser, Feb 11/16) at being on a waiting list for housing, she has not been living in a tent for years… READ MORE

Written by Edward Kennedy

According to Ken Fisher (Letters, Re: Mike Bossio to chair Rural Caucus, Mar 3/16) , we have magically, by the election of a grade 4 drama teacher (great background for leading a nation) illuminated Canada with happy days and prosperity. So what do the actions of the new PM prove? One thing… READ MORE

Written by Antonia Chatson

I don't mind admitting it - I have broad shoulders. It doesn't bother me if people tell me my hair is too long and my ears are too short. I can hack it when they indicate my thighs are too wide and my shoulders are too sloped. I just laugh… READ MORE

Written by Wolfe Erlichman

In a story published in the March 3, 2016 issue of the Frontenac News, the opponents of windmills in Addington Highlands Township complain that the township council only supported the windmill projects because the companies offered to pay the township $500,000 a year for 20 years. What's wrong with a… READ MORE

Written by Ken Gorham

Premier Wynne has fulfilled one of her campaign promises by providing free tuition to post-secondary students from families whose annual income is below $50,000. Awesome, not in my eyes! She has chosen to fund this by cancelling our tax credits received on the tenth of the month (gone as of… READ MORE

Written by Don Coleman

St. Paul’s United Church in Harrowsmith has unfortunately become a victim in our changing society. Fifty years ago, approximately 70% if the population in Canada regularly attended worship services on Sunday. Today that number is around 20%. In 1966 there were eight United Church congregations in our area. With the… READ MORE

Written by Ross Sutherland

Your editorial view that South Frontenac Council is Deep in the Weeds, (Mar 17/16) is surprisingly undemocratic. The implication is that Council and residents should, when the experts and staff have spoken, agree and get on with it. If that were the case then there would be no need for a Council,… READ MORE