Written by MJ Hudson

I am writing in response to a recent letter to the editor about the trucker protest in Ottawa by Ross Sutherland who identified himself as a councillor for South Frontenac. Given that he used his title, one could assume that he may be representing the views of the whole council… READ MORE

Written by With Love, The Rolls Family

In the early morning hours of January the 23, 2022, a raging fire consumed our barns, property, and livestock. The wind was so strong that burning ambers rained from the night sky onto our home as we carried our children into our vehicle. Through it all, we are thankful for… READ MORE

Written by David Garrow

Recently the village of Cloyne suffered a terrible structure fire resulting in the loss of the home. Thankfully no injuries occurred. As a local resident to the fire scene, I observed the operation of a professional fire service. Under the calm and collective command of Casey Cuddy each member preformed… READ MORE

Written by Ross Sutherland, Councilor South Frontenac Township

The sad humour of it all.  A relatively small percentage of people who have concerns about vaccines are being used by well-organized white supremacists, who want to break up the country, probably funded by big oil money (though we don’t know because so many donations are anonymous), and who would… READ MORE

Written by Rhonda Watkins

Has it occurred to anyone else that this is the most Patriotic our Country has been since Justin Trudeau became our Prime Minister. How sad is that? People hopefully will remember that we would not have had to deal with covid to the extreme that we did, if Justin Trudeau… READ MORE

Written by Jerry Ackerman

My heart bled as I learned of all the unmarked graves found at Canada’s residential schools this past year.  But expressing one's sorrow is not sufficient.   There is a better way:  Support the efforts of Indspire, an organization that provides funds to assist indigenous students advance their education.  This is my reconciliation effort. Due… READ MORE

Written by Jeff Green

I have to admit I am a little baffled that the majority of this town (Sharbot Lake) has no idea that there has been an application for a benign sand pit barely south of town to become a full fledged quarry. This small sand pit, at 12854 Road 38, across… READ MORE

Written by David Garrow

After North Frontenac contracted out a survey ($40,000 at the cost of tax payers) the survey supported what ratepayers have been concerned about for years ( an overstaffed township with huge legacy costs) With the mayor’s endorsement the payroll continues to swell adding positions that add no value to residents.… READ MORE

Written by Muriel Irvine

Do you want this Pandemic to end? Then we need to turn to The Word of God, to 2nd Chronicles Chapter 7 and verse 14. “ If My People who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways,… READ MORE

Written by S.A Hook

As an avid reader of the Frontenac News I commend your commitment to local coverage, especially local politics.  It was with a great deal of surprise, disbelief and anger when I read that South Frontenac Council seems to be considering the takeover of our library  (either in whole or in… READ MORE

Written by Reta and Roger Azulay

As we leave 2021 behind and head into the New Year, we could not go forward without expressing our sincere gratitude to our community.  Northway Hardware has been the main part of our lives for over three decades as well as a main one-stop-shop for Inverary and surrounding area. Both… READ MORE

Written by David Garrow

In response to the letter by Molly Hartin Dec 8, 2021. As the mayor attempts to impress residents of his cost saving abilities (in an election year) the actions regarding the Mississippi dump winter closure that effect the permanent residents is a true reflection of his leadership These residents pay… READ MORE

Written by David Garrow

In response to the letter by Ken and carol Gorham Housing crisis December 2 2021 Your concerns of a housing crisis in north frontenac are quite true. The reason you’ve offered in your letter is valid as prices are at the highest. As a stakeholder in the rental business dealing… READ MORE

Written by Bob Brown

Until recently, I have always prided myself in saying that I could see the eyes of an eagle at 1,000 paces – I just can't read a newspaper without my magnifying cheater glasses. Not bad for a 72 year old. That all changed last Thursday, Nov 2nd. My wife and… READ MORE

Written by Molly Hartin

I am saddened by Mayor Higgins’ comments toward our Councillor Fowler and thus, his disregard for the residents who regularly use the Mississippi Site for garbage disposal and recycling.  Obviously, I missed the consultation with residents before the closure of our Tuesday winter operating hours. Our site was the only one… READ MORE

Written by Shane Peters

Paragraph 3. “Shane Peters came with a request for the township to participate in supporting emergency services policing and provicial funding for hospital upgrades. However, council advised him that these programs were a provincial matter, not municipal” The policing request was withdrawn as council recently addressed it at the police… READ MORE