Written by Mary and Glenn Stinson

Your appeal for "Reader Supported News" was well timed. We remembered seeing this message in a previous edition and discussing that we should pay for our copy of the Frontenac News (The News). But we did not proceed to do so. In a world of diminishing locally owned and operated… READ MORE

Written by Eric Asselstine

I agree with X.B.Shens article, especially the part about Canada being a pawn in the US wars against other countries. It was fairly obvious that this was planned to stop our growing friendly trade relationship with China. Please pass this on as I have no way of contacting them. Thanks… READ MORE

Written by John Sherbino

As you are aware, I’ve just completed 4 years as the appointed Loughborough representative on South Frontenac’s Committee of Adjustment. I believe that opportunity to be a vitally important part of the democratic process in our community and once again, I thank the members of the previous council who gave… READ MORE

Written by John Lesperance

The Hartington Community Association (HCA) was formed to pursue public concerns about the quantity and quality of groundwater in the Hartington area. Local residents and farmers are dependent on private wells for drinking water and livestock watering purposes. This fact, together with ongoing problems in well wwater yield experienced by… READ MORE

Written by Gordon Darrall

Before the last municipal election, I attended an all-candidates meeting at the Storrington Centre.  Two of the candidates commented that now our local MPP, Randy Hillier, was in the elected government, South Frontenac had a better chance of receiving provincial funding for some outstanding projects. When I read in the… READ MORE

Written by Terry Grant

(Editorial note - The letter that was printed in Frontenac News 2018 edition 48, page 3, was missing the final three paragraphs of this letter. This is the original version, as submitted by Terry Grant) Letter Re - Hartington subdivision I am very thankful that this ordeal is finally over… READ MORE

On Nov. 24 a local Sydenham area resident was charged by OPP with impaired driving while participating in the Sydenham Santa Claus Parade.  This information was released by South Frontenac OPP and reported over several days in many media forums. While the charge against the accused cannot be condoned, the… READ MORE

Contrary to Mr. Robert Craigue’s view that the Sharbot Lake Fire Department should be embarrassed by the circumstances attendant to its response to the three fires set by him, it seems instead that it is Mr. Craigue who should be embarrassed, even ashamed, about the event and his own response.… READ MORE

Relative to your 15/11/18 edition, the comment about a man who had been charged for a team to extinguish a fire that was not a danger, I wish to relay my own concerns about busybody people who use the law as a patsy to harass innocent people. Years ago I… READ MORE

Written by Robert Craigue

The Sharbot Lake Fire Department embarrasses self by extinguishing 3 small fires in no danger of escape. On October 24 the Sharbot Lake Fire Department responded with the Deputy Fire Chief Jamie Riddell and 3 firefighters and a pumper to 3 small fires on my property on the 509 highway.… READ MORE

Written by Gail Young

Frontenac Transportation Services located in Sharbot Lake are still transporting Frontenac County residents to medical, social appointments and shopping. As per their advertisement in The Frontenac News, South Frontenac Community Services are now responsible for arranging transportation for Seniors and disabled adults that are part of their Community Support Program.… READ MORE

Written by Greg Morris

The writer of last weeks cannabis editorial seems to be equating cannabis with candy bars, sugary drinks, gasoline, chips, beer & wine. I actually don't believe in over government in many things. Although I choose to wear a bicycle helmet & always wear my atv helmet,  I don't see why… READ MORE

Written by Pierre de Bassecourt

I was very pleased to read in The Frontenac News that the subject of a re-use centre was brought up at the debate in Mountain Grove. I believe that a re-use centre can be a vital part of the Township's waste reduction strategy. Lanark and Tay Valley counties have vibrant… READ MORE

Written by Adrian O'Connell

Oh goody! It’s so exciting that the Ford Brothers’ multi-ring circus is now Ontario wide and that Doug Ford, continuing the hallowed legacy of his brother, Rob, has extended his big top to cover the whole of the province. This corrects the inequity - namely, that for years, we the people,… READ MORE

Written by Jennifer Dickson

After a long career working nationally and internationally for environmental integrity, human rights, social justice and children's issues, I campaigned in 2014 and won a seat as Councillor in Tay Valley because I wanted to contribute to the local community I love. Initially, our Council functioned well as together with… READ MORE

Written by Mark Burnham

I have been a Councillor in Tay Valley for seventeen years. I have served for three terms from 1998 to 2006 and the for two terms from 2011 until now. This is the first time that I have written a letter to the editor, and I am doing so because… READ MORE