Written by Jackie Adams

Hi there folk of the Frontenac News, That’s a great article about the Family Yoga class I was teaching at the Bellrock Hall. Thank you so much. But I do need to clarify that I said that yoga keeps our joints juicy not squishy. We need to keep our joints… READ MORE

Written by Marni Pederson

I would like to provide some comments on matters brought up by Mr. John Sherbino, as he questions the Mayor's memory. I was the founder of Desert Lake Family Resort, which was operated by my family for 40 years (1973-2013). During our ownership, there were no shortcomings regarding the responsible… READ MORE

Written by Wayne Orr

Further to the recent letter to the Editor that appeared in the Frontenac News on [noise complaints related to Desert Lake Resort, I wanted to take this opportunity to clarify that the Township and our contracted By-law Enforcement Services have just one recorded noise complaint (dated Monday August 15, 2016)… READ MORE

Written by Stephen Dukoff

From what I keep reading in the papers, Frontenac County is keen to market itself to visitors from outside our borders.  The separate townships are coming up with tourism hooks based on geographic features that define them, like cat-tails, dark skies or limestone outcroppings.   However,  what everyone has so… READ MORE

Written by Greg Morris

I suffer from chronic sinusitis caused by environmental pollution including the chief villain, second hand smoke. I have never smoked myself. When I am in contact with second hand smoke, my condition is exacerbated and I am smothered, nauseated, and if the concentration is heavy, I have severe headaches. Smokers… READ MORE

Written by John Sherbino

I'm worried about our Mayor. At the last Council meeting the Desert Lake Family Resort was given permission to extend a number of its musical presentations beyond the normal bylaw hours. Desert Lake residents - and I am one, are not happy about that. However, my worry about the Mayor… READ MORE

Written by Helen Forsey

I appreciate your continuing coverage of the electoral reform issue, including your February outline of MP Scott Reid’s sensible comments, and last week’s story about the idea of “weighting” votes in Parliament rather than incorporating proportionality into the actual electoral system. On the surface, the notion of “weighted” votes might… READ MORE

Written by Kip Van Kempen

I wanted to personally thank you and your reporter Craig for the excellent job covering my presentation before North Frontenac Council . It is a shame that regular communication between our elected officials and residents is almost non-existent. The Mayor’s last message is only found on their website dated June… READ MORE

Written by Name withheld by request

I agree with you 100%! Four plant limit is totally impractical since marijuana plants that grow the buds that have THC and can be used for smoking or baking, have to be female! If you grow the plants from normal seeds, you are likely to get 50% male and 50%… READ MORE

Written by Gray Merriam

Jeff Green stated "A mandatory inspection system has to treat  everyone in the same way." This mantra has slowed action on septic re-inspection but its basis is questionable. Focusing the debate on waterfront properties alone could enable more effective action. Equality of treatment can be applied to any definable group… READ MORE

Written by Theresa Peluso

Imagine a giant chemical experiment taking place in our county.  Where we are the subjects -- and the scientific method is non-existent.  "Wow!"  you say.  "Will we get any mind-altering experiences from this?"  No.  But you will get lots of dead roadside vegetation.  And the future effects are unclear, but… READ MORE

Written by Rem Westland

I am a former president of the Sharbot Lake Property Owners’ Association (SLPOA), former Environment Director with that organization, one-time member of a committee set up by Council to consider economic development options for Central Frontenac, and a former member of the Septic Re-Inspection (SRI) Committee. This letter is a… READ MORE

Written by Laurabel Miller

In response to the article in the March 23 edition (Heading to New Gate @ Kaladar waste site- Addington Highlands Council) In the article it referred to the attendance of a resident at the council meeting. That person was, and is, me. Yes I did say I would like to… READ MORE

Written by Ken Waller

The Sharbot Lake Property Owners’ Association (SLPOA) has been under a mandate from its members for the past 8+ years to push Central Frontenac (CF) Council to establish a form of mandatory septic system re-inspection. SLPOA was very pleased to see Council accept the recommendations of the CF Septic Working… READ MORE

Written by Wanda Harrison

Throughout most of 2016 and all of 2017 the Northern Frontenac Community Services have sponsored the Community Paramedicine Wellness Program.  On Tuesday March 21, while in attendance for the monthly diners luncheon,  my husband Lorne went for his monthly check. During his checkup it was determined that his heart was… READ MORE

Written by Leo Ladouceur

The NEWS reported that North Frontenac’s Council had sanctioned Councilor Vernon Hermer for openly opposing one of their decisions and publicly criticizing the process they had or had not followed to reach it.   The News also reported that Mayor Ron Higgins was recommending the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner. Other… READ MORE