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Remembering Councillor Patricia Barr: 1950 - 2021

Remembering Councillor Patricia Barr: 1950 - 2021

It is with great sadness that I share the news of Councillor Patricia ‘Pat’ Barr’s passing on Tuesday October 5, 2021. South Frontenac Council and staff have been shocked by this news and will miss her warm personality and thoughtful approach around the Council table.

Born and raised in Bedford Township (now Bedford District, in the northern end of South Frontenac), Pat grew up in a politically savvy household, where her father was both a...

September 30: a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

From the Office of the Mayor 

For a period of more than 150 years, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation children were taken from their families and communities to attend Residential Schools. More than 150,000 children attended these 140 government funded schools, many of whom never returned home.

I am encouraging South Frontenac residents, employees and my fellow members of Council, to take time tomorrow to reflect on our Country’s past, and to make room for the work we as a community must...

Fire Apparatus For Sale on GovDeals.ca

Fire Apparatus For Sale on GovDeals.ca

On occasion, the Township of South Frontenac will sell surplus vehicles and equipment on GovDeals.ca. 

The Township of South Frontenac currently has two (2) vehicles listed for auction on GovDeals.ca, For more information, please visit their website.

Vehicles available to bid on include:

• 2003 Ford F-550 Regular Cab 2WD DRW
• 1994 Ford F700

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Gilmour Point Park Beach in Battersea Temporarily Unsafe for Swimming

For Immediate Release                                                                                    

Gilmour Point Park Beach in Battersea Temporarily Unsafe for Swimming

On Friday September 17, 2021, the Kingston District Office of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks received a notification regarding a possible harmful algae bloom at Gilmour Point Beach on Dog Lake in Battersea. It is anticipated that samples will be collected today and submitted to the Ministry’s laboratory for testing.

Until samples can be taken and tested, the Township is recommending that...

Sydenham Road Micro-Surfacing Starting September 20

For Immediate Release                                                                                   

Sydenham Road Micro-Surfacing Starting September 20

During the week of September 20th, 2021, the Township will be moving forward with pavement rehabilitation activities on sections of Sydenham Road between Horning Road and Rutledge Road. Motorists travelling through this area should anticipate traffic delays along with rotating lane closures.  

The micro-surface treatments scheduled for Sydenham Road (County Rd 9) will extend the life of the pavement by an additional 6 to 8...