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News Release: Township of South Frontenac Receives Innovation Award for Private Lane Upgrades

Toronto, Ontario, August 17, 2020 – The Peter J. Marshall Innovation Award Jury presented a Certificate of Merit to the Township of South Frontenac for its innovative approach to helping residents upgrade private lanes to improve access. The certificate was presented at the 2020 AMO Conference, held online.

South Frontenac provides residents with a 50% subsidy, up to a maximum of $7,000, to upgrade private laneways. This helps improve access for emergency vehicles for improved public safety....

Changes to Garbage & Recycling Collection Starting August 31st, 2020

For Immediate Release                                                                                

Many things have changed in the 10 years since collection was introduced for the entire Township. The collection of waste and its related routes have been reviewed and updated to provide improvements and efficiencies.

Changes to the collection schedule and routes are effective as of Monday, August 31st, 2020, and include the following:

• New collection boundaries have been created for some areas of the Township – this means that your collection day may have changed;
• All...

Gradual Reopening of Recreational Facilities: Update

For Immediate Release                                                                               

On July 17th, 2020, the Province announced that several regions, including the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Public Health (KFL&A) region, were permitted to enter Stage 3 of the Province’s reopening framework.

Although most outdoor spaces were permitted to open, Township staff required some additional time in order to ensure our outdoor amenities and green spaces were safe and ready for public use.

Recreational Facilities Updates

• All playground structures within...

South Frontenac Museum Set to Open

The South Frontenac Museum has been working towards an opening plan to ensure that visitors get an experience that is both safe and enriching during this phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting July 29th, 2020 the Museum, located at 5595 Highway 38 in Hartington, will be open from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and starting August 8th, the Museum will also be open every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. all until September 5th, 2020.

After extensive conversations...

South Frontenac Community Branding Exercise: Recruitment for Steering Group Members

For Immediate Release

Rich in agricultural heritage, home to the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Frontenac Arch Biosphere and over 75 pristine lakes, South Frontenac is a vibrant community positioned to grow.

In recognition of this vibrancy and growth, and as part of Council’s 2019 Strategic plan, the Township will be updating the South Frontenac brand to better represent our community and Council’s new vision:

Natural, Vibrant and Growing – A Progressive Rural Leader

An updated brand...