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Did you know South Frontenac gave $41,895 in grants in 2023 to 14 different community organizations for projects and events?  We recognize the valuable contributions of community and volunteer groups who make South Frontenac a great place to live. We help and support these groups through our grant programs. We are now accepting applications until April 30, 2024 for our Community Grant program.

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There will be snow much fun on Saturday, January 20 when South Frontenac Township’s Snow Social takes over the village of Sydenham, just 20 minutes north of Kingston.

The Council of The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac will host a public meeting to consider a by-law to rename Neill Lane to James Thomas Lane

South Frontenac Township is starting out the new year with a new Fire Chief.

Del Blakney will be joining South Frontenac Fire and Rescue as the new Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief starting January 8, 2024.

At the December 19, 2023 Council meeting, Charlene Godfrey, Councillor, Bedford District, submitted her resignation from Township of South Frontenac Council effective December 19, 2023. 

South Frontenac Township Council has passed its 2024 budget. The Total Operating and Capital Budget of $44,553,398 million represents a 2.74% increase to the average household or $47.04 a year*.

Our Township offices will be closed Friday Dec 22nd at noon and reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2023 at 8 am.

For after hours emergencies such as trees down on roads, please call (613) 376-3027 and follow the instructions to speak with our after hours service. Please don’t email us, call a specific extension, or post issues requiring a response on social media —these channels are not monitored after hours. 

Join us on Friday, December 29th from 12:30 to 3 pm at the Frontenac Community Arena for a special free skate in honour of our 25th anniversary. There will be free hot coffee and hot chocolate to keep your fingers and toes warm.

Major road construction projects have wrapped up for another year. The North Shore, Battersea and Alton Road projects were funded in part by the Canada Community-Building Fund. These main arteries were identified in the 2022 Comprehensive Roads Needs Study as having some of the lowest pavement condition ratings in the Township. To learn more about the study and to see our 5-Year Plan for Hard Surfaced Roads and Bridges, see the project page on engagefrontenac.ca.