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Public Invited to Opening of Fire Station 8

Members of the public are invited to the opening of Fire Station #8 in South Frontenac at 4490 Battersea Road on Saturday, October 21 at 3 pm.

The new 7,600 square feet station is fully equipped to be a modern training facility for the service’s 118 volunteer firefighters. The station has three drive-through truck bays and office space for meetings and Platoon Chief offices. 

“We’ve been recognized for our volunteer firefighter training program, but up until now, space has been an issue,” says...

#BePreparedSouthFrontenac Contest

To encourage people to take action during Fire Prevention Week, we’re holding a contest from September 28 to October 14, 2023. Simply snap a photo of you or family members doing something to be prepared in case of fire or emergency and post it to social media using the hashtag #BePreparedSouthFrontenac and tag us. If you aren’t on social media, submit your photo using this web form to be entered to win over $500 in prizes, including safety items like smoke alarms and fire extinguisher, an hour...

Google Search Now on southfrontenac.net

We recently switched to Google search for our website, southfrontenac.net to improve the search results and make it easy for residents and users to find information quickly.

Google Search is the search engine of choice for websites. Its sophisticated algorithm provides more relevant results faster, providing a better overall experience for residents and visitors to our site.

We also created a new page under the Town Hall section called “Key Contacts, Updates and Links” with quick links to our...

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

This Saturday marks the third observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Township offices will be closed on Monday, October 2. Here are some resources, events and activities you can do this week in our region to learn more about the legacy of residential schools and the path forward to reconciliation. All events are free.

Reconciliation Walk
September 29 and 30, 10 am – 4 pm, Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, 1641 Perth Road

Hosted in partnership by True North Aid and...

Fire Prevention Week in South Frontenac

If you had a fire in your home, do you have an escape plan? Is your smoke alarm working? These are the questions South Frontenac Township wants residents to ask themselves as it prepares for Fire Prevention Week.

“In 2022, the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office reported 113 of fire-related deaths, the highest number in more than 20 years in the province, yet just over one in three residents have a working smoke alarm,” says Interim Fire Chief Alex Bennett. “In a house fire, you have less than two...