News

South Frontenac Launches Second Intake for Lake Ecosystem Grant Program

Posted on Friday, October 15, 2021 02:23 PM

South Frontenac Funds Lake Association Projects and Launches Second Intake for Lake Ecosystem Grant Program

Following the launch of the Township’s first ever Lake Ecosystem Grant Program in July 2021, three separate projects were approved for funding at the September 7, 2021 Council meeting. With program funds remaining in the 2021 budget, the Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee has launched a second intake for this grant.

Council awarded funds totalling $24,500 during the first intake of the program...

South Frontenac begins 2022 Budget process with Public Survey

Posted on Friday, October 08, 2021 04:13 PM

For Immediate Release

As South Frontenac prepares for the 2022 budget year ahead, Council is looking for input from residents to help inform the decision making process as a first step in the budget’s development. With this in mind, the Township is asking residents to participate in a pre-budget survey through its new public consultation platform, EngageFrontenac.ca.

“South Frontenac has been in a healthy financial position over the last two decades, but as our population and demand for services...

Remembering Councillor Patricia Barr: 1950 - 2021

Posted on Friday, October 08, 2021 09:51 AM

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

Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 04:03 PM

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...