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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...

Level One Fire Ban Lifted in South Frontenac

For Immediate Release                                                                             

Please be advised that effective Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 3:00 pm, the Level One burning ban has been lifted in the Township of South Frontenac.

This means that residents can return to having open air fires including open air cooking fires, camping fires, and approved incinerator or brush pile fires that are in compliance with the regulations set in the Township’s burning Bylaw 2012-68.

Residents are reminded of the importance of complying with all the safety directives...

Shop Local, Shop Safe, Shop with Confidence

Ontario launched the Shop Local! Shop Safe! Shop with Confidence! Campaign this month. To do their part in keeping South Frontenac safe, many small businesses closed their doors for weeks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. We can say ‘thank you’ by choosing to shop local. Frontenac County has a business directory that can assist you in your pursuit to shop locally.

 If you are a business owner and would like support from the provincial government in the form of grants and one-to-one support, check...