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Mayor Ron Vandewal, Mayor Bryan Paterson of the City of Kingston, and Save South Frontenac hosted a joint media conference on Monday, March 9, 2026, to outline a unified regional position on the proposed Alto rail project. Decisions about major infrastructure will shape our region for generations. Read full statement. 

Parks Canada will begin the full replacement of Brass Point Bridge in Seeley’s Bay in summer 2026, with reopening expected in early 2028. This project will replace both the historic swing and fixed bridges, upgrade roadway infrastructure, and ensure the long-term safety and functionality of this key crossing on the Rideau Canal National Historic Site.

Over the last two weeks, SFFR has been involved with 9 incidents due to empty propane tanks. When your tank is low/empty during the cold, it has low pressure and the furnace will not operate properly.

Due to forecasted weather and current road conditions, all roads within South Frontenac are subject to restricted loads effective March 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026.

Starting in 2026, South Frontenac’s Day Camp program will implement a four-week maximum attendance limit per camper per summer.

South Frontenac Township is pleased to share that Family Day 2026 will be celebrated at the Frontenac Community Arena (4299 Arena Boundary Rd, Godfrey, ON) on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The Fish Creek Bridge construction is near complete, and the road is scheduled to be re-opened with a temporary gravel surface at the end of the day at dusk on Friday, January 30. The causeway and the bridge deck will be paved in late spring when asphalt plants re-open.

ALTO, a high-speed rail network, has published a map which provides for proposed corridors for the rail network, one of which would travel through South Frontenac. Please read for more information.

On January 22, 2026, members of Council and Township staff met to present the proposed 2026 Budget. Following the conclusion of the meeting, the 2026 Budget has been deemed adopted. 

Mark your calendars and bundle up! The much-loved Snow Social is back for its fourth year on Saturday, January 24, 2026, bringing a full day of frosty fun to The Point Park and the village of Sydenham.