Frontenac - News http://www.emcfrontenac.ca Frontenac en-us Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 http://www.emcfrontenac.ca/20120202/news/Miles+makes+for+enjoyable+evening+at+The+Crossing Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 Miles makes for enjoyable evening at The Crossing EMC News Lynn Miles is a pro.

That much was in evidence last Friday night as she and Keith Glass (of Prairie Oyster fame) overcame a bit of a slow start that culminated in a second set that was worth the price of admission on its own.

After an albeit slow start following dinner, Miles and Glass soon found their stride as they reeled off a ...

]]> http://www.emcfrontenac.ca/20120202/news/MacDonald's+former+campaign+manager+elected+riding+association+president Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 MacDonald's former campaign manager elected riding association president EMC News Roger Martin, who was Liberal candidate Bill MacDonald's campaign manager in last fall's provincial election, is the new president of the Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Provincial Liberal Association.

Martin defeated fellow candidate Doug Steele in an election at the riding association's annual general meeting in Sharbot Lake ...

]]> http://www.emcfrontenac.ca/20120202/news/Mountain+Grove+library%2c+rink+building%2c+Road+38+garage+costly+per+square+foot++report Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 Mountain Grove library, rink building, Road 38 garage costly per square foot report EMC News Central Frontenac Chief Building Official Jeremy Neven was admittedly looking for "low-hanging fruit" with his Facilities Review & Recommendation Report presented to Council at its regular meeting last week in Sharbot Lake.

"There are no recommendations for closing/moving/updating any building nor for building any new ones," Neven said ...

]]> http://www.emcfrontenac.ca/20120202/news/Correction Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 Correction In the Jan. 26 story, "Regional artists show off their love of craft," which appeared in the Kingston and Frontenac EMC, Mary Anne Lawless, one of the founding members of the Made 4 You artisan co-op was misidentified as Marilyn Lawless.

]]> http://www.emcfrontenac.ca/20120202/news/Score+big+with+guests+at+your+SuperBowl+party Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 Score big with guests at your SuperBowl party (NC)Try these chicken wings during the big game, or any other time. Broilkingbbq.com offers a wide variety of recipes, tips, and tricks for everyone from the novice griller to the die-hard outdoor chef. The barbecue chefs at Broil King have developed this recipe for delicious grilled wings.

GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS WITH ROQUEFORT DIP

Serves 6 - 8 ...

]]> http://www.emcfrontenac.ca/20120202/news/Central+Frontenac+Clerk%2c+Councillor+and+the+Mayor+to+take+the+plunge%3f Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 Central Frontenac Clerk, Councillor and the Mayor to take the plunge? EMC News The challenge is official.

Following a report for Heritage Festival organizer Mike Procter about some of the new and returning events at the upcoming end-of-February festival this year, new Clerk/CAO Shawn Trepanier said he is prepared to represent the Township in the annual Polar Bear Plunge, as long as a member of Council accompanied ...

]]> http://www.emcfrontenac.ca/20120202/news/11+tips+for+winter+beauty+therapy Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 11 tips for winter beauty therapy Winter brings with it many things, including snowy days, chilly nights and the propensity for irritating beauty issues. Cold dry air outside and warm dry air inside can result in moisture loss from both the hair and skin. Not only can this be uncomfortable, but it can be unsightly as well. There are also other beauty issues that come up, like ...

]]> http://www.emcfrontenac.ca/20120202/news/The+Wolfe+Island+Network+'encourages+activity+and+involvement' Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 The Wolfe Island Network 'encourages activity and involvement' EMC news-Anyone coming to Wolfe Island these days probably thinks the island has gone into hibernation despite the fact that the ferry continues to operate from the village of Marysville. Traffic to and from the island , except at morning and late afternoon peak periods, is down.... Way down.

Like other tourist destinations where businesses ...

]]> http://www.emcfrontenac.ca/20120202/news/Partnership+to+bring+Algonquin+courses+to+Northern+Connections Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 Partnership to bring Algonquin courses to Northern Connections EMC News The Northern Connections Adult Learning Centre, Sharbot Lake High School and Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation have joined forces to "combine academic and traditional cultural teachings, with a vision towards participants achieving their own personal goals."

The partnership was announced at an open house Saturday at the Northern ...

]]> http://www.emcfrontenac.ca/20120202/news/Winter+grilling+tips+%26+tricks Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 Winter grilling tips & tricks (MS) Barbecuing isn't just for the lazy days of summer. Delicious grilled meals are easy to prepare year-round. Here are a few tips for winter barbecuing that are important to remember before you get the snow shovel out.

- Always pre-heat your barbecue. Pre-heat to 400o F 450o F at minimum, and adjust the temperature from there. Remember, if ...

]]> http://www.emcfrontenac.ca/20120202/news/Drew+Cumpson+fundraiser+a+success+in+Guelph%2c+more+local+benefits+currently+in+the+works Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 Drew Cumpson fundraiser a success in Guelph, more local benefits currently in the works EMC News - In our Jan. 19 paper, the EMC told you about a fundraiser being held at the University of Guelph to benefit former Sydenham student Drew Cumpson, who was rendered quadriplegic in a tragic accident while on a humanitarian mission in Peru last spring. We are happy to report that the fundraiser went extremely well. About 250 guests ...

]]> http://www.emcfrontenac.ca/20120202/news/Cataraqui+Cemetery+receives+historic+designation Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 Cataraqui Cemetery receives historic designation EMC News - Kingston's own Cataraqui Cemetery has been recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada.

The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, recently announced Cataraqui Cemetery as one of four newly designated National Historic Sites in Canada.

"We are ecstatic. We are honoured. ...

]]> http://www.emcfrontenac.ca/20120202/news/How+to+disinfect+water+in+the+case+of+an+emergency Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 How to disinfect water in the case of an emergency When a weather emergency occurs, the effects can prove devastating. Natural disasters like hurricanes have turned cities upside down, floods have caused the deaths of thousands and snowstorms have shut communities down for days.

A weather emergency, be it a natural disaster or a heavy storm, can contaminate the local supply of drinking water and ...

]]> http://www.emcfrontenac.ca/20120202/news/Benefits+to+pet+adoption Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -05:00 Benefits to pet adoption More than 11 years ago ready to become a pet parent I stepped into the local animal shelter and perused the cages to find a new companion animal. The shelter was filled to capacity, mostly with pit bulls and other large, abandoned dogs. In one cage I saw a mound of mismatched fur and realized I had found "the one."

It was difficult to describe ...

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