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The following is a message from South Frontenac Township Mayor Ron Vandewal following the successful rescue of three-year-old Jude Leyton. The amount of relief and joy felt by this community yesterday evening was vast and incredibly overwhelming. Our countless prayers and hopeful wishes were answered with the safe rescue of
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UPDATE (Friday, Jan. 8, 2021): A number of South Frontenac Fire and Rescue trucks and vehicles from the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall remained on scene on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 after fire ravaged the McMullen Manor in Verona the night before. The fire broke out in the Carleton
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The Township of South Frontenac was recognized for its innovative approach to helping residents upgrade private lanes to improve access for emergency vehicles and public safety. The Peter J. Marshall Innovation Award Jury presented a Certificate of Merit to the Township of South Frontenac at the 2020 Association of Municipalities
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As of today, Wednesday, May 6, 2020, the total burn ban has been lifted in the Township of South Frontenac. This lifted burn ban 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
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In a packed Council Chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, South Frontenac Council and South Frontenac Fire and Rescue (SFFR) recognized 13 firefighters with the township’s volunteer fire department. Of the 13 firefighters being honoured, six were celebrated for their retirements, and seven were acknowledged with Exemplary Service Medals. The
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At their last meeting of 2019, South Frontenac Township Council saw the conclusion of the past months’ work by Council and Staff to create a new direction for the Township. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, Council approved the Township’s new strategic plan, as well as its 2020 operating and capital
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South Frontenac Township was abuzz with excitement last night, as the mayor, councillors, staff, and members of the public gathered to welcome 24 new firefighters to the community. South Frontenac Fire and Rescue Station 6 hosted the 2019 Volunteer Firefighter Recruit Graduation Ceremony on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 27,
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