Archive for June, 2012
PECI students earn CFUW awards
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute students Marianne Cameron and Cassidy Allison, shown here with principal Shelley MacKenzie-Coates, have been awarded the Canadian Federation of University Women Belleville and District Scholarships. They are recognized for their outstanding achievements and their contributions in the community. Cameron won $1,500 and Allison won $1,000. Funds for these scholarships are raised […]
Bicycle Opera performance pedals to Fields on West Lake
By Celine Papizewska Prince Edward County is about to be invaded by opera-singing bicycle enthusiasts – or – enthusiastically cycling opera singers. Like the troubadours of olden days, this intrepid band of musicians will be travelling the roads from Toronto to Gananoque, with a stop in the County on Friday, July 6 at 7:30 pm […]
Picton grandparent scammed out of $1,200
A 79 year-old Picton resident has been a victim of scam known as the “Emergency or Grandparent Scam”. In the typical scenario, a grandparent receives a phone call from a con-artist claiming to be one of his or her grandchildren. The caller goes on to say that they are in some kind of trouble and […]
Bear visiting Morrison Point Sunday
A black bear was observed Friday evening at 6pm just outside of Picton on Ridge Road and then in a trailer park on Cty Rd 10, south of Ridge Road, an hour later. “In both cases the bear did not approach the complainants but was in close proximity to residential homes,” Prince OPP constable Kim […]
countylive.ca wins $1,000 for Hospice as County Pull media challenge winner
Powered by a 4H milkshake, countylive.ca’s Amber Martin earned $1,000 for Hospice Prince Edward winning the County Pull media challenge piloting a 125 Case Tractor donated by Anderson Equipment. The challenge was part of today’s events in the second annual County Pull on all weekend at the Picton Airport. County Pull, hosted by Loch Sloy, […]
Septic truck rolls over on County Road 10
Prince Edward County OPP officers are on the scene of an accident on County Road 10 where a septic truck has rolled. Two tow trucks are being used to attempt to right the vehicle. Traffic was still being re-routed at around 5 p.m. Dale Miller photo
Lawn signs stolen from private property
On Wednesday, an early morning walk and subsequent follow up revealed that up to 20 signs had been stolen from private property. The stolen signs were those stating “Naturally Green – Turbine free”. Communication with and from the municipality made it clear that none of their staff were involved nor were the signs in violation […]
PECI Panthers named to provincial rugby team
Two Prince Edward Collegiate Institute students are on the ‘Highway to High Performance’ as new members of the Eastern Ontario Rugby 7s team. Their ultimate goal, the 2012 Ontario Summer Games, the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto and the sport’s debut at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. PECI’s Kierstyn Bennett and […]
Reminder from nature: drink water to help beat this heat
Summer officially arrived yesterday at 7 p.m. but everybody has already been doing what they can this week to beat the heat and humidity in the high 30s and low 40s. The heat continues today with 28C forecast for Picton, feeling like 34C. There’s a 40 per cent chance of thunder showers tonight and overnight. […]
Meritorous Service Medal Awarded to Russ Miller
(L-R) Zone F3 Commander Buck Buchanan, Russ Miller, District F Commander Kelvin Warren The Meritorious Service Medal is the highest award that can be granted to a life, ordinary, associate or affiliate voting member of the Royal Canadian Legion. The award may be recommended by a branch, a zone, a district, Provincial or Dominion Command. […]
