Archive for October, 2021
Provincial funding to help increase staffing at local long-term care homes
Nine Bay of Quinte long-term care hmes will share $3.209,499 in provincial funding to increase staffing levels – up to $790,796 of which will land at four Prince Edward County homes. Bay of Quinte, local MPP Todd Smith was at Hastings Manor in Belleville to share the news, following an announcement from Minister of Long-Term […]
Public invited to discussion on water rates for next five years
Rates for water and wastewater in Prince Edward County – some of the highest in the area – are being discussed for ultimate development of a five-year plan. A virtual town hall presentation is being held tonight, led by Amanda Carter, Director of Finance, Don Caza, Director of Water and Wastewater Services and Peter Moyer, […]
Drive through fair donations Backs the Build, helps stock food bank shelves
With the Picton Fair being postponed for a second year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prince Edward Agricultural Society hosted its second annual drive through event at the fairgrounds. More than 1,500 people cruised through the fairgrounds to take in agricultural-themed displays and enjoy favourite fair foods. Admission was free of charge, but […]
Masters get young gardeners growing in the County
Prince Edward County’s Master Gardeners celebrated efforts to get young gardeners growing. The Children’s Garden Award program, now in its third year, was started by Barbra Stock in 2018 to get children outdoors and learning about gardening. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who provide free, balanced, non-judgmental advice to local gardeners. They are passionate about […]
Model Ts tour the County
Two dozen Ford model Ts from the Campbellford area visited the County on the weekend. These two were on a stop Wellington beach. The owner of the 1920 pickup said they can drive at 35mph. The Model T was produced by Ford from 1908 to 1927 and was the first Ford with all its parts […]
New team member presents Many Happy Returns donations
It was a busy and exciting weekend for Max Mee and Many Happy Returns! After a year of collecting and returning bottles and cans, Max made his first donations since joining David Hepburn’s team! He donated $1,600 to four community organizations – The Picton Food Bank, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation, the […]
Picton Pirates’ first home game in more than 570 days set for Thursday
The Picton Pirates’ first home game in more than 570 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic is Thursday when they host the Campbellford Rebels at Huff Estates arena. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Saturday night, the Pirates scored three goals in the third period to skate away from the host Frankford Huskies 6-1. The village […]
George Wright Blvd dedication honours former police chief, distinguished soldier
The County hosted a dedication ceremony for George Wright Boulevard providing access from Loyalist Parkway at the new Foodland plaza, and eventually extending into the new subdivision. Second World War veteran George Wright is one of Prince Edward County’s most distinguished soldiers, first with the Hastings Prince Edward Regiment. He was also among 13 members […]
