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Wild fires smoke causing poor air quality
Smoke from forest fires in northwestern Ontario is causing poor air quality to much of southern Ontario – including the Quinte region – and may last through Wednesday into Thursday. Environment Canada warns that as smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events. You may […]
Smoke alarms alert residents to fire
Occupants of a home on Carter Road in Ameliasburgh safely escaped a fire early this morning. At 12:44 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue responded to reports of the fire. Deputy Fire Chief Tim Kraemer said smoke alarms alerted the home’s occupants and exited the home safely. Kraemer praised the […]
Fireworks to be banned when burn bans are in effect
By Sharon Harrison There was some good discussion around the horseshoe Thursday afternoon at the committee of the whole meeting, and no fireworks, as council heard about changes to the bylaw to regulate and control open-air burning in the County. Those changes include the banning of fireworks when either a partial, or full burn […]
Council welcomes new fire chief; new roof for Crystal Palace among council business
By Sharon Harrison The regular council meeting held Tuesday evening had a long and varied agenda of miscellaneous items, but it began on a joyful note that included a ceremony outside Shire Hall just prior to the meeting, and inside. Mayor Steve Ferguson said the ceremony is one that used to take place in Prince […]
Fire pumper truck donated to training centre in memory of Jim Young
The late Jim Young’s legacy of training the next generation of firefighters will live on through the donation of a fire pumper truck to the Hastings Prince Edward Regional Training Centre. Municipal leaders, fire service representatives, and family members remembered and honoured the former firefighter during a ceremony May 7 where the truck was formally […]
Patrick Howe appointed Fire Chief
Patrick Howe has been appointed Fire Chief of Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue. “After an extensive recruitment process, the municipality is pleased to welcome Patrick as the new Fire Chief for Prince Edward County,” said Adam Goheen, Chief Administrative Officer. “Chief Howe brings to the position more than a decade of progressive experience with […]
Fire at resort in Wellington
Police and fire crews raced to Wander the Resort in Wellington Saturday before 9 a.m. responding to a fire call at the Loyalist Parkway business. Smoke was seen coming from the side of the main floor of the building. The fire was deemed under control in about a half an hour. The resort later posted […]
Funding to helps firefighters battle occupational risk for cancer
The municipality’s firefighter cancer prevention program got a $164,450 funding boost this week from the Ontario government. “County firefighters are on the front lines keeping us safe everyday. Our firefighters need the tools and equipment to stay safe and healthy now and in the future,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. The municipality will use the funds […]
Enbridge Gas donation supports firefighter training
Enbridge Gas is helping Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue purchase firefighting training materials, through a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, in the communities where Enbridge operates. “Safety is at the heart of everything we do at Enbridge Gas–it’s one of our core values we live by,” said Mike Cooney, Supervisor […]
Picton Firefighters Association helps Camp Bucko support burn victims at camp
The Picton Firefighters’ Association presented $6,000 to Camp Bucko this year from money raised at its annual golf tournament. Camp Bucko is located near Bancroft and is a one week free camping experience for children aged 7 to 17 who have burn injuries. The residential setting encourages campers to participate in various social, recreational, and […]
