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Hospital Auxiliary crafters help OPP to keep County kids warm this winter
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Craft Group continued its tradition of contributing handmade items to the OPP ‘Keep Kids Warm’ winter clothing program. This year, the volunteer group presented 369 hats and mitts to the local OPP detachment to help keep County kids warm. Each year, the program (formerly adopt-a-child) is run by […]
Accolade for retiring PEC OPP constable for being region’s number one
Provincial Constable Anthony “Tony” Merrall of the Prince Edward County OPP Detachment was presented with the 2020 Accolade Award for “Enforcement” by Commissioner Thomas Carrique, at OPP General Headquarters in Orillia on Friday, Oct. 22. Detachment Commander John Hatch noted Merrall has been an officer in Prince Edward County for his entire career. “Tony ranked […]
Wellington Elks boost hospital equipment fund
CHEERS! to members of the Wellington Elks Lodge #566 who continue to support priority medical equipment needs at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. Randy Vincent, immediate past exalted ruler of the Wellington Elks, presented hospital foundation representatives with a $1,000 gift with funds raised through take-out dinners the Elks made available over the past year. […]
County businesses among award winners at 25th annual gala
Several Prince Edward County businesses were honoured at the 25th annual Quinte Business Achievement Awards gala held virtually and in-person Friday at the Heroes Landing Banquet Hall in Trenton. There were 14 County nominees for awards that celebrate businesses in here, in Belleville, Brighton and Quinte West. County winners included Norah and Chris Rogers, owners […]
Ag federation bursary to Alexa Prinzen
The Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture (PEFA) has presented its annual post-secondary bursary of $500 to Alexa Prinzen, of Prinsville Dairy Farms. The federation helps students from Prince Edward County who are involved in the agricultural industry. Alexa farms with her family in Bloomfield. They milk a herd of 92 cows consisting of Holsteins, Brown […]
Two gifts – one big impact for the County’s hospital
The heartwarming legacy of five sisters, and a family from Bloomfield, continues to benefit those living in, or visiting Prince Edward County. The Stark Family Fund, administered through the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area, presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) with a grant of $50,000 to be used to purchase an […]
Hospital foundation all smiles over sweet donation
The 2021 Smile Cookie campaign was sweeter than ever this year as customers supporting Tim Hortons’ annual fundraiser helped gain $10,272 for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF). Topping the 2020 result by $3,000, this is the best Smile Cookie result that has been raised locally to-date! “This year’s campaign was a tremendous […]
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 […]
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 […]
