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Local farmers honoured with CSG bursaries
CHEERS! from the County Sustainability Group (CSG) to winners of the 2024 Ecological Farmer Bursary. Tim Rorabeck of Rorafresh Farm was presented with a $1,000 from CSG member Don Hudson. Hans Ning of Paper Kite Farm was presented $500 from CSG members Don Hudson and Don Chisholm. This is the CSG’s fifth year awarding local […]
Double double thanks for the Smiles
People who bought smiles, gave smiles and helped raise $12,243.46 for the County’s new hospital. “This year’s campaign was a smiling success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the loyal support of our customers and our dedicated staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly to create over 12,000 smiles to Back the Build for our […]
Garden-in-a-box giveaway helps beginners to grow their own food
On a fine spring day last week, 16 people received plants, instructions and inspiration to create a Garden-In-A-Box thanks to members of the Ameliasburgh Garden Club, County Garden Club and the PEC Master Gardeners. The adults were of varying ages, many of whom were students of the Prince Edward Learning Centre (who took care of […]
90th birthday gift ‘anchored’ at Mariners Park Museum
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It was a family get together of sorts, a special moment recognized, a big celebration for an esteemed 90-year-old, and on the actual day of his milestone birthday Wednesday (which also came with cake), the day honoured Vince Murray’s maritime connection with the unveiling of a special plaque. Rich […]
Celebration of Millennium Trail honours its vital contributor and all volunteers
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison At almost 50 kilometres in length and with 30 entry points, the rehabilitation of Prince Edward County’s Millennium Trail – to transform it from a rough, abandoned railbed to multi-use recreational – took vision, perseverance and hard work, as well as partners and a whole lot of dedicated volunteers. […]
Linda Downey one of 17 in province to receive June Callwood Achievement Award
Over nearly two decades, Linda Downey has thanked thousands of people for supporting The Storehouse Foodbank in Wellington. This week, she was thanked for her efforts going above and beyond to make a positive impact on lives of people in her community. Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith presented Downey the June Callwood Achievement Award […]
New Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture president
Jason Courneyea has become the new president of the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture, (PEFA) taking over the position from the long-serving John Thompson, who will now serve as past-president. Bob Rogers is first vice-president and Don Williams, second vice-president. Courneyea became a board member in 2018 and farms on Gilead Road in Bloomfield. The […]
Round up at the register raises $15,000
Residents and visitors shopping at Metro Picton have raised $15,000 rounding up their receipts to help Back the Build of Prince Edward County new hospital. Metro Inc. announced the $15,043 donation from the latest cash register round-up promotion, bringing the four-year total raised to $65,525.84. Metro Inc. has also committed to holding the fundraiser again […]
Bearcats win second tourney with no goals against them
County kids have featured prominently in the Belleville Bearcats U9 Tier 2 hockey team season – including this weekend when the team emerged victorious once again, clinching a second tournament win of the year at the Kanata Rangers event. “In a stunning display of skill and determination, the young athletes went undefeated, securing four consecutive […]
Auxiliary matches donations to help raise $317,000 for new hospital
A matching incentive pursued by the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and the hospital foundation has raised $317,000 to Back the Build of Prince Edward County’s new hospital. This past fall, the auxiliary committed to making a 1:1 match for all new donations to the foundation’s Back the Build campaign up to $100,000 and […]
