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Fire department field testing service to non-hydrant area in Consecon
Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue is scheduled to complete a Fire Underwriter Survey tanker shuttle field evaluation test Tuesday, Aug. 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Consecon area. An effective tanker shuttle service tests providing effective fire protection services within non-hydrant serviced areas. The session takes approximately two hours. Traffic will be flagged […]
Glenora Ferry out of service midnight to 6 a.m. Aug. 20
The Glenora ferry will be out of service from midnight to 6 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, for maintenance work at the Adolphustown dock. While the ferry is out of service, Highways 49, 62 and 33 are the other routes.
Library book clubs have something for everyone
We often remark that there’s something for everyone at the library, and as I’m working on our fall calendar of events now, it occurs to me that the library’s book clubs are a great example of the diversity of offerings. The Philosophy Reading Group truly “dives into the deep end.” The group meets weekly at […]
11th Teeing Up Fore Health Care raises nearly $48,000
There’s no puttering around when it comes to teeing up funds for the County’s new hospital. The hospital foundation, in partnership with RE/MAX Quinte Ltd., announced the 11th annual Teeing Up Fore Health Care Golf Classic, held June 16 at the Picton Golf and Country Club, raised $47,727 in support of the Back the Build […]
Invasive plant treatments to begin
The County of Prince Edward, the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre, and Quinte Conservation are letting residents know about upcoming treatment applications to control invasive European Common Reed (Phragmites australis subsp. australis). Treatments are expected to take place within municipal road allowances and on several municipal properties. This work it to take place from Monday, […]
North Marysburgh Hall water system install to begin
The County expects to begin installing a permanent water system at the North Marysburgh Hall (2699 County Road 8) on Monday, Aug. 17 and anticipates finishing the work by Thursday, Sept. 3. The playground equipment will be closed to the public during the work. Minor disruptions to the Town Hall and the courts are expected […]
Glenora Ferry returns to 15-minute service
UPDATE AUG. 11: The ferry has returned to regular 15-minute service. The ferry expects to follow the seasonal schedule through Thanksgiving weekend with 15-minute service daily between 10:15 am and 7:45 pm. Outside of these hours, service remains every 30 minutes from 6 am and 1:15 am. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) stated Monday […]
Macaulay Village family fun event celebrates summer
Children, parents and volunteers celebrated summer at Macaulay Village Park for the 6th annual Macaulay Village Fun Fest. The family-focused event has become a Heights community tradition and this year featured book giveaways and a story walk by County Kids Read, a free barbecue, prepared by the Cherry Valley Park Association, lawn games with the […]
Picton Pirates hockey club hires new GM
The Picton Pirates Junior Hockey Club has hired Lucas Hulton as the organization’s new general manager for the franchise. For the past year, Hulton has served as a scout and analyst with Top Draft Hockey Advisory, specializing in player recruitment, identification, and long-term development projection. Beyond scouting, he is the active Director of Business & […]
County resolving issue of excess soil on Millennium Trail
The County of Prince Edward and its contractor will reduce the elevation of the Millennium Trail between Wharf and Maple streets in Wellington. Some of the excess soil from the Wellington trunk watermain and sanitary sewer project was reused on that section of the trail. However, the municipality has stated the trail was constructed at […]
