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County updating non-designated heritage list
By Sharon Harrison A notable landmark for those driving County Road 33 in the north-west part of Prince Edward County, the former grain elevator located along the Millennium Trail, just off Salem Road, was added to the County’s non-designated heritage list at a recent planning and development committee meeting. The 0.53 acre parcel of municipal […]
Four-year-old runners go the distance for Children’s Treatment Centre
Inspired by services received at the local Children’s Treatment Centre (CTC), families and friends cheered a group of nine enthusiastic four-year-olds on a 1km PEC Fun Run (or walk) in Bloomfield last Sunday in support of the CTC at Belleville General Hospital. The children’s centre provides a range of services and therapies to children and youth […]
Updated detour route for Picton Main reconstruction
A revised detour route for the Picton Main Street reconstruction project is to be in place beginning Monday, July 24. A full closure of Picton Main between Johnson and Division streets is to be in effect. Access to properties will be maintained during the road closure. Picton Main between Division Street and McFarland Drive will […]
Fans cheer soapbox racers on sunny but muggy race day
Nearly 70 children took on the challenge of driving soapbox cars down Bloomfield’s Mill Street hill Saturday morning, seeking thrills, trophies and pizza rewards. Families, friends, fans and furry spectators lined the hilly street to cheer racers in the annual event hosted by the Bloomfield Hallowell Recreation Committee. All endured mostly muggy and warm temperatures […]
Grade 6 students scoop up funds to assist fellow student
CHEERS! from organizers/teachers Heather Egan and Katy Plaus to Grade 6 students at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute (PECI) who scooped more than 600 servings of ice cream in a fundraiser to help a fellow student. Abudi Mustafa attends the regional program at PECI. Abudi lives with hydrocephalus, and he is currently in great need following […]
Just one ferry in service at Glenora July 20
The Glenora Ferry will be conducting a mandatory stability test on the vessel Thursday, July 20 and as a result, one ferry, 30-minute service will be in effect that day. In addition, the Ministry of Transportation has notified the municipality that it will end service early on July 20 to replace hydraulic lines on the […]
County quilters create colourful Stitch in Time
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The first thing that strikes a visitor to the Stitch in Time quilt show is the sheer number of creations filling the arena floor space. It’s the first of several revelations that stagger the mind -including the huge variety of quilts on display, the scope of ingenuity and imagination […]
Horticultural Society garden tour grows funds for hospital
The spirit of giving is flourishing amongst members of the Prince Edward County Horticultural Society as they presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) with $1,000 this week. The funds were raised during the society’s 2023 Garden Tour held June 11 as 14 gardens were showcased throughout The County. Just over 100 attendees […]
Rotarians present installment toward $100,000 pledge for new hospital
Picton Rotary Club members presented a $17,930 installment toward their $100,000 pledge to build the County’s new hospital. This donation, raised through fundraising events, brings donations toward the pledge to $67,104 for hospital foundation’s Back the Build campaign. “The Rotary Club of Picton’s steadfast support of the hospital and the community at large is both […]
Family donates $5,000 memorial gift to County’s hospital
Investing in care and compassion patients and families receive at their local hospital has provided some comfort during a distressing time for a local family. These thoughts were on the minds of the Hineman family of Picton when they decided to make a memorial gift in honour of their late husband, father, and grandfather, Clayton […]
