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Athol-South Eagles soar to second district title this year
Athol-South Marysburgh Eagles marked their second district title this school year – this time capturing the HPEDSB Intermediate Boys Volleyball District Championship. After a tough opening loss to Foxboro Public School (14–25, 23–25), the boys came back with dominant wins over Trenton High School (25–15, 25–15), Stirling Public School (25–7, 25–11), and Harry J Clarke […]
Face Off for the Food Bank winner is….
And the winner of the Face Off for the Food Bank is: Picton United Church Food Bank. It was a tough loss for the Prince Edward County Fire Rescue Hockey team and a well earned win for the Ontario Provincial Police – East Region at Saturday’s fundraising event at the Picton arena. The two teams […]
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 […]
PEFAC declared a project of community interest; budget increase to be considered
By Sharon Harrison The Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) was deemed a project of community interest at Tuesday’s council meeting. The move will allow the non-profit organization to receive charitable fundraising donations and issue official tax receipts, and to do so immediately. No decision was made for an additional ask from PEFAC for […]
Athol-South soccer team celebrates district win
The Athol-South Marysburgh Public School Intermediate Boys Soccer team won district level play last week. The achievement was the first district win for the school in close to two decades – as the last win is believed to be in 2008. After being undefeated at regionals earlier this month, beating hosts Kente in the finals […]
Community members celebrated as PEC sports hall of fame inductees
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison There were heartwarming moments, a few sad ones too, but mostly Saturday afternoon’s Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame 2025 induction ceremony was one full of nostalgia, memories, remembrances and stories of good times and good people. It was a ceremony for the community celebrating members of the […]
Unseasonable sunshine and warmth falls on 22nd annual County Marathon
The bell at Bloomfield United Church rang on repeat as congregation members joined small crowds on Main Street to cheer on runners in the 22nd annual County Marathon Sunday morning. The early morning start at Wellington featured cool, clear weather but well before noon, intense sunshine took over, bringing with it an unseasonably warm day […]
Expect traffic delays during County Marathon Sunday, Oct. 5
Expect road closures and traffic disruptions Sunday, Oct. 5 during the 22nd annual County Marathon – starting in Wellington and ending in Picton. The event features a full marathon of 42.2 km (Boston qualifier); a marathon relay with two to five-person teams; a half marathon of 21.1 km and a five km fun run. The […]
Fitness centre future uncertain, as property goes up for sale
By Sharon Harrison The future of the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) appears an uncertain one as news comes that the owner has put the property up for sale. “Late in August, we were informed that the property was going on the market and has been listed for sale. Obviously, there are a […]
Awards honour PECI athletes in celebration of excellence
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute honoured students for excellence in sports this year – at school and beyond – during an awards ceremony Tuesday night held at the Regent Theatre. Applause and cheers thundered throughout the evening as family, friends and students cheered successes, and coaches shared praise for top athletes performing on the local, region, […]
