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PEC Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
The Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame will honour more great athletes and supporters with the its 2026 inductees. Located in the Wellington arena, the first eight inductees were recognized in 2012. Since, 20 more inductees have been made in a wide variety of sports, including javelin, baseball, hockey, boat racing, track, swimming, arm […]
8th Parsons County Cup raises fun and funds
Competitive men’s and women’s hockey and a sports silent auction last weekend raised $5,329 in support of programming at the Prince Edward Learning Centre. Parsons Brewing Company hosted the 8th Annual County Cup Hockey Tournament – a free family event and fundraiser. Over the eight years, this event has raised more than $30,000. Four men’s […]
Pickard successfully defends gold medal title at speed skating provincials
Paul Pickard, life long county boy, and former PECI principal defended his title and earned a gold medal in the Masters Men’s 55-59 category at the provincial series speed skating championships. And, in his first season as a racer, Justin Hanley was a silver medalist in the 60-64 category while achieving five personal best times […]
Picton’s Pothier qualifies for provincials with Quinte Blades club
Quinte Blades Special Olympics Speed Skaters raced in Milton last week, setting season best times, and qualifying for provincial championships next month. Kim Pothier, of Picton, placed first in the 333 and 1000 and second in 500 meters. Adam James finished first in 500, 777 and 1500 meter distance, and second in 1000m. Kai Freeland […]
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 […]
