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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, […]
Council approves soccer association shed as project of community interest
The Prince Edward County Soccer Association will be moving forward with plans to build replace a shed with council approval Tuesday night to be a project of community interest, which allows receipts to be given for donations. Council also approved the use of security cameras at the shed to deter vandalism. In their deputation, David […]
Sunny, cold and snowy weather on the way
Pick up hockey at the Bloomfield Mill Pond began over the holidays, then took a break with milder weather, and is freezing up again with the recent cold temperatures. Sunny, clear and cold weather continues Friday with a high of -5 but feeling like -20 with the wind chill in the morning, and -8 in […]
Sign up to throw a few rocks to Back the Build of County’s new hospital
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison For the third consecutive year, the Prince Edward Curling Club is hosting a Curl-A-Thon in February, again raising funds to Back the Build of the County’s new hospital. The 2025 Curl-A-Thon is set for Saturday, Feb. 8 at the curling club located at the fairgrounds in Picton, and […]
County Marathon committee races in with donation
Community support for the hospital’s Back the Build campaign came racing in again from County Marathon participants. Brian McLean, the marathon’s new race director, presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) with $9,000 on Dec. 12. The funds were donated by marathon participants and community members who pledged support to the foundation as […]
