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County Boys earn silver at Canadian National Invitational Tournament
A group of three local basketball players are returning to the County with a silver medal around their necks after competing in the biggest NCAA certified tournament in the country this weekend in Toronto. The Canadian National Invitational Tournament featured U12 to U17 squads, including the Eastern Ontario Elite U15s. “CIS, OCAA and NCAA scouts […]
Championship Rodeo charges into Picton Fairgrounds
A full house of spectators hooted and hollered as the second annual County Championship Rodeo charged onto the Picton Fairgrounds this weekend. The Prince Edward Agricultural Society and the municipality brought the Rawhide Rodeo back to town for the second annual event. Last year, the inaugural event attracted more than 1,700 spectators from across the […]
PECI honours athletic excellence on the Regent stage
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute athletes replaced their sports wear for business casual Wednesday night as they graced the Regent Theatre stage to be honoured for individual and team efforts over the school year. “The statistics show that an alarming number of girls are opting out of sports at an earlier age than ever before,” said […]
Hundreds run and walk in Wellington’s Half and Half a Half event
They’re women of all shapes, ages and abilities but they have one thing in common – a goal of achieving a healthy, active life. Hundreds of these women – from all across the province – gathered at the starting line, under a sunny sky Saturday, to run or walk in this year’s Wellington Women’s Half […]
County aces Mayor’s tournament ‘fore’ Community Living
Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff put the heat on leaders from neighbouring municipalities Tuesday, bringing home the Mayor’s Challenge Golf Tournament trophy to the County for the first time in the event’s 34-year history. Through driving rain, Mayor Quaiff’s team of CAO James Hepburn, councillor Gord Fox and building official Andy Harrison mastered the […]
Drag racing roars into new season for Armdrop
Story and photos by Bill Samuel Visit http://quintecar.ca The annual spring ritual known as Armdrop Drag Racing roared into a new season at Picton’s historic airport. Engines roared and tires burned as the faithful came to renew rivalries, meet friends and take it to the strip last Saturday. More than 500 races were enjoyed by […]
County Clippers make history with gold medal win in Ottawa
The Pretsell Davies Thompson Benton Law U16 Boys made history this weekend winning a gold medal at the Ontario Basketball Championships in Ottawa. It’s the first ever gold medal for the County Clippers program at a provincial championship. “Overall the boys finished the season with a 17-13 record competing in the OBL East League, and […]
Kiwanis derby big fish caught in the County
Despite rain, cold, flooded out docks and waters much higher than normal, anglers dropped their lines in the 37th annual Kiwanis Walleye World Fishing Derby over the weekend. Picton club members operated the weigh-in station at Picton Harbour and though angler traffic was a bit slower than usual, the enthusiasm was high and hopes to […]
Historic win for County Clippers U12 girls
The County Clippers U12 Girls made history this past weekend earning a silver medal at the Ontario Cup in Bradford. The girls are the first team in club history to medal at provincial championships. Game wrap-ups with Coach Lesley Lavender: Game 1 vs. Toronto Lords: 32 – 15 WIN The Clippers opened the tournament with […]
Clippers capture bronze; teams play throughout province
It was March Madness for County Clippers basketball this weekend with all five teams in action around the province. The U12 Girls team captured the bronze medal at the Kingston Impact tournament after defeating the Lindsay Wildcats 28 – 27. Both the U14 and U16 boys won all their games and went a perfect 5 […]
