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Raiders steal home-opener win from Pirates
With more than 300 fans in attendance the Picton Pirates fell short losing 4-3 to the Napanee Raiders at last Thursday’s home opener. The game was fast paced and exciting hockey and Picton erased a two-goal deficit to tie the game at three with Napanee regaining the lead a few minutes later with the eventual […]
Fall Getaway runs raise thousands for Sandbanks, Terry Fox
The Friends of Sandbanks and Sandbanks Provincial Park celebrated 22 years of hosting the Sandbanks Fall Getaway 10 km and 5 km Fun Run, as well as The Terry Fox Run, Sunday, at the park. “It was such a great day and event with a wonderful group of participants,” said Agnese Bortolussi, race director. “We […]
Quaiff’s Quicksteppers in training for County Marathon
Training is well under way for Mayor Quaiff’s Quicksteppers – Gord Fox, Jim Dunlop, Bill Roberts, Steve Ferguson Robert Quaiff – for participation in this year’s County Marathon Sunday, Oct. 2. “Fitness instructor Tracy Young Powers has always had a vision to make PEC a healthier municipality and thought what better place to start than […]
Pirates undefeated at pre-season tourney
The Picton Pirates got their hockey pre-season off to a good start winning the second annual Campbellford Rebels Pre-Season Tournament on the weekend in Trenton. Picton finished the tournament undefeated with a 4-0 record and look to carry that into the start of the regular season in Gananoque on Sunday, Sept. 18th. County fans are […]
PECI Girls Basketball Team slam dunks Grapes of Wrath extreme fundraiser
More than 300 participants on 62 teams in the third annual Grapes of Wrath tested their mettle over five mud-filled kilometres of rugged terrain and obstacles to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society, Prince Edward County Memorial and Trenton Memorial hospital foundations. Tallied up, $60,000 was raised for patients receiving cancer care. “The influx of […]
Beautiful brig sails through the reach
The tall ship St Lawrence II Kingston sailed silently along the Adolphus Reach Tuesday as part of its journey from Cobourg to Kingston. Leaving the technological world behind for a few days, participants aboard its summer sailing program challenge themselves as crew members, taking on responsibilities for the sailing and routines of the shop. – […]
Young dreamers fly high with local pilots
Story and photos by Bill Samuel For 20 years, the Prince Edward Flying Club has hosted the COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association) for Kids Program to introduce youth ages eight through 17 to the joys of flight – free of charge. Enthusiasm for flying is the main reason the PEFC is in existence and […]
Pirates seek billet families, exhibition games now on
The Picton Pirates are urgently seeking billet families. If you or anyone you know would consider taking a player, the club offers competitive monthly payments. For details, contact Head Coach/Assistant GM Chris Masterson at (613) 661-0990. Exhibition Schedule Sunday August 28th 2:30pm start Opponent: Napanee Location: Wellington Wednesday August 31st 7:30pm warmup 8:00pm start Opponent: […]
Dragon boat festival brings paddlers to Wellington harbour
The 10th annual Wellington Lions Dragon Boat Festival saw the local teams compete against paddlers from Belleville, Cobourg, Trenton, Brighton, Toronto, Ottawa and Stratford on Saturday at the Wellington Harbour. Wellington’s is a recreational club for adults of all ages and fitness levels, paddling in West Lake three nights a week and entering local festivals […]
Auto club has a blast reliving the past
Story and photos by Bill Samuel Prince Edward Auto Club celebrated its 42nd year of “Having a Blast Reliving the Past” last weekend in Ameliasburg with its annual Street Meet. This year, as in the past three years, the club (PEAC) invited everybody to a special cruise night Thursday, Aug. 4th. Debbie and Brian Lindensmith, […]
