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Canadian downhill skateboard championships in Picton this weekend
Canadian luge champion Kolby Parks will bring the excitement of world class downhill skateboarding and street luge to Picton this weekend (Oct. 23-24) for the Prince Edward County Gravity Fest. World champion downhill skateboarder Mischo Erban who shattered his own world record at 80.83 mph will compete in Picton, as will Bob Touchette who holds […]
ROMEO presents $11,000 for Wellington & District Community Centre
The construction cost of the new community centre is $12 million dollars. The Federal Government will provide $4 million in funding, the Ontario Government will provide $4 million in funding and the municipality will provide $2.5 million in funding. Together, the community has raised approximately $1,350,000 in donations. With your help the remaining $150,000 goal […]
Picton Man places fourth in County Marathon
More than 1400 runners were on the starting lines Sunday, for the 7th Annual County Marathon Boston Marathon qualifier. Picton’s Tim Johnson was the top local runner, placing fourth overall in 2:57.45.8. About 500 dedicated volunteers offered water and assistance at various locations throughout the route from Wellington, through Bloomfield, through West Lake to the […]
Students run cross country at Sandbanks
Elementary school students participated in the District cross-country event Wednesday at Sandbanks Provincial Park. The run travels across the beach, through the trails and back onto the beach to the finish line. Phil Norton photos www.countyphotographer.com
Running for fun and for Terry Fox
Runners honoured the 30th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run while participating in the 16th annual Sandbanks Fall Getaway 10km and 5km Fun Runs Sunday at the provincial park. Race Director Agnese Bortolussi says volunteers got up bright and early to set up registration, water stations, food and direction markers for the crowd of runners […]
Pirates’ offensive firepower saves the day
The Picton Pirates almost let one go Thursday night, but managed to regain their composure before downing the Cambellford Rebels 7-6 in a shootout. Up 6-4 with under three minutes to play, the Pirates were victimized by some laissez-faire play in their own defensive zone as the Rebels managed to score two late to tie […]
Pirates bounce back to down Jets – meet Rebels Thursday
The Picton Pirates scored five goals in the third period to beat the Amherstview Jets on the road Sunday evening 7-4. Dylan Mountenay had four points while Pat Millington had a goal and two helpers for the Pirates who looked flat in dropping a 5-2 affair in Port Hope Saturday. “After a tough defeat, it […]
Picton golfers win district intersectionals
Picton Golf and Country Club Senior Ladies won their District Intersectionals against three other teams at Camden Brae last Monday. The last week of August proved to be a winning one for the women golfers at the Picton Golf and Country Club who were participating in three events sponsored by the Eastern District of the […]
Jess Craig sets her sights on China
Picton’s Jess Craig will set her sights on China for her next major international swimming competitions. The former Picton Dolphin and PECI graduate will try to make the Canadian team for the World Championships in Shanghi set for July 2011. She will also be competing to qualify for the World University Games in Shenzhen for […]
Winning Pirates play in triple header for Bulls’ anniversary celebration
After a ho-hum first period in which they gave up a goal, the Picton Pirates used some veteran savvy and wound up beating the Port Hope Panthers 4-1 Thursday evening. It was the club’s second exhibition win of the preseason. “We definitely looked scrambly in the first period, but it was great to see our […]
