Community rallies around critically injured farmer
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER The Prince Edward County community is rallying to support a local farmer who was critically injured while tending to live stock late last month. East Lake…
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Prince Edward OPP lay fraud charges against former Lehigh employee
A former Lehigh Cement employee now living in Northwestern Ontario has been charged with fraud and other related offences. According to Prince Edward OPP, a representative of Lehigh Cement Plant contacted…
Great time to get involved at Community Care
If you have a few hours to spare, consider getting involved with Community Care in our efforts to help seniors live at home. Your contribution of time (large or small)…
County Archives: Holding history in our hands
The Prince Edward County Archives motto is “Proud to hold Prince Edward County’s history in our hands”, which is something that you will see happen every day at the Archives….
Examination of big picture needed re: Wet’suwet’en
Isn’t it wise to ask when controversy arises“Who will benefit financially?” The sub-chiefs and elected (Indian Act) band council chiefs who support the Coastal GasLink pipeline will gain – briefly…
Supporting communities less glamorous than tourism
An article in the County Weekly News entitled: Federal Funds for County Winery explains why a Vineyard in the County will receive $100,000 from the Federal Economic Development Agency. The money …
Attempted murder charges laid in relation to violent assault
A Picton man remains behind bars and is facing a slew of new charges in relation to a violent assault in Picton last month. On Feb. 8, 2020 at approximately…
Of opening flood gates and unreadable licence plates:Phil-ing in returns
In homage and remembrance of the last Prince Edward County-raised editor of the Picton Gazette the late Phil Dodds, this corner will endeavour on an irregular basis to recreate a…
UPDATED: Picton woman reported missing found safe
A missing Picton woman has been located and found safe according to OPP. The OPP East Region Facebook page said a missing 27-year-old woman “has been found safe and sound….
County looking for input on holiday exemptions
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER The County of Prince Edward wants the public to have their say on exceptions to the Retail Business Holidays Act. The municipality is currently reviewing…