Stories from our past-April 14, 2022
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1912: Invitations are out for the dance in Oddfellows Hall on…
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Prince Edward OPP hosting child seat clinic at Picton Fire Hall April 30
Securing precious cargo needs to be top of mind when driving with a child on board. Parents and guardians do not always receive training on proper installation and securing techniques…
Dept. of Illumination lining up busy May
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER Prince Edward County’s Department of Illumination will be busy next month, hosting a pair of public art events in Picton. Over the winter, the local art…
Work of Quinte drowning prevention group recognized
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER The work undertaken by a regional body that aims to reduce the number of fatal and non-fatal drownings in the Quinte region has been recognized by…
Municipality announces COVID-19 vaccination, booster clinics in Picton later this month
The County of Prince Edward is offering COVID-19 booster and vaccination clinics later this month in Picton. Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics will take place at the Prince Edward Community Centre…
LETTER: Non-recyclable waste hardly a green alternative
To the Editor Those who are curious watched the webinar that Lehigh (or Heidelberg) Cement presented on Thursday to find out how they are going to “green” cement making. Well,…
EDITORIAL: Boulet’s selfless act remembered during Be-a-Donor month
Earlier this month marked four years since a semi-trailer going approximately 100 km/h struck the coach bus carrying members of the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. Sixteen people on the…
Uride rideshare program could soon operate in the County
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Prince Edward County may soon boast the rideshare program Uride. Prince Edward County Council received an informative deputation from Vince Scott, Regional Operations Manager of Uride…
Reception volunteer needed at Community Care office
There’s lots on the go at the Community Care office. The phone rings a lot. Currently we’re only open for appointments and that means the phone rings more than usual….
County Reads debate takes place April 21
County Reads is a debate asking brave local residents to champion a recent Canadian book. This year’s participants are Ryan Aldred, Michelle Murray, Thomas Harrison and Penny Morris, and the…