Stories from our past-September 15, 2022
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1912: The Director of Sophiasburgh Agricultural Society are determined their fair on October…
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Crowds happy to welcome 185th Fair back to Picton
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER The grand old lady of Picton that signifies the end of summer, a return to school and the start of the harvest season came back…
Mabel Blackburn’s notes concerning friendship
I found two small pieces of paper with my Grandmother’s handwriting. Nanny was making a speech about seniors clubs. A member of Picton Senior Citizens Club she enjoyed much fun…
Bloomfield branch bolstered by federal funding
At the County of Prince Edward Public Library, we were delighted to receive funding for our Bloomfield Branch Library project, “Library Beyond Walls,” through the My Main Street Community Activator…
LETTER:Voter turnout will improve chances for a better council
On October 24, 2022, the citizens of PEC will go to the polls to elect their next council – an important democratic right allowing us to decide our future. We’ve…
LETTER: Allies won crucial Battle of Britain 82 years ago
This week as members of N0.415 Prince Edward County Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force Association, we are celebrating the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Britain. It was a crucial…
EDITORIAL: Remembering a Royal visit and new path forward
From the vantage point afforded my seven-year-old self at Fairfield Historic Park September 22, 1984, I knew there was some kind of commotion happening off in the distance but I’m…
Pirates split final preseason tuneups, open campaign Saturday
The Picton Pirates split their final two games of the 2022 Provincial Junior Hockey League preseason to set the stage for their season opener in Frankford Saturday night. Picton needed…
Upwards of 500 pedal through Prince Edward as part of Grand Fondo race
Approximately 500 cyclists from all over the country gathered at Isaiah Tubbs this weekend to take part in the Prince Edward County Gran Fondo (Italian for ‘Big Ride’). With 50K, 100K…
Coull offers update on new hospital build campaign to Picton Rotarians
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Executive Director of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) Shannon Coull spoke to The Rotary Club of Picton Tuesday about updates to the…