Hospice gala entertains sold out crowd
CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER Nearly 150 people packed Wellington’s Highline Hall on Saturday for Hospice Prince Edward’s valentine themed fundraiser gala. Catered by Chef Michael Hoy and featuring live…
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County boasts plenty of activities to mark Family Day weekend
There promises to be a lot for people to do to enjoy the upcoming holiday weekend in Prince Edward County. Sophiasburgh’s recreation committee will host its annual winter carnival Saturday at…
Info For Seniors: Quinte Waste Solutions answers recycling questions
We’ve all heard the mantra reduce, reuse, recycle. Recycling is actually the third best thing to do. Reducing the waste that you produce is the best. Reusing is next best…
Inside The Library: The County Reads to return for ninth year
On Thursday, April 19 The County Reads returns to Prince Edward County for its ninth year. In 2010 Anne Preston and her husband were travelling and listening to Canada Reads…
Council approves community grants totalling over $285,000
CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER Hospitals were at the forefront of discussion as council approved community grant requests over $5,000 on Tuesday evening following a sometimes heated debate. With 18…
Pasternak brings Minerva home to Prince Edward County for Family Day
Folk opera returns to county stage for first time since 2003 at Macaulay Museum Monday after playwright reacquires production rights from Mirvish ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER At one time, there…
Stories From Our Past — Week of Feb. 15, 2018
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1928 – Horace S. Colliver received a warm welcome back to…
Everyone has a role to play in supporting Canadian agriculture
Agriculture employs one of every eight Canadians — and in a rural area, such as this, the number is much higher. It’s also a $110-billion industry — and that’s probably…
STEENBURGH, Gerald Kenneth
Gerald Kenneth Steenburgh After a short illness Gerald Steenburgh passed away at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Wednesday February 7, 2018, at the age of 89. Dear brother to Leona…
CLARKE, Francis “Frank” Harold
Francis “Frank” Harold Clarke Passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, February 9th, 2018 Francis (Frank) Harold Clarke, in his 91st year. Loving husband of 59 years…