Emily Chatwood

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is pleased to welcome Peter Penlington from Bancroft as its newest trustee. Penlington fills a recent vacancy on the Board and will serve through the remainder of the four-year term, which runs from November 2022 to November 2026. His appointment was finalized at a special board meeting on Monday, November 4, where he was officially sworn in.

Quinte Conservation (QC) has launched its annual Adopt An Acre campaign, encouraging the public to support Beaver Meadow Conservation Area in Prince Edward County. The funds raised will go toward replacing the wetland lookout platforms, with an estimated cost of $20,000.

Loyalist Township has started trimming dead branches and limbs from ash trees along Main Street in Bath. This is the first step in a larger tree maintenance project aimed at removing and replacing dead or dying trees affected by the Emerald Ash Borer. The invasive pest has caused significant damage to many ash trees in the area.

A high-speed chase on Highway 401 in Kingston ended in a crash and multiple charges for a local driver.

The Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario (MROO) awarded $113,000 in scholarships to 36 students across Ontario in 2023. These scholarships are designated for post-secondary students who are family members of MROO members, with awards distributed across MROO’s 9 Zones based on applicant numbers and criteria like leadership, volunteer experience, and community involvement.

During this weeks Greater Napanee council meeting, town staff presented its starting point for the 2025 budget, highlighting one of the lowest average tax bills in Eastern Ontario. Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Matthew Grant noted that Greater Napanee’s average tax bill of $1,567.62 is more affordable than Deseronto’s $2,992.40 and Loyalist Township’s $1,882.86.

The Greater Napanee Town Council recently reviewed the progress of the Napanee Area Community Health Centre Conditions Agreement, established to improve local health care. Ellen Hamel, Treasurer of Financial and IT Services, reported that the Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) has reached its goal, securing 15 full-time doctors and nurse practitioners to serve the community.

Friday, November 15th, the Raiders welcomed the Post Hope Panthers to the Best & Bash Arena. Just 3-minutes into the first period, Michael Patrick opened the scoring for the Raiders to take the lead. Port Hope then rallied for their first of the night and to tie the game. Napanee quickly answered that with their second goal of the night by Andrew Carr. The second period saw Napanee jump to a 3-1 lead thanks to a second goal by Michael Patrick. During the third period the Panthers scored early to bring the game within one point, but it was all Raiders the remainder of the game. Michael Patrick scored his third of the night to earn the hat trick, then Erik MacNiel put a bow on it for a 5-2 Raiders win.

Paving work is scheduled on County Road 49 near the Prince Edward Quarry in Picton on Monday, November 18, and Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

The Town of Greater Napanee has started a 60-day public education campaign to inform residents about its new Parks & Public Spaces By-law and Encampment Response Protocol. Adopted on November 12, 2024, the by-law aims to keep public spaces safe and enjoyable while managing encampments in line with Ontario Superior Court rulings.