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Jan
25

Prince Edward County council’s stance against wind project location doesn’t represent everyone

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By Nicole Kleinsteuber Local wind supporters addressed council Tuesday night requesting they defeat a motion to submit a series of concerns to the Ministry of Environment and Gilead Power. “We do not find it to be relevant to the original motion, reflective of sound science or representative of the greater good,” said past president of …

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Jan
18

County council filing wind project concerns to ministry of environment and Gilead Power

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By Nicole Kleinsteuber Prince Edward County council has sent a message to anybody who wants to develop a wind farm locally that there are certain criteria that must be met. “It’s gotten to the point where the municipality has to declare to the province, Gilead Power and other proponents whether or not they’re in support …

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Jan
17

Prince Edward County council and committees start a new year

By Nicole Kleinsteuber Prince Edward County committee of the whole is set to meet for the first time this year at 1 p.m. today. Margurite Lyons is scheduled to address the committee regarding her previous request to waive penalty and interest fess on outstanding property taxes for 2008 and 2009. Council denied the request to …

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Dec
19

Live, interactive coverage of Prince Edward County municipal council Tuesday night

Prince Edward County Voice reporter Nicole Kleinsteuber is off to cover another municipal council meeting at Shire Hall in Picton. Join us for live, interactive coverage Tuesday December 20 at 7 p.m. On the agenda: Mayor Mertens to present Certificates of Appreciation recognizing retired employees Barbara Brink and Richard Shannon. Sarah Langridge and Dan Langridge …

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Dec
09

Mayor disappointed with province’s decision to keep the power over wind

Reaction to Vote on Green Energy Act

By Nicole Kleinsteuber Prince Edward County Mayor Peter Mertens says he was disheartened when he heard the provincial government wouldn’t be giving local municipal governments zoning power over industrial wind developments. “I’m very disappointed with the way it turned out,” said Mertens. “The very lack of support that the bill got, suggests that vast majority …

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Nov
19

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Join Prince Edward County Voice reporter Nicole Kleinsteuber as she reports live from inside Picton council chambers this week. Take part in real time discussions Thursday November 24 at 1 p.m. The committee is to hear deputations regarding the Downtown Revitalization Strategic Action Plan, the Prince Edward Fitness Aquatic Centre, an annual road cycling event, …

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Nov
09

Council rewards residents for heroism and community involvement

Mayor Mertens presents Max Allin with a Civic Recognition Award for his bravery and heroic actions taken to rescue a man from drowning while on a family vacation in Hawaii.  Photo by: Nicole Kleinsteuber

By Nicole KleinsteuberWhen Max Allin heard a swimmer calling for help he didn’t think twice about jumping into the Pacific Ocean to save his life. The 15 year old was vacationing with his family in Hawaii when he rescued a bodysurfer. The bodysurfer was thrown to the ocean floor by a large wave and was …

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