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They are still counting the ballots but it looks like Albertans have decisively rejected the idea of independence. At last check, the remain in Canada side leads with more than 75% of the vote while less than 25% are in favour of separation. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre all said they were pleased with the result. The other 9 questions on topics ranging from immigration to social benefits for newcomers are much closer and could still swing either way but the yes side leads on all but one, question 8, which relates to federal fund transfers to the provinces. There were reports of ballot shortages and delays at a number of polling stations yesterday but elections Alberta officers say the problems were addressed.
And, if you are looking for more information before voting in the upcoming municipal election, Community Reporter Brenda Little had this to say about two new websites that might be helpful:
Voting started on Saturday but if you are still undecided who will get your vote there are two new free websites available to give you more information about the candidates. The Prince Edward county Field Naturalists collaborated with 17 other local environmental groups to create a survey that was sent to all 35 candidates. Of the 23 that replied, Ernie Margetson was the only mayoral candidate to respond. The 4 questions asked the candidates where they stand on issues such as conservation, development, natural heritage protection and municipal planning. To see how candidates feel about our natural heritage go to pecfieldnaturalists.org.
The other free website to check out is pecvotes.ca. The site includes profiles of all candidates running for council with links to their platforms, a motion database from every council meeting since 2010 and regarding incumbents, one can see how they voted on real motions and their meeting attendance. The site is not affiliated with the corporation of Prince Edward. It is so important to have your say with your vote so check out pecvotes.ca or pecfieldnaturalists.org to help you make your decision.
If you live on or regularly use Fry Road, you may want to change your route. County staff announced today that Fry Road will be closed near the intersection of County Road 5 for three weeks starting next Monday so three culverts can be replaced. Access for local residents will be maintained from County Road 4 but there will be no access from County Road 5.
And a section of County Road 2 that was to be closed today to replace a culvert at Bowerman Creek will now close tomorrow according to County staff. The closure will be between Wilson Road and Closson Road with traffic control in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.
What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas but there can still be serious consequences as an Ontario man learned this week. Mitchell Fairburn was in Las Vegas attending a Contractor’s Convention last March when, by his own admission, he drank 30 to 40 beers over a 24 hour period. He then got the bright idea of taking a bird from the Flamingo Hotel’s Flamingo enclosure as a joke. Fairburn grabbed Peachy, a 27 year old Flamingo, and put him in his friends room. The friends woke up to find the bird sharing their accomodation and put him out in the hall where he was discovered by hotel staff. Peachy was injured and traumatized during the incident and required vetrinary care. Fairburn was convicted of cruelty to animals in a Nevada courtroom this week and will be sentenced in December. Peachy has fully recovered but Fairburn faces up to 4 years in prison.
Sports
It was another busy week for the PECI Panthers,
Tuesday, the junior girls rugby team picked up a 31–12 win over Bayside, while the seniors fell 29–5.Wednesday, the junior girls basketball team beat Central Hastings 31–23, while the seniors battled hard but came up short, losing 49–46.
Thursday, junior boys soccer had a big 6–2 win over Quinte Christian, led by a hat trick from Kolby Boschma.
Friday was a busy one. The senior boys soccer team fell 3–1 to Nicholson, with Kayden Bowman scoring the lone goal, while the juniors bounced back with a 3–0 win
In rugby, the junior girls narrowly lost 21–17 to St. Paul’s, while the seniors dominated St. Theresa’s 33–5. Sophie Caissie scored twice, and Kensey Koutroulides added four converts.
And the Elementary 7 and 8 boys soccer team won the school group tournament and are headed to the districts next week!
That’s your PECI Panthers update for last week. Listen every Tuesday at 4 and 6 pm to hear all the scores.
In NHL action tonight, The Sharks are in Montreal for a 7 pm start against the Canadiens, the Leafs travel to Columbus for a 7 pm faceoff against the Bluejackets, the Jets and Blues get underway in St. Louis at 8, the Wild are in Edmonton for a 9 pm puck drop with the Oilers and the Hurricanes and the Canucks face off at 10 pm in Vancouver.
