Bedeque’s new welcome sign, which was stolen in late July was recovered a week later in a nearby farmer’s field. ContributedArticle contentShortly after a Bedeque councillor noticed one of the community’s four newly-installed welcome signs was gone, CAO Kevin McKenna told the Journal Pioneer he had little hope for its recovery “unless we can find the sign somewhere’s in a ditch.”THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThat’s exactly what happened.Article contentArticle content“I picked up the sign from a local farmer, about 20 kilometres away from the original spot,” he said. “It was found in a farmer’s hayfield in North Freetown.”Article contentArticle contentArticle contentRelated Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe sign, put up on July 17, was stolen within days — McKenna guesses between July 21 and 31. By July 30, it was back in the municipality’s possession.Article contentAfter stumbling upon it, the farmer who found the sign — who McKenna said didn’t wish to be identified — called the community, letting them know it had turned up and to come get it.Article content In mid July, the Rural Municipality of Bedeque installed four new welcome signs. Within the week, one, located on Callbeck road, had been stolen. It was recovered a week later in a nearby farmer’s field. ContributedArticle contentWhile how it got there remains a mystery, McKenna credits social media and people spreading the word for its recovery.Article content“It all worked out,” he said. “I’m very surprised, I thought it was a goner, I thought we’d have to go and purchase a new one.”Article contentArticle contentStay informed: Don’t miss the news you need to know. Sign up for our newsletter today.Article contentArticle contentKristin Gardiner is a reporter for the Journal Pioneer in Prince Edward Island. She can be reached at kgardiner@postmedia.com.Article content
Stolen P.E.I. municipality welcome sign recovered from nearby farmers field
