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Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Entomologists Meet In Charlottetown
The Acadian Entomological Society will be holding its 61st annual meeting in Charlottetown on August 22 to 25. Approximately 25 members of the Society from Atlantic Canada and the northeastern United States will be attending. The keynote speaker is Dr. Robbin Lindsay, a research scientist with… |
| Blueberry Growers Establish Commodity Board
The Prince Edward Island Blueberry Growers Association has established a commodity group under the Natural Products Marketing Act. The change means the new commodity group can charge a levy on growers to fund research and promotional activities. In making the announcement, Agriculture and Forestry… |
| Murphy Pleased With Trade Decision
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy today said he is pleased that Canada will suspend the normal issuance of supplementary permits for the import of breaded cheese sticks from the United States. Federal trade minister Pierre Pettigrew made the announcement today, with the decision… |
| Murphy Discusses Trade Issues in Mexico
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy is in Mexico this week to attend the annual Tri-National Accord meeting. The Accord brings together provincial and state Ministers, Secretaries, Directors and Commissioners of agriculture from Canada, the United States and Mexico to discuss farm sector… |
| Islanders to Share Expertise in East Africa
Farmers Helping Farmers will be recruiting 13 rural Prince Edward Island community leaders over the next month to travel to Kenya and Tanzania for three weeks in early 2002. Their mission will be to provide training and expertise to projects currently funded by the local organizations and to… |
| Milk Board Election
Charles Coles, Returning Officer for the Prince Edward Island Marketing Council, announced there will be an election for the PEI Milk Marketing Board. William J. DeHaan, New Argyle, and Exton MacPherson, Oyster Bed Bridge, have been nominated to contest the Charlottetown district position.… |
| Atlantic Breeders Crown 2001 on Thanksgiving Weekend
The Atlantic Standardbred Breeders Association's fall spectacle, the Atlantic Breeders Crown races, will be held at the Charlottetown Driving Park on Sunday afternoon, October 7th with Post Time at 1:30 pm. The Sunday afternoon race card will feature six Atlantic Sires Stake finals for two and… |
| Apple Growers Use New Certification Guidelines
Barry Balsom has a snappy comeback when people talk about "valley apples." While the other person is usually talking about the world famous Annapolis Valley variety, Barry thanks them and says "Yes, I happen to think Tyne Valley apples are the best." Barry is president of the Prince Edward Island… |
| Atlantic Breeders Crown Announces Sponsorship
Shaun MacIsaac, President of the Atlantic Standardbred Breeders Association, announced today that the Atlantic Superstores are assisting with a key component of the Atlantic Breeders Crown weekend - the Legends of Harness Racing. The sponsorship was arranged with the assistance and support of Shaun… |
| Second Annual Fall Frolic
The second annual Fall Frolic run and walk at the New Harmony Demonstration woodlot near Souris is taking place on Saturday, October 6. The event is sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the Prince Edward Island Roadrunners Club. It features a challenging run through forested… |
| Milk Board Election Results
Exton MacPherson, Oyster Bed Bridge, has been elected to represent the Charlottetown district on the Prince Edward Island Milk Marketing Board. Charles Coles, Returning Officer reported that Mr. MacPherson was elected following the ballot count on October 10, 2001. The deadline for the return of… |
| Meeting Leaves Number of Outstanding Issues
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy said last week's meeting of federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers failed to resolve a number of trade-related issues, and that he could not support the federal position concerning the re-entry of Prince Edward Island seed potatoes… |
| Department Supports Organic Growers
In response to the growing demand for organic products, the Department of Agriculture and Forestry is working in partnership with the industry to diversify production and identify new and expanded markets. New support for the organic industry was announced in last year's Throne Speech.… |
| Islander to Help Relief Effort in New York
Joyce McPhee, a resident of Charlottetown, will leave for New York City on Thursday to help in the massive relief effort there under the auspices of the Red Cross. She will be working 16-hour days close to Ground Zero providing logistical support for food and transportation to emergency personnel.… |
| Islanders Successful at Maritime Fall Fair
The crisp new Maritime Fall Fair launched its debut on the Thanksgiving weekend in Halifax, giving Island Beef Livestock exhibitors a chance to showcase their wares - and showcase they did as many of the top awards travelled home to PEI. The judge was a new face in Atlantic Livestock circles, Mr… |
| Newborns Will Receive Commemorative Tree
Beginning January 1, 2001, every baby born on Prince Edward Island will receive a commemorative red oak seedling from the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Minister Mitch Murphy said he expects more than 2000 red oak seedlings, produced in the department's forest nursery, will be presented… |
| Blueberry Production Hits Record High
Blueberry production in Prince Edward Island this past season hit an all-time high of close to 5.5 million pounds, an increase of 17 percent over 1999, with a farm gate value of over $3.0 million. The figures were released today by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. "This is the first time… |
| Massive Effort Underway on Potato Wart
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy said today that a massive collaborative effort is underway to resolve the potato wart problem and re-open the U.S. borders to potato exports as soon as possible. He said his department is providing increased staff and financial resources to speed up… |
| Milk Prices to Rise
Prices for drinking milk products that include homogenized, partly-skimmed two percent and one percent, and skim milk will increase on February 1 by three cents a litre for wholesale prices and five cents for home delivery prices. The announcement was made today by Ken MacLellan, Chair of the… |
| Minister Briefs MPs on Potato Wart Impacts
Agriculture Minister Mitch Murphy met in Ottawa today with Island Members of Parliament to emphasize the uniqueness of the current potato situation on the Island and the positive impact the Island's voluntary restrictions had on sales to the US by other provinces. "We know that total sales to the… |