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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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| Federal-Provincial Safety Net Agreement Will Strengthen Canada's Agriculture Sector
Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers today finalized a three-year framework agreement on farm income safety nets, worth up to $5.5 billion to the country's farmers. The new framework, which will offer more stability to the agriculture sector, was signed on the first day of the… |
| Potato Board Election Results
Mr. Bertram Webster has been elected to represent the Central District on the Prince Edward Island Potato Board. Charles Coles, Returning Officer reported that Mr. Webster was elected following the ballot count of July 7, 2000. The deadline for the return of the ballots was June 30. In the… |
| 2000 Spring Tree Planting Completed
Close to three million tree seedlings were planted on public and private land across Prince Edward Island this year by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, and the forest nursery is now raising a total of three million seedlings for planting in 2001. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch… |
| Department Provides Support For Matinee Racetracks
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy has announced that the department will be providing support to Prince Edward Island horseowners who participate in this year's Matinee Racetrack Challenge Series. The department will provide transportation assistance of $50 per horse to owners who… |
| Cereal And Forage Producers Asked To Check For Pests
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry is advising cereal and forage producers to check their cereal fields for the presence of armyworm larvae. Recent outbreaks of the armyworm in neighbouring provinces have been followed by confirmed reports in west Prince County and eastern and southeastern… |
| Minister Proclaims Humane Society Month
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy has proclaimed August as Humane Society Month. The proclamation is aimed at recognizing the important work of the Prince Edward Island Humane Society in promoting and providing humane treatment for animals and its role in enforcing animal protection… |
| Grain Elevators Set Initial Barley Price
The Prince Edward Island Grain Elevators Corporation has established an initial pool payment for the 2000 barley crop of $100 per metric tonne. Producers should also receive interim or final payments depending on the returns received from the pool by the Corporation. The initial payment last year… |
| On-Line Potato Training a First
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy today announced that the first-ever course to be offered on-line by the World Potato Learning Centre, the training division of Solanum PEI, has been inaugurated. The training course, on the history and current trends of potato production and the… |
| Kenyan Farmer Meets Agriculture Minister
Gerard Kariuki, a dairy farmer from Kenya, presents a bag of Kenya coffee to Agriculture and Forestry Minister Mitch Murphy during his visit to Prince Edward Island. Mr. Kariuki's visit to the province is being hosted by Farmers Helping Farmers. He is meeting with individuals and businesses to… |
| Blueberry Theft A Real Concern
The commercial harvest of wild blueberries will soon be underway; and with berries ripening in the fields, growers are concerned about the possibility of unauthorized harvesting. Because of their isolated locations and "wild" look, blueberry fields have often been the target of people picking for… |
| Matinee Racetrack Challenge Series Continues
The Prince Edward Island Matinee Racetrack Challenge Series continues this week at the Pinette Raceway August 23 and at the Kensington Harvest Festival on Sunday, August 27. The Series, with support from the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, will see nine matinee events held on five different… |
| Government Proclaims Provincial Forests
The Prince Edward Island government has proclaimed an Island-wide system of Provincial Forests which will be managed in perpetuity for present and future generations. The Provincial Forests, totalling 46,000 acres, are blocks of publicly owned land under the management of the Natural Resources… |
| Directors Elected To Milk Board
Charles Coles, Returning Officer for the Prince Edward Island Marketing Council, reported that directors have been elected to the Prince Edward Island Milk Marketing Board. The nomination deadline was August 31, 2000. Eric Phillips, O'Leary; Ronald Maynard, Tyne Valley RR1 and Dale Hickox, Vernon… |
| First Provincial Forest Fall Frolic Announced
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry is joining with the Prince Edward Island Roadrunner's Club in hosting the first annual Provincial Forest Fall Frolic Cross Country Run. It will be held at the New Harmony Demonstration Woodlot near Souris on October 7, beginning at 9 a.m. Participants can… |
| Matinee Race Finals
The finals of the Prince Edward Island Matinee Racetrack Series have been scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at the Summerside Raceway. Horses have competed all summer in designated events at Pinette, St. Peters, Kensington, O'Leary and Alberton to earn points toward this race. The top 18… |
| World Potato Congress A Success
The World Potato Congress is pleased to announce the success of the fourth World Potato Congress. Six hundred delegates from potato growing regions around the world gathered in Amsterdam, September 4 to 6, to meet and discuss key issues, trends and developments around the global potato industry. A… |
| 50 Millionth Tree Planted
Premier Pat Binns led in the ceremonial planting of a red oak seedling at the Robert L. Cotton Memorial Park in Stratford on Wednesday to celebrate the planting of the 50 millionth tree produced by the provincial government nursery. He was joined in the ceremony by woodlot owners, members of… |
| Members Named to Food Alliance
The provincial government today announced the appointment of a new 15-member board to provide industry direction and coordination to the Food Strategy initiative. The new board, the Prince Edward Island Food Alliance, includes representatives from the major agriculture sectors, the fisheries and… |
| Governments Reaffirm Their Commitment to Canada's Acadian and Francophone Communities
The provincial and territorial governments, together with the federal government, have agreed to strengthen relations with the country's Francophone and Acadian communities. This commitment came at the fifth Ministerial Conference on Francophone Affairs held this week in Stanley Bridge, P.E.I.… |
| Review of Harness Racing Commission Released
A review of the Maritime Harness Racing Commission released today supports a continued role for the Commission in the region's harness racing industry and recommends it have a stronger regulatory focus and a clearer mandate to ensure the integrity of the industry and safety of participants.… |