News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Pilot Program for Matinee Harness Racing Expanded
Due to the success of a pilot program to increase participation at three matinee harness racing tracks, it has now been expanded to all matinee tracks in the province. Under the pilot program, transportation assistance of $50 per horse was paid to Prince Edward Island owners who travel 30… |
| Crapaud Exhibition Holstein results
A very competitive Holstein show took place at the Crapaud Exhibition on July 31. The Grand Champion was Valleyville Farm with a group of three females shown by Garth Frizzell of Hunter River. The Reserve Grand Champion went to Goldenflo Farms of Marshfield. The Junior Championship was Diamond… |
| Agreement Reached In Lewis Case
A final agreement has been reached between the provincial government and Edwin Lewis of Freetown. The agreement was announced by Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill. Its ends a lengthy legal process which began in 1983 after Mr. Lewis challenged the department's right to order him to… |
| Minister Pleased With Discussions on Runoff Control
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill said he is pleased with the response of potato producers to discussions on identifying and implementing solutions to prevent runoff. A series of breakfast information meetings this week attracted a large number of potato producers. "Potato producers… |
| New Forest Action Plan Announced
All forest contractors in Prince Edward Island must comply with a new Code of Practice after January 1, 2000, but landowners will be exempted from any restrictions when harvesting on their own lands. These two key initiatives are part of a new 11-point Forest Action Plan announced by Agriculture… |
| Colt Stakes Sale Features Quality Offering
Prospective purchasers will be treated to a high quality offering of yearlings during the annual Prince Edward Island Colt Stakes Sale being held at the Charlottetown Civic Centre on September 17. A total of 54 colts will be auctioned off, and Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill said the… |
| Solanum Initiatives Showing Success
Prince Edward Island's reputation around the world as a centre for potato systems knowledge and technology is creating economic opportunities for the Island. That's the conclusion following the first two years of work by Solanum-PEI, the company established by the provincial government to look for… |
| Minister Confident of Long-term Atlantic Lottery Involvement
Prince Edward Island's minister responsible for the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission says that discussions regarding a long-term commitment by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation to the region's harness racing industry should help ensure its continued growth and stability. Eric Hammill… |
| New Field Crop Development Officer
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill has announced that Peter Boswall has been appointed to a new position as Field Crop Development Officer with the department. The appointment is effective November 1. Boswall is currently the department's Potato Specialist, and he will continue with… |
| Farm Practices Review Board Formally Established
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill today announced that the provincial Cabinet has given formal approval to regulations for the establishment of the new Farm Practices Review Board. The new Board will be developing codes of practice for the agriculture industry and mediating disputes… |
| Action Committee Discusses Next Steps
Just two months after it was first announced by the provincial agriculture and environment ministers, the Action Committee on Agricultural Runoff Control is finalizing recommendations on measures to prevent fishkills in Island streams. The Action Committee today reviewed its draft report, which it… |
| Action Committee Releases Final Report
Adoption of a code of practice for soil and water conservation for potato producers before the next growing season, establishment of buffer zones this fall, implementation of an Environmental Farm Plan on every potato farm in the province, and strict enforcement of legislation to prevent pesticide… |
| New Woodlot Owner Education Program
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry is developing a new woodlot owner education program to help woodlot owners make more informed management decisions. The new program is part of the Forest Action Plan which is aimed at ensuring the sustainability of the province's forest resources. "Under… |
| Milk Board Election Results
Ian McIsaac, Mermaid has been elected to represent the Charlottetown district on the Prince Edward Island Milk Marketing Board. Charles Coles, Returning Officer reported that Mr. McIsaac was elected following the ballot count of October 7, 1999. The deadline for the return of the ballots was… |
| Island Food Products Featured at Royal Winter Fair
Prince Edward Island food products will take to the stage at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto during the weekend of November 5 to 7. The Department of Agriculture and Forestry is partnering with CBC Television's news program COMPASS and its weekly feature "Soup to Nuts" to prepare and present… |
| Hammill Welcomes Additional Funds For Farmers
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill said he is pleased the federal government is providing additional funds for farmers facing financial difficulties. Federal agriculture Minister Lyle Vanclief has announced that an additional $170 million will be made available by the federal government… |
| Farm Incomes Show Some Improvement
Although some sectors of the agriculture industry are facing financial difficulties, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill said that overall, total farm cash receipts increased last year in Prince Edward Island by more than five percent to a forecast of more than $284 million. The decline… |
| Hog and Egg Board Elections
Robert Morrison, Returning Officer for the Prince Edward Island Marketing Council, announced there will be an election to nominate a director to the Hog Commodity Marketing Board. Frank Johnston, Suffolk and Ian Mutch, Mount Mellick have been nominated to contest the Queens County position.… |
| New Seed Potato Standards Introduced
New standards have been introduced for seed potatoes in Prince Edward Island which will produce healthier crops and help strengthen the province's reputation in domestic and international markets. Beginning this year, all potato seedlots to be planted in the province for re-certification must… |
| Island Farm Couple To Be Honoured
Kevin and Nancy MacIsaac of Bear River, Prince Edward Island, are among five young Atlantic Canadian farm couples to be honoured for their agricultural achievements at Atlantic Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers Program regional recognition event on March 5, 1999. This recognition event will take… |