News Archives
Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| Provincial Government Supports Lottery Corporation Involvement In Harness Racing
Eric Hammill, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and Minister responsible for the Harness Racing Commission, today confirmed that the provincial cabinet has expressed its support for the Atlantic Lottery Corporation's business plan which would make harness racing one of its gaming products. Mr… |
| Hammill Responds To Trucking Association
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill announced today that the $10 disinfection fee for interprovincial potato trucks will become effective on Monday, September 22. Introduction of the fee was delayed a week while the department considered options proposed by the trucking industry at a… |
| Beef Expo Features Latest For Producers
A major event for beef producers across the Atlantic region is being held this coming weekend in Nappan, Nova Scotia. The Atlantic Beef Expo will feature the latest in beef technology and trends in the industry. It's aimed "for everyone with a steak in the beef industry." The Expo begins on… |
| Soybean Pool Price Announced
The Prince Edward Island Grain Elevators Corporation has announced the soybean pool price for the 1997 crop year. The estimated sales value is $390 a tonne, with an initial payment to producers of $314.50. That is the same as last year's price. Producers who were part of the pool last crop year… |
| Department Provides Support To Exhibitions Association
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the Prince Edward Island Association of Exhibitions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which the department will provide financial support for the development of agricultural fairs and exhibitions and the promotion of the Island's primary… |
| Forest Ministers To Measure Sustainable Forest Management
The importance of sustainable forest management in private woodlots was a main agenda item at the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers during their annual meeting this week in St. John's, Newfoundland. The ministers agreed to review federal income tax policies as they relate to private woodlots to… |
| Hammill Welcomes National Round Table Report
Agriculture and Forestry minister Eric Hammill said today he looks forward to reviewing in greater detail a report on private woodlots in the Maritimes. The report was released today in Frederiction by the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy. The report identifies problems… |
| Islander Wins Showmanship Award
A young Prince Edward Island exhibitor was a big winner at the recent Atlantic Winter Fair in Halifax. Verna Docherty of Hampshire received the Showmanship Award at the 1997 All Breeds Junior Show. The top prize is a weekend trip to the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, plus $500… |
| Forest Partnership Council Issues Code Of Practice Monitoring Report
The Forest Partnership Council issued a report on the results of the first six month's monitoring of the Code of Practice for Harvest Contractors. In April 1997, the code was implemented, on a voluntary basis, as an effort by Prince Edward Island's forest industry to establish a set of ground… |
| Minister Concerned About Harvesting Violations
The Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Eric Hammill, issued a statement expressing concern over the findings contained in the Forest Partnership Council's report on the voluntary Code of Practice for harvest contractors. The report indicated that the Island's forest harvest industry is not complying… |
| Province Conveys Land To Crapaud Exhibition
The provincial government has conveyed 4.8 acres of land to the Crapaud Exhibition Association. The Association had been leasing the land since 1977, and acquiring ownership will enable it to enhance its facilities. The deed was officially conveyed to the Association by Transportation and Public… |
| Program Features Organic Garlic Production
This week's Focus on Resources cable television program will feature a special on the production of organic garlic in Prince Edward Island. Focus on Resources is produced by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry and airs each Tuesday evening on Cable 10 at 7:30. The feature on organic garlic… |
| Christmas Tree Competition
The Prince Edward Island Christmas Tree Association's annual Christmas Tree Competition will be held on Thursday, December 4, 1997, at the Charlottetown Mall. Christmas tree growers from across the province will exhibit top quality Island-grown trees. These trees will be on public display from… |
| Royal Winter Fair Exhibitors Honoured
With a menu of Island food products, the 1997 exhibitors at the Royal Winter Fair from Prince Edward Island celebrated their achievements at the Culinary Institute of Canada on Wednesday evening. The dinner was hosted by Agriculture and Forestry minister Eric Hammill. A total of 65 exhibitors… |
| Report On Harness Racing Industry Released
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill said today that a report on the status of the Prince Edward Island harness racing industry, commissioned by the government last summer, has been released to the industry. The report, prepared by Smith Green & Associates, discusses the… |
| Pork Conference To Hear From Industry Leaders
The Prince Edward Island Pork Conference is being held on February 6 and it will provide an opportunity for discussion with some of the industry's top producers. The featured speaker at this year's conference is Dr. Camille Moore of St. Cesaire, Quebec who has a wealth of practical experience… |
| Potato Industry Awards Announced
H. Lloyd Palmer, President of World Potato Congress, announced today the recipients of Potato Industry Awards which will be presented at the opening session of the World Potato Congress on March 3rd in Durban, South Africa. The presentations will be made by Honorable D.A.Hanekom, Minister of Land… |
| Soil And Feed Lab One Of Best In Canada
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill announced today that the Department's Soil and Feed Lab is just one of three in Canada to be named to the National Forage Testing Association's honour roll. This is the highest level of certification awarded by the Association and is based on… |
| Provincial Soil Officially Designated
Prince Edward Island, which has a provincial flower, a provincial bird and a provincial tree, now has a provincial soil. Agriculture and Forestry minister Eric Hammill today officially designated the Charlottetown soil series as the Provincial Soil of Prince Edward Island. The Charlottetown… |
| New Code Of Practice For Forest Industry
A new code of practice for forest harvest contractors to help ensure the sustainability of the industry comes into effect on April 1. The code of practice was developed by the Forest Partnership Council and announced today in the Legislature by Agriculture and Forestry minister Eric Hammill.… |