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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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| Sales, Attendance Up at 11th Annual Wine Festival
It was another successful year for the PEI Liquor Control Commission’s annual Wine Festival. Attendance at the event was up eight and a half percent over last year. Approximately 1,270 people attended the festival over two days. Sales at the wine boutique were up two percent to $73,728.76. “The… |
| Island Student's Artwork Featured in National Calendar
A drawing by Island student Lindsay Clow showing easy ways Canadians can help save energy will be featured in a national calendar next year. The Grade 6 student at Grand Tracadie Elementary School won the Prince Edward Island poster contest for the 2006 Energy and the Environment calendar produced… |
| West Royalty Elementary School Acquires New Green Space
West Royalty Elementary School has acquired 10 acres of land adjacent to the school, which will be used to preserve and enhance natural green space in the community. Today, Principal Ken Gaudet, along with the West Royalty Home and School President, Mike MacDonald and MLA for Winsloe-West Royalty… |
| Order of Prince Edward Island Recipients Announced
The 2005 recipients of the Order of Prince Edward Island were announced today by the Chancellor of the Order, the Honourable J. Léonce Bernard, Lieutenant Governor, and Mrs. Sharon Wedge, Chair of the Order of Prince Edward Island Advisory Council. The three Islanders selected to receive the honour… |
| Professional Photographers "Shoot-Out" on PEI
Prince Edward Island will be the location for a “shoot-out” by a group of seven professional photographers, June 22-24, 2005. The photographers will travel the Island to capture photographs; some will be chosen to be used in tourism promotions by the host, Tourism PEI. Each photographer will… |
| Public forest Council Recognizes Contribution of Young Island Artist
Public Forest Council Chair, Dr. Ian MacQuarrie, presented a copy of the Council’s recently released Forest Policy report “Woodlands Hold our Island Together” to Mariah Hogan and her father, Terry. Ms. Hogan’s artwork was chosen by Council to grace the back cover of their report because they felt… |
| Partnerships Key To Success Of New Beef Plant
For Dean Baglole, the past three years have been an odyssey that has taught him the value of partnerships. The Freetown beef producer is chair of the producer-owned co-operative that has planned, built and operates the new beef plant in Albany. The PEI ADAPT Council (which administers the Canadian… |
| Canada's Premiers Introduce Award to Recognize Literacy
Premier Binns is calling for nominations for a new national award to recognize outstanding achievements in literacy. The Council of the Federation Literacy Award was created by Canada’s premiers to recognize the importance of literacy and the great contributions being made by individuals and… |
| Government Moves Forward on Wind Project in Eastern Prince Edward Island
The Government of Prince Edward Island moved another step closer today to establishing a 30-megawatt wind farm in eastern Kings County. Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem announced the ownership model and released a request for information pertaining to… |
| Government Moves Forward on Wind Project in Eastern Prince Edward Island
The Government of Prince Edward Island moved another step closer today to establishing a 30-megawatt wind farm in eastern Kings County. Premier Pat Binns and Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem announced the ownership model and released a request for information pertaining to… |
| Minister Releases Report on Regulation of Construction and Demolition (C & D) Debris Sites
Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem has released a report on the regulation of construction and demolition (C&D) debris sites in the province. Entitled Recommendations for Regulation of Construction and Demolition Debris Sites in Prince Edward Island, the report was… |
| Minister Tables Forest Policy Report
Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem tabled the Public Forest Council’s report “Woodlands Hold Our Island Together,” in the Legislature today. This report is the culmination of extensive consultations over the winter months and will help to determine government’s role in the… |
| Olympic Level Dressage Judge at PEI Show
Elizabeth McMullen of Plagrave, Ontario will be the judge for the first dressage show of the season to be held on June 4 and 5 at Venture Stables in Freetown. Over thirty riders from the three Maritime provinces have entered to compete in the show. This show will also observe “Horse Week”, an… |
| Ground Hemlock Consultations Announced
Last summer, Island and national media carried reports about forest owners from across PEI who were experiencing problems with wide spread theft, trespass, and site damage on their land related to the harvest and sale of Ground Hemlock (Taxus canadensis). The Province asked the Public Forest… |
| Community Service Bursery Benefits Hundreds of Island Students, Volunteer Organizations
This academic year has been another successful one for the Community Service Bursary Program. More than 500 Island students enrolled in the program since last fall. The program was initiated by the provincial government in 2000. It awards students a tuition credit for completing between 30 and 100… |
| Community Service Bursary Benefits Hundreds of Island Students, Volunteer Organizations
This academic year has been another successful one for the Community Service Bursary Program. More than 500 Island students enrolled in the program since last fall. The program was initiated by the provincial government in 2000. It awards students a tuition credit for completing between 30 and 100… |
| Four Island Seniors Honoured for Service to Their Communities
Four Island seniors received awards today in appreciation for their generous volunteer activity within their communities. This is the second year that the PEI Seniors’ Advisory Council presented Community Service Awards, which celebrate the outstanding contribution of Island seniors to their… |
| 11th Annual Wine Festival at Charlottetown Civic Centre
This Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11, the Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission will hold its 11th annual Wine Festival at the Charlottetown Civic Centre. Tasting sessions will take place Friday and Saturday from 7:00 -10:00p.m. More than 165 wines from some of the leading wine… |
| Premier Announces Additional Support for the Service Memorial Fountain
Premier Pat Binns today announced that the provincial government’s support for the construction of the Service Memorial Fountain in Charlottetown will continue with an additional $30,000 contribution from the Community Development Fund. The fountain will be located on the Grafton Street side of… |
| Islanders Honoured for Environmental Efforts
A group of Prince Edward Island citizens who have made an outstanding contribution to the Island environment were honoured at a special ceremony at Government House Monday evening. Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem marked the start of Environment Week with the presentation… |