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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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| Government Supports New Youth Centre for St. Edwards and Area
Young people in St. Edwards and area will soon have a youth centre, thanks in part to contributions from the Departments of Development and Technology and Community and Cultural Affairs. The announcement of the funding was made today by Cletus Dunn, MLA for Alberton-Miminegash. "The community has… |
| Workshop Encourages a New Generation of Waterfowl Hunters
Young Islanders interested in taking up the sport of waterfowl hunting this fall have an opportunity to learn the basics at an upcoming workshop. The Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment will host the fourth annual Youth Waterfowl Hunting Workshop at Camp Buchan in Point Prim,… |
| Minister Announces Additional Funding for PEI Canada Games Teams
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister responsible for Sport recently announced additional funding to assist with preparations for the 2005 Canada Summer Games. "The amount of funding will increase from $64,300 to roughly $100,000 per year," says Minister MacFadyen. "I am confident that this… |
| Government Provides $1 Million Toward the Development of the Summerside Wellness Centre
The Government of Prince Edward Island will provide a grant for $1 million toward the development of the aquatics portion of the Summerside Wellness Centre. The announcement was made today by Helen MacDonald, MLA for St. Eleanors- Summerside on behalf of the Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister… |
| CEO Welcomes New Permanent Physician to Souris
Betty Fraser, CEO of Kings Health Region, today announced that a new permanent physician has been hired to work in Souris. "We are pleased to have Dr. Paul Berrow and his family move to the area and to welcome Dr. Berrow as our newest permanent physician," said Ms. Fraser. Dr. Berrow begins work… |
| Minister Calls for Lobster Research
Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Greg Deighan is asking the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to immediately undertake lobster research activities in the Northumberland Strait. Fishers in Area 25, the western Northumberland Strait from Victoria to North Cape, have experienced a… |
| New Program to Support Equal Chances at Learning
Education Minister Chester Gillan announced a new program today to assist students from lower income families with the cost of school activities and with access to computers in their homes. The new $50,000 Equal Chances at Learning program will assist lower income families in two ways. First,… |
| Minister Announces Energy Initiatives
Hon. Mike Currie, Minister of Development and Technology, today announced two initiatives regarding energy for Islanders. Minister Currie announced a $7.8 Million expansion of the North Cape Wind Farm, which will see the Wind Farm double in size to produce over 10 megawatts of green power. The… |
| Minister Provides Update on Physician and Nurses Recruitment Strategies
Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem today provided an update on the success of the Physician Recruitment Strategy and the Nurses Recruitment and Retention Strategy. In February 2000, government implemented the four-year, $4.2 million dollar Physician Recruitment Strategy to address… |
| Province Invests in Safety And Growth in Cornwall
The provincial government today announced that it will be partnering with the Town of Cornwall on the expansion of the community's storm water management system. The province, through the Department of Transportation and Public Works, will invest $75,000 towards the development and construction of… |
| Two New Doctors Begin Locum Terms at the Souris Hospital
Betty Fraser, CEO of Kings Health Region, today welcomed two new locum doctors to the Souris Hospital. Dr. Haider Ali began locum coverage on July 2 and will continue this work for the next six months. Dr. Ralph September, who will begin on August 11, has indicated he will stay for one year. In… |
| Government House Garden Party Slated For Thursday
Their Honours, Lieutenant Governor J. Léonce Bernard and Madame Florence Bernard, are hosting their third annual garden party on the grounds of Government House on Thursday, July 10th, 2003 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. This event has been a tradition for Lieutenant Governors and in the past was by… |
| Government of PEI Supports Confederation Centre of the Arts
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs today announced funding for the Confederation Centre of the Arts in the amount of $300,000 annually for the next five years to assist in capital improvements to the centre. "This funding is part of our government's… |
| Erin-Marie Legacey Is Coming Home to the Island as Contest Winner
A lucky winner has been drawn from thousands of entries to the recent "Come Home to the Island" contest. Erin-Marie Legacey of Kingston, Ontario wins the grand prize of a paid vacation to Prince Edward Island as a result of the draw which took place July 4, 2003. Ryan O'Connor, the Islander who… |
| First "Carbon Neutral" Premiers' Conference to be Held in PEI
The 44th Annual Premiers' Conference has entered into a partnership with the Tree Canada Foundation to offset the carbon dioxide emissions created by holding the conference. Using a formula that takes into account the number of delegates, their method of travel and the time they'll spend on PEI,… |
| Premiers Host Diamond Cutting to Aid Anderson House
Premier Pat Binns of Prince Edward Island and Premier Stephen Kakfwi of the Northwest Territories hosted a diamond cutting exhibition this afternoon at Nortons Jewellers in the Confederation Court Mall in downtown Charlottetown. The event featured the cutting of diamonds by Arslanian Cutting… |
| Containment of Scabies Outbreak at Summerset Manor
Residents and staff at Summerset Manor in Summerside have recently been treated following an outbreak of scabies. The outbreak is presently being managed. In late June, residents in one unit of the Summerset Manor were diagnosed with scabies, an itch mite which burrows under the skin forming… |
| CHANGES TO SEWAGE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS PROTECT WATER SUPPLIES
Minister of Environment Chester Gillan has announced changes to the Environmental Protection Act Sewage Disposal Regulations as part of the Province's continuing commitment to protect drinking water quality. The Sewage Disposal Regulations govern the location, design, construction and installation… |
| STURGEON BRIDGE OFFICIALLY OPENED
Premier Pat Binns and Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea today officially opened the Sturgeon Bridge following upgrades and improvements undertaken as part of the province's Bridge Reconstruction Strategy. The Sturgeon Bridge, a six-span wooden structure across the Sturgeon River,… |
| CDP GRANTED PERMISSION TO ALLOW FOR HARNESS RACING ON SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2003 - Charlottetown to Host Opening Leg of World Driving Championships
Attorney General Jeffrey E. Lantz announced today that Executive Council has approved amendments to the Retail Business Holidays Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. R-13.02, and accompanying Exemption Regulations to allow the Charlottetown Driving Park to hold a card of harness racing and pari-mutuel betting… |