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Albany Community Centre gets complete overhaul
2019-08-12
A complete overhaul of the Albany Community Centre will better serve local residents and community activities. The Albany Community Centre has received $30,700 from the Department of Fisheries and Community’s Rural Growth Initiative. The total cost of the project is $61,400 which includes a new...
Minister calls for increased investments in marine infrastructure
2019-08-09
Major investments in Prince Edward Island wharves and harbours are needed to support the growing needs of fishers and aquaculturalists. Fisheries and Communities Minister Jamie Fox is calling on the federal government to significantly increase funding for the Small Craft Harbours program. “Small...
Province renews Shellfish Enhancement Program
2019-08-07
Oyster fishers will continue to benefit with renewed provincial investments under the Shellfish Enhancement Program. The Department of Fisheries and Communities is investing $100,000 through the Prince Edward Island Shellfish Association to enhance and develop publicly fished shellfish beds across...
Fishers commended for conservation efforts
2019-07-12
Lobster fishers have been commended for recovering missing gear and freeing hundreds of lobsters following the end of the season in Lobster Fishing Area 24. Fisheries and Communities Minister Jamie Fox applauded the efforts of the Western Gulf Fishermen’s Association and fishers from Lennox Island...
New counseling service for fishers and their families
2019-07-10
A new free counseling service is now available for fishers and their families facing difficult circumstances in their daily lives. The Fisher Assistance program is available to members of the Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association and the Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Alliance. Financial...
Dundas plowing match grounds receive upgrade
2018-11-09
The grounds of the historic Dundas plowing match event in eastern PEI were upgraded through funding from the Department of Rural and Regional Development’s Community Revitalization Program. “The improvements and expansion to the horse shoe ring and show area have truly changed the grounds” said...
Municipal elections results will be available online
2018-11-02
Municipal elections will be held across Prince Edward Island on November 5 and the results will be available online. Islanders can view the results as follows: - unofficial election results for Charlottetown, Summerside, Stratford and Cornwall will be posted by Elections PEI at www.electionspei.ca...
Montrose community hall gets extensive upgrades
2018-10-25
Residents of Montrose in western PEI have a bigger and better place to enjoy social gatherings and activities thanks to major expansions and upgrades to their local community hall. The renovations added 16 feet to the facility and include new washrooms, kitchen, appliances and tables and...
Want to run for a municipal council? Act fast.
2018-10-19
With 63 municipalities across Prince Edward Island electing councillors next month, Samantha Murphy says it’s a great time to stop thinking about getting involved – and start doing it. “There are more opportunities than ever to be involved in public life in our province – either by nominating or...
Amalgamation approved for three municipalities
2018-09-25
There are three new municipalities in Prince Edward Island. The provincial cabinet met in Georgetown today (September 25) and approved recommendations from the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission to create the new municipalities of Three Rivers, North Shore, and Central Prince. “I want to...