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Province acts to address climate change
2018-05-11
Prince Edward Island’s plan to confront climate change is aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions while steering Islanders toward cleaner, cheaper energy sources. The target of the five-year Climate Change Action Plan is to reduce the Island’s greenhouse gases by 30 percent (below 2005 levels)...
Community-minded farm family striving to make a difference
2018-04-16
Jonathan and Katie MacLennan, who run a fourth-generation family farm in West Cape, have seen big changes on their land since first participating in the Alternative Land Use Services program (ALUS). The MacLennan farm produces potatoes, grain and hay alongside the Big Pierre Jacques River,...
PEI farmers have embraced the ALUS program
2018-03-26
Charles Murphy is no stranger to agriculture. For 50 years, he has been growing seed potatoes, wheat and non-GMO soybeans in China Point, east of Stratford. Since the arrival of the first Murphy family ancestors from Ireland in the early 1800s, six generations have farmed this land. Charles and his...
Do you know an environmental champion?
2018-03-22
If you know someone who goes above and beyond to protect or enhance the environment, you can nominate them for a Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards. Nominations are now open until May 1 for this year’s awards at www.princeedwardisland.ca/environmentalawards or by phone 902-368-5028. There...
What do holsteins, wetlands and wildlife have in common?
2018-03-19
Brothers Johnny and Gary Gallant run Ferme Gallant Ltée, a third-generation dairy farm located in St. Timothy, near Wellington. “As agricultural producers, our main role is to produce food. But as farmers, we are also stewards of the land,” said Johnny Gallant. “Gary and I are continually trying to...
Course teaches how to apply new building code
2018-03-09
Creating jobs for Islanders -, Training is available for those involved in the Island’s construction industry on how to apply the newly adopted National Building Code. The Construction Association of PEI has collaborated with the Prince Edward Island government and Holland College to offer a...
Grandfather and grandson steward land for future generations
2018-02-23
When Will Brown takes over Circle H Farms from his grandfather, John Hayden, he will be the sixth generation to farm in Cherry Valley. With that future in mind, stewarding this land is of paramount importance. “Wildlife habitat and water quality should be two key priorities, not just for Circle H,...
Meet the Farmboys
2018-02-16
Bryan and Kyle Maynard are young farmers with a farm succession story—told through photography, video and social media - that is renewing enthusiasm for agriculture in Prince Edward Island. The Maynards joined the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program because, as Bryan explains, “ALUS...
Evangeline keeps the streams clean
2018-02-09
As a non-profit organization, the Evangeline Community Pasture provides communal grasslands where its members can graze their livestock during the summer months. As an Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) participant, the group produces ecosystem services, like cleaner air, cleaner water and more...
New Municipal Government Act takes effect
2017-12-20
The historic, Municipal Government Act, marks a new era for local governments in Prince Edward Island. When it comes into effect this Saturday, December 23, the act will help Prince Edward Island’s cities, towns, and rural municipalities better serve their residents. It establishes consistent rules...