It is a big year for seals making their way inland, at least in eastern PEI where the mammals have been seen in fields, on roads and as far inland as 2.5 kilometers. Twenty wayward seals, double the number compared to last year, have already been reported to Conservation Officers. Seals that aren't in any danger are typically left to find their own way back to water. However if they pose a threat to children, pets or become a road hazard they will be picked up by Conservation Officers. The fact that seals wander away from water isn't unusual, according ...

The leader of Montague Area Cub Scouts has concerns about policies regarding bookings at Camp Riverdale. PEI Scouts recently booked the group of youths on the same weekend as a senior's group. The group of nine youths ages eight to 10 along with leaders and volunteers had planned to go to Camp Riverdale, located in Queens County near Strathgartney, this past weekend for their annual winter camp. However, Cub Scout leader Nancy Collier discovered on Thursday they would be sharing the site with PEI Sociable Singles. The camp is owned by Scouts Canada but is rented to both Scout groups and ...

Donald Anderson, a long-time general manager of the PEI Potato Board and member of the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame, passed away at his home in St. Peter's on Monday, March 1. He was 83. Mr Anderson was born on October 10, 1927 in St. Peter's on a family farm first settled by his great grandfather some 200 years ago. He received his early education at St. Peter's Elementary, St. Peter's High School, and attended Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown for two years. He studied at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Truro and returned to the family farm, which ...

Katie Blaisdell of Souris rolls a bowling ball down her lane during the annual Big Brothers/Big Sisters of PEI Bowl for Kid’s Sake event which took place Sunday at the Eastern Kings Sportsplex. All money raised from the tournament, which is held across PEI each year, goes to support Big Brothers/Big Sisters of PEI, who match children with mentors. Chris McGarry photo Colleen Doucette was one of more than three dozen competitors who participated in the annual Big Brothers/Big Sisters of PEI Bowl for Kid’s Sake event. All money raised from the tournament goes to support Big Brothers/Big Sisters of ...

Lyle Dobbin of Halifax, who is the youngest grandson of Alice Greene of Montague recently competed in a world debate in Doha, Qatar. The Canadian team was ranked second after preliminary rounds, defeated Ireland in the octo-finals, beat New Zealand in the quarter finals, and Singapore in the semi-finals, rounding up the debate by defeating the defending champion team from England. Five students from each country compete in the debate. Some of the subjects they've debated include a country’s right to own nuclear weapons, a doctor’s obligation to report signs of marital abuse, and the need for military intervention in Somalia. Dobbin ...

The Wood Islands Women’s Institute held its ninth annual Valentine’s Day Tea recently in support of the Southern Kings and Queens Food Bank, with dozens of people dropping in to enjoy the tea, sweets and other snacks which were served. The Women’s Institute raised $92 in cash and also received many donations of non-perishable items, which were presented to Lawrence and Marlene Power of the food bank. Back from left are food bank coordinator Lawrence Power, and Women’s Institute members Roberta Cook, Lillian Matheson, Linda White and Joan MacMillian. Front from left are Women’s Institute members Jean MacDonald, Lillian MacLeod ...

Alexander Sanderson, who plays with the Souris Seahawks Pee Wee A team and Caleb Creed, a member of the Montague Norsemen Blue team got more than the thrill of seeing an NHL game live between the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs on the weekend - they also got to sit beside and meet former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. The boys flew to Ottawa with their dads Floyd Sanderson and Reuben Creed. Although there was a steady line of people asking for Mr Chrétien's photo and autograph he spoke to the boys during intermission and they had their photo ...

While he admits there's a lot of work ahead, Island Party interim leader Jay Gallant is looking to the success of parties in other Canadian provinces in the party’s efforts to give Islanders an alternative to the Liberals and Conservatives. The new party gained official status Friday as representatives signed the necessary documents in Charlottetown. The party paid a $1,000 registration fee, and received "well over 400" signatures to receive official status, Mr Gallant said. Mr Gallant said the party’s next step is to come up with policies and a platform in anticipation of a leadership convention which he hopes will ...

Montague Regional High school will hold its last choir concert in that building on Thursday, March 25. Students will move into a new school at the top of the Wood Islands Hill at a date not yet determined. The theme of the concert, which has a 7pm start time, is Past, Present and Future. There will be performances by the choir, women's ensemble, family groups and possibly an alumni choir. Tickets can be purchased from the choir students, or by calling the school at 838-0835. Advance tickets will be made available.  ...