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West Prince Graphic



Cascumpec twins receive John Hunter-Duvar Award

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Wed, 05/22/2013 - 05:15
By Zack Metcalfe   zack@peicanada.com The West Prince Arts Council presented their prestigious John Hunter-Duvar Award to two individuals this year, the musical duo of Ray and Roy Arsenault. ...


Students combine memories to make mural

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 05:15
By Zack Metcalfe   zack@peicanada.com Following the completion of a mural hung on their library wall, Tignish Elementary School decided two is better than one. ...


Westisle softball half way through short season

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Wed, 05/22/2013 - 05:15
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One colourful catch

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Wed, 05/22/2013 - 05:15
Northport fisherman Brad Kinch caught a particularly colourful lobster on Tuesday, May 21. It was a small canner, and Mr Kinch decided to release the small creature. “He’s different, so I’ll give him a chance,” said Mr Kinch. Zack Metcalfe photo   ...


Oyster tongs catch less and less

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Wed, 05/22/2013 - 05:15
By Zack Metcalfe   zack@peicanada.com Oyster fishermen have been combing the West Prince waters with their eager oyster tongs since May began, only to find there’s very little to catch. ...


Medicine Shoppe Western Hospital donation

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Wed, 05/22/2013 - 04:15
The Alberton Medicine Shoppe donated $5,000 to the Western Hospital Foundation’s Healthcare Equipment Legacy Project, Friday, May 3. Shown presenting the cheque to David McKenna, chair of the foundation, is Maryellen Rennie, owner of the Medicine Shoppe.         submitted photo   ...


Maritime Electric donations to Western Hospital

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Wed, 05/22/2013 - 04:15
Maritime Electric donated $10,000 to the Western Hospital Foundation’s Healthcare Equipment Legacy Project, Friday, May 10. Fred O’Brian (left) represented Maritime Electric, presenting the cheque to Western Hospital Foundation chair David McKenna. Zack Metcalfe photo   ...


Students showcase literacy projects

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Wed, 05/22/2013 - 04:15
By Zack Metcalfe   zack@peicanada.com At DeBlois French language school, students of all ages got a taste of literary success. ...


Carla Kelly lays down the law in Tignish

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 04:15
By Zack Metcalfe   zack@peicanada.com Need legal help or advice? Visit a Carla Kelly Law Office near you. ...


IWK Festival in the Park

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Wed, 05/22/2013 - 04:15
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Lobster draw to support Lions

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Wed, 05/22/2013 - 04:15
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Tignish Council takes action on overdue sewer and water bills

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 04:15
By Zack Metcalfe   zack@peicanada.com ...


Award-winning students inspired by memories of late grandfathers

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Wed, 05/22/2013 - 04:15
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Player of the Week - Brett Buote

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Wed, 05/22/2013 - 04:15
Brett Buote is a Grade 11 student of Westisle Composite High School, and holds the position of scrum half on the school’s rugby team. His coach chose him as player of the week because of his “true leadership” on and off the field. He’s also credited with making smart decisions and running good plays. In this past week he consistently made important tackles and scored vital tries for his team.          Zack Metcalfe photo   ...


Westisle boys rugby scrums over Charlottetown Rural

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Wed, 05/22/2013 - 04:15
By Zack Metcalfe   zack@peicanada.com With playoffs on the horizon, the Westisle boys rugby team hopes to earn themselves a high seeding. ...


Lobster fishermen hit the water after week long protest concludes

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Wed, 05/15/2013 - 05:15
By Cindy Chant cindy@peicanada.com ...


West Prince 641 cadet squadron takes flight

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Wed, 05/15/2013 - 05:15
By Zack Metcalfe   zack@peicanada.com The 641 West Prince cadets have been finding their wings this month, taking flight and gliding back to earth in the skies of Summerside. ...


Abandoned Tignish bakery houses rat infestation

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Wed, 05/15/2013 - 05:15
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A Mother’s Day treat

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Wed, 05/15/2013 - 05:15
The letters submitted for the West Prince Graphic’s Mother’s Day contest are in. A winner has been chosen. Heidi White was chosen to receive the Mother’s Day gifts, thanks to the letter written and submitted by her daughter Amber White. Shown with the Mother’s Day gifts are Heidi (left), holding her daughter Izabella, with Amber sitting next to her. The West Prince Graphic would like to thank the following businesses for their kind donations: Alberton Florist, Kent in Bloomfield, Alberton PharmaChoice, Saunders Variety, Pridhams V&S and Minh Wang Restaurant in Bloomfield.  Zack Metcalfe photo   ...


Unexpected renovation costs face Stewart Memorial Hospital

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 04:15
By Zack Metcalfe   zack@peicanada.com There may be new unforeseen costs for the conversion of Stewart Memorial Hospital into a manor, costs that are concerning some locals. ...