Insurance delay forces couple to live in barn

Editor's Note: There will be an update to this story in the June 6 issue of the West Prince Graphic as the insurance company has finally pa… Read more

Brudenell water and sewer extension hits snag

Two years after Three Rivers applied for funding to extend sewer and water services to Route 4 in Brudenell, the project has hit another ob… Read more

Emergency funds dry up for food banks

The influx of provincial and federal emergency funding doled out to food banks over the past three years has stopped. This is despite the f… Read more

Life and legacy of Doug Ferguson remembered

If there’s one thing the late Doug Ferguson is remembered for, his son, David, hopes it is his passion. Read more

Eastern Fabricators sold for $29 million

Eastern Fabricators has sold for an upfront purchase price of $29.25 million to Ag Growth International Inc. Read more

Readership of rural community papers remains strong

Girls denied full course golf championship

The girl’s golf team at Montague Intermediate School want to be on par with their male counter-parts in regards to the number of holes they… Read more

Eastern Express capture AAA provincial crown

The Eastern Express 13U AAAs baseball team recently captured the provincial title. The team is made up of players from Cardigan, Northside … Read more

Pickleball in Georgetown

We won’t leave without your luggage

I recently returned from a week of visiting with friends in Florida. They had rented a place beach-side, with a pool, meaning I never had t… Read more

Brewers post first win of season

Northside Sunly Brewers won their first Kings County Baseball League game of the season with a 8-5 win over their northern rivals, Morell C… Read more

Grab onto your future

Hundreds of post-secondary graduates have crossed the stage over the past couple of weeks and now it’s time to take on the world. Read more

Island livestock fairs, shows, face hurdles if new rules pass

The future of major agricultural fairs and exhibitions across P.E.I. will face more hurdles because of pending amendments to federal regula… Read more

Cover crops for potatoes ‘well worth it’

Brandon MacPhail admits he had some questions before fully committing to a recent four-year project testing cover cropping as a means to en… Read more

P.E.I. Women’s Institute ponders possible pause this Old Home Week

After almost 100 years of being a very public and recognizable face with the province’s largest summer fair and agricultural exhibition, th… Read more

Ian M MacLeod

It is with heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Ian MacLean MacLeod, K.C. of Charlottetown on Friday, June 2, 2023, age 92 years. Ian was the much-loved husband of Dorothy (Baxter) MacLeod. He was the beloved father of Evelyn and Miriam MacLeod (Robert Martin). He is survived by nephews Douglas (Linda Van Til), Gordon (Judy) and Garth Schurman, who also mourn his passing. Ian was predeceased by his sister Norma Jean (Robert) Schurman.   Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Interment later in New Glasgow Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to Trinity United Church, New Glasgow Cemetery, or the charity of your choice. Visiting hours Wednesday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com Read more

Soley, Valerie

Soley, Valerie June 3, 2023 The death occurred peacefully at the South Shore Villa, Crapaud, on Saturday, June 3, 2023, of Valerie Soley (nee Amos), beloved wife of the late Roy Edward Soley, of Canoe Cove and formerly of Ellesmere Port, England, aged 76. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and May (Rogers) Amos. Valerie was the loving mother of Gina Beeley (Stephen); loving grandmother of Samuel and Joseph; and loving great-grandmother of Emerald. She is also survived by her brother, Colin Amos. A family celebration of life will be held at a later date, there will be no visitation or funeral. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent below, OR, by sending an email to cqfuneral@gmail.com. Online Condolences Thank you for your sentiments. Condolences will be printed and given to the family. Online condolences are sent to the funeral home where they are printed and given to the family. * indicates Mandatory Field Your Name*: Condolence*: Read more

Mary T. Bernadette "Bernie" MacArthur

Bernadette "Bernie" MacArthur was born in Kinkora, PEI, growing up as the eldest girl in a family of twelve. She married Edwin Heckbert and had four boys. When Edwin died suddenly, Bernie, widowed at only 26, began to study photography in order to take over the business to provide for her family. She married Ron MacArthur in 1955, and they soon added to their family with three girls. Together they grew Heckbert Studio into a prominent business, renowned for national award-winning photography. Active in the community, Bernie served as president of several organizations including the Kinettes and the Summerside Figure Skating Club. In addition, she and Ron were involved in harness racing, eventually developing a broodmare farm in Clinton. While being a fun place for family and friends, Bermac Farm made a significant contribution to improving the breeding stock in the Maritimes. In 1975, Bernie and Ron turned the photography business over to their sons and began racing horses full time. They raced throughout Canada and the US, stabling at Vernon Downs, Freestate Raceway, Rosecroft Raceway, and Pompano Park. Bernie was an amazing mother, grandmother, wife, and friend. In 1993, Bernie was honored by being inducted into the Atlantic Hall of Fame for Women Entrepreneurs for her accomplishments in photography and business. Family and faith always sustained her, allowing her to overcome all challenges. Strong and determined, she lived life to the fullest, inspiring all who knew her. When interviewed once about what home meant to her, Bernie responded, "Home is not the house—home is family – it’s your loved ones."Survived by…Children: Danny MacArthur (Donna), Edwin MacArthur (Bethany), Greg MacArthur (Cathy), Brian MacArthur (Sarah), Amber Phaneuf (Paul), Nan Clory (Mike), Shelley Wingfield (Neil)Grandchildren: Marc MacArthur, Jane MacArthur, Kristen Rogerson, Kent MacArthur, Karen MacArthur, Justin MacArthur, Brianna MacArthur, Craig MacArthur, David MacArthur, Dion Phaneuf, Dane Phaneuf, Conar Clory, Kiara Clory, Kelsey Clory, Chelsea Owens, Courtney Wingfield, Kyle Wingfield Great-Grandchildren: Liam MacArthur, Meg MacArthur, John MacArthur, Grace Lord, Emma Lord, Noah Rogerson, Matt Rogerson, Malone MacArthur, Murphy MacArthur, Jeana-Beth MacArthur, Avalon MacArthur, Nikita MacArthur, Zaphire Phaneuf, Fabyl Phaneuf, Beckham PhaneufGreat-Great-Grandchild: Ellie MacArthurA private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.***In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. www.moase.ca Read more