The Rural Municipality of Tyne Valley has received the 2022 Municipal Achievement Award from the Federation of PEI Municipalities. The annual award recognizes a municipality’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life of residents through local initiatives. “The Rural Municipality of Tyne … [Read more...] about Tyne Valley Wins Municipal Achievement Award
President’s Report: Preparing for a busy four years
Welcome to our newly elected mayors and councillors! I expect you will find the next four years to be both challenging and rewarding. Thank you to all who ran in the elections and all who have served in municipal government. We appreciate the time and energy you have dedicated to your … [Read more...] about President’s Report: Preparing for a busy four years
President’s Report: Recovering from Fiona
Just three days before Fiona devastated PEI, the Federation of PEI Municipalities hosted a Municipal Climate Action Workshop that underlined how municipal planning can make communities more resilient to climate change. Presenter Hope Parnham, Senior Adaptation Policy Advisor with the Province, … [Read more...] about President’s Report: Recovering from Fiona
Campaign Schools build network of support for women
When Wendi James Poirier signed up for Municipal Campaign School, she expected the workshops to boost her skills for the campaign trail. But they also boosted her confidence. “I was put at ease – knowing that resources were there, knowing that there was a network of not just other candidates … [Read more...] about Campaign Schools build network of support for women
FPEIM guide helps municipalities protect habitat
Municipalities that want to support biodiversity and wildlife habitat have a new resource to help them. Protecting Habitat: A Guide for Municipalities on Prince Edward Island provides tools that municipalities, especially those in rural PEI, can use to protect habitat within their borders. The … [Read more...] about FPEIM guide helps municipalities protect habitat
Municipal Campaign School held in Three Rivers
Women interested in municipal politics had the chance to learn about running election campaigns at a free workshop in the Town of Three Rivers. The Federation of PEI Municipalities has partnered with the PEI Coalition for Women in Government to offer a series of Municipal Campaign Schools for … [Read more...] about Municipal Campaign School held in Three Rivers
Outstanding municipal leadership recognized
May 2, 2022 – Charlottetown, PEI The Federation of PEI Municipalities (FPEIM) is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2022 Bruce H Yeo Memorial Award is Mr. Geoff Baker, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Kensington. The award was presented by FPEIM President Bruce … [Read more...] about Outstanding municipal leadership recognized
Investing in Infrastructure to Support Attainable Housing
The Government of PEI, through the Department of Social Development and Housing has committed $5 million over two years for infrastructure to support new residential development in centrally serviced municipalities in rural Prince Edward Island. The program will be managed by the Federation of PEI … [Read more...] about Investing in Infrastructure to Support Attainable Housing