Federation of PEI Municipalities President Bruce MacDougall presented the Bruce H. Yeo Award to former Cornwall Councillor Peter Meggs during the Federation’s 64th annual meeting, which was held virtually on April 26. The award was established in memory of FPEIM’s first president to recognize … [Read more...] about Outstanding Contribution to Municipal Government Recognized
FPEIM Calls for Provincial Action to Support Municipalities
The Federation of PEI Municipalities (FPEIM) is urging the Provincial government to provide more supports to municipalities and work in collaboration to strengthen municipal governments and the communities they serve. It’s a message that was shared during remarks at the Federation’s Annual General … [Read more...] about FPEIM Calls for Provincial Action to Support Municipalities
Cornwall councillor Peter Meggs bids adieu
Peter Meggs is moving on. After 13 years as councillor with the Town of Cornwall, he has resigned so he and his wife, Linda, can move back home to Ontario. They want to be closer to their family. “It was tough decision to make but I’ve got a little granddaughter now,” says Meggs, who surprised … [Read more...] about Cornwall councillor Peter Meggs bids adieu
Emergency planning project underway at FPEIM
Under the Municipal Government Act, municipal councils are required to establish an emergency management program for the municipality. The deadline has been extended to December of this year. Municipal emergency management planning makes communities and neighbourhoods safer and more … [Read more...] about Emergency planning project underway at FPEIM
FPEIM offers training for CAOs
The Federation of PEI Municipalities (FPEIM) will be offering a series of training sessions for Chief Administrative Officers (CAO) over the next three months. FPEIM recently contracted MRSB Consulting to develop and deliver the training program. “This is an excellent opportunity for CAOs to … [Read more...] about FPEIM offers training for CAOs
Karen Thompson accepts award on behalf of the late Ralph Thompson
There was a special moment at the Federation of P.E.I. Municipalities’ annual meeting on Monday. It was the moment that Karen Thompson stepped forward to accept the Bruce H. Yeo Award on behalf of her late husband, Ralph Thompson. The award, established in memory of the Federation of … [Read more...] about Karen Thompson accepts award on behalf of the late Ralph Thompson
FPEIM AGM goes virtual
Municipal leaders from across the province met virtually on Monday, Oct. 19 for the 63rd annual meeting of the Federation of PEI Municipalities. “In a very short time, a tiny virus has turned the world upside down,” says Bruce MacDougall, president of the Federation of P.E.I. Municipalities. … [Read more...] about FPEIM AGM goes virtual
FPEIM welcomes PEI’s newest municipality – the Rural Municipality of West River
Welcome to West River, the newest member of the Federation of P.E.I Municipalities and P.E.I.’s newest rural municipality. The new municipality formed on Sept. 1 and is comprised of the former rural municipalities of Afton, West River, Bonshaw, New Haven-Riverdale and Meadowbank. "It’s … [Read more...] about FPEIM welcomes PEI’s newest municipality – the Rural Municipality of West River