Stratford School Press Release

Published in June 24th, 2009

Posted by Cyn in Stratford, community, education

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Dunsford Pleased with Government’s Decision to Construct School in Stratford Stratford, PE (June 24, 2008) — Cynthia Dunsford, MLA for District 6 Stratford-Kinlock, said she is pleased with Government’s decision to accept the Eastern School District’s recommendation to build a new school in Stratford. The School District trustees met last week and voted in favour [...]

PEI’s First Indoor Soccer Complex Kicks Off Official Opening

Published in June 22nd, 2009

Posted by Cyn in Stratford, children, community, health, sports

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Left to right: Tom Hayward; Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour; Kevin Jenkins, Mayor of Stratford; Gerald MacDonald, PEI Soccer Assoc.; Cynthia Dunsford, MLA Stratford-Kinlock; Wayne Hooper, ACOA; Alan McIsaac, MLA Vernon River-Stratford. Island soccer players now can hone their skills in any weather conditions as the province’s first indoor soccer facility [...]

New road signs promote cycling safety

Published in June 18th, 2009

Posted by Cyn in community, cycling, safety

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This summer, Islanders will notice a new type of road sign on Island highways intended to encourage drivers to be mindful of cyclists, and encourage cyclists to ride safely. This week, the Department of Transportation and Public Works installed its brand new “Share the Road” signs. The signs have been erected in the town of [...]

Great news!

Published in June 18th, 2009

Posted by Cyn in children, community, cycling, education, family, safety

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P.E.I. applying carrot and stick for bike helmet laws CBC News People caught cycling without a helmet this summer in Charlottetown and Summerside will have a greater chance of getting a ticket, but wearing a helmet could earn a reward. The police are working with the Atlantic Network for Injury Prevention to try to [...]

Trustees vote to build new schools in Stratford and Souris

Published in June 18th, 2009

Posted by Cyn in children, community, education

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CBC News Trustees with P.E.I.’s Eastern School District voted Wednesday to build new schools in Stratford and Souris. Trustees voted six to three to build a new school in Stratford. The three trustees who voted to keep small schools open last month, Edna Reid, Gael MacEachern and Elizabeth Rankin, all voted no, but did not [...]

Build new schools, say trustees

Published in June 18th, 2009

Posted by Cyn in children, community, education

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TERESA WRIGHT The Guardian Ann Miller, trustee with the Eastern School District, speaks during a meeting of the board Wednesday night in Stratford. The board voted in favour of building new schools in Stratford and Souris and for an expansion to Westwood Primary School in Cornwall. Guardian photo by Brian McInnis The Eastern School District’s [...]

ESD and Stratford School

Published in June 5th, 2009

Posted by in Stratford, children, community, education

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To date I have received over 150 emails and phone calls on the Eastern School District’s recommendation to build a new accompanying elementary school in Stratford. Many of them have come from an organized group called Stratford Kids Count ,and many others from individuals/parents whose children will be affected by the introduction of kindergarten in [...]