RECORD MAKING
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-P.E.I. economy received __ encouragement in 1965
The year 1965 was a record
resources
. A’great num- additional facilities have established throughout the
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blueberries and cranberriés un-
where as ventures were hever
der modern conditions while at-| before considered.
tention is also being given to| There has been a progres the growing of strawberries, ve- te of in the establishment | 4,
setable and cole crops in areas
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Gross farm income shows in- creased returns of about $10,000- 000,00 over the figures of the previous year. Higher prices for
cattle, hogs, dairy products, and | "°%
peeeee have t about this vourable result. future looks bright for greater returns and expansion in this ous most basic and important industry.
FISHERIES
Fishery products also prevail- ed at increased levels and al- though seasonal landings _ in some areas were below those of the previous years the total rev- enues from the industry were
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was estimated: at 14.2 million as compared with 12.7 million for 1964. The number of visitors during 1965 was 377,606, an. in- crease from 342,353 the prev- ious year. <«
Business enterprises also evi- | denced a healthy condition and the obvious construction expan- sion in business circles assoc- iated with industrial. activity in- dicates a healthy and substan- tial growth. ~-
In the areas of larger indus- trial location, a number of, im- |#8 portant concerns associated with
©\farm and fishery produets. and
in shipbuilding, has given the provincial economy great én- couragement and in the light of world wide food needs more these plants should find f
able conditions for future opera: tions.
SHIPBUILDING
A new shipbuilding plant was opened at Georgetown where a dragger fleet with modern drag- gers is being..constructed to supply the fully integrated Gulf which was ‘completed during the past year. _ The Alberton Industries Lim- ited have expanded and a new Marine Railway has been in- stalled, so that this. plant may also increase production of § and pleasure craft. I expansion on Prince Edward Is-
establishment of Frozen F ood Plants. Four are now in opera- tion and this new interest has /tare brought the service new
_ [opportunities in the form of new
products and additional labor opportunities. Forest husbandry and other resources, which, at the level of the individual
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A SHARE IS $25.00 AND YOU MAY. PAY. WITH $5.00 DOWN AND ‘$5. 00 A MONTH UN- |. TL IT IS PAID.
For several years now, we ive ould 6% on share ‘capital, and 5% re- bate on purchases. A number of ‘your neighbours are members, so why nof you.
Rebates amount to two and one half weeks of your regular weekly shop- ping. pays tq be a member of «progressive organigation.
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Langley Frosted Foods Ltd, |now employ about 100 men and | women year ‘around with 300
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compa he said, ‘I predict a birght fu- tare for the company and it’s
mers are fast catching on to the
GENUINE GROWTH ‘Now in its third year So
ae rate within’ the next OTe Beleenic ‘Council of Can-
. such as hg Atlantic Provinces, in order to wipe out income disparities
It is the intention of the pro- government to develop
‘would look for a new era in the “Economic Life” of this prov- face in the next two decades.
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Langley splant: major industry
| tion, the plant at Montague is able to point to sorte genuine | growth and Plant Manager
about the future.
1965 saw a number of - tant developments including the construction of a $50 thousand potato storage facility. The year also saw a widening of the variety of items’ grown,
market. - first time comved and packed. On this list
were such products as peas, cauliflower, beans, French fried potatoes, fish and chips, breccoli and Brussel sprouts. ~
Mr. items will added to the list during 1966, chief among which will be spinach and rhubarb. He also sees some good prospects for small fruits such as blue-
berries end strawberries. \
: The plant manager feels that the biggest step in recent month
however, is the growing the
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continue as a trend and more
OXPTES: ‘neople will be able to count on | 12 months of work, according to Mr. Reynolds.
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it lightly is ~ rather make the most of it,
George Reynolds is optimistic’
Reytiolds says that new |
Prince of Wales, establis named in 1860, has had along and interesting history of service to _ Prince Edward Island and countless Islanders. In the next two years it will be developing further as a full fledged university. In 1967 one university year will be added with the other university year coming in 1968. The high academic standards which have characterized ‘Prince of Wales in the past will be maintained as it reaches degree-
granting status.
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Describing Montague. people |vorably on World. markets.” jus means a great deal,’ he said. ; an ae ideal community, Mi. Reynolds nue he oot
c ty s |@perations in , is le re wrk oe fe jsays that ‘we «are gett ajliated with Fraser Valley Fro- tribute to Montague residents great. deal of local support which zen Foods Limited of Chilliwack, when he says, ‘Because of the we find very encouraging.” He|British Columbia, John L. thind df help we have been able fo [eye ee rea on Weaueet, promnet, of both com- is ¢ the products made panies, selected Montague af- get _we are p_able to compete fa- | in its own local plant. “This to iter a careful study in 1962.
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