CTCNS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . . . 4-H PEI “KEEPING IT LOCAL” WITH 2015 RURAL YOUTH FAIR . . . N.S. COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS  . . . VALMET REVEALS DETAILS OF RESOLUTE TISSUE LINE . . . ONTARIO CORN FED BEEF BRAND EXPANDS REACH TO UNITED ARAB EMIRATES . . .OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST...

CTCNS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Source: NSFA
The Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia (CTCNS) is currently seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director. This one year contract is a full time position that involves management of Council financial activity, support for working committees, oversight and maintenance of CTCNS website, and liaison with other agencies, commodity groups, and community organizations. (read more)

4-H PEI “KEEPING IT LOCAL” WITH 2015 RURAL YOUTH FAIR
Source: PEI 4-H
The PEI 4-H Rural Youth Fair, a much-loved Island tradition, will be returning to the Dundas Exhibition Grounds again this year on Saturday, September 19. Guests of all ages are welcome to join the fun as the achievements of PEI 4-H members from across the Island are celebrated in this busy one-day event. “4-H has almost a century of history on PEI,” explains Administrative Director Kelly Mullaly. “We believe this is because there is still a great interest and value in creating positive opportunities for young people to take chances and learn new skills, with the support and guidance of adult members from their own community. It’s the essence of our ‘Learn To Do By Doing’ motto and it includes offering projects to our members (ages 6-21) in subjects which range from agriculture, home economics and life skills, to science and technology.” (read more)

N.S. COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS
Source: NSCMHF
Country music fans and performers from across the province will gather in Truro on Saturday, September 19 for the 2015 induction of three new members to the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame. The inductees this year are George Canyon, Hal Bruce, and George Longard. All three are Nova Scotia born longtime performers and musicians. Each year the hall of fame association inducts deserving Nova Scotians who have contributed to the advancement of country music as performers, musicians, or industry contributors.
This year’s inductees will be honored at a dinner and ceremony Saturday evening at the Best Western Glengarry in Truro. Prior to the dinner and induction show, a number of Hall of Fame members will perform Saturday afternoon as a prelude to the evening’s events. Tickets for the dinner and induction ceremony are available only until Friday, September 11 from Arthur Brown at 902-543-2050. (read more)

VALMET REVEALS DETAILS OF RESOLUTE TISSUE LINE
Source: Pulp and Paper Canada
The tissue machine Resolute Forest Products has chosen for its Calhoun mill in Tennessee will be only the fifth of its type that Valmet has sold. Resolute selected Valmet’s Advantage NTT tissue production technology and Valmet automation for the Calhoun expansion. The line will manufacture at-home, premium private label tissue paper, including bath and towel. (read more)

ONTARIO CORN FED BEEF BRAND EXPANDS REACH TO UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Source: Real Agriculture
In a move that could add approximately $1 million in value to its farmer-owners, the Ontario Corn Fed Beef brand has announced a strategic partnership in to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Recently, a delegation of guests, including chefs and distribution partners from the UAE, toured Ontario to better understand what goes in to the Ontario Corn Fed Beef brand, says the organization. (read more)