The Team

Chair: Judy Burke, BN, LLB, KC

Prior to her legal studies at the University of Alberta Judy held several management and education positions in the field of surgical and critical care nursing. She articled at the Court of Appeal of Alberta and represented clients at all levels of Court in Alberta prior to her move to PEI in 2020, where she joined Key Murray Law to assist in establishing a new office in Souris. She is currently the Conflict of Interest Commissioner for PEI, appointed in January 2020. She has a long volunteer history including several years as Board Chair of Big Brothers/Big Sisters Calgary and area.

Treasurer: Grace Cameron

Grace is a native of East Point, where she grew up and now lives, having returned to PEI in the summer of 2016 after a thirty year career with the Federal Government. She worked with various departments in administration and, for many years, in finance. She has volunteered with organizations such as Search and Rescue Global-1 (Ottawa), the Canadian Company of Pilgrims, the Friends of Elmira Railway Museum Inc. and the South Lake Christian Church. She is a Certified Public Account (retired) and thoroughly enjoys creating spreadsheets and scrapbooking!!

Lucy Farrell is an award winning songwriter, folk singer and multi-instrumentalist from the UK. As well as recording and touring internationally for the last 2 decades, Lucy managed a small community venue in Kent for a few years hosting regular concerts, life drawing, community choir, folk club and Morris dance team practice! Since moving Charlottetown 3 years ago Lucy has been working with Childrens entertainers Tunes and Tall Tales and has recently established a couple of community choirs, one at the beautiful Souris Show Hall!

Alma Fullerton

Alma Fullerton, a resident of the community of Eastern Kings, is an internationally recognized

award winning children’s author, illustrator and editor. She is the recipient of numerous national and international nominations and awards including a nomination for the Governor General’s award. She is also a motivational speaker and conducts writing and illustration workshops.

Joan Gabriel

Joan Gabriel is a native Newfoundlander who has made PEI her home since 2019. Joan studied

pharmaceutical chemistry before becoming director of a hospital pharmacy. Eventually she

opened her own retail pharmacy which she ran until her retirement in 2018. Joan embraces the

arts and is a lover of theatre and is also a sculptor and does home design crafts.

JoAnna (Jo) Howlett (she/they) is an interdisciplinary artist and arts administrator from Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island). JoAnna works year-round for Creative PEI as the project coordinator for the Creative Well-Being Initiative and fishes lobster in the Spring. She is a lover of music and dance and is one of the co-organizers of Spud Fest, a yearly music festival that takes place in St. Catherines. She is passionate about cultivating community and furthering access to arts programming.

Thelma MacDonald

Thelma was the first female Mayor of Souris and a Member of the Order of Canada for her contributions to this community. She currently acts as the Treasurer of The Silver Threads Senior's Club and has been on the Executive for many years. She's also involved with church groups and everyone knows Thelma. We’re happy to have her as part of our Souris Show Hall Foundation Board.

Bruce Matheson, CPA, CMA

Bruce is a professional accountant and business owner. He has held Board positions with a number of organizations, including charitable, financial, and community-based.

Currently, he serves as the Treasurer of the Souris Show Hall Foundation after serving many years as Chairperson. Bruce serves as Vice-Chair of the Farm Centre, Treasurer of the Haviland Club and is a Director with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of PEI.

Mildred McCormack 

Mildred is a lifetime resident of Souris and spent 25 years working in health care. She is now the long term owner of Second Time Around in Souris. Mildred is dedicated to making the community a great place to live and is a lover of theatre, live music, treasure hunting and quilting.

Erin Turcke

Originally from Kingston Ontario, Erin moved to the island in 2016 when she was recruited for a

management position at the Inn at Bay Fortune. Erin is a Certified Sommelier, wine educator

and trained chef who side-dabbles in music and gardening. Since her time at the Inn, Erin has

branched out on her own and is working towards the launch of Wayfaring Wine and Spirits Co.

which focuses on all things consulting and education in relation to the drinks trade and

hospitality industry.