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Resource Development business plan [1999 - 2000]

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public three-year ministry business plans. The ministry... More ≫

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public three-year ministry business plans. The ministry business plan encompasses the department and all consolidated entities, and aligns with the strategic direction of the Government of Alberta. Each business plan includes a description of the ministry, desired outcomes, priority initiatives, and performance measures and indicators. Current and forecast budgeting information for the planning period is also included.

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Managing cow-calf operations to protect water quality

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Manure is a valuable nutrient source to a farm. However, manure contains nutrients, organic matter and micro-organisms that can contaminate water supplies.

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Biological control of weeds on the prairies

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There are some very tough weeds on the prairies. They compete with valuable crop and forage plants and threaten many native plant species. Many of these weeds have been very expensive and... More ≫

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There are some very tough weeds on the prairies. They compete with valuable crop and forage plants and threaten many native plant species. Many of these weeds have been very expensive and difficult, if not impossible, to control with more traditional methods. In some instances, the chemicals used for control are non-selective compounds, which will also damage non-target plants and may leach out of sandy or gravelly soils, or compounds that give top growth control only. In addition, because of leaching, chemicals cannot be used on weeds that grow close to bodies of water. Many problem weeds are abundant in rangeland and along riverbanks and gullies, so the use of non-chemical control methods such as mowing or cultivation can be limited by the topography and size of these areas. These difficulties have prompted scientists to investigate a third alternative: the biological control of weeds.

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Growing up OK!

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Provides information for young people going through the changes of puberty.

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Optimizing barley silage production in Alberta

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From 1994 to 1996 the Agronomy Unit of Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development conducted research trials at locations across Alberta to examine new barley varieties and their nutrient... More ≫

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From 1994 to 1996 the Agronomy Unit of Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development conducted research trials at locations across Alberta to examine new barley varieties and their nutrient requirements. This two-page fact sheet provides a brief summary of the findings of this research.

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Concentrations of selenium in surface water, sediment and fish from the McLeod, Pembina and Smoky Rivers : results of surveys from fall 1998 to fall 1999 : interim report

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This report includes the initial findings of a study initiated in spring 1999 by the Water Management Division and Fisheries Management Division (Natural Resources Service). The study was designed... More ≫

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This report includes the initial findings of a study initiated in spring 1999 by the Water Management Division and Fisheries Management Division (Natural Resources Service). The study was designed to obtain data on the concentrations of selenium in surface water, sediment and aquatic biota at about 30 sites, including areas upstream (reference sites) and downstream of four coal mines.

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Sample abandonment letter for wellsites

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This information letter provides a sample abandonment letter that wellsite operators can use to notify landowners that a well is being abandoned, prior to closure of the well.

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Status of the pygmy whitefish (Prosopium coulteri) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the pygmy whitefish, a small, slim whitefish in Alberta that has been collected in specific habitats from only two locations in the province: Upper Waterton... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the pygmy whitefish, a small, slim whitefish in Alberta that has been collected in specific habitats from only two locations in the province: Upper Waterton Lake and a restricted portion of the upper Athabasca River. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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A new century : bold plans for health in Alberta

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Guided by the recommendations of Health Summit '99, which was called by Premier Ralph Klein to provide advice and recommendations on directions for the future of Alberta’s health system, the... More ≫

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Guided by the recommendations of Health Summit '99, which was called by Premier Ralph Klein to provide advice and recommendations on directions for the future of Alberta’s health system, the Alberta government has developed a six-point plan to protect and improve Alberta’s publicly-funded and publicly-administered health system. This resource describes the initiatives the government will take to put this six-point plan into action.

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A framework for Alberta's international strategies

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Achieving the Alberta government’s goals for people, prosperity and preservation in a constantly changing world demands an effective and dynamic international strategy that makes the most of... More ≫

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Achieving the Alberta government’s goals for people, prosperity and preservation in a constantly changing world demands an effective and dynamic international strategy that makes the most of Alberta's strengths, focuses the efforts of international players in the province towards common goals, ensures cooperation among government departments and identifies appropriate government roles. This framework is offered as a guide to the international role of the Alberta government and as a foundation for specific, individual strategies in the future.

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