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Farmers' Advocate Office annual report

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The Farmers' Advocate Office serves as a resource for Alberta farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners, and works to ensure that the rights and interests of rural Albertans are recognized,... More ≫

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The Farmers' Advocate Office serves as a resource for Alberta farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners, and works to ensure that the rights and interests of rural Albertans are recognized, understood, and protected. The annual reports contains financial information of the Office and highlights some of the key activities of and issues facing the Office during the fiscal year.

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Clubroot and energy & utility developments

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Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease that affects crops in the cruciferous family by significantly reducing yield and quality. Clubroot was first identified in canola crops in Alberta in 2003.... More ≫

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Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease that affects crops in the cruciferous family by significantly reducing yield and quality. Clubroot was first identified in canola crops in Alberta in 2003. In this fact sheet, find out about clubroot regulations, prevention strategies, and how clubroot spread impacts energy and utility developments.

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Water Act essentials for landowners in Alberta

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All activities that may alter the flow or cause siltation of water require authorization from Alberta Environment and Parks prior to commencing. This includes activities such as ditching,... More ≫

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All activities that may alter the flow or cause siltation of water require authorization from Alberta Environment and Parks prior to commencing. This includes activities such as ditching, infilling, stripping/scraping, tilling, or draining. This fact sheet provides essential information about Alberta's Water Act and rural landowner responsibilities.

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Unpaid annual rentals on oil and gas leases. Section 36 – Surface Rights Act

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Provides information on what to do when a company fails to make annual surface lease payments.

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Farmers' Advocate Office : about us

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This one-page tip sheet from the Farmers' Advocate Offices explains the variety of work the office does to ensure that the rights and interests of rural Albertans are recognized, understood and... More ≫

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This one-page tip sheet from the Farmers' Advocate Offices explains the variety of work the office does to ensure that the rights and interests of rural Albertans are recognized, understood and protected. Also included is a chart listing the various issues the office manages and their role in providing research, dispute resolution, advice and advocacy.

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The language of insolvency

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Provides definition of insolvency, secured creditor, trustee, receivership, bankruptcy, and bankruptcy protection.

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What you need to know about communications towers

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Telecommunications towers are federally regulated by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada under the Radiocommunication Act. A company planning to install a communications tower must... More ≫

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Telecommunications towers are federally regulated by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada under the Radiocommunication Act. A company planning to install a communications tower must follow the Radiocommunication Act and appropriate guidelines from ISED Canada. Telecommunications towers may include cell towers, wireless internet towers, and oil/gas communications towers.

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The Farm Implement and Dealership Act [brochure]

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This fact sheet summarizes information about the Farm Implement and Dealership Act. The Act protects purchasers of farm implements by helping settle warranty complaints, providing protection... More ≫

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This fact sheet summarizes information about the Farm Implement and Dealership Act. The Act protects purchasers of farm implements by helping settle warranty complaints, providing protection regarding replacement parts, providing minimum requirements for sales contracts, helping mediate disputes, and providing remedies if a new farm implement fails to perform.

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Liability management in the energy sector

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Summarizes information about liability management in the energy sector.

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