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Pre-operational inspections

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A clean facility is fundamental to producing safe food products, which is critical to the success of any food business. A complete sanitation program consists of many parts working together to... More ≫

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A clean facility is fundamental to producing safe food products, which is critical to the success of any food business. A complete sanitation program consists of many parts working together to ensure a clean environment for processing food. This includes activities to confirm that your program is effective in removing contamination or contamination risks that could adversely affect the safety and quality of your products.

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Alberta technology and innovation strategy (ATIS) : a strategy to strengthen Alberta’s technology and innovation sector.

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The purpose of the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy (ATIS) is to position Alberta as an internationally-recognized technology and innovation hub that attracts talent, business and... More ≫

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The purpose of the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy (ATIS) is to position Alberta as an internationally-recognized technology and innovation hub that attracts talent, business and job-creating investment from across Canada and around the world. The strategy sets out the Alberta government's research and commercialization priorities, and includes a vision, goals, outcomes and key initiatives to grow the technology sector and diversify Alberta's economy.

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Designated industrial zones in Alberta : criteria for provincial designation of industrial zones

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Designated industrial zones in Alberta are areas targeted for strategic investment and development of clustered industrial development and economic diversification. Management goals for designated... More ≫

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Designated industrial zones in Alberta are areas targeted for strategic investment and development of clustered industrial development and economic diversification. Management goals for designated industrial zones include regulatory streamlining, cluster infrastructure development, and the management of cumulative effects to achieve environmental outcomes. This document sets out criteria the Province considered in establishing the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone. These criteria are intended to support municipalities when considering planning for clustered heavy industrial developments of similar scope and size.

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Alberta vegetation inventory standards. Version 2.1.5

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The Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) is a standardized digital forest inventory product that is used to spatially identify the type, extent and condition of forest vegetation. The AVI is also a... More ≫

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The Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) is a standardized digital forest inventory product that is used to spatially identify the type, extent and condition of forest vegetation. The AVI is also a detailed, spatially-explicit standard to assist in the decision-making process for forest management planning, wildfire management, wildlife habitat classification, ecological classification and integrated resource management activities. The establishment of AVI standards helps ensure data quality, consistency, and compatibility with Government of Alberta forest inventory database architecture, as the responsibility to acquire AVI data is shared between forest management agreement holders and the Province.

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Summary report Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project : 2018–2020 supplement

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Research has shown that in Alberta, the amount of phosphorus in streams increases with agricultural intensity in watersheds. The goal of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project was to determine... More ≫

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Research has shown that in Alberta, the amount of phosphorus in streams increases with agricultural intensity in watersheds. The goal of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project was to determine if wide-spread adoption of environmental beneficial management practices would improve water quality at the watershed scale, as well as to develop the Alberta Phosphorus Management Tool. This report supplements the previously published 2013–2017 Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project progress report by summarizing the results and progress of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project from 2018–2020.

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Vertical farming case study

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This report looks at the economic assessment of current vertical farming systems being marketed in Alberta and Canada. It provides an overview of the market for leafy green vegetables, a detailed... More ≫

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This report looks at the economic assessment of current vertical farming systems being marketed in Alberta and Canada. It provides an overview of the market for leafy green vegetables, a detailed description of the five chosen representative vertical farming models, an operational analysis of the inputs used in the model, and finishes with a financial analysis and conclusion.

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Explained in brief : Alberta's canola trade options

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Provides results from an analysis of export market diversification potential and processing of Alberta's and Canada's canola, and identifies specific Asian markets for Canada’s canola export.

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Alberta's water research and innovation strategy annual report

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This annual report communicates the progress toward AWRIS enabling outcomes and actions; identifies the areas for improvement; and provides clarity on adjustments required to the outlined actions.

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Deeply buried intact sediments yielding cultural deposits within the North Saskatchewan River valley in the city of Edmonton, Alberta

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This article examines the impact of urban development on archaeological deposits within, and adjacent to, the North Saskatchewan River valley in the city of Edmonton in central Alberta. Recent... More ≫

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This article examines the impact of urban development on archaeological deposits within, and adjacent to, the North Saskatchewan River valley in the city of Edmonton in central Alberta. Recent archaeological studies indicate that undisturbed sediments are present and can yield significant archaeological deposits of both precontact and fur trade age, despite decades of extensive urban development.

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Derived Ecosite Phase. Version 2

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Derived Ecosite Phase (DEP) is a digital and spatial representation of ecological sites and phases in those areas of Alberta where both Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) and lidar are available.... More ≫

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Derived Ecosite Phase (DEP) is a digital and spatial representation of ecological sites and phases in those areas of Alberta where both Alberta Vegetation Inventory (AVI) and lidar are available. AVIE and a lidar-derived slope position were created by Agriculture and Forestry. Rules used to classify the data were developed by Environment and Parks. DEP v2.0 includes updated AVI, new lidar and an Alberta Wetlands Classification System field.

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