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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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Using denitrifying bioreactors as a beneficial management practice for agricultural drainage waters in Alberta

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A collaborative project (2019 - 2021) was completed to address the lack of Alberta-specific information on the use of denitrifying bioreactors to reduce nutrient export from agricultural... More ≫

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A collaborative project (2019 - 2021) was completed to address the lack of Alberta-specific information on the use of denitrifying bioreactors to reduce nutrient export from agricultural sub-surface drainage to sensitive aquatic ecosystems. This information is important to agricultural producers as they make water and crop management decisions.

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Landowner rights on freehold mineral ownership

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Freehold mineral ownership occurs where a private party holds the rights to subsurface mines and minerals. In Alberta approximately 10 per cent of mineral rights are privately owned. This fact... More ≫

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Freehold mineral ownership occurs where a private party holds the rights to subsurface mines and minerals. In Alberta approximately 10 per cent of mineral rights are privately owned. This fact sheets explains the rights and responsibilities of landowners in cases of freehold mineral ownership in Alberta.

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Final trip report : Legislative Agriculture Chairs summit – Clearwater, Florida, dates: January 2 - 5, 2015

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The purpose of this travel was to attend the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit. This mission objectives were to advance Alberta/Canada’s trade policy priorities with key U.S. legislators and... More ≫

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The purpose of this travel was to attend the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit. This mission objectives were to advance Alberta/Canada’s trade policy priorities with key U.S. legislators and influential industry leaders; and to maintain and build strategic networks with U.S. influencers.

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International travel final report : Minister Kathleen Ganley mission to Denver, Colorado (October 20-22, 2016)

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Report on travel of Minister Kathleen Ganley to Denver, Colorado to gain an understanding of the public safety, economic, health and social issues stemming from the legalization of cannabis, in... More ≫

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Report on travel of Minister Kathleen Ganley to Denver, Colorado to gain an understanding of the public safety, economic, health and social issues stemming from the legalization of cannabis, in anticipation of the federal government legalizing cannabis.

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Alberta farm input prices [2022]

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The Statistics and Data Development Section of Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development carries out a monthly survey of prices for selected Alberta farm inputs. The monthly... More ≫

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The Statistics and Data Development Section of Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development carries out a monthly survey of prices for selected Alberta farm inputs. The monthly average prices reported here are intended to serve as a guide; actual prices at specific locations may differ from provincial averages.

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Listing fees or slotting allowances (pay-to-stay fees)

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Explains listing fees and other fees grocery stores may charge to add or keep food products on grocery store shelves. Part of the Export Basics series, providing information to help companies... More ≫

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Explains listing fees and other fees grocery stores may charge to add or keep food products on grocery store shelves. Part of the Export Basics series, providing information to help companies prepare for exporting to international markets.

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Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office [2023 to current]

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This fact sheet explains the services provided by the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office, which helps foreign workers, international students with work authorization, and employers... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains the services provided by the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office, which helps foreign workers, international students with work authorization, and employers understand their rights and responsibilities, and to help find solutions to situations involving unfair, unsafe or unhealthy working conditions.

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What is an effective sanitation program? : evaluating sanitation practices in your meat facility

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Provides guidance to help meat facility operators ensure that their facility is employing appropriate sanitation practices and procedures, and steps they can take to verify the effectiveness of... More ≫

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Provides guidance to help meat facility operators ensure that their facility is employing appropriate sanitation practices and procedures, and steps they can take to verify the effectiveness of their sanitation procedures.

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You suspect spray drift. ... Now what?

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Spray drift is the aerial movement and unintentional deposit of pesticides outside of the target area. Spray drift can come from a variety of sources including adjacent landowners, custom... More ≫

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Spray drift is the aerial movement and unintentional deposit of pesticides outside of the target area. Spray drift can come from a variety of sources including adjacent landowners, custom applicators, municipal spraying in ditches, or industry spraying on surface leases or utility rights-of-way. This brief fact sheet from the Farmers' Advocate Office outlines steps that should be taken when spray drift is suspected.

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