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Ground source heat exchange systems in Alberta

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Ground source heat exchange systems, or geo-exchange systems, take heat from the ground in winter (for heating) and transfer heat back into the ground in summer (for cooling). This fact sheet... More ≫

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Ground source heat exchange systems, or geo-exchange systems, take heat from the ground in winter (for heating) and transfer heat back into the ground in summer (for cooling). This fact sheet outlines the approvals required and the standards to be met for contractors drilling vertical closed-loop ground source heat exchange wells.

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Bugs and diseases [Vols 31 to current]

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The Bugs and Diseases newsletter informs forest industry and other forestry related personnel about current forest health issues.

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Surface material extraction pits in Alberta : what landowners need to know

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This resource by the Farmers' Advocate Office provides information to help landowners understand their rights in relation to material extraction pits on their land and describes the legislative... More ≫

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This resource by the Farmers' Advocate Office provides information to help landowners understand their rights in relation to material extraction pits on their land and describes the legislative and regulatory requirements associated with both Class I and Class II pits.

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FAO advocacy process

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This one-page infographic by the Farmers' Advocate Offices outlines 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 infographic by the Farmers' Advocate Offices outlines the variety of work the office does to ensure that the rights and interests of rural Albertans are recognized, understood and protected. This includes providing research, dispute resolution, advice and advocacy.

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Rural issues : who should I contact?

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This resource by the Farmers' Advocate Office provides a list of contact information for various Government of Alberta departments, agencies, regulators and other non-governmental organizations,... More ≫

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This resource by the Farmers' Advocate Office provides a list of contact information for various Government of Alberta departments, agencies, regulators and other non-governmental organizations, along with the topics of concerns on which each can assist.

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Farmers' Advocate Office : about us

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This brochure explains the topics of concern that staff at the Farmers' Advocate Office manage, ensuring that the rights and interests of rural Albertans are recognized, understood and protected.... More ≫

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This brochure explains the topics of concern that staff at the Farmers' Advocate Office manage, ensuring that the rights and interests of rural Albertans are recognized, understood and protected. Also included is a list of staff and their role in providing research, dispute resolution, advice and advocacy.

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2024 drought support : expedited Water Act licence support for surface water diversions

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Explains the implementation of expedited Water Act licence and approval processes by Environment and Protected Areas to support Albertans who may be impacted by drought conditions in 2024.... More ≫

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Explains the implementation of expedited Water Act licence and approval processes by Environment and Protected Areas to support Albertans who may be impacted by drought conditions in 2024. Assistance is available to water users who have an urgent need to find alternative diversions for the purpose of accessing water due to drought and low flow conditions, and who, if required, need assistance in submitting an application for regulatory authorizations under the Water Act.

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2024 drought support : expedited Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) processes

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Explains the implementation of expedited Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act processes to support businesses, farmers and communities who may be impacted by drought conditions in 2024.... More ≫

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Explains the implementation of expedited Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act processes to support businesses, farmers and communities who may be impacted by drought conditions in 2024. EPEA authorization holders whose source water availability or effluent discharge is impacted by drought or water shortage conditions can receive assistance to help minimize the impacts from drought.

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2024 drought support : expedited Water Act licence support for groundwater diversions

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Recognizing that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities, Environment and Protected Areas has implemented... More ≫

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Recognizing that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities, Environment and Protected Areas has implemented expedited Water Act licence and approval processes. Well owners and water well drillers can receive expedited assistance to help minimize the impacts from drought.

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2024 drought support : expedited Water Act approvals support

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Recognizing that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities, Environment and Protected Areas is implementing... More ≫

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Recognizing that drought conditions in 2024 may impact a wide variety of water users including business, the agricultural sector and communities, Environment and Protected Areas is implementing expedited Water Act licence and approval processes. Water users and those who wish to conduct work in or around water can receive expedited assistance to help minimize the impact of drought.

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