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Private sewage systems installer certification list

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List of installers that hold a certificate to to obtain permits related to the installation of private sewage systems in Alberta.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when engulfed by coal pile

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in August 2020. A worker was standing atop a coal pile at a... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in August 2020. A worker was standing atop a coal pile at a power generating station when the coal slumped, causing the worker to become engulfed in the pile. The worker was fatally injured.

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Water wells ... that last : a guide for private well owners in Alberta

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Private water well owners are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. This publication provides information for private well owners about how to properly manage water wells... More ≫

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Private water well owners are responsible for managing and maintaining their water wells. This publication provides information for private well owners about how to properly manage water wells which is key to protecting groundwater supplies. Topics include: groundwater basics, water system planning, water well construction, contamination risks, monitoring, maintenance, water well rehabilitation, shock chlorination, troubleshooting well problems, water well decommissioning, water treatment, groundwater management and water well licensing.

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Water quality in Alberta's irrigation districts 2011 to 2015 : 2014 progress report

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Alberta's 13 irrigation districts contain more than 55 reservoirs and approximately 8,000 km of conveyance works, including canals and pipelines. Good quality irrigation water is needed for all... More ≫

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Alberta's 13 irrigation districts contain more than 55 reservoirs and approximately 8,000 km of conveyance works, including canals and pipelines. Good quality irrigation water is needed for all uses of the water: agricultural production, municipal water supply, wildlife habitat, and numerous recreational activities such as fishing, camping, and golfing. A five-year study (2011 to 2015) was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water in these districts. This report summarizes activities and findings of the 2014 sampling season.

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Assessment of water quality in Alberta's irrigation districts. Second edition.

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Irrigated agriculture accounts for a large portion of agricultural production in Alberta. Water quality is intricately linked to agricultural production. Quality production is reliant upon clean... More ≫

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Irrigated agriculture accounts for a large portion of agricultural production in Alberta. Water quality is intricately linked to agricultural production. Quality production is reliant upon clean source water. Water quality deterioration can occur in a number of ways, including land use impacts from agricultural, industrial, urban, and rural development. The objectives of this study were to: assess the quality of source water used for irrigation from a food production perspective; assess changes in water quality as water travels through the irrigation infrastructure; determine if there are differences in water quality among the irrigation districts; and determine if there are differences in water quality between two types of conveyance systems.

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Final report and recommendations on farm property assessment issues

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The MLA Farm Property Assessment Review Committee was established in 1997 to review a number of issues related to the assessment and taxation of farm property in Alberta. The committee prepared a... More ≫

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The MLA Farm Property Assessment Review Committee was established in 1997 to review a number of issues related to the assessment and taxation of farm property in Alberta. The committee prepared a discussion paper, consulted with a wide range of stakeholders in the fall of 1998, and released a follow-up summary of the consultation feedback in May 1999 entitled Farm Consultation Report: Assessing Issues and Taking the Next Steps. In the following two years, the committee held further meetings with stakeholders to look at potential solutions to the issues, and conducted research into those options. A draft report was prepared for internal government review, and for review by a key stakeholders group of municipal and agricultural representatives.

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Utility lines on public land agricultural dispositions

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In some cases, the holders of agricultural dispositions (grazing leases, farm development leases or Provincial Grazing Reserve agreements) want to install utility lines to enhance the agricultural... More ≫

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In some cases, the holders of agricultural dispositions (grazing leases, farm development leases or Provincial Grazing Reserve agreements) want to install utility lines to enhance the agricultural use of the land. These utility lines can include buried waterlines and overhead power lines. This document provides information on authorization for these utility lines.

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Farm consultation report : assessing issues and taking the next steps : a summary of responses to the discussion paper on farm property assessment and taxation

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To address a number of key issues, the MLA Committee reviewed the work of the Farm Property Assessment Steering Committee established in 1995. A series of nine key issues was identified along with... More ≫

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To address a number of key issues, the MLA Committee reviewed the work of the Farm Property Assessment Steering Committee established in 1995. A series of nine key issues was identified along with several recommendations. Those issues and recommendations were outlined in a discussion paper circulated by the Committee in the fall of 1998. The discussion paper included a questionnaire for people to use in responding to the various issues involved in the review. Public meetings also were held in 12 locations across the province.

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Discussion paper on farm property assessment and taxation

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This discussion paper has been developed to ensure that the Government of Alberta has a full and clear understanding of the position of all interested stakeholders regarding possible changes to... More ≫

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This discussion paper has been developed to ensure that the Government of Alberta has a full and clear understanding of the position of all interested stakeholders regarding possible changes to farm property assessment and taxation. The paper outlines a number of issues, recommendations and options relating to farm property assessment and taxation, including business tax on farming operations.

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Farm home designs [1989]

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Includes a number of typical farm home designs developed by Alberta Agriculture.

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