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The history of rat control in Alberta

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Norway rats are one of the most destructive creatures known to man. They destroy and contaminate untold quantities of food, and through their tunneling activities, undermine the foundations of... More ≫

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Norway rats are one of the most destructive creatures known to man. They destroy and contaminate untold quantities of food, and through their tunneling activities, undermine the foundations of buildings, sewer and water lines, and city streets. Rats also weaken and deface buildings by gnawing holes through floors, walls, insulation and supporting structures. Norway rats carried the flea that spread plague throughout Europe and Asia. Even today, they spread organisms responsible for food poisoning, hepatitis, tularemea and other diseases. Thus, the people of Alberta are extremely fortunate not to have rats. This is not by chance but by design. For the past four decades, Alberta has had a program to keep rats out of the province. This publication describes the evolution, history and current status of the rat control program in Alberta, and discusses factors which contributed to its success.

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Raspberries in Alberta

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Raspberries are one of the easiest and most rewarding fruits to grow in the home garden. They will produce a generous crop within the third year of planting with relatively minimal work. An 8 m... More ≫

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Raspberries are one of the easiest and most rewarding fruits to grow in the home garden. They will produce a generous crop within the third year of planting with relatively minimal work. An 8 m row will supply plenty of fruit for eating fresh and preserving for a family of four. Many acres of raspberries are being produced commercially in Alberta, but this fact sheet will focus on home garden raspberry production.

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Bertha armyworm

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Bertha armyworm (Mamestra configurata) is one of the most significant insect pests of canola in Canada. The pest occurs throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the interior of British... More ≫

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Bertha armyworm (Mamestra configurata) is one of the most significant insect pests of canola in Canada. The pest occurs throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the interior of British Columbia. Severe infestations can occur throughout most of this area, but are usually (but not always) limited to the Parkland area of the Prairies and the Peace River region of British Columbia and Alberta. This document provide background, Life cycle, damage description and monitoring and control recommendations for the Bertha armyworm (Mamestra configurata).

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Fertilizing eroded knolls

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Many farmers have fields dotted with eroded knolls that are relatively unproductive. This fact sheet takes a quick look at the best ways to restore the productivity of these knolls.

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Construction applications

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Notification that the Rural Utilities Division has created a technical review committee to assess all construction applications for major projects and upgrades. All applications will now be... More ≫

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Notification that the Rural Utilities Division has created a technical review committee to assess all construction applications for major projects and upgrades. All applications will now be vetted through the committee to determine grant eligibility and an appropriate level of funding.

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Medium pressure high density (PE 100) polyethylene pipe

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Presents information about medium pressure high density (PE 100) polyethylene pipe.

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Backyard birds and avian influenza what you should do

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Summarizes information about how to minimize the risk of avian influenza.

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Grant holdback parameters for unsafe conditions (safety operation & maintenance)

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Describes a grant holdback program that was implemented to encourage quick resolution to significant safety issues that may arise in distributor operations. Outlines the areas of operation and... More ≫

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Describes a grant holdback program that was implemented to encourage quick resolution to significant safety issues that may arise in distributor operations. Outlines the areas of operation and maintenance practices that are targeted by the program.

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Capital cost threshold increase for grant purposes

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The cost threshold for individual services will increase from $15,000 to $20,000 effective April 1, 2005 providing greater grant support for the more expensive services.

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Grant funding policies and holdbacks for non-compliance

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In an effort to seek continual improvement in the compliance of Alberta’s rural gas co-ops with regulations and policies, the policies with respect to grant holdbacks have been reviewed. As a... More ≫

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In an effort to seek continual improvement in the compliance of Alberta’s rural gas co-ops with regulations and policies, the policies with respect to grant holdbacks have been reviewed. As a result of, a number of policy changes will be made that will impact how grants are paid but not impact how much grants the distributor is eligible to receive. This bulletin outlines these changes.

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