Publications

Winter soil evaluations

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Before pipeline construction is begun, a soil evaluation is required in support of a Development and Reclamation application where arable land, potentially arable land, or pasture land is... More ≫

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Before pipeline construction is begun, a soil evaluation is required in support of a Development and Reclamation application where arable land, potentially arable land, or pasture land is disturbed. This information letter presents the issues and policy for winter soil evaluations, which should only be conducted when a summer evaluation is not possible.

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Waste minimization : printing

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Fact sheet intended to help businesses in the printing industry identify and implement waste minimization opportunities and practices.

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Making sure it's safe : questions and answers about drinking water in Alberta

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Brochure containing information about drinking water quality and standards in Alberta. Adapted from Plain Talk About Drinking Water.

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Minutes don't just happen

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Every organization needs a responsible individual to be its secretary. The role this person plays is an important one in the running of a successful meeting and to the success of the organization.... More ≫

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Every organization needs a responsible individual to be its secretary. The role this person plays is an important one in the running of a successful meeting and to the success of the organization. As a secretary you should have good writing, note taking, summarizing and public speaking skills as well as some knowledge of parliamentary procedure. You should be familiar with the organization and topics under discussion. It is important that you be chosen because of your special skills and talents. This is adapted from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food’s publication Minutes Don’t Just Happen, 1989, written by N. Geleynse and R. Black.

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Home composting : how to build and maintain a composting bin

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Home composting is a way of recycling kitchen and yard wastes safely and simply in your own back yard. Composting speeds up the natural breakdown of organic material into particles and nutrients.... More ≫

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Home composting is a way of recycling kitchen and yard wastes safely and simply in your own back yard. Composting speeds up the natural breakdown of organic material into particles and nutrients. These particles and nutrients contribute to better growing conditions for plants by breaking up heavy soils, increasing soil nutrient content and helping soil retain air and water.

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An Identification guide to Alberta aquatic plants

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This guide is designed to provide a simplified means to identify aquatic plants. It is a field guide consisting of photographs and narrative descriptions of some of the common aquatic plants found... More ≫

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This guide is designed to provide a simplified means to identify aquatic plants. It is a field guide consisting of photographs and narrative descriptions of some of the common aquatic plants found in Alberta. the aquatic plants contained herein were chosen because of their common occurrence in Alberta. There are, of course, many more species present in the province, however, to include them is beyond the scope of this publication.

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Effective leadership

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Effective leaders have many common qualities. Making the effort to practise and learn the skills it takes to be an effective leader will enable you to use the style of leadership necessary in any... More ≫

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Effective leaders have many common qualities. Making the effort to practise and learn the skills it takes to be an effective leader will enable you to use the style of leadership necessary in any situation you come across.

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Solar grain drying

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Direct solar energy has been applied to grain drying for years. The sun and wind dry crops in the field, stack or windrow. Artificial drying has supplemented this process to increase the harvest... More ≫

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Direct solar energy has been applied to grain drying for years. The sun and wind dry crops in the field, stack or windrow. Artificial drying has supplemented this process to increase the harvest rate during inclement weather or to minimize field losses. This article investigates solar grain drying as one alternative.

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The Alberta advantage : investment opportunities in Alberta

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The Department of Economic Development has identified process and manufacturing industry development opportunities which are available for direct investment, joint venture and licensing... More ≫

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The Department of Economic Development has identified process and manufacturing industry development opportunities which are available for direct investment, joint venture and licensing arrangements in the Alberta industry. These opportunities are listed in this brochure.

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The Alberta advantage : the action centers on Albertans

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Presents information on the Alberta exhibitors at the Offshore Technology Conference in 1981, The companies exhibiting at the conference represented the technological achievements of the Alberta... More ≫

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Presents information on the Alberta exhibitors at the Offshore Technology Conference in 1981, The companies exhibiting at the conference represented the technological achievements of the Alberta oil industry in the exploration, refining and transportation of oil and natural gas worldwide.

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