Alberta Bulletin

September 2023—Farmer representation in four Alberta Canola regions Nominations for regionally elected farmer directors are now open in Alberta Canola’s regions 2, 5, 8 and 11. Ensuring farmer representation from all 12 regions of Alberta Canola is crucial for board discussions. When making decisions concerning government policy, regulation, research funding and other matters that directly influence...

March 2023—“The board is grateful for their contributions and diverse perspectives.” —Roger Chevraux Alberta Canola is pleased to welcome four new directors to the board, Christi Friesen from Brownvale, Paula Law from Lacombe, Jeannette Andrashewski from Two Hills and Cheryl Westman from Vermilion. Friesen will represent Region 1, Law Region 7, Andrashewski Region 4 and Westman...

January 2023—Creating a more streamlined process, especially when it comes to regulatory procedure, is a priority for the Alberta Canola Producers Commission. As the Government of Alberta continues to reduce regulatory red tape, there’s an opportunity for Alberta Canola to help with this. Marketing Council, the oversight body for the 20 agricultural boards and commissions in...

Science Edition 2022—Rasha Salih and Priyavashini Prakash, summer undergraduate supported by MITACS. Over the last year, Alberta Canola invested over $1.1 million toward 12 new projects representing approximately $3.6 million worth of research. Every $1 of farmer levy invested by Alberta Canola was matched by about $2.50 of investment by research partners and funding programs. Projects examining...

November 2022—In order to ensure the integrity of the voting procedure, growers joining us online will need to register to vote. Growers attending the AGM in-person or online are encouraged to register to vote by January 10 to ensure voting platform access. To register, please visit albertacanola.com/GEM Alberta Canola is hosting four Grower Engagement Meetings...