Alberta Bulletin

September 2022—Alberta Canola’s director nomination cycle is open in regions 1, 4, 7 and 10 until October 31, 2022. It is vital that all 12 of Alberta Canola’s regions have farmer representation during board discussions. Decisions on government policy and regulation, research funding, and other issues that impact the long-term success of canola farmers in Alberta...

March 2022—Roger Chevraux; Chair Ian Chitwood; Vice-Chair Charles Simoneau; Incoming Region 3 Director The 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission was held online on January 25, 2022. Following the Annual General Meeting, the Board elected Roger Chevraux of Killam as the new Chair, and Ian Chitwood of Airdrie as the new Vice-Chair....

January 2022—The call for nominations for farmers to serve on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission resulted in two canola farmers being acclaimed. The nomination deadline was Friday, October 29, 2021. Charles Simoneau from Guy will serve as a director in region 3, and Wayne Schneider from Leduc will serve a second...

Science Edition 2021—Over the last year, Alberta Canola invested over $900,000 toward funding 14 new projects representing approximately $7.7 million worth of research. Every $1 of farmer levy invested by Alberta Canola was matched by more than $8 of investment by research partners and funding programs. A reoccurring theme throughout the bulk of the projects was to...

November 2021—Alberta Canola is hosting four Grower Engagement Meetings across Alberta during November & December 2021. These events are scheduled to be in-person events at the following locations: The four Grower Engagement Meetings will look different than the 12 regional meetings traditionally hosted by Alberta Canola. These meetings will provide growers with an improved opportunity to...