Simmental president Miles Glasman of Russell, Man., is settling into his job as president of the 2,400-member, Calgary-based Canadian Simmental Association. He was selected at the group’s 28th annual meeting in November. Glasman, who had been first vice-president, replaces Michael Burns of King City, Ont. Other executive board changes include Ken Lewis of Spruce Grove, […] Read more
Stories by Andrea Geary
Ag committee wants to go west
The House of Commons likely will launch debate of government proposals for Canadian Wheat Board reforms in early March, government leaders indicated last week. Government house leader Herb Gray said the proposals to change the wheat board will be a priority when the House of Commons meets in early March. Shortly after that, the Commons […] Read more
Group creates alternate budget
A coalition of social activists which prepares an annual ‘alternative federal budget” would like to see Ottawa spend more money on agriculture. In the face of a real federal budget this week, the coalition last week issued its proposals to argue that there is an alternative to Liberal government spending cuts. The Canadian Centre for […] Read more
