Researcher awarded; Exhibition upgrade; New canola V.P.
Researcher awarded
Jim Dexter, who recently retired from the Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Research Laboratory after 34 years of service, has been recognized for his contribution to grain science.
Dexter was the co-chair of the International Wheat Quality Conference IV in Saskatoon. International researchers came together to discuss wheat science issues.
At the conference, Dexter received an award for what conference co-chair Ravindra Chibbar described as his “exceptional and outstanding service.”
Dexter was the program manager of the milling research unit within the crops section of the Grain Research Laboratory.
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During his career, Dexter was author or co-author of more than 130 refereed journal articles and more than 100 technical articles. He was part of a research team whose work led to the practice of debranning durum wheat before milling, which has become common practice.
He has served as adjunct professor at the University of Manitoba’s Food Science department. He was a member of the International Association for Cereal Science and Technology executive committee from 2000 to 2008.
Dexter was president of the American Association of Cereal Chemists International from 2003 to 2005.
He was awarded the Golden Jubilee Medal, 2002 and the William F. Geddes Lectureship Award in 2003.
Exhibition upgrade
The Government of Canada recently provided $3.5 million to help the Lloydminster Exhibition Association expand and renovate its facilities.
The project features a 2,300 sq. metre expansion, including renovations to the central convention hall and meeting rooms and connector links from existing buildings; kitchen and washroom upgrades; and improved wheelchair accessibility. The upgrades will also improve energy efficiency and air and water quality of the buildings.
Federal funding is provided through the Community Adjustment Fund under Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
A part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Community Adjustment Fund is a two-year, $1 billion national program that will provide an economic stimulus by supporting projects that create jobs and maintain employment in rural communities.
New canola V.P.
Denise Maurice has joined the Canola Council of Canada as the vice-president, Crop Production. She will be responsible for managing the agronomy team and industry issues related to production.
Maurice has worked across the Prairies in weed research and extension for government and in management of extension, crop protection programs and marketing with Westco, Agricore United and Viterra. She led the development of the Certified Crop Advisor Certification program in Canada. She holds Bachelor and Masters of Science degrees from the University of Manitoba.
