Manitoba communities receive grants
The Manitou Opera House in Manitou, Man., is receiving $2,500 from DuPont Pioneer’s community investment corporate giving grant program.
The money will be used to buy a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, table and chairs.
The contribution will serve the local community by hosting youth programs, regional festivals, concerts, dances and community celebrations.
As well, the Notre Dame Volunteer Fire Department in Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Man., is receiving $5,000 from DuPont Pioneer as part of it funding initiative for rural emergencies.
The funding will go toward the purchase of a rescue truck, which will replace the department’s 30-year-old truck.
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Real Life on the Farm
Agriculture for Life (Ag for Life) has launched the #farmbabies16 photo contest in Alberta.
The contest is part of the charity’s goal of building a greater understanding and appreciation of agriculture and its fundamental connection to life.
All species of farm animals born in Alberta between Jan. 1 and May 31 are eligible. The contest is open to all Alberta residents.
There will be one grand prize winner awarded $600 in prizes, which have been donated by ATB Financial, Hi-Pro Feeds and the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association.
More for information, visit agricultureforlife.ca/aginalberta/2016-farm-babies/.
Farm safety education expanded
Ag for Life and CHS Canada have a new one-year partnership that will expand rural and farm safety days in Alberta.
Ag for Life safety programs reached more than 25,000 children, teenagers and adults last year. CHS Canada’s participation will enable further expansion of the program.
It includes the barnyard and boots program, the roll-over simulator project, ladies farm safety, rural first responder training, young farm workers safety days and school and community-based safety days.
The safety programs focus on teaching the necessary skills to stay safe and healthy.
For more information, visit agricultureforlife.ca.
Ag Hall of Fame accepting nominations
Nominations are being accepted until April 30 for the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food industry.
Three Albertans are recognized every two years for their contributions.
The hall of fame has inducted 129 people since its inception in 1951.
For more information, visit agriculture.ca/halloffame or call Colin Gosselin at 780-968-3518.
