Alberta farm leaders’ wish list for the next provincial government is lengthy, yet they all speak of more money for research, better market access, concerns over current farm safety legislation and the impacts of the carbon tax on their ability to compete. Dave Bishop Alberta Barley Commission chair Barley growers want to grow their business, […] Read more
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Farmers pitch better research collaboration
Alberta producer groups are hoping whichever party comes into power this April will better collaborate with farmers on research, making the issue one of their top priorities this election campaign. Leaders say they are concerned research could be headed in the wrong direction, pointing to recent changes in government policy, decreased funding and the disbanding […] Read more
Alberta election roundup: Week 2 focuses on social issues rather than jobs and pipelines
The second week of Alberta’s election campaign featured an array of high-dollar commitments from the NDP, though the United Conservative Party had its fair share of spending plans to address the province’s social issues. NDP leader Rachel Notley so far has pledged to spend roughly $4.5 billion over a number of years, notably $1.5 billion […] Read more
Farmers urged to embrace elections
RED DEER — This election year is the time for farmers to get involved in politics because no one else will speak for them, says an Ontario producer. “If we think somebody else is going to lobby on our behalf, we have another thing coming,” Andrew Campbell told a recent Alberta poultry conference in Red […] Read more
UCP opposition proposes strengthening property rights
Alberta’s United Conservative Party would bring in a series of property rights measures if elected this spring. The party said March 11 the measures would restore public trust and strengthen the protection of property rights in the province. The eight-point commitment plan would give Albertans fair compensation when public projects require access or use of […] Read more
Alberta gov’t outlines plan in throne speech
Rural broadband and agricultural incubator included in blueprint for the upcoming year days before election called
Alberta farmers can expect the government to move on a rural broadband strategy as well as expand on an agriculture incubator as part of its plans for this year. The mandate was outlined March 18 in the 2019 throne speech, an annual event that lays out the government’s priorities for the year. Details are scarce […] Read more
Election called in Alberta; agriculture issues to watch
Alberta has officially entered into the election campaign, one expected to be highly divisive before people head to the polls later this spring. NDP Leader Rachel Notley on March 19 called the election for April 16, prompting candidates of all political stripes to begin their official campaigns. The battle for power so far is primarily […] Read more
Alberta election 2015 – Alberta votes for change, removing PC’s 44 year reign
Alberta votes for change, removing PC’s 44 year reign By Mary MacArthur Camrose bureau When Alberta decides to change government, it does it in dramatic fashion. After 44 years of Progressive Conservative government, Albertans tossed out the Tories and elected the NDP with a massive majority. Alberta leader Rachel Notley started the campaign […] Read more
Alberta election 2015 – survey results
Albertans will go to the polls May 5 to elect the next government. As part of the Western Producer’s provincial election coverage, we posed six questions to various farmers and ranchers. Take the survey Results will be posted below once moderated. Here are the results: (UPDATED: Tuesday May 5, 2015 – 1400 CST) Don Boles, […] Read more
Rural voters ponder return to PCs
STETTLER, Alta. — As a lifelong Progressive Conservative, Dale Nixon agreed to host a barbecue for PC candidate Jack Hayden and leader Jim Prentice at his rural Alberta home. It was a way for Nixon and his visitors to have a closer look at Prentice and see if they could be lured back to the […] Read more
