Resolution 1-19, 3-21, 4-21, 11-23 2022 research in Saskatchewan and Alberta shows there are effective alternatives to Strychnine for Richardson Ground Squirrel (RGS) control. The study was conducted on grasslands and pastures with high populations of RGS in the MD of Willow Creek in Alberta and the Rural Municipality of Swift Current in Saskatchewan. The …
Supporting Alberta’s Elk Industry
Resolution E3-23, This January the ASB's passed Resolution E3-23 asking the provincial government to support a thriving Elk industry in Alberta by reducing the regulatory burden created by the Federal and Provincial programs. The process is very complex. The Elk industry has been active in Alberta for a long time, and an association was incorporated …
Resolution Responses to Date
The ASBPC committee will meet on Monday April 17 to discuss the resolution responses received to date, and decide next steps. # of Resolutions# of Responses Sent # of Responses Received143311 All of the responses have been added to the website on the 2023 Resolution page, and have been emailed directly to the sponsoring municipalities …
Response: Vet shortage Resolutions 1:23 and 2:23
Resolution 1-23, Resolution 2-23, Resolution 1-23: CREATION OF A MID-LEVEL ALBERTA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (ABVMA) PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION This resolution was directed at Minister Brian Jean with the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development. Minister Jean forwarded the resolution to Minister Kaycee Mandu, the Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions for response. Minister Mandu responded …
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2023 Resolutions now posted
The ASBs hosted their 78th Provincial Conference in Grande Prairie this January where they passed 14 resolutions, three of which were emergent. 2023 Updates The 2023 resolutions are now posted on the website, along with the draft 2023 resolution session minutes, and the approved 2022 Resolution session minutes. Letters asking for responses to the resolutions …
AgKnow to Launch Community Engagement Campaign February 2023
Resolution E1-19 Get ready folks, the much anticipated and requested Alberta approach to farm mental health is launching their first community engagement campaign this February 2023. Press packages, presentations, courses and professional development opportunities are in the works, and staff are starting to reach out to spread the news that AgKnow is now open for …
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Estimated cost of weed control on neglected oil and gas well sites by municipalities needed by January 11, 2023
Resolution 1-21, In response to a request made by Minister Horner to the ASB Provincial Committee at their meeting on November 30, 2022, an email was sent to all ASBs asking for estimated costs associated with inspecting, monitoring and controlling weeds on neglected well sites. The deadline to submit costs through the attached survey link …
ADM Townhall with ASB Chairs June 8
Resolution 6-20, Resolution 1-21, Resolution 5-22 ASB Liaison Program Update The new ASB Liaison program has been operating for one year as of June 2022. The ASB Liaison program replaced the old Key Contact after the last restructure of the ministry. The Liaison's are government employees working for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural …
Ongoing changes at the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
Resolution 3-21, Resolution 4-21, Resolution 1-19, "The Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. Created in 1995, this branch of Health Canada consolidates the resources and responsibilities for pest management regulation." Canada.ca.../PMRA PMRA operates under the Pest Control Products Act, Health Canada to register and reevaluate pesticides, and promote sustainable …
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Federal Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland Response to Resolution 5-22 : Exemption of natural gas and propane for agriculture under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
Better late than never..... Resolution 5-22 The ASBPC received two letters of response from Minister Chrystia Freeland to Resolution 5-22. Deadline for response was April 8, so these responses were not considered in the ASBPC grades distributed to ASBs on May 31. Any ASB that would like to amend their grade after reviewing the response …
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