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Farmers’ Advocate Office strongly cautions farmers and ranchers
NOT to follow recommendations to “safely turn off the power
to the well and safely close the valves”
The Farmers’ Advocate Office has learned that or that of an electrical distribution utility could reduce the amount of annual compensation
a surface rights group in Alberta has issued a create public safety risks including spills of provided to a landowner for loss of use and
press release advising landowners, among other liquids and gases, explosions, fires and adverse effect. Section 27(6) of the SRA entitles
things, that: electrocution. landowners the opportunity to negotiate with
“If you have a producing well on your farm Many landowners are rightfully frustrated industry in good faith. Negotiations must be
and the company is not paying compensation for when oil and gas operators fail to live up to their honest, fair and engage both parties, and recourse
DR your crop damages, go safely turn off the power obligations under a surface lease. However, to the SRB fora ruling may be had if no
DROP IN AND SEE!OP IN AND SEE!
to the well and safely close the valves until they
before acting, landowners should seek specific
agreement can be reached.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson pay up”. legal advice to understand their rights, For more information, contact the FAO
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
It is very important that rural Albertans
responsibilities and risks prior to taking any steps through the AG info Centre at 310-FARM (3276)
780-723-5787 understand that following this reckless advice to deal with contractual breaches by operators. or by email at farmers.advocate@gov.ab
780-723-5787
can pose risks to personal and public safety,
For more information on the SRA Section 36
Note: A landowner has recourse to obtain
create environmental hazards and could result in compensation for unpaid or reduced annual Recovery of Rentals process, you can reach the
T exposure to legal claims for damages and rentals through the Surface Rights Board (SRB) Surface Rights Board at 780-427-2444 or by
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criminal charges. under Section 36 of the Surface Rights Act email at srblcb@gov.ab.ca or visit their website
Interfering with any oil and gas infrastructure (SRA). A company cannot unilaterally decide to at https://surfacerights.alberta.ca/
New grain dryer program for farmers hit with tough harvest
A new grant program is now available to help grain farmers upgrade their grain handling systems.
The Efficient Grain Dryer Program is funded
through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership
and will help cover costs for eligible grain dryer
improvements. Applicants will be able to choose
D equipment that makes sense for the size and
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volume of their agri-business and improve
energy efficiency within their operations.
“I have a deep appreciation for the efforts
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson being made by Canadian farmers to care for the
land and environment. It is their legacy to their
children. A sixth generation farmer recently told
780-723-5787
780-723-5787 me, 'if you don't care for the land, you're not in
business.’ We all know how hard 2019 was for
many farmers, and that weather is increasingly
unpredictable. Our government is listening and
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor finding solutions for farmers.”
T
Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture
and Agri-Food
“Last harvest was one of the toughest for
Alberta farmers. Poor weather, trade irritants, rail
strikes and a carbon tax have all hurt farmers
through no fault of their own. This new program Efficient Grain Dryer Program helps farmers stay competitive after tough year.
will help farmers remain competitive and keep
producing the best high-quality food in the
world.” of the province and the extreme northern Peace were left in the fields to be harvested in spring
2020.
Region, for example, and a long spell of cool,
Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Agriculture and
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Forestry wet weather in other parts of the province. U ·nharvested crops vary widely across the
The program will be retroactive to April 1, C ·old temperatures, snow and excess moisture province – about two per cent remain in the
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Professional Digital ital 2018 to accommodate almost 100 applicants who in most parts of the province in the fall resulted fields in the southern region, seven per cent in
central and northwest Alberta and 13 per cent in
in a long challenging harvest for crop and forage
have been waiting since that time and for those
Passport Syst
Passport System em who may not have known about the program and producers. the northeast. In the Peace Region, about 32 per
purchased eligible equipment in the last two
cent of crops are left to be combined in the
B ·ased on the final Alberta Crop Report dated
photos ready ady years. Dec. 3, about 10 per cent of crops across Alberta spring.
photos re
Quick facts
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T provincial and territorial governments that The Weekly Anchor
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supports Canada's agri-food and agri-products
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5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson sectors. 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
E · ligible expenses will be cost-shared, with 50
per cent funding from the grant and 50 per cent
780-723-578780-723-5787 funding from the applicant. 780-723-5787
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T · he 2019 crop season was challenging for
many Alberta producers.
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D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! variable weather over the summer. There was a D
T · he season started with a dry spring and with
lack of rainfall in the southern and eastern parts
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Farmers’ Advocate Office strongly cautions farmers and ranchers
NOT to follow recommendations to “safely turn off the power
to the well and safely close the valves”
The Farmers’ Advocate Office has learned that or that of an electrical distribution utility could reduce the amount of annual compensation
a surface rights group in Alberta has issued a create public safety risks including spills of provided to a landowner for loss of use and
press release advising landowners, among other liquids and gases, explosions, fires and adverse effect. Section 27(6) of the SRA entitles
things, that: electrocution. landowners the opportunity to negotiate with
“If you have a producing well on your farm Many landowners are rightfully frustrated industry in good faith. Negotiations must be
and the company is not paying compensation for when oil and gas operators fail to live up to their honest, fair and engage both parties, and recourse
DR your crop damages, go safely turn off the power obligations under a surface lease. However, to the SRB fora ruling may be had if no
DROP IN AND SEE!OP IN AND SEE!
to the well and safely close the valves until they
before acting, landowners should seek specific
agreement can be reached.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson pay up”. legal advice to understand their rights, For more information, contact the FAO
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
It is very important that rural Albertans
responsibilities and risks prior to taking any steps through the AG info Centre at 310-FARM (3276)
780-723-5787 understand that following this reckless advice to deal with contractual breaches by operators. or by email at farmers.advocate@gov.ab
780-723-5787
can pose risks to personal and public safety,
For more information on the SRA Section 36
Note: A landowner has recourse to obtain
create environmental hazards and could result in compensation for unpaid or reduced annual Recovery of Rentals process, you can reach the
T exposure to legal claims for damages and rentals through the Surface Rights Board (SRB) Surface Rights Board at 780-427-2444 or by
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
criminal charges. under Section 36 of the Surface Rights Act email at srblcb@gov.ab.ca or visit their website
Interfering with any oil and gas infrastructure (SRA). A company cannot unilaterally decide to at https://surfacerights.alberta.ca/
New grain dryer program for farmers hit with tough harvest
A new grant program is now available to help grain farmers upgrade their grain handling systems.
The Efficient Grain Dryer Program is funded
through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership
and will help cover costs for eligible grain dryer
improvements. Applicants will be able to choose
D equipment that makes sense for the size and
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
volume of their agri-business and improve
energy efficiency within their operations.
“I have a deep appreciation for the efforts
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson being made by Canadian farmers to care for the
land and environment. It is their legacy to their
children. A sixth generation farmer recently told
780-723-5787
780-723-5787 me, 'if you don't care for the land, you're not in
business.’ We all know how hard 2019 was for
many farmers, and that weather is increasingly
unpredictable. Our government is listening and
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor finding solutions for farmers.”
T
Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture
and Agri-Food
“Last harvest was one of the toughest for
Alberta farmers. Poor weather, trade irritants, rail
strikes and a carbon tax have all hurt farmers
through no fault of their own. This new program Efficient Grain Dryer Program helps farmers stay competitive after tough year.
will help farmers remain competitive and keep
producing the best high-quality food in the
world.” of the province and the extreme northern Peace were left in the fields to be harvested in spring
2020.
Region, for example, and a long spell of cool,
Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Agriculture and
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Forestry wet weather in other parts of the province. U ·nharvested crops vary widely across the
The program will be retroactive to April 1, C ·old temperatures, snow and excess moisture province – about two per cent remain in the
Professional Dig
Professional Digital ital 2018 to accommodate almost 100 applicants who in most parts of the province in the fall resulted fields in the southern region, seven per cent in
central and northwest Alberta and 13 per cent in
in a long challenging harvest for crop and forage
have been waiting since that time and for those
Passport Syst
Passport System em who may not have known about the program and producers. the northeast. In the Peace Region, about 32 per
purchased eligible equipment in the last two
cent of crops are left to be combined in the
B ·ased on the final Alberta Crop Report dated
photos ready ady years. Dec. 3, about 10 per cent of crops across Alberta spring.
photos re
Quick facts
in minutes Efficient Grain Dryer Program. PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
in minutes
$ · 2 million dollars is available under the
while you wait... five-year, $3-billion commitment by federal,
while you wait...
T · he Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a
T provincial and territorial governments that The Weekly Anchor
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
supports Canada's agri-food and agri-products
5
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson sectors. 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
E · ligible expenses will be cost-shared, with 50
per cent funding from the grant and 50 per cent
780-723-578780-723-5787 funding from the applicant. 780-723-5787
7
T · he 2019 crop season was challenging for
many Alberta producers.
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! variable weather over the summer. There was a D
T · he season started with a dry spring and with
lack of rainfall in the southern and eastern parts
