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County awards bursaries to two outstanding students
by Dana McArthur provides for two $500 bursaries to be issued area on the family farm and is in year two of
annually from the reserve established by the Agriculture Management at Olds College.
Yellowhead County Council has awarded funds generated by the 2007 ASB Tour. In total six applications were made this
April Kudera and Richard Webb each with a April Kudera who grew up in Wildwood on year for the bursary. These two individuals
$500.00 bursary as recommended by the the family farm is in year one of Pre-Veterinary were chosen because of their exceptional
Agricultural Service Board. at Lakeland College. volunteer work not only within their school
The Agricultural Services Bursary was Richard Webb grew up in the Carrot Creek but in their communities.
awarded for the first time in 2008. The policy Trade issues the focus
Alberta Justice Minister visits region to discuss rural crime at agriculture meeting
by Serena Lapointe -Whitecourt Press
The Federal, Provincial, and the middle of a bunch of
Alberta Justice Minister and Solicitor General Territorial (FPT) Ministers of international fights that have
Doug Schweitzer stopped in Whitecourt on Agriculture concluded their two- nothing to do with them. The
Thursday, September 12 as part of his nearly 4- day annual meeting in Quebec industry needs the federal
week long tour of rural Albertan communities. City on July 19. government to pay attention to
The UCP government campaigned on During the meeting, the impacts of the current trade
implementing a 16-point plan to crack down on Agriculture and Forestry Minister issues on Alberta’s supply chain,”
rural crime and his tour is a big part of getting Devin Dreeshen strongly stated Devin Dreeshen, Minister
that plan running.
In a July 2018 Statistics Canada survey, recommended the federal of Agriculture and Forestry.
relating to rural crime in the Prairie provinces, government take urgent action to Quick facts
Alberta saw a 38 percent higher rate of rural provide support to the agriculture India is a significant market for
crime when compared to rates in urban centres. industry in the short and long Alberta pulses such as dried peas
The small crowd that attended the evening visit term. and lentils, totalling $28 million
at the Forest Interpretive Centre was heavy with The industry is currently as of 2018.
area politicians. Along with representatives from experiencing numerous trade Until recently, Alberta’s durum
both Whitecourt and Woodlands County, Edson's issues across several markets wheat exports to the EU averaged
Mayor Kevin Zahara, and several Edson including: $67 million, with Italy
councillors were in attendance as were council Restrictive practices involving accounting for an average of $47
members and a few residents from Yellowhead fumigation requirements and million (70 per cent). In 2018,
County. Discussions began with an introduction quota restrictions on pulse crop Alberta’s durum exports to the
by area MLA of West-Yellowhead Martin Long, imports with India. EU dropped to $22 million, the
followed by an introductory speech by Minister PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Negative ramifications of lowest value since 2002.
Schweitzer and ending with an open question Professional Digital Passport System photos Country of Origin Labelling In 2018, Alberta’s agrifood
period. Alberta Justice Minister and Solicitor General Doug Schweitzer (left) along with MLA Martin Long were in ready in minutes while you wait... (COOL) on durum wheat exports exports to China totalled $2.6
One resident in attendance asked what will be Whitecourt on September 12 to answer questions and provide an update on rural crime in the province. to Italy. billion, with canola seed
done to help those who are hurt by rural crime photo submitted Continued trade tension accounting for $812 million.
and how things can be changed so that residents between Canada and China, with Last year, pork was Alberta’s
are able to protect themselves and their property. looking for other innovative solutions to make community leaders about what they are seeing in China blocking Canadian canola sixth-largest agriculture export in
Minister Schweitzer said that he understood the sure Albertans feel safe.” their communities and what they are looking for from entering its market due to value – we exported $492 million
frustration felt by many in terms of how a The minister said that organizations such as the as a response from us as their government.” He an alleged pest issue and its worth of pork products to more
resident could be charged for defending their Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams said that he wants to reassure communities of the customs agency planning to than 20 nations.
property. “We are advocating hard for changes to (A.L.E.R.T) and community-based watch clear direction that he, and the other members of increase inspections of Canadian Wheat and barley accounted
our criminal code to better reflect the reality of groups, such as rural crime watch, that work the provincial government, have been given by pork and pork product imports. for more than 93 per cent of
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
rural Alberta. We feel as though people are being hand in hand with local law enforcement will be Premier Kenney. Continuation of Saudi Arabia’s Alberta’s agrifood exports to
targeted and seen as vulnerable by criminals so a big help in community safety. “Volunteers “We are going to implement our campaign ban on trade with Canada, Saudi Arabia between 2014 and
we are doing what we can to make sure we get across this province are stepping up to help. commitments to Albertans and that includes our including wheat and barley. 2017.
Professional Digital
change in Ottawa.” We're hoping we can use this position as rural crime strategy. From hiring 50 new “Alberta farmers are caught in Professional Digital
Minister Schweitzer said that a change in the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General to help prosecutors to making sure we have funding to
Passport System
federal government would help. “We are enable them, help bring them together and help combat organized crime through A.L.E.R.T., to Passport System
advocating for a Conservative government at the them develop best practices so they can work making sure that we provide funding for drug
photos ready
national level because we think that change is with the police.” He encourages residents to get treatment courts to deal with addictions, building photos ready
necessary not only for our economy but also for involved in their communities and to play an on the Premier's announcement last week of
in minutes
changes to the criminal code. We have to active role in helping to break the crime cycle. providing further treatments beds. We are in minutes
implement the laws of Canada as they stand right “Once we start implementing our platform looking at lots of innovative ways to make sure
now, that is our role, so sometimes our hands are commitments, like providing more treatment that our justice system works for Albertans.” while you wait...
while you wait...
tied. People are looking for stiffer sentences but beds across Alberta and building out our policy The minister assured those in attendance that
some of that is out of our control, so we are around drug treatment courts, we're going to the province is working as quickly as possible.
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Website: can implement these platforms and keep our Minister of Agriculture to come up with a 5
www.wsnorth.com themselves safe.” response because we do not want to send the
signal that Alberta is an easy target for people
In his travels, Minister Schweitzer said that he
780-723-578780-723-5787
has heard a lot of constructive feedback. “The that want to protest in this way. We are going to
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County awards bursaries to two outstanding students
by Dana McArthur provides for two $500 bursaries to be issued area on the family farm and is in year two of
annually from the reserve established by the Agriculture Management at Olds College.
Yellowhead County Council has awarded funds generated by the 2007 ASB Tour. In total six applications were made this
April Kudera and Richard Webb each with a April Kudera who grew up in Wildwood on year for the bursary. These two individuals
$500.00 bursary as recommended by the the family farm is in year one of Pre-Veterinary were chosen because of their exceptional
Agricultural Service Board. at Lakeland College. volunteer work not only within their school
The Agricultural Services Bursary was Richard Webb grew up in the Carrot Creek but in their communities.
awarded for the first time in 2008. The policy Trade issues the focus
Alberta Justice Minister visits region to discuss rural crime at agriculture meeting
by Serena Lapointe -Whitecourt Press
The Federal, Provincial, and the middle of a bunch of
Alberta Justice Minister and Solicitor General Territorial (FPT) Ministers of international fights that have
Doug Schweitzer stopped in Whitecourt on Agriculture concluded their two- nothing to do with them. The
Thursday, September 12 as part of his nearly 4- day annual meeting in Quebec industry needs the federal
week long tour of rural Albertan communities. City on July 19. government to pay attention to
The UCP government campaigned on During the meeting, the impacts of the current trade
implementing a 16-point plan to crack down on Agriculture and Forestry Minister issues on Alberta’s supply chain,”
rural crime and his tour is a big part of getting Devin Dreeshen strongly stated Devin Dreeshen, Minister
that plan running.
In a July 2018 Statistics Canada survey, recommended the federal of Agriculture and Forestry.
relating to rural crime in the Prairie provinces, government take urgent action to Quick facts
Alberta saw a 38 percent higher rate of rural provide support to the agriculture India is a significant market for
crime when compared to rates in urban centres. industry in the short and long Alberta pulses such as dried peas
The small crowd that attended the evening visit term. and lentils, totalling $28 million
at the Forest Interpretive Centre was heavy with The industry is currently as of 2018.
area politicians. Along with representatives from experiencing numerous trade Until recently, Alberta’s durum
both Whitecourt and Woodlands County, Edson's issues across several markets wheat exports to the EU averaged
Mayor Kevin Zahara, and several Edson including: $67 million, with Italy
councillors were in attendance as were council Restrictive practices involving accounting for an average of $47
members and a few residents from Yellowhead fumigation requirements and million (70 per cent). In 2018,
County. Discussions began with an introduction quota restrictions on pulse crop Alberta’s durum exports to the
by area MLA of West-Yellowhead Martin Long, imports with India. EU dropped to $22 million, the
followed by an introductory speech by Minister PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Negative ramifications of lowest value since 2002.
Schweitzer and ending with an open question Professional Digital Passport System photos Country of Origin Labelling In 2018, Alberta’s agrifood
period. Alberta Justice Minister and Solicitor General Doug Schweitzer (left) along with MLA Martin Long were in ready in minutes while you wait... (COOL) on durum wheat exports exports to China totalled $2.6
One resident in attendance asked what will be Whitecourt on September 12 to answer questions and provide an update on rural crime in the province. to Italy. billion, with canola seed
done to help those who are hurt by rural crime photo submitted Continued trade tension accounting for $812 million.
and how things can be changed so that residents between Canada and China, with Last year, pork was Alberta’s
are able to protect themselves and their property. looking for other innovative solutions to make community leaders about what they are seeing in China blocking Canadian canola sixth-largest agriculture export in
Minister Schweitzer said that he understood the sure Albertans feel safe.” their communities and what they are looking for from entering its market due to value – we exported $492 million
frustration felt by many in terms of how a The minister said that organizations such as the as a response from us as their government.” He an alleged pest issue and its worth of pork products to more
resident could be charged for defending their Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams said that he wants to reassure communities of the customs agency planning to than 20 nations.
property. “We are advocating hard for changes to (A.L.E.R.T) and community-based watch clear direction that he, and the other members of increase inspections of Canadian Wheat and barley accounted
our criminal code to better reflect the reality of groups, such as rural crime watch, that work the provincial government, have been given by pork and pork product imports. for more than 93 per cent of
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
rural Alberta. We feel as though people are being hand in hand with local law enforcement will be Premier Kenney. Continuation of Saudi Arabia’s Alberta’s agrifood exports to
targeted and seen as vulnerable by criminals so a big help in community safety. “Volunteers “We are going to implement our campaign ban on trade with Canada, Saudi Arabia between 2014 and
we are doing what we can to make sure we get across this province are stepping up to help. commitments to Albertans and that includes our including wheat and barley. 2017.
Professional Digital
change in Ottawa.” We're hoping we can use this position as rural crime strategy. From hiring 50 new “Alberta farmers are caught in Professional Digital
Minister Schweitzer said that a change in the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General to help prosecutors to making sure we have funding to
Passport System
federal government would help. “We are enable them, help bring them together and help combat organized crime through A.L.E.R.T., to Passport System
advocating for a Conservative government at the them develop best practices so they can work making sure that we provide funding for drug
photos ready
national level because we think that change is with the police.” He encourages residents to get treatment courts to deal with addictions, building photos ready
necessary not only for our economy but also for involved in their communities and to play an on the Premier's announcement last week of
in minutes
changes to the criminal code. We have to active role in helping to break the crime cycle. providing further treatments beds. We are in minutes
implement the laws of Canada as they stand right “Once we start implementing our platform looking at lots of innovative ways to make sure
now, that is our role, so sometimes our hands are commitments, like providing more treatment that our justice system works for Albertans.” while you wait...
while you wait...
tied. People are looking for stiffer sentences but beds across Alberta and building out our policy The minister assured those in attendance that
some of that is out of our control, so we are around drug treatment courts, we're going to the province is working as quickly as possible.
D
need resident's input and their entrepreneurial “Change is coming.” One example of change that DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
BILL MITCHELL Alberta nature to get involved in their he touched on concerns the recent protest at a
5
NEW TRUCK SALES communities and help us implement these Southern Alberta turkey farm where protestors 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
NORTH strategies because its going to fall to local trespassed onto a property, broke into a turkey
7
communities to make sure they are safe. We will barn and proceeded to sit in the barn to protest 780-723-578780-723-5787
T
Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd. do what we can to make sure that our police and the apparent mistreatment of the birds. “That
24210 114 Avenue prosecutors and judicial system have the issue is a lightning rod across our province right T The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
resources they need, but a lot of it is going to fall now and we've heard it in almost every
Acheson, AB T7X 6B9 to the local communities to make sure that they community we've gone to. We are working with
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
Website: can implement these platforms and keep our Minister of Agriculture to come up with a 5
www.wsnorth.com themselves safe.” response because we do not want to send the
signal that Alberta is an easy target for people
In his travels, Minister Schweitzer said that he
780-723-578780-723-5787
has heard a lot of constructive feedback. “The that want to protest in this way. We are going to
Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224 biggest thing that we are doing in this tour is we be sending a clear signal that this type of 7
Phone: 780-453-3452 Fax: 780-447-5317 are going out and listening to the local behaviour will not be tolerated in Alberta.”
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