By Letter to the Editor on April 22, 2021.
Editor: In Alberta, the term “socialism” is used to demonize or insult political opponents. I find the ways people use the word in Canada is often ridiculous. “NAZIS” stood for “National Socialism” in German. Labels like “socialism,” “terrorism” and “democracy”are so elusive that they can be meaningless. Recently, Mr. Maxim Bernier, the leader of the People’s Party of Canada, a former cabinet minister of the Harper Conservative government said on March 30th, 2021 at the zoom session of the Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs, that the current Conservative Party of Canada had some “socialist” elements in the ranks. In the U.S., Republicans are trying to scare people suggesting that the Joe Biden administration is steering the USA towards radical socialism.
Farmers want seed modernization to remain public, SAPCA told
Poll
Yes
By Dale Woodard
LETHBRIDGE HERALD on April 20, 2021.
Machine operators seed barley in a field near Tempest as part of a past Coaldale Lethbridge Community Growing Project. Herald file photo by Ian Martens
Going the public route is key to ensure seed modernization continues to grow. Lynn Jacobson, President, Alberta Federation of Agriculture, was the guest speaker as the Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs held its online conference Thursday morning, discussing the many challenges facing Alberta’s and Canada’s farmers. Among the topics covered included research and funding, carbon tax, business risk management, Ag Stability changes, Canadian Grain Act review, seed modernization, and rail road crossings.
Farmers want seed modernization to remain public, SAPCA told
Poll
Yes
Going the public route is key to ensure seed modernization continues to grow.
Lynn Jacobson, President, Alberta Federation of Agriculture, was the guest speaker as the Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs held its online conference Thursday morning, discussing the many challenges facing Alberta’s and Canada’s farmers. Among the topics covered included research and funding, carbon tax, business risk management, Ag Stability changes, Canadian Grain Act review, seed modernization, and rail road crossings.
Speaking on the topic of seed modernization, Jacobson said keeping the process public and not private is the consensus among the producers.
Biogas has role in the future
Poll
Looks great
Biogas production and growing Alberta’s agriculture in the coming years was front and centre as the Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs met Thursday.
Taking the virtual podium for the morning session was Chris Perry, the co-founder and president of CKP Farms Ltd. and Grow the Energy Circle Ltd. (GrowTEC), explaining the lengthy regulatory process to build a biogas facility.
As well, he discussed that while such projects are not particularly viable at the moment, biogas facilities can be an important piece of the puzzle to address climate change and increase the sustainability of farming.