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Alberta. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

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The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is divided into a number of agencies, boards and commissions. The Department is responsible for the management of programs designed to facilitate the development of all components of the agriculture and food industry, to sustain the natural resource base of the industry and to encourage the development of rural communities.

Alberta. Department of Culture and Multiculturalism

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<em>Dates of founding and/or dissolution:</em> The Department of Culture and Multiculturalism was founded as the Cultural Affairs Department in 1975 by means of Order in Council 518/75 under the authority of the <em>Public Service Administrative Transfers Act.</em> The Department was dissolved in 1992;<em>Functional responsibility:</em> The Department of Culture and Multiculturalism was responsible for the creation, administration and delivery of programs to promote the artistic and cultural development of Alberta, manage cultural and historical resources, and promote awareness of the cultural heritage of Alberta's peoples. In 1987, responsibility for delivery of multiculturalism programs was made the responsibility of the new Alberta Multiculturalism Commission. The Department provided programs in the following areas: Cultural development: Financial assistance in the form of grants or awards to persons or organizations in the visual, performing, film or literary arts; Planning and development of public library services in the province and provision of financial assistance to libraries and library organizations; Operation of the Northern and Southern Jubilee Auditoria; Film censorship and classification; Historic resources management; Operation of provincial museums and the Provincial Archives of Alberta; Preservation and operation of designated historic sites; Oversight of the Archaeological Survey of Alberta: Provision of financial assistance to local museums and non-profit societies to support preservation of heritage sites, buildings and materials: Multicultural programs; Providing financial support and consultative services to groups planning and operating cultural heritage festivals and other related activities: International assistance; Provision of grants to member agencies of the Alberta Committee of International Agencies; The Minister was responsible for the administration of the following Acts: <em>Alberta Academy Act; Alberta Art Foundation Act; Alberta Emblems Act; Alberta Foundation for the Arts Act; Alberta Heritage Day Act; Alberta Historical Resources Act; Alberta Order of Excellence Act; Alberta Women's Bureau Act; Amusements Act (Part 3); Cultural Development Act; Cultural Foundations Act; Department of Culture Act; Department of Culture and Multiculturalism Act; Foreign Cultural Property Immunity Act; Glenbow-Alberta Institute Act; Government House Act; Libraries Act Registered Music Teachers' Association Act.</em>;<em>Predecessor and successor bodies:</em> The predecessor of the Department was the Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation (Cultural Development and Heritage Resource Development divisions). The successor to the Department is the Ministry of Community Development. <em>Administrative relationships:</em> The Department reported to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister responsible for Culture (1975-80), the Minister of Culture (1980-87), and the Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism (1987-92). A number of semi-independent agencies reported either to the Minister or through him to the Legislative Assembly. These agencies included the Alberta Cultural Heritage Foundation (1978-87), the Alberta Multiculturalism Commission (1987-92), the Alberta Art Foundation (1972-91), the Alberta Foundation for the Performing Arts (1978-91), the Alberta Foundation for the Literary Arts (1984-91), Alberta Foundation for the Arts (1991-92), the Alberta Library Board (1948-92) and the Alberta Advisory Council on the Status of Women (1986-87). <em>Administrative structure:</em> The Department was made up of the following divisions: Cultural Development: Visual Arts and Crafts, Performing Arts, Film and Literary Arts, Library Services, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Facilities Development Branches, Northern and Southern Jubilee Auditoria; Historical Resources: Provincial Museum of Alberta, Provincial Archives of Alberta, Archaeological Survey, Historic Sites Services, museums; Cultural Heritage/Heritage Development/Multiculturalism (1988-92): Development of multicultural programs; Special Programs (1978-88): Citizenship programs, Field Services regional offices, Native Services Coordinator, International Cultural Agreements; Finance and Administration. <em> Names of the corporate bodies:</em> Cultural Affairs Department *1975-76; Department of Culture 1976-87; Department of Culture and Multiculturalism: 1987-92. <em>Names of chief officers:</em> Ministers responsible for Culture: ; Horst A.L.C. Schmid 1975-79; Mary J. LeMessurier 1979-80: Ministers of Culture: ; Mary J. LeMessurier 1980-86; Dennis L. Anderson 1986-87; Ministers of Culture and Multiculturalism: ; Dennis L. Anderson 1987; Greg P. Stevens 1987-89; Douglas C. Main 1989-92.

Alberta. Department of Environment

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<em>Dates of Founding and/or Dissolution: </em>The Sustainable Development Co-ordinating Council was established under<em> The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, 1992 </em>(S.A. 1992, chapter E-13.3). <em>Functional Responsibility: </em>The Natural Resources Co-ordinating Council, established under the <em>Department of the Environment Act, 1971 </em>(S.A. 1971, chapter 24), was legislated to inquire into any matter pertaining to the environment, as well as to review policies, programs, services or administrative procedures of the Government and government agencies related to the environment. Recommendations and reports were to be made to the Minister of the Environment. The Natural Resources Co-ordinating Council, along with the subsidiary Conservation and Utilization Committee, ensured the cooperation and coordination of the Department of the Environment and other departments and agencies. Through under<em> The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, 1992 </em>(S.A. 1992, chapter E-13.3), the Natural Resources Co-ordinating Council was continued as the Sustainable Development Co-ordinating Council. The Council was to co-ordinate, review and make recommendations to the Minister on interdepartmental matters related to sustainable development and the protection of the environment. According to their 1998 terms of reference, the Sustainable Development Co-ordinating Council's purpose is to ensure and enable the cross department integration of sustainable resource and environmental management initiatives. <em>Administrative Relationships: </em>The Natural Resources Co-ordinating Council made their recommendations to the Minister of the Environment, and under the Department of the Environment Amendment Act, 1975 and subsequent acts, the Minister of the Environment in turn reports these to the members of the Executive Council (S.A. 1975,<em> chapter 51, </em>S.A. 1992, chapter E-13.3). <em>Administrative Structure: </em>The Natural Resources Co-ordinating Council was, under the<em> Department of the Environment Act, 1971 (S.A. 1971, chap 24), </em>to consist of the chairman of the Energy Resources Conservation Board and the Deputy Ministers from the following departments: Environment, Agriculture, Health and Social Development, Highways and Transport, Industry and Tourism, Lands and Forests, Mines and Mineral, and Municipal Affairs. Under the under <em>The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act </em>(S.A. 1992, chapter E-13.3), the Council was to include the chair of the Energy Resources Conservation Board, the chair of the Natural Resources Conservation Board, the chief executive officer of the Alberta Science, Research and Technology Authority, and the Deputy Ministers from the following Departments: Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Economic Development, Environment, International and Intergovernmental Relations, Health and Wellness, Municipal Affairs, Government Services and Infrastructure, and any other representatives from other Government agencies and departments designated by the Minister of the Environment. Government organization changes have resulted in slight compositional changes to the Council. The chairman of the Council was the Deputy Minister from Environment. In 1998, the Deputy Ministers from Environmental Protection and Economic Development became co-chairs; in 2001, co-chairs were the Deputy Ministers from the Departments of Environment, Sustainable Resource Development and Energy. <em>Names of the Corporate bodies:</em>;The Natural Resources Co-ordinating Council was established through the<em> Department of the Environment Act, 1971</em> (S.A. 1974, chapter 24). The Natural Resources Co-ordinating Council continued as the Sustainable Development Co-ordinating Council under <em>The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act </em>(S.A. 1992, chapter E-13.3). <em>Names of Chief Officers:</em>;Chairmen (and Co-Chairmen) from Environment:;Dr. E.E. Ballantyne, 1971-1975;Walter Solodzuk, 1976-1987;Vance MacNichol, 1987-1993;Peter Melnychuk, 1993-1997;Jim Nichols, 1997-1999;C. Doug Radke, 1999-2001;Roger F. Palmer, 2001-2002;Ron Hicks, 2002-;Co-Chairmen from Economic Development:;Roger Jackson, 1998-1999;Bob Fessenden, 1999;Co-Chairmen from Sustainable Resource Development:;Bob Fessenden, 2001-;Co-Chairmen from Energy:;Ken Smith, 2001-

Alberta. Department of Environment

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<em>Dates of Founding and/or Dissolution:</em>The Department of the Environment was established April 1, 1971 through the <em> Department of the Environment Act, 1971 </em>(S.A. 1971, chapter 24). The<em> Department of the Environment Act </em>was repealed and superseded by the Government Organization Act, 1994 (S.A. 1994, chapter G-8.5, section 97). <em>Functional Responsibility: </em>The Department of the Environment was established to conserve and improve the environment for future Albertans. The Department's tasks included such things as the conservation, management and utilization of natural resources, the prevention and control of pollution, the preservation of natural resources, and the administration and the enforcement of laws that affect the ecology and natural resources of Alberta. The Department was also responsible for the co-ordination of the policies, programs and services, and administrative procedures of governmental departments and agencies in matters pertaining to the environment. Alberta's major foray into coordinated environmental conservation began with<em> An Act respecting Environment Conservation, 1970 </em>(S.A. 1970, chapter 36). This act established the Environment Conservation Authority, to review government policies and programs as well as to inquire into matters pertaining to environment conservation, and the Conservation and Utilization Committee, to inquire into and study matters pertaining to environment conservation at the request of the Lieutenant Governor, as well as to act as a liaison between the government departments and agencies regarding policies and programs pertaining to environment conservation. These bodies continued to exist when the Department of the Environment was established, though many of the Conservation and Utilization Committee's functions were to be undertaken by the Department itself. The Environmental Conservation Authority was renamed the Environment Council of Alberta in1977, and continued to exist until its act was repealed in 1995. The<em> Department of the Environment Act, 1971 </em>came into force April 1, 1971, establishing one of the first, if not the first, Department of the Environment in Canada. Along with the responsibilities outlined in the Act, two divisions were transferred to the new department. The Department of the Environment received from the Department of Health the Division of Environmental Health, which involved the control of air and water pollution, and from the Department of Agriculture the Water Resources Division, which involved numerous aspects of water regulation, control and planning. Along with the continued existence of the Environment Conservation Authority and the Conservation and Utilization Committee, the Act established the Natural Resources Co-ordinating Council. This Council was able to inquire into matters pertaining to the Environment, and review policies, programs, services and administrative procedures of governmental departments and agencies when pertaining to the environment. The Conservation and Utilization Committee reported to this new Council. From 1972 until 1992, the department's organization showed a certain amount of stability. In 1972, the Department had three services to undertake its environmental functions: Environmental Protection Services, to undertake the control, monitoring and enforcement of pollution and the allocation of water supplies, later adding the encouragement of research into applied solutions for environmental problems; Environmental Engineering Support Services (losing Support from its title in 1979, and becoming Water Resources Management Services in 1982), to ensure that the multi-purpose water needs were met and to solve water-related problems, as well as to provide engineering services to the department; and the Environmental Planning and Research Services, which was incorporated into other divisions by 1976. A fourth service was added in 1973, the Environmental Coordination Services. This service was responsible for furthering the department's goal of balancing environmental quality and industrial development through integrating resource management and industrial management. It became the Environmental Evaluation Services in 1984; its functions were integrated into other divisions by 1988. Finance and Administration Services were added to the department in 1982, and took over Land Reclamation from Environmental Evaluation Services in 1988. The years 1992 and 1993 were important for the Department of the Environment. The <em>Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, 1992</em> (S.A. 1992, chapter E-13.3) received ascension in 1992, and became effective September 1, 1993. This act provided broad legislation regarding environmental conservation, consolidating numerous previous acts administered by the Department, acts which were then repealed by the <em>Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.</em> In December 1992, the Department of the Environment became the Department of Environmental Protection. The transfer order (A.R. 12/93) was filed in early January 1993; it involved the transfer of responsibilities from the Department of the Environment, as well as many of the responsibilities from the Department of Forestry, Lands and Wildlife, including the transfer of the administration of the<em> Department of Forestry, Lands and Wildlife Act </em>itself, and the responsibility for the Parks Division from the Department of Tourism, Parks and Recreation. This Department of Environmental Protection's objective was to ensure a quality environment for Albertans by providing clean air, water and soil; protecting wildlife, forests, parks, and other natural resources; and ensuring that the development of these resources is sustainable. The<em> Department of the Environment Act</em>was repealed under the<em> Government Organization Act, 1994 </em>(S.A. 1994, Chapter G-8.5, Schedule 5), and a department and minister for environmental matters were established. The Department's organization reflected the numerous functions of the department, and was consolidated in 1994 into Forest and Land Service, Natural Resources Service, Corporate Management Service and Environmental Regulatory Services. In 1999, the Department of Environmental Protection became the Department of Environment (O.C. 241/99). Two years later, the Department of Environment became much more focused once again. In 2001, the Department of Sustainable Resource Development was established (O.C. 95/2001); it was created from the administration of Public Lands, the Surface Rights Board and Land Compensation Board from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development; Forest Industry from the Department of Resource Development (renamed Energy); and Land and Forest Service, and Fisheries and Wildlife Management from the Department of Environment. The Natural Resources Conservation Board, previously, reporting to the Minister of the Environment, became administered jointly by this new Department and the Department of Environment. Administration of the<em> Willmore Wilderness Park Act</em> was transferred to the Department of Community Development; the<em> Provincial Parks Act</em> and the<em> Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves and Natural Areas Act</em> were to be administered jointly by Community Development and Environment (O.C.224/2002, A.R. 50/2002 amended the transfer to Community Development only). Following the reorganization, the Department of Environment was left to administer the following legislations:<em> the Bighorn Agreement Validating Act, the Brazeau River Development Act, the Drainage Districts Act, the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act,</em> Schedule 5 of<em> the Government Organization Act,</em> part of<em> the Mines and Minerals Act </em>(in June 2002, no longer administered by Environment), and <em>the Water Act.</em>As well, the Beverage Container Management Board, the Albert Used Oil Management Association and the Tire Recycling Management Board continued as Delegated Administrative Organizations, reporting to the Minister of Environment. <em>Predecessor and Successor Bodies:</em>In the Consequential Amendments to <em>The Department of Environment Act, 1971 </em>(S.A. 1971, chapter 24), which amended the<em> Environment Conservation Act,</em> the new Department of the Environment overtook some of the functions previously undertaken by the Conservation and Utilization Committee. However, the Conservation and Utilization Committee continued to exist. The Department of the Environment inherited from the Department of Health the Division of Environmental Health, which was responsible for air and water pollution and administration of programs for the supervision of public waterworks and sewerage systems; the division became the Division of Pollution Control in the Department of the Environment. Water management, previously undertaken by the Water Resource Division in the Department of Agriculture, was to be administered by the new Department of the Environment. Administration of the Agricultural Chemicals Act was also transferred from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of the Environment. <em>Administrative Relationships: </em>The Department of Environment is part of the Ministry of Environment and reports to the Minister of Environment. The Minister of Environment is a member of the Executive Council of the Alberta Government. The Minister reports to the Legislative Assembly, and submits the Annual Reports of his Ministry to the Lieutenant Governor. <em>Administrative Structure: </em>The structure of the Department of the Environment is hierarchical. The Department is divided into services; these services are then divided into divisions, which administer various branches. These services and divisions have been continually reorganize

Alberta. Department of Environment. Sustainable Development Co-ordinating Council

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Dates of Founding and/or Dissolution: The Conservation and Utilization Committee was first established under An Act to Provide for the Conservation and Efficient Use of Land, Forest and Water Resources in the Province of Alberta, 1955 (S.A. 1955 second session, chapter 3), known in short as The Utilization of Lands and Forests Act. The section of the Department of the Environment Act (R.S.A. 1980, chapter D-19) that reestablished the Committee was repealed by the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act1992 , S.A. 1992, chapter E-13.3). <em>Functional Responsibility: Under The Utilization of Lands and Forests Act (S.A. 1955 second session, chapter 3), the Conservation and Utilization Committee was established to inform the Lieutenant Governor on matters relating to the conservation and utilization of resources in the province, and to make recommendations for effective conservation and efficient use of lands, forests and water resources. The Committee was also to investigate and inquire into conservation and utilization of resources in irrigation areas, marginal and submarginal lands, rivers and streams and forestry and game areas. <em>An Act respecting Environment Conservation, 1970 (S.A. 1970, chapter 36) repealed <em>The Utilization of Lands and Forests Act. This new act legislated the Conservation and Utilization Committee to inquire into and study any matter pertaining to the environment, to submit any reports and recommendations to the Lieutenant Governor and to the Environment Conservation Authority, and to maintain continuing liaisons between all departments to co-ordinate the implementation of the programs relating to environment conservation. As well, joint meetings could be held with the Environment Conservation Authority at their request, and sub-committees could be created as necessary to conduct specified inquiries and studies. <em>The Department of the Environment Act, 1971 (S.A. 1971, chapter 24) significantly deceased the functions of the Committee, many of which were now to be undertaken by to the newly created Department of the Environment. Now under the direction of the Natural Resources Co-ordinating Council, the Committee had the authority and responsibility to inquire into and study any matters pertaining to the environment, and submit recommendations and reports to the Natural Resources Co-ordinating Council and the Minister of the Environment. The Committee coordinated numerous task forces, short-term working groups which were set up to investigate specific subjects of concern and reported their recommendations. Whereas the Natural Resources Co-ordinating Council consisted of deputy ministers, the Conservation and Utilization Committee consisted of key technical specialists. The Committee became inactive in 1980. The Natural Resources Co-ordinating Council was renamed the Sustainable Development Co-ordinating Council through <em>The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (S.A. 1992, chapter E-13.3). The Conservation and Utilization Committee was not reestablished under this act. <em>Predecessor and Successor Bodies: Many of the Committee's functions were taken over by the Department of Environment when it was created in 1971, but the Conservation and Utilization Committee continued to exist until 1980. <em>Administrative Relationships: The Conservation and Utilization Committee initially reported its findings to the Lieutenant Governor in Council. With the creation of the Department of the Environment, the Committee worked under the direction of the Natural Resources Co-ordinating Council, reporting to the Council and to the Minister of the Environment. <em>Administrative Structure: According to <em>The Utilization of Lands and Forests Act, the Conservation and Utilization Committee was to be composed of no less than seven representatives from the Power Commission and the following Departments: Agriculture, Lands and Forests, and Municipal Affairs, and other members the Lieutenant Governor deemed advisable. The number was increased under<em>An Act respecting Environment Conservation, 1970 (S.A. 1970, chapter 36) to no less than twelve members from the Departments of Agriculture, Health, Highways and Transport, Industry and Tourism, Lands and Forests, Mines and Minerals, and Municipal Affairs, and the Oil and Gas Conservation Board. With the Department of the Environment Act, the Minister of the Environment was to appoint no less than twelve members, including representatives from the following Departments: Agriculture, Attorney General, Environment, Health and Social Development, Highways and Transport, Industry and Tourism, Lands and Forests, Mines and Minerals, and Municipal Affairs, as well as representatives from the Energy Resources Conservation Board and the Research Council of Alberta. Through the revised <em>Department of the Environment Act (R.S.A. 1980, D-19, section 12), the Committee was to be composed of no less than twelve members, employees of the government or government agencies appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. One or more members was to be from each of the following Departments: Agriculture, Attorney General, Environment, Social Services and Community Health, Transportation, Economic Development, Recreation and Parks, Energy and Natural Resources, Municipal Affairs, as well as representatives from the Energy Resources Conservation Board and the Research Council of Alberta. A chairman was to be designated by the Lieutenant Governor. <em>Names of the Corporate bodies: The Conservation and Utilization Committee was popularly referred to as the Civil Servants' Committee. Names of Chairmen: Gordon R. Sterling*1956-[1966]; J.L. Kerns1966; Henry W. Thiessen1967-1983; Vacant1983-1988

Alberta. Department of Sustainable Resource Development

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<em>Dates of Founding and/or Dissolution:</em> The Department of Sustainable Resource Development was established on March 19, 2001 through Order-in-Council 95/2001, pursuant to the <em>Government Organization Act</em>;<em>Functional Responsibility:</em> The Department of Sustainable Resource Development was established to provide greater direction and focus on the sustainability of Alberta's renewable natural resources. Sustainable Resource Development ensures that the benefits Albertans receive from public land and wildlife resources are sustained. Sustainable Resource Development's core businesses are forest protection, forest land and resource management, fish and wildlife management, rangeland management and land use disposition management. In the management of these resources, Sustainable Resource Development's objectives are to protect Alberta's forests and forest communities through the prevention and suppression of wildfires; to enhance the economic, environmental and social contributions of Alberta's forests and forest lands; to enhance the economic, environmental and social contributions of Alberta's fish and wildlife resources; to enhance the economic, environmental and social contributions of Alberta's rangelands; and to optimize the long-term benefits (environmental, social and economic) from public lands through effective, efficient disposition management. The Minister of Sustainable Resource Development is also responsible for the Natural Resources Conservation Board, the Surface Right Board and the Land Compensation Board. These Boards operate at arm's length from the Department and report directly to the Minister. <em> Predecessor and Successor Bodies: </em> The Department of Sustainable Resource Development was created from the functions and activities from the Department of Energy (previously the Department of Resource Development), the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and the Department of Environment. <em>Administrative Relationships: </em> The Minister of Sustainable Resource Development is a member of the Executive Council. <em> Administrative Structure: </em> The Department of Sustainable Resource Development is comprised of four divisions: Forest Protection, Fish and Wildlife, Land and Forest, and Public Lands. In the fall of 2003, these divisions became Fish and Wildlife, Forest Protection, Public Lands and Forests, and Strategic Forestry Initiatives. These divisions are supported by Communications, Human Resources, Policy and Planning, and Strategic Corporate Services. <em> Names of the Corporate bodies: </em> The Department of Sustainable Resource Development is also often referred to as Alberta Sustainable Resource Development. <em> Names of Chief Officers: </em> Ministers of Sustainable Resource Development:;Mike Cardinal 2001-

Alberta Dressage Association

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The Alberta Dressage Association, incorporated on May 11, 1978, is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to foster the sport of dressage by encouraging participation in competitions, demonstrations, lectures and other activities which increase knowledge and understanding of good horsemanship. ADA also provides a uniform system of training not only for riders but also for trainers, instructors and judges. ADA is represented around the province by regional groups which conduct their own activities and programs while receiving the benefits of a provincial affiliation. The Calgary branch is known as Calgary Area / Alberta Dressage Association. An affiliation is also maintained with the Canadian Dressage Owners and Riders (CADORA), the national sports governing body for dressage. Through CADORA, the ADA ensures country-wide communication regarding dressage and facilitates events of a national scale such as the National Dressage Championships. Local dressage shows are also held throughout the province under the auspices of CADORA and must follow the strict regulations laid down by the Canadian Equestrian Federation. Participants in local shows qualify for various championships and awards.

Alberta Education Management Society

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The Alberta School Inspectors' Association was apparently founded in 1919 by three provincially-appointed school inspectors. In 1967 its name was changed to Alberta School Superintendents' and Inspectors' Association. In 1971 it became the Alberta Association of Consultants in Education. In 1974 it became the Alberta Education Management Society. The society met regularly "to advance the cause of education in Alberta" and to represent the interests of its members, who are professional employees of the Department of Education. Some of its activities were held in conjunction with the Conference of Alberta School Superintendents, the organization representing locally-appointed educational administrators. The Society was wound up in 1997.

Alberta Egg and Poultry Association

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Until 1982, egg and poultry processors in the Western Provinces united under the Western Canada Produce Association. However the Alberta Egg and Poultry Association formed following the dissolution of the Western Canada Produce Association. The Alberta Egg and Poultry Association established itself to represent the needs of Alberta egg and poultry producers. The Alberta Egg and Poultry Association was also a member of the Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors Council. All of the provinces of Canada comprise and fund the Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors Council. The Alberta Egg and Poultry Association disbanded on April 24, 2003 owing to decline in active memberships.

Alberta Energy

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The Alsands Project Group was a nine-company consortium proposing to build Alberta's third oil sands mining plant. The group's intention was to invest about $5 billion (1978 dollars) to build a 140,000-barrel-a-day oil sands plant by 1987 which would represent over 10% of Canada's oil production. The project group also proposed to build a new town, about 100 kilometres north of Fort McMurray, to accommodate their workers. The Alsands consortium was managed by Shell Canada Resources limited with a 25% interest. The other members were Shell Explorer Limited (20%), Amoco Canada Petroleum Company Limited (10%), Chevron Standard Limited (8%), Dome Petroleum Limited (4%), Gulf Canada Limited (8%), Hudson's Bay Oil and Gas Company Limited (8%), Petro-Canada, through the acquisition of Pacific Petroleums Limited (9%) and Petrofina Limited (8%). The consortium's application was considered at an Energy Resources Conservation Board hearing held in Fort McMurray during June and July, 1979. The project was initially approved subject to certain requirements respecting operational details, however delays due to disagreements with the federal and provincial governments on taxes and royalties, the National Energy Program introduced by the Liberal government in 1980, and escalating costs caused the project to collapse in April, 1982.

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