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Dates of founding and/or dissolution: The Department of Advanced Education was first founded in September 1971 through the passage of Order in Council 1614/71 under the Public Service Administrative Transfers Act, 1971, which transferred administration of the Colleges Act and the Universities Act to the Minister of Advanced Education. Formal creation of the department occurred on June 2, 1972 with the passage and proclamation of the Department of Advanced Education Act. The department Department of Advanced Education Amendment was dissolved in 1975 through the passage of the Act. In 1983, the Department of Advanced Education was recreated through the enactment and proclamation of the Department of Advanced Education Act, 1983. The department was dissolved again in December 1992, when its responsibilities were transferred through Order in Council 749/92 to the new Department of Advanced Education and Career Development. Functional responsibility: The principal functional responsibilities of the department were the planning, administration, and operation of the entire post-secondary education system in Alberta, including programs delivered through universities, colleges, and technical, agricultural and vocational institutions. The department was responsible for the administration of the Department of Advanced Education Act, Colleges Act, Universities Act, Banff Centre Act, Technical Institutes Act, Education of Service Men's Children's Act, Trade Schools Regulation Act, Private Vocational Schools Act, Students Loan Guarantee Act, Students Finance Act, Alberta Heritage Scholarship Act, and the Universities Foundations Act and all regulations that fall under these acts. Predecessor and successor bodies: Before the creation of the Department of Advanced Education, responsibility for delivery of adult agricultural and vocational education was held by the Department of Agriculture, by way of the Agricultural and Vocational Colleges Act, 1967. Responsibility for adult education delivered through universities, colleges, and technical institutes was held by the Department of Education, through the Department of Education Act. In 1975, responsibility for planning, administration and operation of the post-secondary education system was transferred to the new Department of Advanced Education and Manpower, through administrative transfers formalized through Orders in Council 0140/83 and 0285/83. In 1983, post-secondary education and manpower functions were split into two departments again, through the recreation of the Department of Advanced Education and the creation of the Department of Manpower. In December 1992, responsibility for the post-secondary education system in Alberta was transferred to the new Department of Advanced Education and Career Development through administrative transfers formalized through Order in Council 749/92. Administrative relationships: The Department of Advanced Education reported to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister of Advanced Education. The Minister also passed to the Legislative Assembly the annual reports of semi-independent agencies that reported to him:;Universities Commission (1972-1973),;Colleges Commission (1972-1973),;Students' Finance Board (1972-1975, 1986-1992),;Private Vocational Schools Advisory Council (1983-1992),;Private Colleges Accreditation Board (1984-1992),;University of Calgary Foundation (1991-1992),;University of Alberta 1991 Foundation (1991-1992),;University of Lethbridge Foundation (1991-1992), and;Athabasca University Foundation (1991-1992). The structure of the department was hierarchical. The principal components of the department were various divisions, each in turn made up of a number of branches. Three semi-independent agencies, the Students' Finance Board, the Universities Commission and the Colleges Commission, reported directly to the Minister of Advanced Education. The Communications and Personnel offices reported directly to the Deputy Minister. Provincially Administered Institutions functioned as divisions of the Department. Their presidents reported directly to the Deputy Minister, who acted in the role of Board of Directors for these institutions. Provincially Administered Institutions included the Alberta Vocational Centres (former agricultural colleges) and, until April 1982, Alberta's three Technical Institutes. In 1982, the three Technical Institutes became Board-governed institutions akin to public colleges and universities. Significant reorganizations of the Department took place in 1973, 1985, 1986, and 1988. In the first two years of the department, the different divisions were Continuing Education, Regional Colleges (agricultural colleges), Vocational Education, and Other Services. These divisions had been transferred from predecessor agencies when the department was created, and were all eliminated with the first departmental reorganization in 1973. With reorganization, the department's divisions reflected general departmental functions, such as administration, planning, program delivery, and policy development. The principal functions of the department were performed by the following units:;administration and support functions: performed by the Other Services Division (1972-1975), Administrative Services Division (1973-1975 and 1983-1988), and Department Services Division (1988-1992);system planning: Special Services Division (1973-1975) and Planning, Research and Organizational Analysis Division (1985-1986);program planning, development, coordination and delivery, and development of campus facilities: Program Services Division (1973-1975 and1983-1988), Field Services Division (1983-1988), and Operations Division (1988-1992);administration of Provincially Administered Institutions: Division of Vocational Education (1972-73), Regional Colleges Division (1972-1973), Provincially Administered Institutions Services Branch (1973-1975), Financial Planning Branch (1973-1975, 1983-1986), Operations and Planning Branch (1986-1988), Operating and Endowment Support Branch (1988-1992);policy development and evaluation of programs to ensure that they conform to provincial and departmental policies: Policy and Planning Division (1988-1992);student support: Special Services Division (1973-1975);For information on the Students' Finance Board, Universities Commission, and Colleges Commission, refer to the sous-fonds descriptions of these agencies. Names of chief officers: Ministers of Advanced Education; James L. Foster 1972-1975; Dick Johnston 1983-1986; David J. Russell 1986-1989; John Gogo 1989-1992; Jack W. Ady 1992

Dates of founding and/or dissolution: The Department of Advanced Education and Career Development was first established effective December 12, 1992 by means of Order in Council 749/92 under the authority of the <em>Public Service Administrative Transfers Act</em>. This Order in Council transferred advanced education and manpower development functions to the new Minister of Advanced Education and Career Development. The creation of the ministry was formalized by means of Order in Council 785/94, which re-established government departments under the new <em>Government Organization Act</em>. The Department of Advanced Education and Career Development was dissolved in 1999 by means of Order in Council 243/99 under the authority of the <em>Government Organization Act</em>. Its functions were divided between Alberta Learning and Alberta Human Resources and Employment. Functional responsibility: The department had two principal functional responsibilities:;1. the planning, administration and operation of the post-secondary education system in Alberta, including programs delivered through universities, colleges, technical and vocational institutions, and;2. the planning, development and implementation of programs designed to meet the present and anticipated future manpower needs of the province. When the responsibilities of the former Department of Career Development and Employment were transferred to the new Department of Advanced Education and Career Development in December 1992, its responsibility for immigration programs had been transferred to the Department of Economic Development and Tourism. In 1994, responsibility for immigration and settlement programs was transferred back to Advanced Education and Career Development. The department was responsible for the administration of the <em>Advanced Education Foundations Act, Alberta Heritage Scholarship Act, Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act, Banff Centre Act, Colleges Act, Education of Service Men's Children Act, Department of Advanced Education Act, Department of Career Development and Employment Act, Government Organization Act</em> Schedules 1 and 3, <em>Private Vocational Schools Act, Student and Temporary Employment Act, Students Finance Act, Students Loan Act, Technical Institutes Act</em>, and <em>Universities Act</em>. Predecessor and successor bodies: The predecessors of the Department of Advanced Education and Career Development were the Department of Advanced Education (all advanced education functions and activities) and the Department of Career Development and Employment (all manpower development functions and activities). The Department of Advanced Education and Career Development was succeeded in 1999 by Alberta Learning and Alberta Human Resources and Employment. By means of Order in Council 243/99 under the authority of the Government Organization Act, the functions and responsibilities of Advanced Education and Career Development were split between two new agencies. Advanced education functions were transferred to Alberta Learning. Career development functions and the Personnel Administration Office were transferred to Alberta Human Resources and Employment. Administrative relationships: The Department of Advanced Education and Career Development reported to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister of Advanced Education and Career Development. The Minister also passed to the Legislative Assembly the annual reports of a number of semi-independent agencies which reported to him:;the Students' Finance Board,;the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board,;the Private Colleges Accreditation Board,;the Private Vocational Schools Advisory Council,;the University of Calgary Foundation,;the University of Alberta 1991 Foundation,;the University of Lethbridge Foundation,;the Banff Centre Foundation,;the Non-Profit Private Colleges Foundation,;the Athabaska University Foundation,;the Technical Institutes Foundation, and;the Public Colleges Foundation. Administrative structure: The structure of the ministry was hierarchical. Its principal components were various divisions, each in turn made up of a number of branches. In 1994 the ministry went through its one significant re-organization. In 1998, Alberta's Vocational Institutes became board-governed institutions and thus ceased to function as divisions of the ministry. In 1997, responsibility for of oversight the Personnel Administration Office (PAO) was transferred to the Minister of Advanced Education and Career Development from the Minister of Executive Council. Effective April 1 of that year, the Minister was responsible for two agencies, the Department of Advanced Education and Career Development and the PAO, headed by the Public Service Commissioner. These two agencies made up the Ministry of Advanced Education and Career Development. For more information on the PAO, please refer to the sous-fonds description for that agency. The principal functions of the department were performed by the following units:;administration and support functions: Department Support Services Division (1992-94), Finance, Administration and AVC Support Division (1994-98), and Finance and Administrative Services Division (1998-99);post-secondary program planning, development and co-ordination, and development of campus facilities: Institutional Support Division (1992-94), System Funding and Accountability Division (1994-97), and Learning Support and Accountability Division (1997-99);administration of Alberta Vocational Centres: PAI Management Support Office (1992-93) and AVC Support Branch (1993-98);policy development: Information and Policy Services Division (1992-99) and Institutional Support Division (1992-94);career development: Regional Services Division (1992-94) and Learner Support/Assistance Division (1994-99);apprenticeship programs: Apprenticeship and Industry Training Division (1992-99);programs for immigrants: Immigrant Settlement Services (1994-99);Names of chief officers: Ministers of Advanced Education and Career Development: Jack W. Ady 1992-97; Clinton E. Dunford 1997-99.

Dates of founding and/or dissolution: The Department of Advanced Education and Manpower was created in 1975 by means of Order in Council 0514/75 under the authority of the Public Service Administrative Transfers Act. Creation of the department was formalized by the passage and proclamation of the Department of Advanced Education Amendment Act that same year. This Act created a new government Department by merging the Department of Advanced Education with the Manpower Division of the previous Department of Manpower and Labour. The Department of Advanced Education and Manpower was effectively dissolved in November 1982 through the appointment of a Minister of Advanced Education and a Minister of Manpower (renamed Career Development and Employment in 1986). Transfer to those Ministers of program responsibilities, budget appropriations, and certain positions occurred effective March 31, 1983. The creation of the two departments was formalized in 1983 through the passage and proclamation of the Department of Advanced Education Act and the Department of Manpower Act, formally dissolving the Department of Advanced Education and Manpower. Functional responsibility: The department had two principal functional responsibilities:;the planning, administration, and operation of the post-secondary educational system in Alberta, including programs delivered through universities, colleges, technical and vocational institutions, and;the planning, development and implementation of programs designed to meet the present and anticipated future manpower needs of the province. The department was responsible for the administration of the Department of Advanced Education and Manpower Act, Colleges Act, Universities Act, Banff Centre Act, Trade Schools Regulation Act, Private Vocational Schools Act, Education of Service Men's Children's Act, Private Vocational Schools Act, Students Loan Guarantee Act, Students Finance Act, Alberta Heritage Scholarship Act, Apprenticeship Act and Manpower Development Act and all regulations under these acts. Predecessor and successor bodies: The predecessors of the Department of Advanced Education and Manpower were the Department of Advanced Education (all advanced education functions and activities) and the Manpower Division of the Department of Manpower and Labour (all manpower development functions and activities). The Department of Advanced Education and Manpower was succeeded in 1983 by two departments, the recreated Department of Advanced Education and the Department of Manpower. Administrative Relationships: The Department of Advanced Education and Manpower reported to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister of Advanced Education and Manpower. The Minister also passed to the Legislative Assembly the annual reports of four semi-independent agencies which reported to him, the Students' Finance Board, the Manpower Advisory Council (1976-1983), the Alberta Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Board, and the Private Vocational Schools Advisory Council (1979-1983). Administrative Structure: The structure of the department was hierarchical. The principal components of the Department were the various divisions listed below, each in turn made up of a number of branches. As well, a number of semi-independent agencies reported directly to the Minister of Advanced Education and Manpower and some offices with purely administrative functions reported directly to the Deputy Minister. Provincially Administered Institutions functioned as divisions of the department, with their presidents reporting directly to the Deputy Minister, who acted in the role of Board of Directors for these institutions. Provincially Administered Institutions included Alberta Vocational Centres and, until April 1982, Alberta's three Technical Institutes. At this time, the three Technical Institutes became Board-governed institutions akin to public colleges and universities. The principal functions of the department were performed by the following units:;administration and support functions: Administrative Services Division;long-term planning: various branches in the Program Services Division and the Planning Secretariat;post-secondary program planning, development, co-ordination, and delivery, and development of campus facilities: Program Services Division and Field Services Division;policy development: various branches in the Manpower Services Division, Program Services Division, and the Planning Secretariat;student support: Special Services Division (1975);manpower development: Manpower Services Division;Names of chief officers: Ministers of Advanced Education and Manpower: A.E. (Bert) Hohol 1975-1979; James D. Horsman 1979-1982; Dick Johnson (Minister of Advanced Education) and Ernie Isley (Minister of Manpower) joint responsibility November 1982-April 1983

Dates of Founding and/or Dissolution: The Alberta Opportunity Company was established in 1972. Functional Responsibility: The Alberta Opportunity Company was created in pursuant to the passage of The Alberta Opportunity Funds Act (S.A. Chapter 11, 1972). The Corporation functions to provide financing for viable Alberta small businesses, which are unable to find the financing they need through conventional financial institutions. The Alberta Opportunity Company addresses the gap in the financial marketplace that exists for new and expanding entrepreneurial ventures. The Legislative Assembly created a fund to be held and administered by the Alberta Opportunity Company with the object of promoting the development of resources and general growth and diversification of the economy of Alberta. The Company was mandated to give priority to enterprises creating high employment, enterprises operated by residents of Alberta, small-scale businesses, projects that create opportunity in small population centres and high community involvement, projects developing technology and enhancing export and tourism potential. The Company would achieve its mandate through loans or guarantees of capital, business management counselling and services to co-ordinate research, marketing and manufacturing techniques. Predecessor and Successor Bodies: The origins of the Alberta Opportunity Company begin when the Provincial Government first involved itself with marketing commodities through The Alberta Marketing Act (S.A. Chapter 3, 1939). The Act established a board to promote the marketing of natural products, The Alberta Marketing Amendment Act, 1942 (S.A. Chapter 56, 1942) added Marketing Corporations to the Board's mandate. These corporations were the government's early effort to foster private manufacturing in addition to marketing and distributing natural products. The Alberta Commercial Services Act (S.A. Chapter 12, 1964) introduced the Alberta Commercial Corporation, which would be a predecessor to the Alberta Opportunity Company. The Alberta Commercial Services Act (R.S.A. Chapter 57, 1970) was repealed by The Alberta Opportunity Fund Act (S.A. Chapter 11, 1972). All real property and goods and other chattels and all rights, contracts, franchises, asset, liabilities and property of every kind including things in action and causes of action, owned, held incurred or used by the Alberta Commercial Corporation were transferred to the Alberta Opportunity Company. The Alberta Industrial Corporation Act (R.S.A. Chapter 153, 1955) was repealed by The Alberta Opportunity Fund Act (S.A. Chapter 11, 1972). All real property and goods and other chattels and all rights, contracts, franchises, asset, liabilities and property of every kind including things in action and causes of action, owned, held incurred or used by the Alberta Industrial Corporation were transferred to the Alberta Opportunity Company. Administrative Relationships: The Lieutenant Governor in Council appoints the Board of Directors. The Board at its inception began reporting to the Minister of Industry and Commerce. In 1975 the Alberta Opportunity Company was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Minister of Business Development and then to the jurisdiction of the Minister of Tourism and Small Business in 1979. In 1986 The Alberta Opportunity Company became responsible to the Minister of Economic Development, later in 1989 this changed to the Minister of Economic Development and Trade and in 1993 the Minister of Economic Development and Tourism. In 1999 the Alberta Opportunity Company became responsible to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. Administrative Structure: With the proclamation of the initial enabling legislation the Board consisted of not less that five and not more than seven members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The Lieutenant Governor in Council designates the Chairman of the Board and the Managing Director of the Company. The Board has direction and control over the conduct of the business and affairs of the Company. The Managing Director is the chief executive officer of the Company and is responsible for the daily administration and management of such business and affairs. Names of the Corporate bodies: The Alberta Opportunity Company is also known by its acronym, A.O.C. Names of Chief Officers: N.F. Wm Picard 1972-1972; Robert W. Chapman 1972-1984; R. Parker 1984-1986; W. Paul Lefaivre 1986-1988; Jack C. Donald 1991-[1995]; Michael C. Procter [1999]-2001

Dates of Founding and/or Dissolution:;The Alberta Women's Bureau was established in 1928. In 1935 the Aberhart government cancelled the positions of Director and District worker. The organization had limited activities until its cancellation in 1938. Functional Responsibility:;The Alberta Women's Bureau's main function was to co-ordinate the activities of women and women's organizations to improve social and educational conditions in communities throughout the province. The Bureau researched and maintained statistics concerning "women's work". The duties of the Bureau are set out in the enabling legislation, The Alberta Women's Bureau Act, (S.A. Chapter 13, 1928). Predecessor and Successor Bodies:;The Alberta Women's Institute Branch was a predecessor to the Alberta Women's Bureau. When the Women's Institute became independent this organization took over the function of co-ordinating activities for all women's groups. The Alberta Women's Bureau did not continue to administer The Women's Institute Act, 1929, (S.A. Chapter 6, 1929). After the Women's Bureau was cancelled, the function of extension education, which included lecture demonstrations and correspondence course, were transferred to the Extension Services within the Department of Agriculture. Women's Extension Work became a section within the Extension Branch in 1939. This section reflected some of the functions of the Alberta Women's Bureau although it had no direct functional responsibility. The Women's Extension Work section had numerous name changes over the years but many of the original functions continued. In 1973 4-H was transferred back from Department of Recreation, Parks and Wildlife. 4-H was combined with Home Economics to form the Home Economics and 4-H Division. This Division held a Home Economics Branch. In 1985 Home Economic became part of Rural Services Division. Home Economics was discontinued in 1996 along with the position of the Branch Home Economist. There was a resurrection of the Alberta Women's Bureau in 1966, but in name only. This organization did not reflect the previous Women's Bureau in functionality, administration and mandate. The Honourable Ethel Wilson put forth this legislation of the 50th anniversary of the Women's Institutes. For the first two years the organization reported to Honourable E. Wilson, a Minister without a portfolio, then to the Minister of Social Services and Community Health. Administrative Relationship:;In 1928 the Alberta Women's Bureau reported to the Deputy Minister who presented the report to the Minister of Agriculture. At this time the Bureau was considered to be a branch of the department. Administrative Structure:;The administration structure of the branch at its inception consisted of a Superintendent who oversaw three "Rural Women Homemakers". These homemakers carried out the function of the branch throughout the province.

Dates of Founding and/or Dissolution:;The Irrigation Council was established in 1920. It began operation in 1921. Functional Responsibility:;The Irrigation Council's function was first set out in The Irrigation Districts Act, 1920, (S.A. Chapter 14, 1920). The Act was repealed and replaced with The Irrigation Act, 1968, (S.A. Chapter 49, 1968). This legislation once again established the Irrigation Council. In 2000, a new Act, The Irrigation District Act, (S.A. Chapter I-11.7, 2000) the Irrigation Council is continued. The function of the Irrigation Council in 1920 was to advise, monitor and regulate the district b boards. The function of the Irrigation Council evolved to include making recommendation to the Minister in charge concerning irrigation district related matters, administering the Irrigation Rehabilitation Program and monitoring the irrigation district boards activities as outlined in The Irrigation Act, (R.S.A. Chapter I-11, 1980). These duties remained consistent with the new statute in 2000. Administrative Relationship:;In the 1920 statute, the Minister responsible for the administration of the legislation was defined as the Minister of Public Works for the Province of Alberta. By 1955 in the revised statute, (R.S.A. Chapter 162, 1955), the definition had changed to define Minister as the member of the Executive Council being charged with the administration of this Act. When this act was repealed and replaced in 1968, the Irrigation Council began reporting to the Minister of Agriculture. In the 1968 legislation the Lieutenant Governor in Council appointed the Irrigation Council. In the 2000 statute the Irrigation Council reported to and was appointed by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. Administrative Structure:;In the initial 1920 legislation the Irrigation Council consisted of not more than three members and remuneration was determined by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. By 2000, the Irrigation Council consisted of not more than seven members, with the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development designating the Chairman and fixing remuneration. The Irrigation Council administrative arm is the Irrigation Secretariat. The Irrigation Secretariat first appears in the 1968 statute. The Irrigation Secretariat is responsible to the Council and carries out its functions and duties under the direction and supervision of Council. In 1968, The Irrigation Secretariat was view in the organizational structure as a branch of the Program Development Division. In 1972 it became a branch of the Irrigation Division. Names of Chief Officers:;H. A. Ruste, 1970, Dr Hugh Horner, [1971-1972?], F. J. Brewin, [1975-1977?], Ed Shimbashi, [1980-1986?], Norm Thomson, [1991?], Vern Hoff, [2000?]

Dates of Founding and/or Dissolution:;The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council was established in an Act to Amend the Marketing of Agricultural was established in an Act to Amend the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (S.A. Chapter 51, 1965). Functional Responsibility:;The purpose and intent of the enabling legislation is to provide for the promotion, control and regulation in any or all aspects of the marketing of agricultural products within the Province (R.S.A. Chapter 192, 1955). The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council provides assistance, advice and support to marketing boards and commissions. It delegates powers under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (S.A. Chapter M-5.1, 1987). In 1965 the function of the Council included such activities as: advising the Minister of Agriculture on all matters relating to the establishment, operation and control of producer boards and marketing commissions; providing supervision, assistance and support to producers boards and marketing commissions; enforcing regulations in relation to the Act. These activities would later evolve to include arbitrating disputes. In 1985 a new Marketing and Agricultural Products Act was proclaimed. Despite changes in the new legislation, the role of the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council remained fundamentally the same. The Council continued to facilitate the establishment of producer marketing boards and commissions and to provide for their continuing supervision. The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council was no longer responsible for arbitrating disputes within the industry, instead an Appeals Tribunal was established under the new Act. The Council provided the operational support for the Tribunal. The Appeals Tribunal functions as a final means of arbitration for the industry. A decision made pursuant to a review by board or commission under the jurisdiction of the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council may be appealed to the Appeals Tribunal. The Appeals Tribunal's decision may be confirmed, varied or rescinded by the Court. Administrative Relationships:;In the 1965 legislation the Lieutenant Governor in Council appointed the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council, this procedure was continue in the 1987 legislation. The Minister of Agriculture was charged with the administration of the Act and delegated this function to the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council. Prior to 1988 the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council's annual report was part of the annual report for the Department of Agriculture. Under the 1987 legislation, the Council assumed responsibility for preparing a report summarizing its activities of the previous year. This report was submitted to the Minister of Agriculture and the Legislative Assembly. Administrative Structure:;The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council is incorporated under the 1965 legislation. The 1987 legislation continues the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council. The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council supervises a number of marketing boards, commissions and refundable marketing commissions. In 1965, the Council consisted of a maximum of seven members, on designated the chairman, by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. In the 1987 legislation, the number of members on the Council consisted of no less that three members. The Minister charged with the administration of the act, appoints a maximum of five members to the Tribunal designating one as chairman. Members of the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council are not eligible to be members of the Appeal Tribunal. A member of the Tribunal can not serve for more than six consecutive years. Names of the Corporate bodies:;The Alberta Agricultural Marketing Products Council is also referred to as Agricultural Marketing Products Council and the Marketing Council in annual reports for the Department of Agriculture. The name that appears in statutes and annual reports that refers to the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council arbitrating body is the Appeals Tribunal. Names of Chief Officers;D. H. McCallum, 1966 to 1970, C. H. Ferries, 1971 to 1980, Harvey Buckley, 1984 to 1996, Frank Fallwell, 1996 to [2000?]

Dates of Founding and /or Dissolution:;The Alberta Women's Institute was organized provincially in 1915. Officially it was established in 1916. The Alberta Women's Institute became independent of the government in 1929. Functional Responsibility:;The function of the institutes were to improve social conditions in rural and other communities by means of studying home economics and child welfare. Institutes were established as social and educational community centres and points to welcome newcomers into the community. The institutes functioned to encourage agriculture and improve agricultural conditions. The institutes also held, established and maintained demonstrations, lectures, short course schools, traveling and other libraries, exhibitions, competitions, meeting, conventions and attractions that may have been useful in promoting their other function (S.A. Chapter 21, 1916). Predecessor and Successor Bodies:;The Women's Institute Act 1929, (S.A. Chapter 6, 1929) repealed and replaced the Women's Institute Act (R.S.A.1922). At this point the Women's Institutes no longer reported to the Alberta Government. However, the corporation was subject to government regulations. In 1928, the Alberta Women's Bureau would carry on the function of co-ordinating activities for women's groups in the province. Administrative Relationships:;The first Women's Institute was established in Lea Park in 1909. This group urged the government to officially establish women's institutes in the province. The first Superintendent for Women's Institutes was appointed in 1912 and was responsible to the Superintendent of Fairs and Institutes. The Women's Institutes later became the Women's Institute Branch in the Department of Agriculture. In 1919, the Women's Institute Act was amended to include provisions for the establishment of Women's Institute Girl's Clubs. In 1922, the Women's Institute Branch was dissolved and the functions absorbed by the Women's Extension Service Branch. The Women's Institute Act, 1929, repealed the Women's Institute Act (R.S.A. Chapter 165, 1922). At this point the Women's Institutes became independent of the government. Administrative Structure:;The Superintendent of Women's Institutes was appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Each Institute was incorporated until the 1929 legislation incorporated the collective women's institutes as a whole, under one name. The Alberta Women's Institutes at yearly conventions also elected a president and board to preside over Women's Institutes provincially. The president of the provincial board reported to the Superintendent. Each institute was legislated to have a president, two vice-presidents, a secretary, a treasurer and two auditors. Officers of the institutes were elected. The Lieutenant Governor in Council could also appointed officers. Names of Chief Officers:;Presidents of the Alberta Women's Institutes. Isobel Noble, 1915 to 1921, J. N. Beaubier, 1922 to 1924, Wellington Huyck, 1925 to 1928, H. J. Montgomery, 1929 to 1930

Dates of Founding and/or Dissolution:;Alberta Agricultural Development Corporation was established in 1972. This corporation was in operation until 1993. Functional Responsibility:;In 1972, The Alberta Agricultural Development Corporation was designed to provide financial and educational assistance to improve the quality of Alberta rural life, help preserve the family farm and make rural centres viable entities. The corporation's function was to meet legitimate credit needs of Albertans involved in the agricultural industry, and who were unable to borrow from other sources on reasonable terms and conditions. The function later evolved to providing financial assistance to farmers and agricultural processors in the province. The Alberta Agricultural Development Corporation was incorporated with the Royal assent of the Agricultural Development Act, (S.A. Chapter 5, 1972). Predecessor and Successor Bodies:;In 1957 the Farm Purchase Credit Act, (S.A. Chapter 23, 1957), provided farmers with financial assistance with the purchase of economic farm units. The administration of the Farm Purchase Credit Act was transferred from the Treasury Department to the Department of Agriculture in 1957. Local Farm Purchase Boards were in existence from 1957 to 1960. In 1963 these local boards were replaced by the Alberta Farm Purchase Board, also known as Farm Credit, (S.A. Chapter 17, 1963). The local boards became known as Farm Purchase Advisory Committees and the main function was to process applications. The Alberta Agricultural Development Act rescinded the Alberta Farm Purchase Act and transferred all assets and liabilities to the Alberta Agricultural Development Corporation. The legislation also deemed that any reference to the Alberta Farm Purchase Board would be a reference to the Alberta Agricultural Development Corporation. The Farm Purchase Credit Board is not to be confused with The Farm Credit Stability Program implemented in 1986 to stabilize the cost of credit to Alberta farmers or the Farm Credit Corporation, which is a federal agency. In 1993 the Alberta Agricultural Development Corporation merged with the Alberta Hail and Crop Insurance Corporation and under new legislation formed the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation. Administrative Relationships:;The chairman of the board of directors for the Alberta Agricultural Development Corporation reported tot the Minister of Agriculture until 1986 and then began reporting to the Associate Minister of Agriculture. The corporation was funded by debentures issued to the Heritage Savings Trust Fund, which bore interest at current market rates at the time of issue. Operating expenses that included farm loan incentives, interest expense on debentures, salaries, and provisions for losses on doubtful accounts were offset by a contribution from the General Revenue Fund of the Province of Alberta. Administrative Structure:;For administrative purposes of the corporation, the province was divided into seven regions with a headquarters in charge of each. In the original enabling legislation the Minister of Agriculture appointed the board of directors for the corporation. The Minister could appoint no less than three persons as directors and not more then twelve. The act required that at least one-third of the directors were engaged in the business of farming. Names of the Corporate bodies:;The Alberta Agricultural Development Act made all reference to the Farm Purchase Board or Farm Credit to be that of Alberta Agricultural Development Corporation. Name of Chief Officers:;Lorne C. Ordze, 1973 to 1980, H. Ben McEwen, 1980 to 1981, J Harold Hanna, 1981 to 1986, Gloria M. Paquette, 1986 to 1988, Brian R. Heidecker, 1987 to 1988 (acting), Harold Thorton, 1988-1993.

Dates of Founding and/or Dissolution:;Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development began when The Alberta Act, (R.S. Chapter 3, 1906), established the Province on September 1, 1905. In a proviso that existed in the federal statute, the Agriculture Department that existed in the North West Territories was continued in the new province. This department was officially created by Alberta legislation in 1906. Functional Responsibility:;In 1906 The Agriculture Department Act, (S.A. Chapter 8, 1906) repealed and replaced the Territorial Ordinance regarding agriculture. In the new legislation the function and duties of the department remained consistent. At this time the department administered matters relating to agriculture, colonization, statistics, wildlife management and public health, including hospitals. The department's functional responsibility has evolved over time from being extensive in scope to being more focused and specialized. Many of the initial functional divisions have been transferred to other departments or discontinued and new divisions have also been created. The Alberta government began to administer health care in 1905 and organized the Public Health Branch in 1906. In 1918 the branch was transferred first to the Department of the Provincial Secretary and then to Municipal Affairs. In 1919, a Department of Public Health was established. Part of the Statistical Branch of the Department of Agriculture, which was compiling demographic information on Albertans, was transferred to the Department of Public Health in 1919. The Publicity Bureau was established under the Department of Agriculture in 1910, as an organized effort to induce settlers to locate in Alberta. In 1916 the Publicity Bureau was amalgamated with the Statistical Branch and became known as the Publicity and Statistics Branch. In 1931 the publicity and general statistics function was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Executive Council. Agricultural statistics was retained as a function of the Agricultural Extension Service. The Water Resources Branch first appears in 1954 annual report of the Department of Agriculture. The Water Resources Branch administered the Water Resources Act which provides that persons must apply for authority to divert water other than for riparian. The Water Resources Division came out of an amalgamation of the Water Resources Branch and the Colonization Branch in 1966. The Water Resources Division was transferred out of the Department of Agriculture in 1971 to the Department of the Environment. The Office of the Chief Game Guardian had its origins in a Territorial ordinance that was continued with the establishment of the new province. The Game Guardian was responsible for regulating the use and conservation of wildlife. The office took on the function of fire prevention in 1907. The Game Branch was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Department of Lands and Mines in 1936 and transferred back in 1937 as the Game and Fisheries Branch. In 1941 what had become the Fish and Game Division was transferred back to the Department of Lands and Mines. In 1914 what would become the Agricultural and Vocational Colleges Branch was established as Schools of Agriculture. The branch that later became a division under the Department of Agriculture had various name changes, although it maintained the function of education in agriculture. In 1971 the administration of Agricultural and Vocational Colleges Division was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Department of Advanced Education. The Weather Modification Board was active in the Department from its inception by Ministerial Order in 1972. The Board operated a hail suppression program and conducted hail suppression release. The Board was later replaced with the Advisory Committee on Weather Modification, which changed the function of the agency to advising the Minister in charge on all matters relating to the suppression of hail in the Province of Alberta. The Committee completed a five-year research program, which concluded in 1987. The program was directed by the Committee and operated by the Alberta Research Council. Consequently, the Alberta government took the position not to support weather modification activities because of the absence of evidence of the effectiveness of the technology for the purpose claimed. The Committee was disbanded. Civil Defence began in the province under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Agriculture. The agency operated outside of the Department of Agriculture until 1957. At this time, a report of Alberta Civil Defence was included with the annual report of the Department of Agriculture. In 1959, Civil Defence became a branch of the department. The name was changed to the Emergency Measure Organization, (EMO) in 1960 and was transferred to Public Welfare in 1962. In 1967 the EMO was once again the responsibility of the Minister of Agriculture under the Veterinary Services Division. In 1973 the Agriculture called Alberta Disaster Services Division. After 1976, the function of civil defence once again became independent of the Department of Agriculture. In 2001, the new government structure created several new departments from functions of existing ones. Agriculture, Food and Rural Development no longer controlled the administration of Public Lands. The newly created Department of Sustainable Resource Development took over this function. At the end of the 20th century the Ministry is divided into the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and a number of agencies, boards and commissions. The Department is responsible for the management of programs designed to facilitate development of all phases of the agricultural and food industry, to sustain the natural resources base of the industry and to support or complement these functions. Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development's functional responsibility is rooted in the administration of a great number of Alberta Statutes. Much of the power and duties are delegated to divisions or branches within the organization. The number of acts that the department administered varied from year to year. Predecessor and Successor Bodies:;Prior to the establishment of the Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, agriculture within what would became Alberta was under the direction of the Territorial Department of Agriculture and governed by An Ordinance Respecting the Department of Agriculture, (C.O. Chapter 8, 1898). Under this ordinance the department had powers to control the administration as it related to agriculture, statistics and public health, including hospitals. Administrative Relationships:;The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development is a member of the Executive Council appointed by the Premier to head the department. The Minister of Agriculture, Food Rural Development reports to the Legislative Assembly for the department for which s/he is responsible. The Minister also submits reports received from other agencies, boards, councils and institutes that report to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. Administrative Structure:;The department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development has had a hierarchical structure since the inception of the organization. The administration structure evolved from the branches reporting to the minister to more complex reporting lines, which included branches, divisions, sectors and other entities administered by the minister, associated minister or deputy minister. The greater part of 1906 was spent organizing the first ten branches for the department. At the end of the century the department had three sectors, thirteen divisions and several other entities related to administration. The major points of re-organization for the department occurred in 1906 and again in 1972. Names of the Corporate bodies:;The Department of Agriculture was the statutory name for the department from 1906 to 1995. Annual reports have a number of variations of name for the department, which include Agricultural Department, Alberta Department of Agriculture, Alberta Agriculture, and Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. The Government Organization Act (S.A. Chapter G-8.5, 1995) repealed the Department of Agriculture Act. The new legislation states the Lieutenant Governor in Council may designate names of departments. The name changes of departments became discretionary and no longer would have to occur in amendments to legislation. In 1992 the department began to use the name Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. Name of Chief Officers:;W. T. Finlay, 1905-1909, Duncan McLean Marshall, 1909-1921, A. J. McLean(acting), 1914-1921, George Hoaley, 1921-1934, Alexander Ross (acting), 1924, Frank T. Grisdale, 1934-1935, William Neeland Chant, 1935-1937, Charles Cathmer Ross (acting), 1935-1937, Nathan Eldon Tanner (acting), 1937, David Bertram Mullen, 1937-1940, William Allan Fallow (acting), 1937, Earnest Charles Manning (acting), 1937, Nathan Eldon Tanner (acting), 1937, Duncan Bruce MacMillian, 1940-1948, David Alton Ure, 1948-1953, Duncan Bruce MacMillian (acting), 1948-1952, Nathan Eldon Tanner (acting), 1948-1952, Clarence Edgar Gerhart (acting), 1952, Gordon Edward Taylor (acting), 1952, Alfred John Hooke (acting), 1952, Leonard Christian Halmrast, 1954-1962, Harry Edwin Strom, 1962-1968, Henry Auld Ruste, 1968-1971, Raymond Reierson (acting), 1969, Hugh Horner, 1971-1974, Marvin E. Moore, 1975-1977, Dallas W. Schmidt, 1978-1982, Leroy Fjordbotten, 1982-1985, Peter Elizinga, 1985-1988, Ernie Isley, 1988-1992, Walter Paszkowski, 1992-1996, Ed Stelmach, 1996-1998, Ty Lund, 1998-2001, Shirley McClellan, 2001--