. Agri-news. Agriculture. Phone (403)427-2121. GO GO GO GO GO GO GOG* February 15,1993 Premier and Agriculture Minister announce Century Farm and Ranch A ward One hundred years goes back further than Alberta has been a province, but not farther than the province's farming and ranching legacy. To recognize not just the early settlers, but the generations that have kept their dream, their land and a vital cornerstone of Alberta's economy alive, Alberta Agriculture has established a Century Farm and Ranch Award program. Premier Ralph Klein, Agriculture Minister Ernie Isley and Innisfail MLA Gary
. Agri-news. Agriculture. Phone (403)427-2121. GO GO GO GO GO GO GOG* February 15,1993 Premier and Agriculture Minister announce Century Farm and Ranch A ward One hundred years goes back further than Alberta has been a province, but not farther than the province's farming and ranching legacy. To recognize not just the early settlers, but the generations that have kept their dream, their land and a vital cornerstone of Alberta's economy alive, Alberta Agriculture has established a Century Farm and Ranch Award program. Premier Ralph Klein, Agriculture Minister Ernie Isley and Innisfail MLA Gary Severtson jointly announced the program to recognize Alberta family farms and ranches controlled and operated by the same family for 100 or more years. Eligible farm and ranch families will receive a bronze plaque to commemorate the century milestone. Local MLAs will supply and present the plaques. "It gives me great pleasure to be part of the announcement of this very special recognition program," says Premier Klein. "Farming and agriculture are a major part of our province's past, and also its ; This award celebrates the dreams of Alberta settlers and the work, pride, skills and accomplishments of the generations that have followed," says Isley. "A century in any business is an accomplishment. Given the struggles of farming, the era of the Great Depression and the incredible changes in the world and technology, th i award truly honors people of vision, spirit, commitment and determination. We look forward to recognizing the legacy of these Alberta families. "Because this is a family award, we choose to announce the program in connection with Alberta's Family Day," he adds. Albertans celebrate Family Day today, February 15, the third Monday in February. Severtson says he's thrilled to have provided the spark for the provincial program from an idea he had to recognize and honor a constituent. "While every farm and ranch family
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