. Agri-news. Agriculture. their role in ecological well-being and the Canadian identity," says Marguerite Stark, provincial 4-11 programs specialist. "While staying with a host family, Tracy will \isit tourist attractions and cultural sites as well as take in local events," she adds. Gardner was chosen to take the trip last spring at the provincial -* -11 selections program. Trip awards are based on and community involvement plus interpersonal skills. She also is the 1995 Premier's Award recipient. This is the Alberta 4-H program's highest honor. The Alberta 4-H member/leader bu
. Agri-news. Agriculture. their role in ecological well-being and the Canadian identity," says Marguerite Stark, provincial 4-11 programs specialist. "While staying with a host family, Tracy will \isit tourist attractions and cultural sites as well as take in local events," she adds. Gardner was chosen to take the trip last spring at the provincial -* -11 selections program. Trip awards are based on and community involvement plus interpersonal skills. She also is the 1995 Premier's Award recipient. This is the Alberta 4-H program's highest honor. The Alberta 4-H member/leader bursary fund sponsors one delegate to attend this program. Contact: Marguerite Stark Tracy Gardner (403)948-8510 (403)556-7118 Government plays ASB supporting role The provincial agriculture department has been a parent of sorts to agricultural service boards (ASB), starting with their conception and continuing through their nurture. "Initially, in 1945, the department's role was helping the first ag service boards to get set up. Today, 50 years later, we still have that role as new and new-look service boards incorporate," says Bernie Yakimyshyn, administrator of the ASB program. For example, as an improvement district becomes a municipal district, its ASB structure changes from total ratepayer representation to one with more balanced representation from municipal councillors and ratepayers. There is an ASB in virtually every rural Alberta municipality. Currently there are a total of 71 ASBs across the province. "Some municipalities are forming ASBs for the first time as their local agricultural industry develops," he notes. One of the department's other major roles is handling grant administration. ASBs apply for annual grants to assist with operating costs for weed control and other legislated programs such as pest control, and soil and water conservation. "In the next few months, updating the ASB Act will be on the agenda. Plans and time lines for inp
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