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RJ Sigurdson

@RjSigurdson

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation - MLA for Highwood

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Great to meet with the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District today to discuss the importance of irrigation and opportunities for continued growth and improvement of water management in Southern Alberta.

Great to meet with the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District today to discuss the importance of irrigation and opportunities for continued growth and improvement of water management in Southern Alberta.
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Alberta’s irrigation network is essential to the success of farmers, ranchers and food processors across the province - driving our economy and feeding families here and across the globe.

That’s why Alberta’s government is providing $19-million for the Irrigation Rehabilitation…

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Alberta’s new Drought Response Plan will guide us through any and all drought conditions. The plan covers everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health and safety. Details: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

Alberta’s new Drought Response Plan will guide us through any and all drought conditions. The plan covers everything from conservation plans and water-sharing agreements to declaring an emergency and prioritizing water for human health and safety. Details: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…
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Small school tackling big challenges: RDAR delivers $199,000 to Altario school to explore sustainable cattle feed solutions amidst 💧ow.ly/bICv50RuWFa

Small school tackling big challenges: RDAR delivers $199,000 to Altario school to explore sustainable cattle feed solutions amidst #drought 💧ow.ly/bICv50RuWFa
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Alberta’s new Drought Response Plan will help guide the province through changing drought conditions if they worsen this year.

Our plan covers everything from conservation and water-sharing agreements to ensuring we prioritize water for human health and safety.

We are taking…

Alberta’s new Drought Response Plan will help guide the province through changing drought conditions if they worsen this year. Our plan covers everything from conservation and water-sharing agreements to ensuring we prioritize water for human health and safety. We are taking…
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It’s Tim Horton's Okotoks-Diamond Valley Smile Cookie Week!

Last year, Baby It’s Cold Outside Charity raised almost nine thousand dollars through this event, with 50% going to the Tim Horton Foundation and the other 50% to the charity charity itself!

Those funds were…

It’s Tim Horton's Okotoks-Diamond Valley Smile Cookie Week! Last year, Baby It’s Cold Outside Charity raised almost nine thousand dollars through this event, with 50% going to the Tim Horton Foundation and the other 50% to the charity charity itself! Those funds were…
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Yesterday, Calgary City Council voted to allow non-citizens to cast ballots in civic elections. In my mind, only Canadian citizens should be able to vote in federal, provincial and municipal elections.

Although we welcome people from around the world to work and live in…

Yesterday, Calgary City Council voted to allow non-citizens to cast ballots in civic elections. In my mind, only Canadian citizens should be able to vote in federal, provincial and municipal elections. Although we welcome people from around the world to work and live in…
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It was a pleasure to join my colleagues yesterday to tour GoodLeaf Farms in Calgary!

With a stable year-round growing environment, this 100,000+ sqft, cutting edge vertical farming facility is growing nutrient-dense, sustainable microgreens for Albertans 365 days of the year.…

It was a pleasure to join my colleagues yesterday to tour @goodleaffarms in Calgary! With a stable year-round growing environment, this 100,000+ sqft, cutting edge vertical farming facility is growing nutrient-dense, sustainable microgreens for Albertans 365 days of the year.…
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Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean and I issued the following statement on the the start-up of the Trans Mountain Pipeline:

Alberta is celebrating an important achievement for the energy industry - the start-up of the twinned Trans Mountain pipeline. It’s great news…

Minister of Energy and Minerals @BrianJeanAB and I issued the following statement on the the start-up of the Trans Mountain Pipeline: Alberta is celebrating an important achievement for the energy industry - the start-up of the twinned Trans Mountain pipeline. It’s great news…
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Farming is at the core of Alberta's identity and efficient water access is crucial for its continued success. Our government is proud to announce new support to help irrigation districts modernize infrastructure and empower our farming communities. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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Alberta’s water management infrastructure provides a reliable water supply for irrigation, municipal, industrial, agricultural and recreational use as well as fish and wildlife habitat, flood mitigation, and erosion protection.

That’s why Alberta’s government is committed to…

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I am joined by Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen to announce a major passenger rail initiative for Alberta.
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Reminder that the 2024 deadline is tomorrow!

AFSC has some great resources available to help you determine if this program can work for your farm 👇

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Highwood is full of some incredible organizations that work tirelessly to make the communities in our constituency stronger than ever.

Just last year, Alberta’s government approved over 2 million dollars of grants for several non-profit organizations through the Community…

Highwood is full of some incredible organizations that work tirelessly to make the communities in our constituency stronger than ever. Just last year, Alberta’s government approved over 2 million dollars of grants for several non-profit organizations through the Community…
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Together, let's ensure water security for all Albertans. I am proud to announce new funding for Alberta's water management program. Investing in the water management infrastructure is crucial for a sustainable future. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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Earlier this week, I was proud to announce that Imperial Oil has qualified for Alberta's Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit Program by investing $720-million to build the largest renewable diesel facility in Canada.

Happy to have the opportunity to talk about this…

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I'm joined by Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange and Jennifer Mador, President of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta, to announce a new compensation model focused on increasing access to essential primary care services for all Albertans. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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