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Snow Seekers were in Vermilion working on a production showcasing Vermilion’s options for winter wellness on January 24 - 25. Snow Seekers are a branch of Seekers Media and provide an online digital magazine/video platform where they promote winter sport, outdoor and travel media through a collaborative effort with tourism organizations in Northeastern Alberta. For approximately six years, Seekers Media has been working with Vermilion’s economic development office to leverage tourism promotion and encourage the community’s prosperity. Snow Seekers Brody Jones and
Jeremy Derksen completed a campaign for the region and embarked on an eight day expedition including skiing and many other experiences. You can follow their journey at #SkiNorthAB. This time, their adventures included features of cross country skiing at the Vermilion Provincial Park, classes at Lighten Up Therapy, the Red Brick, Copper Cork Distillery, and shots of downtown Vermilion. “Through our efforts over the years we’ve engaged (stor y reads, video views, social media likes/shares) from well over 250,000 travellers and those who could even move to town - about the experiences to be had year round within the community. As you know it’s important to stay
active through these months, and with the top notch Vermilion Provincial Park – it’s an opportunity that those from Edmonton, Lloydminster and Saskatoon need to know about!” said Jim Barr, Seekers Media producer and founder of the company. According to Sandra Kathnelson, Vermilion Provincial Park is home to great facilities and great trails, and the Vermilion Nordic Ski Team includes several families and a few very competitive skiers. She went on to thank coach, Vaughn Cooper for working with the race team. Eighteen-year-old Sam Ree has been cross country skiing since he was four and now competes on Team Alberta. He went on to say that skiing has been the biggest thing in his life,
and that he is aspiring to go top 10 at Nationals the next couple years. “I live in Alberta and am a long time downhill skier and have been in media for a long time. Though I have travelled many areas, I have not experienced them in depth. The communities are really welcoming and it has been a spectacular experience! I don’t visit Northeast Alberta often in winter, but it is always a surprise that there is a lot to do everywhere in Alberta in the winter. It’s great to get out and explore,” said Jeremy Derksen who went on to describe that the fun to be had works to alleviate the long, cold winter. You can view a video clip of theirs at https://www.facebook.com/search/ top/?q=vermilion%20nordic.
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Local author, Kevin Sommer, will be hosting an official book launch and author talk on February 20, at the Vermilion Public Library from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Ca ll e d, ‘A S h at tere d N ew S t ar t ,’ S o m m er ’s fictional book takes place in a high school setting and takes a serious look at bullying, anger, suicide, rivalry, friendship, and support. “As a teacher, this is one of my favourite books on the topic of bullying. It allows you to see it from the multiple perspectives and reminds you that people have much more going on in their lives than a person sees. I would highly recommend this book to my friends, family, and colleagues. It would make a great film!” said Meghan on goodreads.com. When asked why he wrote the book, Sommer said, “I was advised to write about what I know, and if there is one thing that I know about, it’s school life and the world of school bullies, being a veteran teacher of 35 years. During my career, I’ve dealt with many school yard bullies and comforted many victims of bullies. During those years, I often considered bullies to be “bad” kids who needed a good dose of discipline. Having learned about bullies over the years, I now see bullies differently. Simply put, bullies are hurting people who hurt others, so I wrote my story with this understanding. I see so many politicians and governments who bully to get what they want, and I regularly hear about bullying in the workplace. I read in the news of students who commit suicide, or who take their
pain out on others by carrying out school shootings. Our world needs to get a handle on bullying and to look at bullies differently. Bullies can heal and change if their pain is addressed, and they feel heard.” He is a member of the Writer’s Guild of Alberta and the Vermilion Writer’s Guild. Sommer has written for his hometown’s history book, ‘Wagon Trails in the Sod,’ the Town of Vermilion’s history book, ‘Vermilion Memories II,’ and was also involved in the creation of his hometown’s first history book, ‘Leaves of the Parkland.’ Sommer has an article about his daughter living in Ireland published in the December/Januar y 2020 issue of the Our Canada magazine, and is an avid blogger who has written numerous blog posts which you can view at: sommerseasonallyear.com. Geared towards junior and senior high youth and young adults, this book has been enjoyed by a large range of adults because nearly anyone can relate to bullying. It is recommended also to parents as well as any teachers and health professionals who are looking for teaching tools to address bullying. During the book launch, the author will be talking about his writing, a bit about bullying, and will read an excerpt from his book. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase copies and have them signed. If you are unable to attend, it can be purchased online at amazon.ca, amazon. com (Kindle Bookstore), Barnes & Noble (Nook Bookstore), Friesen Bookstore, iTunes Bookstore, Photo submitted Google Books, or Kobo Bookstore.
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Vermilion Elementary School hosted Science In Motion’s Whitney Horban, Outreach Coordinator, from the Telus World of Science in Edmonton from January 28 - 30. Grade 1 - 6 students experienced different sessions. Grade 5 students had the opportunity to work on circuit boards
rienced a Forensics Lab program. When asked why is learning about science impor tant, Horban said, “Science allows us to ask and explore questions about the world around us. It gives us explanations for how and why things work or happen.” She went on to say that the TELUS
Grade 6 students practicing forensics.
World of Science Edmonton’s mission is to ignite curiosity, inspire discovery, celebrate science, change lives. “The TELUS World of Science Edmonton is an exciting place to work; there are always new and interesting things happening. But my favourite part would be seeing the students excited and engaged in the programs that I teach,” said Horban.
According to Horban, the Grade 6 students played the part of forensics scientists to solve a crime of the stolen moon rock. They went through many forensic tests including writing analysis, chromatography, fiber analysis, tire tread analysis, and soil analysis to find out who the prime suspect was. Overall, everyone had a lot of fun learning and exploring new things.
Whitney Horban, SIM Outreach Coordinator. Photos Angela Mouly
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The family of Mary Ternoster would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and support staff that cared for her over the years in the Vermilion Valley Lodge, Hospital and Long Term care facility. Also, thank you to all the family and friends that took the time to call, send a message, visit, bring flowers, gifts or food to the house, or make a donation in memory of Mary.
In loving memory of our dear mom who passed away one year ago, February 6, 2019. Those we love don’t go away, they
Thank you to Rev. Kinoti and choir for the lovely service and followed up by a wonderful lunch prepared and served by the United Church ladies. And finally, thank you to the staff at Lakeland Funeral home for their professionalism. In lieu of individual thank you cards being mailed, we will make a donation to the Friends of Vermilion Health.
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Angela Mouly Reporter
The Vermilion Curling Club hosted the 17th Annual Jim Smith Memorial Junior Curling Bonspiel from January 31 – February 1. According to volunteer Doug McCrae, junior curling has been happening in Vermilion for over 50 years. The bonspiel was split up into three divisions of Grades 4 - 6, Junior High, and Senior High. The tournament was at maximum
capacity with 30 teams participating. Teams travelled from Vegreville, Elk Point, Lloydminster, Wainwright, Kitscoty, Islay, Mannville, Innisfree, and Vermilion. “Curling is a great Canadian sport and you can do it all your life. It’s easier to learn when you are young, and everywhere you go in Canada, there’s a curling rink. We have a great ice maker in Vermil-
ion and people are appreciative because even the youngest students can make some great shots, so we would like to thank Rick McKenzie. We would also like to thank everyone for their generous community and area sponsorship; It is much appreciated and is what enables us to give prizes to every curler,” said
McCrae. The bonspiel banquet included 250 people, and everyone enjoyed the weekend of curling. “You get to meet new people and it’s a great way to learn a new sport. It’s a great environment,” said Emily Fluney, youth competitor from Islay.
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The Vermilion Wellness Coalition hosted bowling and Rotary swimming in Vermilion on January 31. Families gathered at Striker Lanes in the morning (54 people attended) and Lakeland College Pool in the afternoon.
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“We saw many families come and a lot of happy faces. We want to create these opportunities for families to be active, to have fun together, and to experience Vermilion,” said Loralee Marin, Wellness Coalition member. She went on to say that the coalition often uses grants to support initiatives in the community, and would like
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to thank the Vermilion Rotary Club for sponsoring the swimming and Choose Well for sponsoring the bowling. The coalition looks at opportunities to engage with the community, and what kinds of programs people want that will impact their mental and physical well-being. She said that the coalition likes to partner with commu-
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nity organizations that have an interest in wellness or creating a more connected community. “ Whenever we can bring people t o g e t h e r, i t i m p r o ve s t h e i r w e l l being. We would love to recruit new members who have an interest in creating a healthy Vermilion,” said Marin.
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This is a favourite vintage cake. When a cake is still a favourite for about 100 years, you know it has got to be good. It is a basic white cake with a fudgy textured baked caramel coconut icing. You might remember you mom or grandmother making it. I remember it being served years ago at bridal showers, pot lucks, church teas, on the farm and Christmas events. It is an 3” wide version easy cake to whip up for company, if you know in advance that they are coming. I guess that’s a good reason for guests to give fair warning before coming over, as
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When Anthony Henday came through the area and gave the name Grizzly Bear Coulee, it w o u l d eve n t u a l l y result in a telegraph station of the same name, and an eventual Grizzly Bear Municipal District. Through the early years of the 20th century, the district provided an excellent local government to residents, helping them through good and bad times. Tom Wilson was secretary of the district throughout the 1930s and he related many of his experiences in the history
book, Earnest Minded Men. One of his distinct memories was that for many years, the municipal district council offered a bounty on crows and magpies. Farmers and residents could bring in the feet and eggs of the birds and receive money in return. One individual brought in so many he was able to go and buy a seed-drill with the money he made. Another story relates to the policy of the municipality that would put a lien against a property in order to get assistance in the purchase of seed grains. One man came in and saw the application he had to sign, and the lien he had to approve and loudly yelled, “I don’t want the grain as bad as all that!” And then stormed out. Relief was an important part of what the
district did during the 1930s. One woman came in looking for relief for herself and her six children. She said she needed the money to buy dresses and skirts for her children. One councillor was not sympathetic and stated, “My wife makes them out of flour sacks for my kids. This woman can too.” Eventually, Grizzly Bear merged into the Vermilion River Municipal District. This presented quite a challenge for Wilson, who became the secretary of the new district. As he would describe, it was an awful jump in work. Originally, he was dealing with nine townships but now he was dealing with 60. Never one that was up for change it seems, Wilson would wait until the last
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moment before opening a bank account with the Alberta Treasury Branch, a requirement for a grant, until he actually had the grant cheque in his hand. On another occasion, the administrator of the new Vermilion River District brought in a machine to calculate taxes, possibly making Vermilion the first municipality to have one in Alberta. Wilson was not a fan of the new machine and he ran a spot check on the accuracy of the machine. After it was off by 28 cents, he decided to never use it again. Information for this article comes from Earnest-Minded Men E-mail me at crwbaird@gmail.com Find my podcast Canadian History Ehx on all podcast platforms.
Vermilion RCMP See Legion Installation Of Officers Abundance Of Scam Calls
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Vermilion, Alta. – The Vermilion RCMP would like to caution the public that they have been receiving an increase of scam phone calls in the past 24 hours. Scam callers may claim to be a government official, often from the Canada Revenue Agency, and may even provide an agent or file number, they may claim there has been something done to compromise your Social Insurance Number (SIN) and ask you to confirm the last few digits, and may even threaten that they will issue a warrant to the RCMP if the call taker does not comply. Vermilion RCMP would like to remind the public that the RCMP will never attempt to obtain your Social Insurance Number over the phone nor would a warrant be issued for your arrest if you did not comply with this request. The RCMP remind the public to be
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The Vermilion Legion hosted an Installation of Officers on January 27. Executive positions include Sergeant at Arms Jim Bristowe; Secretary Shirley Charchun; Treasurer Bruce Marriott; Chairman Wayne Freestone; Service Officer Gordon Hills; Directors George Matechuk, Ed Mistal, and Marlene Campbell; 1st Vice President Darlene Carrier, 2nd Vice President Katie Cooper, and President Garry Zayac. Photo Angela Mouly
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tising on television and in select Cineplex theatres, as well as direct mail, posters, and online at CarbonMonoxideAlberta.ca. Website visitors can download a monthly alarm testing reminder for their calendars, find out where they can purchase an alarm closest to their location, and learn more facts about carbon monoxide. Research was conducted through Leger, via an online survey with 1,002 Alberta residents between September 20-24, 2019. About the AFCA: The mission of the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association is to promote, support and facilitate fire protection and related emergency services. Campaign materials: T h e c a m p a i g n’s T V c o m m e rcial, a direct mail postcard, posters, and a carbon monoxide fact sheet c an b e v i ewe d here: ht t p s: // w w w. dro p b ox.c om /sh /8 9 d l70 r 2 f 6 c 8 k v b/ AAB80qUDIHqIL2u5erCG9M4Ta?dl=0 Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , c o n t a c t : Fred Tyrrell, Executive Director of the Alber ta Fire Chiefs Association at 587-991-0294 or fred@afca.ca.
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Lakeland Honoured As 2019 NKBA College Of The Year
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The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) named Lakeland College the 2019 NKBA College of the Year for its interior design technology program. Lakeland previously won this accolade in 2017. “ O ur inter ior d esig n te c hno lo g y d i p l o m a p r o g r a m i s ve r y d i ve r s e and comprehensive. We do not set out to win awards, but when our students and the program receive an award, it is an affirmation: it means that people across North America appreciate what they do. Every award is a confirmation of something good the program has done for the students and for Lakeland College, and that motivates our school to push the students to be their best each year,” says Dave King, dean of Lakeland’s School of Trades and Technology. T h e c o ll e g e’s N K BA ac c re d i te d
program was also one of five programs from across North America recognized with a 2019 Excellence in Education award. As well, Lakeland’s winning-streak continued in the NKBA student design competition, marking 16 consecutive years of student award winners. Emily Har tley placed first for her kitchen design and receives a $5,000 scholarship. Shaelynn Brisbourne’s bathroom design was third. She receives a $1,000 scholarship. Hartley and Brisbourne will be recognized at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their winning designs will also be featured in NKBA’s Inspiration + Innovation magazine. “ Our students c ontinue to show strong commitment to their education here at Lakeland. We are proud of their success. Interior design technology instructors at Lakeland College work
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as a team to facilitate student learning,” says Fiona McLeod, department head of Lakeland’s interior design technology program. The 2019 competition, which was sponsored by Cambria, tasked students to d e s i g n e i t h e r a b at h r o o m o r a kitchen for a newly-married couple in their 30s. The design requirements included a Cambria product and smarthome technology, as well as an earthmeets-modern theme. The competition attracted entries from 27 colleges and universities from across North America. Through student design competitions, Lakeland students have collectively won more than $103,000 (US) in scholarships over the last 16 years. The NKBA is an international association of kitchen and bathroom dealers, design firms, distributors and other individuals and companies serving the Emily Hartley holds her kitchen design, interests of the kitchen and bathroom which placed first in the NKBA’s Student Design Competition. industry.
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Conference On Environmental Management Presents World-renowned Conservationist
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(Vermilion, Alta.) Conser vationist and Lakeland alumnus Brian Keating will be the keynote speaker at the second annual Conference on Environmental Management presented by Lakeland College on March 19, 2020. Keating, a distinguished Lakeland alumnus is an honorar y conser vation advisor for the Calgary zoo, an
adjunct assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Calgary, and an international speaker with too many awards and achievement to list. He will share his story of survival in Antarctica during the conference. “In this troubled world of ours, we need effective and real environmental leadership,” says Keating. “There are historical mentors who I believe we can look to for inspiration, who we can
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Time To Recycle Those Empty Grain Bags In Alberta Cleanfarms’ Collection Sites Are Ready And Waiting
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MOOSE JAW, SK, Feb. 3, 2020 / CNW/ - It’s winter on the prairies, so it’s time to empty grain bags to move last fall’s harvest to dryers and then to market. For growers who use grain b ag s , t h at m e a n s r e c yc l i n g t h e m instead of landfilling, storing or worse, burning them. For some Alberta farmers this year could be the first time they’ve had an option to recycle. That’s where Cleanfarms comes in. Under the newly minted ‘Alber ta Ag-plastic. Recycle It!’ program led by the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) and operated by Cleanfarms, farmers will find it more convenient to locate places that will take
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empty grain bags and twine for recycling. For year one of this three-year pilot, Cleanfarms has established 20 collection sites throughout the province. Most are currently taking rolled, tied grain bags of any size, and twine for recycling. Some, however, just take grain bags and a few take only twine. The full roster of collection locations and what they take can be found on Cleanfarms. ca According to a recent sur vey conducted for Cleanfarms, 92% of Alberta farmers (growing crops or livestock) would be very (68%) or somewhat (24%) likely to participate in a recycling program for grain bags if a collection site was in their area. Similarly, 86% said they would be very (56%) or somewhat (30%) likely to participate in a twine recycling program if a collection facility was in their area. Farm plastic waste studies undertaken by Cleanfarms estimated Alberta farmers generate as much as 2500 tonnes of low-density polyethylene grain bags and up to 3000 tonnes of polypropylene twine annually, and all of this is available for recycling. “Alberta farmers are ready and willing to recycle used grain bags and twine, and with approximately 5500 tonnes of viable agricultural plastic available to be recycled, that’s an unbeatable combination for a successful program. Plus, those recovered resources will be made into new products for farm use. This new Alberta recycling program is a win for everyone,� said Cleanfarms General Manager Barry Friesen. Recycled twine is used in many different applications, including roofing tiles and new twine. Farmers preparing to recycle grain
bags should know they need to shake them to remove debris, roll and tightly secure them with twine. Some collection sites have rollers and compactors available so farmers should contact sites for information beforehand. Twine should not be mixed with any other plastics and needs to be shaken to remove debris, placed loose in a Cleanfarms recycling bag and tied closed.  Cleanfarms recycling bags are available at rural municipalities and ‘Alberta Ag-plastic. Recycle It!’ collection sites. Far m er s s h o u l d c o nt ac t c o l l e c tion sites for hours of operation and to schedule a drop-off time if assistance is required for unloading. Information is provided at Cleanfarms.ca The pilot is being funded through a grant from the Government of Alberta and administered by Alber ta Beef Producers.
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Agriculture: My Journey Today
Brenna Mahoney, Director of Commu- used as a strength. We are privileged nications and Stakeholder Relations - to have a window into every part of this Cereals Canada industry, from farm gate to plate. But Submitted consumers do not have this window. I became part of the agriculture indus- Consumers should be viewed as a part try four years ago. Shortly after, I wrote, of our industry; they participate in it by “Agriculture: My Journey so far”. It was buying our commodities and making a reflection on my first six months work- them into meals to which for their famiing in this amazing sector. Despite being lies. Canadian agriculture has the divernew to agriculture I knew I had found sity to speak to consumers no matter where I belonged! their background and help them answer Sometimes I think that we forget that the question “where does my food come agriculture really is amazing. One of my from”. But to do that we need to work most memorable experiences was being together and collaborate. able to stand in front of a few hundred Collaboration means that we recoghigh school students as a volunteer for nize how each person, organization, Agriculture in the Classroom and tell or segment of the value chain may them how this industry has changed my experience things differently. If we are life and the way I view my own educa- going to be able to respond to changtional path. It was through this opportu- ing consumer needs around the world, nity that I recognized how diverse agri- we must use these different experiences culture is, even the team within Cereals and work together instead of the natuCanada. ral silos that emerge from our province, The diversity that agriculture attracts background or the part of the industry in is one of its main strengths. Almost on which we operate. a daily basis I meet people from all over I am likely a bit biased about the the world that have been attracted to benefits of collaboration as my job is Canadian agriculture. The value chain completely dependent on successfully brings together people of almost every building partnerships. This includes educational and cultural background. working directly with the Cereals Canada Agriculture’s people are its biggest membership, but also outside organizaasset. tions. Collaboration has shown me how D i ve r s i t y g o e s b eyo n d p e o p l e. much each one of us has in common. Students contemplating their career Organizations and people who think pathway should come to agriculture. they are different usually find that goals One in eight people work in agriculture are usually similar. and no matter your passion there will be Collaboration is must more effective a connection back to the industry. Every than individual efforts. Once we get day there is something new to learn, talk down to specific projects it is always about, or problem to solve. better if the message comes from not Navigating diversity of issues is not just one but many voices. always easy but is extremely rewarding. Farmers contribute to national orgaIt should always be seen as an oppor- nizations through their checkoffs. They tunity, never a challenge that cannot be are seeing the benefits of collaborative overcome. efforts among commodity groups to The issue of public trust is one exam- in joint projects like the Keep it Clean! ple where agriculture’s diversity can be c ampaign or the annual new crop
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Mannville Royal Purple Elks Ladies #205
Darren Scott, Provincial President of the Elks, visited the Mannville Royal Purple Elks Ladies #205 this past Monday. The Royal Purple Elks Ladies donated $300 to the Elks Foundation. Treasure Connie Ewing presented the cheque to Darren Scott who mentioned that the Mannville Ladies have donated around $20,000 to the Foundation over the past 5 years that helps Alberta communities with building projects, advancing education, providing health recreation by the way of facilities for the public, ISTAR, and various other programs. The local Royal Purple Elks Ladies have also donated directly to many local projects and programs to a similar amount. They are always looking for new ladies that like to support community events to join them. Photo submitted
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Executive Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the Chief Administrative Officer, Economic Development and Mayor & Council. Responsibilities include handling sensitive political issues and public concerns confidentially, researching and compiling background information, arranging meetings and appointments, maintaining office administration and records management processes and procedures, responding to and/or redirecting inquiries/communications and completing special projects. This is a permanent full-time position. The Town of Vermilion is an equal opportunity employer and offers full benefits after successful completion of a probationary period. Usual hours of work are based on 37.5 hours per week with an ability to work outside regular business hours to attend Council meetings and other obligations required by the role. If you are seeking a challenging opportunity and believe you possess the necessary qualifications, we would love to hear from you! For additional details of this position please go to our website at vermilion.ca/local-government/employment/
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Alberta Health Services Welcomes AHS Review - Moves Toward Implementation
Alberta Health Services Submitted
EDMONTON - Alber ta Health Services (AHS) welcomes the release of the AHS Review. “ We we r e p l e a s e d to wo r k w i t h Ernst and Young (EY) throughout the review process and we are ready to move forward as we continue to innovate and build a financially sustainable health system that is available for all Albertans when they need care,” said Dr. Verna Yiu, AHS President and CEO. T h e r e p o r t ’s r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s identify opportunities in four key areas of improvement: AHS workforce and m anag em ent, c lini c al an d c lini c al support services, non-clinical (corpor ate) s er v i c e s, an d over all h eal t h system governance. The review process included broad engagement with Alber tans as well as health system stakeholders and AHS staff and physicians. More than 30,000 physicians and AHS employees participated in the online survey for the review, and 9 0 per cent of
respondents agreed that protecting and strengthening the sustainability of Alberta’s health system should be a key AHS priority. AHS has an implementation team looking at all the recommendations and opportunities in the report. The team is leading work to review the recommendations and to fur ther ex p l o r e t h o s e ar e a s i d e nt i f i e d a s needing further information. All recommendations in the report are being fully considered, with the exception of two. AHS will not propose the closure of hospitals or the merger of trauma centres in Edmonton. As well, AHS, together with the Governm e n t o f A l b e r t a , w i l l e n s u r e l ow income patients are protected. Some of the remaining recommendations will be acted on immediately, while others will require additional exploration and initial investment. Determining the cost of implementing an initiative will be one of the factors considered as AHS prioritizes recommendations. The review outlines potential gross
savings, over multiple years, based on fully adopting ever y suggested recommendation. These should not be viewed as actual potential savings as they do not include implementation costs and other factors. As AHS moves ahead on imple mentation by turning recommendations and opportunities into specific initiatives, the potential savings will be better defined. Research shows that high performing healthcare organizations that are sustainable and efficient also deliver excellent patient care, and that is our focus. There is much in the repor t that reflects work already taking place within AHS, such as our Operational Best Practices initiatives and ensuring that we offer services that are clinically appropriate and meet the areas of greatest patient need. In fact, many of these recommendations and oppor tunities have already been identified by AHS, and are currently underway or in various stages of implementation.
Alberta’s healthcare evolution over the past 10 years has had a significant impact on the cost of care and AHS’ overall bot tom line. Over the past decade, AHS has saved nearly $1 billion through efficiencies. T h i s r ev i ew p r ov i d e s A H S w i t h ser ies of o p p or tunit ies to ex p l ore fur ther sustainability of the healthcare system, something that is necess ar y g i ve n A l b e r t a’s g r ow i n g a n d aging population, and the increasing demands on healthcare services. “AHS takes its responsibilities as fiscal stewards of ta xpayer dollars seriously. We have already made a lot of progress and this report provides fur t her o p p or tunit y to c o nt inue to evo l ve,” s a i d D av i d Weya nt , A H S Board Chair. “ I wo u l d like to t h an k a ll of o ur physicians, leaders and employees for the work they do, and the care they provide, every day. The Board has full confidence in the AHS team, and we will do this work in partnership with physicians, staf f, communities and Albertans.”
Masonic Foundation – Little Bits Donation
Grand Lodge of Alberta Submitted
On December 29, I had the pleasure of being part of a presentation of a cheque for Little Bits at the Whitemud Equine Learning Center from the Masonic Foundation with V.W.Bro. Eric Smith District Rep, and Bro Mike Kennedy JW of Nor wood Lodge. It was through Bro. Kennedy that this was possible and with his volunteer work at the Equine Learning Center he brought this great charity forward to the Masonic Foundation. For those who do not know, this facility does t h er a py w it h c hil dre n w it h m e nt al and physical issues through horseback riding and the results have been tremendous. A lot of the donations go to the feed bill for the horses as hay is expensive, if any one wants more information on this you can reach out to Bro. Mike Kennedy at Norwood Lodge. In closing I like to send out a big thanks to Bro. Kennedy for his efforts with Little Bits and getting the Masonic Foundation involved with this charity.
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The County of Minburn #27 would like to invite applications for two Agricultural Service Board Summer Students. This is a seasonal position beginning approximately May 1, 2020 and ending approximately August 31, 2020. Job duties will include coordination of weed control activities on public and private land, obtaining easements from landowners, performing herbicide applications, conducting field surveys for crop disease and insects, and other related duties. Applicants should have excellent personal skills and keen interest in agricultural practices. A general knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance would also be an asset. Preference will be given but not limited to a post secondary student currently enrolled in an Agriculture related program. Interested candidates may submit a resume and references to the undersigned by February 28, 2020. Austin Borysiuk, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman Agricultural Service Board Office, County of Minburn #27 Box 550, Vegreville, Alberta, T9C – 1R6 aborysiuk@minburncounty.ab.ca Office 780-632-4033 Cell 780-581-5984
The County of Minburn #27 would like to invite applications for the position of Herbicide Applicator. This is a seasonal position beginning approximately May 1, 2020 and ending approximately September 30, 2020. Job duties include herbicide application of road allowance and spot treatment of noxious weeds. Applicants will be required to attend training to obtain a valid Alberta Pesticide Applicators license. A general knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance would also be an asset. Interested candidates may submit a resume and references to the undersigned by February 28, 2020. Austin Borysiuk, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman Agricultural Service Board Office, County of Minburn #27 Box 550, Vegreville, Alberta, T9C – 1R6 aborysiuk@minburncounty.ab.ca Office 780-632-4033 Cell 780-581-5984
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Offer consolation, but don't give them any direction. You have bent over backward trying to help them and now it's time to let them stand on their own two feet.
TAURUS
Take care when dealing with older relatives. A residential move may be necessary to get a better job. Be aware that you might be at fault as well.
Your partner may push buttons that infuriate you. You may be tempted to get involved in secret affairs or love triangles. You can help them more than they can help you.
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You can expect changes at your work place. Take a second look; difficulties with appliances, water, or electricity in your home may be evident. Shopping could cost more than you bargained for.
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Problems with your partner could be reaching a high level of concern. You are best to move quickly and to get in good with the boss. You can find solutions if you are willing to communicate.
LEO
You may not be as well received in group endeavors if you try to force your will on others. Your ability to see other people's points of view will allow you to come to reasonable agreements.
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SCHOOL NEWS Anna Svenungard Submitted
Our school celebrated Family Literacy Day on January 27 with the whole school participating in “Stop, Drop, and Read” for 10 to 15 minutes right after lunch. Students commented that they enjoyed the time to read and relax with everyone. Excitement flew through the air on Tuesday, with a visit from Frisbee Rob. He started the day off by showing us his incredible skills with a Frisbee during a presentation for students K-9, after which each grade had the opportunity to learn and practice some tricks with him in the gym. There were multiple Frisbees flying, spinning, and he even scored a basket with a Frisbee from the opposite end of the gym. The message that he gave students throughout his presen-
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tation was one of a growth mindset, and that failure was not only okay, but expected! He spoke about how valuable time is and how important it is to make sure we are using our time in ways that support our goals. St. Jerome’s would like to thank the Crisis Line for sponsoring such a wonderful day of learning and fun for our school. January 29 was the monthly Happigr am c ele br at i o n, h oste d by Mr s. Schmidt’s Grade 2/3 class. They sang a meaningful and rhythmic song called “We Will All Be Together as One”, which they followed with a funny reader’s theatre presentation called “Grandpa Easton’s Sled”. The class had the audience laughing as a variety of interesting characters all climbed on a big wooden sled. The highlight for the audience was when the sled “crashed” sending characters, toques, and mitts flying! It was a wonderful presentation, well done Grade
January Happigram winners, Grades 1-5, from St. Jerome’s School. Photos submitted
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Our Grade 6 students went to St. Jerome’s School for VIBE (Vermilion Is Being Empowered) Day on January 23. Students from all over the northern region of BTPS converged and started the day by meeting new people in a game of rock, paper, scissors. All the students were placed in groups of between 12 and 15 kids and partnered with a supervisor. Each period of the day, the groups moved to a new session. The sessions were: friendship (learning about equal, happy and healthy relationships), snack attack (learning about good snack choices), learning about vaping (how bad it is for you), mindfulness (how to calm yourself), fit for life obstacle course, RCMP team building (making a human knot), and self esteem portraits (writing good things about yourself). The VES students said the day was a lot of fun and a great opportunity to meet
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2/3! Students in Mrs. McCormack’s Grade 3 class were treated with a feast of foods typical of Peru as they wrapped up their study of the country. These Spartans were adventurous eaters, sampling foods such as potatoes, quinoa, fish, pork, and churros. Sardines were a big hit with many of the students! It was surely a meal that will be remembered. Roots of Empathy visits are going well with Spartans of various ages. There are two Roots of Empathy babies that visit the Grade One classes and even one that comes and “teaches” the Grade 7 students. Lessons focus on developing understanding, kindness, and empathy towards others. Students learn about the various developmental stages that the babies go through, all while strengthening their own emotional intelligence. The Grade Ones in Ms. Svenungard’s room were so proud of Baby Ryker, he had
learned to sit all by himself since his last visit! The boys and girls sang songs to Ryker and he gave out many adorable smiles of appreciation. This wonderful opportunity is such a blessing for everyone! Students in Grades 1-4 went skating on the outdoor rink this Thursday as a fun way to end the month of January. Mrs. Despins Grade 4 class went skating with their Grade One reading buddies. It was wonderful to see the big kids helping the little ones develop their skating skills and play together. Mrs. Schmit and Mrs. Lysons class had fun skating together and enjoying the beautiful weather. The High School Spartans wrote the last of their exams this week and will prepare for the start of a new semester on February 4. One final reminder that there is no school for students on February 13 and 14th (Teacher’s Convention) and February 17th (Family Day).
Taylor and Ryker Chavez were great teachers to the Grade 1 class at St. Jerome’s during their Roots of Empathy visit, faciliatated by Miss Kari with VIBE.
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kids from other schools. January 27 was exciting for our school, as Frisbee Rob (Rob McLeod) paid us a visit from his home in Calgary. Rob is a motivational speaker and Frisbee ambassador, who holds six Guinness World Records and 12 World Championships in frisbee including the Canadian Distance Record. He started the day with a school wide assembly and then took individual grades each period. He demonstrated many throws and showed the kids some tricks. He employed Mr. Haslehurst’s assistance in catching and throwing multiple frisbees at once, and had two Grade 4 girls volunteer to help him with some tricks. He challenged all students to do three things: get rid of screens (televisions, phones, electronic devices) from their bedroom, eat their meals with no screens present, and put the screens down at least one hour prior to their bedtime. Frisbee Rob really talked a lot of getting out and being more active, and spending less time sitting and more time communicating face-to-face
with family and friends. VES was given a class set of frisbees so that we can use them in gym classes. After the sessions, Robert McLeod tweeted: “Thanks to the generous support of the Vermilion and Area Crisis Line, I spent the day speaking and teaching frisbee to more than 250 students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. They learned all about the value of physical literacy, resiliency, kindness, and getting unplugg’d.” VES brought Edmonton’s TELUS World of Science - Science in Motion - to our Grade 1-6 students. Topics included: how we see colour, exploring how sound travels, insulation and cooling with liquid nitrogen, using optical devices, learning about electrical circuits, and using science to solve a crime. It was a wonderful three days of learning and activities for the students. The Grade 2 Roots of Empathy classes have been learning about how to keep a baby safe. They have learned that each new milestone a baby reaches poses
new safety concerns for parents. As the students study safety for their baby, this provides a bridge to consideration of their own safety. During these classes students discuss their own responsibilities in keeping themselves safe and not endangering their peers, and in making their community a safer place for everyone. We love having our babies come to visit every three weeks and each time they do we are excited to celebrate with them the new milestones the babies have reached. We are thankful to the Waltz family and Baby Merit as well as the Zaharko family and Baby Logan for sharing their lives with us. Dates to Remember: Feb. 5 – School Assembly at 10:30; Feb. 5 – Dress in Once Color Day; Feb. 7 – Science Fair; Feb. 13 and 14 – Teachers’ Convention – No School; Feb. 17 – No School; Feb. 21 – Grade 2 Culture Fair; Feb. 24 – 100th Day of School; Feb. 26 – Pink Shirt Day; Mar. 3 – Assembly; Mar. 6 – No School
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BULL BREEDERS Improving Your Vision For The 2020 Production Year: New Tools For On-Farm Record Keeping In Cow-Calf Operations
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Are you curious about which areas of your operation are excelling? Or which areas of your operation that might need some work? Are you interested in record keeping but not sure where to start? Successful farm management begins with accurate and up to date records. The process of record keeping allows the farm manager to collect and save data so it can be analyzed and used to make better decisions and turn information into actions. It is important for producers to identif y what information is needed to support you in making management decisions. While collecting, maintaining, and analyzing records requires an investment in time, the ability to make decisions based on a known history of your par ticular farm is valuable. Dr. Harlan Hughes’ analysis of North Dakota cow/calf operations showed that those actively using their own farm data tended to have lower unit costs of production per pound of calf weaned. The operations that were using their own data were also the most profitable over time. The more information producers gather on their operations, the more efficient the knowledge and management of your herd becomes. A series of modules and a new indicator tool have developed to be used
by a wide range of farm managers to assist with better on-farm record keeping and benchmarking. Some operations may not fit perfectly into one level for all the topics. For example, your financial record keeping may already be at the intermediate or advanced level, but you may feel that you are more of a beginner in the forage and grassland area or vice-versa. Your current record keeping practices may be a combination of levels depending on the topic, which is normal and to be expected! Please note that currently only level 1 is available to view. The resources for Levels 2 and 3 will be published over the next few months. Cow- Calf Production Indicator Tool Why monitor cow herd productivity? Productivity is a key driver of per unit cost of production and monitoring on farm productivity from year to year allows for issues to be identified as they may creep up overtime. Why benchmark? Benchmarks follow standardized definitions, calculations and interpretation allowing comparisons to be made and herd manag ement strengths and weaknesses to be more easily identified and managed. Reproductive Efficiency Cow-calf profitability is strongly tied to reproductive efficiency. The goal is to have as many cows wean a live
calf as efficiently as possible under your production system and environment. Star ting with the number of females exposed to the bull, there are multiple places where cows may be “falling out” of the system (i.e. failing to conceive and wean a marketable calf each year). This could occur
during the breeding season with lower conception rates, through abortions or dystocia with a lower calving rate or throughout the summer grazing season with a higher calf death loss between birth and weaning resulting in a lower weaning rate. Continued on page 22
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BULL BREEDERS Continued from page 21 The question is where should an operation focus their effort? The below chart is taken from the Cow-Calf Production Indicators Calculator, which allows producers to enter their own numbers (only 15 numbers are needed) and compare them with an Industry Target and Regional Benchmark from the most recent regional cow-calf surveys. It evaluates where improvements can be made from breeding through weaning. Where does performance deviate? Is it during the breeding season with bull power, during the calving season or with pre-weaning calf health? Conception rate calculates the percentage of females pregnant after exposure to a bull. It is an indication of the cowherds’ fertility. This is the inverse of open rates, the O in the GOLD indicators. There are multiple factors that impact conception rates from cow nutrition and body condition score to the length of the calving season, cow:bull ratio and bull fertility. Length of Calving Period (Last Calving dates – First calving date) The goal is to have a cow calve every 365 days. In order to achieve that with a 285-day gestation it is recommended to keep the calving season to no more than 80 days. A longer breeding season/calving period does not ensure a cow will have
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a calf every year. In addition, reducing the breeding season length contributes to a more uniform calf crop and higher weaning weights. This does require labour, time, and basic facilities to remove and hold bulls at the end of the breeding season. However, reducing the breeding season can also negatively impact conception rates, at least initially, until selection pressure for improved fertility and the benefits of improved nutritional management permeates the herd. Cow:Bull Ratio (Females exposed / Bulls used) Low fertility or inadequate bull power could decrease the conception rate. Cowto-bull ratios vary significantly by farm size (large or small), farm type (crop and livestock or livestock only), and production type (extensive or intensive) (Alemu et al. 2016). Rough terrain and younger bulls typically justify a lower cow-to-bull ratio. For smaller herds, they may need at least one bull for any number of cattle up to 25. In larger herds with multiple sires, producers may run a lower cow-to-bull ratio to reduce the risk of cows not being bred due to bull injury or low libido. However, more bulls in a multi-sire pasture may also increase the risk of injury due to fighting, especially if bulls are similar in age. Calving Rate (Live calves born / females bred) Calving rate is the number of live calves born per 100 females bred. It doesn’t matter if the calf was born alive or dead, provided it was full-term. Aborted calves, however, are not considered full-term and are not included in the number of calves born. This performance measure provides an indication of a cow herd’s management during gestation. Inversely you can look at pregnancy
loss. Many producers do not know their exact calving rate. Or it is their only indicator of conception rate and therefore the herd’s fertility. However, if there are an abnormally high number of abortions it can indicate this is an area to be looked at. Weaning Rate (aka Calf Crop or Weaning Percentage = Calves weaned / Females exposed) Weaning rate represents the number of calves weaned per 100 females exposed. The denominator “per 100 females exposed” is consistent with the Conception Rate and Calving Rate – allowing the above chart to be made which provides a consistent comparison to females exposed and each step reducing in number. Alternatively, you can calculate the calf survival rate which is the number of calves weaned per 100 calves born alive. This is
the inverse of calf death loss. Calf mortality is typically measured in two periods: (1) first 24 hours after birth and (2) from Day 1 to weaning. While calf mortality levels fluctuate by region and year, the reported level of calf loss has the potential to greatly reduce profitability and is influenced by herd health protocols, exposure to diseases and weather. In order to reduce calf loss, one must understand the cause of death. Average weaning weight (all calves) The average weaning weight for all calves is the Growth in the GOLD indicators. Per unit cost of production is directly related to the number of pounds produced. If producers are focused on increasing weaning weight, they may want to examine their calving distribution or management on pasture (e.g. creep feeding). Continued on page 23
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BULL BREEDERS Continued from page 22 Calving Distribution Each time a cow is not bred during a 21-day heat cycle, it can cost up to 39 lbs of weaning weight (assuming an average daily gain on calves of 1.85 lbs/ day). The Calving Distribution calculator allows producers to see what their current calving distribution is, and the impact on revenue if they move to the industry target of 60-25-10-5 (e.g. 60% of cows calving in first 21 days of calving season, 25% calving from day 22 to 41, 10% calving between day 42 and 62 and 5% open), or a condensed breeding season of three cycles. Adjusted 205 day weaning weight Some production systems are not focused on maximizing weaning weight. If your production system typically weans earlier, at say 180-190 days of age, comparing to regional benchmarks will be inaccurate. Instead, adjust both the regional benchmark and your own data to a standard 205 day weaning weight to allow for accurate comparisons. This removes the bias from different production systems. This is done for you in the Cow-Calf Production Indicator Calculator. Weight per day of age (lbs) Another way of removing the bias from different production systems is to compare the weight per day of age rather than the weaning weight. This removes the impact of having an older or younger calf at weaning resulting in skewed comparisons. Overarching Indicators A couple of overarching indicators that provide a quick snapshot of herd performance are the number of pounds weaned per female exposed and the average weaning weight as a percent of mature
cow weight. Pounds weaned per female exposed Commercial cow-calf producers generate revenue based on total pounds of calf weaned and sold. Simplistically, there are only two ways to increase total pounds of calf weaned: 1) increase average weight of each calf weaned or 2) increase the number of calves weaned. It combines the herd reproductive efficiency, calf death loss, and genetics for growth and maternal traits. This recognizes that a heavier weaning weight can be offset by a lower weaning rate and vice-versa. Ave r ag e we a ning we ig ht a s a percent of mature cow weight Research has shown that cow efficiency is dependent on the level of nutrition they receive. Larger, higher-producing cows are the most efficient in lush, high nutrition environments and smaller low-producing cows are the most efficient in limited nutrition environments. Measuring beef cow efficiency includes determining the amount and quality of feed consumed compared to the net return. Cow efficiency can be gained through a lower feed conversion ratio and therefore lower energy requirements for the cow, or higher productivity through heavier wean weight, lower death loss, or higher reproductive efficiency. The idea is to have a low birth weight, same mature weight but a heavier weaning weight, resulting in a bent growth curve with faster maturing cattle. A long-standing goal is to produce a calf that is at least 45% of the mother’s body weight. This can be achieved with a cow of any size. Assuming a cow will eat around 2% of body weight per day, a 1300 lb cow will eat 26 lbs/day and a 1500 lb cow will eat 30 lbs/day. If feed
costs are $120/tonne, annual feed costs would be $517 and $596 respectively. If the calf of both cows is 45% of the mature body weight the breakeven on feed costs for both calves will be the same at $0.89/ lb. But if the calves are only 38% of the mature cow weight the breakeven on feed is $1.03-1.05/lb. While the ideal cow size will vary with the environment, the goal of a bent growth curve is attainable with any cow size. Conclusion Routine monitoring of standardized performance measures can provide valuable information over time, particularly when coupled with comprehensive records of managerial change and performance impact from those changes.
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Canadians are being asked to raise a fork to Canadian agriculture as part of a national social media campaign to celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day on February 11. Canada’s Agriculture Day is a great opportunity to pay tribute to our producers and to express our immense appreciation for their contributions to our communities,” said Marie-Claude Bibeau, minister of Agri-
culture and Agri-Food Canada. “Canadian producers and processors are working around the clock to put nutritious, highquality food on our tables and create good jobs in communities across the country. Our food producers continue to innovate to meet growing demand at home and around the world, while meeting the challenges of environmental sustainability.” The fourth anniversary of Canada’s Agriculture Day will focus on strengthening the relationship between consumers and
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producers who share a common love and appreciation for home-grown food. “Canada’s Agriculture Day is for everyone,” said Debbie Bailey, spokesperson for Agriculture More Than Ever, one of the driving forces behind Canada’s Agriculture Day. “The day will be marked by events across the country. If you’re unable to participate in one of these events, you can join in the fun by making a meal with your family using all Canadian ingredients, snapping a photo of you raising your fork to Canadian agriculture then sharing it on social media using #CdnAgDay.” Surveys have shown that a vast majority of consumers don’t fully understand where their food comes from or how it is produced. “The day is an excellent opportunity for consumers and producers to engage in a positive dialogue around Canada’s agriculture and food industries – and be open to where the conversation goes,” said Bailey, noting a recent survey by the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity showed three in five Canadians show interest in learning more about agriculture and modern farm practices.” That same survey showed 70 per cent of Canadians trust farmers to provide them with accurate information about their food and 60 per cent already view Canadian agriculture in a positive light. “Conversations on Canada’s Agriculture Day and throughout the year are important for building trust between consumers and the people who grow and process the food we eat,” Bailey said. “The stronger
that connection becomes, the more likely consumers will choose Canadian products offered on the grocery store shelf.” Aside from the “raise a fork” social media campaign, there will be hundreds of events and activities taking place across the country to celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day. The marquee event will once again be held in Ottawa and will bring together producers, grocery retail and agriculture industry leaders for a dynamic day of discussion focusing on the future of food. It will feature speakers, such as Michiel Bakker, director of global programs for Google and Eric Pelletier, vice president of Alibaba Group, to name a couple. Bailey encourages producers and processors in every sector of Canada’s agriculture industry to show their pride and passion by engaging consumers in positive conversations online or in person. Last year, more than 140 million impressions were generated on Twitter using #CdnAgDay. For more ideas on how to celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day, visit AgDay.ca. About Agriculture More Than Ever Agriculture More Than Ever is an online platform with the goal of improving perceptions of agriculture in Canada. Agriculture More Than Ever partners with industry groups and agvocates to enhance public trust in Canada’s food system. Visit AgricultureMoreThanEver.ca or follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @ AgMoreThanEver.