In their last go-round before a full merger, Alberta Wheat and Alberta Barley have largely filled director spots but still need a number of regional reps.
Three directors were acclaimed to the board of Alberta Wheat: Dean Hubbard of Claresholm in Region 1 along with Greg Sears of Sexsmith and David Bartlett of Fairview in Region 5.
For Alberta Barley, Dick Wymenga from Leslieville is returning as director in Region 3 as is current chair Tara Sawyer of Acme as the director-at-large. In Region 4, Clint Jacula of Derwent was acclaimed as a director.
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Members of the two groups recently voted to merge, which will reduce the number of directors and reps, but the amalgamation isn’t expected to occur before summer.
