Reading Time: < 1 minute The newly christened Alberta Grains, formed from a merger of the Alberta wheat and barley commissions, is seeking nominees for its first board of directors. Farmers from across the province’s six growing regions can be nominated to run for 12 open positions, two per region. Directors are an essential part of leading the organization, Alberta […] Read more
Alberta Grains seeks nominees
CN names new CEO, easing tussle with investor
Former CP executive Tracy Robinson returns to rail
Reuters — Canadian National Railway on Tuesday named industry veteran Tracy Robinson as its new chief executive officer, soothing a months-long tussle with its second-largest shareholder over leadership at the railroad operator. Robinson will replace Jean-Jacques Ruest, who announced his decision to step down from the role in October following investor demands for his exit […] Read more
One canola director spot still open
Reading Time: < 1 minute Three directors on the board of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission were re-elected by acclamation. Andre Harpe from Valhalla Centre in Region 2, Ian Chitwood from Airdrie in Region 8, and Roger Chevraux from Killam in Region 11 will all serve a second term as director. There were no nominations in Region 5 and so […] Read more
Canola directors wanted for four Alberta regions
Nominations are due Oct. 31
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta Canola Producers Commission is seeking four canola growers to serve as directors on its board for a three-year term. This year, directors are needed in Regions 3, 6, 9, and 12. The commission has directors from 12 regions, one-third of which are elected annually. Any producer who sold canola since August 2016 is eligible, […] Read more
Few stand for Ontario vegetable board elections
Ontario’s 450-odd processing vegetable growers have put up just three people to fill four open spots on the board of their marketing organization. The Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers (OPVG) on Friday announced the results from an election meeting for two District 1 directors, held Thursday evening in Chatham. Tomato and bean grower David Epp of […] Read more
Three new directors on canola producers’ board
Reading Time: < 1 minute Four directors on the board of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission have been elected by acclamation. Joining the board for their first term will be: John Guelly of Westlock in Region 5 Steve Marshman of Rockyford in Region 8 Dale Uglem of Bawlf in Region 11 Their three-year term will begin at the commission’s annual […] Read more
AWC looking for directors and reps
Seeking nominations for Regions 2 and 4
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) is seeking nominations for two directors and three regional reps for Regions 2 and 4. “We are looking for individuals who are committed to advancing the interests of Alberta wheat producers and dedicated to further developing AWC’s strategic direction,” said AWC chair Kent Erickson. “It’s an opportunity to affect change.” […] Read more
Alberta Canola Producers Commission seeking directors
Nominations sought for Regions 2, 5, 8 and 11
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC) is seeking canola producers willing to serve as a director. Anyone who has paid the ACPC a service charge on canola sold since Aug. 1, 2012 is an eligible producer and can stand for election. An eligible producer can be an individual, corporation, partnership, or organization. Eligible producers must […] Read more
New Alberta Barley directors sought
Elections will be held at November regional meetings
Reading Time: < 1 minute Agri-News – Alberta Barley is calling for nominations to fill three open spots on its board of directors. Nominations are currently being accepted for the director positions available in regions one and two to replace Greg Stamp (Enchant) and chairman Matt Sawyer (Acme) respectively. Both Stamp and Sawyer are completing their second three-year term this […] Read more
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