Alberta Canola Announces New Board of Directors

Alberta Canola is pleased to welcome four new directors to the Board, Christi Friesen from Brownvale, Paula Law from Lacombe, Jeannette Andrashewski from Two Hills, and Cheryl Westman from Vermilion. Friesen will represent Region 1, Law Region 7, Andrashewski region 4, and Westman region 10. 

Following the 33rd Annual General Meeting held on January 17, 2023 in Lethbridge, at the 1st annual Alberta Canola Conference, the Board re-elected both Roger Chevraux of Killam as the Chair, and Ian Chitwood of Airdrie as the Vice Chair.   

“Alberta Canola would like to thank outgoing directors, Dan Doll, John Mayko, Mike Ammeter and Cale Staden for all their hard work over the last six years. Representing Alberta’s canola growers and the different needs of their regions helped the Board exercise good judgement and make sound decisions,” said Roger Chevraux.  “The Board is grateful for their contributions and diverse perspectives.”  

Welcome Louise Labonte

Louise also enjoys horticulture and has experience in running her own landscaping and design company. 

Louise is passionate about educating the next generation and helping them learn more about where their food comes from, including all things relating to agriculture and canola from production, science, and the health benefits associated with it. She also is excited to build connections within the agricultural community and enjoys supporting local organizations to build a stronger community. 

Louise can be reached at Louise@albertacanola.com  or at 780.934.2263 

UPDATE - Alberta Canola Bylaw Development

At Alberta Canola's Annual General Meeting on January 17, Alberta’s canola growers voted to approve the new draft bylaws as presented. Alberta Canola would like to thank Marketing Council staff for their guidance during this process.

The next steps before the Bylaws and new Marketing Plan Regulation come into effect are to gain approval from the Marketing Council board and the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation. 

Alberta Canola's Annual Report 2021-22

Coming Events in January 2023

How to Develop a  Rock Solid Grain Marketing Plan
Tuesday, January 24 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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2023 FCC Economic Outlook
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2023 Irrigated Crop Production Update
Thursday, January 26 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Monday, January 30 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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