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September 21 marks Alberta Agricultural Societies Day

September 21 is Alberta Agricultural Societies Day.

The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies says this same day will mark ag. societies day forever.

The group says ag. societies run community halls, rinks and recreation centres along with organizing many community events. Ag. societies run close to 700 facilities across Alberta.

The association says this day is meant to show appreciation for all the dedication and work done by all these volunteers.

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Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald speaks with reporters in Ottawa following the launch of public consultations on the government’s next agricultural policy framework.

Also speaking are Sophie Chatel (parliamentary secretary to the agriculture minister), Yasir Naqvi (MP for Ottawa Centre), Kerry-Leigh Burchill (director general of the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum), and Keith Currie (president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture).