Rhonda King joins ALUS Canada
Posted May 2, 2019 in Rocky ViewPRESS RELEASE | ALUS Canada is proud to welcome a new staff member, Rhonda King, who came on board last month as our Western Canada Lead.
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Intact Announces Support for ALUS
Posted April 25, 2019 in Rocky ViewPRESS RELEASE | Montreal, April 25, 2019 – ALUS Canada thanks Intact for nearly $250,000 to fund ALUS projects benefiting Canadian communities in three provinces.
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How to Fit a Forest Under the Tree
Posted November 27, 2018 in SaskatchewanALUS Canada launches 2018 seasonal giving campaign. Don’t delay, the deadline for your 2018 charitable contribution tax receipt is December 31!
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Building resilience
Posted November 17, 2018 in SaskatchewanALUS Canada co-organized the country’s first-ever Natural Infrastructure Forum in November 2018.
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Katherine Balpataky joins ALUS Canada
Posted October 1, 2018 in SaskatchewanALUS Canada is proud to announce the hiring of Katherine Balpataky as Director of Corporate Partnerships and Business Development
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ALUS Canada Funds Grassland Bird Conservation in PEI
Posted September 11, 2018 in Prince Edward IslandPRESS RELEASE | CHARLOTTETOWN, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 | ALUS Canada Funds Grassland Bird Conservation in PEI
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Environment and Climate Change Canada grants ALUS Canada $600,000 to improve Lake Erie water quality
Posted July 19, 2018 in Prince Edward IslandPRESS RELEASE – PORT COLBORNE, July 19, 2018 — Environment and Climate Change Canada grants ALUS Canada $600,000 to improve Lake Erie water quality.
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ALUS Canada Funds Grassland Bird Conservation in PEI
Posted June 22, 2018 in Prince Edward IslandPRESS RELEASE—ALUS Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island have signed a landmark agreement to help conserve threatened grassland bird species on Prince Edward Island.
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The 2018 Weston Family Ecosystem Innovation Award
Posted June 13, 2018 in SaskatchewanCongratulations to Dr. Wanhong Yang, recipient of the 2018 Weston Family Ecosystem Innovation Award.
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The 2018 ALUS Canada Producer Innovation Award
Posted June 12, 2018 in Prince Edward IslandCongratulations to Joe Csoff, ALUS Norfolk participant and PAC member, for receiving the 2018 ALUS Canada Producer Innovation Award
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ALUS Canada and The W. Garfield Weston Foundation present Innovation Awards for ecosystem services
Posted June 6, 2018 in SaskatchewanPRESS RELEASE—Tillsonburg, June 6, 2018: ALUS Canada and The W. Garfield Weston Foundation today presented the 2018 Innovation Awards, which recognize researchers and producers of ecosystem services on Canadian farms and ranches.
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ALUS granted $720,000 by Province for critical flood-prevention work in Alberta
Posted May 3, 2018 in AlbertaALUS Canada is delighted to announce it has received $720,000 from Alberta Environment and Parks’ Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP).
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ALUS Middlesex Program Gearing Up for 2018
Posted January 10, 2018 in OntarioOntario’s newest ALUS community, ALUS Middlesex, is gearing up to hit the ground running in spring 2018.
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Quebec ALUS farmers receive nearly $11,000 before Christmas
Posted December 12, 2017 in QuebecChristmas came early for 14 Quebec farmers who, as participants in the ALUS Montérégie program, were presented with their annual payments at a December press conference.
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Ontario Trillium Foundation invests in ALUS
Posted September 19, 2017 in OntarioOn September 19, 2017, ALUS Canada, Ontario Nature and guests celebrated a grant of nearly $700,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to support ALUS in Ontario.
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David Bissett and ALUS Canada announce great news for environmental conservation on farms and ranches
Posted August 29, 2017 in AlbertaAlberta philanthropist David Bissett and ALUS Canada, A Weston Family Initiative, announced "The Bissett Action Fund," a new $500,000 gift which will support environmental projects on farms and ranches in southern Alberta.
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ALUS launches Canada 150 campaign on Earth Day
Posted April 22, 2017 in SaskatchewanOn Earth Day, ALUS kicked off its first-ever fundraising campaign, assisted by Canada Helps, the Canadian non-profit that helps connect donors and charities online.
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New ALUS Community in Lacombe County, Alberta
Posted January 12, 2017 in AlbertaOn January 12, 2017, ALUS Canada and Lacombe County announced the creation of a new ALUS community in Alberta.
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ALUS Canada Hires Agrologist Howie Bjorge
Posted January 12, 2017 in AlbertaPRESS RELEASE | TILLSONBURG, January 12, 2017—ALUS Canada is proud to announce the hiring of Howie Bjorge as ALUS Canada Agrologist.
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National Launch of ALUS Canada, a Weston Family Initiative
Posted November 4, 2016 in SaskatchewanALUS Canada and The W. Garfield Weston Foundation announce $5M grant to launch a groundbreaking environmental initiative now known as ALUS Canada, A Weston Family Initiative, along with its New Acre™ Project.
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ALUS Canada Honoured at Clean50 Summit
Posted October 13, 2016 in OntarioALUS Canada was honoured with a Clean50 Award and named to the more exclusive “Clean16” category at the Clean50 Summit in Toronto on September 22.
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ALUS Relaunches in Ontario
Posted August 24, 2016 in OntarioThe Ontario relaunch of ALUS Canada, a Weston Family Initiative, was held at Springview Farm in Waterford, Ontario, on August 24, 2016.
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ALUS Launches in Quebec
Posted August 10, 2016 in QuebecA partnership between ALUS Canada and the Fédération de l’UPA de la Montérégie, the ALUS Montérégie program launched August 10, 2016.
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ALUS Relaunches in Alberta
Posted July 28, 2016 in AlbertaMore than 130 people gathered at the Edmonton Corn Maze on July 28, 2016, to celebrate the official relaunch of ALUS Canada, a Weston Family Initative, in Alberta.
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A Bright Future for ALUS in Saskatchewan
Posted June 29, 2016 in SaskatchewanALUS Canada's Silton announcement on June 29, 2016, set the stage for a bright future in Saskatchewan.
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ALUS Wins Alberta Emerald Award
Posted June 8, 2016 in AlbertaALUS Canada won the Shared Footprint Award at 25th annual Alberta Emerald Foundation gala in Calgary, June 8 2016.
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No More Brown Snow: ALUS Farmers Win Sustainable Agriculture Award in PEI
Posted February 17, 2016 in Prince Edward IslandAn ALUS farmer in Prince Edward Island (PEI) has been awarded the 2015 Hon Gilbert R. Clements Award for Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture.
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ALUS Expands Into Assiniboine Watershed
Posted April 21, 2015 in SaskatchewanThe Assiniboine Watershed Stewardship Association (AWSA) in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship Association (SaskFS) officially announced on April 14, 2015, the launch of the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) conservation program into its entire watershed area.
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ALUS Expands Into Wascana and Upper Qu’Appelle Watersheds
Posted April 9, 2015 in SaskatchewanWascana and Upper Qu’Appelle Watersheds Association Taking Responsibility (WUQWATR) announced today the launch of the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) conservation program into its entire watershed area.
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ALUS farmers recognized for Environmental Excellence
Posted August 8, 2013 in OntarioAlternative Land Use Services (ALUS) would like to congratulate ALUS farmers Bryan and Cathy Gilvesy of YU Ranch who recently received a Minister’s award for Environmental Excellence, which recognizes outstanding achievement, leadership and innovation in environmental protection.
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ALUS Ontario East Launches Its First Demonstration Site
Posted June 12, 2013 in OntarioOn May 29, 2013, Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Ontario East inaugurated the first of three demonstration projects on the farm of Jackie and Steven Pemberton (Winchester, Ontario).
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Wetlands Get a Boost in Alberta
Posted April 30, 2013 in AlbertaA new funding source for local wetland restoration has opened in Alberta.
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Alternative Land Use Services Expands In Alberta
Posted April 23, 2013 in AlbertaDelta Waterfowl and Red Deer County have joined forces to establish the third Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) demonstration project in Alberta.
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Saskatchewan Launches New Conservation Program
Posted December 7, 2011 in SaskatchewanFour rural municipalities in the Wascana Creek and Qu’Appelle River watersheds announced today they will introduce the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) conservation program.
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$1.5 Million Gift to Norfolk ALUS From The W. Garfield Weston Foundation
Posted December 7, 2011 in OntarioThe Norfolk ALUS team is pleased to announce its expanded partnership with The W. Garfield Weston Foundation.
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