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CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Province celebrates kids and teens with Environmental Student Action Challenge
Students participated in the Environmental Student Action Challenge Friday at Bow Habitat Station. The province is celebrating kids and teens who are tackling environmental challenges in their own backyard. They gathered Friday at Bow Habitat Station, which co-ordinates the Environmental Student Action Challenge. Environment Challenges, May 30, 2025 Students gathered at Bow Habitat Station Friday for the Environmental Student Action Challenge (CTV News Calgary) The province put up $13,000 this year, approving 13 projects at 11 schools. A group in Diamond Valley explored sustainable agriculture -- and Calgary students worked on water quality in wetlands. 'It's amazing to see how students and teachers are engaging and inspiring to make a difference in the world around them in a variety of ways that are meaningful to their community,' said Alberta's environment and protected areas minister Rebecca Schulz. Rebecca Schulz Rebecca Schulz, Alberta's Minister for the Environment and Protected Areas of Alberta, was at the Bow Habitat Station Friday along with students participating in the Environmental Student Action Challenge. (CTV News Calgary) Alberta schools are eligible to apply for the grant each year. The next round of funding opens in September.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Mohamad Sabu: Malaysia aims to strengthen agricultural ties with Thailand through MoU review
BANGKOK, May 30 — Malaysia is committed to renewing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Agricultural Cooperation with Thailand, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He stated that the Malaysia-Thailand MoU, which has been in place for over 50 years, requires a comprehensive review and improvement of most of its terms. 'The MoU reflects our shared goals of strengthening bilateral collaboration in areas such as sustainable agriculture, technology transfer, research, and food security. 'We have submitted our latest draft of the MoU to the Thai ministry, and we hope to receive their feedback soon,' he told Bernama on Friday. Earlier, Mohamad, who led the Malaysian delegation on a four-day working visit to Thailand, made a courtesy call on Thailand's Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry, Narumon Pinyosinwat, before both parties held a bilateral meeting. Mohamad noted that Malaysia, aims to achieve a higher self-sufficiency level in agricultural production by 2030. This goal is to be realised through a sustainable, resilient, and technology-driven agro-food industry that prioritises food security. 'Our discussions today reaffirm the strong and enduring partnership between Malaysia and Thailand in the agriculture sector. 'I am encouraged by the shared commitment to deepen our collaboration and address common challenges in food security, sustainable agriculture, and innovation,' he said. He also highlighted that Thailand is Malaysia's main trading partner in the agri-food sector and selected agricultural products. 'Bilateral agricultural trade between Malaysia and Thailand continued to show positive performance in 2024, with the total trade value of agricultural products reaching RM20.96 billion. 'This trade trend highlights the growing potential of food and agricultural product trade and demonstrates significant opportunities for both countries to further elevate the value of agricultural trade,' he added. Later, Mohamad officiated the Malaysian Pavilion at the THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2025, Asia's premier food and beverage trade show. Approximately 137 Malaysian companies participated in the trade show, held at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani from May 27 to 31. — Bernama
CBC
5 days ago
- Business
- CBC
The goal of 'farming under every panel'
Solar Sheep's Janna Grier and Capital Power's Wade Heuscher explain why animals are used at the Strathmore Solar site in Alberta.
Arab News
20-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi program to train rural women in leathercraft
RIYADH: The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program, known as Saudi Reef, has launched its first vocational empowerment training in leather industries for rural women in Al-Kharj governorate. The program aims to promote entrepreneurship and support the national economy in line with Vision 2030 goals, the Saudi Press Agency reported. It provides rural women with practical skills in leather manufacturing to help develop their small businesses and improve the marketing of their products. Majed Al-Buraikan, Saudi Reef assistant secretary-general for media and communication, said 15 rural women are participating in the training, which covers value-added leather production, design, product diversification, quality control, and business management. The program includes training in business planning, cost management, marketing, and branding to help participants establish viable ventures, according to SPA. Recently, the UN World Tourism Organization recognized Saudi Reef's role in supporting sustainable development through its link with rural tourism. Basmah Al-Mayman, UNWTO Middle East director, in a letter to Saudi Reef Secretary-General Ghassan Bakri commended the program for organizing rural tourism events in various regions of the Kingdom. UNWTO expressed interest in collaborating with Saudi Reef on initiatives focused on sustainable community development and rural tourism.
Winnipeg Free Press
16-05-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Province puts up $120M for Brandon college's innovation centre
BRANDON — The Manitoba government will provide $60 million in capital funding and a further $60 million in bridge financing to support Assiniboine College's new Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, which will expand workforce training, the premier announced Thursday. 'This is an amazing project — a big reward for us,' said Kinew, who made the announcement at a luncheon at the Keystone Centre, attended by 550 business leaders. 'The ag industry is the backbone of our economy here in Manitoba … This is a really solid investment for us.' Submitted photo An artist's rendering of the main entrance to Assiniboine College's new Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture which will receive $60 million in capital funding and a further $60 million in bridge financing from the Manitoba government. Kinew said the centre will help grow the agriculture industry, not only in Westman, but the entire province. 'When you're dealing with the threat of tariffs to the south and the tariffs from China, we can't be cutting and slashing — you've got to be investing to keep people working,' said Kinew. 'The Prairie Innovation Centre, to me, is one of the best ways when we talk about investing in this core part of our economy, the ag industry.' Of the $60 million in capital funding, $40 million is earmarked for the Prairie Innovation Centre and $20 million will be used for a new 216-spot child-care centre inside the development. 'It's a game changer,' said Assiniboine College president Mark Frison after the announcement. Frison donated $50,000 of his money to the centre in November 2021. He said the centre will enable the college to bring in specialized programs, some of which aren't common on the Prairies. 'We're very excited about the prospect of those new programs.' They include chemical process technology and food science technology, which he said are especially important in Manitoba. Frison said the centre should be able to teach 800 students once completed in June 2028, up from the 300 students who are enrolled in agriculture-related programs at the college. He said because the province is providing $60 million in bridge financing, the college will be able to start finding contractors 'within weeks' and start construction toward the end of the year. Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett applauded the investment. 'It's great news. The enhancing and strengthening of any of our core industries in the city, including (the college)… benefits all of us,' said Fawcett. 'A strong college gives more opportunity for people to work, more opportunity for people to go to school. Agriculture is sort of the hub of where we are,' he said. He said the inclusion of a daycare will also be a big help to the community. Fawcett said he wants the federal government to do its share, which he said has been lagging. 'The province has always been in, the feds, as the premier said, have been a bit slow,' said Fawcett. 'We will continue to look for that federal money.' Kinew also called on Ottawa to help fund the centre. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Kinew originally pledged the $60-million contribution from the province during the 2023 election campaign. The college first announced the new centre in January 2021, describing it at the time as a 'vision for the future of agriculture in Manitoba.' The previous Progressive Conservative government, under premier Heather Stefanson, announced $10 million for the centre in January 2023, which paid for planning, assessing future programs and building supporting infrastructure. Donors include local philanthropists Gord and Diane Peters, who donated $10 million; Sunrise Credit Union, which chipped in $1 million; accounting firm MNP handed over $1 million; the RBC Foundation earmarked $700,000; the Anthony Matlashewski Charitable Foundation donated $500,000; Scotiabank gave $125,000; and the Manitoba Crop Alliance donated $100,000. — Brandon Sun
