Farmers' Advocate Office of Alberta

We know that this year in Alberta has been great for some, but not for all. Alberta's Disaster Recovery Programs are intended for "[Providing] financial assistance for uninsurable loss and damage caused by emergencies and disasters." For more info:... https://www.alberta.ca/disaster-recovery-programs.aspx

What do landowners need to know about the Orphan Well Association? Find out here: https://www.alberta.ca/advisories.aspx

The AER is requesting input on their Centralized Fluid Program (CFS). For more information on this project, please visit: https://youtu.be/VDRMQw5FU3Y Information is being gathered through survey monkey:... https://surveymonkey.com/r/H2VJM9J Calls for input will end July 30th.

Even in times of oil price volatility, landowners should be aware of their rights and options as they relate to renewals of surface leases. Please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/advisories.aspx For more information or dial 310-FARM and ask to speak to our Energy, Utilities, and Policy Specialist.

Please see the FAO's recent Advisory "Farmers' Advocate Office cautions landowners on the proposed "Surface Rights Review" initiated by Ember Resources." The FAO has developed template letters for landowners to send asserting their rights. https://www.alberta.ca/advisories.aspx

The Alberta 2021-22 budget allocates 1.7 mil to the Surface Rights Board -- where landowners file Section 36 applications for compensation. Now, landowners will also be able to track those applications. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-albertas-surface/