9.  November 29, 2006 - Alberta Agriculture Minister Horner on Call of the Land encouraging voters to get their vote in and have their say in deciding who will guide the transition of the grain industry.  Alberta Agriculture Minister Doug Horner

8.  Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) sent out a survey to all 2006 CWB election candidates.  Survey Responses

7.  November 14, 2006 - Peter Eckersley of Meyers Norris Penny (MNP), election coordinator for the CWB election was interviewed, explaining the statutory declaration and the preferential ballot.  Interview on Call of the Land with MNP's Peter Eckersley.

6.  November 10, 2006 Western Barley Growers urge farmers to vote in this years CWB election. WBGA News Release "This year, more than ever......"

5.  October 30, 2006 - Voting Packages for Wheat Board elections are being sent out today.  The package includes voting instructions, detailed biographies and policy statements of the candidates, a preferential ballot and an official postage paid return envelope. Brenda Brindle, General Manager of the Alberta Grain Commission encourages all eligible producers to vote: Interview with Brenda Brindle, Alberta Grain Commission

4.  October 24, 2006 - The slate of candidates was announced today, with 14 people running for director positions in CWB districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9.  CWB director candidates, 2006.

3.  September 11, 2006 - Meyers Norris Penny (MNP), the election coordinator for the CWB election, released details concerning voting eligibility for the 2006 director elections.  Voter eligibility confirmations have been mailed.  For more information about voting eligibility and what to do if you would like to vote but do not receive a Voter Eligibility Confirmation, please see the following link:  MNP Releases Details on Voter Eligibility For CWB Director Elections.

2.  September 7, 2006 - Interview with Peter Eckersly of MNP regarding the opening of nominations for CWB election candidates:   Interview with Peter Eckersley, MNP.

1.  September 5, 2006 - CWB Election Website now live.  See the election website for candidates, election schedule and any other information pertaining to the election.

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