Duke's the fellow that handles messages sent to Ropin' the Web and makes sure
all your questions, suggestions and kudos are directed to the right people
at Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. Originally the mascot for Project Barley (predecessor to Ropin' the Web), our Duke is a fine hybrid of a character. The Duke and his grin -- ears and awns blowing in the wind as he races across the surf -- is a cross between a superlative barley variety and a world champion surfer.
Our mascot's name is inspired by Duke the barley variety and the legendary Duke Kahanamoku, an early 20th century world class surfer. Just as Duke K. was an ambassador for surfing, around the world; our Duke is an ambassador for Alberta Agriculture as the ministry takes to the electronic waves of the internet.
Thousands of people have contacted the Duke since we turned on the site in June of 1995. If you have a question or a comment, why don't you drop a note to the Duke at duke@gov.ab.ca
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J. G. O'Donoghue Building 7000 - 113 St. Edmonton AB T6H 5T6 Canada |
duke@gov.ab.ca Toll-free in Alberta: 310 FARM (310-3276) or 1-866-882-7677 Out of Province: 1-403-742-7901 Hours of Operation: 8:00am - 5:00pm MT |