Lacombe MLA urges Feds to reconsider imminent shutdown of historic agricultural research centre

Lacombe MLA urges Feds to reconsider imminent shutdown of historic agricultural research centre

Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Jennifer Johnson urged the federal government to reconsider closing the Lacombe Research and Development Centre, emphasizing its historical significance and impact on Alberta's agriculture. The closure threatens valuable research and expertise essential for the province's agricultural competitiveness, as the centre has contributed immensely over its 119-year history.