Ralston School and Community Small Farm and Garden Project - Canadian Forces Base Suffield

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed a project to use an area of land close to the school in order to house approximately 25 livestock animals of different varieties and two beehives. The intent of the project is to support students in school with hands-on learning experiences and grow the community and school closer together. Within the school boundary of land, the construction of raised garden beds will enable both the school and community to grow commonly found vegetables and fruits suitable to the area.

Latest update

March 13, 2026— The authorities issued their Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - March 13, 2026
1 Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination - November 24, 2025

Contacts

Jason Duchscherer
Ralston School
Jason Duchscherer, Principal
17 Dugway Drive
Ralston, Alberta T0J 2N0
Email: jasonduchscherer@prrd8.ca

Sheri McNamara
Department of National Defence
Sheri McNamara, Base Environment Officer
CFB Suffield, Box 6000 St Main
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 8K8
Email: Sheri.McNamara@forces.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Canadian Forces Base Suffield (Alberta)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Agriculture

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-11-24

  • Proponent

    Department of National Defence

  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90025

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...within 200 kilometres
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