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Red Deer County’s Adrienne Herron discusses International Year of the Woman Farmer
The United Nations has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, and ALUS is celebrating ...
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Rotary Ag Scholarships awarded at Lethbridge East dinner and gala
On March 5, the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East will hold its annual Dinner & Gala, during which ...
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Local farmer plans on growing more canola
The lower tariffs on canola seed between Canada and China, expected by March 1, are a positive for ...
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Boere takes on new position helping new farmers through Young Agrarians programs
Nicole Boere recently took on the position of Alberta and E-Learning Program Manager at Young Agrarians, helping others ...
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Young florist starts up business inspired by confidence in her apprenticeship
Rachel Luce has taken on a new venture in the world of flowers, inspired by the confidence she ...
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Miss Ponoka Stampede reflects on landmark year
For Miss Ponoka Stampede 2025 Kyla Lightfoot, this is a season to reflect on what has truly been ...
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Tim Adekola talks farming as a black farmer and the stigma still in the agricultural community
During Black History Month, Tim Adekola, who farms just west of Edmonton, spoke about his passion for farming ...
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Shared-space vet clinic opens in Coronation to support local producers
Paintearth County and the Paintearth Economic Partnership Society held an open house for the Paintearth Veterinary Clinic in ...
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Ag Expo returns to Lethbridge this month with some exciting youth development events
Ag Expo is returning to Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre from Feb. 25-27 as Southern Alberta’s largest and ...
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Lacombe, Lacombe County form task force to fight closure of Ag research facility
The City of Lacombe and Lacombe County are working together to take action following the federal government’s announced ...
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AgSmart won’t happen in 2026, event to return in 2027
AgSmart is entering a new phase of redevelopment. In 2026, Agri-Trade, Olds College of Agriculture and Technology and ...
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FCC 4-H Club Fund recipients announced
The recipients of the 2025 FCC Club Fund have been announced. “The FCC 4-H Club Fund is part ...
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Stettler County ag board lobbies for water grants and traceability changes
Members of the Stettler County Agricultural Services Board attended a conference in Edmonton from Jan. 20 to 22. ...
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Exciting new guest ranch venture for Joel Martens
Joel Martens, who was involved for many years with Heritage Ranch before his contract came to an abrupt ...
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Canadian Wheat Growers look to safeguard future amid AAFC cuts
Amid the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) staffing cuts as part of plans to slash the department’s budget ...
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Alberta Federation of Agriculture condemns AAFC layoffs in Lacombe
The Alberta Federation of Agriculture is condemning the federal government’s decision to eliminate more than 600 positions at ...
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Egg Farmers of Alberta give eggs to those in need through annual program
For over 10 years now, Egg Farmers of Alberta (EFA) has been giving eggs to those in need ...
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Winter Career Fair at Olds College helping students prepare for their future
The Winter Career Fair at Olds College is fast approaching, giving students the opportunity to get a head ...
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Livestock producers pushing back on new traceability regulations
Central Alberta livestock producers have joined the chorus of opposition to proposed new traceability regulations. Critics argue the ...
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Lacombe agricultural research station to shut down
The Lacombe Research and Development Centre will be shut down. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) will eliminate 665 ...
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University of Calgary explores tech tools to improve the health of cattle
Researchers at the University of Calgary have been busy working on developing new tools to improve various aspects ...
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A busy 2026 in store for the Ponoka Agricultural Society
The Ponoka Agricultural Society is mapping out a busy year ahead with a very full slate of events ...
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Ashley Nicholls selected as one of Nuffield Canada’s 2026 scholars
Ashley Nicholls was selected to be one of the 2026 Nuffield Canada scholars. Nicholls, along with Jolene Noble, ...
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Canola deal with China welcomed by local producers
Central Alberta canola producer Mike Ammeter welcomes a new tariff agreement with China. But his optimism is tempered ...
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Veterinarian loses animals, second barn in two years to rural Alberta fire
Castor Volunteer Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in Paintearth County, Alta., south of town just before ...