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Community support encouraged for Sharples grain elevator site
The grain elevator in Sharples, Alta., about 30 kilometres west of Drumheller, is set to be demolished, but ...
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Women’s only Bos Ladies Round Up has successful first event
Veterinary Agri-Health Services Ltd. held its first-ever women’s only event earlier this month called Bos Ladies Round Up, ...
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Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Finals heading to Rimbey May 1-3
Rodeo fans won’t want to miss out on the action-packed Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Finals heading to the Rimbey ...
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Annual Agricultural Safety Week fast approaching
This year’s Canadian Agricultural Safety Week will take place March 15-21, encouraging farmers, farm families, farm workers, and ...
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Producers sharpen skills at Stettler County calving clinic
Stettler County hosted a well-attended Calving Clinic in Red Willow on Feb. 5. Around 90 local producers attended ...
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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 ...
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Alberta Milk and BC Dairy reach holiday campaign totals
Alberta Milk and BC Dairy are proud to announce that they have met their fundraising matching goals of ...
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Christina Franc will become the new CEO for 4-H Canada
Christina Franc will be joining 4-H Canada as its new CEO on Jan. 19. “It’s been a bucket ...
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Lethbridge Ag Society excited for 2026
This year will be a busy and exciting year for the Lethbridge & District Agricultural Society (LDAS), as ...
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Alberta Beef Producers engaging youth through Young Creators Contest
The deadline is still open for submissions into Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) Young Creators Contest. In its second ...
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Alberta Beef Producers call for halt to proposed CFIA traceability regulatory changes
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is recommending that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) halt the finalization of the ...
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Ponoka 4-H District gathers for annual District Judging Day
On Dec. 13 2025, many members of the Ponoka 4-H District gathered for the annual District Judging Day. ...
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Peavey Mart to reopen Red Deer location
Red Deer’s Peavey Mart location will reopen this year. Peavey Mart announced on Wednesday, Jan. 7 that it ...
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M. ovi testing and free fencing available to eligible Alberta sheep and goat producers
The Government of Alberta, in partnership with local veterinarians, is offering free Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (M. ovi) testing and fencing ...
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Go-rounds, grit and guitar notes: Ponoka’s New Year’s Eve Bull Bash
Ponoka’s annual New Year’s Eve Bull Bash saw 20 of the top riders and new rookies battle it ...