‘Never missed a one’: Raymore, Sask. farmer marks 70th straight harvest
Herman Kirstein, 85, continues to combine peas, canola and wheat on his family farm near Raymore, Sask. Continue reading
Farmer
Southern Alberta trade corridor receives $4.2M in federal funds
Newly announced federal funding for regional transport in Southern Alberta will see the Forty Mile Rail in Foremost, Alta., expand its capacity. Continue reading
Etobicoke backyard farm joins growing GTA trend, supports fight against climate change
An Etobicoke man quit his IT job to start a backyard farm — all part of a growing trend of urban farms popping up in the GTA. Continue reading
Harper government worried about fallout from jailing of potato farmer, court filings show
Henk Tepper languished in a Beirut jail cell in 2011 and 2012 on allegations he tried to export diseased potatoes to Algeria. Continue reading
CN apologizes to Manitoba rancher for train derailment causing oil spill
CN says it has formally spoken with the landowner, Jayme Corr, and apologized for the train derailment. Continue reading
Ontario launches awareness campaign to support farmers’ mental health
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The campaign is part of the province’s $3.8-billion investment over the next 10 years to address mental health issues. Continue reading
‘Knee jerk reaction:’ Lawyers worried about proposed changes to trial system
The proposed legislation would also restrict preliminary inquiries only to offences that carry life imprisonment. Continue reading
Canadian livestock producers now able to apply for tax relief because of drought conditions
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
Drought conditions stretching from British Columbia through to Quebec have led to a shortage of feed across most of southern parts of Canada and now the federal government is stepping in to offer relief for livestock operators. Continue reading
Community comes together to help family with harvest after farmer’s death
About 100 spectators and volunteers came together to help harvest the large wheat crop of a deceased Saskatchewan farmer considered to be a pillar of his community. Continue reading
Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame to add five new members
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Three individuals and one couple will be inducted into the Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame this August. Continue reading