Semi-trailer truck collides with stray straw bale on Highway 21: Camrose RCMP
No one was injured after a semi-trailer truck crashed into a bale of straw five kilometres south of New Sarepta on Saturday. Continue reading
Farming
New technologies creating new jobs and opportunities in agricultural industry
By Lindsay Biscaia Video Journalist, Backup Weather Specialist
Farmers are embracing new technologies such as drones. Continue reading
Senate committee on agriculture drops by Kelowna
A senate committee dropped by a Kelowna farm today to hear from young farmers and the challenges they’re facing in getting their products on store shelves. Continue reading
Okanagan matchmaking service connects farmers with landowners
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
An organization called ‘Young Agrarians’ is connecting farmers with underutilized farmland. Continue reading
Farm groups urge Alberta to be ready to deal with effects of a poor harvest
A coalition of farm groups says conditions at this point in the fall are worse than in 2016, when weather caused many crops to remain unharvested. Continue reading
Tweed mayor voices concern after pot-growing licences granted without local approval
Tweed Mayor Jo-Anne Albert prepares for the legalization of cannabis on Oct. 17 after several residents were found with private cannabis farms. Continue reading
Ag in the Classroom helps connect kids to agriculture
By Rebekah Lesko Reporter
Agriculture in the Classroom aims to connect kids and agriculture through hands-on activities and educational resources. Continue reading
Snow and rain delay harvest in Alberta
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
There are several crop varieties that remain unharvested across the province but canola is seeing the most acres left to combine. Continue reading
Alberta milk producers slam new North American trade agreement: ‘What do I do now?’
Alberta Milk said the province’s 516 dairy farms will now be told to produce less milk, resulting in a smaller paycheque. Continue reading
Alberta dairy farmer explains why he’s disappointed with NAFTA replacement
By Kyle Benning Videographer
Conrad van Hierden says he is feeling a little sour following the Canadian government’s announcement that they have reached a deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Continue reading
