Alberta gearing up for wildfire season
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Officially running from March 1 to Oct. 31, the province is putting firefighters, equipment and aircraft in place ahead of the season. Continue reading
Oneil Carlier
Local Food Week shows off Alberta’s agriculture
The first ever Alberta Local Food Week kicked off Sunday, showcasing the province’s farmers and ranchers. Continue reading
Provincial government issues fire ban for southern Alberta
“The continued hot and dry weather across much of southern Alberta has created an extreme fire hazard,” said Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier. Continue reading
Alberta government meets with agriculture sector about school curriculum
The province continued its work to re-design the kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum when they met with members of the agriculture an forestry sector. Continue reading
Wheatland County steps up to help Alberta farmers with uninsured losses from October grassfires
Some Alberta farmers struck by October grassfires estimate losses of more than $100,000 with damage to water wells, fences and other assets that aren’t covered by insurance. Continue reading
David Swann asks NDP government to rethink logging of Alberta’s Highwood Pass
David Swann said the NDP government is following in the footsteps of the previous government when it comes to logging in Alberta’s eastern slopes. Continue reading
‘It’s been a real trying time’: Alberta farmers behind on seeding after wet spring
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Thanks to recent wet and soggy weather, many farmers near Edmonton are far behind where they typically should be with seeding. Continue reading
New leaders in place at Alberta’s controversial farm-aid agency
Alberta has new leaders and oversight rules in place at a Crown agency tasked with helping farmers with loans, crop insurance and disaster aid. Continue reading
Calgary-area greenhouse owners say NDP policy pressure killed their business
By Mia Sosiak Reporter
A family-run greenhouse southeast of Calgary finished its last harvest Thursday before closing the business for good, citing cost pressures created by the Notley government’s new labour and climate policies. Continue reading
Alberta ‘moving forward on restoration efforts’ to address dwindling caribou population
The Alberta government released more details Saturday about its plan to partner with the oil and gas industry to try and reverse the decline of the province’s caribou population. Continue reading