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New resource encourages Albertans to explore crops across the province

Posted on July 24, 2025

Ag for Life Whether you’re driving down a busy highway or taking a scenic backroad, Alberta is bursting with fields full of growing crops. But… Read More »

Dry trend remains despite end-of-June rainfall

Posted on July 24, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Heavy rain at the end of June lessened drought conditions in some parts of southern Alberta, but didn’t reverse a long-term dry… Read More »

Tariffs threats fuelling trade uncertainty for potato industry

Posted on March 13, 2025

By Trevor Busch Commentator/Courier editor@tabertimes.com F or an industry that primarily exports eighty-five per cent of its product annually, Alberta potato producers are worried about… Read More »

Safety and efficiency key factors in Highway 3 Twinning

Posted on March 13, 2025

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Tenille Miller, Director of Advancement for the Highway 3 Twinning Development Association, says that Stage… Read More »

Greenhouse association waits in ‘limbo’; will be sending delegate to national conference to discuss tariff impacts

Posted on February 20, 2025

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Municipalities in the southeast are still considering how they will fit into new committee systems… Read More »

More funding helps update irrigation infrastructure

Posted on February 20, 2025

Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta’s commitment to the Irrigation Rehabilitation Program is paying off. In Budget 2024, Alberta’s government increased funding for the Irrigation Rehabilitation Program… Read More »

A help hotline for struggling farmers

Posted on February 20, 2025

By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Farming puts the bread in our baskets, but farmers often go unrecognized and underappreciated for… Read More »

Saving Alberta farmers time and money 

Posted on November 28, 2024

By Jasper Tumblod Southern Alberta Newspapers AgriStability is one of several business risk management programs offered by the government to assist farmers in managing substantial… Read More »

Third annual Alberta Agricultural Societies Day Sept. 21

Posted on September 19, 2024

On September 21 Alberta will recognize the incredible work of its 292 Agricultural Societies, which play an essential role in fostering community spirit across the… Read More »

Southern Alberta remains at stage 4 of 5 for drought watch

Posted on August 22, 2024

Southern Alberta Newspapers Drought status has been lowered in much of Alberta after the entire province was considered at very high risk of water supply… Read More »

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