One of Alberta’s largest agricultural societies has announced it is getting out of horse racing. Tim Reid, Northlands chief executive officer, said this would be the last year of horse racing at Northland’s racetrack in Edmonton. The facility will become an athletic complex with seven sheets of ice across two levels, with the ability to […] Read more
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Edmonton centre drops horse racing
One of Alberta’s largest agricultural societies has announced it is getting out of horse racing. Tim Reid, Northlands chief executive officer, said this would be the last year of horse racing at Northland’s racetrack in Edmonton. “It is with mixed emotions today that we talk about our partnership with (Horse Racing Alberta). What we do […] Read more
Goat traceability funds available
Goat producers have access to $225,487 of federal funds to prepare for mandatory national identification and traceability requirements. The money will help the Canadian National Goat Federation implement a plan for mandatory identification and traceability. There are about 225,000 goats on 6,000 Canadian farmers. “I am very pleased that CNGF has received this funding, which […] Read more
Farm accident claims three sisters
Three sisters have died from a farming accident near Rocky Mountain House. According to RCMP, the three girls were playing in a truck of canola when they were buried and suffocated by the seed. RCMP and emergency crews were called to the farm near Withrow, Alta., just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Adults at the […] Read more
Alberta farmers overcome delays as seeding continues
Seeding may have got off to a slow start in Alberta because of snow, but it’s estimated that 70 percent was done in 10 days, and maybe even seven days in the Wetaskiwin area. Many farmers were able to catch up quickly despite the slow start. Warm, moist soil has also meant seed emerged quickly, […] Read more
