Cases of rural property crime have decreased in Alberta since the province partnered with the RCMP to establish new units to tackle the issue. Following her speech to rural representatives at the Rural Municipalities of Alberta fall convention, Justice Minister and Solicitor General Kathleen Ganley said property crime across rural Alberta has dropped by 11 […] Read more
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Kenney: auctioning north Peace land for farming
United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney says he is seriously looking at the idea of auctioning off more crown land in Alberta’s north Peace country for farming if he were to become premier. Following a question and answer period at the Rural Municipalities of Alberta fall convention in Edmonton today, Kenney said the idea would […] Read more
Notley continues push for pipelines, oil upgrading as price discount takes a toll
Pushing for pipeline expansion and upgrading oil remain top priorities for Alberta Premier Rachel Notley as the province continues to be hammered by steep discounts to energy prices. Speaking to municipal officials today at the Rural Municipalities of Alberta fall convention in Edmonton, Notley again emphasized her support for pipeline expansion as the Canadian economy […] Read more
New routes plug holes in bus service
British Columbia
A number of transportation services are beginning to take shape on the Prairies, filling the gap that Greyhound left behind when it disappeared from rural roads at the end of last month. The long-time motor coach operator is being replaced by a variety of providers, including government-subsidized services and the private sector. There are shuttles, […] Read moreCheck-off plebiscite requested
LEDUC, Alta. —Alberta Lamb Producers is asking for a vote that will ultimately decide whether its checkoff will become non-refundable. On Nov. 3, members of the commission voted overwhelmingly in favour of a plebiscite that would ask if they want a non-refundable checkoff. It’s now up to the Agricultural Products Marketing Council, which oversees crop […] Read more
Lamb producers plan to target predator control
LEDUC, Alta. — Controlling predators and getting more lamb into grocery stores are among the key issues that Alberta Lamb Producers plans to tackle next year. The commission recently developed a new mandate following its annual general meeting in Leduc Nov. 3. The mandate will help dictate the organization’s direction. Predator control was one of […] Read more
Despite relatively strong numbers, exhibitors say Farmfair feels quieter
The barns at Farmfair International seemed quieter than normal this year as exhibitors began showing and marketing their cattle. This is the first year Farmfair was without the Canadian Finals Rodeo, a major event that drew in large crowds to the Edmonton Expo Centre. The rodeo was held in Red Deer this year after the […] Read more
Ranch uses tight rotations, little machinery
On the Farm: Ulf Herde runs about 400 head on his ranch near Ardmore, Alta., using corn for winter grazing
Ardmore, Alta. — All of Ulf Herde’s cattle are just about ready to return to the home pasture. He has already got one group here, grazing close to the yard, while the other groups forage on nearby land. Once it’s the middle of November, he will manage the animals as one bunch. Weaning will then […] Read more
Families ecstatic after Stockade wins
Black Angus and Simmental cattle from Alta. and Sask. win the supreme show at the Stockade Roundup in Lloydminster
LLOYDMINSTER — Two families from both sides of the Alberta-Saskatchewan border were awarded top prizes last week when a Simmental bull and a Black Angus female pair won the supreme show at the Stockade Roundup. The supreme grand champion bull title went to Hall’s Cattle Co. & Twisted Sisters Livestock, located near Craven, Sask. Barry […] Read more
Research studies high-moisture silage bales
FORT KENT, Alta. — Livestock and forage specialists in northeastern Alberta are hoping a relatively new baling technique will lessen woes over delays and feed quality. Farmers and ranchers in the region have been dealing with wetter-than-normal fall conditions over the last couple years. It’s resulted in delayed baling and quality issues, said Alyssa Krone, […] Read more
