Government cancels town hall meetings on the Bighorn Country proposal, citing serious harassment of government employees
Tensions over the future of Bighorn Country in Alberta have increased dramatically, resulting in dramatic responses from the province’s two major political parties. Turmoil over the proposed parks area, situated between Jasper and Banff national parks, began to bubble last week when NDP Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips announced that upcoming in-person town hall-style […] Read moreAuthor Archives
Alta. park plan results in political turmoil
Political turmoil reaches boiling point over Bighorn plan
Tensions over the future of Bighorn Country in Alberta have increased dramatically, reaching hysteria from the province’s two major political parties. Turmoil over the proposed parks area, situated between Jasper and Banff national parks, began to bubble last week when NDP Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips announced upcoming in-person townhall-style meetings would be cancelled. […] Read more
Alta. ag minister cool on seed royalties
Alberta Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier says he has reservations about a proposal that could see royalties collected on farm-saved seed. Carlier said farmers have a right to be concerned about the proposal, which is currently the subject of consultations by Agriculture Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. “I don’t represent Monsanto and I don’t […] Read more
Alta. college launches hemp program
Edmonton’s NorQuest College has launched an online program for people looking to farm hemp. The Hemp Farmer course became available in January and is designed to show people how to maximize revenue. Classes will feature research on the crop’s growing season, and current farmers will offer advice via video. “It will delve into everything from […] Read more
Alberta ag minister calls 2018 a year of ups and downs
For Alberta Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier, 2018 was a mixed bag. While speaking with The Western Producer in a year-end interview in December, he suggested the year got off to a shaky start. He said trade uncertainty loomed large as governments were negotiating a new North American Free Trade Agreement. High tariffs on pulses from […] Read more
On the ground: Alta. RCMP tackle rural crime
The police force reports that the rural crime rate is down, but officers on the ground say more work needs to be done
ST. PAUL, Alta. — While driving along lonely prairie roads in eastern Alberta, RCMP officers Rob Eberly and Tony Knowles are on their way to check on problem properties and individuals in the community. Their mission isn’t necessarily one of doing a high-profile sting operation, but one of gathering information and reaching out to residents […] Read more
Animal cruelty charges laid in Alberta
Two people are facing numerous animal cruelty charges after Evansburg RCMP launched an investigation into allegations of mistreatment of horses on a rural property. RCMP said in a news release today that Patricia Lynn Moore, 48, and Ross Andrew Atkinson, 50, of Parkland County have been charged after 65 horses and six dogs were removed […] Read more
Missing Molly found in Alberta
In what can only be described as a Christmas miracle, Molly the Clydesdale has finally been found after being missing for more than three months. Owner Cindy Thomas said Dec. 27 that the bay-coloured mare was found Christmas Eve in good shape in a neighbour’s yard. “Tears started to flow and I started to laugh […] Read more
Opinions clash over Bighorn parks proposal
Many Alberta residents are worried that the plan would negatively affect their livelihoods, while other see benefits
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. — Opinions over the future of Bighorn Country clashed last month when residents met with government officials over potential changes to the proposed wildlife and recreation area. Many residents who live in the proposed parks area, which is situated between Jasper and Banff national parks in western Alberta, raised concerns at […] Read moreHumic acid in soil may help reduce CWD
Scientists from the University of Alberta say they have discovered a property in soil that could potentially help reduce the spread of chronic wasting disease. While they aren’t exactly sure how the soil property, known as humic acid, is reducing the infection, their research shows it is able to break down the abnormal protein that […] Read more
