Another 500 Albertans can receive partial government funding to obtain a Class 1 commercial truck driver’s licence this year. The provincial government has earmarked $5 million to cover up to 90 percent of mandatory entry-level training costs for eligible unemployed Alberta residents. The trucking industry has indicated a shortage of Class 1 truck drivers for […] Read more
Stories by Lethbridge bureau
Grouse conservation efforts receive funding
Activities to support habitat for greater sage grouse received a $1.27 million funding boost March 17 from the federal environment and climate change department. The money will fund initiatives through the Species At Risk Partnership on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL), which is part of the national conservation plan. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association announced the funding, saying […] Read more
Top beet growers named
Gouw Quality Onions, a southern Alberta farming operation that grows more than onions, was the top sugar beet grower of 2020 based on adjusted tonnes per acre. Gouw recorded 38.44 tonnes, considerably above the 2019 top tonnage of 35.64. Jim and Jane Bettcher hold second spot at 38.26 tonnes, followed by Muller Ventures with 36.08. […] Read more
Vet awards presented
The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association recently announced recipients of its service awards that were presented via a virtual ceremony Feb. 27. They are: Dr. Nick Nation – 2020 Meritorious Service Award Dr. Leighton Coma – 2020 Veterinarian of the Year Award Jessica Benoit, RVT — 2020 ABVMA Veterinary Technologist of the Year Award Dr. Jessica […] Read more
Alta. bison sale totals $160,875
The March 6 Wildrose bison sale saw 32 animals sell for a total of $160,875, to average $5,027 per head. Derek Shankowski of Big Country Bison in Pelly, Sask., bought the high seller, a 2018 bull for $12,000. It was consigned by Justin Dorey of Irish Creek Bison in Vermilion, Alta. The high-selling animal was […] Read more
Alberta funds trucker training costs
Another 500 Albertans can receive partial government funding to obtain a Class 1 commercial truck driver’s licence this year. The provincial government has earmarked $5 million to cover up to 90 percent of mandatory entry-level training costs for eligible unemployed Alberta residents. The trucking industry has indicated a shortage of Class 1 truck drivers for […] Read more
U of A receives WGRF funding
The University of Alberta’s wheat breeding program has received $288,550 through the Western Grains Research Foundation. The funds are earmarked to buy a research plot seeder and a combine, according to a Feb. 24 news release announcing the funds. The U of A program focuses on hard red and high-yield spring wheat varieties “and also […] Read more
Feds fund greater sage grouse conservation efforts
Activities to support habitat for greater sage grouse received a $1.27 million funding boost March 17 from the federal environment and climate change department. The money will fund initiatives through the Species At Risk Partnership on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL), which is part of the national conservation plan. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association announced the funding, saying […] Read more
Top beet growers named in southern Alberta
Gouw Quality Onions, a southern Alberta farming operation that grows more than onions, was the top sugar beet grower of 2020 based on adjusted tonnes per acre. Gouw recorded 38.44 tonnes, considerably above the 2019 top tonnage of 35.64. Jim and Jane Bettcher hold second spot at 38.26 tonnes, followed by Muller Ventures with 36.08. […] Read more
Alta. farmers now require fire permits
Alberta farmers who want to burn agricultural debris this spring will require a permit now that the wildfire season has begun. Permits will also be required for residential and industrial burning. Fire permits can be obtained from the municipality where the burning will occur. The wildfire hazard is highest in spring when trees and grass […] Read more
