The Alberta government has introduced new legislation that will slap heavier penalties on trespassers and make it more difficult for criminals to sue landowners. Bill 27, if passed, would more than double fines and potentially give jail time to people who trespass onto private property. The government introduced it in the legislature Nov. 19. Under […] Read more
Farm Living
Alberta takes a deeper look into rural crime
The Alberta Rural Crime Prevention Framework hopes to determine the causes of rural crime and look for solutions
Municipal and provincial leaders in Alberta are working on a project that aims to figure out what’s feeding crime in rural communities, as well as determine how to build social supports within them. The two-year pilot project, called The Alberta Rural Crime Prevention Framework, has the goal of providing recommendations to help solve the problem. […] Read more
Community safety officers in short supply in Sask.
Saskatchewan’s community safety officer program is an option for municipalities looking for bylaw enforcement and low-risk policing needs, but only about 30 officers have been hired since the program’s rollout five years ago. Daryl Chernook, program manager for the province’s corrections and policing ministry, said CSOs can be another presence in rural areas to help […] Read more
Keep illness at bay this winter with wholesome food
The first snowflakes have gently fallen where we live, and a certain peace comes over us once the ground is white. It’s time to curl up with a warm drink and a book. Enjoy the short lived tranquillity because it will be Christmas Day in a little more than a month. Try to boost your […] Read more
One-third of public has faith in food system
Survey finds 91 percent of Canadians believe they know little about agriculture, but 60 percent want to learn more
Canadian consumers now care more than ever about their food, but most say they know little to nothing about modern farming practices. John Jamieson, president of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity, said this shouldn’t be surprising, considering that only two to four percent of them live on farms and are actively engaged in food […] Read more
Mental wellness goes to school
A new course in Saskatchewan teaches high school and university students how to manage mental health challenges
Alexis Epp has turned a negative situation positive. Her years of battling mental illness are now being directed to helping other young people who might experience similar issues. As a teenager she struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts, as well as a medical system that did not seem able to help her. Eventually, she got […] Read more
Backyard flock operators spread their wings
On the Farm: A B.C. couple started out small, but they now have close to 5,000 layers and grow vegetables on two acres
COBBLE HILL, B.C. — James and Cammy Lockwood have their own way of doing things. Their business-like approach to environmental sustainability and animal welfare captured the notice of the Outstanding Young Farmer program, and they were named British Columbia’s 2019 representatives. Neither planned on farming, but life throws curve balls, bunts and home runs. For […] Read more
More glyphosate class action suits planned in Canada
Glyphosate lawsuits are multiplying in Canada. At least 360 Canadians have contacted law firms, asking to join class action suits against Bayer and Monsanto. This spring, Merchant Law Group filed the first class-action lawsuit in Canada. The lawsuit contends that exposure to glyphosate contributed to the cancer of a Saskatchewan farmer and the cancer of […] Read more
Saturday in Rowley, Alta? Must be pizza night
The ghost town comes alive on the last Saturday night of the month as part of an effort to keep the community relevant
Sam’s Saloon is packed with party goers who came for pizza night in Rowley, Alta. The last Saturday night of each month is set aside for pizza night and people from all over the area travel to Rowley to attend. The rest of the time it is basically uninhabited because Rowley is a historical ghost […] Read more
Show gives city kids a glimpse of agriculture
Roughly 1,500 children participated in field trips to Farmfair this year, making it a busy day full of learning
Young students with Edmonton’s Khalsa School were giddy to see the cattle in Livestock Alley at Farmfair International in Edmonton last week. Their eyes widened when they got up close to the animals. Some moo-ed for the fun of it. “We are pretty excited about this field trip,” said Grade 4 teacher Kajal Patel. “We […] Read more
