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Feral cat population in hamlets to be mitigated with the help of Canadian Animal Task Force
IRVINE, AB- Laying comfortably in his owner's arms, Tiggs the cat feels right at home. But the fact that he has his own family, is a matter of luck. The cat was found abandoned near what is now his pe...
Jun 23, 2021
Warmer & dryer than normal conditions expected this summer
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat and region can expect lots of hot days ahead as we begin summer today. According to Environment Canada, the forecast is expected to be warmer and dryer than normal.Kyle...
Jun 23, 2021
Grande Prairie group raising awareness during Ag. Mental Health Month
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - June is Ag Mental Health Month. Mental Wellness Matters Society executive director Christine Fehr says even before the COVID-19 pandemic, farmers had the highest suicide rate."...
Jun 23, 2021
Listen: Saskatchewan channel clearing program accepting applications
MELFORT, Sask. - Rural municipalities and Conservation and Development authorities are being encouraged to apply for funding to remove debris, silt, and beaver dams from natural watercourses.Alice McF...
Jun 22, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday June 22, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - A third case of a rare swine flu variant has been identified in southern Manitoba.The variant Influenza H3N2 was detected earlier this month.The person experienced mild symptoms and w...
Jun 22, 2021
Agriculture Roundup for Monday June 21, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - Indigenous initiatives will receive $4 million in federal money to help increase participation in the agriculture and agri-food sector.There are a total of 16 projects including one o...
Jun 21, 2021
4-H Saskatchewan sees funding boost; Eagle Hills Club planning ahead
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask.- Saskatchewan 4-H clubs are among those receiving more support with the latest announcement from the province and federal government.The 4-H Saskatchewan organization, Agricult...
Jun 20, 2021
Fence replacement project aiding pronghorn migration
MEDICINE HAT, AB - What started as a one-off project in 2009 with CFB Suffield to save pronghorn from hurting themselves on the fences surrounding the base has become much more for the Alberta Fish an...
Jun 19, 2021
Canadian Government outlines support for Indigenous agriculture initiatives
OTTAWA, ONT. -- In line with the month of June dedicated to recognizing the achievements, history and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Mtis, the federal government is working to build a stronger a...
Jun 19, 2021
Landmark agriculture and water stewardship monitoring project receives funding
EDMONTON, AB. -- A collaborative water monitoring project by Alberta's producer-led Crop Sector Working Group (CSWG) and three major life-science companies, will receive an investment from Results Dri...
Jun 19, 2021