Alta. municipality grapples with grazing rates
The Municipal District of Taber administers public land that had been previously turned over to it by the Alberta government.
Alberta municipal leaders are eyeing the Municipal District of Taber as it grapples with striking the right balance between stewardship and the responsibility of raising an appropriate amount of revenue for its agricultural lands on behalf of ratepayers.
2025 BASF Growing Home Winners announced for the Prairies
BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada recently announced the 12 organizations that will each receive a portion of the $160,000 Growing Home with BASF prize fund.
Following a competitive public voting period, the first, second, and third-place winners have been determined for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.
Organizations that finish in first place will receive a $25,000 donation and have the opportunity to celebrate their win with the local community; second place will receive $10,000, and third place will receive $5,000.
Is agriculture extension working in Canada?
Land grant universities mainly handle extension work in the United States; in Canada, it’s described as more of a ‘mish-mash’
WINNIPEG — Canada’s system of getting the latest and most useful information to farmers is very different from what happens in the United States.
South of the border, there are more than 200 land grant universities across the U.S.
All universities teach students and do research, but land grant universities have a third mission — extension.
Rail enters calm labour seas
SASKATOON — Canada’s two national railways are about to enter a stretch of prolonged labour peace with the major unions representing their workers.
“It’s a period of calm,” said Mark Hemmes, president of Quorum Corp., which is Canada’s grain monitor.
“It’s satisfying to know that at least we’re going to have a couple of years of grace where we don’t have to worry about (work stoppages).”
The 2025 RME Right by You Ag Society Grant program is now open
The program supports four agricultural societies in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba by awarding $10,000 grants each to projects that support rural communities.
Garrett Ganden, President and CEO of Rocky Mountain Equipment, says they take pride in being embedded in rural communities in Western Canada.
Last year’s grant recipients were:
The Forestburg Ag Society in Northern Alberta, which received a credit towards a Case IH Farmall tractor to groom its indoor riding arena used for barrel racing and rodeo practice
RCMP investigating multiple break-ins in southeast Saskatchewan
The RCMP is asking for the public's assistance after multiple break-ins over the past two weeks at businesses and community facilities.
Officers are investigating these incidents and still determining if they are connected.
That being said, the RCMP are reminding residents to take steps to deter thefts from businesses and facilities including:
Another case of AI recorded in the Prairies
Another case of avian influenza has been detected, this time in Alberta in a non-commercial, non-poultry flock in Leduc County.
The premise is under CFIA quarantine and subject to restrictions, bringing the total number of AI cases in Alberta now to two.
Two cases have been found in Manitoba, three in Saskatchewan, and three in British Columbia, including an ostrich farm.
There are now 19 premises across Canada infected with AI.
Numerous countries are dealing with avian influenza.
May 16th Winner of Farmer Appreciation - Seeding Edition presented by Silver Star Salvage & Recycling
800 CHAB, Country 100, and Silver Star Salvage & Recycling are fuelling local farms with Farmer Appreciation — Seeding Edition.
Enter HERE by sharing your farm story. You could win lunch from Déjà Vu Café and Canadian Tire cash for you and another deserving farm.
All entries are also eligible for the grand prize — $1,000 worth of FMC Express SG.
Born to Be Arts Academy getting ready for "Guys & Dolls"
We are just hours away from the first performance of Guys & Dolls presented by Born to Be Arts Academy.
The Tony Award-winning musical will grace the stage at the Moose Jaw Centre for Arts and Culture from Thursday, May 22 through Saturday, May 24.
Tickets are $34.76 or $30.45 for youth 18 and under and can be purchased on the Moose Jaw Centre for Arts and Culture's website.
Meet Eniee, Miney, and Moe: May 16th Spike & Friends Pet Services INC. Adorable Adoptable!
This week’s Spike & Friends Pet Services Inc. Adorable Adoptables from the Moose Jaw Humane Society(MJHS) are Eniee, Miney, and Moe!
These cute little kittens would make a wonderful addition to any family. Eenie is black and white and the other two are tabby with the cutest facial patterns.
There used to be a Menie, however they were recently adopted as the quadfecta of adoptions looks to be completed. They each have an adoption fee of $50.
You can apply for adoption HERE.