Airdrie

At yesterday's Rocky View Schools (RVS) Board of Trustees meeting, the trustees recognized students who received 100 per cent on January diploma exams.

For this round of diploma exams, seven students received the highest mark.

The students from around RVS who got 100 per cent include :

Two more bridges are currently being replaced in Nose Creek Park.

Over the past few years, several pedestrian bridges have been replaced, and two more are currently under construction.

Scott Fediow, a project manager with the Capital Projects Office, shared some details about the two bridges currently under construction.

"We are doing one just west of the Catholic Church and then one further north."

Tails To Tell Animal Rescue in Crossfield is hosting a fundraising event on Sunday that will see their founder shave their head.

On Sunday from 12-2 p.m., Edna Jackson will shave her head in hopes of raising $1000 for the rescue.

Colleen Holden, board chair for the rescue, shared that she is quite shocked that Jackson wants to do it, but it shows how much she loves the rescue.

"She founded the shelter in 2010 and is still an avid supporter. She thought if she had her head shaved, people would come out, and I hope they do and support her."

Charlie Mayer, a prominent figure in Canadian agriculture and politics, has passed away at the age of 89. Born in Saskatoon in 1936, Mayer attended the University of Saskatchewan before purchasing a farm in Manitoba in 1965. He grew grain, potatoes, and raised Simmental cattle, becoming active in the Manitoba Beef Growers Association. Mayer played a key role in opposing the introduction of supply management to the beef industry.

The Canadian cattle industry is experiencing unprecedented profitability, with cattle prices reaching all-time highs. Despite this positive outlook, there are significant concerns about the ongoing trade war with the United States and its impact on the industry's stability.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s a true Canadian but wouldn’t stop a public vote on separating from the country if it came forward.

Moe says residents are allowed to trigger provincial legislation for a plebiscite on the issue.

He says he does not judge people for having different opinions, but says he supports a united Canada.

Saskatchewan law allows the public to bring forward a petition for a plebiscite as long as 15 per cent of eligible voters sign on.

Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck says Moe should rule out a vote on separation.

Over the years, certain areas in Canada have seen an increase in wild pig populations. Wayne Lees from Squeal on Pigs Manitoba highlights the difficulty in tracking these animals, especially on foot. "In our experience, finding the pigs is the single hardest thing that we have to do. Our situation in Canada is very, very much different than the US under cold climate conditions. We don't have the large numbers of wild pigs that they experience in warmer climates.

WINNIPEG — Wheat growers in North Dakota have altered how they use fungicides to control fusarium head blight.

Many farmers now apply fungicides later, after flowers first appear on wheat heads, to cut the risk of fusarium damaged kernels (FDK) and reduce levels of deoxynivalenol (DON) in cereals.

Western Canadian farmers should make a similar switch, says a plant pathologist with Agriculture Canada in Alberta.

Right now, some agronomists and grower groups say the ideal fungicide timing starts when 75 per cent of wheat heads are fully emerged.

Marisza Zembik, also known as Marisza Cottam, appeared in Airdrie Court of Justice this morning on a charge of fraud over $5,000, following a 2023 investigation into her now-closed bridal business.