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Research finds agriculture waste could be transformed into biogas and fertilizer using bacteria-based techonology

Canadian farms could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy by converting agricultural waste into biogas, a McGill University doctoral student says.

Anjaly Paul said anaerobic digestion could transform livestock manure and crop residues that would otherwise decompose in landfills into valuable resources.

A Saskatoon-based company has begun field trials of a replacement for granular peat inoculant.

Peat has been used for decades to inoculate crops such as peas and lentils and is a biological that provides consistent benefits, said Dave Greenshields, who founded Insight Plant Health in 2020.

However, customers are looking for a replacement, he told people attending a recent Canada-Saskatchewan Irrigation Diversification Centre field day.

David Crowder is asking fans for prayer after having emergency surgery. 

He shared the news on social media, saying, "I’m not near as athletic as I thought I was, I’ve broken my leg and had to have emergency surgery including some plates and screws."

Due to the accident, he said that some of his shows will be missed. "Unfortunately, I will have to miss a few shows.😔 I’m on the mend and we will figure out how to get back there as soon as we can! Thanks so much for the prayers."

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Grande Prairie area.  The forecast is also calling for up to 40 mm of rain over the next 24 to 36 hours.  

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Alberta's government is creating fines and rules meant to curb predatory tow truck drivers.

Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says concerns have been raised about tow truck drivers showing up at car accidents and pressuring those involved to unnecessarily accept their services.

Dreeshen says in some cases tow truck drivers charge excessive fees and don't provide necessary information to those whose vehicles are towed.

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Please be advised that beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, Range Road 63 will be closed between Highway 43 and Township Road 724 until 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, due to the need to work overnight when traffic is reduced. The section will then reopen with single lane alternating traffic. 

During the closures, access will be granted to residents and business employees located along the affected route. The route will be closed to all other traffic.

A man who attempted to kill a pastor during a live-streamed church service in Pennsylvania is facing a hefty sentence.

The 27-year-old man, who has also been charged with third-degree murder for shooting and killing his cousin, could face up to 60 years in prison.

In May 2024, Pastor Glenn Germany was speaking at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock when the 27-year-old suspect approached the stage, pulled out a gun, and attempted to take the life of the pastor. 

Christian singer Seph Schlueter recently revealed his story of heartbreak after he and his wife lost their baby. 

"One year ago today was the worst day of my life," says Schlueter on a video on social media. "My wife and I went in for our 20-week ultrasound and found out our little girl didn't have a heartbeat anymore."

Schlueter posted the video on Aug. 5 and talks about how hard it was for him.