Strathmore

Strathmore RCMP are at the scene of a car crash on Highway 24.

The collision occurred at around 8 p.m. on Friday, May 9, near the Wyndham-Carseland campground. 

According to RCMP, the crash was between a motorcyclist and a deer. The cyclist was injured and taken to hospital by STARS Air Ambulance.

An update will be provided once more information becomes available.

The Strathmore Fire Department is on the scene of a fire near George Freeman Trail.

The fire is located off the road towards the east side of town, with firefighters and paramedics at the scene.

A Fire Restriction has been put in effect for the Town of Drumheller.

The restriction began on Thursday, May 8, due to dry conditions in the area.

Until further notice, fireworks and certain fire pits are forbidden.

"As a reminder only clean wood or charcoal may be burned in conforming fire pits," wrote the town on social media. "Garbage, yard waste including leaves and grass clippings, or any other smudge fires are forbidden."

Despite this, recreational fire pits are still allowed.

Strathmore's Domino's Pizza donated a $1,000 cheque to the Strathmore Hospital Auxiliary on Thursday, May 8.

The funds were raised through the restaurants "Dough Raiser" event, with proceeds going towards a local cause.

"We're trying to get out there and get more visible," said Joyce Bazant, director of the auxiliary. "We have a list of equipment that the hospital site manager gave us last month, so we're working to try and fulfill that."

Bazant added that they're looking to raise between $85,000 and $90,000 for the equipment.

The City of Chestermere is anticipating a disruption to mail delivery services later this month.

According to the city, the delays may begin on May 22 as Canada Post negotiates with its workers.

"This could affect the delivery of mail, including bills and mail-in payments," wrote the city on its website. "To avoid potential delays and late fees, consider setting up e-billing and pre-authorized payments for your bills. "

Siksika Nation Emergency Services issued a Fire Restriction on Friday, May 9.

According to Siksika, they issued the restriction due to dry and windy conditions, which leads to a high risk of wildfires.

"Due to the rapidly changing weather conditions and the fine fuel moisture content, Siksika Nation may move to a ban with little to no notice," wrote Siksika in a release. 

The restriction bans the use of wood campfires on public land, but campfires at provincial campgrounds and private property is still allowed.

New mandate called good time to overhaul business risk management programs and other policies that could help agriculture

Prime minister Mark Carney will name his cabinet May 12, and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute has some advice for the incoming agriculture minister.

Kody Blois from the Nova Scotia riding of Kings-Hants served briefly after Carney replaced Justin Trudeau and is a strong candidate to continue.

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CANTERRA SEEDS recently announced it would be acquiring Alliance Seed, saying the move would strengthen their seed business and expand distribution across Western Canada.

The pedigreed seed operation will continue to operate as a standalone brand under CANTERRA SEEDS’s umbrella, with key staff transitioning to maintain continuity and customer relationships.

Brent Derkatch, CEO of CANTERRA SEEDS says Alliance Seed has built an impressive portfolio and a network supported by committed seed growers. 

It appears the recent trade tensions between the U.S. and China are delaying the proposed merger between Bunge and Viterra.

China has not yet approved the $34 billion merger between the two ag giants. 

The deal has received antitrust clearance from the European Union and Canada, but the transaction remains stalled in China
 due to what many people say is a result of trade tensions between the United States and China.

The merger was originally announced in 2023. 

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has declared a primary control zone for avian influenza in Manitoba.

The CFIA says it has declared the Rural Municipality of Boissevain-Morton a primary control zone.

The status means that specific measures are being implemented to prevent the spread of the disease through movement restrictions and permits.

To date, 17 premises in Canada have been identified as being infected with AI, including two in Manitoba, three in Saskatchewan and one in Manitoba.