FortSask

The snow is blowing and that is bad news for road conditions coming in and out of Fort Saskatchewan. 

Here is a look at what they currently look like: 

With snow and colder temperatures finally hitting the community this week, now is a great time to start getting prepared for the winter.

Environment Canada expects the winter weather to ramp up as early as tonight (Nov. 1). 

"We do have some more winter weather headed our way, snow should start this evening and start to intensify overnight," says Jesse Wagar, a meteorologist with Environment Canada. "Unfortunately, it looks like that's going to stick around during the morning commute tomorrow (Nov. 2)." 

"The next 24 to 36 hours look to be quite snowy for us."

The open fall has meant farmers have a window of opportunity to get their fall soil tests done.

Crops Extension Specialist Matt Struthers says there are a number of methods to consider, but it all begins with knowing what your field needs are.

The Competition Tribunal has issued a decision dismissing the Competition Bureau's challenge of Parrish & Heimbecker's (P&H) acquisition of the Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) grain elevator at Virden, Manitoba.

The elevator in question was part of a strategic acquisition announced in September of 2019 where P&H would purchase ten Louis Dreyfus facilities.

Also included in that deal P&H would acquire LDC facilities in Dawson Creek, BC; Tisdale, Aberdeen, Kegworth and Wilkie, Saskatchewan as well as operations in Joffre, Lyalta, and Rycroft, Alberta.

Strathcona County will be focusing on preventing family violence this month. 

The county declared that November will be dedicated to spreading awareness about and preventing family violence. 

“Bringing awareness to Family Violence Prevention Month is an important responsibility for Strathcona County,” said Mayor Rod Frank. “By sparking conversations with our family, friends, and neighbours, we can help bring awareness to this tough subject and provide help to those in need.”

Sherwood Park's Kody Lamb is home from the rodeo circuit, and now he's going back on stage.

Lamb is coming to Fort Saskatchewan next Friday (Nov. 11) to play some country music at The Bears Den on 102nd Street. The show starts at 6:30 p.m.

Lamb will be accompanied by fellow musician and childhood friend Tyler Weimann, who helped Lamb create his first two albums.

"We've been playing together since we were kids, and we recorded and produced both of those albums together, so he always plays with me," Lamb said.

Milk prices in Canada are expected to go up again in the new year. 

The Canadian Dairy Commission says it has approved an increase in farm gate milk prices of about 2.2 per cent, or just under two cents per litre, effective Feb. 1, 2023.

The Crown corporation, which oversees Canada's dairy supply management system, says the increase is based on the rising cost of production.

It might not be a lot, but it's a sign that the hot Fall weather has officially ended. 

Over the course of Monday (Oct. 31) night and Tuesday (Nov. 1) morning, the community got blanketed with a thin coat of snow. 

The cold weather was able to allow the snow to stick around and not immediately melt. 

This is just the beginning of the snowfall this week as Environment Canada is forecasting about two more centimetres of snow on Tuesday night and an additional five centimetres coming in on a frigid Wednesday (Nov. 2). 

Strathcona County has found out what to do with its leftover pumpkins. 

The county is inviting people to take part in their 'Great Pumpkin Drop' this Saturday at Fire Station 6. 

They will be dropping pumpkins from the fourth floor of their hose tower--anyone interested in dropping a pumpkin themselves can do so if they bring a donation for the muscular dystrophy fundraiser that they are putting on. 

Those who prefer to steer clear of pumpkin smashing can still come down to donate, enjoy some snacks, and get an up-close look at the firetrucks. 

While a number of producers got the moisture they needed for a great hay crop, others are once again looking at tight feed supplies

Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist Travis Peardon says that may mean trying to stretch out feed by adding straw to the daily rations.

"Usually we want to feed some sort of a concentrate with straw just to bring up specifically those energy and protein levels. Then you have to look at the total ration and see what we need from minerals and vitamins just to make sure our cows requirements are being met."