Farm Credit Canada recently released its 2023 market outlook for the beef and hog sector

FCC's chief economist JP Gervais says it's an interesting time in the ag markets right now.

He points out that a key factor overall right now is the high-interest rates, something he doesn't expect to see change anytime soon. 

Gervais says commodity prices have come down lately and there's a lot of uncertainty going forward as to what the crops are going to look like in the prairies and around the world.

Live election results: Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville

Here are the unofficial provincial election results for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville. 

 33 of 33 polls reporting. 

Taiwan lifts final restrictions on Canadian Beef

Canadian beef exports will soon have full market access to the Taiwanese market.

The news comes following the Federal Minister of International Trade's attendance at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting. 

President of the Canadian Cattle Association Nathan Phinney says this sends a strong signal in the Indo-Pacific region, an area that holds a lot of potential.

Olymel plans to close six hog production facilities in Western Canada


Ongoing challenges in the pork industry, financial losses, and uncertainty in the hog and pork markets led to the decision.

Olymel announcing the closure of five sow units in Alberta (Smoky Sow/Dev, Pinnacle 1, Pinnacle 2, Dynacrest 1, and Dynacrest 2) and one in Saskatchewan (Kelsey) cutting about 17,000 sows from their operations.

Approximately 80 staff have been given their layoff notices,  Olymel is working with those affected to find other positions within the company or placement outside the company. 

Update: RCMP looking for 61-year-old last seen in Morinville

Police have found a missing man. 

The Morinville RCMP detachment said 61-year-old James Melanson was last spotted walking in downtown Morinville in late May. 

After being missing for over a week, Melanson was located safe and sound on the morning of June 5. 

Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating Melanson. 

Halifax wildfire still out of control, 14,000 forced from their homes: deputy chief

A wildfire that has damaged or destroyed dozens of homes in suburban Halifax is still burning out of control because of gusty winds and dry conditions.

Halifax deputy fire Chief David Meldrum says an estimated 14,000 people were forced to flee their homes after the rapidly spreading fire broke out Sunday afternoon in Tantallon, a 30-minute drive northwest of downtown Halifax.