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Although recent rain brought seeding to a temporary halt, local farmer Murray King was all smiles when he received a lunch delivery through Seed N Feed presented by Mack Auction Company.

King, who farms near Frobisher, said this year’s seeding got off to a strong start, with only a few minor mechanical issues before the rain hit.

“We had a good start to the season, besides a few little minor breakdowns,” he said. “I guess we could have probably been done before the rain, but I need four days, it'll dry up, and we’ll get ’er done.”

A family farm near Hodgeville was the first destination for this year's Seed and Feed.

Our team brought a K-Motel lunch to the crew from Muri Farm yesterday.

"We're multigenerational," said Megan Muri. "My husband, his dad, his brother, and my husband's grandfather all farm together as well as my dad, and we have some hired help as well."

It's been a quick seeding so far for the Muri farm.

"It went really fast," she said. "We started really early, and the rain came at the right time. We've got about 160 acres left."

A Strathmore junior high class was nominated as Classroom of the Month!

On Thursday, May 22, the 104.5 More Country and StrathmoreNow crew visited George Freeman School to congratulate Jillian Terry’s class.  

“Just a neat opportunity to share with the kids and recognize kids, especially junior high kids. They don’t always get that recognition. So, it’s kind of fun for them. They are very pumped,” said Terry, reflecting on the nomination. 

800 CHAB, Country 100, and Silver Star Salvage & Recycling are fuelling local farms with Farmer Appreciation — Seeding Edition.

Enter HERE by sharing your farm story. You could win lunch from Déjà Vu Café and Canadian Tire cash for you and another deserving farm.

All entries are also eligible for the grand prize — $1,000 worth of FMC Express SG.

800 CHAB, Country 100, and Silver Star Salvage & Recycling are fuelling local farms with Farmer Appreciation — Seeding Edition.

Enter HERE by sharing your farm story. You could win lunch from Déjà Vu Café and Canadian Tire cash for you and another deserving farm.

All entries are also eligible for the grand prize — $1,000 worth of FMC Express SG.

800 CHAB, Country 100, and Silver Star Salvage & Recycling are fuelling local farms with Farmer Appreciation — Seeding Edition.

Enter HERE by sharing your farm story. You could win lunch from Déjà Vu Café and Canadian Tire cash for you and another deserving farm.

All entries are also eligible for the grand prize — $1,000 worth of FMC Express SG.

The crew at 104.5 More Country visited Hilton Ventures to thank them for all their hard work.

Spencer Hilton, a farmer with Hilton Farmers, explained to StrathmoreNow what a good season looks like.

"I guess what makes a good season for us in terms of what we are hoping for, is good moisture right to the surface, because then we can seed shallow and get the seed in the ground."

The farm is seeding canola, wheat, and barley.

Hitlon has spent nearly half his life in farming and still loves it.

The campground report is sponsored by Happy Trails Campground and Cabins.  

North of Grande Prairie  

Happy Trails Campground and Cabins (https://htcampground.com)  

May 22 – 60 Sites 

Moonshine Lake Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)  

May 22– 82 sites  

Dunvegan Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)  

May 22 – 54 sites  

The town of Midale will host the Town-Wide Garage Sale and Street Market this Saturday, May 24th, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In addition to garage sales being set up at residences around town, for which maps are available, there will also be a Market on Main Street featuring local vendors and handmade goods beginning at 10 a.m.

The kids can on the bouncy castles, enjoy some face painting, and cool off with snow cones at Youngren Park. There will also be a fundraising barbecue lunch for the Midale Pool in both Midale and Macoun.

This spring, Mix 103 is bringing the cheer straight to your workplace with Mix Mugging!

We're visiting 10 workplaces around Moose Jaw with the ultimate coffee break!

Each winning location will receive:

• 10 exclusive MIX 103/Streets Steakhouse & Bar coffee mugs
• A steaming hot carafe of coffee from Tim Hortons
• Delicious baked treats from Maple Leaf Bakery

Our latest winner was S. N. Roy & Associates! Kristen Rusu nominated her office, and they received a Mix Mugging!