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A meeting between Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers has been delayed until next week due to the availability of federal mediators, the company says.

The two sides, which were set to meet Friday, will now meet on Aug. 20.

It's been two weeks since members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers rejected the employers' latest offers in a majority vote.

After more than a year and a half of negotiations, the two sides met with federal mediators earlier this week before agreeing to meet with each other.

The Stoney Tribal Administration and the Tsuut'ina Nation Education Department are among 27 First Nations receiving provincial funding to bolster specialized learning and mental health supports for students in on-reserve schools.

Alberta’s government is providing up to $4.6 million in the 2025-26 school year through its Specialized Learning and Mental Health Supports for First Nations Grant. The program, announced in May, invited First Nations with at least one on-reserve school to apply.

The Federal Government's grain monitor, Quorum Corporation has released the stats for July 28-July 31, 2025 - the last week of the 2024-2025 crop year. 

According to the report, country stocks dropped to 2.31 million metric tonnes, utilizing 44 per cent of country elevator space. 

Total western port terminal stocks dropped to 1.1 million metric tonnes, using 57 per cent of the working capacity.

Alberta Open Farm Days (August 16-17) is a province-wide celebration of agriculture, food, and community where participating farms and ranches open their gates to the public to help connect visitors to where their food comes from.

The Province is Canada’s biggest producer of honey, beef and processed potatoes; the second-biggest producer of wheat and canola; and a substantial exporter of oats, barley and pork.

This year's Open Farm Days event coincides with 'Local Food Week' which encourages consumers to buy local in support of producers.

Country Thunder is finally here!

Before you two-step your way into a weekend of great music, cold drinks, and questionable dance moves, here are five important (and slightly lifesaving) tips to keep in mind.

1. The bag rules are no joke
Think “clear is cool.” Similar to big football stadiums and arenas, only up to 14” x 14” clear plastic bags, standard one-gallon freezer bags, or small clutches/purses will make it through the gates. Backpacks, oversized purses, and coolers? Left in the dust.

Harvest time is just around the corner with some producers already started and there are many things to keep in mind before harvest to ensure your grain can be sold into any market. Before applying pesticides as a pre harvest application, always understand the label and be aware of any restrictions that may affect the marketability of your grain.

The Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Eleanor Olszewski was in Saskatchewan earlier this week for two key announcements, including $4.2 million for the province's ag sector. 

"By building on Saskatchewan’s many strengths and investing in them, we’re helping create good jobs and grow one strong Canadian economy."

This week, Alberta farmers learned more about the $5.2 million in funding planned for the province's two crop diversification centres.

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson says the province's farmers directly benefit from the work being done at CDC North near Edmonton, and CDC South near Brooks.

The funding supports upgrades and replacements to greenhouses, labs, and administrative buildings at both sites, as well as research essentials such as seed, fertilizer, and pesticides.  

Alberta Beef Producers have decided to withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association.

Board Chair Doug Roxburgh says they've been talking with the organization about their concerns for years regarding governance and fiscal transparency.

He notes over the past five years there's been some discussion going on around the move, noting the final decision came following extensive deliberation and strategic review.

Cochrane's Dairy Queen achieved a sweet success during this year's Miracle Treat Day, raising more than $10,000 for the Alberta Children’s Hospital.

The annual event, held yesterday, saw the community come together to support local pediatric care by purchasing Blizzards, with all proceeds donated to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Tim Morrison, owner of the Cochrane Dairy Queen, expressed his gratitude for the community's support, stating, "We hit our goal! We raised $10,111.19 for the Alberta Children’s Hospital! Bigger and better next year!"