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AWC announces chair and vice-chair positions following AGM
Posted on May 21, 2020The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) is pleased to announce its new executive following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) during FarmTech in Edmonton. Todd Hames will… Read More »
Foodgrains influence goes beyond harvest
Posted on May 14, 2020By Dave Mabell Alta Newspaper Group - Lethbridge Across the nation, Canadians are sharing meals with family and friends. Thanks to southern Alberta growers, families… Read More »
New ag programs at LC
Posted on May 7, 2020By Nikki Jamieson Alta Newspaper Group - Coaldale New program offerings at Lethbridge College are teaching students a bit of everything about agriculture. Some of… Read More »
Water storage above average for BRID
Posted on April 23, 2020By Cole Parkinson Alta Newspaper Group - Vauxhall While it certainly still feels like winter outside as more snow has continued to fall well into… Read More »
Invasive species remain issue for producers
Posted on April 16, 2020By Nikki Jamieson Alta Newspaper Group - Coaldale While it may be the time of year to start planting, don’t forget to keep an eye… Read More »
RID preparing for 2020 growing season
Posted on April 2, 2020By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News news@westwindweekly.com Viruses may come and go, but the business of irrigation will go on as producers are preparing their… Read More »
Alberta research sheds light on how wetlands impact water quality and support agriculture
Posted on March 19, 2020Submitted by Ducks Unlimited Canada For more than a decade, researcher Pascal Badiou’s expertise in water – and more specifically, what’s in the water –… Read More »
Unpaid oil and gas leases top agenda for ASRA
Posted on March 12, 2020By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News As Albertans struggle with the financial impact of a depressed oil and gas sector in the province, landowners and… Read More »
New path forward for 4-H in Alberta
Posted on March 4, 2020By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News On Feb. 22, the three partners responsible for Alberta’s premiere youth organization made a joint announcement on the future… Read More »
Ag scholarships to recognize the importance of agriculture in communities
Posted on November 14, 2019By Stan Ashbee Westwind Weekly News Exhibition Park and The Rotary Club of Lethbridge East recently announced the 2nd Annual $10,000 Agricultural Scholarship Awards and… Read More »