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Black Earth Continues To See Growth With Humalite From Sheerness
It has been a few years since coal mining has stopped at the Sheerness Mine adjacent to the Sheerness Power Plant south of Hanna. A product that was found years ago on the grounds of the mine area has...
Oct 8, 2026
Harvest Moving Right Along In Alberta
Farmers in Alberta finally got a decent stretch of harvest weather over the past week, and it shows. The latest provincial crop report that came out on Friday afternoon, says harvest of major crops ju...
Sep 28, 2026
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Tariffs Battle Between Canada And The US Could Affect The Pocketbook
Canada's Finance Minister admitted on Tuesday, some Canadian goods have real consequences for the country's companies and consumers. Francois-Philippe Champagne said the government's response to new ...
Aug 26, 2026
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Poilievre talks crops, housing, and pipelines during Camrose stop
CAMROSE, Alta. - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the fate of this year's harvest in central Alberta hinges on the weather over the next month, as farmers grapple with the aftermath of record...
Jul 2, 2026
Livestock Traceability Requirements On The Way For Some Livestock
The CFIA is going to proceed with new livestock traceability requirements for some livestock, but not all species, at least for the time being. Earlier this year, the federal agency put the changes o...
Jun 4, 2026
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A Way To Get More From The Land For Area Farmers
As our farming community gets into the field for another growing season, a product that is actually from the former Sheerness Mine can help reinvigorate the soil. Black Earth Humic Products, who extra...
May 11, 2026
Area MP Introduces Bill To Speed Up Approvals For Farm Inputs
A new private members bill is getting a warm reception from several farm groups across the country. Alberta Tory MP David Bexte introduced bill C-273 last week, which aimed to speed up approvals for f...
Apr 21, 2026
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Canadian Cattle Industry Opposes New Trade Deal With South America
Canada's cattle industry is opposing the idea of a new trade deal with South America. Talks between the federal government and what's known as the Mercosur bloc, which includes countries like Brazil a...
Apr 13, 2026
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Big Win For Farmers When It Comes To Gophers
Following months of relentless advocacy from Conservatives and provincial partners, the Liberal government has backed down on its refusal to approve the emergency use of strychnine. "Congratulati...
Apr 1, 2026
Big Win For Farmers When It Comes To Gophers
Following months of relentless advocacy from Conservatives and provincial partners, the Liberal government has backed down on its refusal to approve the emergency use of strychnine. "Congratulati...
Apr 1, 2026
Research Farms Big Loss For Agricultural Research
Agriculture research in Canada could be set back by decades. That's what farm groups across the nation are reacting over word that several agriculture Canada research farms are being mothballed. That ...
Jan 27, 2026
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Province Announces Changes For Water Storage And Conservation
As we know the climate is changing and water storage and conservation is essential in our area for farmers, ranchers, communities, businesses, and emergency responders. The Province of Alberta has mad...
Jan 20, 2026
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Traceability Regulations Paused By CFIA
The CFIA is putting a pause on proposed amendments to the traceability portion of the health of animals regulations. The amendments were expected to tighten requirements for cattle and other livestock...
Jan 15, 2026
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