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Cold weather tough on producers

Cold weather tough on producers

The lengthy cold weather in the province over the past month has been tough on cattle producers in Mountain View County, says Brian Roger, chairman of the county’s agricultural service board.
Permit applications down in 2018

Permit applications down in 2018

The number of development permit applications made in Mountain View County in 2018 was down slightly from 2017 totals, according to a report presented to council on March 6.
Ag technology certificate launched

Ag technology certificate launched

Olds College has announced the creation of a new certificate in agriculture technology.
Determining a cropland rental rate

Determining a cropland rental rate

With spring approaching, many landlords and tenants are reviewing their cropland rental arrangements to see whether they are fair and reasonable. Dean Dyck is a farm business management specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.
Trade dispute bad news for producers

Trade dispute bad news for producers

The ramped-up trade dispute between Canada and China, including the decision last week by China to curtail imports of Canadian canola, is bad news for producers in the region, say officials.
Cemetery bylaw amended

Cemetery bylaw amended

CARSTAIRS -- Council has approved an update of the town's cemetery bylaw. The move came by way of motion during the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.
Scouts no more in Didsbury

Scouts no more in Didsbury

DIDSBURY -- A couple of local former Scout leaders are planning a get-together for any former Didsbury Scouts in summer 2020.
Town updates dog control bylaw

Town updates dog control bylaw

CARSTAIRS -- Council made changes to the town's dog control bylaw and the hobby kennel and commercial/breeding kennel bylaw at its regular meeting on Feb. 25.
Board appointee should be removed, says MLA Nixon

Board appointee should be removed, says MLA Nixon

Area United Conservative Party (UCP) MLA Jason Nixon is calling on the province to remove a recent appointee to the board of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER).
Enhancing farm safety in Alberta

Enhancing farm safety in Alberta

Last year more than 125 communities and organizations used resources from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s Farm Safety Program to deliver important messages on farm safety to Albertans.
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