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Canada’s grain growers, including those in Mountain View County, are already taking advantage of new opportunities under a recently-signed international trade agreement with Asian countries, says Jeff Nielson, chairman of the Grain Growers of Canada

The recent cold snap across the province has been a concern for humans and livestock. Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre, says there are ways to lessen the stress on cattle created by cold temperatures.

A working group formed under the auspices of the minister of health to examine conversion therapy in the province and seeking ways of having it banned has been experiencing some pushback from opponents of its work, says Dr. Glynnis Lieb.

Area RCMP detachment officers have told Mountain View County councillors that public input remains a key part of crime reduction efforts in the region. Didsbury RCMP Staff Sgt. Chad Fournier, Olds RCMP Staff Sgt. Jim MacDonald, and Sundre Cpl.

The Mountain View County municipal planning commission has approved a development permit for the expansion of the Richardson International grain terminal north of Olds. Approval of the $9.

Mountain View County council has approved creation of a new agricultural plastics recycling program for twine used by producers in the municipality. The program will include both a collection and education component.

Mountain View County council has passed first reading and set public hearing dates for three separate re-designation bylaws. The moves came during the recent regularly scheduled council meeting. Bylaw No.

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) has reviewed the new Canada’s Food Guide released by Health Canada. Lean red meat, such as beef, is rightfully acknowledged as a nutrient rich and healthy protein in the new food guide.

Participating in the annual Alberta Farrier Championship was for a local horseshoe maker more about developing skills than competing for first place.