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Rodeo hall of fame inductee blowing out candles on celebrated cowboy life
The life of rancher and Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee Bud VanCleave was anything but boring
Highwood MLA RJ Sigurdson survives recall attempt
Elections Alberta confirms petition against ag minister fails to meet signature threshold, ending constituent-led challenge
Reading Time: 2 minutes Ag Minister RJ Sigurdson survives recall attempt in Highwood after the constituent-led petition fails to meet signature threshold.
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea found on a southern Alberta farm
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus has been detected at a southern Alberta farm, Alberta Pork said Feb.23.
New rules to boost water storage and conservation in Alberta
Changes to Water Act make it easier for farmers, ranchers and communities to store and use water
Reading Time: 2 minutes Alberta has made changes to the Water Act, giving farmers more water storage capacity.
Prairie forecast: Extended cold snap as Arctic high pressure moves in
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Artic high pressure will dominate Prairie weather between January 21 and 28, which means a low chance of storms or significant precipitation.
Alberta farmer invited to World Economic Forum
Regenerative practices at Perry Family Farm reach global prominence at international conference
Reading Time: 2 minutes Southern Albertan farmer’s regenerative agricultural practices featured on panels at Davos where nations come together in partnership.
Alberta Canola applauds China deal, calls for greater domestic consumption
Alberta Canola is relieved as Canada expects second-largest trading partner China to lower tariffs on canola, peas and seafood.
Prairie forecast: Mild start before winter pushes back in
For this forecast period, we are starting with a fairly sharp ridge of high pressure over Western Canada and a deep trough of low pressure over Ontario. This setup will keep Alberta and the western half of Saskatchewan in milder air, while Manitoba sees a quick return to more winter-like temperatures.
Prairie forecast: Mid-winter thaw expected under building ridge of high pressure
Mild temperatures are expected to persist across the Prairies for most of the forecast period with little for significant weather events.
Prairie forecast: Northwesterly flow brings seasonable temperatures, weak systems
This forecast period is dominated by two lows — one to the far west, and one over Hudson Bay. The relative strength of the two lows will determine temperatures across the Prairies.