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RCMP Superintendent Peter Tewfik outlined the RCMP’s rural crime strategy at FarmTech.

Rural crime presentation draws a packed house at FarmTech

RCMP superintendent urges audience to let police do their job and to avoid confronting intruders

By Alexis Kienlen February 12, 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutes Rural crime is a topic that everyone wants to talk about. “This is not just an issue in Alberta, but across the country,” RCMP Supt. Peter Tewfik said at a crowded FarmTech session. Rural property crime actually went down by 10 per cent in the province in 2018, he said. This means 480 fewer home […] Read more

The village of Glenwood isn’t big but is flourishing, thanks to dedicated community members.

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Working together is the recipe for creating a great community

By Alexis Kienlen January 11, 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutes Trying to ensure that your rural community survives is an actual skill. It takes work to prevent a great little town out in the sticks from turning into a ghost town. “It’s really about the people and how optimistic and enthusiastic they are and how well they work together,” said Dee Ann Benard, executive director […] Read more

Modular construction using repurposed steel shipping containers — such as these bachelor units with  fold-down beds — can significantly reduce the cost of social housing.

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Homelessness a hidden problem in rural Alberta

Affordable rental units, especially for families, are in short supply  in most small towns and rural areas in the province

By Dianne Finstad January 20, 2017

Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s easy to assume homelessness is a big-city issue. While not as visible, the shortage of adequate, affordable housing is also a very real challenge faced by many rural communities. “I’m a strong believer that everyone deserves a place to call home,” said Joshua Benard, the passionate project manager for a Sustainable Housing Initiative at […] Read more

Canada’s active PED case count dwindling

Kazakhstan’s president orders ban on foreign ownership of farmland

Canary seed competing with other crops on the rise

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Canada’s active PED case count dwindling

Kazakhstan’s president orders ban on foreign ownership of farmland

Canary seed competing with other crops on the rise

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