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There’s nothing unusual about loading up a semi, unless it’s being done on behalf of someone trying to  steal the grain — which was the case in Strathcona County last month.

Attempted grain theft thwarted by vigilant neighbour

Such incidents are rare but can happen, say RCMP, adding it pays to let neighbours know when you’re away

By Alexis Kienlen January 30, 2020

Getting to know your neighbours and keeping them informed about your plans can help keep your farm safe. A “keen-eyed citizen” was immediately suspicious after seeing grain being loaded from bins on a neighbour’s farm near Josephburg, northeast of Edmonton, in early December. The neighbour knew the farmer was away and so called the Strathcona […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Reuters

Oklahoma senators seek tougher cattle rustling penalties

By Heide Brandes April 12, 2016

Oklahoma City | Reuters — Oklahoma lawmakers sent a measure to the governor on Tuesday to increase penalties for cattle rustling, in an attempt to curtail a crime associated with the Wild West that has seen a resurgence from ranch hands stealing livestock to feed their drug habits. The bill approved by the Oklahoma Senate […] Read more

Crops, Forages, Hay, Markets

Arrest made in alleged Alberta hay fraud

By Alberta Farmer Staff May 23, 2015

A Lethbridge businessman is due in court next month to answer to charges that a Taber, Alta.-area farm business was defrauded out of six figures’ worth of hay. The Taber Police Service said Friday it had completed a “lengthy investigation” into allegations of fraud in which hay was obtained “under false pretenses” from a local […] Read more

Cpls. Dave Heaslip (left) and Christian Reister, the province’s southern livestock investigators, sit atop of their horses, Spud and Duke, as part of a promotion for Banff Tourism.

Heartland, Livestock

RCMP livestock investigator hangs up his hat — but not his spurs

"It’s hit and miss sometimes, looking for people’s cattle, but there’s nothing better than finding a guy who has stolen some cattle and putting him behind bars.” – Corporal Dave Heaslip

By Alexis Kienlen April 2, 2015

Cpl. Dave Heaslip will be hanging up his red serge coat and putting away his tall, dark boots — but he doesn’t plan to give up his horses. And when he retires April 2, his 45 years and 192 days of service will make him one of the longest-serving members in RCMP history. But the […] Read more

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Attempted grain theft thwarted by vigilant neighbour

Oklahoma senators seek tougher cattle rustling penalties

Arrest made in alleged Alberta hay fraud

RCMP livestock investigator hangs up his hat — but not his spurs

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