GPFASome cool, wet weather means the wildfire hazard is down to moderate in the Grande Prairie Forest Area.A fire restriction remains in place. No new fire permits are being issued and existing ones are cancelled, restricted, or suspended. Safe wood campfires are still allowed.There have been 24 fires since January 1 t...

Today (Tuesday, April 30) is the deadline for potential host farms to register for this year's edition of Alberta Open Farm Days.CEO Tim Carson says more than farms can take part."There's many ways that organizations can get involved like an agricultural society.""We've had ag. societies do farmer's mark...

The city's annual GP Grows: Dig It event is set to return to the Grande Prairie Activity & Reception Centre on May 11. Thanks to positive community feedback from the prior events, residents are once again invited to pick up free potato and onion seeds, along with some triple mix soil. Taking place from noon to 4 p....

GATINEAU, Que. - The Competition Bureau says it is likely that Bunge Ltd.'s US$8.2-billion deal to acquire Viterra Ltd. would ``substantially'' reduce competition in the grain and canola oil markets. In a report to Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez, the bureau says the deal is likely to hurt competition in markets for...

The Alberta government says the province will be home to the largest renewable diesel facility in Canada as Imperial qualifies for the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program.Government officials say Alberta is an agricultural powerhouse with diverse and innovative industries, including a thriving bioprocessing s...

The County of Grande Priaire will be implementing road bans on all gravel roads, starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 19.During the ban, all gravel roads will be at 75 per cent axle weight, with anyone wanting to operate overweight on any of the affected gravel roads requiring a permit. The county issues these road ban...

A 16-year-old from Grande Prairie won the recent 4-H Alberta Provincial Communications Competition.Waylon K. - his last name was not released because of his age - finished first among 28 competitors with a speech about "defying expectations and being yourself," according to a release from competition sponsor ...

April 30 is the deadline for interested operations to sign up to be host farms for Alberta Open Farm Days.CEO Tim Carson says 110 places had signed up to be hosts as of last Thursday.He says worries about drought and wildfires have not kept any interested places from taking part."We had to have some alterations ov...

Clear Hills County's 27th Agricultural Trade Show is set for Saturday at the Dave Shaw Memorial Complex in Hines Creek.The day will start with a free pancake breakfast from 8-10 a.m. at the Fitness Centre.The trade show goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Hines Creek Spring Fair Exhibits are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at t...

The 68th annual Beaverlodge Beekeepers Field Day will be held on June 21 at the Beaverlodge Research Farm Start time will be 10 a.m. It is open to the public. There is no admission charge. Dr Nuria Morfin with the BC Honey Producers Association will be the guest speaker. Organizers say a more detailed agenda will be an...

Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) have created a set of policy recommendations focused on agricultural practices and climate change.The Road to 2050 is an initiative aimed at shaping federal government programs for the sustainable intensification of the grain sector.GGC Chair Andre Harpe said there are many challenges incl...

The Government of Alberta hopes that more innovations in technology will come forward to support the province's agriculture sector.They have announced a grant of $1.2 million over three years for the University of Calgary's Simpson Centre for the Alberta Digitalization Agricultural Program (Simpson Centre).Agriculture ...

The Government of Alberta has announced that it is relaunching the Field Crop Development Centre in Lacombe as Western Crops Innovations (WCI).Launched in 1973, the FCDC has, in recent years, been managed by Olds College.WCI will be a non-profit corporation with an interim board, and serve as a global leader, the provi...

Saddle Hills County is organizing a workshop in early April to help local producers protect their livestock during the wildfire season.Emergency Management Officer with Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, Rachel Lotsberg, will be giving a presentation on how producers can develop an emergency plan customized to their s...

The National Farmers Union says 18 short documentaries in its series Depth of Field: Films About Farming are now available on its website.The movies come form nine provinces and cover topics that include water and drought, soil health, livestock and pasture management, family farms and regeneration.The only one from Al...

Savanna Agricultural Society's annual Fundraiser Supper and Auction is happening Saturday, March 23.Attendees are invited to enjoy a roast beef dinner before bidding on various auction items to support the organization that runs the Savanna Recreational Complex.It's happening at the Savanna Rec Plex Saturday, supper is...