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Alberta Open Farm Days to educate consumers on agriculture

Alberta Open Farm Days to educate consumers on agriculture

Over 70 producers provincewide will open their doors to show people how their food is produced during Alberta Open Farm Days.
Benalto Pro Rodeo a success in 98th year

Benalto Pro Rodeo a success in 98th year

The 98th Benalto Pro Rodeo was another all-around memorable success, according to Benalto Agricultural Society president Neal Arksey.

RBC announces $30,000 in funding toward Golf Course Creek restoration

Wetland restoration efforts at Golf Course Creek were given a boost last Wednesday.
Akkermans crowned Ponoka Stampede Queen 2015

Akkermans crowned Ponoka Stampede Queen 2015

Sylvan Lake's very own Ashley Akkermans, 22, was crowned Ponoka Stampede Queen 2015 on Ponoka Stampede grounds last Friday.

Safety emphasized in farm presentation to students

Grade 4 students at Steffie Woima School participated in an interactive class discussion on farm safety.
Clinic

Clinic

Rainy Creek Ranch hosted a Rodeo/Guiding Safety Clinic on March 14.
Shadow Riders enjoy busy start to 2015

Shadow Riders enjoy busy start to 2015

The first two months of 2015 have been amazing for the Shadow Riders 4-H group.
Red Deer West 4-H Beef Club strong in public speaking and presentations

Red Deer West 4-H Beef Club strong in public speaking and presentations

Red Deer West 4-H Beef Club had another successful year with public speaking and presentation competitions.
Area farmers learn benefits of renewable energy in workshop

Area farmers learn benefits of renewable energy in workshop

A well-attended workshop provided area farmers with information on the benefits of using renewable solar

CP Rail unhappy with federally funded Ag Transport Coalition

Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway is not happy being left out of a coalition that seeks to improve transportation of agricultural commodities.