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June 19, 2026

Craig Lester

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License to Farm hopes to help farmers find their voice

Craig Lester January 17, 2016

SaskCanola’s documentary ‘License to Farm’ makes a big impact with producers across the country. More on…

  • News

Craft brewing growing in Alberta

Craig Lester January 10, 2016

Craft brewing is growing in Alberta because of the abundance of high quality malt barley being…

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Farmers give Alberta Wheat Commission’s PDQ site a thumbs up

Craig Lester January 7, 2016

Farmers across Alberta and western Canada are giving high praise to a new web based crop…

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Over 1,600 Alberta farms now registered with Workers Compensation Board: WCB

Craig Lester January 3, 2016

The new year means new rules for Alberta farms and ranches as the Enhanced Protection for…

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SAIT Polytechnic instructor wins ASTech Agriculture Innovation award

Craig Lester December 28, 2015

Glen Kathler has been awarded the 2015 ASTech Award for Innovation in Agriculture. More on the…

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Claresholm’s Vandervalk family wins ABP’s Environmental Stewardship Award

Craig Lester December 9, 2015

Sustainability starts with family on the Vandervalk ranch located in the hills west of Claresholm.

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Alberta Government amends Bill 6; second reading goes into the early morning hours

Craig Lester December 8, 2015

As debate rages on in the legislature about Bill 6 and farmers continue to rally and…

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Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister denies Bill 6 has been rushed

Craig Lester December 8, 2015

In front of a crowd of around 600 people in Bassano, the Agriculture and Forestry Minister…

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Nine agricultural groups write open letter to Premier and Cabinet

Craig Lester December 6, 2015

On Friday, nine agricultural organization penned a letter to Premier Rachel Notley calling on her to…

  • Government
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Farmers rally in huge numbers at Alberta legislature; government delays debate on Bill 6

Craig Lester November 30, 2015

The steps in front of the legislature were packed with farmers from all corners of the…

  • News

Debate over Bill 6 reaches the boiling point

Craig Lester November 30, 2015

The debate over Bill 6 has reached the boiling point. The Alberta Government received an ear…

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Debate over Bill 6 reaches the boiling point

Craig Lester November 29, 2015

The Alberta Government received an ear full from farmers and ranchers last week as it kicked…

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Changes on the way for Alberta farms as OHS legislation tabled in legislature

Craig Lester November 18, 2015

Big changes are on the way in terms of the rules surrounding farm safety for the…

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Grocery shoppers greeted by farmers at agriculture awareness event

Craig Lester November 8, 2015

Grocery shoppers recently had the opportunity to ask farmers the questions they have always wanted to…

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Farmers tell their story to grocery shoppers

Craig Lester November 8, 2015

Consumers had the chance to ask farmers questions about where their food comes from while grocery…

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How to make sure your crop commission hears your voice

Craig Lester November 2, 2015

November has arrived, meaning regional meetings for the crop commissions and livestock groups are starting. A…

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A look back at AWC East 2015

Craig Lester October 27, 2015

A recap of Advancing Women East 2015 through a first person perspective, photos, audio and video.

  • food

Towering new way to grow a garden sprouts

Craig Lester October 26, 2015

As we hunker down for the winter the joy of the garden harvest is starting to…

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A look back at AWC East 2015 through the eyes of @wannamakeitfarm

Craig Lester October 25, 2015

Advancing Women Conference East 2015 has wrapped leaving the women who attended inspired. Erin Leduc, who…

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CTHS Fall Classic sees 35-year high price for yearling

Craig Lester October 25, 2015

The bids were fast and furious at the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society Alberta Division’s recent Fall…

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