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June 20, 2026

Craig Lester

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Straw Men release recommendations for strong beef industry

Craig Lester December 29, 2013

Three straw men tasked with adding meat to the bones of the Canadian Beef Industry have…

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Alberta Barley grows by leaps and bounds in 2013

Craig Lester December 28, 2013

Growth is the best word to describe 2013 for Alberta Barley and barley producers not only…

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Tasty barley treats to leave your holiday company in awe

Craig Lester December 23, 2013

 Feature Sponsored by: Alberta High End Auto Sales   Is company coming for the holidays and you…

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Vermilion family wins coveted Alberta Beef Producers award

Craig Lester December 16, 2013

Feature Brought to you by:  Alberta High End Auto Sales Five generations of respect and work…

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Increasing the yield of barley marketing

Craig Lester December 9, 2013

Alberta Barley has received nearly 315-thousand dollars from the Federal Government through its Agri-Marketing Program. The…

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Barley key ingredient in new cookbook

Craig Lester December 5, 2013

Fresh off it’s big win in the media relations category at the Canadian Agri-Marketing Association awards,…

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Storm hammers Alberta covering province in blanket of snow

Craig Lester December 3, 2013

After several weeks of moderate temperatures, much of Alberta has been hammered by a whollop from…

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ALERT line grows in popularity for both livestock producers and public alike

Craig Lester December 2, 2013

ALERT line grows in popularity for both livestock producers and public alike Alberta Farm Animal Care’s…

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Canada’s 2013 Outstanding Young Farmers show industry has bright future

Craig Lester November 25, 2013

Grain farmers Michael Kalisvaart and his wife, Karen Jansen, from Gibbons, Alberta, along with dairy farmers…

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Straw Man Canadian Beef Industry Initiative looking for input

Craig Lester November 20, 2013

The Straw Man Canadian Beef Industry strategy needs all stakeholders in the industry to help it…

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Livestock producers urged to have more conversations about animal care

Craig Lester November 4, 2013

The National Farm Animal Care Council is urging livestock producers across the country to tell their…

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Feedlot owner optimistic despite Tyson decision

Craig Lester October 28, 2013

Tyson Food’s decision to stop buying slaughter ready Canadian cattle has sent shock-waves through the industry…

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Ranchers and farmers of tomorrow show off their livestock

Craig Lester August 8, 2013

Youth from across the province put their best foot forward and their livestock’s at the Calgary…

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Keeping the power flowing: AltaLink

Craig Lester July 28, 2013

Making sure the power gets to the people in rural communities. AltaLink Director of Stakeholder Engagement…

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Future Angus and Hereford ranchers gather in two Western Canadian cities

Craig Lester July 26, 2013

Angus and Hereford cattle are the talk of two Western Canadian towns to close out the…

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Gallery: Agriculture Front and Centre at the Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 21, 2013

      A look back at the Agricultural part of the Calgary Stampede:  

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Austrian women plow their way on to podium at World Plowing Championships

Craig Lester July 21, 2013

Barbara Klaus and Margaretta Heigl from Austria found themselves on the podium in the conventional and…

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Plowmen get ready for World Plowing Championships in Olds

Craig Lester July 18, 2013

58 competitors from around the world are ready to turn soil at the 60th annual World…

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Barley pushed forward with Agri-Innovation program grant

Craig Lester July 16, 2013

Taking Barley to where it has never been before.  Agriculture Canada is giving the Alberta Barley…

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Express Clydesdales once again steal the show at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 15, 2013

Express Clydesdales, part of Express Ranches in Oklahoma, were once again the class of the Six…

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