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April 23, 2026

Tim Parent

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New Poll Finds Little Support for Coal Mining in Alberta’s Eastern Slopes

Tim Parent February 13, 2025

A new poll finds less than 25% of Albertans support coal mining in the eastern slopes…

  • News
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast

Debate Over Open-Pit Mining in Eastern Slopes Area Reignited

Tim Parent February 8, 2025

It was an issue many thought had been been settled, but the debate over open-pit mining…

  • News

Trump Pauses Tariffs for 30 Days Following Conversations with Trudeau

Tim Parent February 3, 2025

Just hours before hefty U.S. tariffs were set to take effect against most Canadian goods, President…

  • News
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  • RRC Podcast

Canadian Ag Groups Weigh in on Tariff Crisis

Tim Parent February 2, 2025

Canadian ag groups are weighing in on the tariff crisis, calling the decision by the U.S.…

  • News

Trump Makes Good on Tariff Threat, Canada Strikes Back

Tim Parent February 1, 2025

Donald Trump has made good on his tariff threat, slapping Canada with a 25% tariff on…

  • News

Farm Goods Provider Peavey Mart is Shutting Down

Tim Parent January 29, 2025

Canadian farm goods provider Peavey Mart is shutting down all its stores nationwide as it seeks…

  • Canola
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Alberta Canola Advocates Against & Prepares for Tariffs

Tim Parent January 26, 2025

Alberta’s commodity groups including Alberta Canola are coordinating efforts to advocate against, and prepare for, tariffs.

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From Farm to Glass: Brewing a Unique Craft Beer Collaboration

Tim Parent January 18, 2025

Digital technology, community, and craft beer have come together to brew a unique collaboration between two…

  • Education
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  • RRC Podcast

Medicine Hat College Introduces New Agriculture-Focused Programs

Tim Parent January 5, 2025

Medicine Hat College is making strides in agricultural education, with new, innovative programs designed to meet…

  • Education
  • News
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  • RRC Podcast

Harvesting Ambition: Inspiring Young Women to Explore Careers in Ag

Tim Parent December 29, 2024

Nearly 80 young women from across southern Alberta gathered at Lethbridge Polytechnic to learn about careers…

  • Beef
  • Education
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Redefining Farm-to-Table

Tim Parent December 21, 2024

Flaghill Ranch owned by Justine Berry and her family, the ranch specializes in grass-finished beef, a…

  • News
  • Poultry
  • Research

Taking Aim at Bacterial Threats in Poultry Farming

Tim Parent December 21, 2024

Dr. Sophie Kernéis with Lethbridge Polytechnic is exploring phytobiotics, plant-based compounds with antibiotic properties to help…

  • News
  • Tech

Ag Tech: Real-Time Tech Helps Ease Farm Equipment Stress for Farmers

Tim Parent December 15, 2024

Farm equipment maintenance is a regular stressor for farmers, one that not only eats into their…

  • Mental Health
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  • RRC Podcast

Do More Ag Tackles Mental Health Challenges in Agriculture

Tim Parent December 3, 2024

Farming can be isolating, and mental health challenges can often go unnoticed, but Do More Ag…

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  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast

Trump Tariff Threat has Canada’s Agriculture Industry on Edge

Tim Parent December 1, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canada has the…

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  • RRC Podcast
  • Safety

AgSafe Alberta Launches Farmer Care Level 4: Emergency Preparedness

Tim Parent November 30, 2024

In Level 4 of AgSafe Alberta 's Farmers Care Program, farmers will be introduced to emergency…

  • food
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food system

Canadians Divided Around Perception of Canada’s Food System: CCFI

Tim Parent November 21, 2024

The CCFI 2024 Public Trust Research finds that 31% of Canadians believe the food system is…

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Alberta Continues the Fight to Keep Invasive Mussels Out

Tim Parent November 19, 2024

The provincial government says it has concluded another successful boating season by keeping invasive zebra and…

  • Mental Health
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  • RRC Podcast
mental health

AgKnow to Relaunch Free Mental Health Support Sessions for Farmers

Tim Parent November 18, 2024

Alberta-based mental health organization AgKnow will be relaunching its free mental health support sessions for farmers…

  • Crops
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  • Weather
hail storm damage

Nearly 11k Hail Claims Made in 2024, Hundreds of Millions Paid to Producers

Tim Parent November 16, 2024

Nearly 11,000 hail damage claims were made in 2024, with payouts of $230 million to producers,…

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  • CAFTA Executive Director Michael Harvey Appointed to Canada–U.S. Economic Advisory Committee
  • Alberta-British Columbia Seed Growers Welcomes Adrienne Herron as General Manager
  • Grain Growers of Canada welcomes Bill C-273 to support innovation and competitiveness in agriculture 
  • Grain Growers of Canada appoints Bruce Burrows as Executive Director
  • Swine Innovation Porc funds research to combat Streptococcus suis infections in piglets
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