Prairie Weather This Week – August 17
Agricultural regions across the prairies will see more rain this week, but in most areas, very…
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Invasive species Pumpkinseed fish confirmed near Edmonton
The invasive Pumpkinseed fish has been confirmed in the Cardiff Trout Pond, north of Edmonton, likely…
Around 150 Experiences Await During Alberta Open Farm Days
Everyone is encouraged to meet the people behind their food this weekend as Alberta Open Farms…
North Peace Fall Fair Celebrates 79 Years of Agriculture
Agriculture takes centre stage near Fort St. John this weekend as the 79th annual North Peace…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update August 13
Wet weather continues across the southern prairies through the weekend, and it will be cool, with…
RRC Podcast S2E24 – Weather, Faba Beans, and Angus Beef
On the latest Rural Roots Canada podcast, host Craig Lester talks the weather, fava beans, and…
Wildfires in B.C.’s Okanagan region impacting tens of thousands of farm animals
The wildfires burning in B.C. are impacting tens of thousands of farm animals, as government and…
B.C. lifts irrigation suspension for the Salmon River watershed as wildfires burn
The B.C. government has rescinded the temporary protection order for the Salmon River watershed, as farmers…
Prairie Weather This Week – August 10
A change in the prairie weather pattern brings rain to parched areas of southern Alberta and…
RRC Podcast S2E23 – Ag in Motion
In this episode, Craig Lester takes Rural Roots Canada on the road to Ag in Motion…
Canadian agriculture needs better risk management education: FMC report
Canadian farmers are facing an increasingly complicated risk environment, but many aren't getting the information needed…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Aug 6
The break from the heat continues, but agricultural regions of the prairies are getting thirsty with…
Livestock, 4-H and Draft Horses Highlight Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede
The 104th Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede is now underway. It runs through Sunday, bringing people…
Volunteers help bring agriculture to life at Aggie Days
For over 40 years, Aggie Days has brought the farm to the city during the Calgary…
Bonnyville youth speaker takes top prize at Youth Agriculture Speaking Championship
Shelby Dutertre from Bonnyville, Alberta talked her way to a first-place finish in the Senior division…
Prairie Weather This Week – August 2
Somewhat cooler weather returns to most of the prairies. Wet weather continues in the north, and…
Canadian agriculture mourns the sudden passing of Senator Todd Lewis
Canada's agriculture sector is mourning the sudden passing of Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis,"a towering figure for…
RCMP charge Alberta man with cattle rustling
The RCMP Livestock Investigation Unit says an 18-year-old Alberta man has been charged in connection with…
Alberta brings in more good dogs to sniff out invasive mussels, protect irrigation
Alberta has added two more good dogs to sniff out bad mussels, part of the province's…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update – July 30
Saturday's hot - Sunday's not. At least for many of us. The weather takes a sharp…