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June 27, 2026

Alberta

  • Calgary Stampede 2018
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VIDEO: Sixth generation rancher Madison Sibbald credits Summer Synergy for helping build skills

Craig Lester July 13, 2018

Youth are showing off their livestock and skills at Summer Synergy in Olds this week, in…

  • Calgary Stampede 2018
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VIDEO: Didsbury’s Gordan Farr and his 1959 International, which was a gift from his wife

Craig Lester July 8, 2018

Gordan Farr from Didsbury, Alberta talks about why enjoys the Calgary Stampede's Vintage Tractor Pull and…

  • Calgary Stampede 2018
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Unsung Hero: Heavy Horse Show’s Brian Coleman

Craig Lester July 7, 2018

If you talk to anyone in the Heavy Horse barns and you mention the name Brian…

  • Event
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RRC’s – Rolling Hills Ag Day to have workshops, crop and livestock tours and more

Craig Lester May 31, 2018

Rural Roots Canada is excited to host an agricultural day in Rolling Hills, AB on Thursday,…

  • Calgary Stampede 2018
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Reigning Calgary Stampede livestock auctioneering champ ‘talking up’ 2018 event

Craig Lester March 8, 2018

Auctioneers are the kings of tongue twisters.  So it's only fitting that Dean Edge from Rimbey,…

  • Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers
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AYFR Profile: Lacey McCrae

Lacey McCrae January 26, 2018

Meet Lacey McCrae of Vermilion, AB, our AYFR feature board member and a true farmHer.  Lacey…

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VIDEO: Alberta Beef Producers 2017 Year In Review

Craig Lester January 17, 2018

Alberta Beef Producers Executive Director Rich Smith discusses the issues in 2017 including the struggle against…

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Equine community to come together to raise funds for breast cancer research

Craig Lester October 13, 2017

The horse racing community is coming together for two events in the Calgary area to raise…

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Inaugural Alberta Livestock Expo showcases industry innovation, Oct. 12 in Lethbridge

Craig Lester October 9, 2017

A fresh wave of innovation is fueling a new generation of progress for livestock production sectors…

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Recent Snow Should Help Replenish Moisture

Craig Lester October 9, 2017

The recent dump of snow on parts of southern and central Alberta could be a little…

  • Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers
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AYFR Profile: Josh Younker

Lacey McCrae September 21, 2017

Josh Younker of Younker Cattle Company farms with his dad, his two uncles and his cousin…

  • Crops
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Alberta harvest continues to be ahead of schedule

RRC Staff September 6, 2017

Harvest 2017 is moving along rapidly in Alberta thanks to consistently hot and dry weather across…

  • News

AYFR Profile: Raoul Drost

Guest Author September 1, 2017

Meet Raoul Drost, a second generation Canadian farmer.  Born in Holland, Raoul’s family moved to Canada…

  • News
  • Weather

Hot dry weather means an early harvest for many

RRC Staff August 19, 2017

"We've never swathed canola in July before, that's a new one for us" Those are the…

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AYFR: April Ockerman

Craig Lester July 29, 2017

Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers are proud to introduce April Ockerman of Ockerman Angus.  She is…

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  • Weather

Dry Wind: What is it and how does it impact crops

RRC Staff July 22, 2017

Alberta is a windy province, especially south of Calgary, but did you know that the wind…

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Stock Dog Champions look to build on Stampede success

Craig Lester July 13, 2017

After taking a break from the Calgary Stampede for a decade, Norm Sommer and his border…

  • Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers
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Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers look to make more connections

Craig Lester July 3, 2017

Alberta is a province brimming with agricultural richness and diversity.  Agriculture is an industry driven by…

  • News

Young Farmers ‘Rock the Farm’

Craig Lester April 4, 2017

Young farmers from across Alberta gathered in Calgary recently to network, learn about succession planning, spraying…

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  • Sustainability

Alberta crop commissions to poll farmers on sustainability practices

Guest Author June 8, 2016

Alberta's crop commissions have hired one of the world's largest independent market research companies, Ipsos Reid,…

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