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Highly invasive Prussian carp found in stormwater pond in Calgary

Tim Parent July 18, 2026

An invasive and difficult to remove fish species, Prussian carp, has been found in a stormwater…

  • News
  • Weather

Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update July 16

David Spence July 16, 2026

Weather will be active across the prairies through the weekend, as showers and storms continue. Severe…

  • News
  • Weather

Prairie Weather This Week – July 13

David Spence July 12, 2026

We've traded drought for deluge. One problem is replaced by another as prairie farmers deal with…

  • Canola
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Cabbage seedpod weevil spreading across Alberta

Tim Parent July 9, 2026

The cabbage seedpod weevil spreading across Alberta, according to Alberta Canola, with the invasive beetle having…

  • Invasive Species
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Giant knotweed found on residential property in Edmonton

Tim Parent July 9, 2026

The Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) confirms Giant Knotweed has been found in an Edmonton neighbourhood. 

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Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update July 9

David Spence July 9, 2026

Severe weather can be expected over the prairies Thursday and Friday, to be replaced by intense…

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  • RRC Podcast

Alberta producers see research in action at Plot2Farm field day

Olivia Taylor July 9, 2026

Alberta producers toured on-farm research trials near Claresholm during Plot2Farm Field Day, exploring practical data to…

  • Horses
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Alberta breeder helps keeps centuries-old Shire horse tradition alive

Tim Parent July 7, 2026

With only about 200 Shire horses in Canada, an Alberta breeder is working to keep these…

  • News
  • Weather

Prairie Weather This Week – July 6

David Spence July 5, 2026

The pattern of sunny mornings and afternoon thunderstorms continues across the prairies. The storms are NOT…

  • News
  • Weather

Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update July 2

David Spence July 2, 2026

Afternoon showers and storms continue through the weekend across most of the prairies, with severe threats…

  • Education
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Alberta invests $7M to expand hands-on agriculture training at Lakeland College

Tim Parent June 29, 2026

The Alberta government is investing more than $7 million to expand and modernize agriculture training facilities…

  • News
  • Weather

Prairie Weather This Week – June 29

David Spence June 28, 2026

More rain falls on the waterlogged prairies this week, but the longer term outlook indicates a…

  • Crops
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  • Weather
hail

Hail Report: Damaging winds, rain, and hail impacts crops across the Prairies

Tim Parent June 26, 2026

Damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail ranging from pea to tennis ball size wreaked havoc across…

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Keeping Alberta anglers on the water while protecting native fish populations

Adeline Aris June 25, 2026

Stocking more than 240 Alberta water bodies each year, Cold Lake Fish Hatchery maintains healthy fish…

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RRC Podcast – S2E21 – Flooding concerns in parts of the Prairies

Tim Parent June 25, 2026

On this RRC podcast, we talk the rainfall flooding fields from Alberta to Manitoba, with insights…

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  • Weather

Prairie Weather This Week – June 22

David Spence June 21, 2026

The wet weather pattern continues across the prairies, with a good soaking for agricultural regions this…

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Historic barn museum preserves pioneer traditions for future generations

Adeline Aris June 18, 2026

A restored pioneer-era barn is helping preserve Alberta's agricultural heritage through hands-on exhibits and storytelling.

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CCA, Alberta Beef Producers reach interim agreement

Tim Parent June 17, 2026

The CCA and ABP reached an interim participation agreement allowing Alberta producers to maintain their voice…

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  • Water

‘It’s a relief’: Corb Lund delivers ‘Water Not Coal’ petition to Elections Alberta

Tim Parent June 13, 2026

Corb Lund delivered his Water Not Coal petition with 200,000+ signatures to Elections Alberta, opposing Eastern…

  • Crops
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  • Weather
hail

Hail Report: Hail the size of softballs reported as storms sweep across Prairies

Tim Parent June 12, 2026

Storms that swept across Western Canada resulted in minor-to-heavy damage, as hail as large as softballs…

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