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March 1, 2026

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Alberta Energy Regulator Approves Coal Mining Exploration in the Rockies

Tim Parent May 16, 2025

Despite considerable opposition, Alberta's Energy Regulator has approved a coal mining exploration project in the Eastern…

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The Great Twine Round-Up: Recycling Farm Plastics Gains Momentum

Tim Parent March 16, 2025

Recycling farm plastics is gaining momentum in Alberta, thanks to the organization CleanFarms and its Great…

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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…

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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…

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Alberta Assembles a Water Advisory Committee to Prepare for Dry Season

Tim Parent February 8, 2024

Following several consecutive dry years in the province, the Alberta government is preparing for drought by…

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Nuffield Canada Video Showcases Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture

Craig Lester December 18, 2023

The Nuffield Canada video directed at Canadian consumers shows it is farmers who are on the…

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Money for Farmers To Help Reduce GHGs

Tim Parent August 13, 2022

Applications are now open for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund or OFCAF.

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Nova Scotia farm named winner of environmental stewardship award

Craig Lester September 19, 2021

A commercial and pure-bred cow-calf operation owned by Dean and Catherine Manning in Falmouth Nova Scotia…

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Changing the conversation: Cattle, grassland and the environment

Craig Lester April 19, 2021

Emily Lowe with Ducks Unlimited Canada says there needs to be a change in the conversation…

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Nutrien launches comprehensive carbon program

Craig Lester December 14, 2020

Nutrien launches comprehensive program to help farmers make money by reducing their carbon footprint.

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BCRC: Improving Environmental Performance and Bottom Lines

Beef Research3 August 24, 2020

On Earth Day, Canadians and people all over the world celebrate the positive impacts they can…

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Guardians of the Grasslands set to tell cattle’s role in protecting grasslands

Craig Lester October 1, 2019

A new documentary is set to be released highlighting how cattle protect grasslands. It is a…

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BCRC: Beef’s Place in a Healthy Environment: Infographic

Beef Research July 24, 2019

The Beef Cattle Research Council lays out research and information on why beef production is good…

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Radau family from Red Deer County wins ABP Environmental Stewardship award

Craig Lester December 9, 2018

Randy and Sandra Radau of Coulee Crest Farms in Red Deer County are the 2019 winners…

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BCRC: New video: What beef producers need to know about environmental footprint

Beef Research October 27, 2017

More than most livestock, beef cattle production takes place in the natural environment. Those who live…

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Claresholm’s Vandervalk family wins ABP’s Environmental Stewardship Award

Craig Lester December 9, 2015

Sustainability starts with family on the Vandervalk ranch located in the hills west of Claresholm.

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Survey to shed new light on cattle and wildlife

Craig Lester February 9, 2014

Beef producers across Alberta are being asked to fill out a survey in an effort to…

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