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April 16, 2026

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Farmers Urged to Practice Safety Around Grain Bins

Craig Lester November 14, 2025

AgSafe Alberta’s Jody Wacowich says staying alert to safety, especially when climbing on grain bins, needs…

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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…

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‘It Rolled Right Over Me’: A Brush With Death and a Fresh Perspective

Tim Parent October 27, 2024

Albertan living life to the fullest after incident with tractor nearly costs him his life. Dennis…

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Eyes on the Sky: Tornado Season Approaches

Craig Lester May 20, 2024

A series of tornado warnings in east-central Alberta last week serves as a reminder that we…

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Being Fire Safe During Harvest

Tim Parent September 21, 2023

A rundown of fire safety tips to keep in during harvest. Did you know: August, September,…

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Instilling a safety culture in the workplace

Craig Lester August 21, 2019

Creating a safe workplace is about creating a culture in the workplace. BASF Canada believes this…

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Final piece of controversial Bill 6 enacted in Alberta

Craig Lester December 1, 2018

A detailed Occupational Health and Safety Code tailored to farms and ranches is now in place…

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Spotlight on safety at Ag For Life training night

Guest Author March 24, 2016

Province wide we’ve had some beautiful weather, and farmers are well aware the time to get…

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Nine agricultural groups write open letter to Premier and Cabinet

Craig Lester December 6, 2015

On Friday, nine agricultural organization penned a letter to Premier Rachel Notley calling on her to…

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Debate over Bill 6 reaches the boiling point

Craig Lester November 29, 2015

The Alberta Government received an ear full from farmers and ranchers last week as it kicked…

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Changes on the way for Alberta farms as OHS legislation tabled in legislature

Craig Lester November 18, 2015

Big changes are on the way in terms of the rules surrounding farm safety for the…

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Let’s Talk About It! Farm Safety Week kicks off

Craig Lester March 10, 2014

Safety should always be top of mind when working on a farm, however the topic is…

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Make farm animals a part of your family emergency plan: AFAC

Craig Lester January 23, 2014

The Alberta Farm Animal Care Council and Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development are offering tips to…

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  • Canadian Agricultural Safety Week highlights importance of farm and ranch safety across Alberta
  • Grain sector warns of information gaps in AAFC research reductions, calls for immediate program impact disclosure
  • Canadian Pork Council and Swine Innovation Porc joint statement on AAFC research facility reductions
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