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There was a better way to resolve farmworker rights … but government missed the boat (Part 2)

There are times with the trials and tribulations of government decisions when one wonders, what were they thinking!

Farmworker labour legislation on track … consultations were just a political distraction

The farmworkers' rights issue and Bill 6 ramifications have been lying low for months.

New park threatens grazing leases and permits . . . the only hope is time

An announcement by the Notley government establishing a new provincial park west of Pincher Creek has a familiar pattern.

Wheat on usual rollercoaster … rail transportation not keeping up

One of the most volatile crops in the world must be wheat – it can go from surplus to causing food riots in a year.

History repeats itself … another lamb producers co-op goes down

It will probably sound familiar, but another producer-controlled lamb marketing co-op has gone into bankruptcy proceedings.

Recovery plan makes sense . . . government needs to remain steadfast

The Alberta government has released the Boreal Woodland Caribou Range Management Plan to outline their plan for the recovery of the species.

Canadian government, stop killing supply management

In [an October 2016] news program, there was an announcement that dairy farmers in Canada are the second most uncompetitive in the world.

Get ready for new food scam

If you have become skeptical or even cynical about the proliferation of food labels, there's more to come. How about 'honest food?'

Oil sands publicity stunts … it’s just business

Much has been written about the latest flyby smear of the oil sands by another self-serving Hollywood celebrity.

One thing for sure, less representation for rural areas and small towns

You can be forgiven for not reading the latest government news announcement about the appointment of another commission to...