A visit to the Elk Valley area between Sparwood and Fernie, BC noted some changes since your humble writer first arrived there in 1970.
It wasn’t long ago that the ag industry was engulfed in much consternation about the Canada-European Union Free Trade Agreement
It’s not just the Alberta energy industry that is feeling some consternation from the recent NDP election victory
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At times there can be up to 20 ships waiting mainly for grains and oilseeds.
Majority ownership of the Canadian Wheat Board had been sold to a partnership composed of Bunge and a Saudi agricultural investment fund.
One would expect that unlike the smaller political parties the two main dogs in the election would have robust agriculture policy platforms.
By the time this column is published a provincial election in Alberta may already be underway.
It doesn’t seem like much in the overall budget picture but for a small department even a little cutback can hurt significantly.
It must have been too quiet for Mayor Nenshi of Calgary after being declared the “Best Mayor in the World”
Be thankful you live outside the urban madness
There is an old saying that if you look for something long enough – the odds are you will find it
There is an old saying that if you look for something long enough – the odds are you will find it - especially if its waiting
One never ceases to be amazed at what comes out at ag organization meetings, particularly from the lesser known groups.
Over the past year there have been seminars and workshops all deliberating on the agricultural labour shortage.
Like most agricultural sectors the organic industry has its annual conventions and general meetings.
The agriculture industry is famous for being one of the most highly politicized sectors of the economy.
Whilst enjoying possibly the warmest January on record for much of Alberta one ponders what’s so bad about global warming.
Consumers including those involved in crop production agriculture are welcoming lower energy prices
Non-refundable levy needs to benefit more stakeholders