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Preliminary water allocation forecasts in southern Alberta below average – Lethbridge

While Alberta saw some normal precipitation for much of the prairie region in February, drought conditions remain generally unchanged for the province. It has some irrigation districts in southern Alberta predicting below-average water allocation for the 2024 irrigation season. Since December, the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID), the largest …

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Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, Feb. 5 – Saskatoon

Behind the scenes at VIDO, 25th Street Theatre on the road with Luna, and agriculture drought concerns. Here’s your morning rewind for the Monday, Feb. 5, edition of Global News Morning Saskatoon. VIDO’s role with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is the …

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Farmers maintain optimism for spring seeding despite winter drought

Snowfall is far below average this season on the Prairies, where old man winter can often arrive as early as Thanksgiving. But the lack of moisture isn’t dampening the spring outlook for sixth-generation farmer Ian Boxall. “We’ve never lost a crop in January yet. So, I think there’s lots of …

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Strike or lockout possibly on the horizon with Viterra contract negotiations

Strike action or a lockout could be on the table as Viterra continues contract negotiations with its unions in Saskatchewan. GSU locals 1 and 2 said another final offer was brought forward after the first one was rejected by members in November 2023. The unions said it will be reviewing …

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Manitoba farmers optimistic about 2023 after challenging few years – Winnipeg

Manitoba farmers have had a rough couple of years, between environmental disasters and pandemic challenges, but there’s a lot more optimism for the 2023 season. “We had three years of drought, a worsening drought every year, and then the heavy, heavy snowfall of the previous winter,” said Trevor Sund, a …

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Agriculture expo underway in Lethbridge – Lethbridge

It has been a full house so far at this year’s Ag Expo in Lethbridge, Alta. “We have maximized the tradeshow floor and used every bit of space we could use,” said show manager Dave Fiddler. The event is attracting exhibitors from all over Canada and the United States, bringing …

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