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Construction set to begin on stormwater management facility near Coaldale

The groundbreaking of a new infrastructure project marks the beginning of a new way to protect the Town of Coaldale and residents of Lethbridge County from overland flooding. 

Alberta’s largest feeder cooperative returns to operations following receivership filing

The Picture Butte Feeder Coop is returning to operation after going into receivership at the beginning of the year. 

Latest report shows big jump for provincial seeding

The latest crop report shows spring seeding at 47 per cent complete across Alberta.

Ag societies across Alberta, including Lethbridge, receive provincial funding boost

The Alberta government has announced funding for the seven regional agricultural societies in the province, including in Lethbridge.

SMRID boosts water allocation for 2025 growing season

The St. Mary River Irrigation District has set its water allotment at 12 inches to start the 2025 growing season.

Alberta Canola chair concerned, but optimistic despite tariffs from China

The chair of Alberta Canola is advising canola farmers to stay calm despite tariffs from China on Canadian canola oil and canola meal.

Alberta’s largest feeder cooperative in receivership, owes more than $281 million

Picture Butte Feeder Cooperative has gone into receivership and according to an order from Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson failed to comply with a pair of provincial regulations.

Southern Alberta agriculture businesses expected to benefit from federal funding

Two Southern Alberta not-for-profit organizations and a project with Lethbridge Polytechnic are part of a $1.8 million investment from PrairiesCan to support small and mid-sized agriculture businesses.

Ag Expo bringing the agriculture community together in Lethbridge

This year's Vanee Farm Centre Inc Ag Expo is said to be an example of how almost every space of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition Agrifood Hub and Trade Centre can be used during an event.

$1.7 million in Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit conditionally approved for Lethbridge plant expansion

The expansion new cold press oilseed crushing plant in Lethbridge is an example of what projects qualify for the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit.

Multiple irrigation projects moving forward in southern Alberta

Roughly a dozen irrigation projects in southern Alberta are moving forward with provincial funding, through the irrigation modernization project and the Irrigation Rehabilitation program.

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