As of June 23, recent warmth has improved crop conditions rated good-to-excellent by three per cent in the North West Region, while significant rainfall of up to six inches continued to put significant moisture stress on crops. That's according to the latest crop report by the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation...

As of June 16, standing water in lower areas of Alberta's North West Region remains a concern for farmers, possibly requiring re-seeding and some acres to be unseeded. That's according to the latest crop report by the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the Government of Alberta. The report says high ...

Update: June 22, 2026 Due to heavy rainfall over the weekend, the Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo was postponed from June 19-21 until August 1-2. -- It's time to saddle up for the Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo this weekend. Three days of rodeo action are planned for June 19-21 at the Westward Community Centre. Friday, a market...

As of June 9, excess moisture continued to limit seeding progress in Alberta's North West Region, with northern areas up to 20 per cent behind average. That's according to the latest crop report by the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the Government of Alberta. Emergence of dry peas is at 94 per ce...

Nominations for Barrhead County's Rural Stewardship and Enrichment Awards are open now. The awards celebrate county residents with beautiful yards or a passion for environmental stewardship. The county says it is proud to recognize individuals, businesses and organizations that demonstrate rural stewardship by contribu...