CARA Hosts Aussie Graziers!
Twenty-four graziers from down under have spent the past 3 weeks meeting with producers and industry across western Canada.
BMO FARM FAMILY AWARD: Simkin Ranches
Sue Simkin feels that life on the ranch has been the best foundation and classroom for her three children and grandchildren. “Ranching makes them thinkers, as you have to figure out things on your own…
Alberta Beef Producers’ Notice of Withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association
Following extensive deliberation and strategic review, the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Board of Directors has made the decision to formally withdraw its membership…
BMO FARM FAMILY AWARD: McMillin Ranching putting family and the farm first
SPECIAL AREAS NO. 2 - For Justin and Debbie McMillin, the 2025 BMO Farm Family from Special Area No. 2, raising cattle is a true family affair.
BCAS Newsworthy Notes: Big Country Agricultural Society holds General Meeting
The board has completed reviewing the Bylaws. Proposed changes will be shared with the membership prior to the AGM, at which a motion will be made to submit the bylaws…
BMO FARM FAMILY AWARD: Huston/Lyster Family celebrates 115 years on family farm
One of the greatest joys of Clark and Byrne Huston’s life has been being able to carry-on the family farm tradition from their grandparents and parents…
From a tough crop year to livestock feed gains
The 2025 crop year continues to be challenging in some regions of Alberta. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has adjusted the low yield allowance…
East Sounding Creek 4-H Show and Sale Results
The East Sounding Creek 4 H Club was in the Hanna District show and sale on June 6 and 7. We had a fantastic show and sale!
Seeds of innovation: Investing in agri-research
Alberta’s government has provided a one-time grant of $3.2 million to twelve applied research associations to upgrade equipment, facilities and infrastructure.
East Sounding Creek 4-H Report: The results are in!
The results are in! Many of our members are part of the Carcass project. We met on May 12, when we brought all our projects to the Crossroads Centre.
East Sounding Creek Beef 4-H Club
Well we made it through the Miserable February weather without getting frostbite, although some of us that took our steers and heifers into the Beef Expo this year were mighty close.
Nuffield Canada scholarships bring the world of agriculture to Canada
Applications for 2026 Nuffield Canada Agricultural Scholarships are open now through June 30.
Farmers cheered on as they work Alberta’s fields
Alberta farmers and ranchers are bringing their fields to life this May with the backing of a government that understands the value of agriculture, a UCP member told the legislature this week.
Powering up communities with ag society dollars
Agricultural societies play a crucial role in the province’s rural communities. They bring people together, organize and run events and improve the overall quality of life…
Special Areas Advisory Council welcomes new chair at spring meeting
Special Areas Advisory Council met for their regular spring meeting on March 27 and 28 in Hanna, the first meeting with Shaune Kovitch as Chair of the Special Areas Board.
BCAS Gymkhana Series Finals - Tiny Mites
Tiny Mite Champion Kaylee Fletcher receives her buckle from sponsor, Ty Wilson Lazy TL Angus.
Nuffield Canada Scholarship Applications Open April 1
Nuffield Canada will accept a new intake of scholar applications from April 1 through June 30 for the 2026 scholar cohort.
2025 Crossroads Beef Expo Winners
View photos of the Pen Show Winners, Youth Show Winners, and Youth Showmanship Winners.
Newsworthy Notes from The Big Country Agricultural Society
Directors will be taking a deep-dive into the Bylaws over the year to improve our understanding and edit as needed.
Proactive grain storage and handling measures are key to grain safety
It’s often said that the most effective way to stay safe around grain is to keep out of it. But what exactly does that mean?