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?
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates annual Agricultural Safety Week
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place March 16-22 and this year farmers, farm families, farm workers, and farming communities are encouraged to prioritize #FarmSafetyEveryday.
The Barnders: Safety is a lifestyle
Enjoy The Barnders, cartoons for Ag Safety Week March 16 to 22, 2025.
Where’s the best beef dish in the country? You can help decide!
Canada Beef invites Canadians to celebrate local restaurants by nominating and voting for their favourite beef dishes in the Best Canadian Beef Dishes Contest.
Dianne Westerlund nominated for Women in Ag Award
Oyen resident Dianne Westerlund was nominated for AFSC’s (Agriculture Financial Services Corp) Women in Agriculture Award.
Investment to support the health and safety of Canadian farmers
The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of Canada’s agricultural community while supporting the long-term sustainability and success of the sector.
East Sounding Creek 4 H News: Another great start
As we all wean our calves, we sit and ponder as the rest of the calves leave the yard in the big rig and wonder if we made the right choice as some are a little ranker than others.
4-H Alberta celebrates growing financial confidence in Alberta’s youth
4-H Alberta is proud and thrilled to announce and celebrate the launch of generous and strong new funding from TD Bank Group.
Prairie Wind Milling announces opening of new state-of-the-art seed and grain cleaning plant
Prairie Wind Milling (PWM) is excited to announce the upcoming commissioning of its new, state-of-the-art seed and grain cleaning facility in Oyen, Alberta.
Helping kids lead with heart, head, hands and health
A new investment in 4-H Alberta will offer the province’s youth new opportunities to get into agriculture.
4-H Alberta Expands Partnership with Federated Co-operatives Limited
4-H Alberta is pleased to announce that we will continue the strong partnership with Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and a growing group of local Alberta Co-ops...
1928 Bumper Crop!
94-year-old Alan Johnson, who subscribes to our paper, stopped by our office last week with this wonderful photo of his Dad’s farming outfit.
BMO FARM FAMILY: 100 years of farming with the Stammers Family
The Stammers family feels like they’ve hit the jackpot with the lifestyle they lead. “We have had the best place to watch our family grow, from the beautiful sunrises...
Alberta’s Equine Emergency Disaster Fund Applications Now Open
The Alberta Equestrian Federation is now accepting applications for expense relief through the Equine Emergency Disaster Fund.
Big Country Agricultural Society sponsors 4H Show & Sale
Big Country Agricultural Society was among sponsors of the Hanna District 4H Show & Sale. As stated in the Big Country Agricultural Society’s Bylaws, their objective is “to encourage…
Big Country Agricultural Society supports agriculture education
BCAS president Dave Cordick presents a cheque to Karin Roen, Program Agonomist and Extension Coordinator at Chinook Applied Research Association.