Shrinking Cow Herd Fuels High Prices and Higher Risk for Local Cattle Producers

Stuart McKie says tight cattle supplies are fuelling higher prices and growing interest in Alberta’s Cattle Price Insurance Program (CPIP). He is seeing a lot more producers inquire and sign up for price insurance lately as higher prices create higher risk.

Submitted   While calving season is underway across the County of Minburn, Alberta’s beef cow herd continues to shrink – setting the stage for a smaller calf crop and tighter cattle supplies this year that are fuelling higher cattle prices and optimism about the year ahead, says an Alberta beef market analyst. “Feeder cattle prices [...]

Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Welcomes Federal Government’s Leadership on Regulatory Reform

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) welcomes the federal government’s

Harper government supports Biochar technology

Submitted   Vermilion – The development of innovative biochar technology that will help generate new economic opportunities received a boost as a result of a collaborative initiative announced on Feb 22. Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville-Wainwright, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding [...]

Canada’s Small Businesses Set to Grow

Small businesses in Canada – the backbone of communities across the country – are positioned to prosper

Time for Canadian Businesses to Redouble Efforts to Lift Productivity

With Canada facing a lengthy period of relatively high commodity prices and a currency close to par,

Fenske Secures Nomination for PC slot in upcoming election

Throngs of Fenske supporters bussed their way to the Vegreville Social Center on January 25 to vote in Jacquie Fenske as their choice to represent the Progressive Conservative MLA candidate in the upcoming election. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

Michael Simpson Staff Writer Over 700 ballots cast, a packed house at the Vegreville Social Center on Wednesday, Jan. 25 and all five candidates looking shiny and new helped pack the air with excitement as the Progressive Conservative Party held their ballot for the MLA nomination. Former Strathcona Councilor Jacquie Fenske, who resulting from the [...]

Capitol Theatre makes capital investment

It's the end of an era! Digital projection is replacing outdated and expensive film reels, so local businessman Darren Foster has switched one of two theatres inside the Capitol building to 3D technology.  Keep your glasses and re-use them at future shows! (Michael Simpson/Photo)

Michael Simpson Staff Writer Darren Foster knows a good thing when he sees one, especially if it’s on a giant screen staring him in the face. Foster went with a friend to check out a 3D movie earlier last year to see what all the fuss was about, and decided it was good to stay [...]

Auto Sales Expected to be Up in Canada and U.S.

With auto show season in full swing, and GM reporting record profits, there are positive signs that the

Population Growth Contributing to Steady PEI Economy

Prince Edward Island’s economy continues to grow at a modest pace, according to the BMO Blue Book

Saskatchewan Economy Sidesteps Challenges; Among Canadian Growth Leaders in 2012

After weathering challenges such as flooding in 2011, Saskatchewan will be among Canada’s

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Donate to Help Vegreville Get a Portable Ultrasound Machine

The Hospital Board is taking donations through paypal to help raise funds for a portable ultrasound machine. The new machine, the Sonosite M-Turbo, is a high performance mobile ultrasound machine that doctors hope to use as a diagnostic tool in the hospital to speed up diagnosis times in patients, allowing doctors to make accurate, informed decisions about patient care in shorter time periods. The mobile ultrasound unit can be applied in areas of care such as Anesthesia, Critical Care, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Women’s Health, Cardiovascular Disease Management, Surgeries and more. With support from the community, this incredibly valuable tool can be added to the list of ways that St. Joseph’s General Hospital works to bring the community better health.

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