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3 weeks ago | strathmorenow.com | John Greig

CAPI report says data strategies in agriculture need to be a 10-year national priority Digital agriculture should be a national strategic priority with focused funding in the next federal-provincial-territorial policy agreement to help drive farmer-level adoption, says a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. CAPI collaborated with EMILI, a non-profit Manitoba organization focused on digital agriculture proving and adoption.

1 month ago | strathmorenow.com | Sean Kilpatrick

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says talk of Alberta separatism is 'irresponsible' and it's "not smart" for politicians to make statements about it without consulting with First Nations first. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced a bill that would make it easier for Albertans to launch referendums on various topics — including splitting from Canada.

1 month ago | strathmorenow.com | David Baxter

Conservative MP Damien Kurek is set to step aside to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byelection in the Battle River—Crowfoot riding in Alberta. Kurek says he is "temporarily" stepping aside as MP for the riding, which he has held since 2019. The Conservative party confirms that Poilievre will run in the Battle River—Crowfoot byelection once it's called. A party spokesperson says Kurek will need to be sworn in as a MP before he resigns his seat.

2 months ago | strathmorenow.com | Eric Ruttle

The Boss is back in Banff National Park, marking the start of the spring wildlife season. Grizzly 122, commonly referred to as The Boss, was seen on April 7 in the Lower Bow Valley. The sighting was captured by a remote trail camera. The Boss is one of the dominant bears in the valley who has developed a bit of fame over the years. As a prime breeding male, he is known for chasing off other bears to assert his territory, even eating a black bear and having a run in with a train.

Feb 28, 2025 | strathmorenow.com | Lisa Johnson

Alberta has a new minister of infrastructure. Martin Long has been appointed to the cabinet post after the previous minister resigned earlier this week. Long, the member for West Yellowhead, says he will continue building infrastructure to keep up with population growth. First elected in 2019, Long has served as a parliamentary secretary for various files, including small business, and most recently, rural health.