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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 2000
Page
4
Medicine Hat and surrounding regions endure a hot dry season with minimal rainfall. Farmers abandon crops and ranchers sell livestock as drought unsettles the agricultural economy. Local papers pledge further coverage exploring the drought's impact on communities and livelihoods.
A 1919 clipping recalls N. J. Edelman of Saskatoon leading 600 men to herd cattle and horses to the United States for water as the Saskatchewan River dried near Medicine Hat. Edelman notes minimal water between Saskatoon and Medicine Hat, scarce snow in the mountains, and a shallow river with only occasional hot water in holes.
Premier Ralph Klein announced a government drought relief program for southern Alberta farmers to be unveiled next month. Agriculture Minister Ty Lund will report to cabinet and the Conservative caucus in September, with an aid package to follow. The plan will review payments under farm income disaster, bail, and crop insurance, and top up as needed. Federal Minister Lyle Vanclief urged farmers to seek province aid, noting Alberta received 170 million in 2000 with a 25 percent increase. Klein acknowledged a funding gap of about 66 million between provincial and federal estimates but pledged to support farmers if Ottawa lags.
Hay prices surge to about 80 a ton as drought reduces yield. Ranchers pay high costs to feed stock while irrigation districts and alfalfa growers see demand from Montana and Alberta. Some farmers report increased electricity costs and worries over late rains.
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