Air quality advisory warns of smoke in Medicine Hat area
Alberta Health Services issued an air quality advisory as smoke from U S fires drifts into Alberta. The air quality index could rise from two to six or seven in the Medicine Hat region over the next 24 hours, posing higher risk to people with lung or heart conditions. Even healthy individuals should watch for eye throat irritation and shortness of breath. Those with existing conditions should stay indoors to avoid triggering symptoms.
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Alberta declares agricultural disaster prompts extra crop payouts
One month after counties declared an agricultural emergency Alberta’s government designated a disaster and funding for extraordinary crop insurance payouts followed. Farmers face drought and insect damage with hay prices rising and pasture losses cited by Cypress County officials as Ag Services meets to discuss aid.
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Alberta
Art Squire
Cypress County
Hilda and
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Emma Bennett
Commodities slump hits Canada with uneven regional pain
The Canadian Press reports a broad commodities drop dragging markets, hurting energy provinces like Alberta Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador while Ontario and Quebec may gain from a cheaper loonie. Oil prices slid to a six year low around US$38.24 a barrel, pressuring producers and possibly slowing Alberta’s economy. Experts expect further declines as China’s slower growth dampens global demand.
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Kavch
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ATB Financial
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