Farmer Donates Grain To Feed World Through CFGB
Local farmer Ted Hofer retired and donated more than 100 metric tons of Durham wheat to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, surpassing last year’s total. The CFGB, formed in 1983 by Canadian church groups, has shipped 880,000 tonnes to 68 countries in two decades.
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Christmas Bird Count at Police Point Park
The Medicine Hat News notes the Christmas Bird Count in Hatters, with 22 years of winter bird tracking. Park interpreter Sarah McPike encourages beginners to join on Sunday Dec 21, with registration requested by Friday Dec 19. counters cover city areas solo or in groups to monitor year to year bird presence and trends.
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Hat may host greenhouse energy conference
Harold Wilson of the Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta discusses bringing an energy efficiency greenhouse workshop to Medicine Hat. He notes a Niagara Falls February workshop sponsored by Environment Canada and the Dutch consulate could spark a local event, citing Hat’s greenhouse cluster and strong interest.
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Environment Canada
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Weather Outlook With Cold Start And Sunny Spells
Mainly sunny with light winds and subfreezing values. Tonight clears with a low around minus two. Saturday brings more sun and clouds with a high near three and an overnight low around minus ten. Sunday and Monday show continuing cold with varying highs near minus one to five and lows from minus eight to minus three.
Weekend Alberta Weather Briefs Varied Skies and Colder Temps
Friday to Sunday reports across Swift Current Cypress Hills Waterton Park Beant Bunch Central Alberta and North Central describe variably cloudy conditions with highs generally near single digits or below freezing. Snow light rain and wind are noted in spots, with Sunday turning mostly cloudy and cold across several zones.
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Cypress Hills
Waterton Park
Central Alberta
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