Alberta drought watch eased in most regions to stage 3 or 4
Southern Alberta remains at stage 4 of 5 with Milk River and Oldman system at risk. Bow and Red Deer lowered to stage 3 while northern areas sit at stages 1 or 2. May voluntary water sharing seeks to avert priority licensing. South Saskatchewan at very low end of normal flow. August forecast remains well below average through September. Milk River advisory notes severe shortage after Montana diversion break.
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Province loosens costs to lure youth into farming
Alberta plans to cut barriers for young entrants by modifying the Next Generation Loan Program under Agriculture Financial Services Corporation. Government data show declines among under 55 producers over 20 years, with rising numbers of farmers above 55. The policy aims to reverse this trend.
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Missing woman possibly camping along South Saskatchewan River
Lethbridge Police report new information about a 40 year old woman missing since recent days. authorities believe she may be somewhere between the Grand Forks Campground and Medicine Hat along the South Saskatchewan River, possibly camping or kayaking.
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AgKnow seeks funding to sustain farm mental health outreach
At the August 6 M D of Taber Agricultural Service Board meeting Linda Hunt of AgKnow Alberta Farm Mental Health Network urged urgent financial support. Her letter notes 2019 ASB roots, ongoing need forFree Counseling, Death by Own Action Prevention Training, Crisis Recovery Support, and Priority Areas programs to serve farming families Year round amid droughts and wildfires.
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