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April 11, 2026
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B.C. Peace officials push for improved rail service

Olivia Taylor April 10, 2026

Regional officials in northeastern B.C. are pushing for better freight rail service, years after part of the network…

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RRC Podcast – S2E11 – Nortera closes its doors in Lethbridge & the agronomy student valedictorian

Tim Parent April 10, 2026

In this RRC podcast, we discuss the Nortera closure in Lethbridge, and speak with the Lethbridge Polytechnic valedictorian…

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Alberta’s new chief veterinarian targets gaps in rural care

Tim Parent April 9, 2026

Alberta's new Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Hussein Keshwani, is bringing rural insight as he tackles vet shortages and animal…

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Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update April 9

David Spence April 9, 2026

The transition to spring weather continues slowly. It may be a bit muddy in prairie fields through the…

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Ottawa boosts Advance Payments Program, giving farmers up to $250K interest-free in 2026

Tim Parent April 6, 2026

Farmers will get up to $250K interest-free in 2026 - more than double the usual - helping ease…

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B.C. Peace officials push for improved rail service

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Tim Parent April 10, 2026

In this RRC podcast, we discuss the Nortera closure in Lethbridge, and speak with the Lethbridge…

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Alberta’s new chief veterinarian targets gaps in rural care

Tim Parent April 9, 2026

Alberta's new Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Hussein Keshwani, is bringing rural insight as he tackles vet shortages…

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Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update April 9

David Spence April 9, 2026

The transition to spring weather continues slowly. It may be a bit muddy in prairie fields…

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Ottawa boosts Advance Payments Program, giving farmers up to $250K interest-free in 2026

Tim Parent April 6, 2026

Farmers will get up to $250K interest-free in 2026 - more than double the usual -…

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Producers welcome emergency approval of strychnine for ground squirrel control

Tim Parent April 6, 2026

Agricultural groups welcome the temporary use of strychnine to deal with gophers but stress it's a…

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RRC Podcast – S2E11 – Nortera closes its doors in Lethbridge & the agronomy student valedictorian
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In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, brought to you by Kubota Canada, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester focus on two stories shaping the future of agriculture, one about what we’re losing and one about where we’re gaining.

First, a developing story with real impact across southern Alberta: the closure of the Nortera plant in Lethbridge, which has sent shockwaves through the ag and food processing sectors. We’ll hear from the Alberta Food Processors Association on what this means for jobs, farmers, and food production in the province.

Then, Craig speaks to Paul Skretting (, an agronomy student at Lethbridge Polytechnic who has been named valedictorian for the Spring 2026 Convocation class. The two discuss being awarded the honour and how his agronomy studies have helped prepare him for a future in ag.

From the uncertainty of now to the promise of a bright future – all on this week’s RRC podcast.

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B.C. Peace officials push for improved rail service

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