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Chicken farmers adapt to pandemic with lower quotas

Chicken farmers adapt to pandemic with lower quotas

Cutting their spring and summer quotas means farmers can give processing plants some more breathing room.
Can the Edmonton region turn itself into a global competitor?

Can the Edmonton region turn itself into a global competitor?

Innovation will be key to turning economic disruption into opportunity, says Edmonton Global
Province reports 18 new cases of COVID-19, hospitalization rates hold steady

Province reports 18 new cases of COVID-19, hospitalization rates hold steady

Since Friday COVID-19 testing has been available to all Albertans with or without symptoms
Potato farmers facing mental, financial stress from production cuts

Potato farmers facing mental, financial stress from production cuts

“I’m worried about the growers, the families – the mental stress and the mental strain on the family farms. It’s hard on the spouse, it’s hard on the kids, it’s hard on the workers. That’s where the untold story is – the mental stress and the financial stress on these family farms,” Hochstein said.
Family physicians encourage patients to reach out for care

Family physicians encourage patients to reach out for care

Doctor in St. Albert worried patients are putting off regular visits
Some pork farmers operating at a loss due to COVID-19

Some pork farmers operating at a loss due to COVID-19

“This is as bad as we’ve seen it,” said Alberta pork farmer Jurgen Preugschas.
Hinshaw announces COVID-19 testing available to all Albertans

Hinshaw announces COVID-19 testing available to all Albertans

“It will give us really good information as we prepare for Stage Two of relaunch," Hinshaw said
Alberta cow-calf farmers harried by backlogs brought on by COVID-19

Alberta cow-calf farmers harried by backlogs brought on by COVID-19

'I think we are in a little bit of trouble,' said Chris Sloan, who runs a large cow-calf operation north of St. Paul.
Updated: Alberta partners with fast-food chains to offer free masks at drive-thrus

Updated: Alberta partners with fast-food chains to offer free masks at drive-thrus

Alberta Enterprise Group on bringing the world to Alberta businesses

Alberta Enterprise Group on bringing the world to Alberta businesses

Cutting 'red tape' and government influence will allow Alberta's business community to rebuild, says AEG president 
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