News Writing
A farmer is not a farmer to make money. A farmer is a farmer because of what he or she does … taking care of their animals and taking care of the land [and] the stewardship that they feel very deeply inside.
Herman Barkema, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Calgary
Calving season can be a stressful time for cattle producers and the new prescription rules may add to that stress. Producers used to be able to purchase antibiotics to treat their livestock over the counter, but now they must have a prescription from a licensed veterinarian . . .
The Government of Alberta is responsible for providing ambulance service throughout the province. But they only provide limited funding to the fire departments who participate in the Medical First Response program for basic training and equipment . . .
If you are considering making a donation to help those in need it’s important to do some research. Around Christmas, organizations have different goals that affect who they’re focused on helping and their donation needs . . .
Bumblebees are fascinating creatures. They collect nectar, pollinate flowers and look fuzzy and cute, for an insect. But for Robin Owen, a biology professor at Mount Royal University, it was the evolutionary genetics of bumblebees that grabbed his attention and led to a lifelong obsession with the species . . .
Red Deer is still feeling the glow after hosting its first-ever Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) last week.
An estimated 43 thousand spectators crammed into Centrium at Westerner Park over the course of the rodeo to watch saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling and bull riding . . .
Many people feel they lose touch with their former jobs once they retire, but the Calgary Firefighters Museum gives past firefighters the chance to be involved once again . . .
Spending his life in the vast and diverse wilderness of central Alberta, John Stone captures what he observes around him through his realistic artwork.
A former farmer and horseman, Stone continues to paint in his retirement. His love for wildlife, along with his keen eye, allows him to paint what he knows from memory . . .
Beth Everest is a creative writing professor at Mount Royal University. She initially struggled to write after being diagnosed with breast cancer, but writing about her experience took her career in a different direction . . .