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Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is a proud supporter of 4-H in Alberta through post-secondary scholarships, support for a variety of provincial programs, and their 4-H Alberta Grassroots Fund.

Through this fund, any new or existing 4-H Alberta sanctioned club can apply for up to $300 to be used to support activities, programs, events or initiatives that fall into the areas of Agriculture/Agri-Food, Education and Outreach, and Community Well-Being. Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are allotted.

Residents and ratepayers in Saddle Hills County may notice a new newspaper in their mailbox this week!

Saddle Hills County has partnered with Town & Country News Grande Prairie to bring you even more local news relevant to you.

Site development for the new Blueberry Mountain Fire Hall is now underway!

The Request for Proposal for the construction of the building is currently active, and closes on October 6, 2023. After this time Saddle Hills County Administration will review the proposals and make a selection, entering into a contract with one of the Design Build contractors.

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is marking 20 years of Drive Away Hunger by announcing that it will match up to $1 million in new donations to food security agencies in Canada.

Drive Away Hunger has brought the agriculture and food industry together to support food banks and food security programs. Last year, it raised a record 40 million meals and FCC hopes to inspire an even bigger impact this year.

Crop Report, provided by the Government of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, as of September 26, 2023.

October is Women's History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better Canada.

This year's theme is Through Her Lens: Celebrating the Diversity of Women, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the achievements of women from diverse backgrounds. Let’s continue to honour women who don’t accept the status quo and fight hard to improve the lives of all women.

Saddle Hills County’s own Elizabeth Gustafson has been named as part of Team Canada’s Santiago 2023 Shooting Team!

The Santiago 2023 Pan American Games are a pivotal part of Team Canada’s path to Paris 2024, with the team vying for Olympic quote spots.

Shooting will take place October 21-27. Good luck Elizabeth and Team Canada!

For more information on the event and participants, please visit the Olympics website: https://olympic.ca/press/canadas-santiago-2023-shooting-team-announced/

Drop off your Peace Country Beef & Forage Association (PCBFA) Feed Tests at Saddle Hills County's Ag Services Department!

In the 14-days since the last report on September 6, 2023, rainfall has been variable across the province with all four regions having areas that received less than 2 mm. In contrast through parts of the Central Region and along the foothills west of Fort Macleod more than 15 mm was recorded. For this time of year, this is enough in the short term to stimulate late season growth of pastures and hay land and perhaps fuel optimism for those planning fall seeded crops.

Both Alberta Grains and the Alberta Canola Producers Commission are seeking board members!