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Information about Alberta's native plants, as well as growing and maintaining healthy gardens makes a great gift! Alberta Agriculture has a variety of options for the gardeners in your life this holiday season.

At Saddle Hills County, we're not surprised to hear that Alberta's students continue to rank amongst the highest performers, both nationally and internationally.

Farm life can be demanding, with unpredictable challenges that affect the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in the family. Farmers and families now have improved access to mental health services and resources thanks to additional support for the AgKnow Alberta Farm Mental Health Network. 

The Government of Alberta is increasing funding for the new veterinary medicine facilities at the University of Calgary.

Neuterra Ventures Ltd. crews will begin construction on the rural waterline project in Savanna during December, 2023 and into January, 2024.

Join fellow beef producers for a chance to connect and converse over a beef dinner provided by a local catering crew at the Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Grande Prairie, on January 16, 2024, from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through Eventbrite.

Join fellow producers and researchers for Feet in the Field, Eyes on the Stars - Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)'s second annual Research Showcase at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel, on January 11, 2024, at 12:30 p.m.

Saddle Hills County has seen an increase in the number of seniors and disabled members of our community seeking Home Support Services and providers for those services. Seniors and individuals with a disability can hire individuals or organizations under this program to provide any of the above mentioned services. 

Mental First Aid Supporting Older Adults (MHFA SOA) is an evidence-based training course by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), designed for people who have frequent contact with older adults such as through continuing care, home care, and seniors lodges, as well as family members, friends, caregivers, health workers, and volunteers.

Jayna Dreger, 15, of Woking was recognized by the national music-examining body and awarded a Medal of Excellence.