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Global News
12 hours ago
- Climate
- Global News
Amid a rainy July, long-awaited Taber corn ready to be enjoyed
A little over a month ago, some southern Alberta farmers were extremely concerned for their crops, even going as far as to say it could be an historically bad year. 'We were as dry as I've ever seen it, ever. We were on the road to zero production by the third week of June, then the rain started,' said Stephen Vandervalk, a farmer in the Fort Macleod area. He says the rain that fell in July was so significant, he's had his fill. 'When you're a farmer and you say you don't want more rain, you don't like to say that. 'It's been a long time, at least 10 years, since I've been able to say we don't need anymore rain.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "It's been a long time, at least 10 years, since I've been able to say we don't need anymore rain." While he says plenty of crops are flourishing, there has been a downside to the wet weather. Story continues below advertisement 'With the weather the way it's been, we just decided to hold off for a few extra days just to make sure the cobs were where I wanted them to be for selling,' said James Molnar or Molnar Farms, one of the producers of the famous Taber corn. However, he says rain or not, his product is finally on the shelves once again. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'We got our first stand open today and then we'll move into another one tomorrow, then possibly two more on Friday. Hopefully start shipping to stores next week.' The other Taber corn producer, Johnson Fresh Farms, hit the market a couple days ago, which one seller says has been well-received. 'People love it. They come by and they're like, 'I love seeing these trucks driving around,'' said Breanna Gough. Story continues below advertisement It's that love of the product that makes the job so fulfilling for Molnar. 'Being a farmer, that's probably one of the most pleasurable thing I have is seeing the excitement in people's eyes with all of our products, because we grow a lot of products,' said Molnar.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Canadian Handgun Nationals in Taber this week
The Canadian Handgun Nationals are being held in the MD of Taber this week. It's the first time the event has taken place in Alberta since 2017.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Canadian Handgun Nationals kick off in southern Alberta
The 2025 Canadian Handgun Nationals are underway in Taber, Alta., and more than 400 competitors from across Canada and the United States are setting their sights on winning. All of the competitor take part in 18 fast-paced and unique stages. 'Everything's just come together beautifully,' said match director Rob Mckenzie. 'Chinook Country Shooters is really, really proud and really fortunate to bring Canadian competitors together.' The nationals are hosted by the Chinook Country Shooters Club, and several of its members are involved in the week-long competition. It's taken over a year of planning, but members say its worth it. 'It's an honour just to be involved. said Chinook Country Shooters Club president Marc Henderson. 'There's a ton of work to do, nut we've had really, really good help – and from other shooting clubs throughout Alberta as well, they've brought down equipment and some of them come down to help build.' The event is also a major economic boost for the area. It is projected to add up to $1 million to the provincial economy. 'We know they're visiting our hotels, our restaurants, our shops, and taking in all that is great in our region,' said Tamara Miyanga, reeve for the MD of Taber. Safety is top of mind for any shooting event like this. Plenty of precautions are taken to make sure no one is in harms way. 'The most important thing in this sport is safety,' Henderson said. 'That's. It's the first rule of safety. Nothing comes ahead of safety.' This year marks the first time since 2017 that the event has taken place in Alberta. The 2025 Canadian Handgun Nationals wrap up on Saturday.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Climate
- USA Today
Smoke descends on Northeastern US. Map shows air quality impacts.
State officials from Maine to New York issued alerts for fine particulate matter, a toxic byproduct of wildfires that is small enough to be inhaled. NEW YORK − Wildfire smoke wafted from Canada to create unhealthy air quality levels across the Northeast on July 26. State officials from Maine to New York issued alerts for fine particulate matter, a toxic byproduct of wildfires that is small enough to be inhaled. Smoky conditions impacted cities including Boston and New York. Canada's fires could produce more smoke blowing into the Northeast through the afternoon, said Brooke Taber, a National Weather Service meteorologist stationed in Burlington, Vermont. Smoke is also causing limited visibility in some areas. Wind changes could provide a respite by the night, Taber said. Montreal had some of the worst air quality in the world due to fires in the Canadian Prairies, the Canadian Press reported, citing IQAir, a Swiss-based monitoring company. Several wildfires burning in Saskatchewan and Manitoba are sending large smoke plumes eastward, according to Quebec's fire provincial agency. Meanwhile, New York City climbed on IQAir's list of cities with unhealthy air levels. Hazy skies and the faint smell of smoke blanketed Manhattan on Saturday. Map shows US air quality Why air quality matters Officials urged people to stay indoors to reduce exposure, and to limit strenuous activity. Exposure can cause short-term effects such as irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, along with coughing, sneezing, runny nose and shortness of breath. It can be particularly dangerous for people in sensitive groups, such as children, older people and those with chronic health conditions, such as asthma or heart disease. Canada is experiencing another harsh wildfire season in a warming climate. Dozens of wildfires are blazing uncontrolled, according to Canada's natural resources department. In early July, Manitoba's government declared a state of emergency for its historic fires. July 17: Brace for more smoky skies as Canadian wildfires rage Eduardo Cuevas is based in New York City. Reach him by email at emcuevas1@ or on Signal at emcuevas.01.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Alberta surpasses 1,400 measles cases with 31 new infections
There's a mix of opinions on Alberta's measles outbreak in the town of Taber, with some residents being concerned about vaccination while others thinking the illness is not a problem. Alberta added 31 new measles cases on Friday to reach a total of 1,407 infections since March. The majority of the cases, 18, were detected in the north zone. Six cases were found in Calgary, five in the south zone, one in central Alberta, and one in Edmonton. Earlier this week, Alberta surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases.
