Ag industry urged to ‘do more’ about mental health issues

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Mon Feb 12 09:25:41 PST 2018

Sean Stanford thought he was going to die. It happened one week last winter, and started with a pain in his chest. A heart attack, he figured. A trip to the emergency room turned up nothing. There was nothing wrong with him. And then the pain started again, worse this time. Another trip to the […] Read more

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Probiotics might save lives in low-resource countries

by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research

Mon Feb 05 13:12:01 PST 2018

After several years of preliminary investigations,  a huge RCT has been published from India (Panigrahi P, et al. A randomized synbiotic trial to prevent sepsis among infants in rural India. Nature. 2017;548:407.) which enrolled babies over 2 kg birth weight … Continue reading →

Forget those dungeons and dragons games — you can now go farming

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Fri Jan 19 14:50:31 PST 2018

Not everyone is cut out to be a farmer, but thanks to a new game, anyone with a smartphone can get a taste of what it means to feed the world. “There’s definitely a disconnect between consumers and what happens on the farm, and I think people are curious,” said Lindsey Verhaeghe, a corporate social responsibility […] Read more

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Avoid fake news: a handy guide to news sources

by Alberta Venture Staff @ Alberta Venture

Fri Mar 17 00:00:49 PDT 2017

Get back to the pre-post-fact-days Continue reading →

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Our New e-Store Is Live!

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Nov 11 14:15:34 PST 2014

  A Brand New Version Of Our e-Store Has Just Launched! Tell Us What You Think!   We are very pleased to announce that our new e-Store is live and ready for the world to surf. We have completely redesigned the layout with simplicity, ease of use, security and accessibility in mind. We hope you...

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NOVA Probiotics, Now Available In 7 Pure Integrative Pharmacy Locations In Vancouver.

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Thu Aug 07 19:37:34 PDT 2014

    Across Greater Vancouver and Victoria, Pure Integrative Pharmacy is probably the best place to find your prescription drugs, vitamins and supplements, your favorite personal care products and last, but not least, to get good advice from highly qualified employees working there. Like the founder and owner, Bob Mehr, said few weeks ago in...

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My Joyous Self-Care Routine

by Joy McCarthy @ Genuine Health

Fri Jan 26 09:03:39 PST 2018

My self-care routine has definitely evolved over the years. When I was in my 20’s it was all about fitness […]

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‘Happens more than we think:’ Vets say people are harming their pets to obtain pain medication

by Katie DeLong @ FOX6Now.com

Mon Feb 12 18:41:29 PST 2018

DENVER, Colo. — Veterinarians say they have seen an increase in pet owners claiming their pet is injured so they can get pain medicine, and in some rare cases, have injured their pets to obtain the medicines. Colorado veterinarians told KMGH they are recognizing signs of abuse in pet owners who bring in their injured dogs or cats. “It probably happens more than we think,” Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald said of patients faking that their pet is injured. “I know of two […]

5 Ways to Make Resolutions That Actually Stick

by Dr. Katherine Kremblewski ND @ Genuine Health

Wed Dec 27 01:00:16 PST 2017

“I’ll start tomorrow.” Sound familiar? Whether you’re talking about a new year’s resolution, a new workout routine, a new diet […]

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Probiotics for Healthy Skin

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Mon Jan 19 10:40:02 PST 2015

Get a clear complexion with probiotics! Eczema is an inflammatory skin disorder, it appears by forming blisters of crust like chunks or patch-like scaly rashes that itch. Thickened and dry or red skin, scaling, and blisters are among the common symptoms. There is no cure yet, but luckily, symptoms come and go. Probiotics can help reduce...

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Getaways for the cash-strapped

by Alberta Venture Staff @ Alberta Venture

Fri Mar 10 00:00:54 PST 2017

Think your company can't afford a glamourous getaway? Think again. Continue reading →

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From volunteer homebuilder to principal architect: Richard Isaac’s path to power

by Alberta Venture Staff @ Alberta Venture

Wed Mar 29 00:00:30 PDT 2017

Englishman Richard Isaac came to Canada – via Germany – as a volunteer homebuilder for First Nations communities. Now, he leads Manasc Isaac, an award-winning architectural firm Continue reading →

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Superclusters: Creating a silicon valley for agriculture and food

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Mon Jan 15 10:07:23 PST 2018

So what would you rather have — new lucrative ‘plant protein’ markets or a way to turn Big Data into bigger profits? Those are the goals of the two agriculture and agri-food proposals vying for a slice of $950 million of federal cash that Ottawa will spend on ‘superclusters’ — business-led collaborations that aim to […] Read more

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Workshop on strategic leadership

by greg @ Alberta Farmer ExpressWorkshop on strategic leadership – Alberta Farmer Express

Thu Nov 09 10:01:45 PST 2017

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is again offering a full-day Strategic Leadership Workshop with Brynn Winegard on Nov. 23, 2017, at the Agriculture Business Centre in Leduc. His presentation focuses on leadership and key issues facing leaders. Before the workshop, participants will receive an assignment to familiarize themselves with the framework and to get them thinking […] Read more

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Getting to Know the Prairie Hog Country Contributors

by Laurie Brandly @ Prairie Hog Country

Wed Feb 07 17:49:35 PST 2018

As a 8 year old youngster my father used to joke with me and say “What, not another letter,” as I was in the habit of writing to various companies for information on new products, hence I started writing at quite a young age. Vocabulary is very important when trying to make articles read well […]

Healthy Traveling Tips

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Mar 10 20:07:02 PDT 2015

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling Why travel if you’re not going to eat all the food? The world is sometimes literally your oyster, and one that your stomach isn’t familiar with how to digest. Other times, it can be a matter of someone using the local tap water to rinse your veggies. Whoever is...

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kudos

by Laurie Brandly @ Prairie Hog Country

Wed Feb 07 17:46:07 PST 2018

New Executive Appointed Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) has appointed a new Executive Director, effective late last year. Annemarie Pedersen is our new Executive Director. Annemarie Pedersen has worked in agricultural communications for over a decade, including past work as Industry Relations Director with Canada Beef as well as running her own communications consulting business […]

The Alberta Venture Podcast: Does Trump have Canada over a barrel?

by vpadmin @ Alberta Venture

Fri Mar 10 13:26:53 PST 2017

The Alberta Venture team enlists Nick Wilson, editor of Alberta Oil magazine, to drill into the implications of a Trump presidency on the energy sector. In this special episode, devoted exclusively to the oil sand’s biggest customer, we talk Keystone XL, border taxes, the Paris climate accord and CERAWeek, and try to glean some insight into this era of unpredictability. Continue reading →

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Adapt to the new world order, says Stephen Harper

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Mon Feb 12 09:40:34 PST 2018

He was enthusiastically welcomed as the prime minister who scrapped the wheat board, earning a standing ovation before the first word of his keynote address. But Stephen Harper had his eyes on an even bigger farm issue when he spoke to an enthusiastic crowd of nearly all of FarmTech’s 2,000 attendees. In a sweeping political […] Read more

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Vermillion Enery has strength in diversity

by Jody Chudley @ Alberta Venture

Fri Mar 31 00:00:53 PDT 2017

The oil and gas producer benefits from having a variety of assets in a variety of places Continue reading →

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What are the alternatives if peas don’t pencil out for your farm?

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Thu Dec 21 14:33:41 PST 2017

Experts are stumped on what to grow this spring as a third mainstay crop. Peas have increasingly been the choice of many looking to avoid a canola-wheat rotation — but India’s trade barriers along with disease issues have left many of those producers scrambling to find an alternative. “I do believe pea acres will be […] Read more

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ONE YEAR LATER: Carbon tax eating into bottom line

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Mon Jan 29 10:11:59 PST 2018

It’s hard to put exact numbers on it — but Alberta’s carbon tax is taking its toll, say farmers. And that toll increased at the start of the year, when the carbon tax increased to $30 a tonne — a 50 per cent jump from the initial $20-a-tonne tax implemented a year ago. Read more: […] Read more

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Baby born with bullet wound after mother shot during road rage incident, police say

by Katie DeLong @ FOX6Now.com

Mon Feb 12 16:48:58 PST 2018

MEMPHIS, Tenn. —  An infant delivered over the weekend after the mother was shot during an apparent road rage incident along a Tennessee highway also sustained a bullet wound, police documents reveal. The boyfriend of the 19-year-old victim, who was 36 weeks pregnant when she was shot, told detectives he was traveling westbound on I-40 near the North Hollywood exit when a dark-colored Chevrolet Impala with three men inside began riding his bumper, according to WREG. The victims tried to get away […]

PHOTOS: Scenes from FarmTech

by greg @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Fri Feb 09 10:12:40 PST 2018

FarmTech may have wrapped up on January 31, but here’s a few things that took place and some faces we thought you might like to see.

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Adapt to the new world order, says Stephen Harper

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Mon Feb 12 09:40:34 PST 2018

He was enthusiastically welcomed as the prime minister who scrapped the wheat board, earning a standing ovation before the first word of his keynote address. But Stephen Harper had his eyes on an even bigger farm issue when he spoke to an enthusiastic crowd of nearly all of FarmTech’s 2,000 attendees. In a sweeping political […] Read more

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Mother accused of feeding child acid, chlorine in attempt to cure autism

by Katie DeLong @ FOX6Now.com

Mon Feb 12 19:20:56 PST 2018

INDIANAPOLIS – An Indianapolis father accused his wife of feeding their child bleach to help cure her autism, according to a recent police report. The report says the mother was putting drops of hydrochloric acid and a “water purifying solution” made with chlorine – which combine to form bleach – in her child’s drink, according to WXIN. The man says his wife told him she read about the mixture online in a Facebook group. The mother reportedly identified the mixture as the […]

Predator compensation benefits all of society

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Mon Feb 05 11:02:25 PST 2018

Ranchers play a key role in conservation by keeping their lands available to wildlife, and it’s important that they be compensated for those losses, says a new study “Our paper makes a case that there are benefits… if those ranchers who have depredation programs see some compensation for wildlife to be on their private lands,” […] Read more

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Horse owners warned to watch for equine infectious anemia

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Wed Feb 07 08:57:44 PST 2018

The province’s chief veterinarian is warning horse owners to be on the lookout for equine infectious anemia. A case was recently found in Newell County by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Dr. Keith Lehman said in a letter sent to vets across the province. “The disease affects horses and other members of the equine […] Read more

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Up-and-comers paired with leaders and innovators in the cattle industry

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Fri Feb 09 09:51:29 PST 2018

Albertans make up half of the mentees and 10 of the mentors in the 2017-18 edition of the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program. The program, which started in 2010, pairs young producers between the ages of 18 and 35 with industry leaders for a year-long mentorship geared to their individual interests. Participants also have a $2,000 […] Read more

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Is your workplace killing you?

by Alberta Venture Staff @ Alberta Venture

Mon Mar 20 00:00:17 PDT 2017

Logging, fishing, ice road trucking…those are dangerous professions. But today, even your mild-mannered office job can kill you. It’s the age of killer desks, and you could be next! Continue reading →

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Nutritional SOYpplements in Pet Food

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Mon Nov 10 12:20:45 PST 2014

In a recent issue of our favorite Dogs Naturally Magazine, pet nutrition expert Rodney Habib wrote an eye-opening article on the use of soy in the pet food industry, Soy In Pet Foods: The Unwholesome Truth. In this article, Rodney explains why this cheap, genetically modified crop is commonly used in pet foods and why […]

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How to become a trade show superstar

by Alberta Venture Staff @ Alberta Venture

Mon Mar 06 00:00:06 PST 2017

Trade shows can be a substantial investment, but they offer your company an impressive payoff. Here’s how to make your booth the star of the show and your time a fruitful investment Continue reading →

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Pre-discharge MRI for the very preterm infant?

by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research

Mon Dec 18 11:52:49 PST 2017

For a pre-christmas present, one of the most important recent studies in neonatology. The study is related to the following question: if I wanted to know how best to counsel my very preterm baby parents about potential long-term outcomes, when … Continue reading →

5 Tips To Meal Prep Like A Pro

by Mandy King, CNP, Holistic Nutritionist @ Genuine Health

Tue Jan 02 08:44:09 PST 2018

With the New Year in full swing, it’s the perfect time to implement some new, healthy habits. Rather than jump […]

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Time to abandon the Papile classification? (part 3)

by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research

Thu Dec 07 10:47:03 PST 2017

What should we do now? I think we should stop using the Papile classification. We should clarify that an intraventricular hemorrhage with acute hemorrhagic dilatation of the ventricle(s) is not the same pathophysiology as a hemorrhage followed by dilatation. (stage … Continue reading →

The Clean Tech Tsunami

by Michael Ganley @ Alberta Venture

Fri Mar 24 00:00:12 PDT 2017

It Alberta plays its cards right, it could ride the coming wave Continue reading →

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4 Tips for weight loss in the office

by Alberta Venture Staff @ Alberta Venture

Mon Mar 20 00:00:43 PDT 2017

There are healthy choices you can make at the office that your body will thank you for Continue reading →

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Organic Food For the Family

by Derek Ratcliffe @ Organic Week

Sat Sep 26 03:00:02 PDT 2015

Organic Food For My Family I take care of all the grocery shopping and food preparation in my house. I buy a lot of organic fruits and vegetables for my family, and keep canned products and white sugar out of my kitchen. I do my utmost to keep growth hormones, GMOs, preservatives, emulsifiers, and other […]

Probiotics and Weight Loss – A Quick Tip

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Mon Jan 05 17:43:03 PST 2015

Probiotics, Weight loss and Candida Going on a diet isn’t easy, and many people suffer from unwanted and uncomfortable symptoms such as gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. Even when successful, people usually have a hard time getting rid of their persistent midsection fat, and have intense cravings for sugary foods, breads, pasta and sometimes even alcohol. Most...

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Probiotics For Diarrhea

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Sep 02 11:52:58 PDT 2014

  Probiotics to save you from the discomfort and embarrassment of diarrhea   Diarrhea is an extremely common illness, and everyone usually gets it about once a year. Diarrhea can be caused by many different things, the main one being intestinal imbalance. When the bacteria inside your intestines that digest your food are unbalanced, meaning...

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Why You Should Choose Transitional Organic

by Darcy Smith @ Organic Week

Fri Sep 16 07:38:49 PDT 2016

If you’re reading this, certified organic food likely makes its way onto your table regularly, so you don’t need us to tell you how great it is for people and the planet (it really is!). You probably don’t need us to tell you that certified organic farmers meet strict regulations to ensure their veggies are, […]

Vaccines made simple(r) — basics you need to know

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Wed Feb 07 09:12:20 PST 2018

We have all been there — it’s the day before preg check, you need to get your vaccine order in, and you just can’t seem to remember what you gave the girls last year. Was it the one in the turquoise box? The white box? It was the yellow box, that’s it! You put a […] Read more

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Seven years on, mentorship program has made its mark

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Fri Feb 09 09:41:53 PST 2018

Ricki Fleming was one of the first mentees when the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program began seven years ago. There were just five participants and while everyone liked the idea of pairing young producers with industry leaders, it was all a bit of an experiment. “When we first started it as a pilot, nobody knew how […] Read more

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How to make the most of social media at your convention

by Alberta Venture Staff @ Alberta Venture

Fri Mar 10 00:00:21 PST 2017

Social media can be an excellent marketing tool when used properly Continue reading →

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Tale of the Tape: Pipelines vs Rail

by Alberta Venture Staff @ Alberta Venture

Wed Mar 15 00:00:29 PDT 2017

A comparison of two ways to move oil Continue reading →

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Carrie Langevin sought inspiration from her grandmother in the creation of Mother Earth Essentials

by Michael Ganley @ Alberta Venture

Mon Mar 27 00:00:35 PDT 2017

The owner of Mother Earth Essentials talks entrepreneurship and her work with the Métis Women’s Council on Economic Security Continue reading →

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You Better Watch Out: It’s Holiday Feasting Time

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Mon Dec 15 09:23:50 PST 2014

It’s the season when we turn our focus to what really matters:  spending quality time in the company of loved ones. Many holiday traditions include a big feast as the main event, even for your dog.  He’s also part of the family, and for him, family and food are what life is all about! This […]

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Does tactile stimulation in the delivery room actually do anything?

by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research

Fri Feb 02 14:24:57 PST 2018

One of the things that is done in neonatal resuscitation that isn’t part of resuscitating older patients is tactile stimulation. Babies who are apneic and/or floppy often receive stimulation in the form of rubbing the back, patting or flicking the … Continue reading →

Why I Eat Vegan and Organic

by Katrina Nerisse @ Organic Week

Fri Sep 25 03:00:58 PDT 2015

Knowing where your food comes from is a very important thing to consumers these days. Considering all the hype over Monsanto and non-labelled GMO’s, people are realizing that this is a big problem. People do not want mystery food, or unknown ingredients – they want natural, organic produce that they can trust and rely on. […]

Loose housing improvement for sows wins Aherne prize

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Thu Feb 08 13:28:23 PST 2018

An isolation crate developed for an Alberta sow farm is one of two winners of this year’s F. X. Aherne Prize for Innovative Pork Production. The prize, named in honour of the late Frank Aherne, a professor of swine nutrition at the University of Alberta, is awarded for innovative solutions to production challenges. Sunterra Farms […] Read more

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Veterinarians won’t be dealing doggy dope any time soon

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Tue Jan 16 05:58:40 PST 2018

High-strung heeler hounding you day and night? Crazy old barn cat climbing up the walls? You might be tempted to put on some Pink Floyd, dim the lights, and give them a little something to mellow them out. All of the attention on the pending legalization of marijuana has pet owners asking their vets about […] Read more

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‘No one has been able to prove this:’ La Crosse researchers find melanoma can recur decades later

by Amy DuPont @ FOX6Now.com

Mon Feb 12 19:17:33 PST 2018

LA CROSSE — Scientists in Wisconsin have made a skin cancer breakthrough. Their discovery was only made possible because the researchers in La Crosse are pack rats. Dr. Pariac Kenny collects cancer. He has more than 30,000 samples. The director of the Gundersen Medical Foundation’s Kabara Cancer Research Institute collects and catalogs those samples in the institute’s bio-bank. Some of the samples date back to the 80s. Dr. Kenny and his research partner, Dr. Jerry Miller, used one of those […]

Time to abandon the Papile classification? (part 2)

by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research

Thu Dec 07 10:37:04 PST 2017

As I mentioned in the last post, the initial report of outcomes by Bassan and others showed that the infants with severity score 0, (unilateral haemorrhage without midline shift affecting one zone) had reasonably good outcomes, 7 of 8 had … Continue reading →

Celebrating the Year, from Kolya Naturals

by kolya @ Kolya Naturals

Sun Dec 31 20:00:36 PST 2017

“Celebrating the Year” is a time to grab a cup of tea and fill the PDF out slowly, taking time to pause and reflect on what has changed over the past year.

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The cost of a home across the province

by Alberta Venture Staff @ Alberta Venture

Wed Mar 08 00:00:36 PST 2017

In 2016, the average home price in Alberta was $394,517. What will this buy you across the province? Continue reading →

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Farming is not a one-size-fits-all business

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Mon Jan 15 10:25:03 PST 2018

I continue to witness arguments over different methods of farming. But considering the variety of farms around the world, and that most of them are very small compared to the Canadian average, combative conversation is really rather unwarranted and, in many cases, an uneducated dialogue. When one disparages farms that are organic or ones that […] Read more

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‘I felt one squiggle:’ Woman pulls worms from her eye after rare infection

by Cary Docter @ FOX6Now.com

Mon Feb 12 15:49:28 PST 2018

OREGON –  Imagine looking into your irritated eye for a pesky eyelash, only to pull out a translucent, wiggling worm nearly a half inch long. “I looked at it, and it was moving,” recalled 28-year-old Abby Beckley of Grants Pass, Oregon. “And then it died within about five seconds.” Now, imagine doing that not once but 14 times. An Oregon woman discovered she had live worms in her eye, leading to a unique discovery https://t.co/KBNiVOkNng pic.twitter.com/l9JL5jymUU — CNN (@CNN) February […]

Settling Your Pet’s Tummy with the Synergy of Whole Living Foods

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Tue Dec 09 19:02:25 PST 2014

So your read the article above, and you did your best to keep an eye on the dog in the kitchen, but somewhere between dessert and drinks Fido managed to eat something that he shouldn’t have!  Thankfully you have Flora4 products, a natural solution that quickly alleviates the gas, diarrhea, and vomiting that can keep […]

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Sprung Structures are so tough, they’re used in the military

by Alberta Venture Staff @ Alberta Venture

Wed Mar 15 00:00:45 PDT 2017

Over four generations, Sprung Structures has gone from canvas wall tents to fully insulated, multi-storey “stressed-membrane” buildings Continue reading →

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Hyperactivity in Dogs: Nature vs Nurture?

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Sun Feb 15 17:01:04 PST 2015

More and more high-energy dogs (or vital dogs, as we like to say at Carna4), are being labeled as having ADHD. Pet owners are wondering if this is simply due to inherent tendencies or if other factors may be involved given the rise in hyperactive behaviours seen in pups these days. There is no doubt […]

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The economic impact of bovine tuberculosis

by Alberta Venture Staff @ Alberta Venture

Mon Mar 13 00:00:23 PDT 2017

Recent cases of bovine tuberculosis have spurred a massive and effective emergency response. But, as Albertan producers know all too well, disease breakouts can have perilous economic effects Continue reading →

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Endotracheal intubation, making it safer for babies

by keithbarrington @ Neonatal Research

Mon Feb 05 12:14:16 PST 2018

Many of our patients need invasive ventilatory support, for which endotracheal intubation is required, but we intubate many fewer babies than in the past. We also very rarely intubate babies for endotracheal suction to remove meconium any longer. Which means … Continue reading →

Probiotic Yogurts: Effective or Not?

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Sep 23 09:43:51 PDT 2014

  Most yogurts that are sold in supermarkets today are pasteurized, meaning all the live bacteria originally inside were killed through this process. Yogurts that contain probiotics have these probiotics added to them after pasteurization. Make sure these yogurts always say they contain “live and active cultures”, as probiotics are not efficient when dead. Also,...

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Cathay Pacific Launches Refreshed Business Class to Hong Kong

by vpadmin @ Alberta Venture

Tue Mar 28 13:03:12 PDT 2017

New aircraft design assures reduced jetlag– great news for business travelers Continue reading →

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Social media marketing fails

by Kyle B. Murray @ Alberta Venture

Mon Mar 27 00:00:23 PDT 2017

There are worse things for a marketer than being ignored Continue reading →

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Oak Creek-Franklin school board approves plan to randomly drug test students

by Suzanne Spencer @ FOX6Now.com

Mon Feb 12 16:46:01 PST 2018

OAK CREEK — The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District Board of Education on Monday evening, Feb. 12 voted to approve a plan to randomly drug test certain students. The board policy will take effect in July 2019. The plan would impact student-athletes, those in co-curriculars and those who park in the school lot — about 75 percent of the student body. Three board members voted against it, but it ultimately passed. The vote to approve the measure was the culmination of […]

Advice for Stress-Free Event Planning

by Alberta Venture Staff @ Alberta Venture

Mon Mar 06 00:00:24 PST 2017

Pam McCarthy of Five Star Events shares quick tips for staying sane amid the chaos Continue reading →

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Get the latest performance data on canola varieties

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Tue Feb 06 11:05:59 PST 2018

Canola Performance Trials results for 2017 are now available in an online searchable database at the Canola Performance Trials website. Canola growers can use this online tool to finalize seed decisions for the coming growing season. The performance trials compare leading canola varieties in small-plot and field-scale trials. Results can be filtered by province, season […] Read more

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The Twelve Reasons to Choose Carna4

by Carna4 @ Carna4

Wed Dec 17 18:53:02 PST 2014

AUTHENTIC: All the vitamins, minerals, enzymes & probiotics in Carna4 come naturally from our true food ingredients. Synthetic FREE all the way! LIGHTLY BAKED: Carna4 is NOT extruded like most pet foods. Our food is lightly baked at low temperatures…just enough to kill pathogens but preserve nutrition. REAL MEAT: Carna4 contains meats in their natural […]

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This Yorkshire Producer is in For the Long Hall

by Laurie Brandly @ Prairie Hog Country

Wed Feb 07 17:27:47 PST 2018

Regular readers will remember the author’s article in spring 2016 about top Beverley, East Yorkshire producer Ian Broumpton. Given that Ian has been doing what Yorkshire folk are renowned at NOT doing, namely spending money, or “brass” in Old English, it seemed timely to go and see what Ian has been up to over the […]

Organic is humane treatment of animals

by Anne Macey @ Organic Week

Wed Sep 23 20:44:00 PDT 2015

Price is a recurring theme in conversations about organic meat and eggs. I’m often asked – Why is organic meat is so expensive? Is the cheaper organic product being sold in some stores really organic?  Why should I pay $6 or $7 a dozen for organic eggs? What are the benefits? The simple answers are […]

Healing Leaky Gut Syndrome With Probiotics

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Thu Oct 30 13:04:03 PDT 2014

  The intestinal lining is responsible for this common gastrointestinal disorder. Leaky Gut happens when the intestinal lining is more porous than normal, when large spaces appear in the gut wall allowing substances to leak out of the gut and into the blood stream. In such cases, substances like bacteria, fungi, parasites and partially digested molecules might dissipate through...

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Mental Matters: Why your workplace should have a mental health inititative

by Jenn Mentanko @ Alberta Venture

Mon Mar 20 00:00:46 PDT 2017

Workplace mental health initiatives improve not just employees’ health and happiness, but businesses’ bottom line, too Continue reading →

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Children’s Most Common Illnesses: Colic, Colds & Flu.

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Oct 07 09:01:34 PDT 2014

Colic: Colic refers to a very common condition in infants and a great source of stress for parents. Young children with colic may cry for episodes of three hours or more, at least three days in a week. During these fits, the child will be perfectly healthy, he will not be hungry, need changing or want...

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Let cattle do the seeding

by undefined @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Tue Nov 29 12:52:18 PST 2016

Cattle can be managed to produce calves, beef and milk — but can they also be put to work reseeding pastures? As long as you’re not in a hurry, the answer is ‘yes,’ say producers who have managed beef cows and yearlings so they distribute legume seeds through their manure. There doesn’t appear to be […] Read more

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Fresh Breath Spray

by kolya @ Kolya Naturals

Thu Feb 01 10:46:59 PST 2018

This Fresh Breath Spray is easy to make, and one of our favorites for long-lasting fresh breath, especially around Valentine’s Day.   Make it at our February Blending Bar for $6.50 from February 1-28. Get Directions!  Fresh Breath Spray Servings1 60 mL glass spray bottle Ingredients 1/2tsp vegetable glycerin 2tsp Nature's Way Chlorophyll Mint 8drops Medicine Flower Organic Mint Oil 8drops Medicine Flower Organic Cinnamon Oil […]

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Why Supply Chain Management?

by vpadmin @ Alberta Venture

Fri Mar 17 14:08:40 PDT 2017

Because business has evolved. You should too. Continue reading →

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What is Chaga?

by Admin @ Spooniful Inc

Mon Feb 22 19:53:55 PST 2016

Who ever thought that a chunk of charcoal looking mushrooms growing on a tree would be good for you? I know I sure didn’t. I heard of this mushroom while eating at a vegetarian/health food restaurant in Edmonton. My server was going on and how about its health benefits, so I decided to read up […]

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New Harmony Beef plant ramping up

by greg @ Alberta Farmer ExpressAlberta Farmer Express

Thu Feb 08 13:20:16 PST 2018

Nearly a year after Harmony Beef slaughtered its first cow, the plant is now processing 360 head a day, says the company’s director of marketing. Canada is its primary market at present, and Costco is the packer’s largest customer, said Cam Daniels. It has also started selling to the U.S., made its first shipment to […] Read more

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Lamp stolen from Waukesha Co. antiques show similar to lamp that sold for $10K

by Katie DeLong @ FOX6Now.com

Mon Feb 12 17:32:08 PST 2018

WAUKESHA — Waukesha County sheriff’s officials have reached out to the public for help finding a lamp. The Tiffany Studios Scarab Lamp is nine inches tall with a five-inch diameter base. It was stolen from a Wisconsin antiques show in Waukesha County. Experts say a similar lamp recently sold for $10,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.

Prebiotics and Probiotics, Good Allies!

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Sat Jun 14 18:55:23 PDT 2014

  Prebiotics are non-digestible soluble fibers that stimulate the growth and multiplication of the beneficial bacteria in the gut. They are mainly used to fuel the probiotics and ease bowel movements. However, prebiotics have many other good characteristics, which explains why NOVA has prebiotic included in each of its formula:   They work as anti-carcinogens: When...

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