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Southern Alberta farmers brace for severe drought

In the shadow of Chief Mountain, Larry Gibb operates a mixed farm, with a calving operation, a small feedlot, and the raising of crops such as canola, barley and wheat. 

“I grew up on the farm and worked beside my dad and I grew to love the farm,” said Gibb, of Hillspring, Alta. “I think I was born to be a farmer. 

“The water situation is definitely a concern for this year. We’ve had drought conditions for a couple of years now, and they’ve only worsened.” [ READ MORE ]