No GMO in Alberta potato

OWC Communications Specialist, Anna Garleff, went out to Taber to speak with the Executive Director of the PGA Staff, Terence Hochstein, to enquire about water and the Oldman and whether there are GMOs in the new potatoes.

Oldman Watershed Council - It's no surprise that irrigation is vital to Alberta's economy. It makes up about 80% of it! Here in Southern Alberta we depend on the Oldman River to withdraw a lot of water to use it for agriculture. We have very rich soil and sunlight but water is another vital element to growing produce and to bring water to the land, irrigation systems have been put in place to draw out the necessary amount of water to sustain the agricultural industry.

Summer food safety

Pat MacIntosh

Pat MacIntosh, Registered Dietitian, Alberta Health Services - For many of us, summer is a time for picnics, barbecues, and camping. However, keeping food safe during these fun events is a challenge. Warmer temperatures and cooking outdoors both increase the risk of food poisoning. Symptoms of food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever and chills. Symptoms can develop within hours or sometimes not for days or weeks.