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Prairie forecast: Quiet pattern continues as winter struggles for a foothold

For the upcoming forecast period, a large area of low pressure remains anchored off the British Columbia coast, a strong low spins over the Atlantic coast and another, weaker low lingers near Hudson Bay. Between these systems, the flow across the Prairies is largely zonal, meaning it moves west to east with little north–south movement. That pattern will help usher a few weak disturbances across the region during the next several days.

Spearmint being harvested at Quattro Ventures farm in southeastern Alberta. Photo: Quattro Ventures

How a southern Alberta farm maintains mint condition

Quattro Ventures grows mint for the essential oils market and had a lot to learn about the agronomics for this specialty crop

An estimated 25 per cent of North America’s mint oil is now the product of a southeastern Alberta farming business, but don’t get the idea that commercial mint production is a job for the faint of heart.





a flock of sheep on pasture in Manitoba's Interlake region. Pic: Dave Bedard

Why not a Prairie sheep sector?

Practical Research: We have demand here for lamb but the supply, for now, is mainly elsewhere

If Wales can raise 10 million sheep, why can the Prairies, at 100 times the area, only raise around 300,000? The demand for lamb is there, whether for domestic or export purposes, Ieuan Evans writes.

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Prairie forecast: A slow cool down towards winter

Forecast issued October 29, covering Oct. 29 to Nov. 5, 2025 Highlights: Overview I can’t say last week’s forecast played out exactly as expected — but that’s not too surprising. Overall confidence was on the low side. While the models did a decent job with the big picture, a few smaller details didn’t line up. […] Read more