'A big help': Relief anticipated with rainfall to break dry spell in southeastern Alberta

Parts of southern Alberta are expecting significant rainfall over the next few days, which is welcome news for farmers. "It's going to be real helpful to all the farmers in southern Alberta," said Magrath farmer Gary Stanford. "It will really help the dryland farmers and the cow pastures but also, it's going to be a big help for irrigation farmers." Widespread rainfall totalling 50 to 70 millimetres is expected throughout southeastern Alberta. Stanford serves as a delegate on the Alberta Grains