The paper created EXCLUSIVELY for farm families and rural residents of east central Alberta 12 PAGES | MARCH 11, 2025
Shopper Kasandra Trahan holds a baby chick at Camrose UFA before they get picked up to go to a farm where they will begin their new lives and run free.
is on its way!
Winter has started to fade earlier than usual this year and time in the sun now grows longer, allowing everyone to enjoy the warmth. With the arrival of spring, the ground will soon let out shoots of green grass, the branches of trees will have new leaves emerging, and new baby chicks will be added to many farms and homesteads. These tiny little wonders remind us of how very soon we will be surrounded by greenery and flowers again. Their soft feathers puff up as they explore the world for the first time. These baby chicks represent renewal and starting fresh after cold winter months. Whether it is spring cleaning, getting your garden ready for the first batch of seeds or enjoying time outdoors again watching baby animals roam freely, spring is the time for new beginnings.
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