High River, Alta - Jan. 9, 2021 - Mallards share a pasture of hay laid down for cattle near the Little Bow River south of High River. (Mike Sturk photo)

High River, Alta - March 5, 2021 - Cindy Mason feeds hay to cattle at her ranch southwest of High River. (Mike Sturk photo)

Cayley, Alta - March 18, 2021 - Early harrowing - Chance De Paoli harrows a field which will be seeded with canola next month.(Mike Sturk photo)