The County of Stettler council has greenlit $72,098.05 in herbicide contracts to prepare for the 2026 agricultural season.
During the April 22 meeting, the county council awarded the purchase from three sources.
Advantage VM (Edmonton) & Veseris (Airdrie) will provide $32,585.61 & $14,776.66 in industrial-grade chemicals.
Additionally, the county allocated $24,735.78 to local Stettler vendors for herbicides sourced based on price & availability.
The total expenditure remains within the Agricultural Service Board’s $130,000 budget.
This year’s roadside spraying program will target the county’s northern zone, spanning Township Roads 40-0 to 42-0.
Author: Landin Chambers
Landin Chambers is a news reporter for Hometown Media Stettler. He has a background in broadcast news, with previous roles in Prince George, Red Deer and Calgary. You may also see him as a cameraman for the Stettler Wildcats and Stettler Imperials. Have a story idea? Email: lchambers@htproductionsmedia.ca
