Alberta winter wetter and warmer, creating hope for growing season: expert [Video]

Magrath farmer Sean Stanford has lived through too many dry summers to be completely hopeful about the coming growing season in southern Alberta, but sees signs that the summer of 2025 might be better for farmers than the last few.

“It’s always worrisome the way the weather is in the winter, bringing us into the spring,” Standford said, “but I guess farmers are the eternal optimists – we’re always hoping things are going to turn around for us and be a perfect season.”

Stanford spoke to CTV News Sunday about his expectations for the upcoming season and how this winter compares to last year.

“Compared to last year, I think conditions are similar,” Stanford said. “We were worried about a drought last year as well at this time – and there’s also drought at the back of our minds this year already but we’re also optimistic we’re going to get …