By The Canadian Press

Alberta celebrates first Local Food Week

Aug 13, 2018 | 7:23 AM

EDMONTON, AB. — Alberta’s billion-dollar local food industry takes centre stage this week as the province hosts its first ever Local Food Week.

To be proclaimed every third week of August, the province says Alberta Local Food Week gives people the opportunity to experience and celebrate the province’s local food industry.

Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier says in a news release that more consumers want to know where their food comes from and how it’s produced.

He says Alberta Local Food Week is an opportunity to celebrate and promote the province’s outstanding agriculture and food industry.