Several people on the outskirts of southeast Calgary have noticed unusual sightings of people cutting down canola crops by hand. (Mike Symington/CBC) Busslinger said thieves took about two acres of his friend's crop this year — plants which can no longer be harvested. Tops of canola plants cut off by alleged thieves in a field near Glenmore Trail S.E. (Murray Busslinger)The Alberta Canola Producers said this happens from time to time when a canola field is planted next to a big city, such as Edmonton or Calgary. Ask first — you may be surprisedBusslinger said people should always stop and ask permission before entering a farmer's field for any reason.

Source: CBC News July 16, 2020 11:00 UTC