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CWA posts record profits and elects new board The Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has reported that the 2017 show was a milestone for the organization in many ways including the opening of the International Trade Centre (ITC) and their $1 million contribution to the project as well as a profit from operations of $270,411 and a provincial economic impact of $73.6 million annually. “The ITC not only offers the most modern livestock space in Canada, it symbolizes the future of CWA and its mission to be the most sought-after agriculture marketplace in the world,” said CWA President, Bruce Holmquist. “It cannot be overstated how important the construction of the new building is to CWA and we again thank everyone who was involved in seeing the dream become a reality.” The 2017 show also broke a number of records including $2 million in purebred cattle sales as well as over 27,000 attendees at evening entertainment events and 365 international buyers from 86 different countries spending more on Canadian livestock than ever before. They also posted their highest-ever operating revenue of $4.6 million. CWA also announced their new Board of Directors, with Bruce Holmquist, from Kinistino, SK, and General Manager of the Canadian Simmental Association as
President, Chris Lees from Arcola, SK, as Vice-President, and Executive Members at Large from Saskatchewan include Kim Hextall from Grenfell, Levi Jackson from Sedley, and Curtis Kuchinka from Regina. Part of the Executive Team also includes Past President, Stewart Stone also from Regina. The following directors will start to serve two-year terms: Kelsey Ashworth - Oungre, SK Carla Borsa - Waldheim, SK Kim Hextall - Grenfell, SK Levi Jackson - Sedley, SK Marty Kratochvil - Milden, SK Ross Macdonald - Lake Alma, SK Ali Pike - Grand Coulee, SK The following directors will be serving the second of their two-year term are: Jodi Banks - Regina, SK Curtis Kuchinka - Regina, SK Michael Latimer - Calgary, AB Courtney MacDougall - Regina, SK Blake MacMillan - Nokomis, SK Barry Young - Carievale, SK
Appointed Directors include: Jerry Flegel (City of Regina), Dana Lajoie (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada), Kim Onrait (City of Regina), and Grant Zalinko (Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture). The focus for the 2018 show will be hospitality and execution, with the first new programming addition for 2018 being an after-party cabaret in the Brandt Centre on Saturday night following the final Pro Rodeo performance. “We will continue to evolve to meet the challenges ahead with the spirit and passion that has sustained us since our inception,” says Holmquist. “CWA is strong, stable and positioned for growth not only as Canada›s foremost agriculture marketplace, but also as a community organization contributing to the economy and spirit of Saskatchewan.” The CWA is located in Regina and is recognized as the largest livestock show in Canada, anchored by beef cattle. The show also features horses, bison, sheep, goats, and an extensive agribusiness trade show and professional rodeo. The 48th edition of CWA will be held November 19-24, 2018.
Assiniboia satellite agriculture office to close Devan C. Tasa, Times Contributor Assiniboia’s satellite agriculture ministry office is one of seven closing in the province. No jobs will be lost, as the satellite offices were only used when a producer made an appointment. Kevin France, executive director for the agriculture ministry’s regional services branch, said in 2016, there
Farmers encouraged to evaluate risk management programs The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is reminding Saskatchewan producers that the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) replaced Growing Forward 2 on April 1, 2018. CAP is a five-year federal-provincial-territorial funding agreement that governs business risk management (BRM) programs such as Crop Insurance, AgriStability, Western Livestock Price Insurance and AgriInvest. The major change to the AgriStability Program as a result of this partnership comes to the Reference Margin Limit (RML). Producers are now guaranteed that the Reference Margin Limit used in their program calculations will never be less than 70 per cent of their conventional reference margin. In addition, CAP will also include fewer barriers to enter the program, as the application process will be simplified involving fewer forms. AgriStability is one of the risk management programs offered through the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation. The program is designed to help farm operations facing large margin declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions. Programs like AgriStability and Crop Insurance provide producers with the opportunity to be pro-active in their risk management approach and reduce the need for government to step in with ad hoc funding. The initial deadline for enrollment in the 2018 AgriStability Program is Monday, April 30. For more information, please contact your local Crop Insurance office, visit saskcropinsurance.com or call toll free to 1-866-270-8450.
Thank You
I would like to thank everyone who attended my retirement party on March 29th! It was a great surprise! So good to see so many friends and co-workers, past and present. Thank you as well, for the many wonderful gifts! I’ve been truly blessed to have been able to serve the community & area and to have worked with such great people over the past 34 years. Thank you for all the work you put into making it such a great surprise! Finally, I would like to thank my family for always being there for me. Many a ball game, hockey game, volleyball or dance, I wasn’t there, using the few hours of extra time to farm. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Tim Cobbe
were only 17 appointments at all seven locations. “Really, a better service delivery method for us is: why wouldn’t we meet that producer out in the field or out in their location versus a rented space in one of these satellite offices?” Meeting space could be arranged at RM or Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation offices for those producers that would prefer to go that route. The closures are part of an effort to modernize services to better serve producers. Starting April 1, services will focus on delivering three key priorities: research and technology transfer, delivering programs to ensure clients have the tools they need to adopt sound management practices and building the public’s trust of the agriculture industry.
Farm business specialists will be converted into agricultural program specialists, tasked with increasing understanding of agriculture programs and providing support to producers in accessing programs and funding. Forage specialists will be converted to range management specialists that will focus on community pastures and other public lands, working with patrons to ensure they remain sustainable. The changes come after a review that included consultation with industry, focus group discussions with clients and an online survey. “That review took us approximately a year to do and as such, we see the changes that we see today that I think are going to deliver upon what we’ve heard from the producers and to meet their needs in the future as well,” France said.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
R.M. of Poplar Valley No. 12
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Hills of Home Club will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at 15 Edouard Beaupre Street, Willow Bunch. Members to nominate and elect Board of Directors at this meeting. By Order of the Board Linda Kennedy Secretary Dated: April 9th, 2018
Tender
The R.M. of Poplar Valley No.12 will be accepting tenders for road building, approximately 1 mile, located at W1/2-31-02-30-2 and NW 30-02-30-2. Information available at the R.M. office. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Sealed tenders will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. May 8, 2018 at: R.M. of Poplar Valley No. 12 Box 190 Rockglen, SK S0H 3R0 Phone: (306) 476-2062 Fax: (306) 476-2175 e-mail: rm12@sasktel.net
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
TOWN OF ROCKGLEN
ASSESSMENT ROLL R.M. OF STONEHENGE NO. 73
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Town of Rockglen for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 13 to May 14, 2018.
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the R.M. of Stonehenge No. 73 for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open for inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 13 to May 14, 2018.
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $200.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, Town of Rockglen, Box 267, Rockglen, SK S0H 3R0, by the 14th day of May, 2018. Dated at Rockglen, Saskatchewan this 13th day of April, 2018. Shannon Ellert, Assessor
Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file a notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, R.M. of Stonehenge No. 73, Box 129, Limerick, SK S0H 2P0 by the 14th day of May, 2018. Dated this 13th day of April 2018. Tammy A. Franks, Assessor