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20 pages, March 18, 2014 Bryan and Lee-Ann Zimmer of Bry-Ann Farms, of Daysland, discuss business with Battle River Credit Union Manager Matt Danko.
We admire you for your vision, your resilience and your fortitude. We recognize that farming is a way of life, a passion – but it’s also business. Often big business. With farming comes risks. Reliance on Mother Nature, exposure to dangerous chemicals, the potential for disabling injuries. And those darn insects! (Not the mosquitoes that bug golfers while they’re putting!) It doesn’t seem totally fair that you should be so susceptible to the moods of the markets. While we realize you might have a very good year when prices of grain, livestock or poultry are high, it’s also clear to us there are trying, frustrating years when, through no fault of your own, you suffer emotionally and financially when world prices are down for the products you grow and raise. We admire you for your entrepreneurial spirit – you have no union leader to complain to because you have to get up in the middle of the night during calving season. You have no one to talk to about having a day in lieu of the Sunday morning you missed because you were pulling a stump out of the innermost bowels of your combine. Thank you for being you! As farmers, you support the businesses in our small rural communities. You come to Camrose for many of your large purchases. You have a major impact on our economy. You faithfully read the information we send to your mailbox each week! And lest we forget, thank you for the blessings of the food we eat. Without you, where would we be? That’s something, as Albertans, we’d rather not think about!
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News Features… BRCF presents grant to Forestburg Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BRCF presents grant to Forestburg Library to ensure Storytime program is available all year
Battle River Community Foundation vice chair James Mayer presented a cheque to Peter Miller, mayor of Forestburg.
The Battle River Community Foundation made a grant to the Forestburg Library to assist in ensuring the Storytime program is available year round. The grant came from the Foundations’ Community Funds, which are available for projects throughout the Battle River Region. The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support projects such as this in East Central Alberta which benefit the local communities and have a positive impact on the future. Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment funds. The principal of these endowment funds is kept intact and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations. Since it was founded in 1995 the Battle River Community Foundation has granted over $2,250,000 to support community services like children’s programs at the Forestburg Library.
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NOTICE OF BATTLE RIVER CREDIT UNION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, March 26, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. Norsemen Inn, Camrose The Members will consider the passing of a Special Resolution. The Special Resolution Motion is provided below: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Having been presented with the Amalgamation Agreement for the amalgamation of the Battle River Credit Union Ltd. and the Caisse Horizon Credit Union Ltd. and upon hearing the recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Battle River Credit Union Ltd. that it is in the best interest of the Battle River Credit Union Ltd. to enter into the Amalgamation Agreement and to continue operations as the amalgamated credit union*, the members approve the Amalgamation Agreement. Summary of the Amalgamation Agreement: The Amalgamation Agreement means and contains the terms and conditions upon which the Battle River Credit Union Ltd. (“Battle River”) will amalgamate their members and business with the Caisse Horizon Credit Union Ltd. (“Horizon”) in accordance with the Credit Union Act (Alberta). The board of directors of both Battle River and Horizon have completed the necessary due diligence and they are recommending that the members of Battle River and Horizon approve the Amalgamation Agreement. The proposed new credit union will create a +$800 million credit union serving the needs of 23,000 members through seventeen full-service locations. The new credit union will operate under a new name that will be identified in March 2014 and will take effect May 1, 2014. The proposed merger has the unanimous support of the Boards of Directors of both Battle River and Horizon credit unions. The shared future vision is a credit union that is operationally competitive and differentiated through its service levels and support for community. The members of Battle River and Horizon will immediately benefit from a larger and more diverse credit union that is able to offer a broader range of products and services including access to specialized resources, wealth and advisory services and greater depth in the area of agricultural lending. Horizon’s staff and members will benefit from a larger and more robust management team that will provide executive leadership to the credit union’s various functions and business lines. The new credit union will have the capacity to increase its support for risk management and administrative functions to ensure that the assets of members are even better protected in the future than they are today. Finally, the merger will create new economies of scale that will drive enhanced profitability and the ability to invest in expanded services and/or returns for the members. The amalgamated credit union will have seventeen branches located throughout north central and north west Alberta, comprised of the current eleven Battle River branches and the current six Horizon branches (the “Amalco*”). Consistent with prudent business practices all business areas of Amalco will be assessed for viability on an ongoing basis. Should Amalco discover that any one business area is not contributing to the corporate goals and strategy, the Board may elect to discontinue this business area of the Amalco operations. The Amalgamation Agreement also includes the bylaws for the Amalco. The bylaws are available at your local branch. The board of directors of Battle River and Horizon have recommended the bylaws for the Amalco for member approval. The board of directors of the Amalco will continue to be elected from Battle River and Horizon service areas, and represent all regions. The Board will initially consist of 12 members. The Members of both Battle River and Horizon will become members of the Amalco with all of the rights and privileges they currently enjoy. The Amalco will continue to operate under the existing management structure. The head office for the Amalco will be located in Camrose, Alberta and the current CEO of Horizon will take on the position of Vice President North. Battle River is currently the highest ranking credit union in the province in terms of capital levels. Horizon has a strong foundation of loyal members and talented staff and the communities Horizon serves present growth opportunities for the future. Horizon lacks the economies of scale and resources that will be necessary to adequately invest in the future, given the increasingly competitive market. The combined assets of Battle River and Horizon will result in a $800 million credit union which will be the second highest ranked credit union in terms of capital levels, serving over 25,000 members. The transition cost to complete the amalgamation, including professional fees, amalgamation of internal systems, branding, signage, and related cost is estimated to be $1,000,000.00. Currently members of Battle River each hold one share at par value of $1 per share and Horizon members hold 25 shares at a par value of $1 per share. Following the amalgamation there will be a mandatory redemption of 24 shares for each Horizon member. The total cost of this redemption will be approximately $120,000.00. If approved by the members of both Horizon and Battle River the Amalgamation Agreement would take effect on May 1, 2014. A copy of the complete Amalgamation Agreement will be available at the Battle River Annual General Meeting and the Horizon Annual General Meeting. *The proposed name of the Amalco will be presented at the Annual General Meeting.
Members, please join us as we present the incredible results of the past year! Door prizes and reception will follow the meeting. Hope to see you there!
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Canadian Artiques roadshow coming to Camrose The Canadian Artiques Roadshow Tour will be making an appearance at Duggan Mall in Camrose. Proceeds from the event will go to the Camrose NeighborAid Center. Please see page 13 of The Country Booster for location and dates. By Amy Luccianio
We never, and I mean never, know what will come through the door at our antique roadshow events. Such was the case in Prince George, B.C. when a couple showed up with an old duffle bag; but it was what was hidden inside the bag that took our appraiser’s breath away. A Stradivarius violin made by a member of the Stradivari family during the golden period of 1770 was tucked away inside an old stinky hockey duffle bag. After several phone calls and numerous pictures sent to a world renown Stradivarius dealer in New York City, the rare piece was confirmed the real deal and valued at a cool $1 million. An offer was made for $800,000 and the violin is now in a personal collection in New York. Not everything that comes into the Roadshow is of great value. A vase a lady brought into the roadshow in Prince Edward Island was said to have belonged to Queen Anne of Scotland, however, the little tag on the bottom that read “Made In China” confirmed it was in fact a $19 vase from Walmart. At the roadshow in Saskatoon an elderly gentleman came into the roadshow with a child’s little red wagon full of what he claimed were gold nuggets. Our precious metals appraiser and long time gold buyer quickly discovered the rocks where just that – rocks from good old Saskatchewan, but again a rare discovery was made because the little red wagon was built by Renaldo Brothers in 1918 and was in excellent condition. The owner was offered $700, however, he declined, saying if he sold the wagon he would have no way to take his gold rocks home, I think the elderly gentleman may have thought the appraiser said gold rocks instead of old rocks. We have heard all the horror stories of folks getting ripped off and not being paid a fair price for their gold and silver jewellery and coins. Simply selling one’s gold and
silver jewellery for its melt value is not necessary the best way to go. People usually have a few hundred dollars coming to them from the sale of their items reports Roadshow manager Amy Kyle, however we were in shock when a gentleman walked into the show with a dolly loaded with three cardboard boxes full of silver and gold coins. When we began to sort through the coins it became very obvious that this would take several hours as there were thousands and thousands of coins, both Canadian and US. The huge collection was accumulated over 50 years by the now current owners’ grandfather, Mike Scotsman, who himself just recently retired and shared this amazing story of how his grandfather found most of the coins while working at the municipal dump in Brandon, Manitoba. “Papa was the only employee at the dump for 33 years and, during that time, he set up a small car washing and cleaning side business at the dump. It was free of charge in exchange for any pop bottles or beer bottles the customers would donate. “Papa also offered a free interior vacuum service with the car wash and he would always find a few coins in the ashtray or on the floor. Ninety nine per cent of the time his customers would tell him to keep the coins. “For 30-some years Papa would come home each day and put the few coins in a glass jar. Over the years the collection turned into hundreds of jars of silver coins. I can clearly remember my grandfather saying ‘some day we will be rich, rich, rich when I sell my coins,’ and then he would break into a big belly laugh that would rattle the dishes in gamma’s china cabinet. “Papa never did cash in his coins; he spent many a night picking out what he thought would some day become rare or collector coins and would tell me some day this coin or that coin would be worth a fortune. Continued on page 8
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Empty grain cars sustain damage in Beaver County train derailment
On March 5 at approximately 4:25 a.m., Viking RCMP officers responded to a report of a CN train derailment which occurred in Beaver County, Alberta between range road 110 and range road 111 on the rail adjacent to Highway 14. Officers confirmed that two empty grain cars sustained damage as a result of coming off the track. No one was injured. CN crews attended the scene and the cleanup process was started. Criminal activity is not suspected and CN police are on scene investigating the incident. There was no crossing in the area, therefore flow of traffic was not affected.
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“My grandfather passed on many years ago and left his collection to my sister and I. Now with us retiring we decided we would see what the collection would be worth so we brought them to the Canadian Artiques Roadshow. “After several hours of going over the coins the road show staff had in fact discovered 21 U.S. silver dollars that had the rare mint mark from the San Francisco Mint. These coins alone are worth $800 apiece. They also uncovered one-half ounce gold coin and seven quarterounce gold coins. “The gold coins we decided to keep and give to our grandchildren, however, as none of our children or grandchildren have an interest in coin collecting we decided to sell the bulk of papa’s collection as the coins were worth many times their face value, as the price of silver is at world record highs. The total weight of the coins was 102 lbs. and the Roadshow staff offered us a fantastic price. Lets just say papa was right when he said some day we would be rich. “It was sad to hand over papa’s coins but we are sure he would get a huge belly laugh if he knew his silver coins earned us enough to pay for a big part of his great grand children’s schooling.” The Roadshow staff will evaluate free of charge the dimes, quarters, 50 cent pieces or silver dollars that anyone wishes to bring. If you wish to sell, Global Gold will pay you cash on the spot. The same goes for gold jewellery: we buy it all. Don’t forget, even costume jewellery can have serious value as well.
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Prime Minister acts to get grain moving “Railways are now required to deliver specific quantities of grain every week and to regularly report on the volumes carried.” – Crowfoot MP Kevin Sorenson. The Honourable Kevin Sorenson, Minister of State (Finance) and Member of Parliament for Crowfoot, is pleased that Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz have announced concrete measures to move more grain through the transportation system. “This is good news for producers in our riding who have experienced delays in the movement of their grain,” said Sorenson. Minister Raitt announced an Order in Council (OIC) to take immediate effect, setting out minimum volumes of grain that Canadian National Railway Company and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are each required to move. The Order, under section 47(1) of the Canada Transportation Act, also requires the railways to report to the Minister of Transport on weekly shipments. “The railways will be required to increase the volumes carried each week, over a period of four weeks, to a combined target of 1,000,000 metric tonnes per week – more than doubling the volume currently being moved,” said Sorenson. “This Order creates direct legal obligations on railways and will result in penalties for noncompliance of up to $100,000 per day.” Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced that the government will introduce legislation when Parliament returns to establish measures to ensure Canada maintains a world-class logistics system that gets agricultural products to market more efficiently. The government continues to call on all parties in the grain supply chain to play constructive roles to ensure the timely movement of grain, and to continue working together on medium and long-term solutions. “In our region of the prairies, we are all looking forward to this promised legislation and as the MP for Crowfoot, I am looking forward to the debate in the House of Commons,” said Sorenson.
So God made a farmer by Paul Harvey
And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker.” So God made a farmer. God said, “I need somebody willing to get up before dawn, milk cows, work all day in the fields, milk cows again, eat supper and then go to town and stay past midnight at a meeting of the school board.” So God made a farmer. “I need somebody with arms strong enough to rustle a calf and yet gentle enough to deliver his own grandchild. Somebody to call hogs, tame cantankerous machinery, come home hungry, have to wait lunch until his wife’s done feeding visiting ladies and tell the ladies to be sure and come back real soon – and mean it.” So God made a farmer. God said, “I need somebody willing to sit up all night with a newborn colt. And watch it die. Then dry his eyes and say, ‘Maybe next year.’ I need somebody who can shape an ax handle from a persimmon sprout, shoe a horse with a hunk of car tire, who can make harness out of haywire, feed sacks and shoe scraps. And who, planting time and harvest season, will fi nish his forty-hour week by Tuesday noon, then, pain’n from ‘tractor back,’ put in another seventy-two hours.” So God made a farmer. God had to have somebody willing to ride the ruts at double speed to get the hay in ahead of the rain clouds and yet stop in mid-field and race to help when he sees the fi rst smoke from a neighbor’s place. So God made a farmer. God said, “I need somebody strong enough to clear trees and heave bales, yet gentle enough to tame lambs and wean pigs and tend the pink-combed pullets, who will stop his mower for an hour to splint the broken leg of a meadow lark. It had to be somebody who’d plow deep and straight and not cut corners. Somebody to seed, weed, feed, breed and rake and disc and plow and plant and tie the fleece and strain the milk and replenish the selffeeder and fi nish a hard week’s work with a five-mile drive to church. “Somebody who’d bale a family together with the soft strong bonds of sharing, who would laugh and then sigh, and then reply, with smiling eyes, when his son says he wants to spend his life ‘doing what Dad does.’” So God made a farmer.
Thank you to our farming friends. Best of luck with this year’s crop.
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Dave Solverson elected new president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association By Murray Green
Camrose area beef producer Dave Solverson has been elected as the new president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Dave will be assisted by Dan Darling of Cramahe, ON, who was named the
vice-president. He takes over from Martin Unrau, who moves to the position of past president. The positions are for two years. The Solverson brothers (Dave and Ken) manage a 5,000 acre cow-calf to finish farm west of Camrose. One of the first tasks
for the new president will be to work on a solution of the dispute with the United States over its mandatory country-of-origin labelling (COOL) legislation. The association will also be working on free trade agreements with Korea and Japan and
ensuring that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union is implemented in a manner that enables Canada’s beef cattle producers to enjoy the benefits that have been negotiated.
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AUCTIONS
for KATHY LEE of Bashaw, Alberta for ED and ALIE DALMER of Leduc, AB
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014 – 10:00 a.m.
Located: From Bashaw, go 14 km east on Highway 53, OR Located: From Leduc, go 6.8 km east on Highway 623, then 4 from the junction of Highways 53 and 56, go 4.3 km west on km south on Highway 814 OR from Millet, go 4.1 km north Highway 53. Gate sign – 20055 Highway 53. on Highway 2A, then 5.2 km east on Highway 616, then 8.5 km north on Highway 814. Gate sign – 49127 Hwy 814. Following the recent death of Don Lee, Kathy has decided to Located: From Gwynne, go 1.5 km east on Hwy 13, then disperse the majority of the farm equipment. Please do your This is an extremely clean line of low houred equipment. 9.6 km north on Rge Rd 225 (it becomes 224), then 0.1 km west on Twp Rd 474. [Gwynne is 10 km east of Wetaskiwin on own inspections of the equipment as to age, condition, etc. Most equipment was purchased new and is in very good to excellent condition. Dalmers have many large sheds, thus Hwy 13] OR take Hwy 616 (west of Armena or east of almost all the equipment has been shedded, including tillage, Hwy 2A) to Rge Rd 224, then go 6.3 km south, then 0.1 km disc, etc. Dalmers farmed 1-1/2 quarters of level land. west on Twp Rd 474. Gate sign 224008 Twp Rd 474. Previewing starting March 22 until sale time. Since the passing of Clinton, Terrence has decided to discontinue the farming operation. The land was rented out in 2013, thus • 5th wheel converter, SA, 11R22.5 TRACTORS and CRAWLER the equipment was last used in the 2012 crop year. tires • 1997 Ford/NH 9682 4WD c/w This is an extremely nice line of lower houred equipment. • Degelman rock picker, ground drive 20.8x42 duals, showing 3,273 hr. • 31’ Case IH 4600 vibrashank c/w • 60’ Flexicoil S90 Harrow/packer TRACTORS at booking, 4 hyd. plus return, rear Valmar tank and granular kit, 3 bar • 60’ Flexicoil S82 harrows • 2005 John Deere 7520 MFWD c/w JD weights, standard, good cond., S/N harrows • 10’ root rake, Morris rod weeder 741 self-leveling loader, 8’ bucket and D105694 • 14’ Case IH 7200 hoedrill, rubber grapple, 1670 hr. at booking, quad • Case 1175 2WD c/w Allied 790 SERVICE TRUCK/FIRE TRUCK/PICKUPS packers, grass seed attach. loader and 7’ bucket, showing • 1989 Ford 350 2WD c/w full trans., LH reverser, joystick, 3-pt. hitch, • Leon 550 5-1/2 yd hyd. scraper 3 hyd., sunroof, buddy seat, vg rubber, • Wheatheart 10”x60’ mechanical swing 7,727 hr., standard, 2 hyd., service body, 5.8 L, 5-spd, 247,935 TRACTORS • 10’ Willcar hyd. box scraper auger, low profile dual auger hopper, 18.4x38 duals km, tool boxes, air compressor, 480/80R42 rear, front fenders, rear • 83’ Bourgault 850 Centurion III PT • 1990 Ford Versatile 846 (Blue) 4WD whl. weights, S/N RW7520R035015 one owner, limited use, exc. cond. • John Deere 450 Crawler, 7-1/2’ hitch vice and hitch hoist c/w 18.4R38 duals, 4187 hr., standard sprayer, 833 gal. poly tank, hyd. trans., 4 hyd. plus aux., air seat, good • Sakundiak HD7-37’ auger c/w SP blade, canopy, (LH clutch needs • 1981 GMC Fire truck, 427 gas, The three items below fit the JD 741 pump, wind screens, foam marker, mover, 18hp, shedded loader: cond., S/N D450725 work), S/N 053722T auto, 19,166 km, service body, • 10’ Kirchner quick attach dozer, hyd. chem fill • 2012 Kubota M135 GX MFWD c/w • Westfield 7”x41’ auger c/w 15hp water tank used for diesel, c/w fuel angle • 60’ Flexicoil S95 harrow packer, HARVEST EQUIPMENT Kubota M56 self-levelling loader, 8’ Kohler, elec. start; 7”x31’ auger c/w pump, very clean unit 1-3/4” packers 9hp eng. • JD 3-prong bale fork • 2001 John Deere 9650 SP bucket, grapple, 33 hr. at booking, • 50’ Flexicoil S80 diamond harrows Bi-Speed turn, 3-pt. hitch, LH reverser, • Conveyair 6006 grain vac, shedded, good conventional combine, 914 PU, • 2006 Dodge Dakota RT, 4x4, ext. • Silage / Manure grapple fork and drawbar joystick, 8-speed PS with 3 ranges, 3 cond. 30.5L-32 fronts (newer), long cab, 4.7L V8 High Output, 158,000 • 1997 John Deere 8200 MFWD, hyd., 540/1000 PTO, 520/70R38 • Moridge batch dryer 20.8R42 duals (vg), 1667 hr. at • 16’ heavy duty land roller, 5’ dia., very auger, one owner, good condition, km +/– rears, sunroof, whl. weights, rear booking, powershift, rear whl. heavy BINS shedded, S/N H09650W690313 • 1963 International 1/2 Ton window defog, rear 3-pt. hitch controls, • 1994 Dodge 3/4 T, 4x4, diesel, weights, 3 hyd., 540/1000/Big 1000 • Melroe 516 5-bottom plow, 16” transferable warranty, shedded, like • Caradon 14’x7 ring, 2800 bu+/–, ($19,881.00 W/O Aug./13, only long box, reg cab, auto, 426,156 PTO, front fenders, PTO never used, shares, (extra shares and wear plates) wood floor 57 sep. hr. since) This combine new, S/N 50124 • 14’ Load King fert./seed tote, 2 hyd. augers S/N RW8200P012308 km • Minneapolis Moline U c/w 8’ snow • Four Westeel 14’x6 ring, 2000 bu+/–, had a new eng. put in and, in turn, • 1986 Case IH 3394 MFWD, 20.8R38 • Leon rod weeder, 28’ +/– • 1987 Chev 1/2 T, 4x4, 8 cyl., auto, good wood floors the hour meter has been changed. blade, 540 PTO, 1 hyd., pulley, chains, rear, 3997 hr. at booking, 24 spd. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT • Twister 14’x5 ring, 2000 bu+/–, wood good cond. Records have not been found to reg. cab • 1994 Ford Ranger XLT, 4x4, 5-spd., PS, diff lock, 2 hyd., 1000 PTO, S/N • NH 195 TA manure spreader, dbl. • Two Butler 18’x3 ring, 2500 bu+/–, confirm total hours. HARVEST EQUIPMENT 9943582 good wood floors 415,372 km beater, hyd. endgate • 2004 MF 9790 SP combine c/w 4200 • Westeel 14’x5 ring, 1650 bu+/–, wood • 2006 25’ MF 9220 SP swather, • Case 930 2WD, 18.4x34 rear, 5090 • 1970 +/– Chev Custom 20, 292 • Richardton 700 silage high dump header and Rake-up PU, 704.8 rotor / • Two Westeel 14’x4 ring, 1350 bu+/–, 5200 header, dbl. swath, PU reel, hr. at booking, 2 hyd., 540 PTO, rear • Flexicoil post pounder, trailer type 957.9 eng. hr., 900/60R32 fronts, chaff BIN/AUGERS/DRYERS gauge wheels, 1075 hr., 16.9x28 whl. weights, no cab, S/N 8325689 wood • Hi-Hog crowding tub and 2-piece spreader, hopper topper, shedded, exc. fronts, one owner, good cond., S/N • White 1270 2WD c/w Allied 350 • 2005 Grainmax 2000 hopper bin, S-alley c/w catwalk cond., S/N HN36288, TERMS: 25% • Two 15’ oilfield tank grain bins, 1900 9220HR08142 skid, vg cond., (This bin is located at loader and bucket, 3-pt. hitch, diesel, bu+/–, Westeel doors, steel floors, good down sale day, balance by Aug. 1/14 The above two items sell with Bashaw Seed Plant. Bin #17. Will no cab, 41 hp +/–, 1713 hr. at • Cattle squeeze, Hi-Hog palp. cage, cond. • 2003 25’ MF 220XL SP swather, booking, 1 hyd., 540 PTO, newer rear sliding gate terms: 25% down sale day, be sold by picture.) 5000 header, 967 hr., UII PU reel, Flex • Butler 3 ring, 1500 bu+/–, wood • 14’ steel adj. loading chute balance by Aug. 1/14 • Two 700 bu+/– steel hopper bins, skids The four bins below are located tires, nice clean unit, S/N 317212 Fingers, 21.5x16.1 tires, rear hitch, • Seven pipe frame walk-in mineral • John Deere 8820 Titan II SP approx. 2 mi. north of Red Willow. HARVEST EQUIPMENT shedded all but this season, low hr., TRUCKS / VAN / TRAILERS feeders, four 16’ pipe bunk feeders, 3 exc. cond., S/N HL70128 • 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab, combine, JD 212 PU, standard, Call Jordan Lee for details. Selling • 1990 JD 9500 SP combine c/w HD 8’x8’ round bale feeders, 3 round • Bergen 3600 HT header transport, like 4x4, short box, 5.7L Hemi, auto, PW, long auger, 4,246 hr. showing, by picture. 914 PU, 1514 sep./2058 eng. hr., bale feeders, 2 Lewis cattle oilers new PDL, power seat and rear window, 24.5x32 fronts, air foil sieve, • Westeel 19’x5 ring (3300 bu+/–), 24.5x32 front, air foil chaffer, DAM BINS / AUGERS / GRAIN VAC • 8’ Koenders poly canola roller header height, DAS PU/reel speed, wood floor, skirting, good cond. remote start, newer tires, one owner, shedded, S/N H08820X615958 • 8’ Inland canola roller • Six Westeel 14’x6 ring (2150 bu+/–) 102,519 km (will be driven through • JD 224 straight cut header, batt reel • Westeel 19’x4 ring (2700 bu+/–), S/N H09500X635797 GRAIN TRUCKS • 30’ JD straight cut header, batt reel, on concrete, missing door • 2000 21’ Westward 9250 SP hopper bins, (4 have skids and all winter), vg cond. • 2006 Freightliner Columbia TA c/w • 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, 4x4, reg cab, S/N 433999 • Two Butler 14’x4 ring (2000 bu+/– swather, 659 cutting/808 eng. hr., have ladders and lid openers) new 20’ steel box and hoist, hyd. silage long box, 4.7L V8, auto, A/T/C, PW, • Elmers HT30 header transport 972 header, PU reel, dbl. swath, S/N • Twister 14’x5 ring (2150 bu+/–) ), wood floors, poor to fair cond. endgate, auto Smartshift trans., Detroit PDL, 213,673 km, one owner hopper bin, skid, ladder, lid opener 135783 • Brandt 10”x60’ hyd. swing auger SPRAYER 60 series, 820,741 miles, rear hoist • 2004 Ford Freestar Sport 7-passenger • Twister 14’x5 ring (2000 bu+/–) on control, quick detach roll tarp, 11R22.5 van, 147,109 km, new tires, 4.2L, auto, • 2000 Case IH SPX 4260 SP • Sakundiak 8”x41’ auger, Wisconsin TRUCKS and GRAVEL TRAILER wood eng. • 1993 GMC Topkick SA grain truck c/w • Two Westeel 14’x4 ring (1350 bu+/–) tires, very nice truck in exc. cond. A/T/C, keyless entry, orig. owner, good sprayer, 90’, 3,032 hr., 380/90R46 17’ steel box (60” sides) and hoist, • Blanchard 8”x50’ PTO auger • 1981 Ford 800 TA c/w 20’ box (49” clean van tires, 4 Tridekon dividers, 1,200 gal on wood sides) and hoist, 142,133 km, 429 hyd. silage endgate, 366 eng., 5&2, • Four hopper feed/seed bins, 200-400 • 20’ Tridem trailer, 8’ wide, flip down SS tank, chem handler, auto height, • Brandt 7” auger for parts gas, 13-spd., air brakes, spring susp., sectional control, mapping, no auto • Dri All grain dryer, on transport, 32,436 km at booking, 11R22.5 vg bu+/– roll tarp, vg 10:00x20 tires, good cond. ramps, very heavy, mobile hm axles tires, roll tarp • 16’ TA car hauler • Sakundiak HD 10-1800 10”x60’ hyd. steer, hyd. axles, S/N JFG0003637 AS IS • 1989 Ford F700 SA grain truck c/w 16’ FIELD EQUIPMENT • Moridge batch dryer, old swing auger YARD TRACTOR TRUCKS and GRAIN TRAILER wood box and hoist, 14,310 km (orig.), • 32’ Flexicoil 800 DT cult. c/w FC air • Snowco grain cleaner • Brandt 8”x30’ auger, 16 hp Kohler, • Kubota RX 2360 MFWD tractor, diesel, 429 eng., 5&2, 9.00x20 vg tires • 1972 Mack R600 TA c/w 20’ steel package, 12” spacing, 4 bar harrows elec. start LAWN TRACTORS and MISC. • 14’ TA gravel pup trailer • Flexicoil 1720 TBH air tank, dual front 23hp, 3-pt. hitch, 74 hr., c/w 60” box, Harsh hoist, roll tarp, 5-spd., • Conveyair 3000 grain vac c/w hoses mower, turf tires, cruise, roll bar, bought • John Deere 300 riding tractor c/w castor, 3 rollers, shedded, never had diesel, 11R24.5 rear, air brakes HAYING EQUIPMENT etc. new in 2011, exc. cond. fert. in tank, vg cond. • 1968 Mack R700 (on a 1985 Mack rototiller • New Holland 1069 self-propelled bale MOTORHOME / ANTIQUE TRACTORS • 4’ Muratori 3-pt. hitch rototiller, like • 24’ John Deere 331 disc, 9” spacing, • John Deere STX 38 hydro c/w 38” chassis), TA, 5th wheel, vg 11R24.5 wagon, 1568 hr., diesel, 160 bale, new deep cone, good cond. • 1984 GMC 3500 Model 225 Compact mower tires, 5&2, diesel, air brakes S/N 2994 • 80’ Flexicoil 65 sprayer, auto rate, wind MISCELLANEOUS • Outlaw race car, 350 eng. (seized) • 2005 JD 567 round baler, 9375 motorhome, 70,392 km, 8 cyl., auto, • 1998 42’ Advance tridem grain screens, dbl. nozzle bodies, 800 gal., 24 KW diesel generator mtd in 7’ trailer, 11R24.5 tires, roll tarp, • Three 1,300 gal. poly water tanks, bales, net wrap, Megawide PU, silage 3-piece bath, stove, fridge, sleeps 6, hyd. pump, disc markers, chem fill good clean older unit 500 gal. +/– poly tank kit • 60’ Flexicoil Sys. 95 harrow / packer, enclosed SA trailer; Hotsy 555SS spring ride, last certified in 2009 • 2005 JD 946 discbine, 13’, • Minneapolis Moline U 2WD tractor, 1-3/4” packers, main frame walking pressure washer; Two Labtronics • 1976 IH Loadstar 1700 SA grain • 16’ calf shelter S/N 09502293 model 919 grain testers c/w access.; truck c/w 16’ box and hoist, roll • Portable compressor trailer axles, good cond. hydraswing, rubber rollers • MF 95, 2WD, 6 cyl. diesel, duals • Rock-O-Matic 546 rock picker, PTO International 25 drawer rolling tool tarp • 1995 JD 348 square baler, hyd. SHOP TOOLS and PARTS cabinet, Int. 11-drawer top chest; 1988 drive swing hitch, multi lube, hasn’t been MISC. and ANTIQUES Honda 300 Fourtrax quad; Oxweld • 1968 +/– Mack R700 TA c/w • Lincoln Ranger 10,000 welder, 207 used since 2000 • 20-22’ rock rake, PTO drive 8’ Farmking 960 3-pt. hitch snow blower, dual 11’x24’ bale deck and dual hoist, hr. • 25’ CCIL 807 DT cult., 3 bar harrows, Radial graph oxy/acetylene cutting • Vermeer R2300 Twin Hyd. rake, 18’- auger, hyd. chute; Deutz-Allis 192 lawn tractor, 5&4, diesel, no visible S/N good cond. machine c/w stand and track; Miller 251 • Coats 20-20 tire changer 23’, limited use 20hp, hydro, c/w mower, trailer type grass catcher • 60’ FarmKing diamond harrows, mig welder; Hypertherm 1000 plasma AIR SEEDER and FIELD EQUIP. • Lincoln AC-225 welder • Arvon rotary hay rake, PTO drive and rototiller; 66” Ford 917 3-pt. hitch flail tiller; drawbar cutter; 8000 lb Warn winch c/w remote; • 40’ Bourgault 8800 cult. c/w 2195 • Miller 252 mig welder • 28’x10’ TA bale hauler, steel deck, 1250 gal. and 800 gal. poly tanks; 1000 gal. • 36’ CCIL diamond harrows and Steel smoke house, custom built, sliding Bourgault tank, has 3rd tank, dual • Thermal Dynamics 42 plasma cutter hyd tilt, 14 +/– bales Zero SS milk bulk tank c/w compressor, 800 gal. drawbar racks, 5’x5’x4’; 50 gal. yard sprayer, 10’, • JD 4-bottom plow on rubber, JD Honda eng., on skid; Three 3hp inline fan, granular kit, single shoot, 4 bar • Oxy/Acetylene outfit, Hitachi chop • 26’x10’ bale trailer, duals, 14 +/– bales Zero SS bulk tank (has leak), 6 Big Claw milkers; saw, 18V grease gun, • Vicon 5-wheel rake 3-bottom plow on steel Two 2150 gal +/– steel tanks; Quantity drill stem, aeration fans, quantity aeration ducting; harrows, packers • Lg. quantity of hand tools (Snap-On, FIELD EQUIPMENT sucker rod and iron, unused fence posts, railroad 1000 gal. fuel tank / stand, 500 gal. • Bourgault 3195 air tank, 3rd tank, AUGERS / GRAIN VAC / DRYER Mac, Mastercraft) • 29’ JD 630 tandem disc, deep cones, ties, cream cans, ice cream maker, 5 gal. Red Wing • Wheatheart 8”x46’ auger c/w SP tank / stand; 100 gal. slip tank c/w 12V no auger • Anvil, vise, sand blaster 9” spacing, hyd tilt, scrapers, bought crock, Singer treadle sewing machine, antique mover, 30hp Kohler, c/w 8” Wheatheart pump; Milwaukee 4-piece cordless tool • 39’ Case IH 5600 DT cult., 3 bar • Quantity of new JD parts including new in 2001 wood chairs, crock jugs, meat grinders, Beach sweep, new in 2012, limited use, exc. set, Dewalt 18V impact / drill combo, harrows cult. shanks, grill guard, joy stick, • 27’ JD 680 DT cult., 12”, 3 bar wood cookstove, elec ringer washer, wash board, • 32’ Wilrich DT cult., mtd. harrows Blue Point 12V drill cond. • Richardson 6 yd. hyd. scraper belts, radiator, lawn mower parts, etc. harrows, c/w spikes and new shovels barn windows
Saturday, April 12, 2014 – 10:00 a.m.
For more information, contact Terrence Sych at 780-910-5888 or 780-352-6955 (evenings) or Curtis Vesely at 780-679-7795
For more information, contact Jordan Lee at 403-323-5647
For more info, contact Ed at 780-986-3664 or 780-913-3054
View full listing and pictures at www.dougjohnsonauctionservice.com
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DOUG JOHNSON AUCTION SERVICE LTD. Camrose, AB • License #334038 • Phone 780-672-1105 AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Arrangements must be made 48 hours prior to the sale for cell phone and absentee bidding.
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for
TODD and GEORGE SNIDER of New Norway, AB
Paddle the Peace named top tourism champion winner
Saturday, April 19, 2014 – 10:30 a.m. Located: From New Norway, go 5.4 km east on Twp Rd 452. Gate sign – 20458 Twp Rd 452. This is a very interesting and unique line-up of equipment.
TRACTORS • JD 2020 gas 2WD c/w Ezee-On 60W loader, 5’ bucket and grapple, 3-pt. hitch, 16.9x30 rears (good), rear wheel weights, showing 4,449 hr. • JD 1020 gas 2WD, 3-pt. hitch, 2 hyd., PTO, good rubber, showing 3,934 hr. ANTIQUE TRACTORS and EQUIP. • JD 730, gas, PTO, vg 18.4x30 rears, S/N 7328470 • JD H, dual wheel tricycle front, pulley, S/N 59157 • JD B, single wheel tricycle front, S/N 224014 • JD 40-U, vg rear tires, S/N 63238 • JD R diesel, 18x26 rears, S/N 15906 • JD D, rear steel wheels • JD AR, pulley • Parts from two JD Model MC track crawlers • JD 55 SP combine, Melroe PU • 12’ JD DD end wheel drill • IH Farmall Super C, PTO, rear pulley, good rear tires • IH Farmall B c/w belly mt sickle mower, offset front axle • IH Farmall B, tricycle front • IH Power unit on trailer The tractors below are in varying states of completeness. • Two IH Farmall M’s, both with tricycle fronts, S/N’s 59356 / 94914 • Two IH McCormick WD9’s, one diesel, one gas
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IH Farmall M, S/N 174071 IH Farmall H, S/N 172895 Case L, 1930s ?, S/N 4208241 IH Model M rear end TRUCKS and TRAILER • 1999 Hino FB single axle (duals) truck c/w 12’ deck, diesel, 5-spd. standard, showing 202,072 km, 5th wheel hitch, side storage, nice clean running truck • 1980 GMC 3500 1T dually c/w welding deck, big block on propane, stand. trans., good rubber • 20’ Tandem axle heavy duty flat deck trailer, pintle hitch, ramps FLEXICOIL AIR TANK & TILLAGE • Flexicoil 1720 TBH air tank, aluminum metre boxes, dual front castor, S/N M045863 • 23’ IH field cult. c/w 4 bar harrows • 13’ DT cult. • 3-bottom plow on steel QUADS, BOATS, TRIKE • Two 2005 Can-AM Rally 200 2WD quads, one has winch, limited use, exc. cond. • 13’ Eaton aluminum boat c/w Viking 5 hp motor, Calkins trailer, shedded, good cond. • 14’ Elgin all wood closed bow boat c/w Elgin motor • Sylvan SA boat trailer • Honda 250 trike, good cond.
BINS • Westeel 14’x5 ring hopper bin, 1800 bu+/– • Westeel 14’x5 ring bin, 1650 bu+/–, wood floor ANTIQUE CARS and TRUCKS • 1964 Oldsmobile Super 88, 4-door, stored under roof • Chev 6400 SA grain truck c/w 13’ box and hoist (28” sides), 1955 +/– • Mercury 3T SA truck, 1947 +/– STATIONARY ENGINES, ETC. • Lyster upright eng. on cart, 3-1/2 hp • Two JD 3 hp stationary eng. • Eaton Co. stationary eng. • Three IH stationary eng. • Two portable generators (older, with motors) ANTIQUE MOTORBIKE / SKIDOO • Yamaha motorbike, (1967-68 Trailmaster 100 ?), complete, S/N L2-512080 • Skidoo Nordic snowmobile (1960s ?) • Skidoo Ski-Boose MISCELLANEOUS • Ford LS 55 garden tractor c/w 48” mower, 18 hp, 528 hr. showing • John Deere 15 garden wagon • Gilson garden tractor, mower and rototiller • Quantity of shelves and shelving units • Great Captain power hacksaw
• Two antique scythes, antique spoked wheel • Water tanks SELLING FOR BRIAN SNIDER Phone Brian at 780-678-6728 • 1995 20’ Goertzen Stockman TA 5th wheel stock trailer, 7000 lb axles, centre divider, side door, one owner, limited use, shedded, vg cond. • 5th wheel hitch, gooseneck hitch • Int. 706 2WD tractor c/w loader and bucket, also Shaver front mt post pounder, cab, 18.4x34 singles, 3 hyd., 540/1000 PTO, shedded • New Holland 357 mixer mill, bale feed, shedded, good cond. • 1968 Chev 50 grain truck c/w 15’ box and hoist, 9.00x20 tires, 5&2 trans., 350 eng. (limited use since eng. was rebuilt), 39,785 miles showing, shedded • 5’ Woods Dixie Cutter 3-pt. hitch rotary mower, shedded, good cond. • Ferguson 2WD tractor, 3-pt. hitch, shedded • Allis Chalmers (912 ?) garden tractor c/w mower and rototiller, shedded, vg cond. • Honda 200 trike, racks • 500 and 300 gal. fuel tanks / stands AUCTIONEER’S NOTE
Arrangements must be made 48 hours prior to the sale for cell phone and absentee bidding.
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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Verlyn Olson presented the tourism champion award to County of Northern Lights’ Teresa Tupper, of community services, and supervisor Amber Houle, of community services, for the Paddle the Peace tourism program. The award was presented during the Time to Shine event at the CRE on March 4. By Murray Green
The 14th annual Growing Rural Tourism Conference honoured the champion of promoting rural tourism on March 4 during the Time to Shine banquet at the Camrose Regional Exhibition. Agriculture and Rural Development minister and local MLA Verlyn Olson brought greetings from the province. “Tourism is such a great vehicle for economic development and a great way to diversify our economy,” said Olson. “As part of the Building Alberta Plan we are working on making communities a great place to raise a family. We talk about living within our means and developing markets.” Minister Olson said communities have changed the focus from being competitive with each other to working together. “(Rural tourism) is an opportunity to open the world’s eyes of some of the opportunities around the province. It is your creativity which will make that possible. Globetrotters want to see an interesting part of the world that they don’t have where they live. However, we can’t forget the four million people who live in Alberta.” Last year, the province started the Alberta Open Farm Days program that brought urban people out on to the farms in the rural areas. “We had 40 farms with about 3,000 visitors. It was a great opportunity to showcase rural Alberta,” said Olson. “It is important to show them how and where food is produced. There is a lot to be proud of. This is something that is going to grow. It is exciting times for Alberta, whether is it in tourism or other areas. Rural Alberta has been the unsung hero in the past and it is time for all of us to start singing.” City deputy mayor Ray McIsaac and county councillor Doug Lyseng also talked about tourism within the area. The Edmonton Regional Tourism Group, Alberta Southwest and Paddle the
Peace were nominated for the champion award. CRE’s Jennifer Philip introduced the Paddle the Peace group. “Through a dedicated group of municipal partners, businesses and volunteers, Paddle the Peace was launched four years ago and promotes awareness of the region’s natural recreation resources along the mighty Peace River, including its campgrounds and surrounding lakes,” she said. “Paddle the Peace includes three municipalities working together to promote tourism, recreation and local businesses.” In 2012, they piloted a new idea with Paddle the Peace Junior. “Created and equipped to trained youth with skills to paddle locally and abroad. Over the years a few of these students became vital paddle volunteers. The project encouraged the theme of stay and play. They encourage people to use parks that they never knew existed, or have never been to,” said Jennifer. “It increased awareness for a local bed and breakfast with recreational activities to paddle as these businesses provide weekend packages.” The numbers continue to increase. In 2012, they had 80 paddlers on the river. In 2013, they had 120 registered for brunch and over 100 paddlers. “Affordability wrapped up in a great experience is the hook that lures the relationship with the Peace Country and its residents,” said Jennifer. The Edmonton group also had a strong entry. The ERTG was formed to pool resources and to create affordable marketing opportunities. It was formed to fill an existing gap in tourism marketing that existed in rural areas around Edmonton. Alberta Southwest promoted the bottom corner of the province. Alberta Southwest is an untapped region of energy and alternative energy, agriculture and value-added agriculture and geo-tourism development.
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GERALD and RUTH HEISZ Location: Castor Community Hall
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Angus triplets Colin, left, and his dad, Gerry Fankhanel inspect triplet calves from their Corner Coulee Angus and Charolais farm near Ferintosh, while the three-year-old mother makes sure her little ones are not harmed. The triplets, consisting of two heifers and a bull calf, were born on March 1 and are healthy and good-sized calves.
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Banack expects good year By Murray Green
Central Alberta and the area east to the Saskatchewan border experienced some bumper crops last year to give the area a healthy outlook for 2014. Although the slow railway service has hindered some producers in clearing out their bins to prepare for this year, many farmers celebrated a good year. That trend could continue this year. “Overall agriculture is positive. We are seeing good cattle and pork prices. There are going to be some challenges in the grain sector. Moving last year’s crop out of the area has been slow. In talking to farmers across western Canada, we are fortunate to get the shipping we have had here. I know some will have a difficult time getting the grain out and that will be a challenge for them,” said Round Hill producer and Canadian Federation of Agriculture first vice president Humphrey Banack. Provincial and federal agricultural ministers are trying to get the rail systems moving a little faster. “That will help move the grain out to the ports,” said Banack. “Right now we have 54 vessels waiting in Vancouver and Prince Rupert for grain and that is a challenge to get the grain there. Rail plays a big part in moving the grain. We have to be able to get the grain to the rail cars, but it’s the railway we depend on to move it to the ports.” Hog producers in Alberta were nervous the PED (porcine epidemic diarrhoea) virus getting into their barns earlier this year. “We have been able to avoid it mostly through good security in our barns. In Alberta, we have done a good job of making sure people coming on our sites are very low,” Humphrey added. “We thought we survived it in Canada a little while ago, and we have taken biosecurity measure to keep it out. We are moving down the right track and we want to keep it far away. It is in Manitoba and Montana, so it is knocking on the door, but we can keep it out with good bio-security.” The extra snowfall this winter has been a blessing for most farmers. “We are going into the spring with good moisture levels. We went into the fall very dry, so the winter moisture will be welcome. We don’t have a lot of frost right now, so the ground should be receptive to any water that is out there,” he said. “This should fill up the sloughs and the ground water should be up and that is good for the cattle industry. We need the dug-
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outs full so there is enough water for animals. I know it has been a long cold winter, but we are confident that we will have a nice warm spring and we will get going (seeding) on time.” A fertilizer shortage could cause prices to increase more than projected. “In talking to the Canadian Fertilizer Institute two weeks ago, they were very concerned with the shut down of nitrogen production plants and getting enough fertilizer in,” Humphrey shared. “We expect a fertilizer shortage this May. I encourage all pro-
ducers to lock in or get their fertilizer ordered as soon as possible because it is highly possible we will see a shortage. It will be a challenge for some producers to meet their needs this spring.” Canola is still the number one grain planted across the prairies. “I see a trend that we will have a little increase in canola production again this year. Wheat might see a little drop, but not many people are locked into crop rotations and they are going to stick to it,” said Humphrey. “There will be a small movement across the
prairies, but we don’t have much room to move towards more canola right now. Most producers are pushing their rotation as much as they dare right now. I don’t expect to see a big move.” It could come down to when the seeding dates are and what the markets are like when seeding season hits. “It depends on prices from now until May 1. If you see a spike in one crop it could change the acreage market (the amount of acres planted in various crops),” continued Humphrey. “The commodity buyers could push the prices
up to encourage more growth in the amount of acres planted.” All said and done, Humphrey said the year looks good so far. “We are getting more people (urban) understanding where our food comes from. That is a positive for our industry. When they see a combine in the field, they know we are producing food. They are now understanding the entire food process.” Farmers continue to operate under the thought of feeding the world. Continued on page 14
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Thank you to our farmers
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Agricultural Awards Banquet New Norway Silver Creek Multi-Plex Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Cocktails 5:30 p.m. • Supper 6:30 p.m. • Presentations 8:00 p.m. Tickets $25 each, available at the Agricultural Services Office (Seed Plant) 4728-41 Street, Camrose
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Submit entries to:
Camrose County 4728-41 Street, Camrose T4V 0Z6
Deadline: April 23, 2014 For more information: Doug Lyseng (780)672-7625 Kevin MacDonald (780)672-4765
Winner will have photo taken and essay/video/power point posted on the County’s website.
The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation served a beef on a bun lunch on Wednesday, Feb 12 to about 90 clients in appreciation of their business throughout the year.
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Crackmasters Camrose We are looking for someone with experience in glass repair, replacement and installation in automotive, residential and commercial settings. This individual will be installing windshields, repairing rockchips, cutting and installing all types of flat glass, measuring and installing commercial and residential windows and doors.
MUST HAVE GLASS EXPERIENCE AND BE ABLE TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE, MEET DEADLINES AND BE A TEAM PLAYER.
SPRING TRUCKLOAD
This is a FULL TIME position: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Competitive wages depending on amount of experience • Health and Dental Benefits
Duron E 15/40 and Duratran:
Please submit resume in person to: Crackmasters Camrose, 3831 - 44 Avenue, Bay E, Camrose, Alberta Any questions please call Wilf or Tammi (780) 672-5200
$51.00/PAIL Camrose and District Farmers’ Market Duggan Mall, Camrose Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. • Crafts • Homemade Baking • Farm Fresh Eggs • Beef/Pork/Chicken • Meat Pies and Perogies • Tupperware • Watkins • Jewellery • Woodworking
• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables • Birdhouses • Sewing • Jams and Preserves • Honey • Candles • Art • Health Products
See a variety of items at the market every Saturday including fresh fruit and vegetables, baking, eggs and meat. Large assortment of craft items.
will be Dennis Hall urt at Centre Co performing . .m a 1 m 10 - 1 Mar. 29 fro
For information or to book a table, call 780-781-5501
BRCF grant to assist with refacing of Sedgewick Hall The Battle River Community Foundation has made a grant to the Town of Sedgewick to assist with the refacing the Sedgewick Community Hall. The grant came from the James and Mabel Quast Fund which was established in to support projects in the Sedgewick area. The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support projects such as this in East Central Alberta which benefit the local communities and have a positive impact on the future. Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment funds. The principal of these endowment funds is kept intact and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations. Since it was founded in 1995 the Battle River Community Foundation has granted over $2,250,000 to support local communities undertaking projects like refacing the Sedgewick Community Hall.
Also see us for… & SALES
(All orders must be 12 20L pails or more, pick up only) March 1st to May 30th, 2014 only
DRY FEED SUPPLEMENTS
* Heavy Harrows * Wishek Heavy Disc
BULK SOLVENT and KEROSENE Available Here!
Propane Bottles filled here! 3901-42 Avenue, Camrose
780-672-2572
Battle River Community Foundation Director Judy Larson presented a cheque to Clem St. Pierre, mayor of the Town of Sedgewick.
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A event winners of the Rose City Curling Club’s Ladies’ Bonspiel were the Augustana team of skip Sarah Brown, left, third Taryn Williams, second Ashley Smith and lead Lynnelle Mahe.
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Whether you have 1 or 10 acres of lawn to mow, you can save time and effort with a Kubota Gas Zero-turn mower, perfectly suited to its task. Choose from the residential Z100 series, the new commercial Z700 series or the tried and true ZG200 and ZG300 series. For more details and other ground maintenance options, contact your Kubota dealer. Do more with Kubota.
B event winners of the Rose City Curling Club’s Ladies’ Bonspiel were Team Allaway with skip Jenn Allaway, left, third Brenda Bohmer, second Wendy Johns and lead Lynn Horbasenko. Team Allaway also won the best Olympic theme.
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C event winners of the Rose City Curling Club’s Ladies’ Bonspiel were Team Lamson with skip Sharene Lamson, left, third Jenn Mitchell, second Jenn Bullock and lead Shelley Sheets.
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*Several major heavy-duty equipment OEMs support maximum engine oil drain intervals of up to 500 hours. Delo 400 has been utilized by heavy-duty equipment customers to achieve 500 hour oil drains in large Caterpillar 3516 and 3600 series engines along with Cummins off-road industrial engines such as KTA and QSK. Always follow OEM maintenance recommendations and utilize used oil analysis testing for any extended oil drain programs.
• Cam Locks and Hose • Large Assortment of Pipefittings and Brass • Custom-built Hose of All Sizes • Diamond and High-Grade Tsubaki Chain
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If this is your farm…
Why your insurance eggs should be in one basket. With insurance, it makes sense to put all your eggs in one basket. As an independent insurance agency, it’s our job to see that all your insurance needs are properly met. And we can serve you best when we handle your entire insurance program. Since we work with a variety of insurance companies, we can shop around to find the exact protection you need. You save time and avoid the confusion of dealing with several people for different kinds of insurance. It’s also easier to file a claim or change coverage limits because you have only one person to contact. We can handle all your life, home, auto, farm and business insurance needs. Contact us and see.
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REAL ESTATE – INSURANCE 4870-51 St., Camrose Ph. 780-672-4491 Edm. Direct 780-429-0909
Traditional Top Load Laundry Set
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The farm appearing in this photograph is located in the Camrose trading area. If you recognize it as yours, come to the Camrose Booster, 4925-48 Street, Camrose. You will be presented with a free 8” x 10” color enlargement of the photo.
• Congratulations to our March 4th Winner: Diane Sacha, Cointreau Stables, Daysland • This week’s prize must be claimed by April 8, 2014. • This week’s Mystery Farm is sponsored by the businesses on this page.
WASHER • 4.2 cu.ft. • 700 RPM • 9 cycles Reg. $599, SALE…
499
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DRYER • 7.0 cu.ft. • 14 cycles • Wrinkle Shield Reg. $499, SALE…
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Main St., Camrose Ph. 780-672-8759 Toll Free 1-877-672-8759
“We Sell for Less Than Big City Stores”
Visit Nufloors today for ALL your floor covering needs. 3810-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-4983 Toll Free 1-888-672-4983
Discover the benefits of Co-op membership!
CABINETS
Camrose Custom Cabinets 3623-47 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-7875 Toll Free 1-800-251-9705
BUILDING MATERIALS
Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre
• Has knowledgeable, friendly staff available to assist you with product and service information. • Offers a hassle-free guarantee. • Supports the community.
The more you use your Co-op membership, the more you benefit. Sign up for membership today! Be an owner … become a Co-op member! You’re at home here.
Wild Rose Co-op Locations in Camrose, Killam, Sedgewick, Viking, Galahad, Alliance and Hardisty
6809-49 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8818
INSURANCE
LAWN AND GARDEN
Camrose Insurance Services Ltd.
Battle River Implements Ltd.
MICHAEL KELEMEN 5704-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-9251 Phone 780-672-2273
• Is owned by its members. • Stocks a full range of quality products, including our popular Country Morning meats and Harmonie and Co-op brand items.
4717-38 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-4463
Add a flag to your farmyard We sell top quality, long-lasting flags – from Canadian and provincial flags to flags from countries around the world. Choose from many sizes to suit your specific needs. 4925-48 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-3142
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