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Nathan Harty, Project Manager and James Alfieri, Facility Superintendent discuss project specifications for Cargill’s canola crush plant.
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News Features… County salutes century farm families. . . . . . . . . . 4 Canola producers asked to scout clubroot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cargill’s canola crush plant, which is rapidly changing the landscape a few kilometres southeast of Camrose, has resulted in a significant boost to the local economy. Approximately 97% of the construction contracts have been awarded to Alberta based companies. Even more exciting is that a full 20% of these contracts have gone to companies based right here in Camrose! The facility was designed and is being constructed to process 850,000 metric tonnes
of canola per year. Area farmers are excited at the prospect of a consistent and competitive point of delivery. Locals seeking employment are also optimistic after hearing that hiring is taking place for 50 full-time positions. The Cargill facility will have the capacity to process both generic and speciality canola seed. Construction is on schedule to allow processing to take place in Spring 2015.
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Merger complete. Battle River Credit Union Ltd. and Caisse Horizon Credit Union have amalgamated effective May 1, 2014
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County salutes century farm families By Murray Green
Camrose County honoured 10 farm families from within the area during its Agricultural Awards Banquet in New Norway on Wednesday, April 2. Anderson
Grace and Arnold Anderson moved from Ontario to the Kelsey area. They acquired and settled on SE 20-44-18-W4 on June 17, 1912 with the original homestead being 155 acres. The Andersons moved to Camrose in 1939. They had two sons, including Billy (William) Anderson, who married Mildred Potter in 1943 and lived on the family farm consisting of sheep (1,500 to 2,500 head) and mixed grain farming on five quarters of land. In 1947, they sold the sheep herd and went into a cattle operation. They had three boys. After Bill passed in 1976, Mildred continued to stay on the original homesteaded quarter until 2008. Rodney, the youngest son, born in 1955, was involved in 4-H and purebred Herefords. He married Rosanne in 1976 and they had two children. Currently the mixed farming operation consists of 100 head of cattle, mixed grain on four quarters, with barley and canola being the more dominant grains. Their grandson, Isaiah, lives on the farm and is the fifth generation for this homestead. Fankhanel
Ernest Fankhanel came from Barnsville, Minnesota in 1893. On Aug. 25, 1903, Ernest purchased and homesteaded on the legal land description of SE 35-04421-W4M. This property consisted of 160 acres at that time, at a cost of $6 per acre. He met and married Bertha Schwahn and they raised 12 children there. In 1917, an Eatons house package arrived on the train and was transformed into the family’s home. The house boasted stained glass windows and 24-volt power. Numerous other farm buildings were built and serviced with power as well. The homestead also hosted an iconic wood tower windmill. Like many in the area, they were a mixed farm growing grain, raising cattle horses and chickens. Ernest eventually turned over the farm to his youngest son Robert. Robert continued to farm much the same as his father did. SE 35-44-21-W4 was sold to his aunt and uncle Leo Welzbacher who farmed the land until 1974. He offered this land to Larry to keep it in the family. Larry Frankhanel (grandson to Ernest) and his wife Mavis farm 1,730 acres. Graham
In 1902, Elma and Victor Graham and daughter Hildred, along with Victor’s father, Karl Frederick Johanson, came from Sweden. In Oct., 1914, the Grahams purchased and homesteaded on the legal land description of NE 36-43-20-W4M. They
raised six children and had a mixed farming operation, which included pigs, cattle, chickens and grain. Henry, the second youngest of the Graham family, and his wife, Ellen (nee Anderson), purchased the land in 1937. They had five children of which Stan is the second oldest. Stan and Joan purchased the land in 1975 from his parents and raised their three children: Bryan, Bartley and Roxanne. Starting with milk cows, range cows, laying hens and weiner pigs, the farm began to produce. Over this time they grew wheat, barley, oats, hay and pasture. The range cows, pigs and chickens departed to start a dairy operation.
Roseanne and Rodney Anderson were excited to receive a Century Farm Award from Camrose County Reeve Don Gregorwich in New Norway on April 2.
Peterson
In 1908, Mary and Robert Gee, along with daughters Grace, Faith and Mabel moved from Ontario to Kingman. On Nov. 16, 1908 Robert filed homestead papers on the NW 30-49-19-W4M. In 1909, they built a log house on the property valued at $150. They had a large garden, farmed with horses, owned cows, pigs, chickens and turkeys. They raised grain, hay and pasture. In 1920, a daughter Jessie was born there. In 1940, Jessie married Martin Peterson. Their son Robert was born in 1941, followed by Raymond in 1944. At this time Robert Gee was diagnosed with cancer, so in 1945 Jessie and Martin purchased the land. Robert Gee died in 1946 and Mary in 1955. They sawed poplar lumber and built a house and other buildings. In 1948, Vernon was born. Over the years more land was cleared for grain, hay and pasture. Cattle was raised for milk and cream, hogs were raised along with chickens for eggs. Robert Peterson married Gwen Jacobsen and purchased his own land. Vernon married Barbara McGinitie and they purchased their own land. Raymond remained at home farming with his parents and now resides on the original homestead.
The Fankhanel family, back row from left to right, Mavis, Larry, Susanne, Paytten, Dean are with Reeve Don Gregorwich. Front row from left to right, Wyatt, Shana Lee and Cody.
Joan, Stan and Bryan Graham were honoured to receive a Century Farm Award from Camrose County Reeve Don Gregorwich in New Norway on April 2.
Pilger
Emil Pilger arrived and settled on NE 17-45-19W4M in 1912. Emil married Kaethe in 1927 and they had six children. Their farm consisted of approximately 640 acres and had the same types of livestock of most settlers, which included horses, cows, chickens and hogs. Common grains grown were wheat, oats and barley. Kurt purchased the east half of the section in 1952. He married Helen Woods in 1954 and raised four children. They have had a variety of livestock such as cows, hogs, chickens and horses. In 1967 they built a dairy barn and milked 35 to 38 head of cattle for approximately 30 years. They have since continued with grain and hay farming. He continues to help on the farm with his oldest son, Gerald, who is currently farming 1,600 acres.
The Peterson family, from left to right, Chris, Vern, Barb, Ray, Gwen and Robert were presented with the Century Award from Reeve Don Gregorwich.
The Pilger family, from left to right, Gerald, Cheryl, Kurt and Helen were honoured with a recognition Century Farm sign by County Reeve Don Gregorwich in New Norway.
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Report from the Legislature Doug Griffiths, MLA, Battle River-Wainwright Budget 2014 supports healthy minds and communities The Alberta government continues to put children and youth first by investing in mental health. Budget 2014 ensures long-term, stable funding for more than 315,000 youth and children who participate in mental health programs. This would include after school supports, wellness education, as well as new residential mental health services for young people in the Calgary and Edmonton regions. “By investing in mental health promotion and effective treatments for children and all Albertans coping with mental illness or addiction, we’re investing in Alberta’s most important asset – our people,” said Premier Dave Hancock. “Budget 2014 moves forward on the Alberta government’s commitment to supporting healthy families and communities in our province.” “By providing mental health options for our province’s young people we can help reduce the impacts of mental illness and addiction, and help Albertans live full and healthy lives,” said Minister of Health Fred Horne. “As in most cases in our health care system, it is always beneficial to address emerging issues early, and that is exactly what we’re focused on.” “Most mental health problems start when people are young, so it’s very good news that Budget 2014 supports continued investments in the mental health of our children and youth,” said Dr. Michael Trew, Chief Addiction and Mental Health Officer. “Supporting the success and well-being of our children today will pay dividends for all Albertans down the road.” Overall, Budget 2014 includes a total of $48 million to support the continuing implementation of Alberta’s Addiction and Mental Health Strategy, a $28 million increase over last year. Twenty three million has been established as permanent funding for programs and services, such as mental health capacity building projects, including mentoring programs and life skills training in schools. Five million will be used to develop residential treatment beds for youth in the Calgary and Edmonton regions. Twenty million will go towards continued mental health programming such as counselling services. The $48 million invest-
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Clubroot spreading calls for vigilant scouting By Murray Green Canola producers strive to increase the profitability, but clubroot can get in the way of high yields. New data indicates some forms of clubroot resistance are no longer functioning well against a possible new clubroot pathotype in the Edmonton region that includes parts of Camrose County. Dr. Stephen Strelkov at the University of Alberta has investigated samples collected from several fields and verified higher levels of infection than expected in some clubroot resistant varieties. Further studies are underway to verify the true virulence of these clubroot strains. “Current research indicates that the concern is limited to very few fields and patches within those fields,” said Curtis Rempel, vice-president of Crop Production and Innovation with the Canola Council of Canada. “Clubroot resistance is expected to be functional in the vast majority of acres this year, but attention needs to be paid to prevent this situation from expanding.” While it is still too early to make specific variety recommendations, the council advises that canola growers and agronomists scout their clubroot resistant varieties this summer with extra effort and vigilance. “This is very important in light of the potential for a new pathotype capable of overcoming the excellent resistance currently available in Western Canada,” said Rempel. The council will be working collaboratively throughout the canola value chain to learn more about this potential new pathotype and help prevent its buildup and movement. Clubroot risks increase when canola rotations have less than a two year break and when fields are not scouted for clubroot regularly. Producers should limit soil movement between fields. Clubroot is a soil-borne disease caused by the pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae. It lowers the bottom line for canola growers each year. The disease has been advancing through Alberta at a fairly steady 20 to 25 kilometres per year, and has been detected at low levels in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Visit www.clubroot.ca/ to learn more about clubroot best management practices and stewardship of resistant varieties.
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Now renamed the Western Livestock Price Insurance Prog ram (WLPIP), Hagen says the success and uptake of price insurance in Alberta was a major factor in the decision to expand it across Western Canada this spring. AFSC will now deliver the program – which has only been available in Alberta – to cattle and hog producers across the West on behalf of the federal and provincial governments. As WLPIP rolls out across the region, there will be no changes to the program in Alberta, says Hagen. “Other than a new logo and website at www.wlpip. ca, it’s the same program Alberta producers have used for years to protect themselves from any risk that could cause these high cattle prices to drop below their insured floor price,” she says, noting, “We’re adding settlement indexes and coverage levels for the other provinces, but coverage and settlement prices in Alberta will still be
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The expansion of WLPIP comes at a good time, says Brian Perillat, a senior Alberta cattle market analyst with Canfax. Cattle prices have jumped about 20 per cent over the last four months – and those higher prices bring higher risk, says Perillat, especially for feedlots and backgrounders that buy high-priced calves and feeder cattle to place on feed or pasture. “Those producers have more money on the table than ever before. And with the increased market volatility that often comes with high prices, producers could easily lose a lot more money a lot faster if they’re not using tools like price insurance in today’s markets,” he explains. Unexpected Risks
And while there’s every indication today’s strong prices will continue through 2014 – due to tight cattle
Brenda Hagen, with AFSC, says high cattle prices have sparked growing demand for Livestock Price Insurance in Alberta. As the program expands across Western Canada, she reminds producers of the May 29 deadline for WCPIPCalf policies this year.
supplies in Canada and the U.S., a weak Canadian dollar, and low feed costs – there are always unexpected risks that can come out of nowhere and change that picture, says Perillat. “For example, the Canadian dollar can be extremely volatile and negatively
impact cattle prices. Or if there’s a drought or some other weather concern that results in a small U.S. grain crop, that could reduce cattle prices this year.” “There’s too much at stake not to protect the high prices we’re seeing today with price insurance. That’s
why we actively promote WLPIP to our members,” says Reg Schmidt, with the Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA), an industry group that sat on the steering committee that developed livestock price insurance in Alberta. The FAA helps producers finance feeder cattle purchases through a Loan Guarantee Program. “We also finance WLPIP premiums with our loans so every producer can purchase coverage if they wish,” says Schmidt, noting that as cattle prices have increased, so have the floor prices producers can lock in with WLPIP. Easier Access to Credit
About 40 per cent of FAA members enrol in WLPIP through the Cattle Price Insurance Program (WCPIP). Schmidt anticipates that number could double because “producers are realizing price insurance is a necessary part of doing business. It’s bankable so they can take it to their lender to access credit more easily. Continued on page 8
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And you don’t have to look hard for examples of how WLPIP has helped cattle producers manage their price risk,” he says, pointing to the XL Foods plant closure in Brooks
almost two years ago due to E. coli concerns “Feeder cattle fell nearly $20 per 100 pounds at that time, and producers who had price insurance were getting payouts of nearly $200/head,” he says. Ken Solverson, who
runs a 700-head cow-calfto-finish operation with his brother near Camrose, says with cattle prices so high right now, “we’ve insured everything we have available to insure” through the WCPIP-Fed and Feeder programs. “Not insuring
our cattle and protecting our investment with price insurance would be foolish because who knows, some kind of border closure or E. coli scare, or even just a lack of consumer confidence could suddenly have a significant impact on the
Alberta farmers are able to haul grain on highways during road ban season Wayne Drysdale, Minister of Transportation
Farmers are getting the green light to move their bumper crops to market this spring thanks to the easing of seasonal weight restrictions on some Alberta highways. Permits are available, at no cost, for grain trucks to travel at 100 per cent axle weight on banned roads, as long as these roads are not damaged in the process. This is a common-sense approach to allow a limited amount of traffic on our road system for the short-term while preserving our infrastructure for your long-term use.
The special permits are in effect until June 30 and they are required so Alberta Transportation can monitor the activity on our roads. Road conditions will be monitored during that time a nd a lter nate travel rout es w ill be suggested, if necessa r y, to keep motorists safe a nd protect h ighway infrastructure. Extended hours are available for farmers to get a permit request form by calling Alberta Transportation’s Central Permit Office toll free at 1-800662-7138 from 6 a.m. to midnight on weekdays, and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends and statutory
holidays. Farmers will need to complete the form by providing information on the trip’s origin, destination, route, trucks covered, weights requested, number of loads and contact information. This form can be sent back to the Central Permit Office by fax at 403-340-5278 or scanned and emailed to central.permits@gov. ab.ca. Despite the extended hours to request a permit, Alberta Transportation advises that the call volume throughout permitting season is especially high. You’re encouraged to be patient as you wait to speak to a department official. In 2013, approxi-
mately 200,000 permits were issued for all truck travel throughout the province. Producers will need to contact their local municipality directly if they require a permit to haul grain on municipal roads. Agriculture is at the core of our province’s economy. The 2013 western Canadian harvest has produced an estimated 75.9 million metric tonnes of major grain crops, nearly 40 per cent more than the five-year average. The Alberta government is proud to be supporting farmers and relaxing the road ban limits at a time when producers need that flexibility.
market,” says Solverson. “There’s no guarantee prices will stay this high. Look at what happened to canola – the same thing could happen to cattle.” Before WLPIP came along, Solverson says the only risk management he did with his cattle was choosing which weeks he would sell the animals. “We were very happy when this program was announced. It’s easy to use. I get the premiums emailed to my phone every day and if I like what I see, I just pull the trigger. It’s not a lot of work.” May 29 Calf Deadline WLPIP programs are available year-round for fed cattle, feeder cattle, and hogs. The only exception is WCPIP-Calf which is offered from February to May due to the seasonality of calf sales, says Hagen, noting the deadline to purchase WCPIP-Calf policies this year is May 29. For more information about WLPIP, producers can contact their local AFSC Branch, the AFSC Call Centre at 1-877-899AFSC (2372) or visit www. wlpip.ca.
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NEW LISTING – Quarter of farmland with bungalow home overlooking Tillicum Beach south of Camrose with awesome views and potential for development. S-61 GOOD QUALITY GRAIN LAND – with nice views and well-treed building site located between Vegreville and Two Hills. S-50 4 QUARTERS – of bare land north of Killam in pasture and tame hay but 505 +/- acres are cultivatable. S-51 NEW LISTING – Acreage north of Daysland with well cared for 3-bedroom bungalow and large machine shed on at least 7 acres. $249,900. S-53 NEW LISTING: INSULATED HEATED NG: INSULAT LAT SHOP – with quarters in Heisler. t h lliving th ivin ving qquar u ar t uar $150,000. S-57. NEW LISTING: SCENIC QUARTER – between Holden and Vegreville with 100 acres cultivated and large shop. $450,000. S-58 NEW LISTING: PUREBRED HORSE FARM – with new house and excellent buildings on Hwy 26 between Camrose and Viking. S-59. NEW LISTING: QUARTER OF Q GRAINLAND ND D – southwest southwe o hw hwee of Donalda, 130+/- acres cultivated. u ltivated ltivated. ltiv t d $370,000. $3 $370,0 $370 70 0 S-60 NEW LISTING – 12.5 acres north of Daysland with 1300 +/- sq. ft. bungalow home, heated shop, metal quonset, double car garage, corrals and barn. $359,000. S-62
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The COUNTRY BOOSTER, May 6, 2014 – Page 11
UNRESERVED ANTIQUE and COLLECTIBLE AUCTION SALE DAY 2 OF 2
UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION SALE
Stan and Debra Simpson of Warburg, AB – SE 15-49-03-W5
Larry Gitzel – Thorsby, AB – SE 11-50-01-W5 Directions: Being from Thorsby, go 2 mi. north and 1 mi. east on Hwy 39 to RR 11 (Fruitland Road), then 2-1/4 mi. north; OR 9 miles west of Calmar on Hwy 39 to RR 11, then 2-1/4 mi. north.
Directions: Being from the junction of Hwy 39 and Sec Hwy 770, go 2-1/4 mi. north on Sec Hwy 770.
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Watch For Signs • GST will be charged where applicable • Lunch Available TRACTORS • Case 1494 FWA Tractor, CAH, 3-pt. hitch, dual hyd., dual PTO, c/w Allied 594 FEL c/w bucket and grapple, 2655 hr., S/N C94-2-11549210 •
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HORSE EQUIPMENT / TACK • Buggy c/w shafts and pole, like new • Cutter c/w shafts, like new • Bob Sleigh c/w pole, like new • Sulky c/w shafts • Four Sets Britching Harness, HORSE TRAILER (Pony and Big Horse) 1999 30’ 4 Star 4-Horse Angle • Assort. Collars, 19” to 26” Tandem Axle 5th Wheel Trailer • Approx. 25 Saddles, 14” to 16” c/w front living quarters, air ride, Trophy Saddles, Keystone Saddle 4000 watt gen., power jack, air • Roping Saddles conditioning, bathroom, shower, • Three English Saddles, Riding sleeps 4, hay racks, big awning, Saddles solar panels, tack room, flip • Approx. 15 Pack Saddles down windows both sides, • Pokiak Plastic Pack Boxes S/N WG2520X0014051 • Wooden Pack Boxes OTHER TRAILERS • Rifle Scabbards 1975 54’ Frauhauff Straight • Horse Blankets Alum. Cattle Liner Tandem Axle • Saddle Pads Trailer, 4 divider gates, mats, • Pack Tarps 2013 Safety, • Bridles S/N 7570GB23598 • Halters 28’ Tri Axle 5th Wheel Trailer, • Assort. Bits lights, brakes c/w 8’x28’ deck • Horse Bells • Chain and Leather Hobbles 2-Wheel Trailer c/w 6’x8’ deck, • Ten Saddle Bags lights • New Set Driving Lines Li’l Bully Plastic Box 2-Wheel • Lash Rope Trailer • New Horse Shoes Sizes 1 to 5 FARM EQUIPMENT • Farrier Tools IHC 2400 Round Baler • Three 100 lb. Blacksmith Anvils NH 273 Square Baler c/w ¼ • Large Assort. Used Horseshoes turn chute • Saddle Stands NH 469 9’ Haybine c/w rubber • Two Tombstone Bale Feeders rolls • Pipe Round Bale Feeder NH 1002 Square Bale Wagon • Assort. Plastic and Galvanized Vicon 4-Wheel Hay Rake Water Tanks Allied 13-Section Hyd. Harrow • Approx 15 Tractor Tire Feeders Drawbar c/w harrows • Wooden Loading Chute c/w trans Case 12’ Tandem Disc c/w hyd. • Bobsleigh Parts lift • Cut Down Wagon Parts White 5x16” 3-pt. hitch Plow c/w • Approx. Six Tree Stands coulters • Three UFA Cattle Waterers MF 7’ 3-pt. hitch Cult. • Fourteen 12’x5’ 7-Bar Sucker MF 3x14” 3-pt. hitch Plow c/w Rod Panels coulters • Assort. Pet Cages Agrator 6½’ 3-pt. hitch HD • Four 8½’ x 22½’ Pipe Frame Rototiller c/w new tines, Chainlink Fence Dog Pens S/N LR2000C4 • Approx. 100 Square Barley Straw 3-pt. hitch Hyd. Squeeze Bale Bales Unroller • Approx. 800 Bus. Cleaned Oats 3-pt. hitch Bale Fork BUILDINGS Single Axle Manure Spreader • 8’ x 10’ Playhouse c/w skids, Steel Wheel Seed Drill windows, patio, vinyl siding, 10’ Tandem Drag Disc asphalt singles Assort, Harrows and Drawbars • W.S. 1350 Bus. Grain Bin c/w B.M.B. 5’ 3-pt. hitch Roughcut new wooden floor Mower 4-Wheel Farm Wagon c/w ATVS 10’x18’ Deck • 2001 Honda TRX 350 F.E. Farm Wagon Fourtrax ES Quad, 4WD, racks and windshield, 3,363 km, Hitch mount Seeder
S/N 478TE256714004136 • Honda 300 Big Red Trike c/w rev • Honda 200 Trike MISCELLANEOUS • Yardwork 20 hp Hydro. Riding Lawn Mower c/w 42” deck • MTD 12x42 Riding Lawn Mower, needs repair • Snowmobile Sled • Two 300 gal. Fuel Tanks • 500 gal. Fuel Tank • 250 Oval Fuel Tank • Pipe 3-Tank Stand • Assort. Hay Tarps • Small Binkley 5th Wheel Hitch • Snowshoes • Skidoo Deck c/w ramp • Ten Joints 2-3/8” Pipe • 8’x18’ Wooden Truck Box • FEL Bucket • Assort. 24” Truck Chains (triples and singles) • Assort. 2”x6”x16’ Planks • Two Patio Benches • Trailer Axles c/w wheels • Airstream Bushwheel Airplant Tires • 5 hp Garden Cult. • Push Mower • Seven 1”x6”x12’ Board Fence Panels • Two ½ Wooden Barrel Flower Pots • Propane Truck Tanks • Alum. Truck Fuel Tank • Wooden Ext. Ladder • Assort. Hand Wrenches and Hand Tools • Solar 230A Electric Welder c/w cables • Boomers • Chains • Assort. Nails and Screws • Approx. thirty 45 gal. Drums • Booker Coal and Wood Heater • Antique Hay Knife • Crosscut Saw • Brown Jugs • Pile Copper Pipe • Assort. Scrap Iron • Assorted Household items • Many more items AUCTIONEER’S NOTE Mr. and Mrs. Simpson are moving, therefore this sale. Take note of the Trailers and all of the Horse Tack. Plan on attending. For more information call Stan Simpson at 780-848-7578 or Miller’s Auction Service at 780-789-2226. www.millersauctionservice.com
FARM MACHINERY • 1950 McCormick Wooden Box Seed Drill • JD Pump Rake • Frost and Wood 5’ Horse Hay Mower • JD and MH Harrow Carts c/w harrows • Several Spring Lever Harrows • 1924 McCormick 6’ Bumper Disc • JD 1-Bottom Sulky • MH 1-Bottom Sulky • Parlin and Orendorff Wooden Beam Breaker • Case Garden Plow • JD Rod Breaker Walking Plow • Moline Walking Plow • IHC 8’ Tandem Drag Disc • Fresno • IHC Dump Rake • Slips • Two Buzz Saws • Massey McCormick and Frost & Woods Mowers • 1- and 2-Bottom Sulky Plows • Two IHC 3 hp to 5 hp Stationary Engines, running • Well Pump c/w pump jack • Walking Plows • Potato Hillers • Potato Diggers • Garden Cultivator • IHC 1 hp to 1½ hp Stationary Engine • J Flury & Sons Model 1899 Concave Grinder • 1923 Massey 10½” Grain Grinder • Cockshutt, T. Eaton, Macleods, Coutts and Fluery & Bissel Grain Grinders • 3-4-5 Roller Fanning Mills, Some Complete with Bagger Elevator and Clean Grain Elevator • Hart Emerson No. 24 Smut Machine • Belt 6” Grain Roller • Grain Treaters • 1937 Handmade Shingle Mill, working • J Fluery #2 Straw Cutter, completely restored • Woodsplitter c/w JD Hit & Miss Engine • Plus more • • • •
COLLECTIBLES McClaskie Cash Register McClaskie File Safe Coal Oil Lamps Gas Lamps
Terms: Cash or valid cheques only, certified cheque, bank draft or bank letter of credit. No purchases to be removed until settlement has been made. List is subject to additions and/or deletions. Neither the owner, the auctioneer nor staff of the auctioneer shall be held responsible for any loss or accident on or off the auction site. Look for pictures on our website: www.millersauctionservice.com
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• Forks Sad Irons Enamelware • Antique Grain Moisture Tester Blow Torches • Wheel Rite Tools Copper Boiler • Large Assort. Oil Cans and Pails, Medalta Crocks from ½ gal. to (White Rose, Purity 99) 20 gal., some complete with lids • Oil Cans 5 gal. Medalta Butter Churn • Barn Lanterns Crock • Flour Bins Wooden Ice Cream Maker • Round Washing Machine c/w Vinegar Barrel wringer Assort. Bells • Rocker Large Assort. Old Jars • Wooden Barrels Pop Bottle Collection • Washtub Stand Green Calgary Bottles • Assort. Shavers Meat Grinders • Indian Rock Artifacts Foot Warmers • Military Memorbilia Assort. Old Jugs • Comic Book Collection Shoe Lathes • School Desks Nail Kegs • School Bell Dayton Produce Scale • Assort. Old Books Hardware Scale • Assort. Old Bikes and Trikes Platform Scale • Sleighs Beam Scales • Doll Cribs and Carriages Box Glass Wall Mount Fire • Snowshoes Extinguishers • Martin Ditcher Cast Toys • MF Wagon Butter Churn • Plus more Assort. Old Tins FURNITURE Small Bottles • Oak Dresser c/w bevelled mirror Milk Bottles • Two Rocking Chairs Cream Cans • Two Kitchen Buffets c/w china Creamers cabinets c/w glass doors Westfalia Crank Cream Separator • Washstand Renfrew Separator • Battery Operated Radio Wooden Boxes • Double Bed c/w wrought iron Crank Rope Maker frame Horse Nose Baskets • Medicine Cabinet Iron Horse 10 hp Engine • Chrome Kitchen Table c/w 6 Cast Frying Pans chairs Cups and Saucers • Treadle Sewing Machine Silver Tea Set • Ice Fridge Coal Pail • Acme Coal and Wood Stove c/w Washtubs reservoir Cast Iron Feed Cookers • Little Prince Coal and Wood Stove Blacksmith Forge c/w warming oven and water Blacksmith Tools jacket Post Drills • Kitchen Cupboard c/w silverware Cast Iron Seats drawer Assort. Steel Wheels • Edison Cylinder Gramophone Trunks • Eldridge Shuttle Sewing Machine Hand Well Pumps c/w cabinet Crosscut Saws • Assort. Glass Front and Top Picks Display Cases Axes • two Wood Heaters Wooden and Steel Well Pulleys • ACME Parlor Stove Assort. Insulators Three Peg Board Antique Wrench • Assort. Wooden Chairs • Upright Piano Displays • Wrought Iron Bed Frames Wooden Wheels • Low Piano c/w stool Kona Bear Traps • Plus more Gopher Traps AUCTIONEER’S NOTE Powder Horn Larry has been collecting Antiques Snares for many years. The Canadian Trapper’s Sleigh Pickers visited his museum. He Hay Sling has lots of unusual pieces. This Yard Sticks is a must attend sale. For more Forge Blowers information call Larry Gitzel Saw Blades 6”-7” x 30’ to 50’ Endless Belts at 780-789-4010 or Miller’s Auction Service at either 78030’ Leather Drive Belt 789-2226 or 780-920-6738. Buggy Lights Hand Grain Grinders www.millersauctionservice.com
Agriculture marketing manual available From Agri-News A better understanding of farm product marketing by farm managers leads to more astute, better informed marketing decisions and greater farm profitability. The Agricultural Marketing Manual was first published in the early 1980s. It has been updated
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The COUNTRY BOOSTER, May 6, 2014 – Page 12
Solverson new president of Cattlemen’s Association By Laurel Nadon The Camrose Booster
It’s been a busy past few months newly elected president Dave Solverson of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, with travels to Korea, Ottawa, Germany and Washington, D.C. Solverson was named president on March 7 and shortly after joined Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of Trade Ed Fast in Korea where they announced a free trade agreement. He then returned to his home west of Camrose for three days before travelling to Ottawa, and then Germany for four days on trade mission business. Solverson, who has been on the board of directors of the association for the last seven years and served as the vice-president for the past two years, was elected by 26 board members from across the country. “It was quite an honour,” Solverson said, noting that the position requires an understanding of the issues for cattlemen across the country as well as the ability to build relationships with government. “I’m following some really great past presidents. It’s been a great group with strong leadership at the national level.” Solverson takes over from Martin Unrau, who moves to the past president position, while Dan Darling from Ontario was named the vice-president. Unrau, who hails from MacGregor, Manitoba, said that Solverson is well-suited for this leadership position. “He’s got quite a bit of experience in doing lobby-
Canadian Cattlemen’s Association president Dave Solverson discusses livestock issues with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
ing and speaking with politicians,” Unrau said. “He’s a cattleman who knows what’s going on in the industry and he can see the big picture. I’m looking forward to how he’ll enjoy this position.” Unrau said that highlights from the past two years include prices of cattle going up and more stability, Japan deciding last June to move from accepting Canadian cattle 21 months of age to accepting
cattle under 30 months, as well as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) being signed between Canada and the European Union last October. “That was a big deal for us,” Unrau said. Solverson, together with his brother Ken, manages Woodwind Ranch, a cow herd and small feedlot west of Camrose. He has been in the cattle business all of his life, including 10
years with Alberta Beef Producers. “I’ve come into presidency at a good time. The cattle industry is in good shape right now, prices are strong,” Solverson said. “We encourage young producers to consider expansion because it looks good for the long-term future.” Solverson travelled to Washington, D.C. in the second week of April to meet with the United States’ cattlemen leadership about
that country’s mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL), which became stricter last November. “It creates more discrimination against our Canadian cattle and is costing our industry a lot of money,” Solverson said. “The cattlemen down there don’t like it any more than we do. They’re worried that some of their packing plants will close.” He noted that before the new rules, live cattle were allowed to co-mingle, whereas now they must be kept separate all the way through distribution. The association had hoped the United States would change the situation through its Farm Bill, but instead the World Trade Organization will be listening to arguments from both sides. In his new role as president, Solverson also plans to encourage the Canadian government to continue working on a free trade agreement with Japan and would like to see a return to a fully integrated North American market. He intends to continue to work with government on risk management issues like price insurance. The price insurance program was started in Alberta in 2009 and has gained popularity in the past year, with premiums paid by producers to ensure the price of cattle going forward. Solverson will also carry on the work of the five country beef alliance, where delegates from Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Australia and New Zealand get together once a year. The alliance will meet in Texas this October.
Camrose County plans for gravel pit reclamations By Murray Green
Camrose County will be following the Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development’s (ESRD)lead by monitoring gravel pit activity and planning for reclamation while the pits are still in use. Red Deer office approvals manager Todd Hasen and approvals coordinator Shannon Yacyshyn joined County development manager Anjah Howard in making a presentation to council at the March 11 regular meeting. “All class one pits that are five hectares (12.5 acres) or more must have a predisturbance test, soil test, landscaping assessment, groundwater evaluation and any information if there is an existing pit,” said Shannon. “They have to provide a full cost security estimate as well as proposed land uses, which is where you guys come in as local municipalities.” Shannon indicated that her department wants to know the end use of the land. “Once reclamation has
been completed we want them to tell us they have had consultation with the landowner and that everyone is okay with that decision. Part of that decision process is where the County comes in because you have developed the land use planning for that area.” Councillor Ken Kruse voiced his displeasure about pits that stand idle for many years. However, instead of a one-time permit, the permit would be good for only a maximum five years. “This gives us the opportunity to clean up the sites and we won’t end up with abandoned or unused sites that stand idle for 50 years,” said Anjah. “All sites will only have a five-year permit, so this will change things.” Council gave second and third reading to bylaw 1311 to amend land use bylaw 1142. “The Municipal Planning Commission has asked the planning department to revise the land use bylaw sections relating to natural resource extraction, more
commonly referred to as gravel pits, because we are experiencing large amounts of growth in the gravel industry within the County and it was felt that our bylaws do not adequately address the issues created by gravel pit operations,” said Anjah. The proposed amendments were created based on staff experience, bylaws by other municipalities and internal circulation and discussion with other departments. “Every municipality treats natural resource extraction differently, but there is a growing trend in newer land use bylaws to expand on the application submission requirements and the approval conditions to cover off all of the potential issues that can be created both during the operation of the pit and after the pit is closed,” Anjah added. “This is in large part due to the historic treatment of gravel pits that leave a landscape that is unsuitable for any type of development without significant reclama-
tion costs. For many of the older pits, the operators no longer exist and the sites have been abandoned. New regulations by the province and individual municipalities work to ensure progressive reclamation and protection of the community by obtaining security to reclaim a site if it is not completed by the operator.” The provincial government divides pits into two classes. Class one pits are five hectares or more, while class two pits are under five hectares. The province only requires approvals from Alberta Environment for class one pits; the smaller pits are left to individual municipalities to regulate. The proposed change to the land use bylaw will classify all pits in Camrose County as class one pits, requiring Alberta Environment approvals. Requiring pits to be class one is a technique already used by Parkland County and Lamont County. Alberta Environment raised some concerns about the County’s amendment for
natural resource extraction and requested the opportunity to make a presentation to council about their concerns, and to discuss potential options to ensure that the proposed changes do not delay the regulatory framework. In addition to the standard information required by section 304 of the bylaw, an application for a development permit for surface mining shall be accompanied by the following: a detailed map showing the location of the excavation and any associated works such as stockpiles, worker accommodation, and parking and loading areas; a site grading and drainage plan showing present and future contours above and below water level; an engineer’s opinion on the effect of the works on groundwater flows in the area; identification of any expected problems with noise or emissions; proposed hours of operation; the estimated life of the project; plans for the reclamation; and subsequent use of the site. Continued on page 15
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The COUNTRY BOOSTER, May 6, 2014 – Page 14
County honours local farm families By Murray Green
Camrose County honoured 10 farm families from within the area during its Agricultural Awards Banquet at the Silver Creek Multi-plex on April 2. Thirsk
James Whitten Thirsk married Charlotte MacDonald in Sherbrooke, Quebec in 1908. They came west and settled on a homestead in the Kelsey district, located at NE 35-44-19-W4M. This was now the home place to their three children: Kathleen, James Jr. and Dorothy. The children attended Albury School. The mixed grain farm also had cows, horses and pigs. James Jr. stayed on the farm. He then attended the Vermilion School of Agriculture in 1940, after which he returned home to the farm. In 1952, James married Ellen. They continued to have a mixed farming operation. James farmed until 2000 and then rented out his land. Ellen still resides on the farm and continues to rent out the 160 acres of the original homestead. Trautman
In 1911, John Trautman came from Genesse, Idaho. In 1913 he purchased the section of 29-45-21-W4M. He set the farmsite on the quarter of SW 29-45-21-W4M and continued with a mixed farming operation. John’s son, Pete Trautman, farmed with him and later lived on the NE 29-4521-W4M. Pete’s son Don then bought the homesteaded quarter of SW 29-45-21W4M in 1943. That too was a mixed farming operation. Don farmed with his brothers Jim and Stan Trautman. In the spring of 1977, Rick Trautman came home to farm with his cousins, Odean and Les Trautman. In 1980, Rick bought the homestead from his father Don. Rick has now sold the homesteaded quarter to his son Mark, who is the fifth generation on this quarter. Together Rick and Mark now farm 3,000 acres of cropland. They also ran a cow/calf operation until 2008. Their crops currently consist of wheat, barley, canola and pulses. Tschirren
On July 22, 1913, Clara and Adolph Tschirren settled and set up a mixed farming operation on the SE 22-4321-W4M. They farmed there until 1932 when their son John, and his wife, Mary, settled there and continued the mixed farming operation and raised their family of four. Their only son, Ben, took over the family farm in 1961 and he and his wife, Dolores continued mixed farming. They also built a large 300 capacity hog feeding barn. Ben and Dolores raised their family of five and continued farming until June 1999, when Ben passed away. Their son Dean (and Dolores) harvested the crop that year, but it was not feasible to continue farming, so Dolores has rented the crop
land out. Ben was always so proud that he raised the fourth generation of Tschirrens on the property which Dolores still owns. Van Petten
William Stewart Van Petten farmed south of Camrose with his father and brothers. They would come down to Harry Potter’s farm to buy seed because their crops always froze. In 1911, William purchased the SW 22-44-19W4M on the north side of the Battle River from Harry Potter. Their farm name was Belford Farms, which consisted of Belgium horses and Hereford cattle. They milked 20 jersey cows and had chickens, pigs and turkeys as part of their farm. In 1917, William married Alice Pierce. They had four children and also raised a niece. They continued to farm until William passed away in 1945. At that time their two oldest sons, Stewart (who was Norman’s dad) and Leon, were already involved in the farming operation. Norman Van Petten married Brenda Boden in 1972 and moved on the original homestead in 1973 when he and his brother, Dennis, bought all of their grandma Alice’s land. They raised four children and their youngest son Kevin started farming with them in 2002 and married Michelle Hayes in 2008. They built a new home on the homestead in 2012 to be the fourth generation on the farm and they crop approximately 1,200 acres and have about 200 Simmental-Angus cross cows and calves.
Ellen and Scott Thirsk were happy to receive a Century Farm Award from Camrose County Reeve Don Gregorwich on April 2.
The Trautman family, from left to right, Dane,Michelle (with Ethan) Lindholm, Rick, Connie, Mark, Desiree, Brad and Danielle were congratulated by Reeve Don Gregorwich.
Wilcox
In 1901, James Casper Wilcox, along with his wife Harriet Anne and family, moved to Canada from Parks Rapids, Minnesota, and homesteaded on three quarter sections. Marshall Wilcox, one of his sons was next to James’ quarter. They had a mixed farming operation together. One acre of land was donated to the municipality, on which Daresbury School was built in 1903. Following James’ death in 1921, Marshall farmed both quarters until he had poor health at which time he crop shared with Curly Beasley and then later sold the two quarters to his nephew, James Gordon Hougestal in July, 1973. Gordon continued to crop share until 1982 when Gordon purchased some of Curly’s farm equipment and started farming on his own. Gordon married Sylvia in December, 1983 and continued grain farming. They moved into the old house (1912) for spring and fall work and travelled back and forth from an acreage in the Ardrossan area. They were dubbed the suitcase farmers and were called Suitcase 1 and Suitcase 2 on their CB’s. They built a new home on the site of the old farmhouse in 1996 and became full time farmers until Gordon had health issues, which have led them to crop share their land with Rick Bratrud.
The Tschirren family, left to right, Joe Tschirren, Helen Johanson, Jane Sharkey, Colleen Kruger, Annette Lidberg, Delores Tschirren, Nancy Weinkauf with Reeve Don Gregorwich.
The Van Petten family, from left to right, Norman, Brenda, Michelle and Kevin received the 100-year farm family award from Reeve Don Gregorwich on April 2.
Sylvia and Gordon Hougestol were presented the Wilcox-Hougestol Century Farm family award from Reeve Don Gregorwich during the celebration at the Silver Creek Multi-plex.
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