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Jerry VanDerDussen (left) and Terry Huebner, site superintendents for Nu Edge Construction, study construction plans for the new City of Camrose pump station.
The City of Camrose has retained IFL Engineering and Land Services to design and oversee construction of the
new raw water pump station which is currently under construction on the east side of Dried Meat Lake. Alpha Construction is the prime contractor on the ambitious $6.7 million project. Local company Nu Edge Construction Ltd. is supplying heavy equipment and related manpower for the job. The new pump facility, which will move water directly from the lake to the water treatment plant, (located on the southern edge of Camrose) is being built to accommodate the future population growth of the expanding city. The new station is designed to provide sufficient water to allow the city to grow to approximately 30,000 residents. It was also designed to incorporate the long-term water needs which are required in the canola crushing process at the new Cargill plant. The Cargill Crush Plant will be operational this spring. Unlike the existing raw water pump station, this modern version has been engineered with an elevation that is above the 100-year flood level of Dried Meat Lake. This project was started in the fall of 2014, with all construction slated to be completed by December of this year.
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News Features… BRCF presents grant to Flagstaff Food Bank. .
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County assists Royal Canadian Legion with move of cenotaph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Video gives better picture of dairy industry. . . 8 Grain elevator lists tell the stories of the prairies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Battle River Community Foundation has granted $10,000 to the Flagstaff Food Bank. The grant is from income from the Harry and Fredella Anderson Fund, the Ruth and Sid James Memorial Fund and from the Foundation Community Fund. This grant will assist with operating and food purchase costs for the Flagstaff Food Bank. The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support projects in East Central Alberta which benefit 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 $2,900,000 to support important programs such as those operated by the Flagstaff Food Bank.
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The Alberta Farm Fresh School 2015 is set for Feb. 26 and 27, at the Pomeroy Inn and Suites on the Olds College campus and will have a lot to offer vegetable growers. “This annual school has been running for over 25 years and is full of sessions geared to learning about direct market vegetable production and marketing, as well as connecting with producer peers and experts,” said Rob Spencer, commercial horticulture specialist, Alberta Ag-Info Centre, Stettler. “Come and learn about soil, both soil biology and soil fertility, vegetable production using plastic mulch and low tunnels, and integrated weed management from leading experts. Take in a session on the ins and outs of value-adding and connecting with restaurants with unique products. Get a grasp on identifying current diseases and insects in Alberta vegetable crops, as well as biological control options, and learn about food safety and being more efficient in your farm operation.” In addition to the specific sessions, the school features a trade show, as well as a full social evening (including food) on the first evening (Thursday), featuring a visit and presentations of awards by Verlyn Olson, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. The annual general meeting of the Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association will be held at noon on Thursday. For more information and to register, go to www. albertafarmfresh.com.
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Verny Cox and her son, Rusty, accepted a Canadian Bull Congress award of distinction on behalf of the late Ken Cox at the CBC Taste of Beef banquet Jan. 23. Cox made the 4-H program an integral part of the Canadian Bull Congress, and provided knowledge and leadership for many 4-H clubs over a period of 25 years. Making the presentation to Verny and Rusty was Canadian Bull Congress representative Grant Bailey.
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County assists Royal Canadian Legion with move of cenotaph By Murray Green
Canadian Bull Congress representative Grant Bailey, right, presented an award of distinction to Bob Prestage and his wife, Margaret, for their support of the Congress and the Canadian cattle industry.
Slippery conditions February 2
RCMP received a call of an abandoned truck on Township Road 491. The owner was arrested for a major stolen property investigation. The truck was towed. February 3
A non-injury collision was reported after a semitruck with trailer struck a van. Slippery road conditions were determined to be a factor. February 5
Camrose RCMP dealt
with a landlord tenant dispute which led to Child and Family Services involvement. Slippery road conditions caused a freightliner to roll on Highway 26. Bawlf Fire Rescue and Camrose EMS assisted. No injuries were reported. February 7
Police assisted in dealing with a dog ownership dispute. The matter is still currently under investigation.
The Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion received a little help from its friends. Last year, the Legion and the City of Camrose found a new home for the cenotaph and flag poles near the Camrose and District Centennial Museum. A new concrete pad will be built and the cenotaph relocated this spring with a target for a grand opening on Canada Day. “We need about $75,000 for the pad and relocation. The City has agreed to fund half of the cost through inkind services, along with the total price of the land. We are hoping Camrose County will help us with additional funds to complete the construction,” said Bob Bell, a member of the relocation committee at the County meeting on Feb. 10. “Currently, we have a shortfall of $27,500. Any money that you could give us would be greatly appreciated.” People from across the country volunteered for the sake of others. “We don’t know how many people from the First World War, or Second World War came from the county, all I know is that when soldiers went to war, it didn’t matter where they came from. They went to war to fight for
our freedom and to serve our country,” said Bell. Councillor Jack Lyle asked why the cost was so high. “We need a concrete pad. When you get engineers involved the price just seems to skyrocket,” explained Bell. “The flag poles are about $2,000 each and there are five of them.” Councillor Doug Lyseng asked if there was anything they could do as gifts in-kind. “I don’t have that answer at this time,” said Bell. “There is no way we could not support this in some way in memory of our residents who served in past wars. We owe it to them to be a part of this,” said Reeve Don Gregorwich. “Leave this with us and we will kick it around and see what we can do.” The cenotaph belongs to the citizens of Camrose and area. The Harry Connor chapter of the IODE (Imperial Order of Daughters of the Empire) donated the original First World War memorial to the citizens of Camrose before there was a Legion. Fundraising for about $40,000 to complete the project was launched with a Battle River Community Foundation $12,500 grant. County council decided to step up to support the Legion.
“I move that council approve a grant in the amount of $27,500 to the Camrose Legion to move the cenotaph with funding to come from the future Municipal Reserve account,” said councillor Brian Willoughby. The motion was carried. The cenotaph originally was located downtown, then moved to where the old outdoor swimming pool was (near Parkview Place) and then to the 48 Avenue location. Since the Legion moved last year, the cenotaph has been in storage waiting for its new home. The Legion has donated plenty of funds to the community over the years, but doesn’t have enough money in place to move the cenotaph because of rules on dispersing money that is collected through the Poppy Fund. The monument will feature three pieces in a tribute to the veterans of the First World War, Second World War and several conflicts. It will also house several flags and poles. The cenotaph is not only used for honouring those who lost their lives during the wars, or conflicts, but also on Remembrance Day, Decoration Day (last Sunday in August), the Battle of Atlantic in May, D-Day (June 6), Canada Day and any activity where the fallen are honoured.
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Please select from one of the following: 1. Volunteerism – Some of these questions may help you focus your essay. • Why is volunteering important in any community? • What are the benefits of volunteering and how do we encourage more volunteerism? • How has the lack of volunteering affected your community?
2. Urban Sprawl • Is urban sprawl a threat to agricultural producers in rural communities? • What are the solutions to urban sprawl? • Do we need to reserve land for agriculture? Please reference people interviewed or research material for your essay, video or PowerPoint presentation.
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Beaver County Land Tender This land is all close together with the yard conveniently located on highway 834 between Camrose and Tofield, less than 40 minutes from the city of Edmonton. This land has been progressively farmed and maintained, making this one of the best farms in the area. Parcel #1 NE-1-50-19-W4 – Home Quarter. This is a full quarter with 150+/– acres cultivated. There is a 120,000 bushel grain handling system with 2 legs, pit, scale, dryer, 3-phase Cat generator. There is a new 94’x120’x18’ high machine shed with 40’ bifold door and overhead door and another open front 64’x96’ machine shed, 36’x60’ heated, insulated shop. The 3-storey house was extensively renovated in 2009 with new plumbing, heating and electrical and is also on a new basement. Parcel #2 SE-1-50-19-W4 – 145 acres with 140+/– acres cultivated, $1,228 power line lease revenue. 15+/– acre subdivision to be removed before closing. Parcel #3 SW-1-50-19-W4 – 160 acres with 154+/– acres cultivated, $1,743 power line lease revenue. Parcel #4 SW-12-50-19-W4 – 160 acres with 150+/– acres cultivated. This land has an abandoned yard site which could be subdivided out. These parcels are available for tender. We request you deliver your sealed unconditional offer clearly marked with which parcel/parcels you are bidding on with a deposit cheque for 5% of the tender amount no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2015 to George Singer at Linview Realty. The offers will be opened in the presence of Linview representatives and the sellers. It is understood by all parties that acceptance/rejection of any offer will be solely at the discretion of the sellers. For more information, property viewing or bid forms please contact George Singer 780-608-6555 or george@linview.ca
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Stolen truck in Bawlf
Sometime between 1 and 8 a.m. on Jan. 11, a suspect entered an unlocked black Ford Superduty truck in Bawlf and proceeded to steal it by “hotwiring” it. The suspect is believed to have been wearing a size 10 or 11 John Deere work boot. Camrose RCMP would like to remind everyone to take steps to secure their property. Unfortunately, property crimes occur frequently in all areas of the county of Camrose and citizens remaining vigilant greatly helps minimize the number of property crimes committed. If you have any information on this crime or any other crime, please call the Camrose RCMP at 780-672-3342. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS). Information can also be submitted online at www.tipsubmit. com.
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New program helps increase success of farm businesses From Agri-News
An Excel program available from Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) can help producers increase the viability and success of their farm business. ARD’s Agricultural Business Analyser (ABA) Simple Farm Ratio Analyzer gives users a quick idea of the financial health of their farm or ranch as well as a comparison of their businesses ratios to industry benchmarks. “The ABA Simple Farm Ratio Analyzer is a short
cut Excel program that takes just eight key financial entries and calculates financial ratios for the farm/ ranch and colour codes them in comparison to industry benchmarks,” said Rick Dehod, farm finance specialist, ARD, Edmonton. “These eight key financial numbers can be taken from your accountant prepared financial statements for the past year and entered into the various open cells in the one page spreadsheet.” The eight key numbers
are farm gross revenue, farm gross expenses, depreciation, debt servicing payments, current assets, long term assets, current debt and long-term debt. “With these eight quick entries you will know how your farm is doing financially,” said Dehod. “You can then consult with your accountant or an agricultural finance specialist to come up with plans to mitigate and improve those areas where your financial ratios are weak.” Using your net worth
statement for the beginning of 2015, you can do your income and expense projection, sources and uses of funds (cash flow) for the year and project your closing net worth statement for 2015, says Dehod. “Once you have your projected 2015 closing net worth statement, you can generate the year-end financial ratios, and compare them to the ratios you generated from your beginning net worth statement. This will give an indication if your 2015 operating plan
will progress the financial viability and health of your farming operation. “It all seems like a lot of work, but it will help you create an awareness that can help you make better decisions to increase the viability and success of your farm business.” The ABA Simple Farm Ratio Analyzer is available from ARD’s website. For more information, contact Rick Dehod at 780-427-4466 or visit the Farm Manager homepage.
Video gives a better picture of dairy industry By Dan Jensen Jake Vermeer is hoping a new Alberta Milk video featuring his family’s farm, 20 minutes southeast of Camrose on the Kelsey road, will provide greater understanding of how the dairy industry contributes to the provincial and Canadian economy. “It (the industry) is not the economic driver like the oil industry but it does bring a lot of value and not just in terms of money,” said the 19-year-old student at Lakeland College. “We actually employ a large workforce outside of the farm. Our own operation, which has 420 holsteins, has weekly visits from the veterinarian and monthly visits from a nutritionist, and we constantly buy feed from companies in the area. There is a lot of economic success that comes from having a dairy farm in the local community and we want to make sure that continues.” The one minute and 39 second video was commissioned by the Dairy Farmers of Canada and shown for the first time at the annual meeting of the Dairy Farmers of Canada, where it received much positive feedback. “I was really pleased with how it turned out,” said Vermeer. “We shot it all on one day and had it back for viewing a couple of weeks later.” T he v ideo not es that the major ity of the 551 da ir y fa r ms in A lberta are family run, with the average one hav ing about 93 cows. “You need that kind of family involvement so that you can ensure that there is always someone around to be responsible for the milking and the other jobs that need to get done,” said Vermeer. The Vermeer family came to the Kelsey area to establish a dairy farm about five years ago after an oil company bought the operation that Jake’s par-
The Vermeer dairy farm near Kelsey has 420 Holsteins.
ents had established in 1991. “They arrived in Redwater as immigrants from Holland and slowly built up the farm,” said Vermeer. “When they got bought out because of Upgrader Alley, they decided to come here.” While the hours associated with dairy farming are typically fairly long, with early mornings and late nights, there is nothing that Vermeer would rather be doing. “I am excited to be a dairy farmer,” he said. “I feel it is extremely important to be making high quality milk for the Alberta and
Canadian people. Albertans and Canadians drink one of the highest qualities of milk in the world.” “I want to have a family and have them grow up on the farm, just like I did.” The video notes that dairy farms in Alberta create 4,825 jobs, contribute $433 million to Canada’s gross domestic product, and generate $72 million in taxes to the three levels of government. About 46 per cent of Alberta dairy farms are located in the Wetaskiwin, Red Deer and Wildrose areas.
Jake Vermeer and a new friend.
An aerial view of the Vermeer farm. The Vermeer family came to the Kelsey area about five years ago.
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Organic Alberta conference From Agri-News
Farmers attending Organic Alberta’s annual Conference on Feb. 27 and 28, in Beaumont will be discovering an exciting and lucrative growing opportunity in the production of organic hemp, says an Organic Alberta spokesperson. “We are seeing very strong growth in the organic sector with 58 per cent of Canadians buying organic on a weekly basis,” said Becky Lipton, executive director, Organic Alberta. “Organic hemp is right up there as one of the top commodities in high demand, and commanding a premium of close to double.” In 2013, there were 66,000 acres in hemp production in Canada. “Over the last few years, hemp producers have experienced exceptionally good production,” said Clarence Shwaluk, director of farm operations at Manitoba Harvest. The theme of the 2015 Organic Alberta conference is Sowing Success: Farming for People, Planet, and Profit. Organic hemp seed processors, marketers and researchers will be in attendance at the conference to guide both conventional and organic farmers through specialized organic hemp marketing and production sessions. Shwaluk will present a session at the Conference titled “What You Need to Know About the Booming Hemp Market.” He will discuss the latest market demand for organic hemp, and how farmers can participate. “Hemp demand is driven by the demand for healthy food and healthy lifestyles,” said Shwaluk. To register, go to Organic Alberta’s website or call 855521-2400 toll free.
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Calf price insurance From Agri-News
Calf Price Insurance is now being offered for 2015 and producers shouldn’t be alarmed by the premium cost. “Cattle Price Insurance for the 2015 calf crop may initially appear to be more expensive than last year, but it is actually a better value,” said Bruce Viney, risk management specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “Producers who are considering price insurance may be somewhat surprised by what appears to be very high premiums for the top
coverage levels. However, these new higher premiums for the top coverage levels are simply a reflection of the increased price risk faced by producers in this new higher-price and uncertain marketplace.” In this new environment, many long-time producers can feel or sense an increased level of risk, says Viney. “This risk perception is in fact quite true and can be calculated mathematically from actual price data. The resulting risk measurement is referred to as ‘volatility.’ Continued on page 11
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Calf price insurance Continued from page 10
“For the mathematically inclined, volatility is calculated as ‘the standard deviation of the percent change in the price around its mean.’ The key point here is that the volatility is based on sound logic, and is not just a number that someone pulls out of the air.” The changes in premium levels from last year may initially appear to be biased to the high side but they are actually calculated by a proven mathematical formula called the Black-Scholes option pricing model. “In this calculation, premiums can change very rapidly or exponentially which implies that a doubling of the volatility or risk will result in a greater than doubling of the premiums as a percent of coverage,” says Viney. “For example, the top coverage offered on Feb. 3, was $2.50 per cwt which cost about $48.12 for one 600 lb. calf. Given that the insured value of the calf is $1,500, the premiums are about 3.2 per cent of the coverage.” A lower coverage level of $2.32 per cwt was also offered on Feb. 3 at a cost of $2.96 per cwt. or 1.3 per cent of coverage value. This lower coverage level worked out to $17.76 for the 600 calf and gave $1,392 per head in coverage. “It essentially cost an extra $30 per head to buy an extra $108 per head in coverage when moving up to the top level,” said Viney. “Is this worth it to your operation? For some it may be worth it and for others it may not.” He says it is also interesting that one year ago on Feb. 4, 2014, the top coverage offered to producers was $1.88 per cwt and cost $3.04 per cwt or $18.24 per head. “This provided $1,128 per head in coverage for a 600 pound calf. This year, that same $18 buys you an extra $264 per head in coverage. So comparing absolute price levels, a dollar spent on insurance this year gives better protective value than last year.” With the new higher price levels, Viney said producers are encouraged to evaluate all of the coverage levels being offered and determine the best level for their own risk tolerance. “Regular monitoring of CPIP coverage is also a good strategy since daily changes in exchange rates, futures markets and feed prices all contribute to calf price risk, volatility and ultimately to the insurance being offered.” For further information on calf price insurance, Alberta producers can contact their local AFSC offices or call the help desk toll free at 1-877899-AFSC (2372).
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Alberta moisture update From Agri-News
“As of Feb. 10, the moisture situation across most of the agricultural areas of province is generally promising, with the below normal snow packs found south of the TransCanada Highway being offset by above normal soil moisture levels,” said Ralph Wright, manager, agro-meteorological applications and modelling section, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Edmonton. “North of the TransCanada Highway snow packs are generally near normal overlying soil moisture reserves that are below normal. One notable exception remains in the extreme northern Peace County, where soil moisture reserves and snow packs are below normal for this time of year. This follows several years of below normal precipitation. Hopefully, with the coming of spring, this area will experience a long awaited turnaround and see at least near normal precipitation patterns.”
Digitization librarian Peggy Sue Ewanshyn leafs through a publication focusing on grain elevators in Canada. Submitted by University of Alberta
Western Canadian grain elevator lists are the latest online addition to the University of Alberta Libraries’ website Peel’s Prairie Provinces, which helps tell the story of the prairies. Researchers and everyday history buffs alike have free and open access to millions of pages of the digitized collection. The new collection enhances UAL’s ongoing commitment to working with community partners to preserve and share Western Canada’s history by putting historical resources online for everyone to explore, said Geoff Harder, Associate University Librarian. “It falls to the University of Alberta and memory institutions like us to ensure that Western Canada’s story is available for future generations. Identifying and digitizing collections is a good way
of moving us closer to that goal,” Harder said. “The U of A’s first president, Henry Marshall Tory, spoke of ‘uplifting the whole people’, and one way we support that ambition is by working with our communities and helping them know where they came from. Access to historical information helps in understanding how we got to where we are today and knowing where we want to go tomorrow.” The Peel’s Prairie Provinces website focuses on material related to Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. “We collect things that fall within that geographic boundary and it is a wealth of information”, yielding insights into urban development and political and social trends to ethnic views and even the history of marketing across the prairies, Harder said. Thanks to a partnership with the Canadian Grain
Commission, more than 80 years’ worth of historical information on grain elevators in Canada is now available online. Records kept by the commission span 1912 to 1998 and list licensed grain elevators, their locations across Canada and their storage capacity. At one time, the tall wooden sentinels dotted farming communities across the Prairies and were instrumental in the grain trade. “The newly available online data will help anyone exploring diverse but related fields like transportation, railway history and prairie agricultural economics,” said Peggy Sue Ewanyshyn, digitization librarian. Other treasures in the digitized collections include an atlas of Alberta railways, the Sir Samuel Steele collection, Alberta homestead records and 80,000 Canadian historical books.
The many ways buying locally grown foods pays dividends The popularity of organic foods and stores that cater to customers who prefer such foods continues to grow, and that growth has contributed to a growing awareness among shoppers of where the food they eat comes from. Many consumers now recognize the impact that food production has on the environment, and that recognition has spurred interest in locally grown foods. Locally grown foods are those that are grown within the community or a community nearby. Such foods do not need to be shipped hundreds of miles before they ultimately find their way onto your plate, and many people find that contributes to meals that are more fresh than meals made up of foods shipped from afar. But fresh-
ness is not the only benefit to purchasing locally grown foods, which pay various dividends for people and the planet. Locally grown foods benefit the environment. The phrase “field to plate” is significant to consumers who prefer locally grown foods. That phrase refers to the distance food travels from the grower to the plate on your dinner table. Estimates vary depending on the source, but advocates of locally grown food suggest that it reduces the field to plate distance by an average of 1,300 miles. That’s a significant feather in locally grown foods’ cap. Locally grown foods fuel your local economy. In addition to benefitting the environment, locally grown foods stimulate your local econo-
my. Local, independent farmers have largely fallen by the wayside in the 21st century, as industrial agribusinesses have taken over the produce sections in grocery stores across the country. But local, independent farmers are making a comeback, thanks in large part to consumer demand for organic foods. Supporting such farmers who grow their foods locally means you’re putting money back into your own community, a worthwhile effort at a time when so many small communities are struggling economically. Buying locally grown foods contributes to biodiversity. More than 75 per cent of agricultural genetic diversity was lost in the 20th century. That’s thanks in large part to industrial agribusinesses
that cultivate fruits and vegetables that are bred for fast maturation. But small, local farms typically grow a wider variety of fruits and vegetables in an effort to extend their growing seasons. That means consumers of locally grown foods have access to more fruits and vegetables, and therefore more flavor. Buying locally maintains beautiful landscapes. Farmland has been on the decline for decades, as cement and asphalt have made millions of acres of once beautiful farmland disappear. Buying locally helps to maintain the green space your community and surrounding communities have left. That makes for great road trips and even helps to sustain local wildlife populations.
Locally grown foods can be more nutritious. Fruits and vegetables can rapidly lose nutrients once they are harvested. That’s problematic when buying such foods from industrial agribusinesses that need substantial time to get their products from the farm to the shelves at your local grocery chain. But buying from local farmers increases the likelihood that the fruits and vegetables you purchase were just picked and therefore have yet to lose a significant amount of nutrients. Locally grown foods are growing in popularity, and that popularity can be traced to the freshness of such foods as well as the numerous additional benefits that locally grown foods provide.
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