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Dakota Wilson, an up-and-coming star in the purebred cattle industry, handling daily responsibilities on the family ranch near Bashaw.

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Bull Congress celebrates 30 years

Page 2 Clearview Public Schools makes donations to food banks

Page 3 Bull Congress School Education Program expanded

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Purebred cattle from the Miller Wilson Angus herd will inevitably be in high demand at the

It takes place January 22nd and 23rd. Expert cattlemen and women from across Canada have again been attracted to the 30th annual event at Camrose Regional Exhibition – one of the premiere events of its kind in the livestock industry.

The Miller Wilson Angus Farm is located a few miles west of Bashaw. The family operation, however, is known world-wide in the purebred cattle business for their immense talent in international cattle judging, high-quality product, dedication to the purebred livestock industry and their creative marketing ability. The Angus cattle raised and marketed by the Wilson family are legendary in at least 29 countries around the world. Throughout the U.S. and from Panama to Denmark to Mexico, championship Angus cattle have genetics traceable back to the breeding stock of the ranch owned and operated by Lee and Dawn Wilson and the next generation of great cattle producers, their children: Ty, Dakota and Jaelayne.

Although the Canadian Bull Congress specifically targets the best in the business, components of the sold-out show are of great interest to the general public. It represents an opportunity for school children to learn about the cattle industry.

4-H clubs figure prominently at the Bull Congress. The annual Steak Challenge and Taste of Beef Banquet are always popular. Lifelong friendships are commonly made and renewed at the event.

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Bull Congress celebrates 30 years

Tonie Parrent from Jo-Nomm Hereford Ranch prepares a bull for show. The ranch had the senior bull reserve champion at the 2015 Canadian Bull Congress.

By Dan Jensen

The barns will be full when the 30th annual Canadian Bull Congress is held at the Camrose Regional Exhibition Jan. 22 and 23.

“We’re expecting a big turnout of livestock exhibitors and agriculture related businesses, some from as far away as Saskatchewan and Manitoba,” said Bull Congress committee chair Dave Vikse.

The Canadian Bull Congress is regarded by many cattle producers as one of the must-attend events of the year.

“It is a good opportunity for commercial cattlemen to see bulls they might be interested in buying,” said Vikse. “As a purebred cattleman I am able to meet more commercial cattle producers at the Canadian Bull Congress than I am at events like Farmfair or Agribition.”

Shows The schedule for the first day includes a herd bull walk, single purebred heifer show, 4-H heifer project show, and celebrity sponsor show.

“The celebrity sponsor show is something we started two years ago as a way to thank the sponsors for their involvement,” said Vikse.

“We give the sponsors the reins to a bull or a steer and ask them to walk it around in the ring while music is being played. In order to advance to the next level they have to have their bull or steer standing in a hula hoop when the music stops.”

Scheduled events for day two includes a 4-H program at 9 a.m., followed the ranchers’ choice single bull show at 1 p.m., the marketing award presentation, Morand draw, pen of three bull show, senior bull show and mature bull show at 2

Randy McCrae, from Fountain Tire, managed to get a bull to step into a hula hoop in an event to recognize Canadian Bull Congress sponsors.

Camrose Regional Exhibition chief executive officer Tom Gerling samples a piece of steak at the 2015 steak challenge.

p.m. and the Bullnanza at 3 p.m.

“The mature bull show is a chance for the producers to show those animals that really catch people’s attention and can’t be shown at Farmfair or Agribition because of the threeyear-old limit,” said Vikse.

“There is no age restriction, so it could be a eight-yearold bull or a sire of one year old bull calves.”

The Canadian Bull Congress will present a $10,000 prize to the exhibitor who has the grand champion in pen of three bulls and single purebred heifer shows, as well as the senior bull and/ or mature bull categories (all of the same breed).

“There are five different ways to win it, although no one ever has,” said Vikse. “If somebody ever does win it will be quite the deal.”

Mader Ranches had the pen of three and the purebred single heifer reserve awards in 2015, Rockytop Cattle Company the purebred single heifer champion, MJT Cattle Company the senior bull champion, SS Cattle Co. Ltd. the mature bull champion, and Russylvia Cattle Co. the ranchers’ choice champion.

Taylor Pashulka had the 4-H project heifer champion, Tony Schmidt won first in 4-H senior showmanship, and Annie Christianson won first in 4-H junior showmanship.

Bullnanza winner Dale Pederson chose a bull entered by Dwajo Angus.

Steak challenge Camrose County will be serving an exhibitor’s breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Jan. 22, while the City of Camrose will be serving

an commercial cattlemen’s breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Jan. 23.

The popular Steak Challenge and Taste of Beef Banquet, sponsored by the Chomiak Charolais and ATB Financial, will get underway at 6 p.m. Jan. 22.

Steak challenge winners from 2015 were Alberta Angus Association (peoples’ choice award), Alberta Simmental Association (sportsmanship), and Alberta Angus Association (best beef).

New event A new event at the Canadian Bull Congress this year will be a tractor pull off featuring Grade 3 students at schools from across the Battle River School Division.

“We’re going to be taking a toy pedal tractor to each of the schools to determine a tractor pull off champion,” said Vikse. “We are hoping that the event increases awareness about agriculture and builds school morale.”

The school education program sponsored by Camrose County will be expanded to two days, Jan. 19 and 20.

“The program was extremely popular last year with around 600 students attending,” said Vikse. “The program allows kids who have never been close to a farm to see what agriculture is like. My son, who is a teacher at Bashaw, told me the students in his class viewed the education program as one of the highlights of their year.”

The annual 4-H program starting at 9 a.m. on Jan. 23 will provide instruction on judging beef heifers, the relationship of form to function in different species, and animal welfare.

International visitors The Canadian Bull Congress will be welcoming a group of Mexicans, who will be led by Roger Peters, from Peterosa Exports.

“They want to come to research and see what our cattle are like,” explained Vikse, adding that Canadian cattle are steps ahead of the cattle in the rest of the world in terms of genetics.

“We have lots of international guests at our ranch who are interested in importing or exporting embryos and semen.”

The Canadian Bull Congress hosted inbound missions of producers and stakeholders from Ireland and Denmark in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2015.

“As a result, a renewed and strengthened interest has been made in Alberta/ Canadian cattle and this has resulted in the purchase of Alberta/Canadian genetics,” said the Canadian Bull Congress website. “The goal of the Canadian Bull Congress is continued participation in both inbound and outbound international marketing opportunities.”

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A donation of $1,000 from Clearview Public Schools was matched by $1,000 from the ATA Local 33, along with a donation of $200 from CUPE Local #4292, and presented to the three food banks. Funds will be divided between the food banks based on student populations across the Clearview Public Schools.

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School Education Program expanded

By Dan Jensen

The Canadian Bull Congress School Education Program was such a success last year that the event’s organizers have expanded it to two days.

“Adding an extra day on Jan. 20 will allow us to accommodate even more students and give them more time with the interactive displays,” said Camrose Regional Exhibition general manager Chuck Erman.

The CRE is also adding an evening education program from 6 to 9 on Jan. 19.

“It’s going to be open to anyone who is interested in learning about agriculture, from babies in strollers to grandmothers and grandfathers,” said Erman. “Our goal is to stress the connections that exist between rural and urban.”

The 2015 School Education Program attracted 550 students from across the Battle River School Division, a number that is expected to swell to more than 700 this year. According to one teacher, from Bashaw, the program was the highlight of his students’ year.

“The interactive nature meant that the students were always busy doing something,” said Erman.

“They were just as excited as when they left for the day as when they started.

That shows just how enthusiastic they were.”

The program will give participants the chance to learn about the calf birthing process, talk with veterinarians about animal health issues, bid and catch bids in a simulated auction, brand animals with hands that have been dipped in coloured paint, learn about pipelines, visit with canola producers and even try their hand at milking.

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Parker Larin, from C.W. Sears School in Tofield, reaches into a model cow at the 2015 School Education Program after listening to Dr. Jamie Whiting from Camrose Veterinary Hospital about the birthing process.

Avey Osterwalder, from Chester Ronning School, tried her hand at milking a cow.

Ron Pederson talked to students about how he got his start in the auction business.

ized holstein that we bought from a company in the United States that tells those who are milking it whether they are using the right technique,” said Erman.

“Another attraction is an anatomically correct cow used by the veterinary schools that people will be able to take apart piece by piece to learn about different internal features.”

“They (Professional Rodeo Hall of Fame) asked us if we could increase their space because they had so much fun,” said Erman.

“I expect they are going to add a lot of perspective and history because a lot of the rodeo people in Alberta are ranchers and farmers.”

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The program will also provide a chance to visit with members of the Professional Rodeo Hall of Fame, who will give demonstrations on the specialized riggings they use for riding bulls and the saddles that are used in saddle bronc competitions, as well as talk about what it is like to balance rodeo with their day to day life on the farm.

this year’s program, while Camrose Fire Department, Lakeland College and Battle River Rural Crime Watch will be sharing information on the different services they provide through presentations and handouts.

The Camrose Bull Congress School Education Program is sponsored by Camrose County.

Bull Congress important event for producers

By Murray Green

The Canadian Bull Congress is the event of the year for beef producers wanting to market cattle. The 30th annual event takes place from Jan. 22 to 23 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition.

“The Canadian Bull Congress is a fantastic event in an outstanding venue, in a super cattle country location.

This Congress, in addition to attracting the local cattle people, attracts attention on the national and international scale,” said John Chomiak of Chomiak Charolais. “This exposure is vital to our business. We are always anxious to be involved, as this event has expanded our marketing network. This has been, and we believe in the continuing

years, will continue to have a positive influence in marketing our quality bulls which we raise. We do everything possible to ensure that we do not miss such an outstanding event.”

The event is even popular with cattle producers in Ireland.

“This was the time of our lives. A show so well organized it seemed effortless. The involvement of the school children in such numbers, children hand-painting a heifer and milking a cow, top quality cattle, great food and entertainment,” said Gerry Smyth on behalf of a delegation from Ireland.

“You certainly have done a fantastic job in building international relations for

your show. Great cattle, great tours, great fun – but most of all, the greatest people we have ever met.”

ATB Financial has been involved with the Canadian Bull Congress in excess of 10 years.

“We are proud to be associated with this event for a number of reasons. It is an excellent run show with fantastic participation from producers and public,” said Dan Wizniuk, formerly of ATB Financial. “Agriculture is the backbone of this province and it is a pleasure to show our support to this sector of the economy. It brings together rural and urban for three days a year. This show is a must for anyone involved with the agricultural sector.”

The event is the second to none.

“The Canadian Bull Congress is one of the premier cattle events in Canada. We feel it is a must attend show. The addition of international guests opens up a whole new marketing opportunity,” said Dawn and Lee Wilson of Miller Wilson Angus.

“We enjoyed a positive experience as first time exhibitors at the Canadian Bull Congress. We have, over the years, participated in all major North American cattle events including Houston, Denver, Regina, Calgary and Edmonton, and numerous smaller venues. For a participant, your hospitality is right at the top,”

said Stan Cichon, of Well’s Crossing Cattle Company.

“The Canadian Bull Congress allows us to showcase our products and services to some of the most progressive cattle producers in the world. It does this in a very cost effective manner, providing us a great return on our investment,” said Paul Nigh of Zoetis (formerly Pfizer Animal Health). “The Canadian Bull Congress has been, and will continue to be, one of the key provincial trade shows we support as a major sponsor.”

For more information on the schedule of events visit bullcongress.com/ schedule.html or contact the CRE at 780-672-3640.

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This information was broadcasted on television, but is seldom used because people don’t know it exists. Pass this along to everyone possible.”

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Phishing is a criminal’s attempt to lead Internet users to a fraudulent website where personal information such as SIN, date of birth, bank account information and credit/ debit card information is requested. They will either add a link on the page or provide a phone number for you to call. They will often mislead you by indicating that the financial institution’s audit department has detected a problem with your account and to “click here” or phone immediately.

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should begin with http and a padlock will appear on your bottom banner. Clicking on the padlock will provide you with information on the site’s security certificate.

“Vishing” is the same as “Phishing,” however the fraudsters will use the telephone to solicit the information once the victim falls for the received e-mail and calls the provided number.

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Edwards brings award winning comedy to Bull Congress

By Murray Green

Derek Edwards’ awardwinning humour has made him one of the hottest properties in Canada. He will be sharing his views on life at the Canadian Bull Congress during the Taste of Beef Banquet on Friday, Jan. 22.

Edwards is quick to put himself in the shoes of fellow Canadians and identify with the average working guy. He is a regular at the Just for Laughs Festival.

He is the only Canadian winner of the prestigious Vail International Comedy Competition, is a two time Gemini nominee and has been nominated five times as Best Standup Comic at the Canadian Comedy Awards.

His numerous television credits include CBC’s Comics, The Debaters and Laugh out Loud.

In the 15 years he has been a professional comedian, Edwards has amassed an impressive string of credits. In 1995, he was the winner of the Vail National Comedy Invitational in Vail, Colorado. In 1996, he stole the show at the Molson Canadian Toronto Comedy Festival and in 1997 he “knocked ’em dead” at the International Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He did the same at Just for Laughs ’99. His numerous television appearances include A & E’s Comedy On The Road, his own CBC-TV comedy special “COMICS!?, The Comedy Network’s Launch-A-Thon, Open Mike with Mike Bullard on The Comedy Network and CTV, and a gala performance on the 1997 Just for Laughs Comedy Show.

Edwards was nominated as Standup Comedian of the Year at the 2001 Canadian Comedy Awards. He was the 2005 winner of the Stand-up Comedian of the Year at the Canadian Comedy Awards.

He creates enchanting tales based on everyday subjects and delivers them with polished style and impeccable timing.

Edwards is at home on any stage. Whether it’s a dark comedy club, a huge festival stage, or a corporate event, Edwards’ comedy style appeals to a wide array of audiences.

For tickets to the Taste of Beef and the comedy show contact the Camrose Regional Exhibition at 780672-3640.

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GOLD MEDALISTS

The Bawlf Wildcats junior high volleyball team garnered regional gold medals.

The team from left to right included Jordyn Watson, Autumn O’Donnell, Casara Holm, Rylee Benson, Danielle Robitaille, Shalane Munro, Jessica Hay, Jadia Greenwald, Dallis Irvine, Madelyn Szott and coach Brad Munro. In the BRSD final tournament, held in Hay Lakes on Nov. 22, Bawlf emerged as the champions out of teams from OLMP, Sedgewick, Forestburg, Hay Lakes, Round Hill and Bawlf. The Bawlf girls defeated the OLMP girls in the final two sets to one. The bronze medal went to the Forestburg girls. The Bawlf girls had a very successful season, placing third in the 24-team Red Deer tournament and winning the Lacombe, Bawlf, and Division 3 tournaments.

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Alberta welcomes the repeal of COOL The Alberta livestock industry will have greater access to American markets following the repeal of mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) requirements for beef and pork in the United States.

“This is good news for Alberta’s beef and pork producers,” said Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade. “The province and the industry have been working hard to put an end to COOL.

The long-overdue decision to repeal COOL enhances Alberta’s trade with the U.S. and restores markets for Alberta’s beef and pork products which helps maintain jobs in our crucial agricultural sector. It also brings the U.S. into compliance with WTO obligations.”

“Alberta’s agriculture products are the province’s second largest export sector, and the United States is our most important trading partner,” said Oneil Carli-

er, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry. “With COOL eliminated, livestock producers, workers and businesses will no longer be saddled with unnecessary costs and have more opportunities to strengthen agriculture trade between our two countries.”

Enforced since 2008, COOL required that meat derived from animals born, reared or slaughtered outside the U.S. be labelled to indicate the country or countries involved.

The measures were costing the Canadian livestock industry an estimated $1 billion annually as a result of extra tracking, segregation, and associated costs for hogs and cattle exported to the U.S. “COOL has cost producers billions of dollars and has been a major irritant in the relationship with our largest and best trading partner,” said Bob Lowe, chair of Alberta Beef Producers. “The return to fair

and mutually beneficial trade is good for producers on both sides of the border. Alberta Beef Producers thanks the Government of Canada and the Alberta government for their strong and sustained support for our industry in this fight against COOL.” In 2014, Alberta exported approximately $1.7 billion in live cattle and beef products to the United States and $189 million in live hogs and pork products.

Agronomy update in Red Deer Jan. 19, 20 Agri-News

The Agronomy Update 2016 conference is at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel on Jan. 19 and 20 and will feature 30 presentations.

Grain producers, crop advisors and industry partners will have an opportunity to hear presentations from leading agricultural research scientists and agronomists about soil and crop issues in Alberta,” said Neil Whatley, Alberta AgInfo Centre, Stettler. “It’s also a great opportunity to network.”

Among the 30 presentations, the Agronomy Update agenda includes presentations about: new clubroot strains of canola in Alberta; distribution of fusarium head blight in Alberta and how to manage this cereal disease; Canadian Grain Commission’s changes to wheat classes and the implications for producers; red lentil agronomy based on research results from all of Alberta’s soil zones; marketing of pulse crops; wireworm and cutworm updates; the swede midge in canola; new research results for the economic threshold of lygus bugs in current canola varieties; long-term implications of phosphorus decline in Alberta soils.

“Kevin Hursh is the guest speaker for Agronomy Update 2016,” adds Whatley.

“He’ll be presenting on the economic benefits to a farm by adding diversity to crop rotations.”

Certified crop advisors, certified crop science consultants and holders of pesticide applicator certificates are eligible to obtain continuing education units at this conference.

4-H SHOW AT CANADIAN BULL CONGRESS

Hulaina Anderson paraded her animal at the 4-H Single Purebred Heifer Show at the 2015 Canadian Bull Congress, which was held at the Camrose Regional Exhibition. The 30th annual Canadian Bull Congress will be held Jan. 22 and 23.

What does the TPP mean for western Canada Lawrence Yakielashek, general manager, FarmLink Marketing Solutions

It is being touted as the most comprehensive trade agreement in the world.

There is no doubt the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will deepen Canada’s trade ties in the AsiaPacific region and will add opportunities with NAFTA partners. The deal includes 12 countries (Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam), collectively a market of nearly 800 million people and a GDP of $28.5 trillion. With the new partnership Canada has now concluded free trade agreements with 51 countries, with access to

60 percent of the world’s economy.

The agreement has a number of facets, but the true winner in this deal is canola. In Vietnam, tariffs of five percent will be eliminated within five years.

The most significant agreement was the elimination of Japanese tariffs on canola oil of up to 13.20 yen/kg also within five years.

Japan has been a taking an average of 2.250 million tonnes of Canada`s canola per year over the last five years. They are the second largest export market for Canadian canola, however, the 15 percent tariff on canola oil has discouraged Canadian canola oil exports. As canola oil tariffs are eliminated, it’s expected that they will continue crushing 2.2 to 2.3

million tonnes of canola seed per year from Canada and we will also begin exporting canola oil. The volume of potential exports in unknown, but it will undoubtedly be higher than current volumes.

In respect to barley, feed barley in Japan will now be duty-free and quota-free upon entry into force. Food and feed barley moving into Japan previously fell under a quota system with tariff costs. Japan imported an average of 355,000 tonnes from Canada per year over the last five years, with the majority being feed barley.

Japan is the largest buyer of Canadian feed barley and the second largest overall export destination behind China, who mainly import Canadian malt barley.

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to the price of food barley by Japan will be reduced by 45 percent within eight years.

Canada will also have access to a TPP-wide quota for food barley which starts at 25,000 tonnes and grows to 65,000 tonnes within eight years. Although the quantity is not remarkable, it is a start at improving market access.

Feed wheat to Japan will also become duty-free, quota-free upon entry into force. Vietnam, another important wheat market, will have tariffs of up to five percent on all wheat eliminated upon entry into force.

Any deal that reduces or eliminate tariffs and increase access for Canada, generally puts more money in grain and oilseed farmer balance sheets.

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The sky’s the limit AGRICULTURAL AWARD NOMINATIONS The Camrose County Agricultural Communications Committee is seeking nominations for Camrose County 2016 Wall of Honor Inductees.

This honor recognizes the contributions to Agriculture by individual producers, individuals in agri-business, or individuals in extension and research work. Candidates for the Agriculture Wall of Honor should have demonstrated leadership in farm, rural and community organizations at the district, county or provincial level. Selections for the Camrose Agricultural Wall of Honor are considered on the basis of a person’s outstanding contribution to agricultural development and the quality of rural life within the perimeter of Camrose County. Previous inductees can be found at http://www.county.camrose.ab.ca/content/agricultural-wallhonor.

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Century Farm Award Applications Keeping the family farm or ranch from generation to generation and actively farming is an impressive achievement. Camrose County recognizes these long standing farms during our Century Farm Awards. Eligibility requirements: at the time of application the land has been continuously owned and farmed or ranched by your family for a minimum of 100 years. Provide clear proof of kinship between your family and founder of the farm or ranch, proof of ownership (land title). Eligible applicants will be awarded a sign to be hung at the gate or on a building commemorating the achievement. Previous Century Farm Award recipients can be found at http://www.county.camrose.ab.ca/content/centuryfarm-award.

Nomination and Application forms can be found at www.county. camrose.ab.ca or by contacting the Agricultural Services Office by phone (780) 672-4765, or email ASB@county.camrose.ab.ca.

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