March 22, 2016 Country Booster by The Camrose Booster

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Julie Matthews is well known for ruthless investigation of fraudsters and her passion for high heels and chocolate.

Julie Matthews, guest speaker

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Once the very popular Trouble Shooter on Global News Edmonton, Julie Matthews left the lights and cameras in 2014 to take on a Senior Investigator role at Service Alberta. Julie Matthews will be the guest speaker at the annual general meeting of Battle River Rural Crime Watch Society. In her ten years at Global, as the station’s longest-serving trouble shooter, she helped thousands of families or individuals in need. She also offered valuable information pertaining to consumer issues and crime prevention advice to collective millions of people during her ten years at Global. In her current role Julie continues to assist victims of consumer fraud – everything from landlord deceit, shoddy contractors and sub-trades workmanship and a wide array of other contractual obligations or disputes. As an investigator, Julie is now able to follow cases through the enforcement stage which often means fines, charges and even jail time. During spare time, in her personal life, she continues to communicate with Albertans through social media – frequently counselling on the perils of romance scams. Julie Matthews will share memories and offer consumer issue advice on Thursday, April 7th, 7 p.m. at Camrose County Council Chambers. The AGM commences at 7 p.m.

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Home grown products bring people together . . . . . . . . . . 12 Anchor J Ranch has a history of pride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Safety is important to farmers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Calving season is in full swing on the farm. . . . . . . . . . . 20

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The agriculture and agrifood system encompasses several industries including the farm input and service supplier industries, primary agriculture, food and beverage processing, food distribution, retail, wholesale and food service industries. It continues to play an important role in federal and provincial economies, where it makes a significant contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment, directly providing one in eight jobs, employing 2.1 million people and accounting for eight per cent of total GDP. While primary agriculture accounts for a small share of the total economy (1.7 per cent of GDP), it is at the heart of the agriculture and agri-food system.

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Family farms continue to evolve with agriculture According to the latest Census of Agriculture, family farms continue to evolve and restructure in response to changing market conditions so the number of farms continues to decline, but also continues to get larger. There were a reported 205,730 farms in Canada,

down 10 per cent from 2006, with the average farm size growing to 779 acres. The mix of crops and livestock production is evolving, reflecting changes in the types of products consumers are demanding and changing market prices and conditions. Non-durum

wheat is no longer king – it has been overtaken by canola; and soybean area also increased between 2006 and 2011. Livestock numbers are down significantly from previous censuses. Farm performance, as measured by farm income and net worth, continued to

remain strong overall. Net cash income, after adjusting for inflation, was up 17 per cent over that of 2010, as farm cash receipts grew more than net operating expenses. Market receipts were boosted by higher grain and oilseed prices and red meat prices. Expenses

were up in 2011 due to higher fuel, feed, fertilizer and seed prices. Farm net worth continues to grow in the face of higher asset values, particularly land values, and record low interest rates which helped keep farm debt servicing costs down.

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Enbridge Pipelines donated $10,000 towards the Kingman Rink of Dreams. From left to right, Enbridge senior mechanical technologist Jesse MacDonald, Camrose County councillor Greg Gillespie, Kingman Recreational Association representative Trent Kenyon, Battle RiverWainwright MLA Wes Taylor, Enbridge community relations advisor Lisa Seeley, Kingman Recreation Association vicechair Susan Francis, Kingman Recreation Association representatives Dave Francis and Larry Asp.

By Lori Larsen With a goal of providing a free outdoor facility to children and families or anyone interested in getting out and being active all the while enjoying the fresh air, the Kingman Rink of Dreams project is right on task. “I believe that providing children and youth recreational and sporting activities is one of a few key factors that helps them to stay out of trouble and grow into positive contributors to our society as adults,” commented Trent Kenyon, member of the Kingman Recreational Association and one of the driving forces behind the Rink of Dreams project. On March 11, presentations of donations were made towards the Rink of Dreams outside the Kingman rink. Attendees included Battle River-Wainwright MLA Wes Taylor, Camrose County councillor Greg Gillespie, Kingman Recreation Association representatives Trent Kenyon, Susan Francis, Dave Francis, and Larry Asp, along with representatives from the donating organizations Enbridge Pipelines, FortisAlberta, CEL Electric and Hatch Law. “I really feel very encouraged with what has happened here today,” said MLA Taylor. “Seeing people still supporting and promoting these communities, especially with these tough economic times. “These projects are the

life bloods for small towns and the Rink of Dreams is another one of those centres in a town where people can go and enjoy for generations to come. “I am very pleased and feel honoured that I was invited to be part of this presentation and I am looking forward to seeing the project completed.” “I want to thank Fortis, CEL Electric, Enbridge and Hatch Law for their generous gifts to the project and the community of Kingman.” Progression for the project thus far includes engineered drawings being prepared by Railside Designs out of Stettler, a partnership with Alberta’s Promise, a government organization that works with businesses wishing to donate to nonprofit organizations serving children and youth ages zero to 24, and monetary donations totaling $80,000. “It’s a worthwhile project that brings a whole community together,” remarked Gillespie. Donations of money, materials and or equipment to the Rink of Dreams project can be made by contacting Trent Kenyon at 780-679-7903 or Trent. Kenyon@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. To view the final project designs in three dimensional format go online at Railsidedesign.com click on ‘your projects’ then click on Kingman Rink of Dreams.

CEL Electric donated $2,500 towards the Kingman Rink of Dreams. From left to right, Camrose County councillor Greg Gillespie, Kingman Recreational Association representative Trent Kenyon, CEL Electric representative Devin Bonnar, Kingman Recreational Association vice-chair Susan Francis, Kingman Recreation Centre representative Dave Francis and Battle River-Wainwright MLA Wes Taylor.

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A Salute to our Customers:

The farmers who our company, our country and the world count on so heavily. You humbly think of yourself ‘as only a farmer.’ Yet, upon reflection, you are the person who feeds us all: the young, old, weak and strong. People of no other single career or profession have your unique and wide array of skills. Your chosen life requires you to be an accountant, mechanic, businessman, teacher, father and husband. In your ‘spare time’ you may dabble as a veterinarian and a chemist too! Yet, you prefer the title of ‘farmer.’ You may not be wealthy in terms of material things, yet you consider yourself wealthy beyond compare. You treasure your lifestyle and life itself. Despite your lack of ‘riches’ you enrich others’ lives. Your profession offers no guarantees. You are at the mercy of powers much greater than your own, yet you persevere. You are strong. You are courageous. You live and you allow others to live. Yet you seek no glory and rarely hear the word ‘thanks,’ from the countless people who depend upon you. At Agriterra Equipment we recognize this. As your proud partners in farming, we say ‘Thanks!’ We say it loudly! And often.

We salute you – the farmer. 4716-38 Street Camrose 780.672.2452

Create safe play areas for children on the farm Canadian Agricultural Safety Association

This year, for Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is working towards “Keeping Kids Safe” as a part of the threeyear theme of “Be An AgSafe Family”. A part of keeping kids safe on the farm is creating, using, and maintaining a safe play area. Play teaches children cooperation. Play helps children improve their balance and coordination, strengthen their muscles, develop eye-hand coordination and enhance their fine motor skills. Play also challenges kids’ imaginations, play makes them think and makes their minds bend and stretch and grow. Play teaches children how to problem-solve and how to be part of a team. And play lets kids be kids. By having a safe play area, children can experience the joys of play and reduce the risk of injury on the farm. Location matters. The old saying location, location, location applies to creating a safe play area. A safe play area should be designated by physical barriers such as fences, gates or shrubs. It’s important that the play area is away from the majority of farm activity. Keep in mind traffic, livestock, farm machinery, open water, and noise when deciding where the play area should be located. Make sure the location is free of hazardous plants like poison ivy and pests like wasps. Ensure that there is sufficient shade and is free of obstacles like power lines or unstable structures. Also, make sure the location of the play area is within sight

and hearing distance of a responsible adult. When selecting a location for the safe play area make sure to keep in mind how much space the children using it will need. A small area appropriate for a three-year-old, won’t be as useful for a faster and bigger ten-year-old. Equipment matters too. A big factor in creating a safe play area is having safe equipment that kids want to use. It’s not going to help anyone if a play area has been created and the kids don’t use it! Playground equipment, a clubhouse, balls, balance beams, and swings are all great ideas to include in your safe play area. Make sure that they are hazard-free and secure. (Protrusions like bolts can be hazardous while playing.) It’s essential that all play equipment be well-maintained and safe. Maintaining and improving the play area is an on-going task. Develop a routine inspection and maintenance plan that includes keeping the grass mowed, checking equipment for loose or broken parts, adding protective ground surfacing and reviewing safety rules. Make improvements as needed and modifications as children outgrow the existing play equipment. There are no guarantees that any play area is truly safe. Children can sometimes be unpredictable, and they don’t always make the safest choices. What we can do is create, use and maintain a safe play area. Combined with careful, competent supervision, a safe play area can help reduce the risk to children on the farm.

Here are a few steps from the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety for developing a safe play area. Locate a site to be developed into a safe play area. The location should provide maximum play options with minimum exposure to agricultural hazards. Sketch out the ideal play area for that site, considering ways to promote fantasy, manipulative, swinging, climbing and riding activities. Plan for modifications in play activities as children grow. Determine materials needed. Make, buy or adapt for different play activities. Refer to playground equipment websites or other resources for specific guidance related to residential play areas. Build the play area including appropriate ground surfacing, borders, fences and gates. Older children can assist with this process if they are supervised. Use the play area. Explain safety rules and post signs if needed. Think about immediate modifications and future changes based on how the area gets used. Maintain and improve the safe play area. Develop a routine maintenance plan that includes keeping grass mowed, checking equipment for loose or broken parts, and reviewing safety rules for visitors. Let older children help with inspection and maintenance because this enhances their ownership and reinforces the importance of telling adults about possible hazards. Make improvements as needed and modifications as children grow.

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Farmers’ Market offers home grown products By Murray Green

The Camrose and District Farmers’ Market connects producers with local patrons every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Duggan Mall. The farmers’ market is currently in its 42nd year. “We have 30 to 35 vendors throughout the year and up to 60 or more during our Christmas markets in November and December,” said Farmers’ Market Association president John Girvan, vendor/ owner of MoonDruid near Miquelon Lake. The Girvans (Marian and John) joined the farmers’ market about four years ago to gain more exposure and help provide the public with healthy locally grown produce and products. “It’s been an excellent experience for us and we hope so too for our loyal customers,” said John. “The farmers’ market provides an excellent venue to interact and educate our customers, who ask excellent intelligent questions about our operation and how we grow and produce our products. Consumers want and need to know to how our food is grown and how our products are made before they get to the market. They ask about fertilizers used to grow

our crops, our environmental footprint, water use and conservation and whether we practice the three Rs – reuse, repurpose and recycle. “Our market has been an incubator for small business for years. We learned recently that our market is one of the largest in central Alberta; and we are attracting new vendors all the time due to our commitment to customer experience and the provincial make it, bake it, grow it policy. We as vendors consider each other as colleagues and are encouraged to have a positive outlook. Our new manager, Brian, is a great asset for vendor relations and we have a lot of fun at the same time. It is a great place to bring the family on Saturday even if you just want to look around. We have something for everyone.” Conversations are currently underway to look at developing a weekly outdoor market at Miquelon Lake Provincial Park on Friday evening throughout the summer months. Stay tuned for further developments. “We have regulations that we follow to handle food, safely,” said Girvan. “In fact, all food handlers have to complete a course in order to sell at the market. We promote

food safety at our market and each food vendor has to do what it takes to maintain those standards. Food items have to be packaged and labelled properly with the contents listed on each product with the producers contact information.” Girvan feels the farmers’ market is one of the most economical ways to market products to a large audience for four hours on a Saturday. “It is great exposure and you are face to face with your clients,” he said. “For some, this is their livelihood and it has been since our beginning. This market allows people to come to one location to do their shopping for the week.” The Camrose and District Farmers’ Market was established in November 1974. The market started as a small operation at the Camrose Drill Hall, then moved to the Elks Hall where it remained for the next 25 years. In 2003 the market moved to the Duggan Mall where it has been able to build a better rapport with Mall merchants and the management. The indoor market runs year-round at Duggan Mall, and is an approved Alberta Farmers’ Market.

Deb Schielke of Schielke Farms brings fresh eggs and meat.

The French Raw Chef, Francois Michaud, explains his product to Kendra Williams.

Renaissance Signature meat consultant Chris Goisnard makes his own specialty items for local consumers at the local market.

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BATTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION SEEKS COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SERVE ON ITS AUDIT COMMITTEE The Battle River School Division (BRSD) is seeking two community members to serve on its Audit committee, effective June 2016. • One will represent the business community, whose term will be for four years. This candidate must have sufficient accounting, senior financial management or other relevant business experience to understand public sector accounting and auditing standards. • One will represent the adult learning community, whose term will be for two years. • Candidates must not be a current employee or officer of the board or of any other school jurisdiction, and must not have a parent, child or spouse currently employed by the board. The audit committee is comprised of three Trustees and two independent members drawn from the community at large. The primary role of the audit committee is to assist the board of trustees in fulfilling its duties related to governance and oversight. The duties of the audit committee fall under the following key areas: the financial reporting process, internal control framework, performance and function of the board’s external auditors, and risk management practices. The Committee meets three (3) times a year. Remuneration Members shall be remunerated according to the current BRSD trustee per diem (currently $122.47 per half day). Submission of Applications Suitably qualified candidates interested in serving on the audit committee are invited to submit a letter of interest and resumé by 4:00 p.m. on April 8, 2016 to: Imogene Walsh Assistant Superintendent – Business Battle River School Division 5402-48A Avenue Camrose, AB T4V 0L3 Email: iwalsh@brsd.ab.ca Candidates who are short-listed may be requested to attend a private interview conducted by the audit committee’s selection committee. Please visit www.brsd.ab.ca for information about the Battle River School Division.

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TRACTORS & DOZER • 1997 Case IH 9370 4WD, 20.8R42 duals, showing 3093 hrs, stand trans, 4 hyd plus return, vg cond, S/N JEE0069985 • 14’ Degelman A/T 6-way dozer blade, one owner, farm use only, S/N 20650 (came off above tractor) • 2011 Case IH 215 Magnum MFWD, showing 1143 hrs, 710/70R42 rear singles, 600/70R30 fronts, 3-pt hitch w/ quick hitch adapter, powershift, LH shuttle, 4 hyd, 540/1000/Big 1000 PTO, exc cond, S/N ZARZ06893 • 1998 NH 9030E Bi-Directional c/w 7414 loader, 8’ bucket & manure teeth, showing 6496 hrs, front & rear hyd, front PTO, 16.9x28 tires (sells with hyd grapple attach), one owner, S/N D202915 • 1995 NH 9030 Bi-Directional c/w 7414 loader, 8’ bucket & grapple, showing 8647 hrs, front & rear PTO, front & rear hyd, 16.9x28 tires, S/N D201296 • Pallet forks to fit above NH 9030s • Solid Inner (weld-in) rims for 16.9x28 rims • IH Hydro 70 2WD c/w farmhand & sweeps, cab, showing 6277 hrs, 18.4x34 tires, 1 hyd, 540 PTO (eng redone at approx 3500 hrs) • IH Hydro 100 2WD, cab, 20.8x38 tires, 2 hyd, 540/1000 PTO COMBINE & SWATHER • 1997 MF 8680 conventional combine, Swathmaster PU, Redekop chaff blower & chaff wagon (sells w/ combine) 1363 sep/1679 eng hrs, 30.5Lx32 fronts, no peas, 2nd owner, vg cond, S/N 86827515, Terms: 25% non-refundable deposit, balance by Aug 2/16. • 2006 25’ MF 9220 SP swather, showing 620 hrs, 5200 header, sliding table, PU reel, 16.9x28 fronts, one owner, exc cond, S/N 9220HR08276, Terms: 25% non-refundable deposit, balance by Aug 2/16. TRUCKS • 1986 Ford 8000 Louisville TA grain truck, 20’ steel box & hoist, Cat 3208, auto trans, AC, spring susp, air brakes, roll tarp, 10.00x20 tires, showing 5766 hrs, c/w mech silage gate & extensions • 1981 +/– Ford 700 SA grain truck, 16’ wood box & hoist, 370 eng, 5&2 trans, roll tarp, not currently registered • 2007 Ford 350 dually, Lariat package, 4x4, crew cab, 6.5L diesel, auto, 8’ box, leather, showing 82,670 km , spray in liner, one owner, c/w DSP ball / 5th whl hitch • 1999 Ford 350 dually, 4x4, crew cab, 7.3L diesel, auto, 8’ box, A/T/C, PW, PDL, showing 205,571 km, needs some motor work, c/w DSP ball / 5th whl hitch SEEDING & TILLAGE • 36’ Bourgault 8800 air seeder c/w Bourgault 3195 air tank, 4 bar mtd harrows and packers, single shoot,

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broadcast kit, 8” spacing, locking knock-on sweeps, updated PDM augers, good cond 54’ Krause DT cult, 3 bar harrows 24’ Ezee-On TA disc, smooth blades 36’ Case DT cult 70’ Flexicoil Sys 82 harrows & drawbar, all new teeth, down pressure kit, vg cond 80’ Spray-Air suspended boom PT sprayer, 600 gal, hyd pump 72’ Spray-Air PT sprayer, 400 gal, hyd pump Schulte Rockelator rock picker, ground drive 12’ DT cult; 12’ JD vibrashank cult; 40’ harrows; Qty mtd harrows CATTLE / HAYING / SILAGE EQUIP 1996 McKee Model 800 TA manure spreader, big 1000 PTO, orbit chain drive, hyd endgate, 50x21-20 aircraft tires, one owner, vg cond, S/N 9606 Harsh 350 SA feed wagon, 4 auger, Eaton 9TL digital scale read out w/ 4 load cells, orbital unload, 540 PTO, 16.5x22.5 tires Hesston 565A rd baler, gathering wheels, 200 hrs+/– on new clutch, one owner, S/N 565A02153 14’ NH 1014 hydraswing haybine, 540 PTO NH FP 240 forage harvester, Metal Alert III, 50 hrs +/– on new knives, vg cond, S/N 993815 Jiffy 700 hi dump NH 390 tub grinder Renn 24” roller mill on transport 6 wheel bale wagon, 17 bale +/– JD farm wagon w/ 15’ pipe deck PT post pounder, trailer type Hyd calf squeeze; 5 bar rake 20’ & 16’ metal clad self feeders; six free standing corral panels (three 30’, three 20’); four silage bunks (20’ & 16’); two cattle oilers; two mineral feeders; 20 self-standing post holders; two 1000 gal+/– Promolais tanks; Qty new & used fence posts; Qty barb wire; slabs; smooth wire; lick tank; water tank

BACKHOE & FORKLIFT • John Deere 500C backhoe, 7-1/2’ bucket • Clark C500-Y60 forklift, propane BINS & AUGERS • Four Westeel 14’x5 ring hopper bins, 1800 bu +/–, skids • Westeel 14’x6 ring hopper bin, 2150 bu +/–, skid • Four MIL 5 ring hopper bins, 1800 bu +/–, 2 have rocket aeration • Two Westeel hopper bins, 1000 bu +/– w/skid & 350 bu +/– • Two round wood / metal clad hopper bins (hold 36T +/– fertilizer) • 10’x14’ wood granary / shed • Brandt 10”x60’ mechanical swing auger • Brandt 8”x50’ auger, 7-1/2 hp elec motor • Sakundiak 7”x41’ auger, 16 hp Kohler • Brandt 8”x42’ PTO auger • Sakundiak 7”x33’ auger, elec motor • FarmKing 7” auger; 6” Scoop A Second

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PASTURE LEASE BY TENDER Camrose County is accepting tenders for the following lease (consisting of approximately 330 acres). Legal land descriptions include: Pt. NE 13-45-20-W4, Pt. NW 24-45-20-W4, Pt. SE 24-45-20-W4 and Pt. SW 24-45-20-W4. Sealed tenders marked “County Pasture Tender” will be accepted until April 1, 2016, at the Agricultural Services Office, 4728-41 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 0Z6. The award of this tender will be according to Camrose County Tendering Policy. For information regarding this tender, please contact Agricultural Services at 780-672-4765.

SHOP EQUIPMENT Carolina 55T HD shop press Three HD metal band saws Carolina 5000 eng / shop hoist HD hyd pipe press (for pressing pipe ends) Homelite 5000 W 10hp gas generator; pipe bender; hyd floor jack; air compressor

MISCELLANEOUS • Hopper Wagon (50 bu +/–) on trailer c/w digital scale • 1000 gal fibreglass tank on HD 4 wheel wagon; 6’ FC canola roller • Two 5 hp aeration fans; Motomco grain tester; unused Spray Mate II auto rate controller • Rodono Ind PTO reducer (Big 1000 to 540) • 3000 gal fuel tank w/ elec pump; three 500 gal fuel tanks / stands; slip tank • Qty 2-7/8” & 3” drill stem; lg qty sucker rod; qty pipe & steel tubing • Oilfield fencing (25-10’ plus corners & gates) • Lg Qty Bourgault knock-on spikes & sweeps; new 16” sweeps • Swisher 6-1/2 hp walk behind weedeater (used twice); New Honda 5-1/2 hp tamper / packer; Cement mixer • Four rolls new 6’ deer fence; three saddles; single driving harness; misc tack; 4-1/2’x13’ chainlink dog kennel; 100+/– new harrow teeth; trailer mats; 3-pt hitch garden plow; 6’ Howse 3-pt rear blade; 4’x4’ utility wagon; tires (20.8R38, 18.4x26, 16.9x28); qty unused implement rims; JD 110 mower deck; Kawasaki 4x4 quad for parts; misc quad frames; front mt lawn tractor sweep; 2 rototillers; roll concrete wire; 24V battery charger; qty cable; eight rolls snow fence; qty steel T posts; Pel 450 110 V elec fencer; misc vet supplies; 10 hp elec motor; qty railroad ties; 300’ heated water hose; qty crop lifters; truck tool box / saddle tank AUCTIONEER’S NOTES

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The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $1,700 grant to the Town of Sedgewick to purchase an LED light bar for the Sedgewick Volunteer Fire Department. Battle River Community Foundation past chairman and ambassador, Ken Drever, presented a cheque to Perry Robinson, Mayor of the Town of Sedgewick. The grant is from income from the Fredella and Harry Anderson Fund, created with the proceeds of a Community Builders Dinner honouring the Andersons. The fund provides grants to projects and programs serving residents of Flagstaff County and the communities within the County. The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support projects, such as this, in East Central Alberta which benefit the local communities and have a positive impact on the future. Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment funds. The principal of these endowment funds is kept intact and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations. Since it was founded in 1995 the Battle River Community Foundation has granted over $3,900,000 to support community facilities, programs and services such as the Sedgewick Volunteer Fire Department.

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Deep Tillage Cultivator · 2008 Bourgault 7200 60 Ft Tined Harrows · 8 Ft Rock Picker · Valmar 240 Applicator · 2008 John Deere 544J Wheel Loader · John Deere 506 5 Ft 3 Pt Hitch Rotary Mower · Jiffy 900 High Dump Silage Wagon · New Holland FP230 Forage Harvester · 2007 Sakundiak 12-2200 12 In. x 72 Ft Mechanical Swing Grain Auger · 2014 Brandt 1390HP Electric Swing Grain Auger · Westfield W80-61 Grain Auger · Westfield W80-51 Grain Auger · 2012 Sakundiak HD8-46 Grain Auger hyd mover · Sakundiak HD7-1200 7 In. x 40 Ft Grain Auger · Antique Grain Wagon · Highline 7000 Bale Processor · 2006 Cattlelac 520 Heavy Duty Feed Wagon ...AND MUCH MORE!

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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Six-year-old Sailor Dodd from Camrose gently pets one of the bunnies supplied by the Thistle Hill Petting Zoo during the Camrose Regional Trade Show held on March 11 to 13 at the CRE.

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The COUNTRY BOOSTER, March 22, 2016 – Page 16

Anchor J Ranch a proudly run farm business By Lori Larsen Anchor J Ranch located just west of Camrose off Highway 13, on the original site of the CFCW stables, is not only rich in history but a proudly run family business. “These are the original CFCW stables built by Hal Yerxa,” explained Dirk McCarroll, owner/operator of Anchor J Ranch. The old red hip barn stands in its original condition, the indoor box stalls still bear the names of past winning horses. Operated by the McCarroll family since 2003, Anchor J Ranch specializes in team rope training. Training roping horses is a unique business that for the McCarroll family has not only provided a fairly lucrative living, but a way of life. “My youngest son, Brett, lives here (on the ranch) now with his wife Renee and their two little children Coy (age four) and Emmie (age one and a half). Coy actually comes out here and rides his horse with us,” said Dirk with a wide grin. “We train roping horses for other people; we usually have about 10 outside horses here at time.” The horses with which Dirk and Brett work are quarter horses that are around five years old and already broke. “We are able to just start roping steers with them. Generally we rope off them for about three to six months,” added Dirk. Along with the horse training, clients are given roping lessons. The cost of training a team roping horse is a profitable necessity considering a well trained roping horse, for which the McCarrolls have a known reputation, can be valued from $10,000 and up. “We train horses continually for people from all over western Canada,” commented Dirk. But the McCarroll reputation goes beyond the walls of the Anchor J Ranch arena. The three McCarroll sons, Cody, Justin and Brett, have all had enormous success in the rodeo ring. Cody, the eldest of the McCarroll sons is the executive director for Habitat for Humanity Camrose and

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Archie, a strawberry roan quarter horse and champion header for the McCarroll family roping team comes in for his close-up shot.

holds a Phd in English, a Bachelor of Arts (With Great Distinction), and a Master of Arts in English. He qualified for the CFR in 2003, 2004 and 2007. His accolades include winning over 20 trophy belt buckles, five saddles, and numerous other jackpots. Justin, the middle McCarroll son, is a school teacher at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Kingman with a BA and BEd degree. He qualified for the CFR in 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2008. He holds the title of 2006 and 2007 Canadian Champion Header, and was the 1999 and 2007 Alberta Team Roping champion and 2004 Canadian cham-

pion. He was the 1999 and 2007 Alberta Team Roping Champion and, along with his brother, the 2004 Canadian Professional Rodeo Fast Time winner. He, too, has won his share of jackpots at team roping events. “Justin won his first truck when he was 13 yearsold,” remarked Dirk. “And by golly if he didn’t do it again when he was 14. And these are top of the line, one ton, dually trucks. He couldn’t even drive the first one home but he could drive the second one home with Cody sitting beside him.” Baby brother Brett is the full-time professional trainer and operator at the ranch

with a degree in education. He is also a part time youth pastor for Century Meadows Baptist Church in Camrose. He qualified for the CFR in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008, and was the Canadian Champion in 2006 and 2007, heeling for brother Justin. His jackpots include two horse trailers for team roping events. The McCarrolls’ success began early on with Dirk himself taking home the title of 1989 Canadian Team Roping Champion for heading at the championships held in Camrose. “We have made our living with horses,” said Dirk “When I was just a little guy my dad was a horse

trader. So I grew up around horses. “The boys have also always trained horses. They all put themselves through university with horse training money. “And there are not too many rodeo cowboys with a PhD in English.” Dirk and Brett keep very busy with training, roping lessons and, of course, the every day chores of caring for and riding not only their own horse stock but the horses in training. As well as the business of training roping horses Anchor J Ranch offers horse boarding facilities. “We usually have about 10 to 15 boarding horses,” said Dirk. “I look after the horses. I don’t mind helping people with their horses or with their equipment if it is not fitting right. “Boarders are able to come into the heated arena, turn on the lights and most of the time have the arena all to themselves.” Board includes feed and farrier services as well. The ranch does sell the odd horse (trained) but that is merely an offshoot to the full-time business of training team roping horses and boarding. Dirk and his wife Shelley graciously stepped aside and purchased a home in Camrose when Brett and Renee moved out to the ranch. But a few kilometres is all that stands between this authentic cowboy and his passion for being around and training horses. A passion that the McCarroll family happily shares every summer by hosting a free team roping school sponsored by the Canadian Fellowship of Christian Cowboys and Anchor J Ranch. The school is usually held on a weekend in August. “It is our way to give back and the children love to come out with their horses,” remarked Dirk. Walking the grounds of the 160 acre ranch, breathing the fresh air, smelling the aroma of ranch living and being able to share your day with an array of magnificent animals – who could ask for anything more?

Government expenditures in support of agriculture Total government (federal and provincial) support to the agriculture and agri-food sector increased slightly to $7.5 billion in 2011-12 from 2010-11; this represented 26.7 per cent of agriculture GDP. Program payments accounted for the largest portion of both federal and provincial government expenditures in support of

the sector in 2011-12 at 36 per cent, followed by spending on research and inspection at 30 per cent. Government support to the sector varies across provinces. On the basis of government support as a percentage of agriculture and agri-food GDP, farmers in Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland

and Labrador received the most support. Federal support accounted for a larger share in B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba and New Brunswick. Government spending in support of public R&D in agriculture and agri-food is important for the future productivity growth and competitiveness of the sector. This spending reached

$561 million in the 2011-12 fiscal year. Agricultural policies in Canada and other countries have evolved over time. Some countries have made major reforms to their agricultural policies, leading to reductions in levels of support and modifications to the types of support provided. Canada’s Producer Sup-

port Estimate (PSE) for all commodities was estimated at 14 per cent of gross farm receipts in 2011, compared to eight per cent for the U.S. and 18 per cent for the EU. In 2011, the PSE declined for the main OECD countries mainly because of higher gross farm receipts and reduced market price support due to higher world dairy prices.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, March 22, 2016 – Page 17

A Salute to Farmers… Thousands of hardworking farm families work diligently every day to bring us the safest, most wholesome and affordable food found anywhere in the world. And while there are fewer people producing that food, they are more productive while being more quality, safety and environmentally conscious. It’s done by real people – families who have deep roots in agriculture and wouldn’t do anything else for a living. Our farmers work diligently to feed the world. They are also stewards of the land. We trust them to take responsible care of our land and water so the land will continue to produce food forever. Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Classic vintage cars were on display during the Camrose Regional Trade show held on March 11 to 13 at the CRE. This Barracuda used by Nash Bridges was a popular stop.

Learn from every incident on the farm Farming and ranching can be a dangerous occupation. That’s why it is so important to track and check each safety incident and learn from it – so that you can prevent it from happening again. Near misses are free warnings. You need to understand what happened, learn from it, and take all necessary actions to ensure it doesn’t happen again. The primary function of a farm safety incident investigation is to determine the root cause of the incident. To understand this, you need to find out: the immediate events leading up to it; what contributed to the incident such as unsafe actions or conditions, maintenance, operator training, external influences (weather, distraction, stress, etc.); the root causes that set the stage such as inadequate safety policies, procedures, maintenance or attitudes. Consider all possible influencing factors. Talk to anyone who was

involved with or who saw the incident. Make note of their answers to these six questions. Who was involved? Where did the incident happen? When did it happen? What were the immediate causes? Why did the incident happen (root cause)? How can a similar incident be prevented? All the information gathered should be summarized, reviewed by the worker(s) involved and signed by each to confirm accuracy. A copy of the report should be offered to the worker(s) involved. Keep the original on file in a confidential manner for at least three years. The final and most important step in tracking and checking a farm safety incident is correcting the cause of the incident. This may require changes to the process, facility, equipment or level of training required to do the task in order to reduce the risk of this type of incident happening again.

As you enjoy your next meal, take time to think about the men and women who produced your food and what it took to get it to you. Be grateful for those who grow and raise our abundant and safe food supply.

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A Daysland team won the Alberta 55 plus Zone 4 Military Whist Challenge Cup held in Halkirk on March 10 with five teams of four from Camrose, Rimbey, Lougheed and Daysland. The Daysland group emerged as the winners with 23 flags won, seven more than the closest rival from Lougheed. From left to right are Jean and Alfred Blumhagen, Jude Thompson and Vern Simpson from Daysland and Sedgewick.

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Submitted Photo Volunteers of all ages came out to Pleasure Island fish pond on Feb. 29 to clean up goose nests in preparation for the return of the fine feathered friends.

National Safety Week for farmers By Murray Green

Farming is a very rewarding, important and invaluable industry in Canada. Safety is just as important. It is one of the most dangerous industries and the reality of the profession is that children are often around the workplace. Exposure to hazards including toxic chemicals, unpredictable livestock and potentially dangerous machinery is a short distance away. This exposure makes it absolutely crucial that children be taught about the potential dangers around them and how to avoid putting themselves at risk. March 14 to 20 was National Farm Safety Week and the Canada Safety Council reminds Canadian families to take precautions while on the farm, ensuring the safety of children by understanding the concerns and paying attention to detail. According to a study by Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting (CAIR), 272 Canadians under the age of 14 died between 1992 and 2012 in agricultural-related fatalities with approximately 45 per cent of those were four years of age or younger. The most common causes of death among children are machine runovers (41.9 per cent), followed by drowning (15.2 per cent), machine roll overs (11.1 per cent), animal-related injuries (6.5 per cent) and being crushed by or under an object (5.1 per cent). Often, bystander runovers occur when children are playing on the farm or near a work site. The farm vehicle is usually in reverse and the adult is not expecting the child to be there. This fact alone makes it crucially important to set aside an area reserved for playing in the yard. A fenced-in area with self-locking gate closures will ensure that the child’s exposure to runover-related danger is greatly reduced. It’s important to remember that what may seem to be an obvious safety measure isn’t always so obvious, especially with younger children. Teach them which areas are off-limits, or dangerous. As they get older and start helping out around the farm, take the time to teach them the proper way of doing things, explaining and enforcing safety as the primary goal. Continued on page 19

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Keep in mind their limited experience and strength when assigning tasks, giving them age and size appropriate responsibilities.

That being said, it’s not enough to tell children how to do things safely. Especially when it comes to work-related tasks, children are driven to follow examples set by their parents and other adults. Farmers and workers have to make sure that they’re following safety protocols and being careful, or the message will ring hollow to children and they will not see it as important. Take precautions to ensure that your farm is safe for children. Inspect your farm with your children for any areas that contain hazards. Make sure to not only identify the hazards, but also to explain why they’re dangerous to the children and, if possible, take steps to mitigate the danger. Before setting children to work on age-appropriate tasks, check local laws to ensure that they are of legal age to operate farm machinery. Train older children before setting them to work on anything. Ensure they understand the proper operation of machinery they’re being asked to use, and that they know what to do at all times. Never allow extra riders on any equipment. Extra rider runovers are a very common cause of injury. Drowning on the farm occurs, especially among children six years old or less. Fence farm ponds, manure pits, and any other source of water that could pose a drowning risk. Designate a specific fenced-off area that is solely for playing. Ensure that it is kept far from animals, as even calm and normally docile animals can become dangerous if they feel that either they or their offspring are threatened. Keep all farm chemicals out of the reach of children and locked away in a cabinet, room or building. Keep grain bins offlimits for children — it takes only a few seconds for a person to become helplessly trapped under flowing grain, where they could suffocate.

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At the Bawlf and District Lions Club 35th anniversary Lion Linda Nikiforuk presented Larry and Carol Uglem with a Citizen of the Year Plaque and medals in recognition of their years of dedicated volunteer work in our community. Other awards issued included Lions Clubs International Foundation Melvin Jones Fellowships to Lions Dennis Kinnee, Larry Nikiforuk, Rick Uglem, and Daryl Reinke; Jack and Denise Isaman CNIB Fellowships to Lions John DeMerchant and Larry Nikiforuk; Lions Foundation of Canada (Dog Guides) Lifetime Membership to Lion Daryl Reinke.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, March 22, 2016 – Page 20

Cattle prices tumbled but grains steadied to end 2015 By Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial

These days, all eyes remain glued to oil prices in Alberta. But farmers in our province have seen their fair share of ups-anddowns in commodity prices as well. Ranchers enjoyed some record high prices in 2015, but that may be

reversing itself as things settle back down to normal. The Alberta farm product price index for cattle and calves ended the year at 190.9. That means prices are nearly double what they were in 2007 – but they are well off their record highs set earlier in the year. In

May of 2015, the cattle and calf price index reached 245. On the other hand, crop prices staged a bit of a comeback in 2015, with the overall crop price index finishing the year at 120.4. That may seem low compared to the cattle price index, but it

was an improvement over prices earlier in the year. In January, the index was only 112. In the cattle sector, the soaring prices set last year encouraged ranchers to increase supply – and when they did, prices came back down to earth. As the old

economic saying goes, “The solution to high prices… is high prices.” Still, strong demand in the U.S. and better trade access into that market (i.e., the end of the Country of Origin Labelling restrictions) should mean decent results this year for Alberta ranchers.

Calving season in full swing at Anderson farm By Lori Larsen February or March on the farm can mean a lot of new faces to count and take care of as farm animals start giving birth to new offspring. At the Anderson farm south of Kelsey over half of the Red Angus Simmental cross females have already given birth and big brown eyed calves lay on straw scattered throughout the pen, soaking up the warm sunshine. “We’re calving a little over a 110 cows,” said Rodney Anderson, owner operator of the beef and grain farm. So far 71 calves have been born, six of them on Feb. 20. Rodney and his wife Rosanne took over the family farm in 1977, which celebrated its 100 anniversary in 2013. “We’ve had a few rough years but we farm both grain and cattle, so when one is down the other pulls us through,” remarked Rodney. The Andersons sell their all natural beef directly from the farm. They do not use hormones or implants in the raising of the cattle. The butchering and processing is done at Kikel Meat Packers in Bashaw, then the packaged products are returned to the farm and sold or, in some instances, picked up by customers right from the packers. “We have one lady from Wetaskiwin who is getting from the next animal,” explained Rosanne. “She phones in ahead of time and asks when we are butchering. She likes her meat fresh. So we take it to the butcher and they phone her when its ready to come pick up. That way she knows it is fresh.” This particular customer purchases 40 pounds of stew meat and 40 pounds of ground beef at one time, then gathers the family together to make meals and freeze them. “Seems lately, with the price of meat, it’s mostly ground beef that we are selling; people can do the most with ground beef,” commented Rosanne. “Which is okay because we can get so much more for the younger animals at the auction market than we can butchering them because it costs so much to butcher.” Until 2013 Rodney and

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Rosanne Anderson gives this newborn a quick scratch under the chin. Rosanne and her husband Rodney had 71 new additions to the farm as of Feb. 21.

Rosanne used to attend the Saturday Camrose and District Farmers Market to sell their beef. They catered to seniors by packaging the meat in smaller individual portions, such as one steak or a pound of ground beef. “When we were going to the farmers’ market we were putting anywhere from 20 to 24 animals through the market in a year,” commented Rodney. Rodney and Rosanne attended all of the 51 markets that were held each year for close to eight years. During this time of farming beef and grain and pro-

cessing and selling products the Andersons raised their own two children, Kevin, who lives in Camrose, and Carrie, who is living in Calgary. In 2009 Rodney and Rosanne became permanent guardians of their now 10-year-old special needs grandson, Isaiah. “When Isaiah came to live with us it got to be a bit too much (attending the farmers’ market) with all of his appointments,” remarked Rosanne. Once Isaiah was permanently on the farm Rodney and Rosanne cut back attending the market to every other

week before eventually giving it up entirely. “People said we couldn’t quit so we now just sell off the farm and I make deliveries to some of the older people in the care facilities,” said Roseanne. “They seem to know each other so they phone each other. Sometimes I make two or three deliveries. “Even now there is a lady at the market who sells quarters. If she has people who just want pieces she sends them to me. And if I get people who want quarters I send them to her.” The Andersons’ beef has been distributed to Pro-

vost, Calgary, Airdrie, Fort McMurray and the Edmonton area. “We keep up the licence and the inspector comes out and checks everything,” said Rosanne. “We still do four to five animals a year just for ground beef and Rosanne makes hamburger patties and sausage,” added Rodney. Rosanne and Rodney embody the spirit of devotion, as the now legal guardians of Isaiah. They dedicate their time and lives to raising him in a loving, happy and structured environment. “He (Isaiah) likes to feed grain to the cattle and help with the fencing and he is starting to drive the quad,” said Rosanne. “It took him a while but he likes going out more and more and doing things like moving swath fence.” Farm life can be demanding but most certainly has its allure and calving season around the farm is no exception. “We like the calves to lay on straw because it is healthier,” explained Rodney. “In the cold weather the calves are drawn to the straw and they eventually go to a bigger area. There are calf sheds and a bedding pack in front for the mothers.” As spring draws closer the Andersons run a line of straw out on the hill just to the north of the property, facing south. “We let the calves run around in it and if we have time we lay down and let them come to check us out,” reflected Rodney. “When our older children were little we used to try to do that for five minutes a day but it doesn’t seem to be happening as much any more.” This little hill is the first dry location for the calves to hang out and soak up the rays of the spring sun. The Anderson’s house was built specifically so the windows would face the pastures and hill. “I like to just sit and watch the calves out bouncing around in the spring and being able to see the cattle in the yard from all the directions,” said Rosanne. With the sun beaming down and reflecting off the shiny red coats of the adorable newborns, it’s not hard to imagine why.

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DIRECTORY CABINETS

Camrose Custom Cabinets 3623-47 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-7875 Toll Free 1-800-251-9705

INSURANCE

Camrose Insurance Services Ltd. MICHAEL KELEMEN 5704-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-9251 Phone 780-672-2273

BUILDING MATERIALS

Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre 6809-49 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8818

Visit Nufloors today for ALL your floor covering needs. 3810-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-4983 Toll Free 1-888-672-4983

Add a flag to your farmyard We sell top quality, long-lasting flags – from Canadian and provincial flags to flags from countries around the world. Choose from many sizes to suit your specific needs. 4925-48 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-3142

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, March 22, 2016 – Page 23

Agriculture is largest business in local area By Dan Jensen

There’s no denying that agriculture is big business in Camrose. “Our economy locally, as well as the economy of the entire province, is based to a large extent on agriculture,” said Camrose mayor Norm Mayer. “Money that is generated by agriculture is spent throughout the community, whether it be on housing, groceries or building supplies. Everybody benefits when the farmers have a good crop. Mayer expects that the dollars being spent in the community will increase with the new Cargill plant that will be beginning operations this spring. “We are going to benefit from the people who work there,” he said, “but also from the truckers who will be passing through who will be buying meals, staying over at hotels and buying fuel.” Vision Credit Union agriculture /commercial loans specialist Valerie Kuefler said Camrose business are depending on rural residents more than ever before. “A lot more people are coming to Camrose to shop and be entertained than there were in the past because of the closures of their schools and little mom and pop stores. If they don’t have a good year with their crops everyone notices.” Kuefler said 19 per cent of the loans approved by Vision Credit Union go to agriculture related businesses. “The farmers are having to take out larger and larger loans and purchase more and more supplies just to keep up. You just have to look at the crop inputs that are increasing by 10 per cent a year, or the cost of buying a truck or a combine. You can’t buy a half ton truck these days for less than $40,000 and combines run anywhere from $350,000 to $400,000. It is a shame and makes it hard for a young person who wants to get involved.” Zetsen Master Builders owner Kevin Lindholm said agriculture is obviously a huge part of what makes the city work. “There is a huge correlation between the farmers and the rest of us. If the farmer is having a bad year everyone has a bad year.” Lindholm said Zetsen

PUBLIC NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF CAMROSE COUNTY, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Camrose County, in the Province of Alberta, has given First Reading to Bashaw Seed Cleaning Plant Loan Bylaw 1371 which will, upon final passage and approval, authorize the proper officers of Camrose County to loan monies from the Municipality of Camrose County to the Bashaw Seed Cleaning Cooperative Association Ltd. for the purpose of paying out a Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) loan from Camrose County, acquired from the debenture issued to the Alberta Capital Finance Authority, through the authority of Camrose County Bylaw 1370. The total amount of the aforesaid loan amounts to $3,500,000.00 and shall be repayable in the form of semi-annual payments of combined principle and interest installments not to exceed twenty (20) years at a rate not exceeding the interest rate fixed by the Alberta Capital Finance Authority on the date of borrowing, and not to exceed five (5) percent.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Camrose County, in the Province of Alberta, has given First Reading to Borrowing Bylaw 1370 which will, upon final passage and approval, authorize the proper officers of the said Camrose County to borrow monies from the Alberta Capital Finance Authority by way of debenture issue, to pay for the cost of construction of the new Bashaw Seed Cleaning Facility located on Lot 3-5, Block 102, Plan 88120619 within the Town of Bashaw.

NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of Camrose County that, unless a petition of the electors for a vote on Bylaw 1371 is demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the said Bashaw Seed Cleaning Plant Loan Bylaw. All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves accordingly. A copy of Bylaw 1371 is available at the Camrose County Administration Building or on the Camrose County website www.county.camrose.ab.ca DATED at Camrose County, in the Province of Alberta, this 8th day of March, 2016. Camrose County PER: PAUL KING Chief Administrative Officer

NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of Camrose County that, unless a petition of the electors for a vote on Bylaw 1370 is demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the said Borrowing Bylaw. All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves accordingly. A copy of Bylaw 1370 is available at the Camrose County Administration Building or on the Camrose County website www.county.camrose.ab.ca DATED at Camrose County, in the Province of Alberta, this 8th day of March, 2016. Camrose County PER: PAUL KING Chief Administrative Officer

Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 1372 Public Hearing April 12, 2016 at 10:00 am Camrose County Office Pursuant to Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, Camrose County Council has given First Reading to Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 1372. The purpose of this Municipal Development Plan is to replace Municipal Development Plan 1052 and all subsequent amendments. The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) outlines a future vision for the County and where the County will grow. The MDP is a long range document which can address many things that the County is responsible for, including: subdivision and planning controls, identifying areas for future growth, the protection of agricultural operations, recreational services, types and locations of various land uses (residential, industrial, commercial), and physical, social and economic development. Anyone affected by this Bylaw may make written submissions before 12:00 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2016. The Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1372 will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 10:00 am in the County Council Chambers, 3755-43rd Avenue, Camrose, Alberta T4V 3S8. Written submissions will be heard first, oral submissions will be heard as time permits. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the County Office during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm or online at www.county.camrose.ab.ca

Master Builders has been able to sell quite a few of its new homes to farmers who have come in to the city to retire. “They are members of the Camrose community but they still have ties to the rural community from which they have come. They may be living in Camrose but they are still going out to the farm to help during the busy seasons.” Lamb Ford Sales general manager Pat Quinlan

The total cost of the aforesaid project amounts to $6,150,000.00. After deducting from this cost the amount of $2,600,000.00 to be received by way of cash contribution from the Bashaw Seed Cleaning Cooperative Association Ltd., the net amount to be borrowed on the credit and security of the municipality at large by the issue of debentures is $3,500,000.00. The debenture is repayable to the Alberta Capital Finance Authority in forty (40) equal consecutive semi-annual instalments of combined principal and interest, the semi-annual interest not to exceed five (5) percent.

knows better than most the value of agriculture. “I come from a small town in Saskatchewan so I know how important it is,” he said. “It really is, in the west, the foundation of our economy. As much as we rely on oil, agriculture has always been that grounding source. It is always that sector of the economy that seems to support the rural communities the most.” Quinlan said people who are involved in farm-

Land Use Bylaw 1373 Public Hearing April 12, 2016 at 10:30 am Camrose County Office Pursuant to Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, Camrose County Council has given First Reading to Land Use Bylaw 1373. The purpose of this Land Use Bylaw is to replace Land Use Bylaw 1142 and all subsequent amendments. The purpose of a Land Use Bylaw (LUB) is to create the rules and regulations for development within the County. The LUB addresses a number of topics, including but not limited to: the types of allowable land uses, building regulations (setbacks, density, height, etc.), type and size of signage, landscaping and fencing requirements, number of dwellings per parcel, development permit conditions, and administrative processes. Anyone affected by this Bylaw may make written submissions before 12:00 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2016. The Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1373 will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 10:30 am in the County Council Chambers, 3755-43rd Avenue, Camrose, Alberta T4V 3S8. Written submissions will be heard first, oral submissions will be heard as time permits. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the County Office during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm or online at www.county.camrose.ab.ca

ing and agriculture support those in cities in ways that most don’t fully understand. “It would be hard for me to pin down exactly how much business we do at Lamb Ford Sales with rural customers, but I know the amount is substantial. That is why it is so important for us to attend things like 4-H sales and those sort of things. We know how much agriculture has sup-

ported us and we want to do the same in return.” Quinlan said Lamb Ford definitely notices when the farming industry is not having a good year. “It doesn’t affect us as much as it did say 10 years ago, but we still feel it. The normal customers that we receive just don’t come in as often. I think they are in a good position right now and I just cross my fingers hoping that will continue.”

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, March 22, 2016 – Page 24

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