May 16, 2017 Country Booster

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Camrose and District 4-H Beef

Tuesday, June 6 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition It’s the time of year that many 4-H members greet with mixed emotions. After countless hours of caring for and working with their animals, it’s often difficult for 4-Hers to see their projects heading to auction. The show begins at 11 a.m. followed by a parade of clubs. Awards follow at 5 p.m. The sale begins at 7 p.m. For more information on the bidding process, please call Patrick Hilgartner at 780-608-3211 or auctioneer Ron Pederson at 780-679-7055.

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Celebrating summer with County events . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Camrose County not supporting animal trapping . . . . . 4 Bashaw youth receives 4-H Premier’s Award . . . . . . . . . 5 Off-highway vehicle helmets now required on public lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Senior New Norway 4-H club member Lyndsey Smith will be showing her two-year-old Black Angus cow Clova, and Clova’s calf, in the cow/calf division of the June 6th Show and Sale.

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By Lori Larsen Summer time events have residents in and around Camrose celebrating good times.

Listed below are some of the community events taking place over the next few months.

teaching teepee, and Native dancers. The firemen will be competing in games and hosting a concession. For the kids there will be face painting, games and the “Ferintosh Express” barrel train. The evening will end with fireworks.

On June 10 all day Razzle Dazzle event will help residents to celebrate Canada 150 with an all day event and in partnership with Canada 150 Celebrations. A fun filled day of activities for the whole family.

Starting with a pancake breakfast, a parade at 11 a.m., children’s activities, show and shine, lunch barbecue and ending with street dance.

The annual Bunnock Tournament will be held on July 7 to 9 at the Bashaw Ag. Grounds promises to be a lot of fun for every age.

Come join in on a friendly family weekend.

On Saturday, June 10, Hardisty will be celebrating Canada 150 beginning with a pancake breakfast.

There will also be a community wide garage sale, activities for the children, a free barbecue and Disney movie (Moana) following the barbecue with a free outdoor dance following the movie.

The Hardisty Rodeo is being held on July 14 to 16 at the Hardisty Rodeo Grounds.

On July 14, you can also take part in the Hardisty Rodeo Street Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Daysland has scheduled a Farmers’ Day celebration on June 9. There will be a parade, games for all ages, barbecue and hot dog and pie eating contest from 3:30 until 10 p.m.

The Daysland Canada Day celebrations begin at 11 a.m. and go until about 3 p.m. The day will feature a car show, fun houses and other attractions for children, a barbecue and booths from the local Legion and church groups.

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BRCF, Pfeffer Fund, supports Daysland arena operations

Battle River Community Foundation treasurer, Imogene Walsh, left, watches as Donald Pfeffer presents $750 to Kevin Davis, president of the Daysland Arena Association and Leona Dickau, Acting Mayor of the Town of Daysland.

The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a grant to the Town of Daysland to support arena operations.

The grant is from income from the Mary Anne and Donald Pfeffer Fund. The fund was created by the Pfeffers to support the Daysland Arena and the Daysland Sunbeam Drop-In Centre.

The Battle River Com-

munity 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 are 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 $4,775,000 to support community facilities and programs such as those available through the Daysland Arena.

Forestburg will be hosting some great events this summer including the popular Mud Bog on June 17 held at the Forestburg Municipal Airport. The mud will be flying during the truck and ATV mudpit racing event which will include on-site camping, food concession and beer gardens.

For more information email forestburgmudbog@gmail. com or telephone Doug at 780-582-3596.

Forestburg invites all residents to join in the Canada 150 celebrations on Aug. 12 and 13 with a pancake breakfast, parade, museum tours and old time market. The weekend also includes a slow-pitch tournament, bouncy houses, grain elevator tours, train display, street barbecue, petting zoo, W.H. Webb Art Studio, face painting, live entertainment, buskers fire show, pony rides, family yoga, golf scramble, dance and what celebration would be complete without fireworks. There really is something for everyone.

Ferintosh

Ferintosh, in conjunction with Edberg, will be hosting a Come Home for Canada Day event on July 1 starting at 3 p.m. The event will focus on the history of the community, including video stories, history displays, First Nations

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Heisler

Heisler Community Celebration is a week long event from July 7 to 9 that includes fun things to do and see. The parade will be held on July 8 starting at 10 a.m. and the celebration will also include a Show ‘n Shine event.

Holden

Farmers’ Day is an annual event in Holden, on the second Saturday of June, this year June 10.

People are invited to come out and meet people all the while enjoying a fun day of community connection.

During the celebration there will be a pancake breakfast, parade, Farmers’ Day Market, Museum and Art Gallery displays, children’s games and activities, beer gardens, community supper, entertainment, free hot dogs and soda and the evening will round up with fireworks.

All the action takes place on and around Main Street, at the Holden Complex (arena), the Legion, the Museum, United Church, Fire Hall, and The Gallery.

Contact the Village Office for further information about joining in the Parade, or to book your space at the Farmers’ Day Market at 780-688-3928.

To celebrate Canada 150 The Beaver Regional Arts Society is hosting a special concert for all ages called Oh Canada, We Sing For Thee, on Sunday, Sept.

17 at 3 p.m. at the Paragon Theatre. Oh, Canada celebrates the brilliant Canadian songwriters and creative artists that give our great nation its musical heart and soul, while saluting the accomplishments of great Canadians from all walks of life. For tickets or information, contact Christine Mackay at 780-6883812 or Susan Tymchak at 780-688-2126.

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Celebrate Canada events

By Lori Larsen Canada 150 Celebrations and other summer time events have residents in and around Camrose County celebrating the good times of summer.

Listed below are some of the community events taking place throughout the next few months.

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Irma Days will be held on Aug. 5 and will include a parade and other fun activities.

The Irma Summerspiel curling event will take place on Aug. 2 to 7. Come out and cheer on the teams.

The Westerns U21 Canadian Men’s and Ladies’ Ball Championships will be held in Irma, Aug. 17 to 20. Take the family out to the ballpark and enjoy one of Canada’s favourite summer past times.

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Killam will be hosting the 46th annual Indoor Rodeo on Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17.

The Killam Street Fair starts off with the parade at 11 a.m. and the fair to follow at noon on June 17.

Lougheed

The Lougheed Agricultural Society is hosting their 94th annual Fair and Happy Birthday Canada Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 12 starting with a pancake breakfast from 7 until 10 a.m., parade at 10 a.m., magic and variety show from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at the fieldhouse, and a

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the children, meals and snack booths and beer gardens at the Lion’s Park.

On Aug. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m., the Lougheed Agricultural Society Show ‘N Shine will be held at the arena.

Miquelon Lake

Aside from the wonderful daily summer activi-

ties residents can do at Miquelon Lake on Aug. 13 the Pedalhead Road Works Bicycle Club will be holding a bicycle race between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

New Norway

Don’t miss the New Norway parade on June 17 at 10 a.m.

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board will be hosting Canada 150 celebrations on July 1, Canada Day, at the New Norway hall. They will be featuring displays highlighting the history of farming and ranching, a car show and an antique tractor display, a barbecue, youth activities and an evening dance.

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Camrose County not supporting animal trapping

By Murray Green

Camrose County council members were not impressed with Delta Waterfowl, an organization that promotes waterfowl conservation and hunting during a regular meeting on May 9.

The organization is conducting research on 10 quarters of land within the south end of the county.

“One of our projects happening in your area this year is research study to test the effect of trapping ravens, crows, mag-

pies, skunks, coyotes, foxes, raccoons and mammalian predators on duck nest access,” said Matt Chouinard, Delta Waterfowl senior waterfowl program manager. “We want to increase the number of ducks.”

The non-profit organization started out providing research information in the Winnipeg region. “The water lake areas between Alberta and Iowa represent 10 per cent of North America’s lakes, but they have 50 per cent of the duck popu-

lation,” Chouinard pointed out.

No longer just research, Delta’s programs include hen houses, predator management, first hunt and working wetlands.

“Our mission is to still produce more ducks for waterfowl hunting. We hope to accomplish that through research and duck production programs. The first hunt program is to increase the number of duck hunters through youth programs,” added Chouinard.

Hen houses, which are

used primarily by mallards, are wire nesting cylinders placed over water in small wetlands. Delta focuses nest structures in wetland areas with limited nesting cover where predators can easily find duck nests in sparse patches of grass.

Research has shown that mallards using above water houses in some intensely farmed regions of Canada are 12 times more likely to hatch a nest than a mallard nesting in the grass.

“Our challenge is to increase the duck popula-

Standing up for our Armed Forces

By Kevin Sorenson, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot

Our prayers are for the thousands of Canadians who are suffering from high water levels as a result of heavy rains in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. These ‘once in a lifetime’ water levels have hurt home owners, families, businesses and entire communities. The federal government has emergency plans and programs designed to help the provinces assist affected municipalities.

Once again, Canadians can be very proud of our Canadian Armed Forces personnel. The arrival of our troops at the water-line brought tears to the eyes of many weary and wet folks who had been battling back the water for days. Sand bag production and deployment escalated dramatically. Many places and valuables were kept dry. Relief was delivered as our troops took over the work from tired folks who were losing hope.

As the chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts, I have presided over a series of hearings and meetings on the Auditor General’s Report on recruitment and retention in our Armed Forces. In short, our committee is satisfied with the efforts of the Department of National Defence to work toward the target of recruiting, training, and retaining of 68,000 regular force members.

In the report, Michael Ferguson, the Auditor General of Canada and his team detailed the challenges and problems encountered with the recruitment and retention of troops. It is a difficult task. The Public Accounts committee received sincere and detailed responses to our questions and we are convinced that the responsible officials at DND are doing everything they can and improving their efforts. They admit that they are about 4,000 troops short of their target and yet, they remain determined and optimistic.

As your Member of Parliament, I have met CAF personnel from the highest rank to the newest recruits, including our cadets. I have attended many functions honouring our CAF members throughout our riding, including the graduation ceremonies at CFB Wainwright.

At these graduations, there is much pride for everyone involved particularly the new recruits and their families. The Bold Eagle program, for example, has great success providing our CAF with First Nations recruits.

During my member’s statement in the House of Commons on May 8, I told all Members of Parliament that Canadians should know that the Canadian Forces is not a secondary career choice. With pride, it is a first choice.

There are many positions to be filled that include valuable training, experience and professional qualifications for CAF members. I encouraged MPs to play a role to bolster the number of men and women recruits when they visit schools and when they talk about the importance of education and careers with their constituents.

If just 335 MPs helped to encourage the recruitment of a dozen of their constituents our CAF could reach its recruitment goal.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or previous columns you may write me at 4945-50 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, toll free 1-800-665-4358, fax 780-608-4603 or email Kevin.Sorenson.c1@parl.gc.ca.

DUCKS UNPROTECTED Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose County council are not in favour of supporting ducks and hunters at the risk of reducing valuable animals within nature.

tion, while not interfere with farming production.

Not only has the land use changed, the predators have as well with more raccoons. In talking to the people around Buffalo Lake, ravens were not common 25 years ago. They are duck predators and create issues for producers as well,” he added.

“We are doing research on predator management in the southern end of the county. We hire a trapper and his job is to reduce duck predators. Trapping is done from March 15 to July 15.

We have just started our third year in Alberta. We have trapped two raccoons in that time, but mostly it is coyotes and ravens,” said Chouinard.

“You said that response from farmers has been good.

I guess I haven’t talked to the same farmers. I have more farmers complaining about the ducks and geese, and the damage they do to crops than anything else.

You mention trapping coyotes, but they are a big help in catching gophers and mice. Personally, I don’t like to see the coyotes being trapped. I’m just not in favour of your project,” said councillor Jack Lyle.

“It seems like you are messing with the balance of nature to serve one species.

That purpose is for hunting. To me that represents a small group of individuals. I agree with Jack that we need coyotes because in my area we have a huge mouse problem. If you start trapping coyotes, it just creates mouse and other problems. Whenever you mess with nature, you just create problems in other areas. I just think you guys are on the wrong path,” said councillor Doug Lyseng.

“We have to be cognisant of changing the landscape,” said councillor Trevor Miller.

“This turns my stomach. I find it absolutely horrid. You are playing with nature, the balance of nature. I recognize man is already doing that, but you are slaughtering birds and animals solely for a select few people that want something to shoot. I can’t accept that. I can’t support it. I am really disappointed that this is in our county. I’m not proud that this is going on within our county boundaries. If your nest boxes (above water hen houses) are working then why trap the predators. As a councillor and a landowner, not the reeve, I can’t justify this,” said Reeve Don Gregorwich. “We have an upcoming appointment, thank you for being here.”

This is the last year of the three year project within the Camrose County.

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Bashaw youth receives 4-H Alberta Premier’s Award

By Lori Larsen

Bashaw youth Alyssa Henderson was the recipient of the 4-H Alberta Premier’s Award, given during the 60th annual 4-H Selections program held at Olds College.

Alyssa, a member of the Central Lacombe 4-H Beef Club, was chosen from the top 4-H members to receive the award and as a result will represent various regional 4-H and agricultural events throughout the year.

She will also be given the opportunity to meet with Premier Rachel Notley and the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Oneil Carlier.

Carlier said about 4-H and Alyssa, “4-H Alberta is celebrating its centennial this year, and is an integral part of our province’s rural communities and strong agricultural foundation. Congratulations to Alyssa and the 2017 ambassadors for their outstanding leadership and commitment to 4-H and their communities.”

On top of being a current member of the Central Lacombe 4-H Beef Club (seven years) Alyssa is also a School Athletic Board member at Wm. E. Hay Stettler Secondary Campus.

Some of the other 4-H projects Aylssa is involved include sewing, photography, visual arts, robotics, veterinary science, horse and beef market and carcass.

“4-H is an amazing and extremely beneficial program,” said Alyssa. “I would encourage all members to take advantage of the opportunities it presents so they can have the best possible experiences and be as successful as possible.”

As a leading youth organization 4-H is committed to developing outstanding leaders with indispensable skills to succeed in today’s society and will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Through the efforts of a dedicated provincial network, 4-H offers programs, trips, awards and scholarships for members, volunteer leaders and families.

For more information on 4-H visit www.4h.ab.ca.

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A theft of mail complaint was received.

Camrose RCMP members encourage people to upgrade to a mailbox that can be locked to avoid mail thefts in the future.

Police assisted a Camrose County officer in dealing with a male arrested on outstanding warrants. The warrants were checked and he was later released with a new court date to appear in Edmonton.

April 30

Submitted photo Executive director Rod Carlyon, left, presents the 2017 4-H Alberta Premier’s Award to Bashaw’s Alyssa Henderson.

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April 28

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TRACTORS • 2011 Cat Challenger MT 835C, showing 1127 hrs, Topcon 150 auto steer, PTO, PS trans, 30” Ext App Belts, 6 hyd, Power Beyond, 59 GPM hyd pump, hyd drawbar, pivoting step, Dlx cab w/ leather seat, HID lights, front weights, one owner, purchased new in 2012, SN C0835ANWGG1049 • 1997 New Holland Versatile 9682 4WD, 20.8R42 duals, 4 hyd plus return, stand trans, showing 8351 hrs, (Note: This tractor has a N14 Celect Plus Cummins eng.

This is not the orig engine), SN D104791 • 1999 Case IH MX 110 MFWD w/ Case L300 loader, 7’ bucket & grapple, showing 5144 hrs, 18.4R38 rears, 3pt hitch, 2 hyd, 540/1000 PTO, LH shuttle, joystick, shedded, SN JJA0101106 (Selling for Judy Schielke 780-608-0121) COMBINE & HEADER • 2013 John Deere S690 combine w/ JD 615 PU, 520/85R-42 duals, 28LR26 rears, showing 671 sep / 1032 eng hr, Pro Drive, GS3 2630 monitor (no activation), power fold grain tank exts, fine cut chopper, Premium cab, HID lights, long auger, powercast tailboard, Contour master, crop catcher, auger / hopper camera (Note: Transferable PowerGard Protection Plan Warranty til Oct/18. Combine will be used in the spring so hrs will increase a little.

Starfire 3000 receiver sells separate. Will have fresh Greenlight prior to sale.)

SN 1H0S690SAD0755218, Terms: 25% nonrefundable deposit, balance by Aug 1/17.

• 2004 John Deere 930 D draper header, pea auger, PU reel, fore & aft, single point hook-up, factory transport, FlexxiFinger mounting brackets, SN H00930D706017 SWATHER • 2013 John Deere W150 swather w/ 30’ JD 430 D header, showing 377 header / 517 eng hrs, dbl

knife drive, split PU reel, hyd center link, fore & aft, transport, HID lights, 600/65R28 fronts, c/w Free Form MT 200 hyd canola roller, FlexxiFinger mounting brackets, one owner, JD guidance equipment will be sold separate, SN 1E 0 W 15 0 X C D D 3 9 0 3 7 2 , Terms: 25% nonrefundable deposit, balance by Aug 1/17.

AIR DRILL • 56’ John Deere 1870 Conserva Pak air drill (2013) c/w John Deere 1910 TBT air tank (2015), variable rate, sectional control capability, c/w Greenstar 3 sectional control activation for 2630 monitor (Note: Drill sells without a monitor.), 12” spacing (has extra shank added), 430 bu, 4 meter rollers, JD conveyor, dbl shoot, all run blockage, rearview & middle tank cameras, shedded, (Unit was purchased unused in 2015. Seeded a total of 2400 acres.) SN drill 1A81870XECK750218, SN cart 1A81910TLFZ760361, Terms: 30% nonrefundable deposit, balance by Dec 31/17.

TRUCKS & TRAILERS • 1998 Freightliner TriAxle grain truck c/w 24’ box & hoist (70” sides), Detroit Series 60, 18 spd, very good 11R24.5 tires, air ride, roll tarp, alum outer rims, rear hoist control, showing 522,364 km, VIN 2FUPDSZB7WA978780 • 1998 Freightliner TA grain truck c/w 18’ box & hoist (70” sides), Cat 3406E, 18 spd, pintle hitch, new 11R24.5 tires, air ride, roll tarp, alum rims, rear hoist control, showing 986,287 km, VIN 2FVNDXYB9WA985022 • 1978 Peterbilt TA grain truck c/w 19’ steel box & hoist, Cat 3406, 15 spd, 11R24.5 tires, air ride, roll tarp, rear hoist control • 1969 Ford 800 TA grain truck c/w 18’ wood box & hoist, gas, 5&4 trans, air brakes, spring susp • 2014 20’ Berg’s single hopper grain pup, 71” sides,

11R24.5 tires, spring ride, poly fenders, roll tarp, HD chipguard front, one owner • Tridem 2 hopper grain trailer w/ rear mounted 17’ box & hoist, TA 5th wheel converter, (1500 bu+/- capacity) DISCS • 2012 50’ Sunflower 1550 TA disc, 3 bar heavy harrows, 9” spacing, greasable bearings, limited use, SN AGCS15500DZ100010*50 • 27’ John Deere 335 TA disc, deep cone, 9” spacing, mtd harrow, SN 010314A CULTIVATOR • 2013 61’ John Deere 2410 deep tillage cultivator, 3 bar heavy harrows, 12” spacing, single point depth control, one owner, limited use, SN 1N02410XAD0750305 HEAVY HARROW • 2012 84’ Bourgault 7200 heavy harrow, hyd angle & pressure, 5/8” tines, one owner, SN 40962HH-21 SCRAPER & ROCK PICKERS • John Deere 1812 C hyd scraper • Degelman Signature RP6000 rock picker, hyd drive, one owner, purchased new in 2003, ltd use, SN 23207 (Selling for Craig Lindholm 780-361-6900) • Leon 3000 hyd drive rock picker GRAIN CART • UFT 700 SA grain cart, (Model 4565), PTO drive, 18.4-42 singles, 1 season on new clutch plates, SN 8363 AUGERS & GRAIN DRYER • Sakundiak SLMD 12-2400 12”x78’ swing auger, reverser, full bin indicator spout, one owner, SN 63424 • Sakundiak HD8-1400 8”x46’ auger w/ Hawes SP mover, hyd winch, 28 hp Kohler, one owner, SN 63925 • Sakundiak HD8-1200 8”x39’ auger w/ Hawes SP mover, hyd winch, 20 hp V Twin Honda, one owner, SN 62520 • 8” Wheatheart bin sweep • Moridge 8440 batch grain dryer, 440 bu, natural gas, new gear box, shedded, SN 1125 CATTLE EQUIPMENT • Bale King Vortex 3000 bale

processor, LH discharge, 1000 PTO, one owner, SN BK3207 • 1999 GMC 2500 c/w HydraDec (CBI) bale loader, 5th wheel hitch, 4x4, ext cab, newer tires • 45’ TA Highboy hay trailer, 8’ wide, spring ride • HiQual cattle handling system incl squeeze, palp cage, 3 section adj S-alley, crowding tub • HiQual maternity pen • Two 16’ wood self feeders; 10’ wood self feeder, 12’ wood calf creep feeder • Six 16’ Prairie corral panels; HiQual 10’ panel w/ gate, Two HiQual 12’ panels; Ten 10’ panels • Qty steel gates; 3/4 rd bale feeders; Qty of posts; poly calf warmer box GPS EQUIPMENT • John Deere 2600 display w/ SF1 activation • John Deere 1800 display w/ SF1 activation • Two John Deere Starfire 3000 receivers • Two John Deere AutoTrac 200 universal steering kits MISC EQUIPMENT • Generac PTO generator w/ trailer, 20 KW • 14’ gravel box dump trailer w/ hoist & hyd endgate, mtd on truck frame • Badger 5800 L TA liquid manure wagon • 6’ Flexicoil canola roller MISCELLANEOUS • Precision Pressure Ltd diesel hot water pressure washer w/ Honda GX 390 motor, ltd use • Watermaster slough pump • Carolina 55T HD shop press • 30 FlexxiFinger crop lifters • Parmak Solar Pak 6 fencer; elec fencers; large dehorner; vet supplies • Tri-Met grain tester; hand held grain tester; UFA seed treater (auger mt) • Floor model drill press; Quad estate sprayer; cut off saw; misc shop supplies & tools • Motorola 2 way radios (3 mobile / 1 base) • Wheatheart bin sweep; Wheatland bin fuel boot w/ 2” hose & nozzle

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Off highway vehicle complaints April 26

Camrose RCMP received a complaint of a semi truck driving erratically. The truck was reported passing vehicles on a double solid line on Highway 21. The licence plate was provided and police followed up with the trucking company accordingly.

April 25

Police received a request for assistance in dealing with a separation and splitting their belongings. Situation was resolved.

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Police responded to a Breach of Peace complaint and determined there was a family dispute about property. All parties involved

were spoken to and the situation was mediated.

County officers received a complaint regarding Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) driving erratically on the beach area, near the waterfront at Tillicum Beach, no description of the quad or individual was observed. Another complaint was received of quads tearing up the roadways and private property. This occurred north east of the Village of Bawlf and County officers are speaking with local residents to determine if any descriptions of the OHVs have been witnessed. OHVs must be registered, insured and not driven in a careless manner. The operator must have a minimum Class 7 licence and be at least 14 years of age.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, May 16, 2017 – Page 8

UNRESERVED ACREAGE AUCTION Lucy Wiezik (Estate of Piotr Wiezek) of Calmar, AB

Directions: Being from the junction of Sec. Hwy. 778 and Glen Park Road, go 4 miles east on Glen Park Road to Rg Rd. 280, then 2½ miles south; OR: 48358 Range Road 280, Calmar, Alberta

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• • Bobcat S160 Turbo Skidsteer c/w cab, heater, AC & dirt bucket, like new tires, 3240 hrs. S/N 526716019 • SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS (SOLD SEPARATELY) • 5’ Snow Bucket • • Pallet Fork • 6’ Angle Snowblade • Assort. Skidsteer Tires & Rims • TRACTORS •

½T Truck, V8, 4-sp trans, 121887 km, S/N 2FTEF15E7BCB31310 2013 Fast Track 12’ Alum Enclosed Cargo Single Axle Trailer c/w barn doors, like new, S/N 1WF200E19D4086482 2008 PJ Trailer 14’ Bumper Pull Tandem Axle Hyd. Over Electric Dump Trailer c/w roll tarp, brakes, lights, like new, S/N 4P5D7142081118608 Single Axle Trailer, brakes, lights, 8’x4’ deck c/w flip-up ramp, S/N 2SWUW11A786377987 Single Axle Car Tow Dolly c/w brakes & lights, S/N 1D780466944 Single Axle Ski-Doo Trailer c/w 7’x8’ deck Single Axle Trailer c/w 4’x8’ deck 3-PT. HITCH EQUIPMENT MF 8’ 3pth Cultivator JD 205 5’ 3pth Mower JD HD 8’ 3pth Blade McKee 6’ 3pth Snowblower 3pth Potato Hiller & Digger 2-Wheel 3pth Hay Rake 3pth Post Hole Auger

• • • • • JD 1840 Diesel Tractor c/w • PTO, 3pth, dual hyd., good • rubber, c/w JD FEL, joystick • control, bucket & manure fork, ATV 5408 hrs, S/N 414351L • Wilderness Trailer 250 4x2 Quad, front & rear racks, camo color, like new MACHINERY • JD 894 4-Bar Hayrake • JD No. 5 7’ Semi Mount Hay Mower • JD No. 55A-B-H 3-Bottom Plow, hyd. lift, on rubber c/w • Ferguson Twenty 85 Tractor, coulters c/w PTO, 3pth, good rubber • JD 2-Bottom Plow VEHICLES & TRAILERS • JD 1-Bottom Breaking Plow c/w shear coulter • JD PTO Hammermill • Renn 12” Grain Roller c/w trans & unloading auger • 6”x24’ Grain Auger • Four Diamond Harrows c/w drawbar • 1981 Ford Custom F150

• Viking 4 Roller Fanning Mill c/w elec motor • JD Antique Loose Hay Loader • JD Horse Rake • 12V-10’x3” Drill Fill Auger YARD EQUIPMENT • Cub Cadet LT 1048 Hydro Riding Lawn Mower, like new • JD LA165 Hydro Riding Lawn Mower, like new • JD 826D 30” SP Snowblower c/w E.S. motor, like new • JD SP 24” Rear Tine Rototiller c/w E.S. 13 hp motor • JD RX73 Riding Lawn Mower • Trailer Hyd. Wood Splitter • Snow Trac 24” SP Snowblower • Two Push Mowers c/w catchers, like new • 7 cu. ft. Yard Trailer, new • 48” Lawn Sweep • Gas 24” Snowblower MISCELLANEOUS Two New Champion HD 5000 Generators c/w E.S.; New Power Fist Mig Welder; United Power 1300W Generator; Three 175,000 BTU Herman Nelson Heaters; New Polar Fire Ice Auger; Yard Works 1000 Generator; 2500 Generator; Two New Gas 45,000 BTU Heaters; New 3” Water Pump; New 18’x20’x10’.6” Tarp Shed; Ridgid Power Pipe Threader; New Parts Washers; Plastic & Alum ½T Tool Boxes; Large Assort. Pallet Steel Shelving; New & Like New Mastercraft Tool Boxes & Chests (8 & 6 drawer); Alum. Ext. Ladders; Alum. Folding Ladders; Air Compressors; Like New Lincoln AC/DC Welder; Gas Pressure Washer; Metal Band Saw; Compound Miter Saw; Table Saws; Assort. Like New Tools; Assort. Rechargeable Tools c/w batteries; Assort. Air Tools ¾”-3/8”; 12T Shop Hyd. Press; HD Floor Drill Presses; Alum.

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ALVIN MILLER 780-789-2226 or Cell 780-920-6738 TREVOR MILLER 780-722-2705 BARRY KASHA 780-374-2472 Camrose, Daysland, Killam, Tofield, Holden DARCY SHEETS 780-336-6485 Kingman, Rosalind, Viking Clerk: Judy Bentley “For Reasonable Rates and Excellent, Friendly Service, Give Us a Call”

Bathtub; Floor Jacks; Air Hose & Reels; Cast Iron Frame Benches; Shopvacs; Troybilt Chainsaws; Halogen Lights c/w stands; Assort. Electric Tools; Chains; Camping Equipment; Hyd. Service Cart; HD Moving Dollies; Motomaster Battery Booster; Chargers; Assort. Oils; 250 gal.

Round Poly Water Tank; Six 250 gal. Poly Tanks c/w cages; Cement Mixer; Six Bundles Shingles; Cattle Headgate; Large Assort. 1”x 6’ Pipe Posts; Vehicle Hoist Frame; Four 6’x12’ Chainlink Panels; Large Assort.

Galvinized Pipe & 1” Sq Shaft; Assort. 16’ Wooden Corral Gates; Assort. Sidewalk Blocks; Smith Roles Tire Changer HOUSEHOLD • 11 cu. ft. Freezer; Fridge; Gas Stove; Wooden Kitchen Table c/w chairs; Chesterfield & Chair; Flat Screen TV; Pots; Pans; Dishes; Two Bedroom Suites; Many more items SELLING FOR ANOTHER CONSIGNOR • 1997 17’ Champion Allante 170 Open Bow Boat, fish finder, ski-bar, Bimini cover, storage cover, seats 8, c/w ES 150-hp Black Max Mercury Outboard, c/w EZ Load Single Axle Trailer, Boat S/N 28117055K293, Trailer S/N 1ZE1REV15PA007861 AUCTIONEER NOTE Plan on attending this Sale. Lots of new and like new tools. All the equipment is well looked after. For more information call Miller’s Auction Service at 780789-2226 or 780-920-6738. www.millersauctionservice.com Terms: Cash or valid cheques only, certified cheque, bank draft or bank letter of credit. No purchases to be removed until settlement has been made. List is subject to additions and/ or deletions. Neither the owner, the auctioneer nor staff of the auctioneer shall be held responsible for any loss or accident on or off the auction site.

Look for pictures on our website: www.millersauctionservice.com

Submitted Photo Reeve Don Gregorwich, front of room, presents information on the Living Heritage Program on April 26 at the Camrose and District Centennial Museum to residents from Camrose and the County. The Living Heritage Program recognizes and preserves natural environment and historical sites throughout Camrose County. Information is available through Camrose County website.

Families to get better access to midwives

By Murray Green

Fewer rural and remote Alberta families will have to drive to a city or join a waiting list to get midwife care because of a new agreement between Alberta Health Services and the Alberta Association of Midwives and stable government funding.

Since 2015, the government has committed almost $13 million in new funding for midwife care, including a three-year, $11 million investment from last year’s budget. As part of this funding, the government asked AHS and the association to target growth in under served communities.

AHS and the Alberta Association of Midwives have reached an agreement that will increase the number of midwives practising in Alberta and includes a plan to get more midwives caring for families in rural and remote areas.

“We want to recognize the difference midwives make in the lives of thousands of Alberta families and their babies every year.

We know that many families have been unable to get a midwife, or have had to drive hours on a highway to access midwife services.

We have worked with our partners in Alberta Health Services and the Alberta Association of Midwives to help more families get this support closer to home,” said Brandy Payne, associate minister of health.

This supports graduates of Mount Royal University’s bachelor of midwifery program, so they can start their careers in Alberta instead of having to move to other provinces.

“Alberta Health Services acknowledges and appreciates the work of

Alberta’s midwives, who play an important role in the provision of maternal and newborn care. We know that more and more Albertans are turning to midwifery as a preferred option and we intend to support this growth. We are committed to working with our partners, including the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Association of Midwives, to improve access,” said Dr. Verna Yiu, president and CEO of Alberta Health Services.

Alberta has publicly funded midwife care since 2009. Since then, there has been a 229 per cent increase in the number of midwives practising in Alberta.

“We’re pleased to have a two-year agreement and the government’s continued commitment to increasing midwifery services for Alberta families. We look forward to continuing to work with our health care partners to address the non-financial barriers to the sustainable growth of midwifery in Alberta,” said Nicole Matheson, president, Alberta Association of Midwives.

Midwives serve individuals with low-risk pregnancies through a course of care that starts during pregnancy and continues after birth.

There are approximately 108 midwives who have staff appointments with Alberta Health Services.

Midwives currently assist with almost five per cent of pregnancies.

These funding increases have resulted in a year-overyear increase of 400 midwife-assisted births and a 30 per cent increase in the number of midwife-assisted births in Alberta in the last two years.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, May 16, 2017 – Page 9

Country events celebrate summer

Save Thousands ON Pre-Built Homes!

By Lori Larsen Celebrate with some of the communities in Camrose County this spring and summer as they present a variety of fun events.

Listed below are some of the community events taking place throughout the next few months.

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Round Hill

Round Hill is celebrating the hard work of the farmer again with Farmers’ Day and Twilight Auction on June 9 from 6:30 until around 9 p.m. Come out to the Round Hill Hall and enjoy a fun family event.

The annual Round Hill Bench Fair will run Tuesday evening, Aug. 15 and Wednesday all day Aug. 16.

For anyone interested in placing an entry contact the Round Hill Hall at 780672-6271. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy all the different entries.

Shine up your classic vehicle for the fifth annual Round Hill Harvest Show and Shine and threshing demonstration held at the Round Hill Agriculture Grounds on Saturday, Sept. 2.

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Ryley

On June 1, residents can check out the Ryley Market from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Ryley Community Centre.

Ryley will be celebrating in a big way on June 17 during the Ryley Summer Bust Out Festival. It is an all day event full of fun for the whole family. The day will include a parade, mental health fundraiser baseball/slopitch tournament, Health Expo, entertainment, beer gardens, food, market, free activities and inflatable fun activities, petting zoo, roast beef supper, adult dance and some fireworks to bring the day to an end.

There will be a free lunch for those participating in the parade. Register for the parade by calling 780-6633653 or email angel@ryley. ca or visit www.ryley.ca for all event information.

Tofield

On June 2 to 4, the Sodbuster Rodeo will be taking place in Tofield.

On Friday June 2 from 5 until 9 p.m. on Main Street is the Rodeo Promenade along with the Rodeo slack performance held at 5 p.m. at the rodeo grounds.

On Saturday at 9 a.m. a pancake breakfast will be held at the indoor arena, at 1 p.m. is the Mutton Bustin’ intermission event and at 9 p.m. kick up your heels at the rodeo dance.

Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

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READY TO MOVE HOMES come join fellowship at Cowboy Church at the Community Hall then at 1 p.m. is the rodeo performance at the Fairgrounds.

A Ride for Dad will be stopping in Tofield on June 10. Lunch is open to the community with a donation that will go directly to the Ride for Dad for the Edmonton based Prostate Cancer Centre.

Canada Day celebrations in conjunction with Canada 150 for July 1 are underway.

Tofield Lions Club Heritage Classic Show ‘n Shine will be held on Aug. 7.

Viking

The Town of Viking is happy to once again showcase its town during the sixth annual Vikings in the Streets festival on June 16 and 17. The weekend will include a parade, axe throwing, chili cook-off contest, bouncy houses, bed races, a petting zoo, Viking Village Country Market, storytellers, a pancake breakfast and the Lutefisk Eating Contest.

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Viking will be celebrating Canada 150 during the July 1 Canada Day celebrations. The Viking Ag Society is planning a soft ball tournament, barbecue supper and dance.

This year Viking welcomes a Brettsky event on Aug. 11, 12, and 13, which is a Brett Sutter Hockey three day hockey tournament.

Other events

For all you rodeo fans a Camrose County resident located at 49278 Range Road 221 (north end of the County)invites people to come and enjoy Buckin’ in the Backyard, bull riding event to be held on June 17.

The event will include beer gardens and food facilities.

Enjoying the vast blue skies of the county is easy with a Remote Control Fun Fly hosted at the Louden residence located at NE-2349-21-W4, north County, on September 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. both days.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The summer is filled with a host of wonderful, fun events and activities in various communities outside Camrose County. Vikings in the Streets festival, held in Viking on June 16 and 17, is a popular day of entertainment, parades, Lutefisk eating, children’s activities and some exciting Viking matches. These two Vikings were defending the honour of their family’s coat of arms during a combat reenactment at the 2016 festival.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, May 16, 2017 – Page 10

Alberta’s unharvested crop crisis still looms

By Wes Taylor, MLA Battle River-Wainwright

Alberta’s unharvested crop crisis “and some fell on stony ground.”

This quote from Mark’s Gospel, Chapter 4 verse 5, sums up the apparent tone deafness exhibited by the NDP government in respect to the current crop crisis faced by many farmers both in the riding and throughout the province.

This is a serious issue for the province on par with the 2013 High River Flood and the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires. It demands the same level of care and attention from the outset. Only now does the minister for agriculture appear to be waking up to this fact. While reactive leadership has a place, it is not good leadership when the writing has been on the wall for some time.

Despite concerns reiterated by Wildrose, the NDP government’s ongoing mismanagement of Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has meant constant delays and unavoidable economic hardship for farmers across Alberta. They now face the potential of losing over 960,000 acres of harvestable cropland.

Back in June 2016 the NDP suspended AFSC board members for financial irregularities. Ordinarily I would cheer on this kind of fiscal propriety. However, the NDP have kept these positions vacant, leaving the Minister of Agriculture in charge. As was exhibited in respect of Bill 6, when it comes to farming, the NDP display a towering disregard for the importance of agriculture. Well those chickens are now coming home to roost–sadly for the farmers.

This news is bad enough. Yet the 960,000 acre estimate relates just to the 2016 crop of insured acres, added to this is an additional 500,000 of uninsured acres of crop left on the field because of the weather. The “Team Alberta” coalition, a group formed the Alberta wheat, pulse, canola, and barley grower commissions, held discussions with the provincial government throughout the fall and winter of 2016 in anticipation of the spring seeding season. They pointed out the need to have a plan to deal with the 2016 crop before it impacted on the 2017 sowing season. Apparently “some (it appears many words) fell on stony ground.”

Now the standing crops are, in many places, unable to be harvested and are further deteriorating due to the prevailing wet weather conditions. Farmers have to stand idle because current AFSC rules require farmers to obtain a pre-harvest assessment before taking any action, otherwise any claim is likely to be invalid.

There are currently only 120 AFSC assessors available to carry out these assessments. The minister now (April 27) said “Balancing the need to expedite crop insurance claims with protecting producers’ hard-earned premium payments is important to me. That’s why I’ve asked the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) to streamline inspection procedures to assist insured producers in completing planned harvests.”

This situation did not arise out of the blue. Had recruiting of replacement AFSC board members been conducted with the enthusiasm displayed by the NDP in their recruiting of out of province advisors there could have been knowledgeable and focused individuals in place to plan ahead, give guidance and streamline the inspections.

Last week, I attended a producer meeting hosted by the Beaver County Council and Agricultural Service Board at Holden. There, I heard first-hand, the issues in play and how farmers had been warning and pleading for action from the government. In fact many told me candidly that it is too late for the 2016 crop. There are seeds appearing and a mould is starting to take hold.

The time for “discussion” is over. The situation is becoming abundantly clear and the dithering is creating a follow on issue with the 2017 crop. To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, “To lose one crop may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness.”

Minister, this is a time sensitive issue and must be dealt with now.

You can contact Wes Taylor, MLA Battle RiverWainwright at his office 780-842-6177 or fax 780842-3171.

BY THE HORNS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Chance Butterfield of Ponoka wrestles his steer to the ground at the Camrose Spring Classic Pro Rodeo at the Camrose Regional Exhibition on April 29.

Off-highway vehicle helmets now required on public lands

By Murray Green

Beginning on May 15, an approved helmet is mandatory for those riding an off-highway vehicle (OHV) on public land.

The majority of injuries among OHV riders in Alberta have been head injuries. The introduction of this law follows broad public support from community advocates, parents and health organizations.

After public consultation, the majority of participants said it was time for Alberta to join the other provinces in having a helmet requirement for OHVs. The law requires helmets be worn by anyone riding in, on, or being towed by an OHV on public land.

Fines will range from $93 for not wearing an

approved helmet to $155 for failing to wear a helmet. “ This government has made a commitment to improving safety on Alberta’s transportation network. Albertans told us overwhelmingly that they wanted us to make helmets a requirement for OHV riders and we responded. This will keep riders safe so that OHVs can be enjoyed well into the future,” said Brian Mason, Alberta Transportation Minister.

“The Government of Alberta struck the right balance with this legislation. Head injuries are the number one risk to OHV riders. Making helmets mandatory will mean more riders will stay safe and continue to enjoy riding in Alberta’s beautiful landscapes,”

HELMETS REQUIRED

added Brent Hodgson, president, Alberta OffHighway Vehicle Association.

OHVs include ATVs, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, 4-wheel drive vehicles and side-by-sides.

Public land is Crown land, including areas that have been designated for public OHV use, public roadways and highway rights-of-way.

Between 2002-13, Alberta averaged 19 OHV-related deaths per year In 77 per cent of serious head injuries in that same time period, the individual was not wearing a helmet.

In 2010, OHV injuries resulted in $50 million in public health care costs.

Submitted It is now law to wear helmets when crossing public lands in Alberta. The mandatory requirement is aimed at cutting down injuries.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, May 16, 2017 – Page 11

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YOU’RE A WINNER! The farm appearing in this photograph is located in the Camrose trading area. If you recognize it as yours, come to the Camrose Booster, 4925-48 Street, Camrose. You will be presented with a free 8” x 10” color enlargement of the photo.

• This week’s prize must be claimed by June 6, 2017.

• Congratulations to Tristan Szott of Rosalind, the May 2nd Mystery Farm winner!

• This week’s Mystery Farm is sponsored by the businesses on this page.

Rural Services

• Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel • Factory Ice Maker • Energy Star Reg. $2,149.00

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5000-51 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8759 Toll Free 1-877-672-8759

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“We Sell for Less Than Big City Stores”

Discover the benefits of Co-op membership!

• Is owned by its members.

• Stocks a full range of quality products, including our popular Country Morning meats and Harmonie and Co-op brand items.

• Has knowledgeable, friendly staff available to assist you with product and service information.

• Offers a hassle-free guarantee.

• Supports the community.

The more you use your Co-op membership, the more you benefit.

Sign up for membership today! Be an owner … become a Co-op member!

You’re at home here.

Wild Rose Co-op Locations in Camrose, Killam, Sedgewick, Viking, Galahad, Alliance and Hardisty

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, May 16, 2017 – Page 12

U.S. Buyers will be on hand to appraise on the spot!

Any make, any model!

Due to an undersupply of vehicles built during the recession, and the U.S. dollar at a six-year high, we are currently seeing unprecedented trade values. If you are looking to trade or sell, now is the time. Ford currently is offering massive discounts on new vehicles, and your trade in value has never been better!

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780-672-2411

Toll Free 1-800-994-9953

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@ Lamb Ford Sales

2015 WINNER

Highway 13 East, Camrose

HOURS: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ONLINE SHOWROOM OPEN 24/7

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