January 9, 2018 Country Booster

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January 9, 2018

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Paterson Grain - Flagstaff Terminal opened its doors for business in February of 2017, and what a year it’s been!

As the third Alberta location for the family-owned company, and one of the largest grain terminals in Western Canada, the Flagstaff location draws grain from producers up to 250 km away, and handles milling varieties of wheat, peas and canola. The plant easily accommodates 150 Super Bees per day, with an average unloading time of under ten minutes per truck. To further add value and efficiency for producers, construction is currently underway to add a grain cleaning facility to the terminal, with an estimated finished date of May 2018.

Paterson Grain is an industry leader known internationally for its commitment to quality, innovation and exceptional customer service. For the last ten consecutive years, the company has been honoured to have received the title as one of the Top 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada.

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A variety of merchandise and services: Farm supplies and equipment, homes, communications, entertainment, building supplies, vehicles, real estate, and more!

Truck Driver Lindsay Armitage, left, and marketing manager Jennifer Tomaszewski have a quick conversation in the unloading terminal.

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4 No change expected for 2018 dairy prices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fundraiser for Hardisty fire victims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BRCF grant to Forestburg Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 County to add Braim to water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Real Estate FARMS • ACREAGES • RANCHES

4 ACRES BARE LAND IN DAYSLAND – Great place to build your dream home. Close to golf course and school. Asking $150,000. S-45 4 ACRES IN DAYSLAND – with 1400± sq. ft. bungalow ngalow alow low home hoome ome om me with CEDnewly DeU renovated attachedd garage vate ated ated edd basement, baseme basement bbase sement nt, t E llarge larg rg attach attache att R E C PattRdIinsulated and heated shop. $499,900. S-44 eated iins l NEW LISTING – Quarter on highway four miles north of Bawlf, could be pasture or grain. $549,000. S-115 ACREAGE – With meat processing business, remodelled home, shop and two quonsets on 7 acres between Daysland and Strome. $700,000. S-92 1.5 ACRES WITH POWER – on Highway 13 at the town of Daysland. $80,000. S-103 QUARTER BETWEEN HOLDEN AND BRUCE – currently in grass but could be excellent grain land. S-108 GRAIN FARM EAST OF CAMROSE – with parklike yardsite and two homes. Available with two or four quarters of quality grainland. S-109

300 ACRES OF PASTURE/RECREATIONAL LAND – overlooking the Battle River with amazing building sites. S-110 NEW LISTING – 480-acre cattle and grain farm with excellent home and yard north of Two Hills. S-118 NEW LISTING – 320 acre grain farm with 2 homes south of Ryley $1,400,000.

S-122 NEW LISTING – 80 acre cattle farm in Wetaskiwin County north of Gwynne with outstanding house and buildings. $1,495,000. S-124 NEW LISTING – Quarter of pasture land with Ducks Unlimited Conservation Easement Agreement between Viking, Kinsella and Sedgewick. NE 14-46-12-W4 $230,000. S-121 NEW LISTING – For Tender by Feb. 9, 2018 pasture quarter south of Ryley with Ducks Unlimited Conservation Easement Agreement NW 30-48-17-W4. S-123

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Suspects from two 2016 armed robberies were recently charged following a lengthy investigation by Redwater and Tofield RCMP, with assistance from the Edmonton General Investigative Section (GIS) North. The investigation began after the first armed robbery that took place on April 15, 2016 at the Alberta Treasury Branch in Radway.

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Suspects charged for armed robberies in Holden, two years ago Continued from page 2

On April 15, 2016 Redwater RCMP responded to a complaint of two masked males, one of whom was

reported to have produced what was believed to be a handgun. The males fled with an undisclosed amount of money in a stolen truck.

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Police later located the truck, which was engulfed in fire.

A separate incident of an armed robbery was reported on May 2, 2016 at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the Alberta Treasury Branch in the Hamlet of Holden. Tofield

RCMP responded to the complaint of two masked males, once again one was believed to have a handgun. The suspects fled the area with an undisclosed amount of money in a stolen SUV, which was also later recovered.

A 27-year-old male from Drayton Valley was arrested and recently charged with seven offences. A 39-yearold male from Edmonton was arrested and recently charged with 28 offences.

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During the workshop we will cover: • What a septic system is and how it works • Regulations • Design and installation • Appropriate use of your septic system • Maintaining your septic system • Troubleshooting Registration is free, but limited.

To attend the workshop, please pre-register by calling Leslie at Camrose County Office at 780-678-3070 or email planning@county.camrose.ab.ca

January 23, 2018 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Camrose County Main Office

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All offers to be submitted to the office of Coldwell Banker Battle River Realty before 4:00 pm, January 24, 2018.

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No change expected in 2018 dairy prices

By Murray Green

The cost of groceries doesn’t seem to go down. But, you can expect the price of dairy products to remain the same in 2018.

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County to add Braim to water connection

By Murray Green

When Camrose County extends the waterline from Armena to the Ervick Junction, it will include a spur to the Braim subdivision.

“I move that Camrose County council authorize administration to proceed with design revisions to the Armena to Ervick waterline, such that a service line be constructed to the residential subdivision of Braim as part of the overall Armena to Ervick Waterline Project, with the line to be sized large enough to allow for future expansion,” said councillor Brian Willoughby.

Currently, the City of Camrose supplies the water to the subdivision.

“I want to keep all of our options open in case we expand connections in the future,” added councillor Willoughby.

The waterline heads south from Armena and a reservoir is scheduled to be built on or near TWP Road 472, which is directly west of Braim.

“We were going to take the line on private lands from Armena to Ervick and get easements from property owners in exchange for hookups. After questioning landowners along the way, there isn’t a lot of interest in getting residential connections,” explained Zach Mazure, pub-

lic works assistant manager.

“So we have decided to go down Highway 21 using the right-away. By going with an above ground reservoir it has given us the ability to find savings. We can now get more services with the same amount. We could push water over to Braim. Currently, we are restricted on who we can connect, how many we can connect, where they can connect and we pay a flat fee for the residences.

This is a restrictive feel, compared to what we get with the Capital Regional Water Service Commission.”

By serving county residents in Braim, Camrose County would have savings over what they pay now.

“We looked at the feasibility study first. With what we proposed in the changes and the additional line to Braim, we are looking at a lot more services for our money.”

The original cost for the Armena to Ervick waterline was $6.25 million. “In Armena, we were going to build a new underground water storage facility with pumps because the current pumps are not big enough,” said Zach. “It can supply Armena, but not all the residents along the way, as well as Ervick in the future.

That was part of the problem, serving additional

resident hook-ups along the way, which requires a lot more pumping. In Ervick, we would have had another underground reservoir with pumping capacity for the Ervick subdivision.”

Option 2, allows for a fill line rather than a distribution line, which has less requirements. Using the Highway 21 right-away is also a cost saving. Building above ground reservoirs outside of Armena and in Ervick also reduces costs. The only added cost is the line from the reservoir going east to Braim.

“We can add a line to Braim, for a total cost of $6.6 million. If I’m reading this right that would be only $350,000 more to run the line,” said councillor Willoughby. “In the future, is it possible to run a line from Braim to Ohaton? That’s where I’m going with this. To me, that is important.”

Mazure said that would be a bigger picture and couldn’t answer his question without consulting the commission or consultants.

It would also have to be approved by the water commission.

“To add Braim would be an increase of 17 per cent more water. In the grand scheme of things, it is fairly minor. The amount of residential hook-ups from

Armena to Ervick would have been about the same as the number of connections in Braim,” said Mazure. “It would be a similar comparison. I talked to someone from the water commission this morning and they don’t have any concerns about supplying us with water. We are still the small kids on the block when it comes to the commission.”

The motion was carried unanimously.

County notes

Councillor Cindy Trautman started the process of building a new lagoon for New Norway.

“I move that Camrose County Council award the construction contract for the New Norway Wastewater Lagoon Rehabilitation, to Nu Edge Construction of Camrose for the tender price of $1,070,550 plus GST, with funding to come from a combination of a Local Improvement Levy (75 per cent) and MSI Capital Funding (25 per cent),” she said.

That works out to about $660 per New Norway household a year for 20 years.

The New Norway Fire Department requested authorization for the department to respond to Medical First Response calls under Alberta Health Services. That was carried with members to have training in place.

announced its decision to maintain the current support prices for butter and skim milk powder.

As of Feb. 1, 2018, the support price for butter will remain at $8.0062 per kg and the support price for skim milk powder will remain at $4.5302 per kg.

“Despite a small reduction in the cost of producing milk in Canada, we feel that for the sake of the industry’s stability, it is best to leave the support prices of butter and skim milk powder where they currently stand,” said Alistair Johnston, CDC chairman.

The margin received by processors for butter purchased by the CDC under the Domestic Seasonality Program will remain unchanged. Carrying charges collected by the CDC to pay for the storage of normal butter stocks will also remain unchanged.

The support price for butter is used by the CDC when buying and selling butter under its Domestic Seasonality Program. This program balances seasonal changes in demand on the domestic market.

The Canadian Dairy Commission, a Crown corporation created in 1966, is a key facilitator within the Canadian dairy sector.

It is mandated to provide efficient milk producers with the opportunity to get a fair return on their labour and investment, and to ensure that Canadian consumers are provided with adequate supplies of quality dairy products.

The CDC helps design, implement, and administer policies and programs to support milk producers and processors.

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Fundraiser for fire victims

By Lori Larsen

After a devastating fire that took the home and belongings of Scotty Love and Jodi Chilson and four children, residents of Hardisty have rallied together to host a fundraising event in an effort to help the family get back on their feet.

The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13 at Hardisty Community Hall. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. followed by a live auction and Kids’ Raffle.

During the Dec. 21 fire, the family lost Christmas presents, birthday presents, photos, mementos and, tragically, their beloved family dog, Charlie.

When speaking of Jodi and Scotty, fellow residents and friends noted how devoted they are to their children and how Jodi, a busy mom of four, always lands on her feet. After a car accident left her daughter in a wheelchair, she does whatever it takes to ensure nothing holds her back.

The community would like to do whatever they can to keep this fire from getting in the way of that.

Donations for the live auction and Kids’ Raffle can be made by contacting Jo Kitto at 780-888-7302.

Cash donations can be made at the ATB in a trust account, or you can support Hannah’s blossoming ski career by making a deposit into her trust account, also at the ATB. Donation receipts will be issued after the event.

Tickets for the familyfriendly dinner and auction can be purchased in Hardisty at Rustic Stars, the Post Office, or by calling Lori Morrison at 780-888-1059 or Jo Kitto at 780-888-7302.

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BRCF grant to Forestburg Cemetery Submitted

The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $1,275 grant to the Village of Forestburg to assist in the operation of the Forestburg Cemetery.

The grant is from income from the Jesswein Family Fund, which was started to support operation of the Forestburg Cemetery.

The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support projects and facilities, 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 $5,445,000 to support community facilities and programs operated by organizations and municipalities in the region.

To learn more about the Forestburg Cemetery Society, contact Michael Jahns at 780-582-3553.

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Agricultural Wall of Honor and Century Farm Award Applications The Camrose County Agricultural Communications Committee is seeking nominations for 2018 Wall of Honor Inductees and Century Farm Award Applications Wall of Honor Nominations: This honor recognizes contributions to Agriculture by individuals in farming and ranching, agri-buisness or in extension and research work. Candidates for the Agriculture Wall of Honor should have demonstrated leadership in farm, rural and community organizations at the district, county or provincial level. Selections for the Camrose County Agricultural Wall of Honor are considered based on the person’s contribution to the betterment of agriculture and the improvement of rural quality of life within Camrose County.

Century Farm Award Applications: Keeping the family farm or ranch from generation to generation and actively farming is an impressive achievement. Camrose County recognizes these long-standing farms during our Century Farm Awards.

Eligibility requirements: • At the time of application, the land has been continuously owned, farmed or ranched by your family for a minimum of 100 years.

• Provide clear proof of ownership (land titles). You may currently be renting out your land.

• You are eligible if you have received the Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award.

Eligible applicants will be presented a commemorative sign to hang at their farm gate or on a building celebrating the achievement.

Nomination and application forms can be found on the County website www.county.camrose.ab.ca, contacting the Agricultural Services Office by phone 780-672-4765, or email asb@county.camrose.ab.ca.

Completed forms may be emailed or dropped off at the Agricultural Services office (4728-41 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 0Z6) Application Deadline: January 31, 2018 The Camrose County Agricultural Awards Banquet is scheduled for April 7, 2018, 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Rosalind Community Hall. Limited tickets will be available in early March.

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