AG WEEK We Salute the Farm Industry
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March 13, 2018
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Protective officers Manie Germushuysen and Wes Allison will be using their skills as they inspect farm trucks later this month at Wild Rose Co-op Cardlock.
The goal is simple – to ensure that heavy trucks are fit for safe and legal travel. Camrose County, annually, conducts a
Free Farm Truck Inspection.
On March 28 and 29, the County will work in conjunction with the Commercial and Vehicle Inspection Enforcement Department of Alberta Transportation, and Wild Rose Co-op Cardlock, to conduct thorough safety checks on farm trucks owned by Camrose County residents. Inspections will include critical safety items including brakes, steering, lights, frames, fuel systems and drive shafts. The free inspection is for farm trucks with a minimum GVW of 4500 kgs. See the advertisement in this edition for additional information.
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News Features…
Open Farm Days celebrated biggest year yet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Agricultural Society honours McLean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Meeting Creek to receive new bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Safety Week creates farm awareness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018 – 10:00 AM
UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 – 11:00 AM
Randall Farms Ltd. – Art and Pam Randall Lacombe, AB LOCATED: From Lacombe, go 12 km east on Hwy 12, then 3.2 km south on Hwy 815, then 1 km west on Twp Rd 402 or from the Hamlet of Joffre go 11 km north on Hwy 815, then 1 km west on Twp Rd 402. Gate Sign – 25319 Twp Rd 402 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Art Randall at 403-391-6552 or 403-782-2604 This equipment is well maintained and in very good condition. Major pieces have been shedded. Equipment & Online Bidding at 12:00 p.m.
TRACTORS • 1997 Case IH 9370 4WD w/ 20.8R42 duals, showing 5061 hrs, stand trans, 4 hyd plus return, Raven light bar, SN JEE0069959 • 2005 New Holland TV145 BiDirectional w/ NH 82LB loader, 8-1/2’ bucket & grapple (bucket teeth), 2479 hrs at booking, front 540/1000 PTO, 5 hyd on loader end, 16.9R38 tires, rear wheel weights, one owner, SN RVS023040 • Horst pallet forks to fit above loader COMBINE & SWATHER • 2005 Cat 580R w/ P514 header, Rake-Up PU, showing 1257 sep / 1904 eng hrs, 900/60R 32 fronts, 50/65R 26 rears, power folding hopper, CEBIS, chaff spreader, 2nd owner, SN C0L00580C57600093, Terms: 25% non-refundable deposit, balance by Aug 1/18. • 2000 Premier 2950 swather w/ 25’ 972 header, 1091 header / 1418 eng hrs, dbl knife drive, PU reel, 2 spd, Turbo, new front 21.5L16.1 tires, triple delivery, sells w/ Outback auto steer (Outback STX screen), SN 136099 TRUCKS & TRAILER • 2000 Kenworth T800 highway truck w/ sgl bunk, Cummins ISM 370 ESP (400hp), 10 spd trans, alum rims, 11R22.5 tires • 2011 Castleton TA grain trailer, 36’, open end, two Brehon elec chute openers w/ remote, 11R24.5 tires, steel rims, roll tarp, air ride • 1981 Ford 8000 TA grain truck w/ 18’ steel box & hoist, 153,360 km, 3208 Cat, Roadranger RT 613-13 spd trans, spring susp, air brakes, 11R22.5 tires, roll tarp, Kramble remote hoist & endgate, box divider w/ under floor chute, hyd cyl in place for hyd endgate, owned since 1982 SPRAYER & NURSE TRAILER • 2004 Spray Coupe 4640, 80’, 400 gal, showing 1736 hrs, 5 spd manual, triple noz bodies (2 sets tips), EZ Steer auto steer, NH FM-750 monitor w/ sec control (5
sec), Greentronics auto height, TRUCK sells w/ 2 sets of tires (16.9x24 • 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 1T dually floatation - ltd use & 9.5R32), SN w/ 8’x10’ steel deck (3 yrs old), 4640JN8M139 4x4, Cummins diesel, auto trans, • 26’ Stoughton SA dry van trailer, showing 264,931 km, reg cab, 1987, sells w/ 1200 gal Hold On A/T/C, vinyl floor, newer tires, c/w poly water tank, Chem Handler slip tank (12V pump) & tool box II, 5hp banjo pump & 78 cc gas STOCK TRAILER & FLAT DECK chem pump, 22.5 tires • 24’ WW TA 5th wheel aluminum stock trailer, 1995, one owner, 7’ AIR DRILL wide, sgl partition, new 16” tires • 39’ Flexicoil 5000, 7.2” spacing, • 16’ TA 5th wheel flat deck trailer, 3” rubber packers, sgl shoot hm built w/ Alpine Sys liquid kit, primary CATTLE HANDLING EQUIP blockage c/w FC 2320 air tank, 340 US gal liquid fert tank, seed • Stampede hydraulic squeeze & treater, new manifold on cart, palp cage upgraded primary risers (3 rollers • D&M Concrete cattle handling plus inserts for segmented), SN system, alley & tub, both have drill A0000-P059843, SN cart catwalks (alley is 42’ +/- outside measurement) GH2320A-R065044 • 12’x25’ stack mover, TA duals (no chains) CULTIVATOR & • Forty 24’ free standing panels HARROW / PACKER • 40’ Flexicoil 800 DT cult, 4 bar • Seven 24’ free standing panels w/ harrows (one season on new gates (10’ – 16’ gates) • Four 24’ free standing panels w/ tines), SN C800-A00-J028121 • 60’ Flexicoil Sys 95 harrow / drive through gates packer, 1-3/4” packers, two • Four 24’ fenceline silage bunks • Qty of gates (6’ – 16’ Stampede seasons on new tines & Hi Hog) • Qty of corral panels (Hi Hog, etc) GRAIN DRYER & BINS • Ibec 1212 6 tier grain dryer, sgl • Hi Hog auto headgate phase 15hp elec motor, c/w • Calf squeeze, bale feeder, qty tire wet auger & elec motor (NG or feeders
MISCELLANEOUS propane fired), SN 87019 • Twister 14’ x 6 ring bin on • Forty Farmland vertical tillage coulters (fit on most DT cult) Chigwell hopper, 2600 bu+/• Chigwell 4 compartment hopper • Forty 14” Knock-On sweeps & mt brackets bin, 1600 bu+/• Two 51’ diameter Meridian grain • Deutz Allis front mt 48” mower w/ bagger, 16hp rings w/ tarps (used once) • Anvil (Hay Budden Mfg ?) AUGERS & GRAIN VAC • 1000 lbs +/- suitcase weights • FarmKing CX1041 10”x41’ auger • 1250 gal poly water tank w/ FarmKing SP mover, 35hp • 1000 / 500 gal overhead fuel Kohler Command Pro, new in tanks; 110V Fill Rite FR 700V 2013, SN CX104113000034 pump • Westfield 10”x61’ mechanical • Lincoln Weldan Power 150 welder swing auger, full bin spout, c/w / generator w/ Kohler eng • Clarke mig welder; 2 cutting sampler, SN 45226 • Sakundiak HD7x1600 7”x52’ torch sets; 2T hyd eng hoist; air auger w/ 5hp elec motor, SN compressor; ¾” drive socket set; elec tools; hand tools; elec 66795 motors • Allied 6”x27’ auger, 15hp Kohler • Walinga 510 grain vac w/ • Misc elec fence supplies; hog scale; hyd liquid pit pump attachments
Carl & Colleen Brockhoff – Edberg, AB LOCATED: From the north side of the village of Edberg, go 0.5 mile east on farm driveway. Gate Sign – 44229 Rge Rd 201 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Carl Brockhoff at 780-679-6380 Previewing starts Saturday, March 31 up to sale day. Brockhoffs have a very well looked after line of equipment. Major pieces have been shedded. Equipment & Online Bidding at 12:00 p.m.
TRACTORS • 2008 New Holland T9040 HD 4WD w/ 710/70R42 Good Year duals, showing 2204 hrs, powershift, 5 hyd plus return, high capacity pump – 55 GPM, high capacity drawbar, one owner, purchased new in Dec/09, SN Z8F204560 • 1985 John Deere 4850 MFWD w/ JD 280 loader, 8’ bucket & grapple, powershift, 3 hyd, 1000 PTO, joystick, 20.8x38 rears, 18.4/15-26 fronts (one season), 2nd owner, SN RW48500P008490 COMBINE & HEADER • 2006 John Deere 9660 WTS combine w/ JD 615P header, showing 1405 sep / 1996 eng hr, 800/65R32 fronts – 480/80R26 rears, power folding hopper, chaff spreader, very clean unit, recent work orders, shedded, 2nd owner, SN Z09660A079067 • 2004 John Deere 930D draper header, 30’, PU reel, fore & aft, single point hook-up, factory transport, SN H00930D706142 SWATHERS • 2012 Premier M155 swather w/ 30’ D60-D header, showing 624 header / 798 eng hr, Dual direction, dbl knife drive, 6 batt split PU reel, 6 poly skid shoes, transport w/ weight kit, fore & aft, 600/65R28 fronts, one owner, shedded, (sells w/ spare knife), SN 219979 • 30’ John Deere 590 PT swather w/ batt reel, SN E00590A877576 TRUCKS & TRAILERS • 1995 IH Eagle 9400 TA grain truck w/ 20’ CBI box & hoist, hyd silage endgate, new 11R24.5 rear tires, alum rims, Cat 3406, 18 spd, pintle hitch, roll tarp, showing 588,080 km (15,172 hrs) • 1989 Kenworth T600 highway truck, Detroit 60 Series, 18 spd, alum rims, 11R24.5 tires, air ride • 32’ Fruehauf TA grain trailer, 1975, roll tarp, spring ride, 1124.5 tires • 49’ Fruehauf TA highboy bale
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440 controller, 12” spacing, closing packer wheels, good cond GRAIN CART & BAGGER (Selling for Brian Sjogren 780• 2013 J&M 875-18 grain cart, 875 878-1088) Bu, 18” Hydraulic Slider auger, • 32’ Allis Chalmers 3400 disc, hyd discharge spout, PTO drive, 10.5” spacing, (Selling for Greg roll tarp, 30.5L-32 singles, one Sjogren 780-781-1689) owner, SN 1305869 • Degelman rock picker, ground • 2014 Brandt 3010 GBL grain drive bagger, one owner, SN 65-437 • 70’ Flexicoil Sys 82 tine harrows GRAIN VACS & drawbar • 2012 Brandt 5200 EX grain vac w/ • 90’ Bourgault Centurion II PT bin snake, 156.8 hrs @ booking, sprayer, 800 Imp gal, hyd pump, one owner, SN 99945 foam marker • Rem 1026B grain vac w/ CATTLE EQUIPMENT attachments, SN RM-01• Flexicoil post pounder, trailer type 1026B-4834 • Easy Way maternity pen AUGERS • Qty of HiQual HD corral panels • 2015 FarmKing 13”x70’ swing (10’-12’ w/ walk thru gates) auger, hyd winch & hopper mover • Hyd loader mt posthole auger w/ remote, full bin spout, light kit, GPS EQUIPMENT one owner, SN Y137015000071 • FarmKing 13”x70’ swing auger, • John Deere 2630 display w/ SF1 hyd winch & hopper mover, full activation bin spout, light kit, SN 21900441 • John Deere Starfire 3000 receiver • Westfield MK 100-61 10”x61’ • John Deere AutoTrac 200 mechanical swing auger, SN universal steering kit 100091 MISCELLANEOUS • Sakundiak HD8-1200 8”x39’, • 20’ Skyreach Ind TA flat deck Hawes SP mover, 25hp Kohler, trailer, 8 bolt rims, 6000 KG GVW elec clutch, one owner, SN 64573 • John Deere 318 lawn tractor The above augers have not been w/ 50” mower deck & 42” used for fertilizer. hyd drive rototiller, 925 hrs, • Sakundiak 7”x41’, 16hp Kohler, hydrostatic, power steering, SN elec start M00318X294652 • Brandt 7”x51’, no motor • John Deere MX6 3pt rotary mower, 6’ HEAVY HARROW • 73’ Riteway Model 7173 heavy • Hotsy 795SS hot water pressure washer, 2000 PSI harrow, hyd angle, purchased • Labtronics 919 grain tester new in 2008, SN 08-713-28 • 29 Schumacher Pro Flex (poly BALER & BALE SHREDDER finger) crop lifters • 2008 John Deere 568 rd baler, • Three slip tanks (2 w/ 12 V Mega-Wide PU, 11,533 bales, pumps) 31x13.5-15SL tires, one owner, • Two fiberglass water tanks SN E00568X348459 • Lg wrench set (up to 2-1/2”); Oxy • Haybuster 2620 bale shredder, / Acetylene set; Acklands zipper LH discharge, one owner, SN welder; Torna elec jack hammer; 26JJ044220 ¾” socket set; Blue Point ½” impact FIELD EQUIPMENT • 20’ John Deere TA disc, 9” • 3” Honda 200 banjo pump; 20.8x38 duals (JD 4440); hyd spacing rams; elec motors • 40’ Bourgault 6220 fixed hitch coulter NH3 applicator w/ Raven • NH3 kit w/ Raven rate controller & radar Accuflow Supercooler w/ Raven
AUCTIONEER’S FOR BOTH UNRESERVED FARM NOTES AUCTIONS BY FARM SALES
Phone 780-672-1105 • Fax 1-888-870-0958 Email office@djas.ca www.dougjohnsonauctionservice.com AB License 334038
• For online bidding, go to our website and click on the Online Bidding symbol to set up an account and register for the sale. • Online bidders must pre-register at least 48 hours prior to the sale. • See complete terms and conditions on our website.
Open Farm Days celebrated biggest year yet By Murray Green
The fifth-annual edition of Open Farm Days broke records last summer as visitors made their way to farms, ranches and culinary events across the province to experience the best rural Alberta has to offer. According to newly released data, 101 host farms and ranches had more than 20,000 visits
during Open Farm Days, Aug. 19 and 20. The weekend’s experiences and activities included 22 farm-totable culinary events that helped boost on-farm sales to $146,121 over two days– an increase of nine per cent over the previous year’s event. “Open Farm Days gets bigger and better every year with more visitors discovering and supporting
our rural producers. From historical experiences spanning the Middle Ages to the Old West, family-friendly petting zoos and corn mazes, livestock and vegetable farms, along with breweries, meaderies, wineries and distilleries, there was truly something for everyone. The great response demonstrates the continued potential of agri-tourism,”
said Ricardo Miranda, minister of culture and tourism. The overall year-overyear growth in Open Farm Days attendance and sales is supported by the increasing number and variety of farm, ranch and culinary event hosts participating in the event. The array of experiences offered through Open Farm Days highlights agriculture’s importance and vitality as a core sec-
tor in Alberta. They also help showcase the broad range and growing number of opportunities available to entrepreneurs in rural and culinary tourism. “The success of Open Farm Days is due in large part to the hard work of our farmers and ranchers who produce world-class products that are a source of pride for our province. Continued on page 6
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Ammonia emissions Proudly serving the Camrose and area agricultural studied industry From Agri-News
A three-year project will see researchers with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry investigate practical dietary strategies to reduce ammonia emissions associated with egg production. The project, which could be the most comprehensive study of the issue ever conducted in Canada, will seek to find practical and cost-effective dietary strategies to reduce ammonia emission intensity by as much as 25 per cent. The project will be led by Eduardo Beltranena, research scientist with the Livestock Research Section, who sees environmental footprint of feed as one of the emerging frontiers in animal nutrition. Feed costs represent 70 per cent of the cost of production for poultry producers, but feed is also responsible for a considerable part of the environmental footprint of livestock production. “Ammonia emissions are heavily influenced by decisions made at the farm-level, specifically the feeding program.”
Wild Rose
Farm Truck Inspections
Camrose County, in conjunction with Justice and Solicitor General Commercial Vehicle Enforcement and Wild Rose Co-op Cardlock, will
be conducting a
FREE Farm Truck Safety Inspection • General Machining • Welding • Crane Service
for Camrose County residents on
Phone 780-672-9400
for farm registered vehicles
Fax 780-672-9556 1/2 km East on Highway 26, Camrose
March 28 and 29, 2018 4500 kgs and over GVW.
Inspections will be conducted by appointment only
at the Wild Rose Co-op Cardlock located at 3611-47 Avenue, south of the east end Fountain Tire.
For further details or to make an appointment, please call Susan at 780.672.4449 or skelndorfer@county.camrose.ab.ca
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Water rights concern local landowners By Wes Taylor, MLA Battle River-Wainwright
As the critic for Surface and Property Rights, I’ve spoken publicly previously about highly questionable actions by Alberta Environment and Parks. In December, Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) sent letters advising Albertans that water license applications submitted over 15 years ago were being closed and water access related to those applications revoked. I and my United Conservatives colleagues first learned about the letters when southeast rancher Aaron Brower, whose ranch has been operated by his family for generations, reached out to his local MLA. Further investigation revealed that Mr. Brower was not the only rancher in the Milk River Basin who received a similar letter. In fact, many ranchers in the area were sent letters and are now worried that the AEP will revoke their water access. Succumbing to pressure, Minister of Environment Shannon Phillips released a statement assuring ranchers that their “historic” traditional water access will be upheld. However, this has done little to ease the concerns of Albertans in the Milk River Basin who are worried that the NDP government will revoke water access. More concerning is minister Phillips’ statement failed to mention or include clarity that water licenses would be reinstated. Additionally, any priority given to these applicants should be based on their application prior to the 2001 deadline and not on any new proposed application Clearly the NDP government has made a mess of this issue. As a result, ranchers are left worried about the success of their business. Albertans understand that water is essential for the success of Alberta ranchers, and their ability to support their families. It is disturbing that the NDP government has allowed department officials to close applications and revoke traditional water access, causing unnecessary stress for Alberta producers. This water rights issue is not only important to the Ranchers in the Milk River Basin in Southern Alberta, but to all ranchers across Alberta and anyone that depends on water for their farm operations. Even with assurances from the minister of environment, ranchers are not convinced that their traditional water access will be respected and water licenses reinstated. Mr. Brower, who is currently appealing the decision with the Environmental Appeals Board, is worried his file will be shelved and put on hold again. United Conservatives will not give up on this issue, and will continue to pressure the NDP Government to reinstate water licenses and respect rancher’s traditional water access. If our party is given to opportunity to govern, by the voters of Alberta, in the next election, I will work to repeal portions of legislation that allowed these water rights issues to happen in the first place. Contact me, Wes Taylor, at my office at battleriver. wainwright.ab.ca or your local MLA office if you receive letters from the AEP or are already a recipient of a letter. MLA Battle River-Wainwright office 780-842-6177 or fax 780- 842-3171.
BULL CONGRESS COMMITTEE Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster This year’s Canadian Bull Congress was another success thanks to the dedication of the committee consisting of, left to right back row, Vanessa Sheppard, Barry Ness and Chuck Erman, front row Marilyn Lee, Harry Nauenburg and Norris Sheppard.
Ag Society honours McLean By Lori Larsen
Local resident, Wynn McLean, was presented with the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies (AAAS) Award of Merit on Feb. 9 during the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies’ 72nd annual convention. The George Hughes Award of Merit is given out at the president’s discretion, to an individual or organization that excels in the encouragement of growth and promotion of agricultural societies in Alberta. Wynn was recognized for his numerous achievements throughout an extensive career and lengthy commitment to serving his community. “I am absolutely stunned which is not an unusual feeling for me,” Wynn said with a smile then, on a serious note, added, “You don’t do any of this by yourself. I had a very supportive board of directors, staff and community.” Wynn served as municipal councillor on the Camrose City council, was the chief executive officer of the Camrose Regional Exhibition until he moved into the vice-president of community relations with Travel Alberta in 2012. Wynn retired from this position in February 2017. A few of Wynn’s achievements include serving as a member of Travel Alberta’s Strategic Tourism Marketing Council, playing a significant role in the development of Alberta’s Tourism Framework, founding director of Tourism Camrose and acting as the founding Chair of the Growing Rural Tourism Conference. Starting the Growing Tourism Conference was one of Wynn’s proudest accomplishments. “I received a lot of help from Shirley Damberger with that,” he said. Last year during the conference, Wynn was given the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to Growing Rural Alberta and his contributions to the Growing Tourism Conference were honoured by renaming the GRT Champion Award to the Wynn McLean Rural Tourism Champion Award. Part of Wynn’s success can no doubt be attributed to his sharp wit and ability to not take himself too seriously. “One of my most embarrassing moments happened when I was with Travel Alberta when I was invited to have dinner with the Prime Minister of Iceland and Premier Redford. I was in such a rush to get out of Camrose, I forgot all my clothes in Camrose and had to go buy a suit off the rack.” For anyone who knows Wynn, who
admits he likes good quality clothes that are tailored to fit, this was very disconcerting. Wynn was also involved, from the beginning, in the formation of the Camrose (Canadian) Bull Congress held at the Camrose Regional Exhibition (CRE), as well as being involved in projects such as the casino, hotel and campground development. “My first proudest accomplishment was successfully getting $5.7 million capital funding from the government for the capital projects at the CRE in general,” he noted. “My number two was winning the gaming plebiscite before the election which enabled the casino to come to Camrose. I was a spokesman for that project. I got a lot of help from Clarence Mastel on this project.”
Alberta to talk about it and when I was with Travel Alberta, I considered everything rural except Edmonton, Calgary and the Rockies.” When speaking of his work with Travel Alberta Wynn lit up. “I loved my work with Travel Alberta. I was a bit of troubleshooter. I used my diplomatic skills to solve issues, sometimes between Travel Alberta and the organizations, and sometimes between Tourism and their local governments. “I had the best job. I didn’t have to get on an airplane unless I wanted to. I drove a lot, so I knew where every clean washroom and good cup of coffee was in this province.” Wynn taught for four years in Calgary before returning to hometown
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Wynn McLean holds the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies (AAAS) Award of Merit, which he received at Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies annual convention held in Edmonton on Feb. 9.
As a strong proponent of education, Wynn was instrumental in developing and offering further education programs at the CRE, and supported and presented at many conferences over the years including the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions, International Association of Fairs and Expositions, Western Fairs Association, Rocky Mountain Fairs Association and AAAS. When asked about connecting tourism with agriculture, Wynn replied, “The exhibition has always been involved in tourism. Now they call it agritourism, but the exhibitions have always been around. “We recognized that there is a need in rural
Camrose where he worked with his father, Max at the Max McLean’s Men’s Wear store. When Wynn isn’t working and giving of his time on committees and boards, he is an amateur musician and played in a rock and roll band until recently and enjoys being active indicating he created many friendships along the way through sports. Wynn is humble about the award and emphasizes and tributes many people for the successes of which he was a part. He concluded with, “You live in a community, you take something from it, you also have to put it back.” A lesson Wynn proudly took from his father.
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Use safety when operating machines
SPRING BOOKING
By Murray Green
Modern machinery has evolved the agricultural industry to make their day-to-day tasks easier. From power steering in tractors to all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) becoming an industry staple, every new or improved bit of machinery has come with its own special set of preventative safety measures and guidelines. Farms often double as a workplace and a home, so it’s not uncommon for farming to become a family business. To mark National Farm Safety Week, March 14 to 20, the Canada Safety Council is offering safety tips around machinery, including best practices, preventative measures and, with these, a reminder that shortcuts should never be taken when discussing safety. “The agricultural sector is an important one whose role in Canada can’t be overstated,” said Jack Smith, president of the Canada Safety Council. “The job often entails the use of sharp, blunt and heavy machinery. It’s only through proper training, education and preventative maintenance that these tools can be used safely, and it’s the farmer’s responsibility to ensure their proper use at all times.” Agricultural fatalities are on the decline, relatively speaking. According to Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting, the average of fatalities between 2002-12 (the most recent year where data is available) was approximately 30 fatalities less than the running average from 1990 to 2001. Although the overall trend is encouraging, 2012 still saw 60 agriculture-related fatalities—an unacceptable figure. Un s u r p r i s i n g ly, machinery dominated as the major cause of fatalities between 2003-12, with 70 per cent of fatalities being attributed to machine rollovers, run overs, entanglement in moving machinery parts or other machineryrelated causes. The best tool for any farmer hoping to run machinery is the owner’s manual. Machines are typically designed with safety in mind and are perfectly safe to use, assuming correct maintenance and operation. An inspection of the machine prior to operation can sometimes reveal otherwise unnoticed safety
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lifesaving in some circumstances. Avoid wearing any loose-fitting clothing, jewelry, hairstyles or anything that could get caught on moving parts. To that end, stay away from moving parts at all times. If there’s something caught in a moving part, make sure to turn off the machine and remove the keys from the ignition before performing maintenance. If you’re parking a machine on a slope, make
sure to block it. Fifty per cent of all run over fatalities between 2002-12 were individuals who were struck by an unmanned machine. Exercise caution and judgment when operating a machine close to the edge of a ditch, slope or field. This is the most frequent cause of machine rollovers. Perform preventative maintenance on a regular basis, making sure your machine is properly lubricated, adjusted and has no
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Why is the agriculture and agri-food sector so important? It’s a colossal contributor to the lives of all Canadians. It feeds us, as well as our economy. It employs us, and depends upon the environmental stewardship of our farmers. It is fuelled by innovation and ingenuity. In short, it grows a lot more than you may think. The agriculture and agri-food industry contributes over $100 billion annually to Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP). That’s more than the national GDP of two thirds of the world’s countries. Canada is the fifth largest agricultural exporter in the world, and the agriculture and agri-food industry employs 2.2 million Canadians (that’s one in eight jobs). We are the world’s largest exporter of flaxseed, canola, pulses and durum wheat and we’re one of the largest producers of flaxseed, canola, pulses and durum wheat.
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Stolen passport leads to charges March 3
A bar was the site of a break and enter with several items stolen. This is currently being investigated by the Camrose RCMP. March 2
A 27-year-old woman was arrested on outstanding warrants. Upon arriving at the RCMP detachment, it was determined the woman had stolen her sister’s passport. She was subsequently arrested on her own outstanding warrants and charged for Identity Fraud, obstructing a Peace Officer and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. Locks were cut off fuel tanks at a farm along Township Road 450. Suspect driving a three-quarter ton or half ton pick up truck with an aggressive tire print. March 1
Police responded to an intrusion alarm at a commercial property in Camrose County. The gate lock was cut and an office building was entered. This file is currently being investigated. Police are investigating a break and enter after
fuel and copper were stolen from a commercial property in Camrose County. Video surveillance revealed an attempted break and enter to the Kelsey Post Office at approximately 5:45 a.m. A male was observed trying to pry the doors open before leaving in a white van. Call Camrose RCMP if you have any information. The RCMP worked together with Camrose Police Service to execute a search warrant at a rural property. A significant number of items inside the house were determined to be related to recent break and enter files. The stolen property was seized and will be returned to the rightful owners. Feb. 28
A shop north of Armena was broken into and numerous tools were stolen. The main door appeared to have been pried open. Footprints and tire tracks were no longer available as police were not called until two days after the occurrence. Call police as soon as possible to avoid evidence being destroyed due to weather.
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Meeting Creek to receive bridge By Murray Green
The Meeting Creek 52nd Street bridge will receive a replacement in the future. Councillor Jack Lyle moved that, “Camrose County council award the construction portion of BF6516 (Meeting Creek bridge) replacement to Prairie Erectors of Nisku for $634,310 including site occupancy and excluding GST with funding to come from the 2017 STIP Funding ($435,000), Federal Gas Tax Fund ($145,000) and transfer from operations to capital (balance $54,310).” On Jan. 25, the tender for BF6516 was advertised on the Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) website. The tender closed and a public meeting was held at the County office for opening of the tenders. Seven contractors picked up the tender and five submitted bids to complete the work. Councillor Trevor Miller added that, “Further that Camrose County approves the provision of engineering services from WSP for the construction of BF6516 for a cost of $59,933 with funding to come from transfer from operations to capital to complete the project.” The original budget was set at $580,000, but none of the bids came close enough to that amount. Camrose County council could have rejected all tenders, but would have forfeited the STIP funding of $435,000. Administration pointed out that replacing this structure would result in minimal maintenance over the next 40 years. Not replacing the bridge would not only result in the loss of current grant funding, but would incur increased yearly maintenance costs until either closure of the structure or inevitable replacement with or without funding. In June 2016, County’s public works department received a report summarizing the findings of the inspection that showed rot in multiple piles and caps, and the girders were in generally poor condition. Camrose County was granted 75 per cent of the amount by Alberta Transportation to complete the project, under the premise of finding another 25 per cent of their own funding. “It is administration’s opinion that it would be in Camrose County’s best interest to utilize the funds provided, because eventually the structure will need to be repaired or replaced costing more in the long run,” advised public work’s construction and design coordinator Jeri Smith in her report.
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Camrose County fights linear tax increases By Murray Green
Camrose County is not satisfied with the assessment of linear taxes by the province. Council voiced their concern at a regular meeting. “I move that Camrose County council write a letter to the minister of municipal affairs requesting a written explanation as to why the Assessment Year Modifiers (AYM) were adjusted without following the historical precedent of basing AYM on actual construction cost changes as determined by objective industry experts,” said councillor Jack Lyle. The issue of AYM has been raised by the AAMDC president Al Kemmere and the Alberta Rural Municipal Administrators Association following the Dec. 19 announcement that AYMs for wells and pipelines were to be frozen for 2017 at 2016 rates. Historically, the process for calculating the regulated rates for linear property has been based on construction costs over the past year, with the AYM being adjusted on an annual basis, to reflect that change in cost. As per the standard historical practice of the ministry of
municipal affairs that has occurred for several years, in 2017, the ministry contracted industry experts to review the changes in construction costs and how it would relate in regard to changes to the AYM. In their findings, which were disseminated on Aug. 28, 2017, the industry experts that were retained and paid by the municipal affairs were of the opinion that the AYM for pipelines should be increased by approximately 10 per cent and the AYM for wells should be increased by approximately 18 per cent. “However, when the approved guidelines were released on Dec. 19, 2017 which were provided to the Camrose County, the AYM were frozen at the 2016 levels, the analysis provided by the industry experts that were retained by the ministry of municipal affairs were completely disregarded, drastically shifting the approved AYM away from the historical precedent of how AYM have been determined by the ministry,” said county administrator Paul King. “To disregard this process when the rates for AYM should be increasing puts an unfair additional burden on residential, farm,
and commercial ratepayers.” AYM were significantly reduced in 2015 and 2016, resulting in a 21 per cent decrease for wells and a 22 per cent decrease for pipelines. This would amount to a reduction of approximately $638,728, based on 2016 numbers. It would be a loss of approximately $39,000,000 in assessment and approximately $684,000 in tax revenues. Assessment Year Modifiers (AYM) are based upon the annual changes in the costs of constructing regulated industrial property in Alberta. Municipal affairs contracts with firms that are experienced in these property types. These are the same firms that perform construction, costing and engineering work with industry on major projects in Alberta. Contractors do not provide municipal affairs with company specific information about construction costs as that information is confidential to each company. Consequently, company specific business practices are reflected in the AYM. The petroleum market in Alberta has seriously
affected the oil and gas industry and especially pipeline construction projects. An increase in pipeline construction and a rebound of material prices is resulting in renewed optimism among stakeholders. Earthwork along right-of-way has also increased for the period. In particular, a contractor noticed equipment rental rates returning to what were seen two years ago, resulting in an approximate increase of 15 per cent on average compared to last year. The oil and gas market in Alberta continues to be one of moderate instability, given the cyclical nature of this sector. The significantly lowered costs which appeared in 2016 appear to have been offset by 2017 increases. The decline in value of the Canadian dollar, coupled with the inability for contractors and suppliers to sustain business in a low rate market has mainly attributed to this increase. This trend also generally mirrors what has occurred for pipeline costs. In 2016, oil-patch service contractors and suppliers were particularly impacted, leading to companies working at much
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Trans Mountain pipe line must be a priority By Kevin Sorenson, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot
4620-39 Street, Camrose
On Monday, Feb. 12, the Conservative Party launched a debate on the Trans Mountain Expansion during our Opposition Day. We implored the Trudeau Liberals to prioritize the construction of the federally approved project. The federal government must take immediate action, using all available tools, to establish certainty for this nationally significant project. It is more important than ever that this pipeline actually gets built if we are to get our energy to tidewater, expand Canadian markets and create jobs. All other pipeline projects have been killed and as a result, investment dollars for major projects are leaving Canada. Energy East died with the changing of the rules and red tape. And, the Northern Gateway was vetoed by Prime Minister Trudeau despite receiving federal approval under the same rigorous process Trans Mountain has undergone. During my intervention into this debate, I quoted Suncor president Steve Williams who has said, “Absent some changes and some improvements in competition, you’re going to see us not exercising the very big capital projects that we’ve just finished.” Mr. Williams was referring to changes the Liberals have brought in that create uncertainty regarding the actual construction and completion that makes investors think twice about risking any type of capital investment in these projects. In May 2016, after the strongest in the world, most thorough and comprehensive scientific, technical and environmental assessment, the National Energy Board (NEB), declaring it in the national interest, recommended the approval of the expansion. Six months later, after yet another round of rigorous reviews and an additional federal report, the Prime Minister finally issued his approval. After which the NEB awarded a certificate of public convenience and necessity to allow construction and by December 2016, Kinder Morgan had complied with and fulfilled the 157 conditions imposed on them by the NEB. As of February, more than a year after the NEB recommended approval, uncertainty about whether this pipeline will ever be built continues to mount. The damage this uncertainty is causing, particularly with respect to the current interprovincial trade dispute between Alberta and B.C. must be alleviated. For these reasons, our Opposition motion called on the Liberal government to table their plan of action in the House of Commons no later than noon on Thursday, Feb. 15. Unfortunately, that deadline was never met as the Liberals voted against our motion. In the absence of strong leadership on this nationally important file, the uncertainty continues and relations between our two great provinces continue to deteriorate. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or previous columns, you may write me at 4945-50 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1P9, call 780608-4600, toll-free 1-800-665-4358, fax 780608-4603 or email Kevin.Sorenson.c1@parl.gc.ca.
Safety week creates farm awareness By Murray Green
STAFF EDUCATION
Submitted Dawn Knodel, left, Kara Miller and Michelle Albrecht recently attended an endoscopy skills conference. This course aims to advance skills of nurses and physicians participating in endoscopy procedures. Daysland Hospital Foundation supports staff in their endeavours to keep current with the latest equipment and technology that can improve patient outcomes and reduce risks associated with endoscopy procedures. The hospital is currently investigating the purchase of a new cautery unit for endoscopies called an Erbe that will further enhance patient safety and comfort.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, from March 11 to 17, creates awareness of the importance of safe agriculture. This year, the focus is on supporting senior farmers through resources, safety advice articles and infographics. Canadian Ag Safety Week really asks farm families to have conversations about safety,” said Marcel Hacault, executive director of Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. “Everyone has a role
on the farm. The AgSafe family is a team, and everyone can contribute in a safe and productive way.” As a part of Safety Week, a number of resources have been produced focusing on senior producers including infographics and a series on mental well-being. It also marks the second year of the AgSafe Ribbon campaign. The AgSafe Ribbon campaign celebrates the AgSafe Family and raises awareness about the importance of farm safety.
Gate locks cut to break into rural area Feb. 27
Gate locks were cut to a rural property. The incident is believed to have happened overnight. This is currently under investigation. Firearms were stolen from a shop north of Armena. Police remind residents to be diligent about locking up houses and other buildings on their property.
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Police received a report of a commercial break and enter. Items stolen include a battery and a laptop computer. Video surveillance determined the break and enter occurred on Feb. 25 at approximately 4 p.m. A black 90s single cab long box Chevrolet truck is believed to be involved. Call Camrose RCMP with any information. Police also received 15 reports of traffic collisions, four reports of speeding/ erratic driving, 12 reports of suspicious persons/vehicles and three false alarms. Camrose RCMP has been receiving numerous complaints of telephone scams. Targeting seniors, unknown person(s) are calling and claiming to be with Revenue Canada, the RCMP and many other associations in an attempt to obtain money. Do not send money or provide any banking information to them. If you have any information regarding any of the above mentioned incidents that may lead to an arrest, contact your local RCMP detachment at 780672-3342 during business hours or Crime Stoppers Tips at 1-800-222-8477.
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