April 23, 2019 Country Booster by The Camrose Booster

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April 23, 2019

What is pickleball? It’s actually one of the world’s fastest growing games. It’s a game resembling tennis in which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over a net. The sport is played indoors, as well as outside. The attraction of participating in Pickleball, during the summer months in Camrose, is a key reason for the Camrose Pickleball Club to host an open tournament, Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5. One hundred and eighty players are registered to compete for honours and the gold, silver and bronze medals which signify best performance. Of special interest, is that one hundred and fifty of the registered players are from beyond the community. Money raised during a silent auction over the weekend will be directed towards the construction of outdoor courts. Watch the action at the Max McLean Arena. You might decide that pickleball is the perfect game for you!

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A variety of merchandise and services: Farm supplies and equipment, homes, auctions, building supplies, and more!

News Features…

Shoulder pulling crews studied this summer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Common courtesy goes a long way with landowners . . . . . . . 6 New Norway recreation association owns ball diamonds. . . . . 9 Little House on the Slough Column, by Lisa Kaastra. . . . . . 15

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN Summary of Position: • The Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for performing the service and maintenance to a wide variety of heavy equipment and vehicle ﬂeets owned and/or operated by the County, in accordance with policies and bylaws established by County Council. Some key responsibilities are as follows: • Perform regular journeyman level repairs and maintenance to heavy equipment and vehicles. • Complete work orders as work is being performed. • Respond to service calls in the ﬁeld and make emergency repairs as required. • Prepare repair estimates as required. • Conduct equipment inspection programs according to predetermined schedules. • Perform other shop related tasks and maintain a clean safe work area. • Responsible for ensuring compliance with Flagstaff County policies, the Health & Safety program and the Human Resources guidelines and procedures.

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UNRESERVED ACREAGE AUCTION Chad and Kristen Hansen of Leduc 49211 Range Road 261

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019 – 10 am Being from Leduc, go 3 miles west on Hwy 39 to RR 261, then 2-3/4 miles south

Watch For Signs • GST will be charged where applicable • Lunch Available • Westward LS41E 48” Gas TRACTORS • NH Boomer 35 FWA Yard Powered Lawn Sweep Tractor c/w PTO, 3-pt. hitch, • JD 48” Lawn Aerator; Estate hyd., hydro trans, Turf tires Trailer Sprayer c/w 8’ booms c/w NH 240TL FEL, joystick and 12V pump control, bucket, 115 hr., S/N • 4 cu. ft. Yard Trailer c/w 8’x4’ I38RF003057, like new plastic box • Single Axle Trailer c/w 4’x8’ EQUIPMENT • NH 105A 60” 3-pt. hitch Roto deck, NVS Tiller, S/N M09C2927, like • Single Axle Trailer c/w 6’x8’ deck, NVS new • Woods R.B. 800 8’ 3-pt. hitch • 60 gal. Plastic Water Tank c/w hose Blade c/w hyd. angle • 7’ Snow Blade c/w JD FEL • 110 gal. Plastic Water Tank • 150 gal. Plastic Water Tank mounts c/w hose reel • 3-pt. hitch Tow Bar • 2” Honda Water Pump c/w YARD EQUIPMENT 300’ hose • Ferris 2000Z 27 hp Front • Viper 50 E-Ton Kids Quad Mount Zero Turn Hydro. Riding ANTIQUES Lawn Mower c/w 61” deck, • Wooden Wheel Wagon c/w box 216 hr. • Cub Cadet RZT 50 Zero Turn • Horse Rake Front Mount Riding Lawn • Antique Truck Frame Mower c/w 50” deck, 22 hp, • Axle c/w steel wheels • Philco Cabinet Bat. Radio 247 hr.

• Two Singer Treadle Sewing Machines • 2-4-5-8 and 10 gal. Crocks • Cream Cans • Wash Tubs • • • • • • • • • • • • •

• Gas Weeder • Air Compressor • 14’ Trampoline • Kerosene Heaters • Motorcycle Helmets • Push Mower HOUSEHOLD Connelly Billiards 4½’ x 9’ • Halogen Lights Slate Top Pool Table c/w cues • Bumper Small Quad Rack • Aluminum Box and balls, like new Wooden Kitchen Table c/w 6 • Camp Chef Stove • Coolers chairs • Hose Reel Electric Fireplace • Karcher Pressure Washer Wall Curio • Steel Shelving Stack-On 8 Gun Cabinet • Many more items MISCELLANEOUS AUCTIONEER’S NOTE Centro 3 Burner NG BBQ Mr. and Mrs. Hansen have sold Wooden Swing Set c/w slide their acreage, therefore this Riﬂe Steady Rest Sale. Most items are in like new Clay Shooter c/w clays condition. Plan on attending. 2-Person Tree Stand For more information call Chad Quad 25 gal. Water Tank 8’x10’ Skidoo Storage Racking Hansen at 780-718-9846 or Miller’s Auction Service at 780c/w ramp Pipe Frame Rack c/w plank 789-2226 or 780-920-6738. www.millersauctionservice.com deck

Miller’s Auction Service Upcoming Sales for 2019 Unreserved Farm Sale for Dale and Donna Pope (Pope Family Organic Farm) Date: Saturday, June 1, 2019 Location: Ryley, AB Time: 10:00 a.m.

Unreserved Acreage Sale for Lorne Gradon Date: Saturday, June 22, 2019 Location: Parkland County, AB Time: 10:00 a.m.

Unreserved Acreage Sale for Phil Nimigon Date: Sunday, June 2, 2019 Location: Bittern Lake, AB Time: 10:00 a.m.

Unreserved Farm Sale for (TBA) Date: Saturday, July 13, 2019 Location: Drayton Valley, AB Time: 10:00 a.m.

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Shoulder pulling crews studied By Murray Green

Camrose County will be using both in-house and contract crews for shoulder pulling duties this summer. Public works manager Zach Mazure wants to experiment with two crews to provide a proper comparison between the two processes, so the County can be more efficient in the future. Councillor Greg Gillespie moved “that Camrose County council approve the 2019 proposed shoulder pull program as presented.” The proposal at the Feb. 26 meeting included house County crew projects to shoulder pull a total of 21.25 miles. A contract crew will be asked to pull 12.5 miles of road, which allows the County to compare the

time, quality and systems of the projects. Roads which are to receive restoration/shoulder pulling are annually presented to council for their information/approval. Input is continually sought on roads that council or Camrose County employees feel should be improved. “With that input each road is investigated for level of need and what type of road remediation is best suited, assessment completed to determine how it may fit into the area of concentration/rotation of shoulder pulling areas for the current year, prioritized based on the previous two points,” said Mazure. Roads proposed to be completed in 2019 are TWP

434 from railway tracks quarter mile east of Hwy 21 for three-quarters of a mile and from RR 210 to the east 5.5 miles (total of 6.25 miles). “I want to try some things this year with our crew to see how efficient we can be and then compare them, before we make any decisions for the following year. This fall I will make the comparisons and plan for the future.” TWP 440 from RR 211 east for eight miles. RR 210 from Hwy 609 heading north for one mile. RR 223 from Hwy 605 heading north for three miles and TWP 434 from RR 215 to Hwy 21 (total of three miles). Contract projects include TWP 442 from rail-

way tracks at Rosalind east to County border (total of 4.5 miles) and TWP 454 from RR 201 to RR 185 (eight miles). “These are well-used roads and we believe a contractor can finish these sooner and cause less disruption for ratepayers,” said Mazure. All shoulder pull projects as proposed have been incorporated as part of the public works operational budget. “The purpose of this is two-fold. The projects slated for contractors are quite large for the County crews and they would take a significant amount of time to complete in relatively high traffic areas. Secondly, the shoulder pull program needs to be re-evaluated for it’s cost-effectiveness

for future planning. Hiring a contractor enables a side-by-side comparison to be completed of in-house versus contractor projects,” explained Mazure. “There are other roads that have been brought to the attention of the public works department by councilors, grader operators, or otherwise that are not being completed in 2019, but are still on the agenda to complete. Given the general rotation of projects that is informally tried to be maintained, so that work is completed throughout the County.” With the exception of the two contractor completed projects, which will be pulled to 8.5 metres, all roads will be pulled to the standard eight metres.

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Common courtesy goes a long way By Lori Larsen

Not unlike city residents who spend time and money to maintain their property, rural residents also take a great deal of pride and ownership of their land, and in almost all instances their land is their main source of income. For that reason, the posting of “Use Respect” or “No Trespassing” signs on rural land is a plea from country residents to be courteous and appreciate their time and money invested. t is an offence to operate off-highway vehicles (OHVs) classified as snowmobiles, quads and dirt bikes, on private property without the owner's permission.

The land does not have to be posted by the owner advising No Trespassing, quite simply if you do not have permission orally or in writing you should not be on the land. Trespassing on private land, for whatever reason is an offence under the Petty Trespass Act and carries a fine of $287. As per Camrose County’s Off Highway Vehicles

Bylaw 1040, Camrose County permits the use of OHVs on gravel roads (local roads), providing the OHVs are properly registered, insured and they are abiding by the rules of the road. OHVs are not permitted on one, two and three digit highways; this includes the ditches, as the ditches are considered part of the highway. Operators of OHVs should also be aware that in accordance to Alberta’s Safety Traffic Act and the Off-Highway Vehicle regulations, operating an unregistered and uninsured OHV is unlawful on any public land or highway in Alberta and any person in Alberta operating or riding an OHV (on public land or a highway) must by law, be wearing a helmet. While what may be deemed to be harmless behaviour by some, the consequences of operating OHVs on private land can have a devastating impact on the land itself and the landowners livelihood. Besides committing the offence of trespassing, being on private land without permission can cause a host of other concerns for the landowners.

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Fields of crops can be damaged, requiring extra time and money to repair and often reseed. Soil can be contaminated with foreign plant matter of invasive species that requires extra expense and in some instances forgoing the use of the field for production. Fields housing livestock risk damaged fencing which can result in domestic animals escaping and causing damage to other fields or even more concerning, being killed or causing a motor vehicle accident. Liability issues are also a concern for landowners. Having uninvited people on land can pose a danger to the trespassers; therefore, placing greater responsibility on the landowners to address concerns on the land that may otherwise not be an issue. Unfortunately, due to a lack of common courtesy by people trespassing, more and more rural landowners are not only posting their land to heed off disrespectful users but are denying permission to anyone, despite respectful intentions.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Alan Doutre of Alberta Commercial vehicle Enforcement, left, and Skyler Zelinski of Flagstaff County Protective Services inspect a truck during the County’s Truck Inspection on March 26. The inspections were held at the Co-op Cardlock facility in Camrose, where drivers were informed about mechanical issues, road bans and safety issues. The officers were kept busy checking for safety issues and no tickets were issued.

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A trio of motocross riders were witnessed on Friday, April 12 near Camrose trespassing on multiple farm fields. An attempt by law enforcement to identify the offenders using social media brought a dichotomy of comments. The vast majority of comments suggested police were being too harsh and aggressive in pursing these particular trespassers/lawbreakers.

Social media response The following are comments in response to the posting placed on social media regarding the operators of the off highway vehicles in question. Andy A – I farm and the problem I have with this is there is a soil born disease called clubroot that can be transferred to other fields by equipment/vehicles. There are other ways for it to transfer, but this just adds one more way for it to happen. Greg A – At least they’re not stealing cars and braking in to garages! Give the kids a brake. Bob W – Just kids having fun. We were all young once. Tyler R – Wow, this is some incredible information guys, this looks to be like the most swashbuckling and most ruthless dirt bike gang I’ve seen in Battle River County yet! This rag tag team of bikers needs to be stopped immediately, let’s focus all our time, money and resources into finding them before they reek havoc once again! Props to the camera man too, for what looks like he or she has taken pictures through what could be a moving vehicle. Lezley L – Respect is important...teaching and insisting that all respect others’ land and property is also important. S L – Good to see them having fun on their bikes. No harm. Not stealing dogs off farms or other stuff. They look young. Emily R – On the bright side...there is a new BMX Park in the area

for them to come ride at! h t t p s ://www.f a c e b o o k . com/Coal-Trail-MotocrossPark-445499716194976/… Colin L – I ride out by Daysland and would never go on farm land whether it’s planted yet or not. Always ask permission – worst thing they can say is no. Sylvia D – They did something wrong. You are not allowed on other people’s property without permission, period. They will be making ruts in the fields, which makes it harder to work in the spring; or how do you know they don’t have winter wheat in there that was planted last fall, and they have killed a bunch of it. Dylan R – Sylvia D, those are dirt bikes, not trucks 4x4ing in a wet field, a tractor won’t even feel the ruts left by those bikes, stop trying to make mountains out of mole hills. David Z – Minus the ruts, sledders do anything they want and never see issues like this. Karen K – You’d care if it was kids/people you don’t know on your property without permission, especially with all the theft that’s been happening in these rural areas. Diana H – Come play in my fields before planting. We have lots. I don’t hear the real farmers complaining here! I would rather have the kids out having a good day in the sunshine and fresh air than having them sit in front of their phones, iPads or TVs. Get real people!

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Camrose RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a gated yard. A stolen truck was left abandoned in a nearby field. Reports of several stolen and abandoned vehicles throughout the weekend resulted in three males and one female being arrested. If you have any information regarding any of the above mentioned incidents that may lead to an arrest, contact your local RCMP Detachment. Camrose RCMP at 780-672-3342 or Bashaw RCMP at 780-3723793 during business hours or Crime Stoppers Tips at 1-800-222-8477.

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New Norway Recreation Association owns ball diamonds By Murray Green

Camrose County sold the baseball diamond area just outside of New Norway to the New Norway and District Recreation Association. “I move that council authorize administration to sell Pt NW-11-45-21 W4 to the New Norway and District Recreation Association for the sum of $1 with the purchaser to assume the registration and transfer costs, with the condition that Camrose County shall have first option to purchase the said property for the original sale price, should the New Norway and District Recreation Association wish to sell the property in the future,” said councillor Cindy Trautman. Administration received a request from the New Norway and District Recreation Association to purchase the land that is the New Norway Ball Diamonds. “This year we had mowing done every two or three days and made sure the diamonds were prepped for games. We put more effort into cleaning it up. The County has done a good job since 2012 when they took it over, but we want to promote it more and be able to have fundraising events that may need a liquor licence,” explained Dylan Luckwell, of the association. “We want to upgrade washroom facilities, repair fencing and build a camp kitchen to make it a more usable area,” he added. “People want to rent the site for reunions and team building functions. Some cancelled when they found out no liquor was allowed on County property.” The ball diamonds were owned by Camrose County with 8.95 acres. A municipality may sell land for less than its market value, without advertisement, if the land is to be used by a nonprofit organization. “It is very refreshing to see people take responsibility for something in their community,” said Reeve Don Gregorwich. “I’m pleased to see you represent a younger segment of our society (that has strong membership).” The parcel is with power as the only service assessed. None of the dugouts or fencing were assessed.

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www.briltd.com Luckwell explained to council that the society plans to host more tournaments and encourage more children to play baseball. Camrose County parks crew mowed the New Norway ball diamonds weekly during the summer (every four days during wet summers). During 2018, Camrose County spent $700 on paint, lumber, fence repairs and grass seed for the ball diamonds,

and the bleachers/dugouts had major repairs in 2014. Camrose County was expecting to replace the north ball diamond perimeter fencing in the next few years. County administration pointed out that the Ohaton diamonds are owned and maintained by Ohaton Athletic Association, Round Hill diamonds are owned and maintained by Round Hill and District Ag. Society, Armena diamonds are owned and

maintained by Camrose County, Kelsey diamonds are owned and maintained by Kelsey Community Society and the Meeting Creek diamonds are partially owned by Camrose County/ partially by the Meeting Creek Community Association and maintained by Camrose County. All maintenance and insurance costs now become the responsibility of the New Norway Recreation Association.

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Rural residents protecting resources By Lori Larsen

Residents of Camrose County have not only made a difference in the conservation and protection of our natural resources, but in the protection of their own property and safety. By calling in suspicious activity occurring on or around their property, residents have assisted Camrose Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch (FWEB) in investigating and subsequently charging several individuals with a variety of offences. “The Camrose FWEB had the busiest year in recent history with 161 enforcement actions being completed over one fiscal year, and 241 files being investigated and concluded,” noted Camrose FWEB district officer Lorne Rinkel. Dispositions

The following are some of Camrose FWEB dispositions of investigations, including court findings. Rinkel explained that in September of 2018 alone, four moose were allegedly illegally killed. Some at night, some with restricted weapons and all on private property. In total, 57 charges were laid against five individuals ranging from impaired hunting to operating a motor vehicle while the operator was prohibited from driving, unlawful possession of wildlife and trespassing on private property. “This matter would not likely have been detected without the public assistance that we greatly rely upon.” As the result of a public complaint providing valuable information, in October of 2018, the Camrose FWEB undertook a very large poaching investigation near Tofield. One male suspect was later arrested found committing further offences and a search warrant was obtained. An Edmonton man plead guilty to unlawfully shooting a moose on private land near Ohaton without permission, discharging a firearm from a vehicle and failing to immediately tag that moose in November of 2018. He was fined $2,000 and suspended from hunting in Alberta for one year by the court. “This prosecution was the result of a public tip received on the Report A Poacher (RAP) line,” said Rinkel adding that while conducting surveillance and looking for the suspect, FWEB officers located the accused when his headlamp was momentarily spotted in the darkness. An Edmonton man plead guilty to failing to immediately tag a trophy white tailed deer and trespassing on private property near Meeting Creek in November of 2018. “During a hunter compliance inspection, I noted a small

amount of blood on the suspect’s vehicle at which time the suspect advised he had an untagged deer in the vehicle,” explained Rinkel. The suspect was fined $1,500 and issued a one year Alberta hunting license suspension by the court. An Edmonton man plead guilty to shooting a trophy antlered mule deer without a license and leaving the animal to waste, near Alliance in November of 2018. Based on a public tip, Officer Rinkel was able to locate key evidence at the kill site. In this particular investigation F W EB called upon the resources of Camrose Police Service to provide fingerprint analysis on evidence left behind and the suspect was eventually identified and charged accordingly. The accused was fined $2,000 and issued a one year Alberta hunting license suspension by the court. “Shooting and leaving wildlife occurred on 18 reported occasions last fall in the Camrose district,” added Rinkel. “These incidents remain extremely difficult to prosecute in the absence of witness evidence or tips.”

in locating the suspect. “This incident occurred in a remote area at the extreme northeast edge of the Camrose FWEB district and would have gone undetected without the accurate and timely information provided by the complainant.” The man was fined $4,787 and was issued a two year Alberta hunting license suspension. In many of the instances noted above, the meat from the seized animal was salvaged and donated to families in need in Camrose. Officer Rinkel emphasized the importance of residents calling in with information in assisting him, and other officers in investigating and subsequently charging suspects committing unlawful acts. “Although most people do not call the RAP line to seek reward, four of the five noted cases resulted in substantial reward monies being distributed to the callers,” he said. “We are highly reliant on such cooperative and collaborative relationships with the public and we thank everybody who takes the time to bring matters to the department’s attention.”

Submitted Camrose Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch conducted many successful investigations this fall, including several involving moose poaching.

An Edmonton man plead guilty to night hunting, trespassing and failing to properly tag a trophy white tailed deer, killed near Sedgewick in November of 2018. The suspect was observed shooting off of a road, from within his vehicle, 90 minutes prior to legal shooting light and on private property. Information supplied from an astute resident through the (RAP)line assisted Camrose FWEB

On June 1 Camrose FWEB will be welcoming a second full time FWEB officer to the roster. “The addition of a second officer will help us provide even greater public services,” assured Rinkel. If you suspect any form of poaching or public/private land abuse contact the toll-free Report a Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800 or visit alberta.ca/report-poacher.

Submitted Cadet Luscombe posing for the camera on the bow of the Pacific Grace.

Local youth spends week at sea Submitted

While many youths were biding their time in the final days of winter, Travis Luscombe of Ryley was getting acquainted with life at sea. The 17-yearold is a Sea Cadet with the 56 Nootka Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps in Holden. He was chosen as one of 55 Sea Cadets from across Canada to spend a week on board one of two tall ships off the Pacific Coast during the middle of March, when most kids were in school and getting excited about their spring break plans. “It was amazing!” said Chief Petty Officer First Class Luscombe, “I had a blast and learned a lot about life at sea. I have never been on a ship like this before and it was a great experience.” Luscombe spent his time on board learning to perform the various duties of a crewman at sea, including performing watch duties on the port, starboard, bow and stern. He acted as helmsman, radio operator (despite being a tall ship, regulations require it to have a radio on board for communications), galley assistant and learned how to handle lines and unfurl the sails, a task that required the full crew due to the size of the sails. He was required to act as standby crew in the event of an emergency, and he ate, slept and bonded with his 30 other crewmates while on board the Pacific Grace. Her sister ship, the Pacific Swift, carried the remaining cadets. “We weighed anchor at dusk and the ships came alongside each other. In the morning we slipped from the other boat and set sail,” said Luscombe. “We sailed

up the coast of Vancouver Island around Salt Spring Island. We were even able to row ashore at the Southern Gulf Islands. Off the coast of Saanich we were able to swing off the boat and swim in the ocean. I had a great time.” This is the second opportunity that Cadet Luscombe has been selected for during his time with Cadets. In October 2017, he was selected to participate in a deployment on board a Canadian Navy Patrol Class Training Vessel, an opportunity that his fellow Cadet Tim Hill, was selected for this past October. The trip was made possible through a partnership with the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Program and the Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS). Cadet Luscombe incurred no costs to participate in this opportunity, as it was funded by the Department of National Defense and the Navy League of Canada. The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets are part of the Canadian Cadet Organization, which includes the Sea, Army and Air Cadets. There is no enrolment fee or membership fees for cadets and uniforms are provided on loan. The program is open to all Canadian Youth between 12 and 18 years of age. The 56 Nootka Royal Canadian Sea Cadets meet Thursday Evenings at the Holden Community Hall between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Bussing is available from Tofield for a nominal fee for all registered cadets. For more information contact Lieutenant Alex Boos at 780-781-2760.

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Milk products are key By Murray Green

Nutritious milk products continue to be part of the revised Canada Food Guide. Dairy Farmers of Canada remains concerned that the updated Food Guide does not reflect the most recent and mounting scientific evidence available. There is abundant research that demonstrates that milk products with various fat content can be a part of healthy diet. “While the food guide has changed, milk products continue to play a valuable role in helping Canadians make healthy-eating decisions on a daily basis,” said Isabelle Neiderer, director of nutrition and research at Dairy Farmers of Canada. “The scientific evidence supporting the nutritional benefits of milk products in the promotion of bone health and prevention of chronic diseases, for instance, is stronger than ever, and new evidence continues to accumulate,” she added. “Current and emerging scientific evidence does not support a continued focus on lower fat milk products, as it reveals that milk products that contain more fat are not associated with harmful health effects and could even provide benefits.” Research continues to confirm that milk proteins rank as some of the highest quality available, but the nutritional benefits of milk products go far beyond their protein content. They encourage Canadians to continue considering these when making food choices. Milk products are a key source of six of the eight nutrients that most Canadians already fall short of: calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin D and potassium. Milk products are a leading source of calcium. Although other foods may contain calcium, milk products generally contain a higher amount–in a form that is more easily absorbed by the body.

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This year the Camrose County Farm Truck Inspection was held at the east side Wildrose Co-op Card Lock parking lot located at 47th Avenue.

Camrose County would like to thank those farmers who participated in our annual farm truck inspection on March 25th and 26th.

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Because this is a free farm truck check, no vehicles are towed and no fines are issued. Camrose County would like to encourage farmers to take advantage of this inspection program in order to avoid any on-highway problems. Inspections included critical safety items such as brakes, steering, lights, frames, fuel systems and drive shafts, to name a few.

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Special thanks to Officer Alan Doutre with the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Branch and Officer Skyler Zelinski with Flagstaff County Protective services for their participation and assistance to Camrose County Officers. Camrose County would also like to thank Rick Stang of Wildrose Co-op for allowing Camrose County to utilize their card lock parking area to conduct the inspections. Camrose County in co-operation with other local law enforcement agencies conduct this farm truck check on an annual basis, usually near the end of March or the beginning of April.

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Camrose RCMP received a report of a domestic altercation in the Camrose County. Members attended the residence and the situation was mediated. About $5,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from a residence in the County. This is currently under investigation.

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The Battle River Community Foundation recently awarded a $1,000 grant to the Buffalo Trail Regional Division for Hughenden School. The grant is from income from the David Creasy Memorial Fund. The fund is a donor advised fund, allowing the donor to recommend projects for support by the Foundation Board to assist projects in the Hardisty, Hughenden and Brownfield areas. The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support projects and programs, such as those at the Hughenden School, 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 gen-

erosity 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 $6,350,000 to support community facilities and programs operated by organizations like Allan Johnstone School. To learn more about Hughenden School, contact Ryan Duffett at 780-856-3640. To learn more about the Battle River Community Foundation, contact Dana Andreassen, executive director, at 780-679-0449.

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Forestburg artist – timeless pieces By Joe Hartung

From the earliest cave painters some 40,000 years ago to today’s modern impressionistic artists, there is a common thread that binds the colourful fabric of their creations. That thread is freezing the present, making time stand still, creating a moment reserved for reflection. Indelibly imprinted upon the mind, that moment becomes a bridge between past and present to be called into consciousness at will. One man who has the ability to create such moments through his art is W. H. Webb. Webb is one of Canada’s most recognizable and accomplished painters of mountain scenes and prairie landscapes. He makes his home in Forestburg and works out of his studio on Main Street. Webb’s medium is acrylic on canvas and his application of paint is one that is more akin to the traditional school of watercolour painting, a technique uniquely his own. The style is described as painterly realism. He meticulously applies countless minute points and markings to the canvas merging them into one salient masterpiece. Through great attention to detail he brings to life the otherwise mundane, uniting space, colour

and shapes into rhythmic harmony. He has been painting for over three decades and his work is sold internationally by four art galleries across Western Canada. Depending on size, the prize tag for one of his paintings can be between $2,000 and $14,000, and his work is on the radar of collectors and those who appreciate his art alike. A career highlight came for Webb in 1997 when one of his paintings was selected to represent the Official State Collection of Canada and hangs in Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario. This painting was declared to be “of Outstanding Significance and National Importance” by the Canadian Government Cultural Review Board. Recently Webb has been working on a collection of 15 paintings of fall and winter prairie scenes. These paintings will be presented in a solo exhibition at West End Gallery in Edmonton from April 27 to May 9. More than mere paintings, Webb’s work is timeless; it unites past with present and is a reminder to notice the beauty and serenity this region has to offer. Webb is a renowned Canadian artist

Lending a helping hand Rosy the calf was separated from her mom during calving season at the Bar K3 Ranch northwest of Camrose and now she needs to be bottle-fed. Ranch worker Jill Koleba gives Rosy a helping hand, literally, with bottle feeding, while her horse Tucker looks on with curiosity.

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Crop planning By Murray Green

Consider growing a few less common crops this spring to round out your usual selections. Some producers are turning to flax, camelina, pulses and hemp. “Every year we have the challenge of finding profitable crops to grow. The first step in crop planning is determining the various costs of production,” said Harry Brook, crop specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre. “By knowing your total production costs, you can determine where the combination of crop yield and price becomes profitable.” Brook suggests it is extremely important to select crops that are profitable and acceptable to both the producer and their banker. “Why grow something that guarantees a loss? Anyone can make money at $14 per bushel canola, but what about at $10 with a less than average yield? You can’t grow canola all the time. Once the production costs are all known, you can then use them as a tool to find cost savings without foregoing too much yield.” Start out with a small parcel of land. “Use the first year as a chance to learn the agronomics and particulars of the new crop. When growing a niche or small acreage crop, it is imperative to get a contract first before you grow it. You need to know there is a home for it,” said Brook. “When there was significant acreage of borage in 2005, contracts only accounted for a small part

of the crop. It took a long time to find a home for the majority of it. With hemp, Health Canada requires paperwork before you can grow it. All harvest seed must be sold to the company you bought your seed from.” When production contracts are not available, take that as a sign it may be hard to sell and not be readily marketable. You also need to consider the storability of that crop. Not every crop can be stored in the bin for extended periods, in good condition. Pulse crops are valuable to grow for their reduced fertilizer requirements and the additional benefits for following crops as they extract nutrients from the crop residue.

“Peas, lentils and faba beans all provide a nitrogen benefit and have established markets. However, last year’s trade issues with India have dropped the price of peas and lentils, making those less profitable,” Brook said. “Peas are grown throughout the province, but there are issues related to standability. Lentils grow best in the brown and dark brown soil zones. Faba beans will grow well in the black and grey wooded soil zones, but they take a long

time to mature and should be seeded early.” There are two distinct and separate markets for faba beans. “The low tannin faba beans are almost totally marketed to the hog industry as a soybean replacement. There is also a human consumption market for the high tannin varieties of faba beans. Insect pests can be a problem with quality, as sucking insects mark the seed. Markets are up and down and you need to assure yourself there is profit from growing them.” Watch marketing situations and Brook uses barley as an example. “It did not look very profitable last year at this time, but it now looks to be the most profitable crop some producers grew in 2018. Barley has gained about $.70 per bushel over prices last year.” Above all, use caution. “Become informed on issues related to any new crop, both for growing and marketing. Talk to people who already produce it. Crunch the numbers on anticipated costs and returns to make sure the experiment does not end up costing too much. Learn from other’s mistakes, and try not to make your own,” Brook said. “By taking care of the details when planning cropping changes, you can do everything you can to ensure a profitable outcome and not just a bill for the education.”

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There are two very clear signs that spring has come to the Little House on the Slough: our toddler’s muddy, yellow boots sitting by the screen door and the congregation of coyote calls late into the night. I look down at Odin rather ruefully on my way down the front steps. “You could find better friends, you know,” I told him, scratching his neck, still thick and full of winter husky hair. Turning around, I grab my little girl’s outreached hand as she maneuvers down the steps behind me, her other hand carefully clutching her pink heart sunglasses. “Jump puddles?” she asks. “Of course,” I nod, and we proceed to make our way around the yard, stopping to make our daily greetings to the hens, the cows, the geese and the squirrels. Not a puddle misses our rubber soles along the way. She points out the airplanes, the moon, the train whistle, and the scrap of Tim’s cup, leftover from a disappointed roll-up-the-rim. She asks about grandma’s garden, the peas and the strawberries, the eggs, and the ever-present bone that Odie has managed to chew through the winter and left on the lawn. She touches the new pine needles, a broken old beehive, and a few random stones that catch her attention on the gravel driveway. It’s like a morning lesson in Outdoor Living 101. Every Albertan spring feels like a season ready to pounce, waiting for the second the snow melts in order to jump in the garden, clean up the yard, and look for new calves. And then before you know it, the heat has arrived and the long days warm up to a sweltering summer. It’s a rhythm you can count on, a cycle of growing and thriving and harvesting and resting, evident in the change of pace and scenery of our rural surroundings, and I couldn’t love it more. But looking down past my swollen baby belly to the little blonde two-year-old jumping at my feet, I realize that this spring will bring a different rhythm and a different kind of season. “Ready to go back inside?” I ask her. “No!” she shouts back happily, with a stomp of her foot. “More puddles!” It’s sunny and there’s grandpa waving from their porch across the way, so we keep walking. Spring will be over before we know it. “Okay,” I wholeheartedly agree, “More puddles.”

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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Top photo: Julie and Rob Rondeau have welcomed over 35 new lambs to their fold this spring on their acreage just north of Camrose. The herd comes in a variety of colours and cuteness including this pure white lamb born to a “holstein” looking mother. Bottom photo: This little lamb shows off his big brown spot on his back leg.

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