September 24, 2019 Country Booster by The Camrose Booster

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September 24, 2019

Though not too bad for photographers, the weather for harvest 2019 has not been exactly picture-perfect! That’s an understatement! On a brighter note, reported crop yields are impressive. Given the optimistic nature of those who make their living off of the land, the consensus is that a break in the weather will soon come. Most everyone is understandably ready for the long stretch of unsettled weather to give way to ideal harvest weather. Fingers are crossed! Have a safe and trouble-free fall while working on the land.

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News Features… Wet conditions lead to alternative harvest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canola harvest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The bare facts on keeping bears at bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Wet conditions leads to alternate harvest By Murray Green

The wet summer conditions are now the damp fall problems for producers in the area. Knocked down hail crops or delayed seeding fields are now fighting the clock on maturing in time for harvest. “Producers can put up hay as baled or chopped silage, or bale up rained-on swathed forage,” explained Karin Lindquist, forage and beef specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre. “Baled silage gives higher flexibility, as forage is put up at a higher moisture content than hay. The ideal moisture content for baled silage is between 45 to 55 per cent moisture.” She added that this form of forage is also useful for cereals such as barley and oats, or perennial stands such as alfalfagrass mixes. “Generally, hay is put up at 14 to 16 per cent moisture, which is very difficult to do this year when it rains every couple of days.” Allowing the forage to wilt for one or two days reduces moisture content. Baled silage needs a longer wilting period than pit silage. “Bale silage that is higher than 55 per cent moisture can create problems by freezing in the winter,” suggested Lindquist. “These bales can freeze solid and cattle cannot break off the forage. A bale processor or tub grinder may be needed to break the bale apart prior to feeding.”

A balance of moisture is needed. “Bales that are wrapped with a lower moisture content will not go through a complete fermentation. Bale silage that contains roughly 30 per cent moisture will be stable and need to be fed this upcoming winter, as they will spoil during next spring’s thaw.” For this forage to ferment properly and to prevent spoilage, she said that it is necessary to remove as much air out of the bale as possible. “Setting tension at maximum pressure makes a tightly packed bale. An anaerobic no oxygen environment is needed for proper fermentation to take place. Net wrap maintains bale shape better than twine prior to wrapping.” As these bales will be very heavy for equipment to handle, make them between one-half to twothirds the normal size of a large round bale. They will then be easier to get into the tube or wrapping machine. “Wrapping must happen within 12 hours of making the bales,” she said. “Harmful aerobic fermentation starts as soon as the forage is cut, using up soluble carbohydrates energy and protein in the forage. This will continue until the bales are wrapped in plastic, either in a tube, in a row, or as individual bales.” Individually wrapped bales reduces the amount of air present between the

bales. Between four and six layers of plastic are needed to minimize risk of any holes created by the forage within the bale. “Be careful when moving the bales with a frontend loader tractor. Grapple forks will punch holes in the plastic and those need to be repaired immediately. Specially designed grapple mounts will prevent this damage.” Creating a tube may be an easier method of wrapping, as long as the tube is placed in its desired location before feeding the silage bales. “Some tubing methods do not remove enough air out for the ensiling process. Seal any holes after filling the tube. Cut a small hole and attach a shop vacuum to remove as much air as possible out of the tube. The time it takes will vary depending on the situation.” Hay or greenfeed that has been laying out in the field for quite some time and is too wet to make dry hay can also be made into bale silage. “It will ferment, but the forage quality will be much lower than the product made without any rain,” she explained. “Rain leaches out nutrients, including soluble carbohydrates and protein. This lower-quality forage should be fed to cows in mid-pregnancy, since their nutrient requirements are lower than when they are in their third trimester,” she noted.

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Photo by Al Zimmerman Al had a way of bringing life to the pages of The Camrose Booster with his perfectly timed and wonderfully executed photos of nature including this shot of a blue jay collecting a prize peanut, one of Al’s last photo contributions.

is published for Controlled Distribution By CAMROSE BOOSTER LTD. Blain Fowler, Publisher Circulation 12,660 copies Providing coverage to the communities of Camrose (RRs and Boxes only), Ohaton, Edberg, Meeting Creek, Donalda, Bawlf, Kelsey, Rosalind, Daysland, Heisler, Strome, Forestburg, Galahad, Castor (farms), Killam, Sedgewick, Lougheed, Coronation/Brownfield, Alliance, Hardisty, Amisk, Hughenden, Czar, Metiskow, Cadogan, Provost (farms), Armena, Hay Lakes, New Sarepta, Round Hill, Kingman, Tofield, Ryley, Holden, Bruce, Viking, Kinsella, Irma, Wainwright (farms and lock boxes), New Norway, Ferintosh, Bashaw, Bittern Lake, Gwynne, Stettler (farms).

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By Lori Larsen

It is with great sadness that The Camrose Booster family says farewell to wildlife photographer extraordinaire and gentle soul Al Zimmerman, who passed away on Sept. 13 Al regularly contributed stunning wildlife and scenery photographs depicting the natural beauty of Camrose and area.

A retired farmer from Kelsey area, Al, often with wife Betty, would spend countless hours traversing the back country roads seizing opportunities to photograph some of the most amazing wildlife shots. Sometimes it meant sitting for hours in wait at the edge of a field or mucking through a swamp,

just to bring us incredible moments of the wild, captured through the lens of his camera. We would like to extend our warmest condolences to Al’s wife Betty, family and friends, and to all who knew him. Al’s beautiful view of the world will be missed.

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BRCF assists Alliance museum Submitted

The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a grant to the Alliance and District Museum Society. The grant is from income from the Norman Johnston Memorial Fund, created with a gift from the estate of Norman Johnston to support the Alliance Museum. 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 $6,350,000 to support community facilities and programs operated by organizations like the Alliance and District Museum Society. To learn more about the Alliance and District Museum, contact Muriel Fankhanel at 780-879-3924.

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Battle River Community Foundation chairman Imogene Walsh, left, presents a $1,000 cheque to Karin McCracken, Alliance and District Museum Society board member. The photo was taken in the Norman Johnston Room at the museum.

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Canola harvest By Murray Green

Late seeding, wet conditions, less sunlight and hail storms all played havoc with producers in the area this summer. “Some canola crops could be candidates for salvaging and used for cattle feed,” said Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre. “If the flowers are blasted from the heat, in full bloom now, or have been damaged by hail, it will be difficult to realize a high yield.” Canola plants in full bloom to early pod stage can have the same nutritional value as a good quality first cut mixed alfalfagrass hay. “Cattle will readily eat canola greenfeed or silage. If the animals have not previously experienced this feed type, it may take them two or three days to consume it. Depending on quality, canola greenfeed or silage could possibly make up 100 per cent of the daily ration. Hail-damaged canola is more difficult to evaluate and a feed test result is needed before any recommendations can be made.” If the canola has been fertilized to produce a high yielding crop, nitrate and sulphur content could be a concern. “Nitrate is more of a concern with dry conditions because the crop did not develop sufficiently to use all the applied fertilizer. High sulphur content (above 0.4 per cent in the complete ration) can cause polio. A representative sample needs to be sent in for analysis including nitrate and sulphur, to establish feed quality.” Canola seed can contain up to 42 per cent oil by weight when fully mature and oil is starting to develop in the immature seed two weeks after full flower. “Rumen function is impaired when total fat or oil content in the ration exceeds seven per cent,” he explained. “Rumen contents do not turn properly and that causes a reduction in feed intake, possibly even a bloat situation.” Bacteria involved with the ensiling process obtain energy from soluble sugars obtained from the leaves. “If the leaves have dropped, less energy is available and the ensiling process could take one to two weeks longer compared to a crop that supplies adequate sugars.” He added that producers should consider working with various industry professionals including private consultants, feed company nutritionists or government specialists to develop a feeding program for the different types of animals.

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Bare facts on keeping bears at bay By Lori Larsen

This time of year, when bears are preparing for hibernation, the search for food sources ramps up and it is not unusual for them to wander into more populated areas. Camrose Fish and Wildlife District Officer Lorne Rinkel summed up the concern of possible bear/human contact. “A bear’s sole purpose in the fall is to follow its nose and eat anything it can to ensure a successful hibernation. Bird seed is extremely high in nutrients and surprisingly, is a top bear attractant. Also, attractants such as bird

seed, bring in prey species such as deer. When prey species congregate, the predator species, such as cougars, inevitably follow. Simply stated, no attractants, no bears.” Alberta Fish and Wildlife, Environment Protection division offers the following easy precautions residents can take to minimize the chance of an incident involving a bear. Store your garbage inside your garage or other secure outbuilding. If your municipality has curbside pickup, put your garbage out for collection only on the morning of collection. Never leave garbage

outside overnight. Purchase a residential bear-resistant garbage container. Be equally careful in managing your garbage when using your community’s parks, campgrounds and private land (with landowner permission.) Keep the parks and pathways clean by using the bear-resistant bins, and pack your garbage out when bear-resistant bins are not available. Consider keeping your compost inside. Scrub your barbecue after every use and if possible store your barbecue inside a contained shed or garage when not in use.

Fruit trees and berry bushes can provide a wonderful organic source of food for humans, but also for bears. Pick the ripening fruit as soon as possible and store it inside your home or in airtight containers. If you do spot a bear in your area, stay clear at all costs. “More often than not, if there are no attractants, the bear will move on; but if there is a reason for it to stay, such as a reliable food source, they can become a dangerous nuisance.” Report any bear concerns to the Report A Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800.

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UNRESERVED ACREAGE AUCTION

UNRESERVED AUCTION CROWD PLEASER MOTORSPORTS (Mike and Linda Black) of Hoadley, AB (450051 Rg Rd 20, Hoadley, AB)

MEL MISENER of Onoway (Lot #26, Cheyenne Estates)

SATURDAY, October 5, 2019 – 9:00 am Being from the Junction of Sec Hwy 771 and 611, go 3 miles west on 611 to Rg Rd 20, then ½ mile north Watch For Signs VEHICLES, TRAILER, BOATS • 2007 Chrysler 300, 4-door Car, 5.7 Hemi, auto, fully loaded, leather int., Carfax Inc., 188,000 km, S/N 2C3LA63H17H813369, like new • 2014 Dodge 1500 Crew Cab, A, 4x4, short box, JVC stereo, 20” wheels, 3000 watt inverter, 204,000 km, lifters done 182,000 km, S/N 1C6RR7LT0ES206904 • 1981 Malibu Race Car, Ford 9” ladder bars, cage, new Wildwood brakes, 2 sets wheels, no motor or trans S/N 1W27KA1424207 • 2013 Bumper Pull Flat Deck Trailer c/w 7½ x 20 deck, Beaver Tails, ramps, 12V winch, 10,000 lb axles, NVSN • 2008 Bumper Pull 22’ Flat Deck Trailer c/w hoist, double decker, 6000-lb axles, S/N 009584 • 17’ Sled & Quad Trailer, single axle, S/N ST8L016555H722029 • Single Axle Alum. Motorcycle Trailer c/w 3’x4’ box, S/N 2AT60717161U102643 • 1976 21.5 Jet Boat, designed by EI Coyote for Free Bar Marine

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Jets, small block, 350 Chev Dealer installed full faring, c/w Berkley pump, new helm & Corbin Gunﬁghter seat, steering cable, runs well Holeshot 4-1 header, K&N filter, • 27.5 Alum Jet Boat c/w trailer, windshield deflector, 12,897 restorable km, S/N SC1502FM100253 • 466 Motor Big Block & Omc • 1999 CR80 Frame Up Jacuzzi Jet sold separately Rebuild, 2 hrs since built, S/N JH2HE0429YK700378 MOTORHOME • 2008 YZ 450FEx. Blackfoot • 1995 Pursuit 33’ Bike, raced by Klatt & Nelson, Motorhome, 454 E.F.I., auto new hi comp piston & cam trans, awning, sleeps 6, chain, tons of extras, S/N generator, 23,500 miles, S/N YJACJ10C28A028023 GBKP37N033328080 • 2018 Huffy Beach Cruiser, 2 MOTORBIKES stroke 50cc motor, as new • 2012 Yamaha 42 450F • 2011 Big Chicken Barstool Timbersled Snowbike, 5 hrs Racer, like new on build, EFI, double fuel SEADOO controller, Rekluse clutch, rad • 1989 Yamaha Wave Jammer guards, High Comp. Piston, 500 c/w trailer, after market hand guards, engine Bra grate/intake, runs great Nitrous, Rox Risers, Air Pro Forks Kit, bike needs nothing, • Misc Parts S/N JYACJ15C9CA015349 SNOW MACHINES • 2000 Harley Davidson • 2012 Arctic Cat M8 Custom Screamin Eagle CVO Road Turbo, 174”x2” track, new Glide, 46,000 km, 95”, 6-sp & motor, harness, stator, Red Line FI, S/N 1HD1PAC24YY951087 turbo, rails, SLP Mohawk skis, • 1977 Yamaha RD 400, 8079 Billet Spider, 911 Clutch cover, Km, restored, new motor, new C-3 drive belt, Fox shocks, Billet paint, tuned pipes, K&N ﬁlter, wheels, custom cover, 200 km drag bars & rear set pegs, 5 since complete rebuild km since rebuild, S/N 1A1• 2009 Dragon 800-155 304455 lots of upgrades, S/N • 1985 Honda 1000 Interceptor, 1PG8ES29C686652

• 1978 Skidoo Everest 340, ES, lots of restore work done • 1977 Elan 250 Single, original condition • 2003 Polaris Vertical Escape Custom, AKA “lil Bullet”, 152”x2” track, 1000 km on rebuild • 1997 Summit 670 159 km on rebuild, needs nothing • 1997 Wedge Custom “Miss Behavin” 680 triple, CMX chassis, 800 km since rebuild • 1999 Summit X670, runs great • 1997 S-Chassis Skidoo AKA “Barney” 670, EFI, turbo, completely redone • 2002 Polaris Pro X 800, complete rebuild, S/N SN1NX8C903C349821 • Approx. 150 Sleds of all models for parts & various states of restoring AUCTIONEER’S NOTE Mr. and Mrs. Black are doing a reduction of inventory of their business therefore this Sale. If you are in the Motorsports Business plan on attending. For more information call Mike Black at 403-963-0656 or Miller’s Auction Service at 780789-2226 or 780-920-6738. www.millersauctionservice.com

Terms: Cash or valid cheques, certified cheque, bank draft, bank letter of credit, electronic transfer, Mastercard or Visa. 3% usage fee for Mastercard and Visa. No purchases to be removed until settlement has been made. List is subject to additions and/or deletions. Neither the owner, the auctioneer or staff of the auctioneer shall be held responsible for any loss or accident on or off the auction site.

Sunday, October 6, 2019 10:00 am Being from the junction of Hwy 43 & Sec Hwy 633 go 2 miles west on Sec Hwy 633 to Rg Rd 25, north to 2nd approach, east to Lot #26 • Watch For Signs • Lunch Available • GST will be charged where applicable TRACTORS • JD 70 Gas Tractor, PTO, hyd, PS, good rubber, S/N 7028264 • JD “D” Tractor, PTO, not running, S/N 18597C

Gas Pressure Washer; Western Saddle; Steel Job Box; Chains & Boomers; Assort. Hitches; Tiger Torches; Welding Tables; Bolt Bins; Fire Proof Steel Doors; Chain Hoist & Come-A-Longs; YARD EQUIPMENT HD Cords; Propane Heater; • JD 112 Riding Lawn Mower Assortment Tires; Assortment c/w electric lift, rototiller, Railroad Ties; Ramps; 2 Hand mower, snowblower & front Water Pumps; Assortment blade Steel Wheels; 50-gal. Water • JD 325 Riding Lawn Mower Tank; Assortment Welding Iron c/w 48” deck & rototiller & Grating; Mastercraft Drill • Husqvarna 48” Lawn Sweep, Press; Large Assortment Hand like new; Husqvarna Yard Tools, Wrenches, Socket Sets, Trailer; Honda HR 21 Push Grinder, Vises; Cutoff Saw; Chain Mower; Dain & MH Horse Mowers; Belt Buzz Saw; 5’ MH Hoist c/w “A” Frame; Camping Tiller c/w hyd. lift; 8” Cultivator Supplies; Many more items. c/w power lift & steel wheels; 2 AUCTIONEER’S NOTE Wheel Trailer c/w tank & brass Lots of good tools on this Sale. pump Plan on attending. For more MISCELLANEOUS Champion 3500W Generator; 9500-lb 12V Winch; Sears Toolbox c/w chest; Hitchmount 12V Grass Seeder; Power IT

information call Mel Misener at 780-967-2071 or Miller’s Auction Service at 780789-2226 or 780-920-6738. www.millersauctionservice.com License No. 200809 Box 71, Sunnybrook, AB

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ALVIN MILLER 780-789-2226 or Cell 780-920-6738 TREVOR MILLER 780-722-2705 BARRY KASHA 780-374-2472 Camrose, Daysland, Killam, Tofield, Holden DARCY SHEETS 780-336-6485 Kingman, Rosalind, Viking Clerk: Judy Bentley

New Sarepta forum set for federal election candidates By Murray Green

Now that the federal election has been called, deciding who to vote for is on everyone’s mind. To help make your decision, a Battle River-Crowfoot All Candidates Forum has been

set for Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in the New Sarepta Community High School. The deadline for filing papers to be a candidate is on Oct. 1. The 43rd Canadian federal election allows

Toyota cars and dirt roads By Lisa Kaastra If you ever see a Toyota Camry covered in more dirt than red, I can almost guarantee that it’s our family car. It might not be the most advantageous vehicle for a rural setting, but it’s paid its due travelling west from Ontario, and north from Lethbridge to find its way on the backroads of Camrose County. Just over four years ago, it brought us from an apartment in southern Alberta here to the family acreage, stepping out in faith and into a temporary, cozy, onebedroom trailer nestled between the saskatoons and in view of the slough.

Canadians to vote on Oct. 21, or at advanced polls. Damien C. Kurek of Camrose is the new Conservative Party candidate, taking over from MP Kevin Sorenson. He worked in

It was the beginning of a new adventure. That one bedroom has now been replaced with a true-sized little country home, and we’ve added two little girls and an excitable husky to the mix. We’ve got the makings of an actual lawn forming in front of our house and a more solid driveway to park our Family Red. We’ve made plans, planted gardens, and changed our drivers’ licences. It has, in effect, become our home. And the dirt roads that surround us? Well, I’m not quite as lost on them anymore. Because just a few miles down the township road is where we first met our neighbours, taking their little ones for a walk down

Sorenson’s office prior to the election call. As of Sept. 19, Geordie Nelson will be the Green party candidate and David Michaud let his name stand for the People’s Party of Canada.

the gravel. Our kiddos were less than two weeks apart and our mailboxes stood side by side. Across the lane is the cemetery with only a memorial to mark where the church once stood. We wander across to pick lavender in the spring and raspberries in the summer, and watch the groundskeeper come every week to cut the grass. Just down towards the crossroads is the orange ball that Odie left, abandoned on some random roam to chase trucks or join in on an evening walk. It’ll slowly make its way back to the yard before the snow falls, or we may have to drive out and get it. A little further, around the corner, is the ditch we slid our Camry into one winter a couple of years back, coming home from church. Hubby trudged home through the snow for the pick-up, while I tried to keep our baby daughter content in the car. And all across these roads, for 20 minutes in every direction, I used to creep along the gravel

Nelson is a recent graduate of the University of Alberta Augustana Campus in Camrose. Michaud has lived in Beaver County since 2014 and formerly was in the Canadian Armed Forces.

with my colicky baby in the back seat, praying she’d finally go back to sleep with the constant movement of the car. Four years ago we didn’t realize that we were driving in to create a home that would become more permanent than a winter cottage stay, but here we are: the house, the car, the family and the memories. That’s the thing about small towns and rural homes. Most of us see ourselves settling down and growing roots, even if we come from elsewhere, because it lends itself to putting your heart and your hands into the land you’re living on. But in our instance, I feel like I’ve been wandering around the countryside over the years, eventually slowing down, and coming to a stop, right here. At least, for now. Or rather, at least long enough to give the car a decent wash. And while I’m here, I think I’ll stick to the dirt roads. Even if it gets a bit messy, I kind of like knowing where I am.

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FOR SALE BY TENDER TENDERS ARE INVITED for the purchase of the following property located in Camrose County: THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY FIVE (25) TOWNSHIP FORTY TWO (42) RANGE TWENTY ONE (21) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN CONTAINING 32.4 HECTARES (80 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME ESTATE: FEE SIMPLE MUNICIPALITY: CAMROSE COUNTY *parcel has an old house, machine shed, pump house, power, well and septic (all “as is”) GST will be added to the tender price unless the purchaser is a GST registrant at the time of closing or unless the properties are exempt from GST. TENDERS must be in writing, accompanied by a certified cheque for 5% of the tender price, sealed in an envelope marked “Estate of Darrell Andrews Land Tender” and must be received by Fielding & Company LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, #100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S3, on or before 12:00 noon, October 11, 2019. Municipal taxes will be adjusted. The closing and adjustment date of sale will be October 31, 2019, and the successful tenderer must pay the balance of the purchase price, plus GST unless the tenderer is a GST registrant, or the property is exempt, on the closing date, or the deposit will be forfeited. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them forthwith after the closing of tenders. No conditional tenders will be accepted, and the highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. No warranty whatsoever is given as to the condition of the property or as to the fitness of the property for any purpose. For further information about the property phone Alf Andrews at 780-362-1349. For information about the tender process phone Wayne Throndson, Q.C. at Fielding & Company LLP, 780-672-8851.

INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND CAMROSE AREA

SHOTGUN OF THE YEAR An SX4 that will turn heads. Disappear into the marsh with excellent camouflage on the barrel, receiver, stock, and forearm. The refined SX4 is based on the Active Valve system that is Winchester’s most proven system. Building upon that solid operating mechanism Winchester Repeating Arms has optimized the balance, controls, and internal operating components of the SX4 to elevate it to a new level of performance and reliability. Recognized as The Shotgun of the Year by several key publications, it has established itself as a top tier waterfowling shotgun. Features and Benefits: • • • • •

RECEIVER – Aluminum alloy; True Timber DRT finish BARREL – Chrome plated chamber and bore; True Timber DRT finish; Ventilated rib ACTION – 12 gauge, 3½”; Gas operated with Active Valve system STOCK – Composite; camouflage finish FEATURES – Three Invector-Plus choke tubes (F, M, IC); TRUGLO fiber-optic sight; New Inflex Technology recoil pad; Length of pull spacers; New larger cocking handle, bolt release, and reversible safety button for faster operation; New larger opening in trigger guard for gloved fingers; Sling swivel studs.

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Wild Rose Co-operative Association Ltd. hereby offers the following land for sale by tender, subject to the existing reservations on title: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 46 SECTION 33 QUARTER SOUTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS (containing 159.88 titled acres) Subject to Board Approval, the right of the existing tenant to complete harvest of 2019 crop, and Restrictive Covenant prohibiting the retail of agri-business products from the lands. Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “CO-OP TENDER”, to James H. Andreassen at Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1, on or before 12:00 noon on October 15, 2019, and shall be accompanied by a cheque for $5,000.00 and GST number. Tenders will not be opened in public. The highest, or any, tender not necessarily accepted. Unsuccessful tenderers will be notified by mail, and their cheques returned. Successful tenderers shall be obligated to complete the purchase on or before December 15, 2019, and their cheque shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price. For further information, or to view the property, please contact Carol or Hal at 780-672-3107.

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You get into an accident. Your insurance company says, “Take your vehicle to so and so.” But you say, “I want to take it to The Auto Shoppe – I know Jackie Rae is the celebrity apprentice there, and she wouldn’t lead me astray!” All joking aside, where you take your vehicle after an accident is the most important decision you can make. Two reasons: Number 1: You need to take it to a shop certified by the world’s leading auto manufacturers. Number 2: You need someone you can trust, and that’s The Auto Shoppe in Camrose.

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Win a photograph of your farm!

Ease the pain of being disabled Sometimes the most painful part of an on-the-job injury is the financial hardship which follows. Talk to us about disability insurance just in case you end up in “the wrong place at the wrong time.”

CENTRAL AGENCIES INC. 4870-51 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-4491 Edm. Direct 780-429-0909

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If this is your farm… YOU’RE A WINNER!

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

• The winners of the September 10th Mystery Farm prize are Logan and Colleen Wainwright of Donalda. • This week’s prize must be claimed by October 1, 2019. • This week’s Mystery Farm is sponsored by the businesses on this page.

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