County to launch new economic committee

By Murray Green

Camrose County will soon have its own economic development committee.

“Council has requested that I do more in the way of economic development. Based on the best practices of other municipalities and the recommendations of the EDA, we should create an economic development committee with council representation and members at large to create a strategic vision for our economic development program,” said planning manager Anjah Howard.

Staff will be appointed in an advisory and management role, with no voting power.

Councillor Doug Lyseng moved “that council establish an economic development committee as a subcommittee of council.” Councillor Jack Lyle added, “Council approves the terms of reference for a new economic development committee.”

The terms of reference recommended one councillor and six at large members serve on the committee. “Over time, we may need to change the composition of the committee, but to start, we want a manageable size where we have manpower, but not so much that people don’t feel like they are contributing and lose interest; this can be especially difficult during the strategy development when people really want to be actively working with businesses, not planning for it down the road,” suggested Anjah.

However, council wanted two councillors (Reeve Cindy Trautman and councillor Doug Lyseng were appointed) on the committee.

The terms of reference recommended four year terms, but staggering so that half the people change on election year and the other half change halfway through the election cycle to create some continuity on the committee. “I recommend a few five-year terms to cover the time from now until the election,” she said.

The establishment of a committee will help with workload and direction for the new economic development initiative.

“Currently, the direction we have is that we want economic development, but there is no road map or understanding of what that means to council or the community as a whole. An economic strategy without community buyin will not be very effective,” added Anjah.

“We’ve been working on attracting value-added agriculture with BRAED (Battle River Area Economic Development). Should it be the priority of the EDC, or should we continue to let BRAED spearhead it while the EDC focuses on other issues?” she questioned.

“Over the past couple months, I have been trying to update some of the basic information available for site selectors. About 80 per cent of the time, they are getting this information online and we don’t even know they are looking, so we need to make sure they have something to look at. Since we don’t have business licensing, we have also started compiling business information from development permits, so we can do more outreach to local business owners about their needs.”

Anjah wants to connect with about 350 rural businesses. “Due to COVID-19, I also worked with the Food Artisans of Camrose County group to help pivot and promote those businesses, so that they could weather that challenge,” said Anjah.

The committee is also key in building community relationships and ensuring that the work we are doing aligns with the business and community needs.

“People have learned through the pandemic that you don’t have to live in a big city to do business. You can live anywhere and that is what we want to use to attract business to the County,” said administrator Paul King. “The cost to run a business is much lower.” ONLINE TIMED FARM AUCTION

Bidding Starts Mon., July 20, 2020 and Starts Closing Sat., July 25, 2020 Jody and Elaine Klassen – Mayerthorpe, AB

LOCATED: From Mayerthorpe, go 2.9 km south on Hwy 22, then 3.1 km west on Twp Rd 572, then 0.8 km south on Rge Rd 90. Gate Sign - 57116 Rge Rd 90 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jody Klassen at 780-204-0391 Previewing starts Saturday, July 18 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Please follow Gov of AB COVID-19 guidelines.

Klassens have discontinued their farming operation. They have a well maintained line of equipment. Most major pieces have been shedded. This is only a partial listing, see website for full descriptions. This auction is Online Bidding only. You will need to register and bid online at www.dougjohnsonauctionservice.com

TRACTORS & DOZERS ATU, 1800 monitor & Starfire ITC tank w/ (2) pumps / hoses bin, rocket aeration • 2008 Challenger MT965B 4WD receiver • 1985 GMC 6000 SA truck w/ Tico • (2) Wheatland 1612 hopper bins, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • w/ 800/70R38 duals, showing 4947 hrs, 510 hp, PS trans, inner / outer wheel weight pkg, high fl ow hyd pump, 5 hyd, Topcon auto steer 1992 Case IH 9250 4WD w/ newer 520/85R38 duals, 10,280 hrs, PTO, PS trans 1996 John Deere 7200 MFWD w/ JD 740 ldr & 8’ bucket, showing 8225 hrs, joystick, 3-pt hitch, 16 spd PowrQuad trans 10’ Degelman 10-46/57 4-way dozer blade 1983 Case 4490 4WD w/ 18.4- 34 duals, showing 7469 hrs, PTO 1981 Case 2290 2WD, 20.8R38 sgls, showing 6670 hrs John Deere 3010 2WD (gas) w/ Stoll Robust FE ldr & 8½’ quick attach bucket (front hyds)(selling for Bob Klassen, 780-679-7680) Degelman 14-7900 6-way dozer blade w/ 1’ side ext. & silage ext. w/ all mts & hardware (came off a Case IH 450STX Quadtrac) COMBINES & HEADERS 2012 John Deere S670 combine w/ JD 615P PU, 520/85R42 duals, 600/65R28 rears, 1562 sep / 2488 eng hrs, power fold hopper, lateral tilt , powercast tailboard, HID lights, crop catcher 2011 John Deere 9770 combine w/ JD 615P PU, 650/85R38 duals, 600/65R28 rears, 1511 sep / 2247 eng hrs, lateral tilt, powercast tailboard, HID lights Fresh green light on both combines (2) JD 936D draper headers, 36’, PU reel, pea auger, fore & aft, transport, sgl point hook-up Elmer’s Mfg HT38 twin rail header transport 2009 Macdon CA20 JD combine adapter SWATHER 2008 30’ Macdon (Westward) M150 swather w/ D60-D header, showing 1968 hdr / 2520 eng hrs, dbl knife drive, split PU reel SPRAYERS 2004 90’ Case IH 3200 sprayer, 4WD, showing 2897 hrs, 1000 US gal SS tank, AIM, rinse tank, hyd tread adj, 3’’ fi ll, 380/85R46 tires, Raven 460 controller, Raven guidance, sectional control, auto height w/ bounce wheels 80’ Rogator 554 sprayer, 4WD, CAT / EXCAVATOR / FORK LIFTS • 1998 Cat D6M LGP, showing 19,903 hrs, 6-way blade, EROPS (just had a rebuilt trans installed) • Komatsu 200LC hydraulic excavator w/ digging (36’’) & clean up (60’’) buckets, mechanical thumb, SN A85419 • 60’’ excavator rake • Case 586C Rough Terrain forklift • Lion Mfg MT60D forklift, diesel • Brush rake for older Cat D6 TRUCKS • 2000 Mack Vision 460 TA grain truck w/ 20’ steel box & hoist, Mack E7-460, 18 spd, new 11R24.5 rear tires • 2003 Sterling L9500 TA grain truck w/ 2019 20’ box & hoist, Detroit Series 60 (435 HP), 18 spd, showing 808,438 km, remote hoist & endgate, remote roll tarp, safetied until Dec/20 (selling for Bob Klassen 780- 679-7680) • 2000 Kenworth W900 hwy truck w/ Studio sleeper, Cat 3406E, 13 spd • 2001 Western Star 4964FX hwy truck w/ 44’’ sleeper, Cat C15, 18 spd, 1,225,343 km, wet kit, 4-way lockers • 1998 Peterbilt 379 hwy truck, Cummins N14 • 1984 Kenworth W900 hw y truck, Cummins TRAILERS • 1999 Lode King Super B grain trailer, 11R22.5 tires, alum rims, new roll tarps (2019) • 2002 Lode King grain trailer (lead off of Super B), new roll tarp • Trailtech CT220 combine trailer, pintle hitch • 1976 Willock lowboy trailer • 35’ TriAxle 5th wheel trailer, 7000 lb axles • 2010 18’ Gator TA flat deck trailer • Kane TA alum end dump gravel trailer • 1984 Allweld convertible B train PICKUPS / SERVICE TRUCKS • 2008 Ford F350 King Ranch Lariat Super Duty, 4x4, V8 Powerstroke diesel, loaded w/ leather • 2011 Ford F350 FX4, 4x4, 6.2L gas, auto, crew cab, 8’ box, showing 293,962 km • 1994 Chev C7000 Topkick w/ picker • 1979 Ford F350 1T dually w/ 10- 1/2’ deck • 1991 GMC 6000 school bus w/ alum shelving S EEDING • 64’ Seed Hawk 6412 air drill w/ Seed Hawk 777 TBH tank, dbl shoot, 12’’ spacing, dual fan, variable rate, 30.5L-32 duals (on cart), Agtron wireless blockage w/ tablet, Trimble FMX monitor (prescription map capability / full guidance), partial liquid kit, SN drill 271634, SN cart 271635 Terms: 30% non-refundable deposit, balance by Dec 31/20. • Case IH ADX 3430 TBT air cart, 430 bu, variable rate, dual fan • 70’ Flexicoil 7500 air drill, 10’’ spacing, 3-1/2’’ steel packers, dbl shoot carbide openers, incomplete air kit • (2) Flexicoil 3450 TBT air cart, variable rate, dbl shoot, dual fan • (2) Flexicoil 3450 TBH air cart HEAVY HARROWS & LAND ROLLER • 80’ McFarlane WDL 2080-16 harrows w/ Valmar 3255 • 70’ Flexicoil Sys 85 heavy harrows, ltd acres on new 9/16’’ tines • 40’ Degelman 7640 land roller GRAIN CART / BALER / SCRAPERS • Brent 572 grain cart, PTO drive, 24.5x32 sgls, roll tarp, c/w scales & monitor • Case IH 8465A auto rd baler, mesh wrap • MK Martin LLT-12 PT 4-way hyd land leveler • Isaacson KS800 hyd scraper, 8 yd+/- AUGERS & CONVEYORS • FarmKing 13’’x95’ mech swing auger, Brehon swing mover w/ remote • Westfi eld TFX 100-41 10’’x41’ auger w/ SP mover, 35 hp Kohler, elec clutch • Brandt 1545 15’’x45’ grain conveyor w/ SP mover, Kohler 35 hp • Brandt 1585 15’’x85’ grain conveyor w/ Brandt 1515LP swing • FarmKing 10’’x50’ mech swing auger BINS • (3) 2011 Meridian GM 6000 rocket aeration • Wheatland 1608E hopper bin, 2068 bu+/-(2) Wheatland 1607E hopper bins, skids • Wheatland 1210 hopper bin, skid • Westeel hopper bin, aeration , 2000 bu+/- • (3) Westeel 19’x5 ring on Westee l hoppers, 3900 bu+/, triple skids, aeration tubes • (4) Westeel 14’x4 ri ng corrugated hopper bins, 1500 bu+/- • 16’ Wheatland dbl bin skid SNOWMOBILES & TRAILER • 2008 Skidoo Summit XP800R , 154”/2” • 2003 Polaris 600RMK Vertical Edge, 144”/2” • 2000 Skidoo Summit 700 High Mark, 154’’ • 2006 28’ Cargo Mate TA V-nose enclosed trailer, ramp doors • Titan aluminum sled deck GPS EQUIPMENT • (2) JD 2600 displays w/activation • JD ATU; JD Starfire ITC receiver ; JD wiring harness • Trimble EZ steer system w/ 25 0 display, wheel motor, Terrain compensator & globe • Trimble EZ Pilot w/ IDM-60 0 Terrain compensator, wiring harness • Qty of Trimble parts an d harnesses MISCELLANEOUS • Graham G40 complete seed treating system • Valmar granular transfer system • 3’’ Straight Shot chem station w/ fl ow meter • (4) HD black poly water tanks • 2015 Westeel 1135L containmen t tank • Westeel Road Vault 830L slip tank • DEF tank w/ 12V pump • Rockport hyd high clearanc e sprayer lift • (10) aeration fans • DryAir 2000-1200-SE w/ heat exchangers & hoses, NG • DryAir 2000-0250 heater on trailer • Completion cab kit for older John Deere Gater, unused AUCTIONEER’S NOTE Online Bidding fees apply –3% to a maximum of $800 CAD per item. All goods are sold on an “as is”, “where is” basis and any description, verbal or in advertising, of goods is set out or offered showing 3211 hrs, (4) Tridekon dividers, 500 gal poly tank, wash tank, 2’’ fi ll, triple noz bodies, 12.4x38 tires, Raven 460 controller, auto steer, JD • service body, Ranger 305 welder, air comp, cutting torch & reel, 427 gas, 6 spd stand, 59,960 km 1984 Ford 8000 TA fuel truck, 11,000 L+/- dbl compartment • • hopper bins, rocket aeration, dbl skids, roof vents Wheatland 1625E hopper bin, aeration 2008 Meridian GM 4000 hopper as a guide only. The Auctioneer accepts no responsibility for errors in description, it being the responsibility of prospective buyers to inspect the goods before the sale and satisfy themselves as to condition, age, authenticity, make or model.

CAMROSE, AB Phone 780-672-1105 • Fax 1-888-870-0958 Email office@djas.ca www.dougjohnsonauctionservice.com AB License 334038

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