June 15, 2021 Country Booster

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Wetaskiwin/Camrose RCMP detachment Officer In Charge, Inspector Keith Durance, left, and Camrose RCMP detachment Community Liaison Officer, Corporal Kevin Krebs check out a variety of residential preventative measures, including a locking gate with CCTV equipment capable of sending a message and video directly to the homeowner’s cellular phone.

Property crime is taking its toll on rural residences and businesses and the old mentality of “leave the front door open” no longer applies in today’s ever-changing society.

Unfortunately, the sinister actions of a few are overshadowing the trust people have as a whole.

In an effort to reduce and ultimately prevent crime, Alberta RCMP is educating rural residents and business operators on how to play a leading role in protecting their property. For more details on tips and suggestions provided by the RCMP, see page 4 of this edition.

A variety of merchandise and services: Auctions, farm supplies, services, lawn mowing equipment – and more!

News Features…

Proactive RCMP protects through prevention (cover story). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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County not in favour of monitoring handguns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Gravel crushing will take place at Ferintosh pit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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UNRESERVED TIMED ONLINE FARM AUCTION

Bidding Starts Saturday, July 3, 2021 and Closes Saturday, July 10, 2021

Robert and Alice Klassen – Ferintosh, AB

LOCATED: From the junction of Hwy 21 & 611 (south of New Norway), go 9.6 km west on Hwy 611 or from Maskwacis, go 24 km east on Hwy 611. Gate Sign – 221070 Hwy 611 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Robert Klassen at 780-679-7680 Previewing starts Saturday, July 3, 9am – 9pm (please call in advance). Please follow Gov of AB COVID-19 guidelines. See website for more equipment and details.

This auction is Online Bidding only. Register and bid at www.dougjohnsonauctionservice.com

TRACTORS • 2017 John Deere 5085E MFWD w/ JD 540M ldr & 7’ bucket, showing 481.4 hrs, 3-pt hitch, cab, turf tires (23.1-26 rear / 44x18.0020 front), 12 spd trans w/ reverser, 3 hyd, 540 PTO, LED lights, joystick, air ride seat (not factory), Ext Powertrain warranty until July/2024 or 2500 hrs, purchased new Sept/18, SN 1LV5085EKHH402356 • John Deere 4100 MFWD w/ 51’’ front mt broom, diesel, cab, 2047 hrs TRUCKS • 2006 Sterling TA grain truck w/ 20’ Grainmaster box (8’6” wide, 60” sides) & pole hoist, Cat C13, 13 spd, showing 550,233.7 km (20,048.1 hrs), roll tarp, rear hoist control, 11R22.5 tires • 1979 Peterbilt 100 Barrel TA truck, Cummins NTC400, 13 spd, alum rims, 11R24.5 tires, 36” bunk, runs & drives • Chev C65 SA truck w/ 16’ deck & pole hoist (has sides & barn doors – not grain box), 366 eng, 5&2 trans, showing 90,028 km • 2006 GMC SLE 1500 Z71 ext cab, 4x4, 5.3L, auto, 6-1/2’ box, sunroof, showing 262,135 km, rebuilt trans at 240 K, (Selling for Luke Johnson 780-608-0556) MOWERS & YARD EQUIPMENT • 2011 Toro 5910 Groundsmaster commercial mower, showing 4406.3 hrs, Cummins diesel, hydro, 16’ cut • John Deere 1445 mower w/ 72’’ 7 Iron II commercial deck, turf tires, diesel, 2365.2 hrs • Toro Multi Pro 1250 turf sprayer, 18’, 160 gal low profile tank, showing 1731 hrs, rate controller w/ 3 section control, elec boom fold, elec hose reel w/ spray wand, foam marker

• 2007 John Deere Z445 zero turn lawnmower w/ 48” deck, showing 858 hrs, *not running – needs motor work* • 6’ Frontier GM1072E 3-pt finishing mower, ltd use • 7’ Frontier RB 2084 3-pt rear blade • 48” Buhler Farm King Y48SD 3-pt rototiller • Westward LS 41E pull behind gas powered lawn sweep, Honda 4 hp eng • 4’ ATV tub trailer, 42” wide • 7’ 3-pt cult COLLECTOR CAR & PASSENGER VAN • 1968 Dodge Monaco 2 door convertible, 318 eng, auto, buckets w/ console shift, power windows, showing 34,365 mi, VIN DP27G8R344477 • 2008 Chev Express 15 passenger van, showing 217,083 km, 6L gas, auto, PW, PDL FARM EQUIP & ATTACHMENTS • 15’ John Deere 1508 batwing rotary mower, 1000 PTO • 12’ Kirchner hyd angle dozer, ldr mt to fit JD 740, 26’’ brush guard • 10’ Frontier snow push fits JD 540 ldr • 12’ PT hyd land leveler • Bull Moose HD forklift, Ford gas • Power Tower PT 4000 light plant, diesel, 14,829 hrs • 6’ Bobcat SB200 snowblower c/w JD wiring conversion kit • 14’ DT cult w/ 3 bar harrows • M&W hyd 3-pt wood splitter • 34’’ tree scoop to fit JD 640 ldr • 4 Michelin 480/80R46 tires on JD rims; 2 Michelin 16.9R30 tires on JD rims (all 6 off JD 8420 MFWD); 4 Old School Turbine 8 bolt rims w/ Super Swamper 38x12.50-16.5LT tires (Selling for Jeremy Pluim 780-312-4236)

UTILITY VEHICLES & GOLF CARTS • 2010 John Deere TE Gator, electric, 500 hrs, manual dump box • John Deere 4x2 Gator, gas, 977 hrs, windshield, elec lift dump box • 8’ JD Powertach Gator blade (6’+1’ exts), hyd lift & tilt • 6’ JD Gator blade w/ elec lift • 2004 Honda Fourtrax AT 400 quad, 4x4, 3824 km (547.2 hrs), winch, rear storage comp • 2008 Yamaha YDRE golf cart, lifted, custom seats, EFX-Blade tires, radio, LED light bar • 2008 Yamaha YDRE convertible golf cart, 2 rows of seats or 4’x4’ deck • 2007 Yamaha YDRE golf cart, full folding windshield • Club Car golf cart • Custom built SA 4 seat trailer, 92’’Lx56’’W, checker plate top, no VIN BOAT & SEA-DOOS • 2000 Air Nautique Limited boat, Ford eng, direct drive, open bow, tower w/ board racks, 4 speakers, ski pole, sells w/ Pacific TA trailer • 2008 Sea-Doo RXP 215 Supercharged, showing 261 hrs • 2007 Sea-Doo GTI SE 155, showing 250 hrs • EZ Loader 4 place TA SeaDoo trailer • 2 place SA Sea-Doo trailer TRAILERS • 2007 31’ Titan TA dually 5th wheel trailer (26’+5’ beavertail), 10,000 lb axles, flip up ramps • 2001 20’ Trailtech TA trailer (18’+2’ beavertail), 9000 lb winch, bumper pull, 6000 lb axles, removable sides, flip up ramps • 2009 20’ Hayshed Trailers Ltd TA deck over trailer, 6000 lb axles, ramps, Model 720H • 2018 10’ Mirage SA enclosed trailer, 5’W, barn doors, LED lights

SHOP EQUIP & MISC • Hypertherm Powermax 1000 G3 plasma cutter • Millermatic 251 mig welder • HD 3’x8’ steel work bench w/ 10’’ bench grinder; 5’x5’ rolling welding table • HD shop built hyd press; Eagle 80 gal upright air compressor; Rapid Clean parts washer • Cordless tools; Cutting torch set; air tools; hyd gear puller; (2) slide hammer kits; gear pullers; 10T Porta Power; hyd & air jacks; Rigid pipe threader & stand • Portable HD battery booster pac on cart (2 newer GA8D batteries) • Omni 12 spd 5/8’’ drill press; Lg quantity of vg hand tools & wrenches; Air conditioning recharging equip; Qty hitches; air tanks • Wood working tools; Craftsman 10’’ radial arm saw; 14’’ wood band saw; Rockwell Beaver table saw; 12’’ Delta mitre saw • 20’x40’ Pagoda party tent; 4 seat patio glider w/ table • Honda EM 3500X generator; 24” MB power sweeper w/ Vanguard eng • 1000 gal +/- SS tank on 4 wheel farm wagon; Shop built TA fuel trailer, 120 gal +/-; elec concrete mixer; SA car dolly; 25 gal trailer type ATV sprayer; 2 wheel cart / trailer for lawnmowers, etc • Unused Agri Ease bucket mt pallet forks • Heavy truck tires, implement & light truck tires AUCTIONEER’S NOTES • Online Bidding purchases will be charged a 3% fee 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 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.

• Doug Johnson Auction Service Ltd. does not guarantee actual hours and kilometres.

CAMROSE, AB

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

Excited about the return to normal

By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency

Before I get into any other news in the Camrose constituency, I want to talk about the painful discovery of the remains of the 215 precious souls in Kamloops. The thought of my two children being taken from my home is one I could never imagine, but has been a tragic reality for parents who had their children taken forcefully from their homes. My heart and thoughts are with anyone and everyone who has been affected by this shameful act, and whoever lost their children in such a tragic way.

On May 31, Indigenous Relations Minister Rick Wilson announced the government’s intention to fund research into the undocumented deaths and burials of hundreds of Indigenous children who did not make their way home. The details of that funding will be forthcoming, so I encourage you to stay tuned for details around that. I stand with our government in extending sincere condolences to the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and all the families affected by this profound tragedy.

As you know, we are nearing the end of this long and tiring COVID-19 pandemic. However, that is not what I want to talk about this week. Many of you have asked me if I will be resuming my videos of the exciting news and events happening in the Camrose constituency and the answer is a very loud “Yes”. You may have noticed on my Facebook page that I have been going around the riding and talking to business owners, not-for-profits and various people in our community.

It was particularly exciting to me, during the first week of June, to be going around the riding, meeting the owners of newer businesses. Whether it be a food truck, a florist, or a disc golf course (also known as frisbee golf), it has been great to see. Whether it is promoting a local business, sharing the latest job opportunities, or the accomplishments of our residents, I want to hear about all the great news. Please get in touch with my office if I can help share any of your good news, or if you would like me to shoot a video.

I also took time in the legislature to thank some of the most important frontline healthcare workers in our constituency and our province. On May 31, I was able to tell the house about National Nursing Week, and the over 35,000 nurses who work right here in Alberta, including my daughter. Here are a few words from my member’s statement that day.

“Nurses provide critical healthcare supports, spending more time with patients than doctors. They care for the physical, intellectual, and societal needs of their patients. This pandemic has been hard on our nurses. I won’t sugarcoat this. Nurses work long shifts, often later and longer than expected. They see individuals take their last breath. They see families grieve. They carry a burden that many of us would not be able to carry.

The pandemic brought to light the courage and commitment that nurses work under each and every day, and conveyed the important role that nurses play in our communities. From day one, nurses were there, and they still are.”

In closing, I want to give my heartfelt well wishes to 14-year-old Brooke from the Tofield area. She is off to Des Moines, Iowa to compete in the American Junior High School Finals Rodeo. She will be representing us in pole bending and ribbon roping. I know Brooke will make us proud. Please join me in wishing her luck.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact my office. We are always here for you.

You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-672-0000, camrose@assembly.ab.ca or at Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 1E7.

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Survey: your canola plant counts

By Shawn Senko, Agronomy Specialist

What is the canola yield when a field has zero canola plants per square foot? Zero. What about one plant per square foot? Considerably better than zero, but not ideal. The sweet spot is five to eight plants per square foot.

This is based on hybrid canola studies from Western Canada, which show that canola crops need a minimum of three to four plants per square foot to maintain yield potential.

Canola Council of Canada (CCC) research found that stands of five to six plants per square foot yielded about five bushels per acre more than stands that averaged two to three plants per square foot.

Five to eight is a good safe target.

How many fields are hitting that target? The CCC has a new crowdsourced survey project to answer that question.

Through the project, farm families, agronomists and certified crop advisers (CCAs) will count canola plants at the two- to four-leaf stage and enter results into the Canola Counts Survey tool at canolacalculator.ca.

“We want to gather

data on canola plant populations across the Prairies to compare regions, and track plant establishment improvements over time,” said Autumn Barnes, my colleague at the CCC who got this survey going. “To give a little more incentive, we’ll have draws for prizes.

The more fields you enter, the greater your chances of winning.”

The tools are simple– a hoop or a metre stick.

A hoop with an inside diameter of 56 cm and circumference of 177 cm covers a quarter of a square metre. Count the number of plants inside the hoop, and multiply by four to get plants per square metre.

Divide the plants per square metre by 10 to get plants per square foot.

With a metre stick, count the seedlings per metre of row. Take that number and multiply by 100, then divide by the spacing between seed rows (in centimetres) to get plants per square metre. Divide by 10 to get plants per square foot. For detailed tips, search for “Evaluating the stand” at canolaencyclopedia.ca.

The CCC recommends a target stand of five to eight plants per square foot, because plants are

often lost between establishment and harvest.

Comparing early-season counts to seeding rates will show what percentage of seeds produce living plants. Comparing harvest counts to early-season counts will show what percentage of plants die through the season. The tools at canolacalculator.ca can help.

Plant counts are time well spent. They show how many seeds survived and whether the plant population is enough to meet target yield. Farmers and agronomists can use this knowledge to seek ways to increase seed survival rates, set seeding rates that align with yield goals, and to improve the return on investment for seed.

“We hope you also see the value in plant counts, and will help us out by sharing results through the simple Canola Counts tool at canolacalculator.ca,” Barnes said. “We need your name for the draw, but individual names and field locations are not shared when we put together the results. This is about the canola community coming together to share results so we can all improve.”

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Proactive RCMP protects through prevention

By Lori Larsen

The first line of defence against most crime is to be proactive, and the Wetaskiwin/Camrose RCMP offers rural residents tips on how to protect themselves from becoming a victim of crime.

“While we are aware that citizens can’t protect themselves from every type of criminal activity, there are several things a person can do to prevent being victimized,” said Camrose/ Wetaskiwin RCMP community liaison Corporal Kevin Krebs.

The RCMP encourages residents to take steps in reducing and ultimately preventing crime by offering the following tips and resources.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is an internationally recognized crime prevention theory focusing on tactical design and the effective use of the built environment, which, when applied, reduces both crime and the fear of crime.

CPTED outlines some of the following suggestions on how residents can make their properties less conducive to crime.

• Install fences and natural barriers on property.

• Trim bushes under windows to create clear sightlines.

• Ensure your yard is well lit.

• Store all your equipment and vehicles in locking structures, and lock them.

• Remove keys from vehicles and equipment and lock the doors.

• Put locks on windows.

• Exterior doors should open outwards.

• Always close gate(s).

• Lock your front door/ garage door when work-

ing in the backyard or around the yard.

• Install alarms and CCTV surveillance equipment.

• Ask someone to maintain the property while you are away.

• Do not forget to follow #9PMRoutine/Lock It as part of your nightly routine.

“These may seem simple, but a few easy and cost effective methods of protecting your property makes it less appealing to would-be criminals,” said Krebs, adding that the less attractive a property is for committing crime, the more likely the criminals will move on.

Being aware can also save you a lot of headaches and money. With the numerous amounts of scams and frauds that are lying in wait to rob you of your hard-earned money, knowing when something just doesn’t feel right can be a key factor in preventing yourself from becoming a victim of crime.

“There seems to be new ways for criminals to scam or defraud people out of their money appearing every day,” noted Krebs.

“Once again, prevention is your best line of defence.

Knowing that, if it is too good to be true, then it likely is a scam can go a long way in saving you grief and money.”

The following information on how to avoid being scammed or defrauded and what to do if you are the victim of a scam or fraud is provided by the Government of Canada on the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre website.

• Don’t be afraid to say no.

• Do your research.

• NEVER give out personal information.

• Beware of up-front fees.

• Protect your computer, and don’t give people online or remote access to your computer.

• Be careful with whom you share images.

• Protect your online accounts.

ada Canadian Anti-fraud Centre website at www. antif rau d c entre- c entrea n t i f r a u d e . c a/p r o t e c tprotegez-eng.htm Online wheeling and dealing has become a popular way to buy and sell items, but, once again, for

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose/Wetaskiwin RCMP detachment Community Liaison Corporal Kevin Krebs shares tips with rural residents on how to protect themselves, their families and property from criminal activity.

If you are the victim of a fraud or scam, collect any documents, receipts and copies of emails, contact your financial institutions immediately, contact the police, report the incident to the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre (toll free 1-888-4958501) or through the Fraud Reporting System on the website and, finally, protect yourself from future frauds or scams.

For more information or to report a fraud, visit the Government of Can-

every honest deal, there are the ones that teeter on being criminal.

In an effort to offer citizens more protection with online selling and purchasing, the RCMP, at various locations, has arranged for safe exchange sites.

“These are neutral places where people can go to meet with someone wishing to purchase or sell an item with them,” explained Krebs. “In Wetaskiwin, there are three designated parking spaces right in

front of the RCMP detachment specifically assigned for meeting.”

By meeting in these safe places, people can prevent being scammed or worse. And chances are, if it is a fraud, once you tell the person to meet you at the RCMP station, that will be a great deterrent.

Other safe exchange places would be in the parking lots of big box stores or malls, where there is a lot of traffic.

“Meeting in neutral places affords you the opportunity to see the item first-hand and avoids having strangers come to your place of residence,” which Krebs strongly advises against.

The RCMP is continually working with residents to provide tips on what residents can do to prevent crime and protect themselves, their loved ones and their property.

For more tips and crime prevention information, follow the Alberta RCMP social media accounts on Twitter at RCMPAlberta, Facebook at RCMPinAlberta and YouTube at RCMP-GRC Alberta.

Krebs also reminds residents to report any suspicious or criminal activity to the police.

“Reporting this activity gives us a place to start, where to look and who or what type of vehicle we may be looking for through descriptions provided by citizens.”

If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the P3 Tips app available.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the County

Pat Horton and Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The County is a bounty of waterfowl waiting for passersby to stop and enjoy their brilliant colours and unique features. Photo to left: Parent coots work frantically to feed their brood of eight babies. The baby coots’ red tint comes from carotenoid pigments that the mothers add to their yolks. The more eggs they lay, the more pigments are added. Photo to right: A mating pair of northern shovelers hide their nest in long grass. The shovelers are known for their spoon-shaped bill that they use when tipping headfirst into shallow water and “shovelling” for food.

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County not in favour of monitoring handguns

Camrose District 4-H Beef Clubs

By Murray Green

Camrose County doesn’t want any part of the federal government’s plan to ask municipalities to monitor handguns in the area.

“I move that Camrose County council approve sending a letter under the reeve’s signature to Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau expressing opposition to Amendment 26, Section (58.01(1-8), conditions-bylaw, of Bill C-21, regarding the adoption of any bylaws by local municipalities restricting the possession, storage and transportation of legally obtained handguns, as this is clearly a federal/provincial issue, with copies to the leader of the official opposition Erin O’Toole, Bill Blair, minister of public safety, and emergency preparedness and MP (Crowfoot) Damien Kurek,” said councillor Jack Lyle.

Bill C-21 is an act to control firearms in Canada. A letter of information from MP Shannon Stubbs, (Lakeland) was received by the County.

“Municipalities have never been responsible for gun control laws in Canada, and law abiding Camrose County residents who own legal handguns have already been thoroughly vetted through the CFSC, PAL and ATT applications,” said administrator Paul King. “And illegal gun owners and smugglers do not respect postal codes; and if one municipality enacts a ban and not a neighbouring municipality, this will create a patchwork of bylaws,” said King.

to the buyers, sponsors and supporters of our 2021 Sale!

THANKS TO OUR 2021 BUYERS • • • • • • • • •

Apex Automation Ltd., Edmonton Aquateck West, Edmonton Ascendent Financial, Leduc Bashaw Crop Services, Bashaw (3 calves) Glen and Michelle Bjorgum, Camrose Dean and Maryanne Brady, Edberg Camrose Machine and Welding (2014) (2 calves) Chemco Electrical Contractors Ltd., Nisku Crop Management Network, Edberg

• Senior Market Steer Record Book 2019, PT Energy Services • Senior Carcass Record Book 2019, Karen Belich • Intermediate Market Steer Record Book 2019, RBC • Junior Market Steer Record Book 2019, Drever Agencies

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250 cheques. . . . . . . $93.00 500 cheques. . . . . $115.00 1000 cheques . . . $158.00 PHONE 780-672-3142 4925-48 STREET, CAMROSE

• Junior Multiple Project Record Book 2019, Edberg Ag Society • Junior Market Steer Record Book 2020, Camrose Vet Hospital • Intermediate Market Steer Record Book 2020, Crop Management • Rate of Gain 2021, RBC

• District Champion Carcass Steer, Camlot Feeders • • • •

DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auctions James Selin Nick Hennes, Grader Dale Erickson, Tofield Packers

Every individual who contributed to the success of our sale is greatly appreciated by all.

Our sincere apologies if we have unintentionally missed any names.

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• Mathieu Farms, Ltd., Wetaskiwin • Stephanie McCorkill, Leduc County (Liv Dental) • Albert Oram, Castor • Point Forward Solutions, Camrose • Steven and Theresa Reminsky, Leduc County (2 calves) • Supreme International, Wetaskiwin • Terra Firma HDD, Camrose (3 calves) • Vision Credit Union, Camrose

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENERAL SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS

CHEQUES Small Business Cheques

• DeeJay Plumbing & Heating and EMCO, Camrose (2 calves) • Drever Agencies, Camrose • Norman Fankhanel, Meeting Creek • Brian Forster • Fountain Tire, Camrose (2 calves) • Glover International Trucks • Grant Thornton, Camrose • Harley’s Liquor Store, Camrose • Lamb Ford, Camrose • Losness Drilling, Lougheed

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ONLINE TIMED SUMMER CONSIGNMENT AUCTION BIDDING STARTS JUNE 21 AND BIDDING ENDS JUNE 26 Visit our website to register for our online timed auction WWW.LINDSTRANDAUCTIONS.COM Accepting delivery of consignments from Saturday, June 12 to Saturday, June 19, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Public Viewing from Monday, June 21 to Saturday, June 26 Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday, 8:00 am to noon, at our yard 2 MILES NORTH OF CAMROSE ON HIGHWAY 833. (47321 Sec Hwy 833) COVID-19 Regulations will be in effect.

We conduct Alberta’s Largest One-day Farm Machinery Consignment Auction four times a year. Selling farm equipment, cars and trucks, lawn and garden, recreation vehicles and shop equipment. Whether you have one piece or a complete line of machinery, we have the facility and the experience to bring you top dollar for your equipment. For full listings and pictures, visit our website at www.lindstrandauctions.com Terms and Conditions: E-transfer, Wire Transfer, Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard (3% service charge), company cheque with major ID. GST will apply on some items. All accounts must be paid in full before removal. Online Bidding Fee 4% up to a maximum of $800 per item.

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Gravel crushing will take place at Ferintosh pit

By Murray Green

Camrose County will be proceeding with gravel crushing at the Ferintosh pit this summer.

“I move that Camrose County council award the 2021 crushing and earthworks for Ferintosh gravel pit to McDonald Aggregates for the submitted tender price of $795,000 plus GST, with funding to come from the public works operational budget,” said councillor Greg Gillespie, at the May 11 meeting.

The gravel tender document was advertised to potential bidders.

“A mandatory pre-tender meeting was held at the Ferintosh pit on April 26.

Test holes were dug prior to the meeting, and material was exposed to help the bidders get a better idea of the material they might encounter. As well, an overview of the project, in relation to the worksite, was explained,” said public works manager Zach Mazure.

“Questions were answered and the site was explored. At this meeting, there was a total of three different crushing contractors in attendance, which pre-qualified them to bid on the project.”

A total of two qualified bids were received. McDonald Aggregates had the winning bid.

“There is a total 2021 budget of $813,000 allocated for this work. The tender price estimated for this project was $10.16/cubic metre of volume crushed for the modified specification aggregate. It was originally proposed during budgeting that 80,000 cubic metres of produced aggregate may be achievable for 2021 at this estimate price. In light of further review and investigation of the pit this spring, that number was amended to 50,000 cubic metres for the purpose of the tender, and noted that this volume may increase or decrease

as needed. The rationale for this is due to the fact that there is some uncertainty as to how much raw product will actually be available for crushing (remaining reserves),” added Mazure.

“With that in mind, it was likely preferable to indicate a conservative volume and, in the event the produced volume ends up different than the tender volume, the contractor would be more receptive to a volume increase than decreasing a tendered volume.”

The specific unit price provided for crushing from McDonald Aggregates was $12/cubic metre.

“It is proposed that this crush will exhaust the usable pit run in the Ferintosh pit. This crush is also anticipated to include rock material salvaged through screening of some of the onsite soils stockpiles. These piles appear to be heavily ad-mixed with a combination of crushable rock in them. By screening these piles, it is anticipated that not only will more crushable rock be recovered, but the resulting screened soils will be a much cleaner product for reclamation of the pit,” said Mazure, in his report.

“If, in the event the screening of the soils piles results in a lower than expected yield of rock, the bulk of this work has been identified as a delectable, meaning that the County may easily remove this scope of work from the project if not deemed advantageous. In the event the soils screening is not beneficial as noted, then the overall project cost with each respective contractor would be as follows (assuming 50,000 cubic metres of finished aggregate).”

McDonald Aggregates completed the last crush in the Ferintosh pit in 2018, and is familiar with the material and conditions of this pit.

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By CAMROSE BOOSTER LTD. Blain Fowler, Publisher Circulation 11,639 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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You could win a photograph of your farm!

Poultry, egg producers can now apply

By Murray Green

If this is your farm,

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” colour enlargement of the photo.

• The Mystery Farm winners for May 11 are Stan and Jolene Wilkie, between Bashaw and Ferintosh.

• This week’s prize must be claimed by July 6, 2021.

THIS WEEK’S MYSTERY FARM IS SPONSORED BY:

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Why your insurance eggs should be in one basket.

With insurance, it makes sense to put all your eggs in one basket.

As an independent insurance agency, it’s our job to see that all your insurance needs are properly met. And we can serve you best when we handle your entire insurance program.

Since we work with a variety of insurance companies, we can shop around to find the exact protection you need. You save time and avoid the confusion of dealing with several people for different kinds of insurance.

It’s also easier to file a claim or change coverage limits because you have only one person to contact. We can handle all your life, home, auto, farm and business insurance needs. Contact us and see.

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Mobile mammography testing in Tofield

By Lori Larsen

Women aged 50 to 74 are most at risk of developing breast cancer, but thanks to funding that has assisted in developing advanced technology, early detection increases not only the chance for survival, but offers options to women diagnosed with the diseases.

On June 18, 19, 21 to 24 Alberta Health Services Screen Test program will be visiting Tofield.

A mobile mammography trailer will be stationed at the Tofield Health Centre, 5543-44 Street. Resi-

dents can book an appointment or learn more about the program by calling tollfree 1-800-667-0604.

A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast and has proven to be the most effective way to detect breast cancer.

Due to COVID-19, Screen Test is taking a number of precautions to ensure the safety of clients and staff. Details will be shared when you call to book your appointment.

According to the Canadian Cancer Society website (www.cancer.ca), it is estimated that in 2020:

• 27,400 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This represents 25 per cent of all new cancer cases in women in 2020.

• 5,100 women will die from breast cancer. This represents 13 per cent of all cancer deaths in women in 2020.

• On average, 75 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer every day.

• On average, 14 Canadian women will die from breast cancer every day.

• 240 men will be diagnosed with breast can-

cer, and 55 will die from breast cancer.

Take your health into your own hands, book an appointment today and encourage the women in your life to do the same.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patientfocused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

Canada’s supply-managed poultry and egg farmers are part of the backbone of the Canadian agriculture sector and the Canadian economy.

Despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, they continue to produce high-quality products for Canadians, and keep our rural communities competitive and resilient.

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food Marie-Claude Bibeau announced that the Poultry and Egg OnFarm Investment Program (PEFIP) is now accepting applications.

The PEFIP will provide almost $647 million over ten years to support poultry and egg producers through on-farm investments. Each producer is entitled to an amount proportional to their quota holdings as of Jan. 1. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2030, meaning producers can apply when they are ready to make an investment.

“Our government is delivering on its commitment to compensate supply-managed farmers for the impacts of recent trade agreements. This program, which launches today, will help Canadian poultry and egg producers be more competitive and make their facilities even more sustainable,” said Bibeau.

Eligible projects include anything that helps a producer increase efficiency or productivity, respond to consumer preferences, or improve on-farm safety, biosecurity or environmental sustainability. This includes new barn construction or upgrades to equipment like feeding, watering, lighting, ventilation, heating and comfort systems that will promote energy efficiency and reduce an operations environmental footprint.

The Government of Canada will contribute up to 70 per cent of the project costs, increasing up to 85 per cent for young farmers to help ensure a strong future for Canada’s farms.

The PEFIP offers producers flexibility to seek funding for eligible activities that started on or after March 19, 2019.

The PEFIP and the Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken (MDPTC), taken together, total more than $691 million over 10 years. These programs respond directly to requests from producer associations and provide full and fair compensation to supply-managed sectors.