August 10, 2021 Country Booster

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A Camrose County is doing its part to get the local economy moving.

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The County Regional Fire Hall building has the floor poured, offices framed in and siding going on. The hall between Ferintosh, Edberg and New Norway is expected to be completed in early November.

The seed cleaning plant is taking shape with the foundation B installed  and the storage bin is coming together to be set on top.

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The new plant is expected to be completed next summer.

A new sand and salt shed was built to store those products in a dry environment. Sand and salt is used mostly in the winter to melt ice build-up on highways and roads.

The grounds east of the County office are being prepared for a storage compound that will store equipment and items such as culverts.

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News Features…

Canadian Northern Railway Family Day at Meeting Creek. . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Dry conditions hitting Alberta crops. . . . 7 County proceeds with Ferintosh upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Canadian Northern Railway Family Day fun at Meeting Creek

By Lori Larsen

Are you looking for a some family fun? How about planning to spend the day at Meeting Creek on Saturday, August 14

from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., during the Canadian Northern Railway Family Day. The site will be buzz-

ing with fun activities for all ages.

You can begin by getting on board the Track Motor Car for a ride on the rails.

Then take in a guided

tour of the historical Meeting Creek Railway Station and on-site elevator currently being renovated by dedicated volunteers. Find out from knowledgeable

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Join in on the fun activities at Meeting Creek on Aug. 14. Explore history at the Railway Station and grain elevator located on the site.

guides about the rich history and importance of the rail and grain elevators to residents of the day.

Head over to the horsedrawn wagon and climb on board, then get immersed into a simpler time as you are transported down the abandoned Canadian Northern rail line over the grasslands.

Crafts and games have been safely planned to keep people of all ages entertained, including games that will bring generations together.

You can hike or bring your bike and head down the trails of the Linear Trail northwest of the Station, taking in the sights and sounds of the grasslands. Make a game out of identifying different birds and plant species, or just enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.

Pack a blanket and enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds while imagining what it would have been like to ride the rails into Meeting Creek.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the community hall.

For more information, visit the Canadian Northern Railway on the Facebook page or visit the website at www.canadian northern.ca.

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Low crop yield leads to alternative measures

By Murray Green

Due to lack of moisture issues, crops are not ideal in the area this year.

The southern part of the province has been hit much harder.

Low Yield Allowance is a standard part of the production insurance program and is meant for situations of extreme heat and severe drought.

Alberta is doubling the low yield threshold to allow for additional cereal or pulse crops to be salvaged for livestock feed. For example, the barley crop threshold will be increased from 150 to 300 kg per acre.

“Our government is working in close collaboration with provinces to ensure farmers who are experiencing the impacts of extreme weather caused by climate change have access to the support they need. This adjustment to the crop insurance program will increase access to feed for livestock producers when they need it most, to ensure they can get through this crisis,” said Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

“Alberta’s hardworking farmers and ranchers have been hit with dry conditions that threaten their livelihoods. We will do everything we can to help Alberta’s agriculture industry make the best of a terrible situation. We’ve heard the industry’s call for help, and this change will help farmers and ensure some good can come out of these crops,” said Devin Dreeshen, Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

“We recognize that this year’s conditions have had a significant impact on our producers, and we’ve been here to listen, take feedback, and mobilize our teams as quickly and efficiently as possible,” added Darryl Kay, CEO, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation.

Since mid June, there has been a significant deterioration of crops across the province. Current weather conditions are not improving, and industry expects to see further deterioration in crops.

Together with the federal government, Alberta is making an adjustment to crop insurance that will allow farmers to put more poor quality crops towards livestock feed, helping ease feed shortages for livestock during the current drought.

This adjustment encourages producers to act swiftly to salvage crops for livestock feed rather than watch their fields deteriorate further, and risk harvesting nothing.

As these crops would otherwise be covered by crop insurance, there will likely be minimal additional payments resulting from this decision.

Under the federal-provincial cost-shared Canadian Agricultural Partnership, there are a number of business risk management programs available through Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) to help Alberta producers manage significant risks that threaten the viability of their farms, including crop insurance.

Alberta’s AFSC has a total of 119 active adjustment team members following the addition of 21 new members in December 2020 and this April. The government has advised crop adjusters to be flexible and complete early assessments with affected crop and hay land; for example, offering alternative use of crops to address forecasted feed shortages in the livestock industry.

Alberta, along with Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario, received verbal commitment from the federal government that a joint AgriRecovery program will be initiated to support producers affected by drought conditions prior to a federal election.

Assessments are currently underway in these provinces.

Alberta announced a 20 per cent reduction in premium costs for crop, pasture and forage insurance earlier this year, which protects against weather-related production loss.

Almost 400 additional farmers and ranchers enrolled in crop, pasture and forage insurance.

Almost 1,400 farmers and ranchers increased their level of crop, pasture and forage insurance coverage.

Almost 230 clients reenrolled in crop, pasture and forage insurance after canceling their subscriptions in 2020 or prior years.

The adjustments to crop insurance add to the steps already taken by the government of Alberta to ensure farmers are supported during this difficult time.

It is extremely important that before clients put a crop to an alternative use, they talk to their AFSC branch office.

Priority will be given to clients who want to use crops for immediate pasture or clients who want to silage or bale crops.

In Alberta, agriculture industry receives over $300 million in annual assistance from the provincial government through the BRM programs.

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• 1989 Case IH 7120 tractor w/ Case IH 710 FEL, grapple and 7 ft. bucket, 6,505 hours, 151 hp, 540/1000 pto, 18 speed full powershift transmission, 3 hyds, 20.8x38 • New Holland BR780A round baler, 2006, duals. only 8,000 total bales, bale command monitor, XtraSweep p/u, hyd. p/u, 1000 pto.

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• 2013 PJ 33 ft. (27 ft. + 6 ft.) tri-axle gooseneck drop deck flatdeck trailer, GVWR = 21,000 lb, new 12,000 lb winch, toolbox.

• 1999 Bergen 16 ft. gooseneck t/a stock trailer, centre divider, GVWR = 12,700 lb.

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VEHICLES • 1975 Ford 600 s/a truck w/ 16 ft. round bale deck, 59,054 miles showing, 10.00x20 tires, 10F/2R, steel grain truck • (10) Heavy duty 24 ft. + 10 ft. gate panels. box sides also included.

• (60) Heavy Duty 24 ft. freestanding panels. • 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ext. cab • Haybuster 256 + II bale processor, left truck, 327,700 km, 4x4, cruise, automatic, hand discharge, 1000 pto.

5th wheel hitch.

• New Holland 357 mixermill.

• 1995 Ford 150 ext. cab truck, 295,650 km, 4x4.

• Hi-Qual 12 ft. overhead frame gate.

MISCELLANEOUS • (2) Hi-Qual 12’ and (4) Hi-Qual 10’ panels.

• (3) Unused Westeel Elite 18 ft. diameter • Hi-Qual calf tipping table. hopper bottom bin cones w/ triple skid.

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• Brandt 740 grain auger w/ Kohler Magnum • 9 ft, 14 ft. and 23 ft. metal feed troughs.

16 hp electric start motor, 7”x40 ft.

• Unused stock waterer. • Metal bale feeder.

• Ezee-On 100 FEL w/ grapple and 6 ft. bucket.

• Cattle headgate w/ (2) 7 ft. panels.

• 18.4x34 Tractor clamp on duals. • Firepit ring.

• ±(160) Fenceposts. • Western saddle.

• Lincoln AC-225S welder w/ cables.

• 6” pto driven post hole auger. • 3/4” Socket set.

LAWN & GARDEN • Campbell Hausfeld portable air compressor.

• 55 lb anvil. • Assorted tractor weights.

• 2” Water pump and hose. • Wooden bolt bin.

• Metal cabinet. • Metal siding. • Logging chain.

• (40) Unused 14 ft. and 16 ft. 2x4 boards.

• NH BR780 baler 1000 pto shaft. • Chainsaws.

• HD 4-drawer metal office desk. • Gear pullers.

• Filing cabinet. • Checkerplate truck toolbox.

• ±(30) Pallets w/ farming related items, see website.

• John Deere Z425 zero turn lawn mower, AUCTIONEER’S NOTE 48” deck, 120 hours, 23 hp motor.

• Allis Chalmers T-816 lawn tractor w/ There is a wide variety of quality items rototiller. available for various types of farming and • 38” Lawn sweep. acreage needs. For further information call • Push mower w/ rear bagger.

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• 1979 Case 2390 tractor, 4,870 hours, 160 hp, 1000 pto, 12F/4R powershift, 2 hyds, diff. lock, 20.8x38 duals.

TILLAGE • Cockshutt 23 ft. cultivator w/ 3 bar harrows.

• Case 18 ft. cultivator w/ 3 bar harrows.

• Flexicoil 50 ft. harrow bar.

• 15 ft. harrow drawbar. • Hay float drag.

• John Deere AW 12 ft. offset disc.

• Ezee-On 26 ft. tandem offset disc.

• Morris 80-14 seed drill, 14 ft., 6” spacing.

ANTIQUES • Vintage 3-drawer dresser w/ oval mirror.

• 4-Drawer chest of drawers.

• Beatty Bros. Ltd. Wooden rinse stand.

• Warm Morning model 520 stove. • Crocks.

• Steel tractor wheels. • Nursing rocking chair.

• (8) Piece silverware set w/ wooden case.

• ±(135) 78 records. • Lumberjack buck saw.

• Neverbreak small wooden trunk.

• Enamelware.

• Electric cream separator. • Cream cans.

• Barbie motorhome. • Metal toys and wagon.

• Wooden skis and golf clubs.

• Primitive rocks.

• Burrough’s adding machine.

• Buzz saw mandrel.

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RCMP advise to use caution at railway crossings

By Lori Larsen

Railway crossings on roadways can pose very dangerous situations if motorists are not abiding by the laws and following safe rail crossing procedures.

Thus far this summer, Alberta RCMP has responded to two fatalities at railway crossings, and would like to remind the public to use extreme caution when approaching, stopping at and subsequently crossing railway tracks.

According to Operation Lifesaver, an organization dedicated to preventing collisions at railway crossings and railway trespassing incidents in Canada, every year, more than 100 Canadians are seriously injured or killed as the result of railway crossing or trespassing incidents. Almost every one of these incidents is preventable.

The following are a few tips provided by Alberta RCMP for safe travelling across railway crossings.

• Know your railway signs.

Railway signs and warn-

ing devices are installed along roads and at railway crossings to warn drivers and control traffic. They save lives, so get to know what they mean.

• Look and listen for trains. When approaching a railway crossing, slow down, look both ways and listen for trains. Turn down any music, ask passengers to be quiet, and open your window to better hear approaching trains.

• Obey all railway signs, signals and warning devices. At railway crossings with active warning devices, remain stopped until the gates are fully raised and the lights stop f lashing. Before proceeding through any railway crossing, ensure you have a clear view of the tracks and are certain no other trains are approaching from either direction.

• Stay alert. Do not use your cell phone or other devices while driving.

Today’s trains are fast and extremely quiet, so if

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose/Wetaskiwin RCMP Constable Mark Carberry checks out the potential dangers motorists can face at railway crossings.

you are distracted when approaching a railway crossing, you are putting

your life, and the life of your passengers, in danger.

• Never race a train. A train hitting a car is like a car running over a pop can; the average train weighs more than 5.5 million kilograms. In comparison, a car weighs about 1,375 kilograms.

Because of a train’s size, it is also hard to judge how far away it is or at what speed it is travelling.

Trains can take up to two kilometres to come to a complete stop. That is equivalent to the length of 18 football fields. A motorist is 40 times more likely to die in a collision with a train than in a collision involving another motor vehicle.

“Please stay alert and obey all railway signs and warning devices,” advises Central Alberta District RCMP Staff Sergeant Brent Meyer. “Those few seconds may save your life or the lives of your passengers.”

For more information on railway safety, please go to operationlifesaver.ca.

Drought conditions concern for province

By Lori Larsen

WALL ART

Submitted Ralph Chromik of Daysland began his art journey at the age of six when he started lessons from Cartoonist Exchange, which cost him $7 a month. He sold weasel hides to pay for further lessons from Washington School of Art. At the age of 76, he is still painting and woodcarving.

In a statement made on July 15, the minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Devin Dreeshen indicated the province’s support of Alberta’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the extreme dry conditions currently being experienced throughout the province.

“Alberta’s government recognizes the significant impacts that extreme dry weather has on the province’s producers,” said Dreeshen. “Our government is standing up for Alberta farmers and ranchers to ensure they are supported through these extreme conditions.”

He went on to say that Alberta has received verbal commitment from Ottawa that a joint AgriRecovery program will be initiated to support Prairie producers affected by drought conditions prior to a Federal election.

“At the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Agriculture Ministers’ meeting, the Prairie provinces and Ontario raised the extreme dry conditions that are increasing costs and diminishing yields for farmers and ranchers.

“The details of an AgriRecovery program are still being developed with industry and we will work with our provincial and federal counterparts to ensure that Alberta’s farm-

ers and ranchers are supported.”

Dreeshen advised Alberta crop adjusters to be flexible and complete early assessments with affected crop and hay, for example, offering alternative use of crops to address forecasted feed shortages in our livestock industry.

“Alberta announced a 20 per cent reduction in insurance premiums this year. This allowed almost 400 additional farmers and ranchers to enrol in crop, pasture and forage insurance that protects against weather-related production loss.”

He also spoke about the Water Pumping Program offered in Alberta, which can provide assistance to producers for the emergency filling of dugouts for livestock. “Producers can rent pipe and pumping equipment from the province to fill dugouts or other suitable catch basins from nearby water sources for their animals.”

In conclusion, Dreeshen assured Alberta producers that the province is doing everything they can to ensure support is provided during this prolonged spell of dry, hot weather conditions.

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Stay safe in the sun this summer

By Murray Green

Be sure to take advantage of the outdoors this summer. There are plenty of benefits to being outside, according to Alberta Health Services.

It’s a great way to improve mental wellness and helps to reduce stress and anxiety. Time outside can increase your Vitamin D levels and physical activity too.

However, without proper protection, those sunny

days can raise your risk of skin cancer.

Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. UV light is the invisible radiation that comes from the sun and can damage skin cells.

Protecting yourself against UV rays is important year-round. It is especially important in the summer, when the sun is strongest.

In Alberta, UV rays are typically at their peak from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Check the UV index before leaving home. The UV index indicates the strength of the sun’s daily UV rays and can help inform you about the steps you should take to protect yourself. The higher the UV index number, the stronger the sun’s rays are and the more important it is to stay out of the sun.

According to the Canadian Cancer Society, any time the index is at a three or above, you must take extra precautions to protect your skin.

Use sunscreen and reapply often. Remember to apply generously and protect the skin that’s not covered by clothing. You’ll also want to reapply as needed. Most sunscreens

should be reapplied every two hours, especially if you’ve been swimming or sweating.

Throw on some shades.

Designer or drugstore sunglasses don’t have to be expensive to be effective. The key is to choose shades that are sized to fully cover your eyes and offer 100 per cent UVA and UVB protection.

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Blue-green algae occurs naturally

By Murray Green

Blue-green algae is common in local water bodies in Alberta.

It occurs naturally and often becomes visible when weather conditions are calm. It may look like scum, grass clippings, fuzz or globs on the surface of water. It can be blue-green, greenish-brown, brown, and/or pinkish-red, and it often smells musty or

grassy, according to Alberta Health Services.

People who come in contact with visible bluegreen algae or who drink water containing bluegreen algae may experience skin irritation, rash, sore throat, sore red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea and vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Symptoms usually appear within one to three hours and resolve in one

to two days. Symptoms in children are often more pronounced. However, all people are at risk of these symptoms.

If blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified on your lake, you are advised to take precautions.

Avoid all contact with blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible.

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Governments’ funding focuses on diversity in agriculture sector

By Lori Larsen

The Governments of Alberta and Canada announced their intention on investing more than $300,000 over a two-year period (2021-2023) in support of the Alberta Hemp Alliance (AHA).

The one-time grant will be used to establish a provincial industry association for hemp processing) through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

The grant will help AHA build capacity to fulfil its mandate as the provincial association for the hemp industry in Alberta.

AHA intends to be selfsustainable beyond its first years of operation by creating revenue streams from membership fees, an industry sales levy, education and training, webinars, conferences and trade shows.

“Supporting the burgeoning hemp industry is important because it will provide producers new market opportunities and a way to diversify their rotation with this alternative crop,” said federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Marie-Claude Bibeau.

“From seed to straw, the opportunities to sell this crop are growing, with value-added products ranging from food to biofuel to bioplastics and construction materials.”

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership has also provided more than $950,000 in grants to BioComposites Group Inc. (BCG) in the past three years to support growth in the hemp fibre industry in Alberta.

“Emerging industries like the hemp fibre sector are creating full-time local jobs and driving diversification in Alberta,” said Alberta minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen. “It’s great to see BCG and the Alberta Hemp Alliance committed to rural revitalization and supporting our ambitious targets for job creation, investment attraction and increased agricultural and value-added exports.”

BCG sources hemp straw, which was previously seen as waste, from Alberta farmers. Maximizing the potential of the entire plant will bolster farm income and will lead to a more resilient agriculture sector. Having expanded into all aspects of the hemp fibre processing stream, BCG is ensuring Albertans have access to high-quality and sustainable hemp products.

BioComposites Group CEO, Dan Madlung explained, “Hemp straw was previously just a waste product for growers.

We have built the biggest hemp processing hub in North America, creating value-added products that we market internationally. I’m proud that BioComposites Group is an Alberta company working to find sustainable solutions in multiple industry sectors, increasing farm income and creating environmentally sustainable products.”

Alberta Hemp Alliance chair Corey Peebles said the grant will assist on continuing to build a diverse and collaborative community of like-minded individuals, businesses and organizations to facilitate the rapid growth of the hemp industry in Alberta.

“We will continue to focus on facilitating market development and provide provincial networking, tools and resources.”

Alberta Hemp Alliance (AHA) is a non-profit association of stakeholders collaborating to create a strong, competitive and diversified hemp industry in Alberta.

AHA promotes market development and provides networking, tools and resources for Alberta hemp producers and processors.

Terrafibre products manufactured by BCG use Canadian-grown fibres that are decorticated, cleaned and manufactured in Alberta.

The company is planning to build a new facility to decorticate hemp and flax, and to manufacture insulation and green building products.

The project will take 18 to 24 months to complete, and will result in: • A $30-million investment.

• 100 direct full-time jobs.

• Crop diversification and income generation for farmers.

• Using straw currently wasted by farmers.

• 100,000 tonnes of carbon sequestration for the first phase alone.

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Dry conditions hitting Alberta crops

By Murray Green

Alberta Agricultural Minister Devin Dreeshen and Premier Jason Kenney toured the dry conditions facing cattle producers near Bassano on July 31.

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Agriculture and Forestry, along with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), have formed a joint incident management team (IMT) to coordinate the development and implementation of options for addressing the impact of the drought.

In response to concerns from cattle producers that the current drought and potential feed shortages will result in herd reductions, AFSC has analyzed the impact of doubling the Low Yield Allowance on moving marginal cereal and pulse crops to feed.

This change to AgriInsurance was approved by both provincial and federal governments.

In addition, the increasing of interim payments in AgriStability from 50 to 75 per cent has been approved.

AFSC has added tools

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Dry conditions are posing feeding concerns for livestock.

and information to their website to assist producers (https://afsc.ca/).

One example of these tools is a Yield Estimation Calculator. It is posted on the AFSC main website under the heading “AFSC’s response to 2021 crop conditions”. The purpose of the calculator is to provide clients (or any producer) with a tool to help them estimate their yields prior to harvest.

They may use this estimate for the purpose of determining whether they want to combine it or sell it for feed, or estimating potential yield for production contracting.

AAFC has requested that CRA make early designation of eligible municipalities.

AAFC’s first assessment was based on conditions on June 30. Alberta’s list is likely to expand through subsequent

updates to the designation list.

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Under normal conditions, the confined feeding of cow-calf pairs during the grazing season may be considered a confined feeding operation that requires a permit.

The NRCB will not require producers to obtain permits, provided the following parameters are met: manure must be managed according to Agriculture Operation Practices Act requirements, areas used for cow-calf feeding must not pose a risk to surface water or groundwater quality, the cow-calf herd must return to grazing when grass is available in 2022, and the feeding area must return to its normal use.

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By Murray Green

Camrose County council awarded the work for the Ferintosh water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades to Whitson Contracting at the regular council meeting on July 27.

“I move that work for the Ferintosh water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades for the submitted price of $1,041,850 plus GST, with funding to come from the ACP Transition and Infrastructure grant from the dissolution of the Village of Ferintosh and the Federal Gas Tax funding allocated as a result of the dissolution of the village,” said councillor Doug Lyseng.

An infrastructure assessment study was completed for the newly dissolved hamlet of Ferintosh in 2020. Through that study, deficiencies throughout the hamlet’s infrastructure were identified, along with the risk associated with these

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“In addition to the water and wastewater upgrades, a community survey was prepared and distributed to gather input from Ferintosh residents on what sort of upgrades they might hope to see with regards to roads, sidewalks and drainage.

It is worth noting that through the survey, it was confirmed that the bulk of the residents in Ferintosh did not seem to

have a significant interest in upgrading the aboveground infrastructure, which has resulted in the bulk of these funds being reallocated for the water and wastewater project.”

When Ferintosh dissolved from a village, it became a hamlet under Camrose County and a study was conducted to review the needs of the community.