March 12, 2024 Country Booster

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Community Thehub of a

Many smaller rural communities rely on local drop-in centres to provide not only a variety of services, programs and resources to members of the community and surrounding area, but a hub where people can gather for community or private events.

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Edberg and District Senior Citizen Society members, left to right, directors Susan Ramm, Arnie Ramm, James Kerr, secretary/ treasurer Brenda Young and director Terry Daykin welcome anyone to come out and join in on any of the Edberg Drop-In Centre’s fun activities. Bingo callers James Kerr, left, and Arnie Ramm enjoy being a part of the Edberg Drop-In Centre’s activities and events. Arnie is their longest serving volunteer bingo caller.

Senior drop-in centres play a vital role in not only the well being of many older residents but the overall connectivity within the community, especially so in smaller rural communities that lack the services and recreational options of larger centres.

These drop-in centres often provide essential resources, services and programs, including brochures, contact information, forms, websites and other information available in the community or in close by communities to all members of the community and outlaying areas.

Aside from these essential services, drop-in centres fulfill an important role in the lives of those using them. The social aspect of these centres is immeasurable, including: encouraging mental engagement; providing a renewed sense of purpose and belonging to a larger social circle; being involved in community activities and events; reducing isolation; volunteer opportunities and an overall sense of well being.

While typically senior centres, that facilitate socialization and connection for older adults and support and promote healthy aging in their communities, these hubs of the

community also have the potential to build connections between generations. They become a central location within the community where residents of all ages can meet and share.

Take the Edberg Senior Drop-In Centre for instance. Incorporated in 1977 and operated by the Edberg & District Senior Citizen Society, all volunteers, the Centre has existed as a place for community, specifically seniors, to come and gather and partake in a variety of activities and events.

Unfortunately, as demographics of older adults change including; illness, death and relocation to larger cities with more services, the smaller rural senior centres such as the Edberg Senior DropIn Centre, face challenges including sustainable funding and depleting memberships.

“In past years, our membership at the Senior Centre was much larger than in recent years,” noted Edberg and District Senior Citizens Society secretary/ treasurer Brenda Young.

“Membership is down from over 100 members to less than 30 members annually.”

The decrease in membership has taken a toll on the Edberg Senior Drop-In

Centre’s activities such as bingo and supper socials, which has a direct impact on the funding.

“Over the past five to 10 years there has been no extra funds to donate to the other organizations in the community,” noted Young. “We are struggling to keep our doors open to host our normal events. All of our fund-raising events are supported by volunteers, and with a smaller membership they are doing extra volunteering.”

And smaller communities, such as Edberg, rely heavily on the goodwill of volunteers to keep places like the Edberg Senior Drop-In Centre, operating.

“In small communities we seem to always work together to get the events organized and completed. All of our not-for-profit organizations are operated by many, many volunteers. Edberg would be a totally different community if we all didn’t work together.”

Young explained that the Edberg Lutheran Church membership recently disbanded and sold the church, resulting in a generous donation to the Edberg Senior DropIn Centre as well as some other not-for-profit organizations. “It came at the right time, for the Drop-In as we needed to replace the

furnace,” said Young. “COVID, like so many other organizations, affected us. We were unable to host our fund-raising projects, but utilities and insurance still had to be paid. This cut into our reserves, which at one time were donated within the community.”

In order to continue offering the vital services of the Edberg Senior Drop-In Centre the funds raised

during the events are now used to pay utilities, supplies and other costs that maintain the operation of the Centre.

Fortunately, the Centre has recently been the chosen venue for other events, including birthdays and private social gatherings which is helping to cover costs as well as breathing new life into the Centre.

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•2011 Ford F150 XTR pick up, 4x4, crew cab, 6-1/2’ box, 372,183 km, 5L gas, auto, A/T/C, PW & PDL, pwr mirrors, keyless entry, one owner, 275/65R18 tires, seats 6

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•2011 30’ Massey Ferguson 9435 swather w/ 5200 header, 1096 eng hrs, TopCon auto steer, 2 Roto-Shears, triple delivery, PU reel, hyd tilt, fore & aft, sgl knife drive, rear weights, 480/85R26 fronts

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of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean and Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz spoke about the release of the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER) inaugural Liability Management Performance Report.

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•2007 Kenworth T800B tridem grain truck w/ 25’ box & hoist, showing 391,068 km, Cat C13, 18 spd trans, Michel’s electric roll tarp, hoist & gate control (w/ remote), rear hoist & tarp control, leather seats, alum rims, 11R24.5 rears, 445/65R22.5 fronts, rear hitch plate

•70’ Brandt Commander 7000 heavy harrow, 5/8” tines, hyd angle, 16.5L-16.1 SL fronts

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•Valmar 240 PT granular applicator, approx. 44’ coverage

AUGERS & BIN

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•2016 JTL 1825FA hopper bin, 6300 bu+/-, skid w/ integrated aeration, roof vents, site glasses

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•Peacock 60 dry chem applicator w/ 5hp Honda (for grasshopper killer)

•Johnson 5 hp outboard boat motor w/ fuel tank

•Champion 6500 W generator; Yamaha 2000 W generator

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moving oil and gas infrastructure through stages of closure work. For example, in 2022, the number of inactive wells in Alberta decreased to 83,000 from 91,000–a nine per cent reduction,” said Minister Jean.

“Industry is doing its part. In 2022, companies spent approximately $700 million to clean up liabilities–exceeding the closure spending requirements of the AER by 65 per cent. In total, more than $1.2 billion was spent on cleanup and closure work in 2022,” he added.

“In 2022, a mandatory closure spending quota was introduced by

the AER, requiring industry to spend at least $422 million collectively on closure and cleanup work. At the same time, the Alberta Site Rehabilitation Program provided grants to service sector companies to conduct closure work and the Orphan Well Association continued its cleanup of orphan sites,” added Jean.

“The AER report shows that Alberta is making real progress in cleaning up oil and gas sites using the highest environmental standards. This report shows more sites reclaimed, more funds invested into more cleanup work and more

action being taken with industry at sites across the province. Our government has made this a priority and we are delivering,” explained Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas.

“We will keep building on this momentum. In the coming weeks we have two new pilot projects–the Well Site Reduction Pilot and the Reclaiming Peatland Pilot–that will begin testing ways to make the current reclamation certificate issuance process faster, clearer and more effective,” she stated.

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TRACTORS & DOZER

•2010 John Deere 9630 4WD tractor w/ Michelin 710/70R42 duals, showing 1296 hrs, 18 spd PS trans, 78 GPM high ow hyds, 5 hyds, AutoTrac ready, 20 (47kg) rear weights, leather seat, di lock, premier lighting

•16’ Degelman 7900 6-way dozer blade w/ silage ext, ltd use

•2010 John Deere 6430 Premium MFWD tractor w/ JD 673 ldr, 7’ bucket w/ 5 tine grapple, 6027.7 hrs, AutoQuad Plus (40K) 24 spd trans, LH reverser, joystick, 3 PTH, 2 hyd, 540/1000 PTO, 420/85R38 rear tires, 380/85R24 front (ltd wear on tires), new JD Reman crate engine was put in @ approx. 4000 hrs, (Selling for Glen Sandin 403-783-1206)

•2009 Case IH Farmall 95C MFWD tractor, showing 901 hrs, 16x16 Power Shuttle w/ reverser, 3 PTH, 2 hyd, 540/1000 PTO, air seat, ldr mounts, mid mt hyd w/ joystick, one owner

•1968 John Deere 4020 diesel 2WD tractor, showing 4231 hrs, no cab, std trans, 2 hyd, 540/1000 PTO, ltd use on all tires

TRUCKS

•1978 Chev C65 Tag Axle grain truck w/ 20’ steel box & Nordic hoist, showing 22,234 km, 8 cyl gas, 5&2 trans, roll tarp

•1975 GMC 6000 SA grain truck w/ 16’ box & Renn hoist, showing 39,226 miles, 8 cyl gas, 4&2 trans, one owner

•2005 Chev Silverado Z71 Special Edition ½ T, 4x4, showing 101,440 km, crew cab w/ 69” box, 5.3L gas, auto trans

AIR DRILL & HEAVY HARROW

•45’ Flexicoil 5000 air drill w/ FC 2320 TBH cart, single shoot, 9” spacing, 5-1/2” rubber packers, sgl harrow closers, sgl fan, 2 ne rollers, Flexicoil controller, shovels, shedded

•70’ Degelman SM7000 heavy harrow, 5/8” tines, hyd angle, shedded

SCRAPERS & MOWER

•16’ Johnson Mfg HyGrade 1600 RS 6-way hyd pull scraper, box scraper ends, rear weight, mtd skid shoes

•12’ Friggstad hyd scraper

•15’ Schulte 1550 PT batwing mower, 1000 PTO

FIELD EQUIPMENT & AUGER

•57’ Friggstad 420 medium duty cultivator, 4 bar harrows, 9” spacing

•30’ Willcar Ind DT cultivator, 12” spacing, shovels, no harrows

•50’ Flexicoil Sys 95 harrow packer, 1-3/4” packers

•60’ Jetstream Computorspray 647/2 TA ground drive sprayer, 2200 L tank, Chem Handler I, marker, shedded

•Sakundiak HD10-1800, 10”x59’ auger w/ Hawes 4 whl SP mover, Kohler 40 hp Command Pro, elec clutch, hyd winch, SN 69560

•Sakundiak HD10-1800 10”x59’ PTO auger, 540 PTO

•12’ DT cultivator

•2 John Deere sur ex tillers

3PT HITCH EQUIP

•8’ 3 PTH rototiller, 540 PTO

•9’ Land Pride RBT 40108 6-way 3 PTH rear blade, hyd tilt & angle, c/w castor wheel option

•8’ Land Pride RB 3596 3 PTH rear blade

•8’ Land Pride LR 3596 3 PTH landscape rake c/w castor wheel option

•20’ Brandt 3 PTH sprayer, 155 US gal tank

•20’ Hardi 3 PTH sprayer, 79 US gal tank

•7’ Sweepster 3 PTH sweeper, 24”-26” dia broom

•80” Maletti PCV 3 3 PTH rototiller, not operational

•Unused SpeeCo Field Master 3 PTH post hole auger, 9” dia x 36” long bit

•Hi-Co Field King FS 500 3 PTH fertilizer / seed spreader

•6’ Rugged Ranch 3 PTH box scraper w/ 6 removable ripping teeth

•New Holland 80 3 PTH bale fork

•10’ Allis Chalmers 3 PTH spring tooth cultivator

•3 PTH 2 wheel hay rake

•John Deere 3 PT Quick Hitch

•Land Pride Cat 1 3 PT Quick Hitch

MISCELLANEOUS

•2005 14’ Bergen SA trailer w/ ip up ramp, 2” ball

•10-1/2’ SA trailer, 92” wide, 24” sides

•John Deere pallet fork

•Bradco skidsteer pallet fork

•Unused John Deere bale spear

•Kawasaki Bayou 300 2WD quad

•Plus farm misc

Should nitrogen get all the buzz

A successful canola crop needs a lot of nitrogen, which is why nitrogen earns A-list buzz. That same successful crop also depends on a strong supporting cast–phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and micronutrients.

University of Saskatchewan researchers recently updated the nutrient uptake and removal guidelines for 14 annual crops grown in Western Canada. The researchers, in doing their surveys, discovered considerable variability in uptake and removal due in part to differences in weather and management, which is why they say these numbers are guidelines only, not prescriptions.

Farmers will benefit from soil tests, yield history and economics to determine how much fertilizer their canola needs.

The 2023 guidelines put average nitrogen uptake for canola at 2.38 pounds per bushel, with a wide range of 1.12 to 3.64.

A 50 bushels/per acre canola crop will need 119 pounds per acre of nitrogen, based on the guideline average. Some of that will come from soil nitrate reserves and mineralization of soil organic matter. Soil test analysis will recommend a fertilizer rate based on target yield and soil nitrate levels. Nitrogen from mineralization is difficult to estimate and is not included.

Many fields on the Prairies test low or very low for available phosphate. The new uptake and removal guidelines put average phosphate uptake for canola at 0.90 lb./bu., with a range from 0.40 to 1.30. Based on the average, a 50 bu./ac. canola crop will need 45 lb./ ac. of available phosphate.

Farms can safely place up to 20 lb./ac. of phosphate in the seed row for an early pop-up benefit–as long as soils have decent moisture. With dry soils, any fertilizer in the seed row will put seed at risk of fertilizer damage. Additional phosphate could go into the side or mid-row band with the rest of the fertilizer.

The new guidelines say canola takes up 0.86 pounds of sulphur per bushel of yield, on average, making it a high sulphur-using crop. A 50 bu./ac. canola crop needs 43 lb./ac. of sulphur, on average. If soil tests are low in

sulphur, fertilize according to soil test recommendations. If soil is moderate or high in sulphur, a small amount say 10 to 15 lb./ac., may be required to offset the high variability in sulphur levels across a field.

New research from Raju Soolanayakanahally with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Saskatoon showed that canola with adequate sulphur fertilizer may be more tolerant of water deficit conditions. This is another reason to make sure canola has enough sulphur.

Canola plants need 2.93 pounds of potassium (K2O) for every bushel of seed yield, according to the new guidelines. A 50 bu./ac. crop can take up 147 lb./ac. of potassium, on average.

Because most potassium returns to the soil through residue and because “young” Prairie soils generally have higher potassium levels, canola crops do not often show a response to potassium fertilizer. But if soil tests show less than 250 pounds per acre (125 ppm), canola may benefit from a potassium application.

Fertilizer rates are a moving target and the “right rate” can vary considerably field to field. We encourage farmers to use soil tests. Use the recommended rates, which are set based on yield projection, soil nitrate reserves and mineralization potential of each soil as a guide to set an appropriate rate for each field.

Warren Ward is an agronomy specialist for the Canola Council of Canada.

The final report for the University of Saskatchewan study, revising the crop nutrient uptake and removal guidelines for Western Canada, is available through the Canola Research Hub at canolaresearch.ca. Search for the study name, then click SaskCanola final report in the black box at the bottom. Check tables 3, 4, 5 and 6.

The new Prairie Nutrient Removal Calculator at prairienutrientcalculator. info is based on numbers from the 2023 updated guidelines. The calculator includes data for all 14 crops as well as micronutrients boron, copper and zinc. Note, the calculator only provides removal, not uptake.

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Producers benefit from soil tests, yield history and economics to determine how much fertilizer they need in the fields.

Flagsta

Flagstaff County is located in East Central Alberta and is a safe, caring and vibrant community. We are currently recruiting for a Communit y Ser vices Direc tor. Repor ting direc tly to the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, the Communit y Ser vices Direc tor is responsible for the overall operations of the Planning and Development, Economic Development and Protec tive Ser vices depar tments in order to develop, maintain and enhance related programs while providing quality ser vice to residents

Responsibilities will include:

1. Strategic Management: Manage shor t and long-term planning, operation, deliver y, and evaluation of various departmental programs and ser vices including Transpor tation, Fleet Management/Shop, Utilities, Agriculture, and Facilities Maintenance, ensuring alignment with existing policies

2. Leadership and Suppor t: A member of the County’s Senior Leadership Team, providing technical and administrative suppor t to the organization and stakeholders

3. Budget Management: Prepare, monitor, and manage depar tmental business plans within approved budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibilit y.

4. Staff Development: Provide leadership in developing and retaining highly competent, customer ser vice- oriented staff through selec tion, compensation, training, and day-to-day management practices aligned with the County’s vision.

5. Personnel Management : Oversee recruitment, super vision, training, and per formance management of depar tment personnel, making recommendations to the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer

6. Polic y Development: Collaborate with the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer to develop new policies and programs, enhancing operational effec tiveness

7. Infrastructure Oversight: Ensure County infrastructure compliance with policies, bylaws, legislation, and legal requirements, including administering weight restric tion policies for road bans and permits

8. Grant Administration: Research, prepare, and administer grants or grant opportunities

Qualifications:

• A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology is preferred

• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in a management role; with a strong working knowledge of the principles and practices of management and supervision to enable him/her to per form his/her duties completely and effec tively.

• Thorough knowledge of road infrastructure and agricultural ser vices with a strong understanding of the principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and the maintenance of public records, organization and functions of an elec ted Council

• Ability to develop clear and concise repor ts, correspondence and other written materials, with excellent communication skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effec tive working relationships other governmental and regulator y officials, management teams and staff, contractors and others

• Experience working in municipal government setting is preferred

• Valid class 5 driver’s licence & proficient in Microsoft applications

All candidates are required to undergo and pass a drug and alcohol screening as a condition of employment.

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Position

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7 hrs/day – 35 hrs/wk

S alar y Range: $125,253.75 to $154,046.20 annually

Closing Date: Until a suitable candidate is selected.

Interested candidates can submit their resumés with a cover letter by email to: Jim Fedyk, Assistant CAO Jfedyk@flagstaff.ab.ca

Direc t Line: 780-384-4104

For the full job description please visit: www.flagstaff.ab.ca

Thank you to all applicants for your interest in Flagstaff Count y; however, only those chosen for an inter view will be contacted.

Baerg named County regional fire chief

County has a new Regional Fire Services chief.

At the regular meeting of council on February 27, councillor Carlene Wetthuhn moved, “That Camrose County council, pursuant to the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) and Fire Services Bylaw, appoint Larry Baerg as Fire Chief for the

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Camrose County Regional Fire Service.”

With the departure of the previous fire chief in March 2023, the Camrose County Regional Fire Service (CCRFS) has been operating under the direction of three deputy fire chiefs and no single appointed fire chief.

The fire officers of the CCRFS advised administration that they would like

•2005 Case IH STX 425 4WD, 3522 hrs, 710/70R42 duals, 16 spd PS trans, Cummins QSX 15, high cap hyd pump, John Deere ATU 200, 5 hyd, di lock, 14 rear suitcase & wheel weights.

•2012 John Deere 7330 MFWD w/ JD H360 ldr, 7’ bucket w/ 5 tine grapple, 3016 hrs, 20/20 PowrQuad Plus w/ LH reverser, joystick, 3 PTH, 2 hyd, 540/1000 PTO, one owner

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•2012 John Deere 635D draper header, dbl knife drive, PU reel, hyd tilt, fore & aft, full width poly skids, factory transport, Horizon auto hdr height

•2006 30’ Premier 2952i swather w/ 972 hdr, 1452 hdr / 1717 eng hrs, dbl knife drive, split PU reel, hyd hdr tilt, JD ATU 300, 500/70R24 fronts

AIR DRILL & SPRAYER

•43’ John Deere 1830 air drill (2011) w/ JD 1910 (430 bu) TBH cart (2012), triple shoot incl NH 3 kit Raven Rate Controller), variable rate, 10” spacing, 4” steel packers, 3-1/2” paired row seed openers, $55,960 w/o Mar/23- (1000 acres seeded since), new components incl Romafa conveyor, Romafa front meter box, stainless cart tubes, rear cart tire, cart to drill primary hoses

•1998 90’ John Deere 4700 sprayer, 3133 eng hrs, 750 gal SS tank, JD brown box display, Outback auto steer w/ XD Drive & ADO 10” display, 5 sections, hyd tread adjust, (4) Maxim crop dividers, c/w 2 sets of tires

GRAIN TRUCKS

•2004 Freightliner Columbia TA grain truck w/ 20’ Cancade box & hoist, Mercedes 460 eng (435 hp), 13 spd trans, showing 125,405 km, Brehon remote hoist & endgate, rear hoist control, air ride, roll tarp, Ali Arc bumper, (owner thinks 1,125,405 km)

•1999 GMC C8500 TA grain truck w/ 20’ CBI box & hoist, Cat 3126 (330 hp), Allison auto trans, hyd silage endgate, showing 410,519 km, di lock, rear hoist control, alum rims

•1981 Western Star 4864-2 TA grain truck w/ 19’ CBI box & hoist, 6V-92 Detroit eng (335 hp), 13 spd trans, showing 370,534 km, Brehon remote hoist & endgate, rear hoist control, roll tarp, (owner thinks 1,370,534 km)

to nominate Deputy Chief Baerg to be appointed as Fire Chief of the CCRFS and County administration was in full support of this nomination.

Camrose County has two volunteer fire departments. One is located in Round Hill and the second is the Regional Fire Service is located on Highway 609, approximately one kilometre east of Highway 21

•(2) Brandt 1370 13”x70’ swing augers, elec swing mover & hyd winch, reverser, 540 PTO, full bin spout, camera & monitor

•Meridian TL10-39 10”x39’ auger w/ Meridian SP mover, Vanguard 37hp EFI, 43 hrs, elec clutch, reversing gear box, lights

•Brandt 5200 EX grain vac w/ attachments, 110 hrs

•FarmKing 10”x50’ mech swing auger

•Meridian GrainMax 4000 hopper bin, dbl skid, rocket aeration, roof vents, site glasses, manway

HORSE TRAILER / TRUCK / TRAILERS

•2009 Merhow Equistar Alum gooseneck 3 horse trailer w/ living quarters, 6-1/2’ slide, 35’ total length, 12’8” short wall, slant load, 8’ wide, has Outlaw conversion w/ upgrades, never been pulled in winter (no salt), removable tack room, LQ pass through door, AC, 3 piece bath w/ shower, stove top, microwave, fridge / freezer, 17’ awning, SS nose, one owner, ltd use, exc cond

•2011 Ford F250 King Ranch Super Duty, 4x4, 6.7 L diesel, 210,845 km, 6-1/2’ box, auto trans, loaded w/ leather, sunroof, navigation, pwr ext mirrors, keyless entry, front heated / air cond seats, overload springs & air bags installed

•2011 Kaufman Tri Axle 5 th wheel trailer w/ ip up ramps, 28’ (24’ main + 4’ beavertail), 8’ wide, 7500 lb axles

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HEAVY HARROW & FIELD EQUIPMENT

•73’ Riteway Model 7173 heavy harrow, 9’16” tines, hyd angle

•21’ John Deere 220 TA disc

•31’ Morris CP-731 Magnum DT cultivator, 4 bar dbl arm harrows

•Degelman R570S ground drive picker

•50’ Herman tine harrows & drawbar, 500 gal poly tank

GPS EQUIPMENT

•John Deere 2630 disp w/ SF1 activ

•John Deere Star re 6000, 3000 & ITC receivers

CATTLE EQUIPMENT

•Highline Bale Pro 7000 HD bale shredder, LH discharge, 1000 PTO

•Linden trailer style post pounder

•30’ shop built bale trailer, steel & pipe construction, 10’ wide

•12.5’ HD steel loading chute on skids

•(2) 31’ silage bunks

•(2) 16’ calf shelters

•(2) feed troughs, 13’ & 6’

•(4) round bale feeders, and more!

MISCELLANEOUS

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•Westeel 1000 gal (4545L) sgl wall fuel tank w/ Fill-Rite 35 GPM pump

•And much more!

(44206 Range Road 211).

Camrose County also works in partnership with the volunteer fire departments based in Hay Lakes, Bashaw, Bawlf, Rosalind and with the City of Camrose Fire Department. Camrose County provides support to these municipalities through each respective Municipal Fire Agreement. Volunteer firefighters

are paid on a call based fire service with a dedicated group of women and men. This staffing model meets the needs of the County to ensure effective operation and response for fire services and program delivery. Construction on the new firehouse began in mid2021 and was completed by the end of same the year.

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Provincial budget announced

The reason I wanted to become an MLA is to ensure that we have a bright future ahead for the next generation. This is why I’m so excited about our current budget that our president of Treasury Board and Finance Minister, Nate Horner has just announced.

It’s not fair that the next generation inherit our debt so we must work on paying it down but still also focus on savings. In this budget, the province is retaining more than $1 billion in investment earnings within the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund. Our government will also deposit a further $2 billion in the Fund, increasing its value to a forecast $25 billion. I’m sure Albertans will appreciate this is a significant investment for the future of our province as we try to focus on long-term savings.

Our goal is to grow the Heritage Fund to be a value between $250 billion and $400 billion by the end of 2050. This bundle in our Provincial savings piggy bank will protect future generations, and end our dependency on natural resources. This nest egg will provide certainty and security. As a mother, an auntie, a business person, and a leader in my community, this security is music to my ears and something I hope Albertans will appreciate.

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.

BRCF grants Killam Cyclones

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The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $700 grant to the Killam Cyclones Swim Club.

“Thank you, Battle River Community Foundation, for the grant as we will be putting this directly towards the pool rental fees for the 2024 season. This will help us in our efforts to keep Killam Cyclones Swim Club fees down to the same level as last year. The program is a great way for kids in Flagstaff County to meet new friends in the community, learn new skills and sponsor a life-long passion for swimming. Having an indoor pool and swim club is such a great asset and helps make a more attractive community to live in,” said treasurer Derek Kroetsch. The grant is funded from income earned in the Gordon Enghoj Fund. This type of fund allows the

Foundation board to match annual grant applicants with the interests donors wish to support.

The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support organizations 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 is 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 $9,045,300 to support charitable activities in the Battle River Region.

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Expanding livestock drought recovery support

The governments of Canada and Alberta are expanding drought livestock assistance eligibility to help producers maintain breeding herds.

The 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative is expanding eligibility to 23 new regions and extending the application deadline. Funding for this joint AgriRecovery initiative is provided through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

Livestock producers in eligible regions who altered their usual grazing practices due to drought conditions for more than 21 days this season can apply for financial support to cover losses incurred to manage and maintain female breeding animals such as cattle, bison, horses, elk, sheep, goats, alpacas, yak, musk ox, deer, water buffalo and llamas. A minimum of 15 animals per type of livestock are required to qualify.

“We’ve seen a high uptake for this AgriRecovery initiative across the province. I’m pleased Alberta’s government was able to work with the federal government to expand this financial support to additional regions impacted by severe drought and extreme heat conditions. I will continue to look out for the interests of our hardworking livestock producers,” said RJ Sigurdson, Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation.

“Producers across Alberta faced significant challenges last season, so I’m glad we’ve been able to work with the Government of Alberta to expand this AgriRecovery initiative to 23 additional municipalities that were impacted by the drought. We’re also updating the designated regions for the 2023 Livestock Tax Deferral to give more producers access to the support they need,” added Lawrence MacAulay, Canada Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Funding for the new regions are now open. Applicants in this intake may receive payments of up to $150 per head. The application deadline is February 22 and extraordinary costs can be incurred until March 31. This expansion also gives producers who were already eligible an-

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Visit Camrose County ’s YouTube channel to watch various Camrose County businesses videos!

Subscribe to the monthly Camrose County Business e-Newsletter at ecdev@county.camrose.ab .ca

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www county camrose .ab .ca and explore:

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■ Camrose Count y communitie s

■ Outdoor E xperiences

■ Dining and Shopping

■ Ar ts , Culture and Heritage

■ Rental Venues and more

If we overlooked your visitor-ser ving business, please reach out to us at ecdev@county camrose .ab .ca We value your presence and aim to suppor t all businesses.

Would you like to reach new customers and showcase your products and ser vices to the community ? Camrose County has the per fec t oppor tunit y for you. Contact us today and we’ ll be happy to provide you with a platform to highlight your business! Email: ecdev@county camrose .ab .ca

FARM TRUCKInspections

Camrose Count y Enforcement will be conducting a FREE Farm Truck Safe ty Inspection for Camrose Count y residents on March 26 and 27 for farmregistered vehicles 4500 kgs and over GV W. Inspections will be conduc ted by appointment only at the Wild Rose Co-op Cardlock located at 3611–47 Avenue, south of the east end Fountain Tire. For fur ther details or to make an appointment, please call Susan with Prote ctive Ser vices at 780-672-4449

other opportunity to apply. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) continues to administer the initiative. Livestock producers can get more information and apply by visiting AFSC’s website.

“Last year was a tough one for Alberta’s livestock producers and the expan-

If you live in the area shown on the above map, your proper t y is in the inspection area for 2024. Proper t y owners in this area will be receiving a Request for Information form from the Assessment Depar tment. Please complete and return the form to the Count y as soon as possible. This will improve the re-inspection process which will help ensure a fair and equitable assessment is prepared under Provincial legislation. The assessment is then used to fairly and equitably apply proper t y taxes

The physical inspection of a proper t y is required by the Municipal Government Act (Section 294(1)(a)). The MGA gives munic ipal assessors the right to enter and inspect proper ty, to request that documents related to the proper t y value be produced and to make copies of the information. The information collected could be characteristic s (such as size) of the land, buildings (houses, garages , shops , etc .), and their uses (e.g. residential, non-residential, farm). Assessors carr y identification and will present it upon request

sion of this AgriRecovery initiative means that more producers can receive critical support for their breeding herds. Going into 2024, AFSC is ready to help producers manage their risks and support Alberta’s agriculture industry,” shared Darryl Kay, CEO, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation.

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Lake chickens turned down

Camrose County discussed a petition to allow backyard chickens in lake resort districts at the regular meeting of council on February 27.

Manager of planning and development Anjah Howard brought the topic to council.

“We received a petition from a ratepayer in Sherman Park who is requesting that we amend our regulations to allow backyard chickens on all of our lake resort lots. The petition was circulated to lake resort areas on Dried Meat Lake, Red Deer Lake and Buffalo Lake. The petition was also placed online. The petition received 19 signatures from Camrose County, another 16 were from Alberta and the rest were from outside Alberta,” said Howard.

“Based on ownership data, there are 13 unique property owners that signed the petition and are verifiable owners within a Camrose County lake resort area with seven in Sherman Park and six in Pelican Point,” added Howard.

That means only 0.19 per cent of lake lot owners in are in favour of allowing chickens. No other landowners in any of the other lake resort districts signed the petition.

Camrose County has 13 subdivisions that are zoned Lake Resort and there are a total of 667 lots with 101 lots in Sherman Park and 200 lots in Pelican Point.

“Based on this the petition had seven per cent support in Sherman Park, three per cent support in Pelican Point and two per cent support from all Lake Resort lots,” she added.

Camrose County did allow chickens in Ferintosh, primarily because there was a bylaw in place before Ferintosh became a hamlet. To administration’s knowledge there are not currently any chickens in Ferintosh. The bylaw requires that owners have an annual renewal from the County.

“I can’t see how this represents a majority of the population in any stretch of the imagination,” said councillor Doug Lyseng.

The other hamlet that allows chickens is Round Hill and only on the parcel that is leased for the community garden; private landowners are not allowed chickens within the hamlet.

“The applicant has submitted the petition because they were told they

needed to show community support for the idea before the County would use any staff resources or money to consider the request,” said Howard.

“I move that we thank the applicant for the information, but explain that there seems to be insufficient evidence of an interest in a poultry bylaw in our lake resort areas and that we will just be taking the petition as information until we have further indication of support of the project,” said councillor Don Simpson.

Any lake or hamlet lots owners would also have to obtain a licence to raise chickens.

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Camrose & District FCSS offers one stop for all social needs

On January 1, 2023, the new society, Camrose & District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) was incorporated bringing together, under one umbrella, multiple programs and services to best serve Camrose and district social needs.

Camrose & District FCSS is a multi-municipal agreement including the municipalities of Camrose County, City of Camrose, and the Villages of Bawlf, Bittern Lake, Edberg, Hay Lakes and Rosalind.

Programs offered at FCSS serve all ages and demographics, are in response to social issues, reflective of the needs and circumstances of those communities and based on provincial prevention priorities within the FCSS mandate.

Camrose & District FCSS executive director Lyndel Kasa explained that as part of the restructuring process, six of the previously funded organizations began the voluntary dissolution process and ceased operations.

“By bringing together multiple organizations and services, we are positioned to collaboratively and efficiently provide programs and services with the shared vision to improve the well-being of people of all ages in the com munity.”

The mission of Camrose & District FCSS is to “de sign and deliver social support services that inform and improve the well-being of individuals, families and com munities; the values are to serve all with respect and care, demonstrating integrity through collaboration, innova tion, and accountability and the vision is to be known as a collaborative resource hub that is welcoming, inclusive, efficient, effective, and dedicated to improving community well-being.

In July 2023, a second new incorporated society was formed named, Camrose Helps Foundation, which will be the charitable arm and will focus on delivering supports that assist individuals and families improve their quality of life and build capacity to prevent and deal with crisis situ ations should they arise.

“Over the past two years, there has been collabora tion, diversity, growth, and innovation within Camrose & District FCSS,” said Kasa.

Kasa said the key collaborative efforts have included: program leaders coming together to problem solve and create; reducing duplication of services and sharing re sources in the community to maximize the use of funding; corporate sponsorships; addition of new social service pro viders: new partnerships with Alberta Health Services, Healthy Aging Alberta, Alberta Child & Family Services and expanded collective impact work across all sectors.

STARS supports rural. We support STARS.

As a result of these collaborative efforts, Camrose & District FCSS has reorganized into departments that offer programming across the lifespan consisting of:

• Family Services which includes the Camrose Family Resource Centre, Camrose and Area Family Resource Network and Changing Ways;

• Child Enrichment Services which includes OSCAR Child Care and Community Preschool;

• Older Adult Services which includes Meals-on-Wheels, Home Support, Nav-CARE, Elder Abuse, Senior’s CHOICES and volunteer transportation;

Submitted The Camrose & District Family and Community Support Services Help Book highlights the services and programs offered.

Join us at your local Vision branch during Canadian Agricultural Safety Week to recognize the life-saving impact STARS has in our rural communities!

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• Community Services which provides information and referral, social supports coordination, community engagement and partnerships, community pantry, Men’s Shed, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, AHS Government Issue ID Program, Tools for Schools, Takea-Coat/Leave-a-Coat, Recreation Subsidy, Transit Tokens and Rural Mental Health Project.

“For 57 years, CDSS now, Camrose & District FCSS, has been wellknown for it’s dedication to improving the well-being of people of all ages in the community,” concluded Kasa. “We will continue to be a welcoming

organization that is supportive, inclusive, and helpful, as well as a safe and caring environment. With this new structure, we will be the place to go for answers, a one-stop shop for guidance regarding family and community support services.”

For more information on Camrose & District FCSS, including services and programs offered, visit the website at camrosefcss.ca or refer to a copy of the 2024 Camrose & District FCSS Help Book, available online on the website or in hard copy.

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• 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 Welding Truck

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• Assor t. Truck Decks Ranging From 8’ to 14’

• 8’ Elec /Hyd Dump Box, Tarp

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• Lincoln 256 Power Mig

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• 4- Lincoln 140 Mig Paks

• Linde Power Supply VI-200C Welder

• Acklands Spot Welder

• Large Assor tment of Hobar t, Lincoln, Miller Mig, Tig & Stick Welders

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• Haco 10’ Shear

• Scotchman 5075 Metal Working Machine

• Pro Former 11 Pipe Bender

• King 7”x12” Dual Swivel Metal Cutting Band Saw w/ Track

• King 10”x18” Metal Band Saw

• MK 4’ Metal Lathe w/ 3 & 4 Jaw Chucks

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• Hotsy Pressure Washer

• Modern HD Drill Press

• 50 Ton Elec /Hyd Hyd Press

• Mitre Saw/Chop Saw

• Air Compressors

• Automotive Color Injector GI

• Pro 2 Spray System

• Buffalo Roller

• Rigid Pipe Threader

• Par ts Washer

• Cut Off Machine - 2” Diameter & 1” Hole Wheel

• Nederman Smoke Filter

• Sandblasting Cabinet & Sandblaster

• 4’x8’ Cutting Table

• Jack Hammers & Pallet Jacks

• C-Clamps / Vices /Chain Hoists

• Large Assor t. Welding Rods

• Assor t. Sockets, Wrenches, Pipe Wrenches, Hand Tools, Jack Stands & Floor Jacks

• 2½ Ton Air/Hyd Bumper Jack

• Assor t. of HD Welding Tables w/ Vices

• Welding Screens

• Shop Gantr y on Wheels

• Plus Much Much More STEEL

• Large Assor t. Of New & Used I Beam, Flat Bar, Angle Iron, Rectangular & Sq Tubing, Rod, C-Channel, Threaded Rod & Rebar

• Large Assor t. of New/Unused Sheet Metal

• Large Assor t. Steel Plating - Various Sizes

• Assor t. Pipe up to 20” Diameter

• 3 ½”, 4”, 5” Pipe - Assor t. Lengths

• Sucker Rod

• Galvanized Threaded Rod

• Large Selection of Various Sized Pipe

- Approx. 20’ to 60’ Length

• Rectangular/Square/Angle Iron in Approx. 20’ to 60’ Lengths

• Assor t. I-Beam & H Beam, Aluminum Tubing, Grating

• Assor t. Roller Stands & Pipe Stands

• Lg Assor t. Pipe Racks & Sheet Metal Racks

MISCELL ANEOUS

• Small Sea Can

• Several Assor t. Small Building

• Large Assor t. Cabinets /Shelving

• Propane Bottles

• Power Mate Lif t Gates

• Assor t. Truck Hitches

• Automotive Tail Lights /Trailer Lights, Assor t. Chains & Wet Kit

• Slip Tanks & Used Oil Tank

• Trailer A xles

• Headache Rack w/ Fuel Tank

• Vessel Pressure Lids

• Assor t. Cable Slings

• Truck Toolboxes

• Assor t. Antique Stove s

• Assor t. Power Tailgates

• Pickup Truck Wide Load Sign

• Crop

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, March 12, 2024 – Page 12 Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Rimbey & Hwy #16 East /Rge Rd 185, Alberta 403-843-2747 Rimbey | 780-208-2508 | Toll Free 1-855-783-0556 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net | Homepage: allenolsonauction.com License No. 165690 Unreserved Liquidation for First Choice Welding Locat ion: 4327-41 Street , Camrose, Alber ta MACHINERY
WELDERS
Dividers for Sprayer Opens on March 22, 2024 & Closes on March 25, 2024 Viewing is available from March 19 to 25, 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm or by appointment Owner ’s Phone Number: 780-608-5749 AUCTION NOTES
Racks will not be available until af ter the pipe is cleared & most metal.
Working equipment is 3 phase.
The office trailer will be on location on March 26, 2024, ONLY from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Other wise payment must be made by coming directly to our Hw y #16/ Rge Rd 185 Office or Rimbey Office or by EFT. Cash, Cheque or Debit Card. Online Bidding Fees Apply – 4% up to a maximum of $800 per item. 3.5% admin fee will be charged on credit cards. GST will apply on all items, all items must be paid for prior to pick up. Listings are subject to additions & deletions.

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