For anyone looking to learn a new skill this spring, horse riding offers a delightful challenge. As the temperatures warm, riders throughout Camrose County are gearing up for another exciting season in the saddle. Horsemanship demands discipline, patience and a close understanding of animal behaviour. This valuable skill not only promotes coordination and responsibility, but also ranks among the most popular hobbies in the County. Double H Arena is open to riders of all ages and skill levels, and Camrose is home to many certified trainers.
Equestrian Samantha Walters rides her horse at Double H Arena on a nice sunny day.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
MLA Jackie Lovely is accepting applicants for a summer internship in the Camrose Constituency office. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older. Part-time positions are available.
Resumes and questions can be sent to camrose@assembly.ab.ca
JACKIE LOVELY
MLA CAMROSE
LE AD GR AI N BUYE R
Wh o We Are:
Batt l e R ive r R ailway i s a f arme r owned c o-o p h eadqua rtered i n Forestburg, A lber ta . We own , o perate a n d m aint ai n o ur railway, a s wel l a s ow n a n d o perate 2 g rai n e levato r s a long ou r r ailway. O u r m ai n b usinesse s a re f re igh t m ovement (grai n a n d fer tili ze r), g rai n m erchandisin g a n d e mpt y r ailcar
storage . A s a s mal l c ompan y we l oo k fo r e m ploye e s w ho are c om fo rt a bl e p er fo rming m ultipl e role s a n d w an t a gency
ove r t hei r wor k.
Over vi ew and Scope of Wo rk :
Th e l ea d g rai n b uye r w il l b e responsibl e fo r a l l a spect s of bu ying g rai n fo r B at tl e R ive r R ailway. T hese d utie s i nclude bu t a re n ot l imite d to:
• Le a din g t h e g rai n b uyin g tea m
• Gatherin g m ar ket a n d c ompeti to r i ntel i n t h e c ount ry
• Sett in g t argets w it h g rowe rs , d eveloping a g rai n b uyin g stra te g y to m eet t hei r f ar m n eed s
• Maintaining a CRM
• On -f ar m v isit s
• At te n din g c ommunit y eve nt s o n b ehal f of B RR
• Hostin g eve nt s fo r B R R g rowe rs
• Gett in g g rowe r s s igne d u p a n d u sin g o u r g rai n a pp
• Gett in g n e w m ember s a n d g et tin g existin g m ember s to pu rc hase B s ha re s
Management Relationship: Th e l ea d g rai n b uye r w il l repor t directl y to B RR ’s grai n m erchan t.
Qualifications : Ch arismatic, p eopl e p erson . Roa d w arrior N o e ducational requirements
Ba se Sa la ry : 70 -85k /year. Pai d m onthly
Location: Hom e based b u t exp ecte d to b e o n t h e roa d re gularly. A c ompan y vehicl e a n d f ue l c ard w il l b e p rovided fo r b usines s a n d p ersona l u se
Bonus Compensation: Eligibl e fo r t h e B R R Profi t S hare Pro gra m i n F Y 24/25.
Separate b onu s based o n m eeting v ariou s m et rics i ncluding customer s a cquired , n e w m embers , B s ha re s sold , f arms visi te d , etc
Benefits:
BR R offer s a c omprehensive h ealth , l ife , d isabilit y a n d d ental insuranc e p ro gram . E m ploye e s a re responsibl e fo r ⅓ of t he cos t of t h e p re miums . B R R a lso offer s a m atching R RSP/ TFSA p ro gram . T h e c ur re n t m atch i s 6% of g ros s e arnings.
Business Ex penses : Will b e reimburse d v i a s ubmi tte d a nd a pprove d exp ense repor tin g p rotocols . M onthl y p hone re imbursement . L apto p to b e p rovided i f requested
Va cation an d Pe rsonal Emergency Time Of f: 10 d ay s p ai d vacation p e r a nnum
Send resu mé to info @bat tleriverrailway.ca
Celebrate Open Farm Days this summer
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Providing coverage to the communities of Camrose (RRs and Boxes only), Ohaton, Edberg, Meeting Creek, Donalda, Bawlf, Kelsey Rosalind, Daysland, Heisler Strome, Forestburg, Galahad, Castor (farms), Killam, Sedgewick, Lougheed, Coronation/Brownfield, Alliance, Hardisty Amisk, Hughenden, Czar Metiskow Cadogan, Provost (farms), Armena, Hay Lakes, New Sarepta, Round Hill, Kingman, Tofield, Ryley Holden, Bruce, Viking, Kinsella, Irma, Wainwright (farms and lock boxes), New Norway, Ferintosh, Bashaw, Bittern Lake, Gwynne, Stettler (farms).
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By Murray Green Alberta
Open Farm Days is a summer event that allows people an opportunity to experience farms and ranches.
The program started in 2013 and has encouraged Albertans to engage with their local communities and experience agri-tourism.
More than 150 farms participated in Alberta Open Farm Days last year, welcoming over 52,000 Albertans to their farms and ranches. Host farms have included traditional farms, livestock (bison, cattle, alpaca, sheep, llama, goat, poultry) farms and ranches, organic operations, corn mazes, wineries, craft distilleries, meaderies, craft breweries, stables, petting zoos, along with honey, fruit, vegetable, grain and u-pick farms.
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Since 2013, Open Farm Days has had more than 235,000 people visit about 1,200 farms and ranches, injecting over $1.7 million into the rural economy through on-farm sales. In 2024, reported on-farm sales surpassed $300,000 for the first time.
It has also evolved to offer professional development opportunities for hosts, helping them build successful ag-tourism programs.
Participating farms and ranches have had very positive experiences being part of Alberta Open Farm Days. Registration is now open for Open Farm Days on August 16 and 17. Visit https://alberta openfarmdays.ca for more information.
Waterfowl, hunting expo to be held
By Murray Green
The 2025 Alberta Saskatchewan Waterfowl/Hunting Expo will be held at the Camrose Regional Exhibition on August 22 and 23.
“I move that Camrose County provide a Category B major provincial event sponsorship of $1,000 to the Waterfowl/Hunting Expo,” said councillor Tina Sroka, at the February 25 regular council meeting. The motion was carried.
Council approved sponsorship of $1,000 to the first annual Alberta-Saskatchewan Waterfowl/Hunting Swap Meet and Trade Show in 2024, but the event was postponed until 2025.
“No funding was provided last year and a request for sponsorship has come forward again. Last year, the County asked to set up a sitting area similar to the set up at Bull Congress. If council approves the request, administration will request this setup again,” added corporate manager Chris Willms.
This event is intended to be mainly a waterfowl hunting and hunting gear event. Vendors and manufacturers in the outdoors and fishing area will be showcased.
They will be limiting the number of booths available to non-hunting and fishing industry businesses.
Estate of Darren NIEHAUS
of Stettler, AB
LOCATION: From Stettler go east on Hw y #12 to Rg Rd #194, & t hen go 6 1/2 km sout h. GATE SIGN: 19423 Twp Rd #38-2 – NE 08-38-19-W4
Previewing & bidding star ts March 29 at 10 a.m. and bids star t closing on Tuesday, April 1 at 10 a.m.
• 2010 JOHN DEERE 7930 MF WD tractor w/ 746 FEL, 8 ft bucket, & grapple, 5,440 hrs., 540/1000 pto, +
• 2007 JOHN DEERE 6430 Premium MF WD tractor w/ JD 673 FEL, grapple & 7 ft bucket, 4,934 hrs., 120 hp, + MANY MORE OPTIONS!
• IH McCormick Deering W6 restored antique tractor, 33 hp
• 2011 NEW HOLL AND P2050 air drill w/ 2012 NH P1060 TBH 430 bu. tank , 45 ft., 10” spacing, double shoot, + MANY MORE OPTIONS!
• 2009 SUNFLOWER 1444 tandem disc, 30 ft., 8.5 in. spacing.
• 1993 BOURGAULT 9200 cultivator, 28 ft
• 1996 SUMMERS 72 ft heavy harrow, 9/16” tines.
• Morris Magnum 25 ft & 35 ft cultivators. HAYING
• 2019 JOHN DEERE 560M round baler, 3,306 bales, twine onl y, mega wide p/u, 1 owner, shedded.
• 2008 NEW HOLL AND H8040 s/p haybine w/ NH 14HS 14 ft hay header, 2,144 eng. hrs., 10,657 acres, double knife, rubber rollers, shedded.
• 2007 JOHN DEERE 568 round baler, 11,729 bales, 1000 pto, mega wide p/u, twine onl y.
• 2003 JOHN DEERE 567 round baler 14,949 bales, mega wide p/u, twine onl y, shedded.
• 2014 NEW HOLL AND 12 wheel ‘V’ hay rake
LIVESTOCK REL ATED
• TUFF por table cattle handling system.
• 2007 HIGHLINE 8000 Bale Pro bale processor
• J & M 540 bu. gr avity feed wagon, roll tarp.
• BRUNS 400 bu. gravity feed wagon, roll tarp.
• (2) - TUFF cattle squeezes w/ palpation cages.
• Hydraulic cattle squeeze.
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE
Whether you are farming or ranching, mark this sale in your calendar as there is something here for everyone! Most of the major items have been shedded. Call or text Dwayne at 403-740-6251 OR Carol at 403-740-2994.
• 2016 NEW HOLL AND SP.260R 90 ft sprayer, 738 hrs., rear duals, crop dividers, 3 way nozzles, 20” spacing, 1,200 gal. tank shedded, excellent condition, + MANY MORE OPTIONS!
• 2014 MACDON M155 swather w/ D65-S 25 ft p/u reel & plastic fingers, 148 hp Cummins, 673 engine hrs., single
CW MOWAT ENTERPRISES INC.
• 2013 JOHN DEERE D450 swather w/ 2010 JD 635D HydraFloat Draper Header 35 ft p/u reel, only 698
• 2007 FREIGHTLINER grain truck , hoist,
• 2006 FREIGHTLINER grain truck , 20 ft box & dual cylinder hoist, 1,345,043 km, auto, + MORE!
• 1988 INTERNATIONAL Navistar S1700 s/a grain truck w/ 16 ft steel box & hoist, 224,102 km.
• 1986 WESTERN STAR 4900 t/a gravel truck w/ 15 ft steel box & hoist + MORE OPTIONS!
• 1992 MCNALLY 20 ft gravel pup dump trailer, spring suspension, 3 ft 8” aluminum sides.
• 1996 DOEPKER t/a 40 ft grain trailer, roll tarp, 69” sides x 102” wide, GV WR = 77,000 lbs.
• 1997 DOEPKER t/a 36 ft grain trailer, roll tarp, refurbished by Bluesk y trailers.
• 2007 FREIGHTLINER M2 t/a 24 ft flatdeck ser vice truck , 380,187 km, 8,629 hrs., 250 hp Cat C7, 9 spd. trans., 500 gal. fuel tank , air compressor MISCELL ANEOUS
• 2015 DOUBLE ‘A’ single nozz le water cannon, 1000 pto, 16.5L-16.1SL tires.
• (2) 10,000 US gallon liquid fert ilizer tanks.
• (1) 6,000 US gallon & (2) 5000 imperial gallon pol y liquid fert ilizer tanks.
• 10 ft. black pol y swat h roller TILL AGE & SEEDING
• 2015 BOURGAULT 3320 QDA 66 ft air drill, MRB III wit h shoot, +
• 2022 BOURGAULT 9650 air car t, Series I, 4 compar tment 650 bushel, + 44 bushel side saddle
& HE ADERS Optional
CHER AM FARMS LTD.
TRUCKS & VEHICLES
• 2016 KENWORTH T880 highway tractor w/ sleeper, 449,348 km, 500 hp Paccar engine, automatic, + MORE!
• 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 highway tractor w/ sleeper, 546,430 km, 425 hp Detroit Diesel, 18 speed, + MORE!
• 2004 PETERBILT 2105 highway tractor w/ sleeper, 839,791 km, 550 hp Cat C15, 18 speed, + MORE!
• 1998 INTERNATIONAL 9200 highway tractor, 594,738 km, Cummins M11, 13 speed, + MORE!
• 1990 WHITE GMC by Volvo highway tractor w/ sleeper 1,329,791 km, 425 hp Detroit, 18 speed, + MORE!
• 1988 INTERNATIONAL 9300 Transtar t/a gravel truck w/ 15’ box, 347,453 km, 13 speed, 400 hp Cat, + MORE!
• 1979 INTERNATIONAL F-2574 t/a silage truck w/ 19 ft box, 270,741 km, Detroit eng., 13 speed, + MORE!
• 2008 FORD F-450 Super Duty quad cab flatdeck dually ser vice truck 6.8L gas, 211,936 km, + MORE!
• 2004 WILSON t/a aluminum
• 1995 IH 4700 dually ser vice truck w/ Lincoln welder 496,514 km, 230 hp DT466 engine, + MORE! GR AIN HANDLING
• 2020 BR ANDT 1322XR t/a 1,300 bu. grain car t.
• 2020 RENN 1016T grain bagger, + MORE!
• 2017 RENN FBU1014 grain bag unloader
• 2014 BR ANDT 5200EX grain vac, 302 hours.
• KONGSKILDE Cushion Air 700 grain vac, 1000 pto.
• WESTFIELD MK130-71 Plus hyd. swing auger, 13”, 71 ft
• WESTFIELD MK100-61 mech. swing auger, 10”, 61 ft
• 2015 MERIDIAN HD8-39 auger w/ hyd. mover, 8”, 39 ft
• MERIDIAN HD8-46 auger w/ hyd. mover, 8”, 46 ft
• MERIDIAN HD7-46 auger w/ E-Kay mover, 7”, 46 ft
• WHE ATHE ART BH1041 auger w/ mover, 10”, 41 ft
• (2) SAKUNDIAK HD7-37 grain augers, 7”, 37 ft
• WESTFIELD WR80-51 auger 8” 51 ft., DAMAGED
MISCELL ANEOUS
• 2008 SULLIVAN Palatek air compressor, 5,784 hrs. • 1985 DEGELMAN 6700 bat reel rock picker • MEL-CAM 410 fork type rock picker, new tires.
• ROCK-O-MATIC TM12
Af
MACK AY
• 2022 JOHN DEERE 6175M MF WD tractor w/ JD 680R FEL, 8 ft bucket, & grapple, 784 hours, 175 hp engine, 540/1000 pto., 3 hyd’s., 20F/20R powershif t w/ “E” range, LHR, joystick outer rear weights, 1 owner, shedded.
• 1985 JOHN DEERE 4250 tractor, 11,731 hours, 144 hp engine, 3 hyd’s., 540/1000 pto. power quad transmission w/ par t ial powershif t, 16F/6R, outer rear wheel weights, shedded.
TILL AGE & SEEDING
• 2022 JOHN DEERE P556 56 ft air hoe drill w/ 2022 John Deere 1910 tow between 430 bushel tank , 12” spacing, double shoot, 5,246 acres, single row, all run blockage kit for seed & fert ilizer mudscrapers, dual fans, 1 owner
• 2018 RITE-WAY One Till 32 ft high speed vertical till disc, 10” spacing, rubber packers, 20” notched front & rear blades, hitch levelling, 560/45R22.5 tires, 1 owner
• 2010 BR ANDT 5000 Contour Commander 50 ft heavy harrow, 5 bar 5/8” x 24” t ines, 16.5L-16.1 fronts, ST235/85R16 rears.
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE
A beaut iful line of well maintained, late model, mostly shedded equipment is going to be selling. You can bid wit h confidence on t his immaculate lineup of machiner y! Call or text owner Jo-Anne at 780336-6735.
SWATHING & HARVEST
See Website for Optional Swather & Combine Finance
• 2012 JOHN DEERE S680 combine w/ JD 615P 15 ft p/u, 1,503 sep. hrs., 2,169 eng. hrs., 26 ft auger, greenlighted, Greenstar 3 display, Autotrac read y w/ Har vest monitor +
• 2014 JOHN DEERE W150 swather w/ JD 430D 30 ft split p/u reel, 968 eng. hrs., 786 header hrs., 13,691 acres, JD Autotrac steering, hydro, hyd. header t ilt, triple deli very double MANY
• 2023 MACDON FD235 flex draper straight cut header, 35 ft split p/u reel, upper cross auger factor y transpor t, fore /aft skid shoes, double knife dri ve, spare knife, single point hookup, 1 owner HAYING
• 2019 JOHN DEERE 560M baler, netwrap, onl y 3,882 bales, 1000 pto,
ONLINE TIMED SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
FOR SALE BY TENDER
NORT H WEST CONTAINING 64.3 HECTARES (159 AC RE S) MORE OR LESS
EXCEPTIN G THER EO UT: HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS
A) PL AN 69 4T R - ROAD 0.959 2. 37
B) PL AN 2422597 – SUBDIVISION 4.33 10.70
EXCEPTIN G THER EO UT AL L MINES AN D MINER ALS
Th e titles to th e proper ty will be subjec t to th e rese rv ations an d exceptions now appearin g on th e title an d free an d clea r of al l fi nancia l encumbrances Th e proper ty is subjec t to a right of fi rs t refusa l to a third pa rt y. GS T will be adde d to th e te nder pric e unless th e pu rc hase r is a GS T registrant at th e time of closing.
TE NDERS must be in writin g accompanie d by a ce rt if ie d cheque or bank draf t for $10, 000 .0 0 payabl e to Fielding & Company, sealed in an enve lope marked “M az an kowski Te nder ” an d must be received by Fielding & Company LLP, Barris te rs an d Solicitors , #100, 4918 - 51 St reet , Camrose, Al be rt a, T4V 1S 3, on or before 12:0 0 noon , April 2, 2025 Municipa l ta xe s will be adjusted Any su rf ac e leas e paym ents received by th e Seller prio r to closin g will not be adjusted Th e closin g an d adjustment da te of sale will be April 30, 2025 , an d th e successfu l te nderer must pay th e balanc e of th e pu rc hase price, plus GS T unless th e te nderer is a GS T registrant , on th e closin g da te, or th e deposit will be forfeited. Th e deposit s of al l unsuccessfu l te nderer s will be returned to them fort hw it h af ter th e closin g of tenders. No conditiona l te nder s will be a ccepted , an d th e highes t or any te nder will not necessaril y be a ccepted No warran ty what soever is gi ve n as to th e conditio n of th e proper ty or as to th e fi tnes s of th e proper ty for any purpose. Th e Seller will pay th e cost of title insuranc e to ensu re th e sale ca n be complete d on th e closin g da te
For fu rt he r in fo rmatio n abou t th e te nder proces s phon e Wayn e Th ro ndson, K.C. at Fielding & Company LLP (780 ) 672- 88 51
By Murray Green
Residents of Bittern Lake have a decision to make. They will have the opportunity to decide if they want the Village of Bittern Lake to remain a village, or dissolve and become a hamlet within Camrose County.
Residents learned about their options during a Viability Review Report presented on March 18.
A viability vote will be held on April 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on April 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Alberta municipal affairs staff Charlene Brown and Linda Reynolds explained the process at the Bittern Lake Community Hall.
“Should electors vote to remain a municipality, the
minister of municipal affairs will direct the village to take action to improve its viability,” said Brown, in the review.
“If the Village of Bittern Lake dissolves and becomes a hamlet in Camrose County, the County would have full responsibility for the governance and operation of the hamlet. The County has indicated Bittern Lake residents can expect similar tax rates as currently offered in the County,” added Brown.
A viability review included public information sessions to gather information and then another public mid-review to keep track of changes and added information. The Viability Review discussed governance, administration, finances,
Bittern Lake voting on future village or hamlet status
infrastructure and services.
“If voters want Bittern Lake to remain a village, they would have to develop a long-term strategic plan of 10 years, not just for five years and increase communications and engagement with the community to improve resident satisfaction. If it goes to the County, they will determine the future needs,” Brown stated.
“The village should consider dedicating funds annually to infrastructure to encourage proactive funding and improvements. They would need to apply for grants to help balance operating and capital budgets. Under the County, they will look after the grants,” explained Brown. Continued on page 7
events. Under the County, they will be close to cost recovery on all services,” suggested Brown.
It is estimated that resident taxes would go down slightly under the County, but the farmland and business tax would go up slightly. All hamlets under the County are treated similarly and would receive standard levels of service.
Bittern Lake voting on village or hamlet status
Continued from page 6
Alberta municipal affairs determined a 10-year plan of repairing or replacing roads, water systems, storm water upgrades and sanitary system upgrades would cost more than $4 million in today’s prices. The estimated cost for upgrades to the buildings over the next 10 years is $152,100.
“If residents stay a village, the 10-year plan must have a projected funding
source, as well as develop a general operational and maintenance task list for public works,” said Brown. The majority of work would be done by the mayor and two councillors.
“If Bittern Lake continues as a village, they should increase utility fees to reflect future cost recovery, conduct a service review, and develop policy and procedures to
ize
“Voting will take place at the Community Hall. Once the vote has been completed, the ballots will be counted. Any resident who votes for council in Bittern Lake can vote in this decision. You have to be 18 years old or older, a resident of Bittern Lake and a Canadian citizen. Special mail-in ballots must be returned by March 31,” explained Reynolds.
If a majority of voters choose to remain a village (50 per cent plus one of valid ballots cast), the minister will order specific directives to ensure the future viability of the municipality.
If the voters choose to dissolve and fall under the County, the County will take steps to offer regular services to the residents. At the meeting, most of the residents were in favour of dissolution.
Farm Safety Week
By Adan Shaikh
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is observed every year in the third week of March. Agriculture is among Canada’s most hazardous industries, with over 100 people losing their lives annually due to farm-related incidents. The leading causes include machinery rollovers, runovers, entanglements and traffic collisions.
“As an agricultural society we know that even one farm injury is too many and we encourage producers to take this time of year, as they are busy planning their season, to renew their commitment to safety. Camrose Regional Exhibition and Agricultural Society (CRE) is also beginning our Ag Skills training courses with the first course being April 14th. We will be offering Telehandler Certification at our facility. Space is limited and you can register on the CRE website at cre.ab.ca,” shared Dianne Kohler, executive director of CRE.
“Canadian Agricultural Safety Week is a good time to remind those working on farms and ranches about the importance of farm health and safety measures to keep operations safe, sustainable and successful,” said Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson.
“As farmers and ranchers prepare for the upcoming growing season, it’s important to remain diligent and focused on safety. I encourage you to take the time to renew your commitment to safety, because even one injury is too many. Farm employers and workers should create a plan before starting a job, to identify hazards and determine how best to deal with them. This includes developing an emergency plan and practicing it often. Investing in health and safety is an investment in your farm’s future,” said Minister Sigurdson.
There are a few ways farmers can ensure safe practices in their operations:
Education
Regular safety training ensures that everyone on the farm is aware of potential hazards and knows how to handle equipment safely. A great resource available to Albertan farmers is AgSafe where many free safety educational resources for farmers and their workers are available.
Maintenance
Regular inspections and maintenance of ma-
Protective Gear
chinery can prevent malfunctions that lead to accidents.
Wearing appropriate safety gear, such as helmets, gloves, and avoiding clothes that could get stuck in machinery, reduces the risk of injury.
Mental health
Recognizing and addressing stress and fatigue can prevent accidents caused by lack of focus or impaired judgment. By prioritizing safe practices, the agricultural community can protect its members and ensure the continued prosperity of this essential industry.
