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Changes in legislation seek to address rail challenges Katie Davis News Reporter
The Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act was introduced in Parliament to address grain transport and rail capacity issues in western Canada, noted a Governement of Canada press release on Wednesday, March 26. Speaking to Parliament in Ottawa, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Transportation Minister Lisa Raitt said that the amendments to the Canada Transportation Act and Grain Act would increase transparency within the supply chain, encourage stronger contracts between shippers and producers and prioritize grain handling and shipping efficiency. The press release also highlighted steps to address medium and longer-term consequences of extreme cold weather and higher crop yields, with efforts to ensure more timely data and monitoring of grain movements by railway companies. Of the legislation, Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Verlyn Olson said he was pleased such concerns were being addressed. The release provided some statistics on the booming yield of the past year’s crop, which came in at 76 billion tonnes, or 50 per cent higher yield than average. It was noted that this was a significant strain on the transportation system, which in recent months has been a major cause for concern for farmers. “The legislation incorporates several improvements recommended by Alberta, including an extension of interswitching distances to allow shippers greater access to service from more than one rail company, provisions to clearly define supply chain service requirements, increased reporting of commodity movements and enhanced federal authority to more quickly address inadequate service during
INDEX Coronation news ...................... 2 Parliament/Letters .................... 4 4H Club news........................... 5 Obituaries ................................ 7 Agriculture ........................ 8 - 10 Curling news .......................... 11 Hanna theatre ....................... 12 Real Estate/Homes ................. 13 Classifieds/Careers ......... 14 - 16 Business Directory ................. 16
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The other side In response to the new legislation, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association (WCWGA) distributed a press release on March 27 outlining that while the legislation does have some positive elements, it does not address the nucleus of the grain shipping capacity issue. “These measures do not adequately tackle the backlog in grain shipments,” said Levi Wood, President of the Wheat Growers, in the release. “They also do not position our industry to meet the longterm needs of prairie farmers or our customers.” One of the central complaints outlined by the Wheat Growers press release was the fixed minimum grain shipping requirement at one million tonnes per week, or 11,000 railcars, effective from April 7 to August 3, 2014. The Wheat Growers noted that this would entail grain carryout on prairie farms exceeding 20 million tonnes in advance of the next harvest, resulting in the continued presence of severe price discounts, or wide basis levels. “Grain prices to farmers will remain artificially depressed until the backlog is cleared up and the elevator system has the capacity available to offer competitive bids for our grain,” said Wood. The Wheat Growers had recommended a minimum shipment of 1.2 million tonnes, or 13,000 railcars. Other recommendations not included in the legislation were incentive-based revenue cap, expanded shipping capacity long-term and steps that would see shortlines and other operators given the ability to add capacity to the shipping network if Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP) rail lines are unwilling or unable to meet market demand.
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Coronation council receives audit report Katie Davis News Reporter
Council received a verbal report of their 2013 financial audit by Curtis Gabinet of Endeavor Chartered Accountants at their regular meeting on Monday, March 31. In summary, Gabinet noted that there were no glaring errors to be found during the audit. “Compared to prior years and budget, everything is spot on with very little variance,” Gabinet said. “It’s nice to see but not a whole lot to talk about.”
Waste management agreement
Council voted to enter into an agreement with Can Pak Environmental for waste management services, beginning April 1, 2014. CAO Sandra Kulyk noted that the agreement was straightforward and simple: a three year term was outlined,
with option to extend for an additional one or two years if desired. It was noted a fuel surcharge would be applied if the cost of diesel was in excess of $1.40 per litre for more than 30 consecutive days.
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the Coronation and District Seniors Housing Society received a grant of $30,000 from the Government of Alberta on tuesday, April 1 to assist with renovations at prairie rose Supportive living in Coronation. the cheque, presented at the provincial building in Hanna, was received through an application to the Community Facility enhancement program. (l - r) ric Mciver, Minister of infrastructure; Shelly Creasy, president of Coronation and District Seniors Housing and brian bunbury on behalf of the County of paintearth. ECA Review/Submitted
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Council motioned to establish three new handicap parking spots on Victoria Avenue, Windsor Avenue and Royal Street near the Coronation Provincial Building. The discussion of this was prompted by correspondence received from Alberta Health Services concerning a request for a handicap spot in front of the Provincial Building. It was noted that the town lacked designated handicap stalls on either Royal Street or Victoria Avenue and that the corners of some intersections were the only access points for wheelchairs. Council discussed the logistics of fixing curbs to allow
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Notice is hereby given of the following decisions in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and Bylaw No. 2009-559 and amendments thereto, of the Town of Coronation: Permit #2014-004 - Approved Lot 14-16 Albert Waldner Block 53 4722 York Avenue Plan 4989AM Proposed Development: Construction of Porch Addition to Residence The above noted application will be held fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice at which time this decision is deemed to be final unless otherwise appealed. Any person wishing to appeal a decision may file an appeal at the Town Office, 5015 Victoria Ave., Coronation, AB or by mail to Box 219, Coronation, AB T0C 1C0.
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An unconventionally perfect final act The final show of the Coronation Royal Performing Arts series was held on Friday, March 28 with comedian Robert Post entertaining a sizeable crowd at the Coronation Community Centre. With the new lineup of the 2014 - 2015 shows distributed amongst the tables and a season of highly engaging performances behind him, Post’s production was to signify an end to one era of entertainment and the beginnings of another. Post’s humble entrance on stage, wholly alone and dressed in modest casual attire, was suggestive that his introduction was not to his performance, but an introduction of himself and his unique mind. He began chatting with the audience about his show after the lead-up performance by Yellow Bird, a student band from Consort and Coronation; casually noting that it was difficult to describe what he does “so good luck.” With that foreboding warning, Post launched into a series of strange, surreal movements and gestures, his odd facial expressions emulated a man made of rubber as he played out an exaggerated football tossing scene, reversed it and played it again in perfect slow motion. Without warning, Post launched into another casually sarcastic monologue about the beauty of Canadian spring: it was this unpredictable navigation of extremes that was to colour his performance throughout the night. His first real embodied act was a pantomime of an unlucky burglar, who’s every step seemed to get him into ever-evolving difficulties. In a background of pure silence, Post’s gestural manner of acting and voice-play of irritated cats, snoring homeowners and crying children stood out like vibrant sparks, perfectly describing a looter who’s ambitions were eventually thwarted by a series of frustrating mishaps.
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Next, Post introduced the audience silently to a dance partner - a red unitard underwear, which he manipulated and tossed about in an unreal waltz. His fluid manipulation of the piece of cloth to appear as though it was an active dance partner in the production, including a frisky grabbing of Post’s posterior, was impressive in both skill and hilarity. Post’s banter with the audience continually infused a sassy take on Coronation life that was debilitatingly honest and tongue-in-cheek. He introduced his piece on the speed of life by noting that it paled in comparison to the speed of life in Coronation, which he described as “like a blur.” With his background noise provided by the sound system, Post played the part of an over-stressed businessman attempting to juggle family and work life in a frenzy of speed and anxious encounters. From buzzing coworkers to traffic turmoil, Post painted a picture of modern urban life for the rat race crowd. Only upon exiting the scene temporarily via a wormhole in time did Post find himself suddenly on a beach sipping a cool beverage: a paradise crafted in Hawiian music and the sounds of waves and seagulls. The lights dimmed and raised to the tune of his madness, giving the production itself a multidimensional feel. After, Post mused that perhaps local residents might see parallels of the piece in their daily affairs. “I’m sure you saw a lot of Coronation in that piece,” he joked seriously. “The city, the taxis... a traffic jam is two cars facing each other in a duel.” One resident noted via shout that it would be two “trucks,” which Post swiftly took up and modified his joke accordingly.
Surreal adventures
Posts performances kept coming with a ferocity and uniqueness that was continually captivating and entertaining. From a father teaching his son in vain how to work a manual “truck” to a scene where Post played the part of a pilot, plane and
mountain, his works boggled the mind with their ingenuity and energy. In a theatrical murder mystery behind a black rectangle, Post played a dowdy British detective, French mistress, affluent German and dead man (to name but a few characters). He swiftly and seamlessly switched between characters, leading the audience through the twists and turns of a sordid production of murder, lust and intrigue. Post’s ability to mediate between personalities was nothing short of remarkable - he became each character completely, right down to the most subtle differences in facial expressiveness. In his final act, Post played Pasquale, a perfectly quintessential television chef with a passion for food and an equally
vibrant excitement for tossing pots and pans about in a exaggerated fashion. From a battle of wits with a frisky fish to a litany of cheesy phrases; a Soviet melodrama making Russian delicacies to an appearance by Darth Vadar; Post flashed all over the character map in a mania. His variety and charm succeeded in making the entire evening speed by with constant energy and the ending seemed to come too soon. As a performance artist and entertainer, Post demonstrated that the unconventional and strange make for remarkably entertaining fare. As the final production for the Coronation Royal Performing Arts, Post was an unconventionally perfect final act.
Coronation Community Centre discusses successes Katie Davis News Reporter
was in good stead for the new year.
The Coronation Community Centre Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Thursday, March 27 to discuss the upcoming season of shows and provide general information regarding the centre. The AGM took place a day before the final Coronation Royal Performing Arts performance with Robert Post. The 2014 - 2015 pending performance season was introduced via a distributed flyer. Shows included Melody A. Johnson’s “Miss Caledonia,” a theatrical comedy; The Inclines, a Patsy Cline Tribute Band; Bridget Ryan’s “Here’s to the ladies who laugh,” a musical theatre production; Jimmy Rankin, celtic/pop and former member of the Rankin Family and Dave Gunning, a folk/country production. Flyers this year included websites to direct potential patrons to view acts online prior to attending concerts. Successes outlined for the 2013 year included a grant obtained for sound equipment, which made a significant improvement in the sound quality of the shows. A BFI grant of $3000 was also received for a new wheel-chair access ramp. The Committee mentioned they had applied for a grant to re-do the carpeting, yet has not heard back on the matter. It was discussed that the 2013 - 2014 season was a success, with the calendar seeing good performance attendance and the addition of meals adding to the allure of the acts. Also referenced was the availability of 10 ad spaces for the upcoming calendar; an overview of the July casino and the funds received from the volunteer-led initiative and a general agreement that financially the Community Centre
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Taking the idea of ‘dancing with oneself’ a step further, Robert Post cut a rug with an invisible partner during his Coronation Royal Performing Arts visit on Friday, March 28. ECA Review/K. Davis
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Alberta Cultural grants funding to anti-oil institution by Derek Fildebrandt, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released more documents on Wednesday, March 26, showing the Government of Alberta is funnelling large sums of money to the Pembina Institute, an anti-oil, antipipeline activist group. Documents obtained by the CTF through Freedom of Information (FOIP) requests show that the Department of Energy gave the Pembina Institute $224,971 over the last three years for providing advice, organizing a forum and sitting on a Carbon Capture and Storage Program committee. The department’s funding averages $74,990 a year. Revelations of the funding from the Department of Energy come just one day after the CTF released documents showing that the Department of Culture
provided the Pembina Institute with $88,381 over the last five years. “This is now two departments in the Government of Alberta that we have found shovelling money to anti-pipeline political activists,” said CTF Alberta Director Derek Fildebrandt. “It’s absolutely ludicrous for the government to be out fighting tooth and nail for the Keystone XL and Northern Gateway pipeline and than to be giving questionable contracts and grants to the very people who are opposing these pipelines.” “Paying the CTF or the Fraser Institute to sit on a taxation policy committee would be equally as ridiculous because it’s just wrong to force taxpayers to subsidize political organizations with which they may not agree.” Fildebrandt concluded, “For what it’s worth, our advice to government is free.”
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Standing up for Ukraine by Kevin Sorenson, M.P., Crowfoot The Hague Declaration goes on to insist Many constituents are contacting me to that Russia’s actions “will have significondemn Russia’s illegal military occupa- cant consequences. This clear violation of tion of Ukraine. As the Member of international law is a serious challenge to Parliament for Crowfoot, I am pleased to the rule of law around the world and see so many of us feeling the same way should be a concern for all nations.” The and saying so out loud. signatory nations have imposed a variety Prime Minister Stephen Harper feels so of sanctions against Russia. They pledge strongly about the events in to intensify actions that will Ukraine that he travelled to have an increasingly signifiUkraine this past weekend. He met cant impact on the Russian with Acting President Oleksandr economy, if Russia continues Turchynov and Prime Minister to escalate this situation. Arseniy Yatsenyuk, and reafCanada is contributing to a firmed Canada’s strong support for political and security monithe new Government of Ukraine as toring mission to Ukraine, led it undertakes the important steps by the Organization for of embracing the economic and Security and Co-operation in democratic reforms needed to Europe (OSCE). Canada’s Sorenson restore stability and prosperity in support to the OSCE Special the country. Our Prime Minister Monitoring Mission, through also condemned Russia’s illegal Canada’s Global Peace and military occupation of Ukraine and reiter- Security Fund, will assist the OSCE to ated the call for immediate de-escalation report on the security situation in by Russia. Ukraine, foster peace and stability, On Monday, Prime Minister Harper encourage respect for human rights and met with the leaders of France, Germany, enable an environment for inclusive politItaly, Japan, the United Kingdom, the ical dialogue in Ukraine. United States, the President of the In addition, Canada has provided supEuropean Council and the President of port to help Ukraine stabilize its economy, the European Commission in The Hague promote economic and social developto reaffirm support for Ukraine’s soverment, and helped provide for urgent eignty, territorial integrity and medical assistance for Ukrainians injured independence. while standing up for democratic change. Known as ‘The Hague Declaration’, Canada, along with a number of other these world leaders signed a document OSCE countries is also taking part in a that states, “International law prohibits military observer mission that will report the acquisition of part or all of another on military activities in Ukraine. state’s territory through coercion or force. Canada was the first Western nation to To do so violates the principles upon recognize Ukraine’s independence on which the international system is built. December 2, 1991 and we have enjoyed We condemn the illegal referendum held close bilateral relations ever since. Yet, in Crimea in violation of Ukraine’s consti- the major reason Prime Minister Harper tution. We also strongly condemn takes Russia’s actions so seriously is Russia’s illegal attempt to annex Crimea because these bullying tactics are just in contravention of international law and plain wrong. I am proud to report that my specific international obligations. We do constituents are freely telling me that not recognize either.” they feel the same.
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by Leon Benoit, M.P. Vegreville - Wainwright Canada welcomed our brave men and women home for the final time as their mission in Afghanistan came to a close. After nearly 13 years of commitment to counterterrorism, training and humanitarianism in Afghanistan, Canada’s heroes have returned home with pride, honour and a record of accomplishment of which all Canadians are proud. I extend a heartfelt “thank you” to all citizens - past and present, combat and non-combat - who served in the mission and those who supported them here at home. We will never forget your sacrifices or those of your families. Most of all, we cannot fully express our gratitude to those that
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Essential and greatly appreciated Cont’d from Pg 4 Like the Prime Minister, I agree that this day should be used to recognize the sacrifices that have been made - not only by our men and women in uniform but by their families as well, who have sacrificed so much for such long periods of time. I encourage all Canadians to also use this day as an opportunity to give back to your community and to reflect on the values that make Canada the best country in the world in which to live: peace, security, human rights, democracy and the rule of law. The work that our Forces members do on our behalf every day is essential and
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Surrounded by a big family and tons of friends Patricia Mae (Patsy) was born to Charlie She was a part of as many things as she and Mildred Lawrence on December 16, could, including bowling, trips, volun1963; a beautiful little girl. As a baby she teering and training. was in and out of the hospital, struggling She decided she wanted a job and she with different medical needs and learning successfully completed that goal: she to walk. wanted to live in her own home and her From the very beginning Patsy support workers helped her to was very determined and faced learn everything she needed to challenges head on. Growing up live on her own. on the farm in Paradise Valley, Pat treated everyone like a Patsy was always playing with the friend. When they were hurting animals. Friends and neighbours she did to. were always amazed at how aniPat loved her family. You mals were naturally attracted to could hear the pride in her her. voice whenever she talked One particular time stood out: about any of them. It didn’t take Pat was with Dad at the chicken long when you went to visit her, Lawrence coop and a coyote approached Pat before you were in a serious when Dad turned around to his game of crib. horror he witnessed a coyote standing Her Dad spent many hours teaching her there letting Patsy pet it. math using the crib game as a tool to Dad quietly went over and the coyote count. She fell in love with cards in gentrotted off. This love of animals carried on eral. Our family had many Canasta nights. throughout her life. Her last pet and friend Pat loved all these family gatherings. Chance spent his days lounging on her bed Pat was a social butterfly, always the and keeping her company. first one to greet you with the biggest most Patsy was born with a disability and sincere smile. Mom and Dad made sure she understood Pat enjoyed many adventures, from the she could accomplish anything if she put west coast to the east coast. She travelled her mind to it. to Hawaii, down south and then to every Being surrounded by a big family and outing locally she could attend. She loved it tons of friends, all adding to her personal when she had visits from friends and growth and strength. She was always family at her home. encouraged to speak her mind and she did She watched her Mom carefully and that well. picked up many canning and baking skills. Pat was a leader of a self-advocacy group Mom and Pat were not just mother and while living in Lloydminster and residing daughter, they were best friends, always at the Bea Fisher Center. She encouraged checking on each other’s health and genothers to stand up for their rights, eral needs daily. receiving many awards and creating great The last years of Patsy’s life were spent friends. in Coronation Long Term Care, also
known as “home”. Her “staff” known to Patsy as her friends and family created an environment of “love”. When she was feeling sad, they spent the time with her; if she was happy, they laughed with her, when she was worried, they worried with her. What started out as a support agreement became a friendship; a friendship that helped Pat get through a lot of bad times, when the love and support of others couldn’t. Krysta was not just Pat’s hero but the family’s as well. There are no words to express how much we appreciate all the beautiful people that work at the Coronation Hospital and the care and support you gave. We believe Patsy left you each the gift of her beautiful contagious smile. Rest in Peace our beautiful family Angel, daughter, sister, aunty, great aunty and friend. Patsy was predeceased by her Dad, Charlie, in 1986; her niece Jenny Dawn in 1992 and her sister-in-law Myrna in 2013. She is survived by her Mom and best friend Mildred Lawrence. Oldest brother Charles and son Randy “Bub;” brother Tom (Bonnie) and their children, Sherri and her sons Sean and Kelly; Shaun
Dick’s daughters Janet, Melissa and sonin-law Cody Borek gave a loving tribute to Dick’s life. Jim Culham and Laurel Scheffelmaier presented their gifts of music. Connie Symons was the pianist and daughter Sarah Felzien presented a visual tribute of Dick’s life. Dick is survived by his wife Catherine; his six daughters: Janet (Alan) Smith of Edmonton, Leanne (Wayne) Dory of St. Albert, Christine (Ryan) Hickey of Vancouver, Melissa Wylie, Sarah (Joey) Felzien and Evalena (Cody) Borek all of Castor; as well as grandchildren: Jade, Zachary, Brooke, Quinn, Emma, Benjamin and Ruby; other relatives and many friends. Dick was laid to rest at the Castor Municipal Cemetery with William Ritchie, Alan Smith and Dale Dunkle as pallbearers. After the interment family and friends gathered in the Missionary Church for a time of food and fellowship. Memorial donations may be made to the Evangelical Tract Distributors, www. evangelicaltract.com. Sympathies may be viewed or sent to the family by signing the guestbook at www.parkviewfuneralchapels.com Parkview Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 403-882-3141, entrusted with the care and arrangements.
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“May the road rise up to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face And the rail fall soft upon your fields And until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of his hand”
(Nicole) and their children Harmony, Ariana, Colton and Tatiana; brother John (Helen) and their children Crystal (Cody) and their daughter Alivia; Rocky; Sister Gayle (John) and their daughter Roxanne (John) and their children, Anna (Matt), Ava and Harley; youngest Sister Shannon (Jay) and their children Joey, Moe Moe, Sahara and Harley; as well as a world of friends. A memorial service to celebrate Patsy’s life was held at the Trinity United Church in Coronation on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 2 p.m., with Reverend Sue Hertell officiating. The interment took place at the Coronation Cemetery with a luncheon to follow in the Lower Hall of the Church which was prepared and served by the Sunshine Club. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Patsy, memorial contributions may be made to the Coronation Hospital Foundation, in care of Coronation Funeral Home P.O. Box 358 Coronation, Alberta TOC 1CO, who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.578.2928. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting www.coronationfuneralhome.ca
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His love never wavered Richard A. “Dick” Wylie Richard A. “Dick” Wylie of Castor, Alberta was born in Edmonton on March 6, 1941 to Norman and Muriel Wylie, a younger brother to Norman Jr. The boys grew up in the Strathearn area of Edmonton. Dick invited Jesus into his heart when he was around eight years old and his faith grew stronger over the years until it became a Wylie part of all he was. In 1960 he began working for the provincial government where he remained for 42 years. He began his career in the department of Public Works moving on to the office of the Public Trustee where he became a Senior Trust Officer. Dick was married to his first wife for 19 years and they were blessed with three wonderful daughters. Following his divorce he met Catherine in 1983 at church in Edmonton. They were married in 1985 and added three more wonderful daughters to their union. Six daughters and Dick couldn’t have been happier. Dick was an active volunteer in many areas but was particularly honoured to sit on the board of the Evangelical Tract Society, having been supportive of their mission for many years. Dick retired in 2002 and the Wylies moved to Brownfield where they discovered the joys of rural life and developed many friendships. Not one to sit around, Dick continued working, first for Scheff Farms, then Thieleman’s Greenhouse and finally Wal-Mart in Stettler, a job he thoroughly loved! During his time of illness, his faith, his love for his wife and family and friends never wavered. He went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on March 29, 2014 at the Evangelical Missionary Church, Castor, Alberta with Pastor Grant Sikstrom officiating.
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ECA REVIEW
Apps for agriculture market intelligence tool, you need Twitter. When used to its full potential, Twitter (as an app, on the desktop or organized via TweetDeck or HootSuite) is a powerful information gathering tool that makes geography inconsequential. It is well worth taking the time to learn how to use Twitter, especially if you have an interest in grain marketing.
Where to find apps
Most apps are available for download on iTunes, the Google Play store or (but less so all the time) BlackBerry App World. Simply search by name or term, and you will find an entire world of apps to try. Some are free (free is great, but expect less functionality and possibly more crashes, though there are exceptions) and some cost $50 or more. Read the reviews, choose apps based on what you need, and be sure to check whether or not you need an
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by Lyndsey Smith, Editor of RealAgriculture.com From the very simple to the GPSreference, cloud-shared and multi-user type, the number of made-for-agriculture online applications (apps) grows each month. If you have a current smartphone or tablet, you are set to begin incorporating these handy time savers and data-management tools into your farm. If you are somewhat overwhelmed by the technology, fear not. Some apps are really just task-specific calculators like those from Beyond Agronomy, which include a tank mix guide and a seeding rate calculator. Others are simply in-hand, on-the-go resources, like the International Plant Nutrition Institute nutrient removal app. As farmers adopt the use of the technology, apps and app developers are quickly heeding the call for what farmers need. Recently, six new made-in-westernCanada apps rolled out that cover everything from estimating combine losses, to choosing a buffer zone while spraying, to narrowing down nozzle selection. If you are looking to get more interactive or fully integrate apps into data management on your farm, there is more than a few ways to do so. Field scouting apps like FieldNotes and ScoutDoc allow you to GPS-reference what you are seeing or measuring in a field. Farm At Hand is a free app that allows you, and up to five other users to track bin storage, field activities, and contract commitments from your phone or your desktop. Then there is information management. Just about every major agriculture media company has its own app. However, if you are looking for an app that doubles as a price discovery and
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Is it time to “fix” your farm mortgage rate? Agri-News A question that always comes up during mortgage loan term negotiations is whether to lock into a fixed long-term mortgage rate or stay in a variable rate. “Since 1975, the majority of the time, the variable interest rate has been the better option and has saved producers money,” says Rick Dehod, farm financial specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “We are seeing that the US economy is slowly coming back, and poised to accelerate. Fiveyear Government of Canada and US Treasury bond yields were at a 2.5 year highs early in January 2014, on an improving global outlook. As bond yields rise, the cost of funds for lenders also rise, putting pressure on business borrowing costs including long-term mortgage rates. “Economists do not see much change in the Bank of Canada rate until the third quarter of 2015, and then they predict rates will slowly climb. It may take some time for rates to climb, but we may not see these low interest rates again for some time. Bank prime rates have not exceeded 3.0 per cent since January 22, 2009, and posted 5-year mortgage rates have not exceeded 6.0 per cent in this same period. Interest rates have not been a barrier to financing.” Alberta Farmers have a strong balance sheet. In 2011, an average Alberta farm had assets of $2,438,491 with total liabilities of $322,406, for a net worth of $2,116,085 or 86.7 per cent. But this varies with the age of the farm manager and where they are the farm’s business cycle. “We have seen farm debt outstanding in Alberta grow from $13,147,232 in 2008 to $15,890,762 in 2012,” notes Dehod. “Many beginning farmers have incurred debt to finance entrance into the business
of farming or expansion. Their debt loads are much larger than the average Alberta farmer and are subject to some financial risk should interest rates rise.” The majority of farm managers have chosen the variable rate term on their mortgages or one year fixed in the past. Going forward, as mortgages are reviewed on their renewal date, a five-year fixed term should be part of the discussion. Bank economists are suggesting, from their interest rate outlook, there is an advantage to choosing a fixed rate. Though peace of mind comes at a price as 5-year fixed mortgages are presently posted at 2.0 per cent higher than prime. Some farm managers have been able to negotiate a better long-term rate. If interest rates climb in the next couple of years, this difference will quickly erode. Changes in Canada’s and world economies will drive variable rates higher. A fixed rate will give the borrower certainty in their interest costs, and that certainly is worth something to those who have a higher debt load. A small premium on fixed rate mortgages could represent inexpensive protection to an interest rate spike into the future. Determining how soon to act when rates do start to rise, will be based on several factors. Knowing your interest costs and your farms sensitivity to an interest rate increase is a good start. With recent crop margins tightening, it’s important to figure out in advance whether the farm’s loan repayment capacity handle a 2, 4, or 6 per cent increase in interest rates. It’s prudent to check your debt servicing requirements considering possible changes. Debt servicing analysis is broken down into two main sections – debt servicing capacity (DSC), and debt servicing requirements (DSR). These are calculated as
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follows: • DSC = Accrued Net Farm Income + depreciation expense + interest expense + off-farm income – family withdrawals – farm Income Tax paid • DSR = Total Accrued Interest Expense + total term loan principal payments (for a fiscal year) “The difference between DSC and DSR must be positive,” says Dehod. “Once you’ve done the calculations using current numbers, see if the farm can withstand an interest rate increase of 2 per cent. Add 2 per cent to your average interest rate on all of the farm’s debt to calculate the total accrued interest expense. Then check to see if the difference between your DSC and DSR is still positive, or if the increase in interest rate significantly changes your repayment risk.” Lenders often use a Debt Servicing Ratio. This is calculated as Debt Servicing Ratio = DSC / DSR. Industry benchmarks for this ratio vary from one financial institution to another, but generally, the following benchmarks apply: • greater that 1.5 is low risk • to 1.5 is medium risk • less than 1.1 represents high risk “Remember, interest rates are part of your interest expense calculation, and your interest rate does not show up on your Income and Expense statement,” says Dehod. “The other part of the calculation of interest expense is what you owe. If in the short run, you have an aggressive principal repayment plan to reduce your farm’s total debt, then an increase in interest rate may not worry you. But if you don’t, fixing your interest rate may be a good option.” Currently, mortgage funds are readily available to agriculture producers as banks compete for market share and retention of good customers. It is a good time,
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for those who have not got the financial flexibility to endure a large interest rate hike (typically beginning farmers and those who have chosen to significantly grow) to look at a fixed rate and negotiate the best possible 5-year fixed rate. Any potential extra cost for peace of mind now appears a short-term price for long-term viability. Fixing your interest rate could be the insurance you require to manage your financial risk. Each producer and farm business manager has a different risk appetite and risk mitigating strategy, the choice remains an individual one.” For further information, check out the Farm Manager – Your Business resource.
Coronation/Stettler, Ab
April 3'14
PATTON AUCTIONS UPCOMING SPRING SALE WEDNESDay, april 23 at 10:00 a.m. Farm auction for roY FarmS (Gene and Duane roy) of
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SalE locatED: 11 miles South of youngstown on the 884 TracTors: 2003 MTX200 McCormick FWA, c/w Quickie 990 FEL, 3 pt. hitch; 1996 9695 Agco Allis FWA; 1987 3505 MF FWA, c/w 256 loader and 3 pt. hitch; 1990 390 MF FWA, 3 pt. hitch; 1971 165 MF, 3 pt. hitch; 1986 685 Case IH, c/w Ez-on 80 FEL, cab, 3 pt. hitch. HarvesTing: 1996 8570 MF SP combine; 30 ft. MF 9230 straight cut header; 24 ft. MF 9024 header; 2006 30 ft. MF 9420 SP swather, 5200 sliding table; 2003 RB564 Case round baler; 1033 New Holland bale wagon. Trucks: 2004 Chev Silverado 3500 4x4 Duramax diesel, automatic, c/w 10.5 ft. Courtney Berg Hydra deck; 1981 Ford 800 Louisville, 18 ft. wood box; 1968 Fargo 500, 15 ft. wood box; 1981 Chev custom deluxe 30, 10 ft. flatdeck; 1999 F150 4x4; Plus several 4x4 1/2 tons. MacHinery: 30 ft. Friggstad air seeder, mounted packers, 12 inch spacings; 1330 FlexiCoil tow between tank, hyd. fan, shedded, sells separate; 30 ft. Friggstad deep tillage cultivator, (grey), c/w tine harrows; 41 ft. FlexiCoil 800 cultivator, c/w tine harrows; 546 Rockomatic rotary rock picker, pto drive. Trailers: 2003 24 ft. Trailtech triaxle gooseneck flat bed trailer; 1995 18 ft. Real Industries, gooseneck,TA stock trailer. livesTock equipMenT: 256 Haybuster 3 pt. hitch bale processor; Davis feed mixer; Portable solar water system; 352 Mix Mill; C+J Jones hyd. post pounder, trailer type. Bins & auger. rv: 2001 Honda Forman ES 4x4 ATV; 1999 TRX250X 2wd quad; 1986 Honda Fourtrax 250. Contact: Gene at Home 403-779-2351 or cell 403-854-0415; Duane at Home 403-779-2368 or cell 403-854-1163
tHiS iS oNly a partial liStiNG. For morE iNFormatioN ViSit oUr WEBSitE at www.pattonauctions.ca or www.auctionsales.ca or pHoNE 306-838-4356 morE UpcomiNG aUctioNS • Thursday, April 10 - Hillview Estates Ltd. (Don & Susan Fuhrman) - Netherhill, SK • Monday, April 14 - The Estate of Dale Koch - Compeer, AB • Saturday, April 19 - Lee & Audra Walz - Bodo, AB • Thursday, April 24 - Swan Family (Bill & Frances, Bryan & Debbie) - Smiley, SK • Saturday, April 26 - Evan & Dianne Lubianesky - Cactus Lake, SK • Saturday, June 14 - Daryl’s Service (1978) - Denzil, SK • Monday, June 16 - Estate of Larry Gerlinsky - Luseland, SK • Thursday, June 26 - Diamond A Farms (Aaron & Mary Ganser) - Provost, AB • THurSDAy, JuLy 31* - Larry Burechailo - rosetown, SK (PLEASE NOTE: *DATE ChANgE frOm SPriNg CATALOguE)
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Crop Protection 2014 Update
Protection publication. This continues the recent trend where the majority of new products consist of (1) active ingredients that are already available through previously registered products or (2) new mixes of existing products. “It is important to recognize this trend when selecting pesticides,” notes Cutts. “Producers should continue to purchase pesticide products based on chemical group and active ingredient. Purchasing pesticides products based on newly registered product names could lead to repeated use of a chemical group and increase the risk of developing pesticide resistance.” Copies of the Crop Protection book can be ordered through the Publications Office, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. The contact number is 1-800-292-5697. Other inquiries or comments about the Crop Protection book can be directed to the Ag Info Centre at 310-FARM.
STETTLER AUCTION MART
Annual Spring Consignment Auction Saturday, April 12, 2014
@ 4305 - 52 Ave., Stettler, AB
11 a.m. - Miscellaneous; 1 p.m. - Real Estate; 1:30 p.m. - Machinery & Vehicles These are the items currently listed for this Consignment Auction.
REAL ESTATE
MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
Residential Property - Stettler Street address: 5720 - 50A Avenue Estate of Terrence Brian Stokes 50 x 120’ treed lot
• Crawford Hi-dump Silage Wagon • 32’ 5th wheel flatbed tandem axle trailer - heavy duty with ramps, good rubber • IHC 860 tractor - excellent condition
• NH 900 Forage Cutter • Gehl 12’ model 2230 hydra-swing haybine • Case IH 400 14’ s.p. swather with crimper
REAL ESTATE Acreage - County of Stettler Pt. SW 32-39-18 W4 Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 942 2654 - 4 acres Sellers: Marion McCarty and June Clausen - Stettler • 20’ x 32’ single storey home with basement and attached workshop. • 2 bedroom home, new furnace • All major appliances and draperies • 27’ x 20’ lined and insulated tarp garage • 10’ x 20’ tarp shed
• Includes buildings - as is • Gas and power services • Lovely treed acreage with creek winding through • Located on Hwy. #850, 1/2 mile south of the junction of Hwy. #601 - east side of #850 • Pavement to within 1/2 mile Assessment $122,940; taxes $1105.79 Legal - Plan 1177HW, Block 8, Lot 4
Assessment (2013) $159,830 Taxes (2012) $1070.19
REAL ESTATE TERMS & CONDITIONS: Selling at Stettler Auction Mart - April 12/14, 1 p.m. • Property will be auctioned • The highest bid received will be presented to the sellers at which time they will have one hour to accept or reject the final bid • Upon acceptance a 10% deposit (non-refundable) is due and payable • Balance of purchase price due on possession or 30 days • Immediate possession on full payment available. Real Estate Transactions to be brokered by local realtor - TBA
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TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS T. Stokes Estate: • All Power 550 wt generator • Pro Air 5 h.p. 20 gal. air compressor • Hobart 140 Mig Welder • Large assortment of hand tools • Gilson snowblower • Garden tools • Noma 3.75 h.p. lawn mower • Tool chests • Tool boxes • Drill press • Pipe wrenches • Crescent wrenches • Bench grinder • Carpentry tools • Yard tools • 2 3/4 T floor jack • Large tool chest - 10 drawer - contents sell separately and much more. • Wooden overhead door for garage (like new) • Iron plate - 6 x 6 ft. • Canvas garages (one new cover - some pipe missing on second, cover good) • Wagon with misc.
HOUSEHOLD Pt. SW 32-39-18 W4
T. Stokes: • Round kitchen table & chairs • Office desk • Entertainment center • Recliner • Couch • Microwave • TV • Household misc. Sheila Watson: • Sofa • Chairs • Loveseat • 2 bedroom suites • Shelves • Small appliances • Pictures • Household misc. • Dishes • Hand tools • Yard tools.
ANTIQUES • Hand water pump (Dominion) • Light iron wheels • Wooden beam • Brush plow • Oliver sulky plow • 8 ft. horse disk • Small scraper for horses • Large scraper for horses • Fat Emma barrel • Old horse scraper sign for home or ranch • Lawn sweep • Dog house for power plant.
See our website: stettlerauction.ab.ca for additional listings as sale date nears Call 403-742-2368 for details
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The Red Deer College women’s curling team received their gold medals on March 22, 2014 after winning at the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association Championship in Sault Ste. Marie, ON on Saturday, March 16. (L - R): Coach Brad Hamilton, Skip Katelynn Scherrer, third Julie Primrose, second Courtney Smith, lead Taylor Eno and Jessica Newman. ECA Review/Submitted
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Coronation native wins curling honour
The Talbot Community Club held their annual Floor Curling bonspiel from March 25 - 27 with 16 teams participating. The first event winners were: 1st - Brett Twa team, 2nd - David Wakefield, 3rd Danny Sieger and 4th - Bill Schmidt. Second event winners were: 1st - Ron Hewitt, 2nd - Jeff Callaway, 3rd - Ernest Polege, 4th - Kurt Cole. Third event winners were: 1st - Victor Bannard, 2nd - John Forrest, 3rd - Fred Taylor and 4th - Tom Wraight.
(ACAA) Provinical Playdowns in Vermillion, Alberta which awarded them the berth into National College Curling Playdowns held in Sault Ste. Marie from March 11 - 15, 2014. The girls competed in two College Conference Bonspiels in Camrose and Edmonton. They also attended bonspiels in Sylvan Lake and Coronation. The team consisted of Kailtlyn Sherrer, Julie Primrose, Courtney Smith, Taylor Eno and Jessica Newman. They were coached by Brad Hamilton and Tyler Donner.
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Coronation native Taylor Eno and her Red Deer College (RDC) women’s curling teammates captured gold at the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association Championship in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on Saturday, March 16. The RDC team played the title match against Humber College out of Etobicoke, Ontario. The ladies were behind 5 - 3 after seven ends but got two in the eighth end and one in the ninth to jump ahead 6 - 5. They wrapped up the victory with a steal of three in the tenth when the Humber skips final attempted draw to the four-foot came up short. The final score came in at 9 - 5 for the RDC team. The ladies won a bronze medal at the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association
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Katie Davis News Reporter No doubt many were wondering what lay behind the minds of many a character in Michael and Susan Parker’s What is Susan’s Secret, a Stage Hanna production viewed in Hanna on Saturday, March 29. Centering around the quaint Cider Mill Inn - ‘C’ askew - the play revolved around the unique elderly duo of Susan and Michael Edwards (Corinne Taylor and Finlay Currie), who couldn’t keep each other’s names straight but had enough cunning to fool many a house-guest into spearheading their inventive renovation schemes. Though the couple appeared at first glance to be somewhat senile or increasingly imaginative, they swiftly managed to convince the audience they had smarts enough to swindle plumbers, carpenters and electricians into renovating their aging lodge via the cunning use of fine print on their check-in forms. Through advertising a whopping 90 per cent off and a free dinner for each visiting tradesman, the two accumulated a growing list of begrudging help, each more surprised and confused than the last. Through three acts, the duo interacted with a wealth of interesting characters - from an undercover hotel critic engaging in a weekend affair to a leatherbound priest straight out of Hell’s Angels. The cast of characters never ceased to be interesting and add a unique flavour to the pace of the tale.
Gregson played a welcome combination of well-meaning, dominant wife and good-natured, easygoing husband caught up in an unintended whirlwind. The second couple of Bobby and Jenny, newlyweds in the throes of emotional upheaval, were played to a ‘T’ by Bryce Limpert and Kirby Stevenson. As Bobby, a quiet, gentle cowboy with an “aw, shucks” demeanour, Limpert appeared both caring and laidback when it came to his oversensitive new wife Jenny. Stevenson played a stereotypical spoiled bride, deeply troubled by her new husband’s 3 a.m. ‘demands’ that were strikingly trivial and youthfully naive. As Jeffrey and Penny, Shane Stevenson and Tammy David played the quintessential ‘odd couple.’ David was a seductive, cynical woman bored to death and taking solace in wine, who became more animated as time - and wine flowed onward. Stevenson played an increasingly out of touch, wideeyed carpenter whom his wife described as having the intellectual capacity of a tuna sandwich. With a New York-esque accent, scrunched face and odd gait, Stevenson was uproarious as he rambled about counting leaves and had a knack for shouting “hallow!” in greetings at the most inconvenient times. Bill, the second character of Gregson, was a shrewd high society journalist secretly penning reviews for Country Inns of America. With swagger and a hint of masculine potency, he was a
clever match for Julie (Tina Mohl), an oversexed vixen who’s secret liaison with Bill provided the perfect fodder for Susan’s blackmail upon discovering an unfavourable review is afoot. Kelly and Paul, played by Candice Gordon and Bryce Limpert, were a charming young couple attempting to escape the prying eyes of their elders by having a secret rendezvous that turned terribly awry in a manner that involved cross-dressing and much time spent ‘in the closet.’ As Bertha, Gwen Snell played a former army sergeant that nobody would mess with, much less her brother Michael. Her gruff demeanor was complimented well by her own tendency to forget things in a subtle way, demonstrating that wayward brains ran in the family. In perhaps what was one of the most unique characters of the play, Shane Stevenson held his second role as Murray, a Reverend without a cause. Dressed in leather motorcycle gear with the southern drawl of a prime-time preacher, Stevenson swaggered and preached his hippy-brand of ethics to all, including his observation that “if Jesus rode into Jerusalem, it’d be on a hog, not a donkey!” Catching up on the latest ‘Brangelina’ gossip and gesturing the sign of the cross after an obviously significant washroom break, his character was an idiosyncratic and entertaining compliment to the final act of the unique play.
The key players
As Michael and Susan Edwards, Currie and Taylor had a charming air of innocence and obliviousness, permeated frequently by displays of bold, clever deception. As Michael, Currie played a man of many faces, embodied characters of folklore and history as swiftly as he could fall asleep in his rocking chair. As Susan, Taylor played a matronly old gal strongly invested in her business, deeply in love with her husband and profoundly cunning. She was typically in charge of the duties of the Inn, which included lecturing her forgetful husband when he was led astray by his mind and pulling shrewd tactics on her patrons with the cool intensity of a Wall Street lawyer. Jean and Larry, played by Cheryl Stevenson and James Gregson, were the first unlucky tradesmen couple to fall upon the Inn’s recipe for trickery. As a duo, Stevenson and
As Julie and Bill (Tina Mohl and James Gregson) silently planned their evening together, Jeffery (Shane Stevenson) stood alone and awkward, rambling on about nothing important, during the Stage Hanna production of What Is Susan’s Secret, at the Hanna Community Centre on March 29, 2014. ECA Review/K. Davis
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Excellent income property; List Price $490,000; 4 one bedroom apartments, 3 two bedroom apartments; Common laundry room; Fully rented; Easy access from highway 13 on paved roads; Centrally located between Provost, AB and Macklin, SK in the heart of Oilfield and Farming; Well maintained; If you are looking for an excellent investment, this is a great alternative or addition to your RRSP or investment portfolio; Call Rhonda or Kelly for more information 780-753-3963
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• Commercial mobile home park - revenue property, yearly or seasonal lot rentals, must see to appreciate $150,000 MLS#CA0032857
• 5109 50 Ave, Castor 2640 sq. ft building with living quarters above. Revenue property. $89,000 MLS#CA0030486
• Vacant mobile home lot, Coronation - mobile home park, just waiting for a fresh start with your own trailer $8,000 MLS#CA0032004
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• 214 Berry St., Halkirk, AB - 1130 sq.ft bungalow, 2 beds up & 2 down, 2 baths. $99,000 MLS#CA0031575 • 110 George Street, Halkirk - cozy 2 bedroom, one bathroom home with over 900 sq. ft. living space and detached garage. $65,000 MLS# CA0030292
• 4813 Victoria Ave, Coronation - Plenty of space for a wide range of potential uses. $150,000 MLS#CA316359 • 4325 48 Ave, Castor Looking for highway property near the main entrance of Castor? Well here it is, located on the north side of highway 12 and is directly across from the local motel. $32,000 MLS# CA0030067 • 4613 Norfolk Ave., Coronation - 926 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow. Beautifully painted stucco home with brick facing. $154,900 MLS# CA0029797 • 5010 45 Street, Castor 925 sqft, 5 bed, 2 bath bungalow on corner lot. Many upgrades. $99,000 MLS# CA0029505 • 4313 44 Str., Castor - 2 beds, 2 baths, 1989, 16’ x 80’ mobile home on 50’ x 140’ lot with 24’ x 26’ double detached garage. $145,500 MLS# CA0028226
• 5010 48 Street, Castor, 5 beds, 3 baths, 1442 sq. ft. bungalow with vaulted ceilings, electric fireplace and hardwood.$385,000 MLS#CA0026747 • 5429 45 Street, Castor 4 bed, 2 bath, 1128 sq. ft. bungalow with 16x24 detached garage. $164,900 MLS# CA0025284 • 201 Redan Street, Veteran, AB - 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom 1517 sq. ft. storey and half on well treed corner lot. $57,000 MLS# CA0024482 • 4424 Railway Ave., Coronation - Zoned light industrial. Flat, partially fenced, service with water, power and sewer is close. No taxes until 2016. $17,500 MLS# CA0032924 • 4465 Park Crescent, Coronation, AB - 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom 924 sq. ft. home with extreme renos and updates. $85,900 MLS# CA0032925 • 5410 45 St, Castor - 1288 sq ft, 5 bed, 2 bath bungalow $164,500 MLS#CA0021858 • 203 George St, Halkirk, AB - 1056 sqft, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom bungalow. Kitchen, dining and living rooms have a very open concept. $119,900 MLS#CA0020059 • 5425 45 Street, Castor, AB - 952 sqft 2 bedrooms and 4 piece bath up, one huge bedroom down with a 3 piece bath. Attached garage. $213,000 MLS#CA0020058 • Near Castor - 16.75 acres, overlooks Castor Creek, near the K -12 School. Potential to subdivide. $400,000 MLS#CA00286941 • 4902 50 Ave., Castor 2376 sq. ft. building on Main St Castor. Three long term renters. $149,000 MLS#CA0024490 • 11 Park Lane, Coronation - Not your typical 3 bed, 2 bath, 1520 sq.ft. mobile on its own large lot. Two living/media areas. $115,000 MLS# CA0025380
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40 FOOT John Deere Air Drill with a 787 cart, single shoot, 9” spacing, 3” dutch openings & 4” K-hart packers. Monitors on all runs. This unit is very clean & field ready. for more infomation call 403882-2483. FARM LAND to rent for 2014, approx. 678 cultivated acres, more or less on SW-28-38-13 W4, SE-28-38-13 W4, NE-28-38-13 W4, NE-20-38-12 W4, NW-5-38-12 W4. Contact Oswald Steinwand at 403-8822283.
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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
Barley
Wanted
Hwy 21 Feeders of Acme is buying off farm Barley for immediate or deferred delivery. Contact Sharon at 403-546-2278 Ext 2.
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CHAROLAIS bulls for sale. Yearling & 2 yr olds. Also Red Angus bulls. 780-582-2254, Forestburg. ‘THE CHOSEN ONES’ Bull Sale, yearling MaineTainer, Maine Anjou and Angus bulls. Sale is private treaty format. Catalogue and videos can be viewed at www.dunritestockandstables.com. Phone 403-748-4030. REGISTERED Yearling Red & Black Angus bulls, various bw, born Jan./Feb., quiet, semen tested & delivered. $2500. Also unregistered Yearling Red Angus heifer bull born April, light bw, quiet & semen tested, $1800. Darrell & Lorraine Davidson, Lougheed, Ab. 780888-1374 or 780-8881087. CANADIAN GELDING for sale, 4 yrs old, 15.2 hands high, black, unbroken. Asking $2500 obo. Contact Gwen 403-575-0601. Please leave message. RED and Black Angus yearling heifer bulls for sale. $1800. Ed & Blaine Davidson, Lougheed, Ab. Ph. 780-384-2354, 780888-2123 or cell 780888-7585. FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh yearling bulls, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. Website: simmeronranch.ca. Martin 780913-7963.
Wanted
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-9600045; www.dollars4guns.com.
Pets
URGENTLY Needed! Forever Homes for 2 Furbabies: Shadow - 7 yr old neutered all black Bouma male, all shots up to date. Rascal - 2 1/2 yrs old, Black & white, spayed female, all shots up to date. For more information call Laura @403-578-3807.
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AN OPPORTUNITY to sponsor the location and the times of Easter Services in east central Alberta in our April 10th issue for $35 + tax. Call or email your marketing rep or call 403-578-4111 or email office@ecareview.com. GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend. com.
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HELP WANTED for calving, Little Valley View Ranch, 780-5822254, Forestburg.
JOBS LAKESIDE Feeders in Brooks, Alberta is currently looking to fill the following full-time positions. Hospital Technician - Duties to include checking and treatment of sick cattle. Pen Checker - Duties to include recognizing and pulling sick cattle. An AHT certificate would be considered an asset, but not essential. Must be willing to work on a rotational shift basis. All positions offered are permanent, full-time opportunities. Salary is negotiable and will commensurate according to qualifications and experience. Lakeside offers an excellent benefit package including health care, dental cover age, and a company sponsored RRSP upon qualification. Please forward your resume via mail or facsimile to: JBS Lakeside Feeders. Attention: Duke Joy. Box 818, Brooks, AB, T1R 1B7. Fax: 403-362-8231. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. SIGNING BONUS! Hiring 3 ton and long haul Semi O/O to haul RVs and general freight. Semi O/O paid 85% of invoiced amount with open invoice policy. Benefits, co fuel cards and subsidized insurance. Must have ability to cross border. Call 1-800-867-6233; www. roadexservices.com.
WANTED: Forestery Technician for sawmill complex in Alberta. Experienced in planning and harvesting operations. Full-time permanent. Email resume: njb_ins@ telusplanet.net.
MEAT CUTTER Sobeys in Redwater is looking for a full-time meat cutter. Will train. Contact Ken or Karen at 780-942-3488.
Consort, AB Now Hiring All Positions,
Front Desk, Housekeeping Fulltime & Parttime
Fax Resumes to 780 968 2450 or e-mail to try-kam@live.ca
Career Opportunity
Foreman for WANTED Aggregate Opportunity in Hardisty Fulltime Carpenter/ Career Crushing Crew Health & Benefits Admin Carpenters Helper
This position See will full assist with at payroll details and administer the group benefits plan.
B & B CONSTRUCTION currently www.GCSenergy.ca has openings for fulltime More details at www.GCSenergy.ca carpenters and helpers. Email or fax resume to: Email or fax resume to:
resumes@GCSenergy.ca or 780-888-2100
resumes@GCSenergy.ca Would be willing to apprentice. or 780-888-2100
Future Ag Inc. in Coronation is now accepting applications for a Parts Manager or Lead Counter Parts person with AG experience.
We are currently looking for Operations Support staff in our Stettler location. This is a seasonal position. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: • Possess a valid Class 3 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement • Provide a valid driver’s abstract • Agricultural background an asset • Previous blending, floating, tender truck experience preferred • TDG/WHMIS training required (course provided) • Candidate must work well with others in a team environment • Provide a high level of customer service • Ability to work long hours in season
Future Ag Inc. in Coronation is looking for a full time/part time Administrative Assistant/Service Writer, starting immediately. Experience with A/R and service writing an asset. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required. We offer competitive wage and benefits package.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
available at your convenience. For more information contact 403742-4405/403-740-6370
JOURNEYMAN Mechanic Wanted. Neilson Mechanical (Acadia Valley, Alberta) is a growing heavy duty repair business specializing in shop/ field service and repair for construction equipment and highway tractor/trailer units. Competitive wages. Valid driver’s licence necessary. Contact Brad 403-664-9185 or email: neilsonmechanical@netago.ca.
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• Ability to read county maps accurately • Will be required to maintain records of product delivery and inventory management Interested Interested applicants applicants should should fax faxtheir theirresume resumeininconfi confidence dencetoto 403-742-8511 or or call call Glen Glen at at 403-741-9581. 403-742-8540. Only interview candidates will be contacted.
Submit your resume to: Future Ag Inc. Box 189 Coronation, AB T0C 1C0 Fax to 403-578-4209 Email to hr@futureag.ca
Live the life style of Central Alberta and be home at night. Work for one of the few family owned dealerships where we care about our employees and customers. Successful candidate will be a team player with strong social skills. Counter and Management experience an asset. Computer literacy and knowledge of DIS Parts program a definite asset but not mandatory. We offer: • Competitive Wages • Annual Work boot reimbursement • RRSP Plan • Benefits Package • Sick Days • Monthly Bonus If you are looking for a rewarding career with a successful and growing organization, then forward your resume to: Future Ag Inc. Attn: Human Resources Box 489 Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 Fax 403-342-0396 or email to hr@futureag.ca
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Successful candidates Call 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) quality are maximized. in operating a commust be able to handle the physical labour requirements of the job and be able online at: www.metisemployment.ca Please send resume to: This position also pacter, rubber-tired to work variable shifts, extended hours including evenings and weekends. includes a seed purBill by email at oyengreenaccount@telus.net, hoe and a Bobcat. Please drop off your application at the facility by April 15, 2014 to: chasing function in the Must be able to work fax 403-664-3326, mail Box 358. Oyen, AB T0J 2J0 Peace Region that unsupervised. Call Attention: Kevin Haeberle - Plant Manager or drop one off. works closely with the 403-740-6425. 1/2 Mile N. on Hwy 36 at Junction of Hwy 14 Production Team to P.O. 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Petrof ield Industries, t he Leader in manufacturing Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resumes for the following positions: * General Labourers * Industrial Painters * Sandblasters * Material Handler * Automotive Electrical Technician * Journeyman Welder / Apprentice * 2nd Yr Welder with Aluminum experience Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our Company has an enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefit package. fax: 403-742-5544 e-mail: hr@petrofield.com
for the 2014 Summer Swim Season. The candidate must be organized, motivated and enthusiastic about swimming. The successful candidate must have coaching experience or have experience teaching swimming. Minimum coaching requirements from the ASSA must be fulfilled. A Criminal Record Check must be completed. Responsibilities: 1. Organize the coaching of 20-30 swimmers of all levels. 2. Required to work an average of 20-30 hours per week. (including swim meets) 3. Reporting and communicating with parents and other coaches. 4. Attend Swim Meets. 5. Inform parents and swimmers of upcoming swim dates 6. Develop Weekly practice plans. 7. Keep track of swimmers results. 8. Register swimmers for meets. 9. Attend regional and provincial swim meets. Competitive Wages and expenses will be determined based on coaches experience and training. Please submit resumes by mail to Castor Triton Swim Club Box 601 Castor, Alberta T0C 0X0 or by fax to 403-882-3674. Resumes must be received no later than April 9, 2014.
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Alberta Parks is looking for an entrepreneurial individual, group or firm to provide a mobile fast food concession service at Dillberry Lake Provincial Park. This provincial park, located 15km south of Chauvin, Alberta on Hwy 17 and has an active day use area, 85 site campground, group use area, beach and boat launch. We invite you to submit an EXPRESSION OF INTEREST letter with a non-refundable fee in the amount of $25.00 (plus GST) to: Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, Parks Division, Bag 600, Provincial Building, 4705-49 Avenue, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Please make cheques payable to the “Government of Alberta”.
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Closing time and date for receiving letters of interest and the fee is 2:00 pm local time on April 10, 2014. All letters must include the name, address and telephone numbers of the contact person and a brief description of past history/experience in the mobile fast food concession environment or similar operations. Only individuals, groups or firms submitting a letter expressing interest will be eligible to receive a copy of the Request for Proposal package via courier. Eligible individuals, groups or firms will then be contacted to attend a mandatory information meeting at the Parks Division Office at Dillberry Lake Provincial Park. For more information on Alberta Parks, please go to the following website address http://albertaparks.ca. For specific details regarding this opportunity, contact 403-742-7526 and reference the contract number AB-15PEC901.
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AUCTION SALE - Jim McBride. Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m., Springbank, Alberta. Acreage equipment and shop supplies; www.theauctioncompany.ca.
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www.scribnernet.com MEIER-2 DAY Classic Car & Truck Auction. Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 11 a.m. both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Consign today, call 780-440-1860. CLOSEOUT Auction. Wellington Garden Centre. Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m., 13648 142 St., Edmonton. Fabulous garden centre. Sprung buildings, greenhouses, vehicles, skidsteer, antiques, fountains, garden furniture, offices, two way radios. 2 rings selling. For details: www.foothillsauctions.com or 780-922-6090.
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LEARN THE Latest about Celiac Disease and a Gluten-Free diet at the Canadian Celiac Association National Conference, May 30 June 1, 2014, Calgary. Visit the gluten-free market. Everyone welcome. Register at www. calgaryceliac.ca; 403237-0304.
ANNUAL Dance Revue ‘Applause’ Sun. April 13, 2 p.m. Coronation Community Centre presented by Zinger School of Dancing. Ballet, Jazz, Tap. Tickets @ the door. Adults & Students $10; Children under 12 $5. RUMMAGE Sale by the Castor IODE Sat. April 5, 2014. Castor Community Hall, 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Light lunch available @ $4.00. Grocery Hamper Raffle. CONSORT Gun and Hobby Show, 39th Annual, April 12 and 13 at Consort Sportex, Saturday 10-5:30, Sunday 10-3:30, Consort, Ab. Saturday: Country music from 2:30-5:30, Supper and Dance to follow. Sunday:open Gospel music 10:30 a.m.-noon, more music noon-3:30 p.m. Shop, food, and music under one roof. Over 250 display and trade tables. Nonrestricted and restricted firearms testing available and boating exams. Something of interest for everyone! Adults $5, Youth $3. 403-577-3818. Sponsored by Consort Lions Club. URGENT: EASTER SERVICES - Churches please call with the times and places of your Easter Services in east central Alberta for your free listing in the April 10th issue of the East Central Alberta Review. 403-578-4111 or email office@ecareview.com
FUNDING Available for Alberta Culture Days events. Shine a spotlight on your community’s vibrant local culture this September. Deadline to apply is April 28; www. AlbertaCultureDays.ca.
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EXPRESSION of Thanks The family of the late Kathy Czar would like to express their gratitude for the thoughtful acts of Kathy’s care givers, friends and relatives during her extended time in the Palliative suite of the Hanna Hospital prior to her passing on February 15th, 2014, and in the many cards of condolence we have since received. We found the expressions of sympathy heartwarming, as many have included a line or two explaining what Kathy meant to them. We are also grateful for the numerous other kindnesses that were directed at Kathy and the rest of the family, such as food being brought both to the hospital and to the ranch, bouquets of flowers sent to her room and later to her memorial service, the many visitors who shared their memories, and the many generous donors who gave to the Palliative suite of the Hanna Hospital in Kathy’s memory. The furnishings and space within this suite allowed Kathy to enjoy her
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