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ALIX COUNCIL

Adult bullying in Alix must stop, says mayor Lisa Joy

ECA Review reporter “In the past few years we have tolerated bullying, verbal, physical, printed in the newspaper and elsewhere, online and on social media,” said Alix Mayor Arlene Nelson.

“They are venues that have all been used in this community.

“Not only has council been bullied but also village staff, local business people, private citizens and essentially the whole community.”

Mayor Nelson said the bullying must stop and has gone on “far too long.”

“We will do whatever we can to stop

it and it will start now,” Mayor Nelson said at the start of Alix’s regular council meeting Feb. 15 with about a dozen residents attending.

Mayor Nelson said that bullying has run rampant in Alix for more than two years perpetuated by a “small band of negative people.”

She said the village has a harassment policy that states the village won’t tolerate abuse.

“We stand up to bullying,” said Mayor Nelson. “As we tell the children, if you witness bullying, step up and stop the action, interfere, defend and report. This is not just a council problem, it’s not an individual problem,

it is a community problem.

“It must be resolved by our village community.”

More police presence

Bashaw RCMP’s new detachment commander S/Sgt Bruce Holiday introduced himself to the community during Alix’s regular council meeting Feb. 15.

S/Sgt. Holiday said residents can expect more of a police presence in Alix, which doesn’t have its own detachment and is policed by Bashaw RCMP. “I assure you we will be out more.”

BASHAW COUNCIL

Former Bashaw councillor urges council to keep using well water Lisa Joy

ECA Review reporter Don’t switch to Hwy 12/21 regional pipeline water and stick with the town’s well water supply, former Bashaw Town Councillor Mel Hay told council.

Hay gave a presentation about Bashaw’s water system and its history to council during its regular meeting Feb. 17.

“I was on council for 11 years when the (current) water system was built.”

Hay said the system was designed to accommodate 3,000 people and there is an abundance of additional sources for wells in Bashaw.

“We’re sitting on a lake of water.

We’re not going to run out of water.”

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Amy Saunders gave a presentation to council asking for the village’s help with creating a dog park in Alix. She asked the village to budget $25,000 for start up of the facility.

Saunders said she conducted an online survey and the response was positive. She said she researched dog parks in Stettler and Blackfalds. One of Alix’s current parks could be converted into a dog park.

Coun. Rob Fehr said a dog park is an excellent idea.

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Coronation official population 940 Coronation Town council heard at their regular meeting on Mon. Feb. 13 that the population of Coronation, according to Stats Canada 2016 Census, had dropped by seven leaving the official population at 940.

According to the census numbers released on Feb. 8, the County of Paintearth has increased from 2,029 to 2,102; Town of Castor decreased by three to 929; and the Town of Consort went up from 689 to 729.

The previous census was in 2011.

Bylaw Enforcement report

Thirty sidewalk snow removal letters had been issued during the month of January along with six dog calls, two trailer and one miscellaneous item which clocked 10.5 hours of work for the bylaw officer.

Council expressed approval for the work done.

Think Tank session

Carole Tkach provided a report

from the Central Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS) ‘Think Tank’ she attended as representative of the David Thompson Health Advisory Council.

Council expressed concern over the sidebar comment in the six-page report that stated, ‘Communities and municipalities need to take responsibility for some of the issues (financial and collaborative) to manage social determinants of health’.

“How do they expect us to do that when we don’t have any say in what they (AHS) are doing,” said Keith Griffiths who participated in the meeting via video conferencing.

Council agreed they already do social determinants of health through several organizations in Coronation including Coronation & District Support Services (CDSS), Choosewell and others.

“It’s hard to say what voices were making that comment,” said CAO

Sandra Kulyk. “I’ll email her [Carole Tkach], maybe have some further discussion on that point.”

Council items

In council discussion items, Coun.

Vickey Horkoff asked members to check out a grant program called CARES Grant Alberta.

“There’s a 1000 things it can’t be for,” said Horkoff but maybe there is something it can be used for.

Coun. Jackie Brigley also raised the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP) intended to help seniors renovate their homes so they can stay in them longer.

It was also noted that there is a tax incentive for seniors to renovate their homes for the same purpose.

Coun. Horkoff noted that Paintearth Economic Partnership Society (PEPS) has yet to decide what to do with the Canada 150 grant.

They are looking at some kind of enhancement for each participating

community, something that will last, concluded Horkoff.

Coun. Horkoff also raised the issue of drugs becoming a little bit of an issue in Coronation and wondered if that should be a focus in the 2017-2018 Plan that the RCMP put together along with input from council.

“I’m talking about our people,” said Horkoff, “not people moving in, our parents.”

“We can always change our priorities,” said Mayor Mark Stannard.

“I don’t just think it’s marijuana, that’s what scares me,” concluded Horkoff.

In other business it was noted that the skating shack adjacent to the outdoor rink had to be locked up due to vandalism. Spray painting inside was not condusive for young children to read and covering up the words cannot be accomplished until warmer weather.

MORRIN COUNCIL

Resident’s request for meeting minutes to be corrected tabled a third time

At the regular Morrin village however Plachner said she had spoke council meeting on Wed. Feb. 15 the to the Privacy Commissioner’s office public works report, financial reports that day and assured Siemens the vilincluding the insurance policy on all lage was correct in charging that village owned buildings and vehicles, amount because of a village by-law. accounts payable, new business and Siemens reiterated that he had spoke council concerns and reports were all to the Privacy Commissioner himself handled in 26 minutes followed by a that day and was told it was illegal and meeting held without the public the charges did not follow the FOIPP present (in-camera) for an hour and a regulations which oversteps the village half. by-law.

No information was provided on the In closing Siemens presented Mayor agenda as to whether the in-camera Lacher with a copy of the FOIPP reguwas on a legal, land or personnel lations that showed the charge for a matter.

FOIPP application is $25 unless the Land, legal and personnel are the work involved goes over $150 at which only three issues allowed to be distime an hourly rate can be charged. cussed in-camera.

The public was once again denied the opportunity to see the public works and financial reports.

Under old business, the request by John Siemens for a correction in the Oct. 19, 2016 minutes was tabled for the third time.

Bashaw RCMP conduct education / The initial request had come before enforcement initiative on Buffalo Lake council on Dec. 21 but was tabled until Bashaw RCMP in partnership with Jan. 18, was then tabled until Feb. 15 because Deputy Mayor David MacLeod Fish and Wildlife Officers from Stettler, Camrose, Ponoka and Red stated in the Jan. 24 meeting that it Deer conducted an Education / needs to be “put off until next month... because he didn’t go through it [the information].”

The request was put off again at the Feb. 15 meeting because Coun. Al Bremer was not present due to illness.

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Siemens pleaded with Deputy Mayor MacLeod to solve the issue without going to the Privacy Commissioner and the added expenses of lawyers for the village.

“How can I provide documents that don’t exist,” stated CAO Plachner.

When asked why lawyer bills didn’t exist Placher replied “Our lawyers didn’t charge,” stated Plachner, “he did our consulting free of charge.”

Siemens is looking for the financial reports [minus employee wages] from Jan. 2016 to Jan. 2017 which is public information according to the Municipal Government Act.

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Take much, add little

by B. Schimke It was a refreshing week to hear two men, an entertainer and a politician, actually go after the people who sit in the middle, adding little or no value, yet take the lion’s share of wealth.

First was country singer, Garth Brooks and his reason for giving nine concerts in Edmonton. It’s his way of scamming the scammers.

Brooks understands that if the supply of tickets exceeds the demand, scalpers cannot make egregious profits on re-sale.

He would rather have some empty seats than have himself or his fans exploited by middleman leeches.

The reason the world economy collapsed in 2008 was under the same circumstances. With weak regulations, Canada being the exception, investment companies and banks were free to create and trade nonsense financial instruments based on mortgages with zero value.

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The provision allowing corporations to sue sovereign governments because it affected their profits was simply inane.

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The Wall Street billionaires made billions buying and selling these fake instruments. The big losers were working and middle class people who lost their homes and savings.

The other loser was government and taxpayers which unfortunately are one and the same.

Ticket scalpers and investment bankers/stock traders have a lot in common, greedy guys in the middle who take much and add little.

The second man to impress was our own Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau in his speech to leading business people in Europe.

He chastised them, in a politically correct way, for their part in creating the environment whereby middle class workers are feeling angry, scared and left behind.

He reminded corporations that as they announce huge profits and compensation for their executives, workers are being asked to take reduced pay and part-time positions. He also reminded them of their responsibility to the communities in which they operate.

Multi-national corporations have a lot in common with scalpers.

Controlled by a very small group of powerful insiders who are getting richer and richer (the one percent of the one per cent), they give and take away jobs at a drop of a hat.

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They don’t commit to communities but rather pick up and move to areas where they are much more able to exploit labour and the environment.

They move head offices to shelter paying taxes so they do not have to pay their fair share towards government infrastructure and services in jurisdictions where they operate.

They stockpile billions of dollars in off-shore bank accounts, much of it accumulated through low corporate taxes or tax avoidance.

The five big tech companies in the United States (Apple, Google, Cisco, Microsoft and Oracle) are sitting on over $500 billion and have been for years.

How does that produce jobs and grow the economy? How much better the $500 billion would be in the hands of governments to fund infrastructure and create jobs.

Protectionism has never worked, but the first rounds of globalization haven’t been that successful either.

The biggest problem was allowing corporations the power to call the shots.

Corporations regularly sued governments and won when elected government enacted policies that were for the public good yet had the potential to affect corporate profits.

The provision allowing corporations to sue sovereign governments because it affected their profits was simply inane.

Raising money to expand a business and create jobs is a very small part of the stock market today. It’s all about billionaire owners of private corporations cashing out or simply white collar gambling, much of it using middle class money.

So with billionaires taking over the White House and promising to deregulate the banking/investment industry, lower corporate taxes and eliminate environmental regulations, the stock markets are booming. But the U.S. will be setting itself and the world up for a repeat of 2008.

The fundamentals behind the market collapse haven’t changed.

If you have come to accept the alternate truth that our democratic government is the enemy, guaranteed you will have good reason to be angrier yet when the erosion of middle class jobs and incomes continue on a downward spiral.

If you really think the one per cent of the one per cent billionaires care about you, well good luck with that one as well.

Mistrust of your democratic governments and mainstream media (freedom of speech) are the two great propaganda lies of this century.

Much closer to the truth is that the middle class has seen no demonstrative increase in their standard of living since the 1980s because there are a small percentage of powerful rich guys in the middle that take much and add little.

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by Herman Schwenk Alexandre Bissonnette (27), a Quebecer, killed six Muslim men and wounded many more in a shooting spree on Sun. Jan. 29. The men were praying in a Mosque in Quebec City.

This event has created quite a stir in this country. In this column I want to explore some of the issues that I think we need to think about.

There are some implications that could be both positive and negative in our future relationship with the Muslim community.

There is no doubt that the execution style murders of six Muslim men in prayer put fear into the hearts of many Muslims. By the time the funerals for these men were over a week later, there was over reaction by the media, politicians and general public, in my opinion.

I do not want to downplay the horror of this tragedy but had this been people of Jewish or Christian faith, the reaction would not have been the same.

What this episode has done is highlighted the term “Islamophobia”.

Islamophobia is a term that is used to denote the hatred of Muslims. From what I have been able to learn it is much more than that now.

It seems in the aftermath of 911, Islamophobia has morphed into a catch-all phrase to silence anyone who criticizes the religion.

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This applied even if people were denouncing extremism like Sharia law or groups like the Muslim Brotherhood.

As I write this, Parliament is debating a private members motion M-103 introduced by a Liberal MP. This motion is nonbinding, it is not a law or a bill.

According Kellie Leitch, M-103 is an ill-conceived motion that could be in violation of our fundamental freedoms. It seeks to recognize and condemn “Islamophbia” without defining the term in the motion.

While the motion may be well intentioned, there is much criticism of this as it could well do more harm than good.

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may be well intentioned, there is much criticism of this as it could well do more harm than good.

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In the aftermath of this tragedy the Muslim community have realized that they needed to be much more transparent with their religion.

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Unobstructed access to council Dear Editor, I would like to acknowledge the outpouring of sympathy expressed by my fellow Canadians with regard to the terrible act committed on our citizens in Quebec on January 29.

The rally of many in support of the Muslim community should remind us of the importance of being all inclusive and not marginalizing one another but showing respect for the citizens and the country we live in with our democratic ideals.

We pride ourselves on being tolerant and respectful of everyone despite our differing opinions from time to time.

This show of respect and honour was not only displayed in acts of kindness to those families directly impacted but in our government

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In a display of respect for our values and beliefs flags were flown at half-staff, a symbolic gesture chosen to bring attention to the ideals we Canadians hold so dear.

Our local government also chose to fly flags at half-staff.

I can only hope that the

Village council and administration take time to reflect on the true meaning of this symbolic gesture.

If we cannot be allowed unobstructed access to council to have open, fair and just discussions of legitimate issues without punitive actions, then perhaps the flag should

Still looking for answers Dear Editor, A few weeks ago I proclaimed my displeasure about an unfair tax that was being levied by the County of Red Deer for private camping.

I got such a response from not only people from this County but from others as well, some even asking if we had a fund set up to fight this. So I felt obligated to look into it further.

I started by talking to the provincial government to inqurie about this tax the county is blaming them for.

I was told that the law that is being used by the County is one of those (and there are many) broad-based laws and that while the County was not breaking any law by collecting this tax, it certainly was a very grey area.

Further to that, the province leaves open interpretation of many laws to the municipalities.

That is why most counties are not collecting such a tax.

I haven’t heard of any other county trying to collect this so-called tax.

So far I have only found about six properties that are being taxed, all in the same

vicinity.

Which brings to question, are they all in Division One? Is this just a test pilot initiative being conducted? Or is it an inner government riff?

Why are only a very small percentage of people getting this tax?

I have had dozens of people tell me of their own favourite spots and can’t believe that they are not getting taxed as well.

It astounds me that you can go to the foothills and camp for free on crown land.

They even put up signs and maintain roads.

You can put a fishing shack on the lake and leave it there all winter, no charge for either.

If you have a crown lease quarter, you must, according to law, allow people to enter and even camp if they wish, but you can’t camp on your own land without being taxed hugely for it.

Seems a little socialistic to this ratepayer.

Still angry and looking for answers.

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Cont’d from Pg 4 As a result they have opened up their Mosques and welcomed the general public into them so that the rest of our society would have a better understanding of what Islam is about.

I have never read the Koran, the central religious text of Islam, but I talked to a priest a few days ago who has read it.

The context and structure of the book is much different than the Bible.

The Bible is a historical document of the Jewish people and the beginning of Christianity after the time of Jesus Christ and talks about God’s love for his people.

From what I was told, the Koran is not a historical document but talks about how to live the life of a Muslim.

He said it tends to be much more negative and seeks to condemn anyone who is not a Muslim as an Infidel.

The killing of six innocent Muslim men was a senseless act and the motive for it is still not clear, however it garnered a high level of national media attention in favour of the Muslim community.

I would suggest that this is a public relations windfall for them.

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February 23'17

Consensus: proposed sign was too costly Cont’d from Pg 2 Bashaw will tap into the Hwy 12/21 regional water line once the line is constructed between Bashaw and Mirror.

The province announced grant funding last fall for the estimated $7 million water line. Water from the Red Deer River and going through Stettler Water Treatment Plant will be supplied to Bashaw residents.

Mayor Penny Shantz asked Town Foreman Murray Holroyd what Bashaw’s water was like before it was chlorinated and when the town started to chlorinate the water.

Holroyd said tests on Bashaw water over the years has shown there’s no bacteria and the town only started making the water chlorinated after Walkerton.

Mayor Penny Shantz told Hay that the information he presented to council gives them “more knowledge” and council will discuss the issue.

Coun. Lynn Schultz told Hay he agrees with him but added “we are in a situation where we are dammed if we do and dammed if we don’t. We have to pay our portion of the water

commission anyway.”

Coun. Schultz said the issue should have been reviewed when the town signed on with the Hwy 12/21 water commission.

Bashaw library busy

Terri Brown-Gust gave a presentation to council about the library’s request for funding. The Bashaw Municipal Library asked council for $8,500 in funding for 2017, the same as 2016.

In her report to council Brown-Gust said the library’s 2017 budget is $33,500. They expect $27,500 in grant funding, $2,000 from membership fees, $3,000 from fundraisers and $1,000 from other sources.

Brown-Gust told council that use of Bashaw library is on the increase with 52 members in 2016 alone for a total of 380 members.

The number of visitors has also increased from 10,891 in 2015 to 12,403 in 2016. Items borrowed increased from 4,204 in 2015 to 4,616 in 2016.

The public computer sessions increased from 1300 in 2015 to 2300 in 2016.

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Lights out on sign discussion

Council discussed the topic of a digital sign but didn’t make any motions as none were needed. The consensus was that the proposed sign was too

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costly and not in a visible enough location. The town considered purchasing a $28,000 four-foot by eight-foot digital sign to replace the black sign beside the arena.

Attempt to deter activities Cont’d from Pg 3 Bashaw RCMP supported by Fish and Wildlife Officers took the opportunity to provide education in relation to Fish and Wildlife regulations while providing enforcement of Criminal Code and Gaming and Liquor Act Regulations in an attempt to deter activities affecting the safety of those on the lake and/or travelling on local roads and highways.

Officers also included enforcement of regulations designed to protect our current fish populations and ensure sustainability for the future.

This initiative resulted in addressing following offences: (5) Gaming and Liquor Act Regulations Offences (Consume Liquor in Public / Open Liquor in a

Motor Vehicle) (10) Alberta Fishery Regulations – (Offences designed to ensure the sustainability of the fish population) (2) TSA – No insurance/registration of Off Highway Vehicles Bashaw RCMP and their partners are committed to these types of initiatives in the interest of ensuring the safe enjoyment of winter activities by the public on local lakes for future generations.

Bashaw RCMP encourage the public to assist by reporting activities of those who choose to commit offences to the RCMP complaint line (1-780-372-3593) and /or through CrimeStoppers (1-800-222-8477) if they would like to provide information anonymously.

TAX HELPhere

Do you know your tax rate?

Talking money when you’re in love What role do finances play in your couple? Are you able to talk about budge­ting with your partner without tearing your hair out? Or are finances a forbidden subject?

Discussing money with your life partner is not always easy. There’s nothing romantic about sitting around the kitchen table talking about such delicate subjects as in­come, expenses, and debts. And yet it’s crucial to take stock of all your money matters if you want to ensure some kind of stability for your household. Financial talk doesn’t necessarily mean

having to combine all your assets; however, it is advisable to quickly find the best way to organize your finances in order to avoid serious problems in the future.

Be honest with each other.

Are you the sort of person who spends freely, without counting? Have you already had fi­nancial problems?

Don’t withhold your strengths and weaknesses where money is concerned.

Draw up a communal bud­ get. If there is a big difference in your salaries, err towards fairness rather than equality in paying the bills. Think about settling

SEKURA & WEBB Chartered Accountants Box 2188 Hanna, AB T0J 1P0 Ph (403) 854-4045 Fax (403) 854-4660 Organizing your finances as a couple now can help you avoid serious problems in the future.

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those issued by provincial governments. All Canadian provinces and territories have their own applicable tax rate tables that correspond with taxable in­come.

All the provinces and territories have a progressive taxation system (a tax rate that varies with revenue) with the exception of Alberta, which applies the same tax rate to all its residents.

What is the benefit of knowing your tax rate?

Finding out which bra­cket you belong to may encourage you to re­search ways to reduce your taxes and increase your savings.

Paying less income tax and saving more money is an inte­resting concept, right?

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Your tax rate is the percentage of income tax that you have to pay after calculating your taxable income. In Canada, the tax rate takes into account four different tax brackets, or segments.

Taxable income is very simple to calculate; it is your total income, minus all allowable deductions and exemptions. This amount is the one taken into account when determining which tax bracket you belong to and therefore which tax rate is applicable.

Every year, tax brackets are readjusted according to the rate of in­f lation. Visit the website of the Reve­nue Canada Agency (www.cra-arc.gc.ca) to find the tax rates in effect for the current year.

As well as federal tax bra­c­ket tables, there are also

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such questions as life insurance, wills, and power of attorney. In other words, everything concerned with the fi­nancial aspect of your relationship has to be discussed.

Above all, don’t allow arguments about money to undermine your relationship. If necessary, meet with a financial advisor to find solutions or products adapted to your needs. For more advice about managing your finances as a couple, vi­sit the website of the Financial Con­su­mer Agency of Canada (www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca).

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Guy Chapman, CPA, CA Chris Annand, CPA, CA Kendra Walgenbach, CPA, CA Naomi Roth, CPA, CGA 4702- 51st Avenue, Stettler Phone: 403-742-3438 Email: gchap@gchap.ca

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Di n i ng a n d E n t e rta i n m e n t What possibly could the “naughty nanny” be up too in this scene from the Castor Little Theatre’s 35th Annual Production called ‘Never Kiss A Naughty Nanny’? Seniors from the communities of Castor and Coronation enjoyed the dress rehearsal on Sat. Feb. 18 as the cast fine tunes their lines and action-packed events.

Tickets are still available for some of the performances running from Feb. 21 to March 4.

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Dining and Entertainment Guide Feb 23 - Ryley Solar Workshop, Ryley Community Centre. Sponsored by Battle River Research Group. 780-582-7308.

Feb 24-25 - Castor Little Theatre, “Never Kiss a Naughty Nanny”, 6 pm. Dinner Theater. Don @ 403-323-0359. See pg. 8 of this paper for more info.

Feb 24 - Wainwright Arts Festival, Art Show & Sale, 7-10 pm. Wainwright Communiplex. Stacey @ rathge.s@gmail.com Feb 25 - Coronation Royal Performing Arts presents Lisa Brokop; The Patsy Cline Project. Tickets: Linda @ 403-578-3838.

Feb 25 - Wainwright Arts Festival, Art Show & Sale, 7-10 pm. Wainwright Communiplex. Stacey @ rathge.s@gmail.com Feb 25 - Fireman’s Ball, Provost Rec Centre, Prairie Hall, 5 pm-2 am. Semi formal. $50. Shane @ 780-753-4493.

Feb 25-26 – Vegreville Wildlife Federation Gun & Accessory Show, Sat. 10-5 pm, Sun. 10-3 pm.

Vegreville Social Centre. Contact Al @ 780-632-7825.

Feb 25-26 – Poplar Grove Girls Basketball Academy, East Central Panthers Club tryouts, Central High Sedgewick Public School (main gym) 1-4 pm.

Nish@780-888-1257.

Feb 26 - Castor Little Theatre, “Never Kiss a Naughty Nanny”, 12:30 pm. Brunch. Don @ 403-3230359. See pg. 8 of this paper for more info.

Feb 28 - Castor Little Theatre, “Never Kiss a Naughty Nanny”, 7 pm. General. Don @ 403-323-0359.

Feb 28 – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, All Saints Anglican Church, 101-2nd Ave. West, Oyen. $8/ person, 6 and younger/Free. Everyone welcome.

Feb 28 - CARA Annual Project Review, 10:30-3:30 pm, Cereal Community Hall. 403-664-3777.

Feb 28 - Battle River-Wainwright Constituency Town Hall Event, 7 pm @ Prairie Rose Centre Meeting Room south door. Wainwright.

780-842-6177 Mar 1 - Battle River Research Group AGM. Castor Community Hall. 780-582-7308.

Mar 1 - Lougheed Community Society AGM, 7 pm @ Lougheed Hall. Regular mtg to follow.

Mar 3-4 - Forestburg Curtain Call Community Theatre. “Don’t Dress for Dinner” See pg. 8 of this paper for more info.

Mar 3-4 - Castor Little Theatre, “Never Kiss a Naughty Nanny”, 6 pm. Dinner Theater. Don @ 403-323-0359. See pg. 8 of this paper for more info.

Mar 3-5 - Consort Oilmen’s Bonspiel. $240/team.

Shane @ 403-575-9800.

Mar 5 – The Friends of the Battle River Railway presents All the World’s a Stage, a train ride to dinner and a stage production of “Don’t Dress for Dinner”. Tickets: 780-384-4150.

Mar 8-11 - Clive Mixed Bonspiel. 403-784-3377.

Mar 10-11 - Forestburg Curtain Call Community Theatre. “Don’t Dress for Dinner” See pg. 8 of this paper for more info.

Mar 11 - Red Serge Ball, Killam Community Hall,

Cocktails 5:50 pm, supper 6:15 pm. Tickets $50/ person, $400/table of 8. Kimberley @780-385-5086.

Mar 12 - Forestburg Curtain Call Community Theatre. “Don’t Dress for Dinner” See pg. 8 of this paper for more info.

Mar 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance, Stettler Community Hall, hosted by The Steel Wheel Stampede Committee. Cocktails @ 5:30pm, dinner @ 6:30. Tickets available at Well’s Furniture.

Apr 9 - Iron Creek Museum Society Auction.

Looking for new or gently used donations.

Wayne @ 780-888-7999.

Apr 8-9 – Consort Gun & Hobby Show, Sat. 10-5 pm, Sun. 10-3:30 pm, Sportex. $5/adults, $3/ youth. 403-577-3818.

Apr 22 – Consort Dinner Theatre “I Bet Your Life” Comedy by Fred Carmichael. Evening performance. Tickets on sale Mar. 27. 403-577-2252.

Apr 23 - Consort Dinner Theatre “I Bet Your Life” Comedy by Fred Carmichael. Brunch performance. Tickets on sale Mar. 27. 403-577-2252.

Apr 28 - Consort Dinner Theatre “I Bet Your Life” Comedy by Fred Carmichael. Evening performance. Tickets on sale Mar. 27. 403-577-2252.

Apr 29 - Consort Dinner Theatre “I Bet Your Life” Comedy by Fred Carmichael. Evening performance. Tickets on sale Mar. 27. 403-577-2252.

May 1 – An Evening with Frank Mills, 7 pm.

Memorial Centre, Red Deer. See pg. 8 of this paper for more info.

Please send Community Events by email to publisher@ecareview.com for FREE LISTING (dependent upon space availability). The Review cannot guarantee events as listed, please check with the venue prior to attending.

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Kindergarten Open House Monday, March 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Living Truth Christian School

4803 49 Ave. Mirror, AB For more information, please call the school at 403-788-2444.

Castor Little Theatre Presents

Never Kiss A Naughty Nanny General:

Tues., Feb 28, 7 pm $15

Dinner Theatre: 6 pm $40

Fri. & Sat., Feb 24 & 25 Fri. & Sat., Mar 3 & 4

Brunch:

Sun., Feb 26 12:30 pm $40

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Forestburg Curtain Call Dinner Theatre Friday & Saturday, Community Theatre March 3 & 4, Is serving up a generous portion of madcap comedy in

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MONDAY, MAY 1, 2017 – 7 PM MEMORIAL CENTRE RED DEER

Tickets at The Black Knight Ticket Centre. Call 403-755-6626 (1-800-661-8793) or online at www.bkticketcentre.ca

March 10 & 11 Cocktails @ 5:30 Supper @ 6:30 Show @ 8:00 pm TICKETS $40 each

Sunday, March 12 Show 2:00 pm Tickets $15 at The Door

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Lacombe County funds community activities 2017 Paintearth 4-H Beef Club held their speak-offs Mon. Feb. 13 and the winners are, from the left, back row: Intermediate placings, Abby Fuller, first; Baylee Freimark, second; and Garrett Compton, third; Seniors Roan Friemark, second, and Spencer Doolaege, first. Front row, Juniors: Codi James, third; Nola Fuller, second and Grace Weeks, first.

Killam RCMP investigate vehicle theft Killam RCMP responded to a theft of a vehicle from a residence in Hardisty, Ab. on Feb. 16 at approximately 2:30 a.m.

A resident was awoken by the sound of a vehicle starting in their driveway.

The victim opened the door of the residence and noticed a male was inside their truck.

The male suspect leaned outside the window of the truck and pointed, what was believed to be a handgun, at the victim then drove away. No one was injured.

Members made extensive patrols in the area but the victim’s truck was not located.

The stolen vehicle is described as: 2001 Grey/Dodge Ram with Alberta plate NAF475.

RCMP continue to investigate and are asking the public’s assistance in locating this stolen truck.

Please contact Killam RCMP or your local police if you see this truck but do not approach any occupant(s) inside.

On Feb. 15 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Killam RCMP responded to a firearms call at a residence near Alliance, Ab. A resident pulled into their home and found a white SUV occupied by a man and a woman parked in the driveway.

The victim attempted to block the driveway with their vehicle when the man jumped out of the SUV and pointed what was believed to be a shotgun at the victim.

The suspects then fled in the SUV. No one was injured. Further investigation revealed the home was broken into but nothing was taken.

Killam RCMP along with Viking, Provost and Coronation RCMP

Detachments made extensive patrols in the area but the suspects and vehicle were not located.

The male suspect is described as approximately 30-35 years old, light brown hair, heavy set, wearing jeans and dark sweater.

The female suspect is describe as approximately 20-25 years old, blonde hair, grey sweater.

Please call the Killam RCMP at 780-385-3509 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS).

The County of Lacombe approved the following funding applications for community programs, events and activities at their regular Feb. 9 meeting.

The Village of Alix for Alix Days, $1,000; Village of Clive for Clive FunFest, $1,000; Tees Agricultural Society Spring Chili Cook-off and Bingo, $270 and $275 for the Christmas Concert and Carol Festival.

The Mirror Skating Rink Society will receive $1,000 for the New Year’s Eve Celebration.

The Mirror Recreation Society will receive $450 for a Street Dance, $945 for the Christmas Celebration, $610 for the Children’s Halloween Party/ Haunted House and $885 for the Easter/Spring Celebration.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2017 – 10:00 AM

Gracie D’s Antiques & Collectibles – Ferintosh, AB LOCATED: Ferintosh Recreation Center (southeast side of town) FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Grace at 403-788-2929 or 587-876-3814 or gracesmith@xplornet.com Previewing: Friday, March 10 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Grace & Don have 13 buildings full of antiques & collectibles and they need to make room for new inventory. This is an inventory reduction auction for the ongoing operation of Gracie D’s Antiques & Collectibles. This is a very nice collection of unique & rare items.

THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LISTING.

(Above) Many families enjoyed skiing at Valley Ski Club near Alliance, Ab. on Family Day, Mon. Feb. 20 including Brielle Leslie (3) and her Dad, Clark of Lougheed, Ab. (Left) Garry Thomson gave snowboarding lessons to Linden Tufton (7) of Sedgewick.

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BUGGY & CUTTER photographers) • Auto Top Horse Buggy w/ • Donald Duck coin operated ride, removable top & roll up rear working window (Al Oeming Collection) • Clown vending machine • Doctors Cutter, has wide seat for • Koken barber chair (turn of the century - swivel & up / down nurse or companion (Al Oeming working) Collection) • “Thunder” table top or wall mt ANTIQUE FURNITURE Jukebox (1000 tunes) • Oak drop leaf china cabinet • Enterprise Foundry Co. “Queen” • McGuire glass top table w/ parlour stove, rare 6 recovered captain chairs (originally from Old MGM Grand • Gendron vintage wheel chair Hotel in Vegas - survived 1980 • National cash register w/ keys, 1890s fire) • Victrola gramophone, cabinet • Two oak over mantle china style, working cabinets (1 Gargoyle) • Central Scientific Co. scale w/ • Corner Vitrine w/ key, curved glass weights • Library file / index (Ponoka School • Fairbanks scale w/ weights; District) Toledo hanging scale • Eastlake sette • Two chairs from movie set of “Hell • Two wash stands (1 oak) on Wheels” • White corner chair, recovered • Twig / wire rocking horse • Wooden occasional chair (decorative or dolls only) (burgundy / floral) • Wicker Pram (dolls only) • Tiered inlaid display table • Automatic Electric Co. 1st rotary • Inlaid vanity w/ oval mirror phone • Oak lectern w/ pull out shelves • Enfield mantle clock w/ key; Mid (very nice) century mantle clock w/ key • Large railway cart coverted to • Carriage house lamps (Al Oeming coffee table Collection - set of 2) • Hall stand (coverted antique door) • Humpback trunk (40 / 50 yrs old • Dresser top shelf; painted cabinet hand made) (1940s) • Large ship schooner; large sail ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES boat • 5’ & 3’ Carousel horse • Assorted oil lamps (decorative purposes - great for • Implement Alligator, black

• Turn of the century work bench, large • RR Rejunenator elec hair implement • Railway car puller • Northern Pacific Railway Waterboy • CN coverall display • Two railway electric crossing lights • 7-UP electric clock; Dr Pepper clock; small airplane clock; Union Workman chewing tobacco thermometer • Large dbl sided Matinee Cig Advertising sign w/ working clocks on both sides • Juicy Fruit sign (Canadian Pickers auction); Coca Cola sign (30”x72”); Pepsi sign (57”x94”); Dr Pepper sign (46”x58”) • Trico wiper blade display • Two BA 5 gal oil pails; Texaco oil can; Wizard 5 gal gas can; plus more • Guiness beer dispenser, works • Neon Coors sign • Schlitz sign (electric / lighted) • 80 oz beer glass • Smith Moose sign (wrought iron, wall mt) • Rooster weather vane (wrought iron) • Pepsi truck collection; Tonka truck & camper; tin truck; plus more • Large red lanterns (set of 3); Ruby Globe barn lantern • Flow Blue platters (set of 5) • Green Implement ballerina

• Wooden Biplane; Northern Electric firebox; Dog Butler; Aladdin oil heater; painted cast iron door; piano insert; Cobbler’s forms & shoe molds; Collar forms in box w/ links; set of 4 painted shelves; steamer; lighted Ferrari picture; antique fireplace screen (Tapestry behind glass) WESTERN THEME ITEMS • The Mountain Man by Frederic Remington, 1st recast • Saddle (Blake Miller Saddlery ?)

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The rink skipped by Ray Lundy played the Sheldon Stang rink in the ‘C’ semifinals in the annual Farmer’s Curling Bonspiel on Sat. Feb. 18. Sweepers Randy Kulyk and Wendy Glazier keep a close eye on Dave Rock’s throw as it makes it’s way through the port to knock out the red rock. The Wade Golby rink won the ‘C’ event, defeating Fox Lake Agro of Hanna, Craig Brown rink defeated the Hoss Nichols rink for the ‘A’ event and the ‘B’ event was won by Jordan Barnes over the Ken Heidecker rink. Sixteen rinks were entered in the 4-day event at the Coronation Curling Rink. ECA Review/

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OWNER: Town of Coronation OWNER: 2017 Capital Town of Coronation PROJECT: Works PROJECT: 2017 SCOPE: Construction of:Capital Works • 330 LM Construction 200 mm PVCof:DR18 SCOPE: • 1700 SM 100 mm Pitrun (400 mm depth) LM 200 mm PVC DR18 • 1700 SM 25 mm330 Crushed Gravel (75 mm depth)  Asphaltic 1700 SM 100 (400mmm depth) • 500 SM 75 mm Hit mm MixPitrun “B” (75 depth) • 20 LM 400 mm Steel SM Casing – Schedule  1700 25 mm Crushed 40 Gravel (75 mm depth) CLOSES ON: March 9, 2017 2:00 P.M.Asphaltic Hit Mix “B” (75 m depth) 500atSM 75 mm CLOSES AT: Office of the Engineer  20 LM 400 mm Steel Casing – Schedule 40 DEPOSIT: $50 per document set (non-refundable) CLOSES ON: March 9, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. DOCUMENTS: Available on February 23, 2017 or after only from CLOSES AT: Office of the Engineer the Office of the Engineer for tender purposes. (may be viewed at the Town of Coronation Office) DEPOSIT: $50 per document set (non-refundable) TO DOCUMENTS: BE CONSIDERED: Each tender must be submitted on the Available on February 23, 2017or after only from the Office o forms supplied by the Engineer and must comply with the terms tender purposes. (may be viewed at the Town of Coronation and conditions set out in the documents.

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Real Estate

PRIVATELY owned pasture, hayland and grainland available in small and large blocks. Please contact Doug at 306716-2671 for further details.

3 PARCELS or farmland - Thorhild, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 466.99 +/- title acres. 421 +/- cultivated acres.

Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

ARMSTRONG Hotel & Saloon- Armstrong, BC. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton.

16 guest rooms, saloon & restaurant.

Profitable going concern business. Jerry Hodge: 780-7066652; Realtor: Tom Moran (PREC) - Re/ Max Dawson Creek Realty; rbauction. com/realestate.

FARMLAND & mature yardsite for sale. 2034 ac, house 2 car garage, quonset & plenty of water. 1 section block in RM 193, 9 adjoining quarters in RM 223. Call 306-8500774 or ncseaman@ gmail.com.

24 FULLY serviced lake properties Buffalo Lake, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton. Lots range from 0.2 +/- to 0.32 +/- acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-7066652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

For Rent

Space

FOR RENT Main St. Castor Suitable for businesses wanting 3 or 4 offices in a complex

Contact Francis O’Hara 403 740 6338 or 403 882 2620

Classifieds Mobile Homes

ULTRA affordable, modern homes for Alberta starting at $90,000 delivered.

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Equipment

A-STEEL shipping containers. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers.

Modifications in offices, windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge.

1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer. com.

STEEL Building Sale.

“Really Big Sale Is Back - Extra winter discount on now!”

20X19 $5,145.

25X27 $5,997.

28X27 $6,773.

30X31 $8,110. 35X33 $11,376. 40X43 $13,978. One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-855212-7036; www.pioneersteel.ca.

STEEL Building Sale.

“Priced to sell!”

20X21 $5,997. Front & back walls included. 30X33 $7,339.

No ends included.

35X37 $11,782. One end wall included.

Check out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036.

METAL roofing & siding. 37+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

HARDY tree, shrub and berry seedlings delivered. Order online at www. treetime.ca or call 1-866-873-3846.

New growth guaranteed.

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - Make Money & Save Money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship.

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Misc

Feed and Seed

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, 1-877-2505252.

Livestock

BULLS for sale.

Charolais, Red Angus and Red Angus/Simmental cross. 780-5822254.

Gelbvieh Bulls

Special family events receive a special keepsake gift compliments of McKenzie Motors BFI Canada Inc. Coronation Home Hardware East Central Alberta Review Coronation Industrial Sales & Rentals M&N Construction More info: Donna at 403-578-2690 MIDNIGHT Owl Organics is taking orders for heritage breed pasture raised pork, halves or wholes, $3/lb. dressed weight plus processing to your specifications. All feed is grown on the farm with no medication, growth hormones or animal biproducts added. 780385-5020 or email sawyer@moo.farm

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Paintearth Economic Partnership Society Part-time Summer Tourism booth operator Paintearth Economic Partnership Society (PEPS) has an exciting part-time summer employment opportunity for tourism minded post-secondary individual.

The successful applicant will be responsible for: • Operating the Tourism Booth • Customer service • Attending local Rodeos, Bullaramas and Fairs • As well as other general duties

Reg. 2 yr. old and yearling polled bulls from our 38 year breeding program.

Red and Blacks 780-672-9950 Camrose, Ab

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Crop Production Services in Delburne is looking to hire two high clearance sprayer operators as well as class #1 and #3 truck drivers for the upcoming season. If interested call Darrin @ (403)5886515 or email resume to: Darrin. wells@cpsagu.ca INTERIOR Heavy Equipment School.

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100 Horned Hereford cows, due to calve in April and May. Options available for these cows. 403741-8190.

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Employment Opportunity

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Summer Internship Program

Work alongside the editors, reporters and photographers of the community newspapers in Alberta or NWT A ten-week internship through the C.A. Maclean Foundation is an invaluable opportunity to learn firsthand the importance of community journalism.

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Town of Coronation Coronation Pool The Town of Coronation is accepting applications for

Summer Employment

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s licence.

For more information, please call Barry at 403-575-0756 Please send all applications/resumes to: Town of Coronation

Box 219, Coronation, AB TOC 1CO or fax: 403-578-3020 Attention: Barry Deadline for applications is Friday, March 17, 2017 The Town of Coronation thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS Lifeguards or Individuals

Summer Internship Program Interested in Becoming Work alongside the editors, Lifeguards reporters and photographers of the community

newspapersmust in Alberta NWTof age.

Applicants be 15oryears A ten-week through the C.A. Above internship average wages.

Foundation is an invaluable ForMaclean more information, please call opportunity to learn first-hand the Sheri at 587-219-0503 importance of community journalism.

Please send all Learn by Doing Applications/resumes to: www.awna.com/camaclean Town of Coronation

Box 219, Coronation, AB TOC 1CO or fax: 403-578-3020 Attention: Sheri Deadline for applications is Friday, March 17, 2017

The Town of Coronation thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Chief Administrative Officer

Cover letters and resumes can be forwarded to: Carol Thomson Economic Development Officer Paintearth Economic Partnership Society Box 509 Castor, AB TOC OXO or by email cthomson@countypaintearth.ca

This vibrant community in the East Central Region of Alberta is seeking a permanent part time (3 days a week) Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) who will be a team player working with Council to provide exceptional leadership to the village.

Candidates must possess excellent communication abilities and have experience and education in budgeting, finance and management. Candidates with a sound understanding of municipal administration and governance will be given preference. As Donalda is a small, but thriving, community, the CAO will be expected to interface with the community and its organizations and to understand the culture of the community. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. While the Village appreciates all those who apply for this position, it will contact only those who will be given interviews for the position.

The competition will close March 3, 2017 at 12:00PM. PEPS appreciates all applications, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send your resumes to the P.O.Box 160, Donalda, AB T0B 1H0, (marked CAO Position on the envelope) or email them to cao@village. donalda.ab.ca

May 1, 2017 to August 25,2017 Hours of work will be May and June - 9:00-5:00 July and August - 9:00-7:00 Wages will be $16.00/hour

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COLLECTOR Car Auction. 11th Annual Red Deer Collector Car Auction & Speed Show. Over 200 cars. Westerner Park, March 17 - 19.

Last year sold over 80%. Time to consign, all makes and models welcome.

1-888-296-0528 ext.

102 or 103; consign@egauctions. com. EGauctions. com. Featuring Dan & Laura Dotson from hit TV series Storage Wars.

MEIER Gun Auction.

Saturday, March 4, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton.

Over 150 guns handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign 780-440-1860.

TOY & Novelty Store Closeout Auction.

Saturday, March 4, 10 a.m., MAS Sales Centre, Blackfalds, Alberta. Also selling police seizures, RV items, western clothing, Conwin helium balloon inflator, Insider balloon stuffing tool & more.

See montgomeryauctions.com or call 1-800-371-6963.

Health

CANADA Benefit Group - Attention Alberta residents: Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/freeassessment.

in memoriam In memory of CHARLIE GLASIER who passed away February 23, 2016 Those we love don’t go away they walk beside us every day... unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.

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IS SEEKING FULL TIME DRIVERS FOR HAULING PETROLEUM CRUDE OIL

how to play: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box.

Applicant should be a good team player with a valid class 1 driver’s license, and able to provide a 5 year commercial abstract along with resume.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING MANDATORY Send resume to rdruunerdale@gmail.com Call 780-753-0869 for more information Only qualified applicants will be contacted

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper – small Christian School

Living Truth Christian School in Mirror has a strong sense of community where people care about each other.

Under the general supervision of the Principal, the Administrative Assistant provides day to day support for school operations.

We are looking for a person with a good work ethic, able to work independently, a strong commitment to Christ and an active participant in a faith community. For more information or to obtain a job description, please contact the school at 403-788-2444. Wages and hours to be discussed at interview.

To apply, please email resume to info@ ltchristianschool.ca or fax it to 403-788-2445.

Seasonal Assistant Battle River Research Group

Agriculture Applied Research The Battle River Research Group (BRRG) is a producer driven applied research association based in Forestburg, AB. The position offers the candidate the opportunity to assist in field experiments involving forages, cereals, oilseeds and special crops. Projects are located in east-central Alberta in the counties of Beaver, Flagstaff, Stettler and Paintearth.

The BRRG is seeking two motivated, responsible individual for a seasonal position, to start April 2017 Position description: • Assist with the BRRG program. Duties would include; establishing, maintaining, and evaluating field research projects in a team environment. • Conduct pest surveys. • Assist with the planning and directing of summer tours. •Responsibilities include operating small farm equipment; including tractors, seeders, mowers, forage harvester, and sprayers. • Hours worked will be a minimum of 40 hours/week, some overtime may be involved. •Majority of the work will be outdoors.

Qualifications • Experience in agriculture or education in an agricultural related field of study. • Excellent writing and computer skills are required. • Willingness to work flexible hour is an asset. • Familiarity with running farm machinery is an asset.

PAST EMPLOYEES OF BRRG HAVE BEEN ABLE TO USE THE EXPERIENCE GAINED IN THESE POSITIONS TO FURTHER THEIR CAREERS IN THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR. THESE POSITIONS PROVIDE EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN FIELD EXPERIENCE. For more information about BRRG visit www.battleriverresearch.com Salary: starting at $18 per hour, negotiable with experience.

Send Resumes and Covering Letter by April 1st, 2017 to: Attn: Vicki Heidt Battle River Research Group Box 339, Forestburg, AB T0B 1N0 Fax: 780-582-7312 E-mail: admin@battleriverresearch.com *Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.

At the interview please provide reference and driver abstract*

Tuff Steaming & Vac Services

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Steamer & Vac Truck Operators

Locations: Hanna & Coronation Requirements: • 24/7 On Call • Class 3, h2s, pst, first aid, mandatory. • Abstract must be attached. • Experience an asset but not mandatory if willing to learn.

Serious inquires only.

Email tuffspw@telus.net or fax 403-854-4994

We are looking for a

Shipper/Receiver.

Responsibility for: Shipping/ Receiving materials, and administrative functions projects as assigned.

Qualifications: Positive attitude, organized, works alone/part of a team. Minimum 2 years experience. Data entry. Understand NAFTA. 2-4 years experience in manufacturing warehouse. Minimum grade 12. Forklift Ticket preferred. Only those considered will contracted.

Email resumes to: hr@tghl.ca Website: www.tghl.ca

Battle River Research Group

Crop Program Coordinator Full-time (1FTE)

The BRRG is a non-profit producer driven agricultural research society based in Forestburg, AB. BRRG does small plot research, field scale research and demonstration trials, we also put on a number of extension event during the year which can include workshop, seminars and tours in east-central Alberta.

Successful applicants will have experience working with primary agriculture producers and have an excellent knowledge of agriculture in Western Canada. The successful applicant must be self-motivated, be a team player, and have excellent organizational, multi-tasking skills and good computer skills. The candidate will interact closely with producers, researchers, extension specialist, industry and educational institutes.

Crop Program Coordinator responsibilities would include: Plan and organize projects. Projects can include small-plot research trials, field scale research and demonstration trials and demonstration plots • Will work in conjunction with the Extension Coordinators to plan and deliver extension events and materials such as field tours, newsletter articles and seminars • Coordinate seeding, upkeep and harvesting of research plots • Coordinate statistical analysis of research trials • Coordinate with and assist with crop, insect and disease surveys and other research related duties. • Supervision and training of seasonal staff • Assisting with funding applications • Assist with communication with the board of directors, local counties, members and other partners. • Assisting with reports and newsletters.

Skills/Competencies The ability to work as a member of a team and unsupervised • Self-motivated, and organized • Committed to quality and safety • Experience using farm equipment • Agriculture science degree, a diploma in agriculture may be considered along with experience • Must have a valid driver’s license •CCA and/or P.Ag accreditation considered an asset Start Date: Early 2017, flexible on start date. • Wage dependant on experience • Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. • References and Drivers Abstract will be requested at interview Please send your resume, covering letter and wage expectations to: Vicki Heidt, Manager Box 339 Forestburg, AB T0B 1N0 Fax: 780-582-7312 Email: admin@battleriverresearch.com For more information about BRRG visit www.battleriverresearch.com

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BR EEDERS’ SECTION

BEEFTALK

Scoring cows helps

by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, North Dakota State University Extension Service Recently, I had the opportunity to udder score a set of 82 first-calf heifers after they weaned their calves.

The process was not very difficult.

The new Beef Improvement Federation Guidelines (http://tinyurl. com/BIFGuidelines) provide ample explanations and diagrams as to how to score the udder suspension and teat size: “Udder and teat quality are among the most

important functional traits of beef females.

“Udder suspension and teat size scores are numerical values that reflect differences in udder and teat quality.

“Udder suspension scores are subjective assessments of udder support and range from 9 (very tight) to 1 (very pendulous).

“Teat size scores are subjective assessments of teat length and circumference and range from 9 (very small) to 1 (very large).”

As with all subjective scores, the person doing the scoring will vary the range of scores, but generally, the recording of the relative difference within the trait being evaluated is noteworthy.

The Dickinson Research Extension Center has not evaluated cows regularly for pendulous udders and large teats, which shorten the productive life of a cow.

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BULL SALE

Limousin The Rea Family Marengo, SK

SELLING 40 Red Black Polled Yearlings & 2 Year Olds

March 16, 2017 • 1:00 PM (MST) Crossroads Centre - Oyen, AB

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14 th Annual

Spady Bull Sale *NEW SALE DATE th

Thursday, March 30 , 2017

Progeny sells:

Selling 120 Black Angus Bulls

AI Sire

1:30 pm at the Ranch Alliance, AB BROOKINg STImuluS 332

Visit our websites for more details or give us a call.

Sire: Werner War Party 2417 BW WW yW mIlK Tm MGS: Vermilion Dateline 7078 2.4 67 122 33 67

Sire: Connealy Stimulus 8419 BW WW yW mIlK Tm MGS: SAC 004 Density 4336 0.2 42 76 28 49

Sire: SITZ Upward 307R MGS: KMK Alliance 6595 187

DuRAlTA 307R uPDRAfT 45A

KBJ PREDO 105A

BW WW yW mIlK Tm 2.5 69 115 31 66

Sire: Atlasta Predominacnt 31W BW WW yW mIlK Tm 2.5 38 74 22 41 MGS: FRL Traveler 416

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RB TOuR Of DuTy 177

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Craig Spady 403-740-4978 Travis Spady 780-879-2298 Tom Spady 780-879-2180 Brian Spady 780-879-2110

fV mANDATE mAN 146y Sire: Sydgen Mandate 6079 MGS: FV 20K King 308M

BW WW yW mIlK Tm -2.2 53 101 22 49

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BR EEDERS’ SECTION ANCHOR RANCH ANCHOR RANCH ANCHOR RANCH RED ANGUS

Un-nursed quarters

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Cont’d from Pg 13 However, the switch to May calving limited chute and ease of pen accessibility, and large, pendulous udders and teats that were difficult for a newborn calf to nurse are not acceptable.

Generally, the calf will nurse a quarter or two and the un-nursed quarters dry up or become problematic.

As with any scoring system, begin by looking at your cattle to see differences. As I walked through the young cows, I saw udders were good today.

However, I saw some that caused me to ponder just how long they will hold up.

After the initial walk-through and becoming comfortable with the amount of variation present in the heifers, I scored them. The average score was 8 for udder suspension and 7.8 for teat size, perhaps typical of young cows weaning their first calves.

Nine heifers had the makings of a pendulous udder (score 7), three heifers had significantly larger teats (score 6) and 14 heifers had large teats (score 7).

So what does this mean? A point: If one does not record the scores today, the answer never will be known.

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– Heifer – Heifer – Bulls Heifer Bulls – Bulls Cow – Cow – Bulls Cow Bulls Bulls –1 &2 –1&2 Year – Year 1&2 Old Year Old Bulls Old Bulls Bulls Performance

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For info: email clearviewcowcalf@gmail.com

22nd Annual

Herd Master Bull Sale Focusing on Thicker, Deeper, Beefier Bulls Wednesday, March 1st - 1:00 PM Exhibition Grounds, Camrose, Alberta

CENTRAL AB AG SUPPLIES

139 Fleckvieh Influenced Fullbloods, Red and Black Purebreds Phone (403) 742-2368

BULLS WITH PIGMENTATION, DISPOSITION, MATERNAL TRAITS-website: www.stettlerauction.ab.ca THE RIGHT CHOICE BULL FOR YOUR HERD. Box 1238, Stettler, AB

Regular Sales ~ Tuesdays - 9 a.m.

Maxwell Simmentals

Note: Online bidding and viewing each sale at 11 a.m. see stettlerauction.ab.ca

Phone (403) 742-2368

Box 1238, Stettler, AB • (403) 742-2368 www.stettlerauction.ab.ca

LOOKING AHEAD Regular Sales ~ Tuesdays 9 a.m. SALES BULL for feeder cattle and cull cows

Complete line of Feeds from: NUG 50D

NUG 94D

Thursday, Feb. Bred Cow Sales - Feb 28, Mar24, Apr 28. 16 at SAM Wilkie Charolais LOOKING AHEAD Bull Sales 31 two-year-old Charolais bulls go to www.stettlerauction.ab.ca

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Rancier Farms

for all sale dates and catalogs.

Friday, Feb. 17 at the Ranch - Lazy Bar E Ranches Consignment Sale 50 two-year-old Angus bulls at Stettler Ag Grounds May 5 AcreageThursday, Tools and Machinery Feb. 23 atSale SAM - Chapman Cattle Co. Angus Bulls Pending May 27 100 Angus two-year-old bulls GNR 610D Equipment Consignment Sales Thursday, 9 at SAM - Buffalo Lake Charolais at SAM June 17.March Phone (403) 742-2368 40 yearling bulls Sales Reps:

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• Feed • Minerals • Horse Feed • Lix Tubs GNR 655D • Creep Feed • Rations GNR 615D GNR 612D • Supplements • Panels - including free standing • Waterers Spring Lake Simmentals and many more products

Complete line of Feeds from: Gary Rairdan 403-740-6823 • Jim Abel Phone (403) 742-2368 Saturday, March 11 403-740-9609 at the Ranch - LLB Angus Bull and Female Sale Brad Lohr 780-679-5500 • Terry Silbernagel 403-318-5873 800Larry head of purebred female, commercial females, Stulberg 403-740-3863 • Roger Peters 403-838-9815

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CENTRAL AB AG SUPPLIES two-year-old and yearling bulls CENTRAL AB Friday, March 24 at SAM - Double Star Stock Farm AG SUPPLIES CENTRAL AB Central AB & Shepalta Farm CENTRAL AB Regular Sales ~ Tuesdays - 9 a.m. website: www.stettlerauction.ab.ca Box 1238, Stettler, AB

Note: Online bidding and viewing each sale at 11 a.m. see stettlerauction.ab.ca

LOOKING AHEAD Ranches a BULL SALES

Phone (403) 742-2368

Complete line of Feeds from:

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Thursday, Feb. 16 at SAM Wilkie Charolais 31 two-year-old Charolais bulls

Bulls

MILK REPLACER

• Feed Minerals • Horse Feed • Lix Tubs Phone (403)•742-2368

•Sale Creep Feed • Rations •28 Supplements Last Chance Bullline Friday, March • Feed • Minerals • Horse Feed • Lix Tubs g Phone (403) 742-2368 Complete of--Feeds from: s • Creep Feed • Rations Supplements • Waterers • Panels including free •standing • Panels - including freeof standing • Waterers Bred (403) Cows &(403) Pairs - Third Tuesday each month and Phone 742-2368 Phone 742-2368 and many products andfrom: manymore more products Complete line of Feeds male Sale Complete lineline of Feeds from: March 24 call ahead for advertising Complete of Feeds from: Complete line of Feeds from: Friday, Feb. 17 at the Ranch - Lazy Bar E Ranches 50 two-year-old Angus bulls

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rsday, Feb. 23 at SAM - Chapman Cattle Co. Angus Bulls 100 Angus two-year-old bulls Thursday, March 9 at SAM - Buffalo Lake Charolais 40 yearling bulls

ay, March 11 at the Ranch - LLB Angus Bull and Female Sale bred female, commercial females, yearling bulls

4 at SAM - Double Star Stock Farm & Shepalta Farm Sale - Friday, March 28 rs - Third Tuesday of each month and ad for advertising

Phone (403) 742-2368

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Lic. #00354

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grazing & silage corn seed.

BullsAUCTIONS may be viewed at the farms any timeLine up toof sale day. ...Full line of net wrap, FARM SALE & MISC. twine, grain bags, Full line of net wrap, twine, grain bags, MILK REPLACER as well as bale wrap and silage bags.

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catalogue May 5 - Misc. Auction call aheadView to book in.

June 17 - Annual Equipment Auction.

as well• as bale wrap grain bags, • •Creep • Rations • Supplements • Feed • Minerals • Horse Feed • Lix Tubs Full line of net twine, Feed •Feed Minerals • Horse Feedwrap, Lix Tubs MILK REPLACER silage bags.

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Udder score important Cont’d from Pg 14 Today, all the first-calf heifers had sound udders. With time, the heifers will mature slowly and each udder will do the same. I already could see in those lower-scoring heifers the beginning of a challenge.

A bigger point: Had I not written down the udder scores, I would have no record of those heifers.

The udder score may become important if the feed supply changes and the center has a need to reduce cow numbers. As difficult as selling a pregnant cow is, cows with potential problematic udders would be candidates for the market cow list.

While I reviewed the udders, I also noticed the variation in the quantity and quality of the cows’ hair coat to combat the cold and harsh winter.

Some first-calf heifers had good, solid hair coats and some did not. I regret not scoring the hair coat because hair condition is an indication of animal health.

Efforts at finding comfort and lowering stress directly relate to how a cow or calf is clothed to meet the demands of the environment.

Obviously, hair in cold climates is important. Now is the time to observe the hair coat.

I made repeated trips to the pickup to try to warm up while doing the udder scores; however, the cows did not seem to mind. They simply ate and eventually laid down. In northern climates, we all can appreciate those days when

everything is covered with frost.

Well-fed cattle produce a lot of heat, particularly when fed high-roughage feedstuffs. As the weather gets colder, the frost eventually will settle on their backs, and those well-insulated cows will look like walking frost balls.

The body is well-protected from the devastating cold that can confront us all.

Inside, underneath that winter hair coat, is a very warm, comfortable cow that really is not stressed by the cold.

She does not need to depend on constant eating, but rather, eats what she needs and returns to a protected, comfortable spot on the range and quietly ruminates and waits for the warm days of spring.

Contrast that to thin, poor-conditioned cattle that have not developed a good hair coat.

They are not comfortable; they are stressed and they are forced to eat more feed to maintain their body temperature.

Well, I should have scored the hair.

Data not recorded are knowledge left behind.

Now would be a good time to look at your cattle and evaluate hair coats.

Add those with poor hair coats to the list of potential high-input cattle to sell if the need arises.

Even more important would be to body condition score the cows and sort the thinner cows off for some extra feed. Keep warm.

May you find all your ear tags.

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Fraser’s BREEDERS’ Total BEEFTALK

Cows prepped for calving

by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, are the key to a good calving season, North Dakota State University which already is under way for some Extension Service but looms fresh on the horizon for Take care of cows and they will take most. care of you.

Sleeping with the cows may not be The cows will do the work for you: the total answer, but in reality, one gets calving, breeding back and bringing a good gauge of the mood, the feel, of home a big calf in the fall. their contentment.

Turn to A little, Pg 17 Are your cows prepped and ready for calving?

If in doubt, grab your sleeping bag and bed down with the cows for the night. Do not bring a pillow or snacks; keep your socks on your feet.

If the morning brings a Lindon refreshing new Widespread day and you are 4W anxious for breakfast, welcome to the cattle business.

If your bones ache and the Tuesday, April 11 & For Sale at the Farm thought of food Bulls Sired by: disgusts you, get Bar E-L Decided 205Y, Riverside Focus 15A & FV Consensus 284A, LLB 9309 upward 208A some help, not for Also Selling Yearling Heifers at the farm you but for your Spring 2017 EPD’s will be available on Bulls and Heifers. cows and calves For more info. and selecting the bull of your choice Contact: Lindsay & Donna Penosky to be born.

Box 37, Botha, AB • (403) 742- 4337 Healthy cows Fax (403) 742-4341 e-mail: lindona@xplornet.ca

P erformance bull Sale Mon., March 20/17 @ 1 p.m.

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Yearling Black Angus Bulls at Lacombe Bull Show & Sale

22 - Two year old Horned Hereford Bulls 66 - Black Angus Two year old Bulls

• Complete Performance Data Including Birth Weights, Weaning & Yearling Indexes, EPD’s, and Ultrasound Carcass data • Thank you to all our customers over the past year!

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A little wind protection

Cont’d from Pg 16 So are those very pregnant cows content?

As winter’s cold passes and calving approaches, contentment should be prevalent within the cow herd.

A good feeding program directly translates into contentment. A proper, balanced ration and correct supplements developed with a good nutritionist is important.

In addition, a caution for feeding lower-quality feed as winter wears on: Low-quality feed can have a detrimental effect during late pregnancy and early lactation.

Adding supplements and making sure the ration includes good-quality hay is essential.

Your nutritionist can help you balance the total ration and will smile if he or she notes you are providing 5 to 7 pounds per cow of excellent green grass hay or alfalfa in addition to the basic hay ration.

The cows will be content and happy, and they will bed down after feeding without a care.

Unfortunately, the better hays are not always available, but that only means a trip to the feed dealer. Once the daily feed needs of a cow are met, peace arrives.

With a little wind protection, cows can produce ample enough heat to ward off even the coldest nights.

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Top Two Year Old Horned & Polled Bulls from 10 Reputation Herds on Offer.

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Parade of Bulls 11:00 am • Sale at 1:30 pm Sponsored by the East Central Hereford Club

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Unpreventable causes

Cont’d from Pg 18 Are they thin, hunched up, standing in the corner, bellowing, walking or distraught?

If so, get to know your veterinarian.

Trouble is brewing, including calving issues, poor colostrum, mothering challenges, fatigue and, later on, scours, along with associated health problems. Maybe some extra feed now is really worth it.

Furthermore, nothing is more frustrating than to see a premature calf frozen to the ground with no mother in sight. Life goes on, and the site is cleaned up to the extent possible. The cow slips back into the herd, hidden by all the increasingly pregnant cows chewing their morning cud.

Abortion, commonly referred to as a slipped calf, is frustrating and can indicate pending problems as well.

For every 100 cows, more than likely one, or maybe two, will slip a calf from unpreventable causes, including physical injuries such as walking on ice or genetic issues that prevented full-term development.

However, any more should be an immediate call to the veterinarian to monitor potential causes and provide follow-up care for the herd.

The bottom line: Producers can recall crisis stories because a crisis always seems to be worth repeating.

But producers can avoid the vast majority of crisis issues by preparing the cows properly for calving.

Well-fed cows and no shortcuts, as well as a good relationship with a nutritionist, work.

Properly implemented herd health programs with a veterinarian work.

Selection for the right cow with the right genetics for the local ranch is essential. Feed well, raise stock with adapted genetics and maintain an excellent herd health program.

There are no shortcuts because cows have requirements. Management means meeting all the requirements in a cost-effective manner. Are the cows content? They should be, and the results will be evident in the fall.

May you find all your ear tags.

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LLOYD & SANDRA JORGENSON & SANDRA JORGENSON HOME:LLOYD 403.664.2436 • LLOYD: 403.664.0382 • KRESTEN: 403.663.9649 HOME: 403.664.2436 • LLOYD: 403.664.0382 • KRESTEN: 403.663.9649 Welcome to our 4th Annual Bull and Heifer Sale. First we’d like to thank all the people that have made to our 4th Annual and BullMud and Heifer Sale.bull First we’partners, d like to and thank people have made the pastWelcome sales a success.

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Thetubs. Again bulls have this been limit fed a low starch pellet from Masterfeeds mixed with silage. They have also had free choice hay and mineral fed a low starch pellet from Masterfeeds mixed with silage.

They have also had free choice hay and mineral tubs. Again year our offering is a good group of very quiet, stout, hairy and good-footed animals. The bulls range from power bulls that this year our offering is a good group of very quiet, stout, and good-footed animals. The range bulls that will add growth and performance to calving ease bulls thathairy add style, milk and consistency.

Thebulls heifers onfrom offerpower are very willin add growth performance ease bulls that style, milk consistency. on heifers offer are very consistent quality andand type and are the to topcalving end. We welcome andadd encourage youand to come and viewThe theheifers bulls and in quality and type19th, and are top end. We welcome and encourage you to come and view the bulls and heifers anytimeconsistent at the farm prior to March or atthe Veteran Sunday March 20th. anytime at the farm prior to March 19th, or at Veteran Sunday March 20th. • Kresten, Ashley and Sydney Jorgenson - Lloyd and Sandra Jorgenson - Lloyd and Sandra Jorgenson • Kresten, Ashley and Sydney Jorgenson

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A lot happens around the kitchen table

by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, North Dakota State University Extension Service For years, the kitchen table has been the center of planning for those in agriculture.

Conversations of the past, present and future surface around the table.

Today, the kitchen table may be in the warming shed, the barn, the seedcleaning facility, the shop or an available room slightly warmer than outside.

In some cases, a meeting room, built to accommodate the input and planning for today’s agricultural enterprises, is the designated center.

The point is, time must be set aside to develop a plan, which can be implemented successfully by including individual opinions of those involved in the operation.

Individual input is critical.

Without such input, the operation eventually could be dispersed or, at best, the working environment deteriorates, employee turnover goes up and hard feelings develop.

All of these scenarios can be prevented with a good session around the kitchen table.

The Dickinson Research Extension Center is no different.

As spring nears, the center personnel, like producers, initiate summer planning.

This is not a time of rest.

Cows start calving, equipment needs servicing and seed needs to be fetched, pushing winter out.

The center personnel, as well as the numerous agricultural producers around the area, must sit down around the table because the time for decisions is now.

How are we going to get through another production year with pounds of calves or bushels of grain to pay the bills?

Like many agricultural operations today, various production units are not contingent on

each other; in fact, 10 to 20 miles may separate the various units, thus the need to plan the movement of equipment, livestock and the many other pieces needed for farming and ranching.

The other day, while walking around the shop, I pondered how many wrenches, nuts, bolts, various chains, wire, metal pieces and other assorted hardware are needed to run a farm or ranch.

Let us just say, “A lot.”

And even when one thinks he or she has everything, when you need a certain-sized wrench, darned if you cannot find it. Anyway, all the pieces have to come together to make an agricultural operation work.

For the center, each unit is discussed individually, with various options placed on the table.

This past week, the first topic was a review of the land maps.

The center’s website (https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/dickinsonrec) has a facilities tab providing access to the various sections of land by township and range. Field numbers and last year’s history are being incorporated into the maps for ease of discussion.

These maps are the foundation for the discussion, followed by the actual implementation of the plan for a particular field.

A review of the history and current needs are put on the table for

discussion, followed by a consensus as to how to proceed.

Essentially, the question is, “What does the center need from the field to meet the desired objective of the Turn to Timing, Pg 22 center?”

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Cont’d from Pg 21 Let’s tune in and re-visit last week’s discussion as we focused on the center’s Boehm Research Farm at Richardton, N.D. The discussion started with the 2016 cropping history and proposed 2017 land usage intentions.

The obvious points were resolved quickly: The native pasture would be utilized for grazing approximately 53 cow-calf pairs starting in early June and ending in late October.

Next was the allocation of a 98-acre field for grazing by the 53 cow-calf pairs after summer grazing.

In 2016, these acres were seeded to German millet, piper sudangrass, medium red clover and common vetch as a cover crop blend and produced 478 large bales.

After discussion, these acres would be split for grazing after Oct. 15, half to a 100-plus-day corn and half to a cover crop mix. A suggested blend of seven crops for this year was discussed and will be finalized at the next meeting.

The next discussion turned to 474 acres of cool-season pasture.

This pasture was re-seeded to a cover crop blend, including buckwheat, German millet, radish, sunflowers, crested wheatgrass and tall wheatgrass, in 2016. The coolseason grass will be rested this year to allow for the further development of the crested wheatgrass and tall wheatgrass, pending any fall grazing developments.

The next field was 124 acres seeded to German millet, piper sudangrass, medium red clover and common vetch as a cover crop blend in 2016.

The field yielded 377 large round bales and will be seeded to a cover crop blend of Stockford barley, berseem clover, crimson clover, forage pea and sorghum sudan for hay.

Harvest timing and hauling of the 2017 hay crop also were discussed, assuring that the various equipment and labour will be available.

That is not all the fields, as two remain, and we will finish the plan in two weeks. Never underestimate the value of discussion at the kitchen table.

May you find all your ear tags.

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BREEDERS’ How’s your farm business’ health?

Agri-News To help producers be aware of the ratios for their farm businesses, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) has a decision making tool called the ABA Simple Farm Ratio Analyzer.

“As you review your 2016 farm financials and prepare for 2017, your year-end net worth statement or balance sheet for 2016 becomes your opening net worth statement for 2017,” says Rick Dehod, agricultural farm finance specialist, AF. “With this current information in hand, it’s a good time to look at your farm’s business financial health and how it compares to your opening net worth statement for 2017.

“This comparison will give you great insight on how your business has performed and what parts of your business may need some attention.

“Using your own information will provide ratios you can compare to previous years and also to industry benchmarks.”

The ABA Simple Farm Ratio Analyzer is a short cut Excel program that takes just eight key financial entries and calculates 11 financial ratios for the farm/ranch and colour codes them in comparison to industry benchmarks.

These 11 ratios give producers a quick idea of the financial status of their farm or ranch and a comparison of the business’ ratios to industry benchmarks, says Dehod.

“The eight key financial numbers can be taken from your accountantprepared financial statements for the past year and can be entered into the various open cells in the one-page spreadsheet.

“It’s very important you use accrued revenue and expense information and assets at fair market value to enter into these spaces.”

The eight entries are farm gross revenue, farm gross expenses, depreciation, debt servicing payments, current assets, long-term assets, current debt, and long-term debt.

Long-term assets and debts include intermediate assets and debts in these entries.

“With these eight quick entries from your accountants review engagement report, or accrued notice to reader report for the previous fiscal year, you’ll know how your farm is doing financially,” says Dehod.

“They will also tell you where your farm is strong and where it’s weak.

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BREEDERS’ Make better decisions Cont’d from Pg 23 “You can then consult with your accountant or an agricultural finance specialist to come up with plans to mitigate and improve those areas where your financial ratios are weak.”

Each ratio has a bullet that opens and provides the formula used to calculate the ratio.

The ratio is colour coded and compared with industry benchmarks.

“Having your net worth statement for the beginning of the 2017, you can do your income and expense projection, sources and uses of funds (cash flow) for the year and project your closing net worth statement for the year,” says Dehod.

“Once you have your projected 2017 closing net worth statement, you can generate the year-end ratios, 3” financial wide version

and compare them to the ratios you generated from your beginning net worth statement.

“This will give an indication of whether or not your 2017 operating plan will progress the financial viability and health of your farming operation.”

“It may seems like a lot of work, but using this decision making tool will help give producers an awareness that’ll help them make better decisions to increase the viability and success of their farm business.”

For more farm business management information, visit the Farm Manager homepage (http://www.agriculture.alberta.ca/farm-manager).

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Moisture situation update Agri-News the exception of much of southern “So far, the dry winter of 2016-2017 Alberta, where very light to no accustands in stark contrast to the cool and mulations of snow are normal for this wet conditions experienced this fall time of year. across most of the province,” says “Well-below normal snowpacks are Ralph Wright, manager, agro-meteoro- prevalent throughout much of east logical applications and modelling central Alberta, and most areas north unit, Alberta Agriculture and of the Yellowhead highway, including Forestry.

“Again, this should serve as a strong reminder that Alberta’s weather patterns are highly unpredictable and that abrupt transitions from periods of wet to dry and dry to wet aren’t uncommon.”

As of January 31st, snow pack accumulations were generally below normal throughout most of the agriculBetty, Debbie HENDERSON • Forestburg, AB 780-582-2254 tural areas, with

Charolais Bulls For Sale

By Private Treaty at the Ranch

much of the Peace Region.

“Most of these areas see snowpack this low on average less than once in 12 to 25 years, with many locals within this area seeing snowpack this low, on average less than once in 25 to 50 years,” says Wright.

Wheat: AAC Brandon HRSW: AC Carberry - AC Stettler CPSR: AAC Ryley MALT BARLEY: CDC Copeland FEED BARLEY: CDC Austenson Peas: CDC Saffron New for 2018 - CDC Bow Barley FABA BEANS: Snowdrop PHONE: 403-368-2409 CELL: 403-321-0237 FAX: 403-368-2410

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTIONS STUART FARMS LTD. (Hal & Coreen Stuart) – Joffre, AB Wednesday, April 5, 2017 For more info, contact Hal Stuart at 403-391-3304 or 403-784-3581 (evenings) • Two 2010 Case IH 435 Quadtracs (2023 hr w/ PTO & 1030 hr) • Two 2015 New Holland CX 8080 combines, Elevation Model, (166 sep / 226 eng hr & 176 sep / 229 eng hr) • Two 2008 30’ New Holland 94C draper headers • Two 2015 30’ Macdon M155 swathers w/ D65S headers (138 header & 129 header hrs) • 2010 100’ Case IH 3330 Patriot sprayer, 1075 eng hrs, loaded

• 58’ New Holland P2050 drill (2010) c/w NH P1060 TBT 430 bu variable rate cart (2010) • 2006 Kenworth T800B highway truck, 363,051 km • 2010 45’ LodeKing tridem grain trailer • Two 1994 Kenworth T600 TA grain trucks w/ 19’ boxes • J&M Grain Storm 1000 grain cart • 84’ Bourgault 7200 heavy harrows • Two 50’ Flexicoil 820 DT cultivators (1 w/ Valmar 240 – both have NH3 kit)

Little Valley View Ranch

Silver Shadow Charolais BULLS FOR SALE

From one-iron herd with 40+ years Background selection for easy calving, excellent gain ability, and quiet disposition.

Sires have all been proven on heifers.

205-d wts. average 809 without creep.

Off Farm Sales only.

Coffee is always on.

780-853-2587 Vermilion, AB

ROGER, ROSE & DUNCAN GABERT – Edberg, AB Saturday, April 15, 2017 For more info, contact Duncan at 780-678-7407 or Roger at 780-678-0790 • 2008 Case IH 8010 combine w/ 3016-15 PU header, 1038 sep / 1379 eng hrs, duals, Pro 600 w/ auto steer • 2013 MacDon D65D 40’ draper header • 1997 Cat 85 D track tractor, 6944 hrs • 2011 100’ Rogator 994 SP sprayer, 1728 eng hrs, dividers, loaded • 60’ Case IH Flex Hoe 700 drill (2009) c/w Case IH 3430 TBT variable rate cart (2009) • 45’ Degelman LR 7645 land roller, purchased new in 2016

• 2013 60’ Bourgault 7200 heavy harrows • Unverferth 9250 SA grain cart, 1000 bu+/-, scale & Digistar GT 460 monitor • Akron GTX 3210 grain bagger; Akron EXG 300 bag extractor • 1999 IH Eagle 9400 highway truck, Cummins, 18 spd • 2014 Wilson 45’ tridem grain trailer • 1999 IH Paystar 5000 TA grain truck w/ 22’ box, hyd silage endgate

MEL & BEV BAUMLE FARM INC – Bawlf, AB Tuesday, April 18, 2017 For more info, contact Melvin Baumle at 780-373-2613

M.J. Veterinary Services Dr. Megan J. Wakefield

m.j.veterinaryservices@gmail.com Castor, AB Office 403-882-4560 • Fax 403-882-4580 5135 - 50th St. Hardisty, AB 1-780-888-2642

Full Ambulatory Veterinary Services

• Digital Radiography & Ultrasound for for both small and large animals

• 2007 Case Steiger 380 4WD w/ 710/70R38 duals, 1627 hrs • Case 2390 2WD c/w Allied 795 loader & bucket • 2012 Case IH 8120 w/ Case 3016 PU header, 738 sep / 992 eng hrs, Pro 700 • 30’ Case WDX 1202 S swather w/ DHX 302 header, 795 eng hrs • 2012 IH Durastar 4400 TA grain truck w/ 20’ CBI box, Allison auto trans, 4466 km

• 1979 GMC 7000 TA grain truck w/ 20’ box, auto, gas • 1981 IH S1800 SA grain truck w/ 16’ box • 40’ Flexicoil 800 seeding tool; Flexicoil 2320 TBH cart • 40’ Flexicoil 820 cultivator, NH3 kit • Leon 37-14 (14’) hyd pull scraper, 6 way • 100’ Flexicoil 67XL PT sprayer, 1250 Imp gal • 2002 Chev 3500 dually w/ 8-1/2’ service deck, 96,416 km

These are only partial listings. Please watch future advertising or go to www.dougjohnsonauctionservice.com for full listings & pictures.

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Bull Bull &&& Select Select Bull Select Female Female Sale Sale Female Sale March March 13, 13, 2017 March 13,2017 2017 1:00 At theFarm Farm 1:00 1:00 At At the the Farm

Soil Information Viewer upgraded

Bull & Select Female Sale March 13, 2017 1:00 At the Farm

Agri-News environmental farm plans, and a Alberta Agriculture and Forestry whole lot more.” has updated its Soil Information The Alberta Soil Information Viewer Viewer to help users better understand runs from an internet welcome page the province’s soils. located at soilinformation.alberta.ca.

“The viewer accesses soil informa Turn to Based, Pg 28 tion stored in database tables called the Agricultural Regions of Alberta Soil Inventory Database (AGRASID),” says Stettler,Stettler AB , AB David Spiess, geoMetal farm buildings – Metal farm buildings – graphical d designed, fabricated and designed, fabricated and information syserected by country folk. erected by country folk. tems engineer, s, Barns, cattle sheds, coops, Barns, cattle sheds, coops, hutches, garden sheds, hutches, garden sheds, AF, Edmonton.

Selling -Calving Ease With High Growth & Performance shops and garages. shops and garages.

“The informaSelling -Calving &Ease With HighData Growth & Performance Selling Selling Built to last!

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-Carcass Performance tion in the -Calving Ease With High Growth Performance -Calving Ease With High Growth &&Performance 75 Black Yearling Bulls -Carcass & Performance Data 75 Black Angus Yearling Bulls database looks at -Large Sire Groups 1/2 and 3/4 Brothers -Carcass & Performance Data -Carcass & Performance Data 75 Black 75Angus Black 10 Angus Yearling Yearling Bulls Bulls -Large Sire Groups 1/2 and 3/4 Brothers Bulls • Agricultural • Agricultural Agricultural 10 Two Two Year Year Old Old Black Black Angus Angus• Bulls the ability of -Sound, Athletic, Attractive -Large Sire Groups and3/43/4Brothers Brothers -Large Sire Groups 1/21/2 and -Sound, Athletic, Attractive • Residential • Residential • Residential 10 Two Year Old Black Angus BullsOpen 10 Two Year Old Black Angus Bulls Alberta soils to 35 Registered Black Angus 35 Registered Black Angus Open Heifers Heifers -Semen Tested & Full -Semen Tested & Full Guarantee Guarantee -Sound, Athletic, Attractive -Sound, Athletic, Attractive • Commercial • Commercial • Commercial grow grains -Affordable 35 Registered 35 Registered Black Black Angus Angus OpenOpen Heifers Heifers -Semen -Affordable -Semen Tested & Full Guarantee Tested & Full Guarantee allows • crops, Industrial • Industrial • Industrial comparisons -Affordable -Affordable Richard Latimer 403.507.1122 Richard Latimer 403.507.1122 between different Gary Latimer 403.507.1123 Gary3833, Latimer 403.507.1123 Box Olds, AB T4H 1P5 land in different Richard Latimer 403.507.1122 Richard Latimer 403.507.1122 Box 3833, Olds, AB T4H 1P5 richard@remitall.ca areas, gives inforGary Latimer 403.507.1123 Gary Latimer 403.507.1123 Office 403.556.2742 - Fax: 403.556.2761 richard@remitall.ca mation on soil Box Olds, T4H1P5 1P5 BoxOffi 3833, Olds, ABAB ce3833, 403.556.2742 -T4H Fax: 403.556.2761 properties, helps Catalogue & Video of Bulls and Heifers can be viewed at www.remitall.ca richard@remitall.ca richard@remitall.ca with making Offi ce 403.556.2742 - Fax: 403.556.2761 403.556.2742 - Fax: 403.556.2761 Catalogue & Video of BullsOffi andce Heifers can be viewed at www.remitall.ca

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LLBAngus

31ST ANNUAL

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at the farm Erskine AB

MARCH 11, 2017

Offering 650 head of Quality Black & Red Angus Cattle • 150 yearling bulls

• 100 two year old bulls

• 100 yearling heifers • 300 commercial heifers

Black & Red Yearling Bulls

Commercial heifers

LEE, LAURA & JACKIE BROWN TRISH & TIM HENDERSON Phone: 403-742-4226 Fax: 403-742-2962

Black & Red Two year old Bulls

Contact us for a sale catalogue llbangus@telus.net

Box 217, Erskine, Alberta T0C 1G0 catalogue online www.llbangus.com

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Based on client feedback Cont’d from Pg 27 From there, the viewer is accessed by clicking on the map graphic.

“We’ve done some upgrades on the viewer based on client feedback.

“It’s still the same information but now it’s packaged into the five different workflows our clients felt would be of the most use.

“We’ve also added graphical tools and buffering options.

“The viewer is also now accessible on mobile devices and it automatically optimizes itself for whatever device you are running it on.”

“Many outside the agriculture and natural resources industry don’t realize the importance that healthy soils play in supporting life on land through cycling nutrients and water, storing carbon, reducing greenhouse gases, protecting the environment, and supporting the world’s food supply,” says Spiess.

“It’s hoped that tools like the Soil Information Viewer can help raise awareness about this vital resource.”

The shelf life for Facebook, Twitter and the like is short-lived.

Send birth, wedding, birthday & anniversary announcements to the ECA Review to ensure that these life-changing events become part of history forever, and for as little as $13.00 in the word classifieds to a display ad with photo for as little as $70.92.

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Quality Livestock Equipment *ForEver Bale Feeders Hay saving for “never waste” • Made in Alberta

Long yearling & yearling bulls, along with Red Angus Gelbvieh cross heifers for sale out of:

Maternity Calving Pen Designed for safe and efficient calving.

• LCR Urban Cowboy • BEA 442B ET • SWC Gambler 4630B • SWC Gambler 4651B Our Business “Revolves” Around Livestock Calvin & Judy Bishell

Livestock Equipment Ltd.

Veteran, AB ph. (403) 575-2262 1-866-575-2262

feed@niftylivestockequip.com www.niftylivestockequip.com

Bulls for sale by Private Treaty off the farm Please call or email for details

Ray & Anne Davisson Box 764, Stettler, AB

403-323-0233 lcranch@xplornet.com

www.lcranchbulls.com

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BREEDERS’ New publication on wind and solar leases

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Hard copies of the publication are available through Agriculture and Forestry Publications at 310-FARM (3276).

As well, a digital version can be downloaded from the FAO website: http://www1.agric.gov. ab.ca/$Department/deptdocs.nsf/All/ agdex16246

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Agri-News The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) has released a new publication titled Negotiating Renewable Energy Leases.

“The FAO has been seeing an increase in the number of calls about negotiating wind and solar leases,” says Jeana Schuurman, rural engagement and communications specialist with the FAO. “In response, we’ve put together this new booklet to help landowners who are negotiating for a developer to lease land for the construction and operation of a solar or wind farm.”

Schuurman says the FAO wants Albertans to understand that a wind and solar lease is different than one for oil and gas.

“Our publication explores some of the key differences.

“It’s important to understand that negotiating for a wind and solar lease is 100 per cent voluntary.

“There is no legislated compensation structure, and developers will offer different compensation structures. Landowners also need to be aware that the end-of-life considerations for wind and solar are also different than what we see in oil and gas.”

Gelbvieh Bulls 20 Yearling Bulls Bulls sold private treaty Selling Top End Bulls for 16 years

Chuck & Jennifer Williams 403-854-6270 or 403-854-0190 Hanna, AB

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Working Bulls Bull Sale Thursday, March 9, 2017 Sample of Bulls On Offer

JNHR 511W MAX 52C

Verdant Valley Ag Society received two marketing awards from the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies for the Draft Horse competition held last August. Accepting the awards were, from the left, Elson and Pat McDougald and Diana and Lyle Rowe. ECA Review/Submitted

Verdant Valley Ag Society recognized Verdant Valley Ag Society received two marketing awards at the “Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies” (AAAS) Provincial Conference in Edmonton, Feb. 3 to 5, 2017.

Verdant Valley Community Centre is located 15 km. east of Drumheller on Hwy 576.

There were 20 award categories in

all. This is the first year that the local Ag Society has entered the marketing competition at the AAAS Annual Conference.

Verdant Valley was recognized with a first place in the New Program or Event for their Draft Horse Competition that was held on Aug. 13, Turn to Draft, Pg 31 2016.

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JoNomn Hereford Ranch Norm, Joanne, Michael, Marc Parrent Box 111 Clyde, Alberta, T0G 0P0 Phone: 1-780-348-5835 Fax: 1-780-348-5839 Norm Cell: 780-307-6586 Mike Grimmeyer: 780-307-3385 jonomnherefordranch@gmail.com grimm1@mcsnet.ca NCL REPS Garth Rogers 780-349-1491 Marty Gilfillan 780-831-4399 Internet Bidding Available

Featuring Sons of

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds Camrose, AB • 1:00 PM

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Red & Black Bull Sale

Wed., Mar. 8, 2017

Featuring Featuring Sons of

APPROXIMATELY 90 BULLS ON OFFERING INCLUDING: Red & Red Blaze Face Bulls Black & Black Blaze Face Bulls We welcome your calls and invite you to view the bulls at the farm prior to the sale. Thank you to all of our valued customers who have supported our breeding program in the past.

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BLC 11D • Polled • BW 104 lb. • Red Factor HC Amigo 389A X MSW Craven Red 29M

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HCAmigo Amigo389A 389AX X Elders Cocoa HC Elders Cocoa 30P30P

35 Grass Grown Horned & Polled 2 year old Bulls 25 Bred Heifers

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from our Unique to JNHR Horned & Polled programs Bred to exciting young bulls Nice group of 5 Heifers - no papers View Sale Video & Catalog on DLMS early Feb

Call to request catalog.

Thursday March 9, 2017 1:00 pm MST North Central Livestock Clyde, AB

15th Annual

Buffalo Lake Charolais

BULL SALE

JNHR RANCHER 129C

Catalog can be viewed online at www.transconlivestock.com

HIGH BLUFF BOOTLEGGER 73B

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TERRY & DEBBIE SKORETZ

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DALE & NANETTE JONES

Phone: 780/384.2189 Cell:780/385.2027 Phone: 780/384.2235

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Cont’d from Pg 30 The purpose of this category is to illustrate new, unproven or innovative projects, educational programs, events, agricultural shows, etc. that are proYEARLING AND TWO-YEAR-OLD BULLS duced or co-produced by the sired by excellent performance and carcass data sires Agricultural Society.

Models for all sizes easy calving - moderate birth weights - quiet disposition.

The category was for attendance/ Supplies - Sales participants over 100 people and under 350 people.

Custom Work Available The second first place award Verdant Valley received was in the Gordon’s Custom Castrating event/organization photo collage depicting the 2016 Draft Horse Competition.

The purpose of this category is to show an informative, interesting, or unique display of pictures from the Red NCJ Lazy MC STALKER 32Z Red Lazy MC REDMAN 35X Agricultural Societies events and organization.

All entries in this category were judged as one class.

The first ever competition had teams of horses and riders competing in three different challenges using farm implements in succession: a stoneboat pull, Also available at log pull and wagon driving which saw McCFeeds & Bashaw Farm Supply riders competing for the quickest completion times as they maneuvered their www.cattlecastratorscanada.com two horses through a mud arena at the Red Red Rock HOMESTEAD 828B Also available at Verdant Valley Community Centre.

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Crop varieties fact sheets now available Agri-News Three crop varietal fact sheets have been posted to the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry website to help producers make sound decisions when deciding which varieties to grow.

“Varieties of Cereal and Oilseed Crops for Alberta provides information on cereal and oilseed variety performance within Alberta and northeastern British Columbia,” says Alex Fedko, crop research technologist, AF. “Important agronomic characteristics and disease resistance information are provided for varieties of wheat, barley, oat, rye, triticale, flax and canola.”

Varieties of Pulse Crops for Alberta provides information on pulse variety performance within Alberta and northeastern British Columbia.

Important agronomic characteristics and disease resistance information are provided for varieties of field pea, chickpea, lentil, faba bean, dry bean and soybean.

“An important component of the annual feed supply for Alberta’s cattle producers comes in the form of silage, green feed and swath grazing,” says Fedko.

“As evidenced in Silage Varieties for Alberta, the selection of varieties that

produce the highest forage yield and/ or nutritional quality becomes increasingly important.”

To view a listing of all the crop publications go to http://www1.agric.gov. ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/ agdex3882 Hard copies of the fact sheets are available to Alberta residents by using the online order form or by calling 780-427-0391.

Maureen Black, Agricultural Sales

• Custom Forage Blends • Corn for silage or grazing • Canola - Pioneer Protector Disease Resistant Traits • Silage Innoculants

403-578-8185

DEER RIVER RANCHING Black Angus Bull Sale Saturday, April 29 - 1 pm

At Bow Slope Shipping Assoc. Brooks, AB Featuring: 100 Yearling & 2 Year Old Black Angus Bulls

Meet our Agriculture Services Team Our team approach allows us to connect you to the right people who understand the business of farming so we can help you make the best financial decisions for your business.

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Scott McKenzie Relationship Manager Stettler, Coronation and surrounding communities 403-742-3464 ext. 305 scott.mckenzie@td.com 4902 50 Street, Stettler

Erin Logan Account Manager Hanna to Oyen and surrounding communities 403-664-3601 ext. 305 erin.logan@td.com 118 Main Street, Oyen

Garry Belisle Relationship Manager Red Deer to Three Hills and surrounding communities 403-357-1880 garry.belisle@td.com 63 Clearview Marketway, Red Deer

Darren Anderson Relationship Manager Provost to Lloydminster and surrounding communities 780-871-5885 ext. 305 darren.anderson@td.com 7405 - 44th Street, Lloydminster

Bruce Beasley 501 4416 | John Beasley (403) 779 2662 Bruce & (403) Dulcie Beasley (403) 501-4416 Jean Lucas (403) 566 2010 bruce@deerriverranching.com

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