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R A derby life for me: a sport of unique abundance 24 pt

Katie Davis

News Reporter They wear their bruises like symbols of honour, brandishing them with pride on faces, arms and legs. They show no mercy in the face of punishment, turning to meet their foes with a hip check or aggressive block. They are pierced, tattooed, fit and furious; and sister, do they ever have style!

The girls of roller derby are in a league of their own: bastions of a countercultural sport that marries athleticism and fashion with just a touch of thumping rock music for good measure. To attend a roller derby game is to encounter an all-encompassing experience, as the ECA Review found out at the Stettler Agriplex on Saturday, February 22 when the Central Alberta Roller Derby Association (CARDA) travel team, the Missfits of Mayhem, played Fernie, BC’s Avalanche City Roller Girls. In two half-hour segments the teams battled it out, skating with spitfire intensity and boldly accepting strikes and blows with sage-like composure. The game ended in a 274 – 154 win for Avalanche City, but no matter the victor: roller derby holds it’s own as a standout entertaining watch and equally compelling play for those brave enough to enter the oval abyss.

Derby ye say?

Derby is a game of high intensity mobility and extreme contact that takes a few rounds to get the hang of. Five ladies skate counter-clockwise around an oval track, with one player from each team occupying a helmet with a star on it. Known as the ‘jammer,’ her task is to skate around the

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Dining & Entertainment ........... 2 Real Estate/Homes ................3, 5 Stettler County ......................... 3 Coronation Council .................. 3 Katie’s Kaffeeklatsch ................ 4 Classifieds/Career.................6 - 9 Money Matters ................ 10 - 11 Sports..................................... 12 Professional Directory ............ 12 Business Directory ................. 20

concerned, as the girls have to be able to track more rapidly than the alternative music, lifestyle, culture, the 18 pt R body check, fall and skate comfortably other team’s jammer to gain pin up style; they brought a lot of fun into and confidently while in play. points with every successful it.” rotation.

Stettler’s status as a derby town was Yarr, derby history!

The caveat of this feat, howborn when Grand Prairie native and Roller derby has a rich history in ever, is that the jammer must derby player Stephanie Hadley moved Alberta, stemming from Edmonton and break through the blockers away and couldn’t quite quit the derby Calgary around 2006 and wheeling across life. from the other team to gain the province from there. The modern points, and all four blockers “She kind of missed [roller derby] and manifestation of the game is an evolution are armed with various put a notice out on Facebook asking if of the 1935 endurance race that became methods of knocking the anyone was interested in starting a popularized in the sixties and seventies. jammer on her butt or out of league, so it all started from there” said “Roller derby, when it began, bounds to prevent her from Sylvester. “It will be three years running attracted all the people on the scoring. Using hips, bum, this year.”

Turn to Amazing, Pg 9 fringe of society,” explained shoulders and the coveted full Sylvester. “A lot of women body-check these girls spare no were into punk or expense in attempting to pummel the other team into defeat – and it’s within this unique athletic domain that this cult sport thrives.

Many notable features define roller derby against other traditional sports. For one, derby girls have names specifically for their player persona. Jam Slamwitch, Kat Scratch Cleaver and Atomic Toaster are prime examples of the distinctive monikers the girls adopt as their derby identities.

The game has the unique quality of combining athletics and aesthetics without appearing contrived. Bold colours and patterns abound in the sport; as do tattoos, piercings and general stylistic attitude.

Fishnets, skirts and dresses worn for game play were a crowd draw in times past explained Judy-Lyn Sylvester, President of the Heartland Rollergirls Association; bringing an entire cultural demographic in to participate in spectatorship of the sport.

“The past couple of years I’ve noticed a shift. A lot of girls stick to a pin up style or a punk look, but you see some girls in regular athletic pants and tanks too,” she said. “It’s a total Jammer Abby Lewtas of Fernie, BC’s Avalanche City Roller Girls exploded away from the fray against mishmash of style.” Comfort is the Missfits of Mayhem roller derby game in Stettler on February 22, 2014. ECA Review/K. Davis paramount where style is

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Dining and Entertainment Guide Feb 27 - Wainwright Chamber AGM luncheon, guest speaker Kristen Cumming, ‘Build a High Performance Culture: One Hire at a Time, 11:30am - 1pm. Register: 780-842-4910.

Feb 28-Mar 1-2 - Red Deer Sportsman & Outdoor Adventure Show, Westerner Park, door prizes, guest speakers, Jeff 403-346-1873.

Feb 28-Mar 3 Coronation Oil Ladies Bonspiel, Coronation Curling Rink, Janey 403-575-7045.

Feb 28 - Coronation Performing Arts, “Lewis & Royal” Coronation Community Centre, 7:30 pm. tickets 403578-3838 Feb 28-Mar2 - Consort Oilmens Assn. Men’s Bonspiel, Consort Curling Club.

Mar 1-2 - Provost Gun Show 10am-5pm Sat.; 10am-3pm Sun. Provost Rec & Culture Centre, 5113 - 43 St. Provost, Ab. Call Oscar 780-209-1627.

Mar 1 - The Vat, Red Deer, RDC Music Society Pub Show, 403-346-5636.

Mar 2-3 - The Vat, Red Deer, Ty Christian Wilson, 403-3465636.

Mar 3 - Castor FCSS presents Sing into Spring, Castor Lighthouse Church 3 p.m.

Mar 4 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Knox United Church, 5 - 7 p.m.

Mar 4 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, All Saints Anglican Church Hall, Provost, $7/ person, younger than 6 free.

Mar 4 - Between the Branches, 1:30-4pm Flagstaff County Office, Sterline Room, Sedgewick Mar 5 - Singing HU 7 - 7:30 p.m. Red Deer Public Library 403-346-9238.

Mar 6 - The Vat, Red Deer, Luke Dowler/ Jesse Northey, 403346-5636.

Mar 6 - Marketing Strategist workshop with Kyle Sexton, Badlands Community Facility, registration deadline Feb. 28, Workshop, dinner. Drumheller Chamber 403-8238100.

Mar 7 - The Vat, Red Deer, MD Wren and the Sick Kids, 403346-5636.

Mar 8 - Homestead Coulee Draw & Family Dance, Midnight lunch, Homestead Couleee Community Hall, Cody, 403-3210887. Mar 8 - The Vat, Red Deer, Death Toll Rising/Demise Without Reason/Ides of Winter/Enemy Us/ SHDFM Music, 403346-5636.

Mar 9 - Oyen Figure Skating Club presents Heroes & Villians, Oyen Arena, $2; $5/family; 5 & under free. prizes, raffle, 50/50.

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Stettler hosts annual Community Service Awards for volunteers The County of Stettler No. 6 hosted the 2014 Community Service Awards dinner on Friday, February 21. Volunteers from the communities of Donalda, Big Valley, Endiang/Byemoor, Stettler, Botha and Red Willow were recognized at the ceremony.

“Congratulations to all of the very worthy winners, and we thank them for the many volunteer hours put into their respective communities,” said County of Stettler Reeve Wayne Nixon. “Special congratulations to Joan Hennel, recipient of the Stettler Dodge Community Service Award for her work in the Linda Hall and larger community as well, and to Robert Erickson who received the ATCO Electric Arts, Culture and Heritage Award for his many hours of work on the Underwood Flying Machine.”

2014 award winners are : Stettler Dodge Community Service

Award – Joan Hennel ATCO Electric Arts, Culture and Heritage Award – Robert Erickson Big Valley Agricultural Society Community Service Award – Larry Meyer Donalda and District Agricultural Society Award – Byron Norman Stettler Agricultural Society Community Service Award – Darla Rairdan Endiang/Byemoor Cultural and Recreation Society Youth Award – Twin sisters Allison and Erika Yates Linda Hall Youth Community Service Award – Adam Johnston , presented by Ila Lunevich Sullivan Lake West Agricultural Society Community Service Award - Russ and Linda Kobi Botha Community Centre Lifetime Achievement Award – Phyllis Erickson

Kelsey Dinner Theatre presented the adult comedy Messiah on the Frigidaire throughout the month of February in Kelsey, AB. Ray Lieran (as Dwayne Hightower) presented a bit of a pickle while Shirley Fairall (Lou Ann Hightower) and Yvonne Smith (Betsy Gridley) looked on.

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Coronation Town Council presents certificate of recognition Katie Davis News Reporter

Former Deputy Mayor Bonnie Danylyshen was presented with an award for her service at the Coronation Town Council meeting on February 24, 2014. She received a certificate of recognition for two terms of service (six years) on Council, an engraved pen, a keepsake photograph and an area photograph of Coronation, as presented by CAO Sandra Kulyk and Mayor Mark Stannard. Former Mayor Dawna Elliott was invited to attend but was unable to do so.

Bylaws

Council approved draft procedural Bylaw 2014-622, which was presented with the clause added under section 11.8 that outlined the prohibition of recording council meetings with electronic video or audio devices unless properly authorized.

Council was also presented with a draft

Utility Services Bylaw, which they approved in light of the sanitary sewer blockage concerns brought to the February 10 meeting.

The Bylaw provided clarification on problematic infrastructure in concerns to town versus customer responsibilities.

It was noted that up to the property line of a private property is the concern of the homeowner: an example used was if undershorts clogged a pipe, the clog originated from the homeowner and was therefore their responsibility to fix.

However if a pipeline collapse or publicproperty tree root protrusion were to occur, for example, this would be the Town’s responsibility to remedy.

including the minimization of energy waste, glare and light pollution.

Council agreed that discussion with ATCO Electric would be a good way to ascertain whether or not this was a feasible initiative, financially or otherwise, in Coronation. Some options for implementation included testing out single streets or subdivisions in future.

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A proposal for the development of a

Efficient lighting

A correspondence from Alberta Dark Sky was presented to Council, outlining the benefits of becoming a Light-Efficient Community (LEC). The document outlined the benefits of becoming a LEC,

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2 2 ’x76’ mobile on owned lot, end of a culde-sac and seller owns the adjoining lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, open kitchen dining and family! Beautiful layout beautiful property!

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4914 Norfolk Ave. Coronation 1440 sqft double wide on 4 lots, close to all amenities. 3 beds, large walk in closet in master bedroom, 2 baths: one 4 piece one 3 piece, separate laundry area, front and back covered decks, fenced yard , 2 sheds, fruit trees, 6 appliances, window Pt of NE 34-37-10-W4 - 12.59 acres coverings. REDUCED TO $66,500 County of Paintearth - excellent 1848 sqft home 4 beds, office, 2nd kitchen, fireplace, large double garage insulated and heated, beautiful yard with well developed 5122 Victoria Ave., Coronation trees and fantastic 4 acre man made 950 sqft bungalow, 1+1 beds, 2 baths, lake with a sand beach and Dock! 4 app., corner lot, move in ready, available immediately. $84,900 Listed for $495,000 MUST SEE!

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Coronation Home Decorating - Owner retiring after 35 years, 25 years in current location. Sale includes building in entirety or part, all equipment, inventory of paint, fabric and supplies, Sears and Purolator.

This is a solid and successful business Please contact Shelly for further info!

four-plex residential unit at 5117 Railway Avenue was provided to Council. The permit, received from Kim Redelback, included site and floor plans indicating all minimum setback, site coverage and height restriction requirements were met.

Council approved the permit, with the condition of approval being that off-street parking allowing for approximately 12 parking stalls be incorporated into the site.

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• 35410 Range Road 125 well taken care of farm site, 1408 sq.ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow. 30’ x 28’ heated workshop, 42’ x 56’ barn/leanto, 40’ x 120’ open faced shed.

Good corral system. $429,000 MLS#CA0021253

• 11 Park Lane, Coronation - Not your typical 3 bed, 2 bath, 1520 sq.ft. mobile on its own large lot. Two living/media areas. $115,000 MLS# CA0025380

• 203 George St, Halkirk, AB - 1056 sqft, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom bungalow. Kitchen, dining and living rooms have a very open concept. $119,900 MLS#CA0020059

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• 5113 52 St., Castor - 1960, 813 sq ft bungalow is which has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double detached wired garage, $130,000 MLS#CA0021502

SOLD • 5218 49 St. Castor - 2 bedrooms up & 1 down with a 4 piece bath up and a 3 piece bathroom downstairs. Basement is completely finished. $129,000 MLS# CA0017236

• 4902 50 Ave., Castor 2376 sq. ft. building on Main St Castor. Three long term renters. $149,000 MLS#CA0024490

• 5425 45 Street, Castor, AB - 952 sqft 2 bedrooms and 4 piece bath up, one huge bedroom down with a 3 piece bath.

Attached garage. $213,000 MLS#CA0020058 • 4705 Westminster Ave, Coronation, AB - 1060 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms up, 1 down along with a master 2 piece ensuite and another bath on each floor. $95,000 MLS#CA0019419 • 5102 52 ST, Castor - 1997, Triple E 16x76 mobile. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. $107,000 MLS#CA0017942 • 4802 50 AVE, Castor - 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home.

Corner lot is nicely treed. $59,000 MLS# CA0005436 • 5009 49 AVE., Castor Turn Key Paint and Body Shop!

2005 40’ x 60’ metal clad shop & office with parts loft, on the truck route, 1 block off main st. $260,000 MLS#CA327448

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• 5021 50 Ave, Castor 5000 sq. ft. hair salon - brick and wood building on main street $85,000 MLS#CA320287 • 4306 49 Ave. Castor - 733 sq ft, 1 bed, 1 bath, spacious kitchen with lots of cupboards, master bedroom with a large storage room. $89,900 REDUCED to $69,900 MLS#CA308138 • Near Castor - 16.75 acres, overlooks Castor Creek, near the K -12 School. Potential to subdivide. $400,000 MLS#CA00286941 • 22.61 acres near Brownfield - three bedroom, two bathroom , 1200 sq ft modular on full concrete basement.

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MLS# CA0028226 $145,500 • 5010 48 Street, Castor, - 5 beds, 3 baths, 1442 sq. ft. bungalow with vaulted ceilings, electric fireplace and hardwood.

MLS#CA0026747 $385,000 • 5429 45 Street, Castor - 4 bed, 2 bath, 1128 sq. ft. bungalow with 16x24 detached garage. $164,900 MLS# CA0025284

• 201 Redan Street, Veteran, AB - 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom 1517 sq. ft. storey and half on well treed corner lot. $57,000 MLS# CA0024482 • 4424 Railway Ave., Coronation - Zoned light industrial.

Flat, partially fenced, service with water, power and sewer is close. No taxes until 2016. $17,500 MLS# CA0024262

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dollars may flow through their hands each year but little stays to better their future lives.

Cars cost less in Wetaskiwin for After three decades of Americans embracing the trickle- a good reason. Just down the road, down theory, the income disparity young men and women from four bands receive $20,000 each when between the rich and poor has turning 18 years of age. That become a huge chasm and its money often leaves the reserve on middle class is on the brink of extinction. Unfortunately, Canada the day it is received in exchange for cars, quads and other toys. The isn’t far behind. The rich are getsame can be said for any young ting richer, the poor are getting person who receives an poorer and the middle class is getinheritance. ting more and more indebted.

Again it’s the trickle-up theory at The trickle-down theory sounds work. That cash is into the car reasonable and plausible. The dealerships in a flash and from argument goes that people with there the money moves and multimoney are the ones who have the plies in that community. In desire, ability and initiative to create jobs. Therefore, progressive contrast those with loads of money tend to spend much of it outside the income tax rates and high corpocountry on travel and assets or rate tax rates are bad. A logical hoard their wealth in off-shore argument but unfortunately it bank accounts thwarting any assumes that people and corporatrickle-down effect in Canada. tions with the money will share Communities fight tooth and the same economic priorities as the nail when a school or hospital clogovernment, job creation. sure is threatened. We know many It was David Cadogan, a retired of our communities and small publisher, newspaper owner and businesses survive because of columnist from New Brunswick those good paying government who first introduced me to the jobs. That’s because civil servant reverse concept, the trickle-up jobs are a great example of trickletheory. up economics using tax dollars.

Sitting on the bank of the Oil companies come and go, Miramichi River, learning the family farms continue to decrease technique of devouring a whole in number, only government jobs lobster with only a rock and one’s bring long-term stability to rural fingers, Cadogen floated his trickle-up argument. If you distrib- communities. The re-distribution of income through progressive uted all the wealth of Canada into taxes supports the trickle-up the pockets of the poorest 20 per theory. It’s what creates and suscent, it would take little time for the all that money to move back up tains the middle class.

We used the trickle-up theory into the hands of those who were during the 2008 recession by using the wealthiest pre-redistribution. tax dollars (that we didn’t have) to He argued that when you give create jobs. The Economic Action money to the poor, it moves Plan was so successful that the upward because those with the current government continues to least amount of money have to use it as a propaganda tool even spend the highest percentage of though the Plan has nothing in it their income locally to just today. survive.

There’s no mystery as to why The validity of this argument certainly plays out when analyzing Canada’s economy and job growth are still weak or why the vast big lottery winners who aren’t used to dealing with large sums of majority of new jobs are part-time and minimum wage. Corporations money. and people with the money are Statistics show they are most hoarding their cash and our govlikely to spend their money over a ernment is broke, intentionally relatively short period of time rather than create greater wealth. broke, because of their belief in The same analysis could be used trickle-down economics.

Unfortunately trickle-down ecowhen looking at the multi-millions nomics supports money going to of tax dollars distributed to First where the most profits can be Nations through our Treaty commade and that my friends, with the mitments. Many of our First Nations are more likely to be poor, exception of the on-again, off-again investments in the resource imprisoned, under educated or in industry, is China and abroad. poor health than non-native Canadians. Multi-millions of tax

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Farcical freedom in the folds Katie Davis News Reporter

Democracy. Noun, defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary threefold: 1. A form of government in which people choose leaders by voting.

2. A country ruled by democracy.

3. An organization or situation in which everyone is treated equally and has equal rights.

Democracy, then, is a free, fair and equal voting process to elect a democratic ruler.

Sounds simple, doesn’t it?

Except recently, it seems as though the Conservative Government nationally would like Canadians to believe the whole “everyone treated equally” thing is just a pesky formality to a more esoteric, opaque version of democracy they proffer.

The proposed changes to the Canadians Elections Act, ironically titled the Fair Elections Act, Davis will effectively deny thousands of Canadians the right to vote by abolishing the vouching process. It will give partisan Government more direct control over Elections oversight and keep Canadians in the dark on potential electoral fraud. In essence, it will make a mockery of free and ‘fair’ voting in our Canadian democracy.

Vouching

Vouching is important for some who – due to reasons of immobility, age, living status – cannot make it to the polls.

Vouching has been in effect for years and allows many to participate in the electoral process despite physical and other impediments to their mobility.

With this new Act, the Conservatives are rallying against the practice; citing a reduction in fraud as their battle cry.

Where are the statistics, data and factual evidence for fraud? The Conservative website entry labeled “Fair Elections Act – Cracking down on Voter Fraud” cites one report, the Neufeld report, as evidence of 25 per cent ‘irregularities’ in the 2011 polls

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concerning vouching. This is used as evidence to propose scraping the practice entirely.

Reading the Neufeld report itself demonstrates the actual number of ‘irregularities’ is cited at 1.3 per cent of all cases on election day of 2011 and ‘irregularities’ is never once defined as voter fraud.

In fact, the major case study of an overturned election result due to so-called irregularities – that of Etobicoke Centre in Ontario – was attributed to administrative error largely, with emphasis by the report that the decision to overturn “was made on the basis that important procedural requirements had not been met, and not due to evidence indicating that ineligible voters had been permitted to vote.”

So the case study of error wasn’t due to voter fraud at all, but administrative error. The Conservative website citing the report as evidence of vouching misconduct under the label of voter fraud is increasingly misleading: in fact, it’s lying.

The report also noted that overly complex language is the cause of most voter/officer confusion. Would not simplifying the language make more obvious sense than scrapping the procedure outright and potentially violating constitutional laws?

Instead of approaching the issue of possible fraud in an informed way and gathering more detailed data on this subject, the Government’s tactic is to abolish the procedure entirely without informed explanation. If they were serious about getting to the bottom of so-called fraudulent behaviour the Government could feasibly research the actual ‘fraud’ status of these voting techniques rigorously during the next election to ensure true, concrete data exists to support the theory that voter fraud is at work with the vouching system.

But then again we do live in a Canadian democracy, where legally-binding changes are tied to subjective time-frames, not indisputable evidence. Fair, eh?

Part two of this opinion piece will appear in next week’s paper.

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Parcel 1: North East Quarter of Section 22-39-13 W 4 containing 160 acres, more or less Parcel 2: South East Quarter of Section 22-39-13 W4 containing 158 acres, more or less Parcel 3: North Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2239-13 W4 containing 80 acres, more or less This land is all native pasture, with dugouts on Parcels 1 and 2 and dam on Parcel 3. Each parcel is separately fenced.

Surface lease on Parcel 3 pays annual rent of $2300.00. Steel corral and loading chute on Parcel 2 is included.

TERMS Bids must be in writing submitted in sealed envelopes accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to “E. Roger Spady In Trust” for 5% of the amount of the bid and must be delivered before 12:00 noon on March 12, 2014 to the office of: E. Roger Spady Barrister & Solicitor 5015 Victoria Avenue P.O. Box 328, Coronation, Alberta T0C 1C0 Phone 403-578-3131

(Above) Coronation School had their tribute to the Olympics on Wednesday, February 19 on and around the school grounds. Kindergarten student Mena Watson was given a lift by (L - R) grade 2 student Rome Bok, grade 3 student Sayden Rocque and grade 5 student Bella Holmes. ECA Review/Submitted (Left) Keeping her stick on the ice is grade 3 student Deanna Omilusik, giving a fine tribute to the Canadian gold medal hockey teams at the Coronation Olympics on Wednesday, February 19.

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Clearview School Board Brenda Schimke News Journalist

Superintendent John Bailey presented student-based research information received from Joanne Steinmann at the University of Calgary at the Clearview Board Meeting on February 13, 2014. This research will be posted on the division website at http://www.clearview.ab.ca/ Stettler_Schools_Study.

The research concluded that success for students has more to do with the quality of instruction and the establishment of meaningful relationships than with the grade configuration in a particular school.

The board will be carefully considering how to proceed with the Stettler Schools Study at future meetings.

by having fewer early Mondays balanced with more full day “professional days” for activities such as collaborating, learning, meeting, organizing, planning, studying student achievement, transitioning students and communicating including conferences with students and parents (in addition to the two evening conferences each semester). The board plans to make a decision on the calendar for the 20142015 school year at the March 19 board meeting.

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Starting in 2005 the school division has been involved in a process of modernizing 3” wide version the Wm. E. Hay High School.

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The balance of the purchase price on an accepted bid shall be paid to “E. Roger Spady - In Trust” on or before April 11, 2014. Property taxes shall be adjusted as of April 11, 2014.

Surface lease rental shall be transferred to buyer, but not adjusted. Mineral rights, if any, are not included in the sale. If the successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, the deposit shall be forfeited.

The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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Deposits received from unsuccessful tender submissions will be returned.

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Parcel 2: SE 12-44-13-W4, excepting thereout all existing reservations and exceptions on title, and excepting thereout all mines and minerals. Parcel 2 is bareland, consisting of 154.02 acres more or less, of which approximately 150 acres are cultivated.

Parcel 3: NW 12-44-13-W4, excepting thereout all existing reservations and exceptions on title, and excepting thereout all mines and minerals. Parcel 3 is bareland, consisting of 148.77 acres more or less, of which approximately 50 acres are cultivated.

Parcel 4: NE 11-44-13-W4, excepting thereout all existing reservations and exceptions on title, and excepting thereout all mines and minerals. Parcel 4 is bareland, consisting of 160 acres more or less, of which approximately 137 acres are cultivated and approximately 23 acres are grass. Parcel 4 has 4 surface leases which pay a total annual rental of $12,172.42.

The parcels are midway between Killam and Sedgewick; 3 of the parcels border Highway 13 and Parcel 2 is ½ mile from the highway.

The titles to all parcels will be subject to any reservations and exceptions stated on the certificates of title; will be free and clear of all encumbrances, registrations, and obligations except those implied by law; may be subject to non-financial registrations which do not adversely affect the parcel’s value and which cannot be discharged upon request.

GST will be added to the tender price unless the purchaser is a GST registrant at the time of closing. Parties are welcome to bid on 1 or more parcels.

TENDERS must be in writing, accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to Fielding & Company LLP for $5,000.00, sealed in an envelope marked “Sutter Tender” and must be received by Fielding & Company LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, #100, 4918 - 51 Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1S3, on or before 12:00 noon, March 14, 2014. Since some of the owners are represented adults, the sale by the owners will be subject to court approval by 3:00 PM, April 4, 2014. If court approval is not granted by that time, the tender process is ended and any deposits will be returned immediately. If court approval is granted by that time, the sale will proceed. Municipal taxes and surface lease revenue will be adjusted. The closing and adjustment date of sale will be 12:00 noon, April 15, 2014, and the successful tenderer must pay the balance of the purchase price on the closing date, plus GST unless tenderer is a GST registrant, or the deposit will be forfeited. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them immediately after the closing of tenders. The tenders will not be opened in public. No conditional tenders will be accepted, and the highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. No warranty whatsoever is given as to the condition of the property or as to the fitness of the property for any purpose.

For further information about the property, phone Ron Sutter at (780) 986-9553 or (780) 915-9553 or Rick Sutter at (780) 384-3078. For information about the tender process, phone Ian W. Smith, Q.C. at Fielding & Company LLP, at (780) 672-8851.

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Stettler Town Council Katie Davis News Reporter

Stettler Town Council agreed to enter into a contract with Urban Dirtworks to complete the sewer main project at 55 Street Lane during the Council meeting on Tuesday, February 18.

The project revolves around the deteriorating main on 55 Street; an important distribution line from the south east part of Stettler to the Lift Station. The history of the project was laid bare in a document provided to council. The document outlined the tumultuous journey between the Town and Wally’s Backhoe Service that ultimately fell through with the project not being completed and $232,600 spent on the contract, with extras paid to contractor and engineering fees.

While deciding how to legally proceed with Wally’s Backhoe it was advised that construction completion be implemented.

This being said, the document noted that due to the soil conditions high tender values were to be expected and a reliable and competent contractor would need to be located.

Ultimately Urban Dirtworks was recommended for it’s history of reliable service with the Town to complete the project, with a relocation of $275,000 from the 2014 MSI funding to cover the overage costs.

Skate park

A document from Lee Penner, Director of Parks and Leisure Services for the Town, was provided to Council outlining the new Skate Park revised pricing. Mike Lawlor of the Skate Park Association (SPA) outlined and discussed the document with Council, beginning with pricing considerations.

The pricing revision was based upon tests Parkland Geo conducted at the skate park site, which determined a layer of organics at one metre and half a metre that would require being stripped out for fill to be returned and compacted. Estimated cost of this endeavor would be $33,400, which was above and beyond the original Phase 1 capital budget commitment of 369,256.08.

Options for pricing were laid out threefold.

Option one included a completion of phase one in three distinct segments: the bottom portion of the heart-shaped

park (Phase 1A), the top portion (Phase 1B) and a separate skate area (Phase 2), each with distinct features. It was recommended that the most activity value would go into proceeding with Phase 1A and Phase 2.

The second option was to wait for the SPA to complete necessary fundraising, thus pushing the park construction to fall.

Option three was to borrow the money for the SPA to begin the project in the spring.

Items considered in the ensuing discussion included donations from the public and local business/groups as central to the Park’s realization. It was noted by SPA representatives that paramount to the Skate Park’s success was a continual dialogue with the public – ensuring they were aware that things were progressing. This included keeping the public abreast on the planning stages and keeping them informed through the SPA web presence.

It was queried whether or not the County of Stettler had provided any funding and Lawlor answered that they had not. To this, Councillor Darcy Bachman quipped that he found it “grossly gross” that nothing was being offered by the County.

It was agreed that the draw of County youth to the park would be sizable and that widespread support was found in discussions with children within County communities.

“Sixty per cent of the County lives within 20 miles of Stettler.

Where do they recreate? In Stettler,” said Mayor Dick Richards.

Ultimately Richards recommended the Skate Park Association approach the County with concrete numbers for required dollars and requesting in-kind donations as a more viable method of stating their case.

New officer

It was announced that Greg Switensky would be taking the helm of Town of Stettler Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Rob Stoutenberg following his retirement after 27 years of service. Of the appointment, Mayor Richards said he was thrilled to have Switensky lead the team for the next decade.

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The Coronation Golf Club is accepting applications for Inside Staff (must be 18 years of age) and Outside Staff (must possess a valid driver’s license).

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• Courteous and effective communication with landowners.

• Identify and control prohibited noxious and noxious weeds. • Reclamation work.

• Education and awareness workshops for ratepayers. • Other duties as assigned.

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• Strong organizational abilities. • Ability to identify and control prohibited and noxious weeds.

• Experience in operating equipment would be considered an asset.

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Amazing pool of talent Cont’d from Pg 1 A board of six women oversees the league, with Sylvester as their current president. The decision to join under the CARDA was fueled by a desire to see more routine game play, as the league currently hosts five teams: the Rez City Rollers (Wetaskiwin), Vexy Beasts (Lacombe), Mia Dolls, Misfits of Mayhem and Stettler’s Heartland Rollergirls.

“Under CARDA we can plan out our seasons and games,” said Sylvester.

“We’ve got an amazing pool of talent, experience and training for everyone involved.”

For Sylvester, the appeal of the game hit from the onset. Viewing a match on television five years ago, she felt a fellowship with the derby women and saw that it could fit into her busy life as a new mother.

“In the video it was a team being interviewed and one of the interviewees was a mom,” she noted. “I had really young kids at the time and I realized this was something I could do in my free time. It clicked in my head like, moms can do this.”

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Public Works Administrative Assistant

Tasked with administratively assisting the Director of Public Works, the successful candidate will be responsible for all administrative support functions in the M.D.’s Public Works Department. Duties will include direction of verbal and written complaints, timesheet and contract administration, records management and other general administrative functions integral to the department’s operation.

Based in the Provost Public Works shop and reporting to the Director of Public Works, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills and an ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced environment while handling a variety of simultaneous issues.

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The M.D. of Provost No. 52 is currently seeking a qualified individual to provide maintenance and caretaking services on a contract basis at Shorncliffe Lake Park during the Park’s operational season (May-October annually).

The successful candidate will possess not only excellent mechanical, carpentry and people skills, but also have a strong work ethic and the ability to carry out multiple simultaneous tasks with minimal supervision.

The position is responsible for the following duties: 1. Collection and administration of all camping fees within the Park.

2. Supervision of camping activity within the Park.

3. Grass cutting and general beautification throughout the Park.

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5. Cleaning and sanitization of shower houses and washrooms, including coordination of septic pump-outs.

6. General facilities maintenance and painting.

7. Closing and opening the Park gates at 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., respectively.

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11. Equipment maintenance.

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• Cut out luxuries. It is not uncommon for a modern household to have several mobile phones, multiple televisions with cable hook-ups, DVR capabilities, and three or more cars parked in the driveway. When financial times are tough, it’s time to start weeding through the items that are nice to have but not

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• Sell what’s not used. Homeowners can take the time to go through their belongings and make piles of items that are seldom used but in good working order. These can be sold in yard sales or even via online auction sites.

• Stop dining out. It’s possible to cook and enjoy food for a fraction of the cost of dining out. One of the easiest ways to save money is to curb spending on breakfasts, lunches and dinners away from home. Also, those $3 cups of gourmet coffee can quickly add up. Stick to pots of Joe brewed at home.

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Stettler Storm player Harlee Avramenko sets the screen against Lac La Biche Goalie Jessica Desarlias behind Kallee Cardinal at their game on Saturday, February 15.

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Coronation’s Daniel Mears watches his play intently during the CARA Curling bonspiel on Thursday, February 20.

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Storm finishes fourth

by B.J. Avramenko On Saturday, February 15 the Stettler Redcore Enterprises Storm women’s hockey team headed north to play Lac La Biche. The Storm were missing five forwards and goalie Lindsey McKinnon became ill less than one hour before the game.

McKinnon dressed as there was no back up goalie available and one defensive pairing was forced into the unfamiliar role as wingers for the game.

Lac La Biche opened the scoring less than two minutes into first on a goal scored by Jayden Draney. Stettler tied the game on a deceptive shot taken by Jessie Anderson with the assist going to Sarah Mrazek.

Despite being out worked Lac La Biche took a one goal lead in the second period when Kallee Cardinal slid one past

the ailing Storm goalie.

In the third Stettler continued to skate hard but the girls could not get anything past the Lac La Biche goalie Jessica Desarlais. Lac La Biche added another goal scored by Shaina Handel. Then Kallee Cardinal scored her second of the game on the power play with just 16 seconds left on the clock. Giving them a four to one victory.

The Storm were scheduled to play their last regular season game against the Cold Lake Jaguars on Sunday, February 16. The Jaguars were forced to forfeit due to an injury sustained by their goalie the day before. Tyra Ganser was given credit for the goal.

The Storm finished fourth in league standings and will play the first round of the play offs against the Provost Blades.

The CARA Curling bonspiel was held at the Coronation Curling Arena on Thursday, February 20. The event hosted schools from all over the East Central Alberta region, including members of the Byemoor team pictured here (L - R) Rachel Yates and Sydney Jack sweeping while Avery Smyth looks on. Not viewed in the photo was skip Jesse Jack and the spare Ally Walker.

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Coronation played host to the CARA bonspiel on Thursday, February 20 at the Coronation curling rink.

Despite a competitive pool of teams, the winners of the bonspiel were the Bignell team from Erskine. They defeated the Tanner Eno rink (Keir Heidecker, Morgan Leuck and Becka Schmidt) of Coronation in a close final with a score of 5 - 4. The Eno rink received the silver medal.

In third place was the Koryn Duncan team (Erin Brown, Josh Kubinchak and Teren Gerber)of Coronation. They defeated the Quinten Golby Brownfield rink of Lucas Richardson, Rayel Copan and Aimee Caseley.

The game was tied and required a draw to the button to determine the winner.

Koryn Duncan was closer to the button by one inch for a spectacular win.

Camrose Augustana men’s teammate and Coronation resident Brad Schroeder directs the team focus with his broom while brothers Colten and Wyatt Warawa sweep the rock that the skip Andrew Evans threw.

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Local youth participate in Provincial Curling Three local curlers from Coronation participated in the Curling Provincials in Vermilion the weekend of February 22, 2014.

Brad Schroeder represented Camrose Augustana men’s, Brandon Brown represented Augustana mixed and Taylor Eno represented Red Deer College (RDC) ladies.

The men’s team lost in the bronze medal game after a match coming down to the last rock against Grant MacEwan.

The mixed team were awarded silver after a game against the Olds Broncos, coached by Barb Dixon (Dawson) formerly from Coronation.

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The Brownfield team held onto their first place league standing at the CARA basketball tournament held Saturday, February 22 in Stettler.

The team will participate in CWAJHAA in Brownfield on March 7 and 8. Back Row (L - R): Michael Black, John Hewitt, James Hewitt, Kylan Huber, Quinten Golby, Garry Thomson (coach) and Tyler Craigie. Front Row: Logan Richardson and Simon Cole. Missing : Robby Gilbertson.

Interprovincial Transportation Summit Meeting Saturday, March 1st

Three Coronation natives played in the Curling Provincials in Vermilion the weekend of February 22. (L - R) Brad Schroeder, Taylor Eno and Brandon Brown won fourth, bronze and silver in their respective matches. ECA Review/Submitted

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Where have all the cows gone?

Agri-News There are many reasons why the Alberta cow herd has decreased over the last 10 years. One factor is that many older producers have now retired and they have sent the cows to town.

“Economic pressures since BSE have resulted in many producers selling their herd and breaking-up pasture and hay land to grow annual crops to improve their on-farm cash flow,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development.

“Some producers are working off farm, either part-time or full-time, to support their operations and are not around enough to manage a cow herd. In other cases, difficulties with hiring labour to work on the cattle operation have either resulted in some herds reducing numbers or being sold off completely.”

The size of the Alberta (and Canadian) cow herd is smaller than what it was 10 to 15 years ago. Alberta’s cow numbers peaked in 2005 at 2,187,000 cows found on 28,718 farms and ranches. In 2006, the Agricultural census reported that cow numbers in Alberta dropped to 2,032,018 on 25,479 farms and ranches. By 2011, the number of cows had dropped to 1,558,700 cows found on 18,944 farms and ranches.

This is a 23.3 per cent decline in the number of cows in the province and a 25.6 per cent reduction in the number of producers who had cattle on their farms.

Interestingly enough, over the 11 years in question, the average number of cows in a herd increased from 68 to 82 cows.

“The municipalities that saw the largest drop in cow numbers and producers were in the Black soil zones of the province,” says Yaremcio. “In the Black soil zones, north of Calgary to Edmonton and east of Edmonton to the Sask. border, we saw cow numbers drop from 711,834 to 444,657, or 37.5 per cent, from 2001 to 2011 and the number of producers who indicated that their primary source of income from the beef operation dropped from 10,254 to 6338, or 38.2 per cent. During this period, the average cow herd size in these regions stayed stable at 70 cows.”

In the Peace River District of the province, in the Dark Grey soil zone, cow numbers dropped from 187,722 in 2006 to 129,050 in 2011, a reduction of 36 per cent, and the number of producers from 2,643 in 2006 to 1,896 in 2011 for a drop of 28.3 per cent. The average herd size dropped from 71 cows to 63 cows.

The Brown Soil zone saw an increase in cow numbers from 310,623 head in 2001 to 360,714 in 2011 for an increase of 16.1 per cent, and the herd size grew from an average 83 cows to 134. However; the number of producers dropped 20.4 per cent; from 3,748 to 2,697.

“To illustrate the change in cow

numbers and the number of producers in each county, Alberta Agriculture has put together a number of maps that illustrate the changes from 2001 to 2011,” says Yaremcio.

“The census data was compiled

by Marion Harry, research assistant, and the maps were developed by Guangzhi Liu, senior business and research analyst. Maps and a statistical chart have been posted to Alberta Agriculture’s website.

Click this link to view these maps specifically designed for producer use.

“This data brings into question whether or not the industry will rebound. Only

time will tell! Grain prices have come down and grain movement is slow, and these factors will narrow the income differential between grain and cattle. Even though beef prices are the strongest in recent history, heifer retention as reported by Statistics Canada is slow to happen and the Alberta and Canadian herd has not gone through a rebuilding so far. With the wide price differential between steers and heifers, this might be the trigger needed to see herd expansion. The July 1 cattle inventory numbers should give us a better picture of what is happening.”

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Video from Cow Calfenomics online

Agri-News Cow Calfenomics 2013 YouTube presentations are now available on the Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development website Information tab.

The Cow Calfenomics 2013 theme was Tools and Strategies for Better Decisions, Risk Management and Profitability in the Alberta Cow-Calf Sector.

“A vibrant beef sector looks to attract the next generation to take up the reins as producers retire or sell their assets,” says Rick Dehod, agriculture farm financial specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development.

“The Livestock & Farm Business Branch of Alberta Agriculture organized four provincial beef extension meetings, in Vermilion, Veteran, Olds and Lethbridge in the fall of 2013. It was the fourth year that the extension series focused on Cow-Calf Profitability and Risk Management.”

The overall goal of the meetings was to enhance the management skills and capacity of Alberta beef producers. Using innovative training, new technology, easy to use tools and strategic solutions will contribute to better and more informed decision making at the farm level.

The Olds session was video recorded and has been posted by Alberta Agriculture. The video features the following topics: Handing over the Reins - Transition on the Ranch; Accessing Your Capital Yours and the Bank’s; Risk and Opportunity in Today’s Markets;

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Winter feed testing

by Alberta Farm Animal Care It’s a warning to producers: up to onehalf of Alberta’s hay supplies may be of lower quality.

This could be a problem for cattle producers leading up to calving time and Barry Yaremcio, Beef and Forage Specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, warns that protein levels in a lot of hay that was cut late or damaged by rain over the summer, is testing 25 to 30 per cent lower than normal. He acknowledges this should raise alarm bells.

“At calving time lower protein content in the ration will reduce feed intake and the amount of nutrients the animals are

able to consume on a daily basis,” Yaremcio said. “Therefore, the cattle are going to get skinny and have some real problems come calving time. I’m getting calls on a regular basis and I’d say about 25 - 50 per cent of the hay this year is of lower quality than what the physical appearance will show.”

Yaremcio feels feed testing is critical.

“Spending 50 or 60 dollars might save a lot of grief in the long run. If you’re not sure what’s going on with the animals, get a second opinion. Call a neighbour, friend or veterinarian,” said Yaremcio.

Contact the Ag Info Line toll- free in Alberta at 310-FARM.

Agri-News Farm Credit Canada (FCC) invites agriculture producers to come out and learn from experts in the agriculture industry at an FCC Ag Knowledge Exchange event coming soon to Alberta.

FCC Ag Knowledge Exchange events are free educational events open to the public. The events feature hands-on workshops and seminars to help producers make the most of their opportunities, improve their management skills and get information and insight from leading farm management experts.

During this workshop, participants will learn how mobile technology can be a perfect fit for their farm and how smartphones, tablets and the right mobile applications can help them manage their business. Attendees will find out what to look for in selecting a service provider,

learn how wireless can help in their dayto-day activities, discover functionality they might not know they have, learn which apps are most useful in agriculture and get input into which device might be right for them.

The speaker is Peter Gredig, a corn, soybean and wheat producer based near London, ON, who has a background in agricultural media and communications.

He’s a partner in AgNition Inc., a mobile development company that builds apps and mobile resources for Canadian farmers, agribusiness and organizations.

This event, Put Mobile Technology to Work on Your Farm, complimentary for all producers, is being held in Vermilion on March 3, and in Drumheller on March 4, 2014. Participants can register online at http://www.fcc.ca/learning or by calling 1-888-332-3301.

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Year old hay... is it a good deal?

Agri-News Each year, as spring approaches and hay stocks begin to dwindle, hay prices take an upward swing.

It also means that some year-old stored hay comes on the market.

“Producers purchasing hay need to take the time to feed test hay that has been put-up for a year or more before making the purchase,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “While the feed may have initially been put up very well, sitting in the yard or field for an extra year has likely changed the feeding outlook of the forage.

“Hay is a perishable commodity that deteriorates when exposed to weather. Time is a factor. For example, 90 days after cutting, the vitamin precursors’ loose “strength” and animals will require supplementation. The fat soluble vitamins A, D, and E are the first nutrients to oxidize.

Injecting or feeding vitamins 90 days after animals are taken off fresh forage is necessary until they are put back on pasture the following spring.”

Bales that are stored under a shed, covered or wrapped in plastic do not deteriorate over the winter as much as hay stored outdoors. A feed test in the spring, compared to the results from the previous fall, would likely show the protein, fiber (energy) and mineral content of the hay stored under cover to be very similar. This is not the case for hay that is stored outdoors,

uncovered and on the ground.

“In a 6-foot diameter round bale, 27 per cent of the bale weight is found in the outer five inches of the bale,” says Yaremcio. “For every inch of rain, 180 pounds of water will land on the bale. Some will run off, but some will enter the bale. When the exterior of the bale is rain soaked and is exposed to weather, it rots.”

More weather damage occurs to legume hay compared to grass hay.

Applying twine at 4-inch spacing reduces moisture entry into the bale compared to bales with twine at 8 inch spacing. Net wrapped bales shed rain better and have less damage than bales tied with twine. Bales wrapped with solid plastic have the least amount of damage. A denser or tighter bale sheds more water than a looser bale. As well as reduced bale weights, molds and bacteria can use up the best nutrients in a bale.

The soluble proteins and highly digestible sugars are consumed leaving off-coloured moldy feed, which reduces the feeding quality of the hay. Also, weather damage can increase the indigestible fibre levels in hay by 5 per cent or more and reduce energy levels by similar amounts.

“Because of possible quality reduction, the best advice is to feed test – even if you see last years’ feed test results, re-test the hay before purchasing and/or feeding,” says Yaremcio. “For that year-old hay, when exposed to the elements, damage occurs. Digestibility of the

outer 5 inches of the bale is reduced by 20 per cent. Overall forage digestibility in a round bale is reduced by 10 per cent. If the hay is kept over for a second year, additional weight loss occurs and digestibility is reduced even further. In some situations, this older hay could be no better than feeding cereal straw.”

If you expect this older feed will be the majority of this years’ feeding program, protein and energy supplementation will likely be required to meet animal requirements. As a guideline, hay made in 2012 should not be more than 25 to 30 per cent of the forage in the ration for cows in early- to mid-pregnancy, and 15 to 20 per cent in late pregnancy. Depending on quality, year old hay may not be suitable to include in lactating cow or newly weaned calf rations.

To come up with a fair price when buying year old hay: • weigh the bales – do not use average weights from last fall • take a representative sample and test the feed – does the quality meet your needs • price should reflect the 10 per cent reduction in digestibility for hay that was stored outdoors – if the cows cannot digest the hay efficiently, more nutrients end up in the manure • compare the price of year old hay to greenfeed or straw – pay according to quality not forage type

Canada Food West being held in Calgary Agri-News Alberta’s exportready food and food ingredient manufacturers are invited to apply to exhibit their products at Canada Food West 2014. The agri-food buyerseller forum showcasing valueadded food products and ingredients from Western Canada to international buyers is organized by the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, and the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership.

This tabletop showcase provides an exciting opportunity for Western Canadian companies to market their products and meet one-on-one with qualified international buyers. The event will attract retail, food service and food ingredient buyers from markets including, but not limited to, the United States, Mexico, Greater China, Japan, Korea, ASEAN and the Middle East.

Canada Food West 2014 is being held in Calgary on June 16, 2014.

To exhibit at Canada Food West, applicants must be available to be

present during the full duration of the event on June 16 and attend meetings arranged. Prospective exhibitors must submit a completed application form and registration fee by March 7, 2014. The application form which provides full eligibility details and application requirements is available on the Canada Food West website (www.foodwest.ca).

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The Hand Hills Lake clubhouse project, which communities. Entries will Community Club was makes a big impact in the continue to be accepted for named the fourth $50,000 lives of more than 3,000 the final $50,000 prize until winner in UFA’s Rural people in the rural area of March 21, 2014. from the Roots Up - Get ‘n’ Hand Hills. We couldn’t be Rural community groups Give Contest at a celebramore excited for them.” that are located within 200 tion in Spruce View, AB on UFA is awarding five kilometers of a UFA Farm February 20, 2014. prizes of $50,000 - a total of and Ranch Supply store or “Hand Hills was a $250,000 - to projects that Petroleum Agency are winner in our eyes because support and enrich rural encouraged to enter. they are truly rural and the project impacts generations of people. The stampede has a deep history and their Red & Black yearlings and 2 year old bulls community centre supports many difand (Poundmaker) Angus/SouthDevon Bulls. ferent groups,” said Excellent converters of grass and grain to beef.

Mitch Hetu, Spruce British Breed, Quiet, High Butterfat 4.5 View Agricultural Society. dmranching@gmail.com The community Bulls sold at the ranch will use the prize money to realize their long-standing plans for a kitchen addition to their present community club.

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Understanding EPD percentile tables is important

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist North Dakota State University The discussion of how to utilize breed association expected progeny differences (EPDs) by setting individual goals requires that producers understand how bulls are positioned within the breed association’s data set.

For example, if a producer is looking at a Simmental bull, then go to the American Simmental Association’s website (simmental. org) and click on the “Industrial Science/Tech Advancement” tab.

From there, hover on the “Genetic Prediction (EPD)” box and scroll down to the “% Tables/Breed Avg.” tab. Click on the box and select the desired cattle type.

The Dickinson Research Extension Center is using purebred Simmentals, so we would click on “Purebred Simmentals” to see the 2014 purebred Simmental percentile table, then print the table. The table for other breeds will be about the same but different labeling on their websites.

Step two is to get a colored highlighter pen and prepare to decide what level of performance one wants to select when buying a bull.

For example, one can decide to ask to see the EPD value rankings for a particular trait much like one would ask to see the miles per gallon rankings for a specific car model to compare with other models.

A simple way to deal with the table is to decide on what level of performance one wants to shop for.

For example, the center desires

that the Simmental bulls simply rank in the upper 50 percent of the breed for the desired traits.

Therefore, locate 50 percent on the left-hand side of the percentile table and read across the table to determine the EPD value for each trait printed in the sire summary that would rank a bull at the 50th percentile within the breed. It sounds complicated but it really isn’t.

Now take the colored highlighter pen and draw a line across the table at the 50 percent line. Now you have highlighted the EPD value needed to rank a bull at the desired 50th percentile within the breed.

By looking at the numbers above the line, one knows the EPD values of the bulls ranked within the upper 50th percentile. So the performance of the bulls is unveiled, which is what we are searching for.

As the center buys bulls, in this case Simmental bulls, the center uses the same process.

The center focuses on five traits within the Simmental breed - birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, marbling score and rib-eye area - and sets a goal that the average value for herd sire EPDs should meet or exceed average EPD values.

Using the process described above, the purebred Simmental breed average (50th percentile) birth weight is 2.2 pounds, weaning weight is 64.2 pounds, yearling weight is 93.2 pounds, marbling score is 0.13 and rib-eye area is 0.76 square inch.

The center’s registered herd bulls that were born in 2011 and

2012 and utilized during the 2013 breeding season did not meet all of the goals for individual traits. The center’s sire averages were birth weight 1.5 pounds (goal met), weaning weight 59.6 pounds (goal not met), yearling weight 80.1 pounds (goal not met), marbling score 0.15 (goal met) and rib-eye area 0.88 square inch (goal met).

As the 2014 breeding season approaches, the center has retained one of the 2012 bulls and replaced the rest of the bulls with four bulls that were born in 2013. Current herd bull averages for birth weight are 2.2 pounds (goal met), weaning weight 78 pounds (goal met), yearling weight 109.9 pounds (goal met), marbling score 0.07 (goal not met) and rib-eye area 0.99 square inch (goal met).

These current sires are reflective of a desire to meet the center’s goals but also the reality of buying bulls. A review of the EPD values reveals that the center has increased birth weight slightly while increasing weaning and yearling weight significantly.

Unfortunately, along with the increased growth in the current sires, marbling decreased but ribeye area increased. Three traits moved in the right direction but one did not. Birth weight changed but, arguably, not in the right direction (it went up). However, it remained at the breed average and is acceptable.

Marbling will need to be improved in the future. The current Simmental bull pen should provide the genetics to fit the cows

Dining and Entertainment Guide Cont’d from Pg 2

Mar 10 - 19 - Coronation Music Festival. www. coronationmusicfestival.com, 403-578-2801.

Mar 13-16 - Oyen Atom D Provincials, www. oyenminorhockey.com Mar 14,15,21-23 - Curtaincall Theatre dinner theatre ‘Let’s Murder Marsha’ Forestburg Community Hall. Tickets $35. 780-582-3668.

Mar 14-19 - Coronation Music Festival Dance Classes, Coronation Community Centre 403578-2189.

Mar 14-15 - The Vat, Red Deer, Boys of Saint James Gate, 403-346-5636.

Mar 14-16 - Red Deer Speed Show & Collector Car Auction, Westerner Park, 1888-296-0528 ext 102 to consign, Todd.

Mar 15 - Kidsport St. Patricks Day Gala 5:30-12midnight, Stettler Community Hall Tickets: 403-742-8889 Mar 20-23 - Coronation/Castor Midgets Provincial Tournament, Barry 403-575-0756.

Mar 21-23 - Catch A Rising Star Dance Festival 2 9 pm Stettler Performing Arts Centre Mar 18 - The Vat, Red Deer, The Real McKenzies, 403-346-5636.

Mar 20 - The Vat, Red Deer, Glorious Sons, 403346-5636.

Mar 22 - The Vat, Red Deer, Open /Air/Pigeon Park, 403-346-5636.

Mar 28 - Coronation Performing Arts, “Robert Post”, Coronation Community Centre, 7:30pm.

Tickets 403-578-3838.

Mar 29-Apr 5 - Consort Dinner Theatre ‘Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grill’. Tickets 403-575-5445 Mar 30 - Stettler Variety Showcase presents Robert Post, Tickets at Pfeiffers House of Music.

Apr 1 - Coronation Music Festival Grand Concert & Awards, 7:30pm Coronation Community Centre.

Apr 4-12 - Kitscoty Community Hall Dinner Theater. Tickets available Mason Agencies, Kitscoty. 780-872-9465.

Apr 5 - Cadogan Ladies’ Night Out, Cadogan Hall, Tickets $50, dinner, prizes, entertainment.

Rochelle 780-753-8887 May 24 - Charley Pride & The Pridesmen,

Southern Alberta Jubilee Audit., Calgary Tickets @ Tickmaster outlets. 1-855-985-5000 May 26 - Charley Pride & The Pridesmen, Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary Tickets @ Ticketmaster outlets.

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Please send Community Events by fax to 403-578-2088 or 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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that are in the center’s traditional medium- to largeframed cow herd.

The center expects cows to fend for themselves at calving, so there is the desire for low birth weight. They also are expected to bring home growth-orientated calves that fit industry expectations in the fall.

Mission almost accomplished.

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After a life of working in the oil patch and driving trucks, Ed decided to take it a little easier. All those jangled miles on the road were taking a toll on his lower back. However, life in his recliner was tougher on him than bouncing around on a long haul, so he picked up the phone and called Mike, wondering if they had any opportunities. A new door opened.

“Here I am,” says Ed with a big friendly smile. “It’s a blessing.” He absolutely enjoys the work, meeting people and staying vital. If you’re looking for a new vehicle, give Ed a call. You’ll be impressed by how hard he’ll work for you.

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