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Stettler services facing budget deficits Debra Johnston
ECA Review Reporter With 288 registered members aged six to 18, Heartland Youth Centre (HYC) offers a number of programs to Stettler town and county kids and manages the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in the area. Pauline Christian, HYC Board Treasurer, along with Christel Schuckberg and student Tia
Fitzpatrick, presented HYC’s 2016 budget to Stettler town council at the Jan. 19 meeting. The youth centre is facing a deficit of $92,150 for 2016. With total revenue of $71,700 and fundraising at $125,600, the centre will fall short of meeting its $289,450 budget. According to Christian, the centre will have to meet the shortfall with reserves. “We’ve always maintained about a
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ECA Review Reporter A great deal of discussion took place amongst council members during their regular meeting on Mon., Jan. 18, regarding a request for support for a letter being sent by the Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops Ltd. to Premier Notley requesting they eliminate the proposed Carbon Tax from residences, acreages and family farms. Forestburg CAO Debra Moffatt said her initial estimates show an increase of approximately $260 per household for their local residents. She went on to say that this new tax will hit hardest the people who are the least likely to be able to afford the increase. Those in older homes with windows and furnaces they can’t afford to replace with more energy efficient versions. She also voiced concern over the cost of heating the village arena and
other such public places. Early estimates place those costs at a two per cent tax increase for residents. Councillor Hagel said she felt that as a council they should stand up for local business owners in addition to the residents. That the tax exemption should not exclude the vary people who create employment in the village. However it was agreed that any additional costs for the local business owners could be recovered by passing the increase on to customers.
$82,500 raised for village
A first reading was given to the Electric Distribution System Franchise Agreement Bylaw which will allow Atco Electric to charge a “franchise fee” for all electricity used within the Village of Forestburg. The current franchise fee is nine per cent and it is estimated that the fee will generate $82,500 for the village. Turn to Learning, Pg 5
year of cash reserves,” stated Christian. Stettler town has contributed $40,000 to the centre each year since 2013, covering an amount that Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) funded in the past but discontinued when FCSS funds were cut. “We still don’t receive any money from FCSS,” explained Christian and requests to the county for funding have gone unanswered, even though 25 per cent of kids using HYC are from the county. The Big Brothers Big Sisters program has been of enormous benefit to Tia Fitzpatrick, who gave a report of her experience in the program and the bond she has made with her mentor, whom Fitzpatrick described as ‘a friend for all time’. However, according to Schuckberg, finding male mentors to match with boys, some of whom have been waiting for over two years, has been difficult. According to Schuckberg, the problem is not just in Stettler or Alberta but also across North America. Council approved a $40,000 contribution to HYC.
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The Stettler and District Handibus Society is also looking at utilizing reserves in 2016 to purchase a new medical van. With $43,000 in reserves for the $60,000 purchase, the Society is hoping the town will approve an additional $10,000 contribution, above the $20,000 the town contributes to the Society’s operating budget. The Society operates the handibus, the only wheelchair accessible public
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transportation for the town and county, as well as a smaller medical van, which is used primarily to transport passengers to medical appointments within Alberta but also acts as a backup when the handibus is being serviced. “We’re all very well aware of what the economy is like,” stated Cindy MacDonnell, Society Chairperson, who attended the meeting along with Handibus Coordinator Judy McKnight to present their 2016 budget to council. According to MacDonnell, the Society expects to dip into reserves to cover the predicted $13,704 deficit of the $124,618 budget. Raising the fees for passengers is not an option the Society is considering. Currently, a one-way trip in town costs $5. Out of town trips are charged a per kilometre rate plus a flat fee. Between the handibus and handivan, 7899 passengers used the services in 2015. Council passed a motion to support the $20,000 Brooklyn Sophia Pinnell contribution for Born: 2016. They will February 8, 2015 also consider conParents: tributing $10,000 Jay & Jennifer Pinnell of towards the new Medicine Hat van if the Society Grandparents: Allan & Shirley is unable to Shoemaker secure funds of Coronation elsewhere.
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by Herman Schwenk Both the federal and provincial We hear a lot lately from the envi- governments are projecting huge ronmental climate change deficits for years to come. Both of community that we are these governments talk experiencing catastrophic about investing money to climate change due to man create jobs. All I can see made C02 emissions. When from these investments the NDP formed governare more jobs for bureaument in Alberta in May 2015 crats. To fix the economy they said they had to act we need jobs that create aggressively to reduce those new wealth. Both govemissions. It was important ernments give lip service that Alberta make a to the building of pipedifference. lines but neither of them Schwenk What surprised me was are doing much to make that a number of the oil sure those pipelines get sands executives stood in support of built. Those are projects that would Rachel Notley when she announced create new wealth. her carbon tax policy and said that I think the concern we have in the energy industry could do better. Canada and much of the rest of the Well yes, with the technical innova- world is not catastrophic climate tion that is possible today, they change but the catastrophic governwould be able to do better but that ment policy being developed in misses the point. I fail to underresponse to the perception of catastand what kind of a difference can strophic climate change. Alberta actually make. Ontario has destroyed much of its As I stated in a previous column, manufacturing industry with the Canada is now responsible for about implementation of the Green 1.5 per cent of global CO2 emissions, Energy Act that has resulted in the Alberta perhaps ½ per cent and the loss of over 4,000 jobs as a result of oil sands .01 per cent. This differthe huge increase in the price of ence they refer to defies logic. When electricity. China produces perhaps 25per cent It won’t be long before Alberta folof greenhouse emissions, just what lows Ontario’s lead with their difference could Alberta possibly proposed carbon tax and an make? increase in the corporate tax. It would appear that the environmental community have convinced the political class I have yet to that the god of climate change is much more important than sound economic policy. see any real proof Harper resisted drastic climate change policy as best he that C02 has had could. He was criticized the world over for it, but he was any real effect on right. I have yet to see any real proof that CO2 has had any real the weather. effect on the weather. I have personally talked to Unless somebody can get this two meteorological scientists, Dr. move by progressive politicians and Tim Ball from Victoria, BC and Art the climate change nuts to apply Douglas from the northeastern US. some common sense to the climate Both of them told me that the effect issue I think it will be the cause of a of CO2 on mean world temperature worldwide economic disaster. is minuscule. So far Canada has promised Climate change is caused by solar about 4.5 billion dollars to Third cycle activity. The heat radiated World countries to help with green- from the sun is never constant. house gas reductions. That Eventually the world will experiinvestment will create no new ence another cooling cycle Canadian jobs other than perhaps regardless of how much money is for a couple of bureaucrats to disspent to reduce Greenhouse Gas perse those funds. (GHG). The Alberta NDP are going to It will then become apparent that implement a carbon tax that will the billions and billions of dollars cost the people of Alberta about spent on climate change was three billion dollars a year. wasted.
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If you find yourself in a financial hole, stop digging Rick Strankman, MLA for Drumheller-Stettler Bankers have an old saying: “If you find yourself in a financial hole, the first thing to do is stop digging.” Everyone knows people who’ve been in dire financial straits. And everyone knows someone who’s gotten into trouble with credit cards or borrowing for vehicles and other mechanical “toys.” When the banker calls to tell someone that their credit rating is getting into trouble—driving up the cost of borrowing—ordinary people rein in their spending and re-establish financial priorities. In the past three weeks, two of the largest and most reputable credit agencies in North America told Albertans, and the world, that the Alberta government is in a financial quandary and is failing to act. In mid-January, Moody’s Investors Service (one of the world’s largest providers of financial research, risk analysis and credit ratings) changed the rating for Alberta’s finances from “stable” to “negative”, indicating that if the province’s NDP government doesn’t take action to stop the financial hemorrhaging, the situation will get worse. This past week, for the same reasons, Dominion Bond Rating Service (another big gun in the financial research and risk analysis business) also downgraded Alberta’s long-term financial picture to negative. On the heels of these warnings, instead of announcing that the provincial government will bring its spending into line, Finance Minister Joe Ceci foolishly said, “We will not make reckless cuts that would simply make a bad situation worse.” In a press release, Ceci insisted that he and the government have “taken important steps” to ensure that the province comes out of this financial mess. Their solution? Increased government spending on infrastructure, including $34 billion in brand new expenditures—with borrowed money. Ceci and the government believe that the remedy for Alberta’s ballooning debt and excessive spending is more debt and even more spending.
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According to Ceci, they’re perfectly comfortable if the province has debt equal to 15 per cent of provincial GDP, which means debt of $50-$60 billion¹. This is madness. There isn’t a responsible business or farmer anywhere in the province who (after being warned by his banker) immediately embarks upon a brand new massive spending spree, running it all up on credit cards. This is the same approach taken by the Ontario NDP when Bob Rae surprisingly became premier in the 1990s. In one term of government, Rae took an axe to the integrity of Ontario’s finances, pushing its overall debt to more than $100 billion. And this was roughly the same time that Ralph Klein was paying off Alberta’s debt in full. The Ontario treasury has now been looted and ravaged by Bob Rae—and by Kathleen Wynne—so much so that Ontario taxpayers are shelling out $11$12 billion in interest every year. This is more money than all Albertans combined paid in personal income tax in 2014-15, money for which Ontario taxpayers get absolutely nothing. In Alberta, the government is hobbling along, insisting it’s a victim of oil pricing. It isn’t. Most provinces collect nothing or next to nothing from annual oil and gas royalties, and Alberta collects more than those who do. So even with oil at $30 a barrel, Alberta has a financial advantage unavailable to other provinces. In all truthfulness, our province’s financial crisis cannot be blamed on oil prices. It’s a fiscal dilemma that is entirely due to government overspending.
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New home for Clive library and FCSS becoming a reality Lisa Joy
ECA Review reporter Clive council, at its Jan. 25 meeting, voted in favour of releasing $100,922 of the society’s money that is being held in trust at a Lacombe law firm. The money will go towards completing the purchase of the Fire Hall Catering property. The Clive Community Resource Society is buying the building, which will become the new home for Clive’s library, the FCSS, a coffee room and a community programs room. Lacombe County committed $95,000 to the project and
will pay when the project is complete. The library is currently in the basement of the village office and moving it to the new building will make it more accessible to all residents and provide more space. The society will buy the building in February and then start renovations to be completed by summer of 2016. Supernet will be installed. The partnership includes the Neighborhood Revitalization Association, the Clive Public Library Board, the Neighborhood Place Board, the FCSS and
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Continued preparations for new water treatment plant
Preparations continue for Forestburg’s new water treatment plant as reported to council. The reservoir has been filled with water, drained a few days later and refilled. Village Public Works will be spending a lot of time learning how to run the new
plant including attending a water well operating course in Calgary and a water conference in Banff. The village purchased a new street sweeper which has been working well. The old street sweeper is currently being remodified to work as a vacuum for the leaves. Public Works also reclaimed the airport and had the locks changed in response to a former tenant who owed $5,700 in unpaid property taxes and was using the airport to store personal items.
the Village of Clive Council. Clive council also unanimously voted in favour of allowing the Clive Resource Centre Society to enter the village’s Alberta Municipal Services Corporation (AMSC) energy program as a community organization, which allows them lower power and energy rates. “They requested it and I don’t know how we could say no,” said Mayor Gillard. The Clive library is already under the AMSC energy program and Mayor Gillard suggested council let the arena know about the program to help cut their costs. The Clive Resource Centre Society will fall under the AMSC energy program starting Feb. 15.
neighbouring villages and towns and voted in favour of a one per cent overall increase for the base and usage. Council, at its regular meeting Jan. 25, approved a base rate of $35.50 every two months, up from $34.58 in 2015. They also increased the over usage water rate to $1.68 m3, up one cent from last year. “We’re very competitive,” said Chief Administrative Officer Carla Kenney. Likewise, Mayor3” Anita wide
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ECA Review Reporter Lacombe County council approved a bylaw rezoning land in Mirror from recreational to commercial paving the way for a new business in that community. “I’m quite pleased a vacant lot is going to become a business,” said Lacombe County Coun. Brenda McKnight at the county’s regular meeting Jan. 14. “It will certainly be an asset to the community.” Coun. McKnight, however, said council couldn’t reveal the type of business yet coming to the hamlet. The land rezoned contains the former Mirror Curling Club building. The club ceased operation in 2011 and the building has sat empty since. But before demolishing the building, Lacombe County asked the public for their input on the building’s future. The building and land, about six lots, were recently sold to a private owner who wants to start a commercial venture. A public hearing was held in the county chambers Jan. 14. Council then gave a bylaw second and third reading allowing the rezoning of the land to proceed.
Increase in wastewater
Lacombe County council, at its Jan. 14 regular meeting, approved a 7.11 per cent monthly flat fee and consumption charge increase for Mirror residents. Based on an average monthly consumption of 12 cubic metres of water per household the cost of the county providing utilities to Mirror will increase by 6.34 per cent, or $8.74, a month in 2016.
County council also approved a resolution to set the 2016 monthly garbage rate in Mirror at $17.71 per household. During Lacombe County’s 2016 budget deliberations, staff reviewed the rates charged to Mirror, Gull Lake’s Lakeview Estates to see if the rates sufficiently funded the costs of those services and if there were enough reserves for future water and wastewater capital expenditures and annual operating deficits. Staff’s review discovered that the current rates in Mirror wouldn’t sufficiently fund the 2016 operating expenses and the $29,710 reserve contribution. So a consumption and flat monthly fee increase to 7.05 per cent was recommended. The 2015 combined water rate increase was 7.58 per cent. The projected 2016 year-end balance in the Mirror Waste Water reserve is $81,791.
Stormwater pond gets approval
Lacombe County council, at its regular meeting Jan. 14, gave second and third reading to a bylaw rezoning 20 acres of land owned by NOVA Chemicals from agricultural to heavy industrial to accommodate a new 202,184 cubic metre $11 million stormwater retention pond on 14 acres. The retention pond will be east of the existing southeast retention pond, which has a capacity of 42,000 cubic metres and is used to catch and recycle runoff water from the site for re-use in operations after it’s softened and clarified. The new pond will be located within the site fence line to limit people and wildlife from accessing the pond.
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Castor Atom Cyclones: From the left, back row: Coach JD Johnson, Toryn Johnson, Brandyn Baird, Thorson Marshall, Karli Fuller, Codi James, Donovan Beverton, Coach Troy Slemp and Coach Grant Musgrove. Front row: Parker Slemp, Jarrett Fuller, Owen Schauer, Ray Musgrove, Thayer Bunbury and Tayah Perry. Missing: Coach Travis Bunbury and Manager Genelle Bunbury.
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Coronation Atom Royals: From the left, back row: Duane Kubinchak, Coach Rod Scoville, Shawn Kobi and Carrie Scoville. Middle row: Caleb Kobi, Cole Kubinchak, Shelby Unger and Brynn Scoville. Front row: William Ross-Torres, Layton Perry, Jesse Tkach, Rylan Montgomery and Cody Cooper.
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Castor IP Initiation: From the left, back row: Manager Heide Downey, Coach Dallas Hildreth, Coach Kacee James, Coach Geri Slemp. 3rd Row: Cole Hildreth, Teagan Younger, Liam Brown, Casen Renschler and Erica Davis. 2nd Row: Finley Hildreth, Aven Downey, Evan Downey, Kayla Weeks and Ella Younger. Front Row: Jordan Dyki, Darcy Knull, Max Hildreth, Danica Boger and Ethan Weber.
Castor Novice Cyclones: From the left, back row: Coaches Dave Hanton, Ron Weeks and Mike McCallum. Middle row: Cort James, Lachlan Hanton, Jamie McCallum, Kelton Doolaege, Axton Compton and Grady Bowen. Front row: Callum Stewart, Wyatt Wiancko, Chance Weeks, Boston Central Alberta Co-op ALBERTA Slemp, Ella May Perry, Ethan Boger and Damon Ries. CENTRAL Castor Cardlock CO-OP Missing Kaleb Bozek and Coach Aaron Compton.
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Ovechkin pulls ahead in Crosby battle by Bruce Penton It didn’t make the ‘Obits’ page in The Hockey News, but the Sidney CrosbyAlex Ovechkin rivalry is dead. The two superstars broke into the NHL in 2005-06 and Ovechkin, almost two years older, racked up four more points (106 to 102) than the 18-year-old Sid the Kid from Nova Scotia, and won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. They have been linked ever since and while both starred for 10 years, Crosby won a Stanley Cup while Ovechkin’s chance for Cup glory finally appears on the horizon this season. So who is better? Who was better? Who will go down in hockey’s history books as the better Penton player? Those questions need more time. Winnipeg fans a few years ago thought they knew — at least they had a 15,000-voice chant directed at Ovechkin one night at the MTS Centre that thundered down: “CROS-by’s BET-ter!” in a singsong voice that served only to annoy, not to anoint. Now both in their 11th seasons, Crosby and Ovechkin seem to be heading in different directions. Ovi’s Capitals are the class of the NHL, with only eight losses and, at last glance, a 12-point lead over their nearest rival in the Eastern Conference. Ovechkin recently scored his 500th career goal (185 more than Crosby has scored) and will challenge again for the Hart Trophy as the league’s MVP (he’s already won three Harts). Crosby, meanwhile, has been the face of Canadian hockey since he entered the league in 2005. He had 102 points that season, led the Penguins to a Stanley Cup in 2008-09 and joined Paul Henderson atop the pedestal of Canadian hockey heroes by scoring the ‘golden goal’ in overtime as Canada prevailed over the U.S. at the Olympics in 2010. He has two scoring titles and two MVPs to his credit. But this season has been a grind. Crosby’s stats are ordinary, at best. He’s averaging less than a point a game (his career mark is around 1.3), the Penguins are under .500 and while enforcer and zero-goal scorer John Scott of Arizona (now Montreal) was named a captain for the NHL all-star game, the great Sidney Crosby didn’t even rate an invitation. Jets’ fans can start practising their
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3 C’s Peewee A Coyotes: From the left, back row: Keaton Shipton, Garin Smigelski, Chase Tkach, Logan Perry, Connor Crisp, Adam Golby and Vaughn Strutt. Middle row: Assistant Coach Charles Crisp, Assistant Coach Brad Schmidt, Raine Ference, Cade James, Cayden Dumanoski, Trey Martin, Head Coach Doug Tkach and Assistant Coach Wade Golby. Front row: Cauy Schmidt, Darien Dunkle, Landon Slemp, Evan Golby and Kurt Gramlich.
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3 C’s Peewee C Coyotes: From the left, back row: Curtis Lundy, Alex Smith, Ethan Largary, Will Slemp, Branden Smith, Jason Rossing and Jay Kurek. Middle row: Mark Zimmer, Gabe Logan, Damon Stannard, Aiden Eccles, Colby Woody, Brawly Scribner and Cooper Rossing. Front row: Kelton Marr, Conner Bartlett, Kadin Kurek, Kyle Beverton and Trace Lundy. Missing-Raelynn Weber.
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ECA Review Reporter In a recent Red Deer RCMP press release, a man was ticketed for flossing his teeth while driving. Although it should be obvious that flossing and driving is a bad idea, it seems that what is obvious to some - is not to others. With that in mind, here is a list of what is considered ‘distracted driving’ in the province of Alberta. A person driving shall not permit any person, animal or thing to occupy the front seat of the vehicle in such a manner so as to impede the driver in the free and uninterrupted access to and use of the steering wheel, brakes and other equipment required to be used for the safe operation of the vehicle or that would cause an obstruction to the driver’s clear vision in any direction. Translation: ensure that not only are your children securely in their seats at all times but if you are travelling with pets, make sure they do not sit near the gas pedal, dashboard or jump into the driver’s lap. This could also refer to anyone travelling with a large amount of luggage or a passenger with a really large cowboy hat that may inhibit the driver’s view out any of their windows.
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A person driving cannot drive or operate a vehicle on a highway while at the same time holding, viewing or manipulating a cellular telephone, radio communication device or other communication device that is capable of receiving or transmitting telephone communication, electronic data, electronic mail or text messages. However, an individual may drive or operate a vehicle on a highway while using a cellular telephone or radio communication device in ‘hands-free’ mode. You are also not allowed to drive or operate a vehicle on a highway if the display screen of a television, computer or other device in the vehicle is activated and visible to the driver unless the global positioning system navigation device (GPS), cellular telephone or radio communication device being used is in hands-free mode. This includes any handheld iPod that has a display screen whether or not is has the ability to transmit communications or a dash mounted entertainment system that has a display screen. In fact, any dash mounted display screen that has the ability to play in sight of the driver while the vehicle is operating is illegal. Hands-free currently does include headphones connected to a cell phone for instance, however, Cst. Stratton of the Coronation RCMP does not feel that headphones are a safe option for a driver due to the fact that they impede the driver’s ability to hear. This makes a driver less likely to hear an emergency vehicle’s siren or another motorist’s horn for example.
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3 C’s Midget B: From the left, back row: Ryley Ramsay, Morgan Myette, Luke Kneller and Adam Close. Middle row: Assistant Coach Melvin Heidecker, Assistant Coach Mervin Kroeger, Keegan Miller, Frazer Pengelly, Jarek Balderson, Evan Spady, Bryson Evans, Carter Renschler, Coach Troy Slemp and Manager Tammy Spady. Front row: Mason Myette, Cody Kroeger, Travis Clark, Chase Kelts, Mitchel Gramlich, Brayden Duncan and Keir Heidecker . Missing: Travis Johnstone.
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3 C’s Midget A: From the left, back row: Coach Trevor Fawcett, James Anderson, Cutler Coppock, Justin Golby, Blaze Bailey, Josh Fawcett, Kyle Elhard, Colten Brigley, Isaac Latimer, Griffin Marr and Coach Brice Cooke. Middle row: Jackson Sunstrum, Carver Zimmer, Hayden Schetzsle, Logan Gallaway, Jonathan Caseley, Carter Cooke and Logan Spady. Front row: Taylor Frank, Ty Spady. Missing: Assistant coaches Brad Golby, Kelly Coppock and Manager Tom Coppock.
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3C’s Bantam B Coyotes: From the left, back row: Coach Aaron Compton, Garrett Compton, Trey MacGillivray, Koby Welsh, Aiden Kobi, Jaron Scribner, Liam Ries, Gage Lonsdale and Assistant Coach Layne MacGillivray. Front row: Joe Brigley, Jordan Taylor, Jaron Nelson, Kodi Sherbo, Sam Rolheiser, Kennen Volk and Colby Hays. Missing: Assistant Coaches, Richard Ries, Dale Rolheiser, Ryan Beebe, Managers Carrie Compton and Loreena MacGillivray.
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Cont’d from Pg 10 The opportunity to buy local bulls and sort the best of the best remains. But producers still need to be proactive in learning new techniques to sort the best of the best because buying bulls is a crucial investment made with the expectations of good progeny. Dollars are often limited and are only spent once, so getting the right bulls is critical. Today, the way bulls are selling also is changing. Video auctions are common. Sale bulls, presented with all available data, are guaranteed by the breeder. In many cases, the bulls are videoed and displayed on a website, so visual observations are made easily. On sale day, the bull appears on the sale monitor and, with a click of the mouse, a producer can buy a bull anywhere, and I mean anywhere. Recently, I made plans to attend a sale only to find out that the bulls are no longer even brought into the ring. Large computer
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From the comfort of home Cont’d from Pg 11 Actually, at the Dickinson Research Extension Center, the last time we purchased bulls in person was two years ago. We have signed up in advance with the online auction company, stayed home and bid. Has the experience always been good? Most times, yes. Once the mouse was not as quick as the auctioneer, but that simply may be a learning curve for the auctioneer and producer. Either way, electronic bull buying works. Even more satisfying is that many bull sellers offer a significant opportunity for delivery. So times are changing along with just how these bulls can end up at a beef producer’s lot. However, the original concern to see the bulls in person always seems to come up in the conversation. How does one take the step to move away from history and move forward? Goodness results when producers gather, visit, eat and share their thoughts. I am not suggesting that should end. When that is the most opportune way to buy bulls, use it. But if the wind is blowing, the snow is falling and the
roads are closing, why not attend the bull sale from the comfort of your home? Sign up early and get approved for both options. Think of how many calves, the progeny of the bulls one buys, are going to be sold via video auction? If the calves can sell, perhaps the bulls can, too. If a producer visits with the local auction barn, one certainly will obtain some good information of the various opportunities to market calves. And yes, the eye of the buyer in many cases has switched to data. Using good data to buy calves and bulls is a good thing for buyers and sellers. Producers are more and more accepting of reviewing the factual data of a bull and then adding the bull to the potential bid list or taking the bull off the potential bid list. In the coming weeks, an excellent activity is searching bull catalogs or websites for bulls, finding their registration numbers, looking up their available data and developing the bid list. Once the list is done, visit with the breeder, make arrangements to bid and only bid from the bid list. Avoid the bargains. May you find all your ear tags.
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Comparing oats, barley and wheat for cattle rations Agri-News Reducing feed costs for wintering cows is an objective that can pay huge dividends. “It’s been estimated that for every $1 that you save in winter feed costs, the net profit for the operation increases by $2.48,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef/ forage specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Stettler. High hay prices have resulted in some producers changing to a straw grain ration prior to calving. “This is a good option,” says Yaremcio. “By feeding straw and grain pre-calving, it is possible to save roughly $350 compared to feeding hay throughout the entire winter. The question then becomes is it cheaper to feed oats or barley to the cows? Some of the items to consider are price and nutrient content of the grains.” It is important to be aware of the price differential needed to replace barley with oats in a ration, or vice versa. “On average, barley contains 7 to 10% more protein and 7 to 10% more energy on a pound-for-pound basis compared to oats,” explains Yaremcio.
“So, if there is six pounds of barley in the ration, it would be necessary to feed 6.6 pounds of oats to get the same amount of nutrients into the animal.” On a per tonne basis, to replace 2204 pounds of barley, it would be necessary to feed 2352 pounds of oats to get the same amount of energy and an additional six pounds of canola meal to match protein levels. To have the same cost for feeding, oat needs to be $1.50 per bushel less expensive than barley to be a cost effective option. “There are a few other considerations that need to be made before making the switch based on price alone,” explains Yaremcio. “If feeding whole grains to calves under 700 pounds, there’s no need to process the grain. The calves will do a good job of chewing and breaking the kernels so they are digested. For animals over 700 pounds (including cows), the animals tend to ‘gulp’ their food and don’t chew as much. Whole oats to larger animals results in a five to seven per cent reduction in digestive efficiency. Turn to Different, Pg 14
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Feed refusal. If feed consumption declines after a change, it may be an indication that the rumen is not functioning properly. Consistency of the manure. If the manure becomes lose and watery, this is another indicator there are digestive problems. “If either of these two problems occur, reduce the total amount of grain fed or go back to the previous mix of grain until the problems dissipate,” adds Yaremcio For more information, contact the Alberta Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276).
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Cont’d from Pg 13 Barley on the other hand has a 10 to 15% reduction in digestive efficiency when fed whole. This factor needs to be brought into the price differential discussion.” Economically, if it is costing more than 15% of the price for barley or 7% of the price of oats to process the grain, it may be beneficial to feed extra grain and be money ahead in the long run, notes Yaremcio. “Changing from oats to barley in a ration should be done gradually. Start with 25% barley in the mix for three to four days, and then increase the barley by 25% every three to four days. If all goes well, in 16 days the animals can be on 100% barley.” Changing to feed wheat has different limitations. “Wheat must be cracked into two pieces (no finer than this) when feed to larger cattle. If it is fed whole, digestive efficiency is reduced by 25%. Wheat is digested faster than oats or barley which increases the risks of bloat or acidosis. Maximum feeding limits for wheat is three pounds per head per day for calves under 700 pounds and six pounds a day for mature cows. If switching to wheat, a gradual introduction into the ration is necessary. It’s advisable to include an ionophore into the ration when feeding wheat.” When making the changes from one grain to another, there are two things to watch for:
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Agri-News Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) staff recently attended the Farm Management Canada Agriculture Excellence Conference in Regina. “The young farmer bear pit (under 40), and the young at heart forum (over 40) were very interesting,” says Rick Dehod, farm financial specialist, AF, Edmonton. “Conference participants broke into two groups and brainstormed on the top five things they wished that the other generation understood about their generation, and then provided their advice regarding the challenges the other group faced as farm managers.” According to the sessions, the top five things the young farmers (under 40) want their parents to know: 5. Make a plan - the younger generation wishes their parents understood their need to get a plan in place. A plan provides some certainty and understanding of outcomes. 4. Entitlement - the young generation wants their parents to know they believe their parents are entitled to a really good retirement. They want to ensure their parents are looked after. 3. Technology - the younger generation wants to try new technology and innovation. There are other ways of doing things! 2. Choice - the partner in the younger generation wants to be able to choose whether to have a career on or off the farm. The in-law could become actively involved in the farm business, but wouldn’t have to. 1. Work-life balance - the younger generation wants their parents to know that they’d love to farm, but they also want vacations and time with family. Turn to Communicate, Pg 16
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Current average expected progeny difference values for bulls is critical by Kris Ringwall, Beef for Proven and Genetic Specialist, North Dakota Opportunity Sires.” This State University Extension box of numbers gives a proService ducer the EPD (expected The new year brings a progeny difference) values new approach to bull buying for bulls that rank in the top because the tools involved in 1 percent of the breed, the bull selection improve each top 5 percent of the breed or year. any percentage the producer Two major improvements decides to look up. this year are ease of use and For simplicity and relesimplicity of use. Some repe- vance to the commercial tition is involved, especially world of cattle, I look to in going back to breeders cattle in the top 30 percent of one previously has purthe breed and cattle in the chased bulls from and the top 50 percent of the breed. progeny performed up to The 50 percentile row for the expectation. The informaRed Angus breed is as foltion available continues to lows: The EPD value is gain depth and expands minus 1.3 pounds for birth through the many breed weight, 59 pounds for databases. weaning weight, 91 pounds For the sake of discussion for yearling weight, 20 and to help explain the data, pounds for maternal milk, I will utilize the Red Angus 0.48 unit for marbling and Association of America web- .12 square inch for rib-eye site and data, although the area. process is very similar for These values determine the other breeds. The what level of performance Dickinson Research one wants. For example, the Extension Center (DREC) center desires that the Red has 10 Red Angus bulls in Angus bulls simply rank in the bull pen. the upper 50 percent of the “Are they any good?” That breed for the desired traits. Turn to Performance, Pg 18 seems like an opinionated question expecting an opinionated answer, but not really. A quick check of the Red Angus website will verify how well the bulls stack up with other Red Angus Join us in celebrating the bulls. 61st Anniversary of the So let’s get the answer. Go to the Red Angus association’s website (http://redangus. org) and click on the word at the Dryland Cattle Trading Corp, Veteran “Genetics” at the top of the website, Approximately 40 Two Year Old Horned & then click on the Polled Bulls from reputation herds on offer. words “EPD Parade of Bulls 11:00 am • Sale at 1:30 pm Percentiles” along the left-hand side Sponsored by the East Central Hereford Club Call 403-676-2086 or email diamondt@netago.ca of the box, then review the first Catalogue also available on line at box of numbers www.drylandcattle.com titled “Percentiles View on-line and bid by phone.
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Cont’d from Pg 17 Reviewing the 50 percentile values allows the center to limit selection and purchase only those bulls that meet the criteria. Simplify the process using colored highlighters and draw a line across a printed copy of the percentile table for proven and genetic opportunity sires at the 50 percent line. Wow! Now you have highlighted the EPD value needed to rank a bull at the desired 50th percentile within the breed, and by looking at the numbers above the line, one knows the EPD values of the bulls that exceed those values. This is performance unveiled, and that is what we are searching for. “Why not just buy the bulls with the largest numbers?” That is a good question, and the answer starts with developing goals and objectives within the cattle operation. Not all producers need to simply purchase the largest bull. In the center’s case, I do look at the 30 percentile values as well. To do so, simply repeat the same process as I did for the 50 percentile values and draw a highlighted line across the same table. The percentile table really will help a producer select offspring from sires that possess the upper desired value for those same traits. Using the Percentiles for Proven and Genetic Opportunity Sires table, I would look across the 30 percentile row and see that the EPD value is minus 2.7 pounds for birth weight, 67 pounds for weaning weight, 104 pounds for yearling weight, 24 pounds for maternal milk, 0.59 unit for marbling and .23 square inch for rib-eye area. To keep the center’s bull pen practical, I try to purchase bulls that have
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Film on farming concerns
Agri-News Canada is a world leader in agriculture and food production. But farming doesn’t look the same as it did a hundred, fifty, or even ten years ago. Farmers are producing more with less, using more efficient and sustainable practices than ever before. So why do consumers carry so much doubt around the way their food is produced? When did fear begin to trump science and fact when it comes to food production – and how do we earn back that valuable consumer confidence? License to Farm is a
short documentary exploring the role of science, sustainability and food safety in modern agriculture, encouraging farmers to stand up for their right to farm. Growing concern over consumer fear and mistrust of the food system, increasingly limiting government regulations, and the danger of choice becoming limited in production methods sparked the need for this film among Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) stakeholders. To view the film, go to http://licensetofarm.com/
Agri-News The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations to honour individuals who have made significant contributions to Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food industry, and to the development and sustainability of rural life in Alberta. “Every two years, Alberta’s Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes up to three Albertans whose outstanding leadership, innovation and business practices have advanced Alberta’s agriculture and food industry at the community, provincial, national or international level,” says Rod Carlyon, chair, Agriculture Hall of Fame selection panel. Since 1951, the Hall of Fame has celebrated the accomplishments of men and women who have dedicated their lives to agriculture and their rural communities. The 129 inductees have been innovators and risk-takers in every area of agriculture from ground
breaking farming techniques to scientific accomplishments, creating value-added products and other outstanding contributions that have had a lasting, positive impact on agriculture and rural Alberta. The 2016 inductees will be honoured this October at a celebration ceremony. Nomination forms and more information about Heifer Bulls the Hall of Fame can be found on the Cow Bulls Alberta Performance & Agriculture Hall of EPD data available Fame webpage, or A.I. Sires by calling 780-9683518. For toll-free access in Alberta, call 310-0000 first. The deadline for P & R Zoller nominations is (403) 742-0336 April 30, 2016.
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Offering over 700 head of Quality Black & Red Angus Cattle • 150 yearling bulls • 100 two year old bulls
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5th Annual Family Bull Sale Saturday
March 26, 2016
What does sciencebased mean? Cam Dahl, President of Cereals Canada What does “science-based” mean? For both government policy and industry best practice, science-based should mean that practices are based on rigorous scientific studies. Policies and regulations that veer off the science-based path put at risk the tools that make modern agriculture possible. So do production practices that do not rigorously follow scientifically developed guidelines. But scientific review can sometimes be messy. Scientific consensus can shift and the “right” answer can change over time as new information becomes available. New research can disprove past points of view that were once thought to be valid. What does this mean for policy makers and the development of industry best management practices? Practically, this means that both industry and government must be willing to adjust practices and policies when new evidence comes to light. For example, frequent summer fallow was once the common practice on the North American prairies. This practice has adjusted as new research and agriculture tools became available.
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The willingness of farmers to adapt has benefited the environment and improved economic returns. There are also several policy examples. Some provinces have enacted legislation and regulations that limit the use of crop protection products. The most recent instance was the move by the Government of Ontario government to limit the use of neonicotinoid seed treatments. Unfortunately this was not a science-based decision. These regulations put Ontario farmers at a competitive disadvantage. The provincial limitation on the use of neonicotinoid seed treatments will increase the cost of production in Ontario as alternative pest control products are more expensive to apply. Alternatives are less effective, impacting Ontario yield potential. Policy makers knew these costs but proceeded anyways because some believed the new regulations would protect bee populations. Early in January, Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), together with the Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S., released research showing no potential risk to bees as a result of onlabel use of these seed treatments.
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 • 1:00 PM • Stettler Auction Mart, Stettler, AB SELLING: • 40 WHITE & TAN YEARLING BULLS • 15 TWO YEAR OLD FULL FRENCH BULLS Yearling bulls include sons of: LT BLUE VALUE • POLLED Calving ease FFBB EMILLE • POLLED Performance and eye appeal HC AUGUSTUS Eye appeal with performance HC AMIGO Thick, rugged, lots of hip
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Please feel free to visit and look at the bulls on the farm anytime. See you sale day.
BR EEDERS’ SECTION
ECA review
Opinion-based regulations hurt farmers
Cont’d from Pg 20 Further, PMRA scientists demonstrated that the treatments generated significant advantages for farmers. The right response to this new evidence would be for the Government of Ontario to reverse course and repeal of the regulatory restrictions. Failure to follow the results of the PMRA’s research and continue with opinion-based regulations will hurt farmers. Failing to reverse course could also undermine Canada’s regulatory system, which if it occurs, would cause long-term damage to Canadian agriculture and the economy as a whole. “Science-based” applies to Dahl more than just government policy. This is also the basic foundation of best management practices on the farm. Pesticide labels provide a good example of the importance of this foundation. The PMRA is responsible for the development of the labels on pesticides licensed for use in Canada. These labels are based on extensive scientific analysis and we rely on this research to ensure that farm inputs do not have a negative impact on human health or the environment Best practices require a good understanding of the labels on every product used on the farm. Rigorous adherence to science-based labels protect farmers and modern agriculture in general. By sticking to the label guidelines farmers help preserve public trust in the science-based regulatory system. “Public trust” is the most important
tool we have in avoiding a decent into opinion based regulations. Regulations based on latest trend on the internet will result in more and more unpredictable restrictions that stifle innovation and ultimately strangle modern agriculture. Following the labels developed through the PMRA’s process also protects our ability to access both domestic and international markets. Our customers have confidence that grain produced in Canada is safe because of the system under which it is produced. If some were to choose not to follow pesticide labels the risk increases that Canadian exports will contain residues that exceed allowable and safe limits, which will put shipments in jeopardy. Our reputation can only be protected if producers adhere to the same science-based approach we expect from our governments. Canada’s science-based regulatory system is the envy of much of the world. The science based approach has allowed and fostered the development of modern agriculture practices. Because of our science-based production system, international customers have strong confidence in the safety of Canadian grains, oilseeds and special crops. This confidence contributes to our brand strength on the world stage. It is incumbent that governments and industry alike work to ensure these benefits preserved.
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PUREBRED RED ANGUS & ANGUS/SIMMENTAL CROSS CATTLE
TREND SETTER BULL & SELECT REPLACEMENT HEIFER SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016 SALE TIME: 12:30pm
At The Ranch Hand Hills Lake, Alberta
(between Hanna and Drumheller) PLEASE JOIN US FOR LUNCH 11:30 - 12:30
On offer 40 Red Angus & Angus/Simmental Cross Bulls & Replacement Heifer Packages
VISITORS WELCOME!! Drop by anytime to check out the cattle.
ALL BULLS WILL BE SEMEN TESTED AND GUARANTEED Other herd sires represented : Red Shiloh Actively Loaded 81A Red SCCA Xciteabull Sakic 5X Red TG Big League 85X Red Six Mile Grand Slam 130Z
Red Vikse Fully Loaded 29Y
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Tues., Feb. 23
Fri., Feb. 26
Sat., March 5
Fri., March 11
Sat., March 12
Hudson Limousin/ John & Heather Barr Bulls & Bred Sale 1:00 pm
Holloway Farms Hereford Bull & Heifer Sale 1:00 pm
Mappin Simmentals Bull Sale 1:00 pm
Charolais Power Bull Sale 1:00 pm
Place Your Bet Simmental & Angus Bull Sale 1:00 pm
Tue., March 15
Fri., March 18
Mon., March 21
Sat., April 2
Sat., April 16
Pugh Farms Bull Sale 1:00 pm
East Central Hereford Show & Bull Sale 11:00 am
Grass Roots Simmental & Charolais Bull Sale 1:00 pm
Deagle Maine Difference Bull & Heifer Sale
Speckle Park Bull & Heifer Sale
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
Please check the website for all pictures & up to-date info:
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BR EEDERS’ SECTION Unified agriculture industry approach to upcoming provincial government Bill 6 consultations The newly formed crop and has resulted in an effective coalition members for their conlivestock sector coalition is strategy to move forward, reptribution to this historic pleased to announce that their resenting 95 percent of the meeting,” said Kent Erickson, January 22nd meeting was an agriculture industry in co-chair of the January 22nd unprecedented success, Alberta.” meeting. resulting in a unified voice on The coalition provides an effi“We see our unified approach Bill 6 as the agriculture cient means for working with as being advantageous for both industry progresses toward the government to develop effec- the agriculture industry and upcoming government tive regulatory consultations, our provincial government, as consultations. and when a formalized process we believe this approach will The coalition, co-hosted by is in place, the coalition will result in more productive and the Crop Sector Working Group finalize a strategy that reflects meaningful Bill 6 consultations (CSWG) and Intensive Livestock the unified approach agreed resulting in regulations that Sector Working Group (ILSWG), upon on January 22nd. makes sense at the farm level.” met with the intent to work “I would like to thank the The coalition is now working toward a unified approach to provincial Edgerton government seed plant consultations on also carries occupational health and • Animal safety, labour medicines relations and • salt employment standards. • feed “The crop and supplements livestock sectors came together • bagged feed in a historic colcat and dog food laboration, • cattle tags unified by a common goal to • and much more. represent the would like to let all grain producers know Come on in and see agriculture that we have the ability to accommodate industry with a what is here and single voice as it trucks up to 14 foot high clearance and just a have a coffee relates to Bill 6,” reminder to submit samples before cleaning. said Page Stuart, co-chair of the January 22nd meeting. “This meeting
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Coalition meeting Cont’d from Pg 22 The coalition meeting was cohosted by the Crop Sector Working Group and the Intensive Livestock Sector Working Group and attended by the Alberta Barley Commission, Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Beekeepers Commission, Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association, Alberta Chicken Producers, Alberta Elk Commission, Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association, Alberta Grazing Leaseholders Association, Alberta Hatching Egg
Producers, Alberta Milk, Alberta Pork, Alberta Pulse Growers, Alberta Seed Growers Association, Alberta Turkey Producers, Alberta Vegetable Growers, Alberta Wheat Commission, Alfalfa Seed Commission, Bison Producers of Alberta, Egg Farmers of Alberta, Hutterite Standing Committee, Potato Growers of Alberta, Prairie Oat Growers Association, Western Barley Growers Association, Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, and the Western Stock Growers’ Association.
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Real Estate
PASTURE & hay land. 400 - 8000 acres of year round water supply. Full operational with management available. Central Saskatchewan. Crossfenced & complete infrastructure. Natural springs excellent water. Shortly ready to locate cattle. Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k - $2.6m. Call Doug Rue 306-7162671; saskfarms@ shaw.ca.
Mobile Homes
CROSS Country Homes. Come view our show homes that are ready for quick possession; 20’ wides from $114,000! Or custom build for spring. Visit us in Acheson. 780470-8000; www. crosscountryhomes. com. 2016 SHOWHOME Sale. Any showhome on our lot will receive a $2,000 discount. We need to make way for the 2016 models. Call Marg, Craigs Home Sales in Lethbridge toll free 1-855-380-2266. NO MATTER who you are, we have a home that fits your lifestyle at United Homes Canada. Over 40 years of experience in providing the best value in quality modular and manufactured housing. Call 1-800-4617632 or visit www. unitedhomescanada. com to discover how we can help you find your new home.
Misc
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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 WANTED Used water well/seismic drilling rig parts for Mayhew, Failing, etc. Mud pumps; tables; draw works; drill stem; subs; bits; transfer cases; compressors (Leroi). Phone 1-800-2444766, 24 hours. STEEL Building Sale “Really Big Sale Extra winter discount on now!” 21X22 $5, 190. 25X24 $5,988. 27X28 $7,498. 30X32 $8,646. 35X34 $11,844. 42X54 $16,386. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca CANADA Benefit Group - 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/free-assessment.
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Equipment
A-STEEL Shipping Containers. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers. Modifications possible windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer. com.
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.
WANTED. Hannas Seeds seeking distributors for forage, turf, native and reclamation seed. Good commissions. Contact Esther at 1-800-661-1529 or esther.stigter@hannasseeds.com.
Livestock
BULLS for sale. Charolais, Red Angus and Red Angus/Simmental cross. 780-582-2254.
ECA review
Classifieds Email: admin@ECAreview.com OFFERING 90 BWF, 1st cross replacement heifer calves from top quality hereford cows, ranch raised. Full vaccine program. Not keeping because of herd dispersal. Quiet cattle. Asking $1950. Little Gem Ranches Ltd. 403-575-1146 (cell)
Business Opportunities
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make an appointment during regular physician clinic Urgent Medical Problems - can be assessed at each hours. Consort:Problems 9:30 a.m. Non Urgent Medical - patients should Coronation:during 11 a.m. make an appointment regular physician 1 p.m. clinic hours. Castor:
Coronation: 11 a.m. Important: Outpatients are advised to telephone the Castor: 1 p.m. hospital on-call prior to going there. Important: Outpatients are advised to telephone 577-3555 the hospital Consort on-call prior (403) to going there. Coronation (403) 578-3803 Coronation(403) (403) 578-3803 Castor 882-3434
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Eye Health • Glasses • Contacts
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410 2nd Avenue West, Hanna, AB JEFF M.FAUPEL, B. Mgmt., C.A. MONICA N. FAUPEL, B. Mgmt., C.A. Three Hills - Tues. Coronation - Wed. Oyen -Thurs. (by Appointment)
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Guy Chapman CA* Chris Annand, CA* Kendra Walgenbach, CA* Naomi Roth, CGA* 4702 51st Ave, Stettler, AB
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Castor (403) 882-3434
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Big Country Bill’s Waterwell Construction Services & Building Well Drilling Ltd.& Repairs Pumps Supplies Ltd. • Custom New Homes •All Farm Buildings • Renovations • Windows and Doors • Overhead Doors & Service • Retail Sales Quality Customer Care
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FOR SALE OR RENT BY OWNER 3 bdrm, 2 bath mobile home (1974) in Coronation, Ab. Now vacant. $32,900 or $875/mo. 780-488-7870.
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Serving East Central Alberta Brett & Lana Twa Ph. 403-578-3157
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LOOKING FOR experienced calving help. Feb 1 - June 1, hourly wage, housing available. Must be reliable and responsible. Call Lee Miller 1-403-8886713, Hanna, AB. Email resume and references to: millerranch2012@gmail. com. INTERIOR Heavy Equipment School. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Available! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool. com.
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Auctions
COLLECTOR Car Auction. 10th Annual Red Deer Collector Car Auction & Speed Show. March 11 13, 2016, Westerner Park. Special Guests: Dan & Laura Dotson - Storage Wars; “Horny” Mike Counting Cars; Chris Jacobs - Overhaulin’. Consign today. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 103; egauctions.com.
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THE FAMILY of Henry Nielsen would sincerely like to thank Dr. Bouwer and the nursing staff for the excellent care of Henry during his illness. Also the homecare team for their care and concern while he was at home. We are forever grateful to Kelsey at the Heartland Medical Clinic for all her services. To Fr. Don for the meaningful service, Veronica Webber, pianist, Andrea Benoit, cantor, pallbearers and all the others who helped in any way, we thank you. Special thanks to the CWL for the lunch, everyone who visited, sent cards, flowers, gifts, donations, phone calls, mass cards, expressions of sympathy and food brought to the house. God bless you all. Irene Nielsen & family
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Resident concerns over camping, fire pits in town Lisa Joy
ECA Review reporter Bashaw Town Council wants to consult with the fire department before rezoning an Independent Seniors Lodge development to allow camping and fire pits. Council, at its Jan. 21 meeting, held a public hearing for the current Bashaw Valley Lodge site and received concerns from the public about camping and fire pits. “The facility is proposing to have camping sites on the property to provide a camping area for visiting family members,” said Bashaw Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Darlene Sinclair. This, however, isn’t consistent with the current zoning of the land so council held the public hearing. Ron and Joyce Strange, in a letter to council, said they had no objections to the development of an independent Seniors Lodge but were concerned about camping and campfires because of the natural bush area surrounding their home and the Bashaw Valley Lodge site. They also wanted to know if there would be a time limit on the length of time campers can stay so RV’s wouldn’t be left indefinitely. Louise Hogg also expressed concern to council in a letter about increased traffic and installing better and more signs. Council voted in favour of getting information from the fire department before making a decision on rezoning the land.
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ECA Review Reporter Interviews begin this week for the open positions at the Coronation health clinic reported CAO Sandra Kulyk at Coronation’s regular town council meeting on Mon., Jan. 25. Forty-one applications were received for the three advertised positions, one office manager and two part-time clinic office assistants. The positions are to be filled as soon as possible, depending on availability. Kulyk was also optimistic about the potential to announce a second permanent local physician in the near future.
There are continued meetings and dialogue with Alberta Health Services regarding physician recruitment. Several qualified candidates are being considered for the one and a half positions open in Coronation. Alberta Health Services feels there is enough work for two and a half permanent doctors in town. In the meantime, in addition to Dr. O’Riordan, temporary locum coverage has been secured until the end of March.
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Council members are pleased that local residents have been much more diligent about shovelling their
sidewalks so far this winter. Local Bylaw Officer Sherry Wuzinkski was complimented by council for her proactive efforts at municipal bylaw enforcement. Kulyk said that pedestrian safety was a huge concern in the past with residents sometimes going an entire winter without shovelling their walks. This winter almost every street is cleared. Wizinkski’s approach has been to send a “first warning” letter outlining the bylaw policy. A ticket will be issued if, after a first warning, there is still a failure to comply.
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Bashaw council voted in favour of moving community financial requests in-camera instead of discussing them in the open portion of the meeting at its Jan. 21 regular meeting. After the meeting, council voted on the community financial requests. Requests that were declined include $100 for the spring round up junior cattle show for youth, prizes and cash awards for participants; $100 to BGCC to assist with fundraiser to help those fighting cancer in Bashaw and surrounding area; $50 to the library silent auction. The Thrift Store requested $1,500 for shelving, racks, storage bins, window seal kits, front door replacement, snow removal, paint for walls, doors and ceilings. Council, however, only approved $500. Other funding requests approved include: $50 for the Legion’s annual Remembrance Day; $150 for the Chamber of Commerce membership and Bashaw bucks participation; $5,000 to the Bus Society; $50 each to the Grade 5s and 7s; $800 for Christmas staff function; and $550 for incidentals that come in after the timeline, or discrete requests. Council also approved $8,500 for the Bashaw Library. Council voted unanimously in
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His example was one the family members will never forget BARNETT – Douglas E. Barnett of Edmonton, formerly of the Stettler, Alberta (Liberal District), passed away in Edmonton on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the age of 82. Doug was born on February 25, 1933 in the family home north of Spruce Grove, Alberta. He married Rita (nee Crowe) of the Stettler area in Christ King Catholic Church on August 15, 1959 and thereafter resided in Camrose. Doug’s love of education led Barnett to two Provincial Land Surveying Commissions (Alberta and Saskatchewan), as well as the Federal Commission as Canada Land Surveyor. From Camrose, his young family moved to Edmonton in 1966 and Doug became the founding chair for the newly formed Survey Technology Program at N.A.I.T. In order to benefit both the survey program and his
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students, Doug went on to graduate from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Education degree in 1973. All the while he worked hard to successfully establish the Survey Technology Program as a Canada-wide accredited program. His dedication and care for his students prompted approximately 50 young men and women to pursue and obtain their professional designation as Alberta Land Surveyors. His eldest son Bruce was one of these who obtained two land surveying commissions. Doug retired from N.A.I.T. in 1995. In 2002 Doug received the prestigious Honorary Life Membership Award from the Alberta Land Surveyors’ Association and in 2010 was recognized again by his peers as they
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ECA Review reporter Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) wants the Village of Alix to rejoin its group and a representative gave a presentation to council. CAEP is a regional economic development alliance with 37 municipalities and 11 associate members aimed at promoting Central Alberta. “CAEP gives a voice to smaller communities,” Kimberley Worthington, CAEP’s executive director told council at its regular meeting Jan. 20. Worthington said that municipalities that
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Village of Alix council ratified a change in positions for the Alix Fire Department Officer Elections, including Fire Chief Darren Hiron and Deputy Fire Chief Corrie Anderson. Alix council also voted in favour of authorizing an application for design guidelines for villages made by the Village of Big Valley under the inter-municipal collaboration component of the Alberta Community Partnership Program.
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