REVIEW East Central Alberta
Thursday, June 6, 2013
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Volume 102 No. 23
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We failed to communicate clearly At the meeting held on May 23, 2013 the Board passed a motion that directed the Superintendent and Stettler school Principals to analyze the potential benefits and implications of amalgamating in whole or in part, all of the Stettler Schools. The motion also included the concept of a pilot project. On June 3, 2013 the Board held further discussion regarding this motion and have the following key messages to share with the staff, parents and community: We failed to communicate the intent of the pilot project clearly, and we collectively apologize for that failure of communication. The intent of the pilot was to analyze the potential benefits and implications of various pre-Kindergarten to grade 12 configurations to best meet the educational needs of students in Stettler and surrounding communities. We do not intend to reconfigure the schools in Stettler in the 20132014 school year. The 2013-2014
school year will be one of analysis, consultation and planning for educational programming in Stettler. For the 2013-2014 school year we are appointing Sharon Fischer as the Principal for both Stettler Elementary School and Stettler Middle School. Several factors influenced this decision: • with an analysis of programming in Stettler occurring during the 2013-2014 school year we did not want to have someone hired as the Principal when it may be only a one year appointment • we believe Sharon will do an excellent job; she is known to the community and brings a familiar face of consistency in leadership • we are committed to continue to offer excellent support to our staff, parents and students, and will be adjusting administrative time in these two schools to offer that support. Submitted by John Bailey, Superintendent of Schools
Suspects arrested in motel robbery in Hardisty Bethany Zacharias
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Local cowboy Bryce West rides his bull at the Cadogan Stampede on Saturday, June 1. ECA Review/Debbie Prediger Photography
Two people have been arrested and charged in relation to a robbery in Hardisty, Alberta on May 25, 2013. One of the accused is under the age of 18 and his name can not be released. The RCMP are not releasing the name of the second man involved in the robbery to protect the identify of the minor. Killam/Forestburg RCMP received a report that the two men were allegedly trying to steal equipment from a motel in Hardisty in the early morning hours on May 25. The two men kicked in the victim’s motel room door and assaulted a person inside. That
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person had to be taken to the hospital. RCMP have not released the name of the person injured. The two men allegedly stole a bag of clothing from a second victim. The television in the motel room was also taken. The two men ran off and then drove the vehicle they were driving into a ditch. When a passerby stopped to offer assistance, the two men threatened the passerby, assaulted him and then loaded stolen property into the passerby’s vehicle. The two men have been charged with two counts of robbery, break and enter, assault, uttering threats and theft. They appeared in Killam Provincial Court on June 4, 2013.
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Council makes changes to Coronation’s user fees and rental rates Bethany Zacharias
ECA Review Journalist On Monday May 27, 2013 council approved changes to the Town of Coronation’s user fees, rental rates and charges. Non-profit organizations can rent the Lion’s Rec Centre for $25, whereas before it was free of charge. It will cost $20 per session if you want to book 10 sessions at the Lion’s Rec Centre, making the total cost for 10 sessions $200. It will now cost $200 to rent the kitchen and viewing area at the Curling Rink and $350 to rent the entire building, which includes the lounge. A $500 damage deposit will also have to be put down in order to use the rink and
if it isn’t cleaned-up then $20 will be taken out of the damage deposit for every hour that clean-up is needed. “This will make people think about cleaning up after themselves,” said Mayor Dawna Elliott. “And to leave it how they found it.” Licenses for neutered or spayed cats have gone up from $10 to $20. “Who’s going to enforce this fee?” asked Liz Adams, who sat in the gallery during the council meeting. “There’s no point in having a license if no one is going to enforce it.” The mayor said council would look into working with the RCMP to help with enforcement. Campground fees have also changed. It will now cost $35 per night for a fully
serviced site and $30 for a partially serviced site. “I highly recommend you guys think twice about raising campground fees,” said Jim Dafoe, Coronation Dam and Campground attendant, who also sat in the gallery as council met. Jackie Brigley and Brett Alderdice were the two council members opposed to passing the motion to raise user fees, rental rates and charges.
Heated debate A letter written by Coronation Town Councillor Jackie Brigley triggered a heated discussion at Coronation Council meeting on May 27, 2013. The letter addressed Brigley’s concerns she had with council’s philosophy
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Alberta Health Services will consolidate all EMS dispatch systems in province Bethany Zacharias
ECA Review Journalist Alberta Health ServicesEmergency Medical Services (AHS EMS) is moving forward with its plan to create one provincial EMS dispatch system. Over the next few months current EMS dispatch providers will transition their operations to one of the three designated AHS EMS dispatch centers in Peace River, Edmonton and Calgary. Today, 14 dispatch centers are contracted by Alberta Health Services to dispatch EMS resources to 911 emergency calls. By the end of 2013, each of these centers will transition to one of the three new designated AHS EMS dispatch centers.
The creation of a provincial EMS dispatch system means Alberta Health Services can see where all the EMS resources are located in realtime. This means the closest available ambulance will be sent to a patient, regardless of their location or municipality. Alberta Health Services predicts patients will benefit from improved coordination of resources and better efficiencies in the overall system. Once current dispatch centers are transitioned to Alberta Health Services, all ambulances and crews will have standard equipment to communicate with the dispatch centers. Equipment includes a computer system that allows crews in the ambulance to constantly
Hanna students fight back against bullying Bethany Zacharias
ECA Review Journalist Alarming results came out of the Safe School Survey conducted in October, 2012 on bullying at JC Charyk School in Hanna. Students, staff and parents were polled. Statistics reveal that bullying is a real and present problem at JC Charyk School and at schools across Alberta. But there are people, specifically students, who are taking action to do something about bullying in their community. As a result of this survey, the Safe Community Committee was created, comprised of students at JC Charyk Hanna School, Town of Hanna FCSS, Hanna Learning Centre, Project REACH and Hanna Primary School. “There are amazing kids in our community who really care about their peers,” said Brenda Karg, family resource worker at JC Charyk School. “And who want to be agents of change in our schools.” Bullying has proven to be an issue in Hanna in recent months, following the new Town of Hanna Bullying by-law which allows RCMP to take action on reported offenses, without relying strictly on the criminal code. Here are some of the statistics that came out of the Safe
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An error was made in the Castor Town Council story, on pg. 9, in the May 23, 2013 issue of the ECA Review. The correction is as follows: Council said they received a significant increase in the Paintearth Lodge requisition and the school requisitions in 2013. As a result, the
School Survey: • 77 per cent of students said they had seen or heard students bully other students physically at least once or twice in the four weeks prior to when the survey was conducted. • 41 per cent of students reported they think bullying is a normal part of being a kid. • 86 per cent of teachers agreed that bullying is a serious problem at their school. • 19 per cent of students did not report being bullied because they felt threatened or afraid. • 65 per cent of parents surveyed reported their child was never bullied physically at school in the four weeks prior to the survey. • 37 per cent of parents do not report bullying, sexual harassment or discrimination to the school. The Safe Community Committee will meet for the first time on June 10, 2013 at 7 p.m. at JC Charyk School. Students from the school will present data and research they’ve conducted on bullying to members at the Safe Community Committee meeting. The intention of this meeting is to create community awareness and understanding around the concerns of bullying.
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get there. Currently, only 70 per cent of ambulances in the province have this technology. Alberta Health Services has already begun meeting with current providers and local
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Paintearth Lodge mill rate went up 37.30 per cent, the residential school mill rate went up 13.2 per cent and the commercial school mill rate went up 20 per cent. Also, in 2013 the Town of Castor will work with a conservative budget of $3,976,286.
Bouquet of the Week A Bouquet to . . . To Joe Garstad of Coronation for his dedication to keeping the town tidy by picking up weeds and garbage.
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Luke Creasy from Brownfield, Alberta scores 76.5 in the Bareback event at the Handhills Lake Stampede June 1.
Rob Johnson and his team from Calgary, Alberta placed second in the Wild Horse Race.
Jim Berry from Rocky Mountain Horse, Alberta scores 74 in the Saddle Bronc event at the Handhills Lake Stampede Saturday.
Riley Warren from Stettler, Alberta scored 12.7 in the Tie Down Roping event at the 97th Annual Hand Hills Lake Stampede held May 31, June 1 and 2.
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OBITUARY Members of the Argyle Branch of the Women’s Institute, (L-R) Karin McCracken, Muriel Fankhanel and Rose Marie Wickstrom planted a row of Spruce trees on the site of the old arena. The Village donated a lot to the Women’s Institute for the 100th Anniversary of the Argyle Branch. Karin McCracken created the design for the garden and work on the planting started this week
Church was full for the ceremony Congratulations to Ralph Davidson and Elizabeth Holt on their marriage on Saturday, June 1. The church was full for the ceremony with some folks coming from North Carolina, New York, Hawaii and several places in Alberta. The ring bearer and flower girl were twins Isaac and Isabelle
Holt from Schenectady, New York. The reception, open house and dance for the new Davidson couple was held in the Alliance Community Hall with dance music by Quality Sounds. I must apologize to Ashley Kuefler and Mariah Schnell for reporting their graduation a year too early.
OBITUARY
Beautiful and beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend Alice Marion Jewett (nee Wangsness) February 12, 1925 – May 12, 2013. Our beautiful and beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on May 12, 2013. Alice was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Anna Wangsness of Coronation, sister Bernice, and brother Walter. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Jewett Bruce, daughter Sharyle,
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ECA Review Journalist Low interest rates help economic growth and sustain low inflation rates but they cause other problems. They have contributed to underfunded pensions, losses by insurance companies, excessive household debt, high real estate prices and a bias toward high-yielding equities and risktaking, says Paul R. Masson. He is the former special advisor to the central bank and author of a recently released report by the C.D. Howe Institute. Masson is promoting the need to gradually raise interest rates to stop the financial imbalance. Seniors have been particularly hurt by low interest rates. They worked hard and faithfully saved a nest egg for retirement. Now with yields of less than two per cent on investments, their income doesn’t cover basic living expenses. Other seniors have taken the plunge into riskier investments to hopefully bump up their income, often with poor results. Still others have fallen into the reverse mortgage trap, giving away equity in return for survival—and slowly but surely turning their children’s inheritance into bank profits. A rise in interest rates could save corporate and government pension funds. Yet the chosen solution has been to slash and gut pension plans, rather than change our loose monetary policy. Pension plans give future retirees stability and definitely save the future taxpayer from subsidizing the aged. But it’s not just seniors who will suffer. It’s everyone from young to old who have been seduced into risky financial behaviours because of sustained low interest rates. Canadian consumer debt is through the roof. We now owe $1.65 for every dollar we earn. Insurance losses hurt those who pay the premiums. With record extreme weather and insurance payouts, combined with investment losses, there is only one way insurance premiums will go – up! Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty has been warning for months that our real estate market is overheated and a “housing bubble” is on the horizon. It has to come -- we have bought more real estate through debt than our incomes can sustain. Masson argues that nobody likes interest rate increases, and certainly the Bank of Canada would be unwise to raise interest rates quickly. But he believes that a gradual increase in interest rates is needed to soften the economic troubles that are gathering on the horizon. Sustained low interest rates have led to risky borrowing behaviour by Canadians and like our American friends learned the hard way, it just can’t go on forever.
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Unprofessional meetings Dear Editor, I have attended two Coronation Town Council meetings in the last year, the most recent one on May 27 in which I have seen that not all councillors have seen the information material given out to the others prior to the meetings so that all councillors may fully prepare themselves for the issues at hand. This I find very unprofessional for the town administration. I also witnessed a councillor laughing at the last meeting while a representative for a utility company was making a presentation to council. I was embarrassed for the man and for
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Alfalfa toxicity affects seedling emergence and growth Agri-news alfalfa plants does not leave much space in zone is a 16 inch radius from an estabsurvive, but have stunted shoot growth Alfalfa toxicity is a problem that can a field where new seedlings could lished alfalfa plant. New seedlings within and poor root development. affect both seedling emergence and survive.” 8 inches of established alfalfa plants often For more information, contact the growth. Studies have shown that the autotoxic die, while those 8 to 16 inches away Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM. “Both seedling emergence and growth are reduced by alfalfa autotoxicity,” says Stephanie Kosinski, forage specialist, Alberta Ag-Info Centre. “Plants that do emerge are often stunted and may show purpling, indicating a lack of nutrients. Root growth is most severely affected. Roots are swollen, discoloured, curled and lack root hairs. They end up branching more than normal and Located: From Three Hills, go 35.5 km south on Highway 21, then 1.5 km west on Highway 9, tend to be shalor from Drumheller, go 47 km west on Highway 9. lower. This negatively impacts This is a single owner auction sale. The livestock operation was discontinued in Jan. 2012. Most of the equipment the longevity of the stand, as it reduces was purchased new and is in very good condition, some with very limited use. Most major pieces have been the plants’ abilities shedded. There is approximately 15 minutes of miscellaneous. Please be on time. to take up water View over 200 pictures on our website at www.dougjohnsonauctionservice.com and nutrients.” Studies have shown yield reductions when alfalfa has been seeded after alfalfa, with no break in between. These yield reductions S/N 354856002 gate, front vents alley, crowding tub TRACTORS can be anywhere • 2010 Case IH 155 Puma MFWD c/w Case L760 • 2008 Case IH LBX 432 sq baler, showing • 2008 24’ EBY Wrangler TA 5th wheel alum. stock • Quantity Stampede steel 8’-10’ overhead frame from 8 to 52 per trailer, 8000 lb axles, rolling divider gate and 6925 bales, 700/45-22.5 flotation tires, S/N gates and 10’ panels FEL, 8’ bucket and grapple, 3-pt hitch, 3034 hrs cent and persist for center gate, escape door, rubber mats 354660004 • Approx. 20 pipe frame calf shelters, 18’, 20’, 30’ showing at booking, powershift, 20.8Rx38 rears years. Stands • Three 2010 Case IH RB 564 rd balers, all with • 2010 15’ Trails West TA horse trailer, 2 horse etc. with weights, 3 hyd., S/N ZABL40621 slant, tack room, side comp., saddle racks, bumper • Approx. 65 free standing pipe frame panels, 24’ net wrap, hyd. PU’s, large tires, S/N YAN044927 affected by auto• 2008 Case IH 155 Puma MFWD c/w Case L760 pull, exc. cond - 3534 bales, S/N YAN044928 - 3641 bales, S/N toxicity are also FEL, 6-1/2’ bucket and grapple, 3-pt hitch, 1604 and 30’ YAN044929 - 3304 bales TRUCKS hrs showing at booking, powershift, 20.8Rx38 slower to regrow • Six 24’ free standing windbreaks rears, 3 hyd., S/N Z8BL08257 • 1992 Freightliner FLD 120 highway tractor, • 26 Stampede steel 24’ metal feed bunks MANURE and FERTILIZER SPREADERS after harvest. • 2008/9 (?) Case IH Maxxum 140 MFWD c/w Case • Two Kuhn Knight Propush 2054 Vertispread TA integral sleeper, Detroit 365/400 hp, 15 spd • 19 Stampede steel 20’ metal fenceline feed bunks “When it comes L750 FEL, 8’ bucket and grapple, 3-pt hitch, 1084 trans, 11R24.5 tires, air ride, alum. rims vertical manure spreaders, 21.5Lx16.1 flotation • 11 Pipe frame 30’ feed bunks reseeding a field to hrs showing at booking, powershift, 20.8Rx38 • 2006 Chev C5500 SA 4x4 c/w 8-1/2’ steel deck, tires, limited use, S/N E0248 and E0250 alfalfa, if your rears with weights, 3 hyd., S/N Z8BE19529 (?) Duramax diesel, auto, crewcab, hidden hitch, • 23 bundles of new fenceposts (4.25”x6’), two • 2009 Agrex Maxi 10,000 TA fertilizer spreader, bundles (5.25”x7’), lift of 8’ landscape ties, two alfalfa field is more • 2005 NH TS135A MFWD c/w NH 56LB FEL, 8’ A/T/C, showing 37,665 miles at booking stainless steel hopper and spinners, hyd. spinners, bundles 8’ / 1”x6” windboard bucket and grapple, 3-pt hitch, 3156 hrs showing than two years old, leaf spring, brakes, 550/45-22.5 flotation tires, • 1993 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 1-T ext. cab dually, at booking, powershift, 18.4Rx38 rears with c/w Hydra Dec bale deck, diesel, 4x4, auto, A/C, • 200 rolls of new barb wire (Tree Island) roll tarp, like new cond., S/N 37878 you should seed an • Quantity of 2-7/8” drill stem, various lengths weights, 4 hyd., S/N ACP249545 227,336 km, (orig. box is included) alternate crop for FEED PROCESSORS • 1988 Chev 30 dually c/w welding deck, hose reels, • Quantity of rd bale feeders FORAGE HARVESTERS at least one year • 2007 +/- Haybuster H-1100 Tilt tub grinder, vise, stand. trans., gas, showing, 235,244km • Six Cancrete C450 and C550 concrete waterers • 2005 JD 7200 SP forage harvester c/w 12’ JD 9.5x15 TA tires, Duratech sensors, S/N GJ13625 after taking it out,” • Three Kirchner quick attach. big square bale forks BALE HAULING EQUIPMENT 640B PU header, showing 560 cutting / 809 • Trioliet SM2400TD TA feed wagon, dual says Kosinski. eng. hrs, 18.4x26 rears, auto greaser, tractor S/N • Buhler / Inland 2500 self loading rd bale picker, • Two Westeel 3-ring feed hopper bins discharge, digital scale, S/N 07317 “This will give • Quantity of steel gates (10’-16’, HiQual, HiHog), 7200X507629, header S/N 640BX050009 14 bale, exc cond., S/N 07BM2500026 • Cattlelac 600 SA feed wagon, 4 auger, digital time for the auto• NH FP240 PT c/w Metal Alert III, 8’ PU, elec. Six-wheel farm wagon c/w 10’x18’ pipe bale scale, LH discharge, 600/55B26.5 tires, S/N • 1996 Doepker Super B’s c/w bale racks, toxic chemicals the controls, S/N 993723 extensions, flip down sides, lead - 28’, rear - 32’, deck, WW panels and connector posts, 20’ Texas 01HZ20246 • Two Hesston 7500 PT, both with 7’ PU, elec. • Renn RMC 48 roller mill, 48”, 18’ hyd. discharge air ride old alfalfa stand gate, quantity good used fence posts, Pearson controls • 1989 48’ Utility high boy c/w 4’ extension, conveyor, S/N R071616 released into the cattle squeeze and palp. cage, calf warmer box, • Hesston 7155 PT, 6’ PU, elec. controls, rough removable bale racks, spring ride, sliding axle, • Three Haybuster 2650 bale processors, 14LThree Power Plus B-300 fencers c/w solar panels, soil to dissipate. dolly jacks 16.1 tires, two have hyd. deflectors, 2010/07/06 HAY CONDITIONERS elec. fence posts, high tensil wire, salt/mineral “If you have a +/-, S/N’s 2610577350 / 26GJ396450 / SWATHER TRANSPORT • 2007 JD 4995 SP windrower c/w 14’ JD 994 blocks, calf puller, misc vet supplies seeding failure in 26FJ211150 rotary disc header, showing 488 cutting / 659 eng. • 2008 Bergen 6200-FL swather transport, full the year of estabAUCTIONEER’S NOTE hrs, 18.4R26 fronts, wired for autosteer, tractor • Peerless RM20S 20” stationary roller mill, no carry, lights and brakes, fenders The above listing is a guide only. All goods are sold lishment or motor S/N 4995X330699, header S/N 994R330302 DISC/AUGER/MISC on an “as is”, “where is” basis and any description, winterkill right • 2009 Case IH DC132 PT discbine, 13’, POST POUNDERS and RAKES • 32’ Ezee-on 4600 TA HD disc, 10-1/2” spacing, verbal or in advertising, of goods is set out or offered as hydraswing, steel rollers, 31x13.5-15 tires, vg • Three Wheatheart Heavy Hitter post pounders, after establish28” blades, notched fronts, vg cond., S/N 52290 a guide only. Doug Johnson Auction Service Ltd. accepts cond., S/N Y9N082676 ment, you can huggers, two-13hp, one-9hp Honda motors • Brandt 1390 HP mechanical swing auger, no responsibility for errors in description, it being the • Case IH RD 162 discbine header, 15’4”, 2009 +/-, • Westward / Jiffy 714 14-wheel hay rake, trail successfully reseed 13”x90’, hyd. swing mover and hyd. winch, responsibility of prospective buyers to inspect the goods c/w Model RD 172C crimper, S/N Y9G621062 type, S/N 714100189 reverser option, S/N 8306407 that field the same before the sale and satisfy themselves as to condition, age, • Case IH HDX 162 sickle header, 16’3”, S/N • Sitrex TR-9 9-wheel hay rake • Mann Industries SB400 flax buncher summer or the authenticity, make or model. Y8G600826 • Sitrex TR-7 7-wheel hay rake • Two 30’ HoneyBee PU reels, plastic teeth This list is subject to additions and deletions. Doug spring following. • Sitrex RP-6 6-wheel 3-pt hitch hay rake JOHN DEERE GUIDANCE SYS • 24’ NH 973 straight cut header, PU reel, rough Johnson Auction Service Ltd. will not be responsible for The toxins are not cond. • JD Greenstar 2 c/w 2600 screen and SF1 AutoTrac • Sitrex 4-wheel 3-pt hitch hay rake accidents, damage or loss. All sales are final. GST will present in the first Activation, ATU Autotrac universal wheel and ITC • 2008 Gaspardo 6’ 3-pt sickle mower, c/w extra CATTLE FEEDING/HANDLING EQUIP. apply on some items. Payment in full on sale day. sickle SF1 globe year in new seedIf paying by cheque and unknown to Auction • Lil’ Red 500 bu portable creep feeder lings, meaning you STOCK and HORSE TRAILERS BALERS • Four Easyway 250 bu creep feeder, one Easyway Company, we require a reference letter from your don’t have to worry bank. Arrangements must be made 48 hours prior 130 bu • 2010 Case IH LB 433 sq baler, showing 3422 • 2006 30’ Featherlite 5th wheel tri-axle alum. stock trailer, 8’ wide, dual divider gates, rear slide • Stampede steel cattle squeeze, palp. cage, 3 sec. S to the sale for cell phone and absentee bidding. bales, 1000 PTO, 710/40R-22.5 flotation tires, about autotoxicity until the stand is two years old.” It is not recommended to try to thicken an old stand of alfalfa with alfalfa, says Kosinski. “While For more information, contact Juan Siemens at 403-820-2343. you might get germination and seedling growth at the start, those plants will likely die out over the summer. This is because the size of the autotoxic zone around established
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Alfalfa autotoxicity Agri-news When looking to breathe new life into an old alfalfa stand, alfalfa autotoxicity is one factor to be carefully considered before developing rejuvenation plans. “Plants produce many different chemicals that they use to defend themselves from things like insects and diseases,” says Stephanie Kosinski, forage specialist, Alberta Ag-Info Centre. “Certain plant species give off chemicals that affect the growth and development of other plants. This is called allelopathy. Alfalfa has an allelopathic chemical that inhibits the growth of other alfalfa plants. It is said to be autotoxic, or toxic to itself.” The autotoxic chemicals produced by alfalfa are water soluble and can leach into the soil from decomposing plant material and growing plants. The chemical causing autotoxicity in alfalfa has not been positively identified, but is thought to be ethylene and/or possibly medicarpin. The autotoxic chemical is found in higher concentrations in the leaves and flowers than the stems and roots of alfalfa
plants. “As soon as a stand is killed, the autotoxic chemicals are released into the environment from the decomposing alfalfa plant material,” says Kosinski. “Once they enter the soil, they will remain there until they break down or are moved by water. The length of time these toxic chemicals remain in the soil depends on soil type, temperature and rainfall. “On sandy soils, you will see more acute effects of the toxic chemicals, but they will last for less time than on heavier textured soils. This is because they will be quickly leached out by rain. “On soils with more clay, the toxic chemicals are more strongly attached to soil particles, resulting in a lower level of damage over a longer period of time.” The age of the alfalfa stand affects autoxicity. Stands that are two or more years old will contain more toxins than stands that are one year old or less. In addition, alfalfa plants have a higher level of toxins when flowering compared to alfalfa that is vegetative. For more information, contact the Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM.
Canadian Cattlemen’s Association town hall meetings Agri-news Producers are invited to attend the upcoming Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) Town Hall Meetings. They will be held in Lethbridge at The Greatest Hall at the Grandstand at Exhibition Park on June 25, 2013, and in Westlock at the Hazel Bluff Community Hall on June 26, 2013. The town hall meeting provides the opportunity to meet CCA executive and managers and hear the latest reports on the many activities the CCA is involved in. The meeting also provides the opportunity for producers to air local issues of national concern. The CCA Town Hall Meetings will provide updates on current foreign trade issues, the global outlook on beef
production, the latest market analysis from Canfax and much more. There will also be opportunities to ask questions and network with others in the beef cattle industry. The meetings will start with a complimentary meal and run from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM in Lethbridge and 6 PM to 10 PM in Westlock. There is no fee to attend the town hall meetings but, as space is limited, producers are encouraged to RSVP online at www.cattle.ca/townhall or call 403-275-8558.
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Basis signals for canola marketers Agri-News Canola producers, particularly those with canola in storage, follow canola cash prices closely. However, not all canola producers track the difference between the cash price and the futures price for canola. This difference is termed ‘basis’. Following basis can often give clues of what is happening in the market. “The daily or ‘spot’ basis is found by subtracting the nearby futures price from a daily cash price,” says Neil Blue, market specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “For example, in the strong price market of May 2013, one canola buyer’s local cash price is $656/tonne. The nearby July canola future is at $645/tonne. Cash price of $656 minus futures price of $645 equals +$11/tonne spot basis. Sometimes this is referred to as an ‘over’ basis, specifically $11 over the July futures. “A deferred delivery basis is calculated in a similar way, except that the deferred cash and deferred futures prices are used in the calculation. Currently, basis levels for fall 2013 delivery are around $0 to -$15, that is par with to $15 under November futures. “When referring to basis, it is important to always know which futures month is being referred to. Each buyer will not necessarily reference the same futures month for their basis quote for a specific delivery date.” To analyze basis, one needs to know some basis history for that commodity. For canola, basis levels range from a weak minus $50 (or cash price $50/tonne discount to a futures price) to a strong plus $25 (or cash price $25/tonne premium to a futures price). Sometimes, canola basis levels can even be outside of this range. Recent marketing year basis levels are also relevant to basis analysis, and so are seasonal basis trends. Basis is a reflection of local supply and demand in a market, so canola basis levels tend to be weakest at harvest when there is usually plenty of supply relative to demand. As the marketing year progresses, supplies tend to tighten relative to demand and that situation usually results in stronger basis levels into spring. “Basis may include freight, elevation, cleaning, storage, interest, inspection,
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insurance and administration costs, as well as profit for the buyer offering that basis level,” says Blue. “Often, the largest factor in basis is transportation cost. Transportation cost differences between buyer locations will usually explain much of the variation between basis levels. “However, within a geographic area, basis levels indicate how aggressively each buyer is bidding for that product. For example, within a certain area, one buyer who is offering a significant cash price premium compared to other buyers needs the canola more than the other buyers. “Since each buyer has access to the same canola futures price at any moment, the difference between the price bids is due to basis. The highest cash price buyer is offering the strongest basis to signal sellers to consider selling to them instead of the competition. “On the other hand, a grain buyer with ample supply of canola will weaken their basis, thus lowering the cash price that company is paying.” A recent example of basis interpretation in the canola market: since the cash
canola price rose in January, farmers had become used to a cash price well above $14/bushel equivalent. During April, for several reasons, canola futures prices fell, and cash prices also fell, and in some locations it fell to below $14/bushel. Farmers began to question whether prices would recover as spring progressed, or if the canola price had peaked. By following basis levels with area buyers, it became apparent that, as farmers backed away from making new sales commitments in response to lower cash prices, many buyers strengthened their basis to continue to offer attractive cash prices. This was a sign that commercial canola demand was remaining strong, and that canola prices would be supported. Since then, futures prices have rebounded, and cash prices have also risen. However, to continue this example, some buyers have since weakened their basis levels, indicating that those buyers were now getting enough canola sales commitments from farmers to satisfy the
company’s near-term needs. That is how buyers use basis to meter canola into their system, and why it is useful for marketers to understand and shop around for the best basis, while considering delivery costs from the storage location. “In selecting the best time and place to price grain, it is useful to understand the role of basis in the market,” says Blue. “Basis can provide an important piece of information to your marketing decisions.”
Foliar Micro-nutrients offer Application and Production Benefits Soil fertility is like a bank account: you can’t expect to keep successfully withdrawing unless you occasionally top it up. While farmers have long been used to applying macro-nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, today’s successful producers also carefully manage their crop’s micro-nutrient requirements, such as boron, copper and zinc. If your crop is short one or more micro-nutrient, consider solving the problem with a convenient, effective and relatively inexpensive in-crop solution: foliar micro-nutrient application. “While in the past there hasn’t been a lot of micro-nutrient application except in irrigated lands, there is a lot more demand on our soil now. Where a micro-nutrient might have been marginally okay when we grew 35 or 40 bushels of wheat, now that we’re up to 60 and 70 bushels, we’ve gone from marginal to really deficient,” says Doug Penney, a senior coach with Agri-Trend Agrology Ltd.“ In cases where micro-nutrients are required, the cost of putting them on is more than covered by increased yield.”
The leaves of crops deficient in certain micro-nutrients, including copper, manganese and zinc, often appear pale because the plants are not able to produce enough chlorophyll. Unfortunately, not all symptoms are obvious: for example, severe copper deficiency results in sterile pollen. “Producers should definitely be testing for micro-nutrient deficiency. Applying foliar micro-nutrients to correct any identified problems can be a very good solution. Fortunately, crops require micro-nutrients in much smaller amounts than they do for the macronutrients, so draw down is slower,” he adds. While many producers opt to broadcast or band their micronutrients at or before seeding, most micro-nutrients can be tank mixed with pesticides and foliar applied. Given the busyness of spring seeding, especially in a late spring like this year, delaying micro-nutrient application until into the growing season can be a major convenience. That said, the timing for a micro-nutrient application may not always coincide with a
required pesticide application, and the compatibility of the products should always be checked. Foliar application provides readily and immediately available micronutrients directly to growing plants, precisely when the plant requires that nutrient. In some cases, more than one application may be required. “Because most micro-nutrients are relatively immobile in the soil, the method of application is important. For example, copper is most effective when broadcast and thoroughly mixed into the topsoil. But, with the shift to zero-tillage, this is often not an option. If placed in a shallow band or seedplaced, copper may not be available when the crop needs it if the soil is dry. Therefore, foliar application at the early flag leaf stage is a good option,” says Penney. Finally, foliar application can save you money, as the minimized wastage and dilution means foliar micro-nutrients can be applied at a far lesser rate than would be needed in the soil.
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Cow diversity is a good thing and so is BIF by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist North Dakota State University Extension Service Although uniformity is a tremendous asset in marketing, on the production side, uniformity brings challenges. In other words, the ability to produce uniform truckload lots of calves depends on producing and sorting the calves. This may seem like a fall discussion, but this spring continues to be one of drought and swamp, so managers need to be somewhere in the middle. Unfortunately, the cow never gets to be in the middle. Dry, wet, hot, cold and wind are conditions cows seem to endure. This time of year always brings some sadness when, at least in our mind, one of those good cows loses her calf. Every reason on earth and even under the sun is offered as an excuse because, as we all know, she was one of the better cows. Cows that come up empty, whether open all winter or losing a calf, all face the same fate of becoming market beef. Is it their fault? I’m not sure. However, most producers will start looking for an extra twin calf to graft over to the cow that lost her calf.
There is a lot of logic to grafting over one of the home-raised twins from another cow because some cows are not good mothers of twins. Two recent sets of twins at the Dickinson Research Extension Center seemed to be doing well, but a keen eye notes that one calf seems to be lagging. Upon further observation, the calf was disowned. This was not a good thing and certainly an acknowledgement that death would soon follow. So we graft by trying to find that good cow that seemingly lost her calf through no fault of her own. In a week or two, a new cow-calf pair emerges. As it is written or proclaimed by some but not so much by others, all cows will raise a calf. That’s probably true, but is giving birth and losing the calf in less than ideal situations enough reason to sell a cow? In the numbers world, it is. However, a coffee-table discussion on that topic would be long and tedious. In the end, personal choice will rule. However, for those raising bulls for the breeding market, some notations should be made about the efficacy of motherhood. Poor mothers certainly can produce sons
that sire daughters that have the propensity to be poor mothers as well. Market beef income simply is one other avenue that generates revenue for the ranch and, in all honesty, does a good job of selecting those cows that don’t seem to be able to keep their calf alive. An attachment, personal or otherwise, to any particular cow does not pay the bills, so it is best to use good cow selection criteria that will minimize disappointing outcomes. Is there a particular selection trait or expected progeny differences for dry, wet, hot, cold and wind tolerance? Some would suggest longevity would be somewhat of an indicator, while others would say production output would be the best and simplest answer. In other words, the fittest are the ones that survive and produce. An index of sorts that pools several sources of input and predicts future performance also has proven to be good. The answers are there but finding them is difficult. That brings to mind the upcoming meeting of the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF). The 2013 BIF Annual Research Symposium and Convention is
Boost your plant power! You’ve invested your time, effort and money to get your crop in and established. Now, talk to your local UFA Crop Representative about foliar micro-nutrient products and application tips to help you maximize your yield, and
June 12-15 in Oklahoma City. The Beef Improvement Federation is a longstanding association of all who desire to improve the genetics of beef cattle based on seedstock and commercial needs. The dedicated BIF members are the drivers of beef cattle genetics, so the meeting presentations certainly impact cow-calf producers. A sampling of titles for the presentations include “Crossbreeding: considerations and alternatives in an evolving market,” “Crossbreeding: one of the tools to increase profitability,” “Genetic evaluation and selection: lost opportunities for improving profit,” “Technology lag: is there a cost for failing to do it right?” “Management practices of developing heifers that affect lifetime productivity” and “Addressing cowherd efficiency in a world of mixed messages for producers: matching production levels to environmental conditions.” There are many more great presentations, so while pondering what cow to cull, call the Oklahoma State University’s Animal Science Department in Stillwater at (405) 744-9292 or email Megan Rolf at mrolf@okstate.edu for more information. The everyday genetic decisions that cattle producers make ultimately impact all cattle producers, so why not visit BIF and learn more? May you find all your ear tags.
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How do we get the next generation to raise beef? by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist North Dakota State University Extension Service “Cattle and crops: Together we stand, divided we fall.� Among the numerous commentaries on agriculture, is that really true? The other day, I had a major flashback. I climbed in a new tractor and sat down. I had this unearthly feeling that I was sitting in the cockpit of a major jet. Sophisticated would be an understatement. There was nothing remaining of the controls I used to know well. The flashback put me in the seat of an International 806 tractor with no cab, pulling a John Deere combine with a long-forgotten model number. The field was an average field of barley with the windrows running west to east. A strong wind was blowing from the west and the day was a typical hot, late-afternoon harvest day. Having waited most of the day for the grain to dry, Dad finally said it was time and I was to run the tractor and combine. I became a livestock specialist that day. The thought of any more time spent sitting on a tractor with no cab, trying to avoid the rough awns of a barley plant freshly separated from the seed, still sends shivers down my spine.
There was no way to avoid the inevitable. Barley dust and chaff settled on my neck and slowly crept down my back. Ultimately, it spread to every square inch of my body and slowly mingled with my harvest sweat. It was tolerable while driving straight. I was hunched over and keeping still while focusing on moving forward. However, when I had to turn the tractor, I had to move my arms and let go of my shirt collar, which caused the dust to pour down my back. Oh, the joys of farming in those days! Sitting in the new tractor, I looked up at the air conditioner and dust filters. Shutting the door produced a whole new environment. It was an environment that I had never been in before. The flat-screen monitor was prominent and had several color-coded pads that help operate the tractor. I am sure the operators manual would explain in detail what each function was, although the radio controls and foot pedals still were recognizable. It was obvious that the tractor was environmentally and operator-friendly. One probably could add joy to the equation.
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Are cattle producers tech savvy enough to survive? Cont’d from Pg 12 Somehow, my upbringing and the current world of farming are so disconnected that I almost could become a farmer, which is a world I bypassed in favor of cows and sheep. They seemed simpler and more welcoming than those old tractors, plows, combines and dusty grain bins. Maybe it was the time my brother slammed my head between the auger motor and grain bin that sealed my farming fate. However, things have changed. My stay in the new tractor was not long. While getting off the tractor, I wondered why anyone would want to raise cattle or
sheep when one could have this machine. Maybe the thought is misplaced or I am overstating, but that tractor was nice. The future of the beef industry needs young people. Young people are technology driven and certainly understand the difference between nice and not so nice. Let me state again: Cattle and crops, together we stand, divided we fall. Among the numerous commentaries on agriculture, is that really true? The economic pressure from added revenue from acres dedicated to crops versus cattle remains startling. The added dollar, even with the added
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The wedge: an important club for any golfer
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Golfers don’t always pay much attention to them, but wedges are an essential element in any golf bag. The short game is the key to success on a golf course — a fact that should never be forgotten. During a game, how many times will your wedge get you out of a difficult position? Your choice of wedge is vital if your ball is hidden in the rough or in a bunker, or if you have to avoid an obstacle or even limit the distance the ball rolls on a green. There are four different types of wedges. Generally speaking, a complete golf set begins with a pitching wedge, the loft angle of which can vary from 45 to 50 degrees, depending on the manufacturer. This club is used at about a hundred yards from the green. The gap wedge has a loft between 51 and 54 degrees. With a complete swing, the ball rises more rapidly but has a slightly shorter trajectory. As for the sand wedge, the loft can vary between 55 and 59 degrees. The wider sole of a sand wedge reduces the risk of digging into the sand. Last but not least, the lob wedge is being increasingly used by golfers. Because of its loft, which can reach 64 degrees, this club is used
mainly on the edge of a green. It allows golfers to lift the ball over a very short distance while reducing roll. The grooves on the face of a golf club, the rebound effect, and the quality of the materials used are among the characteristics to consider when choosing the right wedge. During a tournament, three or even four different wedges can be found in professional players’ golf bags.
Golfers are evolving and so are the courses! With the advent of high-performance clubs and challenge of the new courses, even if their scores balls that travel further and further, golf courses stay at the same level. On the other hand, the must constantly be adapting to new realities. game has become a much more difficult chalThanks to new technologies, golfers now have lenge for recreational golfers who, without having access to equipment that can improve the power the most up-to-date equipment, must try and of their swings. The design of clubs is much more overcome the same obstacles. That said, despite forgiving when precision is in short supply, and all the technological advances, golf is still a game drives of more than 300 yards have become of strategy, filled with subtleties. common. Equipment manufacturers have also A 300-yard drive isn’t worth much, if your next revolutionized the golf ball. Depending on the shot ends up in the water or if you miss your material, compression, and the number of dimfamous two-foot putt! ples, this small white ball can adapt to the style of the golfer and to different playing conditions. If this technological revolution has contributed to improving the performance of players, golf-club owners have had to adapt their courses in order to offer new challenges. This has resulted in some holes being lengthened, additional obstacles, more undulating greens, and other modifications to increase the level of difficulty. At the end of the day, elite golfers continue to do well and to enjoy the With the advent of high-performance equipment, obstacles on golf courses are more plentiful.
Bashaw Golf & Country Club
Viking Golf Club Men’s Night Tuesdays Ladies Night Wednesdays Seniors Wednesday Mornings • Mixed Fun Scramble every second Friday starting May 10 • May 25 - Men’s Cash • June 15 - Oilmen’s • Jr. Lessons May 27 - 4 Sessions every Monday • Adult Lessons May 27 - 3 sessions Enjoy our fully licenced clubhouse & THE BEST Chinese Food! Book your Tee Time Today
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Mother Nature can be frustrating! You’re never alone on a golf course! There is someone watching your every move. Because of her, one moment you might be unbearably hot and the next you might be completely chilled. No matter how hard you try to avoid it, her mood will often affect your score. Whether she’s cooperative or not, Mother Nature invites herself to all your golf games. Weather conditions can complicate your strategies and make your day on the golf course a miserable one. Because weather forecasts are not always reliable, it is important not to forget anything for your day of golfing. Blue skies in the forecast? In addition to your smile, bring your sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water. Pale coloured clothing will also help to keep
hot sunshine at bay. If the sky is overcast, don’t forget your umbrella, a protective cover for your bag, a raincoat, waterproof pants, and a hat. A spare pair of socks, one or two extra gloves, and a few towels to dry the handles of your golf clubs will also prove very useful. On rainy days, golf clubs ban the use of motorized golf carts, so you might have to play your round of golf on foot. In that case, you’ll find waterproof shoes and good studs very useful. In hot and humid weather, insect repellent will help you avoid a lot of discomfort. The whims of Mother Nature, especially the rain and wind, will obviously have an effect on your game. Be ready to adjust your swing and modify your choice of club depending on the weather conditions.
Sedgewick Golf Club Forestburg Golf Club Mature trees line our well-manicured fairways at the Sedgewick Golf Course. Join us Sundays for breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. • Men’s night Tuesdays! • Ladies night Thursdays! • Seniors Wednesday mornings! • Camping sites available close by. • Seniors Tournament - July 3 • Men’s Cash Scramble - July 27
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Another Triple Crown for Cabrera? Bruce Penton
ECA Review Columnist How about a triple crown of Triple Crowns? Back-to-back-to-back! Baseball has records it believes are untouchable: Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak; and Johnny Vander Meer’s consecutive no-hitters. But the way Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers is smashing the ball this year, he’s en route to accomplishing something that has never happened in the 135-year history of Major League Baseball: Back-to-back Triple Crown titles. And hey, if the 30-year-old Venezuelan leads the American League in batting average, home runs and runs-batted-in again, who would bet against him doing it again in 2014? — a triple crown of Triple Crowns. When Cabrera led the league in all three categories last year, he was the Penton first American League hitter to do it since Carl Yaztrzemski of Boston Red Sox in 1967. Ted Williams of the Red Sox did it twice — in 1942 and 1947, while superstars of the game such as Rogers Hornsby, Ty Cobb, Jimmie Foxx, Lou Gehrig and Mickey Mantle are among the elite 16 players to totally dominate the three glamour hitting categories. There have been far more perfect games pitched (23, some of them by nonames like Phil Humber and Dallas Braden) than Triple Crown winners (every one a Hall of Famer). At last look, Cabrera was back on top of the A.L. in batting average (.367) and runs-batted-in (65) while sitting No. 2 in home runs with 17, three behind Chris Davis of the Orioles. ESPN.com’s Buster Olney tweeted that Cabrera is the first player in MLB history to enter the month of June with a batting average of at least .340 and at least 15 HR and 60 RBI. Of the 16 previous Triple Crown seasons, no player has followed up the next season by leading in even two categories. “I’ve been playing a long time, and he’s the best hitter I’ve ever seen,” Tigers right fielder Torii Hunter told Richard Justice of mlb.com. “I’ve never seen a guy that put the bat head on the ball as regularly as he does and on all pitches,” Rangers manager Ron Washington said to Justice. Not surprisingly, Cabrera is starting to be compared to some of the all-time greats — Aaron, Mays, Williams, Mantle, Ruth. “It’s too soon to say that,” Cabrera said. He might be right, but if the Tigers’ infielder puts together Triple Crown No. 2 this season, get ready for some unbelievable major league hype as he goes after three in a row next year.
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Injuries : your worse handicap The pros will all tell you the same thing: you have to be in good shape to play golf. Apart from affecting your performance on the golf course, your physical limitations can lead to serious injury. Even though golf is less demanding on the cardiovascular system than activities like hockey, tennis, soccer, or football, it is still very important to prepare for this sport in order to avoid back pain, tendinitis, or muscular pain. Before teeing-off, it is strongly advised to follow a training program. The lower back, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and the torso are the areas of the body most used by a golfer. Training that includes stretching, walking, cycling, and warm-up exercises will help to improve your flexibility and strength. They will
also help with your endurance, an important factor for regular rounds of 18 holes. And don’t hesitate to ask the advice of a golf pro or a physiotherapist about the best posture for a swing. Before each game, take a few minutes to gradually stretch your muscles. Be sure to use suitable equipment; avoid playing with clubs that are too long or too heavy. Because a round of golf represents about 6 km of walking, invest in some good quality shoes, and ensure that your bag isn’t too heavy if you carry it on your shoulders. If you choose a non-motorized golf cart, it is always preferable to push it rather than pull it. Lastly, don’t forget to drink lots of water and to protect yourself from the sun. Injuries can become your worst handicap when playing golf!
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Rick Strankman In June 2012 Transmission MLA Drumheller-Stettler Facilities Cost Monitoring Recently my office received Committee reported that the correspondence with respect cost of the Heartland transto what the actual costs of the mission line has increased above ground HVDC transfrom $14.5 Million CDN to $15.5 mission lines being built in million CDN per mile. Alberta are. These lines, as After meeting with various most of you know, have had a stakeholders last week, Anglin significant impact on your and Official Opposition Leader monthly power bill. Danielle Smith have been told Wildrose to expect the next Environment and Transmission Utilities critic, Joe Facilities Cost Anglin, has comMonitoring pared the costs of the Committee Report Heartland transmisfor 2013 to show costs sion line to an will continue to rise. underground project The Alberta govthat is currently ernment has refused underway in other to address the issue North American of why these above Strankman jurisdictions. ground lines are The concern was costing far more that Anglin, the Rimbey than buried lines would cost, Rocky Mountain House even though this defies logic. Sundre MLA, had stated that A study done by the underground option would TransCanada has confirmed have been the lower cost that Albertans are paying two option. This was in fact not the to three times what it costs to case. He was showing that the build transmission lines in Heartland line’s costs are out other jurisdictions. of line by comparison to a As the Official Opposition, it higher cost option of burying is the responsibility of the the lines. Wildrose to question these figAnglin is simply making the ures and to draw attention to comparison of the Blackstone the outrageous costs Group LP/Transmission Albertans are paying to build Developers Inc. 65 mile HVDC these transmission lines. The underground/underwater 500 cost of these lines is reflected kV transmission line in NY in the ever- increasing bills State vs. Alberta’s aerial consumers in Alberta are Heartland transmission line. facing. The underground In past columns I have Blackstone transmission line addressed the fees and suris called the Champlain/ charges that account for the Hudson transmission line, and lion’s share of the total bottom it is estimated to cost $6.84 mil- line you see each and every lion CDN per mile vs. the month. These extra charges Heartland’s $14.5 million CDN amount to 70 per cent of your per mile. current bill regardless of your The contradiction (or irony) actual usage. is obvious to all industry The Wildrose Official experts. In theory, buried lines Opposition is committed to cost more, so why is the holding the Alberta Heartland line nearly double Government to account for the cost of a buried line? this unnecessary and rising
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R.V.S 2007 18’ MONTEREY, wake board, & ski boat for sale. 4.3 Merc. Inboard, only 59 hrs. Like new. Asking $19,500. Ph. 403-5752270 or cell 780-2214868. FOR SALE: 1996 - 26 ft Golden Falcon 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer with l slide, free standing table, new hot water heater, new roof cap, new propane tanks, new tires. Excellent shape, $8500.00 firm. Call 403-741-4353. 2003 FOREST River Wildcat 28’ 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer. Sleeps 8, slide out, good condition. Call Peggy Herman 403-379-2160.
CHAROLAIS Bulls, Quiet. Easy-calving (all herd-sires proven on heifers). Excellent growth. Semen tested. Ready to go. Silver Shadow Charolais, 780-853-2587 or 780853-3408. BLACK Angus yearling bulls for sale. Semen tested. Contact Roger Spady, 780-879-3941 SIMMERON Simmentals Last Call for fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, horned, very quiet, muscled, no problem calving. 780-913-7963.
LAKEFORD Polled Herefords Red Angus Top Quality Bulls Semen Tested “Ready to WORK for You” Contact: Dave 780-385-2226 Dan 780-385-2298 Killam, AB ANGUS Bulls. Large selection of 2 year olds and yearlings. Performance info available, fully guaranteed. Please call 403742-4226. MAINE Anjou Bulls for sale. Yearling and 2 yr. old solid reds and blacks. Semen tested, guaranteed. 403-3682114 or 403-742-9835 cell. Rocky Lane Farms, Rumsey, Ab.
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YEARLING & two year old red Simmental bulls from AI sires. Call Ron VanLanduyt, Botha, Ab. 403-742-4201
WANTED WANTED: Pasture to rent for 40 to 45 cow/ calf pairs. 403-3642183. If no answer please leave a message.
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HELP WANTED LOOKING for a responsible, hard working, reliable and friendly individual with air brakes ticket to operate an Okanagan Fresh Fruit stand in Forestburg, Castor, Coronation area from mid June to mid October. Competitive wages, great hours. Please contact Jackie @ 403-894-9794. C & W Contracting is now looking for labourers, operators & foreman for road jobs starting soon. Please direct inquiries/email resume to: admincswcon@ xplornet.com HOUSEKEEPING help required at Frontier Hotel, Coronation. Call Cheng 403-578-3000. CASH daily for outdoor work! Guys ‘n Gals 16 years and up! No experience necessary; www.PropertyStars Jobs.com. INTERESTED in the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.
SPRAYER for sale, Bourgault Centurian II, Model 850, 80 ft. wide. $8000 or best offer. Phone 403-742-2525 or 403-741-4162.
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, 1-877250-5252.
LIVESTOCK FOR Sale. Purebred 2 year-old Charolais bulls. Horned & polled. Semen tested, ready to go. Red factor & Whites, thick & sound. For more information contact Ralph Thornton, Sharp Hills Ranch Ltd., Sedalia, Ab. Ph. 403-577-2480 or cell 403-664-0731.
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AN ALBERTA oilfield construction company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction 780-7235051. JOURNEYMAN/woman Plumber. Auburn is now hiring a Red Seal Plumbing Journeyperson for our Manufacturing Facility located in Edmonton. Must have team leadership experience. Minimum of 6 years experience in residential plumbing. Benefits, RRSP, competitive wages. Excellent team atmosphere. Apply by resume only to: jean@ auburngroup.ca. PYRAMID Corporation is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780955-HIRE. AUTOMATED Tank Manufacturing Inc. is looking for an experience Spray/Foam Painter. $35. - $45/ hour depending on experience. Profit sharing bonus, full insurance package 100% paid by company, long term employment. Good working environment. Also looking for a Spray/Foam Labourer. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@ autotanks.ca. 780-8462231 (Office); 780846-2241 (Fax). PROFESSIONAL Sales Consultants. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates. We maintain a large inventory of New & Used vehicles & friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance. Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email: dbrackenbury@ denhamford.com.
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Heartfelt Thanks Words cannot express how thankful we are to live in such a community. We want to express our deepest gratitude to all fire departments & RCMP, the county, Southbend Hutterite Colony, friends and neighbors who came to our aide during the fire. - Derek, Shawna & Family
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KLASSIC Autobody (Hay River, NT) seeking working Shop Foreman/Assistant Manager - Oversee bodyshop, estimations, quality/safety, teamplayer. $37 - $42 hourly+ OT, company matched pension plan, benefits. Apply to: employment@kinglandford.com. Fax 867874-2843. NOW located in Drayton Valley. BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com. Phone 780621-3953. Fax 780621-3959. NOW accepting resumes for Journeyman Mechanic in Whitecourt. Schedule negotiable, above average wages, immediate benefits. Address resumes to Laurier Laprise. Email: laurier.l@ironwing.ca or fax 780-396-0078.
NEWCART Contracting Ltd. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season. Journeyman/ Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers. Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers. Email: resumes@newcartcontracting.com. Fax 1-403-729-2396. Email all safety and trade tickets. CENTRAL Peace Natural Gas Co-op Ltd. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator. Experience, safety tickets an asset. Clean valid driver’s licence required. Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet.net. Fax 780864-2044. Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0. VAC & Steam Truck Operator. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Benefits, Camp Work, Experience an Asset. Email/Fax Resume: 780-458-8701, bryksent@telus.net.
Town of Coronation PROVINCE OF ALBERTA Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Section 311 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statues of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26 that the Town of Coronation has mailed Tax Notices to all persons appearing on the Assessment Roll as of May 31, 2013. Payment of property taxes are due by July 31, 2013. A penalty of 8% shall be imposed on all current tax accounts not paid by July 31, 2013 and a further 10% penalty shall be imposed on all tax account balances not paid as of December 31, 2013. All assessed persons are deemed to have received their notice as a result of this publication. Sandra Kulyk Chief Administrative Officer Town of Coronation
County of Paintearth No. 18 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS APPROVED Notice is hereby given that the following Development Permit Applications have been approved: DP1312 Sunrise Construction SW34-37-14-W4 Airplane Hangar DP1313 Keith Rindal SE 30-35-10-W4 Mobile Home & Attached Garage DP1314 Inter Pipeline Fund NW 3-36-10-W4 24’ x 18’ Mechanical control building DP1316 Silver Springs Colony NW 2-38-15-W4 Multi-Unit Housing Complex DP1317 Cory & Kelsey Seth NW 10-38-13-W4 Residence with Attached Garage Any person claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal by giving Notice in writing to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, County of Paintearth No. 18, Box 509 Castor, AB T0C 0X0 not later than 4:30 p.m., June 7, 2013. The Notice must contain the reason for the appeal and pursuant to Bylaw No. 580-09 Include the $200.00 fee. Dated: May 22, 2013 Todd Pawsey, Development Officer
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HELP WANTED EMPLOYMENT Opportunity- - Marine Superintendent/ Detachment Superintendent, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet, a civilian component of the Department of National Defence, seeks Marine Managers for positions in Nanoose Bay and Victoria (Vancouver Island), BC. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference # DND13J008697-000065, Selection Process# 13-DND-EAESQ373623, Marine Superintendent/ Detachment Superintendent. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application within the prescribed timelines. http://jobsemplois.gc.ca/indexeng.htm. Surintendant/ Surintendant de détachement de la Marine. La flotte auxiliaire des forces canadiennes, une composante civile du ministère de la Defénse nationale, cherche des gestionnaires marins pour des postes situés à Nanoose Bay et Victoria sur l’île de Vancouver, en Colombie-Britannique. Les candidats intéressés doivent postuler en ligne à travers le site internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, Référence n DND13J- 008697000065, le processus de sélection # 13-DND-EAESQ-373623, Surintendant/ Surintendant de détachement de Marine. Les candidats doivent posséder toutes les qualifications essentielles énumérées dans la publicité en ligne et remplir la demande dans les délais prescrits. http:// jobs-emplois.gc.ca/ index-eng.htm.
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AUCTIONS 1200 CARS, Trucks, Rv’s. Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. Michener Allen Auctioneering. Edmonton. Internet bidding available for RV’s. Full listing with pictures: www.maauctions.com. 1-800-6655888; 780-470-5584. 75 QUARTERS land, Oyen, Alberta - Ritchie Bros Unreserved Auction. 1HQ, 30 Parcels Farmland, 6 Parcels Grazing Lease, $37,300 Surface Lease Revenue. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate. HUGE unreserved Coca-Cola Memorabilia Auction! Amazing collection, no buyer’s fee! 10 a.m., Saturday, June 15 at 1235 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780842-5666. Details at: www.scribnernet.com.
ONLINE Auction, Lac La Plonge Resort, SK. 12:00 Noon, June 20, 2013. Year round 1392sf home, appliances, deck, superb fishing. Kramer Auctions Ltd. 306-445-5000; www.kramerauctions. com. UNRESERVED Auction. Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 8 a.m., 9320 - 52 St. SE., Calgary. Late Additions: City of Calgary Gravel Trucks; 2008 New Holland TD5050 MFWD FEL Tractor; Champion 730; Deere 762 Scraper. For info www.canadianpublicauction.com or call 403-269-6600. Auction Licence #200278 AMVIC Licence #200279. UNRESERVED Farm & Construction Consignment Sale. Saturday, June 8, Lavoy, Hwy 36 & 16 Junction. Collector Tractor & Vehicle Consignment Auction, Saturday, June 22, Redwater. www.prodaniukauctions.com.
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous meetings Saturdays, 8 p.m. Coronation Evangelical Free Church basement. Call Bill 403-575-5131 or Kathy 403-578-3909. 61ST Annual International Oilmens Golf Tournament, Edmonton, June 18 - 21, 2013, Highlands Golf Club & Belvedere Golf & Country Club. Enter online at www.iogt.ca. THE WORKS Art and Design Festival: Starting June 20, on Churchill Square in Edmonton. Experience 13 days of music, art and visual spectacle!
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DO YOU need to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161. CRIMINAL Record? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-2281300/1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com. MONEYPROVIDER. COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. IN LOVING memory of Fast, easy, 100% Harry Wadstein who secure. 1-877-776passed away June 6, 1660. 2009. Just think him as resting, BANK said no? Bank on us! Equity From the sorrows and Mortgages for purthe tears, In a place of chases, debt consoliwarmth and comfort, Where there are no days dation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised and years. Lovingly remembered credit, self-employed, by wife, Irene unemployed ok. Dave and Family. Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-4378437, Belmor Mortgage. THANK YOU to all ticket buyers for the Hopstial Auxiliary Spring Hamper and those who came to our tea. Sandra Cassells of Galahad won the hamper, Loretta Weinrauch won the door prize. Proceeds go to buying needed equipment for the complex. Thank you for your support.
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Prism Integrated Solutions Inc. in Forestburg is looking to fill the following positions: • Journeyman / apprentice welders • Service and Vent Assembly Tech • QC / Safety Manager Experience a must • Pipefitters/Shop Labor Hands
Career Transitions Coordinator Central Office Competition #PLRD-256 Applications are invited for the position of Career Transitions Coordinator with duties to commence August 26th, 2013. This is a full time position which will require travel throughout the school division. Reporting to the Deputy Superintendent, the Career Transitions Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), the Green Certificate program, dual-credit programs and work experience division-wide. The successful incumbent will oversee and enhance career development offered by each school and support parents and students with career counselling. This position will be responsible for providing parents and students with access to information regarding post-secondary studies and financial supports. He/she will also provide support for PLRD’s graduation portfolio program and facilitate its implementation in all schools. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary. Qualifications and experience for this position include: • Bachelor of Education with emphasis in career counselling and development, or equivalent experience; • Valid Alberta Teacher Certification; • Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills; • High standards of ethical conduct and a commitment to Board governance; • Ability to work effectively to provide networking with all education partners; • Highly motivated team player, accustomed to working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Please submit a cover letter; resume; copies of University transcripts; and the names, positions and telephone contact information for at least three recent professional references by email to lenore.etherington@plrd.ab.ca. Applications will also be accepted by mail or fax to: Lenore Etherington, H.R. Administrator Prairieland Regional Division No. 25 P.O. Box 670 Hanna, Alberta T0J 1P0 Fax (403) 854-2803 Competition will close at noon on Friday, June 14th, 2013 Thank you to all applicants but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement. Please quote competition number on all applications.
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Community newspapers are thriving in a media environment where words like “community” and “hyper-local” are proving to be the keys to advertising success. The Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association is committed to providing advertisers with unsurpassed service and up-to-date information on each of the community newspapers served. We are seeking an Advertising 12345 Traffic Coordinator, a support role to the Advertising Director. The
successful applicant will be responsible for managing existing clients including market research, helping clients determine needs and providing proposals reflecting the suggested course of action, while ensuring accuracy of client bookings. Attention to detail, organizational skills, problem solving, teamwork and a personable disposition are necessary for a successful candidate.
Please submit your resume, references, and salary expectations by e-mail: info@awna.com or fax 780-430-5380 No phone calls please. The position is available immediately. Please visit our website for more information at www.awna.com
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Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for:
Labourers, Industrial Painters, Sandblasters, and Welders. at our Manufacturing Facility located at 4102 44th ave, Stettler, AB. Willing to train if candidate has related basic skills or experience. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Please forward resume to hr@petrofield.com or Fax 403-742-5544
We are looking for Someone who: • Has an outgoing personality • Enjoys meeting with many different people and personalities • Is a team player • Able to work independently and aggressively • Is goal oriented • Is able to ‘think outside the box’ • Strives to learn and improve oneself We will give preference to Individuals with: • Previous agricultural equipment sales experience • Experience with enthusiasm about agricultural equipment We would like to offer you: • An exemplary health and dental benefits package. • A competitive wage. Join our TEAM and work in an environment that is both rewarding and positive! Please forward resumes to: Lars Gauthier, Sales Manager Fax 780-386-2469 or email lgauthier@selmacsales.com Experience the LOServicing U CAMROSE G H EDealer ED 1- 8 0 1-800-639-8057 0 Difference! -7 73 - 9757
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Assistant Development Officer The M.D. of Provost No. 52 is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Assistant Development Officer. Reporting to the Development/Utilities Officer, this position will be responsible for daily interpretation and application of the M.D.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan to ratepayers and potential applicants. The successful applicant will also be responsible for maintenance and administration of the M.D.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GIS system, and computer knowledge is a definite asset. Resumes are to be submitted to: Tyler Lawrason Administrator M.D. of Provost No. 52 Box 300, 4504-53rd Avenue Provost, AB T0B 3S0 (780) 753-2434 Inquiries may be made to the Administrator at tlawrason@mdprovost.ca or (780) 753-2434 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Over 700 cars, and 60 motorcycles lined the streets in Three Hills for the annual Three Hills Cruise Show and Shine on Saturday, June 1. On Sunday, over 800 people turned up at the airport to watch 85 cars compete at the drag races before the rain shut them down. It was all made possible with the help of over 150 volunteers. ECA REVIEW/D. Thielen
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by Dan Zilnik albertaoilmagazine.com Asked why his bank kept making risky loans as the U.S. housing bubble was bursting, Chuck Prince, then CEO at Citigroup Inc., simply replied, “When the music is playing, you’ve got to get up and dance.” Many critics believe that the Alberta provincial government often uses the same flawed logic, dancing only because the music is playing. One example held up by its critics is the province’s $2-billion commitment to fund carbon capture and storage (CCS), an end of pipe technology that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) and stores it deep underground. CCS is a strategic issue for Alberta, and will certainly have a place in future development of the oil sands. In February, Swan Hills Synfuels LP, one of the companies that was earmarked to receive provincial funding, announced a permanent delay to its CCS project. It did so because the economics of its synthetic gas/ CCS scheme do not add up, even with $285 million of government financing. Swan Hills joins the ranks of two coal energy companies who shelved their joint CCS plans due to poor project economics, even with massive government funding. These two recent developments raise a question: When it comes to CCS, is the Alberta government dancing just because the music is playing, or is CCS an important strategic provincial priority? The answer is all about the oil sands. At the time of the CCS funding announcement in 2008, the oil sands were producing just under 1.5 million barrels of oil per day, at an average CO2 intensity of four to five times the global average for oil production. Criticism of the oil sands was so high it looked like
some governments were making gestures to put hefty CO2 import taxes on any oil sands crude that entered their borders. Something had to be done to cut down on the CO2 emissions generated by the oil sands. Carbon capture and storage was a technological solution that could protect Alberta’s fastest growing source of tax revenue. With the Alberta government flush with cash, the logic for funding CCS projects was simple. The problem is that the oil sands are still more CO2 intensive to produce than many other forms of oil, and criticism of the oil sands has never been louder. The concerns made it all the way up to U.S. President Barack Obama’s office when he considered, and ultimately delayed, the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. In fact, if you look at similar decisions made in the Oval Office historically, it is very hard to envision the approval of Keystone XL unless it includes environmental caveats and conditions. In all likelihood, an approval of Keystone XL will go hand in hand with requirements on better management of CO2 from the oil sands. Keeping that in mind, the case for doing something to reduce CO2 from the oil sands has gotten stronger because it is about more than just quieting critics; it is now linked to Alberta’s ability to export oil sands to its largest buyer. This comes at a time when the province is not flush with cash, it is running a multi-year deficit, and it will not announce multibilliondollar environmental improvement initiatives in the near future. Turn to CCS, Pg 23
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