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The group usually tries to have a funspiel around St. Patrick’s Day and they did again this year on March 16. Sixty-four seniors came to participate in 16 teams, with many dressed in appropriate “green” for the day. Each team played three to eight end games with door prizes and other gifts were given out. Participants came from Hanna, Castor, Halkirk, Botha, Stettler, Drumheller, Delia, Byemoor, Big Valley and Endiang and one couple came all the way from Round Hill.
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The winning team from the Endmoor floor curling club’s ‘funspiel’ held on March 16, from the left, skip, Hans Cluver of Stettler; third, Joan Morrison of Delia; second, Bob Boswell of Big Valley and lead, Jean Jackson of Botha. ECA Review/Submitted
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throughout the season hold bonspiels, inviting other clubs to attend. Endmoor holds at least one ’spiel a season and they try to make it a little more interesting by having a theme of some sort and making up teams from all the entries and putting them on different teams, calling it a Funspiel. They feel that everyone gets to know other folks that way and it makes it a very fun day with lunch and drinks provided thoughout the day and each curler goes home with a small prize.
There was a big crowd looking on as three games were played in the floor curling ‘funspiel’ in Endmoor on March 16.
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The small communities of Endiang and Byemoor have over the years combined the sports teams so their names became Endmoor, a name also adopted by the arena located in Byemoor (called the Endmoor Arena) and the seniors have also adopted the name for the Drop In. For the past 35 or more years they have had an active group of floor curlers who through the months of October to April floor curl at least once a week in the Endiang Hall. The surrounding floor curling clubs do the same and each club sometime
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night, 7:30 pm, Flagstaff Regional Airport. Everyone welcome, not necessary to be a pilot. Shelley 780-384-2026. Apr. 10 - The Vat, 53 St. Red Deer, Marytowns Band, 403-346-5636. Apr. 11 - Singer/ Songwriter Paul Sapergia in concert, Stettler Performing Arts Centre, 7:30 pm. $15 @ the door. Apr. 11 - The Vat, 53 St. Red Deer, Rend/Isobel Trigger/The Dear Kills, 403-346-5636. Apr. 12 - Singer/ Songwriter Paul Sapergia in concert, Fleet Community Hall, 2:30 pm. $15 @ the door. Apr. 16 - The Vat, 53 St. Red Deer, Jack Daniels Sour Feelings, 403346-5636. Apr. 16 - Stettler Old Tyme Dance, Black Velvet, Dance @ 5 pm, Supper @ 6 pm. $20/person, $10 dance only-$10, Supper only $14, 403742-5640. Apr. 17 - The Vat, 53 St. Red Deer, Zoo Lion, 403-346-5636. Apr. 17 - Entertainment & Dessert Night by the Great Plains, Saskia & Darrel, Elnora Community Hall, 7:30 pm. $15/person from Jewell’s Grocery or Pat 403-773-2282. Apr. 17 - 18 - Nana’s Naughty Knickers, Hanna Community Centre, doors open @ 6. Tickets $40, available after Mar. 11, 403-854-3019 Apr. 17-19 - Drumheller Spring Expo, 555 Hwy 10 East. 403-823-5555 ext. 220. Apr. 18 - Cadogan Ladies’ Night Out, Cadogan Hall, doors open @ 6 pm. $50, Rochelle 780753-8887 Apr. 18 - The Medicine Hat & District Live Music Club presents Phoenix...After 30, Medicine Hat College Theatre, $15/person, Bill @ 403-526-1070. Apr. 18 - The Vat, 53 St. Red Deer, Party On High Street, 403-3465636. Apr. 24 - The Vat, 53 St. Red Deer, The Lazys, 403-346-5636. Apr. 25 - Hanna Hospital Aux. Rummage Sale, 10-3 pm, Hanna Arena
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The Hanna Dance Association dance group won high gold at the Galaxy Dance festival in Brooks, March 13-15. They also won the “most promising� award and teacher, Katie Campbell won the choreography award. From the left, Katie Campbell, Kyla Antosh, Bret Crowle, Kiara Rasmussen, Lindsey Voltner, Dana Rasmussen, Taylor Foden, Mareena Hein, Mackenzie Hudgeon and Rochelle Hollman. Presents: ECA Review/Submitted & Curling Rink. Apr. 25 - Shalom Counselling Centre’s Spring Dessert Gala featuring Randi Boulton. Tickets $20 ea or $150/table of 8. Doors open @ 6 pm. 403-342-0339. Apr. 25 - The Vat, 53 St. Red Deer, Leave the Living (cd release), 403-346-5636. Apr. 24 - 25 - Nana’s Naughty Knickers, Hanna Community Centre, doors open @ 6. Tickets $40, available after Mar. 11, 403-854-3019 Apr. 26 - Stettler Writer’s Club, 6:30 pm, Stettler Public Library, 403-742-2292. New members always welcome. Apr. 27 -29 - Closing Mixed Bonspiel, Stettler Curling Rink, Jamie @ 403-7423111. Apr. 28 - LEGO Club, 1-4 pm, a regular weekly LEGO Club for creators. Stettler Public Library, 403-742-2292. Apr. 28 - Danceology Hopping into Spring Recital, 7 pm, Stettler
Performance Arts Centre. Donations at the door. Apr. 29 - Botha Old Time Dance Club, monthly, 1:30-5 pm. Apr. 30 - The Vat, 53 St. Red Deer, Pigeon Park, 403-346-5636. May 23 - Charley Pride & The Pridesmen, 2 pm @ Enmax Centrium, Red Deer. Tickets 1-855985-5000 May 25 - Charley Pride & The Pridesmen, 7 pm
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Review Reporter Jeff Faupel from Endeavor Chartered Accountants presented to council the 2014 audited financial statements and a Financial Information Return (FIR) at the town council meeting on March.16. Faupel said that the town’s accumulated surplus is $10,496,803. When asked by CAO Sandra Kulyk about the strength of the town’s surplus position he said, “In comparison to other towns of this size it’s improving. I don’t want to use the word strong but there is definite improvement compared to the past few years.” He went on to say that it’s good to see the restricted surplus number is increasing. The report highlighted the salaries and benefits given to council and employees, with the mayor only receiving $7,800 and no benefits, the Chief Administration Officer (CAO) received $95,000 in salary and $20,584 in benefits. The report clarified that salaries include regular base pay, bonuses, overtime, lump sum payments, gross honoraria and any other direct cash remuneration. The audit was approved and will be sent onto Municipal Affairs.
Small communities grant
The Town of Coronation, in partnership with the County of Paintearth, Town of Castor and the Village of Halkirk had submitted an inter-municipal grant application under the Alberta Community Partnership Program (ACPP) for the rehabilitation of the Coronation and Castor Airport runways and aprons (where planes park). The ACPP was oversubscribed and because of that the communities will not be receiving grant funding through that program. The federal Small Communities Fund (SCF), which supports communities with populations under 100,000, is to be used for projects that promote economic growth, job creation and productivity. The SCF is a three way matching grant program meaning that matching funds are met by federal, provincial and municipal contributions. With the deadline for applications being April 2, the County of Paintearth and the Town of Coronation had planned to submit a joint application for the Coronation Airport Runway Rehabilitation. Due to other projects becoming a priority for Castor they will not be applying for the grant with the others. WSP, a construction firm, quoted the estimated cost for the airport taxiway, the path at the airport that connects the runways with hangars and terminals, to be $227,500 and the runway to be $501,300. It is unclear how many planes use the airport because it is an unmanned airport and while their is a log book out there where pilots are supposed to write their arrival and departures many do not, according to CAO Kulyk. However, in a follow-up telephone call, Kulyk said that after further review the town cannot apply for the grant for the airport because the airport has to be a regional airport with scheduled passenger service, which the Coronation site is not.
Victim Services asks for more funds
A letter was sent to council from the Coronation/Consort Victim Services Unit (VSU) requesting continued financial support. Council deferred the request for funds by the VSU until they can produce financial statements showing that they are in need of the money. The group was asking for $2 per capita (per person living in Coronation town limits) but Coun. Jackie Brigley, who sat on the board last year, said that when she was involved with the group, funds were
“in good shape.” In the letter that was received from VSU it stated that the group “prepared and delivered meals to RCMP and the MCU (Major Crimes Unit) during an investigation.” In a follow-up phone interview with Billie Jo Rossing, program coordinator for Coronation/Consort VSU she said the investigation was not in Coronation but would not clarify where. She said that meals were donated by the Board and the Village of Consort and then later in the conversation told the ECA Review that it wasn’t meals, it was coffee and snacks given to the officers. “How do you not think that in the end that isn’t helping the victims,” she asked. When she was asked how providing coffee and snacks to officers helps the victims of that crime she did not have a response. Until 2010, the full $2 per capita was paid ($2030 per year) In 2011, the funding support was reduced to $500 and that amount has been paid each year from 2011 to 2014 inclusive. $500 per year equates to $0.52 per capita. In a telephone call with VCU Board Chairman, Tony Nichols, he said that VSU had provided food on two different occasions and that the food was provided over a period of time while members of the RCMP and MCU conducted investigations at major crime scenes. “They (the RCMP and MCU) came from a long way away and had to drop everything to come quickly,” he said and went on to explain that the officers were in the area for a long period of time and had no way of getting food “it’s not like being in Calgary or Edmonton where there is a Tim Horton’s near by.” “Victim Services is like a silent arm and here to help the officers too,” he said. He went on to explain that under the mandate from the Solicitor General the VSU is to be involved with the public and so they do various fundraising and community involvement activities like barbeques to make the public aware VSU is there to be part of the community and to inform them of what they do. ”Our name is ‘victim services’ but we work in various ways,” he said. He explained that the VCU is in the process of putting a trailer together with food containers and other items so that if they are needed the trailer can be hooked up quickly and they can respond to the needs of the officers. He could not provide information on the cost of these projects. Jeff Campbell, Regional Communications Manager with Correctional Services in Canada said that it was not a policy that Victim Services provide meals but that each RCMP detachment worked with their own VCU.
Cpl Franks from the RCMP media relations in a telephone interview said that while it’s not mandated the VCU does, on the rare occasion, provide food and beverages to officers in the field as a favour but that it is not required.
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At the Shirley McClellan Regional Water Services Commission meeting held on Feb. 25 the 2015 budget was presented. As part of the budget discussions, the proposed water rates were reviewed. The true-up water costs purchased from the Town of Stettler are estimated to increase from $1.39 per cubic metre to $1.45 per cubic metre in 2015.
As a result of the increased cost to purchase the water, as well as reduced water allocation estimates for all communities and increased administrative and operational costs, the board has given first reading to Bylaw 12-15 to increase the rate for the sale of water from $2.40 to $2.50 per cubic metre in 2015. The board has also received notification from the County of Lacombe and the County of Camrose of their intent to withdraw from the Water Commission. The Commission will review the financial implication and legal perspectives of the request to withdraw and the matter will be discussed further at the April 22 meeting.
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It is farm safety week and the industry is once again being reminded that farm safety is a choice, not an act of fate. That many injury incidents are preventable. Agriculture ranks as Canada’s third most hazardous industry and in terms of absolute numbers of fatalities, there is no more dangerous occupation. Yet in Alberta, workers in this most dangerous of industries are not covered by the Workers’ Compensation Board. This is historical. The exemption was made long before there was a Charter of Rights and long before the industry was dominated by large corporate entities. The initial exemption was based on the premise that small, family farms could not afford the cost of premiums and that those employed on farms would likely be family members. Today, we know that family farms make up a very small portion of the agricultural industry. Another justification used is that forcing WCB on agriculture would drive up the price of food for consumers. That’s a stretch today as well. The major cost of food is not producer input costs or their profits, but the large number of profit takers that take their slice off between the farm gate and the kitchen table. The death of Kevan Chandler in 2006, leaving his wife and young family destitute, brought to the forefront just how wrong it was to treat farm workers different than all our workplaces. But it’s just not death that negatively affects farm workers, it’s also injuries. Injured workers, covered by WCB, have preferential access into the health care system. Injured farm workers, on the other hand, must cue up like the rest of us to slowly wind their way through long wait lists to see specialists or get MRIs before the inevitable 6-month or year-long wait for surgery—all without a pay cheque. Historically and still today there is a twofold reason for WCB. It was to protect workers on the job and also protect corporations from negligence law suits. The owners of the farm where Kevan Chandler was killed reached a settlement tort claim with Mr. Chandler’s widow which bankrupted the farming operation. It other words, it was a lose-lose. As part of their law studies at the University of Calgary, two students, Nelson Medeiros and Robin McIntyre, wrote a paper on the constitutionality of excluding farm workers from protection under the Alberta Workers’ Compensation Act. They quoted case law from across the country and talked about what other provinces were doing. For example, the Manitoba scheme excludes from coverage only family-run farms, not multi-national owned feed lots and corporate farms. Medeiros and McIntyre quoted a judgement from Chaoulli vs Quebec (Attorney General) 2005 which said …. “It is a difficult argument to make that one individual’s financial security (in most cases today a corporation) is more important, or just as important, as another individual’s security of their person, or life.” Yet that is what the Alberta government has argued for years. As David Eggen of the New Democrats has so often said, “it’s disturbing that the lives of Alberta labourers on the land appear to mean so little to the government.” Surely as a civilized democracy, we could do better than that!
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by Herman Schwenk Some time ago a Federal court judge ruled that it was okay for a Muslim woman to swear the Oath of Canadian Citizenship with her face covered by a burka or a niqab . Prime Minister Stephen Harper immediately objected to this ruling and said that the government would be appealing the ruling. When some of these people come to this country they seem to think that Canada has to accept their culture and not the other way around. As I understand it the niqab is not really a religious symbol, it is cultural and is practiced in a number of Muslim countries but not all. It is practiced in countries where women are treated the same as any other property by the men. Apparently if a woman is walking around outside the home unescorted and with her face and perhaps the bottom of her legs uncovered it is perfectly okay for any man to sexually assault her. In those countries that assault is considered the fault of the woman. Men are not expected to have to control their urges, so women are defiantly not treated as equals. The culture we practice in Canada today treats all women as equals regardless of race, religion or anything else. This was not always so. For example, I think it wasn’t until the 1920’s that women had the right to vote in an election. What I can’t figure out is where is the feminist movement on this and other issues regarding the barbaric cultural practices that some immigrants are trying to bring to this country? The feminists have spent decades lobbying governments and society to get equal treatment, wages, and you name it for women. To listen to them 30 years ago you would have thought that they were being treated like the women are in many Muslim countries today. I find it a bit alarming that on issues
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like sharia law, honour killing, sexual mutilation and this niqab issue etc., they are being very quiet. Why? Is it politically incorrect to criticize the cultural practices that a very small number of immigrants from third world countries are trying to introduce into our culture? I guess it is not surprising that the feminists don’t seem to get it when Justin Trudeau does not get it either. Recently in the presentation of a major speech he criticized Stephen Harper for not agreeing with the judge. It seems that Trudeau was okay with Immigration Canada allowing Zunrea Ishaq to take the Oath of Canadian Citizenship with her niqab on. According to Maclean’s magazine “he aimed barbed rhetoric at the Prime Minister’s stand against face veils being worn during the swearing of the citizenship oath”. What Harper said was “It is not how we do things here.” To me what that lady was doing by insisting to cover her face, was poke a stick in the eye of Canadian culture. In Canada we associate people who cover their face with criminals that are in the act of
committing a crime such as robbery or murder. It is perhaps no wonder that there is confusion about whether we are infringing on that woman’s rights by insisting that she uncover her face when judges can’t even agree as to what is appropriate. A judge in Quebec would not let a woman who wanted her car released from police custody speak in court because she was wearing a hijab. This apparel did not cover her face, just her head. My question on that issue is, would the judge have refused to let a Sikh speak in court with a turban on his head? I see no real difference between that turban and a hijab. I have no problem with Muslims practicing their religion in Canada but we need to recognize that there is a very small minority of these Muslim immigrants who want to fundamentally change our culture.
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A bouquet to Eleanor Schultz of Endiang for submitting news of the Endmoor floor curling team and some excellent photographs from their ‘funspiel’ on March 16!
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Old fashioned dictionary Dear Editor, I love reading your informative paper, especially Brenda Schimke’s thoughtful and well-written opinion pieces, but I think you rely too much on your spellcheckers which have betrayed you in two of your March 19 headlines. Page one: the “Medicine at it’s best” headline. “It’s” is never a possessive. It is only a shortened version of “it is.” The possessive pronoun “its” (which you needed here) never has an apostrophe in it,
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Hydraulic fracturing description one-sided Dear Editor, The description of hydraulic fracturing in this one-sided article (Earthquakes, explosions and leaking wells, Mar.19, Pg 4, news coverage of speaker at Alberta Surface Rights Association) bears little resemblance to the responsible manner in which oil and natural gas are produced in Western Canada, and how industry is regulated. Experience shows – and the BC Oil and Gas Commission has released two reports on this issue which this article ignores – that seismicity related to hydraulic fracturing is rarely felt on the surface and
usually occurs where the rock is being fractured, two to three kilometres below ground. In Alberta, the industry regulator implemented rules that require any company to stop hydraulic fracturing operations immediately when seismicity of 4.0 ML is detected. Events of this magnitude are rare, and the U.S. Geological Survey classifies seismic events between 4.0 ML and 4.9 ML as light. Operations may only resume with the regulator’s consent. The article makes no mention of this fact. It also cites an article, published in
Oilfield Review nearly 10 years ago, about regulations and industry to change operthe cracks hydraulic fracturing creates ating practices accordingly. This has deep below the surface. A 2013 article in always been the case and will continue to the same publication provides a more cur- be the manner in which our industry rent perspective. operates. “Operators design stimulation treatBrad Herald, Vice-president, Western ments to control fracture propagation and Canada Canadian Association of to ensure that the hydraulic fracture stays Petroleum Producers, Calgary, Ab within the reservoir and does not grow into the adjacent formation,” the article says. “Engineers carefully monitor the 3” wide version stimulation process to ensure it goes safely and as planned.” Where areas for improvement are idenIs someone at your local paper an tified, we expect regulators to strengthen
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Management of land and water Dear Editor, This is a message sent to Premier Prentice, Robin Campbell, minister of finance; and the Executive Council of the Alberta Government. Once again Alberta’s economy is taking a sharp hit due to falling oil prices, a stark reminder of what happens when too much reliance is put on the energy sector being the engine that drives our province’s financial stability. The absolute need to diversify and support industries already well established becomes more important than ever, and we believe that agriculture in all its aspects deserves to come front and centre. It was the foundation this province was built on; several generations of good, hard working people have devoted their lives to developing their farms and ranches, building communities and small towns and raising their children to have strong work ethics and respect for the land. It has never been an easy road to travel, but we had faith that it would be a way of life that would sustain us and future generations. We fully understand the challenges that we all face to come up with long-term policies which will reduce and eventually eliminate our provincial deficit, but those policies should never have a negative impact on the viability of people in agriculture, ranching in general, and the livelihoods of people in the Special Areas in particular. The majority of agricultural land holdings in the Special Areas are comprised of a mix of deeded and lease lands. The leases were acquired at a time when disposable income was in very short supply, enabling the land holders to affordably source the acreage needed to build up a sustainable business unit. This same affordability ensured that these lands could be passed on to the next generation or to young entrepreneurs wanting to embrace the challenges and lifestyle. The Special Areas Board shows exemplary management of the lands under their control and is a shining example to other municipalities on how good local governance should work. They have provided the opportunity for lease holders to be able to purchase some of their leases at an affordable cost, enabling them to increase their asset base to better secure operating loans, while at the same time keeping controls in place to ensure the delicate balance of flora and fauna. There have now been rumors that the Provincial Government is entertaining the idea of selling off agricultural leases, and in light of the current fiscal challenges it may well be that this idea is once again being given serious thought. This would have a devastating effect in the Special Areas. First, it would virtually eliminate the mandate of the Special Areas, a body that since its inception has been the watchdog over the health and welfare of these sensitive land areas. Secondly, in the event that the leases be offered up to the general public, it could place these sensitive lands in the hands of speculators and energy companies whose
only thought would be for financial exploitation. In that event, even the water supplies which are so vital for the productivity of those lands would be in jeopardy The greatest tragedy would be the devastation to all the existing ranchers, residents and communities of these areas. If they are not given the opportunity to purchase the leases they hold at a very affordable cost and are forced to compete with the public at the going rates of the time, the vast majority of them will be put out of business. They need those native range acres to be a viable unit. They need the land base and the affordability in order to transition the land to the next generation or to the next young couple looking to establish themselves in the area. We have lost too many young people in this industry already - to sell off lease land would be the final blow. Finally, water is the life blood of this land. We have gone through many droughts over the years and have learned the lessons of conservation and sourcing adequate water through deep water wells and surface water capture. The Special Areas Water Supply Project has been designed to divert water from the Red Deer River to the drought-prone areas of east central Alberta as well as parts of the counties of Stettler and Paintearth. This would increase reliability of water supply for household and domestic use, stock watering, municipal and industrial use, waterfowl and wildlife conservation and enhancement and recreation. Progress has been made on this very important endeavour and it is hoped that work will continue as funds become available. In the meantime, it is imperative that our aquifers be protected from contamination from oil and gas exploration activities and that water requirements for traditional agriculture take precedence over that of energy development.
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Former PC MLA for the DrumhellerStettler riding Jack Hayden met with Clearview School Board at their Mar. 19 meeting to discuss his bid to become the riding’s next PC candidate. Stettler County councillor Greggory Jackson and Drumheller businessman Ed Mah were also in the running. The vote took place on Mar. 21 and Hayden won the vote to represent the PC party in the next provincial election. The trustees and Hayden discussed some issues the board would like to see brought to the government on their behalf.
Transportation costs, changes to provincial achievement tests, modernization funding and rural school space allocation were a few items mentioned. Hayden believes the riding will likely go PC in the next election. Wildrose MLA Rick Strankman currently represents the riding.
New school expansion
Following a lengthy discussion about the cost of moving towards a reconfigured Stettler school system, the board voted to proceed with a $170,000 modernization budget to have schools ready for fall. Associate superintendent Peter Neale explained that delaying approval of a
budget would make meeting a fall deadline very tight. “We need to get it out to tender [but that] doesn’t mean we have to move forward,” stated Neale on proceeding with all the modernization required. Superintendent Peter Barron echoed Neale’s concern that the schools needed to have at least the essentials completed for fall with the remaining work done after. Stettler Elementary School, which will now house Grade 6 students, will see an expansion to the science room. The learning commons (libraries) of both Stettler Middle School and William E. Hay will be renovated or expanded. As well, a small office expansion will be
necessary for William E. Hay.
Foundational statements
Along with changes to the Stettler school structure, the board continues to grapple with new foundational statements. Superintendent Peter Barron explained the new motto and vision statements for Clearview needed to be set prior to the completion of the new Clearview website and logo. “We’re looking for powerful words,” stated Barron as he described the need to capture Clearview’s vision in a few short words. A committee will review the foundational statements and bring recommendations back to the board.
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Transporting rural students in crises Beth Causley
Review Reporter In November of 2014, 20 rural school boards attended a meeting to discuss issues connected to offering transportation services to students in rural communities. Each of the six zones were represented from both public and separate school boards. Over 49,000 rural students are transported by bus and another 3,000 students from other school jurisdictions with over 1,300 bus routes. A survey was completed with 16 of the school jurisdictions indicating that they felt offering transportation service to students in rural Alberta was at a crisis point. Included among the challenges that were indicated are; fuel costs, bus driver shortage, increased ride times for students, budget shortfalls and the rising age of bus drivers. School boards are addressing the challenges by amalgamating existing bus routes, entering into
cooperative bussing agreements, reducing services to students, implementing user fees and increasing flexibility to attract drivers. Although increased funding would help address the crisis, it is understood that allocating additional funds may not be a viable option in Alberta’s current fiscal reality. Steps that have been suggested that the provincial government take to address the crisis are: increasing the significance of distance in the funding formula to recognize that distances are not often significantly diminished with reduced ridership, revisiting the current transportation grid to provide both clarity and consistency and to remove the current fuel price contingency in favour of adding a factor to the transportation grant that recognizes the current price of diesel fuel in Alberta.
Dual credit partnerships
New dual credit partnerships will mean that students have more
opportunities to earn post-secondary credits or workplace certification while completing high school with 24 new partnerships. For example students can now take high school courses in carpentry, welding, esthetics and accounting and get credits at a post-secondary institution. “Dual credit is about enabling students to find their passions and get a lead on life after high school. Whether it’s providing a head start for a post-secondary education or a career, dual credit opportunities help open doors for student,” Michael Kulchisky, CEO of Quinn Contracting and Provincial Dual Credit Strategy committee member said in an Alberta Government press release.
Flexible Pathways
Flexible Pathways to Success is an Alberta Education initiative involving five kindergarten to grade 12 school jurisdictions that are building and sharing expertise around the design of inclusive, innovative learning spaces at the
junior high level where technology is leveraged to create flexible pathways to success. Of special interest is the role technology can play in supporting learners’ increased participation and achievement of learner outcomes in inclusive environments where there are diverse cognitive abilities, including students with intellectual disabilities and gifted students. School jurisdictions will pay attention to identifying technologies and pedagogical (the function or work of a teacher) practices related to increasing access to information, offering choice, maximizing engagement and fostering challenge. School jurisdictions will also use the SETT (Student, Environments, Tasks, and Tools) framework to enable learning teams to
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Review reporter Two people were treated but not admitted after their vehicle rolled over on Hwy. 36 on March 18. In an interview after the incident Hanna RCMP office Const. Tyler Sanderson, who attended the accident said that the vehicle rolled over and at the time was still under investigation but was “most
likely driver error.” At the time of the interview Sanderson could not comment if drugs, alcohol, distracted driving or road/weather conditions played a factor.
Attempted theft of fuel
Unknown suspect(s) attempted to syphon gas from a truck parked in the alleyway near 56th Ave. in the Town of Provost between the
evening of March 12 and the early morning of March 13. The owner of the vehicle noticed a truck fleeing the scene. Three jerry cans were located under the complainants vehicle and turned over to the RCMP. Investigators are asking anyone who may have information regarding this occurrence to contact Provost RCMP.
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Responsibilities will include: Customer Service, Pricing/quotations, scheduling, invoicing and receiving payments Skills/Qualifications Required: • 2-3 years of automotive experience specifically relating to providing customer service, job costing sales, invoicing and scheduling will be beneficial. • Preference given to those candidates who have previous automotive/tire experience • Organized, attention to details and strong analytical skills. • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, ever changing high-volume environment • Computer proficiency and strong inter personal, written and verbal skills along with problem solving and economic thinking skills are strong assets for this position. • Must possess and maintain a current, valid drivers’ licences • Physically capable of lifting and moving items up to +5lbs General Details: Full time position, 8 hours a day with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break/lunch Must be available to work full time, 5 days a week + 1-2 Saturday mornings a month + overtime when required. Competitive Industry wages. Benefit Package available Please email resumes to castire@telusplanet.net or fax to (403) 882-2021 Attention: Patrick Telephone Inquiries from 7PM to 9PM only.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Paintearth Economic Partnership Society Full-time Summer Tourism booth operator
Paintearth Economic Partnership Society (PEPS) has an exciting full-time summer employment opportunity for tourism minded post-secondary individual. The successful applicant will be responsible for: • Operating the Tourism Booth • Customer service • Maintaining PEPS’ Social Media pages • As well as other general duties May 7, 2015 to August 28, 2015 Hours of work will be Thursday through Monday 9:00-5:00 Wages will be $16.00/hour Cover letters and resumes can be forwarded to: Carol Thomson, Economic Development Officer Paintearth Economic Partnership Society Box 509 Castor, AB TOC OXO or by email cthomson@countypaintearth.ca The competition will close April 9 at 12:00 PM. Interviews will take place the following week. PEPS appreciates all applications, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To Work In Our Castor Office. The Length Of Term Will Be 14 Months Commencing June 1, 2015.
Duties Include: AR/AP, Payroll, Data Entry, Office Related Duties Including Assisting The Operations Manager As Required. Application Deadline Is Noon April 30, 2015.
Please Forward Your Cover Letter And Resume Including References By Fax To: (403)882-3560 By Email To: ldewart@countypaintearth.ca Or Mail To: East Central Ambulance Association Box 509 Castor AB, T0C 0X0. For More Information Contact Lorne Dewart, Operations Manager At (403)882-3211. East Central Ambulance Association Would Like To Thank All Who Apply, But Only Those Selected Will Be Contacted For An Interview.
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The Town of Provost Is seeking a highly motivated and committed Individual to join our team as the Assistant Public Works Superintendent who reports to the Town of Provost Public Works Superintendent Duties of this position include but are not limited to: • Responsible for the efficient and effective management of the Public Works Department • Oversees staff and use of equipment and services • Schedules and directs staff and contractors In performance of duties • Assists with development of plans for public works projects, obtains quotes for materials, equipment or projects needed for budget planning purposes • Operation of Water and Wastewater Systems Applicants must: • Possess strong public relations skills • Responsible for ensuring their own safety as well as the safety of others • Physically able to perform required duties • Possess or be able to obtain Level I Water Treatment and Level II Water Distribution, Level l Wastewater Treatment and Level II Wastewater Collection certifications • Possess or be able to obtain CPR, WHMIS, TOG and Confined Spaces certification • Possess or be able to obtain valid class 3 drivers license with air endorsement This position has a 40 hour work week and involves some overtime. The Town of Provost provides a benefit package to employees including a pension plan, If you are interested in this position please provide your resume to: Administrator Town of Provost 4904 - 51 st Avenue Box 449, Provost, Alberta, T0B 3S0 (fax) 780-753-6889 (e-mail) CAO@townofprovost.ca Closing Date: April 3, 2015 or until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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EASTER EGG Hunt. Spondin Ag. Society invites you and your children to the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Fri., Apr. 3; 10:30 a.m. Crafts, games and Easter egg hunt, at the Spondin Community Centre. Children bring your own baskets. IN CONCERT: Singer/ songwriter Paul Sapergia, Sat. Apr. 11; 7:30 p.m., Stettler Performing Arts Centre, $15 at the door; and Sun. Apr. 12; 2:30 p.m., Fleet Community Hall, $15 at the door.
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Among other things, we will be electing officers and creating a 2015 Membership List. Come show you support! INTERESTED in Flying, Iron Creek Flying Club COPA Flight #157 invites you to a New Members Night, presentation includes functions and activities of club, hangar tour, Flagstaff Regional Airport, between Killam and Sedgewick, 44271 Range Road 131, Apr. 9, 2015, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Not necessary to be a pilot. Contact Shelley 780-384-2026.
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An opportunity exists at the Paintearth Mine, located between Halkirk & Forestburg, Alberta for a Journeyman Electrician. Position Profile: This position reports directly to the Maintenance Foreman. Responsibilities include industrial electrical maintenance, including PLCs and modern drives. There will be an opportunity to work with high voltage, high power equipment. Training is provided for high voltage safety and specialized equipment. Ability to work independently is important.
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Qualifications: The ideal candidate will posses a Journeyman Electrician Certificate and have industrial experience with teck cable, cable tray and PLC terminations. Open pit mining experience with electric shovels, draglines and DC generators and motors is an asset. Troubleshooting experience with a willingness to be responsible for results is necessary. Westmoreland Coal Company - Paintearth Mine offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and provides the opportunity for personal growth and development. The present journeyman rate is $43.59/hr, effective April 1,2015 $44.90/hour. Closing date: March 31, 2015 Please e-mail or fax your resume and cover letter to Human Resources: E-mail: careers.PEMSHM@westmoreland.com Fax: 403.884.3001
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Payroll Administrator GCS is a large industrial contractor committed to providing excellent quality Job opportunity in Hardisty Alberta and service. Backed by an outstanding ★ PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR commitment to safety, along with extensive GCS is a large industrial contractor include: committed to providing experience, our specialties general excellent quality and service. Backed by an outstanding contracting, civil, electrical, custom crushing commitment to safety, along with extensive experience, our and heavy equipment rentals. Located in specialties include: general contracting, civil, electrical, HARDISTY, ABheavy this position great custom crushing and equipmentoffers rentals. Located in wages and AB comprehensive group HARDISTY, this position offers greatbenefits. wages and comprehensive group benefits.
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Under the general supervision Director of Technology, this role will be responsible for The County of Stettler No. 6 invitesofallthe ratepayers providing technical assistance and supportto related to computer systems, hardware, or software. to join County Council and Administration participate in Town Hall meetings. We encourage
Primary Responsibilities and invite citizen input on various topics in a community-led on issues concerning • Provide technicalagenda, assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to: our ratepayers including, but not limited to, • Computer systems, software, and hardware the new County Shop/Office Complex, budget, • Mobile phone systems and software roads and County operations. • Tablet systems, software, and hardware • Write training Train Monday, March 23manuals. Byemoor Hall end users. 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 Willow Hall 7:00 p.m. • Install, modify, andRed repair computer hardware and software and peripherals. Wednesday, March 25 Big Valley Jubilee Hall 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26programs Erskine I.O.O.F. Hall problems. 7:00 p.m. • Run diagnostic to resolve Saturday, March 28 Stettler Ag Society 10:00 a.m. p.m. Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), Saturday, minor March 28technical Linda Hall • Resolve problems with2:00Local and otherForsystems. more information please contact the County of Stettler at 403-742-4441.
Requirements • Working knowledge of help desk software, databases and remote control utilities • Advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills • Working knowledge of fundamental operations of relevant software, hardware and other equipment, especially Windows 7-8.1 and Microsoft Office. • Related experience and/or training in troubleshooting and providing help desk support • Certifications would be considered an asset. For a full list of responsibilities and requirements, please visit our website at www.stettlercounty.ca. The County of Stettler offers a competitive salary and a generous employer paid benefits package. The successful applicant will be required to provide a criminal records check. Please respond in confidence with your resume and a minimum of three work references to: County of Stettler No. 6 Attention: Andrew Brysiuk Box 1270 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Email: abrysiuk@stettlercounty.ca The competition will close when a suitable candidate has been found. The County appreciates all applications however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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Stettler Town Council approved the awarding of the contract for the purchase of a new fire truck to Whole Sale Fire & Rescue Ltd. and Pierce Manufacturing at the Mar. 17 council meeting. Fire Chief Mark Dennis presented council with a report on the fire truck tendering process. According to Dennis, the company chosen was able to offer apparatus for the truck that the other tendering companies could not. “We wanted to increase our pump size to 3000 gallons per
minute,” Dennis stated. Those specifications were not available from other manufacturers. Dennis explained that 100 per cent prepayment for the truck provides a substantial savings to the town. The fire truck will cost $705,982 prepaid compared to $719,128 for a 10 per cent deposit with the remainder paid on delivery. From the time the town orders the truck to delivery is approximately 10 to 11 months. A performance bond covers the purchase, guaranteeing the truck will be delivered or money refunded. Both the Town of Stettler and the County of Stettler have
previously purchased equipment from Whole Sale/Pierce with good results. Whole Sale Fire & Rescue, a Canadian company based in Rocky View County is a dealer for U.S. based Pierce Manufacturing. Pierce has been in business for over 100 years and is a primary provider of fire fighting and emergency responder vehicles.
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• Guy Chapman, CA • Chris Annand, CA • Kendra Walgenbach, CA • Naomi Roth, CGA 4702- 51st Ave., Stettler • 403-742-3438 • gchap@gchap.ca
Crowfoot Constituency Office 4945 - 50 St. Camrose, T4V 1P9 Phone: 1-800-665-4358 Fax: 780-608-4603 e-mail: kevin.sorenson.c1@parl.gc.ca Kevin Sorenson, M.P. Crowfoot
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302 - 1St Ave East, Hanna, AB • 403-854-2955
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2110 - 15 Ave., Wainwright, AB • 780-842-4471 Toll Free 1-888-842-4471
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403-578-4567 4726 Victoria Ave., Coronation, AB
Woody’s Automotive 403-742-6272 • Stettler, AB
Lakeview Liquor Store Hardisty Ab 780-888-2488
Hanna, AB • 403-854-3711
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Strome Community Church Easter Sunday - 10 a.m.
VETERAN
Veteran Full Gospel Church Good Friday (Joint service@Coronation Evangelical Free Church) 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday - 11 a.m.
WAINWRIGHT
St. Thomas Anglican Palm Sunday March 29 9:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday potluck 6 p.m., Eucharist 7 p.m. Good Friday - Meditation of Cross @ noon Easter Sunday - 7 p.m. with breakfast 8 .m., Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Holy Thursday - 7 p.m. Good Friday 3 p.m.; Vigil 9 p.m. Easter Sunday 10:30 a.m. Grace United Church Thursday Maundy - 7 p.m. Good Friday 10 a.m. Easter Sunday 10 a.m. Wainwright Evangelical Free Church Good Friday - 10 a.m. Easter Sunday - 10:30 a.m.
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Oyen United/Anglican combined: Thurs. Seder Celebration, choir presentation 7 p.m. Oyen United Church Good Friday Service, 11 a.m. All Saints Anglican, Oyen Saturday, Apr 4 - 7:30 p.m. St. John Anglican Church, New Brigden Easter Sunday - 11 am., All Saints Anglican, Oyen
Bashaw Community Church Easter Sunday Service - 11 a.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Holy Thursday - 3:30 p.m. Good Friday - 11 a.m. Easter Sunday - 3 p.m. St. Peter’s Parish/Zion Lutheran Church, PROVOST Bashaw/New Norway/Edberg EDGERTON St. Mary’s Parish Maundy Wed. Zion Lutheran @ St. Mary’s Holy Thursday, Apr. 2 - 8:30 p.m. Bashaw Supper 5 p.m. Service 6 p.m. Palm Sunday, March 29 11:30 a.m. Good Friday - 3:00 p.m. Maundy Thurs. @ New Norway Bethesda Maundy Thursday meal & footwash 6:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass - 9 p.m. Lutheran Church, Supper 6 p.m., Service 7 p.m. Good Friday 11:30 a.m. Easter Sunday - 9 a.m. Good Friday @ New Norway Bethesda Easter Sunday - Eucharist 11:30 a.m. New Hope Gospel Church/Provost Lutheran Church @ 10 a.m. Community Church joint ERSKINE Bashaw Zion Lutheran @ 3 p.m. Good Friday - 10:30 @ United Church Easter Sunday @ Zion Lutheran, Bashaw Provost Community Church Palm Sunday, March 29 - 9 a.m. Breakfast @ 7:30 a.m.; Service @ 9 a.m. New Hope Gospel Church Good Friday - joint service with Communion Service @ Edberg Easter Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Big Valley - 7:00 p.m. Lutheran 11 a.m. Provost Lutheran Church Easter Sunday 9 a.m. Good Friday - 10 a.m. BIG VALLEY / ERSKINE April 12 - Holy Humour - 9 a.m. Easter Sunday - Breakfast 9 a.m.; Big Valley Botha United / Erskine United Service 10 a.m. FLAGSTAFF COUNTY March 29 - Palm Sunday - 11 a.m., Big Valley Flagstaff Good Friday 10 a.m., at Daysland SEDGEWICK Good Friday - 7 p.m. - Erskine Alliance Church. Easter Sunday - 11 a.m., Big Valley Lutheran Church Daysland Alliance, Strome Community Church, April 12 - Holy Humour Sunday - 11 a.m. Good Friday Combined Service Killam Baptist Church, Big Valley Forestburg Community Hall Killam Pentecostal Tabernacle, Sedgewick Easter Sunday - 9 a.m. BROWNFIELD Church of the Nazarene Brownfield Baptist Church STETTLER FORESTBURG Good Friday (Coronation Evangelical Free Alliance Church 32nd Annual Good Friday Service @ Church, combined) - 10:30 a.m. Good Friday - 10 a.m. Forestburg Community Hall - 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Breakfast 9 a.m.; Service 11 a.m. Easter Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Bethel United,Hope Lutheran, St. Mary’s Freedom Christian Fellowship Catholic, Sedgewick 7th Day Adventist. CLIVE Good Friday - Joint service 10 a.m. Good Friday Community Service, Clive Hall Walk of the Cross 9:30 a.m. @ Big Knife Villa (Alliance Church) 10:30 a.m. Forestburg Baptist Easter Sunday 10:30 with meal to follow Clive Baptist Church Easter Sunday - 9 a.m. Church of God in Christ Mennonite Easter Sunday 11 a.m. Bethel United Church Good Friday - 10 a.m. (Youth Easter program) Clive Christian Fellowship Easter Sunday 11:30 a.m. Easter Sunday 10 a.m. Easter Resurrection Service Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Christ-King Catholic Church HANNA Holy Thursday - 8:30 p.m. CASTOR New Life Community Fellowship Good Friday - 4:30 p.m. Lady of our Grace Catholic Church Good Friday Joint Service @ Bethel Evangelical Easter Vigil, Apr. 4 - 9:30 p.m. Holy Thursday - 6 p.m. Missionary Church Easter Sunday - 12:30 p.m. Saturday - Ladies Luncheon - 10:30 Good Friday - 2 p.m. Stettler United Church Easter Sunday - 10 a.m. Easter Sunday - 11:00 Good Friday - 10:30 a.m. Evangelical Missionary Church Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church Easter Sunday Sunrise - 8 a.m. Good Friday - 10:30 a.m. Good Friday 10 a.m. (Joint Service) Easter Communion - 10:00 a.m. (breakfast Easter Sunday 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday - 11 a.m. served between services) Alliance Church CHAUVIN St Peter Lutheran Church Good Friday Joint Service @ Bethel Evangelical Gospel Center Maunday Thursday - 7:30 p.m. Missionary Church Good Friday - 10:30 a.m. Good Friday - joint service at Alliance Church Easter Sunday - 10:30 am Easter Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday - 10:30 a.m. HARDISTY St George’s Anglican Church CONSORT St Paul United Church Tenebrae Service Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church Good Friday 10 a.m. Maunday Thursday - 7:30 p.m. Holy Thursday, Apr. 2 - 6:30 p.m. Easter Sunday 10 a.m. Good Friday - 10:30 p.m. Good Friday - 11 a.m. Easter Sunday - 10 a.m. Easter Sunday - 11:15 a.m. HAYNES
DAYSLAND
Box 179 Castor, AB T0C 0X0
Basil Nichols 403-323-0365 MLS Realtor
Landmark Realty
(780) 753-2092
Castor, AB • (403) 882-3215 • sandi@townofcastor.ca
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Coronation, AB
PO Box 128, T0C 1C0
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Shared baking and garden produce with community
SPRING 4 FOR 3 March 23 - April 25, 2015
Mary Margaret Long of Delia, AB, passed away peacefully, with family by her side on Sunday, March 22 at the Hanna Long Term Care Centre at the age of 96. Mary was born on September 30, 1918 on the family farm in the Handhills, near Delia, AB. She was the fifth oldest child of John and Jean Marshall. She spent her early years on the farm with her siblings and attended Georgetown School, traveling by horse. She was back catcher for the ladies baseball team. Upon completion of school, Mary worked at the “Hut”, a small restaurant in Delia. Like many young people, the glamour of the big city of Calgary beckoned and she worked at “Beavers”, providing customers Long with her fine cooking. There she met two special and life-long friends – Flo and Jean. In 1970 Luke travelled to China to marry May. Mary Long and Maude Marshall operated Luke’s café in Delia. On September 8, 1943 Mary married Ivan Long of Delia and they settled into life on the family farm raising their family of five. Mary worked diligently and lovingly, applying her talents of cooking, especially feasts of homemade spaghetti, homemade cinnamon buns and bread, large gardens and canning. Mary shared her baking and garden produce with community and friends. She also won many first place ribbons at the Delia fall fair.
Enjoyed golfing and fishing Reginald Alyre Clements Sept 10, 1938 – March 18, 2015 Reg passed away March 18, 2015 at the Red Deer Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Reg leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Dorothy and his six children; Linda (Paul) Fisher, Marge Twa, Dan (Monica) Clements, Tom Clements, Darlene (Trevor) Haduik and Janice (Terry) Couturier. Also mourning are his grandchildren; Todd (Michelle) Fisher, Kelly (Tony) MacIntyre, Michael Fisher, Adam (Shauna) Clements, Tina (Logan) Croswell, Jennifer (Mike Solar) Haduik, Danielle Haduik, Lacey Clements, Tim Clements, Twyla Couturier, Jared Couturier, 16 great Clements grandchildren, three brothers and six sisters. Reg was predeceased by his father Tom Clements, his mother Elizabeth Clements, father in-law Russell Smith, mother in-law Ella Mae Smith, brothers Merle Clements and Allan Clements, daughter in-law Terry Clements and grandson T.J. Clements. Reg was the second oldest of 12 children. He left home at the age of 17 to work in the Alberta oilfield where he spent his entire working career. He owned and operated service rigs for a number of years. Working in the oilfield meant living in several places but Reg and Dot finally settled in Coronation, Alberta where they lived for 30 years raising their family. He enjoyed golfing and fishing throughout his life. Reg retired from the oilfield at the age of 63 moving Dot and himself to Red Deer, Alberta where he spent much of his retirement time golfing and making new friends. To honour Reg’s wishes there will be no funeral service. Donations may be made to the Red Deer Hospice at 99 Arnot Ave, Red Deer AB or to any charity of your choice.
There were also many enjoyable moments spent Saskatoon berry picking. Nothing made her happier than living on the farm, good crops in the field, a fun game of cards and her family, especially the new babies. Mary and son, Ken purchased a home in Delia in 2005. During this time in Delia, she loved family gathering with her sisters and making homemade spaghetti. In February of 2011, Mary moved to the Sunshine Lodge in Drumheller. In December of 2012 she moved to the Hanna Long Term Care facility. Mary was a devout Catholic who dedicated her life to her faith and to her continuously growing family of five children, 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. They were loved enormously by Grandma. She enjoyed many card games and the occasional fun night at Bingo. Throughout her years in Delia, she was a dedicated member of the Catholic Women’s League, Delia Royal Purple and the Farrell Lake Women’s Institute. Mary was predeceased by her husband,
Ivan on October 7, 1977 and her eldest son Jim on May 13, 2011. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Mickie Long of Drumheller, AB; Elsie (Brian) Littlejohns of Sydney, BC; Kay (Doug) Richards of Brentwood Bay, BC; Patty (Terry) Blocksom of Hanna, AB; Ken Long of Delia, AB and their families. She is also survived by her five sisters Edith Larsen, Kay Robertson, Lorraine Cooney, Jose Roline, and Elsie Limpert. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Hannah and all the HCA’s, LPN’s, RN’s, cleaning staff, rec department, OT and kitchen staff of the Hanna Long Term Care Centre and Helping Hands for their genuine attention, care, dedication, compassion and thoughtfulness shown to our Mom and Grandma. Prayers will be held at St. George’s Catholic Church in Hanna, 7:00 p.m., Tuesday March 31, 2015. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday April 1st 2015 at St. George’s Catholic Church Hanna, followed by Interment at the Delia Cemetery and lunch at the Delia Community Hall. Donations can be made to the Hanna Long Term Care Centre or the Delia Seniors Centre.
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Town of Coronation Development Office Notice of Decision Notice is hereby given of the following decisions in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and Bylaw No. 2009-559 and amendments thereto, of the Town of Coronation: Permit #2015-002 - Approved Lot Coronation Motel Inc. Block 2 5505 Highway 12 West Plan 9524869 Proposed Development: 22’ by 24’ Front Entrance Canopy The above noted application(s) will be held fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice at which time these decisions are deemed to be final unless otherwise appealed. Any person wishing to appeal a decision may file an appeal at the Town Office 5015 Victoria Avenue, Coronation, AB or by mail to Box 219, Coronation, AB T0C 1C0 Date of Publication: Thursday, March 26, 2015 Town of Coronation Development Officer Sandra Kulyk
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Big Valley Pee Wee Thunder assistant coach Casey Wilkie shakes hands with Raymond Ice goalie #30 Bret Hirsche following the Thunder’s 11 - 1 victory over the Ice in the championship game during the Provincial Pee Wee D Tournament in Big Valley over the March 21-22 weekend. ECA Review/D.Johnston
SPORT Edmonton Shorts Archery competition
• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “Tom Brady tells friends he wants to go into acting when he retires. That’s fortunate, since Brady is the only person on earth cute enough to play the lead in ‘The Tom Brady Story.’”
• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “The NFL has set the salary cap for its teams in 2015 at $143.28 million. Or as NFL owners call $143.28 million, the going price of a decent second vacation home.” • A question from Scott Ostler: “Because Pablo Sandoval is angry at the reaction to the photo of him looking seven months pregnant, does that mean Panda thinks he was misquoted in the photo?”
Submitted The National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) national competition was held in Edmonton, March 12-15, during the National Outdoorsmen’s Show at the Expo Centre. Gus Wetter school from Castor entered a total of 39 students. Teams came mostly from Alberta and Saskatchewan with South Africa entering as well. The Middle School team finished in seventh out of 20 schools with a score of 2774. The top finishers from Gus Wetter school were: Tayla Van Oers fourth in grade 11 girls; Twyla Damant second in grade 7 girls; Shallyn Andersen third in grade 7 girls; Garrett Compton sixth in grade 6 boy; Keegan Browning second in Grade 5 boys; Lenae Van Oers sixth in grade 6 girls and Payton Nelson sixth in grade 5 girls. The next competition will be on April 24 at the Provincial Championships in Drayton Valley.
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “An office building in Indianapolis configured its lights to form the number 87 as a tribute to just-released Colts receiver Reggie Wayne. Cleveland, not to be outdone, left a skyscraper totally lit in honour of Johnny Manziel.” • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “The Jets traded for receiver Brandon Marshall but still have no decent quarterback. That’s like someone who can’t cook buying a great set of pots and pans.” • Scott Ostler again, on Oakland A’s prospect Pat Venditte, who is able to pitch equally well with either arm: “When Venditte switches arms in mid-inning, will some TV announcer say, ‘Pat Venditte is relieving himself on the mound’?”
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LOCATION From Athabasca 12 km. North on Hwy. 813, to Twp. Rd. 674, then 1.5 km. East & 1/2 km. South. SPRAYER & TRACTORS ● 2013 JD 4730 SPRAYER s/n D0024279, 120 hrs., 90’, 800 gal. Poly Tank, 5 nozzle, crop dividers, Green Lighted Fall of 2014,Premium, Orig. Owner, STARFIRE 3000 GPS TO BE SOLD SEPERATE ● 2013 JD 9360R TRACTOR, 360hp., s/n JDP007373, 457 hrs., P. Shift, 5 hyds., Plumbed for Air Seeder, Firestone 70Rx42’s, rear weights, Green Lighted Jan/2015, One Owner, Premium, STAR FIRE 3000 GPS TO BE SOLD SEPERATE ● JD 7710. FWA TRACTOR, CAHR, s/n 011342, c/w 740 Loader & Grapple, 9166 hrs., Power Quad Trans., reverser, 3 Point Hitch, dual hyds. AIR SEEDER & TILLAGE ● 2014 BOURGAULT 5810 - 42’ AIR HOE DRILL equipped with Midrow Bander, 9 3/4” spacing, solid packers, c/w BOURGAULT 6450 Tow Between Tank, Aux. Clutch, Full Load, Used One Season ● PATTISON Liquid Fertilizer CB3200gal., 3 compartment tanks ● BRANDT 5000 - 50’ Heavy Harrows, Used One Season ● HUTCHMASTER DOT 7600 Series - 28’ Disc ● KELLO 210 - 12’ Breaking Disc ● JD 3100-6 bottom PLOW ● JD 40’ Cultivator ● RENN VERTEC 50’ Diamond Harrows ● 2 -10’ IH 620 PRESS DRILLS ● Back On Drill Transport HARVEST EQUIPMENT ● JD 670 COMBINE s/n STC0748456, 286 threshing hrs., 615P Header, Green Lighted Jan./2015, One Owner ● 2011 30’ Hydra Flex Straight Cut Header c/w Horst Mover ● 2014 JD W150 SWATHER c/w 30’ Header, 60 cutting hrs., Purchased Fall of 2014, Green Lighted Jan./2015 TRUCKS ● 2006 IH 7500 HT570 s/n 1HTWNAZT06J257096, diesel, 10 spd., c/w 2014 SWS 22’x58” B&H, Roll Tarp, 425R/65R-22.5 fronts, 11Rx22.5 rears ● 2003 FREIGHTLINER, s/n 1FVHBXAK03HK74525, diesel, 10spd., c/w 2010 SWS 22’x58” B&H, Roll Tarp, 11Rx22.5’s ● 1993 TOPKICK diesel , 6spd., c/w 16’ deck, pindle hitch ● 1980 CHEV C70, V8-5&2spd., c/w 18’ B&H, 10.00x20’s ● 1977 GMC 6500, V8-5&2spd., c/w 15’ steel B&H, rough DRYER, GENSET, AUGERS ● GSI 112 AIRSTREAM GRAIN DRYER ● 2011 - 1000 gal, 250PSI Propane Tank ● WHISPER WATT Generator 70 KVA, 89hp., 9503 hrs., Trailer Mounted ● BRANDT 13”X70’ Swing Away Auger, As New ● WESTFIELD TF 8”X51’ Auger, Kohler 30 hp., c/w hyd. mover ● WESTFIELD TFX2 - 10”X36’ Auger, Kohler 29hp., c/w hyd. mover ● WESTFIELD 8”x30’ c/w 10hp. elec. motor ● SAKUNDIAK HD8-1800x50’ Auger c/w 10hp.motor ● SAKUNDIAK 8”x 39’ Auger c/w 10 hp. elec. motor ● MIDWEST #252 PTO Grain Vac ● EKAY Hyd. Binsweep GRAIN BINS & LIQUID FERT. TANKS ● 4 MERIDIAN 4 ring Hopper Bottoms, As New, c/w Grain Guard 5hp. Aeration Fans ● 9 GOEBEL 5 ring Hopper Bins, As New, c/w 5hp Baldor Fans ● 5 WESTEEL ROSCO 6 ring Hopper Bins ● 1 DARMANI 8 ring, 10,000bu. Bin on concrete ● SUKUP 15hp Aeration ● 1 - 5000bu. Steel Bin, wood floor ● 2 - 5000 gal. Plastic Liquid Fertilizer Tanks● 1 - 1500 gal. & 1- 300 gal. Poly Tanks ● 3 - 2” Honda Water Pumps c/w Hoses ● Chem. Handler II POST POUNDER, CATTLE EQUIPMENT & FUEL TANKS ● EZEE-ON 2200 Trail Type Post Pounder ● 6 Rd Bale Feeders ● 3 Calf Shelters ● 10-24’ Free Standing Panels ● 4 Windbreaks ● Calf Table ● Hi-Qual Maternity Pen ● UFA Waterer ●Fence Posts ● 2 Westeel 1000gal. double wall Fuel Tanks c/w pumps, As New ● 1 - 500 gal. c/w stand ● Approx. 150 Joints of 2 3/8” Pipe MISC. ● LABTRONICS Model 919 Grain Tester & Scale ● FLOWSERVE elec. Pump CONSIGNED PH. NICK 780-675-9148 ● JD 567 Baler, 1000 PTO ● NH 1475 16’ Haybine CONSIGNED PH. KEVIN 780-689-9840 ● JD 2010 TRACTOR c/w Loader ● JD - 20’ INDUSTRIAL MOWER INTERNET BIDDING with bidlive.prodaniukauctions.com
ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE - SAT., APRIL 18 - 9 A.M.- REDWATER SITE LOCATION From Redwater 1 mi. East to R.R. 214 & 2.5 mi. North APPROX. 60 TRAILERS ● 1 PRECISION 28’ Pindle Hitch, T/A Trailer on Air, 2 - 20,000lb. axles, ramps, As New ● 2001 RISEY SUPER-B Trailers, side dump c/w Terex 105CS Center mount Picker ● 2 ADVANCE SUPER-B Oil Tankers & 1 - B-Train Oil Tanker ● 2 - 2006 CANUCK Centre Tridem End Dumps, One is Certified ● 1 NEIL’S 16 wheel Float c/w Live Roll ● 1 -14’ Gravel Pup Trailer ● TRAILTECH 5th wheel 25’ Flatdeck c/w hyd. tilt ● 1 As New 10’ Enclosed Trailer ● Trailtech 28’ G/Neck T/A Dually ● Tandem Reel Trailer ● 2 TRAILMOBILE 45’ Tridem Flatdecks ● 3 - TRAILMOBILE 46’ Tandem Flatdecks, PLUS MANY MORE ● 2 GRAVEL TRUCKS ● 7 HIGHWAY TRUCKS ● GRAIN TRUCKS, 1 TONS - GOOD CLEAN VEHICLES FARM EQUIPMENT ● MF 200 Swather, 2000hrs., 26’PU reel ● CI 722 diesel Swather, 2000hrs, 25’ PU reel ● HESSTON diesel 8110 Swather, 3300hrs., 25’ PU reel ● MF 3070 Tractor c/w Leon 707 Loader ● IH B414 diesel Tractor, 3pt. ● MF 9550 S/C 30’ HEADER ● SPRAY-AIR 2072 Sprayer, reconditioned, c/w updated controls ● LEON 10’ - 3pt., 3 way hyd. Blade, As New ● MORRIS 40’ Packer Bar ● BRANDT 50’ Harrows ● NH TX36 Combine CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ● TAKEUCHI TL140 Skidsteer, 1496hrs. ● JD 550 CAT, 3195 hrs. ● JD 230LC TRACKHOE c/w thumb ● HITACHI 200 TRACKHOE ● KOMATSU PC95 TRACKHOE INTERNET BIDDING - VIEW FULL LISTING ONLINE ● 5 SEACANS, GOLf CARTS, QUADS ● PANELS.
TUES., APRIL 21 - 11:00 A.M. - CHIZEN FARMS LTD. - RADWAY - PH. 780-818-2505 LOCATION From Radway 3 miles West on Highway 28 to R.R. 213 & 1 1/4 miles North. COMBINE & HEADER ● 2012 NH CR 8090 Combine, 383 threshing hrs., Full Load ● 2012 Vari-Feed 35’ Straight Cut Header SPRAYER & TRAILER ● 2011 ROGATOR 1396 - 100’ Sprayer, 909 hrs.,c/w 1300 gal. Stainless Tank ● WABASH 48’ Tandem Trailer c/w 3x1750 gal. poly tanks, & Chem. Handler 1 AIR SEEDER & TILLAGE ● 2007 NH SC430 Three Compartment Variable Rate Tow Between Air Tank ● 2007 NH SD 440A double shoot 58’ Cult.,Stealth openers, 10” spacing● 56’ Flexicoil 820 Deep Tillage Cult. ● 7200 Bourgault - 70’ Heavy Harrows TRACTORS ● 2007 CASE IH STEIGER 430, P.Shift, 1474 hrs.● NH TM115 FWA Tractor, 1980hrs TRUCKS & GRAIN TRAILERS ● 2008 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC, 483,000km., SHARP UNIT ● 2000 IH EAGLE, Cat 500hp. 538,000 kms. ● 2010 Lode King Super B Grain Trailers, One Owner, 30,000kms. ● 2013 MAURER Alum. 45’ Tandem Grain Trailer, One Owner ● 1999 F350 LARIAT 4x4 diesel, Crew Cab, 38,500 kms.● 2007 SEADOO, GTI, 13 hrs. ● 1998 - 26.5’ TRAVELAIRE ● 2002 UNITED 26’ Enclosed Trailer ● HONDA 350 4X4 QUAD ● GRAIN BINS ● 5 MERIDIAN 4100bu. Hopper Bottoms ● 2 BROCK 12,500bu. Bins ● F.K. 13”x70’ Swing Away ● TFX 8”x51’ Auger c/w Mover ● VERY LITTLE MISC. INTERNET BIDDING
WED., APRIL 22 - 10:30 A.M. - JENNIE & RICHARD RAWA - BOYLE - PH. 780-675-4384 LOCATION From Athabasca East on Hwy 55, 14 miles to RR 202 (Amber Valley Road) & 1 mile South, or from Boyle North on Hwy 63 to Hwy 55 then West 5 miles to RR 202 (Amber Valley Road) & 1 mile South. TRACTORS ● JD 9200 Tractor, 2978 hrs., 3 hyds., One Owner ● JD 9200 Tractor, 4362 hrs., 4 hyds., GPS ● JD 4240 Tractor, c/w Loader ● Farmall Super C HARVEST EQUIPMENT & SPRAYER ● JD 9870 STS Combine Bullet Rotor, 305 threshing hrs.,Orig. Owner ● 2008 JD 930D. 30’ Straight Cut Draper Header ● JD W150 - 30’ Swather, 172hrs. ● 2005 SPRAY-COUPE 4650 - 80’, S.P. SPRAYER, 599 hrs., Orig. Owner TRUCKS & TRAILERS ● 2004 IH 7400 T/A Grain Truck SWS 20’ x58” Steel Box, Nordic Hoist, 16670km., DT530 -auto.● 2002 IH 7400, T/A Grain Truck SWS 20’ x58” Steel Box, Nordic Hoist, 13,560 miles, DT530 -auto., Special Order Truck, One Owner ● 2005 BIG TEX 20’ G/Neck T/A dually ● 1994 GMC 3500HD, reg cab TILLAGE EQUIP. ● 2010 EZEEON Model 7550 40’ Air Seeder, double shoot, 10” spacing, c/w Ezee-On 4400 3 comp. Tank ● Kverneland 10 bottom PLOW ● 2003 BRANDT Commander 50’ Heavy Harrows ● Ezee-On 36’ Cult. c/w 3 bar tines, floating hitch ● Ezee-On 1600 - approx. 26’ Single Wing Disc ● Shulte Jumbo 320 4 batt Rock Picker SAW MILL, TANKS ● SAW MILL c/w 51” blade, 44”x50’ table ● MILLER 301G Welder● Various Large Fuel Tanks & MORE INTERNET BIDDING
THURS., APRIL 23 - 1 P.M. - PATHFINDERS WESTERN LTD. (PAUL & GLEN GABBEY) - NAMAO - PH.780-446-7333 LOCATION From Namao (10 kms. North of Edmonton),1 mile West of Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 37 Junction to Carbondale Rd. (R.R. 244) & 1 1/2 mi. North. TRACTORS ● 2006 CASE IH STX 425, Tractor, 2665 hrs., 24 spd., standard trans., 4 hyds., Plumbed for Air Seeder, Sharp. ● 2011 LEON Series 4000 - 17’ 6 way Dozer ● 1991 CASE IH 9150 4WD Tractor, 8738 hrs., 12 spd.,, P. Shift & PTO, One Owner ● 1981 CASE 2390 Tractor, 7115hrs., P. Shift TILLAGE EQUIPMENT ● EZEE-ON 7500 - 45’ AIR DRILL, single shoot & 250bu. ground drive Cart ● EZEE-ON 7400 - 42’ CHISEL PLOW , c/w 4 bar harrows ● BOURGAULT 6000 - 70’ Mid TINE HARROWS ● DEGELMAN 40’ Land Roller ● JD 330 - 27’ Disc ● BRANDT 90’ P. Type SPRAYER, 800 gal tank, PTO ● LEON 3000 ROCK PICKER HARVEST EQUIPMENT Both Combines & Headers & Swather SELLING WITH TERMS - 1/3 Down Sale Day Balance due Aug. 1, 2015 ● 2009 GLEANER A86 COMBINE, 776 sep. hrs., duals, MAV chopper ● 2009 AGCO 5100 - 36’ Draper Header c/w Pea Auger & Integrated Transport ● 1997 GLEANER R72 COMBINE, 2135 sep. hrs., ● 1997 AGCO 400 - 25’ Straight Cut Header ● 2002 MacDon PREMIER SWATHER - 25’, 966 cutting hrs.● TRAILTECH Swather Transport GRAIN HANDLING EQUIP. ● 2008 J&M PTO GRAIN CART model 1325, c/w scale & tarp ● 2000 CASTLETON - 42’ Tridem GRAIN TRAILER ● F.KING 13”x85’ Swing Away Auger ● WESTFIELD 10”x36’ Auger c/w Hyd. Mover - VERY SHORT SALE, MAIN EQUIPMENT SELLS BY 1:15 P.M. INTERNET BIDDING
Grade 9 students from Coronation School show off the canoe paddles that they carved. From the left, Dylan Heidecker, Jeff Smith, Tarun Swahn, Kaitlyn Bowthorpe (hidden), Frazer Pengelly, Josh Kubinchuk, Sydney Elliott, Gabriella Pasolli, Erin Brown and Jarek Sopracolle. (Missing Ivy Hampshire). The rough sawn boards that you see near the students feet are similar boards the paddles originally came from. Landfill Supervisor at Progressive Waste Solutions in Coronation, Mark Collins, instructed the students last semester and continued on with this group. Students have been carving for the last six weeks, using spokeshaves and lots of sanding! Finally, they finished their paddles with polyurethane. Lumber for the project was donated by V. & O. Lumber Ltd. from Rocky Mountain House. ECA Review/Submitted
UPCOMING SALES ● APRIL 24 - KUCHERAWAY - MUNDARE ● APRIL 25 - DAHOY - NAMAO ● APRIL 26 - MELNYCHUK - WASKATENAU ● APRIL 28 - ROGOZA - SMOKY LAKE ● APRIL 29 - KSHYK - MUNDARE
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Breeders’ Section
Is return on assets large enough to expand the cow business? by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, North Dakota State University Extension Service Some events in one’s life become stories because they have an impact on the future. These stories are used to teach and add wisdom to current conversations. Sometimes the discussion may stray, but if the facts are true, the story continues to add wisdom. As I was starting my Extension career, a fellow Extension specialist from Iowa State University was sharing some thoughts on various programs. One was the expansion of the Iowa swine industry. Doing what all Extension specialists do, there was a desire to develop a program that would encourage people to invest in the swine industry. Actually, all through the Midwest, there were various programs to grow the swine industry and animal agriculture in general. The point of the presentations, as developed by Extension specialists, was the tremendous production opportunities to produce pork. Pounds of pork per swine unit were on the rise. The costs were manageable and the income was positive. Obviously, full bore ahead was the mandate. The presentations went well because the producers were interested in the details for improving swine production. Production technology was certainly finetuned, if not even a bit futuristic. Because these presentations were very popular, a potential investor from Chicago expressed an interest in investing in the swine industry. After all, with all this excitement and reasonably educated specialists fully engaged, the investment opportunity seemed very probable. Administration certainly was excited and did what seems natural: invite the potential investor to a swine seminar. As
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the meeting drew near, the discussion was good, the planning extensive and the coffee black. As the meeting started, the production opportunities were well laid out and seemed to be going well. All of sudden, the investor stopped the meeting and asked: What would be my return on the assets I invest? The room fell quiet until someone ventured a response: Maybe a return of 2 percent. The investor thanked them for their time and hospitality and left, so the meeting was adjourned. Turn to Make, Pg 15
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‘Make your numbers do the talking.’ Cont’d from Pg 14 The moral of the story is, if the rate of return is inadequate for the one investing the assets into a business endeavor, there is no business. Granted, the production seminars continued and the swine industry still exists. However, let’s repeat the moral of the story: If the rate of return is inadequate for the one investing the assets into a business endeavor, there is no business. The story easily could be told utilizing the current beef industry. The industry is excited because the pounds of beef per producing cow unit are great, the costs are manageable and the income is positive. Those thoughts come from databases that mean well. However, is the cattle industry ready to expand? Most of the excitement centers on increased gross margins that are outpacing expenses. Cattle prices are high and producers like the feeling. However, there still is the complicated question of the day: Will the cow business expand? Of course, is the obvious answer from many, but the answer is not that simple. A visit with James McGrann, professor and Extension specialist emeritus at Texas A&M University, reminded me of the full equation. The bottom line is that the investment in the beef industry must meet the investor’s targeted return on
total assets (ROA), including land and improvements. If the industry cannot offer an adequate ROA, the industry will not grow. Jim and I first met when the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was developing a process called Standardized Performance Analysis (SPA). The process was completed and is available today at http://www.beefusa.org/spacalculationsworksheet.aspx. The real answer to the question rests with the ability to complete the SPA process. Unfortunately, production seminars are more popular and the challenge to do a full financial analysis of a beef operation is time-consuming. However, let me paraphrase Jim to seek the answer, as individual producers must understand their “cow-calf operating and total unit cost and return on ROA, including land and improvements. It’s valuable to review the economics of expanding the cow herd if added debt is required for land purchases and breeding cattle investments. Even at historical highs, calf prices in the cow-calf sector are characterized as a large investment with a low ROA.” Will the cow-calf industry expand? Will calf prices be high enough to achieve a target ROA? As Jim says, “Make your numbers do the talking.” However, keep the ear tags. May you find all your ear tags.
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Review Reporter Shelby Pierson from Wardlow, Ab. laughs when people tell her it takes bravery to do what she does. As a professional trick rider, Pierson at the age of 15, is going to Australia to compete for team Canada in the Australian Trick Riding Championships. The competition is held in April but Pierson left on March 23, as she will need time to prepare with a horse that is in Australia and is being loaned to her by her host family, the Harris’
of Harris Entertainment. Her mother is going along with her as are two other competitors; Cora Crowteau from Sundre and Avery Alciman from Strathmore. The three young women are winners of the Canadian trick riding competition held in October of last year. Peirson, who has been riding since the age of eight, was inspired to start trick riding by her grade 1-2 teacher who is also a trick rider. She is the current (and three-time winning) Canadian Trick Riding Champion of Canada.
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The grade 10 student at Berry Creek Community School enjoys roping, competitive dancing, helping out on her family’s ranch and being apart of the local 4-H club. She will be in Australia for three weeks and is looking forward to competing there. “I’m also really looking forward to meeting and talking with other women who trick ride,” she said, adding in that it will be great to do some travelling and see some of Australia.
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ECA REVIEW
CORONATION/STETTLER, AB
MARCH 26'15
Breeders’ Section
Can profitable beef operations go broke? by Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, North Dakota State University Extension Service Even though the weather is mild and the feeling of spring is here, remnant thoughts of winter still are fresh. One thought that we should be pondering is business records. Every farm and ranch should have completed their yearly records or be in the process of completing them. There is the question: Can profitable beef operations go broke? Absolutely, is the answer. Why? For one thing, the definition of profit is misused. And the longer the wrong numbers are applied to the word “profit,” the more likely an operation can get into financial trouble. Ranch and farm records, unfortunately, are very diverse, which results in difficulty in clearly understanding what the records mean. Care needs to be taken to make sure the numbers used are the numbers needed to answer the question. The market price of a calf minus the direct expenses of producing that calf often is stated as profit. However, that calculation is far from any indication of the financial status of a beef operation. This very narrow and selective approach to business discussions makes good coffee shop talk but may or may not pay for the coffee. Starting with tax preparation, loan renewals, checking account balances, gross margins, direct and indirect expenses, depreciation, net returns, labor and management charges, and, ultimately, return on total assets, the mind can go numb. Even further complicating the process, not all professionals use the same business evaluation process, so there are more questions. Keep in mind, the producer is the endpoint of this discussion. The various enterprises utilized within a producer’s business may calculate a profit-and-loss scenario in their own right. These “profit centers” are not the endpoint of the financial analysis. Another interesting point is that even the source of funds is a “profit center” for a financial institution but is a cost to the beef operation. “The bank is happy” saying may not correlate well with a producer’s expectations. Collateral will leverage a smile out of most bankers. Again, if beef producers really want to understand where their beef operation is financially, the appropriate analysis must be done. The right process is much like during the ’90s’ when integrated resource management programing efforts were
being offered by many universities involved with beef cattle and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. At that time, a standardized performance analysis (SPA) program was developed for in-depth evaluation of cattle operations. The purpose of the program was to assist producers in evaluating and reducing their cost of production while improving their production and marketing efficiency. The process was completed and is available today at http:// www.beefusa.org/spacalculationsworksheet.aspx. The real answer to the question of profit rests with the ability to complete the SPA process or a process that fundamentally provides the same information through a business evaluation. Why is this important? The dynamics of the beef business change, and yet the beef producer is trying to focus down the road. Sometimes, the question is retirement or family expansion. Sometimes, the question is trying to cover increasing overhead costs or the producer simply wants to change his or her lifestyle. All these are difficult questions, and no one wants to initiate a reorganization of the business without the right data in front of him or her. Bringing new partners or family members into a business organization, plus funding the retirement of the previous generation, would be disastrous if the operation is not financially viable. What if the value of the assets of the beef operation would return more dollars invested in a different financial portfolio? Who ultimately pays for multigenerational demands on the fiscal resources of the operation? These are not words of comfort, but they become words of pain if not asked before a reorganizational plan is implemented. The point is that the current generation needs to provide the financial analysis that will determine an acceptable return on total assets (ROA). Knowing the actual current ROA is needed to establish a future goal. If the ROA is adequate, life is good. If not, than evaluate and reduce the cost of production and improve production and marketing efficiency. Then start planning for the next generation. The process of fiscal evaluation of a beef operation never will be simple. However, remember the initial question: Can profitable beef operations go broke? Absolutely, so do your homework. May you find all your ear tags.
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UNRESERVED FARM AUCTIONS John & Faith Olsen of Camrose, AB
Terry & Adele Gunderson Melvin and Charlene of Camrose, AB Selin of Hay Lakes, AB
Tue., April 14 – 11:00 a.m. Thur., April 16 – 10:00 a.m. Tue., April 21 – 10:00 a.m. LOCATED: From Camrose, go 15.4 km east on Hwy 26, then 0.3 km south on Rge Rd 184. Gate Sign – 46571 Rge Rd 184 South. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: John Olsen at 780-679-7586. This is a very clean line of machinery and trucks.
TRACTOR • 84’ Brandt TA PT sprayer, • 1977 Versatile 825 Series II 800 gal., wind cones, 4WD, 18.4x38 duals, 3,964 hyd. pump, chem fill, disc orig. hrs, 855 Cummins, 3 markers, good cond. hyd., 2nd owner, shedded, AUGERS vg cond., S/N 150212 • Westfield 10”x61’ hyd. SWATHER swing auger • 1990 Versatile 4750 SP, 25’, • Westfield 7”x41’ straight diesel, UII PU reel, 3,122 auger c/w newer 16 hp hrs, new tires, Honey Bee Kohler knife, lifters, shedded, vg MISCELLANEOUS cond., S/N 460193 • 6’ Land Pride FDR 1672 GRAIN TRUCKS • 1977 IH 1700 SA c/w 14’ steel box & hoist, 45,649 orig. miles, vg 10.00R22.5 rubber, V-8 gas, 5&2 trans., roll tarp, shedded, very nice truck • 1975 Ford 750 SA Louisville c/w 14’ wood box & hoist, 10.00x20 rubber (good), 361 eng., 5&2 trans., showing 92,786 mi., shedded, vg cond. • 1972 GMC 960 Tag Axle c/w 18’ wood box & pole hoist, showing 61,514 mi., 427 eng., 5&2 trans., plumbed with hyd., shedded
3-pt. finishing mower, limited use, exc. cond. • Slough pump, 4 hp Honda, c/w hose • 17’ tilt deck SA trailer, duals • 8’ SA utility trailer, tilt deck, 6’ wide • Outback S light bar • 150 gal slip tank, 12V pump • 1250 gal poly water tank • 500 gal / 300 gal fuel tanks & stands • 10.00x20 truck tires, misc. tires & rims • general farm misc.
SELLING FOR ENOS LAMPRECHT
780-672-6924 AIR SEEDER & PACKER • 35’ Bourgault FH528-34 • 90’ Flexicoil 65 PT sprayer, 800 gal, auto rate, New RHS seeding tool c/w Bourgault foam marker control box, 3195 air tank (has 16 hp newer Hypro hyd. pump, Kohler eng.), 8” spacing, wind curtains, one owner, 3 bar harrows, walking good cond. axles, knock-on shovels, • Westfield MK130-61, broadcast kit (not hooked 13”x61’ mechanical swing up), good cond. auger, 540 PTO, good cond. • 35’ Friggstad hyd. fold packer, P30 packers SELLING FOR
EVERALD OLSON FIELD EQUIPMENT 780-679-8018 • 60’ Flexicoil System 92 harrow / packer, P20 • 1982 IH 1460 SP combine c/w 810 header, hydro, packers diesel, showing 2,426 eng. • 31’ Morris CP731 DT cult., hrs, 23.1x26 fronts, Love NH3 kit, NH3 knives, 4 bar spreaders, Harvest Service harrows, work has been concave, feeder chain & done, good cond. airfoil sieve, good cond., • 70’ Flexicoil Sys 82 tine S/N U032806 harrows, bent tine
AUCTIONEER’S NOTES FOR ALL 3 SALES ON THIS PAGE • Arrangements must be made at least 48 hours prior to sale for cell phone and absentee bidding. • Items must be paid in full before being removed from the sale site. • If paying by cheque and unknown to Auction Company, we require a letter of reference from your bank. • See complete terms and conditions on our website.
LOCATED: In Camrose, take Hwy 13A (Camrose Drive / Ring Road) to 39 St., then go 6 km south on Rge Rd 202. Gate sign – 46115 Rge Rd 202. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Terry at 780-679-3365 or 780-672-4283.
LOCATED: From Hay Lakes, go 7 km east on Hwy 617, then 0.3 km south on Rge Rd 211 or from Camrose, go 18 km north on Hwy 833, then 8 km west on Hwy 617, then 0.3 km south on Rge Rd 211. Gate Sign – 48567 Rge Rd 211. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Melvin Selin at 780-679-6715 or 780-672-6789.
TRACTORS & BACKHOE • 1995 John Deere 7400 MFWD c/w JD 740 loader, 7’ bucket & grapple, joystick, 3-pt hitch, 18.4x38 singles, Power Quad trans., 10,089 hrs at booking, 3 hyd., S/N H003245 • Kirchner bale fork to fit above loader • John Deere 4440 2WD c/w 18.4x38 singles, 10,439 hrs at booking, quad trans., 3 hyd. • 10’ Degelman 2-way dozer blade • 2004 John Deere 4410 MFWD c/w JD 430 loader & 6’ bucket, hydro, diesel, 35 hp, joystick, 3-pt. hitch, roll bar, 540 PTO, 1 hyd., turf tires, 1,100 hrs at booking, vg cond., S/N 342332 • MF 4880 4WD c/w 30.5LR32 singles, showing 6,071 hrs, 3 hyd. plus aux., Outback light bar • 1978 Versatile 150 4WD bidirectional loader c/w bale fork, showing 6,733 hrs • Case 580 backhoe, 2 extra hoe buckets COMBINE & DRAPER HEADER • 2002 New Holland TR 99 c/w SwathMaster PU, 870 sep / 1,097 eng hrs, Lateral header tilt, Redekop chopper, cab cam, Hopper Topper, 30.5L-32 fronts, Norac header height, shedded, good cond., S/N 566290 TERMS: 25% non-refundable deposit, balance by Aug. 1/15 • 30’ Honey Bee 994 draper header c/w NH adapter, PU reel, pea auger, 1999 +/–, S/N 430992865 SPRAYER • Spray Coupe 4640, new 400 gal tank, auto, joystick, 1,663 hrs at booking, 60’, foam marker, hitch, Outback 360 mapping & guidance (no auto steer), good cond., S/N 210011013 TRUCKS • 1986 IH Eagle 9300 TA c/w 20’ steel box & hoist, Cat 3406B, 13 spd, 11R24.5 rears, hyd. silage end gate, rear controls, roll tarp • 1974 Western Star TA c/w 19’ steel box & hoist, 855 Cummins, 15 spd, 10.00x20 rubber, air brakes, roll tarp • 1978 GMC 5000 SA c/w 14’ box & hoist, 350 eng., 4 spd • 1993 Dodge 3/4 T, 4x4, Cummins diesel, stan. trans., reg cab, long box, A/T/C, PW&PDL AIR SEEDER & HEAVY HARROW • 35’ Morris Concept 2000 air seeder c/w Morris 7180 tank (has 3rd tank), broadcast kit, 9” spacing, 4 bar harrows, knock-on shovels, vg cond. • 35’ Flexicoil TBH packer (extends to 40’) • 60’ Summers heavy harrow, 9/16” tines, hyd. angle
HAYING EQUIPMENT • JD 567 rd baler, Mega-wide PU, 7,674 bales, shedded, one owner • JD 346 sq baler, 1/4 turn, shedded, good cond. • OTMA 10 wheel V rake BINS • 2013 Meridian Grainmax 4000 hopper bin, dbl skid, full bin indicator, Manway, exc. cond. • Three Westeel 14’x6 ring hopper bins, 2,150 bu+/–, dbl skids • UFA 5-ring bin on Westeel hopper, 1800 bu+/–, dbl skid, ladder • Two Wheatland 4,000 bu hopper bins on dbl steel frame. Mtd. together. Damage on one bin. • Two Westeel feed hopper bins AUGERS & GRAIN VAC • Sakundiak HD8-1800 8”x59’ straight auger, 20 hp Honda • Brandt 10”x60’ hyd. swing auger • Westfield 8”x35’ PTO auger • Kongskilde 500 grain vac (has had work done) FUEL TANK • 2014 Meridian 1,000 gal dbl wall fuel tank on skid, 12V-25 GPM fuel pump & meter, mtd hose FIELD EQUIPMENT • 15’ MF 620 TA disc • Kirchner V ditcher • 35’ Morris CP-531 DT cult., 3 bar harrows • 31’ Clark DT cult., 3 bar harrows • 60’ Flexicoil Sys 82 tine harrows • 13’ DT cult. STOCK TRAILER & CATTLE EQUIPMENT • 1995 18’ Travelute TA 5th wheel stock trailer • Ten 24’ HD free standing corral panels, 6’ high • (2) 20’ HD steel feed bunks • Cattle squeeze & palp. cage • Lg quantity flat sucker rod • Self-feeder for calves • Quantity corral panels & gates, (3) walk through gates, (6) rd bale feeders, (2) tire feeders, (2) back scratchers, (3) pig self-feeders, calf puller, calf tipping table MISCELLANEOUS • 4,000 gal upright poly water tank • Sotera 12V chem pump; Chem Handler I, Banjo pump • 400A DC PTO welder on trailer • HD 4-wheel wagon (NH3 cart) • 24’ TA 6-wheel farm wagon • 20’ TA 5th wheel trailer, homebuilt • Two Cancade dozer blades • Hart-Emerson Co. Ltd. fanning mill (vg cond.), Emerson Kicker No 32 load separator SELLING FOR HENRY GOUDREAU • 10’ Kello Bilt 210 offset disc • NH 520 SA manure spreader • 22’ JD field cult. • 10’ DT cult. • Kirchner swath fluffer • General farm misc.
TRACTORS • 1997 John Deere 7710 MFWD c/w JD 740 loader, 7-1/2’ bucket & grapple, showing 7471 hrs, power quad trans., joystick, 2 hyd., 540/1000 PTO, 20.8R38 singles, new 16.9x28 fronts, one owner, S/N RW7710H001306 • 1978 Versatile 855 4WD c/w 20.8x38 duals, showing 7870 hrs, 5 hyd. plus aux., std trans., (has 875 decals), rebuilt eng. Aug/2014 ($14,000.00+/–) 20 hrs+/– since, S/N 150591 CASE CRAWLER • Case 310 crawler c/w Case loader, bucket & dozer, 14” street pads, rear weights, Shuttle Shift, runs, S/N 3014307 HARVEST EQUIPMENT • Case IH 1680 SP combine, Case 1015 PU header, showing 3768 hrs, 24.5x32 fronts, chopper, straw spreaders, S/N 028353 • IH 1480 SP combine, Melroe 388 PU, 810-13 header, showing 3495 hrs, 24.5x32 fronts, chopper, straw spreaders, Dutch chaff spreader, S/N 1720234U054671 • 20’ Case 1010 straight cut header, PU reel, Fore & Aft, S/N JJC0075419X • 21’ John Deere 2320 SP swather, cab, PU reel, 6 cyl. gas TRUCKS • 1989 Freightliner TA c/w 16’ gravel box (has gravel tailgate), 400 Cummins, 15 spd trans., 11R24.5 tires, air ride, new brakes, drums & air dryer • 1981+/– Ford 600 Louisville SA grain truck c/w 16’ box & hoist, 8 cyl. gas, 5&2 trans, 9.00x20 tires • 1986 Ford F600 SA, 8.2L Detroit diesel, 4&2 trans needs work, wood box (poor) & hoist • 1974 Ford 1T c/w 9’ box & hoist FIELD EQUIPMENT • 40’ CCIL 807 DT cult., NH3 kit, Gandy applicator, 3 bar harrows • 20’ Allis Chalmers 2300D TA disc, smooth blades • 70’ Inland PT TA sprayer, 500 gal poly tank, PTO pump • 36’ Morris L-240 field cult., 3 bar Degelman harrows • 50’ Allied diamond harrows / drawbar • 13’ MF DD end wheel drill • JD 5 bottom plow, coulters • Mel-cam fork type rock picker CATTLE EQUIPMENT • NH 357 mixermill, bale feed, shedded • NH 1030 PT bale wagon • 16’ HD SA farm wagon, floatation tires • (2) 7’ Westerasmaskiner sickle mowers (1 pts only)
• Bale spear-wrapper; 3-pt bale spear; Allied bale elevator AUGERS & BINS • Westfield TFX 80-41, 8”x41’ auger, 14 hp, elec start, 1 season’s use, S/N 230903 • Westfield 10”x51’ hyd. swing auger • Twister 14’ x 7 ring grain bin, 2000 bu+/–, wood floor • Butler 14’ x 4 ring grain bin, 2000 bu+/–, newer wood floor • Twister 14’ x 6 ring grain bin, 1750 bu+/–, poor floor • 400 bu+/– hopper bin, quite tall BUILDING • 20’ x 30’ metal clad building on 5 steel pipe skids, 7’ ceiling, 50” door, lined, insulated, wired, plank floor, overhead furnace, skylights, former UFA building, to be moved at buyer’s expense HOLIDAY TRAILER & BOAT • 1997+/– 27’ Hornet TA holiday trailer, bumper pull, rear bunk beds, front BR, 4-piece bath, kit, awning • 14-1/2’ Aquarian boat c/w 65 hp Mercury motor, SA trailer PASSENGER VAN & TRAILER • 2004 Pontiac Montana van, showing 187,933 km • 2002 18’ Certified Custom Trailers TA car hauler, 5000 lb axles, ramps MISCELLANEOUS • Onan 15 KVA PTO generator on trailer • Bolens lawn tractor, 42” mower, 17-1/2 hp, newer • 800 gal poly tank on TA cart; 500 gal poly tank on TA trailer • Westeel flat top tidy tank, 227 gal • 2-place snowmobile deck, 9’ wide • E-Kay 7” bin sweep; hyd. dump wagon; 9’ dozer blade; Melroe 388 7 belt PU; Qty 5’-16’ corral gates; Qty lumber • 8’ SA utility trailer; 6’ FC canola roller; 1250 gal poly water tank; 4’ Quadivator snow blade; (5) pallets grey yard stone bricks (240+/–); vet supplies; Beaver table saw; auger hopper; chicken feeders; drill press; 3-piece oak wall unit; some household ANTIQUES • (2) wooden wagons, spoked wheels, parts only • Windmill w/ wooden slats • Hart Emerson grain cleaner w/ screens • Wood barrels; crocks; jugs; antique tables; lanterns; gas can; (2) red wagons; copper boiler; wash tubs; saw blade; sleigh runners; tools; plus more
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Women in agriculture Dr. Susan Markus was the keynote speaker at the 8th annual Women in Agriculture event held at the University of Alberta in Edmonton on March 6. “This is my story and I’m honoured you want to hear it” is how Markus addressed the crowd of 130 and explained why she was motivated to study for a career in agriculture. The Ceres Alberta Women’s Fraternity invited Dr. Markus to speak at their fundraising event for the Ronald McDonald House Foundation after hearing how she was a prairie girl, rancher’s wife, mother of four, adjunct professor at the University of Alberta and a leader in the field of livestock Markus research and education. Her presentation inspired the young women considering agriculture as a career, as well as validated the older generations of men and women in attendance. “My story is not unlike many of you in this room who were raised on a farm or have a love of all animals. You need to respect those who produce food and work every day to communicate the story of sustainable agriculture to the consumers,” Markus told the crowd. As a woman in a typically male dominated field, Markus was able to share her experiences and challenges along the way to reaching 25 years in agriculture. Changes in both the agriculture industry and her university education were cited as examples of these challenges. “Consumers are demanding to know where their food comes from and how it was grown or produced. I am very confident that food producers can deliver safe,
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Agri-News The Assessing the Risk: Farm Safety for Farm Direct Market Operations webinar takes place on March 31, 2015, from 9-10 a.m. MDT. “In this webinar, I’m going to talk about how farm direct operators can assess the hazards and risk in their business,” says Laurel Aitken, farm safety coordinator, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD), Leduc. “The webinar will address some of the common hazards and look at ways to control the risks.” Farm direct market operations are those farm businesses who market directly to the end user. This includes anyone who sells produce at the farm gate or at the farmers markets as well as U-Pick operations. Farm Direct can also include those involved in any kind of agtourism, such as when farms are opened for people to experience farm life and to enjoy petting zoos, hayrides, pumpkin festivals and the like. “Farm direct operators have the unique experience of dealing directly with their client,” says Aitken. “They have a great opportunity to share their love of farming and allow urbanites to experience a taste of farm life. With that opportunity comes the responsibility to make sure their clients have a safe experience whether it is on-farm or at another venue where they meet and interact with them.” Aitken says that in the webinar she will look at some of the safety information that is available through ARD and other sources. “In particular, I will outline a brand new resource called the Alberta FarmSafe Plan developed by ARD and partners including the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and Alberta Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour.” To register for the webinar, go to https://albertaagriculture.webex.com
healthy, nutritious products to consumers,” she said. “However, I question how a largely urban population with less and less knowledge of agriculture production can continue to demand more, yet still want it to be cheap.” “Part of your job, as people in the agriculture industry, regardless of what job you have, will be to communicate aspects of our industry to different audiences. This is a task presented to each generation. The story of Agriculture and how food is produced never ends and needs to be told and retold again,” she explained. With three degrees from three different universities in the prairie provinces, Markus noted the change in education from basic, practical, theoretical knowledge in the 80’s and 90’s to a new degree in the 2000’s that is a more holistic one that incorporates business models, research validation and innovative ideas and technologies. She gave the advice that students today need to keep an open mind and question the things they are taught rather than always accepting them as the truth. “Don’t let anyone tell you it will be easy or fast because established careers take time. Besides, you will be most proud of your accomplishments that were hardest to achieve when you look back,” stated Markus. She ended the presentation by confirming work-life balance is possible for a woman in agriculture, but you need to make the sacrifices that are important and compromise when necessary. “Agriculture as a profession doesn’t always get the acclaim it deserves, but don’t let that stop you from finding your niche within it!” She referred to a 2015 report from the USA that listed Agriculture and Natural Resources as one of the top five university degrees with the highest earning potential. Markus works for Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development in the Stettler office and resides on a ranch in Castor with her husband Gerald Doolaege and their four children.
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Pest management Agri-News While Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an important catchphrase in agriculture today, there can be confusion as to what it actually is. “While the mechanics of the concept are discussed at workshops and lectures, many producers still don’t understand exactly what IPM is,” says Dustin Morton, commercial horticulture specialist, Alberta Ag-Info Centre, Stettler. “These same producers may be surprised to learn that to some extent, they are already using IPM and with a little coaching, they could maximize its potential for their real benefit.” According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), IPM is “an ecosystem approach to crop production and protection that combines different management strategies and practices to grow healthy crops and minimize the use of pesticides.” “Many growers are not aware that IPM relates not only to insect ‘pests’ but can also encompass weeds, diseases and vermin,” says Morton. “Ultimately, this is the stage where the term ‘integrated’ in IPM applies: growers are dealing with a multitude of problems or potential problems in a variety of different ways, all at the same time. It’s this combination or integration of these methods that has the potential to make IPM an overall success.” IPM can be thought of as a toolbox, says Morton. “In this toolbox, growers have many different pest control methods/
tools. Some of these tools are familiar such as tillage, rotation, genetic resistance and, of course, pesticides. But growers may also be using other pest control methods and not be aware that, in doing so, they are actually practicing IPM. These alternate methods can include tools such as crop timing, cover crops, scouting, optimizing fertility to the crop, proper record keeping and equipment sanitation. The five basic themes of IPM programs are • identify the pests of concern • monitor the population of the pest in the field • have a point at which growers will move to control this pest • try, when possible, to prevent the pest • use all tools available (chemical, biological, cultural and physical) in a responsible manner to control the pest “Again, most growers may be surprised to learn that their management plans have all the hallmarks of an IPM plan. For example, a grower may choose to plant a cabbage crop in a four-year field rotation. If the field previously had cabbage maggot, they might consider planting a shorter season variety so as to be able to plant later in the season and avoid the worst damage from the pest. Furthermore, if it had been a particularly bad infestation, they might consider a preventative soil drench with increased scouting as the crop grows. All of these are basic principles of IPM.” Turn to Stronger, Pg 23
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Stronger, healthier crop Cont’d from Pg 22 If an infestation was particularly bad in the past, this same grower might also consider a preventative pesticide drench at planting. As the crop matures, this producer might walk it regularly to visually scout the insect population and cull any badly infested plant material. Producers that are incorporating decisions like the ones above into their operation are already using IPM. However, it may be time to take the practice to the next level, further integrating their approach. Techniques like encouraging natural predators and parasites, such as beetles
and parasitic wasps, or more intensive scouting and data management for tracking outbreaks or infestations are important IPM components. “They might also consider other pest control methods like cover crops, cropadapted spraying, intercropping or better nutrient management,” adds Morton. “Regardless of which methods are used, the more tools used appropriately in the operation, the better prepared growers are to deal with pest problems that may come along. Ultimately, IPM in a growing operation leads to a stronger, healthier crop and can give growers the return on investment they are looking for.”
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15 Bulls for Sale Private Treaty * All Bulls semen tested 2— 2013 John Deere S670 & 2— 2012 John Deere 635D
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Alberta’s elm pruning ban starts April 1 Coronation/Stettler, Ab.
Agri-News To help keep Alberta Dutch elm disease (DED) free, the Society to Prevent Dutch Elm Disease (STOPDED) encourages everyone to pay attention to the Provincial elm pruning ban between April 1st and September 30th. To help eliminate beetle habitat, it is important to properly prune all dead wood out of your elms and dispose of all pruned elm wood and elm firewood by burning, burying or chipping by March 31. Stored elm wood can harbor the elm bark beetles that can carry DED. “Elm bark beetles, responsible for spreading the deadly DED fungus, feed on healthy elms and breed in dead and dying elm trees,” says Janet Feddes-Calpas, STOPDED executive director. “ If elm trees are pruned during the pruning ban period, these beetles which are active at this time can be attracted to the scent of the fresh wound and possibly infect an otherwise healthy elm with DED. Once an elm tree is infected with DED it will die within that year.” Having your tree pruned properly is important. Many Heifer Bulls trees are killed or Cow Bulls ruined annually Performance & from improper EPD data available pruning. Pruning A.I. Sires like any other skill requires knowledge and should be done by a professional certified P & R Zoller arborist who can determine what (403) 742-0336
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Spady Bull Sale Rivercrest Wednesday, April 15 , 2015 Valleymere Selling: 120 Black Angus Bulls Selling: 12 th Annual
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Lead Off Bull & 2nd High Selling Bull at LLB 2012 Spring Sale
LLB Darkhorse 328y
Sire: Limestone Darkhorse U322 MGS: SAV Net Worth 4200
Peak Dot eLiminator 780z
2nd High Selling Yearling Bull at Peak Dot 2013 Spring Sale Sire: SAV Eliminator 9105 MGS: SAV 004 Predominant 4438
soo Line koDiak 9169 Sire: HF Kodiak 5R MGS: Bon View New Design 878
Pioneers in the Angus Business spanning 4 generations Since 1937
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FV manDate man 146y
High Selling Yearling Bull at Fertile Valley 2012 Spring Sale Sire: Sydgen Mandate 6079
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