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The way we remember Elaine Anselmi Staff Writer As she reads through the yellowing newspaper cut-outs and typed pages that tell the stories of her father and halfbrother’s lives, Monyeen Ollenberger has a few stories of her own.

At 82 years old, Monyeen has lived her whole life in the Peace Country; first in North Rolla where, as the daughter of a rodeo pioneer, she grew up in the height of the Yeagers Rodeo.

Her father, John Yaeger was born in Black Hills, North Dakota and immigrated to the region bringing the rodeo lifestyle with him.

Two years ago Monyeen was recognized with a plaque for her family’s contribution to rodeo in the region – she wasn’t much of a horse person, although she rode to school everyday.

John Yaeger was a true rodeo pioneer, settling a farm in North Rolla where he advertised a job for a farm cook. Monyeen’s mother Arthetta Davis responded to the advertisement in Grande Prairie.

“She got it and she had my brother,” says Monyeen – her halfbrother Danny Martin was born in the United States, the youngest of Arthetta and her first husband William Martin. Arthetta moved to Canada

with Danny after divorcing her husband; he would eventually choose to take the Yaeger name.

Monyeen’s neighbour helped her put her father and brother’s stories on paper and she has many copies, one of each that she hands over and says I have to read.

John Yaeger, along with his two brothers, established a freighting company and took on a contract with the Hudson Bay Company in 1915, hauling supplies to Fort Nelson.

The Yaeger Brothers Freighting Outfit continued on with contracts until 1922 and the month-long trips on horseback were far from easy.

“He told me the story: it was 73 below when they crossed Nig Creek and he slept in Spruce bows and it was cold, 73 below,” she said. “He wanted my children to all see it, so I got busy and I got somebody.”

While her father was farming and freighting, Monyeen’s mother also took a job in Watson Lake, Yukon.

“She took a job for $6 a day, baking 600 pies a day,” says Monyeen.

A street in Watson Lake still bears Arthetta’s name.

Monyeen continued school until Grade 12, while her brother took a different path – he was the wild one.

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Danny Yeager was Monyeen’s half brother and the two grew up on the North Rolla farm where their father competed in the rodeo and along with his brothers supplied the livestock for some of the earliest stampedes.

Many would come out to the rodeo events and Monyeen says it was lifestyle that attracted Danny.

“I only had one brother,” says Monyeen, and although he died young, at the age of 32, they were very close.

“My dad taught him and he rode, my dad got a letter from the rodeo association in Rose Prairie about Danny coming up to ride,” says Monyeen. “My dad said to him ‘if you buck off that horse don’t come crying to me’.”

Monyeen says Danny was nine years old at the time and he rode the horse for 16 seconds. There was no prize money, but everyone at the event put into a collection and Danny took home $185.

“He bought himself a cowboy hat and bought you a doll,” adds in Calvin Ollenberger, Monyeen’s son who she now lives with.

She nods, remembering the time and says she didn’t have things like dolls back then, there was nowhere to buy them.

Danny was four years older than Monyeen and left home at 13 years old to follow the rodeo circuit.

“He was in Peace River in 1946 and he took the all around cowboy championship – he was only 18 at the time,” says Monyeen.

Danny was one of few to ride Teepee Creek Terror, which he did in 1956 for $100 according to Monyeen’s recounted story. His friends had also bet him another $350 that he would not be able to ride the untamable horse, but he did.

“My dad nearly had a fit when we were down at Teepee Creek,” says Monyeen.

“They hauled [Danny] away to the hospital and they wouldn’t let my dad go in the ambulance.”

The horse bucked Danny off eventually and rolled on him but he came out of it, he also came out of nearly a year laid up in Kamloops with tuberculosis.

Monyeen Ollenberger has lived 82 years in the of a rodeo pioneer.

Despite the illness, Danny made it back home to see their father’s last rodeo ride at 65 years old.

“My brother came up from Kamloops and watched my dad riding his bucking horse,” says Monyeen.

“He came to George Graham’s place and he looked me up and down and said that he wanted to be at the Yaeger Rodeo of East Doe River.”

Although his career was brief, Danny became a legendary bush pilot in his late twenties with a number of crashes to validate his status. In 1959 he crash landed through a forest, stripping off both wings and eventually coming to rest upside against a tree – the men got away from the plane before the fuel tanks exploded.

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four days to a cabin where they borrowed a saw to build a raft, heading to the Dundedive River.

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Liard and on to Franceway Indian Village where they were eventually picked up.

Monyeen says she only flew with Danny the one time, out of Doe River and into Dawson Creek.

A shock came to the family when, after numerous close calls and storied crashes – Danny plunged into the Peace River in 1962, just north of Dawson Creek.

His passenger escaped by kicking out a window but Danny was pinned in his seat and drowned.

“My brother attempted to amputate his own leg to free himself,” says Monyeen.

Danny did a great deal of work with well-known Fort Nelson outfitter Robert Keen, who would remain a good friend of the family after Danny’s death.

“Bobby Keen flew his outfit down at the funeral,” Monyeen says.

On hearing of Danny’s death, Monyeen says Keen called down to them and asked her when her mother would be returning home from Watson Lake.

“I said she would arrive tomorrow,” says Monyeen.

“He said, ‘I’m going to give her some money’ and he wrote her out a cheque for $3,000 to help with the funeral but then he paid for it all anyway.”

Calvin says there were about 800 people at Danny’s funeral, but it was before he was born.

“I took my two older kids and we went to the graveyard and Keen and those airplanes circled,” says Monyeen.

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Report revealed that the best agricultural land in the province decreased by 20,000 hectares since the ALR was introduced in 1974, while 72,000 hectares of secondary or unclassified land was added – mostly in northeast BC. Much of that land has few, if any frost free days.

The Land Commission determined in 2003 that quarter sections (65 hectares/160 acres) are not viable agricultural units despite the original subdivisions of

the Peace River Block, for agriculture in the early 1900’s using that survey unit.

A farmer with a section or a half section as a single parcel cannot subdivide into quarter sections. Farm families cannot subdivide off 5 or 10 acres for family members, and non-farm use is restricted.

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Farm families wanting to have a business on their land to supplement their farm income cannot do so. It only makes sense to allow rural land owners to have oil and gas servicing businesses on their land when oil and gas operations are all around them. Otherwise, it means service trucks, water trucks, and vac trucks are driving long distances from Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, or just across the border in Alberta.

Neither the oil and gas industry, nor those landowners wishing to have service businesses on their agricultural land are permanently removing land from agriculture. There are remediation standards for the oil and gas industry which could easily be applied to businesses on agricultural land. When oil and gas comes to an end, and it will – the land can be remediated and returned to agriculture much more easily than land that has been taken out of agriculture for a shopping centre or a suburban subdivision.

Meanwhile, without the ability to subdivide off small acreages or even quarter sections, rural communities are becoming depopulated and schools closing.

Contrast this with Saddle Hills County just across the Alberta border where rural communities are a vibrant mix of agriculture, small residential acreage, light industry and commercial use.

The ALC has created an artificial shortage of land for light industrial use.

In the South Peace in particular, this has artificially inflated values of non-ALR land, and increased the number of oil and gas servicing companies based in Alberta operating in BC. Northeast BC residents are being denied the opportunity to participate in the local economy.

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Continued from Page 3 There were many newspaper accounts of Danny’s fatal crash, ranging from local coverage to the Edmonton Journal – mostly reporting his age to be 38 years old, which Monyeen has crossed out in her clippings and written 32 over top.

Calvin points out that Danny lived a lot in his short 32 years.

Monyeen was married young at 20 years old after meeting her husband Frank John Ollenberger in a restaurant in Dawson Creek. She says, “He came up and introduced himself.”

Prodded by Calvin as to whether it was love at first sight, she says not quite, “It took a while.”

Monyeen worked as a secretary at Rolla Traditional School for 25 years, and for two years as a teacher’s aid at Canalta Elementary – she moved to Dawson Creek in 1990 after her husband passed away in 1989.

Monyeen retired when she was 59 years old and moved back to Rolla to be closer to family – she has five children, four daughters and a son, Calvin. They live out off of the Old Alaska Highway now but Monyeen says she still remembers and goes back to visit Rolla.

“Oh yeah, we go back there and see people,” she says.

Monyeen was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease but much of her family’s story has been told by local historian Dorthea Calverley, as well as by herself.

Some pieces might now be missing and years later, some details might have changed but at least the story has been told.

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WHEAT  CPSR #1  11.0 Delivery Period

Delivery Period Aug 1-31/14 Sept 1-30/14 Oct 1-31/14 Nov 1-30/14 Dec 1-31/14 Jan 1-31/15 Feb 1-28/15 Mar 1-31/15 Apr 1-30/15 May 1-31/15 Delivery Period Aug 1-31/14 Sep 1-30/14 Oct 1-31/14 Nov 1-30/14 Dec 1-31/14 Jan 1-31/15 Feb 1-28/15 Mar 1-31/15 Apr 1-30/15 May 1-31/15

Futures

Net Price Futures Net Price (After Basis) (After Basis) No cash bids exist for Wheat 1 CPSR at this time Wheat - CWRS #1 - 13.5 Futures Net Price Futures Net Price (After Basis) (After Basis) n/a Sep-14 $6.33 n/a Sep-14 $6.51 Dec-14 $5.28 Dec-14 $6.71 Dec-14 $5.34 Dec-14 $6.75 n/a Dec-14 $6.81 n/a Mar-15 $6.81 n/a Mar-15 $6.85 n/a Mar-15 $6.89 n/a May-15 $6.92 n/a May-15 $6.96

Sep-14 Sep-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Mar-15 Mar-15 Mar-15 May-15 Mar-15

Futures

Futures

WHEAT  CWRS #2  12.5

Net Price (After Basis) No cash bids exist for Wheat #2 CWRS at this time

Futures Sep-14 Sep-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Mar-15 Mar-15 Mar-15 May-15 May-15

FEED WHEAT

Delivery Period

Futures

May-14 Jun-14 Jul-14

Jul-14 Jul-14 Sep-14

Delivery Period

Futures

May 1-31/14 Jun 1-30/14 Jul 1-31/14 Aug 1-31/14 Sep 1-30/14 Oct 1-30/14 Nov 1-30/14 Dec 1-31/14 Jan 1-31/15 Feb 1-28/15 Mar 1-31/15

n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Nov-14 Nov-14 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Delivery Period

Futures

May-14 Jun-14 Jul-14

None None None

Delivery Period

Futures

June, 2014 July, 2014 August, 2014

Jul-14 Sep-14 Sep-14

Net Price (After Basis) $5.98 $6.02 $6.35 $6.39 $6.43 $6.45 $6.49 $6.12 $6.53 $6.57

Net Price (After Basis) $4.40 $4.40 $4.40

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) No cash bids exist for Feed Wheat at this time

Net Price (After Basis)

Futures

Futures

Net Price (After Basis)

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) $6.29 $6.41 $6.53 $6.57 $6.75 $6.77 $6.81 $6.85 $6.87 $6.91

Sep-14 Sep-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Dec-14 Mar-15 Mar-15 Mar-15 May-15 May-15

Net Price (After Basis) $5.94 $6.06 $6.17 $6.21 $6.41 $6.41 $6.45 $6.49 $6.48 $6.52

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) No cash bids exist for Feed Wheat at this time

CANOLA Net Price (After Basis) $10.32 $10.32 $10.32 $9.87 $9.87 $10.05 $10.09 $10.11 $10.16 $10.19 $10.23

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) $3.00 $3.00 $3.00

Net Price (After Basis) No cash bids exist for Feed Barley at this time

Futures

Net Price (After Basis) $2.30 $2.30 $2.30

Futures

$420.00 $427.00

Jul-14 Jul-14 Jul-14 Nov-14 Nov-14 Nov-14 Nov-14 Jan-15 Jan-15 Mar-15 Mar-15

FEED BARLEY Futures

Jul-14 Jul-14 Jul-14 Nov-14 Nov-14 Nov-14 Nov-14 Jan-15 Jan-15 Mar-15 Mar-15

Net Price (After Basis) $10.17 $10.17 $10.17 $9.73 $9.39 $9.39 $9.43 $9.65 $10.04 $10.07 $10.11

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GRAIN FUTURES REPORT Contract Prices as of May 2, 2014 RS - Canola - ICEFC

Open

High

Low

Last

Change

Close

Time

May-14 Jul-14 Nov-14

487.9 469.0 475.5

488.0 477.3 484.8

487.9 462.5 469.3

488.0 473.5 481.0

+ 8.9 + 4.3 + 4.8

479.1 469.2 476.2

09:54 a.m.

09:54 a.m.

09:54 a.m.

AB - Western Barley - ICEFC

Open

High

Low

Last

Change

Close

Time

May-14

139.50

139.50s

05/01

Jul-14 Oct-14

140.50 140.50

140.50s 140.50s

05/01 05/01

Open

High

Low

Last

Change

Close

Time

May-14 Jul-14 Sep-14

701’6 709’2 717’0

710’4 720’6 729’0 b

698’0 706’2 714’6

708’0 714’6 723’2 a

+ 9’2 + 7’4 + 7’2

698’6 707’2 716’0

09:54 a.m.

09:55 a.m.

09:55 a.m.

KW - Hard Red Winter Wheat - KCBT

Open

High

Low

Last

Change

Close

Time

May-14 Jul-14 Sep-14

817’0 806’0 809’6

836’0 828’0 828’6

815’4 805’4 809’6

830’4 821’4 823’4

+ 24’2 + 17’4 + 16’2

806’2 804’0 807’2

09:54 a.m.

09:54 a.m.

09:54 a.m.

MW - Hard Red Spring Wheat - MGE

Open

High

Low

Last

Change

Close

Time

May-14 Jul-14 Sep-14

748’2 762’0 772’0

752’0 779’4 787’0

748’2 762’0 772’0

752’0 774’0 784’2

+ 3’2 + 12’6 + 12’2

748’6 761’2 772’0

09:54 a.m.

09:54 a.m.

09:54 a.m.

O - Oats - CBOT

Open

High

Low

Last

Change

Close

Time

May-14 Jul-14

412’0 352’0

412’0 352’0

400’0 342’4

408’0 347’4

- 10’0 - 5’4

418’0 353’0

09:52 a.m.

09:52 a.m.

Sep-14

336’0

336’0

336’0

336’0

- 4’0

340’0

09:52 a.m.

C- Corn - CBOT

Open

High

Low

Last

Change

Close

Time

May-14 Jul-14 Sep-14

503’0 507’0 502’6

505’2 509’6 506’0

494’6 499’6 496’0

495’4 500’0 496’2

- 7’6 - 7’0 - 6’2

503’2 507’0 502’4

09:54 a.m.

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CD - Canadian Dollar - CME

Open

High

Low

Last

Change

Close

Time

Jun-14 Sep-14 Dec-14

0.9111 0.9086 0.9070

0.9135 0.9113 0.9092

0.9066 0.9046 0.9045

0.9116 0.9103 0.9051

+ 0.0009 + 0.0016 - 0.0016

0.9107 0.9087 0.9067

09:54 a.m.

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Daily Grain Prices as of May 2, 2014

Canola (#1)

Calgary Edmonton Lethbridge Red Deer Rycroft Vegreville Barley

Calgary Edmonton Lethbridge Red Deer Rycroft Vegreville Yellow Peas (#2) Yellow Peas (#2)

Calgary Edmonton Lethbridge Red Deer Rycroft Vegreville Feed Wheat (#3 CW)

Calgary Edmonton Lethbridge Red Deer Rycroft Vegreville Flax (#1) FLAX #1

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Today May 2, 2014 $10.15 ($9.99 - $10.31) $10.09 ($9.87 - $10.28) $10.02 ($9.99 - $10.04) $10.16 ($10.14 - $10.17) $10.10 ($9.96 - $10.24) $9.94 ($9.76 - $10.11) Today May 2, 2014 $3.45 ($3.41 - $3.48) $3.08 ($2.83 - $3.22) $3.72 $3.10 ($2.91 - $3.28) $2.76 ($2.47 - $3.05) $3.23 ($3.19 - $3.27) Today May 2, 2014 $6.32 ($6.00 - $6.64) $6.62 ($6.53 - $6.70) $6.49 ($6.42 - $6.55) $6.60 ($6.46 - $6.74) $6.58 ($6.51 - $6.66) $5.70 Today May 2, 2014 $4.06 ($3.87 - $4.25) $4.09 ($3.59 - $4.48) $3.99 $4.05 ($3.71 - $4.40) $4.11 ($3.81 - $4.40) $4.15 Today May 2, 2014 not available not available not available Today May 2, 2014 not available $2.29 not available not available not available $2.00

One Week Ago April 25, 2014 $9.84 ($9.52 - $10.15) $9.96 ($9.50 - $10.22) $9.90 ($9.84 - $9.95) $10.12 ($9.98 - $10.25) $10.04 ($9.90 - $10.18) $9.86 ($9.56 - $10.15) One Week Ago April 25, 2014 $3.45 ($3.41 - $3.48) $3.08 ($2.83 - $3.22) $3.72 $3.10 ($2.91 - $3.28) $2.76 ($2.47 - $3.05) $3.23 ($3.19 - $3.27) One Week Ago April 25, 2014 $6.32 ($6.00 - $6.64) $6.53 $6.49 ($6.42 - $6.55) $6.60 ($6.46 - $6.74) $6.56 ($6.46 - $6.66) $6.13 ($5.70 - $6.56) One Week Ago April 25, 2014 $4.06 ($3.87 - $4.25) $3.90 ($3.59 - $4.20) $3.99 $3.88 ($3.71 - $4.05) $3.92 ($3.81 - $4.03) $4.01 ($3.87 - $4.15) One Week Ago April 25, 2014 not available not available not available One Week Ago April 25, 2014 not available not available not available not available not available $2.00

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Same Day Last Year May 3, 2013 $14.08 ($13.96 - $14.20) $13.95 ($13.72 - $14.08) $13.65 ($13.62 - $13.67) $13.73 ($13.68 - $13.79) $13.92 ($13.80 - $14.05) $13.74 ($13.57 - $13.91) Same Day Last Year May 3, 2013 $5.71 ($5.66 - $5.77) $5.26 ($4.93 - $5.44) $3.96 $5.18 $4.95 ($4.85 - $5.05) $5.44 Same Day Last Year May 3, 2013 $9.00 $9.18 ($9.00 - $9.32) $9.16 $9.35 $9.24 ($9.20 - $9.28) not available Same Day Last Year May 3, 2013 $7.26 ($7.08 - $7.44) $7.26 ($7.08 - $7.44) $7.44 ($7.31 - $7.58) $7.48 ($7.44 - $7.51) $7.38 ($7.31 - $7.45) $7.26 ($7.08 - $7.44) Same Day Last Year May 3, 2013 $16.70 $16.15 not available Same Day Last Year May 3, 2013 not available not available $3.43 $3.40 not available $3.30

Feed Grain Report for the Week of April 28 - May 2, 2014 Feed Barley (288g per 1/2L, max of 15% moisture)

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This Week

One Week Ago

Same Week Last Year

Week of April 28, 2014

Week of April 21, 2014

Week of April 29, 2013

$4.27 ($4.22 - $4.31) $4.16 ($4.09 - $4.22) $3.70 ($3.66 - $3.77) $3.07 ($2.98 - $3.16) $4.35 ($4.31 - $4.44) $3.98 ($3.92 - $4.05) $3.74 ($3.66 - $3.81) This Week

Feed Peas (Max 4% fm allowable)

Brooks Calgary Edmonton Grande Prairie Lethbridge Red Deer Wainwright

Feed Wheat (58lbs/bu, Max 14.5% moisture)

Brooks Calgary Edmonton Grande Prairie Lethbridge Red Deer Wainwright

Feed Oats (#2CW)

Brooks Calgary Edmonton Grande Prairie Lethbridge Red Deer Wainwright

Week of April 28, 2014

$6.04 ($5.93 - $6.18) $6.01 ($5.85 - $6.15) $6.01 ($5.99 - $6.04) $5.09 ($5.01 - $5.25) $5.93 ($5.77 - $6.01) $6.04 ($5.99 - $6.12) $5.93 ($5.82 - $6.04)

$4.16 ($4.09 - $4.22) $4.11 ($4.05 - $4.18) $3.68 ($3.59 - $3.77) $3.03 ($2.90 - $3.07) $4.27 ($4.22 - $4.31) $3.94 ($3.88 - $4.01) $3.74 ($3.66 - $3.79) One Week Ago Week of April 21, 2014

$6.04 ($5.99 - $6.21) $6.01 ($5.93 - $6.10) $6.01 ($5.88 - $6.12) $5.12 ($4.95 - $5.33) $5.82 ($5.66 - $5.96) $6.07 ($6.01 - $6.21) $5.93 ($5.88 - $6.01)

$6.21 ($6.18 - $6.23) $6.31 ($6.27 - $6.34) $5.94 ($5.92 - $5.97) $5.09 ($5.01 - $5.14) $6.36 ($6.31 - $6.38) $6.10 ($6.05 - $6.14) $5.73 ($5.70 - $5.77) Same Week Last Year Week of April 29, 2013

$8.93 ($8.82 - $8.98) $8.74 ($8.65 - $8.82) $8.76 ($8.68 - $8.90) $7.65 ($7.46 - $7.76) $8.76 ($8.68 - $8.82) $8.82 ($8.74 - $8.90) $8.52 ($8.38 - $8.63)

This Week

One Week Ago

Same Week Last Year

Week of April 28, 2014

Week of April 21, 2014

Week of April 29, 2013

$5.17 ($5.09 - $5.25) $5.20 ($5.12 - $5.28) $5.17 ($5.09 - $5.23) $4.54 ($4.35 - $4.65) $5.31 ($5.25 - $5.36) $5.20 ($5.09 - $5.31) $4.93 ($4.68 - $5.03)

$5.14 ($5.06 - $5.23) $5.12 ($5.03 - $5.23) $5.12 ($5.06 - $5.20) $4.44 ($4.30 - $4.54) $5.25 ($5.17 - $5.31) $5.20 ($5.06 - $5.28) $4.68 ($4.54 - $4.90)

$8.00 ($7.95 - $8.08) $7.95 ($7.89 - $8.00) not available $7.65 ($7.32 - $7.73) $7.92 ($7.89 - $8.00) $8.03 ($7.97 - $8.06) $7.97 ($7.95 - $8.03)

This Week

One Week Ago

Same Week Last Year

Week of April 28, 2014

Week of April 21, 2014

Week of April 29, 2013

$2.68 ($2.59 - $2.78) $2.71 ($2.64 - $2.81) $2.65 ($2.58 - $2.75) $2.11 ($2.04 - $2.22) $2.79 ($2.71 - $2.84) $2.64 ($2.59 - $2.73) $2.54 ($2.42 - $2.64)

$2.71 ($2.65 - $2.79) $2.73 ($2.67 - $2.84) $2.71 ($2.61 - $2.78) $2.19 ($2.07 - $2.28) $2.81 ($2.75 - $2.87) $2.68 ($2.65 - $2.78) $2.56 ($2.48 - $2.67)

$3.87 ($3.81 - $3.89) $3.72 ($3.69 - $3.76) $3.84 ($3.76 - $3.89) $3.28 ($3.19 - $3.39) $3.93 ($3.81 - $4.01) r001691330 $3.78 ($3.64 - $3.84) $3.62 ($3.47 - $3.67) r001691331

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April 29 - 1,431 head

May 1 - 1,188 head

May 1 - 660 head

301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 901 - 1,000 over 1,000

n/a 205.00 200.00 198.00 185.00 168.00 145.00 130.00

n/a 225.00 225.00 218.00 205.00 182.00 160.00 150.00

301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 901 - 1,000 over 1,000

n/a 195.00 190.00 185.00 170.00 153.00 130.00 120.00

n/a 210.00 207.00 202.00 187.00 172.00 154.00 132.00

D1 - D2 Cows 97.00 105.00 D3 - D4 Cows 90.00 95.00 Bologna Bulls 100.00 118.00

April 30 - 3,086 head no current report FEEDER STEERS 225.00 245.00 n/a n/a 225.00 245.00 n/a n/a 225.00 240.00 n/a n/a 215.00 230.00 n/a n/a 205.00 218.00 n/a n/a 175.00 190.00 n/a n/a 158.00 168.00 n/a n/a 140.00 159.00 n/a n/a FEEDER HEIFERS 205.00 225.00 n/a n/a 205.00 220.00 n/a n/a 200.00 215.00 n/a n/a 195.00 205.00 n/a n/a 185.00 198.00 n/a n/a 165.00 178.00 n/a n/a 150.00 162.00 n/a n/a 125.00 142.00 n/a n/a SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows 102.00 113.00 n/a n/a D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows 92.00 100.00 n/a n/a Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls 100.00 124.00 n/a n/a

n/a 215.00 210.00 200.00 185.00 175.00 n/a n/a

n/a 235.00 220.00 218.00 204.00 190.00 n/a n/a

220.00 210.00 205.00 200.00 190.00 170.00 155.00 n/a

251.00 240.00 228.00 224.25 206.00 190.00 165.00 n/a

200.00 210.00 210.00 200.00 190.00 174.00 157.00 157.00

250.00 250.00 240.00 233.00 210.00 200.00 171.00 171.00

n/a 180.00 170.00 170.00 160.00 150.00 n/a n/a

n/a 198.00 198.00 198.00 186.00 170.00 n/a n/a

200.00 190.00 185.00 185.00 170.00 155.00 140.00 n/a

215.00 210.00 210.00 206.00 189.25 170.00 160.00 n/a

190.00 190.00 190.00 190.00 172.00 168.00 148.00 148.00

220.00 220.00 215.00 208.00 190.00 181.00 162.00 162.00

D1 - D2 Cows 92.00 101.00 D3 Cows 75.00 91.00 D4 Over Fat 88.00 95.00

D1 - D2 Cows 90.00 105.00 D3 Cows 70.00 85.00 Slaughter Bulls 100.00 132.50

Butcher Cows 95.00 112.00 Butcher Bulls 100.00 124.00 Feeder Bulls 110.00 135.00

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Spring break up rodeo all wrapped up Saddle Bronc was one of the seven events that took place at the two-day rodeo competition in Dawson Creek from April 25-26.

BYRON HACKETT - STAFF WRITER APRIL 28-2014

It took Pouce Coupe native Clayton Moore just 4.3 seconds to get the whole crowd at the Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek on their feet Saturday night. In a thrilling Steer Wrestling performance at the first annual Spring Break Up Rodeo, Moore gave the sparse crowd at the two-day rodeo something to cheer about. Moore was happy with his ride and the ovation he received.

“I’ve always had a lot of luck when I come home for the summer rodeo and whatnot. It’s always treated me well. I seem to compete well in front of everybody that I know, I wish there was one every week,” he said.

Moore had to share top prize with Chance Butterfield who had a 4.3 second ride on day one. They will each take home $1,616.

Moore said he usually heads south this time of year but was attracted by the three events in one weekend and was satisfied with the way the event turned out.

“It seems to have gone over really good. I’m sure they have found some things that they probably want to work on for next year. Normally this time of year I am in California going to some rodeos and it worked out there were three rodeos up here in Canada. So I decided to stay up here and it was a good week and I’m glad to finish it off here at home,” he said.

Nanton, Alberta resident Logan Bird won the overall weekend TieDown Roping event with a time of 9.9 seconds. He won $1,729. He said he was impressed with the facilities and the interest from the fans.

“It’s really nice, I was surprised when I came and looked around. I thought it looked really nice, good place for a rodeo,” he said about the Encana Events Centre. “The crowd was pretty loud out there tonight.”

The three event weekend was part of the reason president of the Dawson Creek Exhibition President said they choice this particular weekend to put on the event, although overall the attendance wasn’t what the group was hoping for.

“The crowds have not been good.

There’s no point in us thinking they have because they certainly haven’t.

That’s been a real disappointment for us because for us we have 14 national and Canadian champions competing here.

We take the top 24 in the world in each event. I don’t know when that has ever happened in Dawson Creek,” she explained. “When you put some of the top riders and top stock in North America and a venue like this you think that the people are going to come.”

Having seven different rodeo events and with some of the top riders in Canada and the United States in town, Anderson wasn’t entirely sure why the attendance was so low, but she said the association would go back to the drawing board for next year’s event.

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“Now we have to go back to the drawing board and figure out why. For us in a venue like this 12 to 1,500 isn’t enough for us.

To be able to do this we have to be having 2,000 to 2,500 every night,” she said.

Patterson was quick to point out the support from sponsors, volunteers and even the venue was excellent.

“The sponsorships have been overwhelming, that part has been tremendous.

All our volunteers are great and we are so fortunate to have this venue. This venue is just great,” she said.

One part of the event that Patterson was pleased with was the auction for teams where they sold more than 160 plates for a dinner.

“Our team dinner, we do a team draft where one person from each of the seven disciplines compete against each other for points and money. That was phenomenal.

We had 160 to dinner and had a great auction and draft. Everything is great except getting the people here. We are hoping that will come,” she said.

The seven events included were Bareback riding, Tie-down roping, Saddle Bronc, Steer wrestling, Ladies Barrel racing, Steer riding and Bull riding.

Dusty LaValley from Benzanson, Alberta took home the bareback title collecting $1,981. Dustin Flundra was the Saddle Bronc winner for the weekend, taking home $2,010. Todd Chotowetz was the winner of the main event for the weekend, the bull-rider was able to claim $1,952 with the win.

Rene LeClercq from Holden, Alberta was the Ladies Barrel Racing Cham-

pion winning $1,487 with a time of 14.36 seconds. Nick Tetz had the top score of 79 in the Steer Riding competition and took home a prize of $533.

Although the turnout wasn’t exactly what Anderson had hoped for and believes some confusion played a part in fans missing out on the event, she looks forward to trying a spring rodeo again next season.

“In Canada spring rodeos are not a really popular thing because of the weather and most of our venues are outdoors. So we don’t have a lot of places like (Encana Events Centre) in our country,” she said. “We’re hopeful. We know our big rodeo in the fall with a big agriculture fair and chuck wagon races, it doesn’t change, but this is something a little bit different. And something we want to keep trying, we are going to try it another year for sure.

See how it goes and see if people learn about it.”

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Deciding to add a new puppy to your family is always an exciting time. Picking the right breed can be one of the more exciting aspects of getting a new dog, but it can become overwhelming as there are over 175 Canadian Kennel Club registered breeds, and upwards of 400 breeds (both registered and non-registered), not to mention the infinite number of crosses and mixed breeds. This article is more geared towards pure bred dogs, but the same principles hold true for mixed breeds. If you are looking into getting a mixed breed from the SPCA, research the breeds it is crossed with, or if certain characteristics of certain breeds appeal to you and fit your lifestyle, look for crosses of those breeds at the SPCA. A good first step is to research the breed group (s) you are interested in. Groups are categorized by initial intended purpose, for example breeds can fall into a hunting group, sporting group, toy group, etc.

Once you have decided which group will best suit your lifestyle it is time to consider the breeds within that group. For example, if you are not an outdoorsy/active type, dogs that fall into the sporting or hunting group may not be the best choice as they require a lot of exercise and activity. This is important because if a dog requires a certain amount of activity and is not receiving it, there is a good chance it will develop destructive behaviours or other behavioural issues.

There are some great resources out there to explore when you are contemplating breeds. “The Right Dog for You” is a book by Daniel F. Tortora. It charts 16 traits and ranks them from very low to very high, like indoor activity, outdoor activity, vigor, behavioral constancy, dominance to strange and familiar people, territoriality, emotional stability, sociability with family/ children/strangers, learning-rate, obedience, problem solving, watchdog /guard dog ability.

Another book, “The Perfect Match” by Chris Walkowicz has more of a written style and comments on size, color, protection, energy, life expectancy, children, other animals, abilities, shedding/grooming, health issues, etc.

Certain breeds definitely have predispositions to certain personality types, activity levels and health conditions. My recommendation would be to narrow it down to several breeds within a certain group category that appeal to you and to research them thoroughly.

Important breed characteristics to consider are size, coat type, the original breed purpose, and temperament.

These characteristics will determine how much space you need for your dog, how much grooming will be required, how much instinctive behaviour your dog will have (ie – barking, protection, herding, etc.), obedience needs, level of independence or attachment, and aggressive/passive nature.

Another consideration is breed predisposition to certain health conditions. Although it can be difficult to predict the health/medical future of a particular dog,

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certain diseases are more prevalent within certain breeds of dogs. For example Dachshunds are prone to spinal problems/disc disease, Dobermans and Boxers are prone to certain types of heart disease, retrievers and shepherds are prone to hip dysplasia. Smaller breeds like Chihuahuas and Shih Tzu’s or other smooshy faced breeds (brachycephalics) like boxers and pugs are more prone to dental disease….the list goes on!

This does not mean that you shouldn’t get a goofy, loveable boxer because it might develop a heart problem or have dental issues; it just means that you should be aware of the diseases that they are prone to developing. As a result of being well informed on your pet’s breed, you will ensure that your pet can live a healthier, happier life and you can reduce stress for yourself in the future should any issues arise.

Once you have chosen a specific breed, investigate certain breeders in the area or visit your local SPCA. Go and visit the puppy before you make your decision.

Play with them and spend time getting to know their personality. Are they shy, fearful, aggressive, outgoing…? If possible, ask to meet the puppy’s parents (this probably will not be possible if you are getting a puppy from the SPCA). Aggression has been identified to be a heritable trait, so an aggressive parent will likely have aggressive offspring. Enquire as to how often to puppies are handled, what kinds of things they have been exposed to, etc. In addition to this, make sure that if you are buying a pure bred dog that the parents have been tested for certain diseases that the breed is predisposed to. For example, if the breed is prone to hip dysplasia, the breeder should have the parent’s hips certified. There are other eye, ear and heart conditions that can also be tested for, and it again – depends on

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Should you have any questions or concerns in making a decision about getting a new dog, please do not hesitate to contact the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic.

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Water … we can’t live without it. No substitute exists for this precious and beautiful resource, which has been scarce in Alberta at times. In the future, the flow of water may decline as we face a changing climate and what appears to be more seasonal variability in weather and precipitation patterns. With growing uncertainty about less snowpack in the mountains, earlier spring melting and runoff, and diminishing stream flow earlier in the summer; by late summer when we need water the most, it may be in short supply.

Many people believe that water will be the new gold of the future. As the reality of a changing climate becomes ever more apparent, we will need to catch and store water more effectively. We’ve given water lots of advice on this issue, in the form of expensive dams and big reservoirs, but is that always the best solution? Have we overlooked a natural ally in our efforts to conserve and manage water? Maybe, consider our Canadian icon, the beaver!

For more than 10,000 years, beaver have been building dams and storing water across the landscape.

Historically, tens of millions of beaver were busy in nearly every water-shed across the North American continent. The cumulative effect of their ponds on water storage, both above and below ground, was enormous. In simple terms, more beaver on the landscape means more water supply. University of Alberta biologist, researcher and author of the Beaver Manifesto Glynnis Hood, found by scanning historical records of beaver populations and climate data

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that ponds with active beaver lodges had 9 times more water during droughts than ponds without dams. “In times of drought they [beavers] may be one of the most effective ways to mitigate wetland loss,” said Hood. “Some people believe climate is driving everything, but the presence of beaver has a dramatic effect on the availability of open water in an area. Beaver are helping to keep water in areas that would otherwise be dry.” The study, published recently in the online edition of Biological Conservation journal, also found that temperature, precipitation and other climate variables were much less important than beaver in maintaining open water areas in the wet-lands of the mixed-wood boreal forest in Alberta. In addition to impacting water quantity, beaver ponds contribute to an impressive list of valuable goods and services for humans - including cleaner sources of domestic water, more reliable water for irrigation and livestock, forage, opportunities for watching wildlife, hunting and fishing. Ponds trap and store tons of sediment which improves water quality downstream for people and livestock alike. This natural filtering and buffering of possible contaminants and recycling of excess nutrients (like phosphorus) assure cleaner water for all. And lastly, their ponds create diverse, productive and unique habitats for creatures great and small.

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us but only if we accommodate their activity and find a balance between the work of this sometimes pesky bucktoothed rodent and our land-use to sustain both on the land.

Will we stick to our intolerance or will we partner with nature’s engineer to help store more water for free? The health of our watersheds, from headwaters to drinking tap, depends on our answer.

Recently, Cows and Fish released a new Beaver Decision Matrix Tool – An Overview of Beaver Management for Agricultural Producers. Check it out, along with other factsheets at http://www.cowsandfish.org/publications/fact_sheets.html and the video, “Beavers – Love ‘Em, Hate ‘Em,” found by searching on YouTube.

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costs) of major flooding and slows erosion. Sediment captured by beaver ponds broadens stream valleys over time with rich deposits of soil and higher water tables to build productive riparian zones, wetlands, and meadows.

There is a PHOTO COURTESY OF METRO diverse mosaic CREATIVE CONNECTION of vegetation, particularly willows in these areas, that protect and stabilize stream banks. Beaver ponds store surface water and recharge ground water. This increases water supply and releases water more steadily throughout the year - especially vital during droughts. Much of the stream water captured by ponds is stored under-ground in shallow aquifers and may re-enter the channel downstream. This keeps water temperatures cooler in summer and warmer in winter to the benefit of sport fish such as trout. In the 1800s, European fashion prized beaver pelts for hats, which spurred a westward wave of exploration as trappers searched for beaver. Excessive trapping eliminated beaver from most areas by the early 1900s.

This was followed by intensive use of the land and drained watersheds. Without beavers, streams cut downward and some dried up, water tables dropped, woody vegetation disappeared and wild-life declined.

The impacts on us have been considerable - including uncertain water flow, higher costs for water treatment and increased likelihood of erosion and flooding.

Thanks to better management and reintroductions, beaver populations have rebounded over the past 50 years but only to 10-20% of their original numbers. Full recovery has been stymied … partly because we have not understood and appreciated the many services provided by beaver and the benefits for us.

Life is all about water - a substance more precious than gold and likely more scarce as we move into a climatically uncertain future. With their ponds serving as natural water reservoirs, beaver can help

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FCC Economic Update: A look at a possible template for the future Trans-Pacific Partnership FARM CREDIT CANADA MAY 2, 2014

by Jean-Philippe Gervais, chief agricultural econmist, Farm Credit Canada On April 7, 2014, Australia and Japan concluded an Economic Partnership Agreement providing preferential access in both markets.

Japan agreed to reduce trade taxes on many Australian exports while Australia will allow greater access for Japanese manufactured goods – more specifically electronics and automobiles.

This deal doesn’t directly involve Canada, yet it’s potentially extremely significant.

Australia is the first major agricultural exporter to gain access to the Japanese economy. This trade agreement sends a clear message that Japan is willing to concede increased market access and lower tariffs for sensitive sectors such as agriculture.

Under the EPA, Japan opens up access to Australian beef, pork, cheese, horticulture, dairy, wine and seafood exports. The specifics vary by sector and commodities.

In the case of beef, the tariff reductions will be from 38.5 per cent to 19.5 per cent for frozen beef and to 23.5 per cent for fresh beef. Australia is also reported to have gained an additional 20,000 tonnes of duty-free access of cheese exports.

Japan is a high-value market for agriculture exports and is the third largest economy in the world behind the United States and China with a population of nearly 128 million. Opening up the Japanese

border to agricultural trade is a major opportunity for countries like Australia.

The conclusion of this free trade agreement is significant to Canada for two primary reasons. First, Australia competes directly with Canada in the export market for high-value agricultural products. Our most recent Ag Economist blog post details our trade environment with Japan. Second, the Australia-Japan EPA could confer a temporary advantage to Australia over Canada because of the preferential access conceded to Australia over commodities that are very important to Canadian agriculture.

Japan is the second largest market for Canadian pork products accounting for 28 per cent of our exports.

It’s the fourth largest market for Canadian beef products despite the tariff wall at its border.

Japan is an important market for grain and oilseeds, accounting for 14 per cent of Canadian exports.

Finally, it is the second largest market for Canadian greenhouse exports.

We believe any Australian advantage may be short-lived. This deal signals Japan is willing to consider opening market access for agriculture commodities, a sort of template for future deals. And Canada is currently negotiating with Japan on two fronts: a bilateral trade deal as well as part of a multilateral effort to create an enlarged Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Japanese president Abe and U.S. president Obama just finished an intense negotiation round to build a template for a future TPP. Progress towards a bilateral deal was reported for some commodities, but

hurdles remain, notably in terms of U.S. beef access to the Japanese market. Leadership from Japan and the U.S. would be all that is needed to let the dominoes fall and complete a TPP deal in the not-so-distant future.

Completing a trade deal with Japan, either through a bilateral agreement or the TPP, would have major implications for Canadian agriculture. In the bilateral case, all of Canadian agriculture would benefit from increased market access. In the multilateral effort, which is the TPP, the treatment of sensitive products and the market access expansion will be critical to monitor.

The last few years have certainly been a fertile period for trade agreements. Current trade negotiations, the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement with the European Union and the free trade agreement with South Korea will continue to change the landscape of market competition for agricultural producers and food processors in Canada.

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Yearling and 2-year-old Red Angus Bulls on Offer - Semen Tested & Ready to Work - Bred to Light/Moderate Birthweights with Smooth Heads, Shoulders and Hips Call us today for more information Verne 250-788-2913, Les 250-788-9858 or Marty 780-831-4399 Les Keutzer alisonkeutzer@hotmail.com

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2014 • Sales Calendar • 2014

14809-100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7C2 *** Sales Barn - Highway 2 North of Grande Prairie

780-532-3949 • Fax: 780-532-2211

Website: www.gplmcattle.com • Email: info@gplmcattle.com-

Financing Available Through Cattlemen’s Financial Corp.

The Grande Prairie Livestock Market - Your Complete Marketing Service

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

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DLMS Sales Thursdays 10:00 a.m.

Watch for Additional Sales.

24 hour G.P. Livestock / Big Country XX FM Farm Phone: 780-539-0842

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Regular Sale 10 am

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FEEDER SALE Producer Pens 10:00 a.m. Regular Sale to Follow

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SPECIAL BULL SALES May

Wednesday, May 28: Rocky Creek Red Angus Bull Sale 1:00 pm 4

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PRODUCER PEN CATTLE MUST BE IN BY 6:00 p.m.

HORSE SALE Large Item Tack 11 a.m.

Horses Noon

VICTORIA DAY

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ROCKY CREEK RED ANGUS BULL SALE 1 p.m.

SUPPORT YOUR CANADIAN BEEF PRODUCER Marty Gilfillan: Cell: (780) 831-4399

Ralph Calder: Cell: (780) 518-5586

Ethan Gilfillan: Cell: (780) 882-6072

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In they come... out they go

It was “In they come ... out they go” at the regular cattle sale at Vold Jones Vold May 1st. The sales alley saw a good number of calves move through the building.

Oh yes, to Rob who said that he would come and get me if we printed his picture - stop at McDonald’s first (a large black would be nice).

‘Since 1957’

Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. Bonded & Licensed Livestock Dealers

‘Since 1957’

Dawson Creek, BC

Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. Bonded & Licensed Livestock Dealers

Ponoka, AB

Contact our reps for current marketing trends, prices, booking of cattle into the Auction Mart or satellite sales.

On Thursday May 1, 2014 660 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek

On Wednesday, April 30, 2014- 1976 head of cattle went through our rings & 1110 head on the Canadian Satellite sale - TOTAL - 3086

SLAUGHTER CATTLE

SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 Cows D3 - D4 Cows Holstein Cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls Feeder Bulls

97.00-105.00 90.00-95.00 N/A 95.00-110.00 100.00-118.00 105.00-120.00

Good Bred Cows Good Bred Heifers Cow/calf pairs younger Older Cows Milk Cows

1500.00-1900.00 N/A 1600.00-1800.00 N/A N/A

130.00-150.00 145.00-160.00 168.00-182.00 185.00-205.00 198.00-218.00 200.00-225.00 205.00-225.00 N/A

Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers

102.00-113.00 92.00-100.00 80.00-95.00 100.00-120.00 100.00-124.00 105.00-125.00

Young Bred Cows Older Bred Cows Good Bred Heifers: Cow/calf pairs (younger) Cow/Calf pairs (older)

1400.00-1700.00 NONE 1800.00-2400.00 N/A

STOCKERS & FEEDERS

STOCKERS & FEEDERS Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:

D1 - D2 cows D3 - D4 cows Holstein cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls Feeder bulls

120.00-132.00 130.00-154.00 153.00-172.00 170.00-187.00 185.00-202.00 190.00-207.00 195.00-210.00 N/A

For more info go to www.vjvauction.com SALES EVERY THURSDAY @ 10AM • INTERNET MARKET REPORT: www.vjvauction.com Canadian Satellite Web site: www.cslauction.com • Email: dawson@vjvauction.com

Dawson Creek Auction ‘Mile Zero City’

301 - 116 Ave., Dawson Creek, BC Dawson Creek Office (250) 782.3766 • VJV Main Office

RON KRAMER 250.827.3245 • DON FESSLER - CATTLE SALES 250.719.5561 NEIL CAMPBELL 780.765.3054, cell 780.814.4113 TRAPPER GREEN - 780.837.0171 ART PATTERSON - 250.782.6500, cell 250.784.4307 r001704311

Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:

Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers

140.00-159.00 158.00-168.00 175.00-190.00 205.00-218.00 215.00-230.00 225.00-240.00 225.00-245.00 225.00-245.00

125.00-142.00 150.00-162.00 165.00-178.00 185.00-198.00 195.00-205.00 200.00-215.00 205.00-220.00 205.00-225.00

Dairy Steers

100.00-120.00

Hay: Sq Bales

3.00-8.50

Rd Bales

53.00-98.00

Baby Calves Dairy Type:

270.00-

Straw: Sq. Bales

NONE

Rd Bales

NONE

Baby Calves Beef Type:

380.00-535.00

Greenfeed: Sq. Bales.

3.25-3.75

Rd Bales

NONE

For more info go to www.vjvauction.com SALES EVERY WEDNESDAY INTERNET MARKET REPORT: www.vjvauction.com Canadian Satellite Web site: www.cslauction.com • Email: office@vjvauction.com

Cattle Capital of Canada

4410 - Hwy. 2A Ponoka, Alberta PH: 403.783.5561 FAX: 403.783.4120

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DAVE ROSS EQUIP. LTD Ph: 780-864-3731,

Spirit River

May 2 - 2014

Fax: 864-3468,

Toll Free 1-800-661-7401 Web site:

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www.rossequip.ca

May 2 - 2014

Instock, 40km

Versatile Delta Track DT500 - DT550 In Stock

NEW Apollo 25.6, 71hp, Lift cap 5,500# lift 19’ 4”x 48” forks, Cab, A/C, 27km, hyd coupler, lites, 99,150 wt 10,600 lbs only 83,000

Instock, 40km Blow Out Price.

2013 120’ Boom SX275 Versatile Sprayer Call for Your Price.

2014 DT500 Versatile 500 hp P/Shift Del/Cab A/S/R 6 E/ hyd 110 gpm diff/lock HID/lites, R/fan, camera 514,650 36” Tracks, introductory offer 415,900

275hp Cum,5 spd Allison AutoTrans, air ride susp, 1200 gal Tank, , Auto steer, 300 gps, tilt, A/boom, accu boom.

328,100

239,900 Blowout 219,900 New stock

Call for Your Price.

100’ RG1100 Rogator SS tank, Viper Pro, Au Accu boom, Auto boo 380/90R46, Air ride, A 412,500

Call for Your Price.

2013 310 Versatile 310hp, 16spd Power Shift 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fenders L/3pt. L/wts 540/1000pto $267,500 20.8R42D, 16.9R30S 217,900 Tier 3

2014 DT550 Versatile 550 hp P/Shift Del/Cab A/S/R 6 E/ hyd 110 gpm diff/lock HID/lites, camera 534,750 36” Tracks, introductory offer 445,900

New Agri-Tech 40.7, 128hp Lift cap 9,000# 120’ RG1100 Rogator Lift 23’ boom susp Cab A/C forks 48”x adj 72” wide, 450,500 144,250 Empty wt 15,900 lbs only 126,900

SOLD

Instock, 40km

Fall Special CNT .

RT490 Versatile Combine, 490 hp 16’ PU 414,350 Class 8 intro 259,900 New stock

Call for Your Price.

2012 305 Versatile 305hp, 16spd Power Shift 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fenders L/3pt. L/wts 540/1000pto $226,350 208 20.8R42D,16.9R30 1-Only $179,900 Tier 3

New Agri-Tech 35.7 128hp 540 / 1000 PTO, Lift 7,700# Lift 23’ boom susp Cab A/C forks

2013 550 Versatile 550 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110 hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Canbus, Radar 478,640 800/70R38 Firestone Only 359,900

48”x adj 72” wide 3 rear hyd, 1 boom hyd, Rev fan, 55gpm / pump, lites,boom suspension, 22.5” Ag tires, 159,250 Empty wt 15,900 lbs only 131,900

35’ MacDon Draper Header w/PU reel 85,150 intro 76,100 Call for Your Price.

Call for Your Price.

120’ RG1100 Rogator $508,500 All Wheel S

Call for Your Price.

2013 305 Versatile 305hp, 16spd Power Shift 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fnds HID L/3pt wts 540/1000pto $230,500 506489 20.8R42D, 16.9R30 $198,900 2013 305 Versatile 305hp, 16spd Power Shift 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fnds HID L/3pt. L/wt 540/1000pto $221,430 506487 20.8R42D, 16.9R30 $192,900

2014 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110 hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Canbus, Radar 436,650 800/70R38 Firestone Only 333,000

70’ML 970 “ALIVE” shank monitor, D/S

Tier 3

90’ 2005 8500 Willmar S

New 825 gal/tank, 380/90R4 Trimble Ez –boom, Ez Auto Reg 135,300 #85107 n Blow Out Price.

9400 JD 97, 8khr, 425hp, 5 new 710/38 4 hyd 129,400

Air Drill 5 section, 634 bu tank, 4th tank

001996 Special

330,000

415,500 520x85R38 duals

114,900

Model 1214 Unloader

95,900

Pre-owned

Call for Your Price.

1014 Farm Boy Unloader

Call for Your Price.

1214 Renn Unloader 12’

Call for Your Price.

2014 450 Versatile 450 hp, P/S TA22, Del/Cab 110 hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Canbus, Radar 416,620 800/70R38 Firestone Only 312,000

2013 280 Versatile 280hp, 16spd PS, 3 E/hyd 710/70R38, 600/65R28 540/1000pto, Fenders, L/3pt. $232,440 with FEL 506468 $193,900 12’ 650 Offset 10”s 26”x8mm 38,940

32,500

Tier 3

Blow Out Price.

2012 535 Versatile 535 hp, P/Shift 780 hrs Del/Cab leather 80gpm, 6 E/ hyd, A/S/R, Canbus, HID lites, $442,300 850/60R38 Trelleborg 1-Only $249,900

Call for Your Price.

Blow Out Price.

2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11 Turbo 4 hyd 710/70R38 duals 4 hyds Radio work lites msrp $323,200 Only $181,000 Blow Out Price.

NEW 2375 Versatile 375hp 520/85R42 duals 4 hyd Only $174,900 $284,200 work lites radio

32’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, 10.5”S, 26X8mm c/o frt 26x8mm S/rear, S/L hitch 650# per ft, T2-215 brgs MSRP 92,100 Brg wear grds Intro 77,900 36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, 96,100

Intro

80,400

Base unit msrp 88,120 Options 1nd sets drop

2013 280 Versatile 280hp, 16spd PS, 3 E/hyd

710/70R38, 600/65R28 540/1000pto, rear wts L/3pt. $237,470 with FEL 506488 $196,900 Pre-owned

Call for Your Price.

40’ HD 500 CULT 10”S 550# 76,800 Intro 61,900 52’ HD 600 CULT 12”S 600# 111,120 Intro 89,900 60’ HD 600 CULT 12”S 600# 117,125 Intro 96,900

20’ V-Wing Ditche

Call for Your Price.

Blow Out Price.

2012 535 Versatile 535 hp, P/Shift 780 hrs Del/Cab leather 80gpm, 6 E/ hyd, A/S/R, Canbus, HID lites, $442,300 850/60R38 Trelleborg 1-Only $249,900

Blow Out Price.

2006 2145 Versatile 145hp, 18spd PS, 3 E/hyd 6600 hr 710/70R38 600/65R28, 540/1000rpm pto, $127,350 w/ FEL, grapple 105,900 89,900

Blow Out Price.

60’ Morris Maxlll Air Drill 10”Space D/S

8425 Tank, 3 Tanks, 425 bu, grip tires, $69,500 84,450 midrow banders 75,900

32’ V-Wing Ditche

Base unit msrp 144,2 Options 2nd sets drop

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Spirit River, Ab

780-864-3731,

Web site:

Toll Free 800-661-7401 for Matt, Al, AJ or Larry

www.rossequip.ca Ross Chrysler Since 1948

ROSS CHRYSLER

2014 Sprayer 1100 uto Steer, 300 GPS, om wheels, Frt load Air Dryer Pkg,

363,000

Web site:

35’ M155 MD Swather 148hp,600/65R28,

www.rossequip.ca

May 2 - 2014 All Programs deducted

For Quotes email - matt@rossequip.ca, or aj@rossequip.ca

32 mpg

40 mpg

V6 Diesel & Air Ride

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Diesel

16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PUR, Transport, HID lites 191,900 msrp $209,400 May 1/2014 Free form 10’ hydraulic roller add Free form 10’ manual winch roller add

5,000 3,800

MSRP $61,850

32 mpg

2014 Sprayer 1100

382,000

MSRP $80,750

MSRP $68,950

f56,800 14 D1500 Laramie 8A CC4X4SB l814626

14 Citadel AWD 8spd, 5.7L 181558

$57,600 14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB 508729 40 mpg

Dsl & Air Ride

$67,900 Diesel

Coil Susp

40’ M155 MD Swather 148hp,600/65R28, 16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PUR, Transport, HID lite 200,900 msrp $222,400 May 1 /2014

MSRP $51,950

f48,900

14 Limited AWD 8spd, V6vvt 643479

34 mpg

MSRP $79,350

MSRP $58,950

$66,500

$48,600 14 D2500 L / horn C/C4x4 SB 953715

14 D1500 SLT V6d 8ACC4X4SB v080536

40 mpg

Dsl & Air Ride

Diesel

2014 Sprayer 1100 415,900 Steer MSRP $37,940

$34,000 14 D1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB v079536

14Journey R/T AWD 3.6L v561347 NEW AB Grain Driers assembled & tested, ready for delivery to your Farm.

34 mpg

33 mpg

$34,000 14 G1500 SLT CC4X4 V6 8A SB I081461

14Journey R/T AWD 3.6L 541346

46, crop/divider auto-boom Steer, 710 tire avail $10k new hydro 124,900

36 mpg

1,000 bu/hr A/B Grain Drier

reg 43,500 reg 54,500

Approx. Capacity Barley 24T/hr (1000bu/hr) 20 to 15 @ 98oC, w/ambient AIR of 10o C & 20% R/H

$256,000 Customer no trade discount -16,000 47,500 Customer net Price fob SR $240,000 Flat rate Frt to Alta, Sask or Mb + 5,000 Customer net Price fob his farm $245,000

37,500

216,000 + frt 30,000 + su 10,000

DF22000 40’Long x 10’ Tran/Width x 13’ High Requires, 75hp 110 amp 3 ph power, 5 m/btu, NG burner max 20 psi at the meter, Auger box end discharge, Control Panel 3 ph 460-480 volt.

$40,240

0 intro p downs

$32,900 14 G1500 Laramie QC4X4 8ASB 945531

Cashmere

36 mpg

$50,150

MSRP

Bright silver

2012

36 mpg

$49,240

$36,935

$29,900

520 Scale 5 point system

79,500 7,500

MSRP $52,330

$42,300

Diesel

MSRP $76,250

$64,900

MSRP $69,850

$58,800

MSRP $77,260

$64,900

14 D3500 Larmie C/C4x4 LB 715699

White Diesel

MSRP

13 D3500 SLT CC 4x4 SB 389607

36 mpg

1300 bu G/Cart tarp 50” tires $95,100

$64,700

5.7L V8 Hemi VVT

2013,s

MSRP

12 G/Caravan SXT 6spd 224349s

MSRP $76,750

$66,930

$54,200 13 D2500 SLT CC 4x4 SB 608615

White Diesel

MSRP

$67,830

$54,800 White Diesel

Silver Diesel

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er, less drop downs 200 intro 134,000 p downs 23,500

1000+ bu. GC9250 UF Grain Cart, w/Tarp c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 $59,500 48,900

$64,900 14 D3500 SLT C/C4x4 LB l320632

$40,900 12 G2500 SLT CC 4x4 LB 898473

36 mpg

Diesel

Diesel

MSRP $76,750

$41,900 14 D2500 Larmie C/C4x4 SB 385694

14 Town & Country 6spd 120469

12 Town & Country 6spd 441459

82,000 16,000

$48,100 14 D2500 Larmie C/C4x4 LB 622692 Diesel

$64,700

Silver

MSRP $58,850

Coil Susp

MSRP

er, less drop down

$41,100 14 D2500 Larmie C/C4x4 SB 377692

26 mpg

MSRP $76,450

Coil Susp

MSRP $50,950

Air Susp

MSRP

14 G/Caravan SXT 6spd 409382

$48,600 14 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 LB I940691

Silver

copper

MSRP $37,940

Sprayer 200hp 2300hrs

MSRP $58,950

MSRP

14 G/Caravan SXT 6spd 420382

$40,240

$32,900

13 D3500 Laramie CC4x4 SB 619691

$76,430 $62,400 13 D2500 SLT CC 4x4 LB 434622

MSRP

$68,630

$55,500

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John Deere adds Mulch On Demand™ deck to select Quiktrak™ stand-on commercial mowers The new 652R QuikTrak comes equipped with a Mulch On Demand deck Image of 652R QuikTrak with a Mulch On Demand deck CARY, North Carolina (April 17, 2014) – John Deere is continuing to meet the needs of its customers with the expansion of its Mulch On Demand (MOD) mower deck offering. The exclusive MOD is now available in the 2014 QuikTrak commercial mower lineup, which includes the 652R MOD and 652R EFI MOD models. The Mulch On Demand deck was previously only available in the John Deere ZTrak line.

The John Deere Mulch On Demand deck allows an operator to switch between mulching and side discharging without leaving the mower. This saves cleanup time by keeping clippings off sidewalks and driveways and out of mulch beds. The QuikTrak MOD can be converted from a wide-open-side-discharge mode to a full-chambered mulching mode or any position in-between by holding down on the electric switch that is conveniently located on the dash.

“The Mulch On Demand deck has proven capabilities that allow the operator to boost productivity and versatility in their commercial mowing operation,” said Chris Russell, John Deere product manager. “As the interest in stand-on mowers increases, it only made sense to integrate this industry-exclusive technology into the QuikTrak lineup. Now more commercial landscape contractors can enjoy the benefits of Mulch On Demand.”

The 652R MOD features a commercial-quality

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Two R Series models feature exclusive technology tested and proven in zero-turn machines

50’ x 100’ Truss Arch

(Fort St. John Area)

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8’ x 16’ Custom Cargo

8’x16’ Custom Cargo

V-twin air-cooled engine coupled with an easy-tolearn hydrostatic transmission. The unit is equipped with a seven-gauge 52-inch Mulch On Demand mower deck and a 23.5* horsepower engine. The 652R EFI MOD boasts a commercial-quality electronic fuel injected (EFI) V-twin air-cooled engine for faster starts, smoother operation, and greater efficiency. The EFI model is also equipped with a seven-gauge 52-inch MOD deck, but comes with a 25.0* horsepower engine.

John Deere QuikTrak mowers offer a lightweight, compact footprint for easy maneuverability around obstacles and contours in the turf. The zero-turn capability gives it best-in-class productivity, and they are easy to trailer, allowing crews to have multiple mowers on a job site.

Like the rest of the John Deere lineup, the R Series MOD models are an eligible purchase within the GreenFleet™ Loyalty Rewards program. The industryexclusive loyalty program from John Deere is designed to help customers manage their equipment more easily and cost-effectively.

Visit your local John Deere dealer, or www.

JohnDeere.com/MowPro to learn more. *The engine horsepower and torque information are provided by the engine manufacturer to be used for comparison purposes only. Actual operating horsepower and torque will be less. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s web site for additional information.

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Circle J Lightning 7

30’ Triple Axle

ON ORDER

• (2) 3,500 # axles • 110 volt package Pullwindows out Awning ••(2) w/ sliders/screens Rubber coin floor $ ••14’ awning/insulated $ • 110 volt Package

11,575 10,985

• 3 Compartments w/Sliders • 3 x 7,000# Torsion Axles

✔ - aluminum 4 Horse Bumper pull trailer MSRP $30,715 ✔ - 7’H x 7’W ✔ - (2) 6,000# axles We ca ✔n ! down feed windows er- drop re-ord ✔ - front tack w/ many extras!

SOLD

33Horse HorseExiss ExissGooseneck Gooseneck

20,530 20,530 17,463

••2’2’Shortwall Shortwall••Dressing DressingRoom Room $ ••All AllAluminum Aluminum $$ ••6’6’Hayrack Hayrackand andLadder Ladder

$

27,900

16’ Tridem Bumper 3 Horse PullBumper-Pull Dump

2x3,500# axles, axles, 2x3,500# Mesh sides, sides, Mesh Side-rail ramps ramps Side-rail

3,350 3,350

$$

• (3) 7,000# torsion axles Drop down feed gate windows ••3-way spreader Aluminum construction ••low-pro frame

QUAPP

15,618 12,550

$$

16’ Gooseneck Dump • 3x7,000# Axles • Ramps, D-Rings, Tarp • 10 ton Scissor Hoist

12,950 13,550

$

36’ Triple Axle Gooseneck 20’ Charmac Stock 2(3) x 7,000# 7,000#Torsion torsionAxles axles 7’14Wide and 7” Tall ply tires LED’s andand Rubber Floor Ladder pipe bridge

UAPP Q

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12,350 11,750

20’ Loaded Loaded Stock Stock Combo Combo 20’ •• 22 xx 7,000# 7,000# Torsion Torsion Axles Axles Rubber Floors Floors •• Rubber •• Sealed Tack Sealed Tack Room Room w/4 w/4 Tier Tier Saddle Saddle Rack Rack

24,577 23,228 18,900 17,400

$$ $$

SOLD

SOLD

14’Tandem TandemUtility Utility 14’

30’ 30’ Triple Triple Axle Axle Gooseneck Gooseneck

• 3 x 7,000# Torsion •• 3Spring x 7,000# Torsion Assist Ramps w/Center • Spring Assist Ramps w/Center $ Lift Floor $ Lift Floor

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14,915 $13,750 $

20’ Gooseneck Dump 3 Horse Aluminum -2x10,000# Axles • 7’ wide, 7’ tall -Dump TruckTorison style Tarp • 2x3,500# Axles • Drop down feed windows

Tel: 780.532.6827

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$

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SEXSMITH USED FARM PARTS LTD.

Bar B Charolais George Bolin of Bar B Charolais (right) relaxes in the dining area of Vold Jones Vold in Dawson Creek with Rob Carlson (centre) and Rob’s son at the conclusion of George’s bull sale on Thursday, April 10th. Rob’s son will be the third generation of rancher on the family farm.

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Where are farmland values heading?

by James Bryan, agricultural economics analyst, Farm Credit Canada Agricultural economists are said to seldom agree on things. The outlook for farmland values provides an excellent case in point.

FCC released its annual Farmland Values Report last week. The national average farmland value increased 22 per cent, the highest increase FCC has ever reported. Large profit margins for crop production and continued low interest rates have driven the recent surge, mostly observed in the first half of last year.

As we’ve noted before, the margins for the crop sector are expected to tighten. But there’s no consensus on what the future entails. Opinions diverge broadly, as outlined in these two separate outlooks on farmland markets.

A Re/Max report states that despite a moderation of prices in the shortterm, the positive long-term outlook for Canadian agriculture will sustain a

$

This one

73,000

Krause New 34’ Class 3 Disc w.26”/Rockflex gangs/rear hitch/600lbs/ft (Reg. $87,000)

$

This one

5,950

Landpride All Purpose Seeder 7’ w/cast iron pkr/3th/demo’d (Reg. $8,600)

$

44,500

2009 Landini Vision 105 mfwd/ FEL/pth/1800hrs/100hp

This one

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“healthy” demand for farmland.

Professors Baker, Boehlje & Langemeier from Purdue University (Indiana) conducted a study which urges more caution when it comes to farmland valuation.

“Even though our data confirms the conventional wisdom that farmland has high returns, low risk, and is a good inflation hedge, the current [price/10-year average rental rate] ratio suggests this is not a good time to buy. Those purchasing farmland today should not ignore the prospects of “buyer’s remorse.”

Although crop prices have rebounded from their recent lows, the drivers of this recovery may be short term; such as being a function of the situation in Ukraine. As 2014 progresses, I’d urge crop producers to be cautious about using recent returns to project future cash flow.

What are you seeing in your area?

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Items may not be exactly as shown, accessories & attachments cost extra. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, and preparation charges not included. Prices are based on the US exchange are subject to change. A documentation fee of up to $250 will be applied on all finance offerings. Additional fees may apply. Some restrictions apply. Programs and prices subject to change without notice, at any time, see dealer for full details. Offer valid from March 4, 2014 until May 31, 2014.

Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. See dealer for details. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Discounts or other incentives may be available for cash purchases. By selecting the purchase financing offer, consumers may be foregoing such discounts and incentives which may result in a higher effective interest rate. 2For purchases on your Multi-use Account for personal use. Offer is unconditionally interest free for the first 12 months. After the 12 month period, for eligible purchases of goods and services: 1) a minimum monthly payment of 2.5% of the original amount financed is required; and 2) finance charges will begin to accrue immediately on amount financed at 17.9% per annum. Minimum purchase amount may be required. A statement of account will be provided monthly. Representative Amount Financed: $1,000, at 17.9% APR/AIR, monthly payment is $25 for 62 months, total obligation is $1,550, cost of borrowing is $550. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment. MSRP cash price based on highest priced product in series: is $8,657. Cost of borrowing is based on Representative Amount Financed and not MSRP cash price. Minimum finance amount may be required and representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. In the event you default on this or any John Deere Financial Multi-use Account transaction, interest on all outstanding balances on your Multi-use Account (including on this and all other Special Terms transactions on your Multi-use Account) will begin to accrue immediately at 19.75% APR/AIR from the date of default until paid in full, and you will be required to make monthly payments on your Multi-use Account equal to 2.5% (personal use); 3.0% (commercial use) of the original amounts financed plus interest.

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30 The Northern Horizon, May 9, 2014

Late spring freezes seeding FARM CREDIT CANADA MAY 2, 2014

by Richard Kamchen A cold, wet and late Manitoba spring will delay the province’s farmers from seeding their crops.

“Usually we like to target the May 1

timeframe for producers to be out in the field,” says Manitoba Agriculture cereal specialist Pam de Rocquigny.

Manitoba experienced a long cold winter with plenty of snow. Much of that has melted, but farmers are still waiting for soil temperatures to warm up and for their fields to dry, De Roc-

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quigny says.

“If the rain will stop and the sun comes out and we get some warm temperatures, hopefully we’ll see those planters and seeders going fairly quickly,” she says.

Farmers and the provincial department are also monitoring annual spring flooding.

Manitoba issued a flood warning to producers in the Assiniboine Valley from the Shellmouth Reservoir, near the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border, to Brandon, 214 kilometres west of Winnipeg. Approximately 200 kilometre of land along the river (approximately 30,000 acres) is flooded, and seeding may be delayed in the area, a provincial spokesperson says.

Flooding also is taking place on Fisher River First Nation valley lands in the northern part of Manitoba’s Interlake region.

Other areas, however, seem to be better off.

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The competition, involving groups of four skaters racing downhill on a curving course up to 600 metres long, will likely snake into the river valley near the Shaw Conference Centre.

There will probably be a festival surrounding the three- or fourday event, probably being held in March 2015.

“It’s one of the most … exciting and, yes, crazy sports in the world,” Sohi said. – Journal

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says the spokesperson. “Of course, future weather will dictate the draining of agricultural lands.”

Despite the likelihood of delayed planting operations, farmers in past years have demonstrated the ability to catch up. A late spring delayed seeding last year too.

“Most guys were seeding by around May 10 and by the third week of May, there were a lot of acres that were in the ground,” de Rocquigny says. “Once conditions are right, producers can put a lot of seed into the ground in quick fashion.”

Winter wheat has broken dormancy in the Pembina Valley Region of southern Manitoba but farmers will be waiting for better conditions to return to their fields to assess the crop’s condition.

Most of the province experienced good snow cover, which would have provided insulation for the fall-seeded crop. Also favourable is that winter wheat was planted under good conditions last autumn.

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The Northern Horizon, May 9, 2014

Spring warm up for stored canola MAY 5, 2014 Storing canola through the summer?

Storage experts recommend turning on aeration fans now to warm up stored canola to 5-10°C. Canola to be stored on farm through summer will be safer if warmed up before outside temperatures get hot.

“The goal is to reduce the temperature differential between stored canola and the outside air,” says Angela Brackenreed, agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada. “This reduces the amount of moisture movement within the bin, and can prevent the concentration of moisture that can lead to spoilage and heating.”

Cold grain should be turned or aerated to raise the grain temperature to between 5°C and 10°C. Joy Agnew, a grain storage researcher with the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI), says now is a good time to warm up dry grain. “If you use air that is more than 10°C warmer than the grain, the air will lose its ability to hold its moisture as soon as it hits the cool grain. This means it will condense on the grain and possibly freeze — which would cause major airflow issues,” she says.

Agnew recommends turning the grain after it has been warmed. “If possible, entirely empty the bin and put it into another aeration bin,” she says. “If this is not possible, pull out several loads and put them back on top of the same bin. The goal here is to try to mix the grain to help even out the temperature variations and help warm up the grain a bit more.” She recommends that stored canola remain below 15°C. The larger the bin, the greater the risk of spoilage if canola is not warmed. “Bins larger than 5,000 bushels are more susceptible to moisture migration because there

will be a greater temperature differential between the outer edge and the core of the bin,” Agnew says.

Canola that went into the bin with moisture above 10 percent, even above eight percent, deserves extra attention this time of year. “Tough canola is at much higher risk, and it should be dried if it can’t be delivered right away,” Brackenreed says.

A hot air dryer will do the job quickly.

Natural air drying with aeration fans can also work, but the ideal conditions for this technique are when outside air temperature is higher than 15°C and humidity is lower than 65 percent.

Agnew adds that canola dried with a hot air dryer should be cooled to 15°C for storage.

For more information, media can contact Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist Angela Brackenreed or a CCC agronomy specialist in your region: Angela Brackenreed, Manitoba brackenreeda@canolacouncil.org 204-720-6923 This media release is supported regionally by: Alberta Canola Producers Commission; SaskCanola; Manitoba Canola Growers Association; Canola Council of Canada; B.C. Grain Producers Association.

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No End Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 Nisku Leon 585, Walking beam axle, Floatation tires, Hydraulic push system, 2007, 585 bushel, Horizontal beaters, Ser# 7125, 1000 PTO. . . . . . . . . $21,900 Barr Leon 425 Vertical Beater Manure Spreader, New back end . . . $23,500 Nisku Meyer’s 440 Bushel Vertical Beater Manure Spreader #14VB44010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,500 Leth

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LANDROLLERS

La Crete / High Level, AB

» Heavy Discs HAY Falher, ABRAKES 12 Wheel Sovema V Rake, 2007, Ser# 87743 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,250 Leth

2008 Riteway 45’ Landroller, Field Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,000 Leth

LAND SCRAPERS

Leon Model 550 Scraper,Red, Nice Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 Camrose 2011 Leon 650 land scraper, 6.5 cubic yards, Excellent Shape . $19,900 Nisku 2007 Leon 1000, 10 Yard scraper, Ser# 8530710 . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,500 Nisku Cat HD 10 Yard Scraper, Ser# K-14552. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 Nisku Riteway ST250, Hydraulic drive, 1.75 Cubic yard box, 50” Pick up, New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 Nisku Schulte R600 Rock Picker, Well Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,400 Nisku 15’ Degelman Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,000 2010 Schulte XH600 Trailing Hitch Ser# 674006, Like New . . . . $7,800 Nisku 2012 Kodiak 10’ HD Pull Cutter, Good Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 Nisku 2003 Schulte XH1000, 1000 RPM, Aircraft Tires, Ser# 49903 . . $8,500 Nisku Schulte FX520 20’ Cutter, Ser#C52000040505 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000 Nisku 2013 J&M 750, Green, Nice Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,900 Nisku 2013 J&M 1000, Red, 900 Tires, Excellent used 1 season . . . . . $51,400 Nisku 2003 Frontier GC1110, Scale, PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,900 Nisku 1998 Conveyair 2950 Grain vac, Descent Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 Nisku 2007 Rem 2500, Ser# 8454, Field Ready. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,250 Nisku 2011 Rem 2700, Ser # 210191, 299 Hours, Nice Shape . . . . . . . $16,500 Nisku

Heavy Discs

FLAMAN PRO GRAIN BAGGERS

810 Pro Bagger Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 Nisku 1210 Pro Bagger Wide Mouth Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,800 Nisku 2011 Pro Bagger, 23’ Conveyor w/ mover, Used 2 Seasons, Good Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,500 GP 2013 Pro Bagger, 23’ Conveyor w/ mover Like New . . . . . . . . . . . $35,500 GP

12 Wheel Sovema V Rake, 2009, Ser# 118642, Tandem axle . . . $11,750 Leth

Convey-All 1014 Transfer Conveyor, 5.5Hp Honda, Grey . . . . . . $4,500 Nisku 20’ J&M drill fill auger, Hydraulic Drive, Mounts to side of gravity wagon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 Cam 18” Sukup heater, propane or natural gas fired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,895 Nisku 8” x 41’ Westfield, Mover Kit, Nice Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 Leth 8” x 51’ Wheatheart, PTO, Good Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,750 Cam 13”x 60’ Westfield, Man Swing, Man Winch, Light Kit . . . . . . . . $7,900 Nisku 10”x 60’ Brandt Swing Auger, Excellent shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 MH Bandit 65 XL, 24 Hp Honda V-twin, 6” material, Yellow . . . . . . . $6,900 Nisku Bandit 95XL, 50Hp Kubota diesel, 9” material, Yellow . . . . . . . $19,900 Nisku

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Specialized Tillage Conveyors Trailers

. . . Plus much more Please call ahead to confirm what equipment is available at your local rental dealer.

3 POINT HITCH EQUIPMENT & SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS

Sovema RBS-150 Rototiller, Good Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,350 Nisku Ramrod 1150 Taskmaster, Rubber Tracks, Extra Attachments. . . $9,900 Nisku 6’ M&W Rough Cut Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,250 Nisku 6’ Kodiak Standard Duty Lift Cutter, Shear Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,295 Nisku 5’ Sovema Finishing Mower, Good Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $695 Nisku 20 Ton Surge Master Log Splitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,750 Nisku 8’ x 6’ Chain Harrow Sections, 5/8”, No Drawbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550 Nisku Schulte 1100 Snowblower, Consignment Marlin Huber . . . . . . . $8,200 Nisku Schulte SDX-110 Snowblower Ser# B1101073010 . . . . . . .$13,250 Lethbridge Schulte SDX-110 Snowblower Ser# B1101074010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,250 MH 8’ Geoffs Metal Works Snow Box, Universal Quick Attach . . . . . $2,795 Nisku Poly West 1075 Low Profile Transport Tank, NEEDS PLASTIC WELD $500 Nisku

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Quick Attach Tree Spade, 3 Shovel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,500 Nisku 25’ x 80’ Arch Frame Tent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,995 Nisku

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North American Equipment

Dealers Association Announces 2014 Dealer’s Choice Award Recipients

WE ARE LOOKING FOR LOCAL COLUMNISTS TO FILL US IN ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

Fenton, Mo. - The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) has announced the recipients of its 2014 Dealer’s Choice Award.

No experience necessary. A BIG personality is mandatory.

If you think you have the stuff, contact Alison at 250-782-4888 (ext. 120) or email editor@dcdn.ca

The NAEDA Dealer’s Choice Awards are determined from results of dealer evaluation data collected from the association’s annual Dealer Manufacturer Relations Survey. The survey asks dealers to evaluate the companies whose products they sell in key areas correlated to a dealer’s operational model.

The Dealer’s Choice Award is designed to recognize those manufacturers who in the eyes of the dealers are doing an exceptional job of providing them with top-quality products, parts, services and support.

Butler ‘s

The recipients of the 2014 NAEDA Dealer’s Choice Awards are: Kubota Tractor Corporation, Vermeer Corporation and Scag Power Equipment.

“These companies are to be complemented for their efforts to excel and assist in the key areas related to the dealer’s business operations,” says Joe Dykes, NAEDA. “While these companies came out on top it should be noted that many of the companies evaluated by the dealers also rated extremely well. There is always room for improvement and the companies that our dealers represent, for the most part, perform well above average according to the survey results,” says Dykes.

NEW S TO ARRIV CK ING DAILY

CONSIGNMENTS

HAYING EQUIPMENT Case 8450 round baler ............................. $8,000 Case 8350 Mo-Co..................................... $6,000 JD 567 baler ........................................... $16,000 Hesston 1150 Haybine ............................ $8,000

TRACTORS

Deutz DX130 ........................................... $8,000

PLOWS

PB100 6 Bottom roll over NEW.......................Call PB100 8 Bottom roll over NEW ......................Call Kverneland EM100 4 Bottom Reversible, New ..............................................Call

CONSIGNMENTS

Versatile 800 tractor w/12’ Degelman blade, 6600 hours, big singles ........................... $25,000 David Brown 1210 w/loader .................. $6,500 NH 660 Baler ............................................ $8,000

NH 499 Haybine ....................................... $8,500 60” flail mower........................................ $1200 Crown rock picker..................................... $1,500 Kirschner 10’ loader blade ALO mount..... $3,500 Recon hay conditioner ............................. $7,000 24’ Versatile field cultivator .................... $1,200 Recon hay conditioner ........................... $11,000 Wheatheart heavy hitter post pounder............................................. $9,000

NAEDA congratulates Kubota, Vermeer and Scag as recipients of the 2014 Dealer’s Choice Award and compliments all manufacturers in recognizing the importance of the dealer-manufacturer relationship from the dealers’ perspective.

MISCELLANEOUS

Versatile 4018 Header for Bi-Di 9030, etc ......................................... $7,000

CONSTRUCTION

C190, New Tracks, 2,500 hrs ................... $38,000 NH LS180 (00) Cab 1800+ Hrs ............. $22,000

CCA Staffer SMART Makes Top 100 List VALUE

Deluxe supersuite™ cab features: heat/air conditioning, two doors, high-visibility panel, deluxe seat, left-hand shuttle, single go pedal, deluxe 3-point hitch and much, much more

Meet the best Boomers yet – Boomer™ 3000 Series tractors with SuperSuite™ cab.

These 40- to 50-horsepower tractors from New Holland are the ultimate value with features that save you time and money, while keeping you comfortable and safe.

Now that’s New Holland SMART. • 60 FT3 OF CAB SPACE WITH 360° VIEW • 2,800 LBS OF 3-POINT LIFT CAPACITY • NEW, SMOOTH EASYDRIVE™ CVT • TRANSMISSION • QUICK, EASY MAINTENANCE

9008 - 107th Street, Fort St. John, BC • Tel: 250-785-1800

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John Masswohl, CCA’s director, government and international relations, is featured in the Spring issue of Power & Influence, a The Hill Times publication.

Masswohl appears in the Top 100 Influencing Canada’s Global Future list.

The CCA also features prominently in another articlein the issue, titled “10 Steps to a Perfect Lobby Day.” In addition to featuring photos from the CCA’s fall barbeque event and reception at the March annual general meeting, CCA receptions are mentioned in Steps 6 and 8 as examples to follow.

The CCA congratulates Masswohl on this latest recognition.

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on 1 demo Apache AS1020 Sprayer

SPECIAL

Call for details

TRACTORS Versatile 435 w/900 duals 2800hrs ...............$155,000

Versatile 435 w 900 duals, pto, 3000hrs ......$155,000 JD 1026 mfwd tractor w/ldr & tiller ...............$19,500 NH T6070, FWA, LDR 2,600hrs ........................$92,900 TV6070 Loader, bucket, pallet forks & Skid Steer Adapter, 100 hours, warr. .............................$138,000 NH T 5050 3,450 hours, loader, bucket ..........$49,000 Kubota KX057-4GA excavator ........................$71,000 New Holland C232 skid steer ..........................$61,750 2 - New Holland TV140 .................. $42,000 - $54,000 New Holland T6070, FEL, FWA .......................$78,000 Ford 5610 FEL, Bucket & Bale Spear ...............$14,000 John Deere 3400 Telehandler .........................$37,000 John Deere 6605 MFWD w/loader .................$32,500 Kubota M135 w/loader, 450 hrs .....................$99,500

HAYING

Round Balers New Holland BR7090, NW, AW, BC, 6 in stock ......................................... $27,000 - $41,000 New Holland BR780A ......................................$25,000 New Holland BR780, 5 in stock...... $12,000 - $18,000 New Holland 664 ...............................................$7,800 New Holland 575 sq. baler..............................$14,800 Case 8480 ...........................................................$6,500 Haybines/Discbines/Mo-Co’s New Holland 499, 2 in stock ............ $8,500 - $10,000 John Deere 930, 10 ft. .......................................$6,500 John Deere 946................................................$19,000 Miscellaneous Haying Equipment Haybuster 2650 & tank ...................................$20,000 New Holland 166 inverter.................................$5,500

AIRCARTS & DRILLS

New Holland SD440 w/ SC380 TBT vari,dbl shoot 51ft 9” stl...............................................$95,000 New Holland P2050 w/ P1060 TBH vari, dbl shoot 51ft, 10” stl, ...................................................$195,000 New Holland P2060 w/ P1060 TBH vari, dbl shoot 70ft, 12” .........................................................$139,900 New Holland SD440 w/ 3450 TBH dbl shoot 51ft, 9” ..................................................$92,000 New Holland 2013 P2070/P1060 TBH, low acres, 50’x12” Dbl shoot, CNH openers ..................$234,000 New Holland SC380TBH-MEC/SD440, 57’, 7.2 space, SS, 3” rubber, 380bu .............$105,000 New Holland 1740TBT-VR, 170bu, 6-run, SS, 3rd tank, cart only .....................................$17,500 Case 620 Self Transport .....................................$1,500 Flexicoil 2320 .....................................................$7,500 Morris Maxim W336 ........................................$71,000

SPRAYERS

FC S67 S-boom 120ft .......................................$26,000 FC S67 S-boom, 800gal, autorate ...................$26,000

FC S67 wheel boom, 80ft, 1000gal .................$13,000 2 - New Holland SF216 100ft ..........................$29,000

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Combines % fo r mo nth s .o .a .c Used Combines – New Holland CR9070, 2 units ...... $235,000-$242,000 New Holland TX66, 3 in stock........ $25,000 - $38,000 New Holland TR99 w/pickup header..............$59,000 New Holland TR96...........................................$25,000 New Holland (5) CX 8080’s w/pickup platforms ................................arriving soon New Holland (3) CX 8090’s w/ pickup platforms ...............................arriving soon Case 2388, 2 in stock .......................................$72,000 Case 1042, 30’ ..................................................$22,000 MacDon 972, 30’, JD adapter .........................$34,000 Header - New Holland 971, 30’ ......................$16,000 Header - MacDon 973, 30’ ..............................$36,900 Lexion 570 - 700 threshing hours 4wd, p/u .$192,000 Swathers CaseIH 8825 .....................................................$28,000 New Holland HW340.......................................$67,500 New Holland HW325, 30’................................$62,000 Honey Bee SP25 for V9030 .............................$12,000 Honey Bee ST21 for V9030 ...............................$6,000 John Deere 2360, 21’.........................................$9,500 MacDon M150-D60, 30’ .............................. coming in MacDon M150 35’ ....................................... coming in MacDon 2930, 30’ 960.....................................$28,000 MacDon 2930, 25’ DS/DK ................................$49,000 MacDon 9352I 30’, 2 units .............. $77,000-$79,000 Case 8825 - 25 ft DK/DS...................................$28,000

TILLAGE

FC system 95, 60 harrow/packer bar ..............$10,000 Flexicoil S85 Heavy Harrows, 50’ ....................$19,900

Flexicoil 50’ Harrow Drawbar .........................$10,000 Riteway 8055 Heavy Harrow, 55’....................$24,000 Summers Heavy Harrow, 60’ ...........................$22,000

MISCELLANEOUS Deg. 14 ft rock rake ..........................................$8,000 Woods 1oft mower, fits bidIrectional ..............$4,500 New Holland skidsteer blade, 7’, 6-way...........$5,300 Degelman 12ft 4-way blade ...........................$15,000 Farm King Y1370 auger 2 units ......... $6,500-$20,900 Farm King Y80570 disc, 7’, 3pth .......................$2,200 REM 2500 grain vac .........................................$12,700 Schulte 5026 mower, 26’ .................................$17,500 Versatile 262 Auger, 6 x 24 ..................................$400 9ft Bobcat snow blade w/ new cutting edge ...$2500

YARD & GARDEN / UTILITY VEHICLES

Woods DS1440 Mower, 12’ .............................$10,800 Woods CZR2242 Zero Turn Mower...................$5,800

CONSIGNMENT Riteway 36ft wing up packet bar .....................$3,900 Flexcoil 50ft harrow packer bar w/ valmar ....$10,000 New Holland 3450TBT, Mech DS, cart only ....$35,000 New Holland Forage Harvester, c/w 990W header.................................... taking offers Flexicoil 3450 TBH, 6000 40ft..........................$52,000 Flexicoil C340, 33ft with Anhydrous ..............$16,000 Valmar Transfer Tank ........................................$9,800

NEVER LOOK BACK

Guardian™ front boom sprayers from New Holland allow you to take full control of your spraying schedule. With the industry’s highest horsepower, largest tank size, smoothest suspension, highest ground clearance and tightest turning radius, Guardian sprayers quickly protect more of your acres per hour. Now that’s SMART!

• Four front boom models from 240 to 365 hp • Now with larger deluxe and luxury cabs for even greater comfort • Center-mounted tank for 50/50 weight distribution at all times

• New four-wheel crab steer option available to follow tracks on headland turns • Boom widths up to 120 feet • Stainless steel and poly tank sizes up to 1,600 gallons

HEAVY EQUIPMENT • TRAILERS • AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT • HEAVY EQUIPMENT • TRAILERS • AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT

Dawson Creek, BC 11508 - 8th Street (250) 782-5281 • 1-800-663-3572

AFTER HOURS SALES

• DAN MULLIGAN (250) 784-8855 • ALEX RESCNHY (250) 719-9932 • RICK GIES (250) 219-0779

Grande Prairie, AB 14250 - 100th Street (780) 532-5344 • 1-888-532-5344

AFTER HOURS SALES

• DAVE MARTIN (R (Res) 780-505-1734 • KELLY SHANNON (RES) 780-532-2490 • Cell: (780) 505-1753 • ALEX MAUDE (780) 978-2883 r001692260

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GET IN. GET READY. GET ROLLING.

Now’s the season to New Holland SMART including O% FINAN just about every new

SALES EVENT

• Roll-Belt™ roun • Small square ba • Large square ba • Haybine® mowe • Discbine® disc m • Speedrower ® se • MegaCutter™ t • Pull-type forage

GET IN. GET RE

This offer ends June details or visit ready Are you Ready to Roll this season? We’re ready with tractors and equipment that are built New Holland SMART. Now’s the time to buy because we are offering 0% FINANCING* or cash back on just about every new model tractor, hay & forage or material handling equipment from New Holland. Stop by now because we are Ready to Roll!

*For commer New Holland or applicants unconditional with a sugges C$21,600.00 at 0.00% perconditions annum for months. There w *For commercial use only. Offer subject to credit qualifi cation and approval by CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. See your New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. standard terms and will 60 apply.

Depending on model, a down payment may be required. Offer good through June 30, 2014, at participating New Holland dealers in the United States. Offer subject to change. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in price. of C$0.00.

Taxes, freight, setup, delivery, additional optio © 2014 CNH Industrial Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland Agriculture is a trademark registered in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries affi liates.

Industrial CapitalNew and New AmericaorLLC. All CNH rights reserved.

Holland Agricultu Holland Construction are trademarks in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affi liates. affiliates. CNH Industrial Capital and New Holland Constr

Don’t wait! Offers end June 30, 2014.

Visit readytoroll.newholland.com for details.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT • TRAILERS • AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT • HEAVY EQUIPMENT • TRAILERS • AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT

Dawson Creek, BC 11508 - 8th Street (250) 782-5281 • 1-800-663-3572

Grande Prairie, AB 14250 - 100th Street (780) 532-5344 • 1-888-532-5344

AFTER HOURS SALES

• DAN MULLIGAN (250) 784-8855 • ALEX RESCNHY (250) 719-9932 • RICK GIES (250) 219-0779

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• DAVE MARTIN (R (Res) 780-505-1734 • KELLY SHANNON (RES) 780-532-2490 • Cell: (780) 505-1753 • ALEX MAUDE (780) 978-2883

*For commercial use only. Offer subject to credit qualification and approval by CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. See your New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. standard terms and conditions will apply. Depending on

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Book your Community Event and Group Events: Tel: (250) 782-4888 Fax: (250) 782-6300 Email: horizon @ dcdn.ca

Friday, May 9th 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 10th 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Located in the Clairmont Community Hall (9819 – 100th Avenue) For more information, Contact Marlene at (780)539-4262 Make It! Bake It! Grow It! Buy something pink from a participating vendor for your mom for Mother’s Day! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation!

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Norman Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex G.P. - Barrel Racing Clinic at Evergreen Park G.P. - Music Festival at GP Regional College G.P. - Peace Motocross Association Races G.P. - Standing Ovation Dance Festival @ Evergreen Park

Dawson Creek - Northern BC High School Rodeo G.P. - High School Rodeo at Evergreen Park G.P. - Zirka Dance Festival @ GP Regional College Taylor - Peace Motocross Association Races

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Peace River - PeaceDAY Oil THANKSGIVING Sands Tradeshow G.P. - Little Mermaid @ Douglas Cardinal Theatre GPRC

Dawson Creek - CONCERT - Backstreet Boys @ Encana Events Centre Dunvegan Park - Family Funday Taylor - FSJ & District Kennel Club Dog Show

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VICTORIA DAY Taylor - FSJ & District Kennel Club Dog Show

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Dawson Creek - DCHC Schooling Show Summer Games Qualifier Dawson Creek - Peace Motocross Association Races Fort St. John - Drag Races @ Northern Lights Raceway

Beaverlodge - West County 4-H Achievement Day @ AgPlex

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We can custom blend seed mixtures to your specifications!

Whether your Ranch raises Beef, Bison, Sheep, or Forage.

Let us design a seed blend to suit your budget and needs!

We will fill mini bulk bags!

• CDC Austenson Barley • Peas • AC Mustang Oats • Common Oats • Radiant Winter Wheat

Dawson Creek - CONCERT - Luke Bryan @ Encana Events Centre

Peace River - Peace Oil Sands Tradeshow

Fort St. John - Peace River Zone Theatre Festival @ NPCC G.P. - The Longest Table (Guiness World Record attempt)

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Dawson Creek - PCBRA Jackpot @ Lakota AgriPlex G.P. - Annual Reel Shorts Fim Festival G.P. - Zirka Dance Festival @ GP Regional College

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Dawson Creek - CONCERT - Luke Bryan @ Encana Events Centre G.P. - Annual Reel Shorts Fim Festival G.P. - Zirka Dance Festival @ GP Regional College

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Fort St. John - “Hotel California” Eagles Tribute @ the Lido Peace River - Peace Oil Sands Tradeshow

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Clairmont Farmers’ Market

MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU DAY Dawson Creek - Tara

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Fort St. John - Peace River Zone Theatre Festival @ NPCC G.P. - GRANDE PRAIRIE STOMPEDE @ Evergreen Park G.P. - World Movie Night @ Public Library

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Fort St. John - SPARK! 2014 Ladies Leadership Conference

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Fort St. John - Northern Winds Communnity Band Performance Fort St. John - Peace River Zone Theatre Festival @ NPCC G.P. - GRANDE PRAIRIE STOMPEDE @ Evergreen Park

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Dawson Creek - Tara Norman Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex G.P. - Barrel Racing Clinic at Evergreen Park G.P. - Standing Ovation Dance Festival @ Evergreen Park Peace River - Song Rise Music Conference & Showcase Sexsmith - Town Clean Up Taylor - WI Spring Tea & Bazaar @ Baldonnel School

Clairmont - Mother’s Day Farmer’s Market Dawson Creek - Northern BC High School Rodeo Dawson Creek - South Peace Art Society Art Auction Gala G.P. - Zirka Dance Festival @ GP Regional College High Level - Spirit of the North Trade Show

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Clairmont - Mother’s Day Farmer’s Market Dawson Creek - Northern BC High School Rodeo Farmington - Spring Tea & Craft Sale @ Parkland School G.P. - High School Rodeo at Evergreen Park G.P. - Zirka Dance Festival @ GP Regional College Grimshaw - Community Garage Sale High Level - Spirit of the North Trade Show Sexsmith - Town Garage Sale

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Dunvegan Park Historic Dunvegan Presentation G.P. - Classic Car Auction @ Evergreen Park Taylor - FSJ & District Kennel Club Dog Show

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Bonanza - “Bonanza Everything Sale” @ Community Hall Dawson Creek - DCHC Schooling Show Summer Games Qualifier Dawson Creek - UCW Spring Tea & Bake Sale Fort St. John - Drag Races @ Northern Lights Raceway G.P. - DHT Press Run/Walk Race Valleyview - Lawn Tractor Fairview - Couples Racing & Beer Gardens Open @ Fairview Golf & Country Club Fairview - Fairview Olympians Swim Meet Fort St. John - Bluey Day Fort St. John - Peace River Zone Theatre Festival @ NPCC G.P. - GRANDE PRAIRIE STOMPEDE @ Evergreen Park

G.P. - Classic Car Auction @ Evergreen Park

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Turf Grasses

Creeping Red Fescue • Perennial Ryegrass • Kentucky Bluegrass • Lawn Mixtures

Forage Grasses:

Brome • Alfalfa • Timothy • Clover

Forestry and Reclamation Seed Locally Farmer Owned & Operated Co-Op Grain Cleaning

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THURSDAY Rycroft 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building

FRIDAY 1

Clairmont 2 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Community Hall Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave. LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10102 - 101st Street Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall

Rycroft 8 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Hall

Clairmont 9 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Community Hall Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave. LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10102 - 101st Street Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall

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Clairmont 16 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Community Hall Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave. LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10102 - 101st Street Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall

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Chetwynd 22 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Chetwynd Recreation Center Cont 250-788-3494 Rycroft 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Hall

Clairmont 23 :00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Community Hall Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave. LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10102 - 101st Street Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall

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Chetwynd 29 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Chetwynd Recreation Center Cont 250-788-3494 Rycroft 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building

Clairmont 30 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Community Hall Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave. LaCrete 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10102 - 101st Street Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall

Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

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Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

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Rycroft 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building

Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue

SATURDAY Albright 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Community Hall Clairmont 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Community Hall Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 1444 - 102nd Ave Enilda 10:00 a.m. To 2:00 p.m. Enilda WI Hall Fairview 9:00 a.m. To 11:00 a.m. Fairview Legion Fort St.John 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. North Peace Arena Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10301 - 101st St. Contact TBA Wembley 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Wembley Community Hall

CBerwyn 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 noon Legion Hall Contact 780-618-8592 Clairmont 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Community Hall Contact 780-832-6688 Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 1444 - 102nd Ave Contact 250-782-1969 Fairview 9:00 a.m. To 11:00 a.m. Fairview Legion Fort St.John 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. North Peace Arena Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224

SUNDAY 3

Wembley 11:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Wembley Community Hall

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Wembley 18 1:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Wembley Community Hall

Berwyn 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 noon Legion Hall Clairmont 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Community Hall Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 1444 - 102nd Ave Fairview 9:00 a.m. To 11:00 a.m. Fairview Legion Fort St.John 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. North Peace Arena Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave

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Clairmont 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Community Hall Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 1444 - 102nd Ave Fairview 9:00 a.m. To 11:00 a.m. Fairview Legion Fort St.John 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. North Peace Arena Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Wembley 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Wembley Community Hall

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Albright 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Community Hall Clairmont 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Community Hall Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 1444 - 102nd Ave Fairview 9:00 a.m. To 11:00 a.m. Fairview Legion Fort St.John 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. North Peace Arena Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10301 - 101st St. Contact TBA Wembley 10:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. Wembley Community Hall

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Wembley 11:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m.

Wembley Community Hall

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UNRESERVED AUCTIONS

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UNRESERVED AUCTIONS • 2014 June 14 June 21 June 24 Aug. 6

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G. Schultz Estate, Beaverlodge, AB J7 Farms Ltd., Wanham, AB Equipment Auction, Rycroft, AB Dennis Novitsky, Bonanza, AB

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Weaver Bros. Auctions Ltd. • Auctioneers for the B.C. and Alberta Peace Country JEFF WEAVER • 780.864.7750 • weaverauctions@gmail.com | www.weaverauctions.com LORNE WEAVER • 250.219.0871 | EVAN WEAVER • 250.219.4539

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2146 Wanted WANTING TO BUY: Back issues to Sheep Canada Magazine.

Phone 250-467-3957

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Anniversaries Announcements Birthdays Card of Thanks Churches Congratulations Engagements Wedding Announcements Funeral Services In Memoriam Obituaries

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Information Wanted Found Lost Personal Messages Volunteers Career Opportunities Career Training Help Wanted Work Wanted Auctions Firewood For Sale - Misc.

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Furniture Garage Sales Wanted Heavy Equipment Misc. Farm Equipment Livestock Pets Seminars/Education Travel Business For Sale Business Opportunities Services

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1215 General Employment 1215 General Employment Attachments 2215 Heavy forEquipment skidsteers,

Mechanics to work on V671 Detroit shop supplied.

250-785-5325

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FARM WORKER for year round employment on a large grain farm. Must be mechanically inclined; a clean Class 1 license would be an asset.

1205 Career Opportunities

MECHANIC

Required for year round employment; a journeyman certificate would be an asset.

Working mainly on newer farm-related equipment. Will be working out of a large wellequipped shop.

Employment Opportunity On Call Basis Pressroom Assistant Alaska Highway News (DC office) to start immediately.

• Working on printing press • Must be reliable & willing to learn • Mechanically inclined • Frequent heavy lifting required Union position, wages as per collective agreement Phone Travis at 250-782-4888

Mills/Equipment 2218 Looking for Grain Grinder

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Required for year round employment; must have Super B experience for hauling grain; needs clean driving record.

Competitive wages.

Accommodations are available.

Resume can be submitted by fax to (780)864-4569, e-mail to grdrill@gricharddrilling.com or call Gerry at (780)831-8525.

1215 General Employment

Summer employment and career opportunitieS Melbern Vegetation Ltd., specializing in industrial vegetation services, with locations in Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge and Dawson Creek, B.C. is currently accepting applications for herbicide applicators, applicator assistants and mowing personnel for the 2014 season.

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For more information Phone (780) 354-8186 or Submit resume via Fax: (780) 354-8196 Email: mail@melbern.ca

Bag Phone-Motorola 800 with antenna and power booster. Works well in remote areas. $650.00 780568-4192 Power converter Samlex power supply, 10 amp, 110-12 volts. $115.00 780568-4192

2060 For Sale - Misc

95 Citation 5th Wheel, 28’, all options, extra clean. $8,000.00 OBO. Phone: 780-835-4565

South Peace Centennial Museum Summer Student Employment Opportunity Application deadline to be May 31, 2014 Employment to run: June - part time - during school, July and August - full time - weekends to be worked Submit Resume to: South Peace Centennial Museum, Box 439, Beaverlodge, Alberta, T0H 0C0 Any questions: you may send queries to njbent@xplornet.com or call 780-402-9436 for Neil. r001775880

tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc.

Phone 780-354-2161, Beaverlodge.

PEAT MOSS SOIL-6 miles NW of Sexsmith. $20 cubic yard loaded. 780-568-3957 or cell: 780-814-3082

Hammer Mill, PTO or Electric. Phone: 780-8354841 or Cell: 780-8350130.

Misc Farm Equipment 2220 16 ft drill fill for sale.

Phone: 780-322-2341 & leave a message.

19ft wide CCIL Light-field cultivator. $1000 Phone 250-262-8405 2003 Heston 956 Round Baler.

Mint Condition. $10,500.

780-597-3035 2010 New Holland 72C-30 Ft straight cut header.

Phone 250-843-7359 Cell 250-782-0220 350C John Deere Track Loader for parts Call 780-568-4192 350 John Deere crawler rails and pads. Call 780-8365694 40ft of 9450 John Deere Hoe Drills with Factory Transport and Hydraulic Markers. Phone: 780-6248851.

53Ft Seed can mover Good rubber $500 Phone 250262-8405 5th-wheel stock trailer, 20 feet. $2000. Front end loader, fits Case 1070, $1500.

Call 250-789-3350 64 feet of steel packer for 5710 Bourdault air drill. In good condition. 9.8 inch spacing,3.5 inch packer.

780-864-8979 90’ Patriot field sprayer, 1993, 750 gal. tank. 3-way nozzles. Dicky John monitoring. $45,000.00. 780523-2394

1215 General Employment

Legal/Public Notices Apartments Condos-For-Sale Duplexes for Sale Farms for Sale Houses for Sale Industrial Commercial Land for Sale Lots & Acreages for Sale Mobile/Manufactured Homes for Sale

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Open Houses Real Estate Wanted Apartments Condos for Rent Commercial Rent to Own Duplexes for Rent Farms/Acreages for Rent Houses for Rent Office/Retail Property Management

6950 Shared Accommodation 6965 Suites for Rent 6975 Wanted to Rent 7015 Business Personals 8034 Building Contractors 9025 Hay/Bales for Sale 9115 Auto Miscellaneous 9160 Trucks/Vans/Cars 9185 Boats 9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 9225 Snowmobiles

Misc Farm Equipment Misc Farm Equipment 2220 2220 8-1/2ft Agrator heavy duty Rotovator, 4pseed gear box. Asking $2500. Masse Harris, 3 bottom plow, power lift. IHC 2 bottom plow power lift. IHC 8foot tiller with power lift. Cocksautt 10foot #14 cultivator with 2 new tires. JD 10-1/2foot heavy duty surflex with 24inch blades.

JD 17foot surflex.

780-835-2418 Blanchard 6x15 Hydraulic Drill Fill Fits to tailgate $225. Call 250-782-9619 Evenings FOR SALE: 1996 Bourgault 3225 Air Tank. Single shoot w/granular tank. $12,000. OBO Phone: 780597-2386 For Sale 40’ Flexicoil harrow packer. $4000 Phone 780-5232349 For sale: 44 ft. Harmon air drill. 4480 with 3100 tank.

Phone: 780-836-5334.

For Sale: 52’ conservapak air-drill, 2320 flex-coil tow between air-cart, 1998.

Asking $45,000.00 780523-2394 For Sale: Stock Racks to fit 8 ft. Truck Box, like new. $500.00 Phone: 780-5684192 Goose neck trailer, 20 feet, triple axle, $3000. Call 250-7893350 Graham cultivator 12 foot, 3-point hitch $800. Morris field cultivator, 16 feet, $1100 Call 250-789-3350 HAUL-ALL, two compartment drillfill, with 2 hydraulic unloading augers.

Priced to sell. 780-8354338 HD IHC 35FT Cultivator 5700 Model With Mounted Harrow 32in Shanks & Dead Rod 780-864-5763/250-7823742 Honeybee Draper header 30 feet CX or Case adaptor Great shape Phone 780-323-3575 John Deere 96 Pull tight combine plus parts $300 Phone 250-262-8405

J.D. 7721 PT Combine, good condition. One season on rub bars. $3,500.00 250719-9601 or 250-780-2031

JD 9350 30ft hoe-drill with factory transport and hydraulic markers. Phone: 780-322-2341 & leave message.

J.D. 9350 D.D. Seed Drill 20’, grass seed transport. $3,500.00.

250-719-9601 or 250-780-2031 JF 1350 Ford Harvester.

New cutter head & feed rolls recently. 780-8648979

JOHN DEERE 235 tandem disc, 9” spacing, 23’ cut, greasable bearings, excellent condition. $18,000.00 780-835-4338.

JOHN DEERE 3600 plow, eight 16 inch trip bottoms complete with coulters, good condition

Krummenacher Air-Seeder (like valmar) fits on Harrows. Seeds grass, legumes, grains, canola. $3000 Phone 250-262-8405 Leon loader w/6 foot bucket. No bends, no welds Like new condition. $2150.

780-766-2691 780-830-6079 New Holland CX860 combine, 1200 hour separator.

Micheal Hopper topper, self levelling shoe, always shedded.

Phone 780-323-3575 or 780-8370064

NH Model 488 9ft Haybine field ready. $4750. Call 250-782-9619 Evenings

Two coil packers 5’ & 6’ wide. $200 Phone 250-2628405 Vogel & Noot 4-bottom roll over plow. 3 point hitch. Low acres. $16,000 Phone 250-262-8405 Wanted: Fill Dirt. Free Dumping. South Rolla Area Phone: 250-759-4956 WANTED: HD7W Allis Chalmer dozer trackchains, sprockets, and idlers. Must be in fair to good condition. Call Jim: 403638-7890 or 780-836-0383.

Wanted To Purchase Jiffy 600 or 700 model High Dump in Good Condition.

Phone 250-719-9738

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Wanting to Buy 4430 John Deere Tractor in good condition. Phone: 250-7594956

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1 & 2 yr old Salers Bulls.

Quiet,tested,guaranteed for cows or heifers. Delivery available.

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FOR SALE Registered Polled Hereford Cows & Heifers and Commercial Hereford Cows & Heifers.

780-836-2125 MAINE-ANJOU YEARLING BULLS Quality Purebred, Polled, BlackBulls. Semen Tested. View catalog & videos on-line at www.albertamaine-anjou.com or call Dennis Shannon @ 1-403-2272008, Innisfail, Alberta POLLED BULLS For Sale. Moderate birth weights, forage raised.

ORV’s LIMOUSIN. 780864-1222 or 780-353-2161 Red Angus Yearling Bulls For Sale. $2200.00 each.

Can deliver locally.

Call 250-843-7183 Reg’d. 16hh, 4-yr old CB/TB bay gelding, green broke, dressage prospect, likes people 1-800-255-8225 lyacuiw@pris.ca Reg’d. 16hh, 7-yr old CB/TB bay mare, green broke, dressage prospect, likes people 1-800-255-8225 lyacuiw@pris.ca Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 1,2&3 year olds.

Small birth weights. Vet inspected. Free Delivery.

780-836-2125.

Registered Red Poll Bulls for Sale on Farm. One 3yr old,$3,000 used last year on yearlings + 3 April yearlings, $2,000.

Shadow Creek Farms. Call Dean or Marsha Anderson 250-8273293.

Registered Simmental bulls for sale. Polled with low birth weights. Yearlings $2200, 2-yr-olds $3000 Semen-tested.

Delivery available. 780-835-3165

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SPRING CHICK: Ringneck Pheasants; Chickens; standard/bantams; Peacocks; Wild Turkeys; Hatch Dates: Chickens hatching now; PheasantsMay, Turkeys-May; Peacocks-June. Taking orders now. 780-532-0758 evenings/weekends Yearling & 2 year old Speckled Park Bulls For Sale.

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5020 Business Services M Mulvahill Fencing Contract, Construction & repairs to corrals, pasture and game fencing.

Yearling and 2-Year-Old Purebred Shorthorn Bulls for sale off the Ranch. Call: 780-597-3973

5020 Business Services

250.843.7285

CUSTOM PLOWING

Phone Robert

250-843-7654 250-719-8740

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Ken Boon tel/fax: 250.261.6900

www.chinookloghomes.com

Rod Hedges tel: 250.263.7944

Pasture to Rent in Peace River AB for the summer.

Call 780-618-1234

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REACH 6036 THE RURAL RESIDENTS!

155 Acres of land just off the pavement and only 10 minutes from Dawson Creek.

Hydro, Gas and telephone services alongside the property and is on school bus route. Call 250-784-4256

9020 Feed & Seed Alfalfa seed Canada #1.

Grown in the Peace for the Peace.

Phone 250-786-7932 or 250-219-8949 Common Fall Rye Seed for Sale in Onoway. 97% Germination. Phone: 780-9672138

The Notice AGM Northern Peace Country Beef Promotional Society Sunday, May 25, 2014 Horizon 3510 Reber’s Polled Herefords, Woking, Alberta Battle River Black Angus (Call Serena at 780-518-2643 for directions) is Supper at 5:30 p.m. at 7:00 p.m.

FOR SALE• • • • theMeeting C straws l a s s• i• f• i• e• d• s Semen Tank with 369 41 of Black Angus Bull Semen Peace Region’s To register or for more information, contact: DAMAGED Monika Benoit most 780-837-4752 Call Ron Gordey GRAIN mnross@live.ca Battle River Black Angus read 780-836-6239 INVITATION TO TENDER ESTCAN W rural 9020 1.877.250.5252 BUYING: publication.

DAMAGED GRAIN

KIR-ASH CONTRACTING LTD Hauling farm equipment of all types throughout BC, AB, SK,.

Call us to book today, 780.978.2945, Grande Prairie, AB

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All are invited to attend and give input on the direction you think the Board for the PCBC take “ D I S C O V Eshould R W going H A forward.

T W E C O V E R ” Anyone interested in fi lling a director position July 29, 2011 is invited to join us at the meeting or notify 150 Straws Tla Prides Traveler 26H Monika previous to the meeting to let your Commercial 5020 Services Feed & Seed 9160 Tr 6040 Lots & Acreages for Sale 6515 name stand for a director9020 position.

89 Straws Battle River Bar Lad 27U

30x50 Shop for rent. 14’ Buying bay doors, $5200/month.

Perfect for Vac Truck.

Big or small.

Phone Tony 250-219-1227. from Dawson Creek on We do it all.

Highway 49. Phone BUILD TO SUIT Industrial Phone Tony • Heated • Light evenings 250-782-3553. sitesr001776442 available in Dawson @ 250-219-1227.

• Springthrash Creek, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge.

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Call • Bugs • Mix • Damp 6045 Mobile/Manufactured Homes for Sale r001775919 250-719-1815.

6020 Farms for Sale FOR SALE: 1981 Feed & Seed FEED & GRAIN Wanham Grazing Association is taking 6530 Farms/Acreages Briarwood trailer to be 740 Acres, excellent “On Farm Pickup” tenders for the following projects: moved. Needs some repairs cow/calf operation, west of FOR RENT: 1. Construct new 4-wire barbed wire fence with 3-4 gates. to flooring. $3000 obo.

Edmonton, Call Richard 90 Acres alfalfa 6 miles in length.

Projectstanding is approximately Phone 780-978-3334.

780-727-2919. and/ora.60 Acresexisting alsike to4 strands9160 Remove of barbed wire Trucks/Vans/Cars combine in Gordondale b. Materials will be supplied by the Association and will TO BE MOVED STARR AUTO SALES area.bePhone on-siteMike Older 14x60 Mobile home 6036• WHEAT Property• For Sale * TRADE-IN ALLwith TYPES BARLEY • OATS • PEAS • HEATED GRAIN 780-841-7998.

2. Spray approximately 900 acres of pasture land for sale.

Gyproc lined, OF VEHICLES * • SPRING THRASHED • DAMP •working LIGHT • appliances, MIXED • BUGS Touchdown® herbicide.

Spraying can be done 3 year Pasture Lease For Sale. 965 * FINANCING * by air or ground.

6560 Houses For Rent old propane furnace. To be acres, north eaglesham PHONE a. Chemical will be supplied by the Association moved from Three Creeks A large and Serviced Lot area. Also, complete cattle 780-897-0256 will be RV on-site.

District, Peace River. for3.rent in seed Rolla. $450 per 900 handling system Direct approximately acresbox to oats.

Plastic liner, fits full • GREEN780-359• WEEDY • SPRING THRASHED $5000 obo. To view phone month a. plus hydro water. by size 2261.

Seed will be&supplied the Association trucks, $150, 250-786780-624-8557.

Phone 250-442-0313 and will be on-siteor 5860.

“On Farm Pickup” 250-442-9413.

Newa minimum 2011 18’ tandem Successful applicants must carry of car 9020 Feed & Seed 1.877.250.5252 9020 Feed & Seed hauler.

GVW 7,000 lbs, $2,000,000 in liability insurance, must have valid 6965 Suites For Rent loading ramps. $3800.

WCB coverage and work in compliance within the Phone 780-831-7733.

Bedsitting Rooms For Rent Occupational Health and Safety Act. Aubins Autos. Buy, Sell or from $500 per month. InApplicant must&assess priorautomotive. to acceptance trade Callof 1cludes Utilities Cable.the site 780-897-AUTO (2886).

Phone bid. To view worksite, contact Gilbert at 780-618-1621.

250-782-7998.

8ft box for 2001 Dodge Tenders must be submitted to the dually. C/W 2 bumpers, Furnished Rooms To Rent May 26 Association

by Monday, $600 firm. Phone in private home, Dawson - Mail: Wanham Grazing Association, c/o Lenore 780-766-2893 Creek, 250-782-9223.

Mueller, R.R.1, Wanham, Alberta780-814-0880.

T0H 3P0 Attention Lenore 2009 GMCMueller Equinox SL 9020- Fax: Feed780-694-2580, & Seed - E-mail: wga1961@gmail.com SUV. Excellent condition, Phone: Quality Rye Seed for Sale.

90,000Lenore kms, traction 250-782-4449 For more information, contact at Mile 2 Alaska Hwy. Call 250-782-3337 control, power options, Dawson Creek, BC Toll Free: 1-866-782-4449 780-694-2573 or 780-864-8197 or 250-784-7854. $15,300. theWANTED! Phone:780-897-0256.

Used grass seeder, 2008 Ford F350 crew cab, 10ft or 12ft. diesel, 4X4, 149,000 kms, Brillion or similar type.

Lariat, loaded 780-897FOR SALE: 26W 105 Straws Lad Of Grassylanes Dawson Bluebird Creek 2 Alberta quarter sections.

25Radiator StrawsRepair.

Grassy Lanes Bardolene Approximately 2535M minutes

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Box 6237 Fort St. John BC V1G 4H7

Custom built 20x64 To Be Moved .

H O R IBathZON 2 Bedroom/2 room,large storage, drywalled. Asking $85,000 780-933-8749

1/4 Deeded-Buildings/ 1,539 Acres Grazing Lease/ River Frontage/Oil Revenue. Will sell lease sperate/$439,000 780-568-4192

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HEATED CANOLA

Bay Tree - Bonanza - Silver Valley - Spirit River - Rycroft - Wanham Sexsmith - Debolt - Bezanson - Little Smoky - Valleyview Grande Prairie - Wembley - Beaverlodge - Hythe

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2 year old Charolais Bulls.

250-785-5325 2-Yr. Old and Yearling Red Angus Bulls for Sale off the Ranch. Phone: 780-8350463.

3 Dark Red 2 yr old Simmental Bulls, Easy Calving.

Phone: 250-630-2303 or Cell: 250-793-2304.

At Stud: Pure Cleveland Bay, 17hh, English import, all foals registerable, big bone, 1800-255-8225 lyaciw@pris.ca Commercial Bulls. Polled Simmental, Hereford, Shorthorn and Black Angus. Vet Inspected. Free Delivery. Artificially Inseminated Cattle since 1978. 780836-2125.

For Sale: 1 yearling Dexter Bull, purebred but no papers, quiet. $900.00. Phone: 780-933-9928 For Sale: Registered 2 year old Red Angus Bulls. Easy Calving Upperpine Red Angus.

250-827-3542 Red Angus Bulls For Sale 4 -2 year olds, 12 yearlings.

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1 MM 5 star gas tractor.

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Round-up Ready CANOLA Seed; FUSION CAFE and RUGBY; STETTLER & ELSA Wheat; AUSTINSON, MEREDITH, COWBOY Barley.

Gerald: Home:780-5181505 Cell:780-538-3868

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Alfalfa and mixed hay in 5x6 round bales. No Rain $38/bale 250-262-8405 Hay For Sale 2500 bales. $20.00 and $30.00 per bale, 1500 pound bales. Call 250-7893683 Large round good quality alfalfa mix hay bales for sale. Call Brian: 780-9712147.

Mixed Grass Hay and Cattle Feed in Large Round Bales. No Rain, $45.00/Bale. Phone: 250843-7674 Small square straw bales banded in bundles of twenty-one. Can deliver. 780864-8979.

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Phone: 1-780-475-3805

For Sale Steel Grain Bins.

Call 780-864-3052. Leave a message

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

Parting out or complete 76 Ford Courier w/Mercedes diesel engine. 84 Mazda diesel 5speed. 83 Mazda diesel 5speed. 83 Mazda, gas,automatic. 76 Courier, 4speed. 69 Datson, 4speed.

62 Ford Galaxy 4DR, 6 cylinder, low mileage motor.

83 Camry 4DR. 91 Camry 4DR, standard transition.

86 Micra 2DR. 780-835-2418

Parting out my 2004 1500 Dodge Truck, great parts.

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9165 Parts & Accessories Steel Deck and 350 Motor for Sale. Phone: 250-2199960 or Cell: 250-7844025.

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2009 Thunder Jet River Boat for Sale. 19’ , 325HP, Inboard, 12Hrs. $48,000.00. Phone: 250789-3683

9020 Feed & Seed Erbe Feed DEALER

400 bushel tank, 2000 anhydrous ammonia tank.

Phone: 780-518-6347, Greg: 780-518-1223

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MAY 31 AUCTION Mike and Carol Schmermund (Res 780-967-2593) (Cel 780-991-3772) SATURDAY MAY 31 at 1 PM

LOCATED FROM STONY PLAIN - Go North to Hwy 16X, take Hwy 779 N to

Hwy 37 continue North for 3/4 mi on RR 10 to 55024 FROM MORINVILLE - Go South on Hwy 2 to Junction Hwy 37. Go W on

Hwy 37 for 14 1/2 mi to RR 10 then 3/4 N to 55024 FROM ONOWAY OR HWY 43 - Take Hwy 37 and go East on Hwy 37 for 16 mi to

Junction Hwy 779 turn N for 3/4 mi to 55024 VERY NICE WELL MAINTAINED, SHEDDED TRACTORS and HAY EQUIPMENT You won’t find cleaner hay equipment around. Be sure to attend.

JOHN DEERE TRACTORS AND HAY EQUIP • JD 6410 MFWD Tractor w/(4200 hr), 13.6x28 FWD, 18.4x38 Rear, 3 pt, JD 640 Loader, bucket, grapple, clean and nice • JD 2950 MFWD Tractor w/(8650 hr), 14.9x28 FWD, 3 pt, JD 265 Loader, bucket, grapple • JD 835 Mo Co 11 ft Discbine w/hydra swing, new blades, 4 years old, very nice • JD 338 T Square Baler w/hyd swing hitch, hyd tension, 1/4 turn • JD 338 T Square Baler w/1/4 turn • Sitrex 12 W Magnum MK 1012 Hay Rake • 1979 NH 1049 Self Propelled Sq Bale Hay Wagon w/cab, gas motor, new rubber, nice shape • NH BR 780 Round Baler w/ (done 6000 bales), net wrap, bale command station, moisture tester, bale kicker, gather wheels, very nice • 42 ft Hi Boy Trailer w/tractor pull dolly • 16 ft IHC Disc w/manual wings • 45 ft Harrow Bar • 10 boxes of Baler Twine • 2 Hay Bale Moisture Testers ACREAGE AND YARD EQUIP • JD 737 Z Trac Lawn Mower w/(330 hrs), 23 hp, 54 inch cut, bagger • CIH 235 Yard Tractor w/(1369 hr), diesel, FWD, turf tires, FE Loader, bucket, 3 pt • 3 Point (Flail Mower) (4 ft Agrator Rototiller) (chemical sprayer) • JD 1130 SE Snow Blower w/(12 hrs) • 16 ft Car Haul Trailer w/ball hitch, 2 @ 3500 axles • 300 and 500 Fuel Tanks w/stands • 16 ft x 10 ft Tool Shed • Weight Lift Exercise Machine • Oils, Anti Freeze, slings, 2 Cordless Drills w/chargers, traps, 12 O/H Shop lights • 3 piles of 2” & 8” X 12’ & 16” Firewood.

LIVESTOCK ITEMS • 4 Pipe Self Standing 12’ Gates • Creep Feeder • 2 Lewis Cattle Oilers • 2000 gal r001778480 Plastic Water Tank

PARSONS AUCTION LTD.

Charles 780-674-7704 r001694181

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Quebec: Riding like a local The thought of riding in Northeastern Quebec can be intimidating for those who do not speak French.

The farther away from the larger centers you get, the more the locals speak French only on a day to day basis.

As I would find out over the course of the next few days, that communication barrier is greater in our imagination than it is in reality.

In Rivière-du-Loup, I took the ferry to Saint-Simeon.

The day was glorious, the sunshine felt so good on my face and I was looking so forward to these next few days.

I took in the Saint Lawrence Seaway and the vastness of it from the vantage point of the deck of the ferry.

I marveled at the breeching Minke whales I saw off in the distance and excitement took hold.

Francois was going to meet me at the ferry in Saint-Simeon and ride with me to l’Auberge des falaises in La Malbaie where I was to stay for the evening. In the morning, Francois and I would be riding to an Emu farm where I would be handed off to the Moto Saguenay Riding Club.

I was going to be sharing the highway, the attractions, the history and the culture of their little piece of heaven called Saguenay Lac St Jean with local riders for three days.

Then I was going to get to spend time with Francois Gariepy of Charlevoix Tourism and take in other aspects of the Charlevoix region that I have not experienced before. 6 days in these two regions, I just knew were not going to be enough!

When the ferry docked at St. Simeon I rode off it, looking for Francois. It wasn’t long before I saw him waving and I pulled into the parking area where he was. After hugs and kisses on the cheeks, we jumped on the bikes and headed towards La Malbaie.

Just a few moments outside of St. Simeon, we turned left onto a small road that almost looked like a driveway.

We followed the curvy little path to the most beautiful boat launch area that has picnic tables and a pier that has been recently upgraded. There is a small Anglican Church not far from the boardwalk area that is

open all year round and the bay is a feeding ground for Beluga and Minke whales.

After taking a few moments to admire the waterfalls and the view, we headed to the Boulangerie Pains D’exclamation. Filled with all sorts of baked goods and local delicacies, the smells in this shop were mouthwatering!

I enjoyed an espresso and a piece of pie and the fabulous conversation with Francois and his lovely wife, Elizabeth, who joined us. Francois and I rode to L’Auberge des fallaise, my accommodations for the evening. After ensuring I was checked in, Francois headed off to his office to check up on things and I got unpacked and ready for supper.

The rooms at L’Auberge des fallaise are comfortable, well appointed and offer magnificent views of La Malbaie.

The Cloutier family has operated this property for generations and they take immense pride in their customer service.

L’Auberge des fallaise offers a Nordique Spa with the most incredible views to relax by along with the ability to book massages!

Their dining room is utterly fantastic, from the view to the menu and service, there is nothing lacking!

After a fabulous meal with Francois, David Cloutier, the general manager came over to say hello, we all enjoyed dessert and coffee together. I headed to my room with a smile on my face; my God it was good to be here, to break bread with such wonderful people and let me tell you the food is simply divine!

I enjoyed a jet tub and then settled down in the king sized bed for a wonderful and refreshing sleep.

I was up nice an early and went to the spa to take in the pools, then headed for the dining room and the magnificent breakfast buffet. I opted for the crepes with real maple syrop and they were perfection!

The service at L’Auberge des fallais has been spot on perfect both times I have been here.

The staff works so very hard to ensure you feel cared for and looked after and they succeed at it very well indeed!

I was packing my bike up as Francois rode up. In no time at all we were on our

way under skies that had become overcast.

We were heading to Saint-Urbain and the Emu farm. The ride is only about 40 kilometers long, it takes you through the communities of Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs, Notre-Damedes-Monts, Saint-Hilarion before you arrive in Saint-Urbain.

Four riders, four from the Club Moto Saguenay, greeted us and I was introduced to Gilles, Rejean, Denis and Francine. Over the course of the next three days, Gilles, Rejean and Francine would be a very big part of my days.

We toured the largest Emu farm in Canada, which proved to be very interesting. With over 400 birds in various stages of growth, the Emu Farm gives you a really good look into the life and cycles of the Emu. Emus are a funny and inquisitive creature but they can also be very dangerous too.

Here at the Emu Farm, the birds are raised for meat and cosmetics. In fact, every little bit of the bird that can be used to produce a product is. Not only is the meat served in restaurants regionally, but also it is sold in ready to eat meals and they offer jerky as well. The eggs are turned into magnificent art; the feathers are used in a variety of creations and the prized fat of the bird, that is ideal for so many purposes it is mind blowing, is rendered into cosmetics, skin care products, health products and more!

The Emu is the second largest bird in the world and is native to Australia.

Emu meat is very lean, 97% fat free and yet, it is very flavorful.

I have eaten Emu before but I had no ideas about the healing properties of Emu oil and how it is being used in cosmetics these days.

Did you know that you could ingest Emu oil to reduce cholesterol?

It also aids in weight loss and can be used as a cough syrup!

Emu oil is also used to reduce the pain and irritation of shingles, bedsores, nerve pain, insect bites and more!

Emu oil can also reduce swelling and help with arthritis pain.

Emu oil is also being offered in cosmetics because of its ability to penetrate the skin.

In fact the Emu farm has its very own line

of cosmetics and skin care products.

Inside the gift shop, we taste tested some Emu jerky which was mmm, so good and then we got to sample some of the creams, and skin care products. Emu oil is so silky smooth and it glides onto your skin leaving it soft and sore joints feel soothed. I bought some of the oil itself and some lip balm.

All of you who ride should consider carrying a small bottle of the emu oil and the lip balm with you – the restorative effects for after burn care, dry and chapped lips and sore muscles and joints truly make this a must have product for riders! The lip balm is going to run you $7.95 and the small bottle of oil will run you $10.99 but both will last you far longer than you can imagine! (http://emeucharlevoix.com) From Saint-Urbain we rode north on #381 towards our lunch destination for the day, Auberge des Battures, La Baie. We stopped at a lookout that gave us the most spectacular view of Lac St. Jean and took in an old roadside church that was used by people traversing this way as a resting point. The church is still used by locals.

When we arrived in La Baie, I was given a lesson about the floods that occurred here wiping out the entire town.

In July of 1996, a series of flash floods hit the region creating the largest overland flood in the 20th century in Canada. After two weeks of constant rain an immense rainstorm on July 19th where 11 inches of rain fell in just a few hours, triggered the massive flooding. Over 16,000 people were evacuated, 480 homes destroyed, over 1,200 homes were damaged and 10 people were killed.

A small white house that stood unharmed while torrents of water flowed around it became the symbol of the flood. It has been preserved as a historical park and museum commemorating the flood, and despite a fire in 2002 remains standing today.

At the Auberge des Battures we were joined by Lynne Savoy of L’Association moto-tourisme de Jonquière.

The view of the Saguenay Fjord from the dining room is spectacular.

The food, the view and the company made this meal an amazing one!

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T H E A U C T I O N A D VA N TA G E

ACREAGE

UNRESERVED AUCTIONS www.weaverauctions.com

The ESTATE of GREG SCHULTZ and ADOLPH SCHULTZ

FOR FOR

Alan & & Pam Pam Roach Alan Roach

BEAVERLODGE, AB • INTERNET BIDDING SATURDAY JUNE 14, 2014 • 10:00 a.m.

Directions: 9 km east of Beaverlodge, AB on Hwy 2, 6 km south on RR 92, 1 km west on Twp 710, 4.3 km south on RR 93.

TRACTORS, TRUCKS and TRAILER: 1995 Ford 9680 4wd tractor, 360 HP, 2,422 hrs • JD 4440 tracFORD 9680 4WD TRACTOR tor, 130 HP, 20.8x34 tires, 3 hyd, dual pto, 9,591 hrs • JD 4230 tractor 100 HP, dual pto • JD 4230 tractor 100 HP, dual pto, JD 148 FEL • Cat 931C track loader, canopy, 4,663 hrs • 1997 IHC Paystar 5000 t/a gravel truck, a/r, 17 ft. gravel box • 1998 Dodge 4wd p/u, gas, 5 spd • GMC 5000 t/a grain truck, steel box • 2003 Southland 5th wheel 16 ft. stock trailer, tires • HARVEST and HAY: JD 7720 Titan II combine, 2,335 hrs, p/u, chopper • 2011 NH BR7090 round baler • 2007 NH 1431 discbine • 2004 bale processor • 2004 Inland Hayliner 2500 self loading bale wagon • MF 12 square baler • LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Cattle scale, calf tipping table, livestock squeezes • Feed wagons • 2000 roller mill • Approx. 2500 hay bales • TILLAGE: Ezee-on 3500 40 ft. air seeder, tbh 160 air cart, ground drive fan • Flexi-Coil 890 50 ft. harrow packers • 52 ft. cult • 2 JD 3100 6x16 plows • Degelman rock picker • LAWN and RECREATION: 2011 Argo 750 Hdi, 8x8 • 2007 Ariens zero turn lawn mower, 23 HP, 50" deck • Honda lawn mower, Poulan rototiller • MISC: 2002 Ezee-on 2400 trail type post pounder • 1997 Weldanpower 125 portable welder • 6 Western saddles, tack • 2500 psi pressure washer • Saw mill, wood frame, extra 48" blades • Wilmar 500 t/a fertilizer spreader, sprayer • Treated fence posts • GRAIN BINS: 17 Westeel and Butler 2000 bus. grain bins, wood floors •

SELLING for ADOLPH SCHULTZ

JD 7720 turbo combine, 2,676 hrs, p/u, chopper • JD 20 ft. grain header • Versatile 4400 18 ft. swather, p/u reel • JD 1830 tractor, 3 pt, pto • Dodge 500 s/a grain truck, steel box • 1983 Ford truck, dsl • 1984 Rampage truck • 5th wheel 24 ft. bale trailer • Case 32 ft. tandem disc • IHC 15 ft. disc • Morris 20 ft. grain drill • 12 Bottom plow, 5 Bottom plow • JD 5-16" plow, JD 4-14" plow on steel • JD 41 ft. d/t cultivator, Valmar • CCIL 14 ft. cultivator • 2.5 yd. scraper, 18 ft. field float • 25 ft. diamond harrows • 55 ft. flex harrows • 41 ft. diamond harrows • CCIL 40 ft. harrows • IHC spring tooth harrows • Grain vac • Allied 8 ft. dozer bladeAllied 8x40 ft. pto grain auger • Hopper wagon • 1968 IHC grain truck, needs motor • Fanning mill •

For more information call Adolph at 780.766.2772

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Dixonville, Alberta Dixonville, Alberta Saturday, May 17, 17, 2014 Saturday, May 2014- -11:00 11:00a.m. a.m.

Directions: 1 mile West of Dixonville to Range Road 241

Directions: 1For mile West of Dixonville to Range Road 241 information call 780-971-2539 For information call 780-971-2539 - Push Hand Lawn RECREATION, - Oval Shaped HOUSEHOLD & Decorative - Mower Push Hand Lawn ShapedWall Mirror RECREATION, HOUSEHOLD & MISCELLANEOUS TACK & OTHER- Oval - Leaf Blower - Franklin Leather

TACK &Grizzly OTHER - 2006 660 4x4

Decorative Wall Mirror

Recliner with Heat, - Franklin Leather Massage & Beverage ATV Recliner with Heat, - 2006- Grizzly 660 4x4 Cooler Camo ATV Cover Beverage ATV - ATV Gun or Bow Rack Massage - Bedroom&Suite (7) Cooler - Camo&ATV Cover Piece Golden Pine Other Accessories - Bedroom Suite (7) - ATV -Gun Bow Rack - Antique Singer Sewing ATV or Snow Plow Machine in Cabinet Golden Pine - 12' Accessories Starcraft Fishing Boat Piece & Other - (3) Brassai Laminate Boat Mower Singer Sewing - ATV -Snow Plow 9.8 Mercury- Antique Art Pictures - Boat Oars, Life Boat Jackets Machine in Cabinet - 12' Starcraft Fishing - Plant Stands Snow Blower - Boat-Mower 9.8 Mercury - (3) Brassai Laminate - Fold Out Table with Tecumseh 5.0 HP ArtChairs Pictures - Boat- Oars, Life Jackets (4) Wood Burning Heater Plant - Snow Blower - BedStands Side Wash Basin - Mini Hot Water Tank - Fold Out Table with Tecumseh 5.0 Saddles HP & Pitcher - (2) Horse (4)& GARDEN - Wood Burning Heater - Assortment of Horse Tack Chairs LAWN - Bed Side Wash Basin Antique Harrows - Mini -Hot Water Tank & Assortment of Horse Plow &- Pitcher - (2) Horse Saddles Decorative Planters - Alfa 9"ofMeat Slicer - Assortment Horse Tack LAWN & GARDEN - Yard Tools, Rakes, Shovels FURNITURE & - Wheel Barrow - Antique Harrows & Assortment of HorseACCESSORIES Plow - Gas Weed Eater Decorative Planters - Alfa 9" Meat Slicer Poulin Chain Saw - (2) Rocking Chairs Tools, Rakes, Shovels - Rain Barrel FURNITURE & -- Yard - Dining Table & (4) Wheel - Burn Barrow Barrel (not used) Chairs (2 Sets) ACCESSORIES - (2)Weed Bird Baths - Gas Eater - Buffet & Hutch - Miscellaneous House Chain Saw - (2) Tall Chairs Standing Lamps- Poulin - (2) Rocking Plants - Rain Barrel - TV Stand

- Dining Table & (4) - Burn Barrel (not used) Chairs (2 Sets) TO ADDITIONS LIST SUBJECT AND DELETIONS - (2) Bird Baths - Buffet & Hutch Miscellaneous House - (2) Tall Standing Lamps Plants - TV Stand

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Mower

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MISCELLANEOUS - Coffee Maker

Clubs & Bag - Outdoor Bug Zapper - Golf - Coffee Maker - Recumbent Exercise Bike GARAGE & - Golf Clubs Puzzles & Bag & Wizard TOOLS & - Dragon - Recumbent Exercise Bike GARAGE - Mattress & Box Spring - Dragon Wizard Puzzles - Miscellaneous Power - 60’s Folding&Card Table TOOLS Tools with Chairs & Box Spring - Mattress -- Standing Tool Chest Decorations - 60’s Folding Card Table Miscellaneous Power - Christmas - Tow Chains & Cable - Tents & Sleeping with Chairs Bags Tools -- Peg Board 4 Drawer Filing Cabinet - Christmas Decorations Standing Tool Chest - Table Saw - Mini Keg Dispenser - Tents & Sleeping Bags - Tow Chains & Cable - Water - Tool Box with Tools Softener - 4 Drawer Filing Cabinet -- Peg Set Board of (4) American - Vacuums - MiniDoors Keg Dispenser - Racing Table Chrome Saw Rims 15" - Folding - Water ToolofBox -- Set Hub with CapsTools for ’71 - Stack of 2 xSoftener 4’s Lengths - Vacuums - Mustang Set ofMach (4) 1AmericanAssorted - Ice- Machine Folding Doors Racing Chrome Rims 15" - Stack of 2 x 4’s - Set of Hub Caps for ’71- Dishwasher - Vulcan 2 x 2 Flat Top MUSICAL Assorted Lengths Mustang Mach 1 Grill (220 V) EQUIPMENT - Ice Machine - Hobart 2 Burner Stove - Dishwasher - Hobart Stainless Steel - Traynor 6 Channel PA - VulcanStand 2 x 2 Flat Top Equipment MUSICAL - Yamaha Cabinet Grill(220 V) Speakers 100 Watt/Side - BBQGrill EQUIPMENT of Miscellaneous - Hobart 2 Burner Stove - Academy Electric Guitar - Lots and Steel --Univox Mini6Practice Amp - HobartItems Stainless Traynor Channel PA Household much much moreStand -- Microphone with Stand Equipment Yamaha Cabinet GrillAVAILABLE Speakers 100 Watt/Side - BBQ LUNCH - Academy Electric Guitar - Lots of Miscellaneous Household Items and - Univox Mini Practice Amp much much more - Microphone with Stand

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For Dale Wine {Little Fork Ranch} Valleyview, Alberta Saturday, May 31 2014, 10 A.M. of

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Ed&&Marion Marion Przybylski Ed Przybylski 4801 - 49 Avenue, Grimshaw, Alberta

From Valleyview: 4.8 kms west to rg. rd. 230, 8 kms north to twp. rd. 712, 5 kms west to gate on south side.

4801 - 49 Avenue, Saturday, May 24,Grimshaw, 2014 - 11:00 Alberta a.m.

Saturday, For May 24,call2014 - 11:00 a.m. information 780-332-2718

Recreation: Kubota RTV900 utility vehicle, Diesel eng, 324hrs, Hyd. at front & rear, Hyd. lift box, 4WD w/winch & power steering, Hydrostatic 3 speed, Cab w/heater & 2812 dirt devil tires w/spare {one owner} • Hyd. over electric snow blade, 72in. {to fit Kubota} • Solar panel • Wagon: High wheel wagon w/wheels done recently • Acreage Equip: MF GC2300 Tractor, 220hrs, Diesel eng., 4WD, Hydrostatic w/MF2350 FEL & 3pth. • Buhler rough cut mower, 5ft. • Buhler finishing mower, 5ft. • Fuller C2548, 25 series roto-tiller, 50in. • Cultivator, 7ft. • 3pth. 3x4 harrows • 3pth. V-plough for ditching • Wood Working: King mod. CH-900C variable speed wood lathe • Variety of wood working knives for lathe {good quality; some brand names include: Diamic & Craig Jackson} • King Ind. Jointer/planer, 6in. • Grizzly Ind. variable adjustable table drill, complete w/table & bits • Sears Craftsman band saw w/variety of blades & table • King Canada table saw w/extra blades & guide • King Canada mitre saw w/blades & table • Belt sander, 3in. • B&D router RP250 • Biscuit joiner • Sanders • Grinder w/motor • Shop & Misc: Millar mig welder w/full oxy bottle {owners bottle} • Oxy-accet. set w/ cart & bottles {owners bottles} • Air compressor mod. 8494K, 11gal. • No. of power tools, hand tools, wrenches too numerous to mention • Shop vacuum • Yard & Garden: Electric wood splitter • Honda front tine tiller • Stihl F586 power trimmer • Ice auger w/2 blades, 8in. • Wheel barrow • Various garden equip. • • Books for most machines & products • Guest consignors: Oak table & chairs • Teco Westinghouse 3hp, 3 phase motors {unused} • Insulated pipe wrap • Pipe saddles • Rag line, 3 & 4in. • Various steam valves & fittings • (2) sets tractor tire chains • Lockers, 12in.x12in. • Fender elect. Guitar •

NOTE: On offer at this is an excellent of well maintained carpenter and Forsale information callline 780-332-2718 shop tools.

NOTE: On offer at this sale is an excellent line of well maintained carpenter and - Shop Lights - Wood Stove CARPENTER - Carpenter Beltsshop tools.

TOOLS CARPENTER - Table Saw TOOLS - Compound Mitre

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- Carpenter Belts - Hand Saws - Hand Planes - Levels - Dust Collector - Hand Saws Saw - Table Saw - Many More Levels - Dewalt Radial Arm Carpenter Tools - Compound Mitre - Dust Collector Saw Saw - Electric Hand Planer - Many More - Dewalt- Belt Radial Arm Sander Carpenter Tools& LAWN Saw - Jig Saws GARDEN & - 16" Scroll Saw - Electric Hand Planer MISCELLANEOUS - Skill Saws - Belt Sander LAWN & - Palm Sander - Push Lawn Mower - Jig Saws - Air Nailer GARDEN M.T.D. 5 hp 24"& - 16" Scroll Saw - Router Snow Blower MISCELLANEOUS - Skill Saws - Power Saw - Leaf Blower - Palm Sander - Air Stapler - Trimmers - Push Lawn Mower - Reciprocating Saw - Air Nailer - Grass & Fertilizer - M.T.D. 5 hp 24" Spreaders - Router- Shingling Air Nailer Snow Blower - Laser Level - Garden Hose & - Power Saw - LeafSprinklers Blower - Clamps - Air Stapler - Trimmers - Garden Tools - Saw Horses - Reciprocating Saw - Camping Equipment - Work Mate - Grass & Fertilizer - Shingling Air Nailer Spreaders LIST SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS - Laser Level - Garden Hose & Sprinklers - Clamps - Garden Tools - Saw Horses - Camping Equipment - Work Mate

LIST SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

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- Shop -- Small WoodUtility Stove - Tool Boxes Lights Trailer Welding -- Wheelbarrows Scaffolding - Power Cords Table - ToolSupplies Boxes & - Small Utility Trailer - Welding TOOLS Rod- Power Cords - SHOP Wheelbarrows - Ladders - Welding Supplies & - Forney Welder - Tool Chests Rod Drills - SHOP Twin Tank Air TOOLS- Cordless Compressor - Ladders - Specialized Tools - Cut Forney Welder Off Saw - Tool Chests - Large Quantity of Bench -- Simplex Twin Tank Air Hand Tools Cordless Drills Grinder Compressor - Many More Tools &Tools Specialized - Vices Accessories - Cut Off Saw - Large Quantity of - 26" Radial Arm Drill Quantity of Lumber - Press Simplex Bench - PipeHand Taps Tools Grinder - 1350 Watt Generator Many More Tools & - Air -Tank - Set Vices Accessories - Air Hammers Watt Generator -- 1300 26" Radial Arm Drill- Levels - Quantity of Lumber Set Press - Hammers - Pipe Taps - 30 Amp Generator - Screwdrivers -- 700 1350 Watt Generator Amp Eliminator - Air Tank - Bolts SetTools - Air - Air Hammers Screws -- Drills 1300 Watt Generator - Levels Set - LUNCH Hammers AVAILABLE - 30 Amp Generator - Screwdrivers - 700 Amp Eliminator - Bolts - Air Tools - Screws - Drills LUNCH AVAILABLE

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THAT’S WHAT HE SAID

"If this is the new GM leadership, it’s pretty lacking. I am very disappointed, really as a woman to woman, because the culture you’re representing here today is the culture of the status quo."

– U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, speaking to new General Motors CEO Mary Barra, about evidence the company waited for years to recall cars known to have a dangerous ignition-switch defect.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

Unreserved Farm and Real Estate Auction Farm and RealAltona Estate Auction forUnreserved John & Frieda Peters BC 21664 For for more info. listings call John @ (250) 630-2569 John &on Frieda Peters Altona BC 21664 For more info. on listings call John @ (250) 630-2569

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Fr. Hwy 97 Fort St John BC-­‐ heading north on hwy 97, turn right onto Directions: 271 rd for 21km, then left onto 256 rd for 3 km. Turn right onto Prespatou rd for

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Queen Isabella, days before sponsoring Columbus' voyage to the New SHOP TOOLS: 225G Miller Bobcat welder (has only gone through 4-­‐5 boxes of rods) World, issues an ultimatum to Spain's Jews: convert or leave. As many cutting torch w. tanks, tire changer, Miller welder, table saw, water pump, water hoses, belt lacer, engine stand, Dynablast propane steamer, Rexon Milling machine, as 800,000 left, and would not return in serious numbers until the hydraulic ram, tidy tanks (3x130gal, 1-­‐100gal, 1-­‐150gal) side grinders, bumper jacks, 19th century. circular saw, chop saw, cut-­‐off saw, Mastercraft drill press, quantity of wrenches, hydraulic jacks, assortment of belts MISC.: wheel chair lift for vehicle (up to 300lbs) comes with all installation hardware, aluminum jockey box, box rails, aluminum running boards, aluminum head-­‐ache rack with tool boxes, triplex wire, roll of chain link fencing, steel yard light pole, truck chains, quantity of tires/rims, quantity of 45 gal drums, pig crate, quantity of V-­‐belts, water tank, quantity of steel, pallet of cultivator shovels, BUILDING MATERIAL: 2x6's, 2x4's, 6x6's, bundle of 1x4's, misc lumber, 26ft beam, OSB, galvanized tin sheeting, assortment of siding, treated blocking, fence posts, sawhorses, coreplex sheets, sign material, assortment of windows and doors, stove pipe, aluminum shelving,

LAWN/GARDEN: Murray Twin18 ride-­‐on lawn mower, pull-­‐type rotor tiller, Mastercraft push mower, rotor tiller, ANTIQUES: cook stove, gas cans, antique plow, antique grass mower, steel/wooden RHYTHM AUCTIONS IS STILL TAKING UP CONSIGNMENTS wheels, EQUIPMENT: 700 Versatile tractor, 700 Versatile tractor for parts, 4520 John Deere tractor (comes with 2350 loader) 560 International tractor diesel engine, D4 International tractor, CCIL Swather, CCIL swather for parts, Versatile Swather, 21ft 8820 CASE International diesel swather, 46ft 420 Melroe Harrows, Allied harrows Unreserved Consignment Sale May 24, 2014@10am (different sizes), 32ft International Vibrashank w. mounted harrows, 18ft Vibrashank, RHYTHM AUCTIONS STILLsharp ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS! Vibrashank for parts, 27ft Co-­‐op implements deep tillage cultivator w. mounted RHYTHM AUCTIONS STILL ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS! Deliver dates to the auction yard are on May 13, 14, 15, 16, and harrows, 24ft Friggstad deep tillage cultivator, 14ft CASE cultivator, 20ft CASE disc, 22ft 230 John Deere disc, 5 bottom plow, 1969 Chev grain truck on propane, 1984 May 19, 21,auction 22, Unloading hours are15,from 8am Deliver dates20, to the yard are on May 13, 14, 16, and Mayto 19,6pm.

20, 21,All 22, FORD pick-­‐up on propane (4 speed), 14T John Deere square baler, Massey Ferguson items must beare in from the 8am yardtoby May 22nd, 2014 sharp.

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All items must be inby thenoon yard by May 22nd, silage cutter, , 28ft 7200 International hoe drill with steel packers, 12ft International exceptions unless arranged by Aron.

2014 by noon sharp. No exceptions unless arranged by Aron. seed drill, 24ft John Deere hoe drill with steel packers, 58ft field sprayer, Lode King 2 compartment drill fill on trailer, Westfield augers, hammer mill, seed cleaners, 510 DIRECTIONS FR. FORT ST JOHN BC: North on hwy 97 (Alaska DIRECTIONS FR. FORT ST JOHN BC: North on hwy 97 (Alaska Highway) and turn right onto 271 rd and go New Holland 540pto brush mower, 18ft steel deck with tool box and tie straps, Highway) and turn right onto 271 rd and go for 21km and then left tandem trailer with like-­‐new wooden deck, 2010 PJ flat deck tandem trailer, piler for 21km and then left onto 256 rd for 3 km and then right onto Prespatou rd for 50km.

Paved roads all onto 256 rd for 3 km and then right onto Prespatou rd for 50km. blade for Cat, ripper blade for D7 Cat, culverts, 20"pipes, 32ft 36" pipe, 10 ply 24.5-­‐32 the way out there.

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VEHICLES1998 1998 Plymouth Voyager Van VEHICLESPlymouth Voyager Van TERMS AND CONDITIONS: ATVsPuma Catx3, Skidoo x3, 700Polaris, Sportsman ATVsPuma ArcticArctic Cat Skidoo 700 Sportsman LT 1000 Polaris, CraftsmanLT ride1000 on lawn We accept absentee bids only if the bid is placed at $350.00 or higher. To place an Craftsman on lawn mower mower , 15 ft. firide berglass boat c/w trailer. absentee bid, call the office at (250) 261-­‐4198 to request the absentee bid form by FARM EQUIPMENT4010 John Deere ( tires are like new) FARM EQUIPMENT4010 John Deere tractor ( tirestractor are like new) New Holland manure fax. Forms must be sent back with proper information required 48 hours prior to the New Holland manure spreader, John Deere rock picker, Westfield farm auction sale date. Everything sells unreserved and to the highest bidder only. No spreader, John Deere rock picker, Westfield farm auger, auger tub, fertilizer spreader, auger, auger tub, fertilizer spreader, diamond harrows, tandem hay warranties or guarantees on items being sold, everything is sold as is where is. All diamond tandem hay trailer, hay rake, 40ft 6ft 3point cultivator, 40ft Hydraulic trailer, harrows, hay rake, 6ft 3point cultivator, Hydraulic Diamond Harrows, sales must be paid on day of sale by cash, VISA, MasterCard, debit, certified cheque, Diamond Harrows, 3 bottom point FORD plow (kick-back) 3 bottom 3 point FORD3 plow (kick-back) or letter from bank guaranteeing payment. A sufficient I.D. (driver’s license) is CATTLE EQUIPMENTmineral feeders, self feeder, water gateswater bowls, CATTLE EQUIPMENTmineralcalf feeders, calf selfbowls, feeder, required to register, prior to bidding.

INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT- 743B Bobcat skid steer c/w material bucket, gates, globalauctionguide.com for listings and photos.

32125 E –2 sets 80c,of– skidder 3.375” x 2.125” –Visit Nexpress DUE TO POOR CELL SERVICE, DEBIT AND/OR CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS MAY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT743B Bobcat skid steer c/w material tire chains (brand new) 30.5 x 32, NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THIS SALE. PLEASE BRING CASH OR CHEQUES bucket, 2 sets of Miller skidder tireLincoln chains (brand new) 30.5 x 32, 12 pails) 10” SHOP TOOLSBig 40 welder, welder, 75w-90 gear oil (approx SHOP 40 Miller welder, Lincoln welder, 75w-90 gearchain oil radial saw,TOOLSgas pump,Big 3/4”drill, 7” grinder, welding rods, transmission jack, electric (approx grease 12 pails) 10" radial saw, gas pump, 3/4"drill, 7" grinder, sharpener, jugs of oil, water hose,electric 10” Craftsman saw, shop grease lights x 7,&45 gal welding rods, &transmission jack, chaintable sharpener, barrel carrier, 70 gal fuel tank, 135 gal fuel tank, unused fi re hose jugs of oil, water hose, 10" Craftsman table saw, shop lights x 7, 45 gal MISCNerf Bars, ATE intake for a135 04/05 GMC duramax, 18565 byfire 15 Honda barrel carrier, 70cold galairfuel tank, gal fuel tank, unused hoserims

and tires, Nerf aluminum head-ache rackair forintake pick-up,for aluminum storage for the back of MISCBars, ATE cold a 04/05 GMCbox duramax, 18565

byRV,15wheel Honda rimsbox, and tires, aluminum head-ache for pick-up, an well tool shop supplies and tools, 1 set of horserack harnesses, water boiler A great opportunity to buy a half section of farm land locate on John A Street in aluminum for the of tires, an RV, wheelSquare well tool box, long, shop heater, wood storage stoves, 12 box packages roofiback ng, misc 8-4x4-1/4” tubing-18’ Altona.

supplies and tools, 1 set of horse harnesses, water boiler heater, 1-8x8-Square tubing-29’6” long, 1-12”highx7” wide i-beam-29’6” long, 4-8”highx5.5” wide Unreserved Real Estate Auction for John G. Fehr @12noon on June 14, 2014. This wood stoves, 12 packages roofing, misc tires property will be auctioned off at the site of 21664 Altona (Loop rd) at the Farm i-beam-7” long Auction HOUSEHOLD ITEMSwashers & shelving, dryers, pellet TV, shelving, pellet stove, of John & Frieda Peters. To view the land call John G. Fehr @ (250) 630-­‐ HOUSEHOLD ITEMSwashers & dryers, TV, stove, fi ling cabinet, 6ft long filing cabinet 2309 table (folding legs), 5 drawer dresser, cooling racks.

ANTIQUES- feed cooker 32125 E – 80c, – 3.375” x 2.125” – Nexpress Legal Description-­‐ DL: 2521 PID-­‐ 011-­‐238-­‐739 ANTIQUESfeedconsigned cooker More items daily! Visit globalauctionguide.com for up to Property is sold with the following outbuildings: 2 wooden grain bins Hay Shed More consigned Visit globalauctionguide.com for up to date listings and also be used as equipment shed) Approx. 30'x96', Barn with concrete floor dateitems listings anddaily! photos. (can approx. 26'x40' Property is fairly flat with approximately 240 open acres and 2 photos.

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Health officials say the declaration was prompted by “several consecutive weeks in which new cases of measles disease have been confirmed.”

Dr. Marcia Johnson, medical officer of health for the Edmonton Zone, said there have been 22 cases of measles in the province, but because the disease has a long incubation period, more cases are expected to emerge.

The declaration means changes to the recommendations for routine immunization for children, she said.

“It allows us to offer measles vaccine early to help protect infants over the age of six months to just under 12 months. Those infants usually are not eligible for measles vaccine and therefore are not protected against the disease.”

Alberta Health Services recommends: - Infants six months of age to under 12 months of age are now eligible for an early additional dose of measles vaccine for shortterm added protection against the disease.

That includes babies living in the zones or travelling to those zones, or any out-ofprovince destinations with measles outbreaks.

Those children will still need an additional dose of the vaccine once they are four.

- Children age four and older who are attending daycares, day homes and schools within the regions and have not yet received their second dose of measles vaccine should receive it as soon as possible.

The outbreak applies to the Calgary Zone (nine measles cases), the Edmonton Zone (six cases) and the Central Alberta Zone (seven cases), but not to any other part of the province.

Health officials are urging all Albertans born in or after 1970 to make sure they have received both doses of the measles vaccine.

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The menu offered up a variety of local delicacies from salmon to lamb, and Francine and I shared bites of each other’s lunches and the heavenly desserts that came with the meals.

We chatted about the riding in the region and the sites we were to be taking in over the next two days.

Pretty soon it was time to head out. I was going to be staying at the Auberge Presbytere Mont Lac-Vert.

The ride to the Auberge Presbytere was under sun filled skies and the scenery and riding was filled with lovely curves.

It was a glorious afternoon of riding, one that I was sad to see end.

When we pulled into the Auberge Presbytere I was totally taken aback. It was not what I expected at all!

Built in 1917, the Inn started its life as the presbytery (home for the priest) of the parish of Ascension of Our Lord Lac-Saint-Jean but was sold in 1978 and moved in sections to its present location ad was a farmhouse until 1986.

In 1986, the home was converted into a Bed & Breakfast/ Hotel and serves local skiers, snowmobilers and motorcyclists!

The entire place, including the menu is themed to celebrate the beginning of the building as a rectory. My room was the Monseigneur’s! After taking my bags to the room we all met up in the basement lounge where we were served up some wonderful appetizers and beverages.

We got to meet with the owners, Danielle and Robert and share some great laughs and conversation. I also got to meet one of the ladies for the tourism office, Karine, and she and I had this amazing meal out on the covered veranda.

I had to have help reading the menu as it was all in French, but before too long, our waitress brought me an English version.

I had the Maple drenched white fish and I have to tell you I have never enjoyed a piece of fish so much!

After an amazingly productive dinner meeting with Karine, I wandered off with my camera to explore the Auberge a little more closely.

The place truly feels like a rectory with all of the religious symbols and yet, it is very homey and comfortable. Upstairs there are dormitory style rooms that groups can rent, all divided by room dividers.

I headed back to my room and settled down at the desk to download and tag photo and video and once done, I headed to bed. I slept so well!

It was a good thing too because day two of riding in this region was going to be a busy one!

Next week we will pick up with the dawning of day two and another phenomenal day of riding and sight seeing with the Club Moto Saguenay. BDB

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Alert: Possible new virulent clubroot pathotype APRIL 28, 2014 CANOLA COUNCIL OF CANADA CANOLA WATCH ALERT

Look out for clubroot patches in 2014 — even if the field is seeded to a resistant variety.

New data from the Alberta clubroot disease survey indicates some forms of clubroot resistance are no longer functioning well against a possible new clubroot pathotype in the Edmonton region.

Dr. Stephen Strelkov at the University of Alberta has investigated samples collected from several fields and verified higher levels of infection than expected in some clubroot resistant varieties. Further studies are underway to verify the true virulence of these clubroot strains.

This risk was highlighted when clubroot resistance was first introduced in Western Canada in 2009. Researchers from Sweden had earlier observed that the clubroot pathogen overcame resistance in two crop rotations. Clubroot resistance in winter canola in the U.K. was overcome in four years. And greenhouse studies at the University of Alberta showed that some types of Canadian clubroot resistance can lose their effectiveness in as few as two canola crop rotations when under extreme pressure.

For some fields in the Edmonton area, it’s like we’re back to 2003 and clubroot has been identified for the first time. Our advantage this time is experience. We know that this disease is aggressive and spreads quickly.

The good news is that we’re likely talking about very few fields and patches within those fields. Clubroot resistance is expected to be functional in the vast majority of acres this year. But attention needs to be paid to prevent this situation from expanding. A new virulent pathotype, if allowed to spread, could set us back to the start of a new clubroot infestation.

How do new pathotypes develop?

This is roughly 1,000 kg of soil.

Imagine that this soil is lightly infested with clubroot, meaning it has a low chance of selecting for a pathotype that could be virulent on clubroot-resistant canola. Now imagine the tiny amount of soil circled in red (zoomed below) is highly infested with clubroot. This tiny amount of soil, though roughly one millionth the volume of the soil in the truck bed, could contain as many clubroot spores as an entire truckload of lightly infested soil. New virulent pathotypes are 1,000,000 times more likely to be selected in a field of highly infested soil versus a field of lightly infested soil.

Resistance can lose its effectiveness when repeated cropping of a resistance source selects for individuals within a pathogen population that are virulent on that resistance.

Initially, these new pathogen strains are very rare but then increase by being able to attack the “resistant” genotypes.

These few individuals with these new virulence traits can therefore infect “resistant” plants, create galls and build up relatively quickly to create

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a new pathotype population. Within a few canola rotations — particularly if those rotations have canola every other year and are the same variety with the same genetic resistance source — the clubroot resistance trait will lose its effectiveness.

In fields with high levels of clubroot, there will be many billions of Plasmodiophora brassicae resting spores in the soil. The more spores, the greater chance of there being rare pathogen strains that can attack resistant genotypes.

The weed analogy. Herbicide-resistant weed populations build up the same way. If there are thousands of wild oat plants in a field, there will be a population of individuals possessing a variety of mutations.

Eventually, there will be a mutation in some individual weeds that confers resistance to Group 1 herbicide, for example. That resistant seed will form a plant that produces more resistant seeds. If that field is receiving Group 1 herbicide over and over, then what started as one resistant wild oat plant will form a population of Group-1 resistant wild oats that spreads throughout the field and farm.

The same selection process has happened with wheat rust, soybean cyst nematode, blackleg in canola and various other crop pests over the years.

In all of these cases, the risk of selecting for resistant pathotypes is proportional to the amount of the pest present. The bigger the population, the more mutations, and the greater likelihood of selecting for individuals with a mutation that can overcome the resistance.

The odds. Suppose a newly infested field has Plasmodiophora brassicae spores at a concentration of 1,000 spores/g of soil, while a highly infested field near Edmonton has one billion spores/g of soil.

If one in a million of these resting spores were capable of overcoming resistance being used on that Edmonton field, then there are 1,000 spores in a gram of soil in a highly infested field that would be capable of accomplishing this breakdown. The next time a grower grew the same clubroot resistance on that same field, there would be enough of these new virulent spores to totally overwhelm that same resistance.

But in fields with low spore levels, perhaps in southern Alberta or in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, finding spores capable of overcoming resistance in that gram of soil is less likely. One would need 1,000 g of soil just to find one virulent spore, versus 1,000 spores in one gram of infested soil. That’s a million-fold difference.

Therefore, clubroot resistant varieties grown in these low incidence areas would not face a significant risk of being overcome. And if there is no P. brassicae in the field at all, then resistance will not be eroded since there is nothing there to overcome that resistance.

Growing resistant varieties in areas with low levels of clubroot is a good way to keep clubroot levels low. Waiting until clubroot levels get high before using a resistant variety puts the resistance traits at a much greater risk.

How to protect clubroot resistance Continuing with the same resistant variety on the same field increases the

risk of selecting for and building up new virulent pathotypes. Source: Randy Kutcher Dr. Stephen Strelkov continues to study the clubroot samples collected in 2013, to see whether these new strains are virulent on all clubroot resistant varieties. Research indicates that the Pioneer Hi-Bred and Monsanto sources of clubroot resistance appear to be different from each other in the

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lab and field, but we currently do not have enough information to make conclusions about other varieties.

In the longer term, development of additional resistance genes or cross licensing among seed companies could allow for stacking of resistance traits, which substantially lowers the risk of selecting for a pathotype that can overcome the resistance. Seed companies already have a history of cross licensing traits to battle soybean cyst nematode and in stacking Roundup Ready and Liberty Link traits to maintain the effectiveness of herbicide tolerance systems, to give two examples.

Short of a stacked genetics solution and/or the development of several more distinct sources of resistance, which could take a lot of time and effort, we need to follow the risk mitigation practices to help prevent clubroot spread and protect this valuable genetic trait.

1. Crop rotation. Canola grown in longer rotations will reduce the selection pressure on the clubroot pathogen, especially in fields with a high clubroot spore load. This will reduce the risk of selecting for pathogens that will overcome genetic resistance. Under prairie conditions, the half-life of the resting spores has been estimated at about 4.4 years (Hwang et al, 2009), although there is evidence that a large proportion of the resting spore population dies off in the first two years after canola (Peng et al).

2. Resistance rotation. Avoid using the same clubroot resistance source back to back in sequence on a field. Researchers from Sweden had earlier observed that the clubroot pathogen overcame resistance in two crop rotations. Clubroot resistance in winter canola in the U.K. was overcome in four years. And greenhouse studies at the University of Alberta showed that some types of Canadian clubroot resistance can lose their effectiveness in as few as two canola crop rotations when under extreme pressure.

Resistance sources are listed in this article.

3. Grow R varieties if clubroot is a concern in your area, even if you haven’t found clubroot in your fields. Growing resistant varieties in areas with low levels of clubroot is a good way to keep clubroot levels low. If growers wait for clubroot to show up before choosing R varieties, the selection pressure for new virulent pathotypes is literally millions of times higher than if growers begin using R varieties before the disease shows up.

There is currently not enough seed available to use it everywhere across the Prairies, but planting clubroot-resistant varieties on fields with no history of this disease can be useful when clubroot has been confirmed nearby.

4. Scout. Growers using clubroot resistant varieties should scout their fields regularly to see if there is any evidence of the resistance breaking down. If the field is known to be infested with clubroot, then scouting should be very thorough before or during swathing. “Thorough” means examining the whole field to measure if there is an indication of pathotype shift, which will have a large impact on the future use of canola on that field. If the field is not known to be infested with clubroot, then scouting near the field entry points should occur once near the end of the growing season.

Note that a bag of clubroot-resistant seed will include some off types that may not have the clubroot resistance gene. These plants will be evenly distributed throughout the field. Instead, look for patches of clubrootinfected plants. In fields planted to a resistant variety, these patches may indicate the presence of a new virulent pathotype. While scouting, observe the location of the plants. Infested plants outside the seedrow could be susceptible volunteers.

5. Limit soil movement from field to field. Preventing spread of the disease is important in the long term control of this disease — even with clubroot resistant varieties. Sanitation practices are essential for fields known to be infested with clubroot, and important to ensure that areas without clubroot do not become infested as well. Sanitize your own equipment between fields, and if you hire custom operators for any job make sure you ask about their sanitation protocols. If you purchase used equipment from clubroot infested regions, make sure it is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before it gets to your farm.

6. Manage weeds. Control of canola volunteers and other weeds that act as hosts for clubroot will be essential to keep the selection pressure low by not allowing the disease to build-up in the non-canola years.

What we don’t know As mentioned in the previous article, we still do not know enough about this potential new clubroot pathotype. Dr. Strelkov is currently conducting phase 2 of greenhouse testing to help verify the virulence of these clubroot strains. More data is expected to be available later this spring.

Dr. Strelkov, the CCC and others will develop a more concerted clubroot scouting effort this summer in a few Alberta counties to determine if there are pathotype changes occurring.

We also don’t know how widespread this new pathotype is, geographically. Is it really new? Or is it already present in most of the clubroot infested soils, but just at a very low frequency?

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