Vegreville News Advertiser - April 12, 2023

RCMP Retro Pay Request Falls on Deaf Ears

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

RCMP Retro Pay has been a bone of contention between municipalities and the federal government for quite some time now. The Town of Vegreville is no exception, and Mayor MacPhee was “disappointed” to hear that the federal government would not be absorbing costs of retro-active pay while attending Alberta Municipalities, (AM) Spring Leaders Conference on March 31.

MacPhee said retro-active pay had increased substantially in the last collective bargaining agreement that was reached between the RCMP and federal government nearly a year ago.

Initially, the Town of Vegreville was told retro pay would be $194,000. During the AM conference, MacPhee said he learned that figure has increased by $70,196 to bring the total up to $264,253.40. MacPhee said he spoke with representatives with RCMP K Division at the conference who have agreed to meet with town officials regarding the increase.

AM President Cathy Heron stated that it will collectively cost Alberta municipalities $60 million and the province another $80 million to cover the costs of smaller towns.

Heron said some municipalities are

covering the extra cost with one-time levies and even reducing RCMP staffing, “which makes communities less safe.”

Paul McLauchlin, President of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, (RMA) stated that under the new collective agreement, those costs will be retroactive to 2017, and some Alberta municipalities that have contracts with the RCMP if their population exceeds 5,000 will be hard hit.

“It’s a pretty significant bill for municipalities over 5,000 people, I’ve seen some bills of over $1 million,” he said, adding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, (FCM) had been in regular contact with the federal government over the issue and had hoped for better.

In a statement released on March 29, FCM stated that “despite months of municipal advocacy led by the FCM, provincial-territorial associations, and local leaders across Canada, the federal government has indicated in the 2023 Budget that it will not be meeting the request to absorb the retroactive costs associated with the latest RCMP collective bargaining agreement.

The March 28 budget further confirmed that communities across Canada that are dependent on RCMP services for local policing are expected to cover these costs, and offered details on a repayment

period for municipalities. This falls well short of the call from municipalities to fully absorb the costs.”

FCM President Taneen Rudyk said, “Municipalities have been crystal clear. Local governments were not at the table for these negotiations. And while cost estimates were provided to some municipalities, these turned out to be far below the final agreement’s increase over six years, with retroactive pay going back to 2017.

The federal government’s refusal to absorb these costs, which were essentially negotiated with municipal money but not with municipal input, is not acceptable. Municipal councils will be forced to make incredibly tough decisions, such as making cuts to essential services or passing the bill along to residents, at a time when Canadians’ concerns about local safety and the cost of living are already rising.”

FCM is clearly reiterating the need for municipalities to be actively involved in any future processes regarding contract policing. This situation cannot occur again. Going forward, municipalities must be properly consulted on issues related to policing costs given the municipal responsibility to keep our communities safe.”

Inflation Solution

I remember when something new came to market it was very expensive.

After it became known and started to sell more and more prices went lower and lower because it was cheaper to produce big quantities and producers were satisfied with a reasonable profit.

In the 1950’s some power introduced supply and demand and share selling and inflation set in. The same power needs to change it back before the 1950’s and solve

the inflation problem.

Remember, everything is free except man’s greed. For thousands of years before the 1950’s there was not inflation. We Canadians and the people of the world need to demand that change.

Andy Brown

PS Is this the same power that falsely makes 1,000 millions = 1 billion?

Thanks for writing Andy. It is interesting to understand history and how the Roman Empire dealt with inflation (it did exist) as well as debt forgiveness in the times of Ancient Athens. As for greed… it is definitely universal and likely existed at the dawn of time. To clarify your last statement, I think you are referring to British English of decades past where the word “billion” referred to a million millions. - AB

Unreserved Real Estate & Machinery Auction Sale for Jacob Boschman & Family

Parcel #4 - NE 24-55-13 W4M

Located at 553048 Rge Rd 130

Being 18.76 Acres M/L with a House, Shop & More

Legal: Plan 0820021, Blk 1, Lot 1

Directions: 1 1/2 Miles West of Two Hills on Hwy #45 to Rge Rd 130, North on Rge Rd 130 for 3 1/2 Miles on the West Side or From the Junction of Hwy #29 & Rge Rd 130, 1/2 Mile

South.

This Beautiful Property includes an Approx. 10

Year Old House with a 2 Car Attached Garage, Shop, Gazebo & Stunning Yard.

The Executive Style Bungalow sells with a Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Water

Filtration System and Window Coverings. It has 3 Bedrooms Upstairs with 2 Bedrooms Down Stairs & 2 Extra Rooms Down Stairs that could be a Bonus Room, Playroom, Home Theater or Office Space. It is Heated by a Boiler with In Floor Heat & Forced Air. Only Thing Not Completed in this House is the Basement Ceiling.

The Property has a 50'x80' with 20' Ceiling Steel

Structure that has a 18'x18' Overhead Door & a 10'x10' Overhead Door, New Boiler in 2022, Heated & Spray Foam Insulated plus Plumbed for a Bathroom.

As well as a Heated Parking/Sidewalk in front of the 2 Bay Attached Garage which is 26'x25' on the Short Wall & 36' on the Long Wall with Styrofoam Block Construction, Water into the Garage & Door Openers. It also Sells with a Gazebo, Play Centre, Green House, Garden Shed Located Behind the House and a Red Shed.

Parcel #6 - House Located in the Town of Vegreville, AB at 5630 48A Street - Plan RN80, Blk 17, Lot 9

Selling at 1009 Sq Ft Single Detached Bungalow on a Corner Lot comes with Many Upgrades in the Last 5 to 10 Years including All Windows Replaced (Except the Living Room Picture Window), Flooring, Interior Paint, Kitchen Counter Tops & Backsplash, New Basement Bathroom, New Poured Concrete in the Basement, Weeping Tile, Sump Pump, Furnace, Central Air Conditioning, Hot Water Tank & Shingles, Plus a Central Vac. 2 Bedrooms on the Main Floor & 2 Bedrooms in the Basement (One has a Gas Fireplace) Plus 2 Bathrooms. Plus a 26'x22'

Double Detached Garage with a Newer Concrete Floor & Storage Shed. Sells with a Fridge, Stove, Washer & Dryer

Parcel #2 - N 1/2 of the SE 10-55-12 W4M Located Near

Two Hills, AB - Being 65.75 Acres M/L

Legal: SE 10-55-12 W4M

Directions: 2 Miles East of Two Hills on Hwy #45 to Hwy #36, 1 Mile North on Hwy #36

65 Cultivated Acres that had Canola in 2022 & New 5 Wire Fence Last Year on 3 Sides.

Parcel #3 - S 1/2 of the SE 10-55-12 W4M

Located Near Two Hills, AB - Being 78.83 Acres M/L

Legal: Plan 1820005, Blk 1, Lot 2

Directions: 2 Miles East of Two Hills on Hwy #45 to Hwy #36, 1 Mile North on Hwy #36

Approx. 70 Cultivated Acres that had Canola in 2022 & New 5 Wire Fence Last Year on 3 Sides.

Real Estate Transactions are being Handled by Morrison Realty

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Parcel #1 - NE 20-55-11 W4M Located at 553056 Rge Rd 114 Being 161 Acres M/L with House, Shop & Barn

Legal: NE 20-55-11 W4M

Directions: From Two Hills, East on Hwy #45 to Hwy #36, North on Hwy #36 to Twp Rd 554, East on Twp Rd 554 for 4 Miles to Rge Rd 114, South on Rge Rd 114 for 1/4 of a Mile

The Barn Shaped House sells with a Completely Renovated Kitchen, Fridge, Stove, 2 Washers & Dryers, Some Window Coverings & Water Filtration System. It has an Upstairs Master with a Walk In Closet & Ensuite, plus 2 Small Bedrooms & an Unfinished Bathroom. The Kitchen is Located in the Original Part of the House. In addition the Basement contains an Updated Bathroom.

The Property Sells with a Steel Quonset that is 41' Wide by 82' Long of which 44' is Divided and Insulated with a Wood Heater that Stays with the Property. It also sells with a 30'x60' Coverall Building, a 20'x24' Garage on a Cement Pad, Corrals & Panels. Plus a Shelter, Numerous Older Granaries/Outbuildings, Dog Run, Dog Houses, Garden Shed, Perimeter Fence Installed about a Year Ago & 2 Water Wells, one for the Barn & one for the House but Little Is Known about the Barn Well.

The Hip Roof Barn has New Tin Roof & an Automatic Waterer Located Near. New 5 Wire Perimeter Fence Last Year. Approx. 145 Cultivated Acres that had Wheat in 2022.

Parcel #7 - House Located in the Town of Two Hills, AB at 5018 52nd Ave - Plan 8309ET, Blk 13, Lot 2

Selling a Small Home with a Large 28'x28' Detached Heated Garage on a 150'x50' Lot. With a Kitchen, Living Room & Bedroom on the Main Floor, Plus Small Bathroom off the Kitchen. The Basement is Unfinished. This home has Central Air, an Updated Furnace & Hot Water Tank. It Sells with All Appliance (No Dishwasher) and Window Coverings.

The 28'x28' Double Car Garage comes with a Cement Floor, Insulation, Heat & Electric Door Opener.

Parcel #5 - 4.7 Acre M/L Residential Property Located in the Crissel Estates Subdivision of Two Hills, AB

Legal: Plan 1722361, Blk 1, Lot 12

Directions: West of Two Hills on Hwy #34 to Rge Rd 125, North on Rge Rd 125 for 1/4 of a Mile, West Side of the Road.

There is Power to the Property Line, However there are No Municipal Services for this Lot. The Purchaser will need to Drill their Own Well and Install a Septic System. Currently Zoned Country Residential.

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Take From the Rich. Well… Some of Them.

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser – Opinion

Following the news that Galen Weston was granted a nearly $1.2 million raise by the board of Loblaws, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh could not stand another moment of this injustice. The raise came after a banner year in groceries and the subsequent appearance before a House of Commons Parliamentary Committee. By some accounts, experts comparing other CEOs, the raise wasn’t enough.

For MP Singh, it was the last straw. “I’m sick of this. Every cent of Greedy Galen’s 55 percent raise deserves to be taxed. And, then given back to you, your family, and foodbanks throughout Canada.” wrote Singh in a tweet on Wednesday. Of course on one hand, while his 600k Twitter followers is impressive, it does pale in comparison to the approximately 27.5 million eligible voters in Canada. On the other hand, we all know that true outrage must be voiced online or it doesn’t really count.

After the tweet, an official statement was released on the NDP website inviting supporters to add their names to an online petition calling for Weston’s raise to “go to the people who need it more.”

“We should tax Galen Weston’s million dollar raise and send that money to families and food banks,” it reads on the page soliciting a supporter’s name, address, email and phone number. Don’t miss the fine print though… “When you submit your email address and/or personal information through ndp.ca on a form like this one, you consent to being added to our contact lists. We

use this information to communicate with you about the work Jagmeet and our NDP team are doing, and follow up with you about past and future donations and membership. While we may share your information with riding associations,” the site advises.

As pointed out so aptly by Tristin Hopper of the National Post, the federal tax paid on Galen Weston’s $1.2 million raise almost perfectly covers Jagmeet Singh’s annual cost to the Canadian treasury. Interesting calculation. Adding to that the NDP site states that “Galen Weston just got a 55 percent raise” which, even if you are not good at math is false. I’m sure there is some way to work then numbers to get to 55% BUT...the board raised their CEO’s combined salary nearly $1.2 million to a total of $11.8 million, so 15 percent would be high. Nothing like trying to bluff, (or lie) your way to a voter’s heart.

While we are not sure exactly where MP Singh or the NDP draw the line, the party indicates that their official platform proposes a marginal tax rate of 80 percent on earnings above $1 million. A measure that was attempted once, and failed miserably, in the UK around 1996 inspiring a Beatles song appropriately named “Taxman.”

Denis Healey, the Chancellor of the Exchequer at the time, later came to regret the policy. “The main effect was to get people to invest abroad rather than in the UK, which was bad,” he told The Telegraph in 2009.

Even IF this wasn’t a horrible idea, why Galen Weston? Well, let’s not forget that Mr. Singh is now a professional politician. His main goal, like far too many of his ilk, is to win votes and stay in office. Some will be tempted to call me out on that comment, but let’s look at it from this perspective.

On a list of compensation for the top 100 Canadian CEOs for 2021, the average pay was $10.9 million. Even after the raise, and if no one else on the list was given an increase, Galen Weston would still be hovering around 50th place. For me, that means there are at least 49 others that might garner Mr. Singh’s attention.

On the top of the list is Philip Fayer, ($140 million) of Nuvei, a payment processing company. Does anyone think their credit card fees are too high? Further down in 5th place is Joe Natale, ($27 million) from Rogers. We all know we pay some of the highest cell phone rates in the world. At #6 is Keith E. Creel, ($26 million) of Canadian Pacific Railway. Transport adds to the price of almost everything that’s not in a ***cough*** pipeline. Darren Entwistle of Telus is higher on the list at $19.8 million and D. McKay of Royal Bank of Canada at $16.6 million.

Also, higher on the list are more names from banks, telecom companies, insurance companies, energy companies and Canada’s other rail company CNR. Maybe we need a look at Mr. Singh’s investments to see how many of the other top 100 are on the list.

Other than ranting on twitter and collecting names, what is MP Singh ACTUALLY doing? Is talking about taking from some of the high paid CEOs for the Canadian taxpayer or his future election bid?

Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

Province Injects More Cash into Rural Economic Development

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

A healthy provincial budget has prompted the Alberta Government to increase funding for rural economic development alliances to support growth and prosperity throughout Alberta.

On March 22, the Government of Alberta announced that through budget 2023 that it was more than doubling its support for the nine regional economic development alliances, (REDAs) in the province. There are a total of 9 REDA’s in the province, including Alberta HUB, which covers the northeastern part of the province.

Alberta HUB Executive Director Bob Bezpalko said that over the last three years the province invested $50,000 per REDA and that amount is being increased by $75,000 for a grand total of $125,000. Bezpalko stated that, “Basically, the majority of the monies will go towards the operations of Alberta HUB which includes mandates of the organization.” The mandates include: enabling investment in our region, supporting businesses and entrepreneurs, and of course, assisting our community members, Metis settlements, and being investment ready in areas like that.”

He added that, “We take a targeted approach to enabling investment and getting the word out about the Alberta HUB region as a great place to invest in…Any organizations that have an investment focus is where Alberta HUB focuses our funding.

Alberta HUB Board Chair Gerald

Aalbers explained that the investment secures funding to operate as a REDA. “As members of REDA we all pay a membership fee that is based on per capita. Cold Lake and Lloydminster are capped and everyone else pays a per capita to belong to the REDA’s.

We’ve been lobbying and advocating to the government the need it had been $100,000 and dropped off for a number of years due to financial conditions of the province. The message we’ve been conveying with Alberta HUB and other chairs throughout Alberta, we’ve shared the need for that support.

We’re out there fighting tooth and nail out there to remind people that we have oil production, gas production, and we have enhancements to that oil and gas production as well as agriculture. We seem to be a continuous leader with hemp for example. Forestry plays a part of our Alberta information HUB. And helping to make us as attractive as the Heartland, Edmonton and Calgary and the corridors that exist between Calgary and Edmonton.

It’s important to remind people the quality of life you’ll find in Cold Lake, Lac La Biche, even Lloydminster or Vegreville is second bar none to potentially living in Edmonton bar none. I think it’s important to remind people the technology that exists and broadband services and we are continuously advocating for improved services. Want to show you can live and work in our communities and enhance business opportunities.”

I think it’s important to remember we do encompass cities, towns, villages and First Nations as well as Metis Settlements as well as private business. Which is kind of unique. I think it’s important that we represent and have the input of private business. As an elected official from my perspective, and serving on the board of directors and chairing HUB I have a pretty fair idea of having it right from business person’s perspective has some really supportive pieces. And we’re hoping to grow more businesses. So, that when we speak to the Government of Alberta not only do we speak as local governments, but as businesses.

Alberta HUB currently has a total of 46 members and is always looking to grow that base, noted Aalbers.

Alberta HUB Executive Director Bob Bezpalko. (Michelle Pinon/File Photo)

90 Years Ago – April 12, 1933

Quebec tobacco growers use formalin as the best sterilizer for tobacco beds. Red clover is perhaps the most generally grown legume crop in Canada and provides cheap protein food for livestock, in addition to being a cheap source of nitrogen for soil enrichment.

Mr. Eli Hunka of Spring Creek sold a load of fifty pigs and got three hundred and ninety-eight dollars in one lot. Still, he says he’s not satisfied.

Ed Mehus says times are getting harder and harder. He has been cutting hair for 35c and 25c. The smallest charge he has made in over 20 years.

Reeve Huculak announced that the municipality will distribute gopher poison to ratepayers at a very reasonable cost.

The Girl Guides meeting was held in the armories, Thursday last. Following the marching, the girls went to their patrol corners where patrol work was done. Towards the end of the meeting a pow-wow was held and the gathering ended with the repeating of the promise and the singing of “God save the King.”

75 Years Ago – April 14, 1948

At a recent meeting of Vegreville Town Council on the motion of Councilors Muzyka and Laing, the council endorsed a petition addressed to Northwestern Utilities Ltd., asking for a gas pipeline extension to serve dwellings in Block 1, Plan 2483 P, also elevator properties on the C.P.R. line east.

We would like to mention that the Kinsmen have purchased about $500.00 worth of playground equipment. This will be erected in the park for the benefit of the kiddies as soon as weather permits. We hope you will like it and will let the kiddies take full advantage of the safe, clean playground we are trying to provide.

The Kinsmen Clubs across Canada are making a real concentrated effort to make gifts of food to Britain in the cheapest possible way, and this is how it works: We purchase foods in quantity; the foods that are most needed in Britain; and we have it made up into tenpound parcels. Each parcel costs $2.50. That’s all. The British Government pays all the freight, and there is an organization in Britain that distributes the parcels free of charge to needy families.

Oysters most likely to contain pearls are those with irregularly shaped shells, stunted, honeycombed by boring parasites, or covered with abnormal growths,

50 Years Ago – April 12, 1973

Royal Canadian Legion in Vegreville held their Vimy Night with life membership presentations to Mrs. Beulah Campbell, Mrs. Ada Dunn, Mrs. Ada Hoggins, Mrs. Mary Bourgette, Mrs. Eva Simpson, Mrs. Grace Johnson, and Mrs. Olive Wade. All of these ladies have many years of Auxiliary service behind them.

Larry Ruptash reported to the town council on Monday night that it appeared as though the Figure Skating School to be conducted at the Recreation Centre during Easter will be an overwhelming success. Mr. Ruptash said that over 100 will be registered for the school to be instructed by a professional from Vancouver.

24-year-old Blaine Alexander of Grouard was selected from a host of applications to take over the position of manager of the Lakeland Tourist Zone at a meeting held in Vegreville on March 24th.

Ladies curling club champs are: Madeline Kitz, lead; Dot Flanagan, second; Phyllis Cochrane, third and Olga Feschuk as skip. The afternoon Curling Champs were: Jean Schulte, Betty Henderson, Lee Burgess, Joan Vrolson, and Vi Tetreau.

Gordie Siminiuk was a proud father when he presented the Strebbs Trophy to his son Gilbert who captained the Vegreville Mites in the weekend hockey tournament.

25 Years Ago – April 7, 1998

Paul Maniowski of Mundare won $29,190 during a satellite bingo game on March 24. The bingo was hosted by the Vegreville School of Dancing. It is the biggest satellite bingo win yet, and the school’s first.

On March 31, Vegreville Karate-Do Club hosted its second annual Vegreville Karate Club championship. Members of the club and guests from St. Paul Club competed with each other for the grand champion title. The 1998 champions are Michael Startsev – the best junior, and Terry Chilibecki – the best adult.

The Willingdon and District Agricultural Society will celebrate its 55th anniversary in 1998. Past executive directors and members have worked hard for the society in previous years and all those presently involved with the organization would like the society to maintain a strong presence in the community in the coming years.

The next step outreach program celebrated its growth in enrolments at its recent open house in Vegreville. At their basement location in the town administration building on Wednesday, board chairman Lois Byers was joined by Elk Island Public School superintendent Terry Gunderson, supervisor of instructional services Carolyn King, and Next Step teacher Joyce Bryden to cut the cake honoring the event.

Letters Welcomed

Putin’s War of Revenge on Ukraine

George Leonty Retired Teacher

When Putin sent thousands of soldiers into Ukraine from the north on February 24th, 2022 he thought he could sweep into the capital Kyiv in a matter of days and depose the government of former comedian, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But, there were no flowers or marching bands to greet this nasty invasion.

Putin described the biggest European invasion since the end of World War Two as a “special military operation” rather than the full-scale war that has left millions of Ukrainians displaced inside their country and beyond. This is a one sided war simply because Ukraine cannot touch Russia in retaliation. The United Nations has been proven to be inept.

High on the agenda was toppling the government of Ukraine’s elected president, who Putin thought would be a “pushover”. Sending troops into Ukraine from the north, south and east, Putin told the Russian people his goal was to “demilitarize and de-Nazify Ukraine”.

In 2013, my wife and I toured southern and western Ukraine and all of Crimea. We never saw any Nazis or soldiers. We saw a free and friendly country with vast agricultural land, cities with beautiful architecture, railway networks, and lovely countryside. Since 2014, Russia built a 60 km. high-tech security fence along annexed Crimea’s border with mainland Ukraine.

It was clear that “de-Nazification” is basically “deUkrainization” - in effect erasing the modern state of Ukraine. Putin insists that Ukraine is historically part of Russia, like during the Soviet Union days.

Putin and his Wagner mercenaries commit daily war crimes with the destruction of roads, bridges. dams, power grids, hospitals, schools, residential areas, and apartment blocks. Land mines litter forests and fields. Missiles rain down daily on all the cities and countryside.

For years, the

Russian president has denied Ukraine its own statehood and that Ukraine was part of Russia dating back to the late 9th Century. The internet has many pictures and stories about the former Soviet Union, and the evils of Stalin who killed about 5 or 6 million Ukrainians with starvation called the Holodomor in the 1930’s.

It is disturbing to see pictures of 75 year old Patriarch Kirill, and other Russian Orthodox priests in Russia using censors and holy water to bless rockets, rifles, and jets to be used on Ukraine. Putin is seen in church holding a candle and making the sign of the cross.

Ukraine is not part of NATO, however, United States and many NATO countries have supplied tanks, weapons, artillery, medical supplies, generators, and much more.

Dictator Putin on many occasions has made nuclear threats, talking of using all means at his disposal to pursue his insane land grabs. Keep in mind that Russia covers 11 time zones. Hypocrite Putin, who espouses Christianity, would do well to read James 4 in the bible about lust, coveting, killing, and war.

It is not known how this war on Ukraine will end. What we see is a country devastated by a brutal regime. The people of Russia are NOT inherently wicked, but their despotic leaders are. We see destruction, separated families, wives without husbands, children without fathers. The injuries, scars, and PTSD will last a lifetime. At this time Putin has a warrant for his arrest by the International Criminal Court, (ICC) for the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.

About 1.3 million grateful Canadians are of Ukrainian heritage. We are grateful for our ancestors who emigrated in the early 1900’s. Since the start of 2022, more than 132,000 Ukrainian nationals have entered Canada. Settlement agencies can help them with things like finding housing, work, and schools.

Canada still has God in its anthem. Prayer is in order. The internet and YouTube have some moving musical prayers for Ukraine that you can listen to.

Slava Ukraini (Glory to Ukraine)

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Alberta Canola Hosts Grower Season Ready Meeting in Vegreville

Michelle Pinon

News Advertiser

On March 30 about 30 local producers gathered at Vegreville Suites for some coffee, donuts and canola Growing Season Ready meeting hosted by Alberta Canola Region 4 Director and Two Hills area farmer Jeannette Andrashewski.

Research Director of Alberta Canola, Clinton Jurke, Agronomy Director of the Canola Council of Canada, and Keith Gabert, Agronomy Specialist of the Canola Council of Canada.

Jeannette Andrashewski.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Andrashewski welcomed everyone and said by way of introduction, “I’m a fourth generation farmer from my parents side and third on my husband’s side.” She explained that she and her husband came into the family farm business when her husband’s parents decided to retire. They farm with their son and said, “We are happy and we’re proud to be doing it.

So, I got encouraged to get onto this position. I want like to thank all of you for allowing me the opportunity to be your canola director. I am humbled. I want you to know I’ll be here to listen and to help you find the answers to your questions and to provide you opportunities like this growers’ engagement meeting where you can ask questions, hear, learn more to better your farm and to make it more profitable.”

Andrashewski acknowledged former Region 4 Director John Mayko for supporting her in her new role. She introduced special guest speakers covered everything from research and funding to practical information on stand establishment, canola diseases and insect pests during the engagement session. Speakers included: Brittany Visscher,

Visscher outlined the research goals and results along with funding sources. “We heavily rely on funding partners and want you to understand where the money is going and it benefits you.” While research is getting more expensive, Visscher said they leverage that through the different funding partners.

Between 2023 and 2028 they plan to

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EIPS Trustees Vote to Proceed with Information Report on Possible Closure of Andrew School

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

On April 6 Elk Island Public School Board of Trustees voted in favour of having Superintendent Mark Liguori proceed with an information report on the possible closure of Andrew School and to bring it forward at the April 20 meeting.

Seated in the public gallery during the meeting were Village of Andrew Mayor Merwin Haight and Deputy Mayor Tammy Pickett. No other members of the public were in attendance for the special

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SALE BY TENDER FARMLAND – LAMONT COUNTY

This land is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title: Meridian 4 Range 19 Township 56 Section 15 Quarter Northwest

Containing 64.7 Hectares (160 Acres) More Or Less. Excepting

Thereout: 0.506 Hectares (1.25 Acres) More Or Less As Shown On Road Plan 3745j. Excepting Thereout All Mines And Minerals. 115+ acres cultivated land, balance to road allowance, lease road, trees.

Three streams of lease revenue. 8 miles NE of Lamont, one mile from Hwy 831.No residential acreage yet. Sale subject to judicial approval on notice to successful tenderer. All tenders must be in writing and include a deposit of 10% of purchase price in certified funds [bank draft] payable to Daniel J. Mol Professional Corporation in Trust. Tenders to be addressed to Daniel J. Mol Professional Corporation and must be received by the close of business Friday, May 5, 2023 c/o Kolinsky Law, 10807 Castle Downs Rd NW #212A, Edmonton, AB T5X 3N7. Balance of purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds 30 days from date of Court approval or deposit will be forfeit. Cost of title insurance to be shared equally between Purchaser and Vendor to facilitate closing. No conditional tenders allowed and the highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders will not be opened in public. Tender price excludes GST. Purchaser is responsible for all costs associated with registration of the Transfer. Vendor makes no warranties with respect to the land and no representations as to the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status. Any unsuccessful tenderers will have their deposit returned by regular mail.

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meeting which lasted just under 18 minutes.

Liguori made the request and did bring some information forward regarding the current and projected enrolment, future funding and possible staffing as well as the condition of the facility and cost estimates for repairs to the roofing and fire suppression system.

“Andrew School is experiencing declining enrolment as well as failing infrastructure and other pressures. As such, it’s my belief that the educational viability as well as the physical viability of the school as well as the school community is at significant risk.

As the board is well aware the school in Andrew is an important fixture in the community and does provide a hub for the village and adjacent rural areas. But what we are currently faced with is an historical trend of declining enrolment in the school which is making it increasingly more difficult to provide high quality programming for our students in the K-6 program.”

He pointed out that there were 62 Kindergarten to Grade 6 students at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. The projected enrolment for the 2023-24 school year was 44 students at the end of the preregistration period at the end of February. “That number has declined to 41 students as of this morning.” Based on that, Liguori said there would be three Kindergarten students, 15 Grade 1 students, eight Grade 2 students, three Grade 3 students, five Grade 4 students, six Grade 5 students and four Grade 6 students for 2023-24 school year.

Board Chair Trina Boymook stated, “As the 41 projected enrolment students for next year it certainly is disappointing at this point because you know really it wasn’t long ago when we were out in Andrew that we had numbers at the elementary level that we felt confident that we could provide a high-quality experience and to just to continue year after year watch those numbers continually drop and drop and drop.”

Boymook said she was supportive of receiving a report and more details in order to give deeper consideration of the situation and if there other alternatives available. What would education look like if we end up compromising our commitment to provide high quality education, and are we able to be able do that with a handful or a small number of students? My fear is right now is that we might have further decline in enrolment. We had 44, now were down to 41. Are we going to continue to see more students within this year declare that they’re not coming back at all.”

Liguori said, “As you can see from those numbers it equates to a small teaching and support staff as well as declining enrolment over time…When we look at the weighted moving average for Andrew School and when do the calculation on what we perceive the enrolment will be for next year we will have moved from group 3 to group 2 which cause decline in funding $663,772 to $481,777. When we take a look at that it’s an approximate $180,000 difference from the prior year.

When look at unit costs for our staff it would be a

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significant decline in the current FTE, (full time equivalent) that is available at the school and this would mean there is a potential for multi-graded programs. That could be three grades per class, a significant decrease in administrative and counselling time and other services we believe, or as I believe as Superintendent are essential for our students’ schools.

As the board is well aware the facility condition of Andrew School is dire. We have two significant issues, one with the roofing system and one with the fire suppression system. In January we brought to the board a report for both systems and currently know the fire suppression system replacement would most likely cost a minimum estimate of 1 million dollars. And without fire suppression system we would not be able to have occupancy in the building unless we provided fire watch for 24-hour period which would be an extraordinary expense.

We also know we have a roofing system that needs to be replaced and the estimates that we have received are approximately 2.27 million dollars and those are based on estimates and bids that we have received.”

Trustees did request Liguori bring back information on possible class configurations, staff compliment, data for children in the area four years of age or younger that are eligible to go to Andrew School, where the students are located in the Andrew boundary area and map of where students reside, transportation, ride times and alternate locations for education.

In a follow up interview, Liguori said EIPS has met extensively with the parent group over the past three years and had tried different programming for younger children and operated a preschool at the school for a time.

Liguori said the board will make a decision on the viability of the school at its April 20 meeting. Public consultation would follow the week after that if the matter moves forward.

Village of Andrew Mayor Merwin Haight, left, and Deputy Mayor Tammy Pickett. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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Keith Gabert spoke on integrated pest management and plant establishment and had recommendations regarding active scouting and aggressive management when it comes to flea beetles, cutworm, diamond black moths, lagus bugs, etc. Farmers also have to contend with diseases like sclerotina and clubroot. A relatively new disease is verticillium stripe that was first detected in Manitoba. While the percentage of affected crops remains relatively low so far, the situation will continue to be monitored.

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complete 24 research projects. Visscher said the research goals are to find the best ways to grow canola, find solutions to pest management and increase demand for canola.

The core areas of funding since 2012 include: agronomy, disease, insects, genetics, new products, new uses, canola cluster projects, wetland water monitoring and living labs. Visscher said disease is one of the largest areas for funding of projects involving Blackleg and Clubroot.

Clinton Jurke said he has worked with the council since 2009 and said one of the secrets of success is to rally around specific targets. He pointed out that in 1970 the target was 20 bushels per acre and that increased to just under 40 bushels per acre in 2022. “I think we can get to 52 bushels by 2025.”

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• Farm Cash receipts for Wheat (excluding durum) in Alberta totalled $9.2 billion in 2022

The secrets to achieving 52 bushels per acre are: harvest management, integrated pest management, fertility management, plant establishment and genetic improvements.

And while weather is still the biggest factor, Jurke said there is a need for improvement in fertility. He also pointed out that the need for crushed canola is going to continue to rise with three new plants coming on stream in Saskatchewan.

It is expected that between 20 and 22 million bushels will be needed for that,

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Vegreville Elks Hall was packed with tables full of handcrafted products with original touches on them at the Art and Craft Fair for Easter on March 24, 25 and 26.

Rose Woycheshyn coordinated this event with Jocelyn Hryniw which is held twice yearly at Easter and Christmas.

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Every vendor brought in different things, so nothing overlapped. The biggest seller was a lady who made purses and wallets. People commented these were so well made that they thought they were bought instead of handcrafted.

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Alberta Government to Provide Additional $4.32 Million for Ukrainian Evacuees

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On March 31, Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Trade, Immigration and Multiculturalism announced the Government of Alberta would be providing an additional $4.32 million to help Ukrainian evacuees find temporary living spaces upon arrival in the province.

Sawhney, was joined by Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, Parliamentary Secretary for Ukrainian Refugee Settlement for a telephone town hall meeting the same day.

According to the Province of Alberta, more than eight million Ukrainians have fled their country since the start of the war, with more than 28,000 arriving in Alberta. Sawhney said the flow of evacuees has not stopped, and last week alone, a total of 1,400 evacuees had arrived in Alberta.

With the majority of evacuees arriving in Calgary and Edmonton there was a greater need for emergency accommodation there as well as Red Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. To that end, more hotel rooms are now being made available to evacuees. Additionally, the Government of Alberta will be covering transportation costs to these hotels.

Sawhney said evacuees can spend 14 days in hotel rooms, and those days do not have to be done consecutively, but can be spread out over time until permanent housing is found. She told a caller that those five cities were chosen because that’s where the majority of evacuees are choosing to live. However, she said the will continue to monitor and collect data to see if there are other areas that can be potentially funded.

She also pointed out that the Government of Alberta has provided $4.2 million to organizations serving evacuees. Other types of financial supports are also being provided to organizations to provide English as a Second Language and mental health programs. She suggested people get in touch with their local settlement agency for assistance regarding that.

The Province’s Help Desk is expected to be operational in a couple of weeks, and Sawhney said that resource will provide information about all of the supports the Alberta Government is currently providing to evacuees.

A couple of callers suggested that emergency accommodation could be provided in university or college campuses dormitories. Sawhney said that was a good suggestion. Mundare Mayor Cheryl Calinoiu asked if they had considered providing accommodation in senior lodges. Sawhney said they have considered it but are not clear on how to encourage that, however, they are looking a ways to promote and market accommodation.

Calinoiu said there are around 24 units currently available for

rent at Father Filas Manor in Mundare. In addition to the lodge in Mundare, there are other vacancies in the area and they may offer more affordable living than in urban centres. The lodge was built in 1974 and includes a total of 38 units.

Sawhney also mentioned the rural resiliency strategy, apprenticeship program and income support program. She said, “The government can’t do this work alone. We need your support.”

Sawhney, along with Armstrong-Homeniuk both acknowledge the work that’s being done by organizations and volunteers throughout the province. Armstrong-Homeniuk also thanked task force members and volunteers with the Mundare Easter Basket. “It was one of, if not the first groups to assist Ukrainians, and welcoming them here.”

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Tributes

FRANKIW, Eli

May 5, 1933 - April 15, 2022

Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day. No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts, you’re always there.

Remembered Mom

Lovingly remembered by your, Children, Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren

SIRACKY,

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COERS, Colby William

October 13, 1990 – April 16, 2017

In Loving Memory of our Son, Brother and Uncle The world changes from year to year, Our lives from day to day, But the love and memory of you Shall never pass away. We think about you always, We talk about you still, You have never been forgotten, And you never will. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk and guide us through our lives, Until we meet again.

Missing you and forever in our hearts

Mom & Dad Derek, Dina, Kayla And Families

HALABUT, John

In memory of a loving Dad and Gigi who entered Eternal rest on April 12, 2007

We thought of you today

But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too.

We think of you in silence

And make no outward show For what it meant to lose you Only those who love you know.

It’s the heartache of losing you That will never go away.

With love: Elaine & Randy; Jordon, Amy, Quinn, Blayke & Logan; Janelle, Wade, John & Jaycee

Vickie

ZAPLACHINSKI,

March 22, 2023

On March 22, 2023, Vickie Zaplachinski (née Dudziak) passed away at the age of 86 years.

She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Ed, in 2018; and her youngest son, Donny in 1985. Vickie leaves behind five children, Rick, Janet (Barry), Sharon (Mike), Pat and Donna (Bob); eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and of course, Marley, Grace and Lucky.

Vickie was walking-talking history of rural Ukrainian Alberta. She was proud of her Bukovina heritage. Her amazing life story began in Stubno and then Lavoy, Alberta, as a little girl. She eventually married her Ed, brought up six kids in Edmonton and lived in Kelowna for 20 years.

She was a contemporary thinker with an amazing memory for detail. Vickie was bright, knowledgeable and sharp. She loved being around her kids and grandkids, producing incredible meals with her signature cabbage rolls, pedaheh and meatballs with gravy. Her marriage, kids and grandkids meant everything to her. When we think of Vickie, we will always think of her meticulous house, well-manicured lawn and of course her flowers in bloom, not a weed anywhere.

Vickie was an absolute rock with her declining health. She was fiercely independent to the end and accepted her limitations with dignity.

Our lives are measured by how we serve others. She served with kindness.

A special thank you to all at Vegreville Home Care for caring for our Mom.

There will be no service as per Mom’s wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edmonton Humane Society, https://www.edmontonhumanesociety. com/ Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.

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Our lives have been bountiful You taught us how to give, In your firm and steadfast way You taught us how to live. You dwell among the Angels now You left us much too soon, You glide across a golden field Above the harvest moon.

We see you in the summer rain

He rides upon the wind, And when our path is beaten down He picks us up again.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed

By Toni and Family

Who sadly left us on April 12, 2007

Companions on the Journey from L-R: Jim Bragg and Lisa Topilko. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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they had a total of 38 attendees including several online people.

To our father in Heaven above,

Tell him how much we miss him

And give him all our love.

Hearts, Love, Audrey & Rod, Patie, Sharon & families

Companions on the Journey, Jim Bragg and Lisa Topilko led the people in song. Everyone received palm leaves and there was socializing and attendees were served desserts, coffee and tea.

Attendee Jessie Williams, who came from Lafond, commented that she enjoyed the event as it was wonderful to get together with others. “It is such a privilege to be able to do this and St. Mary’s Church is always so welcoming.”

Rev. Laureta Blondin mentioned that

When asked how they came up with the idea for the event, Blondin explained, “The original idea was Jim Bragg. He thought a variation of the traditional Anglican Advent Lessons and Carols would be fun to do for Easter. I agreed and let our music team run with it.

I do know that the event was well received by those who attended. There were even some new faces that were not familiar and that’s wonderful. Overall, I believe it was a success and one newcomer suggested that we do it again next year because he would attend again.”

SCHMIDT, Mona “Arlene”

August 21, 1938 – April 5, 2023

On April 5, 2023, Arlene Schmidt, beloved wife of the late Gerard Schmidt, of Ranfurly, Alberta, passed away at the age of 84 years.

Arlene is survived by her loving family, children, Steve (Cathy), Clay (Shelley), Dusty and Shannon (Angie); eleven grandchildren Samantha, Cody, Brianna, Jade, Daniel, Kamryn, Nicholas, Caitlin, McKenna, Dawson and Wyatt; thirteen great-grandchildren; 3 fur babies Penny, Dozer and Sassy; two sisters Shauna (Jerry) and Mariette; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Arlene was predeceased by her husband Gerard Schmidt; parents Anne and Archie Nimsick; brother Danny Nimsick.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with Father Robert Lee as the Celebrant. Inurnment to take place at a later date in the Ranfurly Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.”

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In loving memory of our dear Dad and Gigi, John Halabut

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The Easter Story in Song was presented for the first time at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church in Vegreville on Palm Sunday on April 2.

Sunshine Club Receives $6,000 Donation

L-R: Pete Homeniuk, Steve Kereliuk and Ted Wilson enjoy a morning of playing pool at the SCSCV. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Below: L-R: President of SCSCV Dwayne Hlady receives a $6,000 cheque from Ted Wilson to use for recreational opportunities at the SCSCV. (Stacy Mynzak/Submitted Photo)

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On March 2, Ted Wilson who is a member and Director of Senior Citizens Sunshine Club of Vegreville, (SCSCV) donated $6,000 to the club. These funds will be used to allow any card carrying member in good standing to have the ability to play pool and cards as well as to floor curl for free of charge at all club sanctioned events till the end of this year.

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and Area on March 31.

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“This program had 23 children participating in it. I felt this activity gave the children a wonderful space and the opportunity to let their imaginations think big! The children were able to play freely and make new friends while fort building at the centre today,” Spokes Programmer for KFRN Crystal Clarke stated.

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Grownup Drop-In Board Games Night is a new program that started at Vegreville Centennial Library on February 23.

Laura Wenzel organizes this games night where the second session was held on March 23. “Nine attendees were at the second games night.”

When asked why she thought this was a good idea, Wenzel said, “I’m a newcomer to Vegreville and I find it hard to meet people who shared my interests. So I thought I would try to start an activity that I liked and that would attract people who want to get together for a fun time that also is somewhat intellectually challenging I’m very happy that so many peo-

ple came out on March 23! I think a lot of people feel somewhat isolated and bored, and research is showing that social interaction is one of the most influential factors in both mental and physical health, so a board game gathering can help with that. In fact, in French, board games are called “jeux de société” or “social games”.

I think one reason people like games in general is that they put you in an artificial environment where you can forget about your real life problems for a while.

Growing up, my kid, Jasper, didn’t like all the rules and turn-taking required in board games. Now as a young adult, Jasper recently remarked to me that the value of board games had suddenly become apparent, he says “They allow you to spend time with other people without having to talk to them.”

So, even if you are feeling anti-social, you can still play board games!”

Children enjoying themselves at the Kalyna Family Resource Network-Vegreville and Area. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)

Laura Wenzel, wearing yellow shows people the different board games. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Wendy Brook Music Festival 44th Annual Concert of the Stars

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

The Wendy Brook Music Festival 44th Annual Concert of the Stars was presented at A.L. Horton School on March 21.

The selection of music ranged from Ukrainian, musical theatre, piano, violin, speech arts, solo, duet, and vocal groups.

This concert presented some of the distinguish performers from the festival which included: Debbie Fedoruk, A.L. Horton School Ukrainian Language and Culture Grades One and Two Class, Joshua Fried, Mary Katherine Prestash, Daisy Giesbrecht, A.L. Horton School Grade Three Class, Joe Miller, Amie Weleschuk and Emily Wiebe, Ruth and Clara Derow, Roman Kirk, Julia Dolejsi, Kristina Nahnieieva, Miya Burghardt, A.L. Horton School Ukrainian Language and Culture Grades Three and Four and Five and Six Classes, Callina Artymko, Lochlan Kirk, and Roman Kirk, Maxim Rudyk, St. Martin’s Catholic School Grade Six Class, Damaria, Elena, and Lochlan Kirk, Campbell Prestash, Carmen Bruce, Jerilyn Gabruck and Laura Lillies.

The audience cheered and issued a rapturous applause after each performance.

Viola Braun Fox who has been involved with the Wendy Brook Music Festival since it started in 1979, emceed this event.

Fox gave a tribute to the late Anna Tomyn who recently passed away and was on the committee, as well as, volunteered as the President for a few years. “Anna was also involved with Perogies and Jam.”

Fox went on to say that someone else in Vegreville had a vision to give children in Vegreville an opportunity to participate in a music festival. This person was the Founder of the Wendy Brook Music Festival Li Giebelhaus. “It is with sadness and with a deep sense of appreciation that we are so thankful that Li had this dream and was able to convince others to have it.”

Li Giebelhaus’ daughter, Debra Giebelhaus-Maloney said, “My mom’s vision was the arts shouldn’t be a competition but it should be full of joy! My mother always said that everyone deserves equal opportunity. On behalf of my mother, I would like to say that she is smiling down and wants to say thank you to all of you.”

Vegreville Food Bank Receives Provincial Funding

of Alberta is extending eligibility of the Affordability Payment Program to include all eligible Albertans who are enrolled in the Canada Pension Plan Disability benefit, providing support to around 25,000 Albertans who are not already receiving payments through AISH, PDD, Income Support, Alberta Senior Benefits, or the other eligibility criteria. Eligible CPPD recipients will be automatically enrolled for one-time lump

Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk

MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville

In November, Alberta’s government announced funding to help food banks and other food security organizations respond to increased pressure from inflation. This funding, which has been provided through the Food Bank Grant, the Food Security Grant, and the Donation Matching Grant, has now been allocated, and I am very pleased to share that several organizations in our constituency of Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville have been allocated funding.

The Lamont Hamper Committee will be receiving $50,000 through the Donation Matching Grant, as well as $8,000 through the Food Bank Grant.

The Fort Saskatchewan Food Gatherers Society will be receiving $50,000 through the Donation Matching Grant, and another $40,000 through the Food Bank Grant. Finally, the Vegreville Food Bank Society is allocated $13,765 through the Donation Matching Grant and $8,000 through the Food Bank Grant.

I am proud to share that the Government

sum payments of $600, which will be issued by cheque in late April/May.

As the Parliamentary Secretary for Ukrainian Settlement in Alberta, I am very pleased to share that Alberta’s government is providing an additional $4.32 million to support displaced Ukrainian find temporary living spaces upon arrival. This provincial funding will provide further emergency accommodations for

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the next four months to supplement federal Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) support. The new funds will greatly increase the number of hotel rooms available to Ukrainians when they arrive in Alberta and cover transportation costs to hotels when evacuees arrive in Calgary and Edmonton. Additional hotel rooms will be available in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.

Mary Katherine Prestash performs. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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SPRAYING

● 2005 NH SF115 p/t sprayer, 110 ft. w/ ext. for 120 ft., 1,500 gal. poly tank, hyd. unfold, 460/85R38 singles w/ HD hubs, AG Leader w/ 12” touchscreen, data logging, mapping, guidance, + MUCH MORE - See Website.

● George White 80’ t/a sprayer, 1000 gal. tank.

● (6) - WESTEEL ±7700 bushel hopper bins w/ triple skids, 6’ & 8’ rockets, OPI moisture & temperature cables & 2 bin level indicators.

● (3) - WESTEEL ±4600 bushel hopper bins w/ triple skids, 8’ rockets, OPI cables, level indicators, external stiffener pea kit, Rockyford 36” bin lids.

● (3) - WHEATLAND ±3400 bushel epoxy lined hopper bottom fertilizer/grain bins, double skid, poke hole, top & bottom manholes, oversized lids, level indicators, bins have never held fertilizer.

● (4) - WR ±3500 - ±4500 bushel flat bottom bins.

● (3) - GRAIN GUARD 100,000 btu. heaters.

● (2) - Turbo Fans 5 / 7 hp. bin aeration fans.

● SAKUNDIAK SLMD12-2400 elec. swing auger w/ mover, 12”, 80 ft., LED lights, 1 owner.

● SAKUNDIAK HD8-1200 auger w/ E-Kay mover & seat, 8”, 41 ft., 18 hp., elec. clutch, LED lights.

● (2) – SAKUNDIAK 7”, 33 ft. augers, 14 hp. & 16 hp. motors, electric clutches, 1 owner on both.

● (2) - 5" X 15 ft. hyd. drive augers w/ elec. control.

MISCELLANEOUS

● CAT 435 pull scraper, 18 yard capacity.

● Degelman 10 ft. dozer blade w/ JD 4440 mounts.

● Degelman rock digger & implement moving hitch.

● DEGELMAN 14 ft. rock windrower.

● Bush Hog 6 ft. rough cut 3 pt. hitch mower.

● Westeel 130 gal. slip tank w/ Fill-Rite 20 GPM pump.

●BOURGAULT 9200 cultivator w/ 4 bar harrows, 42 ft., 12” spacing, 1 owner.

●BOURGAULT 8800 cultivator w/ 4 bar harrows, 52 ft., 8” spacing, floating hitch.

● Vertec 60’ t/a sprayer w/ 600 gal. poly tank. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: An extremely well maintained line of mainly shedded equipment is UP4BIDS. Call Dean @ (780)-853-4888 OR DAS @ (403)-740-6251 for further information.

● S/A truck box trailer w/ enclosed topper. ●Tires.

● Blue Diamond skid steer stump/transplant bucket.

● New Agleader Ontrac 2+ assisted steering kit.

● JD 38” tractor wheel weights. ●JD rear cast rim.

●±50 Pallets of farm related items - SEE WEBSITE!