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Alberta 201,600 2,900 3,400 20,100 4,300 100 100 65,600 1,800 12,000 2,100 314,000

British Columbia 1,900 100 2,000 300 100 100 300 4,800

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Wheat Feed Wheat Oat Barley Feed Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Feed Canola Peas Feed Peas Lentils Total

Manitoba 1,668,400 5,200 194,600 33,700 12,700 44,500 7,400 5,58,800 51,100 5,400 2,581,800

Saskatchewan 3,264,000 12,600 247,000 769,500 316,600 2,900 21,300 1,257,300 5,12,400 100 671,600 7,075,300

Alberta 2,614,500 30,400 58,400 510,000 203,400 900 1,400 976,500 11,100 527,900 400 39,400 4,974,300

British Columbia 33,800 3,900 13,800 10,000 9,400 500 20,800 100 11,700 104,000

Total 7,580,700 52,000 513,800 1,323,200 542,100 48,300 30,600 2,813,400 11,100 1,103,100 500 716,400 14,735,200

Wheat Feed Wheat Oat Barley Feed Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Feed Canola Peas Feed Peas Lentils Total

Manitoba 106,000 100 2,800 2,600 300 1,500 300 28,300 500 200 142,600

Saskatchewan 211,400 1,200 11,300 12,500 4,400 600 2,400 63,000 14,400 23,700 344,900

Alberta 238,100 2,500 2,600 15,100 9,100 100 100 76,700 14,800 2,800 361,900

British Columbia 3,000 500 500 200 200 100 100 4,600

Total 558,500 4,300 17,200 30,400 14,000 2,200 2,800 1,68,100 100 29,700 0 26,700 854,000

Manitoba 1,694,300 6,400 238,700 34,100 6,800 45,900 5,900 522,900 46,500 3,600 2,605,100

Saskatchewan 2,985,100 24,900 327,500 613,600 197,200 4,000 26,100 1,212,000 434,200 624,500 6,449,100

Alberta 2,285,500 29,700 71,300 454,000 216,000 1,200 1,400 961,300 8,800 443,200 200 38,600 4,511,200

British Columbia 27,600 3,600 16,900 11,300 9,700 19,900 100 11,200 100,300

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Wheat Feed Wheat Oat Barley Feed Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Feed Canola Peas Feed Peas Lentils Total

Crop Year-to-Date Primary Elevator Shipments to November 19, 2023

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Wheat Feed Wheat Oat Barley Feed Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Feed Canola Peas Feed Peas Lentils Total

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, THE FOOD SECTOR AND THE CONSUMER

By Agri-News

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rtificial intelligence use in the retail and service sectors has created opportunities as well as challenges, says Jeewani Fernando, provincial consumer market analyst with the Alberta government.

“Retail experts think AI is going to be a huge disruptor in the grocery business. Research indicates most grocery industry executives agree that AI will revolutionize information sharing and interacting with customers.”

Fernando says the grocery industry uses AI in a number of ways, including: • Pricing and promotion: There are AI-driven applications that use historical data to simulate the future and find the optimal price and product mix to grow retails sales.

• Business and supply chain optimization: AI can help wholesalers and retailers examine demand and supply to arrange deliveries at the best times and keep the right products on shelves.

• Cashier-free payments: With AI in point-of-sale applications, cashier-less grocery stores are becoming mainstream.

“AI is also quickly becoming integral to restaurant operations, from streamlining processes to enhancing the customer experience,” says Fernando.

“For example, AI is being used to automate a number of simple and routine tasks in restaurants, which helps cut costs. By embracing AI’s ability to perform these tasks, restaurants can free up employees to do what they do best, which is focusing on guests.

“And AI-based marketing applications can supercharge a restaurant’s efforts to identify new customers and send targeted promotions that translate into business transactions.”

A recent study by Dalhousie University gauged consumer awareness of AI use within the food industry. Among the findings: • When asked if they were aware of the use of AI in the food industry, 37.9 per cent of Canadians had never heard of it being used.

• When asked if they were worried about AI use in the grocery or food service industries, 26.5 per cent of respondents said they were worried about the potential negative impact on jobs.

• When asked about the use of AI for personalized recommendations for groceries or restaurant menu items, 23.4 per cent of respondents thought it was a good idea.

• The survey revealed Canadian consumers do not want to pay more for food when AI is used.

“Grocers and food service operators are benefiting from using AI-based applications and technologies in their operations, which allow them to deliver more personal, affordable and sustainable experiences for their customers,” says Fernando.

“The food industry needs to use AI to meet evolving consumer preferences, behaviours and demands, but it is essential for the food industry to build consumer trust in AI use through ethical practices and transparency.”

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FEED BARLEY PRICES MODERATE Feed barley prices have been slipping lower despite dry conditions across much of Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan

By Agri-News

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arley is the feed grain of choice for most Alberta cattle feeders,” says Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst with the Alberta government. “Other feed grains are used, but if available and price competitive, barley is the major ingredient in cattle finishing rations. Of course, other animals also are fed significant volumes of barley.”

Barley prices rose to record highs in June 2022 following the 2021 drought, retreated during the improved growing conditions of 2022, then rose in late 2022 with the early and cold start to last winter. Feed barley prices have been slipping lower despite dry conditions across much of Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan.

“There are a number of factors which have contributed to the price moderation of feed barley,” says Blue. “During recent years when barley was in relatively short supply and prices rose to those record levels, livestock feeders sought lower cost rations. Milling wheat was even selling as feed wheat to meet feed demand.

“Oats and other feedgrains were also substituted for part of rations. Unit trains of imported U.S. corn became more common in the Lethbridge area as logistic challenges of those imports were overcome. Feeding imported corn has become common when price competitive.”

In 2022, Australia produced a record grain crop. Then, during 2023, China relaxed its restrictive import tariffs against Australian products that began in 2020 during the early pandemic

Source: Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation

period. While Australia was unable to compete with Canada for crop sales to China, Canadian crop exports to China rose, further tightening Canada’s domestic supplies.

However, Blue says that Canadian advantage now gone and Canadian barley exports to early November total just 592,000 tonnes, compared to 816,000 tonnes at this time last year, and 970,000 tonnes in November 2021.

“Positives for the barley price outlook are that 2023 Canadian barley production was limited by a reduced acreage and lack of moisture,” says Blue.

Statistics Canada estimates the 2023 average barley yield at 55 bushels/ acre compared to last year’s 70. Some post-harvest yield reports came in better than mid-summer expectations, but total Canadian barley supplies are significantly lower than in the last crop year.

“The shortage of hay for cattle feeding may lead to more straw-grain rations, with barley, oats and pellets the most likely concentrate source. Barley prices have dropped, becoming more competitive with world prices, increasing the prospects of improved barley exports as the crop year progresses. Also, malting barley demand remains firm.

“Meanwhile, the cost of imported U.S. corn is a major factor for feed barley prices, keeping in mind that some feeders prefer feeding barley, even at a premium price to corn,” says Blue.

“Traditional advice applies to barley marketing this crop year. Know your product, consider your cash flow needs, follow the market situation, and shop widely for the best, financially secure farm gate price.”

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REBUILDING ALBERTA’S CATTLE HERD

Even with record high cattle prices and strong demand for beef, producers have not responded with herd expansion.

By Agri-News

T

he proportion of female cattle slaughter relative to total cattle slaughter has increased,” says Ann Boyda, provincial livestock market analyst with the Alberta government. “A greater share of females going to slaughter makes it more difficult to rebuild the herd.”

Over the last decade, Western Canada female slaughter represented 47.7 per cent of the total cattle slaughtered. The 10-year average share of heifer to total cattle slaughter was 32.7 per cent.

Year-to-date (January to end of October) female cattle slaughter estimates are at 49 per cent, with heifers representing 34.3 per cent of the total. The increase in share of female slaughter has increased from the 2020 low of 44.4 per cent.

“Even with record high cattle prices and the strong demand for beef, producers have not responded with herd expansion,” says Boyda. “Producer restraint is attributed to concerns of ris-

ing input costs and risk of another year of dry conditions. Forecasts by Art Douglas, weather forecaster from Creighton University in the U.S., call for a short and sharp El Nino that could end in May 2024. The peak of its intensity will be the January to March period of 2024.”

Multi-year drought impacts are cumulative and can result in land degradation, more wildfires, heatwaves, water scarcity, vegetation loss and reduction in livestock and crop productivity. Persistent drought also makes it difficult to stabilize the cattle herd.

“A closer look at the heifer placement decisions on cattle feeding operations over the last three years reveals a seasonal pattern but also a year-over-year increase. The greatest share of monthly heifer placement relative to total feeder placements was in June 2023 at 53.5 per cent followed by September 2023 at 47 per cent. Signs point to a return to seasonal share toward the end of 2023.”

The USDA November Cattle on Feed report showed inventory estimates of 11.931 million head on feed, two per cent

Source: USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service and Canfax

higher than November 2022 but within expectations. The report estimates October placements at 3.8 per cent larger than a year ago, while fed cattle marketed in October were 2.5 per cent lower than last year.

USDA reported increases in placements over the last three months. The lower marketings may lower feedlot margins, but Boyda says 2023 is expected to see overall good margin returns.

Canfax’s Cattle on Feed report for

Nov. 1 cattle numbers in Alberta and Saskatchewan estimate 1.099 million head, up three per cent from 2022.

Placements in October were down three per cent from last year. Fed cattle marketings during October were down one per cent from 2022.

“With rain comes hope,” says Boyda.

“Should prices continue to support the prospect of recovery, and moisture arrive at the right time in spring 2024, there can be hope for the cattle herd to begin its rebuild.”

Source: Canadian Beef Grading Agency

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of December 1, 2023 CANOLA

Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

January 2024 (RSF24)

680.50s

-19.80

699.00

699.70

680.10

700.30

24,369

12/01/23

March 2024 (RSH24)

688.20s

-17.20

703.80

705.00

687.50

705.40

17,971

12/01/23

May 2024 (RSK24)

696.10s

-15.20

709.90

710.80

695.80

711.30

7,351

12/01/23

July 2024 (RSN24)

702.7s

-14.10

715.40

716.00

702.40

716.80

3,795

12/01/23

WHEAT

Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

December 2023 (ZWZ23)

577-0s

+6-6

569-2

577-4

569-2

570-2

665

12/01/23

March 2024 (ZWH24)

602-6s

+4-6

595-4

610-0

589-0

598-0

69,330

12/01/23

May 2024 (ZWK24)

617-0s

+4-2

612-0

623-6

603-6

612-6

21,586

12/01/23

July 2024 (ZWN24)

628-2s

+3-4

625-0

635-0

616-0

624-6

13,264

12/01/23

HARD RED WHEAT

Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

December 2023 (KEZ23)

645-0s

+1-6

643-0

646-6

632-4

643-2

242

12/01/23

March 2024 (KEH24)

646-6s

+3-6

642-0

648-6

631-4

643-0

18,216

12/01/23

May 2024 (KEK24)

651-4s

+4-0

647-0

653-6

636-6

647-4

5,537

12/01/23

July 2024 (KEN24)

656-0s

+3-4

652-4

658-2

642-0

652-4

3,962

12/01/23

SPRING WHEAT

Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

December 2023 (MWZ23)

702-4s

unch

N/A

702-4

702-4

702-4

33

12/01/23

March 2024 (MWH24)

730-2s

+0-6

725-6

733-2

718-4

729-4

4,693

12/01/23

May 2024 (MWK24)

740-2s

+1-0

735-2

742-4

729-6

739-2

604

12/01/23

July 2024 (MWN24)

750-4s

+1-6

741-2

751-6

740-6

748-6

496

12/01/23

CORN

Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

December 2023 (ZCZ23)

464-4s

+2-6

460-2

469-4

458-2

461-6

3,199

12/01/23

March 2024 (ZCH24)

484-6s

+2-0

482-0

489-4

478-6

482-6

135,650

12/01/23

May 2024 (ZCK24)

496-6s

+1-6

494-0

501-0

490-6

495-0

36,556

12/01/23

July 2024 (ZCN24)

506-0s

+1-6

503-4

510-0

500-6

504-2

32,878

12/01/23

OATS

Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

December 2023 (ZOZ23)

394-6s

+20-6

N/A

394-6

394-6

374-0

2

12/01/23

March 2024 (ZOH24)

384-6s

+14-6

374-4

387-4

374-4

370-0

405

12/01/23

May 2024 (ZOK24)

387-6s

+14-6

N/A

387-6

387-6

373-0

10

12/01/23

July 2024 (ZON24)

394-0s

+14-0

N/A

394-0

394-0

380-0

N/A

12/01/23

SOYBEANS

Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

January 2024 (ZSF24)

1325-0s

-17-6

1342-0

1343-4

1323-4

1342-6

122,191

12/01/23

March 2024 (ZSH24)

1345-4s

-16-6

1361-4

1362-4

1344-0

1362-2

73,328

12/01/23

May 2024 (ZSK24)

1360-4s

-14-6

1374-6

1375-4

1359-0

1375-2

40,166

12/01/23

SOYBEAN OIL

Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

December 2023 (ZLZ23)

51.38s

-0.91

52.51

52.51

51.38

52.29

276

12/01/23

January 2024 (ZLF24)

51.45s

-0.81

52.26

52.45

51.37

52.26

55,256

12/01/23

March 2024 (ZLH24)

51.34s

-0.71

52.10

52.30

51.26

52.05

40,408

12/01/23

SOYBEAN MEAL

Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

December 2023 (ZMZ23)

425.3s

-16.9

440.7

440.7

423.5

442.2

2,222

12/01/23

January 2024 (ZMF24)

412.7s

-11.3

423.8

423.8

412.1

424.0

77,014

12/01/23

March (ZMH24)

404.6s

-9.6

414.2

414.2

404.2

414.2

47,071

12/01/23

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Taken from the BarChart website (https://www.barchart.com/futures/grains) at 2:00 p.m.(MST), December 1, 2023

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The Northern Horizon, December 8, 2023 A11

Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Daily Grain Prices - December 1, 2023

Weekly Feed Grain Report - December 1, 2023

Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $14.57 ( - $0.41 ) $14.84 ( - $0.40 ) $14.98 ( - $0.41 ) January 2024 $14.58 ( - $0.41 ) $14.87 ( - $0.42 ) $15.06 ( - $0.42 ) February 2024 $14.78 ( - $0.35 ) $15.09 ( - $0.34 ) $15.25 ( - $0.36 ) March 2024 $14.83 ( - $0.35 ) $15.13 ( - $0.34 ) $15.31 ( - $0.35 ) April 2024 $14.99 ( - $0.30 ) $15.29 ( - $0.30 ) $15.47 ( - $0.32 ) May 2024 $15.05 ( - $0.30 ) $15.33 ( - $0.30 ) $15.55 ( - $0.31 ) June 2024 $15.10 ( - $0.28 ) $15.42 ( - $0.29 ) $15.61 ( - $0.29 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $7.80 ( + $0.01 ) $7.97 ( + $0.02 ) $8.08 ( - $0.06 ) January 2024 $7.80 ( + $0.01 ) $7.92 ( + $0.04 ) $8.06 ( + $0.08 ) February 2024 $7.93 ( + $0.01 ) $7.96 ( + $0.01 ) $8.20 ( + $0.01 ) March 2024 $7.95 ( + $0.01 ) $8.01 ( + $0.01 ) $8.26 ( + $0.01 ) April 2024 $7.90 ( + $0.02 ) $7.93 ( + $0.01 ) $8.06 ( + $0.02 ) May 2024 not available not available not available June 2024 $7.82 ( + $7.82 ) $7.90 ( + $7.90 ) $7.95 ( + $7.95 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $12.57 ( - $0.03 ) January 2024 not available not available $12.60 ( - $0.03 ) February 2024 not available not available not available March 2024 not available not available not available April 2024 not available not available not available May 2024 not available not available not available WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $9.14 ( + $0.00 ) $9.28 ( - $0.00 ) $9.40 ( - $0.02 ) January 2024 $9.08 ( + $0.00 ) $9.21 ( - $0.02 ) $9.37 ( - $0.03 ) February 2024 $9.11 ( + $0.00 ) $9.24 ( - $0.00 ) $9.37 ( - $0.02 ) March 2024 $9.14 ( + $0.06 ) $9.26 ( + $0.05 ) $9.39 ( + $0.10 ) April 2024 $9.17 ( + $0.06 ) $9.27 ( + $0.05 ) $9.36 ( + $0.08 ) May 2024 not available not available not available YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $10.10 ( $0.00 ) $10.32 ( $0.00 ) $10.23 ( $0.00 ) January 2024 $10.22 ( $0.00 ) $10.39 ( $0.00 ) $10.23 ( $0.00 ) February 2024 $10.24 ( $0.00 ) $10.41 ( $0.00 ) $10.26 ( $0.00 ) March 2024 $10.25 ( $0.00 ) $10.42 ( $0.00 ) $10.34 ( $0.00 ) April 2024 not available not available not available May 2024 not available not available not available

Statistics & Data Development Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry FEED GRAIN BIDS (Different Delivery Points) Week of Nov 27/23 Previous Week Wheat Lethbridge $330.00 - $355.00 $330.00 - $355.00 Red Deer $323.00 - $345.00 $323.00 - $345.00 Edmonton $330.00 - $347.00 $329.00 - $350.00 Oats Edmonton $300.00 - $345.00 $298.00 - $320.00 Peas Edmonton $418.00 - $425.00 $420.00 - $430.00 Barley Lethbridge $314.00 - $340.00 $316.00 - $340.00 MH/Brooks $306.00 - $306.00 $306.00 - $306.00 Calgary $300.50 - $306.00 $302.40 - $305.00 Red Deer $290.00 - $330.00 $290.00 - $330.00 Vermillion $275.58 - $305.00 $275.58 - $305.00 Edmonton $270.00 - $315.00 $275.00 - $305.00 Grande Prairie N/A $261.80 - $275.58 CANOLA CRUSHER on November 29, 2023 Meal (FOB) Seed (Del)

$517.58 $688.68

ELEVATOR BIDS (CDN $/TONNE) on November 30, 2023 HIGH LOW / AVERAGE CWRS (13% min. protein) $349.17 $334.18 / $342.38 CPS (10.5% min. protein) $305.62 $285.75 / $293.14 ELEVATOR BIDS on Dec 01, 2023 (Del) Feed Wheat *Central Feed Oats *Central Feed Barley *Central Flaxseed *Central Canola *Central Durum South *Central includes the area from Calgary to Edmonton

This Week $278.65 $276.21 $269.49 $544.22 $657.99 $443.99

SPECIAL CROP CASH BIDS on November 30, 2023 Peas Cdn $/Tonne Cdn $/Bushel Green - #2 or Better $612.89 $16.68 Feed $387.83 $10.56 Lrg Yellow - #2 or Better $350.90 $9.55 Cdn $/lb Lentils - #1 Laird $1,544.77 $0.70 Lentils - #1 Eston $1,419.22 $0.64 Lentils - #1 Red $788.15 $0.36 Mustard - #1 Yellow $1,721.80 $0.78 Mustard - #1 Brown $1,294.10 $0.59 Mustard - #1 Oriental $1,227.97 $0.56

Previous Week $529.63 $695.70 CHANGE - 2.10 + 5.49 Last Week $285.47 $259.36 $268.73 $544.22 $670.15 $479.95

$/Bushel Last Year $13.63 $11.52 $12.25 $/lb Last Year $0.50 $0.48 $0.33 $1.16 $1.14 $1.14 76258208dec23

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HOLIDAY HAZARDS CAN REQUIRE EMERGENCY VET VISIT

By Dr. Angela Grob

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have ingested a foreign body include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and decreased appetite.

Pay close attention to their behavior and if you suspect they have swal-

lowed something, seek veterinary care promptly.

Quick intervention can prevent some of the more serious complications that come with intestinal blockages and

turkey drippings or ham rind can cause pancreatitis. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and hunched posture.

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s the holiday season approaches, be mindful of potential hazards that can affect the health of cherished pets.

The holidays bring joy but they also introduce unique risks that can land feline and canine friends in the emergency room. There is greater chance of foreign bodies, pancreatitis, toxic ingestion and feline lower urinary tract disease or blockages, so be aware of the signs that demand immediate attention.

Foreign Bodies: The holidays bring the allure of new decorations, toys and foods that can be irresistible to pets, especially dogs who love to get into everything.

Signs that your pet may

iting these signs after eating rich human food, seek veterinary attention. It might require overnight hospitalization and IV fluids to make your pooch feel better and prevent further complications.

Toxic Ingestion: Holidays introduce a host of potential toxins that can be deadly for pets.

These include chocolate, alcohol and the artificial sweetener called xylitol.

Symptoms can vary but watch for vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, seizures or sudden behaviour changes.

Don’t wait if you know your pet has eaten something potentially dangerous. Contact the veterinary emergency immediately because it may not be too late to remove the toxin from the pet’s system without further damage.

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease or Urinary Blockage: Cats are sensitive creatures and stress is a big factor that can cause urinary tract disease. New people in the house, new pets, decorations or furniture moved to make room for a Christmas tree are all stressors that can bring about this condition.

Signs include straining to urinate, urinating small amounts, blood in urine, vocalizing while in the litterbox or frequent trips to the litterbox. If it gets so far that your cat is not able to pass urine, it quickly becomes life-threatening and warrants an emergency visit.

The holiday season is a time for joy and togetherness, but it is crucial to prioritize the well-being of pets.

Stay vigilant so you can ensure a safe and happy holiday all. If you suspect an emergency, do not hesitate to contact a veterinarian or the nearest vet clinic.

The Northern Horizon, December 8, 2023 A13

ALBERTA AGRI-FOOD BUSINESSES GET BOOST

By Alberta Agri-News

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cultural infrastructure diversifies our economy, creates high-quality jobs and helps Alberta’s food companies and farmers expand and pursue new business opportunities,” said infrastructure minister Pete Guthrie.

Pre-renovation, the area was able to support seven businesses. With renovations completed, up to nine companies can now lease a food processing suite and access product development support, business services and shared staff amenities.

Businesses typically lease the suites for three to five years, after which they graduate to their own processing facility. Food processing companies can get more information about the suites and lease application online.

“We’ve taken Groundswell from zero to fully operational with the support we’ve received from the business development and food science and safety teams at the business incubator,” said Brandon Markiw,

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“Leasing a suite and reconfiguring it for new product lines helps us manage capital costs as we prepare to move into our own facility. Working here has enabled Groundswell to evolve and develop innovative new products that we sell to consumers across North America.”

The Leduc food centre now has

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Box 207, Berwyn, AB T0H 0E0 Administrator: Donna Haakenson (780) 338-2270 barhm@abnorth.com Supervisor: Alan Landaker (780) 618-3928 aslandaker@gmail.com Chairman: Paul Kinnee (780) 617-1010 tenbarcattle@abnorth.com

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lberta’s agriculture industry accounted for more than $16.2 billion in exports in 2022. The province’s agri-food processing industry is growing, with food manufacturing sales reaching a record $22.7 billion in 2022, more than 20 per cent of total provincial manufacturing sales.

The provincial government wants industry growth to continue so it is expanding the Leduc food centre’s Agrivalue Processing Business Incubator by 2,300 square metres. This expansion will allow more food processing companies to grow their business.

“Alberta’s food industry is known for its affordable, high-quality products that are helping to feed the world.

This expansion is a great step in helping Alberta’s agri-food sector continue to grow. When our agri-food industry thrives, it drives innovation and boosts Alberta’s economy,” said RJ Sigurdson, minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, in a Dec. 4 announcement.

One of two facilities in the Leduc food centre, the incubator helps small businesses prepare products for sale within Canada and around the world by providing them with the tools to meet federal food regulation requirements.

Since it was established in 2007, the incubator has helped small businesses produce a variety of value-added food products for retail, wholesale, hospitality and food service markets. These products range from dumplings to baked goods and fully cooked meat items.

“This expansion shows our government’s commitment to supporting economic growth. Investing in agri-

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REGISTERED RED & BLACK ANGUS BULLS John & Martha harms Box 93 780-928-4649 Home Buffalo head prairie, ab 780-926-9540 Cell T0H 4A0 www.crestlandfarms.com

Altona Falls Red Angus Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC 250-630-2146/250-261-3955 Link & Alicia Copeland, Rose Prairie, BC 250-262-7629 Biltrite Angus Stan & Faye Hetman, Rose Prairie, BC 250-827-3694 Binks Angus Farm Evan Binks, Grande Prairie, AB 780-518-2020 Brandl Cattle Co. Byron & Gwenn Brandl, Jarvie, AB 780-954-2599

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Kevin & Barbara Quist Phone: 780.876.4649 Email: kbqrr2@hotmail.com

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Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644

Nicklason Stock Farm Brad Nicklason, Deadwood, AB 780-836-5197

GRA-TAN Farm Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-2181 Heart Valley Angus Nat & Chris Tschetter, Wanham, AB 780-978-6407 / 780-978-6406

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RED & BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM BY PRIVATE TREATY

Cinder Angus Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB 780-674-5773 Dwajo Angus Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery Camp Creek, AB 780-674-4410

M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855 Mountain Side Angus Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB 780-831-8497

Gomack Red Angus Braydon Gough, Whitelaw, AB 780-274-0099

Broken Stick Ranch Tom & Amber Ditner, Baldonnel, BC 250-794-7105

Lazy B Livestock Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, Grande Prairie, AB 780-539-7128 / 780-518-0630

Philip Driedger La Crete, AB (780) 926-5896

Kjos Black Angus Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC 250-787-0970

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Selling Yearling & 2-Year-Old Registered Black Angus Bulls Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

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Lakeroad Black Angus Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley AB Donna (780) 835-9588 Jim (780) 835-0455

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Raising Cattle Responsibly for Over Four Generations

Triangle Stock Farm Vance & Michelle Klepper, Stony Plain, AB 780-718-9334/780-718-6024

Black Angus & Shorthorn Females for Sale

By Private Treaty

Valanjou Charolais Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB 780-206-5440/780-348-5683

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Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB 780-778-0150

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Fred Trieber (780) 831-1346

Gold Stock Hereford Farms Steven, Ashley & Brad White, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-0064/780-354-3190

Dry Creek Ranch Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858

Selling Purebred Yearling & Two Year Old Bulls Off the Farm

Raising Quality Charolais Cattle to meet the needs of the Commercial Industry!

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Joe & Courtney Schulz

Silent K Stock Farms Delano & Megan Kjos, Tomslake, BC Delano 250-467-9450 / Megan 403-804-1107

JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530

SMOKY RIVER RED ANGUS

Maynard Boese (780) 568-4340

Curtis Boese (780) 876-4526

Trieber Farms Fred & Naomi Trieber, Beaverlodge, AB Fred 780-831-1346 / Naomi 780-814-0052

CHAROLAIS Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-3924

PHK Herefords Phillip & Helen Krahn, La Crete, AB 780-841-9409/780-928-3635

Lazy S Charolais

The Schweitzers Roy & Erika (780) 402.5617 schweitzerre@gpnet.ca Beaverlodge, AB

Schweitzer Ranch Troy & Kristina (780) 814.3598 • troy1@telusplanet.net Dawson Creek, BC

JoNomn Hereford Ranch Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB 780-307-6586/780-348-5835 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 1-800-561-2855

Landaker Charolais Farm Alan & Shelley Landaker, Brownvale, AB 780-618-3928

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Red Angus Bulls and Heifers for Sale off the Farm

Nikki, Kristin, Whitney & Courtney Drschiwiski Box 18, Cecil Lake, BC V0C 1G0 Ph: 250-785-6362 Cell: 250-261-0876 (Nikki) Cell: 250-329-4816 (Courtney) eightway@pris.ca wanderlust_blues@yahoo.ca

Gurtler Polled Herefords Garry & Ethan Gurtler, North Star, AB Garry 780-836-0117 / 780-836-2125 Ethan 780-836-0552

Reber’s Polled Herefords Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643 R0011923668

Cell: 780-864-6448 Home: 780-351-2608

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Box 43 Site 2 RR 1, Spirit River, AB, T0H 3G0

Eureka Hereford Farms Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB 780-834-8170

Pro-Char Charolais David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB 780-932-1654 Rosebud Creek Charolais Dan & Holly Schleppe, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5698/250-219-5698 Spruce View Charolais Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB 780-719-0264/780-365-2079

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(250) 263-4904 • sjtrask@pris.ca • Box 127, Montney, BC, V0C 1Y0

Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108/780-835-8090

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SALERS GRUNDKE FAMILY SALERS SALERS BULLS and FEMALES FROM THESE AND OTHER SIRES SELECTED FOR TEMPERMENTGROWTH AND EASY KEEPING

(780) 924-2464 - (780) 982-2472

North 42 Cattle Company Heath Barn eld, Sexsmith, AB 780-897-3339

AG-230093 Bred for Docility, calving ease, milk performance combined with Mattias Ljunggren & daughters a great deal of muscling Valleyview, AB | (780) 524-9651

Nor-Alta Limousin Leonel & Lacey Plante & Family, Kinuso, AB 780-805-5237 Pinnacle View Limousin Rob & Cheryl Swan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC 250-747-2618

RED POLLS Shadow Creek Red Polls • We are still Canada’s #1 Red Poll Breeder • Maternal traits with light birth weights • Registered stock for sale on farm

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Chet & Jamie Jans

Registered Purebred & Fleckvieh Simmentals 250-780-2141 hm 250-219-8200 cell 250-219-8008 cell

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JayDawn Farms

Whispering Aspen Ranch Megan Thompson, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-4830

KIN-KIN Cattle Co. Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500

KRS Simmentals K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC 250-991-9496

Yearling & Two-Year-Old Shorthorn Bulls for Sale off the Farm

by Private Treaty

Alvin Johnson | Brownvale, AB Cell: (780) 618-9044 | ajohnson_1959@icloud.com

KSL Simmentals Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-6572 Brad Smith, 780-202-0254

SIMMENTALS Albrecht Farms Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB Ryan 780-933-5448 / Steve 780-832-0883 Blazin’ J Simmentals Darcy & Caitlyn Lind, Valleyview, AB 780-552-4934 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-3924 Crystal Springs Ranch Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237

(c) 780.933.5530 jmcquaig@gpnet.ca

KMR Simmentals Kent & Robin Malcomson, Grovedale, AB 587-298-5404

SHORTHORNS

TAMARACK SHORTHORNS

JASON & NIKKI MCQUAIG SEXSMITH, ALBERTA

Lakeroad Simmentals Sarah Hayward & Kolby Rowe, Fairview, AB 780-835-8841 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855 Simmental Cattle

Quarter Horse

Yearling and 2 yr. old Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty

Box 238, FAIRVIEW, ALBERTA TOH 1LO

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Norbert & Janice Luken 780-835-3165 Email: njluken6@gmail.com

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Home of Polled & Horned 100% Full Blood & Purebred Fleckvieh

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Box 223 Groundbirch, BC V0C 1T0

Trieber Farms Fred & Naomi Trieber, Beaverlodge, AB Fred 780-831-1346 / Naomi 780-814-0052

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AND RED KASH FARMS PUREBRED BLACK LIMOUSIN BULLS

The JayDawn Advantage RED & BLACK SIMMENTALS AND CHAROLAIS BRED FOR CALVING EASE, WEANING WEIGHTS & MATERNAL TRAITS

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Hillview Farms Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB 780-982-2176/780-939-2173

100% Customer Satisfaction is

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WERNER and DEBBIE GRUNDKE ALBERTA BEACH, ALBERTA

Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644

www.shadowcreek.farm

Hodges Simmentals Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB 780-512-4669

FOR SALE AT THE FARM

Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-2384

Dean & Marsha Anderson – Fort St John, BC

Grimm Ranches Miles Grimm & Laurie Schaub, Grimshaw, AB 780-971-2217

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Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC 250-772-5116

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GRA-TAN Farm Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-2181

BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE Elden, Einar and Ole Bakkehaug Box 156, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0 Home (780) 356-2113 Elden Cell (780) 518-3536

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Viking Livestock Market Cliff Grinde, Viking, AB 780-336-2209

Wolfe Farms Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB 780-524-9322

PEACE COUNTRY SIMMENTALS

Box 154, Cecil Lake, BC V0C 1G0 www.peacecountrysimmentals.com

VVJV Livestock Marketing Group Office, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3766 Office, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-2423 Travis Sekura, Westlock, AB 780-349-3153 Craig Jacklin, Ponoka, AB 403-783-5561 Dean Edge, Rimbey, AB 403-704-0280

SPECKLE PARK

BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM J&M Farms JERRY & GEM GIESBRECHT 250.262.7867

Wembley Livestock Exchange Glen Mayer, Wembley, AB 780-897-9570

DESERT ACRES SPECKLE PARK Offering Purebred and Commercial Speckle Park Cattle for Your Consideration

Rachido Ranch Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4373

FEEDER ASSOCIATIONS

Rose eld Simmentals James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621

Tracey Foster Duriez

1-250-264-8676

Barrhead Feeder Association Admin – Ann Gerhardt, Barrhead, AB 780-674-2456

13987-273 Road Charlie Lake, BC V1J 8K2 leggs123@outlook.com

SIBL Simmentals The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB 780-785-2045

REGISTERED PUREBRED SPECKLE PARK CATTLE

Triangle Stock Farm The Kleppers, Stony Plain, AB 780-718-9334/780-718-6024

Grande Prairie Feeders Association Admin – Dawn Hollins, Grande Prairie, AB 780-538-1263

For Sale by Private Treaty Off The Ranch

Cody & Rodi Murray Beaverlodge, AB

(780) 831-5781 cdymurray@yahoo.ca 230060

OFFERING SPECKLE PARK BULLS & HEIFERS

keith@arlshop.com

KEIRAN HODGES 780-933-5637

hodgey_177@hotmail.com

Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108/780-835-8090

STEVE & SUSIE JACK

SPIRIT RIVER, AB (780) 864-7852 | STEVEANDSUSIEHOME@GMAIL.COM

AUCTION FACILITIES/ LIVESTOCK EXCHANGES

Red & Black Purebred Simmental Seedstock

BC Livestock Producers Co-operative Kevin Johnson, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939 Innisfail Auction Market Danny, Mark & Duane Daines, Innisfail, AB 403-227-3166

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Willow Creek Simmentals | Crooked Creek, AB Mike & Mari Klassen | (780) 832-7343 Colby & Tiffany Klassen | (780) 832-6714 willowcreeksimmentals@gmail.com

WILLOWDALE DALE SIMMENTALS

Jennings Martin Cattle Buying Jennings Martin 780-933-1023 Ron Kramer 250-793-2713 North Central Livestock Exchange Garth Rogers, Clyde, AB 780-348-5893

Performance Breeding Stock Polled Reds & Blacks

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Olds Auction Market Olds, AB 403-556-3655 Dale & Judy Smith & Family (780) 558-9337 | (780) 524-2790 www.willowdalecattle.com

Westlock Feeders Association Admin – Megan Keith, Westlock, AB 780-348-5850 230059

KEITH HODGES 780-831-7999

Thorsby Stockyards Inc. Chance Martin, 1 Thorsby, AB 780-789-3915

North Peace Feeder Association Admin – Donna Haakenson, Berwyn, AB 780-338-2270 Prairie River Feeders Co-op Admin – Tammy Roberts, High Prairie, AB 780-523-4487

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REGISTERED SIMMENTALS BOX 655, BEAVERLODGE, AB TOH 0C0

Fort Feeders Co-op Association Admin – Cathy Axley, Two Hills, AB 780-290-0293

EXHIBITION ARENAS Beaverlodge, Beaverlodge Arena 780-354-8785

EXHIBITION ARENAS Dawson Creek, Lakota Agriplex 250-782-1445 Fairview, J.E. Hawker Pavilion 780-596-2295 Grande Prairie, Evergreen Park 780-357-2849 High Prairie, Agriplex 780-523-3814 Teepee Creek, Ag Events Centre 780-380-1917 Valleyview, Indoor Riding Arena 780-524-3473

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Cattle Market Report VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP

CATTLE MARKET REPORT FOR DEC 8, 2023

WESTLOCK

NOW COMMISSION FREE FOR SELLERS IN DC & BEAVERLODGE

PONOKA WEDNESDAYS WEEKLY Dec 13th - 9:00 a.m.

Dec 20th - 9:00 a.m.

Jan 10th - 9:00 a.m.

Jan 17th - 9:00 a.m.

Nov 29 - 2,073 Hd

Nov 22 - 2,929 Hd

Bid Range 300 - 399 400 - 499 500 - 599 600 - 699 700 - 799 800 - 899 900 - 999 1000+

Low $390.00 $385.00 $340.00 $322.00 $300.00 $280.00 $260.00 $250.00

High $435.00 $425.00 $392.00 $342.00 $310.00 $291.00 $268.00 $270.00

Low $380.00 $375.00 $350.00 $325.00 $305.00 $283.00 $260.00 $250.00

High $450.00 $435.00 $400.00 $345.00 $320.00 $300.00 $275.00 $270.00

Low $330.00 $370.00 $345.00 $320.00 $305.00 $290.00 $270.00 $250.00

High $410.00 $450.00 $390.00 $345.00 $330.00 $310.00 $290.00 $270.00

Low $390.00 $380.00 $350.00 $330.00 $280.00 $270.00 $250.00 $240.00

High $405.00 $402.00 $375.00 $342.00 $310.00 $291.00 $270.00 $265.00

Low $385.00 $380.00 $340.00 $320.00 $290.00 $275.00 $240.00 $240.00

High $450.00 $440.00 $385.00 $338.00 $320.00 $299.00 $260.00 $245.00

Low $315.00 $350.00 $345.00 $311.00 $295.00 $230.00 n/a n/a

High $440.00 $452.50 $398.50 $345.00 $324.00 $291.00 n/a n/a

Low $385.00 $384.00 $340.00 $305.00 $285.00 $272.00 n/a n/a

High $455.00 $446.00 $406.00 $352.00 $337.00 $300.00 n/a n/a

Low $340.00 $335.00 $330.00 $310.00 $300.00 $275.00 $270.00 n/a

High $475.00 $444.00 $399.00 $342.50 $333.00 $311.00 $304.00 n/a

Low $390.00 $380.00 $345.00 $300.00 $285.00 $270.00 $267.00 n/a

High $447.00 $450.00 $409.00 $373.25 $333.50 $301.00 $274.50 n/a

Bid Range 300 - 399 400 - 499 500 - 599 600 - 699 700 - 799 800 - 899 900 - 999 1000+

Low $305.00 $310.00 $305.00 $280.00 $270.00 $250.00 $235.00 $220.00

High $355.00 $345.00 $335.00 $305.00 $281.00 $358.00 $255.00 $223.00

Low $310.00 $309.00 $295.00 $282.00 $265.00 $260.00 $240.00 $220.00

High $352.00 $335.00 $325.00 $305.00 $285.00 $265.00 $258.00 $225.00

Low $320.00 $310.00 $295.00 $280.00 $250.00 $240.00 $245.00 $220.00

High $390.00 $372.00 $340.00 $318.00 $275.00 $272.00 $270.00 $245.00

Low $310.00 $310.00 $305.00 $275.00 $260.00 $232.00 $225.00 $220.00

High $340.00 $335.00 $325.00 $295.00 $272.00 $250.00 $240.00 $225.00

Low $320.00 $315.00 $305.00 $280.00 $262.00 $245.00 $230.00 $220.00

High $350.00 $342.00 $325.00 $302.00 $280.00 $260.00 $250.00 $225.00

Low $312.00 $300.00 $295.00 $240.00 $223.00 $200.00 $179.00 $168.00

High $350.00 $360.00 $343.00 $297.50 $329.00 $235.00 $220.00 $215.00

Low $311.00 $318.00 $313.00 $279.00 $238.00 $209.00 $190.00 $189.00

High $355.00 $367.00 $359.00 $320.00 $289.00 $282.50 $226.00 $234.00

Low $320.00 $315.00 $300.00 $275.00 $245.00 $215.00 $200.00 $185.00

High $395.00 $385.00 $350.00 $316.00 $290.50 $267.00 $250.25 $241.50

Low $300.00 $315.00 $300.00 $275.00 $235.00 $200.00 $210.00 $200.00

High $376.00 $359.00 $349.00 $326.00 $280.00 $268.00 $250.50 $240.50

SLAUGHTER CATTLE

D1 - D2 Cows $105.00 $125.00 D3 - D4 Cows $85.00 $102.00 Heiferettes $145.00 $200.00 Bologna Bulls $130.00 $142.00 Feeder Bulls $140.00 $165.00

D1 - D2 Cows $105.00 $125.00 D3 - D4 Cows $95.00 $110.00 Heiferettes $140.00 $205.00 Bologna Bulls $130.00 $139.00 Feeder Bulls $140.00 $165.00

D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows $115.00 $135.00 $105.00 $125.00 $95.00 $115.00 D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows $100.00 $120.00 $95.00 $105.00 $85.00 $104.00 Heiferettes Heiferettes Heiferettes $150.00 $215.00 $159.00 $201.00 $140.00 $200.00 Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls $120.00 $145.00 $130.00 $135.00 $120.00 $135.00 Feeder Bulls Feeder Bulls Feeder Bulls $130.00 $142.00 n/a n/a $140.00 $160.00

D1 - D2 Cows $110.00 $130.00 D3 - D4 Cows $95.00 $108.00 Heiferettes $160.00 $189.00 Bologna Bulls $130.00 $167.00 Feeder Bulls $165.00 $190.00

D1 - D2 Cows $110.00 $128.00 D3 - D4 Cows $98.00 $109.00 Heiferettes $150.00 $209.00 Bologna Bulls $132.00 $167.00 Feeder Bulls $170.00 $205.00

D1 - D2 Cows $115.00 $130.00 D3 - D4 Cows $100.00 $114.00 Heiferettes $160.00 $215.00 Bologna Bulls $130.00 $173.00 Feeder Bulls $180.00 $230.00

D1 - D2 Cows $115.00 $127.00 D3 - D4 Cows $100.00 $116.00 Heiferettes $150.00 $210.00 Bologna Bulls $130.00 $178.00 Feeder Bulls $185.00 $220.00

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THURSDAYS WEEKLY THURSDAYS WEEKLY Dec 14th - 9:00 a.m.

Dec 14th - 9:00 a.m.

Dec 21th - 9:00 a.m.

Jan 18th - 9:00 a.m.

Jan 11th - 9:00 a.m.

Jan 25th - 9:00 a.m.

Jan 18th - 9:00 a.m.

Nov 30 - 297 Hd Nov 23 - 596 Hd Nov 30 - 1,300 Hd Nov 23 - 2,101 Hd

YOU ASKED. WE LISTENED. SELLER’S COMMISSION ELIMINATED. The Staff and Management at VJV Livestock Marketing Group in Dawson Creek and Beaverlodge would like let our customers know that we have heard your requests and are pleased to announce that we have now eliminated our seller’s commission.

Cattle Direct Marketing, Drop Off & Collection Arrowquip Livestock Handling Equipment | Medi-Dart Products Haying and Silage Products | Windbreaks, Shelters, Feeders & Portable Panels

VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP DAWSON CREEK | Office (250) 782-3766 | Fax (250) 782-782-6622 | vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com BEAVERLODGE | Office (780) 354-2423 | Fax (780) 354-2420 | vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca

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FEEDER STEERS

BEAVERLODGE

TUESDAYS WEEKLY Tues, Dec 12th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Dec 19th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Jan 9th - 9:00 a.m.

Nov 28 - 1,369 Hd Nov 21 - 1,982 Hd Nov 7 - 1,900 Hd

Auction Date

FEEDER HEIFERS

DAWSON CREEK

The Northern Horizon, December 8, 2023 A19

VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP www.vjvauction.com Dawson Creek Office 250.782.3766

Cattle Sales

Special Sales

Tues, Dec 12th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Dec 19th - 9:00 a.m.

FIRST SALE OF 2024 Tues, Jan 9th – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Jan 16th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Jan 23rd - 9:00 a.m.

Dawson Creek

Beaverlodge Office 780.354.2423 LAST SALE OF 2023 Thurs, Dec 14th – 9:00 a.m.

FIRST SALE OF 2024 Thurs, Jan 18th – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Jan 25th – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Feb 1st – 9:00 a.m.

Beaverlodge

Contact the Office

Contact the Office

780-354-2423

780-354-2423

For Market Trends

For Market Trends

And Direct Marketing

And Direct Marketing

Opportunities

Opportunities

Westlock Travis Sekura 780.349.3153 Thurs, Dec 14th – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Dec 21st – 9:00 a.m.

FIRST SALE OF 2024 Thurs, Jan 11th – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Jan 18th – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Jan 25th – 9:00 a.m.

Ponoka Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453 Wed, Dec 13th – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Dec 20th – 9:00 a.m.

FIRST SALE OF 2024 Wed, Jan 10th – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Jan 17th – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Jan 24th – 9:00 a.m.

Westlock

Ponoka

Rimbey

Bred Cow Sale Fri, Dec 8th – 12 NOON

Bred Cow Sale 12 NOON Friday, Dec 15th

Diamond C Limo Bull Sale @ Ranch Fri, Mar 8th – 1:30 p.m.

Reg Cattle & Repl Heifer Sale Fri, Jan 9th – 9:00 a.m.

Bison Sale Sat, Jan 20th – 12 NOON Sat, Mar 23rd – 12 NOON

BULL SALES Northstream Limo Tues, Mar 12th – 9:00 a.m.

Lazy S Limo & Char Sat, Mar 23rd – 6:00 p.m.

Bred Cow & Hfr Sale Sat, Dec 9th – 11:00 a.m.

Sat, Jan 27th – 11:00 a.m.

Sat, Feb 17th – 11:00 a.m.

Sheep/Goat/Hog Sale Mon, Dec 11th – 11:00 a.m.

Mon, Jan 15th – 11:00 a.m.

Mon, Feb 5th – 11:00 a.m.

Mon, Feb 26th – 11:00 a.m.

Rimbey Dean Edge 403.704.0280 Tues, Dec 12th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Dec 19th - 9:00 a.m.

FIRST SALE OF 2024 Tues, Jan 16th – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Jan 23rd – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Jan 30th – 9:00 a.m.

NO COMMISSION FOR SELLERS IN DC & BLDGE | Direct Marketing of Yearlings, Calves, Cull Cows and Bulls all Non-Sale Days Chief Business Development Officer Yancy Crosier 403.485.0887 yancy.crosier@gmail.com Ponoka: 4410 – Highway 2A, Ponoka, AB (Ph) 403.783.5561, (Fax) 403.783.4120, (Email) office@vjvauction.com, (Website) www.vjvauction.com Dawson Creek: 301 – 116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC (Ph) 250-782-3766, (Fax) 250.782.6622, (Email) vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com Beaverlodge: Twp Rd 720 & RR 104, Beaverlodge, AB (Ph) 780.354.2423, (Fax) 780.354.2420, (Email) vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca VJV Farm & Ranch Supply: Office: 250-782-3766 Email: farmranch@vjvauction.com

Field Representatives: Shelby Blosky (Westlock, Ponoka, Rimbey) 587-277-7207 • Mike Brennan (Ponoka, Rimbey, Bashaw) 403-783-1074 • Ralph Calder (Northern AB, BC) 780-618-7655 • Neil Campbell (Rycroft) 780-814-4113 • Trevor Duke (Castor, Coronation, Stettler, Hanna) 403-740-5753 • Daryl Friesen (Rimbey) 403-318-1630 • Mark Gillett (Fairview) 780-834-7063 • Trapper Green (Northern AB, BC) 780-837-0171 • Mark Jacklin (Dawson Creek, Beaverlodge) 780-882-5456 • Charlie Kessler (AB, Sask) 403-357-4779 • Kyle Miller (Westlock) 780-689-9373 • Barry Neumeirer (Rimbey) 403-350-8222 • Wade Schaupmeyer (Westlock) 780-305-4104 • Dan Schleppe (Dawson Creek) 250-219-5698 • Bob Scott (Westlock) 780-689-9203 • Travis Sekura (Rimbey) 780-621-6841 • Stan Skeels (Rimbey) 403-704-0288 • Nansen Vold (Ponoka) 403-783-0349 • Mark Wall (Northern AB, BC) 250-219-1235 • Ed Wilson (Rimbey) 403-392-1689 • Herb Wylhuizen (Rimbey) 403-844-0294

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Westlock: 9004 – 110A Street, Westlock, AB (Ph) 780.349.3153, (Fax) 780.349.5466, (Email) office@vjvauction.com | Rimbey: 4831 – 47th Street, Rimbey, AB (Ph) 403.843.2439, (Fax) 403.843.3485, (Email) office@vjvauction.com

Chutes & Livestock Handling Equipment

IN STOCK. READY TO USE.

EASIER. FASTER. SAFER. ONE MAN OPERATION. TOTAL CONTROL. CALL TODAY! VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP | VJV FARM & RANCH SUPPLIES DAWSON CREEK OFFICE: 250.782.3766 | BEAVERLODGE OFFICE: 780-354-2423 | YANCY CROSIER 403.485-0887 ALBERTA: Ralph Calder 780.618.7655 | Trapper Green 780.837.0171 | Jason Ungarian 587.343.2162 BRITISH COLUMBIA: Dan Schleppe 250.219.5698 | Mark Wall 250.261.1235 76314308dec23

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DAVE ROSS EQUIP. LTD

DAVE ROSS Equip Ltd. Since 194

Toll Free 1-800-661-7401

EARLY ORDER PROGRAM

Ph: 780-864-3731,

Dave Ross Equip. Ltd Since 1943

Spirit River

Fax: 864-3468,

www.rossequip.ca

Dec 02 2023 SALEs alross@rossequip.ca, 864-0236 warren@rossequip.ca 864-0217 jay@rossequip.ca 978-0188 Web site:

DEAL NOW! Get what you want & SAVE WITH ONLY A 3% DEPOSIT.

Pay balance on delivery or Aug 1st / 2024 2

210 Vers 220 hp @ 1900 rpm. 710/70R38 rear 600 65R28 frt Deluxe cab QSB 6.7 Cum, 5 Hyd 42 GPM 3pt hitch, FEL ,bkt,

New $408,000 Demo $275,000

Take Both for $995,000 $990,000 DT620 Track Tractor + demo 40’ Fury H/S disc.

10

2022 GC1160 1100 bu. 900/70x32 tires 520 scale Tarp 939112 $113.790 $93,900 3

6120 CVT 120 HP, FEL, 260 6140 P/S shuttle 140 HP FEL Bkt, #162210102 40km #174201025 Used 32’ V Wing Ditcher, cw/ 4 MSRP $195,000 MSRP $199,000 drop wings, carry up to 30yds Special $163,900 Special $173,900 dirt, msrp $173,000 $108,000 2024 GC1160 1100 bu. 900/70x32 tires 520 scale Tarp 105113 $130,900 $105,900 9 7

10’x12’hopper

8

6

SOLD 22 Sold 1 oh

2023 Deluxe 10’ Bagger $76,995 lites, tarp fenders duals sampler

1 Sold 1 oh

2022 10’ Bagger $49,985

19 Sold, 1 oh, 2 for Nov

2023 12000bu/hr Ext 10 ft $76,995

Capacity DF22, 27mth 1100 BPH at 100c in barley from 20% to 15% ambient temp of 10º C & 20% R/H

Y ELIVER D E E FR

MY 2024 GC-2020 2000 bu, 5F control 4-1050/50/32 Tires, 238291,Tarp,520 Scale 24” Vertical Auger, 520 Scale, Hyd Jack, Rear hitch, 275 gal Water tank, Hyd pump, 100’ hose msrp $298,900 $238,900 7

Warren

Jay

1 -2023 DF22 Dryer @ $ 340,000

With this HD Steel frame we are able to lift this 15 ton DF22 Alvan Blanch grain dryer with this 220 TON CRANE and not worry about twisting it.

FREE Delivery & Setup

DF 22’s are 98% assembled & Tested in Spirit River then hauled FREE of chg to customers in AB,SK MB. We install FREE of chg all of the sub assemblies on the Drier. After the Electrical & Gas hook up is completed by the Customer we Commission the drier Free of Chg & Instruct the Customer on its operation

MY 2024 GC-2020 2000 bu, 5F control 4-1050/50/32 Tires, 238292,Tarp,520 Scale 24” Vertical Auger, Hyd Jack, Rear hitch, 275 gal Water tank, Hyd pump,reel nozzel 100’ hose msrp $298,900 $238,900

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Ph: 780-864-3731,

Spirit River, AB Toll Free 780.864.3731rossequip.ca

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ROSS CHRYSLER

Since 1948

0 down, 7.99% for 84 mbw bi-weekly pmts. w/gst OAC, Vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated

7.29% int 2022 Trks 84 month

5

6.99 % int 2023 for 60 months or 6.99 % int 2023 for 84 months or 6.99 % int 2023 for 96 months or 10% disc 2022-23 1500 (DT)Trks

oh

2022 GC1319 1300bu 520 scale,1250/50/32 Tarp, 1351169 $177,900 $135,170

Now $ 78,470 MSRP $87,170

23 1500 Longhorn C/C4x4 8s V8 black I 023789

Royal Blue

10

oh

Now $ 74,170 MSRP $ 82,170

23 1500 Laramie CC4x4 SB Hemi 8 spd s288751

oh

Eligible buyers GET UP TO 15% off MSRP in discounts on these eligible 2022 Ram 1500 Classic - 15% 2023 Ram 1500 Classic - 15%

oh oh

Royal Blue

$107,995 msrp $109,210

23 D2500 Longhorn C/C 4x4 SB Dsl 6s s610994

SOLD

oh

black msrp $85,925

23 D3500 Big Horn C/C 4x4SB dsl 6s s285792 cm

Diesel, 6 auto

oh $ 99,995 msrp $101,690

23 D2500 Laramie C/C 4x4 SB dsl rar s284921

oh

Now $ 55,978

MSRP $ 65,739

22 1500 Classic Sport C/C4x4 sbV8 ,8s blk s162628

Now $ 59,440

MSRP $ 69,900

2023 1500 Classic SLT C/C4x4 brds V8,8s s851639

15% off msrp

oh Now $ 59,910 MSRP $ 70,450

2023 1500 Classic SLT C/C4x4 brds V8,8s s417644

15% off msrp

oh

SILVER

oh

$ 99,995

MSRP $79,990 2023 D3500 Big Horn C/Cab 4x4 Dsl 6S s088732

IT

white msrp$101,910

22 D2500 Limited R/ Air C/C4x4SB Dsl 6s s145919

oh

$ 61,965

MSRP $68,850 24 GrdCherokee Ltd 7 pass, R/nav,3.6vvt v047635

oh Black

Grey msrp $79,688

23 G3500 BigHornC/C4x4, 6.4V8 hemi s634728 LB

Theater pkg oh

MY 2024 GC-2020 2000 bu, 5Fct 520 Scale 42”x148” 42”x148”Eql Track 238293,Tarp,238290 $ 49,324 24” Vertical Auger, Hyd Jack, Rear hitch, MSRP $66,,930 msrp $51,920 275 gal Water tank, Hyd pump, reel nozzel 24 Compass North 4x4 ,2L turbo 8 spd s825484 23 Pacifica AWD 3.6L,9s bkts, Theater pkg i758619 Theater pkg 100’ hose msrp $365,900 $298,900 oh Grey

Now $ 59,450

MSRP $ 69,900

20231500 Classic SLT C/C4x4 brds V8,8s i991636

15% off msrp

9

oh Now $ 57,955 MSRP $ 68,160

23 1500 Classic SLT C/C4x4sbV8 8s blk s133625

15% off msrp

oh

Now $ 57,950 MSRP $ 68,150

23 1500 Classic SLT C/C4x4sbV8 8s blk s134625

15% off msrp

oh

SOLD

oh

15% off msrp

SOLD

reorder as below $365,900 $298,900 8

oh

23 D2500 Longhorn C/C 4x4 SB Dsl 6s s698995

Now $ 60,306

oh

Scan phone here to load our Chrysler web site

OO= On-order, IT = in-transit, oh= on-hand, all yellow= in-stock

$107,995 msrp $109,210

MSRP $ 70,945

23 1500 Built to Serve SE CC 4X4 SB 8s v8 s950648

780-864-3731,

800-661-7401 for Jay Al, or Warren Dec 02 2023

1

2014 9250 1000 bu Scale $55,900 900/70x32,tires, 4 way Spout Tarp

Spirit River, Ab

www.rosschrysler.ca

oh

SOLD Now $ 58,650 MSRP $ 68,950

MSRP $64,240

msrp $41,640 24 Compass Sport 4x4 ,2L turbo 8 spd v207384

22 Pacifica AWD TL 3.6L 9spd Theater pkg i918602

22 1500 Classic SLT C/C4x4 SB 5.7 8s s135613

oh

oh

oh

SOLD same as above

$365,900 $298,900

$ 42,503

msrp $44,740 24 Compass North 4x4 ,2L turbo 8 spd s478419

Clean MSRP $17,910 2012 Silverado 1500 LS C/C V8,4spd,SB 195,000KM

MSRP $25,210 2014 1500 Ram SLT Sport CC4x4 SB V8, s383182 76209308dec23

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THORSBY STOCKYARDS OFFICE (780) 789-3915

NORTH CENTRAL LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE OFFICE (780) 348-5893

WEEKLY LIVESTOCK MARKET REVIEW - DECEMBER 1, 2023

DATE No.

Tues, Nov 28, 2023 2,530 Head

DATE No.

Tues, Nov 21, 2023 4,000 Head

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 2,467 Head

FEEDER STEERS

FEEDER STEERS BID

LOW

Mon, Nov 20, 2023 3,322 Head

HIGH

LOW

BID

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

300 - 399 $400.00 $490.00 $400.00 $480.00 300 - 399 $350.00 $500.00 $380.00 $510.00 400 - 499 $375.00 $470.00 $375.00 $470.00 400 - 499 $330.00 $480.00 $350.00 $486.00 500 - 599 $350.00 $412.00 $350.00 $425.00 500 - 599 $320.00 $415.50 $330.00 $424.00 600 - 699 $315.00 $368.00 $320.00 $374.00 600 - 699 $290.00 $370.00 $310.00 $370.00 700 - 799 $300.00 $325.00 $300.00 $335.00 700 - 799 $280.00 $333.25 $290.00 $339.50 800 - 899 $265.00 $300.00 $270.00 $318.00 800 - 899 $250.00 $306.00 $260.00 $317.25 900 - 999 $225.00 $297.00 $250.00 $300.00 900 - 999 $260.00 $280.50 $250.00 $280.50 1,000 +

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

1,000 +

$230.00 $265.00 $220.00 $270.00

FEEDER HEIFERS BID

LOW

HIGH

FEEDER HEIFERS

LOW

HIGH

BID

LOW

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

300 - 399 $400.00 $490.00 $400.00 $480.00 300 - 399 $250.00 $395.50 $270.00 $376.00 400 - 499 $375.00 $470.00 $375.00 $470.00 400 - 499 $250.00 $370.00 $260.00 $371.00 500 - 599 $350.00 $412.00 $350.00 $425.00 500 - 599 $249.50 $345.00 $270.00 $356.50 600 - 699 $315.00 $368.00 $320.00 $374.00 600 - 699 $248.75 $322.00 $250.00 $318.00 700 - 799 $300.00 $325.00 $300.00 $335.00 700 - 799 $230.00 $300.00 $240.00 $303.50 800 - 899 $265.00 $300.00 $270.00 $318.00 800 - 899 $225.00 $275.00 $230.00 $270.25 900 - 999 $225.00 $297.00 $250.00 $300.00 900 - 999 $225.00 $260.25 $230.00 $260.50 1,000 + N/A N/A N/A N/A 1,000 + $220.00 $245.00 $200.00 $250.00 SLAUGHTER CATTLE SLAUGHTER CATTLE

D1 - D2 COWS

D1 - D2 COWS

D1 - D2 COWS

$110.00 $122.00

-

$122.00 $136.00 $123.00 $135.00

D3 COWS

-

D3 COWS

$100.00 $111.00

-

SLAUGHTER BULLS

D4 COWS

-

-

D4 COWS

$105.00 $121.00 $108.00 $122.00

SLAUGHTER BULLS

$140.00 $165.00

D1 - D2 COWS

SLAUGHTER BULLS

-

SLAUGHTER BULLS

$120.00 $160.00 $130.00 $165.00

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

FEEDER COWS

FEEDER COWS

FEEDER COWS

N/A

-

$128.00 $145.00 $128.00 $145.00

N/A

-

FEEDER COWS

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CANADA / US $ Dec 01/23 $73.63 Nov 24/23 $73.00 Dec 02/22 $74.44 BANK RATE Nov 28/23 5.25 Nov 21/23 5.25 Nov 29/22 4.00 CATTLE SLAUGHTER WEEKEND Nov 25/23 (prel) Nov 18/23 (prel) Nov 26/22 CANADA 67,417 62,461 66,169 EAST 13,436 13,120 14,029 WEST 53,981 49,341 52,140 WEEKEND Dec 02/23 (est) Nov 25/23 (est) Dec 03/22 US 616,000 500,000 633,000 CANADIAN CATTLE GRADES WEEKEND Nov 25/23 Nov 18/23 Nov 26/22 A 49,593 46,415 49,768 B 676 731 1,013 D 10,463 8,740 8,911 E 590 506 267 A GRADE MARBLING (%) WEEKEND Nov 25/23 Nov 18/23 Nov 26/22 AAA 80.1% 80.0% 75.6% AA 19.1% 19.2% 23.8% A 0.8% 0.8% 0.6% CANADIAN CATTLE CLASSES WEEKEND Nov 25/23 (prel) Nov 18/23 (prel) Nov 26/22 STEERS 33,865 30,233 32,379 HEIFERS 19,809 20,267 21,575 COWS 13,046 11,388 11,834 BULLS 697 573 381 CALVES 3,245 2,884 3,363 CATTLE FUTURES - US 4/CWT - CLOSE December 1, 2023 MONTH LIVE CHANGE MONTH FEEDER CHANGE Dec-23 169.28 - 0.97 Jan-24 214.43 - 4.90 Feb-24 169.13 - 1.85 Mar-24 217.22 - 5.50 Apr-24 171.63 - 1.68 Apr-24 221.18 - 5.50 Jun-24 167.55 - 1.95 May-24 224.90 - 5.57 Aug-24 168.07 - 1.98 Aug-24 238.97 - 5.40 Oct-24 173.25 - 2.05 Sep-24 241.82 - 4.85 WEEKEND Dec 01/23 Nov 24/23 Dec 02/22 US FSP-US$/CWT 225.89 225.24 178.40 CATTLE INDICATORS (by prod values) WEEKEND Nov 24/23 Nov 17/23 Nov 25/22 US - US $/CWT 12.43 12.50 14.67 CURRENTNESS Nov 25/23 Nov 18/22 Nov 26/22 WEST - A1% 24.0% 21.3% 12.0% CAN - A1% 20.5% 18.1% 11.2% FD:STR RATIO Nov 24/23 Nov 17/23 Nov 25/22 ALTA BARLEY 30.8 N/A 18.4 Nov 25/23 Nov 18/23 Nov 26/22 US CORN N/A N/A N/A AVG CARCASS WT Nov 25/23 Nov 18/23 Nov 26/22 WEST STR - LBS 955.0 968.0 950.0 CAN STR - LBS 956.0 966.0 954.0 US CATTLE - LBS 835.0 834.0 836.0 Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry - December 1, 2023 https://open.alberta.ca/publications/3479685

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REGULAR CATTLE SALES (REG) | SPECIAL FEEDER SALES (SF) | BRED COW & HEIFER SALE (BCH)

REGULAR CATTLE SALE Mon, Dec 11th - 9:00 a.m.

LAST REG CATTLE SALE OF 2023 Mon, Dec 18th - 9:00 a.m.

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Jeff: 780.203.4953 | Mack 780.940.2899 | Chance: 403.358.0456 Corey: 780.940.6301 | Amanda: 780.514.9327 (E) thorsbystockyards@outlook.com (Web) www.thorsbystockyards.ca

Photo credit: https://www.cargohandbook.com/Pollard_Pellets (Reprinted from Dec 1, 2021) This fall, hay, grain, and silage supplies are limited for many farms and ranches. Generally, extra energy and protein are needed to supplement low quality hay or straw-grain based rations. Grain pellets are an option. However, what should be considered before purchasing a grain screening pellet.

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1) What does the pellet contain?

There are 3 distinct types of screening pellets. By-products from the flour and brewing industry, along with grain or pulse screenings are commonly found in pellets. They can also contain chaff, small weed seeds, and dust. The grain and by-products are processed through a hammer mill before being pelleted. The only way to know what is contained in the load is to obtain a batch scale sheet.

The current cattle market is strong and looks to stay that way for the fall season. Jennings Martin Cattle Buying will be there for you and your operations as you make those critical fall marketing decisions; including selling forward for winter 2023 and spring 2024. Jennings’ facility in La Glace will be open weekly starting the end of August to buy your bulls, cows and calves saving you the need for shipping to local and southern markets.

2) Potential for weed contamination Material is commonly ground through a 1/8 inch screen before being pelleted. Pressure, steam, and temperature are used to form the pellet. Larger weed seeds such as wild oats are broken and do not germinate. It is not likely, but some smaller “hard” seeds can pass through undamaged and may germinate later. Be mindful if the pellets are fed in a field and where the manure is spread.

3) Presence of ergot There is no way to determine if ergot is present by visual means. All material is ground, and it is impossible to find whole kernels. One of the first symptoms of ergot contamination is a reduction in feed intake within three to four days of introducing the pellet.

4) Energy density Depending on the pellet, energy content can be higher than average quality hay (60% TDN); but not equal to barley grain (83% TDN). Usually, the energy is somewhere between these two values, but it all depends on what is in the pellet. If there are significant amounts of canola seeds or weed seeds that have a high oil content; energy values increase. If it is mainly canola pods and chaff; energy density decreases. It is difficult to obtain an accurate energy estimate.

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5) Supplemental minerals, vitamins and ionophores Adding these ingredients at the mill when the pellet is made simplifies feeding on farm. Instead of hand adding 3 or more products to the ration, they can all be in the pellet.

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6) Price The least expensive product is not necessarily the best deal. If the pellet consists mainly of low-grade screenings, the energy density can be low. The inclusion of minerals, vitamins and an ionophore increases the value. Compare the cost of the pellet to a grain mixture that supplies the same amount of nutrients to determine if it is a good purchase.

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Goats - 176 Head

$/CWT $175.00 to $215.00 $180.00 to $220.00 $170.00 to $200.00 $165.00 to $185.00 $85.00 to $125.00 $100.00 to $130.00 $85.00 to $110.00 none on offer $/CWT $168.00 to $200.00 $160.00 to $195.00 $170.00 to $205.00 $165.00 to $190.00 $70.00 to $100.00 $72.00 to $90.00 none on offer none on offer

Goats 0 - 49 lbs 50 - 100 lbs 50 - 100 lbs Nanny/Kid Units Nannys Billys Bred Nannys

$/CWT

Light Feeder Kids $155.00 to $225.00 $186.00 to $300.00 Whether Kids $155.00 to $230.00 Nannys & Billies none on offer $150.00 to $180.00 $100.00 to $170.00 $100.00 to $135.00

30 - 40 lbs 41 - 80 lbs 81 - 150 lbs 151 & Over lbs

$150.00 to $200.00 $80.00 to $100.00 $87.00 to $120.00 $150.00 to $200.00

Goats - 296 Head

Sheep - 959 Head $/CWT $230.00 to $276.00 $230.00 to $286.00 $230.00 to $285.00 $210.00 to $254.00 $195.00 to $239.00 $90.00 to $165.00 $105.00 to $140.00 $160.00 to $285.00 $/CWT $230.00 to $275.00 $230.00 to $272.00 $227.00 to $254.00 $200.00 to $242.00 $195.00 to $216.00 $90.00 to $114.00 $110.00 to $145.00 none on offer

Goats 0 - 60 lbs 45 - 69 lbs 70+ lbs 45 - 69 lbs 70+ lbs 45 - 69 lbs 70+ lbs

$/CWT Light Feeder Kids $190.00 to $230.00 Doeling Kids $230.00 to $265.00 $230.00 to $265.00 Buckling Kids $230.00 to $265.00 $250.00 to $300.00 Wether Kids $250.00 to $300.00 $250.00 to $310.00

Adults Mature Nannies Mature Bucks Bred Does Nanny/Kid (Unit)

$150.00 to $260.00 $200.00 to $260.00 $190.00 to $275.00 none on offer

Olds Auction Mart - November 28, 2023 - 399 Total Head on Offer

Sheep Feeder Lambs 30 - 50 lbs 50 - 60 lbs 60 - 70 lbs 70 - 80 lbs 80 - 90 lbs 90 - 100 lbs 100 - 110 lbs 110 & Over lbs Ewes Bred Ewes Rams

Goats $/LB $2.00 to $2.84 $2.20 to $2.80 $2.15 to $2.85 $2.45 to $2.90 $2.25 to $2.80 $2.20 to $2.40 $2.15 to $2.35 $2.15 to $2.35 $1.08 to $1.27 none on offer $1.09 to $1.45

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Feeder Goats 30 - 40 lbs 40 - 50 lbs 50 - 60 lbs 60 - 70 lbs 70 - 80 lbs 80 - 90 lbs 90 - 100 lbs 100 & Over lbs Nannies Bred Nannies Billies

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$/LB $1.00 to $1.80 $1.20 to $2.00 $2.00 to $2.60 $2.40 to $3.00 $2.40 to $2.90 $1.60 to $1.80 none on offer none on offer $1.85 to $2.40 none on offer $2.05 to $3.10

Nov 25/23 (prel) Nov 18/23 (prel)

Nov 26/22

CANADA EAST WEST AB/BC

441,653 244,512 197,141 64,190

439,630 237,373 202,257 65,692

447,841 247,818 200,023 64,792

WEEK END US

Dec 02/23 (est) 2,410,000

Nov 25/23 (est) 1,879,000

Dec 03/22 2,440,000

Hogs - 53 Head

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - November 27, 2023 Sheep - Wool 0 - 54 lbs 55 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 & Over lbs Ewes Rams Bred Ewes (Head) Sheep - Hair 0 - 54 lbs 55 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 & Over lbs Ewes Rams Ewe/Lamb Family

HOG SLAUGHTER WEEK END

HOG FUTURES - US $/CWT MONTH December 2023 February 2024 April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024

LEAN

CHANGE + 1.02 + 1.32 + 1.10 + 1.75 + 1.38 + 1.35

68.60 70.10 76.38 83.78 92.22 94.38

HOG CASH PRICES - INDEX 100 - $/KG WEEK END ALTA AVG

Dec 01/23 1.779

Nov 24/23 1.817

Dec 02/22 2.020

ONT AVG

N/A

2.257

2.335

INTERIOR IOWA MINNESOTA HOG CASH PRICES WEEK END US $/CWT

Dec 01/23 57.28

Nov 24/23 60.66

Dec 02/22 86.37

CAN EQVT $/KG

1.449

1.547

2.160

HOG INDICATORS WEEK END

Nov 25/23

Nov 18/23

Nov 26/22

AV DRSD WT US-LBS

213.00

213.00

215.00

FD: HOG RATIO

Nov 24/23

Nov 17/23

Nov 25/22

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

ALTA BARLEY

8.9

8.9

7.8

US CARCASS CUTOUT

Dec 01/23

Nov 24/23

Dec 02/22

US $/CWT

N/A

$ 85.04

$87.6

$50 EACH ONLY 5,000 PRINTED

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Sheep - 668 Head

Sheep - Wool 0 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 & Over lbs Ewes Rams Bred Ewes Ewe/Lamb Family Sheep - Hair 0 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 & Over lbs Ewes Rams Bred Ewes Ewe/Lamb Family

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Tickets can be purchased in person at the Valleyview Ag Society Office (4202 40th Avenue), Valleyview UFA, and Work n Play Clothing Company (Fox Creek & Valleyview) or by sending an e-transfer to rafflevvagsociety@gmail. com (Include name, phone number, mailing address and email) Your ticket stub(s) will be mailed to you.

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For more information on the raffle, please contact the Valleyview & Districts Agricultural Society at (780) 524-3473.

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partnership with Farm Credit Canada’s Sustainability Incentive Program is expected to complement the Marginal Areas Program on the Prairies organized by Ducks Unlimited Canada.

DUC announced the partnership Nov. 15.

Producers who participate in the Marginal Areas Program in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are incentivized to convert unproductive cropland into a more biodiverse state by planting perennial forage.

“Producers who are taking advantage of our Marginal Areas Program are already having success turning land that isn’t as productive as they would like into habitat that offers additional benefits,” said Kristine Tapley, national lead for sustainable agriculture at DUC. “We are proud to partner with FCC to offer even more of an incentive for producers to consider what works best for their operations and allow them to maximize the full potential of their land.”

The Marginal Areas Program targets areas that are unproductive due to poor drainage, soil conditions, periodic flooding, inaccessibility or salinity. DUC offers an incentive for participation through a 10-year agreement, which assists producers with the costs of establishing perennials and helps alleviate the financial burden associated with land management.

In addition to the DUC payment, FCC customers who are participating in the Marginal Areas Program can receive an incentive payment based on a percentage of their total owing with FCC, capped at a maximum payment of $2,000 or $50 per acre of enrolled acres.

“Canadian grasslands are some of the most endangered ecosystems in the world. This incentive program is an opportunity for producers to provide natural habitats for wildlife and enhance biodiversity responsibly,” said Curtis Grainger, FCC director of sustainability programs.

“We hope to encourage seeding marginal areas that are unproductive to perennials, helping to improve profitability, pollinator habitat and act as buffer zones.”

By sustainably managing areas with unproductive cropland, producers are paid for environmental enhancements, which can improve biodiversity while offering a solution to land management challenges.

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The Peace Draft Horse Club Presents

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Thursday, Nov 16 to Sunday, Nov 19 Thursday, Nov 23 to Sunday, Nov 26 Thursday, Nov 30 to Sunday, Dec 3

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Thursday, Dec 7 to Sunday, Dec 24 CLOSED Monday, Dec 25

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Vehicles – 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Draft Horse Wagon Rides – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Vehicles - $15 Each Draft Horse Wagons - $5.00 per person | Children 10 & Under – FREE Donations of non-perishable food items will be graciously and gratefully accepted at the ticket booth.

For information on becoming a Northern Spirit Light Show volunteer, display sponsorship, or to purchase an angel display for Heaven Sent, please visit our website at www.peacedrafthorseclub.com or contact Kathy Miles at (780) 512-7555 or Cheryl Kimble at (780) 831-8558.

REMEMBER! Anyone booking a weekend at the Sandman Hotel during November or December will receive a free pass to the “Northern Spirit Light Show” and a $50 Gift Certificate redeemable at participating Grande Prairie downtown businesses.

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Your Home. Your Future. Your Plan.

WHAT’S GOING ON?

We are developing our first Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) for the region. It’s a long-range, high-level plan that will help us better understand and prepare for the potential changes we can expect over the next 20-years with a growing population, new service demands, the regional economy, and a changing climate.

KICK-OFF SURVEY!

What are your priorities for the Peace Region over the next 20 years?

There are 5 questions that should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

• Scan the QR code to complete the survey online.

• Paper copies are available at PRRD head office in Dawson Creek (1981 Alaska Avenue) or the Fort St. John branch office (9505 - 100 Street).

They can also be picked up and dropped off at municipal offices in Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Taylor, Chetwynd, Hudson’s Hope, Tumbler Ridge, and Pouce Coupe.

WHAT'S THE TIMELINE? The development of our RGS is a multi-year project that started in August 2023 and will be completed in May 2025.

For more information or to learn how else to get involved email us at rgs@prrd.bc.ca or call 250-785-8084 You can also visit our project information webpage at haveyoursay.prrd.bc.ca/regional-growth-strategy

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NH Classifieds DISCOVER WHAT WE COVER

DeWalt DWE7485 8-1/4” Table Saw. Still in box. $550 OBO. 250-789-3778.

Looking for fencer to install two miles of barbwire fencing in North Star area. 780-836-0117.

1983 Ford 6.9-Litre diesel 4WD, Fixer-upper or for parts truck 90,000 km, $1000 OBO 250-789-3778.

Red 1995 Ford F150 Supercab Shortbox w/canopy, some rust, needs work to run. $2,500 OBO. 250-789-3778.

Complete Set of 1978 Ford Factory F150-F350 Service Manuals. A1 condition.

Asking $250 Firm. 250-7855321.

SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) 16ft, 20ft, 22ft Single-Wides now on Sale.

Email salesfsj@pineridgemodular.c Sales(Warren Martin) 250262-2847.

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Horses Various

Animals, Livestock Poultry & Pets Cattle - Speckle Park Purebred & Commercial Speckle Park Bulls and Speckle Park X Angus Bulls. Grande Prairie. 780882-3541.

Cattle - Various Angus Bulls for sale. Semen tested and vet evaluated.

Manning area, delivery available 780-781-4457.

For Sale: Black white-faced Heifers Yearlings, 2-YearOlds, & more. Information: 250-827-3843.

Registered White-faced bulls. 70bw Known as Registered Black Herefords.

Yearlings, 2-Year-Olds, & more. Information: 250-8273843.

Horses Various

Custom Built Livestock Shelters, Windbreak Panels and Rig Mats Built to Order. Delivery Options. 780-5187469.

Miniature horses to give to a good home. Will make a great Christmas gift. 780356-2257.

Registered AQHA & APHA Yearlings and Foals.

Excellent Cattle breeding!!

North of Grande Prairie.

780-882-3541.

WANTED: Used Horseshoes. Call Ron at 780-774-2017.

Livestock Equipment & Supplies Windbreak panels for sale with 2-7/8-inch pipe and 1.5-inch thick slabs.

Delivery available. Call 403-894-7633.

Pets - Non Registered Bordoodle Puppies! Ready Sept 23. Vet-checked. Will make very smart dogs! By Grande Prairie. 780-8823541.

Pets - Registered

Looking for 3-horse anglehaul horse trailer. 250-7594956.

St. Pyrenees puppies! (3/4St Bernard & 1/4-Pyrenees).

Ready Sept 18. Vet-checked.

By Grande Prairie. 780-8823541.

For Sale: Appaloosa/Draft Cross mare. Call for details.

250-789-3778.

Pets - Working Dogs

120 HOME-RAISED BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE ANGUS/ANGUS CROSS • FROM EASY CALVING BULLS EXPOSED TO BULLS FOR 45 DAYS FULL VACCINATION PROGRAM DUE TO START CALVING APRIL 15, 2024 YOU PICK

(3) Border Collie cross cattle working dogs for sale.

Used on pasture, $500 OBO. 780-834-6548.

Sheep Various Ram and Ewe Lambs for Sale. Peace View Colony.

Yearling Rams for 2024.

Andy 250-467-3957.

Swine Various Butcher Hogs for Sale.

Raised outdoors on good quality feed. Ready to go.

John 780-552-6011.

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Cars, Vans & SUVs

Buildings - Farm

2004 Chev Cavalier Z-type 123,000 kms. runs Good.

Alberta Registered. $2900.

250-786-0409.

Built right sheds. Building quality shelters. Call John 780-835-1908 for your quote today.

Looking for John Deere 4020 2WD tractor, no cab.

Call 780-814-0523.

Trucks

1981 Chevy Cheyenne 1-ton rebuilt 454, cab rebuilt 5years ago.

Leather Headliner/Bucketseats/console $,25,000 OBO 780-2965010.

2007 Chevrolet 3500HD 4x4, 6.6L diesel engine, 168,000kms. $20,000.

Call 250-261-3680.

Custom Built Livestock Shelters, Windbreak Panels and Rig Mats Built to Order. Delivery Options. 780-5187469.

Grain Bins

14-foot Butler Grain Bins.

Some have aeration. Call Ed at 780-618-9161 or 780836-2107.

Combines & Accessories Combine - Case/IH

2011 Diesel Dodge RAM 3500 automatic-4-Door for parts. (wiring-harness must be intact & functional) 250789-3350.

1997 Case IH 2166, c/w 22ft cut/header w/new wobble box and rebuilt P.U./header. 780-836-2336, 780-836-5438.

2013 GMC 1-ton 4x4 pickup, crew cab, long box, 5th wheel package, $25,000.

Call 250-963-9045.

Combine - John Deere

Have 1981 Dodge Dakota.

Needs front-end work.

Looking to trade for similar vale JEEP. 780-356-2411.

JD 7700 combine, $5000 maintenance done. Work order available upon request.

Good running condition. 780-354-8842.

Combine - Accessories

Have a 1951 Dodge Fargo Truck. Looking to trade for a similar era truck. 780-3562411.

John Deere model 1800 GPS universal display unit.

Asking $4800. Call Daniel 780-821-9325.

WANTED: 2011 DieselDodge-RAM 3500 automatic-4-Door for parts. (wiring-harness must be intact & functional) 250789-3350.

John Deere model 4240 GPS universal display unit, asking $7800. Call Daniel 780-821-9325.

Trucks - Grain

1975 Ford 8000 w/Box & Hoist, 6V "Jimmy" Engine, 13spd Transmission.

Not Running. 780-836-2107, 780618-9161.

Trailers Miscellaneous

Antique Miscellaneous

2004 Tridem Gooseneck flat deck trailer. In good shape.

New deck, bearings, hubs, and brakes. 403-894-7633.

Buying Antiques: Coins, toys, advertising, tools & more. Will buy bulk.

Call/text 780-832-8216.

8ft-x-16ft single-axle trailer 12"high for moving sheds or small buildings. Asking $3000 OBO. 780-296-5010.

Auctions & Antiques

CALL BEN BALDWIN 780-524-4100 780-552-3026

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Raven Industries "Cruiser II" GPS Unit.

Comes with Smartrax MD Autosteer.

Call Daniel at 780-841-4582.

Machinery & Equipment Farm Machinery Miscellaneous Dismantling Cultivator, disc, and plows for parts.

Some air drills. 780-8316747.

FOR SALE: Combine, Swather, Cultivator, Harrows, Sprayer and Packer. Girouxville area.

780-323-4364.

Looking for John Deere 535 Mower Conditioner (discbine) for parts. or #635/735/835/C35/S350 250-759-4797.

Looking to buy a 15ft-20ft land roller/packer. Call Jack 780-523-1488.

Retiring: Have Variety of Farm Equipment to Sell.

Bins, Machinery, Swather, etc. Mac 780-597-3035.

Farm Machinery Parts & Accessories Anderson Hardware named new A&I Products distributor. Call to order your equipment parts today.

780-537-2110.

Looking for John Deere 535 Mower Conditioner (discbine) for parts. or #635/735/835/C35/S350 250-759-4797.

Grain Augers Westfield 7 x 46 Grain Auger, Electric Start, Kohler Motor, Recently Purchased Tubing. 780-836-2107, 780618-9161.

Westfield MKX130-74 grain auger for sale, asking $16,500. Call Calvin 250262-7355.

Grain Equipment & Supplies

Walinga 510 grain vac with new hoses. $4900. 780-8640809.

Walinga 510 grain vac with new hoses. $4900. 780-8640809.

The Northern Horizon, December 8, 2023 A35 13ft steel table folds for railings. $1200 OBO. 780296-5010.

Farms & Ranches - Alberta

272 Husqvarna power saw. runs good. new chain. $500 OBO. 780-296-5010.

FATHER/SON LAND DISPERSAL SALE: 9 quarters (2-rented) High Prairie/Sunset House area.

All certified organic. 780523-1488/780-536-5655.

Lumber

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Ears to Hear, your local hearing aid provider, serving Athabasca and outlying areas. High Prairie Clinic, 1st Wednesday of every month at the Golden Age Club 10am-1pm.

Athabasca Clinic, 3rd Tuesday of every month at the United Church 10am1pm. Hearing tests, hearing aid cleaning and home visits. 780-2285965, 587-746-0540. Call for info.

2 Beach Mechanics toolboxes. 4-Door full of mechanics tools. 2 rollcabinets with tools. Offers.

780-296-5010.

Welding 200-amp Lincoln Pipeliner welder, low hours, $5000 OBO. Also 300 feet welding cable $1000. 780-296-5010.

Real Estate & Rentals Accommodations - Rental 1 Bedroom suite in small mobile home in Pouce Coupe. $650/month (includes utilities). Call 250786-0409.

Accommodations - Vacations

Poplar and Spruce lumber.

Can cut almost any dimension. Call for pricing 780-524-5555.

Call/text 780-524-9648.

For Sale. 20ft by 34ft Cabin.

Metal Exterior. Shiplap Pine Interior. 780-618-5512.

Tires

Attention Cert/Organic Farmers. 100+ acres to rent, currently in mixed hay/grasses. Call for details.

780-568-3495.

Looking for 14in tires for a 1975 Mercedes car. 780356-2411.

ROB FORD CUSTOM PLOWING Careful work done with Kverneland Office: 250-843-7654 Cell: 250-719-8740

Vintage Alpine Trapper Special skidoo. Needs some work. 780-354-8842.

Looking to lease farmland in the GP/Sexsmith/Teepee Creek area.

Contact David to discuss options.

780-978-6768.

Vintage Arctic Cat 399 Lynx skidoo. Needs fuel line and new seat. 780-354-8842.

Farms & Ranches - Miscellaneous

Seed, Feed, Crop Inputs Feed Grain

Looking for a Moveable Modular/ Home/House/ cabin to buy. Call 778-8381055.

Oats for sale, milling and feed grade, good bushel weight Call 780-781-4457.

Real Estate Property & Land

Hay & Straw

Log House on Moberly Lake, in-law suite, oak hardwood floors, on 5 acres. $345,000. 250-795-7990.

Round and square straw bales for sale. Located 12 kms northeast of Manning Alberta. 780-781-4457.

Seasonal

Tillage, Harvest & Spraying

Seasonal - ATV, Boats & Watercraft 2012 Polaris 800XP Limited Edition 4x4 Side by Side in excellent running condition.

780-354-8842.

Honda Big Red and 200M 3-Wheelers. Take as a pair or individually. Need work.

780-354-8842.

Seasonal - Campers, Trailers & Motorhomes

2005 Citation 5th-wheel 31.5ft $45,000 firm. 250789-3350.

27.5ft Starcraft 5th Wheel, 2 Slide-outs, Fireplace, used very little $28,500, Call 250-261-4586.

Baling Equipment New Holland BR780 Round Baler for Sale. Asking $18,000. Call Greg at 780512-1207 or 780-538-9115.

Harrows & Packers John Deere Clod Busters Harrows. Will fit any plow to 11-Bottom. 780-836-2107 or 780-618-9161.

Haying & Harvesting New Prairie Grain Analyzers portable grain moisture analyzers for sale.

Call Daniel 780-821-9325.

Swathers 200 Westward 9350 swather 30-footer, pickup reel.

Average to good condition.

780-925-2186.

DO YOU HAVE FARMLAND TO LEASE

Tractors Flexi-Coil 67 100ft wheel boom sprayer, c/w 850gal tank, windscreens, chemical mixer, much more. 780-5180635.

Spraying Various

TARGET APPLICATION custom spraying service.

Teepee Creek & Area.

Licensed/Insured.

Call/Text 780-832-8027 or 780-832-8250 Tractors - John Deere

Looking for John Deere 4020 2WD tractor, no cab.

Call 780-814-0523.

Parting-out 8630 John Deere tractor, 3-pt hitch, PTO. Lots of new parts. Needs Crankshaft. 780-821-0951.

Tractors - Various For Sale - Grader Chains to fit 18x4x34 Tractor Tires. $800 Firm.

Call Bill 250-843-7020.

33ft Flex-Coil packers set $4000. 403-601-6895.

For Sale: Fancy medium sized doghouse. $475 OBO. 250-789-3778.

For Sale: 3020 John Deere tractor. Asking $5000 OBO. Call 250-789-3778.

Versatile 40ft grain auger with motor. 5 Steel-Roscoe grain bins holds 3300 bushels each. 780-837-6996.

Looking for bottle and cans for Christmas money. In Dawson Creek area. Call 250-789-3778.

Tractors Massey Ferguson

Wanted: large round horse hay bales within 45 minutes of Pouce Coupe, 250-786-5860 or Wonowon@shaw.ca

1947 Massey Ferguson Tractor w/3-Bottom Plow.

Looking to trade for something of similar value.

780-356-2411.

Looking for Playground Equipment such as Slide, Merry-Go-Round, Teeter Totter, etc. Call Ernest at 780-926-9412.

Have a 1947 Massey Ferguson Tractor. Looking to trade for something of similar value. 780-3562411.

Tractors New Holland - Versatile

12' Leon blade for Versatile 800 series tractor. Asking $5500. Call 250-263-7578.

516 Case 5-bottom-plow, 20ft Cultivator with diamond harrows, Dozerblade for 2-wheel-drive tractor 780-837-6996.

SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) accepting orders for 24ft and 32ft Double-Wides.

Email salesfsj@pineridgemodular.c Sales(Warren Martin) 250262-2847

BUYING:

DAMAGED GRAIN

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HEATED CANOLA

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We are interested in leasing farmland from local landowners.

If you have available acreage, contact us to discuss a mutually beneficial arrangement.

D. Cramer Enterprises Ltd. 230003

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Seasonal - Snowmobiles

Located: Bonanza Northwest 33-79-12-W6, half ownership. (587)7269002.

Used 1990 16ft x 80ft 3-Bedroom Mobile Home for Sale, $22,000 o.b.o.

Call Wayne 780-523-7633.

EVERY FARMER COUNTS

Like new HTS Western 7’6” snow blade (fits all pickups).

Includes all accessories. 780-354-8842.

Sprayers - SP

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Peace Country Hockey Schedule

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NORTH PEACE HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2023 - 2024 DATE

TIME

AWAY

HOME

Fri, Dec. 8

8:30 p.m.

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Manning Comets

Fri, Dec. 8

8:30 p.m.

Grande Prairie Athletics

Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

Sat, Dec. 9

8:30 p.m.

Spirit River Rangers

Manning Comets

Sat, Dec. 9

8:30 p.m.

Valleyview Jets

Falher Pirates

Thurs, Dec. 14

8:30 p.m.

Grande Prairie Athletics

Spirit River Rangers

Fri, Dec. 15

8:30 p.m.

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

Sat, Dec. 16

8:30 p.m.

Falher Pirates

Valleyview Jets

Sat, Dec. 16

8:30 p.m.

Spirit River Rangers

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Thurs, Dec. 21

8:30 p.m.

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Grande Prairie Athletics

Fri, Dec. 22

8:30 p.m.

Valleyview Jets

Manning Comets

Fri, Dec. 22

8:30 p.m.

Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

Falher Pirates

Sat, Dec. 23

8:30 p.m.

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Valleyview Jets

Sat, Dec. 23

8:30 p.m.

Manning Comets

Spirit River Rangers

Thurs, Jan. 4

8:30 p.m.

Spirit River Rangers

Grande Prairie Athletics

Fri, Jan. 5

8:30 p.m.

Valleyview Jets

Grande Prairie Athletics

Sat, Jan. 6

8:30 p.m.

Falher Pirates

Spirit River Rangers

Sat, Jan. 6

8:30 p.m.

Manning Comets

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Fri, Jan. 12

8:30 p.m.

Falher Pirates

Valleyview Jets

Fri, Jan. 12

8:30 p.m.

Spirit River Rangers

Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

Sat, Jan. 13

8:30 p.m.

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Spirit River Rangers

Sat, Jan. 13

8:30 p.m.

Grande Prairie Athletics

Falher Pirates

Sat, Jan. 13

8:30 p.m.

Manning Comets

Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

Thurs, Jan. 18

8:30 p.m.

Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

Grande Prairie Athletics

Fri, Jan. 19

8:30 p.m.

Valleyview Jets

Falher Pirates

Sat, Jan. 20

8:30 p.m.

Falher Pirates

Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

Sat, Jan. 20

8:30 p.m.

Grande Prairie Athletics

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Sat, Jan. 20

8:30 p.m.

Valleyview Jets

Manning Comets

Thurs, Jan. 25

8:30 p.m.

Grande Prairie Athletics

Spirit River Rangers

Fri, Jan. 26

8:00 p.m.

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Falher Pirates

Sat, Jan. 27

8:00 p.m.

Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Sat, Jan. 27

8:00 p.m.

Manning Comets

Falher Pirates

Sat, Jan. 27

8:00 p.m.

Spirit River Rangers

Valleyview Jets

Thurs, Feb. 1

8:30 p.m.

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

Grande Prairie Athletics

Thurs, Feb. 1

8:30 p.m.

Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

Spirit River Rangers

Fri, Feb. 2

8:30 p.m.

Manning Comets

Valleyview Jets

Sat, Feb. 3

8:30 p.m.

Falher Pirates

Manning Comets

Sat, Feb. 3

8:30 p.m.

Grande Prairie Athletics

Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

Sat, Feb. 3

8:30 p.m.

Spirit River Rangers

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks

NORTH PEACE HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS (as of Sunday, December 3rd, 2023) EASTERN DIVISION

PTS

GP

Manning Comets Valleyview Jets Falher Pirates

8 7 6

8 8 7

W 4 3 2

L 4 4 3

OTL 0 1 2

W% .500 .438 .429

GF 30 29 20

GA 31 39 24

DIFF -1 - 10 -4

WESTERN DIVISION

PTS

GP

W

L

OTL

W%

GF

GA

DIFFFalher

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks Spirit River Sr. Rangers Grande Prairie Athletics Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

12 10 10 1

6 6 7 8

6 5 5 0

0 1 2 7

0 0 0 1

1.000 .833 .714 .063

40 25 31 21

15 14 26 47

+ 25 + 11 +5 - 26

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ALBERTA JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE 2023 – 2024 SCHEDULE & STANDINGS

REGULAR SEASON

NORTHWEST JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE 2023 - 2024 SCHEDULE & STANDINGS DATE TIME REGULAR SEASON Fri, Dec 8 8:00 p.m.

Fri, Dec 8 8:00 p.m.

Fri, Dec 8 8:00 p.m.

Fri, Dec 8 8:00 p.m.

Sat, Dec 9 8:00 p.m.

Sat, Dec 9 8:00 p.m.

Sat, Dec 9 8:00 p.m.

Sat, Dec 9 8:00 p.m.

Sun, Dec 10 2:00 p.m.

Thurs, Dec 14 8:00 p.m.

Fri, Dec 15 8:00 p.m.

Fri, Dec 15 8:00 p.m.

Sat, Dec 16 8:00 p.m.

Sat, Dec 16 8:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Sat, Dec 16 Sun, Dec 17 2:00 p.m.

Sun, Dec 17 3:00 p.m.

Sun, Dec 17 1:30 p.m.

Wed, Dec 20 8:00 p.m.

Wed, Dec 20 8:00 p.m.

Thurs, Dec 21 8:00 p.m.

Fri, Dec 22 8:00 p.m.

Fri, Dec 22 8:00 p.m.

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L

OTL

WIN% GF

GA

DIFF

40 35 33 25 22 21 14 5

24 22 23 21 25 22 22 25

19 17 15 12 11 9 7 2

3 4 5 8 14 10 15 22

2 1 3 1 0 3 0 1

.833 .795 .717 .595 .440 .477 .318 .100

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141 94 99 89 84 79 55 52

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Brooks Bandits 56 Sherwood Park Crusaders 47 Blackfalds Bulldogs 47 Okotoks Oilers 40 Calgary Canucks 38 Drumheller Dragons 35 Whitecourt Wolverines 35 Bonnyville Pontiacs 35 Grande Prairie Storm 30 Lloydminster Bobcats 30 Spruce Grove Saints 29 Canmore Eagles 26 Drayton Valley Thunder 25 Fort McMurray Oil Barons 24 Camrose Kodiaks 22 Olds Grizzlys 17

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TIME VISITOR 6:00 p.m. Calgary Canucks 2:00 p.m. Calgary Canucks 6:00 p.m. Okotoks Oilers 2:00 p.m. Okotoks Oilers 7:00 p.m. Sherwood Park Crusaders 6:00 p.m. Sherwood Park Crusaders 7:00 p.m. Grande Prairie Storm 6:00 p.m. Grande Prairie Storm 2:00 p.m. Grande Prairie Storm 7:00 p.m. Canmore Eagles 6:00 p.m. Olds Grizzlys 7:00 p.m. Grande Prairie Storm 7:00 p.m. Grande Prairie Storm 7:00 p.m. Grande Prairie Storm 5:00 p.m. Grande Prairie Storm 6:00 p.m. Camrose Kodiaks 2:00 p.m. Camrose Kodiaks 12:00 p.m. Grande Prairie Storm 7:00 p.m. Grande Prairie Storm 12:00 p.m. Grande Prairie Storm 7:00 p.m. Grande Prairie Storm 6:00 p.m. Bonnyville Pontiacs 2:00 p.m. Bonnyville Pontiacs

0 1 2 1 1 3 2 3 3 0 2 1 1 1 0 2

0 0 1 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 3 4 3

0 2 0 1 4 1 1 0 2 2 1 0 1 1 2 1

2 0 1 3 2 0 2 2 2 3 2 0 2 0 2 0

GF

162 146 140 133 94 107 93 109 97 101 80 90 77 76 68 64

GA DIFF 59 91 92 97 101 92 86 98 108 136 94 128 105 116 101 133

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MORE VETS FUNDED IN ALBERTA

By Alberta Agri-News

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he Alberta government is investing an additional $10 million, for a total of $68.5 million, to support construction of the new Veterinary Learning Commons building at the University of Calgary’s Spy Hill Campus.

Construction began Dec. 1 and is expected to be complete in the 2025-26 academic year. When complete, the number of veterinary medicine training seats will double to 100 from 50.

“Alberta’s agriculture sector requires more veterinarians to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.

This investment will give the University of Calgary the infrastructure and space required to continue supporting Alberta’s producers with highly skilled veterinarians,” said Rajan Sawhney, Alberta minister of Advanced Education.

In the 2022 budget, the provincial government committed $58.5 million over three years in capital funding to expand capacity at the University of Calgary faculty of veterinary medicine to help address the critical shortage of large animal veterinarians.

It also provided $8.4 million to support enrolment expansion in the veterinary medicine program.

“We understand the seriousness of the veterinarian and veterinary technologist shortage, which is why we have provided funding and taken a wholegovernment approach to address the issue, said Alberta agriculture minister RJ Sigurdson.

“At the same time, we’re providing capital funding for renovations and lab equipment to further expand veterinary diagnostics so rural vets and producers have affordable and timely access to services to manage animal health and welfare.”

As part of this new funding, $1.2 million will support equipment for molecular diagnostics for livestock and capital funding for renovations to the Clinical Skills Building and lab equipment, building on $560,000 in grants provided in 2022-23.

This targeted funding supports the long-term

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goals of the faculty of veterinary medicine to provide a full-service diagnostics laboratory. This project is anticipated to lower operating costs for Alberta producers, as veterinarians are now sending samples out of province for testing.

“We thank the provincial government for expanding its commitment to help UCalgary address a growing demand for more veterinary professionals and livestock diagnostic facilities,” said university president Ed McCauley.

“These facilities will provide even more testing capacity to protect the health of animals and support Alberta’s animal production industry and public health, and when this building is complete, there will be double the number of new veterinarians graduating every year.”

“We are immensely grateful for this crucial investment that will help address the pressing veterinary shortage and enhance diagnostic capabilities,” added veterinary medicine dean Renate Weller.

“This investment reinforces our commitment to supporting our community, doubling veterinary medicine student capacity to ensure animal health, safety, and to safeguard against zoonotic diseases for the well-being of Alberta and beyond.”

Dr. Natasha Kutryk, president of the Alberta Veterinary Medicine Association, said the funds will help the province address its shortage of veterinarians and ensure those vets have the needed lab diagnostic facilities to support their work.

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CANADA, B.C. SUPPORT FARMERS WITH TECH ACCESS

By B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food

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ritish Columbia farmers are being helped to access new technologies, such as robotic and automated equipment, farm-management software and digital sensors.

The new B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program will provide as much as $3 million over the next two years from the governments of Canada and British Columbia.

“Farmers across Canada are working to meet the growing demand for their world-class products, but the cost of new on-farm technologies can be a barrier,” said Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

“Today’s investment with British Columbia will provide them with the support they need to succeed and remain competitive, while strengthening the province’s agricultural sector.”

The program will provide immediate assistance to B.C. farmers so they can use on-farm technologies to deal with labour shortages and operational cost increases.

“We are listening to B.C. farmers and know that the cost to upgrade or introduce new technologies is a barrier for many, especially those with smaller farm operations,” said Pam

Alexis, B.C.’s Minister of Agriculture and Food.

“With this new program, we’re providing support that can help farmers, now and in the future, so they can be more competitive, improve their bottom line and produce more food to feed our communities.”

Applications for first year of the program opened Nov. 27 and will be accepted until Dec. 22, or until funds are fully allocated. Innovate BC, through the Integrated Marketplace initiative, will deliver the program.

The program is funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year, $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation and resilience of the agriculture, agri-food and agriculture-based products sector.

“Without innovation, there is no forward progress, said James Bergen, owner of Bergen Farms.

“I have seen first-hand the benefits of adopting proven growing methods that are used elsewhere in the world.

I am certain that this program will help growers in adopting innovative farming techniques that will improve efficiency, increase yields and allow for better management of resources.”

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lberta’s wildfire season officially ended Oct. 31 and a fire permit is no longer required for burning inside the Forest Protection Area.

However, it’s important to keep safe burning practices top of mind, says Josee St-Onge, provincial information officer with Alberta Wildfire.

“Fire safety matters year-round, even when there is snow on the ground.”

Fires that are not properly extinguished can smoulder underground and re-ignite as a wildfire in the spring when conditions tend to be at their driest.

Winter burning can also cause dangerous driving conditions when smoke lingers in the air. On particularly cold winter days, such as during an inversion when cooler air is trapped at the ground under a layer of warmer air, smoke can stay close to the ground and travel great distances.

The ideal conditions for burning are typically days with average temperatures and minimal wind.

When burning during winter: • Refrain from burning when an inversion is in place or is forecasted.

• Consult local municipalities and authorities on how to mitigate impacts when undertaking larger winter burning projects near communities or roads.

• Actively manage burn projects to reduce total burning time and smoke impacts.

• Burn debris in stages so that you can adapt to changing weather conditions and reduce smoke.

• Ensure good snow cover in the burn area (more than 15 cm).

“Any burning should closely follow our guidelines,” says St-Onge. “Check weather conditions and make sure you have the resources on hand to control the burn at all times.

“After the burn, make sure the fire is out. Soak it, stir it, soak it again. It is safe when it is cool to the touch, but you should go back and check your burn site regularly after the burn to make sure it is completely extinguished.”

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