Northern Horizon_January 19, 2024

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VOLUME 47, ISSUE 1 | JANUARY 19, 2024

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SCENES FROM THE 2024 PEACE COUNTRY BEEF CONGRESS

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Heather ANDERSON Circulation handerson@farmmedia.com

Saturday, March 16, 2024 1:00 P.M. | VJV, Dawson Creek, BC

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30 Red & White Yearling Bulls 40 Red & White Two-Year-Old Bulls

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Available Lazy S Charolais The Schweitzer Ranch Roy & Erika Schweitzer Troy & Kristina Schweitzer Beaverlodge, AB Dawson Creek, BC For more information Cell: (780) 402-5617 Cell: (780) 814-3598 call Mark Shologan Home: (780) 356-3611 Home: (250) 759-4614 780-699-5082 Purebred Team schweitzerre@gpnet.ca or780-991-3025 troy1@telusplanet.net

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Jan.27.2024 NOON

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We hear time & time again how well our bulls calve... we have a large selection of cow/hfr bulls to fit your needs.

FOR GROWTH TRAITS

Customers continue to tell us how Lazy S Bulls have dramatically increased their calves wean weights and performance on feed!

CARCASS

We retain ownership and finish bottom end stock & collect the carcass data.

800 Head Cow Base 55 years of Genetic Development Proven Performance Based Genetics that have set the standard for calving ease, carcass & muscle New outcross genetics!

200

Polled Red & Black Simmental, Angus & Beefmakers (SimmAngus) Bulls

RED SIMMENTAL

Celebrating 55 Years Years Raising Simmental Genetics

BLACK SIMMENTAL

BULL POWER SALE

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at the ranch

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For the past few years, bull sale prices have moved substantially higher closer to spring. Cattlemen who bought bulls early kept a lot of dollars in their pockets.

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After 55 years selling bulls, we know how to look after our customers. Follow up phone calls on every bull we sell.

BLACK ANGUS

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Bulls produce calves with HEAVIER weaning weight without sacrificing calving ease or vigor calves at birth. Bulls will leave you a solid replacement pen for your next generation of cows.

ANNOUNCEMEN

Join the growing number of satisfied customers in our “BUY BACK” program and get in on our higher premium bids for your calves. We will pay a $15 premium on top of our bid to our customers for selling us their calves farm direct.

We encourage you to come out in person to che the sale offerings & o BUY BACK PROGRA any time before or on sal and receive a complimen $250 CASH CARD at tim delivery for your purchase.

Our Northern Clim

One (1) pound mo 5:1 lbs feed:gain co We are transparent with our customers about the present and future cattle markets and the influence it could have on their calf marketing decisions. With markets becoming extremely volatile we help our customers forward sell their calf crop if needed to help manage their market risk.

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5% discount on purchase of 5 or more bulls!

mates and environment is more challenging, so we focus on breeding cattle that excel in traits for hardiness, growth and feed conversion. ore feed intake per pound of gain is all it takes to loss profit in the feed yard. E.g. 6:1 vs onversion on 1,200 pounds of gain in the feed yard is an extra $195 cost to the feed yard.

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1st ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

FEBRUARY 17 2024 3:00PM

3 FULLBLOOD 8 RED PUREBRED BULLS 8 OPEN COMMERCIAL HEIFERS 3 OPEN PUREBRED HEIFERS

VIEW CATALOGE ONLINE OR CONTACT US TO BE ADDED TO OUR MAILING LIST!


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VJV Livestock Marke�ng Group Yancy Crosier Cell: 403-485-0887 Sale On Farm | Sunset House, AB

15 BLACK PUREBRED BULLS 3 BRED COMMERCIAL HEIFERS 3 BRED PUREBRED HEIFERS

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Williston Reservoir operations open house BC Hydro is hosting open houses in Hudson’s Hope and Mackenzie to discuss Williston Reservoir operations. Members of the public are invited to attend.

SCENES FROM THE 2024 PEACE COUNTRY BEEF CONGRESS

Due to low inflows from ongoing drought, below average water levels are forecast for Williston Reservoir this spring. Hudson’s Hope public information session: Date: Time: Location:

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:00pm to 7:00pm MST Hudson’s Hope Community Hall, 10315 Kyllo St., Hudson’s Hope, B.C.

Mackenzie public information session: Date: Time: Location:

Thursday, February 8, 2024 6:00pm to 7:00pm PST Mackenzie Recreation Centre, Sas Da ‘Ghe room, 400 Skeena Drive, Mackenzie

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Cattle Directory Cinder Angus Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB 780-674-5773

ANGUS

Kjos Black Angus Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC 250-787-0970 Lazy B Livestock Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, Grande Prairie, AB 780-539-7128 / 780-518-0630

Dwajo Angus Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery Camp Creek, AB 780-674-4410

Altona Falls Red Angus Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC 250-630-2146/250-261-3955 Link & Alicia Copeland, Rose Prairie, BC 250-262-7629

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

Biltrite Angus Stan & Faye Hetman, Rose Prairie, BC 250-827-3694

Lakeroad Black Angus Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley AB Donna (780) 835-9588 Jim (780) 835-0455 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 Nicklason Stock Farm Brad Nicklason, Deadwood, AB 780-836-5197

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

Binks Angus Farm Evan Binks, Grande Prairie, AB 780-518-2020

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

Brandl Cattle Co. Byron & Gwenn Brandl, Jarvie, AB 780-954-2599

Heart Valley Angus Nat & Chris Tschetter, Wanham, AB 780-978-6407 / 780-978-6406

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

SURE YOU CAN BUY A BULL SIGHT UNSEEN

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But why not come over and pick for yourself from 30 good rising 2-Year-Old Black Angus bulls?

Purebred Angus Genetics (The Profitable Kind) REGISTERED RED & BLACK ANGUS BULLS

Box 159, Cleardale, AB T0H 3Y0 Pete (cell): 780-835-8291 www.northwaycattle.ca

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

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With genetics from the Premiere herds of Bar EL and Hamilton Farms and the cow maker Sire Pinebank, these bulls check all the boxes for calving ease, performance, and good temperament. They are affordable and they are here in the Peace Country.

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

We think you will like the way they have been developed for longevity in your herd.

Call 250-795-2529

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

for pricing, delivery options available

2079 Cecil Lake Rd Goodlow, BC

250-262-1432

Dawn Gerlinsky Agro Manager

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Pick your bull, pay half, and leave him here if you like until May 1 at no extra cost to you. Pay the balance when you get him. Call Kevin @ 780-876-4649 and come check them out SILVER WILLOW RANCH • Teepee Creek, AB

REGISTERED BLACK & RED ANGUS BULLS BRED HEIFERS FROM REGISTERED STOCK


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Rosebud Creek Charolais Dan & Holly Schleppe, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5698/250-219-5698

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

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REGISTERED BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY Like Us on Jack & Shannon Trask

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

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Spruce View Charolais Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB 780-719-0264/780-365-2079

Selling Purebred Yearling & Two Year Old Bulls Off the Farm Box 43 Site 2 RR 1, Spirit River, AB, T0H 3G0

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

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Joe & Courtney Schulz

Trieber Farms Fred & Naomi Trieber, Beaverlodge, AB Fred 780-831-1346 / Naomi 780-814-0052 787436

SADLIER CATTLE CO.

Todd Sadlier Hwy 64, Hines Creek, AB

(780) 772-3978

OFFERING 2-YEAR-OLD REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS BULLS Arrange a visit and see how our top quality genetics can fit into your cow herd

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for sale off the ranch by Private Treaty

SMOKY RIVER RED ANGUS

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

CHAROLAIS

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

Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC 250-784-3924 Dry Creek Ranch Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858

Gold Stock Hereford Farms Steven, Ashley & Brad White, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-0064/780-354-3190 Gurtler Polled Herefords Garry & Ethan Gurtler, North Star, AB Garry 780-836-0117 / 780-836-2125 Ethan 780-836-0552

Curtis Boese (780) 876-4526

8 WAY CHAROLAIS

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Maynard Boese (780) 568-4340

TRIEBER FARMS

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

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

Raising Cattle Responsibly for Over Four Generations

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

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

Black Angus & Shorthorn Females for Sale By Private Treaty

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

HEREFORDS

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

Red Angus Bulls and Heifers for Sale off the Farm

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

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

Lazy S Charolais Annual Bull Sale SAT, MARCH 16, 2024 VJV, DAWSON CREEK

fredtrieber@gmail.com

Naomi Trieber (780) 814-0052 trieberfarms@gmail.com

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Fred Trieber (780) 831-1346

Pro-Char Charolais David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB 780-932-1654

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

Don and Les Richardson Haida Gwaii, BC 250-557-4348 don@richardsonranch.ca

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

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SALERS GRUNDKE FAMILY SALERS

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

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

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC 250-772-5116 Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-2384 Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644 Hillview Farms Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB 780-982-2176/780-939-2173

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WERNER and DEBBIE GRUNDKE ALBERTA BEACH, ALBERTA

LIMOUSIN

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

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

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

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

KIN-KIN Cattle Co. Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500 KMR Simmentals Kent & Robin Malcomson, Grovedale, AB 587-298-5404

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

TAMARACK SHORTHORNS

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

SIMMENTALS Albrecht Farms Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB Ryan 780-933-5448 / Steve 780-832-0883

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 Dean & Marsha Anderson – Fort St John, BC

(250) 827-3293 • marshascows@hotmail.com 778275

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

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

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

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

SHORTHORNS

AND RED KASH FARMS PUREBRED BLACK LIMOUSIN BULLS

www.shadowcreek.farm

FROM THESE AND OTHER SIRES SELECTED FOR TEMPERMENTGROWTH AND EASY KEEPING

KRS Simmentals K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC 250-991-9496 KSL Simmentals Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-6572 Brad Smith, 780-202-0254 Lakeroad Simmentals Sarah Hayward & Kolby Rowe, Fairview, AB 780-835-8841

Blazin’ J Simmentals Darcy & Caitlyn Lind, Valleyview, AB 780-552-4934

M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855

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

Simmental Cattle

Crystal Springs Ranch Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237

Quarter Horse

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

Box 238, FAIRVIEW, ALBERTA TOH 1LO

787569

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FOR SALE AT THE FARM SALERS BULLS and FEMALES

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


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Performance Breeding Stock Polled Reds & Blacks

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

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

WILLOWDALE DALE SIMMENTALS

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

Consigning Yearlings & 2-Year-Olds

to Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale • April 5, 2024 | Beaverlodge, AB

Elden, Einar and Ole Bakkehaug Box 156, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0 386550

PEACE COUNTRY SIMMENTALS

DESERT ACRES SPECKLE PARK

BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM

Offering Purebred and Commercial Speckle Park Cattle for Your Consideration

FEEDER ASSOCIATIONS

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

Tracey Foster Duriez

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

1-250-264-8676

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

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

REGISTERED PUREBRED SPECKLE PARK CATTLE

SIBL Simmentals The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB 780-785-2045 Triangle Stock Farm The Kleppers, Stony Plain, AB 780-718-9334/780-718-6024

For Sale by Private Treaty Off The Ranch

Cody & Rodi Murray Beaverlodge, AB

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

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

North Peace Feeder Association Admin – Donna Haakenson, Berwyn, AB 780-338-2270

EXHIBITION ARENAS

AUCTION FACILITIES/ Beaverlodge, Beaverlodge Arena LIVESTOCK EXCHANGES 780-354-8785

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Red & Black Purebred Simmental Seedstock

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

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

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

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

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

STEVE & SUSIE JACK

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

Prairie River Feeders Co-op Admin – Tammy Roberts, High Prairie, AB 780-523-4487

OFFERING SPECKLE PARK BULLS & HEIFERS

REGISTERED SIMMENTALS BOX 655, BEAVERLODGE, AB TOH 0C0

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

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

J&M Farms JERRY & GEM GIESBRECHT 250.262.7867

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Home (780) 356-2113 Elden Cell (780) 518-3536

Dale & Judy Smith & Family (780) 558-9337 | (780) 524-2790 www.willowdalecattle.com

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

Dawson Creek, Lakota Agriplex 250-782-1445 Fairview, J.E. Hawker Pavilion 780-596-2295 Grande Prairie, Evergreen Park 780-357-2849

Jennings Martin Cattle Buying Jennings Martin 780-933-1023 Ron Kramer 250-793-2713

High Prairie, Agriplex 780-523-3814

North Central Livestock Exchange Garth Rogers, Clyde, AB 780-348-5893

Teepee Creek, Ag Events Centre 780-380-1917

Olds Auction Market Olds, AB 403-556-3655

Valleyview, Indoor Riding Arena 780-524-3473


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Cattle Market Report TUESDAYS WEEKLY Tues, Jan 23rd - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Jan 30th - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Feb 6th - 9:00 a.m. Jan 9 - 614 Hd Dec 19 - 420 Hd Dec 12 - 882 Hd

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

Low $395.00 $390.00 $360.00 $325.00 $310.00 $290.00 $270.00 $250.00

High $450.00 $440.00 $400.00 $352.00 $322.00 $302.00 $285.00 $265.00

Low $385.00 $390.00 $350.00 $330.00 $305.00 $270.00 $250.00 $230.00

High $450.00 $445.00 $405.00 $343.00 $325.00 $295.00 $272.00 $260.00

Low $390.00 $380.00 $350.00 $320.00 $300.00 $270.00 $240.00 $220.00

High $430.00 $445.00 $395.00 $342.00 $322.00 $295.00 $265.00 $245.00

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

Low $320.00 $320.00 $305.00 $292.00 $280.00 $230.00 $230.00 $220.00

High $360.00 $355.00 $330.00 $315.00 $295.00 $255.00 $245.00 $235.00

Low $320.00 $320.00 $305.00 $285.00 $275.00 $242.00 $230.00 $220.00

High $375.00 $362.00 $345.00 $315.00 $292.00 $269.00 $265.00 $240.00

Low $310.00 $310.00 $300.00 $295.00 $260.00 $240.00 $240.00 $218.00

High $385.00 $390.00 $345.00 $325.00 $279.00 $258.00 $248.00 $225.00

SLAUGHTER CATTLE

FEEDER HEIFERS

FEEDER STEERS

Auction Date

DAWSON CREEK

BEAVERLODGE

WESTLOCK

PONOKA

THURSDAYS WEEKLY Jan 25th - 9:00 a.m Feb 1st - 9:00 a.m. Feb 8th - 9:00 a.m.

THURSDAYS WEEKLY Jan 25th - 9:00 a.m. Feb 1st - 9:00 a.m. Feb 8th - 9:00 a.m. Feb 15th - 9:00 a.m.

NOW COMMISSION FREE FOR SELLERS IN DC & BEAVERLODGE

D1 - D2 Cows $109.00 $130.00 D3 - D4 Cows $103.00 $112.00 Heiferettes $150.00 $202.00 Bologna Bulls $135.00 $150.00 Feeder Bulls n/a n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $107.00 $126.00 D3 - D4 Cows $0.95 $120.00 Heiferettes $145.00 $195.00 Bologna Bulls $125.00 $138.00 Feeder Bulls $140.00 $170.00

VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP FEEDER FINANCE PROGRAM

D1 - D2 Cows $105.00 $124.00 D3 - D4 Cows $90.00 $105.00 Heiferettes $140.00 $185.00 Bologna Bulls $120.00 $138.00 Feeder Bulls $140.00 $170.00

Dec 14 - 270 Hd Low High $395.00 $430.00 $390.00 $420.00 $340.00 $365.00 $320.00 $335.00 $295.00 $310.00 $270.00 $290.00 $245.00 $270.00 $250.00 $265.00

Jan 11 - 732 Hd

Dec 21 - 529 Hd

WEDNESDAYS WEEKLY Jan 24th - 9:00 a.m. Jan 31st - 9:00 a.m. Feb 7th - 9:00 a.m. Feb 14th - 9:00 a.m. Jan 10 - 1,486 Hd Dec 20 - 676 Hd

Low n/a $360.00 $345.00 $320.00 $305.00 $276.00 $269.00 $270.00

High n/a $408.00 $384.00 $343.00 $325.00 $297.00 $286.00 $275.00

Low $370.00 $345.00 $329.00 $307.00 $294.00 $289.00 n/a n/a

High $440.00 $402.00 $390.00 $340.00 $305.00 $299.00 n/a n/a

Low n/a $350.00 $340.00 $320.00 $300.00 $290.00 $280.00 $270.00

High n/a $400.00 $388.00 $352.00 $324.00 $306.50 $292.50 $276.00

Low n/a $340.00 $335.00 $320.00 $295.00 n/a n/a $270.00

High n/a $395.00 $380.00 $358.00 $314.00 n/a n/a $275.00

AUCTION CLOSED DUETO COLD WEATHER

Low $330.00 $320.00 $308.00 $295.00 $280.00 $245.00 $240.00 $220.00

Low n/a $315.00 $305.00 $285.00 $262.00 $250.00 n/a n/a

High n/a $354.00 $333.00 $306.00 $281.00 $265.00 n/a n/a

Low $350.00 $319.00 $310.00 $280.00 $252.00 n/a $208.00 $190.00

High $380.00 $357.00 $367.00 $324.00 $275.00 n/a $256.00 $225.00

Low n/a $310.00 $300.00 $280.00 $265.00 $255.00 $250.00 $230.00

High n/a $350.00 $340.00 $307.00 $282.50 $276.50 $275.00 $259.50

Low $350.00 $335.00 $315.00 $350.00 $340.00 $230.00 $200.00 $195.00

High $375.00 $364.50 $352.00 $300.00 $280.00 $273.50 $252.00 $242.00

AUCTION CLOSED DUETO COLD WEATHER

D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows D1 - D2 Cows $110.00 $125.00 $105.00 $123.00 $115.00 $140.00 $108.00 $128.00 $120.00 $133.00 D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows $90.00 $112.00 $89.00 $104.00 $100.00 $113.00 $90.00 $107.00 $100.00 $119.00 Heiferettes Heiferettes Heiferettes Heiferettes Heiferettes $150.00 $195.00 n/a n/a $170.00 $205.00 $140.00 $210.00 $130.00 $195.00 Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls Bologna Bulls $110.00 $135.00 n/a n/a $135.00 $162.00 $135.00 $162.00 $140.00 $167.00 Feeder Bulls Feeder Bulls Feeder Bulls Feeder Bulls Feeder Bulls $140.00 $165.00 n/a n/a $140.00 $185.00 n/a n/a $180.00 $210.00

Jan 11 - CLSD

AUCTION CLOSED DUETO COLD WEATHER

High $345.00 $335.00 $330.00 $315.00 $291.00 $265.00 $255.00 $225.00

VJV Feeder Finance Contacts Cecilia Dykstra, Central Loans Administrator Cell: (403) 783-5561 | Email: cdykstra@vjvauction.com Craig Jacklin, Field Supervisor Cell: (403) 783-1453 | Email: craig@vjvauction.com

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

Cattle Sales

Special Sales

Tues, Jan 23rd - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Jan 30th - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Feb 6th - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Feb 13th - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Feb 20th - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Feb 27th - 9:00 a.m. Dawson Creek Crestland Farms Bull Sale Tues, Feb 27th – 1 p.m. 8-Way Charolais Bull Sale Tues, Mar 12th – 1 p.m. Lazy S Charolais Bull Sale Sat, Mar 16th – 1 p.m. NC Ranchland Bull Sale Mon, Mar 18th – 1 p.m.

Beaverlodge Office 780.354.2423 Thurs, Jan 25th - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Feb 1st - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Feb 8th - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Feb 15th - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Feb 22nd - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Feb 29th - 9:00 a.m. Beaverlodge Small Animal Sheep & Goat Sale Sat, Apr 6th – 11 a.m. Contact the Office 780-354-2423 For Market Trends And Direct Marketing Opportunities

Westlock Travis Sekura 780.349.3153 Thurs, Jan 11th - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Jan 18th - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Jan 25th - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Feb 1st - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Feb 8th - 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Feb 15th - 9:00 a.m.

Ponoka Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453 Wed, Jan 24th - 9:00 a.m. Wed, Jan 31st - 9:00 a.m. Wed, Feb 7th - 9:00 a.m. Wed, Feb 14th - 9:00 a.m. Wed, Feb 21st - 9:00 a.m. Wed, Feb 28th - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Jan 23rd - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Jan 30th - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Feb 6th - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Feb 13th - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Feb 20th - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Feb 27th - 9:00 a.m.

Westlock

Ponoka

Rimbey

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

Bred Cow Sale Tues, Jan 23rd w/Reg Sale

Bred Cow Sale Sat, Jan 27th - 11:00 a.m. Sat, Feb 17th - 11:00 a.m. Sheep/Goat/Hog Sale Mon, Feb 5th – 11:00 a.m. Mon, Feb 26th – 11:00 a.m. Mon, Mar 11th – 11:00 a.m.

Rimbey Dean Edge 403.704.0280

Parsons Bull Sale Mon, Feb 26 – 5 p.m.

Regular Cattle Repl Heifer Sale Fri, Feb 9th – 9:00 a.m.

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

Horse Sale Fri, Jan 26th Tack @ 10 Horses Noon

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

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NORTH CENTRAL LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE OFFICE (780) 348-5893

WEEKLY LIVESTOCK MARKET REVIEW - JANUARY 12, 2024

DATE No.

Tues, Jan 09, 2024 7,761 Head

Tues, Dec 19, 2023 2,118 Head

THORSBY STOCKYARDS OFFICE (780) 789-3915 DATE No.

Mon, Jan 08, 2024 1,798 Head

FEEDER STEERS

FEEDER STEERS BID

LOW

Mon, Dec 18, 2023 920 Head

HIGH

LOW

BID

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

300 - 399 $375.00 $425.00 $375.00 $450.00 300 - 399 $380.00 $465.00 $340.00 $450.00 400 - 499 $375.00 $460.00 $350.00 $435.00 400 - 499 $325.00 $476.00 $325.00 $439.00 500 - 599 $375.00 $425.00 $320.00 $400.00 500 - 599 $325.00 $424.25 $320.00 $409.00 600 - 699 $315.00 $368.00 $300.00 $369.00 600 - 699 $280.00 $370.00 $290.00 $361.00 700 - 799 $310.00 $338.00 $260.00 $328.00 700 - 799 $275.00 $332.00 $280.25 $313.00 800 - 899 $290.00 $317.00 $250.00 $311.00 800 - 899 $270.00 $312.75 $270.00 $300.00 900 - 999 $250.00 $305.00 $235.00 $286.00 900 - 999 $260.00 $290.50 $250.00 $270.50 1,000 +

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

1,000 +

n/a

FEEDER HEIFERS BID

LOW

HIGH

n/a

$240.00 $260.25

FEEDER HEIFERS

LOW

HIGH

BID

LOW

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

300 - 399 $325.00 $370.00 $290.00 $378.00 300 - 399 $280.00 $365.00 $310.00 $380.00 400 - 499 $310.00 $398.00 $290.00 $378.00 400 - 499 $280.25 $364.25 $300.00 $370.50 500 - 599 $300.00 $360.00 $275.00 $345.00 500 - 599 $279.50 $343.50 $270.00 $340.00 600 - 699 $290.00 $329.00 $250.00 $309.00 600 - 699 $260.00 $316.50 $260.00 $319.75 700 - 799 $250.00 $296.00 $210.00 $285.00 700 - 799 $259.50 $294.75 $240.00 $290.00 800 - 899 $235.00 $282.00 $200.00 $265.00 800 - 899 $240.00 $275.00 $250.00 $265.00 900 - 999 $220.00 $268.00 $200.00 $250.00 900 - 999 $238.00 $265.50 $245.00 $260.00 1,000 + N/A N/A N/A N/A 1,000 + $220.00 $255.25 $225.00 $248.00 SLAUGHTER CATTLE SLAUGHTER CATTLE

D1 - D2 COWS

D1 - D2 COWS

D1 - D2 COWS

$110.00 $124.00 $120.00 $130.00 D3 COWS

$118.00 $127.00 $124.00 $135.00

D3 COWS

D4 COWS

$100.00 $110.00 $110.00 $120.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS

D1 - D2 COWS

$95.00

SLAUGHTER BULLS

$117.00 $110.00 $123.00

SLAUGHTER BULLS

$140.00 $170.00 $140.00 $168.00

D4 COWS SLAUGHTER BULLS

$130.00 $151.00 $136.00 $175.00

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

FEEDER COWS

FEEDER COWS

FEEDER COWS

N/A

N/A

$120.00 $140.00 $128.00 $145.00

N/A

N/A

FEEDER COWS

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CANADA / US $ Jan 12/24 $74.58 Jan 05/24 $74.88 Jan 13/23 $74.75 BANK RATE Jan 09/24 n/a Jan 02/24 n/a Jan 10/23 4.50 CATTLE SLAUGHTER WEEKEND Jan 06/24 (prel) Dec 30/23 (prel) Jan 07/23 CANADA 58,897 41,478 61,406 EAST 10,471 7,091 12,338 WEST 48,426 34,387 49,068 WEEKEND Jan 13/24 (est) Jan 06/24 (est) Jan 14/23 US 529,000 504,000 628,000 CANADIAN CATTLE GRADES WEEKEND Jan 06/24 Dec 30/23 Jan 07/23 A 44,556 29,987 45,858 B 418 474 556 D 7,960 6,815 9,153 E 226 196 109 A GRADE MARBLING (%) WEEKEND Jan 06/24 Dec 30/23 Jan 07/23 AAA 80.6% 80.4% 76.6% AA 18.8% 19.1% 22.6% A 0.5% 0.5% 0.8% CANADIAN CATTLE CLASSES WEEKEND Jan 06/24 (prel) Dec 30/23 (prel) Jan 07/23 STEERS 30,476 20,886 32,372 HEIFERS 17,991 11,901 17,489 COWS 10,181 8,475 11,376 BULLS 249 216 169 CALVES 1,878 1,987 2,070 CATTLE FUTURES - US 4/CWT - CLOSE January 12, 2024 MONTH LIVE CHANGE MONTH FEEDER CHANGE Feb-24 171.38 +0.80 Jan-24 226.57 +3.45 Apr-24 174.48 +0.76 Mar-24 227.70 +3.55 Jun-24 171.63 +1.07 Apr-24 233.00 +3.22 Aug-24 172.07 +0.80 May-24 237.82 +3.02 Oct-24 176.97 +0.55 Aug-24 253.85 +3.10 Dec-24 181.03 +0.03 Sep-24 256.82 +3.17 WEEKEND Jan 12./24 Jan 05/24 Jan 13/23 US FSP-US$/CWT 228.00 228.00 182.03 CATTLE INDICATORS (by prod values) WEEKEND Jan 05/24 Dec 29/23 Jan 06/23 US - US $/CWT 11.80 11.88 14.18 CURRENTNESS Jan 06/24 Dec 30/23 Jan 07/23 WEST - A1% 11.6% 12.9% 18.4% CAN - A1% 10.3% 11.4% 15.9% FD:STR RATIO Jan 05/24 Dec 29/23 Jan 06/23 ALTA BARLEY n/a n/a 19.2 Jan 06/24 Dec 30/23 Jan 07/23 US CORN N/A N/A N/A AVG CARCASS WT Jan 06/24 Dec 30/23 Jan 07/23 WEST STR - LBS 989.0 970.0 925.0 CAN STR - LBS 984.0 965.0 937.0 US CATTLE - LBS 848.0 847.0 834.0 Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry - January 12, 2024 https://open.alberta.ca/publications/3479685

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Statistics & Data Development Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

AB Ag & Rural Dev / Stats & Data Dev Branch

Vold Jones & Vold - Westlock - November 13, 2023

Goats - 176 Head

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

$/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 - 411 Head

Sheep - 1,002 Head $/CWT $270.00 to $330.00 $285.00 to $335.00 $252.00 to $297.00 $225.00 to $266.00 $205.00 to $240.00 $110.00 to $203.00 $140.00 to $198.00 $250.00 to $315.00 $/CWT $250.00 to $290.00 $270.00 to $315.00 $250.00 to $280.00 $200.00 to $252.00 $200.00 to $221.00 $120.00 to $190.00 $135.00 to $185.00 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 $240.00 to $300.00 Doeling Kids $280.00 to $392.50 $280.00 to $300.00 Buckling Kids $280.00 to $355.00 $290.00 to $370.00 Wether Kids $280.00 to $340.00 $280.00 to $357.50

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

$160.00 to $260.00 $180.00 to $285.00 $200.00 to $230.00 none on offer

Olds Auction Mart - January 9, 2024 - 260 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 $2.33 $2.77 to $3.45 $2.72 to $3.08 $2.69 to $3.54 $2.67 to $3.17 $2.66 to $2.98 $2.30 to $2.98 $1.78 to $2.33 $1.25 to $1.53 none on offer $1.41 to $2.09

Jan 06/24 (prel)

Dec 30/23 (prel)

Jan 07/23

CANADA EAST WEST AB/BC

WEEK END

325,461 169,565 155,896 54,245

248,021 119,854 128,167 41,498

370,115 195,153 174,962 51,718

WEEK END US

Jan 13/24 (est) 2,130,000

Jan 06/24 (est) 1,941,000

Jan 14/23 2,400,000

Hogs - 53 Head

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - January 8, 2024 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

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

$/LB $1.00 to $2.30 $1.50 to $2.20 $2.27 to $3.72 $1.95 to $3.31 $2.61 to $2.78 $2.30 to $2.60 none on offer none on offer $1.37 to $1.83 none on offer $2.61 to $2.71

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

LEAN

CHANGE +1.90 +2.25 +1.30 +1.10 +1.25 +1.30

71.90 78.63 84.45 92.45 94.36 94.47

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

Jan 12/24

Jan 05/24

Jan 13/23

ALTA AVG

1.560 N/A

1.534 2.182

1.845 2.176

ONT AVG

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

Jan 12/24

Jan 05/24

Jan 13/23

45.76 1.143

45.73 1.137

73.86 1.840

HOG INDICATORS WEEK END

Jan 06/24

Dec 30/23

Jan 07/23

AV DRSD WT US-LBS

216.00

216.00

216.00

FD: HOG RATIO

Dec 08/23

Dec 01/23

Dec 09/22

US CORN

N/A

N/A

N/A

ALTA BARLEY

7.9

N/A

7.2

US CARCASS CUTOUT

Jan 12/24

Jan 05/24

Jan 13/23

US $/CWT

N/A

$84.15

$81.15

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The Northern Horizon, January 19, 2024 A19

NATURE’S DEFENSE AGAINST CHANGING CLIMATE

B.Y.O.B.

UBC researchers identify unique water storage system that protects balsam poplar trees from drought

With independent nutrition consultant BARRY YAREMCIO Providing sound independent beef nutrition and management consulting services to cattle producers and the industry.

CULLING OPEN YOUNGER COWS?

B

alsam poplars are a mediumsized deciduous tree commonly planted as a wind shelter or for alley cropping, to create lanes for growing agricultural crops. Because of their economic value for these applications — and considering warmer, drier conditions brought on by climate change — plant breeders are interested in coming up with new hybrid types that are even more resistant to drought. Researchers from the University of British Columbia recently used the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan to look inside two types of balsam poplar saplings, to learn more about how their water transport system is affected by lack of moisture in soil. Under normal conditions, water is transported upwards from the roots of a tree to its leaves through a continuous column of water. However, in drought conditions, pockets of air form in that column — like an embolism that develops in the blood vessel of a human — blocking the transport of water and nutrients to the leaves. “What other researchers have found is that these drought-induced embolisms are one of the main causes for tree mortality that we are observing globally under dry conditions,” says Thorsten Knipfer, an assistant professor of plant physiology in UBC’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems, and lead researcher on this new study. Xylem is the tissue in plants responsible for transporting water from the roots to the stem and leaves. Using X-ray computed tomography, the UBC team discovered that balsam poplars use their xylem fibres to store water then subsequently release it into the xylem’s

vessels, the pipe-like cells that house its hydraulic column; this mechanism reduces the risk of embolism forming there. “So internally stored water is utilized that makes the plant less susceptible to air embolisms, which was cool to see,” says Knipfer. “This is the first time that somebody obtained visual evidence of this phenomenon in an intact plant (with X-ray CT).” Before now, he says, researchers thought the primary function of xylem fibres was to provide mechanical support to the tree. The BMIT beamline enabled Knipfer and colleagues to peer inside an intact plant. In previous studies, researchers typically examined a section of plant material that has been cut from the main body of the plant, exposing the hydraulic column to air and causing embolisms to form. Their findings, says Knipfer, could help plant breeders develop new hybrid varieties of poplars that blend the drought-resistant capabilities of the poplars they studied with the desirable fast-growing capabilities of another genotype. “We know from the literature that there are other types of woody species where water is not stored in fibres, which is somewhat surprising because fibres make up the largest volume of the entire xylem in the stem,” says Knipfer. “You’d think that this volume would have to be used by the tree in some way — that it’s not just this empty compartment. Showing in a balsam poplar that it serves as a compartment for water storage is a very significant finding.” Reprinted with permission of author Greg Basky of Canadian Light Source Inc., University of Saskatchewan, 2024.

Pen of heifers. Photo credit: Barry Yaremcio It is very common for producers to sell open cows after pregnancy checking. Some are old cows, and they need to be culled, and others are first or second calf cows. Is there value in keeping these animals? First calf heifers have several challenges at calving as two years of age. Permanent teeth are coming in, which can reduce the ability of an animal to eat. These young animals should be at 85% of mature body weight at first calving. They need to produce milk and prepare for breeding season, but also need to continue to grow and be at mature body size by the time the second calf is delivered. Many things need to be considered if keeping open cows in your herd: ·

Is the animal from a blood line that is highly productive?

·

How much winter feed and pasture are available to keep the open animals?

·

What is the cost of keeping an animal for a year without producing a calf?

Economics plays a major role in the decision. Selling an open cow generates immediate cash flow. To keep long term cash flow constant, these animals need to be replaced. It takes two years for a heifer to deliver their first calf. According to the Manitoba Beef Cost Guide (2023), the cost to raise a replacement heifer is $3,500. To keep a young or mature cow on farm for a year, the cost is $1,600. To maintain cow herd numbers constant, another option is to purchase bred heifers. Prices vary from location to location. Purchasing bred heifers needs to make economic sense for the operation. The decision to keep or sell open younger cows depends on the priorities and objectives of the operation. Link to Manitoba Cost of Production guide: https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/ farm-management/production-economics/pubs/cop-beef-300-cow-calf.pdf For more information on feeding open heifers and cows, contact Barry at 403-741-6032 or bjyaremcio@gmail.com.

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A20 The Northern Horizon, January 19, 2024

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A22 The Northern Horizon, January 19, 2024

Western Division Primary Elevators (in tonnes)

Producer Deliveries - Week 21/22, December 18, 2023 - December 31, 2023 Wheat Feed Wheat Oat Barley Feed Barley Rye Flaxseed Canola Feed Canola Peas Feed Peas Lentils Total

Manitoba 85,100 100 17,800 2,600 300 2,300 32,800 10,600 400 152,000

Saskatchewan 275,500 3,300 16,100 27,300 16,100 400 3,000 64,300 123,300 19,300 548,600

Alberta 210,100 4,100 10,800 29,000 14,100 100 54,700 100 73,800 700 397,500

British Columbia 3,500 300 4,300 100 100 3,100 100 11,500

Total 574,200 7,800 49,000 59,000 30,600 2,700 3,100 154,900 100 207,800 0 20,400 1,109,600

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

Manitoba 2,179,000 6,400 237,700 43,700 14,800 52,500 9,500 694,900 85,300 7,600 3,331,400

Saskatchewan 4,468,300 19,800 355,000 904,400 403,900 3,500 33,400 1,624,900 811,900 100 816,400 9,441,600

Alberta 3,511,400 43,800 99,400 605,200 242,700 1,100 2,000 1,243,100 16,200 705,500 300 45,000 6,515,700

British Columbia 41,600 5,800 20,500 11,800 11,200 1,200 33,500 100 12,900 138,600

Total 10,200,300 75,900 712,600 1,565,100 672,500 57,100 46,100 3,596,400 16,300 1,615,600 400 869,000 19,427,300

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

Manitoba 114,300 200 11,000 1,900 500 1,700 50,100 12,100 1,300 193,100

Saskatchewan 359,500 1,000 33,900 20,900 8,800 2,200 113,700 144,600 31,500 716,100

Alberta 267,200 7,200 5,600 24,300 16,300 40,500 100 35,600 3,600 400,400

British Columbia 2,200 400 1,500 1,000 1,000 5,200 11,300

Total 743,200 8,700 52,000 48,100 26,500 1,700 2,200 209,500 100 192,300 0 36,400 1,320,700

Manitoba 2,227,100 7,700 276,500 41,300 8,100 53,900 7,700 683,200 65,000 6,400 3,376,900

Saskatchewan 4,232,900 28,900 416,700 741,400 263,500 5,000 34,700 1,630,200 681,700 758,700 8,793,700

Alberta 3,220,200 44,900 88,600 554,100 269,200 1,300 1,900 1,256,600 17,900 554,100 300 46,500 6,055,600

British Columbia 41,400 5,900 22,300 13,700 12,000 28,900 100 12,700 137,000

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SUPPORTING THE CARNIVORES AND COMMUNITIES PROGRAM Alberta’s government is supporting farmers, ranchers and landowners by providing five years of funding to help prevent human-wildlife conflicts in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Agri-News, January 8, 2024

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outhwestern Alberta residents have expressed concern about growing grizzly bear, black bear and wolf and cougar populations, the increasing frequency of conflicts with large carnivores and the impacts of large carnivores on local livelihoods and community safety. The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA) has worked successfully to promote peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife in the Waterton Biosphere Region through its Carnivores and Communities Program (CACP). Alberta’s government is proud to continue supporting this program by investing $700,000 over five years, with a $160,000 contribution in 2023-24 and $135,000 annually for the subsequent four years. “Co-existing with wildlife, including large carnivores, is an everyday part of living and working in rural Alberta. The Carnivores and Communities Program is making a difference for farmers, ranchers and landowners in the Waterton Biosphere Region and this investment will help protect humans, wild-

life and infrastructure.” Todd Loewen, minister of forestry and parks. The CACP takes a community-based approach, working with Albertans living in the area to reduce primary agriculture attractants by managing dead livestock and bee yards, and securing facilities for grain, feed and garbage while ensuring both people and carnivores have a place on the land. Initiatives under the CACP include the Deadstock Removal Program, on-farm carcass composting, electric fence installation, wildlife attractant reduction and bear safety training for ranch families. The CACP is especially helpful to producers because it equips them with the right predation management tools to reduce conflict with large carnivores, which lowers the economic impact of these predators. “Sharing the landscape with large carnivores can be challenging and requires many human and infrastructure resources. We appreciate the Alberta government’s long-standing support for the Carnivores and Communities Program and this new funding will enable us to continue helping

our community coexist with the wildlife around us.” Jeff Bectell, CACP coordinator, WBRA. Alberta’s government has supported the CACP since 2009 through a series of single and multi-year grants. The last three-year grant agreement ended on March 31. The government will continue to support initiatives that reduce the risk of human-wildlife conflict and promote safe outdoor environments.

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of January 12, 2024 CANOLA

Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

January 2024 (RSF24)

618.00s

March 2024 (RSH24)

627.00s

May 2024 (RSK24)

634.70s

July 2024 (RSN24) WHEAT

Volume

Time

+4.30

0.00

618.00

618.00

+4.30

623.70

628.50

614.50

613.70

0

01/12/24

622.70

21,402

+4.70

631.00

635.50

622.40

12/15/23

630.00

12,540

12/15/23

640.70s

+5.30

636.60

641.30

628.50

Last

Change

Open

High

Low

635.40

5,230

12/15/23

Prev. Stl.

Volume

March 2024 (ZWH24)

596-0s

-7-6

604-0

611-6

587-2

Time

603-6

77,214

12/15/23

May 2024 (ZWK24)

610-0s

-6-6

616-4

624-4

July 2024 (ZWN24)

618-4s

-6-2

625-0

632-0

601-4

616-6

28,690

12/15/23

610-0

624-6

20,589

September 2024 (ZWU24)

629-6s

-6-0

635-4

642-2

12/15/23

622-2

635-6

5,657

12/15/23

HARD RED WHEAT

Last

Change

Open

March 2024 (KEH24)

615-2s

-0-6

616-6

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

622-4

607-0

616-0

29,288

12/15/23

May 2024 (KEK24)

620-2s

-1-0

622-4

627-6

612-2

621-2

14,112

12/15/23

July 2024 (KEN24)

623-2s

-2-2

625-0

631-6

616-2

625-4

12,573

12/15/23

September 2024 (KEU24)

633-4s

-2-6

636-0

641-6

627-0

636-2

1,898

12/15/23

SPRING WHEAT

Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

March 2024 (MWH24)

699-4s

-0-4

699-4

705-4

693-6

700-0

5,897

12/15/23

May 2024 (MWK24)

708-6s

-1-0

710-6

715-2

703-2

709-6

1,880

12/15/23

July 2024 (MWN24)

717-4s

-1-0

720-2

722-6

712-4

718-4

489

12/15/23

September 2024 (MWU24)

726-6s

-0-6

733-2

733-2

724-4

727-4

235

12/15/23

CORN

Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

March 2024 (ZCH24)

447-0s

-10-6

457-0

460-0

441-0

457-6

284,929

12/15/23

May 2024 (ZCK24)

459-0s

-10-6

469-2

471-2

453-0

469-6

88,740

12/15/23

July 2024 (ZCN24)

468-2s

-10-6

478-4

480-2

463-0

479-0

81,958

12/15/23

September 2024 (ZCU24)

474-2s

-8-6

482-0

483-6

469-0

483-0

40,024

12/15/23

OATS

Last

Change

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High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

March 2024 (ZOH24)

368-6s

-14-6

381-6

385-6

368-0

383-4

254

12/15/23

May 2024 (ZOK24)

365-6s

-14-6

380-4

380-4

365-6

380-4

19

12/15/23

July 2024 (ZON24)

363-0s

-14-2

364-6

364-6

363-0

377-2

1

12/15/23

September 2024 (ZOU24)

370-6s

-14-2

N/A

370-6

370-6

385-0

N/A

12/15/23

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Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

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1205-6s

-25-4

1239-6

1240-2

1205-6

1231-2

47

12/15/23

March 2024 (ZSH24)

1224-2s

-12-2

1237-0

1246-6

1203-0

1236-4

217,784

12/15/23

May 2024 (ZSK24)

1235-6s

-12-2

1248-6

1258-2

1215-4

1248-0

90,931

12/15/23

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Last

Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

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47.75s

-0.62

N/A

47.75

47.75

48.37

19

12/15/23

March 2024 (ZLH24)

48.25s

-0.47

48.84

49.65

47.70

48.72

88,359

12/15/23

May 2024 (ZLK24)

48.64s

-0.43

49.20

49.95

48.05

49.07

39,358

12/15/23

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Change

Open

High

Low

Prev. Stl.

Volume

Time

January 2024 (ZMF24)

351.3s

-10.1

351.3

361.8

351.3

361.4

20

12/15/23

March 2024 (ZMH24)

362.1s

-0.1

362.2

364.8

353.4

362.2

106,823

12/15/23

May 2024 (ZMK24)

361.0s

-1.5

362.5

364.7

353.0

362.5

69,431

12/15/23

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SHORTY RYCROFT From Teepee Creek Terror, by Margaret (Fraser) Thibault Editor, 1979, D.W.Friesen & Sons Ltd. Reprinted with permission

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ric Rycroft, who acted as both clown and pickup man in the arena (and sometimes bronc rider, too) recollected memories of the early stampedes. Eric, who came to his first picnic in 1927, said, “I remember picking up down at McKenzies for whatever there was down there, but Claude Stubley and his brother-in-law Steve McNeely did the real picking up at Teepee Creek later. I hazed for them and took over later on Silverstreak. Now my boys, Tommy and Dennis, have taken over from me. “Claude Stubley of Ft. St. John had a horse named Mickey that would lean right up against the chute gate and keep the horse in until it was time to get out. “Ken Grant and Jack McKenzie were the first announcers. They didn’t have a microphone or anything — just a birch bark horn. “My horse, Silverstreak, did tricks when the crowd got slack — then she’d turn around and kick me for it. She did tricks for years there just to keep things going. I was training a steer at one time, but I came home from town one day and there he was, hung up for beef. “In 1941, when I was the clown, Elbert Debolt pushed me off the diving board into the dam. I took the pillow out of my suit and let it float to the top and then hid under the diving board. They thought for sure I had drowned and Elbert jumped in to save me.”

Eric used to clown around at some of the other local rodeos too. Millar Patterson, of the Patterson Brothers’ show at Hythe, said, “Eric Rycroft was a good little clown. He was the best clown we ever had at our rodeo in Hythe.” “I remember one of the early stampede meetings,” laughed Eric. “Mrs. King couldn’t hear very well and she got mixed up and mistook what was being said. When they nominated a booth committee, she thought they said booze committee and stated that she would have nothing to do with liquor. “At one of our stampedes in those early days we had a professional rodeo announcer — I think his name was Alexander — and he made the statement, ‘If this is what the west is made of, then it’s made of good stuff.” “Here we were with all our old lumber and boards and a two-inch nail where we should have had a four inch. It was sure good stuff all right,” chuckled Eric. “We were just praying it would hold together until he left and not fall apart when he leaned on it to make his speech,” added Gordon Rycroft. “Jack Walker used to have a chuckwagon outfit and the first time he brought his outfit onto the track they went the wrong way round and ran the whole race backwards,” said Eric. Once when Eric was the clown over at High Prai-

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LINAMAR ACQUIRES SEEDING EXPERT BOURGAULT INDUSTRIES, SIGNIFICANTLY BOLSTERING ITS AGRICULTURE BUSINESS Linamar, owner of MacDon and Salford, set to acquire Bourgault Industries for $640 million

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dmonton, AB – Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) has announced a $110,291 investment in CBS Bio Platforms to enable Alberta to lead development of enhanced and sustainable feed. Industry-leading outcomes from this research project will strengthen Alberta’s reputation as a centre for world-class, livestock production. RDAR funding will drive research led by CBS Bio Platforms, a leading international feed technology company headquartered in Calgary, to develop novel processes that release previously inaccessible plant components and makes them usable in poultry and swine diets. “The impacts of success for this project will be farreaching for swine and poultry producers. Protein is a major variable expense for producers, and CBS is developing novel technologies, such as feed-derived prebiotics, to be used to maximize feed performance and replace antibiotic growth promoters.” — Rob Patterson, CBS Bio Platforms technical director. Positive research results will deliver producer benefits at the farm gate by reducing the feed cost and increasing quality. By improving feed’s overall economics and sustainability, this research will unlock hard-to-capture value in feed inputs. This research will broaden the toolbox of beneficial and affordable plant protein sources, diversify the options for alternatives to antimicrobial use and help meet the new market legislation and consumer preferences for poultry and swine products.

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“Innovation in animal feed represents a great area of opportunity for Alberta’s economy and to help our livestock producers maximize benefits and increase profitability. This industry-directed investment from RDAR towards made-in-Alberta solutions will accelerate our progress to capture this potential — supporting a strong future that expands the boundaries of Alberta’s agriculture success.” — Nate Horner, minister of agriculture, forestry and rural economic development. Positive research outcomes will also help reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint. “This research will help our industry emerge as a leader in shaping and adopting the feed of the future, bringing efficiencies and other advantages that keep more dollars at the farm gate and strengthen the overall competitiveness of the sector.” — Clinton Dobson, RDAR director of research. The key to the project’s success will be leveraging the expertise and resources of CBS Bio Platforms to uncover a new pathway to unlocking plant protein potential. The project builds on a wealth of previous CBS feed technology research, particularly with enzyme technology.

• Increased demand for protein and the need to feed growing global populations will significantly impact climate, water consumption, land use, and biodiversity. By using novel, plant-derived substances (PDS), producers will gain efficiencies and productivity gains. • This research will help producers meet the demand for alternative protein sources (ex. hemp, flax meal, lentils and fava beans) of plant origin. • This research will broaden the available knowledge of novel PDS, and the use of PDSs as antibiotic alternatives.

“We’ve learned a lot about extracting more value and delivering unique advantages out of feed ingredients. By using enzyme technology, CBS breaks down the plant’s fibrous structures and releases components traditionally more difficult to access. This new project will take this approach to a new level of precision and power by capturing the protein fraction as well as functional carbohydrate fractions to create new high-value product streams.” — Rob Patterson, CBS Bio Platforms technical director. This project is funded by RDAR, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

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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.

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• 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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DISCOVER WHAT WE COVER 50-60 Bison base-herd reduction. Ages mid to mostly young. Dark colour. Gentle dispositions. Call 250-264-2314.

Red & Black Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. Semen-Tested. VetInspected. Vaccinated. Free Delivery. 780-836-2125 or 780-836-0117. Crossbred Commercial Bulls for Sale. SemenTested. Vet-Inspected. Vaccinated. Free Delivery. 780-836-2125 or 780-8360117.

Looking for Longhorn cross calves. Call Tom or Jean at 780-532-6622.

For Sale: Appaloosa/Draft Cross mare. Call for details. 250-789-3778. Selling our supply of cattle oilers, parts and accessories. Call for details 780-8354654. Windbreak panels for sale with 2-7/8-inch pipe and 1.5-inch thick slabs. Delivery available. Call 403-894-7633.

For Sale: Fancy medium sized doghouse. $475 OBO. 250-789-3778. (3) Border Collie cross cattle working dogs for sale. Used on pasture, $500 OBO. 780-834-6548.

Custom built livestock shelters, windbreak panels and rig mats built to order. Delivery options. 780-5187469.

Butcher Hogs for Sale. Raised outdoors on good quality feed. Ready to go. John 780-552-6011.

Ferrier service available in the Fort St. John, BC area. Call Ashleigh at 250-2611994.

Buying Antiques: Coins, toys, advertising, tools & more. Will buy bulk. Call/text 780-832-8216.

MOOVERS INC.

Sold the Cows. Time for everything else to go. Purebred Simmental Bulls for Sale. Two Rising 2-Year-Olds - $4,000 Each One Rising 3-Year-Old - $3,750 One Rising 4-Year-Old - $3,500

BUY ALL FOUR $14,000 Call Roland (780) 524-8676

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2004 Chev Cavalier Z-type, 123,000 kms, runs good. Alberta registered, $2900. 250-786-0409. 2014 Chevrolet Yukon XL SLT for Sale. Loaded. Heated Seats. 244,000kms. Asking $18,000. Call 780772-0597.

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

SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) accepting orders for 24ft and 32ft Double-Wides. Email salesfsj@pineridgemodular.c Sales(Warren Martin) 250262-2847. Built right sheds. Building quality shelters. Call John 780-835-1908 for your quote today.

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

Custom built livestock shelters, windbreak panels and rig mats built to order. Delivery options. 780-5187469.

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

JD 7700 combine, $5000 maintenance done. Work order available upon request. Good running condition. 780-354-8842.

2007 Chevrolet 3500HD 4x4, 6.6L diesel engine, 168,000kms. $20,000. Call 250-261-3680.

John Deere model 1800 GPS universal display unit. Asking $4800. Call Daniel 780-821-9325.

2013 GMC 1-ton 4x4 pickup, crew cab, long box, 5th wheel package, $25,000. Call 250-963-9045. 1975 Ford 8000 w/Box & Hoist, 6V "Jimmy" Engine, 13spd Transmission. Not Running. 780-836-2107, 780-618-9161.

SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) 16ft, 20ft, 22ft Single-Wides now on Sale. Email salesfsj@pineridgemodular.c Sales(Warren Martin) 250262-2847.

John Deere model 4240 GPS universal display unit, asking $7800. Call Daniel 780-821-9325. Raven Industries "Cruiser II" GPS Unit. Comes with Smartrax MD Autosteer. Call Daniel at 780-8414582. Looking for John Deere 535 Mower Conditioner (discbine) for parts or #635/735/835/C35/S350, 250-759-4797. Looking for a 100-200Hp Tractor in good condition with Cab, 3PTH and FEL. Call 780-685-2374

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Attachments for skidsteers/tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc. 780-354-2161, (Cell)780-518-6095. Beaverlodge.

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Wanted to Rent Business Personals Building Contractors Hay/Bales for Sale Auto Miscellaneous Trucks/Vans/Cars Boats RVs/Campers/Trailers Snowmobiles

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

DeWalt DWE7485 8-1/4” Dismantling cultivator, disc, Table Saw. Still in box. and plows for parts. Some $550 OBO. 250-789-3778. air drills. 780-831-6747.

Looking to buy a 15ft-20ft land roller/packer. Call Jack 780-523-1488. Looking for John Deere 535 Mower Conditioner (discbine) for parts or #635/735/835/C35/S350, 250-759-4797.

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

1 Bedroom suite in small mobile home in Pouce Coupe. $650/month (includes utilities). Call 250786-0409.

FATHER/SON LAND DISPERSAL SALE: 9 quarters (2-rented) High Prairie/Sunset House area. All certified organic. 780523-1488/780-536-5655.

INVITATION TO TENDER

Tomslake & District Recreation Commission (T&DRC) is seeking tenders for the salvage and complete removal of the former School Bus Garage located at 15439 Old Edmonton Hwy. (Tate Creek School site). The successful tender holder must carry adequate liability insurance for the project or will be compelled to sign a waiver absolving the T&DRC of any liability claims that may arise during the salvage operation. The site must be left clean and free of all debris including concrete. Completion date is to be July 1st 2024. Lowest bid will not be guaranteed successful. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Ed McCullough at 250-719-8363 or Art Seidl at 250-786-5558. Interested parties may view the site and submit a response by January 30th 2024 to Tomslake & District Recreation Commission, Box 47, Tomslake, B.C. V0C 2L0 or by e-mail to tomslakerecreation@yahoo.ca

Wanham Grazing Association seeks Secretary/Treasurer Contract Year Round/annual contract for administrative and financial duties. Please note this is not a full-time position. Compensation to be negotiated based on experience. Additional information regarding the contract and job description may be obtained by emailing the Wanham Grazing Association at wanhamgrazingassoc@gmail.com. Interested individuals can send their resume to:

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE NORTHERN HORIZON CATTLE DIRECTORY?

Wanham Grazing Association PO Box 419 Bezanson, AB T0H 0G0 or wanhamgrazingassoc@gmail.com

Listing are $105.00 per year

Deadline for applications is February 10th, 2024. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Looking for a moveable modular/home/house/cabin to buy. Call 778-838-1055.

2012 Polaris 800XP Limited Edition 4x4 Side by Side in excellent running condition. 780-354-8842.

For sale 2009 Ski-doo Tundra 300 snowmobile. In very good shape. Call 780524-2220.

New Prairie Grain Analyzers portable grain moisture analyzers for sale. Call Daniel 780-821-9325.

Honda Big Red and 200M 3-Wheelers. Take as a pair or individually. Need work. 780-354-8842.

Vintage Alpine Trapper Special skidoo. Needs some work. 780-354-8842. Vintage Arctic Cat 399 Lynx skidoo. Needs fuel line and new seat. 780-354-8842. Clean heavy seed oats for sale. Can deliver, Call 250782-0220.

Round and square straw Oats for sale, milling and bales for sale. Located 12 feed grade, good bushel kms Northeast of Manning, weight. Call 780-781-4457. Alberta. 780-781-4457. AAC Certified Brandon Flexi-Coil 67 100ft wheel seed wheat for sale. Can boom sprayer, c/w 850gal deliver. Call 250-782-0220. tank, windscreens, chemical 33ft Flex-Coil packers set mixer, much more. 780-5180635. $4000. 403-601-6895.

Like new HTS Western 7’6” snow blade (fits all pickups). Includes all accessories. 780-354-8842.

ROB FORD CUSTOM PLOWING

BUYING: 786645

Cell: (250) 719-8740 Office: (250) 843-7654

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DO YOU HAVE FARMLAND TO LEASE in the Grande Prairie, Sexsmith, Teepee Creek area?

For Sale: 3020 John Deere tractor. Asking $5000 OBO. Call 250-789-3778. 12' Leon blade for Versatile 800 series tractor. Asking $5500. Call 250-263-7578.

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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.

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1996 Case/IH 5250 Maxxum MFWD, 125HP, 16fwd/LHrev Powershift, 520FEL, grapple/forks, 6746Hrs, well-maintained, $63,000 OBO. 780-9269146.

BRING ON THE BALES! 25’, 30’ & 36’ LENGTH BALE WAGONS NOW IN STOCK

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Round straw bales for sale. Net wrapped. In Montney BC. area. Call 250-2618039.

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DON’T MISS THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE NORTHERN HORIZON Deadline for booking a display ad: 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 Deadline for placing a classified ad: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26th, 2024

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surge in depreciation costs in the agricultural sector. One factor is the composition of capital shifting towards equipment, machinery and software. This shift implies a correlation between the evolving capital composition and the observed trend in depreciation rates. “Modernization of agricultural practices coupled with demand for more efficient farming has driven farmers to invest in technologically advanced equipment,” explains Nikzad. “New equipment comes at higher cost, contributing to the upward trend in depreciation charges. Furthermore, inflationary pressures on material and labour costs contribute to increased construction expenses, which increases asset values and leads to higher depreciation on new buildings.” The introduction of the Accelerated Investment Incentive program in 2018 allowed farmers to claim a higher Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) deduction within the first year of acquiring an eligible depreciable asset, thereby influencing the trajectory of CCA deductions throughout

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FORT ST. JOHN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION’S “I REMEMBER QUILT” PAYS TRIBUTE TO LIFELONG FRIENDS TURNED FAMILY

ABOUT THE FORT ST. JOHN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION’S “I REMEMBER QUILT” A highlight of the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation’s Be an Angel Gala is the “I Remember Quilt,” meticulously crafted by volunteers in 2007. This unique quilt offers a poignant opportunity to honour the memories of departed loved ones. Each year, during the Be an Angel Gala, the quilt is auctioned, with the winning bidder receiving the honour of having their beloved’s name sewn into the quilt — a lasting tribute. Over the years, the quilt has raised over $90,000. It is displayed at the Hospital, outside the FSJ Hospital Foundation Office.

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tified as her adoptive dads, and both saw her as their own daughter. Our group of friends are not only close with each other, but also with our families.” Hubert, born in Germany in 1939, moved to Canada with his wife, Irma, in 1966, and settled in Fort St. John in 1968. A successful bricklayer, Hubert eventually formed his own company. Together with Irma, he owned a motel, farmed, and operated logging trucks. Remembered as a father, friend, mentor, a gentleman who put others first loved to travel and give the best hugs, Hubert’s legacy will forever be cherished through the “I Remember Quilt.”

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