The Sexsmith and District Museum Society’s newest acquisitions recently pulled into town and were set in place at the museum’s railway station.
First to be unloaded was the 1953 GP7 engine, built in 1953 for the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad. The engine passed through a few corporate hands until arriving at Sidegroup rail yard in 2021, where it was donated to the museum society.
The vintage dining car was built by the National Steel Car Company in 1929 and used by Canadian National Railway until 1965, when it was rebuilt as a working car and used until its retirement in 1987. It was later donated to the Hay Lakes Lion’s Club in 1993. The club reconstructed it as a dining car, led by reconstruction leader Guy Wal. The club then moved it to the Footloose Caboose in To eld, Alta., in 1998, where it was used for seminars, workshops, cooking demonstrations, lunches, evening parties, club meetings and other special occasions until its acquisition by the Sexsmith and District Museum Society.
The origins of the caboose are fairly vague. Its age can be approximated because it does not have cupolas, which were added to cabooses in the more modern era. The society acquired the caboose from CN in 1995 and it has been sitting in the Sexsmith railway station ever since.
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Protecting Communities from Drought and Floods
Government of Alberta
Drought and oods can damage homes and businesses, disrupt critical infrastructure and, in extreme scenarios, pose a serious threat to public safety. In recent years, the impacts of drought and ooding have been felt across Alberta.
To help communities, the provincial government is investing more than million through the rought and Flood rotection rogram to support drought and ood mitigation pro ects in 1 municipalities, two First Nations and one etis settlement.
The funding is designed to help communities access water during extreme low ows and protect critical infrastructure while helping homes and businesses stay dry in the event of oods.
Albertans know all too well the devastating effects of drought and ooding. Communities in virtually all regions in our province have had recent experience dealing with these challenges, said ebecca Schul , minister of nvironment and rotected Areas.
That s why we are funding high priority pro ects across Alberta, from the egional unicipality of ood uffalo and addle rairie etis Settlement in the north to incher Creek and Coaldale in the south. e are investing in pro ects that will help protect homes, businesses and lives.
Agriculture minister Sigurdson echoed her statement.
This funding will help support the resiliency of our water management infra structure in order to mitigate risks, reduce the disastrous effects of oods and drought, and ensure that Albertans consistently have a safe supply of water avail able, he said.
The rought and Flood rotection rogram was launched earlier this year to help communities design and construct pro ects that protect critical infrastructure from drought and ooding and help ensure public safety is protected.
The program was welcomed by Alberta urban and rural municipalities. unicipalities face uni ue challenges managing droughts and oods. The ural unicipalities of Alberta welcomes the rought and Flood rotection ro gram and the benefit it will bring to rural municipalities, with 1 million of the total funding being directed to rural pro ects, said president aul c auchlin.
Funding to support capital pro ects that improve a municipality s ability to manage droughts or oods is critical for the long term success of our communities.
THE FIRST ROUND OF FUNDING WILL INCLUDE:
Installing new raw water intakes in the Crowsnest iver so the unicipal istrict of incher Creek can continue accessing water even during extreme drought conditions.
Constructing a new water intake and pumphouse for Fort c ay s water treatment plant, along with associated infrastructure improvements, to help the system continue operating when river ows are low.
Constructing new storm water ponds and other storm water management improvements to increase water storage capacity and reduce the risk of overland ooding in the Coaldale and rooks region.
Constructing a ood protection berm and additional erosion control to protect Canmore s wastewater treatments plant and two of the town s lift stations from ooding on the ow iver.
Improving Stoney Nakoda Nation s raw water intakes near orley to upgrade the infiltration gallery and increase withdrawal volumes so that the First Nation can access water more effectively.
udget allocated 1 million over five years for the program. The next round of applications will open this fall. unicipalities and Indigenous communities across the province can apply for funding to improve their drought and ood resil ience and adapt to severe weather.
APPROVED PROJECTS WITHIN NORTHERN HORIZON TERRITORY: addle rairie etis Settlement 1 ,1 The nhancing ater Supply esilience in addle rairie etis Settlement pro ect aims to increase the storage capacity and reliability of existing water infrastructure, develop alternative water sources and complete risk assessments to protect critical infrastructure from the impacts of ood and drought.
Saddle ills County , The situan Additional aw ater Storage pro ect entails the construction of a supplemental raw water storage facility to supply the area water treatment plant during times of drought low stream ow.
Building Resiliency for Alberta Beef Farms
Alberta Agri-News
Alberta is known for its high-quality, great-tasting beef. As Canada’s largest cattle producing province, Alberta’s beef industry maintains the highest level of food safety, animal care, biosecurity and environmental stewardship, so that Alberta beef remains a premium product around the globe.
Last year, beef was Alberta’s largest agri-food export at $3.9 billion, making up 22 per cent of the province’s total.
In support of this industry, the governments of Canada and Alberta are providing Alberta Beef Producers with almost $1.9 million for its on-farm food safety program, erified eef roduction lus, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
The certification program provides in person or online training, an on farm third party audit, and certification that helps producers adhere to high standards of beef production. The program is designed to ensure that Albertans feel confident that the beef on their tables is safe and sustainably produced.
This funding will make it easier and cheaper to get certified, helping Alberta build a stronger agricultural sector.
“Alberta Beef Producers is a valuable partner that is helping our producers maintain a culture of safe and sustainable beef production. By supporting the refresh of erified eef roduction lus, we re recogni ing our producers for the great work they are already doing and giving them the support they need to improve their operations, said Alberta agriculture minister Sigurdson.
With this funding, ABP will build on its VBP+ program to align with the latest national standards and introduce new financial incentives for producers. Addi-
tions to programming include increased community events with producers, new training for youth and targeted outreach to Indigenous-operated beef operations. Through the new incentive program, farmers and ranchers will have access to a maximum of $5,000 for approved expenses that help them bring their operation into alignment with certification guidelines.
Examples of approved activities include audit fees, livestock handling equipment and herd management software. An operation that completes the VBP+ training but has not yet achieved certification can access up to , for the same approved expenses.
“Alberta Beef Producers is excited to see government support for the beef industry’s dedication to food safety, environmental stewardship, animal care and biosecurity. This funding supports the hard work of producers across this province who continue to deliver the world’s best Alberta beef,” said ABP chair Brodie Haugan.
QUICK FACTS
The certification meets national standards set by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle, the Canadian eef Cattle n Farm iosecurity Standard and Sustain ability indicators of the Canadian oundtable for Sustainable eef.
Alberta farms are certified.
–More than one million acres of native grassland in Alberta are managed by certified operations.
ne in five beef animals in Alberta have been raised on a Certified farm.
Theactiveingredientquizalofop-p- ethylhasbeenused formany yearsonseedlingandestablishedcreeping redfescueseedfields tosuppressor controlgrassy weedssuchaswildoats, quackgrass, volunteerbromegrassand foxtailbarley.Thereare severaldifferent tradenames forquizalofop-p- ethylincludingproductslikeAssure II, Contender,Elegant and Yumaas examples.The continualuse ofquizalofop-p -ethylorotherGroup 1grassyweedherbicideshas ledtomanyfieldshavinghighpopulationsofwildoatsresistant to quizalofop-p -ethyl.Unfortunately,anumberoffieldswith ahistory oflong-termcreeping redfescuecropsnow have foxtailbarleyplants resistanttoquizlafop-p -ethylas well.
In 2021and2022,severalcreeping redfescueseedfields were surveyedthat showedsuspiciouslevelsof foxtailbarleyplants thatwerenotsuppressedor controlledeffectively followingthe applicationofquizalofop-p- ethyl(Figure1).
Foxtailbarleyseedheads were collec tedfromfive fescuefieldswithin thePeaceRegionsuspected to haveresistancetoquizalofop-p- ethyl. Theheads were thrashedandseedsprocessed to remove awns.The seedsamples were sent to doDr.CharlesGeddes(Research Scientist –Weed Ecologyand CroppingwithAAFC Lethbridge) to run tests to determineifthesepopulationsoffox tailbarleywereindeed showingsome resistancetoquizalofop-p- ethyl. Seedswereplanted andsprayedwith varyingratesofquizalofop-p- ethyl(Figure2). Unfortunately,3ofthe 5fieldsshowedhighlevelsoffox tailbarley resistancetoquizalofop-p -ethyl (Table1).
Table1. Foxtailbarleyresistancetoquizalofop-p- ethylincreeping redfescueseedfields-2021 to 2022.
YEARand FIELD# Levelof Resistance Description
2021#1NoneNoresistance identified
2021#2 High Resistanceconfirmed, highlylikely to reduce herbicideperformance
2022#1 High Resistanceconfirmed, highlylikely to reduce herbicideperformance
2022#2 High Resistanceconfirmed, highlylikely to reduce herbicideperformance
Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986
Rosefield Simmentals
James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621
Sadlier Cattle Co.
Todd Sadlier, Hines Creek, AB 780-772-3978
Short Grass Farms
Kurtis & Chelsie Dillabough, DeBolt, AB 780-402-9578
Southpaw Cattle Company
Ron & Tammy Daley, Carstairs, AB
Brandon & Shallaine Sharpe, Carstairs, AB 403-519-3401
Swantewitt & Sage Simmentals
Yellowhead County, AB
Gerd 780-712-2096
Jordan 780-712-3600
Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108 / 780-835-8090
Willowdale Simmentals
Dale & Judy Smith & Family, Valleyview, AB 780-558-9337 / 780-524-2790
Wolfe Farms
Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB 780-524-9322
Wolfe Lake Farms Inc.
Olin and Sarah Rosvold, La Glace, AB Tarril and Kare Rosvold, La Glace, AB 780-518-1997
Wolfes Fleckvieh
Shane & Shannon Wolfe, Sundre, AB 403-556-0729
AUCTION FACILITIES/ LIVESTOCK EXCHANGES
B.C. Livestock Producers Co-operative
Cordy Cox, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939
Innisfail Auction Market
Danny, Mark & Duane Daines, Innisfail, AB 403-227-3166
Jennings Martin Direct Buying La Glace, AB
Jennings Martin 780-933-1023
Ron Kramer 250-793-2713
North Central Livestock Exchange Garth Rogers, Clyde, AB 780-348-5893
Olds Auction Market
Olds, AB Office 403-556-3655 Tyler 403-507-1782 / Patrick 403-559-7202
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VJV Livestock Marketing Group Office, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3766 Office, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-2423 Office, Westlock, AB 780-349-3153 Office, Ponoka, AB 403-783-5561 Office, Rimbey, AB 403-843-2439
Wembley Livestock Exchange Glen Mayer & Nolan Mayer, Wembley, AB G 780-897-9570 / N 780-518-0709
FEEDER ASSOCIATIONS
Barrhead FeederAssociation Ltd. Admin - Ann Gerhardt, Barrhead, AB 780-674-2456
Fort Feeder's Co-op Association Admin - Cathy Axley, Two Hills, AB 780-290-0293
Grande Prairie Feeders' Association Ltd.
Admin - Dawn Hollins, Grande Prairie, AB 780-538-1263
North Peace FeederAssociation Ltd.
Admin - Donna Haakenson, Berwyn, AB 780-338-2270
Prairie River Feeders Co-op Ltd.
Admin - Tammy Roberts, High Prairie, AB 780-523-4887
Westlock Feeders Association Ltd.
Admin - Megan Keith, Westlock, AB
780-348-5850
Thorsby Stockyards Inc.
Thorsby, AB Office 780-789-3915
Chance 403-358-0456 / Jeff 780-203-4953
Viking Livestock Market Cliff Grinde, Viking, AB 780-336-2209
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Alberta beef is known for its premium quality and taste, produced with high standards of food safety, animal care, biosecurity and environmental stewardship. In 2023, Alberta beef production totalled almost one million tonnes, with meat product sales totalling $12.2 billion.
To attract more large-scale investment, Alberta’s government introduced the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program in spring 2023. The program provided incentive for JBS Foods Canada to invest about million in a new patty processing line and fulfilment centre at its Brooks plant.
With the expansion, JBS Canada will produce almost seven million more kilograms of beef patties every year for restaurants in Western Canada.
“JBS is a cornerstone in Brooks, creating jobs and ensuring Alberta’s world-renowned beef makes it to the millions who love to eat it,” said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who is also MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat.
“This expansion is great news for JBS, Brooks and Alberta as a whole, showing the importance of our AgriProcessing Investment Tax Credit. Our local and provincial economies are growing and that’s exciting to see.”
JBS Canada is also developing a state-of-the-art fulfilment centre to help accommodate its increased production. The processing line and warehouse expansion are underway and expected to be complete by fall 2025. The project will create up to 24 permanent jobs and 170 temporary jobs.
To be considered for the tax credit program, corporations must invest at least $10 million in a project to build or expand a value-added agri-processing facility in Alberta.
The program offers a 1 per cent non refundable tax credit base on eligible capital expenditures. JBS Canada has received conditional approval to have a tax credit estimated at $10.7 million.
“JBS Canada’s facility expansion is an important step towards meeting the demand for Alberta beef products. Agri-food production is a major economic force in our province and this tax credit program is attracting even more growth and development for the industry,” said Grant Hunter, parliamentary secretary for agri-food development.
Celio Fritche, president of JBS Foods Canada, said the expansion “was possible in no small part due to Alberta’s tax credit for agri-processors.”
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How To Support Maximum Canola Yield
Canola Council of Canada
The last weeks of the growing season offer critical opportunities to in uence yield and protect the canola crop.
Insect scouting especially diamondback moth, lygus and grasshoppers is priority one. Insect populations can expand rapidly in hot weather.
There may be opportunities to improve crop fertility this year or to gain important knowledge to optimi e fertility management next year. Tissue test strong and weak areas of the field. If adding late season fertility, leave test strips to check return on investment.
WHY ARE CANOLA FLOWERS PALE?
The most common reason for pale canola owers is sulphur deficiency. ven if ade uate sulphur exists in the soil, it may have been washed out of the root one by early season moisture, especially if the crop didn t root deeply.
In addition to the characteristic small, pale yellow owers, look for small, narrow, often cupped top leaves, pale yellow new leaves, prolonged owering if the crop has trouble setting seed, short pods with little to no seed set, and patchiness variability across the field.
ess common reasons for pale owers relate to herbicides
Glyphosate applied late and off label after the six leaf stage on Genuity not TruFlex canola can cause pale owers. In this case, look for near white petals of normal si e with short stamens that don t protrude above petals in recently opened owers. rift from group pyrasulfotole Infinity herbicide can turn owers white. amage looks striking but is generally minor.
Cultivar off types can also cause light coloured petals.
WHY IS CANOLA SPROUTING IN PODS?
There are three causes. These are listed from most to least common for this time of year at average moisture conditions Aster yellows causes all sorts of strange growth abnormalities. ater season aster yellows infection can appear as sprouting in pods, sometimes without other obvious symptoms. In many cases, these misshapen or malformed seeds will dry up and blow out of the combine at harvest. rought stress can cause a hormone imbalance that causes seeds to sprout in pods and cut plants to regrow.
At the end of the season, canola can sprout in a standing row if seed moisture drops down to around 1 per cent moisture and then gets wet again. This is much less common in canola than in cereals.
IThe Things You Can Experience Along The Side Of The Road
Renee Charbonneau
recently had the incredible opportunity to explore Northeastern Alberta for an entire week, discovering new roads and revisiting beloved places.
One of the most memorable moments happened near Saddle Lake Cree Nation. I had passed by some remarkable sculptures on my way to Cold Lake and vowed to return and learn more about them.
I made it a point to stop and immerse myself in their story.
These sculptures are the work of Stewart Steinhauer, a self-taught Cree stone carver with extraordinary talent. His creations are deeply moving, perhaps because they come from such a personal place.
The Bearly Alive Exhibit, dedicated to Stewart’s late wife Cindi, who passed away from cancer in 2023, also marks his own recovery from a near-fatal heart attack that same year. The sculptures, created between 2012 and 2023, form a powerful roadside exhibition that tells a story of resilience and love.
If you ever find yourself in Northeast Alberta near Saddle ake Cree Nation, make sure to visit this free exhibit. There’s ample parking, making it an easy and worthwhile stop. You won’t regret experiencing the profound artistry of Stewart Steinhauer.
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HOW DOES HEAT STRESS IMPACT DIFFERENT CROP STAGES?
Ongoing heat continues to take a toll on canola. Here’s how:
• Vegetative stage: heat stress can impact growth rate, nutrient acquisition (if water demands are not met), and the ability of the crop to produce the energy that will ultimately drive seed production.
• Rosette, pre-bolting, bolting: heat stress can cause hormonal imbalance.
• Flowering: heat stress reduces seed number because the pollen grain is not hydrated on the stigma, which reduces fertility and decreases seed production. Seed fill heatstresscandeceasemovementofsugarsandotherrawmaterial from the mother plant to the developing seed, resulting in smaller seed and p otentially lower seed quality.
ieldisbasedon seed number determinedat owering and seed si e determinedat seed fill . Seed numbercontributesmore to yieldthan seed si e, so yield ismostimpactedbyheatstressduring owering,especiallyearly owering. lder varieties are more sensitive to heat stress than newer ones.
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THE MUNICIPALDISTRICT OFSPIRITRIVERNo.133
TA NOT C that theCounciloftheMunicipalDistrictofSpiritRiverNo.1 ,intheProvinceofAlberta hasgivenfirst reading toBylaw07-2024,whichwill,uponfinalpassage andapproval,authori ethe dissolutionofthe ward electoral systemandimplementan at-large voting systemintheMunicipal DistrictofSpiritRiverNo.1 . urther, itwillmaintain councillor representation at four 4 councillors, elected at-large, representingthemunicipalityasawhole.
Theproposed Bylaw wasgivenfirst reading at aCouncilMeetingheldonAugust 7th,2024. NOW TH R OR NOT C ishereby given by theCounciloftheMunicipalDistrictofSpiritRiverNo.1 that,unlessasufficient petitionoftheelectors fora vote on Bylaw07-2024isdemanded,asprovided for by the termsof Part7ofthe MunicipalGovernment Act,thesaid councilmaypassthesaid Bylaw. Allpersonsinterestedarehereby notifiedandthey are required to governthemselvesaccordingly. A copy oftheproposed Bylawis available forinspection at theMunicipalDistrictAdministrationOffice, 4202 0Street,SpiritRiver, Albertaduringthehoursof8: 0a.m. to 12:00noonand1:00p.m. to 4: 0p.m.,Mondaythrough riday, excepting statutoryholidays.A copy oftheproposed Bylaw canbe foundon-line at www.mdspiritriver.ab.ca.
lectorsmaysubmitapetition fora vote oftheelectors to determinewhethertheproposed Bylaw shouldbepassed.Anyonewishing to fileapetition regardingtheproposed Bylawmust do soin compliancewiththe requirements containedinsections222 226and2 1ofthe Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000,c.M-26,whichinclude butarenotlimited to the following:
oApetitionmust befiledwiththeChiefAdministrativeOfficeroftheMunicipalDistrictof SpiritRiverNo.1 within60days afterAugust 21,2024,thelast date onwhichtheproposed Bylaw is to beadvertised.Accordingly, thisputsthedeadline to filethepetition at ctober21,2024.
oOnlyelectors oftheMunicipalDistrictofSpiritRiverNo.1 areeligible to bepetitioners oThepetitionmust besigned by electors oftheMunicipalDistrictofSpiritRiverNo.1 equal innumber to at least10 ofthepopulation o achpage ofthepetitionmust containanidentical statementofpurposeofthepetition.The petitionmust include, foreachpetitioner, thepetitioner sprintedsurname,givennameorinitials andsignature,the street addressofthepetitionerorthelegaldescriptionofthelandonwhichthe petitionerlives,thepetitioner s telephonenumberoremailaddress,ifany, andthedate onwhich thepetitionersignsthepetition.
oAnadultwitness to thesignatureofeachpetitionermust signopposite thepetitioner s signature and swearan affidavitthat thepetitioner, to thebest ofthewitness sknowledge,isentitled to sign thepetition.Thepetitionshouldalso attachasigned statementofapersonwho states to bethe representative ofthepetitionersand to whomtheMunicipalDistrictofSpiritRiver No.1 may directinquiriesaboutthepetition.
Any questions regardingthisnotice,ortheproposed Bylaw, maybedirected to DanDibbelt,Chief Administrative Officer at 780-864- 00or ddibbelt mdspiritriver.ab.ca To review ylaw0 -2024, please refer to the ofSpirit iver website.
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Peace Country Junior Cattlemen Club Achievement Day Results 2024
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Grand Champion - Hadley Tanner
Reserve Grand Champion - Mac Kishkan
Third - Taos Jans
Fourth - Rhett Jans
JUNIOR GROOMING
Grand Champion - Nash Jans
Reserve Grand Champion - Rhett Jans
Third - Brynn Kishkan Foruth - Mac Kishkan
HEIFER
Grand Champion - Taos Jans
Reserve Grand Champion - Rhett Jans
Third - Mariah Harvey
Fourth - Nash Jans
COW / CALF
Grand Champion - Izzy Rausse
Reserve Grand Champion - Hadley Tanner
Third - Mariah Harvey Fourth – Hudson Tanner
JUNIOR STEER
Grand Champion - Rhett Jans
Reserve Grand Champion - Taos Jans
Third - Hayden Tanner
Fourth - Mac Kishkan
SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP
Grand Champion - Mariah Harvey
Reserve Grand Champion - Izzy Rausse
Third - Kinsley Kishkan
Fourth - Ross Kishkan
SENIOR GROOMING
Grand Champion - Mariah Harvey
Reserve Grand Champion - Izzy Rausse
Third - Ali Pigott
Fourth - Ross Kishkan
SENIOR STEER
Grand Champion - Mariah Harvey
Reserve Grand Champion - Izzy Rausse
Third - Linden Rausse
Fourth - Kinsley Kishkan
Protecting Animals During Transport in Hot and Humid Weather
Government of Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency reminds everyone involved in transport to take appropriate measures to protect animals from the effects of extreme weather.
Every person transporting animals in Canada is legally obligated to ensure that no part of the journey is likely to cause suffering, in ury or death. This includes preparation for loading, loading, holding animals on a stationary vehicle, transporting and unloading them.
Regulations apply to anyone involved directly or indirectly in the transport process. This includes animal owners, producers, shippers, drivers and operators of abattoirs, assembly centres and feedlots. hen the weather is hot and humid, extra measures must be taken to protect every animal from potential suffering, in ury or death that would be caused by, or made worse by, inade uate ventilation and weather conditions.
Special attention should be given to pigs and poultry because they do not have sweat glands and are therefore very sensitive to heat stress.
EXTRA MEASURES MAY INCLUDE:
• delaying loading and transport during extremely hot periods
• reducing loading density
• minimizing stress when handling animals to minimize overheating
• having contingency plans for foreseeable events that occur in hot and humid weather (for example, what to do in case of tra c am, mechanical breakdown or accident, or if the unloading is delayed at destination.)
• making arrangements in advance when delivering animals to avoid any unloading delays for example, ust in time for slaughter or immediate unloading to holding areas, redirect the load to another establishment or facility, establish a system allowing the transporter to drive around to allow for ventilation.) providing su cient ventilation at all times, including when the vehicle is stopped, during the loading operations and when animals are confined in the vehicle while waiting to be unloaded
• monitoring weather conditions and adjusting ventilation accordingly
• parking vehicles containing animals in the shade when it is necessary to stop
• minimizing the number and duration of stops to prevent build-up of heat in the vehicle. For additional information, consult the species specific National Farm Animal Care Council s Codes of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals
(https://www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice) and the Transportation Code (https://www.nfacc.ca/codes-ofpractice/transportation).
The ma ority of Canadian producers, processors and transporters are committed to treating animals humanely. owever, in circumstances where animals are not appropriately cared for, the CFIA will not hesitate to take enforcement actions, which may include licence suspensions, warnings or fines, and possible prosecutions under vari-
ous federal regulations including the Health of Animals egulations, the Safe Food for Canadian Regulations and the Criminal Code.
See Humane transport and animal welfare (https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/ terrestrial-animals/humane-transport) for more information on livestock transport re uirements in Canada, including transport practices, provincial re uirements, fitness for transport and special provisions.
Noticeisherebygiventhat undertheprovisionsofthe MunicipalGovernment Act,theVillage ofHines Creekwilloffer forsale, by publicauction,onthesecondfloor,CouncilChambers at 212-10thStreet, MunicipalComplex,HinesCreek,Alberta on TuesdaySeptember10,2024 at 7:00pm.,thefollowing lands:
LotBlock Plan CofT Linc
Lot3 Block1 Plan 2727 ET 1020320950019622646
Lots5&6 Block1 Plan 2727 ET 1722272820013875894
Lot 6Block 8Plan8273 ET 9520253010011660362
Lot 11 Block9 Plan 1790HW0020863120019939404
Lot 4Block 12 Plan 4243HW2120226410017670712
Lot 5Block 12 Plan 4243HW212022641+10018126227 Lot 8Plan95210371922527920026394874
TheLandisbeingoffered forsaleonan“asis,where is”basis,andtheVillage ofHinesCreekmakesno representationandgivesnowarrantywhatsoeverastotheadequacyofservices,soilconditions,landuse districting,buildinganddevelopmentconditions,absenceorpresenceofenvironmentalcontamination, vacant possession,orthedevelopabilityofthesubjectlandforanyintendeduse by thePurchaser. No bidwillbeacceptedwherethebidderattempts to attachconditionsprecedenttothesaleofany parcel.Notermsandconditionsofsalewillbe consideredotherthanthosespecified by theVillage of HinesCreek.Nofurtherinformationis availableattheauction regardingthelands to besold.
TheVillage ofHinesCreekmayselltheaboveproperties at lessthantheassessedvaluepursuantto Sections448oftheMGA RevisedStatutesofAlberta 2000ChapterM-26.
TheVillage ofHinesCreekmay, afterthepublicauction,becomethe ownerofany parceloflandthat is notsoldatthepublicauction.
Tenders must beinwritingandsubmittedin asealedenvelopemarked“PublicLand Tender” to the Village ofHinesCreekBox421,HinesCreek,Alberta T0H2A0or canbedroppedoffattheVillage Office at 212-10thStreet,HinesCreek,Alberta
Propertieswitha salepriceof$50,000.00orlessmust bepaidinfullontheday ofthesale. or
Propertieswitha salepriceof$50,000.00orgreatermustprovide anon-refundabledeposit of25%ofthesaleprice by cashorcertifiedchequeandthe remainingbalancewithin30days by thesamemethod.
Highestorany tendernotnecessarilyaccepted.
Redemptionmay be effectedbypayment ofallarrears of taxesand costsatany timeprior to thesale. Dated:May28,2024.
Leanne Walmsley, ChiefAdministrativeOfficer
(2) two-year-old Red and Black Angus bulls for sale by private treaty. 780-2740099 or 780-618-4747.
3 yearling Red and Black Angus bulls for sale by Private Treaty. 780-2740099 or 780-618-4747.
(2) two-year-old Red and Black Angus bulls for sale by private treaty. 780-2740099 or 780-618-4747.
(1) 11-Year-Old Paint Mare. Broke to ride and drive. Call for details 780-835-0452 or 780-685-2624.
Custom built livestock shelters, windbreak panels and rig mats built to order Delivery options. 780-5187469.
Ferrier service available in the Fort St. John, BC area. Call Ashleigh at 250-2611994.
3 yearling Red and Black Angus bulls for sale by Private Treaty. 780-2740099 or 780-618-4747. Registered AQHA& APHA yearlings/foals. Excellent cattle breeding! North of Grande Prairie. Cell: 780882-3541.
DeadlineforapplicationsisSeptember2nd,2024. We thankapplicantsinadvancefortheir interest,however,onlythosewhoare selectedforaninterviewwillbecontacted.
200-amp Lincoln Pipeline welder. Lowhours, $5000 OBO. Also 300' welding cable, $1000. 780-296-5010. Selling red landscape bricks for sidewalks or patios. 4"x8", $2.20 each OBO. 780-864-8998.
Versatile 400 Swather, complete with cab, needs head gasket. Call for details 780-835-0452 or 780-6852624.
Acreage for sale, 8.64 acres, 1700 sq. ft. house, 40'x60' shop. Call for details 780532-6469.
Looking for a small electric hammer mill.Call 780-8414740. Attention cert/organic farmers. 100+ acres to rent, currently in mixed hay/grasses. Call for details 780-568-3495.
Looking for an older skidder for farmuse. $15 – 20,000. Call Jonathen 780-2851299.
Looking fora Case/IH 8465A round baler in good working condition. Call Glen 780-836-0153.
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John Deere 9450 40' hoe drill, c/w factory transport, small seed attachment. 780380-9676 or 780-933-6363.
Have Poplar/Spruce to log. Cypress Creek/Pink Mountain area. To start late Oct/early November. Call 250-772-5407.
For sale: Cultivator, harrows, packers, augers, combine with straight cut header. Call 780-323-4364.
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 10am-1pm. Hearing tests, hearing aid cleaning and home visits. 780-228-5965, 587-746-0540. Call for info.
Looking for a moveable modular/home/house/cabin to buy. Call 778-838-1055.
Quarter section for sale. All cultivated. 2miles West Cecil Lake Store. Call for details 250-261-1943.
20' Vibra Shank cultivator for sale, like new. Call for details at 780-835-0452 or 780-685-2624.
Oats for sale, milling and feed grade, good bushel weight. Call 780-781-4457.
Kubota 8560 tractor w/cab, bale forks, bucket. Low hours. Well taken care of, $62,500. 250-615-1583. Dismantling cultivator, disc, and plows for parts. Some air drills. 780-831-6747.
Round and square straw bales for sale. Located 12 kms Northeast of Manning, Alberta. 780-781-4457.
33ft Flex-Coil packers set $4000. 403-601-6895.
Vicon hay rake for sale. Call Greg for details and pricing 780-538-9115.
Looking for an Allis Chalmers 720 tractor in good working condition. Call Glen 780-836-0153.
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Sowing Seeds of Success for Future Farmers
Government of Alberta
Over the past 20 years, the number of young and middle-aged producers in agriculture has seen steep declines, while the number of farmers over 55 has increased.
The Alberta government aims to help reverse that trend with changes to Agriculture Financial Services Corporation’s Next Generation Loan Program.
Producers need stable sources of capital to manage and grow their operations and help them weather economic challenges. Expanding eligibility and updating Next Gen’s terms will make it easier for producers to enter and re-enter the agriculture industry, give greater opportunities to new and growing operations, make succession more appealing, and encourage new and young people to get into farming.
“By updating and expanding the Next Generation Loan program, young and young-at-heart Albertans will have fewer barriers when entering Alberta’s agriculture industry,” said provincial agriculture minister RJ Sigurdson, in a news release.
“Increasing new and returning entrants to agriculture will ensure the sector continues to be a healthy and important contributor to Alberta’s economy.”
Next Gen already offers preferential pricing with the lowest interest rates compared to other loan programs in the ag lending market. The updates will expand eligibility for interest rate incentives, lower ownership
percentage requirements and increase the time available for “interest-only” loan payments.
“The changes to the Next Generation Loan program are key to the long-term sustainability and growth of Alberta’s agriculture industry. I’m proud that AFSC will be here to assist these new and beginning farmers as they get started in farming and build on the work of earlier generations,” said Darryl Kay, CEO of AFSC.
With updates to the Next Generation Loan Program:
• Producers of any age who are entering or returning to farming are eligible for a one
percent interest rate incentive.
•Producers may receive an interest rate incentive on their total lifetime loan principal up to $1.5 million, an increase from the previous $1 million.
• Applicants now require 20 per cent ownership in a farming operation, down from 25 per cent.
• Eligible borrowers can make “interest-only” payments on their loans for up to five years, up from the current two years.
These changes will take effect Sept. 1. Interested producers can talk to their AFSC branch to find out more.
