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Salford Group, a leader in agricultural innovation, is set to unveil its groundbreaking Precision Row Crop Cultivator at the Farm Progress Show 2024. This new addition to Salford’s lineup showcases unparalleled speed, accuracy, and e iciency, aimed at transforming row crop cultivation for modern organic farmers.
The Precision Row Crop Cultivator integrates cutting-edge camera and wand guidance systems, which allow for precise alignment and operation at speeds of up to 12 mph—more than twice as fast as traditional cultivators. This significant leap in speed and technology is designed to maximize productivity while minimizing crop damage, o ering organic growers the ability to reduce the number of machines needed throughout the growing season.
“The integration of machine learning technology into our camera guidance system has been a game changer,” said Josh Kettle, Tillage Product Manager at Salford Group. “The system’s ability to distinguish crops from weeds, using an algorithm trained on tens of thousands of crop images, ensures that even at high speeds, operators can maintain precision and reduce crop loss.”
Tom Rodgers, Salford’s Director of Sales and Marketing, emphasized the machine’s advantages for organic farming: “Our Precision Row Crop Cultivator is designed with productivity in mind. The ability to operate at speeds up to 12 mph is crucial for producers who need to cover more ground in less time. This cultivator o ers a one-stop solution, eliminating the need for multiple machines and streamlining operations.”
In Memory of Jason Burchart
On behalf of Saddle Hills County, I would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of long-time County employee, Jason Burchart, who passed away on the evening of Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
It is with incredible sadness that we learn of Jason’s passing and we cannot even begin to imagine the heartache that his loved ones must be feeling at this di icult time. Our hearts go out to his wife, Sherry, whose love and dedication to her husband are to be admired.
Jason worked for Saddle Hills County Public Works for 15 years and was, without exaggeration, an e pert in his field. He was the rare type of indi-
vidual who could operate any type of equipment, from graders to excavators, skillfully and with ease. He will be greatly missed by his friends and colleagues at the County.
In honour of Jason, Saddle Hills County have lowered the ags at the County Administration uilding until after Jason’s funeral.
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Grain-Free Diets and Heart Disease
By Dr. Stephanie Parth
We’ve all been there: Walking the aisles of the pet store, grocery store or veterinary clinic with our beloved pooch, taking in the plethora of diets available for our purchase. Some diets are breed specific, others have health-based recommendations, and most claim to be the most natural product for your four-legged family member. In a world of overwhelming options and appealing marketing, it can be di icult to determine which diet is really the best choice for your pup.
Grain-free diets are a highly marketed dog food that often advertise a healthier, more natural diet for your dog without grain ingredients. They often suggest a decrease the incidence of food related allergies or appeal to a more holistic side of dog food e ample: ree from grain fillers . hile grain-free diets may initially seem like the right choice for your pet, there is a major concern of many grain-free
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diets predisposing otherwise healthy dogs to dilated cardiomyopathy, an insidious and often fatal heart disease.
ilated cardiomyopathy CM is a specific type of heart disease that causes the heart’s musculature to thin and expand, decreasing the contractility of the heart and often resulting in congestive heart failure. DCM can occur in any breed or age of dog, though before the explosion of grain free diets it was often found in predisposed breeds such as Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes, Newfoundlands, Irish Wolfhounds and Saint Bernards. In 2018, the FDA began investigating a sudden rise in DCM in other breeds of dogs not predisposed to this heart disease. Interestingly enough, preliminary research linked these unusual cases to grain-free diets. Since 2018, an abundance of ongoing research has taken place to localize which ingredients are targeted as the cause. Grain- free diets tend to remove common grains found in dog foods including corn, soy, wheat, rice, barley or other grains. In their place ingredients must be substituted to meet the average dog’s micro and macronutrient profile to make a complete and balanced diet. The most common ingredients substituted for grain include peas, lentils, chickpeas, legumes and sweet potatoes. An interesting point is that it is not the absence of grain, but rather the addition of these listed ingredients in large amounts that have a strong link to acquired dilated cardiomyopathy. There are other factors currently being researched, including the role of taurine and genetics in the development of DCM. It is also important to note that not all dog foods are created equal, so not all grainfree diets will predispose your dog to DCM. With all of this said, the current recommendations based on the literature is that if peas, lentils or chickpeas are listed in the first ten ingredients of a commercial dog food, this is a diet that could predispose your pet to DCM. This condition is most often met with diets advertised as ‘grain-free’.
DCM is best diagnosed based on a history of a dog ‘slowing down’, coughing and having troubles breathing. An echocardiogram ultrasound of the heart is the gold standard diagnostic, as not all DCM cases result in an audible heart murmur with as stethoscope. Once diagnosed, most pets are put on heart medications +/- a diuretic or other supportive medications, and other diagnostic workup is recommended as needed to track and stage the extent of the DCM. In some cases of diet-induced DCM, a switch to an appropriate balanced diet may be enough to reverse some of the heart disease. Repeat diagnostics and close monitoring are needed to determine this on a case-by-case basis.
For a small subset of the canine population, a grainfree diet may be the only food that keeps severe allergies at bay. If this is the case, consultation with a veterinarian is needed to ensure all dermatologic diagnostics have been run and appropriate diet trails have taken place. If a grain-free diet must be fed, semi-annual physical exams +/- echocardiograms are strongly recommended to screen for early DCM. Working closely with your veterinarian is the best way to ensure that your pet’s allergies and heart health are both managed and balanced.
Although there is still more to learn, the extensive research performed thus far concludes that for the vast majority of dogs, there is no health benefit to feed grain-free food and only poses risks to their health. So next time you are walking the aisles, remember: rains are ood
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John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB 780-831-8497
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Ethan 780-836-0552
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Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858
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Landaker Charolais Farm
Alan&ShelleyLandaker,Brownvale,AB 780-618-3928
David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB 780-932-1654
Rosebud Creek Charolais
Dan & Holly Schleppe, Dawson Creek, BC 250-219-5698 / 250-786-5698
Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643
Richardson Ranch
Tlell Polled Herefords
Don & Les Richardson, Tlell, BC 250-566-5114 / 250-557-4348
Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108 / 780-835-8090
Chittick Family Hereford Ranch
Raymond & Mona Chittick Mayerthorpe, AB 780-305-3925
Pro-Char Charolais
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
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Raymond & Corine Verbeek Sturgeon County, AB 780-982-2176/780-939-2173
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Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB J 780-835-0455 / D 780-835-9588
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Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC
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Heath Barnfield, Sexsmith, AB 780-897-3339
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Melanie Barkley & Michelle Duncan Stettler, AB 403-740-4958
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Sean & Michelle Thompson, Cremona, AB 403-681-8316
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Tom & Shari Barto, Thorhild, AB 780-307-4043 / 780-398-2093
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Rena Nelson, Bonnyville, AB 780-201-2785
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Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB R 780-933-5448 / S 780-832-0883
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Darcy & Caitlyn Lind, Sunset House, AB D 780-536-5203 / C 780-552-4934
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Chad Smith, Olds, AB 403-586-4714
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Eckbert & Crystal Weitzel
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Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237
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Tracy Gardner 403-586-0378
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Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684
Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005
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Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB 780-512-4669
KIN-KIN Cattle Co.
Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500
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Kent & Robin Malcomson, Grovedale, AB 587-298-5404
Kruger Farms
Ryan & Chelsea Kruger, Sundre, AB 403-586-0125
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Keegan Scorgie & Brad Smith
Beaverlodge, AB K 780-518-6572 / B 780-202-0254
Lakeroad Black Angus
Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB J 780-835-0455 / D 780-835-9588
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Sarah Hayward & Kody Rowe, Worsley, AB 780-835-8841
M.C. Quantock
Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
Thorsby Stockyards Inc.
Thorsby, AB Office 780-789-3915
Chance 403-358-0456 / Jeff 780-203-4953
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Polar Farms
Joe & Lindsay Loomis, PRRD, BC 250-784-5150
Rachido Ranch
Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986
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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
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Wembley Livestock Exchange
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Olin and Sarah Rosvold, La Glace, AB Tarril and Kare Rosvold, La Glace, AB 780-518-1997
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Shane & Shannon Wolfe, Sundre, AB 403-556-0729
Glen Mayer & Nolan Mayer, Wembley, AB G 780-897-9570 / N 780-518-0709
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
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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
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
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800-899$305.00$369.00$300.00$363.00
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How Do the Big Weather Changes of the Last Week A ect Combining?
Canola Council of Canada
Cooler, more humid conditions right across the Prairies and rain in many regions will significantly impact how straw ows through the harvester. Re-check combine settings and harvest losses. Always allow adequate time after rain for drying. Patience pays, as one hot spot in a bin can destroy the whole lot.
HOW TO MAKE BEST SEED CHOICES FOR 2025?
It’s time to think about seed selection for next year. Now that some canola is in the bin and can provide a ‘report card’ on this year’s season, ask: what went right and what could have gone better? When selecting seed for next year, prioritize managing your most costly yield robbers. Avoiding yield loss will have more
impact on final returns than choosing a variety that o ers an e tra percent or two of yield potential. Optimize seed selection based on each field s specific challenges, and choose multiple cultivars to spread risk across a farm. This fundamentals article outlines the seed selection ‘decision tree’, including a step-by-step guide to prioritizing traits.
HOW TO SUPPORT NEXT YEAR’S SOIL FERTILITY THIS FALL?
Soil sample: Microbes will slow their use of soil nutrients when soil temperature drop below 10°C. Wait to fall soil sample until the soil has cooled so fall samples more closely re ect nutrient levels that will be available to plants in the spring. ven very at fields may have variable fertility due to variation in previous crops’ uptake, variability in subsoil depths and slight topography changes. Correlate soil sample locations to yield monitor data.
If fall-applying nitrogen: Use fall soil sample results or, if results aren’t available, review these uptake and removal charts to estimate carry over or deficit of nutrients based on this spring/summer’s fertilizer application rates. Wait to apply nitrogen until after the soil has cooled (but before it freezes) to reduce the risk of banded fertilizer losses. se an enhanced e iciency product, such as a nitrification inhibitor, especially in any fields where fertilizer is applied to warmer soil.
HOW TO SET UP FIELDS NOW FOR SUCCESS NEXT YEAR?
Control weeds — yes! Preserve soil moisture and reduce spring weed pressure via fall weed control. Before applying fall herbicide, ask: have perennial weeds regrown enough post-harvest to allow good control? If winter annuals are a primary target, have enough reached the rosette stage that allows best weed control? Should you be layering products? Is herbicide residue a concern (how will products break down over winter)?
Manage crop residue — yes. Residue management should be done as early as possible in fall. While thinking about residue, send canola stem samples away for pathogen testing. Cut cereal stubble may be starting to re-grow: balance the benefit of snow capture against the challenges longer stubble will bring at seeding. Fall tillage of unproductive areas — no. Harrowing or disking headlands, sloughs and unproductive areas o ers little benefit but can carry significant cost in manhours, diesel, erosion (especially of gullies), disease spread (especially clubroot), and weed seed distribution (especially wild oats). Some use tillage to control foxtail barley but seeding to perennials is a better option.
This article was originally posted at www.canolacouncil.org/canola-watch/2024/09/18/questions-ofthe-week-39/. Reprinted with permission.
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Ward 5 Councillor, Willis Fitzsimmons, Resigns
Press Release 2024-09-30
Ward 5 Councillor, Willis Fitzsimmons, has provided Saddle Hills County Council with his resignation, e ective riday, September 27, 2024. Councillor Fitzsimmons and his wife recently sold their home in the County and, as of Friday, will no longer be residing in Ward 5 and therefore no longer eligible to represent them on Council.
“Willis has been a dedicated Councillor, community member, advocate, and volunteer in Saddle Hills County for many years.
He has always been a strong voice for Ward 5 and the wider community, and a strong proponent of economic development initiatives. Among other things, it is thanks to his ideas that the County is now seeing fiber optic internet for our rural residents become a reality. His wise counsel will be sorely missed.
On behalf of myself, my fellow Councillors, and the sta of Saddle Hills County, we wish Councillor Fitzsimmons and his family all the best in the future.” Reeve, Alvin Hubert
Willis and his wife Debbie moved their family, Glory-Dawn and Danny, to the Blueberry Mountain area in 1976. Developing the family farm and raising a family here in the County has been their pride and joy and the whole family continue to make the Peace Country their home.
Councillor Fitzsimmons served a total of 14 years on Saddle Hills County Council, serving his first term in 1992-1995, before returning in 2013, where he has remained as the voice for Ward 5 until last week.
“I’ve enjoyed serving on Saddle Hills County Council for the past several years. It’s been amazing to be a part of the exciting developments. Due to changing circumstances and personal challenges, my wife and I have chosen to move to Grande Prairie. We are certainly going to miss living in Saddle Hills County” –Councillor Fitzsimmons
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Olds College, Agri-Trade Announce Transition of Agsmart Educational Expo
Olds College, September 25, 2024
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is excited to announce the transition of the AgSmart Educational Expo to the Agri-Trade Equipment Expo group. This strategic move follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Olds College and Agri-Trade earlier this month.
AgSmart, a leading agricultural exhibition showcasing cutting-edge research and advancements in agricultural technology, has been a staple event at Olds College. This transition will see Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, a key player in the agriculture industry, take over the management and ownership of the event, enhancing AgSmart’s scope while maintaining its educational focus.
“As owners of the Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, Westerner Park and the Red Deer District Chamber are excited about the opportunity to grow AgSmart by leveraging the strength of our Agri-Trade brand and associated expertise,” said Shelly Flint, CEO of Westerner Park, and Scott Robinson, CEO of Red Deer District Chamber.
“This innovative show aligns perfectly with our goals of supporting the agricultural community in central Alberta and beyond. We’re happy to participate with Olds College in addressing the growing demand for in-field hands-on agricultural innovation and educational programming.”
Key details of the transition:
• Agri-Trade will assume full ownership of AgSmart, including its brand, digital assets and historical content.
• AgSmart will continue to take place at Olds College, ensuring ongoing collaboration with the College’s Smart Farm and applied research initiatives.
• Olds College will contribute educational content, research and demonstrations to future AgSmart events, strengthening its role as a key partner in the event’s growth.
• Agri-Trade’s involvement will bolster AgSmart’s reach, ensuring a broader impact on the agricultural community by combining the educational focus of AgSmart with Agri-Trade’s extensive industry expertise.
“Olds College has been proud to create and host AgSmart for the past five years, and we believe that this transition will provide even greater opportunities for innovation and learning within the agriculture sector,” said Todd Ormann, Vice President, Development at Olds College. “With Agri-Trade’s leadership, AgSmart will continue to thrive as a platform for technological advancements and education.”
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, one of Canada’s premier farm equipment shows, annually attracts more than 30,000 attendees and 550 exhibitors. AgSmart, now under Agri-Trade’s management, will complement its fall equipment show with an educational exhibition in the summer, creating a year-round agricultural experience in central Alberta.
The first AgSmart event under Agri-Trade s management will be held on uly and , at Olds College.
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Evaluation of Early Seeded Winter Cereals for Livestock Feed as Drought Management Strategy
In 2021, the Lakeland region of Alberta experienced one of the driest years since 2002, leaving many agricultural producers scrambling for feed and water resources for livestock and harvesting crops that were yielding as low as 30% of normal yields.
RDAR, Alyssa Krawchuk, Lakeland Agricultural Research Association, January 2023 Research Results
This research aimed to determine if early seeded winter cereals could be used as an alternative grazing resource during dry conditions. Viable alternative grazing resource
During periods of dry conditions, early seeded winter cereals can be a viable alternative grazing resource. By seeding early, more grazing periods can be obtained with higher CP forage over regular seeding dates. This can be used as an alternative feed source during drought years, reducing grazing pressure on perennial pastures, the need to buy dry feed, or the need to rent alternative pasture. ►
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The year after a drought, this could be used as a method to defer grazing on drought-stressed pastures until later in the grazing season and provide more rest for these pastures throughout the summer. Additionally, be seeding early, the winter cereals can take advantage of any early growing season moisture that might occur before regular seeding dates.
Higher yields with earlier seeding
Overall, the early seeded treatment produced more total yield that the regular seeded treatment. Plot yield per harvest was not di erent between the early and late seed treatments, or harvest number. Therefore, the increased yield in the early seeded treatments can be attributed to the extra harvest.
Higher crude protein in early seeded treatment
Crude protein was not di erent between varieties, but the early seeded treatment had higher crude protein (CP) content than the regular seeded treatment. The first harvest had higher CP than subse uent harvests. Total digestible nutrients were significantly higher in the first harvest than in subse uent harvest but were not di erent between varieties or seeding dates.
Earlier harvest
The first harvest both the early and regular seeded treatments was betweenweeks after seeding. After the first harvest, early seeded regrowth was harvested in weeks. The third harvest was weeks after the second harvest. Regular seeded regrowth was harvested weeks after the first harvest.
Results in LARA’s Annual Report
ull research results can be found in akeland Agricultural Research Association s ARA Annual Report.
Why is this research important for Alberta ag?
In , the akeland region of Alberta e perienced one of the driest years since , leaving many agricultural producers scrambling for feed and water resources for livestock and harvesting crops that were yielding as low as of normal yields. As a result, many pastures were overgrazed during fall as producers searched for ways of extending available feed sources. Overgrazed pastures tend to produce less the following year and re uire additional management strategies that include reduced grazing days to ensure long-term recovery.
Winter cereals seeded in fall have been shown to provide an early season grazing opportunity for livestock producers. This could allow for delayed turnout into stressed perennial pastures, thus providing more recovery time for these forages. A second option is to seed winter cereals in the spring, which prevents the cere-
als from entering a reproductive stage, meaning that these winter cereals would remain vegetative through summer and fall. Current research into spring seeded winter cereals has focused on seeding during typical seeding times when temperatures are over .
This project aims to:
•Provide unbiased, regional information regarding the establishment, dry matter yield, and nutritional uality of early spring seeded winter cereals for production as livestock feed in Northeastern Alberta.
•Compare the establishment, dry matter yield, and nutritional uality of early spring seeded winter cereals soil temperatures between - with winter cereals seeded at soil temperatures above .
•Determining the additional forage yield achieved through the summer by seeding winter cereals early soil temperatures between - in a simulated grazing environment.
What benefits can producers expect from this research?
This project will provide Northeastern Alberta livestock producers with a new tool to help manage drought or dry conditions.
The potential increase in grazing days by including an early seeded winter cereal could reduce producer s production costs while maintaining ade uate uality and uantity of livestock feed for their operation.
In addition, having this potential avenue of feed production could reduce mental health stress on local agricultural producers who may be scrambling to find the feed sources re uired to maintain their operation.
How will these research findings reach producers on-farm?
Research results will be delivered to local producers through ARA s website and social media, in the ARA annual report, and through newsletters, events, seminars, and workshops.
Key messages will also be shared with local radio stations and newspapers and made available to Alberta Beef Producers for further extension.
Funded in part by the Government of Canada under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
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SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) 16ft, 20ft, 22ft Single-Wides now on Sale. Email salesfsj@pineridgemodular.c Sales(Warren Martin) 250262-2847.
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Custom built livestock shelters, windbreak panels and rig mats built to order Delivery options. 780-5187469.
FOR SALE: LEON 8-1/2 yard pull scraper. Call 780835-7827 for details.
Have Poplar/Spruce to log. Cypress Creek/Pink Mountain area. To start late Oct/early November. Call 250-772-5407.
Dismantling cultivator, disc, and plows for parts. Some air drills. 780-831-6747.
For sale: Cultivator, harrows, packers, augers, combine with straight cut header. Call 780-323-4364.
BUTLER 14'GRAIN BINS for sale, most have aeration. Call for details 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107.
1979 Doepker 38' 3-Hopper Grain Trailer, good roll tarp, 11x22.5 tires.Call 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107
1978 KNIGHT19' triple axle end dump wagon, $4500. 780-814-0523.
2013 LAMARA28' flatbed gooseneck, Tandem axle, duals, 2x10,000 axles, good cond., $10,000 OBO. 780836-4777.
8ft-x-16ft single-axle trailer. 12" high for moving sheds or small buildings. Asking $3000 OBO. 780-296-5010.
Fencing services for hire. New builds, repairs, tear downs. Free estimates. Call Todd 780-518-6319.
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Ears to Hear, your local hearing aid provider, serving Athabasca and outlying areas. High Prairie Clinic, 1st Wednesday of every month at the Golden Age Club 10am-1pm. Athabasca Clinic, 3rd Tuesday of every month at the United Church 10am-1pm. Hearing tests, hearing aid cleaning and home visits. 780-228-5965, 587-746-0540. Call for info.
Full Grizzly Bear mount for sale/trade for guns. Made record book. Call for details 250-615-1583.
200-amp Lincoln Pipeline welder. Lowhours, $5000 OBO. Also 300' welding cable, $1000. 780-296-5010.
REMOTE 20 ACRES on pavement, unfinished Hwy lodge, gardens. Northern BC., 250-500-1835.
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.
1994 Polaris 400 quad. Ondemand 4x4, 2586 kms, $3200 OBO. Call for details 780-772-0462.
•1,500sq.ft.BasementSuite
•4,000sq.ft.Lighted, Heated&CementedShop •8,000sq.ft.Quonset
Attention cert/organic farmers. 100+ acres to rent, currently in mixed hay/grasses. Call for details 780-568-3495.
1994 WILDERNESS 27.5' fifth wheel, good furniture, appliances, queen bed, roof needs repair, $3500. 780532-3766.
Located: Bonanza Northwest 33-79-12-W6, half ownership. 587-7269002.
LOOKING FOR A hydrostatic, front wheel assist yard tractor. Call Ernest at 780-926-9412.
Selling red landscape bricks for sidewalks or patios. 4"x8", $2.20 each OBO. 780-864-8998.
BUYING:
DAMAGED GRAIN
20' Vibra Shank cultivator for sale, like new. Call for details at 780-835-0452 or 780-685-2624.
3 PTH DISCS & cultivator to fit MF 165 tractor. Call Randy 250-401-0322.
WANTED: INJECTION PUMP for JD 3020 or whole tractor for parts. Contact 780-837-5299.
2023 KIOTI CK3520, 35 HP, 90 hrs, grapple, bucket, backblade, $42,000/take over payments. Call 780772-9172.
Kubota 39HP4WD tractor, 3PTH, loader, hydrostatic trans., 200 hrs. $31,000. Call Ron 780-864-8998.
Kubota 39HP4WD tractor, 3PTH, loader, hydrostatic trans., 200 hrs. $31,000. Call Ron 780-864-8998.
Looking for an Allis Chalmers 720 tractor in good working condition. Call Glen 780-836-0153.
LOOKING FOR USED 18.4x38 tractor tires. Call Ernest 780-926-9412.
MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE G1000, Wheatland, running but engine needs attention. 780-285-1772.
Miscellaneous used tractor tires including 24.5x32 rice tires for sale. Call for details/price 780-518-0348.
Wanted: Starter to fit a Cockshutt 40 or 50 with Buda gas engine. Call 780835-0601.
Oats for sale, milling and feed grade, good bushel weight. Call 780-781-4457.
HAYBALES FOR sale: Mixed clover, timothy, grass. 1300 to1400 lbs., $95 each. 780-524-7996.
MIXED HAYBALES for sale. 70% Alfalfa, 30% Grass. $110/bale. Call Joe 780-524-7457, Valleyview, AB.
Round and square straw bales for sale. Located 12 kms Northeast of Manning, Alberta. 780-781-4457.
Looking fora Case/IH 8465A round baler in good working condition. Call Glen 780-836-0153.
CONCORD 40' HEAVY duty cultivator, c/w Anhydrous kit. Ed 780-8362107.
WANTED: MELROE
DEEP tillage 30-40' width preferably or other heavy built unit. 780-285-4680.
Kubota 8560 tractor w/cab, bale forks, bucket. Low hours. Well taken care of, $62,500. 250-615-1583.
33ft Flex-Coil packers set $4000. 403-601-6895.
1978 JD 1030 3PTH.
2200hrs, great running condition, c/w 6 attachments, second owner $35,000. 780-864-0522.
MF 165, Perkins diesel, loader, bucket, bale spike. Call Randy 250-401-0322.
1953 FORD GOLDEN Jubilee tractor, collector’s item, $3600. Call Benjamin 780-834-0479 or 780-6852374.
1)IsthetractorfittedwithanapprovedROPS?
2)Areguardsfittedtoequipmentwherethereisa riskoflimbs,hairorclothingbeingcaught(e.g. PTO,auger,unguardedbeltsandpulleys)?
3)Arechildrenandadultspreventedfromriding ontractors/towedimplements?
4)Dovehicles,suchasquadbikes,carry loadsinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’s recommendedlimits?
5)Areoperatorsofvehiclesfamiliarwiththe manufacturer’sinstructions?
6)Ishearingprotectionwornwhenusingnoisy equipment?
7)Isthereregularinspectionandmaintenanceof equipment,e.g.allguardsinplace?
8)Wheninflatingtires,areprecautionstakento preventinjuryfromatireblowout?
9)Whenmovingequipmentdoyouwatchfor powerlinesandmaintainsafedistances?
10)Arethetractorbrakesfunctioningcorrectly?
Fort St. John Hospital Foundation Summer Scrap Wrap Up Update
The first annual Summer Scrap rive raised an impressive , , gathering over tonnes of scrap metal. The event, which concluded on September , saw participation from over companies. Honorable mentions went to Strait roup, indward Resources, and NorthRiver Midstream. P TRONAS stood out as the top contributor, recycling over , worth of scrap metal and winning the ischo Hat.
The drive included a public collection event on September at the North Peace Arena, co-hosted by A C Recycling and the S Hospital oundation, alongside the City of S s yard waste drop-o . All proceeds were donated to the S Hospital oundation to support the purchase of medical e uipment for the local hospital. elly Amboe, ecutive irector of the S Hospital oundation, e pressed gratitude for A C Recycling and all participants, highlighting the importance of the fundraiser for the community.
ABC Recycling Team - Pawan Kumar, Owen Gill, Ashley Beattie, Alberts Smith, Tim Greening, Ti any McAteer, Began Halsband and McLean Welsh
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Supporting Innovation and Growth in Rural Alberta
Alberta’s government is providing an additional $3 million to Indigenous and small communities in rural Alberta to support local economic development.
Agri-News, September 26, 2024
Indigenous and small communities are vital to Alberta and its long-term economic prosperity. In December 2022, Alberta’s government recognized the importance of these communities by releasing its Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan.
Alberta’s government is investing in the second round of grants through the Small Community Opportunity Program to further implement this plan. Grant funding through the program will support Indigenous and small communities and help rural Alberta grow its economic footprint. In 2023, the program awarded grants between $20,000 and $100,000 for 43 community-led projects that build capacity in agriculture, small business supports and local economic development.
“The Small Community Opportunity Program continues to provide financial backing for Indigenous and small communities to tackle challenges and tap into opportunities to grow their local economic footprint. By building capacity in small businesses and the agriculture industry, these rural communities will have a strong foundation to grow and thrive.” RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
To be eligible for funding, projects must align with the Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan and build entrepreneurship, mentorship and skills development, small business supports and/or partnerships, as well as interconnectivity and collaboration within the local community.
Eligible organizations can apply for grants between $20,000 and $100,000 for local, community-led projects. Non-profit organizations may collaborate with Indigenous and small communities, or communities may work together or independently on projects that drive innovation and achieve sustainable growth and diversification. Projects must be completed within two years and have a measurable impact supporting, improving or enhancing rural and Indigenous communities, local economic development and/or the agriculture industry.
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Residential Acreage &Equestrian Facility
2Parcels Totalling90.49±Acres Parcel1: 7.07±Acres w/CustomHome(14,000±Sq.Ft.) ·WalkoutBasement & 6Bedroomsw/Bathrooms ·Guest,Gym &Office Bathrooms(3)· Parcel2: 83.42± Acre EquestrianSpace(39,244±Sq.Ft.) ·Riding Arena(20,000±Sq.Ft.·Stables/Barn(16,580±Sq.Ft.) ·LivingArea (2,664± Sq.Ft.) ·60x100Ft.ShopatopPavement
The Small Community Opportunity Program will open for applications September 24.
Application criteria
• Small Community Opportunity Program projects must align with one or more of the following Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan strategic directions:
- Rural business supports and entrepreneurship
- Support for labour force and skills development
- Marketing and promoting rural tourism
- Rural economic development capacity building
• Applicants must be an incorporated non-profit organization in a rural community or a rural or Indigenous community. The Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan identifies rural communities as those that:
- Have a population of fewer than 20,000
- Are removed from communities larger than 25,000 people that could provide employment and services
- Are remote communities or communities that have within them, or are surrounded by, a significant amount of nature, natural resources, agricultural land and wilderness areas
- Have a workforce largely focused on primary economic activity, including oil and gas, agriculture and forestry
Quick facts
• The Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan has strategic directions with corresponding initiatives and actions to ensure rural Albertans and Indigenous communities have economic opportunities where they live.
• The Small Community Opportunity Program is made possible through Budget 2023 to provide up to $3 million per year in 2023-24 and 2024-25.
• Albertans can learn more about the program through webinars hosted by the following organizations in October: - Rural Municipalities of Alberta
- Economic Developers Alberta - Alberta Municipalities
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