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FORCALVINGEASE
We heartime &timeagainhowwellourbullscalve...wehave alarge selectionofcow/hfrbullstofityourneeds.
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CustomerscontinuetotellushowLazy SBullshavedramatically increasedtheircalvesweanweightsandperformanceonfeed!
CARCASS
We retainownershipandfinishbottomendstock& collectthecarcassdata.
BullsproducecalveswithHEAVIERweaningweightwithoutsacrificing calvingeaseorvigorcalves at birth.Bullswillleaveyou asolid replacementpenforyournextgenerationofcows.
Jointhegrowingnumberofsatisfiedcustomersinour“BUYBACK”programand getinonourhigherpremiumbidsforyourcalves. We willpay a$15premiumon topofourbidtoourcustomersforsellingustheircalvesfarmdirect.
We aretransparentwithourcustomersaboutthepresentandfuturecattle marketsandtheinfluenceitcouldhaveontheircalfmarketingdecisions.With marketsbecomingextremelyvolatilewehelpourcustomersforwardselltheir calfcropifneededtohelpmanagetheirmarketrisk.
“HereintheRealWorld!!!”
Manyfolkstelluscoming tooursaleisontheirbucketlist. Ifyou’vealwayswantedtocome,thisis theyear.We’llbereadywithlotsoffellowship, goodfoodandlotsofgreatcattle.Oursaleisan “experience”andwe’dlovetohaveyoucome.Ifyou can’tmakeit,ourhighlysuccessfulSightUnseen programis acustomerfavoriteandeasyto use.SeeyouonJanuary25th -Mac
That’swherewehavelivedfor50yrs,producing15,000 bullsforCanada’scattlefolks.Hardworkingranchbulls, nopurebred“fluff”anda bigcowherdthathaspaidforthe ranch. We’rean“OldSchool”outfitmorepopularnow thanever...
Saturday,Jan.25,2025 12NoonMST ExhibitionGrounds,Lloydminster,AB/SKAllCattleinheatedfacility!
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urcustomers“justlove”ourfresh,virgintwo yearoldbulls,they’rejustnotavailablemany placesinanynumbers...wesell400! urcustomers“justlove”thatourbullscome abigworkingcowherd raisedunder everydayconditions...notpurebredpampered.
•Ourcustomers“justknow”thatifthereis trouble,wewilllookafterthem.
•Ourcustomershaverealizedhoweasyitistobuy
•Ourcustomers“justlove”thattheydealwith theowner...theguythatbred‘em,fed‘emand knows‘em
•Our customers“justlove”thatwedeliverbullsforfreeeverywherethereare cowsin WesternCanada.
Howourbullsaredeveloped...
Wesellallsummerborntwoyearoldbulls.Webelievetheyaretheidealage andwecandevelopthemtomaintainsoundnessandlongevity.
•Calvesarebornmid-MayuntilthefirstweekofJuly- grasscalved- checked, taggedandweighedonlyonceperday.Nonightchecks,camerasorcalving barn.(withthissystemproblemseliminatethemselves.)
•WeweaninNovember,bullcalvesarebackgroundedinbiggroupstillspring on asilagebasedgrowingration.
•Byspringourbullsarewellgrownoutbutnotfleshy...justperfecttotake advantageofourgrass.
•Bullsaresortedbybreedandsizeintogroupsof30-50bulls.
•BullsgotoourmanagementintensivegrazingpaddocksfromlateMayor JuneuntillateOctober.
•Waterisprovidedbysolarsystemsorsurfacepipedfreshwater.
•Wemovebullstofreshgrasseverytwodaysallsummerlong.
•Thepastureisa goodquality,everyday,itensurestheygrowwellallsummer. Arealbonushereisthattheyareusedtoamanonfootandconstant checking.
•Assummerprogresseswesupplementthebullswith alowenergy,high proteinpelletmadespecificallytoourspecsandmadeofpeaandlentilhulls. Nostarch,highfibrewithaddedmineralsandvitamins.(aboutthenutrient contentofgoodalfalfahay)
•Inlatefallthebullsarebroughttoourbulllotsandplacedonoursilage basedbulldevelopmentTMR(totalmixedration).Thisisidealbecauseevery mouthfulthebulltakeshehastherightproportionofallnutrients,nobingeing onjustgrain.Nobarleyorcoarsegrainisfed,justourbulldevelopment pellets.
•Ourrationsandprotocolshavebeendevelopedoveryearsofexperienceto bringyouthebest,mostdurablebullspossible.
Howourcowsaremanaged...
•Wemaintaina largecowherdmanagedundercommercial conditionstominimizecostandtime,everycowis aregistered purebred.
•CowscalveinMayandJuneonstockpiledgrass -wedonotfeed ourcowsduringcalving...theyrustle!
•Theyaregrasscalvedingroupsof200orsocheckedbyoneman onceperdaytotagandweigh.
•Nonightchecks,camerasorcalvingbarns.
(withthissystem problemseliminatethemselves)
•Cowsaresorted(pairedoutonhorsebacktohavea goodlookat feet,udders,milketc.)inlateJunetoourbreedingpastures.
•Ourpasturesarespreadover150milessonearlyeveryonegoes on alinergoingsomewhere.
•Weuseallnaturalservice...BullsgooutAugust1 for60days.
•CalvesareweanedstartingmidOctobertomidNovembergroup bygroup.
•Cowsareleftongrazingforaslongaspossibleintofall.
•Cowsmovehomeandarewinteredonstandingcorningroupsof 200perquartercontrolledwithelectricfence.Ourobjectiveis200 cow/daysperacre,theylicksnowforwater.
•Ourcowsgofromthecalvingpasturestosummergrazingand breeding,make ashortstop atthehomeranchforweaning, then ontothestanding corn.
WhyourSightUnseenissosuccessful,soeasyandusedbymorecustomerseveryyear
“Therewerefivebullsthatcameoffthetrailer.I pickedtheone Ilikedbestinmyheadknowing whichone wasmine. Oncetheysor tedthemtheoneI pickedendedupin my trailer.Thanksa lot. Youguysgot methebullIwouldhavepickedmyselfand youdidit sightunseen.”-C.Tonneson, AB
“Webought twoherefordbullssightunseen.The wholeprocessofgettingsuchgoodqualit ybulls was absolutelypainless, rightfrom thefirst conversationto delivery.Thebullswereeverythingweexpectedand more.Easyfleshingtheymaintainedtheirweightthrough breeding”- G&SClark, AB
“TheSightUnseenPurchaseProgram youoffer, coupledwitharocksolid reputation,unquestioned convenienceand alargebatter yofqualit y, affordable salebullshasagainmadebull buyingfrom yourrancha pleasure.”
-J.Comrie, MB
SightUnseenPurchasePlan
• We willstage anormalliveauctionandwecertainlyencourageourcustomers tocomeviewthebullsanytimebefore thesale, remembersightunseenis a foolproofoption.
•I willpersonallyvisitwitheachandeverycustomer,discussyour requirements andtalkthroughbullchoices.
•I knowthesebulls.Mymenand Ihavecalvedthem,watchedthemgrow,fed themandhandledthem. Youdealwithusnot athirdparty.
•Weguaranteeyourcompletesatisfaction.Whileweseldomdeliveran unsatisfactorybull,itisentirelyyourchoicetoaccepthimonarrival...SIMPLY PUT -YOUMUSTLIKEHIMWHENDELIVEREDORWE TAKEHIMHOMENO PROBLEM.
•Whenyouhaveviewedthebullbook,theDVDandthephotos,youand Iwill make ashortlistofyourchoicesanddiscussyourbudget.
•Wewillabsolutelyneverbidonorbuy abullthatyouand Ihavenotcarefully pre-selected asbeingsuitable.
•Mostimportant...WEDON’T WANTYOUTO PAYFORTHEBULLUNTILYOU HAVESEENHIMYOURSELFinthefleshatyourranch.Thenandonlythendo youmakesettlement.
•Youcancallanytimeatyourconveniencetotalkbulls
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Antimicrobial resistance, or A , is a significant health issue worldwide. It occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and microscopic parasites change over time and no longer respond to previously effective medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread and potentially severe outcomes.
The prevalence is increasing globally, with potential to negatively impact human health, animal health and welfare, the environment and Alberta’s agri-food industries.
In response to this growing issue, Alberta’s One Health Antimicrobial Resistance Framework for Action has laid the base for response to antimicrobial resistance and efforts to address it.
The framework was developed through engagement with AMR partners, including human and animal health professionals, professional associations and licensing bodies, health-care delivery partners, agriculture and agri-food industries and academics, to provide crucial structure and direction for Alberta’s approach.
It acknowledges the interconnections between human, animal and environmental health for coordinating efforts among the ministries of health, agriculture and environment.
“Antimicrobial resistance affects animal health and the agriculture sector far and wide and is likely to get worse without coordinated efforts, said agriculture minister RJ Sigurdson.
“This framework outlines Alberta’s response on all fronts to ensure our farmers and ranchers can face this issue head-on and continue to produce healthy, high- uality food for people worldwide.
The AMR framework will be implemented through a phased approach, with the government investing $5 million over the next two years. The funding will support antimicrobial stewardship in acute care settings and veterinary practices and will include development of AMR resources and communications.
It will also help identify and develop strategies to implement local, national and or international antimicrobial stewardship guidelines in both human and animal health sectors.
“Veterinarians and animal caregivers use multiple approaches to prevent and treat diseases, and antimicrobials are an important tool in their toolbox. Ensuring these medicines remain effective is critical to protecting animals, the public and the sustainability of our agrifood industries, said Dr. eith Lehman, chief provincial veterinarian.
This investment is expected to have long-term impacts that include improved health outcomes and decreased health care costs.
A 2018 report shows that, in that year, AMR cost the Canadian health care system an estimated $1.4 billion and directly resulted in 5,400 deaths.
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Gomack Red Angus
Braydon Gough & Scott Gough Whitelaw, AB 780-274-0099 / 780-618-4747
GRA-TAN Farm
Nicklason Stock Farm
Brad Nicklason, Deadwood, AB 780-836-5197
Cattle Directory ANGUS
Northway Cattle Co.
Binks Angus Farm
Evan Binks, Grande Prairie, AB 780-518-2020
Brandl Cattle Co.
Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB 780-954-2599
Broken Stick Ranch
Black Angus for Sale off the Farm
Tom & Amber Ditner, Baldonnel, BC
250-794-7105
Crestland Farms Ltd.
John Harms, Buffalo Head Prairie, AB (C)780-926-9540 (H)780-928-4649
Excel Ranches
Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller Westlock, AB 780-349-0644
Fourth Creek Angus Ranch
Ryan Lacey, Spirit River, AB
Ryan 780-864-7753 / Office: 780-517-3507
Friesen Farms
Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB
Chad 780-831-9106 / Anna 780-831-8338
Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684
Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005
Heart Valley Angus
Nat Tschetter & Chris Tschetter Wanham, AB 780-978-6407 / 780-978-6406
Horizon Red Angus
Philip Driedger, La Crete, AB 780-926-5896
Kjos Black Angus
Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC 250-787-0970
Lakeroad Black Angus
Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB J 780-835-0455 / D 780-835-9588
Lazy B Livestock
Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen Grande Prairie, AB 780-539-7128 / 780-518-0630
Mountain Side Angus Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty
John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB 780-831-8497
Hwy 64 & RR 94.5, Cleardale, AB Albert 780-834-7055 Peter 780-835-8291
Rio Grande Angus
Clint & Anna Collins, Beaverlodge, AB Clint 780-814-1455 Anna 780-814-3875
Eureka Hereford Farms
Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB 780-834-8170
Friesen Farms
Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB Chad (780) 831-9106/Anna (780) 831-8338
LAZYS CHAROLAIS
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SCharolais
Roy& Erika Schweitzer Beaverlodge,AB (780)402-5617 (780)356-3611
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Dry Creek Ranch
Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858
Evans Cattle Company
Glyn & Stephanie Evans, Doe River, BC 250-467-2275
JayDawn Farms
Jason & Nikki McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530
Landaker Charolais Farm
Alan&ShelleyLandaker,Brownvale,AB 780-618-3928
Pro-Char Charolais
David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB 780-932-1654
Rosebud Creek Charolais
Gold Stock Hereford Farms
Steve, 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
Jonomn Hereford Ranch
Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB Norm 780-307-6586 / Mike 780-307-3385
M.C. Quantock
Mac & Pat Creech, lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
Reber's Polled Herefords
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
Dan & Holly Schleppe, Dawson Creek, BC 250-219-5698 / 250-786-5698
Chittick Family Hereford Ranch
Raymond & Mona Chittick Mayerthorpe, AB 780-305-3925
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
Hillview Farms
Raymond & Corine Verbeek Sturgeon County, AB 780-982-2176/780-939-2173
Lakeroad Black Angus
Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB J 780-835-0455 / D 780-835-9588
SALERS SHORTHORNS SIMMENTALS LIMOUSIN
Pinnacle View Limousin
Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC 250-747-2618
RED POLLS
•WearestillCanada’s#1RedPollBreeder
•Maternaltraitswithlightbirthweights •Registeredstockforsaleonfarm
Dean&MarshaAnderson–FortStJohn,BC (250)827-3293•marshascows@hotmail.com www.shadowcreek.farm
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EOverI Salers
ProudMemberofthe AlbertaSalers Association
Salers BullsforSale of fthe Farm by PrivateTreaty
KarenEastman,Brownvale,AB (780)625-7248 |eoverisalers@gmail.com
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GRUNDKEFAMILY SALERS
North 42 Cattle Company
Heath Barnfield, Sexsmith, AB 780-897-3339
Crooked Post Shorthorns
Kirk Seaborn, Rocky Mountain House, AB 403-322-0142 / 403-729-2267
Janell Shorthorns
Melanie Barkley & Michelle Duncan Stettler, AB 403-740-4958
Poplar Creek Farm
Sean & Michelle Thompson, Cremona, AB 403-681-8316
Sharom Shorthorns
Tom & Shari Barto, Thorhild, AB 780-307-4043 / 780-398-2093
Starbright Shorthorns
Rena Nelson, Bonnyville, AB 780-201-2785
Yearling &Two-Year-Old ShorthornBulls forSale offtheFarm byPrivateTreaty
TAMARACKSHORTHORNS
AlvinJohnson|Brownvale,AB Cell:(780)618-9044|ajohnson_1959@icloud.com
Trieber Farms
Fred & Naomi Trieber, Beaverlodge, AB F 780-831-1346 /N 780-814-0052
Albrecht Farms
Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB R 780-933-5448 / S 780-832-0883
Blazin" J Simmentals
Darcy & Caitlyn Lind, Sunset House, AB D 780-536-5203 / C 780-552-4934
Clearwater Simmentals
Chad Smith, Olds, AB 403-586-4714
Crystal Springs Ranch
Eckbert & Crystal Weitzel
Georg & Sarah Weitzel Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237
Gardner Livestock Olds, AB Tracy Gardner 403-586-0378 Tyson Gardner 403-586-1598
GB Farms
Garrett Biggelaar, Lacombe, AB 403-877-7661
GRA-TAN Farm
Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684
Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005
Hodges Simmentals
Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB 780-512-4669
KIN-KIN Cattle Co.
Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500
KMR Simmentals
Kent & Robin Malcomson, Grovedale, AB 587-298-5404
Kruger Farms
Ryan & Chelsea Kruger, Sundre, AB 403-586-0125
KSL Simmentals
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
Lakeroad Simmentals
Sarah Hayward & Kody Rowe, Worsley, AB 780-835-8841
M.C. Quantock
Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
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
REGISTEREDSIMMENTALS
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
Thorsby Stockyards Inc.
Thorsby, AB Office 780-789-3915
Chance 403-358-0456 / Jeff 780-203-4953
Yearlingand2yr.oldBullsforSalebyPrivateTreaty Box238, FAIRVIEW,ALBERTA TOH1LO
Norbert&JaniceLuken 780-835-3165 Email:njluken6@gmail.com
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HomeofPolled&Horned 100%FullBlood&PurebredFleckvieh
Yearling&2-Year-OldBulls&Heifers forSaleofftheFarmbyPrivateTreaty
Elden,EinarandOleBakkehaug Box156,Hythe,ABT0H2C0
Home (780)356-2113 EldenCell (780)518-3536
PEACECOUNTRYSIMMENTALS
Box154,CecilLake,BCV0C1G0 www.peacecountrysimmentals.com
Polar Farms
Joe & Lindsay Loomis, PRRD, BC 250-784-5150
Rachido Ranch
Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986
Rosefield Simmentals
James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621
Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB 780-834-7108 / 780-835-8090
Viking Livestock Market
Cliff Grinde, Viking, AB 780-336-2209
Red&Black Purebred Simmental Seedstock
WillowCreekSimmentals|CrookedCreek,AB
Mike&MariKlassen|(780)832-7343 Colby&TiffanyKlassen|(780)832-6714 willowcreeksimmentals@gmail.com
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
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
B.C. Livestock Producers Co-operative
Cordy Cox, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939
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
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AFSC Women in Ag Award
The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Women in Ag award acknowledges and honours the passion and commitment of women in agriculture and agri-business in Alberta. It also celebrates the growing presence of women in this industry.
This award showcases women who are making a difference in agriculture and helping preserve, nurture and transform this ever-changing sector.
The recipients of the award receive an AFSCbranded award and a full attendance package for the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference, including hotel accommodation.
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This year, A C will recogni e up to nine individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the advancement of women in Alberta’s agriculture and food sector. It will also recogni e one A C team member.
• The Promoter: Advocates for a deeper understanding of agriculture through education and outreach.
• The Innovator: as creative solutions to economic, environmental or social challenges in agriculture.
• The Community Builder: Unites and strengthens Alberta’s agricultural communities.
• The Emergent/Rising Star: For passionate leaders under 40 who are making waves.
• The Professional Leader: Has lifelong leadership in agriculture and advancing women in the field.
• The Operator: Woman who is backbone of primary agriculture and agri-business.
• The Maverick: Those who push boundaries and inspire change in the industry.
• The Notable Lifetime Achiever: ecogni es a lifetime of leadership, mentorship and industry impact.
• The Ignitor: clusively for A C employees, recogni es leaders who drive progress.
SELECTION PROCESS
Award recipients are selected by the Women in Ag selection committee, which consists of two AFSC representatives (one board member and one employee) and three representatives from its partners for e ample, 840 C CW, Alberta Association of Agricultural ocieties, 4- Alberta .
Each committee member evaluates nominations independently using a scorecard, ensuring a fair and unbiased process. Total scores are calculated and shared prior to a final committee meeting, where the recipient for each award category is decided based on the highest total score and best suited category, if nominated in more than one category.
Nominees will be informed of their nominations in anuary, with official announcements made in arch. Winners will be notified before the conference but will remain confidential until the Notables ala on arch 16, 2025 at the yatt egency in Calgary.
COMPACT
Water Storage Review Underway
Alberta Agri-News
As Alberta’s population and economy grow, demand for water from communities and industry increases. Due to geography and climate, the amount of precipitation received varies from season to season and year to year. Creating more dams, reservoirs and other infrastructure is one way to potentially capture and store more water.
Alberta’s government has begun a province-wide study of more than 100 locations across the province. It will be used to help government plan long-term ways to maximize Alberta’s water supply, reduce the risk of future droughts and floods, and support communities.
“We are making sure that Alberta has the water it needs to support our growing communities and a thriving economy for generations to come,” says Rebecca Schulz, minister of Environment and Protected Areas.
“This study will take a hard look at sites across the province to help us identify the most effective places to build future water storage projects.”
Dams, reservoirs and other water storage infrastructure play a vital role in irrigation, drought management, water security, flood protection and supporting a healthy environment. At the same time, they can be costly to build and affect local ecosystems and environments.
The provincial study will identify, review and assess potential locations where water storage infrastructure could be most effectively developed.
Various sites will be assessed based
on new and existing information regarding hydrology, dam design, environmental, social and cultural impacts, and the potential costs, benefits and risks or uncertainties for each site.
Provincial agriculture minister RJ Sigurdson noted the importance of adequate water.
“Now, more than ever, we need to do more with the water we have. Identifying potential opportunities for new reservoirs will help continue to grow our province and ensure our agriculture industry has the water it needs.”
The Water Storage Opportunities Study is expected to be completed in 2025. The province will use the results to identify the most effective options to improve water storage in a responsible and cost-effective way. ome of the top-ranked sites may be selected to undergo a full feasibility study.
This study is part of the government’s work to modernize the province’s water system. Along with this study, the province has feasibility studies in progress for the Ardley reservoir and Eyremore dams, launched the $125 million Drought and Flood Protection Program, and is engaging on potential ways to increase water availability and improve the water management system in Alberta.
The Alberta government already owns and operates several large reservoirs in the South Saskatchewan River and Red Deer River basins that help ensure sufficient water supply to meet demand from communities, irrigators and businesses, while also maintaining a healthy aquatic environment.
World’s Largest AI Data Centre Industrial Park Coming to Greenview
By M.D. of Greenview
The Municipal District of Greenview has announced a ground-breaking partnership with ’Leary entures to build an off-grid natural gas and geothermal power infrastructure to support the largest AI data centre industrial park in the world.
It has signed a letter of intent with O’Leary Ventures for the purchase and development of thousands of acres of land within the Greenview Industrial Gateway and south. It is considered a pivotal moment for Alberta, Canada and North America in terms of global business investment.
Wonder Valley, which will be rolled out in multiple phases, marks the creation of a new industry sector
for the region and country. The scope and scale of this development is expected to provide a massive influ of job opportunities during construction and beyond, bringing long-term employment and driving economic growth.
With the addition of job opportunities and a highly skilled workforce, the development is also expected to stimulate a significant rise in ta revenue, bolstering local and regional economies.
“This is fantastic news for Alberta,” said Alberta Premier Danielle mith. “ ur efforts to attract investment, grow our technology and innovation sector, and leverage our natural and human resources are being noticed. I’m e cited to watch this project unfold in the months and years to come.”
Nate Glubish, provincial minister of technology and innovation, also welcomed the project.
“The I project is proof that Alberta is a destination of choice for data centres and their corresponding power generation infrastructure,” he said.
“This exciting announcement from O’Leary Ventures demonstrates that the work our government has done over the last nine months to promote Alberta to data centre operators and investors is paying off. Alberta is open for business, and we’re just getting started.”
reenview reeve Tyler lsen said the project will create lasting benefits for the municipality and surrounding communities.
The site will offer 7.5 W of low-cost power to hyperscalers over the ne t five to 10 years, said O’Leary.
“Given existing permits, proximity to stranded sources of natural gas, pipeline infrastructure, water and a fibre optic network within just a few kilometers of the Greenview Industrial Gateway, we will be in the ground and up and running sooner than any scale project of its kind.
“We will engineer and build a redundant power solution that meets the modern AI compute reliability standards. The first phase of 1.4 W will be approximately US$ 2 billion with subsequent annual roll out of redundant power in 1 W increments.
“The total investment over the lifetime of the project will be over $70 billion when considering the infrastructure, power, data centres and ancillary structures.”
’Leary listed the project advantages: a cold-weather climate, highly skilled labour force and Alberta’s probusiness policies and attractive tax regime.
The project is e pected to attract attention from global investors and industry leaders.
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Fresh Produce Alliance Welcomes Passage of Bill C-280 Into Law
Fruit & Vegetable Growers of Canada, December 11, 2024
OTTAWA,ON – Last night, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), and the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) were thrilled to see Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, pass at third reading in the Canadian Senate.
Bill C-280, introduced in the House of Commons by Member of Parliament Scot Davidson and sponsored in the Senate by the Honourable Michael acDonald, establishes a deemed trust financial protection mechanism for fresh produce sellers in Canada. This deemed trust will help secure payment in the event of buyer bankruptcy, providing stability and support to the industry while safeguarding Canadian food security.
“The passage of Bill C-280 has been the result of decades of advocacy by organizations and industry members across the fresh produce supply chain and in the broader agriculture sector,” said CPMA President Ron Lemaire. “We are grateful to all who have supported this work over the years, and greatly appreciative of the efforts of Bill C-280’s sponsors and Parliamentary champions in moving this important legislation forward.”
“From the farm to the dinner plate, fresh produce sellers make significant contributions to local economies across the country, and provide Canadians with safe, nutritious fruit and vegetable products,” said FVGC Executive Director Massimo Bergamini. “The establishment of a deemed trust for all fresh produce sellers will strengthen food security in Canada and help ensure that our sector can continue to fulfill its important roles.
In addition to its impact on domestic produce sales, the lack of a financial protection mechanism for fresh produce sellers in Canada has meant that Canadian sellers have been unable to utilize the preferential treatment they previously enjoyed under the United States Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). Instead, Canadians selling fresh produce to our biggest trading partner must currently pay double the bond on the shipment to access the PACA dispute resolution mechanism – a cost that is simply untenable for many Canadian businesses. The establishment of financial protection under Bill C-280 now paves the way for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to restore Canadian produce sellers’ preferential access under PACA.
“The positive impact of Bill C-280 on the highly integrated fresh produce industry cannot be overstated,” said DRC President and CEO, Luc ougeot. “The lack of a financial protection mechanism in Canada has been a pain point in our trading relationship with the United States for many years. We look forward to working with our U.S. counterparts to put in place reciprocal protection and provide stability for produce sellers on both sides of the border.”
FVGC, CPMA, and DRC thank all Senators for their work in considering this important legislation and express their appreciation to both Chambers of Parliament for their recognition of the positive impact that Bill C-280 will have on the fruit and vegetable supply chain in Canada.
Three Fertilizer Tests to Lower Your Risk
Canola Digest, October 31, 2024
Here are three low-cost, low-risk tests to provide valuable new observations on yield potential, major hidden soil nutrient issues and right rates.
TARGETED SOIL SAMPLES
The most common soil sampling practice is to collect one composite sample per field. An appropriate composite is based on 12-20 sub-samples or “cores” from the most productive areas. However, by avoiding low-producing areas, you may be missing critical insight to boost yield potential in those areas. With a second (or third) targeted compost, you may discover something that could be solved, or at least improved, with some targeted management.
COST: Around $100 per field to collect and analy e one targeted soil test.
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Primary Targeted sample Composite (problem area)
Nitrogen (NO3-N), lb./ac. 10650
Phosphorus (P), lb./ac. 405149
Potassium (K), lb./ac. 1,900298
Sulphur (SO4-S), lb./ac. 4038
Lyle Cowell, senior agronomist with Nutrien, provides this real example where he sampled the usual higher-yielding area and targeted a poor-yielding area in the same field. “A sample site in the poor area of a field may be of as much or more value than a composite sample from the good areas of a field, Cowell says “The composite sample missed that a potential huge part of the field was potassium deficient and that a targeted high rate of potassium in this area could greatly improve the yield potential.”
NITROGEN STRIPS
Whatever nitrogen rate you use, try a few strips with 125 or 150 per cent of that rate. Compare yields with the combine yield monitor or, ideally, carts with scales. Results may support existing practices or identify a potential adjustment. If yields do not increase in the strips, perhaps another nutrient is limiting. Or perhaps weather and soil conditions simply don’t support higher yields. All of these are valuable learnings.
COST: Urea in Western Canada as of July 2024 was around $650 per tonne, or 64¢ per pound of actual N. So a 100 lb./ac. rate of actual nitrogen (applied as urea) would be $64 per acre. An extra 50 lb./ac. (150 per cent rate) would add $32 per acre. A 60-foot drill going the full length of a quarter section (2,640 feet) covers 3.6 acres, including the headland area. So $32 multiplied by 3.6 acres adds up to $115 per strip for the 50 per cent extra nitrogen. If that
extra nitrogen increases yields by two or three bushels per acre in that strip, the experiment will break even.
DIFFICULTY: If applying nitrogen on its own (not in a blend), adjusting rates is relatively easy. Curtis de Gooijer with Bourgault says their newer systems are controlled in the cab and “it’s as simple as typing in a new rate as you are seeding.” Kris Cherewyk with Väderstad says, “Adjusting nitrogen rates with the Väderstad iCon wireless control system is quick and simple.”
TISSUE TESTS
This past summer, a northern Saskatchewan agronomist went to a canola field to check on “te tbook sulphur deficiency. The applied sulphur rate seemed reasonable, but with a wet May and June, sulphur likely leached down. Saturated soils early in the season also meant relatively shallow crop rooting depth. Just to be sure, the agronomist ran a tissue test.
The recommended practice with a tissue test is to also submit separate soil samples from the area around the sick and healthy plants. This can indicate whether the tissue test results are due to an uptake issue (too much water for proper root function) or an actual soil shortage. Tissue results in this case showed adequate nutrients, including sulphur, in the healthy leaves and acute sulphur deficiency in the sick leaves. The agronomist was right. A localized sulphur top dress could help if soils were also deficient.
COST: A complete plant tissue test analysis (macros and micros) will be around $60. Two tests – one from a healthy plant and one from a poor plant – are $120. Analysis for a pair of soils tests is about the same price.
DIFFICULTY: If you follow the lab protocols (straightforward but specific , the tests are simple and practical.
CompanionCropping Clovers With MainRotationa
Written by Dr Angelica Ouellette Ph.D &Research Coordinatorwith Megan Wong B.Sc & Research Coordinator, North PeaceApplied Research Association (N.P.A.R.A.)
Companioncropping isthepracticeof growing aforagecrop alongside agraincrop to optimizeland-use efficiency sothata fieldcanbeused for hayorasa pastureafterthemaincropishar vested. Thisstudyinvestigates whether companioncroppingannualclovers withspringwheatandcanolawill improve nutrientc yclinginthe soiland reduceweed competition. Beneficial managementpractises(BMPs)are underinvestigationare:(a)keepingliving roots inthesoil to preservesoilstructureandbiologicalactivityuptofreeze-up,(b) reducingsynthetic fertilizer costsbysupplying Nviaintercroppingleguminous crops,(c)identifying companioncropssuitablefornorthernclimates,and(d) identifyingseedingequipment mostsuitablefor companioncropping
Researchinto thebenefitsof companioncroppingis growinginNorth America, but fewstudieshave been completedwithcrops relevanttothe PeaceRegion ofNorthernAlberta. Using small plotson aresearchfarminNorth Star,AB, this trialaims to determinewhich ofthreespeciesofannualclover( WhiteClover, CrimsonClover, orSubterraneanClover)grownalongside afieldcrop (CWRS wheat orcanola). Thecloversareeithersownbya discdrillorbroadcast over theplot,thereforerevealing whichseedingmethodwillyieldbetterresults for companioncropping.Theparametersmeasuredthroughout atypical growing seasoninNorthernAlbertaare:emergencecounts, stand counts at maturity, weed cover, grainyieldandquality, andcloverbiomass at har vest
It is hypothesizedthatdiscdrillseedingwillprovidemoretillage,thus incorporatingthecloverseedinto theground, andimprovingstand establishment, as compared to broadcastingseed.crimsoncloverwillhave a deeperrootsystemcompared to subterraneanandwhiteclover, andthuswill have access to moremoistureinthespring.Annualcloverswillestablishmore successfullywithcanola,asthere willbeless competitionforlight.Crimson cloverwillprovidebetterestablishmentinwell-drainedsoils(loams)thanwhite orsubterraneanclover, owing to itdeeper rootsystem.
Theexperimentwas conductedasa splitplotdesignwith four replicates. Twenty-fourtreatments(refer to Table1)ofwheator canolaaloneor companion croppedwithannualcloverswereevaluated.
Table1. Experimental Treatments
1.100%SpringWheat (Check)
2.100% Canola(Check)
3.100%SpringWheat +50% WhiteClover(DiskDrilled)
4. 100%Spring Wheat+50% WhiteClover(Broadcastedwhenwheatis3-4leafstage)
5.100%SpringWheat +50%SubterraneanClover(DiskDrilled)
6.100%SpringWheat +50%SubterraneanClover(Broadcastedwhen wheat is3-4leafstage)
7.100%SpringWheat +50% CrimsonClover(DiskDrilled)
8.100%SpringWheat +50% CrimsonClover(Broadcastedwhenwheatis 3-4leafstage)
9.100% Canola+50% WhiteClover(DiskDrilled)
10. 100% Canola +50% WhiteClover(Broadcastedwhenwheatis3-4leafstage)
11.100% Canola+ 50%SubterraneanClover(DiskDrilled)
12.100% Canola +50%SubterraneanClover(Broadcastedwhenwheatis 3-4leafstage)
13.100% Canola+50% CrimsonClover(DiskDrilled)
14. 100% Canola +50% CrimsonClover(Broadcastedwhenwheatis3-4leafstage)
Canolaandwheatemergence differedregardlessofcloverspecies ofseedingmethod(P=0.0195). As such,wheatemergeand proliferatedfasterthancanola seedlings.Cropstand countstaken onJune29(23days afterseeding), showednodifferenceacross treatments
Differences,however,were obser vedinstand countstaken onJune29(23days afterseeding). Therewasmorecanolathanwheat counts(P=0.0011),andmore stand counts were obser vedin plotswherecloverwasdiscdrilled compared to plotswhereclover wasbroadcasted(P=0.0445).Crop stand counts were affectedbyaninteractionbetweencropspeciesandclover species.Wheatstand counts were greaterthancanola counts regardlessof cloverspeciesbeingseededwhere canolastands were lessnumerousinplots wherewhitecloverwasseeded compared to plotssown to subterraneanclover.
Canolastandsinplotssown to crimsoncloverwerethesameasthoseplotssown to eitherwhiteorsubterraneanclover. Atripleinteractionbetweencropspecies, cloverspeciesandseedingmethodinfluencedstandnumberduringthesame period.Wheatstands were greaterininterseedingsystemswithwhite clover, compared to plotswherewhite cloverwasbroadcasted.Therewasnodifference inwheatstandsinplotsthatwereseeded to eithercrimsonorsubterranean cloverwithwheatplotssownas amonocropandtherewasnodifference whethercloverwasdiscdrilledorbroadcasted. Canolastand counts were greater whenintersownwithsubterraneanclovercompared to plotswherethesame cloverspecies wasbroadcasted.There wasnodifferenceincanolastandssown
in RotationalCropsinthePeaceRegion.
withcrimsoncloverineitherseedingmethod.Similarly, canolastandnumberis thesameinplotswherewhite cloverwaseitherbroadcastedordiscdrilledand whereeitherwhite cloverornocloverwaspresentinplots
Numberofstandsobser vedinAugust24(80days afterseeding)showedthat wheatstandsweremorenumerous(P=0.0043)thancanolacropstands.In addition,cropstandsingeneral,weregreaterinplotswherewhite cloverwas broadcastedincomparisontoplotsbroadcastedwithsubterraneanclover (P=0.0481). By theendof August, cropbiomassincanolawas greaterthanthat ofwheatgiventheplantphysiologyofeach(P=0.0076). Moreover,giventhat canolacanproducemoreseedsthanwheat, itis congruenttosee greateryield and test weightinthisbrassicaratherthanits cereal counterpar t(P=0.0069and 0.0001 foryieldand test weightrespectively). Therewere, however, noother effectsinfluencingcropbiomassoryield.Itcanbearguedthatwhilediscdrilled sowingofclovermay aidinN availabilityforthecropsmoredirectly,statistical valuesindicate thereisnodisadvantage to cloverseedbroadcasting
Whileyield wasnotaffectedbyseedingmethod(seeTable2),proteinandoil contentdivergedwhethercloverspecies were broadcastedorseededwithin thesame rowasthecropseed(P=0.0364). Protein contentwas greaterinwheat seededinbroadcastedclover. In contrast,oil contentincanola wastheopposite, andmoreofitwas foundinstandsintersownwithclover. Dr yconditionsmay reduceNavailabilityandthusproteincontent increasesinwheat. In canola, availabilityofN throughcloverinterseedingmay causecanolatoaccumulate moreoil contentinitsseeds.
Clover countsandbiomass Seedingwasdonebeforea raineventtoensure propermoistureforcloveremergence. Emergencewasdifficult forallspecies.By thetimeemergencecountsweretaken,white cloverwasthemostpredominant withan averageofonecloveremergedperplot.Stand countstakenonJune19 showedthatsubterraneancloverwasmorenumerousinplotswhereitwasdisc drilledalongwiththecropthaninplotswhereitwasbroadcasted.Stand counts forwhite andcrimsonclover( Table3) were thesamewhetherdiscdrillingor broadcasting wasusedforsowing.Bytheendof August, threemainobser vations stoodout. First, subterraneancloverhad greaterstandnumberscompared to white orcrimsonclover(P=0.0118). Second,cloverisa poor competitor,and morestandswerefoundinplotswherenocropwaspresent(P=0.0005).And third, cloverismoreabundantifsownwithinthecrop ratherthan randomly disseminatedoverthefield.Biomassinfact, presents conflicting values.Neither cloverspecies,norseedingmethodinfluencecloverbiomassandinstead, cloverbiomassseemed to bemuchmoreprominentinplotswherecanolawas plantedincomparisontoplotsplantedwithwheatorclovermonocrops(both broadcastedordiscdrilled)(P=0.034).
Weed coverandbiomass As the growingseason wasprogressing,the weed coverinallplotsincreased(P<0.0001). Weed coverwas greaterinplotsseeded withwheatorclovermonocrops compared to plotswherecanolawasseeded (P=0.0055). In plotssown to canola,andbroadcastedwithclover, moreweed coverwas foundcompared to thatobser vedinplotswherecanola was interseededwithclover(P<0.0001). Weedbiomassbytheendoftheseason was difficult to remove inplotswithsubterraneanandwhite clover. Moreover,clover
seemed to be abetter competitorwithweedsthancashcrops were.Assuch, weedbiomass wasgreaterinplotswhere cloverwasdiscdrilledratherthan broadcastseededthroughouttheplot(Figures 1and2)
In conclusion,cloverestablishmentwasmoresuccessfulwhenseed wasdisc drilledratherthanbroadcasted.Attheendoftheseasoncloverstands were greaterincanolaplots comparedtowheatplots.Therewerealsomoreweeds inwheatandcloveronlyplotsthanincanolastands companioncroppedwith clover. Grainyieldand test weightsofbothcanolaandwheatwerecomparable regardlessofclovertypeorseedingmethod.Wheatgrownwithbroadcast seededclovershadhigherproteincontentsthanthose grownwithdiscdrilled clovers.Itwastheoppositeforcanola,whichhad greateroil contentwhendisc drilledwithclovers.Further researchisneeded to understandtheviabilityof companioncropsas asource of feedonmixedproductionfarms
Table2. Parametersaffected by cashcropseededeitherasmonocrops, interseededwitheitherwhite, crimsonorsubterra Cloverwaseitherinterseeded withcashcroporbroadcastedacrosstheplot.
Emergence
Plantsfoot-2(StandardError)
June29 August24
Lbacre-1(StandardError)Buacre-1 (StandardError)
Table3. Cropstand countsseededeitherasmonocrops,interseededwitheitherwhite, crimsonor subterraneanclover. Clover waseitherinterseededwithcashcroporbroadcastedacrosstheplot. MethodCrop CloverPlants foot-2
Crimson2.49
Figure1 Weed cover(%)inplotswithdiscdrilledclover. Figure 2. Weed cover(%)inplotswithbroadcastseededclover.
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PeaceCountry Hockey Schedule
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Time to Take Another Look at Agristability
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
AgriStability is a low-cost risk management program where coverage is based on individual farm history. It is also viewed as a complex program that requires detailed record-keeping and associated professional fees and is thought to be slow to pay.
However, changes on the way will reduce the filing burden, increase dependability and predictability and result in files being processed sooner.
Starting with the 2025 program year, AgriStability participants will be able to:
• choose between optional reference margin (ORM) and accrual adjusted reference margin (AARM)
• request coverage notices, if they have selected the optional reference margin
Additionally, the filing deadline for supplementary forms and tax information (inventories, purchased inputs, receivables and payables) is moving to June 30. Participants will still be able to file their Agri tability forms any time after they complete their yearend but will need to ensure all necessary information has been received by AFSC by June 30.
CHOOSING YOUR REPORTING METHOD
Starting in 2025, participants will be able to choose how they want to file optional reference margin or accrual adjusted reference margin.
The optional reference margin simplifies reporting because accrual and inventory details are not required. The farm income reported for tax purposes, along with accrual, and inventory details for the program year are still required but only if the participant is in a claim position.
“The optional reference margin allows the reference margin to be calculated using the same method as the producer uses for tax reporting,” explained Darryl ay, A C chief e ecutive officer.
“This should reduce the complexity for some participants, especially those who file their ta es on a cash basis.
On the other hand, the accrual adjusted reference margin considers inventory, payables, purchased inputs and deferrals. It requires additional time and effort as more information is submitted each year, but the added information increases the precision of the calculation.
Producers who have not participated in AgriStability for at least four years and who picked the optional reference margin can switch to the accrual adjusted method in any future program year.
Existing participants can also select the optional reference margin but they will not be able to revert to the accrual adjusted reference margin until their reference margins over the most recent
four program years all use the optional reference margins.
Participants should carefully consider which reporting option is right for their operation.
COVERAGE NOTICES
Also new for the 2025 program year, AgriStability participants who have chosen the ORM reporting method can request a coverage notice. These notices will provide them with an estimated reference margin and a benefit trigger point for the current program year.
“Coverage notices will help participants understand their potential benefit level before they file any forms, said Daniel Graham, AFSC AgriStability and Pricing manager. “Participants can then choose if it is worth their time and any associated costs to file a claim in that program year. This new feature will add dependability and predictability for producers.”
Participants will need to submit their planned productive capacity (number of acres, number of head, births), which will be used to create an estimated reference margin and determine if any structural changes have occurred.
Coverage notices can be requested starting in ay 2025. The final deadline for coverage notice requests is Dec. 31 of the program year. For 2025, coverage notices will only be available to participants who have selected the optional reference margin.
FILING DEADLINE MOVES TO JUNE 30
Starting in the 2025 program year, the deadline to file supplementary forms and tax information is moving to June 30. Participants who miss the deadline can submit their forms until Sept. 30 but they will be subject to a late filing fee.
“Program forms submitted after the une 30 deadline will have their final Agri tability benefit reduced by $500 per month to a ma imum of $1,500. If no benefit is calculated, no penalty will be applied,” said Graham.
“Participants who have not submitted their 2025 supplementary forms by the Sept. 30, 2026 deadline will be ineligible for the program year.”
TAKE ANOTHER LOOK
AgriStability remains an inexpensive, effective risk management tool for Alberta’s producers and recent changes have made it more responsive, timely and predictable for producers
“We’ve heard producers when they’ve told us that AgriStability is complicated, slow to pay and that associated professional fees can be costly,” said Graham.
“The work we have done over the past few years has strengthened AgriStability’s ability to provide risk management to
ALBERTAJUNIORHOCKEYLEAGUE 2024-2025SCHEDULE&STANDINGS
DateTIMEVISITORHOME
Fri,Dec207:00p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM CalgaryCanucks
Sat,Dec217:00p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM CanmoreEagles
Sun,Dec222:00p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM CalgaryCanucks
Fri,Jan3 7:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM LloydminsterBobcats
Sat,Jan4 7:30p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
FortMcMurrayOilBarons
Sun,Jan5 2:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM FortMcMurrayOilBarons
Fri,Jan177:00p.m.DevonXtreme
GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Sat,Jan186:00p.m.DevonXtreme GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Tue,Jan217:00p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM BonnyvillePontiacs
Wed,Jan227:30p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM FortMcMurrayOilBarons
Fri,Jan317:00p.m.BonnyvillePontiacs GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Sat,Feb1 6:00p.m.BonnyvillePontiacs GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Fri,Feb7 7:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM DevonXtreme
Sat,Feb8 7:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM DevonXtreme
Fri,Feb147:00p.m.WhitecourtWolverines GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Sat,Feb157:00p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM Whitecourt Wolverines
Tue,Feb187:00p.m.LloydminsterBobcats GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Fri,Feb217:00p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM CamroseKodiaks
Sat,Feb227:00p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM DrumhellerDragons
Sun,Feb232:00p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM DrumhellerDragons
Wed,Feb267:00p.m.BonnyvillePontiacs GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Fri,Feb287:00p.m.WhitecourtWolverines GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Sat,Mar1
7:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM WhitecourtWolverines
Fri,Mar 77:00p.m.FortMcMurrayOilBarons GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Sat,Mar8 6:00p.m.FortMcMurrayOilBarons GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
REGULARSEASONSTANDINGS(asofSunday, December15,2024)
AJHLNORTHPTSGP WL OTLSOLSOWOTWGFGADIFF
WhitecourtWolverines422820 61 12 09962+ 37
GrandePrairieStorm382618 61 12 110569 +36
LloydminsterBobcats363016101 31 010082 +18
F/McMurrayOilBarons30311415
Fri,Dec208:00p.m.SexsmithVipers BeaverlodgeBlades Fri,Dec208:00 P.M.North PeaceNavigators FairviewFlyers Sat,Dec218:00p.m.LaCreteLumberBarons SexsmithVipers Sat,Dec218:00p.m. FortSt.JohnHuskies North PeaceNavigators Sat,Dec218:00p.m.DawsonCreek Kodiaks CtyofG.P.WheatKings Sat,Dec218:00p.m.BeaverlodgeBlades FairviewFlyers Sun,Dec222:00p.m.LaCreteLumberBarons DawsonCreek Kodiaks Fri,Jan38:00p.m.North PeaceNavigators FortSt.JohnHuskies Fri,Jan38:00p.m. FairviewFlyers DawsonCreek Kodiaks Sat,Jan48:00p.m. FortSt.JohnHuskies CtyofG.P.WheatKings Sat,Jan48:00p.m. FairviewFlyers BeaverlodgeBlades Sat,Jan48:00p.m.SexsmithVipers LaCreteLumberBarons Sun,Jan52:00p.m.BeaverlodgeBlades CtyofG.P.WheatKings Sun,Jan55:00p.m.North PeaceNavigators DawsonCreek Kodiaks Sun,Jan52:00p.m.SexsmithVipers LaCreteLumberBarons Wed,Jan88:00p.m. FairviewFlyers DawsonCreek Kodiaks Fri,Jan108:00p.m.DawsonCreek Kodiaks FortSt.JohnHuskies Fri,Jan108:00p.m.SexsmithVipers FairviewFlyers Sat,Jan118:00p.m. FairviewFlyers North PeaceNavigators Sat,Jan118:00p.m.BeaverlodgeBlades SexsmithVipers Sat,Jan118:00p.m.LaCreteLumberBarons CtyofG.P.WheatKings Sun,Jan1212:30p.m.LaCreteLumberBarons FortSt.JohnHuskies Sun,Jan122:00p.m.North PeaceNavigators SexsmithVipers Wed,Jan158:00p.m.DawsonCreek Kodiaks CtyofG.P.WheatKings Fri,Jan178:00p.m.LaCreteLumberBarons FairviewFlyers Fri,Jan178:00p.m.BeaverlodgeBlades FortSt.JohnHuskies Fri,Jan178:00p.m.North PeaceNavigators DawsonCreek Kodiaks Fri,Jan178:00p.m.CtyofG.P.WheatKings SexsmithVipers
PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS bred heifers. Call Chad 780-831-9106 or Anna 780-831-8338 for details.
QUARTER HORSES and quarter draft cross horses for sale. Call Keith 780-9712350.
For Sale: Black white-faced heifer yearlings, 2-yearolds, & more.
Information: 250827-3843.
Windbreak panels for sale with 2-7/8-inch pipe and 1.5-inch thick slabs. Delivery available. Call 403-894-7633.
1992 DODGE GRAND Caravan for parts or repair, seats 7, 250,000 km, $300. Call 780-532-3766.
2004 Chev Cavalier Z-type, 123,000 kms, runs good. Alberta registered, $2900. 250-786-0409.
1969 Volkswagon dunebuggy, $1500, needs work. 780864-1250.
1981 Chevy Cheyenne 1ton. Rebuilt 454, cab rebuilt 5-years ago. Leather headliner/bucketseats/console. $25,000 OBO. 780-296-5010.
2006 RAM 3500 1-ton crewcab, 5.9L Cummins diesel, custom deck, needs work, $11,500. 250-4010322.
1 YEAR OLD 16' x 32' insulated workshop/garage, wired, overhead door, $15,500 OBO. 780-6051846.
DOUBLE-WIDE HOUSE for sale. Free to be picked up & removed. Call 780618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) 16ft, 20ft, 22ft Single-Wides now on Sale. Email salesfsj@pineridgemodular.c Sales(Warren Martin) 250262-2847.
SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) accepting orders for 24ft and 32ft Double-Wides. Email salesfsj@pineridgemodular.c Sales(Warren Martin) 250262-2847.
16 FT. BUNK FEEDER, holds 3 round bales, c/w bale saver w/chaff guard. $500.00, 250-219-4139.
Looking for an older tandem water truckin good condition. Call 780-8360153 or 780-836-2580. Registered whitefaced bulls. 70bw known as registered black Herefords. Yearlings, 2-yearolds, & more. Information: 250827-3843.
(3) Border Collie cross cattle working dogs for sale. Used on pasture, $500 OBO. 780-834-6548.
SETOF BOBSLEIGH for horses, 4' between runners, $1500. Call for details, 780359-2494.
6 REG. CANADIAN Arcott Ram lambs for sale, can deliver. Sky Blue Farm, 780-837-1770, Donnelly.
1975 Ford 8000 w/Box & Hoist, 6V"Jimmy" Engine, 13spd Transmission. Not Running. 780-836-2107, 780-618-9161.
WANTED: A3-horse bumper pull horse trailer Call Bob 250-759-4956.
1978 KNIGHT19' triple axle end dump wagon, $4500. 780-814-0523.
Custom built livestock shelters, windbreak panels and rig mats built to order Delivery options. 780-5187469. 8ft-x-16ft single-axle trailer. 12" high for moving sheds or small buildings. Asking $3000 OBO. 780-296-5010. Ferrier service available in the Fort St. John, BC area. Call Ashleigh at 250-2611994.
Built right sheds. Building quality shelters. Call John 780-835-1908 for your quote today.
Custom built livestock shelters, windbreak panels and rig mats built to order Delivery options. 780-5187469.
BUTLER 14'GRAIN BINS for sale, most have aeration. Call for details 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107.
Contractriderwantedfrom May1sttillOctober31st. Responsibleforgrass management,animalwelfare, repairand maintainfences,corralsandequipment.9000AUMgrazinglease located10 mileswestofDixonvilleAB.Additionalinformation maybeobtainedbyemailingsecretary.whitemud@hotmail.com Interestedindividualscansendtheir resume byemailto secretary.whitemud@hotmail.com. DeadlineforapplicationisJanuary10th2025
LOOKING FOR a 3000 series
CATD6NLGPwith ripper for hire.
Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780-8350601.
CATskidsteer for hire.
Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780835-0601.
FOR SALE: LEON 8-1/2 yard pull scraper. Call 780835-7827 for details.
Dismantling cultivator, disc, and plows for parts. Some air drills. 780-831-6747.
SNO-CO 22' rotary separator for sale, c/w variety of extra screens. Ed 780-618-9161 or 780-8362107.
SNO-CO 30' rotary separator for sale. Call Ed at 780-618-9161 or 780-8362107.
Custom Cut+ Wrap Available| Ready-to-Serve Catering ButcherShop& RetailStore
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.
4 Railway Ave, NE Falher, Alberta
(780)837-5020 simardbutchers@gmail.com
13' Steel table. Folds for railings, asking $1200 OBO. Call 780-296-5010.
1500 lbs. hydraulic motorcycle jack, asking $150 OBO. Call 780-2965010.
200-amp Lincoln Pipeline welder. Lowhours, $5000 OBO. Also 300' welding cable, $1000. 780-296-5010.
1994 Polaris 400 quad. Ondemand 4x4, 2586 kms, $3200 OBO. Call for details 780-772-0462.
#1 STETTLER WHEAT w/very high protein! Also 13pro wheat,yellow peas, and canola. 780-926-6462.
JD 455 25ft 2-section folding box drill, 7.5” spacing. Call for price, 403894-7633. Oats for sale, milling and feed grade, good bushel weight. Call 780-781-4457.
JD 455 30' 3-section folding box drill, 7.5” spacing. Call for price, 403-894-7633.
ALFALFAHAYFOR
SALE. Will deliver. For more information call nick at 780-864-9523.
HAYBALES, mixed clover, timothy, grass, 1300-1400 lbs., $85 each. 780-5247996, Valleyview.
OAT& WHEATstraw round bales, net-wrapped, approx. 1100lbs. Call John 250-261-8039.
Round and square straw bales for sale. Located 12 kms Northeast of Manning, Alberta. 780-781-4457.
2011 NEWHOLLAND
BR7090 round baler, megawide pickup, excellent condition. $30,000. Call Doug 250-219-4139.
33ft Flex-Coil packers set $4000. 403-601-6895.
MISC. HAYING equip. for sale, includes JD 335 round baler, hay V-rake. 250-4010322.
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2019 JD 4052 TRACTOR, 620 hrs, c/w loader, bucket, & pallet forks. $39,000. Benjamin 780-772-0597.
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.
Kubota 8560 tractor w/cab, bale forks, bucket. Low hours. Well taken care of, $62,500. 250-615-1583.
1994 WILDERNESS 27.5' fifth wheel, good furniture, appliances, queen bed, roof needs repair, $3000. 780532-3766. 2023 KIOTI CK3520, 35 HP, 90 hrs, grapple, bucket, backblade, $42,000/take over payments. Call 780772-9172.
LOOKING FOR ORGANIC red clover seed, bin-run or cleaned. Call Edwin, 780-285-4680.
Selling red landscape bricks for sidewalks or patios. 4"x8", $2.20 each OBO. 780-864-8998.
CONCORD 40' HEAVY duty cultivator, c/w Anhydrous kit. Ed 780-8362107.
ROBFOR USTOMPLOWING
Carefulworkdone with vernelandRolloverPlow
BELARUS 825 TRACTOR, 81HP, cabin,FWA, loader w/bucket, good running condition, $7900 OBO. 780605-1846.
Looking for an Allis Chalmers 7020 tractor in good working condition. Call Glen 780-836-0153. 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. Located: Bonanza Northwest 33-79-12-W6, half ownership. 587-7269002.
2009 SKI-DOO Tundra Rotax 300 snowmobile, in very good shape. 780-5242200.
DAMAGED GRAIN BUYING:
LOOKING FOR USED 18.4x38 tractor tires. Call Ernest 780-926-9412.
MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE G1000, Wheatland, running but engine needs attention. 780-285-1772.
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.
WANTED: MOBILE HOME., 20'/22' wide to move into the Peace Country area. 780-2470004.
CULTIVATOR & TOWBEHIND discs w/hyd. wheels to fit MF 165 tractor 250-401-0322. WANTED: STARTER & DIFFERENTIALPINION for Cockshutt 40 or 50 with Buda gas engine. 780-8350601.
Meet the 2024-25 4-H Alberta Ambassadors
By 4-H Alberta
4
-H Alberta welcomes 27 new and returning ambassadors who will serve as leaders and representatives for the coming year.
With 13 returning ambassadors and 14 new members, this team is dedicated to supporting 4-H initiatives across Alberta and inspiring members at every level.
Selected from various regions throughout the province, they will contribute to their communities by sharing their 4-H experiences and supporting activities at the club, district and regional levels.
NAMEREGION NEW OR RETURNING
Emma B.South 4-H Region Returning
Tenley W. South 4-H Region Returning
Nora J. South 4-H Region New
Abby W. Calgary 4-H Region Returning
Kiersten G.Calgary 4-H Region Returning
Dawson D.Calgary 4-H Region New
Devyn H.Calgary 4-H Region New
Maiya R.Calgary 4-H Region New
Holly B.West Central 4-H Region Returning
Kolton H.West Central 4-H Region Returning
Bella S.West Central 4-H Region New
Evangeline H.West Central 4-H Region New
Jenalee S.West Central 4-H Region New
Colby S.East Central 4-H Region Returning
Kate H.East Central 4-H Region Returning
Taylor M.East Central 4-H Region New
Shelby D.Northeast 4-H Region Returning
Ruby S.Northeast 4-H Region New
Jalynn W. Northeast 4-H Region New
Darby M.Northeast 4-H Region New
Claire M.Northwest 4-H Region Returning
Rory M F.Northwest 4-H Region Returning
Sarene C.Northwest 4-H Region New
Max B.Northwest 4-H Region New
Garret F.Peace 4-H Region Returning
Waylon K.Peace 4-H Region Returning
Jennifer F.Peace 4-H Region New
Horizon
These ambassadors are set to bring energy, enthusiasm and expertise to promote 4-H across Alberta and beyond. To know more or to contact your regional ambassador, visit www.4hab.com.
Ambassador applications open each September for senior members eager to join this leadership team. Through an online application and interview process, members from all over Alberta can showcase their passion for 4-H and commitment to community service.
On behalf of the 4-H Alberta Program Team, we thank our retiring ambassadors. Over the past two years, you have impacted 4-H Alberta and your contributions have been invaluable.
Your dedication and leadership have strengthened the program and taught us the value of learning through doing.
Our Retiring Ambassadors:
JANUARY 17
Corbin N., Hailey M., Charlotte C., Grace T., Chance S., Vanessa H., Courtney W., Cooper M.
Funds Designated to Restore More Wetlands
Alberta Agri-News
Wetlands act as nature’s sponges. They store and slowly release water to reduce the damaging effects of flooding and drought. Wetlands also filter runoff to keep rivers and lakes clean, recharge groundwater and provide diverse habitat for plants and animals.
Alberta’s government has awarded $5 million through the Wetland Replacement Program to help three municipalities and two non-profits build or restore seven projects affecting more than 165 hectares of wetlands.
The program is growing each year and has been in place since 2020. Proponents can choose to pay a wetland replacement fee to the Alberta government in lieu of replacing a lost wetland, which helps fund the province’s replacement program.
Since 2020, the province has invested more than $21 million, including this new funding, in the wetland replacement program to restore or build about 609 hectares of wetlands.
“Through its Wetland Replacement Program, the Alberta government has demonstrated a significant commitment to responsible environmental management,” said Ducks Unlimited Alberta manager Thorsten Hebben.
The seven new projects are located from the M.D. of Opportunity in northern Alberta to Starland County in the south. They include projects that will restore once-thriving wetlands previously drained for farming, and help Alberta researchers test new ways to restore peatlands that have been damaged or destroyed. It will also help construct a new marsh wetland in an area that was once a reservoir.
“We are very pleased to partner with Alberta’s Wetland Replacement Program and a local agricultural producer to deliver our fourth wetland project in Sturgeon County,” said mayor Alanna Hnatiw.
“Wetlands have a crucial role in our landscape and provide valuable benefits to our community and our environment such as biodiversity, drought resiliency, nutrient and sediment filtration and recreational opportunities. By working together, we’re affirming our commitment to environmental stewardship and ensuring that vital wetlands continue to exist and thrive.”
The following partners will receive funding in fiscal 2024-25:
• City of Red Deer: $220,085 to restore 1.11 hectares of wetlands in Red Deer.
• Lac La Biche County: $189,200 to restore 1.4 hectares of wetlands in Plamondon.
• Sturgeon County: $513,150 to restore 3.75 hectares of wetlands northwest of Morinville.
• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology: $697,818 to restore 17.8 hectares of wetlands in the M.D. of Opportunity No. 17.
• Ducks Unlimited Canada: $663,912.01 to restore 16.79 hectares of wetlands in the County of Camrose.
• Ducks Unlimited Canada: $1,523,937.80 to restore 73.05 hectares of wetlands in Starland County.
