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Extension of Bill C-30 is good news for Canada’s grain and oilseed farmers Alberta’s crop commissions are pleased to learn that the Federal Government has signaled its intension to extend measures within the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act that have helped improve railway accountability and competition. The postponement of the August 1, 2016 repeal of these measures aligns with recommendations made by Team Alberta during its outreach mission to Ottawa last week. The year-long extension of provisions within the Canada Transportation Act (CTA) includes maintaining current interswitching limits of 160kms which has promoted railway competition and flexibility for shippers. Additionally, the Government of Canada will retain its ability to prescribe minimum grain movement by rail, an important mechanism of railway accountability. “This welcomed

news from the Federal Government demonstrates that Transportation Minister Garneau and Agriculture Minister MacAulay have listened to the concerns of western Canada’s grain producers and understand the importance of a reliable and predictable transportation system to move our commodities into the marketplace,” said Kevin Auch, Alberta Wheat Commission Chairman. “While the Minister of Transport considers the recommendations presented in the CTA review report, we will continue to advocate for measures that promote long-term railway accountability and adequate rail service,” added Mike Ammeter, Chair of Alberta Barley. The Federal Government’s news closely follows the Team Alberta outreach mission, a week on parliament hill where representatives from the crop commissions including Alberta Wheat Commission,

Alberta Barley, Alberta Canola Producers and Alberta Pulse Growers, along with our colleagues at Grain Growers of Canada, met with top decision makers from Canada’s major political parties to discuss priorities for Alberta grain producers. Long-term transportation provisions and the extension of Bill C-30, the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act, were top priorities during the meetings. “We made it a priority to develop relationships with key federal policy makers during the Team Alberta outreach mission. In doing so, we encouraged decision makers to take steps forward to foster long-term improvements to the reliability and predictability of our grain and oilseed transportation system,” said Terry Young, Alberta Canola Producers Commission director. “The movement of our crops continues to be a priority for farm-

ers,” said Allison Ammeter, Chair of Alberta Pulse Growers. “The global demand for our products and our export capabilities rely on farmers and shippers getting product to port. Rail use is a huge part of the chain. The signaled intent from government to keep these tools available for farmers and shippers is very positive.” The extension of these provisions is an important step in promoting long-term improvement of rail service for the grain industry. The crop commissions look forward to further advancing our working relationship with the Federal Government and advocating for additional railway accountability measures such as reciprocal penalties to ensure that railways and shippers receive fair service through service level agreements and improved accountability from both parties.

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Meetings in Japan with key industry reps in Tokyo foster continued success in the canola markets Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Canola Council of Canada (CCC) president Patti Miller held meetings with key grain industry organizations in Tokyo, including the Japan Oilseed Processors Association ( JOPA). The meetings focused on the importance of Japan as a canola customer, food security and the importance of ratifying the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement in both countries. “We welcome Minister MacAulay’s engagement with Japan’s agricultural industry,” says Patti Miller, president of the CCC. “Japan is one of our most stable and high-value markets for Canadian canola exports, and Minister MacAulay’s visit reflects the importance of our relationship with Japan.” For decades, Canada’s canola industry has been a reliable supplier of high quality canola to Japan. Today, Japan remains the

second largest importer of canola seed and a vital canola customer. In 2015, Canada exported a total of 1.9 million tonnes of canola seed valued at $1.1 billion to Japan. Canola is currently the number one edible oil in Japan. The elimination of canola oil tariffs to Japan through the ratification of the TPP is extremely important to the Canadian industry and is an opportunity to diversify product supply to help meet Japan’s food security needs. “We cherish and value our long-standing relationship with Japan through an open dialogue,” says Miller. “The Canada-Japan Canola Consultations are a great example of how we’ve maintained and supported our mutually beneficial relationship.” Since 1976, this bi-annual event is held every July in Canada and in Japan each November with Japanese oilseed processors and importer organizations ( JOPA

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Grading tables for new wheat classes take effect August 1 The Canadian Grain Commission will adopt primary and export grade determinant tables for the new Canada Northern Hard Red and Canada Western Special Purpose wheat classes on August 1, 2016 as recommended by the Western Standards Committee. At their April meetings, both the western and eastern standards committees recommended adding “poor colour” to the definition for degree of soundness for: •Oats, No. 4 Canada Eastern •Oats, No. 4 Canada Western This change takes effect on July 1, 2016 in eastern Canada and on August 1, 2016 in western Canada. Quick facts •The western and eastern standards committees meet twice a year to recommend specifications for grades of grain, and to select and recommend standard and guide samples to the Canadian Grain Commission. Members represent all stakeholders in the grain industry and include producers, grain processors, grain handlers and exporters. •The Western Standards Committee met on April 5 in Winnipeg and the Eastern Standards Committee met on April 6 in Montreal. •The Canadian Grain Commission is in its second year of study to deter-

mine if mildew standards and guides for western wheat are set at appropriate levels. At this time, testing is not complete. The Canadian Grain Commission will report back to the eastern and western standards committees in the fall. •The Canadian Grain Commission is analyzing samples of Canada Western Red Spring and Canada Western Soft White Spring to determine the relationship between the percentage of Fusarium-damaged kernels and the level of deoxynivalenol (DON), a toxin associated with Fusarium head blight and how this relationship is affected by changing growing conditions and chemotypes. This study is part of the Canadian Grain Commission’s ongoing research to ensure food safety and functionality. •The Canadian Grain Commission is studying whether a tolerance for ergot should be added to the grade determinant tables for fababeans and chickpeas. Although ergot is a disease of cereal crops, other pulse crops do have a grading tolerance for it. The Canadian Grain Commission will report back to the Western Standards Committee in the fall. •On August 1, 2016, these wheat classes will be eliminated: Canada Western Interim Wheat, Canada Western General Purpose and Can-

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And now my other crops are getting contaminated too, not just my alfalfa field five miles down the road, but also my neighbor who’s selling his pristine alfalfa hay to the compaction plant for export. But there is yet

another angle. We all know that most alfalfa hay has some grass seed mixed in, such as timothy or bromegrass. So then, if I had planted GE alfalfa and sprayed with glyphosate, what happens to all my grass? Where is the benefit to me now?

But wait a minute, there’s still more to this story. Much more. We need to look at the bigger picture, bigger than my own back yard, bigger than the benefit to my own farm, bigger even than my own community. What if I told you that in Alberta we export more than half a billion – yes, billion with a “b” – dollars worth of alfalfa hay and seed? And that we ship it all over the world – some to the US, but also massive amounts to Europe, Asia, and

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even Dubai? And that these areas of the world have said NO to GMO. Period. Absolute zero, none, nada, nil, however you want to say it, it means if we send them contaminated product, it comes back at our expense, or it gets destroyed at our expense. Here in Canada, we’re always sending people over to these other countries on trade missions to build up business. Expand our horizons. “Buy Canadian” is what we’re saying. And it’s working – boy is it work-

ing! Everybody wants to buy our hay and our seed! But guess what? Nobody wants GE stuff, not even the tiniest trace, except the good ol’ USA! Oh, but isn’t this just a trade barrier? Isn’t it just political? I’ll address these questions and more, including accountability, coexistance, and why the AAMDC resolution is important to all of Canada, so watch for Part 3 in the May 20th issue of the Northern Horizon.

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The Farm Sustainability Extension Working Group (FSEWG) is pleased to announce that Jolene Noble of Manning, Alberta, has been hired as an Extension Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and implement an extension program to increase Alberta producers’ awareness of on-farm sustainability. Organized by the FSEWG with funding support from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s Growing Forward 2 Program, this collaborative role is in place to address a growing need for the crop sector to meet high sus-

tainability standards to maintain and expand international market competitiveness. “Sustainable agriculture is becoming increasingly important in building market access opportunities and ensuring the long-term viability of our industry,” says Noble. “I look forward to contributing to these end-goals by working with producers to bring awareness to social license issues and highlighting on-farm best management practices.” Noble brings extensive professional program coordination experience from the beef industry where she successfully managed programs for youth and advocacy. Additionally, she has actively participated in programs such as the McDonald’s Sustainability Pilot Project, Verified Beef Production, and the Environmental Farm Plan from a producer perspective on her family’s mixed farm. In this position, Noble will support the crop commissions in better understanding farmer readiness with

respect to internationally recognized sustainability standards and best management practices. This information will be derived via phone survey to be conducted by Ipsos Reid this summer, building on the information compiled through the Alberta Crops Sustainability Certification Pilot Project that was collaboratively delivered during the spring of 2015. Noble will subsequently develop and deliver coordinated extension programming to support the crop commissions’ membership in positioning their operations to meet current and emerging sustainability market standards. The FSEWG is comprised of Alberta Barley, Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Alberta Pulse Growers Commission, and the Alberta Wheat Commission. Working on behalf of our producer membership, we are committed to assessing and meeting areas of need for on-farm sustainability extension and education.

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New agriculture award for local governments Which local government will be the first to receive the inaugural Leadership and Innovation in Agriculture award this September? Local governments throughout the province can apply to be recognized for their work in promoting local agriculture businesses, products and awareness in their communities, by visiting: www.ubcm.ca The award is a partnership between the B.C. government, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the B.C. Agriculture Council to recognize the role local governments in B.C. play in helping to develop a diverse economy as well as lo-

cal options for fresh, healthy and greattasting meals. The selected winner will be recognized as a leader in the development of policies or programs that support farming and food production, and that have made agriculture a top planning priority in their community. The award will look for local governments that have done things like: •Developed an exceptional agricultural area plan and agricultural economic development strategy. •Included farmers and ranchers in their planning process. •Increased the demand for local products. •Attracted youth into

agriculture. •Supported the sharing of surplus local foods with food banks and shelters. Local governments have become more engaged in proactively supporting Agriculture Advisory Committees, Agriculture Area Plans and adoption of Minister’s Bylaw Standards in the last 15 years. All of these help support the Ministry of Agriculture’s Agrifood and Seafood Strategic Growth Plan’s goal of the sector generating $15 billion in annual revenue by 2020. Local governments can apply before June 17, 2016. The award will be presented at the UBCM conven-

tion in Victoria on Sept. 29, 2016. “B.C.’s agrifoods sector would not have achieved the record $12.3 billion in revenues and $3 billion in exports in 2014 without the support of local governments. This

award will formally recognize the appreciation we have for local governments that prioritize agriculture in their communities, for the jobs, revenue and food supply security they create in their hometowns,”

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Grain Future Prices - as of April 29, 2016 Canola (May 2016) Cash May 2016 July 2016 November 2016 Wheat (May 2016) Cash May 2016 July 2016 September 2016 Hard Red Wheat (May 2016) Cash May 2016 July 2016 September 2016 Spring Wheat (May 2016) Cash May 2016 July 2016 September 2016 Corn (May 2016) May 2016 July 2016 September 2016 Oats (May 2016) May 2016 July 2016 September 2016 Soybeans (May 2016) May 2016 July 2016 August 2016 Soybean Oil (May 2016) May 2016 July 2016 August 2016 Soybean Meal (May 2016) May 2016 July 2016 August 2016

Last 496.70s 500.70 502.00 494.80 Last 486-0s 477-0 484-2 494-4 Last 444-0s 458-2 472-0 487-4 Last 619-6s 537-6 541-4 549-4 Last 389-4 391-6 391-2 Last 195-2 206-4 213-6 Last 1021-2 1032-0 1032-6 Last 33.03 33.28 33.37 Last 331.8 336.2 334.4

Change - 2.30 + 3.00 + 4.30 + 4.10 Change + 2-0 + 1-4 - 1-2 - 0-6 Change - 3-0 - 2-6 - 2-4 - 2-6 Change - 0-2 + 7-6 - 0-6 - 1-0 Change + 2-4 + 0-4 + 0-6 Change + 1-0 - 0-2 - 1-0 Change + 3-2 + 4-4 + 4-2 Change - 0.02 + 0.01 - 0.01 Change + 1.2 + 2.8 + 1.8

Open 0.00 499.90 497.70 490.60 Open 0-0 472-2 483-6 494-4 Open 0-0 461-0 474-2 490-2 Open 0-0 534-6 541-6 550-0 Open 387-0 390-6 390-0 Open 194-2 205-2 212-0 Open 1015-2 1025-0 1025-4 Open 33.05 33.27 33.36 Open 330.0 332.8 331.5

High 496.70 500.70 502.30 495.10 High 486-0 480-4 490-6 501-0 High 444-0 465-4 479-4 495-4 High 619-6 538-4 546-6 555-0 High 392-0 395-2 393-6 High 196-4 207-2 214-0 High 1029-0 1038-2 1039-0 High 33.43 33.70 33.80 High 333.5 337.5 336.0

Low 496.70 499.90 497.00 489.40 Low 486-0 470-4 480-6 491-4 Low 444-0 456-0 469-0 485-4 Low 619-6 534-6 540-0 549-0 Low 385-0 388-2 387-2 Low 192-4 202-2 211-0 Low 1009-0 1018-2 1019-6 Low 32.86 33.10 33.22 Low 326.3 328.8 328.3

Prev. Stl. 499.00 497.70 497.70 490.70 Prev. Stl. 484-0 475-4 485-4 495-2 Prev. Stl. 447-0 461-0 474-4 490-2 Prev. Stl. 620-0 530-0 542-2 550-4 Prev. Stl. 387-0 391-2 390-4 Prev. Stl. 194-2 206-6 214-6 Prev. Stl. 1018-0 1027-4 1028-4 Prev. Stl. 33.05 33.27 33.38 Prev. Stl. 330.6 333.4 332.6

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Veterinary chiropractic does not substitute tradition by Dr. Christa Harder I have recently completed a lengthy veterinary spinal manipulative therapy course at the Veterinary Chiropractic Learning Centre in Ontario and am thrilled to be offering this new service at the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic. Chiropractic is a commonly used treatment in the human field and is developing as a treatment for dogs and horses as well. Veterinary chiropractic does not sub-

stitute traditional veterinary practice but rather is used to complement veterinary medicine and provide some alternative options for certain cases. The fundamentals of veterinary chiropractic are the same as in human practice however the animal’s structure and anatomy is different which results in different types of adjustments. Veterinary chiropractic is a therapeutic technique that focuses on restoring normal motion in the spinal column. This helps improve dysfunctions of the

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neuro-musculoskeletal system in order to decrease pain, restore motion to areas of restriction, improve function, and facilitate the nervous system. Veterinary chiropractic focuses on addressing the body as a whole, in which every vertebra should move easily against the next. When there is decreased and restricted motion from normal we call this a subluxation. Subluxations (stuck vertebrae) can lead to increased muscle tension locally, sensitivity to pressure, limited and painful motions and changes in posture. Change in posture can lead to a change in gait. Muscles and nerves are programed to have a memory and over time long term subluxations will cause nerve impulses to fire with minimal stimulation resulting in nerves and muscles become tight, sensitive and often painful. Veterinary chiropractors assess the movement in each joint and vertebrae and establish where the restrictions are. The

The fundamentals of veterinary chiropractic are the same as in human practice.

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affected joint or vertebrae is brought into ‘tension’ and a quick, controlled, and specific thrust is applied to a joint in order to restore motion to that segment. Many animals experience immediate improvement after the adjustment via improved mobility, decreased muscle tenderness, and improved nerve function. The adjustment also causes a release of endorphins, which can relieve pain and provide relaxation. After a few treatments many animals appear to enjoy being adjusted. Animals that benefit from chiropractic treatment following

veterinary assessment and treatment include performance horses (maintenance of good muscle function/injury prevention), senior patients with stiffness or arthritis, disc disease in dogs (mild forms), urinary incontinence and post operative surgical cases that have secondary muscle loss or compensation. A chiropractic appointment involves an initial exam where the entire body, including the cervical vertebrae (neck), TMJ (jaw), thoracic vertebrae, lumbar spine, pelvis and extremities are assessed and treated. A follow up appointment is generally booked at this

time as well. If the animal is not regularly adjusted allow the day of treatment (and sometimes the next day) off of regular work. Once treatments begin senior patients, chronic cases and performance animals are often put on a monthly maintenance schedule. The ability to perform a good exam/treatment also means your animal needs to be handle able without sedation. Please contact the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic for further questions or to book a chiropractic appointment for your horse or dog.

Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic With Peace River Forage Association Presents Livestock Handling Seminar with Dr. Lynn Locatelli

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Large Animals:

Lively Legumes, Grazing & Value Adding Tour With Diane Knight

June 16 9am-5pm & June 17 8am-5pm Contact the clinic for tickets and more information Small Animal: 250-782-5616 Large Animal: 250-782-1080 238-116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC Across from the Fairgrounds

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No Fools bull sale nothing but a real sunny success

Lloyd and Donna Ross held their 29th annual bull sale on their farm, in Cleardale on April 30. There was lots of sun, fellowship and laughs to be had at the Clear River Red Angus Sale and oh yes, lots of beef too: some on the hoof, others on the plate. DAN PRZYBYLSKI PHOTOS.

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ANGUS

C ttle Directory Wallin Stock Farm Jennifer Wallin, Woking, AB ...................................... 780-864-8556

CHAROLAIS

Bar B Charolais George & Linda Bolin, Cecil Lake, BC ...................... 250-785-5325 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC...................................................... 250-784-3924 Eldon & Marilyn Cassity Wembley, AB .............................................................. 780-766-2887 Eight Way Charolais Drschiwiski Family, Groundbirch, BC ....................... 250-329-4816 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB.................... 780-568-2647 Lazy S Charolais Roy & Erika Schweitzer, Beaverlodge, AB ................ 780-356-3611 Pro-Char Charolais David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB ................... 780-932-1654 Rosebud Ranches Dan & Holly Schleppe, Progress, BC ......................... 250-786-5698 Spruce View Charolais Andrew & Efﬁe Lakusta, Andrew, AB ....................... 780-365-2079 Valanjou Charolais Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB ............................. 780-348-5683

GELBVIEHS

Milne’s Gelbvieh Harold & Bev Milne, Fairview, AB ............................ 780-835-2645

HEREFORDS

Benwyn Herefords Bill & Doug Bentley, Progress, BC ............................ 250-843-7575 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC...................................................... 250-784-3924 Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB ............. 780-778-0150 Eureka Hereford Farms Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB .................................. 780-685-2102 Friesen Hereford Farms Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB ................. 780-832-4068 Gold Stock Hereford Farms Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB................. 780-354-3190 Gurtler Farms Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB ..................................... 780-836-2125 Hilltop Honey Ranch Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC ..................... 250-786-5232 McElroy Polled Herefords John McElroy, Charlie Lake, BC ................................ 250-785-6074 PHK Herefords Philip Krahn, LaCrete, AB .......................................... 780-821-9409 Reber’s Polled Herefords Gerald & Sandy Reber, Woking, AB .......................... 780-774-2161 Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB .......................... 780-774-2337 Spring Mountain Stock Farm Hotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB .............. 780-354-2074

LIMOUSIN

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC.......................................................... 250-772-5116 Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC.................. 250-781-3617 Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB ............................ 780-349-2135 Fouillard Limousin Dan & Pam Fouillard, Thorsby, AB............................ 780-789-4055

Hansen’s Limousin Scott & Lesley Hansen, Evansburg, AB ..................... 780-727-4557 Hillview Farms Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB ... 780-938-2173 Lakeroad Limousin Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB .................. 780-685-2141 Pinnacle View Limousin Rob & Cheryl Swan & Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC ................................................................ 250-747-2618

LOWLINE

Butterkup Farms & Pinnacle Lowlines Andy & Melanie Guttner, Pink Mountain, BC ........... 250-793-4742

RED POLL

Shadow Creek Red Poll Dean & Marsha Anderson, Fort St. John, BC ............. 250-827-3293

SHORTHORNS

Tamarack Shorthorns Alvin & Deanna Johnson, Brownvale, AB ................. 780-597-3973

SIMMENTALS

Albrecht Farms Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB ..... 780-864-4259 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC...................................................... 250-784-3924 Cuthbertson Cattle Co. Scott & Jackie Cuthbertson, Valleyview, AB.............. 780-837-8544 Fallen Timber Farms Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC ......................... 250-780-2141 Flatrock Valley Simmentals Brad Geisbrecht, Cecil Lake, BC................................ 250-781-3580 GRA-TAN Farm Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ................. 780-786-2181 Halfway River Simmentals Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC ................. 250-263-8237 Hodges Simmentals Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ....................... 780-512-4669 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB.................... 780-568-2647 KIN-KIN Cattle Co. Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB .................... 780-786-4500 KRS Simmentals Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC .................................... 250-249-5332 KSL Simmentals Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB.............................. 780-518-6572 Moonlite Farm Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB ...................... 780-835-3165 Moose Creek Simmentals Don, Joyce & Shon Smith, Gordondale, AB .............. 780-353-2284 O Double E Simmentals Ole, Elden & Einar Bakkehaug, Hythe, AB................ 780-356-2113 Rachido Ranch Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB .............. 780-786-4373 Rosefield Simmentals James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC ...................... 250-630-2621 SIBL Simmentals The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB............................... 780-785-2045 Tri-K Simmentals Keith & Kerriley Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB .............. 780-831-7999 Willow Creek Simmentals Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB ............. 780-957-2814 Willowdale Simmentals Dale & Judy Smith, Valleyview, AB ........................... 780-524-2790 Wolfe Farms Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB ....................................... 780-524-3939

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Altona Falls Red Angus Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC ............................. 250-630-2146 Aspen Hill Red Angus George & Kelly LeBlanc, Woking, AB ...................... 780-774-2404 Bar 4A Cattle Co. Hugh Atkin & Joleen (Jo) Meservy, LaGlace AB....... 780-512-3641 Battle River Black Angus Ron Gordey, Manning, AB ......................................... 780-836-2584 Brandl Cattle Co. Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB ............................. 780-954-2599 Classic Livestock Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk, High Prairie, AB................. 780-523-5077 Cinder Angus Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB ........... 780-674-5773 Clear River Red Angus Lloyd, Donna & Mackay Ross, Cleardale, AB ........... 800-667-2251 Cuthbertson Cattle Co. Scott & Jackie Cuthbertson, Valleyview, AB.............. 780-837-8544 Dwajo Angus Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery, Camp Creek, AB .... 780-674-4410 Figure 8 Angus Paul & Coleen Jex-Blake, Grimshaw, AB .................. 780-597-2001 Fineline Red Angus Nick & Lorraine van Gaalen, LaGlace, AB ................ 780-568-3906 Gemvale Stock Farm Don & Sheri Murphy, Dawson Creek, BC ................. 250-759-4717 Grassy Lanes Angus Ed & Laurel Mostad, Valleyview, AB......................... 780-524-3129 Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company Dale & Steve Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC................ 250-786-5478 Heart Valley Angus Chris Tschetter, Birch Hills Colony, AB ..................... 780-864-8918 J Lazy A Ranch Jarin & Amber Carter, Sexsmith, AB .......................... 780-518-9652 Jones Land & Cattle Mark & Allison Jones, Barrhead, AB ......................... 780-674-6377 KBJ Round Farms Jim & Rita, Barry & Dette Round, Clyde, AB............ 780-348-5638 Kjos Black Angus Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC ................... 250-787-0970 Lazy B Livestock Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, GP, AB.................. 780-539-7128 Luv-N-It Cattle Co. Jason & Trisha French, Mayerthorpe, AB .................. 780-786-9150 Mackenzie Red Angus Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie, Deadwood, AB .............. 780-836-2049 Mountain Side Angus John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB ....................... 780-354-2726 North Point Red Angus Mark & Ginger Zahacy, High Prairie, AB .................. 780-523-5356 Rafter SJ Ranch Jack & Shannon Trask, Montney, BC ......................... 250-827-3364 Ring Creek Farms Pat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB ................................ 780-835-4338 Rio Grande Angus Clint & Anna Collins, Rio Grande, AB....................... 780-354-3913 Roy Angus Chris & Jen Roy, Fairview, AB ................................... 780-835-0463 Sawmill Angus Clarence & Darleen Budal, Hotchkiss, AB................. 780-836-2788 Silver S Red Angus Devin & Amber Stark, Bezanson, AB ........................ 780-876-6252 Smoky River Red Angus Maynard & Curtis Boese, Sexsmith, AB .................... 780-568-4340 Spruce Lane Ranch Andrew & Vivian Miller, Bonanza, AB ...................... 780-353-3355

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Cattle Market Report VOLD JONES VOLD AUCTION LTD. Dawson Creek, BC Shawn Gist (250) 782-3766

VOLD JONES VOLD JONES VOLD JONES VOLD AUCTION VOLD AUCTION VOLD AUCTION LTD. LTD. LTD. Beaverlodge, AB Don Fessler (780) 354-2423

Ponoka, AB Henry Thalen (403) 783-5561

Westlock, AB Gary Jarvis (780) 349-3153

NORTH CENTRAL LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Clyde, AB Garth Rogers (780) 34 349-1491 49

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Glen Mayer 780.897.9570 • Mel Pydde 780.933.0048

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So what is with the beef, Earls Restaurants?

Vancouver-based Earls Restaurants announced Tuesday it would become the first resto chain in North America to serve only certified humane beef; or cattle raised without the use of antibiotics, steroids or added hormones – cutting Canadian products out of the loops While Earls spokesperson

Cate Simpson claimed the company has done intensive research and testing for over two years trying to use a Certified Humane beef from Alberta, the company needed a reliable supplier of more than two million pounds of beef a year. “There was (and is) simply not enough Certified

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Box 2139 High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0

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FEATURING SONS OF OLE OSCAR Contact Clarence & Darleen Budal Email: sawmillangus@abnorth.com Coffee is Always On!

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Available on the Farm Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie & Family Tel: 780-836-2049 • Box 35, Deadwood, AB TOH 1A0 www.mackenzieredangus.ca

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PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS Visitors Welcome Mile 11 on #2 Highway South of Dawson Creek STEVE AYLWARD (250)786-5031 or (250)784-5136 DALE AYLWARD (250)786-5478 P.O. BOX 132, DAWSON CREEK, B.C. V1G 4G3

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flagship locations across Canada for well over two years,” the chain said in a statement. Earls protein buyer Dave Bursey told CTV 16 vompanies were tested throughout North America. “Time and time again, after steak cutting after steak cutting the Creekstone product has won out,” he said. Bob Lowe, chair of the Alberta Beef Producers chair Bob Lowe called the move a slap in the face of the industry and producers.

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sociation Rob McNabb told the Herald he doesn’t believe the U.S. cattle industry is ahead of the Canadian industry. “I guess given the size of our industry versus the size of the industry in the U.S., it’s just a matter of them perhaps getting a little ahead of us on that type of documentation,” McNabb said. Earls announced the change last week. “There are some great suppliers in Canada — and we did use it in our Edmonton and Calgary locations as well as our

Humane, antibiotic, steroid free beef in Alberta to meet the volume we use and those we tried were unable to consistently meet our supply needs, not even a portion of it,” Simpson said to the Calgary Herald last week. Simpson said Earls believed for their customers, the welfare of the animals outweighed the country of origin. She added if beef sources in Canada move to Certified Humane, they would revisit their supplies. General manager of the Canadian Cattlemen’s As-

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Protect Your Investment! The British Columbia Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA) has been the official voice of cattle ranchers throughout British Columbia since 1929. For more than 80 years, the Association - whose membership is close to 1,200 ranchers - has represented the interests of beef cattle producers in the province of BC. BCCA is proud to work on behalf of approximately 72% of the provincial cattle herd. BC CATTLEMEN ASSOCIATION PhOTO

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CCA joins International Trade Minister on Europe dates

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) President Dan Darling was in Brussels, Belgium last week accompanying International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland as she promotes the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The Minister’s mission provided an opportunity to highlight the need to resolve important technical issues for Canada’s beef exporters in order for the sector to

realize the full potential of the deal’s trade benefits. “The potential of the CETA is immense for Canadian beef producers,” said Darling, who runs a cow-calf and backgrounding operation in Ontario. “With the quota access provided by CETA, Canadian beef exports to Europe could grow to $600 million a year from today’s $10 million.” Once implemented, CETA will remove a prohibitively high European tariff for

nearly 65,000 tonnes of Canadian beef per year. However, CCA is concerned Canada’s ability to fill the beef export demand may be hindered by unresolved technical issues. The most significant issue to be resolved is the fact that the EU has not yet approved all of the procedures used in Canadian beef production to ensure maximum food safety for consumers.

For example, Canada reduces the potential presence of harmful bacteria in meat production by using anti-microbial carcass rinses that have been approved by Health Canada and utilized by Canadian processors for many years. The most commonly used antimicrobial rinses are lactic acid, citric acid, and peroxyacetic acid (PAA)based solutions diluted in water. Europe

has recently approved lactic acid and recycled hot water. Review of the scientific data on the efficacy of citric acid and PAA by European authorities will follow, but as the signature of CETA approaches and the ratification process of Parliaments in Ottawa and Brussels may soon commence, the CCA greatly appreciates that Minister Freeland has stressed the

importance of resolving such matters if genuine trade benefits are to result from the potential that CETA presents. “On behalf of Canada’s beef producers, I want to thank Minister Freeland for raising this issue with her counterparts and underscoring the importance of getting these details sorted out and resolved,” said Darling.

Shadow Creek Red Polls

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Canadian Cattlemen Association President Dan Darling was in Brussels, Belgium last week. Canadian Cattlemen

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Research could deliver answers to antimicrobial use

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Poorboy Simmental JOHN & LORI GIESBRECHT 250.261.0746 poorboy171@hotmail.com

Performance Breeding Stock Polled Reds and Blacks Box 1555 Valleyview, AB T0H 3N0

DALE & JUDY SMITH & SONS

780-524-2790

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

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• Bulls For Sale • •Red & Black Factor• Brad & Elaine Giesbrecht

BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE

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Simmentals

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Box 238, Norbert & Janice Luken FAIRVIEW, ALBERTA 780-835-3165 TOH 1LO Email: njluken6@gmail.com

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

Yearling and 2 yr. old Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty Eckbert and Christa Georg and Sarah 250-263-8237 250-262-7681 Email ecweitzel@live.ca • Box 159, Charlie Lake, BC V0C 1H0

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microbial ecosystem,” said Dr. Alexander. “However, while typically associated with gut health and oral consumption, probiotics can also be administered to other parts of the body. The microbial community of the respiratory tract is less complicated than the digestive system which could allow for better interaction of probiotics with pathogens and the host immune system. Therefore, nasally administering these probiotics could lead to enhancements in cattle health, including the prevention of BRD.” As a project partner, the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) recognized the thoroughness and potential of this initiative. “This research identified many challenges in the cattle industry and addresses promising solutions,” said Dr. Susan Novak, ALMA’s Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives. “The information gathered will help the industry better understand AMR.

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health and AMR. This initiative’s ultimate goal, inspired by the results from previous ALMA-supported research, looks at developing a promising alternative to antimicrobials for preventing bovine respiratory disease (BRD). As a major cause for animal mortality and decreased animal performance in feedlots, BRD is one of the most devastating diseases in the cattle sector. Dr. Alexander’s team has characterized candidate lactic-acid producing bacteria that can inhibit M. haemolytica, a bacterial pathogen that causes BRD. In this approach, the team will test the ability of the lactic acid bacteria (probiotic cocktail) to colonize the respiratory tract of cattle and further evaluate their effects on lung immunity. “Probiotics have shown variable results when administered through feed because surviving and colonizing the ruminant digestive tract is challenging due to its incredibly complex

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One of the priorities for the livestock industry is finding ways to reduce antibiotic use as consumer concerns expand and producers take steps to avoid antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Producers are looking for new options and are turning to researchers to provide information on antibiotic use, resistance and alternatives. According to Dr. Trevor Alexander, from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, many AMR research initiatives have a few things in common. “AMR studies have often been limited to several factors such as single time points, unique population of cattle, specific species of bacteria or lack of information on prior antimicrobial use (AMU). Results from these studies provide limited answers in identifying associations between resistance and antimicrobial use. It also prevents us from understanding the scope of AMR development.” Dr. Alexander will lead a team of researchers who will use a genomics-based approach to fill in some knowledge gaps surrounding AMR in cattle. By assessing resistance and the effects of AMU in both respiratory and fecal bacteria, the team believes they will identify critical activities that lead to resistance throughout production. The team will also generate data regarding transmission dynamics in feedlots and the effects of current management strategies on respiratory

25 km North of Valleyview on Hwy. 49

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The 2016 Census of Agriculture is on the way At the beginning of May 2016, Canadian farm operators will have the chance to take part in a national dialogue by completing the Census of Agriculture questionnaire. Census of Agriculture data is the definitive source of community-level data. By drawing on this data, decision makers will be assured that they are acting in the interest of farmers, farm communities and agricultural operations. Farm organizations are heavy users of census data and draw on this information to formulate policy recommendations, produce communications and outreach work, and conduct market development. Regional, provincial and federal government policy advisors use Census of Agriculture data to help develop programs related to farm support and to evaluate the impact of natural disasters (such as floods, droughts and storms) on agriculture. This allows for a quick reaction when a natural disaster does occur. Census of Agriculture Benefits - Identifies trends and provides factual information on emerging issues, opportunities

- Identifies trends and provides factual information on emerging issues, opportunities and challenges within the agricultural community. - Covers a wide range of topics, such as land use, crops, livestock, agricultural labour, machinery and equipment, land management practices, and farm finances. - Provides farmers, farm organizations, policy makers, stakeholders and citizens with relevant information about the future of the Canadian agricultural sector, and help them make informed decisions regarding agricultural practices in this country. The Census can be completed by anyone who is responsible for, or knowledgeable about, the day-to-day management decisions of your farming operation. As required by the Statistics Act, the information you provide will be kept confidential and used only for statistical purposes.

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Highway 2 from DC West on Road 204 4 kms South on Road 211 to top of hill

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Home: (780) 832-4068 • Cell: (780) 831-9106 Chad & Anna Friesen Box 1185, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4B6

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Dan and Shawn would like to remind everyone that cattle sales at VJV in Beaverlodge are every SECOND Thursday!! Look down here!

Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co.Ltd.

www.vjvauction.com • Canadian Satellite Web Site: www.cslauction.com

Cattle Sales

Special Sales

Shawn Gist 780.782.3766

Dawson Creek

Beaverlodge Don Fessler 780.354.2423

Westlock Gary Jarvis 780.349.3153

Ponoka Henry Thalen 403.783.5561

Rimbey Wes Skeels 403.843.2439

Tues, May 10 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 12 - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, May 11 - 8:30 a.m.

Tues, May 10 - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, May 17 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 26 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 19 - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, May 18 - 8:30 a.m.

Tues, May 17 - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, May 24 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, June 9 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 26 - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, May 25 - 8:30 a.m.

Tues, May 24 - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, May 31 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, June 23 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, June 2 - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, June 1 - 8:30 a.m.

Tues, May 31 - 9:00 a.m.

Dawson Creek

Beaverlodge

Westlock

Ponoka

Rimbey

Last Chance Bull Sale Tuesday, May 17 – 1:00 p.m.

Important Notice! Regular Cattle Sales Move To Every Second Week (See Listing Above)

RJK Red Angus Prod Sale Saturday, June 4th 30 Yearling Bulls 20 2 Yr. Old Bulls 25 Open Replacement Heifers 25 Bred Females/ Cow Calf Pairs

No Sales on the Schedule

Horse Sale Saturday, June 11 Tack @ 9:30, Horses @ Noon

Monthly Horse Sales Sat, May 21 – 10:00 a.m. Sheep & Goat Sales Tues, May 17 – 11:00 a.m.

Rimbey 4-H Interclub Show & Sale Rimbey Ag Grounds May 15/16 – 9:00 a.m.

Dawson Creek Horse Sale Saturday, June 4 Tack @ 9:30 a.m. Horses @ Noon Ride-Throughs – 1:00 p.m.

Call the office to book your next bull sale

Monthly Horse Sales Fri, May 27 – 5:00 p.m. Fri, June 24 – 5:00 p.m.

Contact our reps for current market trends, prices, booking of cattle into the auction mart or satellite sale Owners – Henry Thalen 403.783.0090 henry@morsan.com • Morris Thalen 403.783.1333 morris@morsan.com

Ponoka - 4410 – Highway 2A, Ponoka, AB, (Ph) 403.783.5561, (Fax) 403.783.4120, (Website) www.vjvauction.com (Email) office@vjvauction.com Dawson Creek - 301–116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C., (Ph) 250.782.3766, (Fax) 780.782.6622, (Email) dawson@vjvauction.com Beaverlodge - Box 606, Beaverlodge, AB, (Ph) 780-354-2423, (Email) vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca Westlock - 9004 – 110A Street, Westlock, AB, (Ph) 780-349-3153, (Fax) 780-349-5466 • Rimbey - 4831 – 47th Street, Rimbey, AB, (Ph) 403.843.2439, (Fax) 403.843.3485

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Field Representatives: Mike Brennan (Ponoka, Rimbey, Bashaw) 403.783.1074, Ralph Calder (Grimshaw & N.Alberta) 780.618.7655, Neil Campbell (Rycroft) 780.814.4113, Trevor Duke (Castor, Coronation, Stettler, Hanna) 403.740.5753, Trent Ewasiw (Rochester/Dapp) 780.349.0239, Donny Fessler (Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie) 780.882.6189, Darryl Friesen (Rimbey) 780.318.1630, Shawn Gist (Dawson Creek) 250.219.4419, D. Trapper Green (Northern Alberta & BC) 780.837.0171, Ron Kramer (Fort St. John) 250.827.3245, Barry Neumeirer (Rimbey) 403.350.8222, Art Patterson (Dawson Creek) 250.784.4307, Cory Polak (Peers/Edson) 780.712.5749, Wade Schaupmeyer (Mayerthorpe) 780.305.4104, Bob Scott (Lac La Biche) 780.689.9203, Travis Sekura (Drayton Valley) 780.621.6841, Stan Skeels (Rimbey) 403.704.0288, Hank Stach (Lamont) 780.977.3733, Nanson Vold (Ponoka) 403.783.0349

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Silver Willow 4-H has been keeping busy Karlee Ballard, Silver Willow 4H Club Reporter

Titanium Oilfield Manufacturing “Quality Fabrication at Competitive Prices”

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Fully mobile & easy to set up Built-in hydraulics with lights & brakes Heavy pipe construction Sets up in less than 10 minutes Optional loading ramp & added panels

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1 SMOKY RIVER RED ANGUS 1 60 TWO-Year-Old RED ANGUS Bulls on Offer

in March and our beef members joined other clubs’ beef members in a Fitting Hello fellow readers! and Showmanship Clinic at a nearby The Silver Willow 4H Club has been arena on April 24th. As a club we assisted busy over the past few months. First of the Fort St. John Co-Op by blowing all, at the last minute, we received two up balloons at the new members. Now 2016 Trade Show. Silver Willow has 21 We had a lot of fun members instead of and we got to see all the smiles on all the 19. Wow! We wish to kid’s faces when they received a balloon. congratulate our There will be a members who went District judging rally on to the District in June and Silver speech competition and Clayton Fell Willow will have who continued on to a practice judging the Regional speech rally in May to help competition with his our new members learn how to judge educational display livestock and other board. items. Our 11 sheep members (including Lastly, I would like to thank the Rose me) got our lambs

Prairie Hall again for letting our club use their facility for our meetings. Thank you for reading my article and I hope you have a great day!

Peace Country Sheep and Goat Producers, take note ...

4th PEACE COUNTRY SHEEP CONFERENCE

& ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE PEACE RIVER LAMB ASSOCIATION Theme: The eme: m “Heal “Health a th t of the he Sh Shepherd, heph epherd His s Family F m ly & His Fami His Flock” Flock” Flo Floc

Private Treaty Sales Starting April 5, 2016

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 SATURDAY 11, 2016

Bred, Born, and Raised for the Peace Country — Quality & Affordable for Commercial Cattlemen - Performance Tested — Vet Inspected — Personalized Service

Rycroft Ag Building, Rycroft, Alberta

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Maynard Boese (780) 568-4340

Curtis Boese (780) 876-4526

Dr. Christy Barlund, DVM D

Raelyn Peterson

Trevor Jones T

MD, DTM&H, FRCPC Professor, Medicine & Dentistry try Medicine, M edicine, University of Albert Alberta ta “Zoonotic Diseases & Q-Fev Q-Fever” er” Farm Safety Coordinator, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry try “Family Health Program”

In Instructor of Animal Health, GPRC, Fairview College Campus G “Herd “H Herd Health H Health”

C Co-owner/Operator of Jones Stock Farm, Fairview, AB Jo “Reflections on the Industry & “R Shepherds S h in the Peace Country” Question Q uestion i period periiod d to follow follow ll each each h presentation presentatiion LUNCH PROVIDED Registration – 9:30 a.m. | Speakers – 10:00 a.m. Registration Fee: $15 per member | $25 per non-member To pre-register, or for more information, contact

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Trio of rides for Beatton Community 4-H Gracie English Beatton 4-H Club Reporter

shop for our members to help teach us the proper way to handle a horse and ourselves in a showmanship class. On April 2 we had two members, Brooke and Mollie, compete in Hello my readers. How are you doing today? Good? Well today I’m going to tell you Regional Communications and they placed what has been going on in Beatton Commu- first in Junior Demonstration. nity 4-H club. As the two are only juniors they can’t go Since my last article we have had three any farther in the competition than Regionals rides. We’ve had rides March 30, April 6, and but they did very well with their demonstration in the levels of Communications they April 9. We also held a showmanship work-

could compete in. Before I finish this article I would just like to thank the sponsor of this page, Progress Energy, for supporting us and making it possible for us to make this article. So thank you Progress Energy. And thank all of you that read this article. That’s all for this month! See you all next month with another update on our club.

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100’ 2014 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom wheels, Frt load 380/90R46, Air ride, Air Dryer Pkg, $544,400 02/16 Blowout 409,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

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2015 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110 hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Canbus, Radar *490700 800/70R38 Firestone demo $ 390,000

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30’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, 10.5”S, 26X8mm c/o frt 26x8mm S/rear, S/L hitch 650# per ft, T2-215 brgs *95150 Brg wear grds Intro 79,900 36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, *99200 Intro

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2012 100’ RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 1965 hrs, SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom whls, 380/90R46, Air ride, Air Dryer Pkg, $290,850 6/15 1 only $ 265,900

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2016 400 Versatile 400 hp QSX11.9, PS 710/70R38 duals 6E hyd 113 gpm Radio msrp $425,500 demo $328,000 Tier 3

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“Big Roy” to be restored by Versatile this year “Big Roy” to be Restored The most famous Versatile tractor in history has been returned to the factory at 1260 Clarence Avenue in Winnipeg for a full restoration. The Versatile 1080, more commonly known as “Big Roy” is receiving mechanical repairs, new components, new cab interior and a fresh coat of paint and new decals as part of the 50th Anniversary of Versatile happening in 2016. Big Roy, normally on display at the Manitoba Ag Museum in Austin, Manitoba, was returned to the factory where it was built nearly 40 years ago and the teardown process is already underway. “Big Roy is an icon, people around the world associate Versatile with that tractor,” explains Grant Adolph, Chief

Operating Officer and member of the Board of Directors for Buhler Industries. “It was revolutionary when it was first created. The engineering team took a lot of risks and it had a lot of power and several operator features that are now commonplace today.” The Versatile 1080 has a 19-liter Cummins engine with 600 horsepower and was mounted to the back half of the tractor to power the machine, inverting the traditional four-wheel drive layout. The 550 gallon (2100 litre) fuel tank was located at the front of the tractor. The 6-speed manual transmission could achieve speeds of 13.2 MPH (21.2 KPH). Big Roy featured cutting edge technology for that era and an operator environment that was ahead of its time. The air

conditioned cab, accessed through a sliding door, was built with seating for three full-sized adults. The engine compartment virtually eliminated rearward visibility and the solution was a closed circuit television system with a 9” monitor in the cab connected to a dustproof 120 degree camera in the rear. Big Roy. SUBMITTED PhoTo At more than 30’ in length and 11’ high, Big Roy weighs in at nearly 30 the ground but caused a tons. significant amount of soil The Versatile 1080 disturbance because of created a lot of attention four tires running in the for Versatile in the late same track. Turning ra1970’s and early 1980’s, dius was limited because delighting farm show of the sheer size of the crowds and onlookers machine, and there were with its sheer size and few implements available radical design. In the at the time to justify the field, however, that design cost and power of a traccreated some challenges. tor such as Big Roy. Firstly, the in-line axle Today, Big Roy’s / tire design was effecpermanent home is at tive at putting power to the Manitoba Agricul-

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Producers benefit from agronomy research Impact of inputs Another is determining which inputs have the largest impact on yield and economic return in pulse crops. This is why the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, along with the Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers, recently funded a field pea input study to look at how combinations of multiple inputs interact and affect yields. “While extensive research has been conducted on the impact that individual inputs have on field pea production, relatively little is known about how or if they interact,” says Stewart Brandt, research manager with the Northeast Agricultural Research Foundation in Melfort, Sask. “Do they complement one another, can they be antagonistic to each other or can one

compensate for another?” The research identified three inputs – seeding rate, granular inoculant and foliar fungicides – that consistently improved yield under high yield conditions, namely when field pea yield exceeded 40 bushels per acre. Moving forward, the researchers feel it would be useful to further refine how the inputs are utilized. “For example, what is needed to ensure that every viable seed that is planted survives and contributes to yield?” Brandt says. “In this study, only 75 to 80 per cent of seeds planted survived.” Another project to assess nitrogen fixation of faba beans for the Prairies saw University of Saskatchewan researchers sample plants from the faba bean

breeding program at the university’s Crop Development Centre. “At the end, we had a nice tool to use for field screening so we can measure thousands of plants from nursery or breeding material, without having to generate field plots with reference crops,” says Dr. Rosalind Bueckert, a U of S professor of plant sciences and the lead researcher of the project. Last year, the researchers worked at upgrading the sampling infrastructure, so they can put their research to work and seek out the best from nurseries and breeding material to bring better nitrogen fixing faba beans to farmer’s fields. “Fertilizer comes with a sustainability cost as it takes a lot of energy to make the nitrogen,” says

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Money flow still driving commodity markets Grain markets have trended generally higher over the past month or two, but future rally potential is being called into question at these now higher price levels. The Chicago soy complex continues to command the leadership role in influencing overall grain market price direction at this time. There hasn’t been a lot fresh market-moving news in the past week or two and, quite frankly, much of the soybean-led rally action since March 1 has been difficult to explain fundamentally. Some of the fundamental influences cited as bullish are the weaker American dollar, stronger energies in recent sessions and a higher overall commodity indexes drawing new speculative money

into commodities. Bearish arguments build on the large U.S. and world stocks of grain, improving Argentine weather and China taking action to get control of their commodity bubble. It’s worth noting that

shift in fundamentals,” Goldman Sachs analysts said last week. “Given the near-term and temporary nature of the current rebalancing and the lack of longer-term sustainable deficits in any of the markets, it is premature to em-

“It’s not just the oilseed and grain sector seeing recent bullish trends.” it’s not just the oilseed and grain sector seeing recent bullish trends, but other sectors of the commodity world as well, such as energy and metals. Like in agriculture’s grains and oilseeds sector, commodity gains don’t really appear backed up by fundamentals in the physical markets. “While this recent rally has the potential to run further to the upside... we believe that it is not yet driven by a sustainable

brace these ‘green shoots’ and shift to an ‘overweight’ recommendation in commodities.” Copper, iron ore and silver, all used widely in manufacturing, have rallied in recent days on hopes of better demand from top consumer China. Gold and other precious metals have also buoyed due to a softer dollar and a dovish U.S. Federal Reserve. Chicago soybean and corn futures and Canadian canola futures

reached their highest levels since July on concerns about adverse weather in South America, while oil prices are rising despite ongoing oversupply. The S&P Goldman Sachs Commodity Index, which tracks 24 commodities from all commodity sectors from energy products and industrial metals to agricultural products, livestock products and precious metals, hit its highest level since November. What catches my eye is that the index rose steadily in the period of January to May/June in each 2014 and 2015 before peaking, then turning down rather sharply thereafter. In 2016, the index has again been on the rise since bottoming in early January. This begs the question about what may be in

store after May/June this year. This is not a prediction - but more of an observation. For now though, capital flow dominates the oilseed trade, fundamental factors (South American production, U.S. planting pace) are real and emerging issues, but are more secondary for the moment. I should also point out that Dr. Michael Cordonnier, South American crop consultant to our U.S. Pro Farmer colleagues, has slashed his Argentine soybean crop estimate by two million tonnes to 57 million tonnes and his Brazilian bean crop peg by 500,000 tonnes to 98 million tonnes. Mike Jubinville of Pro Farmer Canada offers information on commodity markets. Visit www.pfcanada.com for more details.

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Global market volatility pushes calf premiums up

By Richard Kamchen Alberta’s Agriculture Financial Services Corporation cattle price insurance premiums for the 2016 calf crop are down from February, but still remain higher than a year ago. “It’s a new reality and it’s caused by uncertainty in the global markets,” Bruce Viney, Alberta Agriculture risk management specialist, says of higher premiums. “There’s just a higher

level of uncertainty and risk all over the world that filters down into the cattle market and the cattle futures market. We’re not immune to those risks and uncertainties that we see on the news every night.”

value: The time to when the calves get marketed or the expiry of the contract. There’s a time value component to the premium calculation that reflects some of that reduced premium,” he says. Coverage, however, is reduced as well. “That’s because of the drop in the absolute price level of cattle since last year. AFSC has to forecast a price for next year; they have to use the best available information to forecast the future and that is lower futures prices. So that’s caused a drop in coverage.”

Timing counts Premiums have edged lower since the insurance first became available in February. “Some of that volatility has tailed off a bit, but also the time

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“Everybody is different and everybody has different debt levels and risk tolerances. Some people [with debt or higher financial risk] may want to purchase a higher coverage; other people with no debt or limited debt may want to ride it out just because the premiums are so expensive.” Producers also should regularly monitor the levels of coverage and premiums, and make decisions based on their tolerances for downside risks and upside opportunities. “The premiums and coverage levels change every day as markets go up and settle down,” Viney says. Deadline nears Insurance for the 2016 calf crop is available from AFSC until May 31. For more information on cattle price insurance, call AFSC at 1-877-899-2372, or go to www. wlpip.ca.

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Proposed elimination of Table-4 offers opportunity to better protect environment

The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada says the elimination of Table-4 of the Feeds Act will allow feed formulators to customize livestock rations while also safeguarding the environment. As part of its modernization of Canada’s feed regulatory framework, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has proposed replacing Table-4 of the Feeds Act with maximum nutrient inclusion levels and is now reviewing stakeholder input on the proposed changes. Matt Einarson, a Director with the Animal Nutritional Association of Canada and Managing Director of EMF Nutrition, says the change will allow nutritionists to make the dietary adjustments that will improve performance. “I think it’s become a com-

monplace understanding, at least from the livestock producer’s perspective, that phosphorus levels within feed, specifically on the hog side of things, had minimal impact on what was happening in Lake Manitoba.” However the decision was made by the government to put a moratorium on hog expansion within Manitoba largely in part due to their thoughts on what phosphorus levels within hog manure were having in terms of contribution to eutrophication of the lake. That being said, there was opportunity and still exists to be opportunity through technologies like enzymes, phytase in particular, where you can lower the amount of added phosphorus in the diet. Source: Farmscape

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WEDNESDAY

Beaverlodge 3 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014-4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014-4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Fort St. John 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Centennial Park, Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032-101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 High Prairie 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 4932-51st Avenue Contact 780-523-4588

Rycroft 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889

Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032-101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

Beaverlodge 10 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014-4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

Beaverlodge 11 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014-4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Fort St. John 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Centennial Park, Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032-101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-4045

Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032-101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

Berwyn 14 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-625-4430 Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10200-8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032-101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 Kinuso 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kinuso Ag Hall Contact 780-775-3928

17 Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014-4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

20 Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4552 North Access Road Contact 250-788-3477 Grande Prairie – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032-101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

21 Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10200-8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032-101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10301-101st Street Contact 780-618-3640

24 Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014-4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

Beaverlodge 25 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014-4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Fort St. John 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Centennial Park, Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032-101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

27 Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4552 North Access Road Contact 250-788-3477 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032-101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

Berwyn 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-625-4430 Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10200-8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032-101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

31 Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014-4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

THURSDAY

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Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-4045

FRIDAY

2 Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889

SATURDAY Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10200-8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Enilda 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enilda WI Hall Contact 780-523-2209 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032-101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10301-101st Street Contact 780-618-3640

3 Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4552 North Access Road Contact 250-788-3477 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032-101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

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Chetwynd 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 4552 North Access Road Contact 250-788-3477

4 Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10200-8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Enilda 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enilda WI Hall Contact 780-523-2209 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032-101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10301-101st Street Contact 780-618-3640

5 Chetwynd 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 4552 North Access Road Contact 250-788-3477

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KIOTI introduces mid-mount mower for compact tractors KIOTI Tractor, a division of DaedongUSA, Inc., introduces a new drive-over mower for compact tractors with the launch of the KIOTI KM2560 mid-mount mower. Compatible with the CK2510 and CK2510H of the brand’s CK10 Series, the new mower attachment is KIOTI’s first mid-mount mower option for the CK10 line. “We are excited for operators to experience the power and convenience of the KIOTI KM2560 mid-mount mower,” says Peter Dong Kyun Kim, president and CEO of Daedong-USA, Inc., KIOTI Tractor Division. “By offering a mid-mount mower option, operators are getting the best of both worlds – the power and premier features that comprise the CK10 Series and the convenience and high-quality cut and accuracy of a driveover attachment. The two combined make for quick work of overgrown fields, large lawns, or rolling terrains,” Ideal for jobs in commercial environments such as mowing turf or acres of farmland, the KM2560 mid-mount mower provides precision cuts and increased maneuverability in tight environments. The suspended mower deck gives the operator 1.5-inch to 4.5-inch cutting control, for a clean cut every time, while eliminating hassles when moving from job to job or riding over curbs. Additionally, this innovative mid-mount mower can easily and quickly attach and detach thanks to its drive-over attachment deck. With a 60-inch cutting with and a spindle speed of 3,334 RPM, the mower’s three-blade system sheers grass with a tip speed of 18,343 feet per minute.

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2080 2085 2145 2215 2220 3535 3560 4050 4545 5010 5015 5020

Furniture Garage Sales Wanted Heavy Equipment Misc. Farm Equipment Livestock Pets Seminars/Education Travel Business For Sale Business Opportunities Services

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2088 Butcher Shop

MP C300-Machine has currently 68,000 B&W copies-5300 colour copies. $4000.00. Aron Fehr @ 250-261-4198

Butcher Hogs for Sale. Raised outside, No Hormones. Please Phone: 780524-7862

2118 Sheds/Outbuildings

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Misc Farm Equipment

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2005

Antiques

South Peace Historical Society has antique agricultural pieces to GIVE AWAY. Frank @250-782-4619 Donations Appreciated.

2060 For Sale - Misc

PEAT MOSS SOIL-6 miles NW of Sexsmith. $20/cubic yard loaded, Quantity Discount 780-568-3957 cell: 780-814-3082

2145 Wanted to Buy

2013 Loader

WANTED: Shed Antlers for creative art. Purchase by the pound. Call Terry at 780-766-2937/780-8764455

2004 JD 6400 Like New

Sample Ad

$45,000

2220 Misc Farm Equipment

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Open Houses Real Estate Wanted Apartments Condos for Rent Commercial Rent to Own Duplexes for Rent Farms/Acreages for Rent Houses for Rent Ofﬁce/Retail Property Management

16ft pasture aerator $6000 OBO (250)261-1334 For Sale: Bourgault Model 5710 Air Drill with 3225 Cart and New Openers, Grain Trailer, Accessible Hopper. Field Ready. Phone: 780-323-4364 Manure/Hay Grapples, Universal Skid-Steer Attach. 60in for $2700. 72in for $2900. 780-354-2161

6950 Shared Accommodation 6965 Suites for Rent 6975 Wanted to Rent 7015 Business Personals 8034 Building Contractors 9025 Hay/Bales for Sale 9115 Auto Miscellaneous 9160 Trucks/Vans/Cars 9185 Boats 9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 9225 Snowmobiles

2205 Farm Implements

Manure Spreader, New 375 Bushel, Rancher Series, Large Flotation Tires,Vertical Beaters. 780354-2161 Wanted: 8 ft. Breaking Plow. Please phone: 250786-5463 or 250-7845081.dc03

2210 Haying Equipment

10 ft New Holland Disc Bind. $3,000. Phone: 780805-0298

1040 Card of Thanks The Bonanza & District Agricultural Society would like to thank all the businesses and volunteers who contribute their time and energy to our Farm Safety Day held on April 14 at the Bonanza Hall. We had 70 students in attendance from the Bonanza School and Bay Tree Mennonite School visiting 8 different stations throughout the day. There was a morning snack, lunch, and dessert provided. Quad Safety: demonstrated by Mountainview Safety Dawson Creek Low Voltage Display : demonstrated by ATCO Electric Spirit River Grain Safety: demonstrated by Richardson Pioneer Dawson Creek Chemical Hazard: demonstrated by UFA Bay Tree Fire Extinguisher: demonstrated by Saddle Hills County PTO/Loader/Auger Safety: demonstrated by Prairie Coast Equipment Dawson Creek - equipment supplied by Larry Rudy Farms Hazard Board: demonstrated by Candice Sajtovich - supplied by Farm Safety Centre Grande Prairie Goodie Bags were supplied by: Alberta Agriculture & Rural Development , AG for Life, Bonanza & Distrixt Agricultural Society, UFA and Bayer Crop Sciences Thank You all for making this a successful and educational day

2210 Haying Equipment

Alteen 10-wheel v-rake. $4,000. 2012 Matador swath windrow inverter, only used once. $9,000. 780-805-0298.

2215 Heavy Equipment

1976 - 880 Ford tandem axle gravel truck 14ft box. $3000. (250)261-1334

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1215 General Employment

For Sale: 2 D8K Cats, 2 Steiger Tractors, and 2 Breaking Discs. Phone: 780-618-1234

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2215 Heavy Equipment

Attachments for skidsteers, tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc. Phone 780-354-2161.Beaverlodge. Older cross-dump tandem axle Gravel trailer $5000 OBO (250)261-1334

2220 Misc Farm Equipment

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2230 Tractors

1974 4366 International Tractor. Low engine hours/good rubber, triple hydraulics/new batteries, 12’ blade. $10,000. 780500-2172 1990 JD 4555 Tractor. C/W Cab, AC, H, 18Spd. Power Shift, 5527 Hrs. Contact: 780-625-6767 For Sale: IH 5488 2WD Tractor 180HP Duals, 3SCV, 6000 hours. $16,000. Phone: 780-6251102

3515 Feed & Grain

WANTED: most naturalorganic hay. Good quality. Fair priced. For long-term. Contact phone/fax: 250630-2524

3520 Horses & Tack

Looking bumper 2580.

for a 3-Horse pull. (780)836-

3535 Livestock

1 & 2-yr-old Salers Bulls for sale at the farm. Semen tested and guarantee. Delivery available. 780-9242464/780-982-2472. Alberta Beach, AB. ATTENTION RANCHERS: Kids would like to buy your orphan calves. We will pick-up. Phone: 250788-1806 Big strong fast barrel horse for sale. Quarter horse gelding. Call 250-759-4956 Butcher Hogs for Sale. Raised outside, No Hormones. Please Phone: 780524-7862 CAMEO HEREFORDS has Polled 2 Yr. Old Hereford Bulls for Sale. 3 Miles East of Keddies in GP. 780897-3010 or 780-8321928. For Sale: 2 YEAR OLD CHAROLAIS BULLS, White & Tan. Please Phone: 250-781-3443 For Sale:2 YEAR OLD REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS. Easy calving. Upperpine Red Angus. Phone:250-827-3542 For Sale: 2 yr. old Dexter Steers approx. 800 lbs. $1.70/lb. live weight. Phone: 780-624-3763

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3535 Livestock

For Sale: Bred CowsPolled Herefords, Black or Red Baldies. Preg Checked/Vet inspected/Vaccinated/Treated with Ivomec. Gary@780-8362125 For Sale: High Hog Calf Shute with Tipping Table. Phone: 780-836-2125 For Sale: Shorthorn Bulls, yr. old, purebred but not papered. $2000. each. Phone: 780-624-3763 Looking for young roping calves. (Corriente or Longhorn) (780)836-2580. Morand Shoulder-Holder Squeeze Shute with Palpitation Cage/Self-Catch Headgate. Side Exit/Rolling Door Tailgate/Includes Computer Weigh-Scale. 780-836-2125 Red Angus Yearling Bulls For Sale. Semen Tested. Phone: 250-843-7183 Red Angus Yearling Bulls, Low Birth Weights, Semen Tested, Halter broke & Quiet. Phone: 250-7827875 Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 1,2&3 year olds. Small birth weights. Vet inspected. Free Delivery. 780-836-2125. REGISTERED RED ANGUS YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD BULLS For Sale. Semen tested & Vet checked. SAWMILL ANGUS-Clarence Budal 780836-2788 Ringneck Pheasants Chicks available starting end of April and mature birds early May. Taking orders now. 780-532-0758 evenings/weekends Yearling Purebred Black Angus Bulls for Sale on the Ranch. Call Darren at 780814-4993.

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Business Services

M Mulvahill Fencing Contract, Construction & repairs to corrals, pasture & game fencing.

250.843.7285

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

FOR Box 6237 Fort St. John BC V1G 4H7

Ken Boon tel/fax: 250.261.6900

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Rod Hedges tel: 250.263.7944

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5020 Business Services Custom Plowing Cultivations Seeding

Phone Robert Cell 250.719.8740 Office 250.843.7654

6030 Houses for Sale

Older house for sale/to be moved in Spirit River area. $30,000 OBO. 780-8644400, 780-518-9575

9010 Farm Services

IF IT’S NOT IN THE NORTHERN HORIZON IS IT REALLY FOR SALE?

9020 Feed & Seed

9030 Tillage & Seeding

SEED OATS FOR SALE. PLEASE PHONE: 403963-0454

50 ft Degalman Heavy Harrow for Sale. Please Phone: 250-782-0220

For Sale: 60 Lb Alfalfa, Timothy, Brome Hay Bales in Manning Area. Please Phone: 780-836-7774 Small square bales, quality horse hay. Alfalfa/grass mixed. Shedded. Near Baytree Alberta. $5./bale Phone: 780-978-3415 WANTED: most naturalorganic hay. Good quality. Fair priced. For long-term. Contact phone/fax: 250630-2524

For Sale: 2013 Black Diamond Avalanche, $45,000. Taking Offers. Please Phone: 780-835-4457 1992 Barret 48’ Tandem Axle Cattle Liner, BC Safety Certified until Sept. 30, 2016. 250-467-3350

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

9160 Trucks & Vans

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers

For Sale: 20 ft. Yukon 5th Wheel Travel Trailer. Good Condition. Phone: 780766-2424

9030 Tillage & Seeding

45’ Melroe Multi-Weeder. $1500. 40’Brillion Packer on Transport. $2000. Please Phone: 250-843-7743

BUYING:

DAMAGED GRAIN

9020

Feed & Seed

#1 Alfalfa seed for sale. Bagged and inoculated. Phone: 780-832-8250 Certified and registered Limerick green peas, certified Red Water early hard red spring wheat, certified Stettler hard red spring wheat. Call 780-765-2280 For Sale: CERTIFIED Round-up Ready CANOLA Seed; FUSION, CAFE , & DEKALB Varieties; SYNERGY & POLISH Canola; LIMRICK, RAEZER, & TETRIS Peas; STETTLER, RED WATER, & RYLEE (New CPS) Wheat; AUSTINSON, MEREDITH, & MAVERICK Barley; MORGAN & HAY MAKER Oats. Gerald: Cell:780-518-1505 Home:780-538-3868 For sale: Fall rye seed, cleaned or bin run. Phone: 780-835-0872 Fairview, AB.

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Bees get a spring check up Neil Billinger

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Spring is on the way and beekeepers are checking their hives to see how many bees survived the winter. A milder than normal winter is a good sign, but no guarantee of lower winterkill numbers. “I’m getting positive reviews from some beekeepers,” says Geoff Wilson, Saskatchewan Agriculture’s provincial apiculturist. “Of course, these are initial reports. I’m also getting a few saying there are more losses than anticipated. We won’t know until beekeepers get through all of their colonies and that will be a couple of weeks.” Jorden Proctor is a beekeeper at Langham, about 35 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon. He credits a change in treatment practices for a record survival rate in his colonies. “The bees have come through winter really well. Right now, I’m looking at about a three per cent loss. I expect that to double because it is in the initial (inspection) round, so we’ll probably go up to around six per cent. Those are great numbers.” Winter losses associated with varroa mite were also lower during the winter of 2015, which led to higher honey production last year. Winter losses across Western Canada averaged 11 per cent one year ago, much lower than the 20 to 40 per cent in previous years. Statistics Canada pegged 2015 national honey production at 95.3 million pounds, the second highest in the last 15 years. “Prices were good in 2013 and 2014, but they started to drop in 2015,” Wilson says. Beekeepers were getting about $1.80 a pound in the barrel in August. Not much honey is moving on the market right now, but the price is closer to a $1.30 a pound, which is below the cost of production. Most Canadian honey is exported to the United States, with a growing amount being sold to premium markets in Japan and China. Approximately 900 beekeepers are classified as hobbyists. A growing number are located in or near urban areas. Many have one to five colonies to help pollinate local gardens and view the bees as being environmentally friendly.

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Belt Drive Betty: the military has a problem Our military is in the headlines this week and it is not a pretty thing. Rape and violence, these are among the topics of the investigation by L’actuality and their sister publication Maclean’s. Our military has reportedly had these problems for a lot of years. And sadly, so has our R.C.M.P. But it’s not just about what happens at work. In the US, this article from the Free Thought Project states that 1 in 4 women is a victim of domestic abuse but that number is 1 in 2 for police officers spouses. The Canadian Dimension article from October 2015 suggests that domestic abuse in Canada by police officers is handled very badly by the police services: “As bad as things are in the U.S., by comparison Canada and other countries are in the Stone Age in taking action or acknowledging the problem. In the Montreal and Halifax police departments, less than one percent of male officers who commit domestic violence may face a criminal charge, according to calculations based on discipline records. The situation is even worse at the RCMP—even after Jocelyn Hotte’s shooting rampage. The RCMP disciplines Mounties more harshly if they steal or make a false statement than if they attack an intimate partner. A male Mountie who assaults his wife or girlfriend may have as little as a one-in-6,500 chance of ever facing a judge for his crime.” Not surprisingly, the Canadian

Military also has it’s issues with spousal abuse. The CBC reported on the issue in 2011. Police Officers and Combat Military Personnel and Veterans all become broken human beings at some point in their careers. Some become far more broken than others. My personal belief is that there are a number of factors at play here. The very nature of the jobs these people sign up for is centered around violence and dealing with the worst of the worst in humanity. Some of the people who come to these jobs already have ego issues or anger/aggression issues but are successful at hiding their true nature for a long time, until one day they loose their grip. Others have superiors who turn a blind eye or ship the bad apple out to another detachment or unit to get rid of the administration headaches. Others are good people who over time become jaded by the filth they have to deal with on a day to day basis, who slowly begin to loose a handle on their own sense of morality and decency. Their moral compass shifts. Yet others are plunged into the depths of darkness over a single horrific incident that haunts them. The darkness and pain has to have somewhere to go and if it is not being dealt with in a constructive way like counselling, things can go off the rails. From everything I have read, it appears that most of the “offenders”

in these rape and violence cases are male. And that does not surprise me. “Weakness” in the military is frowned upon, the same in the R.C.M.P. and other police services. You have to be mentally tough to deal with a lot of the situations these people face. You have to have your “brother/ sister’s” back. They need to be able to rely on you and so a sign of cracking under pressure could be a death nell to your job when it comes to your trustworthiness in a crisis situation. Hence showing any humanness means your livelihood becomes jeopardized. You truly are a cog in the wheel, a piece of machinery and when you break down, when you are going sideways, you run the risk of being discharged and worse. The stigma attached with “weakness” is a largely a male “issue”. Many men see “weakness” as a flaw. The system sees “weakness” as a flaw. And so, they become good at covering up the misery they are in. Too often no one notices and so no interventions take place. Due to the fear levels the victims have, often times many are hurt before the “situation” ever comes to light. The violent, grotesque and often cruel world these people live in while on the job, takes a huge toll on their psyche. The military and police services in particular, are very good at making people into “soldiers”,

into order followers, into people who turn off the pain, the degradation while on the job, but as the horrors come to them through their mind’s eye, in a crowded room or in their dreams, many crack. Eventually some of them totally crumble. Without help, many become lost. Many times, the victim becomes a victimizer. Our military is in the headlines this week and it is not a pretty thing. Rape and violence, these are among the topics of the investigation by L’actuality and their sister publication Maclean’s. Our military has reportedly had these problems for a lot of years. And sadly, so has our R.C.M.P. But it’s not just about what happens at work. In the US, this article from the Free Thought Project states that 1 in 4 women is a victim of domestic abuse but that number is 1 in 2 for police officers spouses. The Canadian Dimension article from October 2015 suggests that domestic abuse in Canada by police officers is handled very badly by the police services: “As bad as things are in the U.S., by comparison Canada and other countries are in the Stone Age in taking action or acknowledging the problem. In the Montreal and Halifax police departments, less than one percent of male officers who commit domestic violence may face a criminal charge Continued on next page...

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BDB: shaking your head at the lunacy with on a day to day basis, who slowly begin to loose a handle on their own sense of morality and decency. Their moral compass shifts. Yet others are plunged into the depths of darkness over a single horrific incident that haunts them. The darkness and pain has to have somewhere to go and if it is not being dealt with in a constructive way like counselling, things can go off the rails. From everything I have read, it appears that most of the “offenders” in these rape and violence cases are male. And that does not surprise me. “Weakness” in the military is frowned upon, the same in the R.C.M.P. and other police services. You have to be mentally tough to deal with a lot of the situations these people face. You have to have your “brother/sister’s” back. They need to be able to rely on you and

so a sign of cracking under pressure could be a death nell to your job when it comes to your trustworthiness in a crisis situation. Hence showing any humanness means your livelihood becomes jeopardized. You truly are a cog in the wheel, a piece of machinery and when you break down, when you are going sideways, you run the risk of being discharged and worse. I hope those of you who can will join us in Nisku at Blackjack’s Roadhouse on May 28th for our Wheels for Our Wounded Poker Run - this year we will be riding to help Eric Magill. This poker run will be the kick off our national Crowdfunding Campaign that we are launching for him. With Branch #389 of ANAVETS as our new partner, we are going to be able to provide those who need or wish to have a charitable donation receipt when you donate online or

mail cheques. We are just waiting for the new bank accounts to be opened and the PayPal account for ANAVETS to be set up! We intend to raise funds through the crowdfunding platform until we have raised all of the money we need to fund the scooter conversion project for Eric. If you are blessed to be riding these days, please remember to ride like everyone around you is blind and cannot see you and please consider dressing for the slide and not the ride.

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THE BIG BEND David Carlton BOZARTH

Dave was born in Baker City, Oregon, on November 21, 1889. At age fifteen he chose the trade of blacksmith, and trained in Molson, Washington in 1904. In about 1913 he came over the Edson Trail and settled in the Sexsmith District. Dave built a blacksmith shop in Sexsmith in 1916, where he was later joined by Nels Johnson, a blacksmith who had worked in Edson. Nels Johnson eventually took over the shop in Sexsmith and in 1928 Dave moved to his farm northwest of Sexsmith, and continued shoeing horses and oxen, and sharpening plow

shares. Dave moved to Blueberry Mountain in 1942 where he worked in a makeshift shop until about 1944, when an acreage was purchased from Dan Galbraith and a new shop built.

tember 26, 1970 at the age of 80. Dave’s Family Iner (1914) is now retired and lives in Kelowna with his wife Leona. He has three daughters: Margaret who now lives in Oregon; Jean of California, and Loretta of Kelowna. He had five grandchildren. Carl (1916) or “Chief” as he was better known

Dave moved to Blueberry Mountain in 1942 where he worked in a makeshift shop until about 1944. There were no welders in the area, so he forge-welded plow axles, tractor blocks, etc., and his shop was a busy centre for all the farmers in the surrounding area. Dave retired in Blueberry Mountain and died there on Sep-

as, lives at Fourth Creek where he farms and works for the Department of Highways. He and his wife Mona have one daughter Gaynell and one grandson. Doris (1918) lives in Spirit River where she

is retired. James (1920 – 1923) Donald (1926 – 1932) Nels (1928) married Elsie Iddins of Brownvale and lives in Berwyn. He is the manager of the Seed Cleaning Plant in Grimshaw. Nels and Elsie have five sons; Dwayne, Darryl, Craig, Kelly, and David. Gerald (1932) “Jock”, married Lillian Snobl of Sexsmith and they live north of Sexsmith where he farms and blacksmiths. They have six children and seven grandchildren: Shirley (Lamoyne Hogg) has three children, Gerry ( Judy Lunn) has three children, and Edith (Bill Wolfe) has one child. Sheila is married to Wayne Craipley, Floyd and Maxine are unmarried. All of

Jock’s family live in the Sexsmith District. Martin (1943) is married to Glenis Borden of Hythe. They have two girls, Melissa and Tracy, and live in Whitehorse, Yukon, where Martin

Meal time south of Dawson Creek. ROB BROWN PHOTO

works as an electrician. David (1948) “Juggy” is a welder and lives in Hope, B.C. He and Pearl have one daughter, Debra.

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SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016 • 10:00 a.m.

Directions: From Savanna, AB on Sec. 681, go 13 km north on RR 100, 6 km west onTWP 830 to #10274. Live Internet Bidding • Consignments Welcome TRACTORS, TRUCKS and TRAILERS: JD 8430 4wd, 1000 pto, 3 hyd, 6,600 hrs • MF 1135, 2 hyd., JOHN DEERE 8430 TRACTOR PTO, Leon FEL, 5,854 hrs • MF 1155, 2 hyd, pto, 5,495 hrs • Case 1200 4wd • 1992 Dodge Ram 250 4wd • Ford 700 s/a grain truck, steel box • Dodge antique grain truck • S/a grain dump trailer • 16 ft. t/a tilt deck trailer • HD s/a trailer • SKIDSTEER and GRADER: Bobcat 743 skidsteer loader, bucket, 5,180 hrs • Bobcat 7 ft. V-blade • Cat 14D motor grader • SEED and TILLAGE: IHC 26 ft. tandem disc • IHC 20 ft. vibrashank cultivator • IHC 45 32 ft. vibrashank cultivator • 20 ft. vibrashank cultivator • Flexi-Coil 70 ft. diamond harrows • 426 26 ft. d/t cultivator • 18 ft. d/t cultivator • MF 63 21 ft. d/d grain drill, transport • 8 ft. angle blade to fil JD 3010 • Fieldmaster 2.5 yard p/t scraper • 1 yard scraper, breaking plow, land rollers, coil packers, fertilizer spreader, rock picker • Melroe 103 s/p sprayer • Canola roller • HARVEST: Gleaner L2 combine, p/u straw chopper, 18 ft. s/c header • Gleaner L2 combine, p/u and straw chopper • 1981 Co-op 550 18 ft. swather • 18 ft. swather p/u reel • GRAIN BINS and HANDLING: Butler 3000 bu. bin • 2 Westeel Rosco 1500 bu. bins • Westeel Rosco 2000 bu. hopper bin • Morridge batch grain dryer • Augers • YARD and RECREATION: 1998 Yukon 5th wheel holiday trailer, awning • 1989 Marathon Stinger 23 ft. riverboat, Ford 460 engine, Berkeley pump, t/a trailer • Misty River 12 ft. aluminum boat, trailer • 2008 Motobishi side by side ATV, 4wd, winch • 1985 Kawasaki Bayou 2wd ATV • JD 400 lawn tractor, 60 in. deck, front blade • Yard Machine 42 in. lawn tractor • ATV sprayer • Craftsman 17 in. r/t tiller • Richardson 12 ft. turf mower • Farm King 60 in. trail type mower • Sickle mower • Power ice auger electric trolling motor • SHOP TOOLS and MISC. Partial list only. For further information call Harry at 780.864.1208

Scenery south of Dawson Creek. NICOLE PALFY PhOtO

DON WILLIAMS • DEVALE, AB FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016• 10:00 a.m.

15TH ANNUAL

SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2016

AT MILE 54 SALE YARD STARTS 10:00 AM SHARP VEHICLES: 1999 GMC Denali • 2001 - Chev Tahoe • 2008 Dodge Ram 1/2 Ton Ext Cab • 2010 Dodge Ram 1/2 Ton Crew Cab 2004 F 250 4Wd - DSL CR Cab •2009 F-350 – 4X4 – Dsl – Auto – Ext. Cab • 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 TRUCKS: 1978 Kenworth • 400 Cummins • 13 Speed • 1978 KW Tracker • 400 Cummins • 13 Speed - 5th Wheel ATV/RECREATIONAL: 1998 Rough Neck 30 Ft Travel Trailer • Asst. Sleds • Quads • Boats and RVs TRAILERS: 53 Ft Taylen - Tridem Hi Boy • 24 Ft Arnes - Tandem End Dump SHOP/MISC: D-6 R.O.P.S Canopy • Pallet Asst Hoe Pins • JD Hoe Walk Ways • Unused Fits 400 to 600 Series • Weldon Bucket Quik Change • Fits JD 120 or 135 • Ingersoll Rand Screw Compressor • 9 Pallets Of Asst Overhead Shop Lines Asst Pallets Of Unused Fuel • Oil • Air Filters • Asst Poly Water Tanks • Asst Auto Slack Adjusters W/Brake Pots • 4 Front Mount Truck Snow Plows • 1000 Gal - Double Wall Fuel Tank On Skid • 2011 Dodge Dually Box Welding Deck W/New Paint Job • Skid Mounted 1.8 Hp Hydraulic Pump Unit C/W LUMBER: 3 Lifts- Unused 2” X 10” X 14’ Ft • 1 Lift 2” X 12” X 20’ Ft Primed Fascia • 1 Lift 2” X 5” X 20’ Ft Primed Fascia • 1 Lift 1” X 4“ X 10’ Ft HOUSE HOLD/ MISC : Asst Of New / Unused Twin Mattresses Asst Of New / Unused Furniture PIPE/STEEL: Asst. 3, 4, 6 & 8” Unused Pipe • Asst. Unused 6” To 12” I Beam • Asst. Unused Hss 8” Square Tubing FARM: Grain Bin Aerator Tubes • Galvanized Hog Crate • Sitrex 10 Wheel V Rake • NH 488 Hay Bine Case 1Hc 1190 Hay Bine • NH 847 Baler • NH 849 Baler • 4” Drill Fill Auger • Square Bale Stacker Asst. Front End Loaders • NH 855 Round Baler • NH 495 Hay Bine • Asst. 500, 1,000, 2,000 Gal Fuel Tanks • Calf Shelter Complete Overhead Butcher Shop Over Head Sliding Rail System HOSES AND CONTROLS: Mechanic’s Slide In Tool Canopy

Directions: From Spirit River, AB, go 10 km west on Hwy 49, 21.7 km north on Sec. 727 and RR 71, then 3.5 km east on Twp. 804 to #6466. Live Internet Bidding TRACTORS and TRUCKS: Ford Versatile 276II bi-directional tractor, loader, bucket, pto, 7,488 hours • 1979 Versatile 875 4wd tractor, 4 hyd., Cummins eng, 2000 hrs on rebuilt, 5,346 hrs VERSATILE 875 4 WD TRACTOR showing • 1974 Steiger Bearcat II tractor, Cat 3208 eng, manual angle blade, 3 hyd., 5,370 hrs • Volvo 810 tractor, 2 hyd., pto • Kubota B7610 MFD utility tractor, hydro, dsl, 38 hrs showing, 3pt, pto, Kubota B2781 front mount snow blower • Deutz 5250 MFD utility tractor, 21 hp, dsl, 3 pt, pto, 1840 hrs • 3 pt. 48 in. tiller, 3pt mower, 3 pt. blade, sprayer to fit above • MH 555 gas tractor • 1972 GMC 6500 t/a grain truck • 1970 GMC 6500 grain truck • HARVEST: Claas Commandor 114CS combine, 14 ft. p/u, chopper, 25 ft. s/c header, manuals and metric tools, 220 hp Mercedes, 2,308 hrs • Versatile 4400 18 ft. swather • Blanchard swath roller • Grain moisture tester, transfer augers • SEED and TILLAGE: JD 9350 4x10 ft. grain drills, grass, transports, diamond harrows • Co-op 279 33 ft. vibrashank cultivator, 1620 Valmar and diamond harrows • Ezee-On 3600 30 ft. tandem disc • Co-op 204 27 ft. d/t cultivator • Vicon 80 ft. field sprayer • MF 4-16 in. plow, MF 5-16 in. plow • Coop 50 ft. diamond harrows • V- ditcher • PICKUPS and VEHICLES: 2004 GMC 2500 4wd c/c • 1992 Dodge Ram 250 E-cab 4wd • YARD and RECREATION: MTD lawn tractor, 12.5 hp, 42 in. • Yard Works mower • Honda 300 Four Trax 4wd ATV • Arctic Cat 454 4wd ATV • 2 Viper E-ton 90 2wd ATV’s • Arctic Cat 7500N gen • Truck camper • GRAIN BINS and HANDLING: 3 Westeel 6 ring hopper bins • Westeel 6 ring hopper bin • Westeel 8 ring bin, 5600 bu. • Twister 6 ring bin, 2300 bu. • Westeel 6 ring bin, 4200 bu. • 3 Westeel 7 ring bins, 2000 bu. • Walinga 614F grain vac • Vertec 5 tier dryer • Farm King hyd auger • Sakundiak 7x45 ft. auger/motor • 2011 Brandt 8x50 ft. auger/motor • Westfield 8x51 ft. auger/motor • ANTIQUES: Coal oil lamps, butter churns • Cream can, separator, gas lamps • Bed frames • Platform scale, forge and blower • 2 man chainsaw, Troy-Bilt r/t rototiller • Grain grinder, Singer treadle sewing machine • Wood cook stove, wash board, wringer washers • 1951 GMC s/a grain truck, blue, VIN:19783221456 • SHOP TOOLS and MISC. Hyd. Crane, car ramp • Cement mixer, Carter disc • Partial list only.

For further information call Don at 780.512.4485

Items Arriving Daily - Call now to book your items into this sale - We will accept items until May 20th - Or when we are full • which ever comes first

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CAMPS/BUILDINGS: 18 Man • 4 Unit • Sleepers And Washroom • To Be Sold By Photo • Located Mile 64 Alaska Hwy. 1 • Atco 12’ X 52’ Staff Car • Sleeper • Kitchen • Bath And Laundry Room • To Be Sold By Photo Located At Km 66 On Mile 95 Rd At Grahan River Campsite

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016 Weaver Sale Yard • Rycroft, AB • Live Internet Bidding CONSIGN YOUR EQUIPMENT TODAY! Call JEFF at 780.864.7750 • LORNE at 250.219.0871 or EVAN at 250.219.4539

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Agriculture: only helping Canada grow Canadian agriculture is all about feeding people, contributing to Canada’s economic prosperity and caring for the environment. The plant science industry plays an important role in this by delivering tools to farmers that help them do these things. You may not think of them as ‘technologies’ in the same way as online shopping or

the latest app on your smartphone but the pesticides that protect crops and the plant biotechnology that creates hardier and healthier crops represent leadingedge science that makes our lives better. CropLife Canada recently commissioned a study that helps us to measure our industry’s contribution to Canadian

society – and the role it plays in helping Canada grow. When you add up all the benefits plant science technologies deliver to Canadians, it’s pretty remarkable. The benefits directly touch Canadian families. In fact, the average Canadian family saves about $4,400 on groceries every year because pesticides and biotech crops help farmers produce

a reliable and affordable food supply. These savings are significant. For some families it may mean they can save for post-secondary education or pay for extra-curricular activities. For others, it’s the difference between being able to adequately feed their families or not. The study also revealed that our technologies deliver

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substantial environmental benefits. Pesticides and biotech crops help farmers make the most of the land already being used to grow food, which allows them to leave natural habitats untouched and support biodiversity. Without these tools, farmers would need 50 per cent more than they use today to grow the same amount of food. To put that into perspective, that’s more than the total area covered by New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I. combined. Plant science innovations also help farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut back on fuel use. These same

technologies also help farmers improve the quality of their soil and make it less vulnerable to wind and water erosion. We all have a vested interest in protecting the environment and I’m proud to say that agriculture is a leader when it comes to environmental sustainability. These are all just a taste of the way plant science innovations are helping Canada grow and continue to be one of the best places in the world to live. . Ted Menzies, Ag More Than Ever

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WGRF renews funding for U of A wheat breeding The producer-funded Western Grains Research Foundation has renewed its wheat breeding partnership with the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Agricultural, life & Environmental Sciences, committing $811,587 to the program over the next five years. “The wheat breeding program at the U of A’s Faculty of ALES is an important piece of the western Canadian wheat breeding network,” said Dave Sefton, WGRF chair in a statement. “WGRF has been investing in wheat research at the U of A since 2005 and, over this time we have seen the program take some significant strides towards the development of new wheat varieties and germplasm for the parkland zone.”

“WGRF’s support has been integral to the success we’ve enjoyed,” noted Dean Spanner, wheat breeder and professor. “This continued longterm investment demonstrates the value the wheat producers of western Canada place on our work, and is the base that attracts other investors. This announcement is a tremendous boost in confidence and responsibility, for which we are deeply grateful.” The investment more than doubles WGRF’s previous five year commitment with the U of A, said WGRF executive director Garth Patterson: “Over the last five years alone, the U of A Wheat Breeding Program has registered five improved CWRS varieties, released one germplasm line, and

graduated five PhD and four MSc students. This exemplifies the great work being done at the U of A.” The U of A program focuses on Canada Western Red Spring, Canada Prairie Spring Red and the Canada Western General Purpose classes, with a goal of developing higher yielding varieties that are earlier maturing, having increased straw strength, while protecting the quality traits of CPS and CWRS wheat. The announcement comes two months after WGRF announced more than $7 million in funding for public wheat breeding at the Universities of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. $5.2 million in producer check-off funding was committed to the wheat breeding program at the U of S Crop Development

Wheat breeder and professor Dean Spanner with members of the wheat breeding research team at the University of Alberta. WGRF Photo

Centre over the next five years. Another $1.9 million over five years was directed to Dr. Anita BrûléBabel’s winter wheat breeding program and the fusarium head blight (FHB) nursery at the University of Manitoba. WGRF also renewed

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