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Farm and acreage preparedness for wildfires Wildfires are a hazard that can spring up quickly and cause major devastation to your farm or acreage. While you will not likely be able to stop a full-blown wildfire on your own; there are a few steps that you can take to minimize the risk and reduce the potential damage to your family, property and animals.

1.

Know the Risks Is your property located in or next to a forested area?

Does your land have large dry grasslands nearby?

Is it practical to evacuate your animals should the need arise?

Recently in Alberta, wildfires in both of these situations have resulted in farm buildings and animals being lost from fires that started nearby and were then blown by winds onto neighbouring farms and acreages.

So watch out for high fire risk conditions: a.

Dry conditions, especially in the spring before the grass and leaves come out.

But also later in the summer as the weather dries things out. b.

Windy days, because the high winds increase the fire risk in addition to helping any fire that does get started move quickly through the forest or grassland.

2.

Make a Plan What are you going to do should a fire/nearby fire threaten your farm or acreage?

There are three main options, but depending on the size of your farm some of them may not be realistic (the attached page has more details on each of these options): a.

Shelter in Place – soak down the area around your yard and create a fire break around your yard and animals. b.

Plan to Evacuate – with sufficient time and preparation you could evacuate your family and animals to a safe area until the risk is gone. c.

Release your animals – If you have little or no warning, you can open your gates/ doors to give your animals a chance to find safety on their own while you evacuate yourself and your family.

3. Be Prepared Here are a few examples of things that you can do to be better prepared to deal with any fire risks that you may face.

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• Have a fire extinguisher, tools and water available to use for fighting any small fires that start in your yard.

• Make sure that everyone who lives/works on your farm knows what to do should a fire threaten your place • Identify a source of water that can be used as an emergency water supply for fire fighters or as a place you can chase you animals to if you must evacuate.

• Follow the instructions of your municipality, first responders or Wildland fire fighters when faced with an emergency situation.

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On Alberta’s GMO alfalfa resolution - part III HEATHER KERSCHBAUMER President, Forage Seed Canada

On March 15, a resolution (16-10S) to keep GMO alfalfa out of Alberta until market acceptance was voted on and passed by Alberta’s rural councillors. There are many who are trying to understand the whole story. What’s this all about?

PART 3 of 3 GMO/GE alfalfa. Are there other countries who might use this as a trade barrier? Is it a political decision by other parts of the world? Perhaps. Not really a great answer, but it is possible.

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Whether science says we are right or wrong, whether our country insists we know best, whether it is declared safe, I guess we either satisfy our customers, or they buy from someone else. And so far they still can.

Then there’s the accountability issue. Who is responsible when GE alfalfa traits start showing up where they’re not supposed to be? Who is liable? What happens when others possibly lose their livelihood, like the organic guy down the road? Or the

hay seller? Or the seed grower?

Who do we expect?

The company who produced this product? Maybe the company who sold us the seed? Nope. It will be us – anybody who buys it, who plants it, who grows it. We have to sign a contract that says so. We accept that responsibility to control it. And when I sell my land, that responsibility will go with the land – yikes!

So what if a couple farmers still want to grow this stuff – why can’t everyone coexist – be happy – live and let live? Why not make some special areas to give it a try?

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So why not learn by their experiences? Talk to them, ask their opinions. Find out how to make it work. Seems logical, so I did. Two years ago. I asked, not one or two, but a room full of farmers at a meeting in Las Vegas.

Not too many answers.

But after, during coffee, during lunch, in the evening, when it was one-on-one (actually two-on-two, since we had spouses with us) they came and talked.

They talked, we listened. They told us how it’s affecting their prices and contracts – in a negative way. “Don’t bring it to Canada”, they told us. “Keep it out as long as you can. If you can’t keep it out of Canada, keep it out of the West. If you can’t keep it out of the West, keep it out of Alberta. If you can’t keep it out of Alberta, keep it out of your area. Coexistence isn’t working.”

We decided to investigate further. We went to the Imperial Valley of California – the only designated GE alfalfa free area in the US. They grow vegetables – lots of them. And alfalfa hay – huge quantities of pristine alfalfa hay, destined for markets that

don’t allow GE alfalfa.

They didn’t want to lose that. So we know keeping it out is possible….

Another topic that most of us don’t even consider – glyphosate herbicide resistance.

Weeds that don’t die when we spray with glyphosate. This happens when we use the same chemical over and over – Roundup. What will likely happen if we add alfalfa to the list of crops to spray? Faster resistance and more weeds that don’t die!

Not only that, I haven’t even touched on the fact that our organic industry has been growing by double digit percentages each year.

GE alfalfa would be a huge handicap in many ways for organic farmers.

So I’m very proud as an Albertan to say that someone in this province is listening. Our counties and municipal districts in Alberta have made a statement by passing this resolution – to do some due diligence and investigate the impact GE alfalfa will have – before we let this genie out of the bottle.

And I thank them very much!

Oh, and by the way, I know other parts of Canada are watching.

Written and submitted by Heather Kerschbaumer, farmer from Northern Alberta.

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Stories from Cotillion, Silver Valley and Fourth Creek The Homecoming, 1987

By A. Dolen

To those who really care For those who faced the challenge, We came from many provinces, The road was long and rough.

We can all tell tales of hardships Some from across the sea.

We shared on dream in common, That nigh made us cry, “Enough!”

Land owners we must be.

The forest gave way to farmland, The Peace River country called us Now fields of waving grain.

With its miles of virgin land.

The large tractors and the com“Come here, you would-be farm- bines Roll like ships across the plain. ers, Build a future with your hands Now the younger generation For some the dream soon faded; Steps into our dusty shoes.

Fate beckoned them elsewhere.

They all face a different challenge, For the earth only yields its riches And we pray they do not lose.

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As we gather here together To enjoy and reminisce.

Let’s give thanks for all the blessings; God surely had a hand in this.

COTILLION AREA The forest fire that raged in Cotillion before 1952 had left standing only a few bluffs of trees. The rolling hills gave way to the coulees and canyons of the Pouce and Peace Rivers. The poplars were only a couple of feet high and one

could see for miles in any direction.

Land clearing consisted of picking up half-burned logs and sticks, then plowing the small saplings under.

The only way into the area was a trail north of Banser’s through the Teepee, which hugged the coulee past Leo Lefebvre’s to Rushfeldt’s, then north again on a partial seismic road.

In 1952 the only inhabitants of the area were the Arnold Ferguson and Bert Peters families.

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After producers have a cow, Earls back on Canadian beef. Kind of.

Earls is pledging to bring back Alberta beef according to the CBC, after the Canadian Restaurant chain announced previously it was going to be supplied by US suppliers specializing in humanely slaughter and raised cattle.

“We made a mistake,” told Earls president Mo Jessa to CBC earlier

this month.

When Earls announced it was going to source it’s beef from Kansas, Canadian beef groups leapt into action.

The Alberta Beef Producers noted last week the move is a good first step toward putting Canadian and Alberta beef back on their

menus.

Chair Bob Lowe called it a slap in the face. Rich Smith, executive director, said he was pleased to hear Canadian beef was back on Earl’s plate, calling it a positive message to Alberta cattle and beef producers.

Murray Mandryk in Yorkton

This Week noted the moves added up to restaurant chains trying to differentiate themselves from competitors.

“It also preys on city people’s lack of knowledge of rural agriculture,” he said.

Bonanza Ag Society Farm Safety day a hit with youth

More than 70 youth learned about rural and on-farm safety during a farm safety day hosted by the Bonanza Ag Society in April.

Leanna Shore with the Ag Society said the day was a full one with safety, snacks, kiddie bags and safety book for kids.

“We had things like tractors and ATVs on hand for the kids as well as stations on powerlines and how to not suffocating in grain. They got to see some practical applications like a fire extinguisher.

Peace Wapiti School Trustees were on hand as well were representatives of Saddle Hill County.

Shore says the event goes every two years.

“We’d like to see more public buy-in in future years for sure.”

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High and Wild - some tips of the trail for the saddle Every summer, The Horse Ranch takes people from around the world back into the mountains on a learning/adventure holiday.

We start from the ranch, drive 200 miles north on the Alaska Highway to a grassy airstrip where we board a bush plane and fly 80 miles from the nearest road to our host lodge.

Each time we go to High and Wild, it seems I have to add to my list of trail tips for the folks. Since I have been going to and working in these mountains since I was 17, I have discovered that what is common sense to me is not common sense to others. So here are some of the trail tips I share each year.

Trail Tip No. 1: People often say “I can’t get on without a mounting block”. So they won’t come on the trip or, for that matter, they won’t ride anywhere unless there is a plastic thing with steps available. Anywhere you ride, and the rougher the country the better, there are mounting blocks available for getting on. Trail Tip No. 2: When you get on or off, do it on the high side of the horse. There are two sides to a horse and you should be able to get on or off from either side. If your horse isn’t used to being mounted from the right side then turn him around.

Trail Tip No. 3: If it looks like your leg is going to hit a tree, push

on the tree. It is the easiest way to move your horse over. Or, lift your knee to the saddle horn. You want to practice that before you get to a tree.

Trail Tip No. 4: When you’re leading a horse on the trail, be careful not to bump or tighten the lead line unless you want him to follow right then.

Trail Tip No. 5: We often leave our horses to climb a mountain or go look at a waterfall, so it’s important to know how to tie your horse to a tree. It is best to tie horses high above the height of their eye.

Some folks tie low and the horse gets his foot over the rope.

Trail Tip No. 6: Don’t drop or throw your coat, rain gear, lunch at the horse’s feet because it is probably going to scare them unless they are really trained well. If you do this and the horse is tied, you will probably cause the horse to pull back. Which brings me to another point.

Trail Tip No. 7: Keep your saddle centered on the horse. If it gets to far off to one side it will roll and so will you. A saddle with a loose cinch or no cinch at all won’t roll unless you get it off to one side.

If it doesn’t roll under the horse’s belly, it can really hurt their withers and sore the horse. When riding hills, your saddle will shift which means you should adjust it as often as necessary.

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On a fat or fish belly horse, even on flat ground, your saddle will likely need adjusting from time to time. This keeps them from getting cinch sores also. Don’t think you’re going to leave on your ride and never look at your saddle until you get back to the tack shed.

If you’re in the hills and need to adjust your saddle, remember get off and do it from the high side.

Turn the horse so you can use the slope to help you slide your saddle back into position. Undo your back cinch first.

These are some of the more important pre-trip tips I go over before hitting the trail.

I could finish, I guess, with another funny (to me) but important tip Trail Tip No. 8: Stay within one horse length of the rider in front of you. Keep up and if you can keep your eye on the leader of your group, the person that knows where he’s going, that’s even bet-

ter. With a group of people riding through the mountains, you can’t see back at times more than 4 or 5 horses.

I know it all sounds like common sense but it happens every year and often even after explaining the dos and don’ts. It all makes for funny stories but there is always potential for injuries so think, plan and listen to the trail boss.

Let’s hit the trail, Glenn Stewart If you are interested in our High and Wild trip feel free to contact the office; info@thehorseranch.com.

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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

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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

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

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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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“... And then there were none.” Antibiotics, that is

Hopefully this will not happen in our generation. Or the next. Or ever.

However, a word that is starting to become familiar to many families is ‘superbug.’ You may be able to name a relative who’s been in the hospital, contracted a bacterial infection of some sort, and then had an extremely difficult time recovering from it. Or not recovered from it.

Antibiotics have been around for about 100 years. That’s all. They’ve been miracle cures, having eliminated ‘gangrene’ and ‘tuberculosis’ from household discussions, and having been generally saving lives left, right, and center.

But not with such zest anymore. The superbug titles are beginning to line the paper (and online newsfeed) headlines. Bacteria divide (reproduce) quickly, the average time being 15-20 minutes. That means one bacteria can turn into 1 million bacteria in 7 hours!!!!!!

And a billion in 10 hours. Very scary. So if one bacteria divides, and one of the new bacteria has developed a mutation that enables it to be stronger than the antibiotic, 7 hours later,

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there could be a million of the mutated resistant culprits.

Every single time antibiotics are used, both either appropriately or inappropriately, some degree of resistance develops. Even if prescriptions are made with proper diligence by doctors, and dosing instructions followed with good compliance by patients. This is because the weaker bacteria will be killed off, but the resistant survivors that have been kept at bay with antibiotics or only half killed off will rise up later with more vengeance. With appropriate antibiotic use, this effect is of a much lesser significance. Fortunately.

So when are antibiotics used inappropriately?

For one, in treating viral infections.

I have been treated for a viral infection once with antibiotics. Much to my immense frustration, that is. It all started with a swollen throat. Walk-in doctor prescribed an antibiotic. Well, in the midst of university exams, and after the 9 o-clock visit to the hospital, I didn’t care much that time, just followed the label directions on the prescription. Lone and behold, I did not get better. And more oncoming exams were threatening. So back to the doctor I went. More antibiotics. Back home I went.

And, once again, with a low immune system due to exam season, did not recover. Long story short, after a month of this same pattern, I ended up in the hospital, hardly able to get out of bed, on three different antibiotics. Still, not a single blood test, throat swab, or any other form of diagnostic test had been performed.

My frustration was rising. Along came doctor number 5. She suggested bloodwork. And there it was. Screaming viral infection to a T. So the antibiotics were phased out. I rested for a while, ate some decent food, escaped from exams, generally improved my quality of life, and left the hospital, recovering and back to the grind in no time.

Rabies, the common cold, influenza, mononucleosis, just to name a few, are all viruses.

There is not a bacterial cause to these illnesses.

Antibiotics, or antimicrobials, or antibacterial

treatment; however you like, will do zilch to stop these underlying causes. Maintaining a healthy immune system is key.

It is easy to believe sometimes that an antibiotic cured a viral infection. But, what about a viral infection having run its course? Yes, that is what happens. The body is amazing at healing itself. Whether on antibiotics or not.

If you are prescribed an antibiotic, by all means, follow the directions and finish out the prescription completely, unless a follow up appointment with the doctor indicates a different course of action. If under any circumstances, doctors or veterinarians advise you to stop or change an antibiotic treatment regime for any reason, please do not keep the antibiotics for later use, or throw them in the garbage! Please bring them in to a medical/veterinarian office to be properly disposed of.

It is important to go for the blood test, or urine test, or other tests that are advised, in order to confirm that an antibiotic will be helpful. Or to find out that what actually is wrong may require a totally different treatment regime. Unfortunately, in veterinary medicine, these tests all cost money directly. In human medicine, we pay indirectly for these services in taxes and medical plans (in Canada, anyway).

Moving forward, we need to use antibiotics judiciously, making sure that the tough bacteria to kill are all killed off properly, and we need to use antibiotics less. For example, flushing an abscess and Epsom salt poulticing might be all that is needed. In some countries, antibiotics are much more readily available over the counter than they are in Canada. It is bad enough in Canada that they are as easily available as they are. We will see what happens over the next few years. In the meantime, let’s each do our part in striving to use antibiotics more responsibly. Vaccines, healthy lifestyles, and regular visits to your doctor or veterinarian are pretty awesome alternatives to sickness and the need for antibiotics.

Dr. Jenny Soucy

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BCCA election results Congratulations to members on being elected/acclaimed to the BC Cattlemen’s Association Board or Committees. The new Board of Directors will take effect following the AGM in Penticton BC May 27, 2016.

New committee members are encouraged to join committee meetings on May 26.

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Livestock specialist shares tips on how to prevent fly populations The arrival of May means now is the time to ensure cattle feeding sites are properly managed and kept clean. Excess manure can cause a multitude of issues, ranging from increased fly populations to dirty water.

Joel DeRouchey, professor in Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, said that from a sanitation standpoint, any manure that is lying around could end up downstream, especially during times of heavy spring rains.

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“From a phosphorus, nitrogen and bacterial standpoint, that could run off into our surface water, often times in the same area where we expect those cattle to be drinking.”

Unclean drinking water for cattle isn’t the only problem that excess manure can cause.

Flies can wreak havoc on cattle as well, even if they don’t seem to be a noticeable problem to the producer.

Heading into summer, there are fewer opportunities to spread manure because of the growing crops. So get that spring cleaning done sooner rather than later, he advised.

Mark & Ginger Zahacy Phone (780) 523-5356 Cell (780) 523-1356

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National beef antimicrobial research strategy As concerns grow about the continued effectiveness of antimicrobials in human health and questions arise about the contribution of modern beef production to antimicrobial resistance in human medicine, the beef industry is increasingly pressured to reconsider its methods of combatting harmful bacteria in cattle.

Research will play a critical role in the industry’s ability to reduce medically-important

antimicrobial use and to develop, identify and implement effective, responsible alternatives to antimicrobials.

“There’s no doubt antimicrobial resistance, use and their alternatives are a high priority in terms of policy, research, and regulations,” says Tim Oleksyn, a cow-calf producer from Shellbrook, Saskatchewan and chair of the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC).

Due to the importance and priority placed

on antimicrobial resistance and use, funding of antimicrobial-related livestock research is increasing both federally and provincially.

The strategy is a result of extensive consultation with all major stakeholder groups, including cattle producers and industry representatives, veterinarians, pharmaceutical experts, scientists, academics, human medical professionals, government regulators, policy makers, and research funders.

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Time to start monitoring for scab

by Pierce Paul Wheat is now heading out in some fields and will likely begin flowering in various parts of the state over the next two to three weeks. On average, it usually takes about 5 days from full head emergence (Feekes 10.5) to flowering, and flowering is usually over in about the same number of days.

However, flowering could take a bit longer to occur and the flowering window could be much wider under cool conditions similar to those forecasted for the next week or so. Once wheat begins to flower, scab and vomitoxin become our biggest concerns. It is therefore

time for a refresher on head scab, and some useful tips to help you use the scab forecasting system to monitor the risk of this disease.

Scab develops best and the risk is highest when wet, humid weather conditions occur during flowering. These conditions favor the production of spore by the scab fungus, Fusarium graminearum, infection of the wheat heads, development of the disease, and production of vomitoxin. Scab not only affects wheat, it also affects barley and other small grains, causing significant grain yield and quality losses, particularly if the variety is susceptible.

Scab develops best and the risk is highest when wet.

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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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“The PEACE COUNTRY Cowman’s Choice” HEREFORDS

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Friendly neighbourhoods and grazing grazed areas also reduces the fire hazard from the buildup of old grass and larger fuel source.

This is a benefit to all in the community.”

Monetary compensation is a conversation between you and your neighbour, explains Hanson.

“It will most likely be the cattle owner who will put up and maintain the fence and ensure there is water for the cattle. As the cattle producer, you are getting the benefit of both the old and new grass that is in the area; however, that also depends on the types of forage growing.”

It will be important that your cattle behave themselves and don’t end up out and trampling your neighbor’s crop, adds Hanson.

Not every area is practical for cattle graze.

AB GRAZING LEASE ASSOCIATION PhOTO

TAMARACK SHORTHORN Alvin Johnson Box 27 Brownvale, AB T0H 0L0 Phone/Fax: (780) 597-3973

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Friendly neighbour relations today could be the start of a long relationship that leads well into the future and helps get you through low feed times this spring.

“Not every square foot of land in Alberta is farmed,” says Andrea Hanson, beef extension specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Airdrie.

Hanson suggests reading an AgriNews article from April 25, 2016, entitled Reducing the Impact of Grazing Early.

“Not every area is practical to have cattle graze. It may be in the middle of a cropped field and crop would have to be trampled to get to it, or the land is soft and won’t bear the weight of cattle, but if there are areas along the edge and there’s a possibility.”

It starts with a conversation to create a clear understanding of both parties’ expectations, says Hanson. “Perhaps there’s a neighbour whose land borders yours and he/she doesn’t have cattle to use the grass or getting their cattle to the area isn’t practical.”

Typically, these ungrazed areas have a lot of old thatch or grass from previous year’s growth that will protect the new growing shoots from being overgrazed. “Grazing these areas now and leaving your pastures that may need some extra time would be a wise plan for the longevity of your pastures. Using these un-

Yearling & 2 year old Bulls for Sale

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Grundke Family Salers Since 1987

FOR SALE AT THE FARM SALER HEIFERS Yearling & 2 Yr OLD BULLS Semen tested & guaranteed DELIVERY AVAILABLE & BULLS

Red & Black 1 & 2 Year Olds Ph: 780-835-2645 • 780-835-0365

Randy & Lesli Voss (780) 356-3361 Box 473 (780) 814-1534 Hythe, Alberta rlsalers@hotmail.com T0H 2C0

Werner & Debbie Alberta Beach, AB

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Randy & Chris Haddow 250-786-5048 Chad, Gene, Addison & Leah Haddow 250-784-3924

• Maternal traits with light birth weights • Dual purpose – high milk production • Registered Breeding stock for sale.

Dean & Marsha Anderson – Fort St John, BC

Phone (250) 827-3293

www.shadowcreek.farm

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Changes to the Workers Compensation Act (Bill 9 and Bill 35) New requirements to keep your workplace healthy and safe, and new enforcement methods and tools

Find out how these legislative changes affect you and your workplace at worksafebc.com.

Guitarist Christian Smith kept it country outside the Dawson Creek Farmer’s Market last weekend ROB BROWN PHOTO

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 24 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 26 - 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 9 - 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.

Tues, June 7 - 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Sat, June 4 - 9:00 a.m.

Tues, June 14 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, July 7 - 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, June 16 - 9:00 a.m.

Wed, June 15 - 8:30 a.m.

Tues, June 14 - 9:00 a.m.

Dawson Creek

Beaverlodge

Westlock

D.C. Horse Sale Saturday, June 4

Regular Cattle Sales Every Second Thursday Call Don or Trapper Today

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 Monthly Horse Sales Sat, June 18 – 10:00 a.m.

Sheep & Goat Sales Tues, June 21 – 11:00 a.m.

Tack Sale Starts at 9:30 a.m.

Horse Sale Starts at 12:30 p.m.

Ride-Throughs to Follow

HORSE SALE Saturday, June 11 Tack @ 9:30 Horses @ Noon

Ponoka

Rimbey

Regular Cattle Sales Every Wednesday

Regular Cattle Sales Every Tuesday

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.

Fri, July 22 – 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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Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre Dance Club held their year end performances in Dawson Creek on May 13 and 14. Friday saw many tap performances along with jazz and hip-hop, while ballet performed on Saturday. DAN PRZYBYLSKI Photo

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$12,000 disc.

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THE NEW Quadshift III 12 x 4 trans with 4 smooth shifting NEW - 2375 Versatile 375hp 710/70R38 dual 4 hyd FULLY synchronized 16’ HLA Quick-tach 6 Way dozer $45100 34,900 gears in each of 3 318,220 radio, work lites 1 Only 189,000 ranges, makes on the go shifting easy. $363,200 w/Blade $223,900 Helical cut gears for 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $19,220 reliable power transfer.

2016 550 Versatile 550 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110gpm hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Canbus, Radar *522550 800/70R38 Firestone demo $ 415,000

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, $512,800 05/16 Blowout 417,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$33,000

LEASE to Own this 550 Versatile Tractor

10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $30,350 + rv

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When the LAST lease payment is made

120’ 2014 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 Blowout 445,000 $545,900 05/16

Payout the residual value or Finance the residual value OAC.

New 2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11 710/70R38 duals 4 hyds PTO work lite msrp $310,200 Only $199,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $17,000

The Last 2 - 305’s for Sale 1

Tier 3

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $36,000

10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $29,345 + rv

10’ Bagger 30” conveyor

USED 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, $290,900 5/16 1 only $ 265,000

305 Versatile 2013 FWD 305hp 20.8R42 D 31 hr 16 spd P/S, 540/1000 PTO, 55gpm hyd 4 hyd

*257,250 radio, work lites 1 Only 179,000 16’ 6 way Quick Tach Deg Dozer $36,050 30,000

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $17,000

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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

87,900

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 8,580 Sizes, 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 18’ 20’

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $28,000

305 Versatile 2013 305hp,16spdPS 38 hr demo, 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fnds HID wts L/3pt 540/1000 pto 20.8R42D, 16.9R30 $ 257,250 487 1 only $179,900 310 FWD Versatile 310 hp 16 spd P/Shift Deluxe Cab, 18,850# 3 pt hitch, 4 E/ hyd 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $14,170 55 gpm high flow 540/1000 pto, HID lite, frt & rear wts, F/R diff/lock, 200 amp alt, 174 gal fuel tank, hyd P/brakes, Tran oil heater, 620/70R42 dual, 480/70R30 frt,

$288,350 32 hr demo $199,900

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $17,200

12’ 650 Offset 10”s 26”x8mm *39960 $31,900

10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $17,200 + rv

SX280 Sprayer, rear-duals & spacers 100’ Steel boom 1200 gal 416800 $ 376,000 120’ Steel boom 1200 gal 438840 $ 394,000 add $15,900 for Blade

2006 2145 Versatile 145hp, 18spd PS, 3 E/hyd

6600 hr 710/70R38 600/65R28, 540/1000rpm pto, $127,350 w/ FEL, Bucket & grapple

$ 89,900

SX280 Sprayer, rear-duals air ride, gps 120’ Alum DEMO 1200 gal 479600 $ 399,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $32,000

30’ to 50’ 3

Mandako rollers

85’ Mandako La

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

2-SOLD, 2 available May 2

61’ Mandako land roller 5/8 70’ Mandako land roller 5/8 80’ Mandako land roller 5/8 85’ Mandako land roller 5/8

SOLD 25’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, *89150 Intro

10-Semi-Annual Lease p

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $23,000

$298,250 w/16’ blade $209,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $16,200

10-S/A Lease pay

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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New 2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11 710/70R38 duals 4 hyds PTO work lite msrp $310,200 Only $199,000

1214 Renn Unloade $62,040 1 only

70’ML 970 “ALIVE” shank monitor, D/S

5 sec, 634 bu tank, 4th tank, Topcon hyd drive 70’ *450850 520x85R38 duals 379,000 335,000 52’ *377750 520x85R38 duals 42’ *280650 28Lx26 400bu, grd drive 255,000

42’ Dika hyd 3 section land roller nice shape, New $1,300 per ft $54,330 1 only $ 35,900

SOLD 2006 60’ N.H. SD440A Air Drill 10”space S/S SC430 Tow Behind Tank, D/S 430 bu 30.5x32 tire 21.5x16, 3 Tanks, dual castors, Std drive.Sheded. *618560 always sheded premium unit $ 96,000

2009 60’Morris Contour drill 12” 8370 Tow Behind Tank, 900 tires, 3 Tanks, 17”fan, dual castors, Topcon drive. new sweeps, roto scrapers *029132 always sheded premium unit $ 149,000

SOLD

84’ O/H with Auto Lock

PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 16.

1200# wt on hitch in trans, hyd spring adj down press

84’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $7

9650 Morris 650 bu tank

221,107,107,221 bu Dual 1 61’ Morris C2 A/D D/S pa

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12-S/A Lease pay OAC of $

22,000

$ 2,725 dis

MSRP $41,825

39,100

$281-84 mbw

15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i192420

32 mpg

MSRP $77,925

61,800

41,500

$430-84 mbw 14 D1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4 i661522 po $299-84 mbw 14 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 sb i377692 po $ 13,630 dis V6 Dsl

$ 13,335 dis

MSRP $45,630

MSRP $40,630

MSRP $56,835

$292-84 mbw 15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i411381.po

$199-84 mbw 15 D1500 SLT V6 8AQC4X4SB i265515 $315-84 mbw

36 mpg

$ 8,030 dis

36 mpg

38 mpg

43,500

$26,900

$ 13,630 dis

V6 Gas 33 mpg

$ 12,835 dis

3 Ph Gen Sets

150kw = 188kva = 201hp, 3ph gen 480v - 226 amp $53,900 $39,000 when sold w / Drier

r $57,500

$ 16,125 dis

Diesel, Coil Susp

MSRP $58,940

$42,500

Double your drying capacity with Twins $ 510,000 2,000 b/h 12-S/A Lease pay OAC of $ 44,000

$ 17,430 dis

SOLD

$ 3,720 dis

OAC of $4,600

V6 Dsl & Air Ride

Since 1948

38 mpg

32 mpg

15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L i441391

$ 46,000

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NEW 2015 ‘s

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15 Durango AWD 8spd V6vvt i530488.po $308-84 mbw 15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i585384.po

34 mpg

$ 9,530 dis

MSRP $49,935

MSRP $41,830

MSRP $52,940

36 mpg

37,600

$27,200

$199-84 mbw 15 G1500 SLT V6 8AQC4X4SB i472456 $281-84 mbw $ 13,330 dis

5.7 ,8spd 29 mpg

$47,500

pay OAC of

$5,000

3 section

also available

MSRP $39,425

MSRP $40,530

$215-84 mbw 15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i119384.po

$199-84 mbw

$29,900

SIMPLE DRIER BASE in lue of cement.

8” X 4” Wide Flange on screw pillings

and Roller

15Journey R/T AWD 3.6L 6s i100359.po

2016 ‘s

V6 Gas 33 mpg

34 mpg

MSRP $39,130

$35,000

16 Journey R/T AWD 3.6L 6s i504365

$260-84 mbw

$ 85,200 $ 88,200 $ 95,200 $ 99,200

1000+ bu. GC9250 UF Grain Cart, w/Tarp c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 $54,900 $69,850 520 Scale 5 point system $ 8,500 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 5,8,50

45,500

43,600

$278-84 mbw 16 G2500 SXT V8 6ACC4X4SB i889487 $278-84 mbw 16 G1500 SLT V6 8A QC4X4SB i807492

32 mpg

1200# hitch wt in trans

.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing , Auto lock, hyd tine adj sure, 9/16 x 26”tines.

75,100 1-only

63,100

k 4 tanks $ 215,750

17” fans std drive, duals aired row $ 240,000

1300 bu 50” tire 114,070 $86,500 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 9,250

MSRP $72,660

$33,200

16 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L 6spd i963392

$61,600

$255-84 mbw

16 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB i186653 Diesel

MSRP $33,920

MSRP $41,530

MSRP f 81,650

$215-84 mbw

16 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd i592392 $255-84 mbw 16 D3500 Laramie C/C4x4SB i938734

$445-84 mbw

$33,200

32 mpg

$68,600

Diesel

MSRP f75,650

MSRP $42,920

$41,500

16 Cherokee T/hawk 4x4 3.2L i562394

$403-84 mbw

blk green

36 mpg

$33,400

16 Cherokee Sport 4x4 3.2L i176314

Diesel, Coil Susp

MSRP $41,530

$48,500

$310-84 mbw

$278-84 mbw

MSRP $53,450

MSRP $53,730

MSRP $48,725

16 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i538460

52,900

16 1500 Sport ,8a QC4X4SB i710569 V6 Gas

36 mpg

8”x42” drum 8”x42” drum 8”x42” drum 8”x42” drum

MSRP $62,950

$27,200

$310-84 mbw

06 GMC 1500 C/C 4x4 144k 508239 $6,900 07 JEEP Ltd leather sunroof 63k 046109 $8,900

$62,900

16 D3500 SLT C/C4x4 SB i171675

$440-84 mbw

Cstm Grill, Hood & Frt bumper

61’ Airdrill + 9650 Tank May 1 to June 30 / 2016 Pre-Order Special only

$ 455,750

$ 395,000

used 28,930

wsb 22,940

09 F150 Lariat C/C4x4SB 198k 182115

$189-60 mbw

MSRP

$25,900

$13,995 10 G2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB 81k 752225

$259-60 mbw

18,930

$15,900

07 D2500 SLTQ/C4x4 N/tires288k i413129

$289-36 mbw

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M is for Muscle

/ 6 Models to choose from / 105HP to 130HP / PowerQuad or AutoQuad trans available / Responsive, dual cylinder rear 3 pt hitch

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PrairieCoast Equipment in Grande Prairie held an open house and demo days over the weekend. A number of people came to try the array of John Deere lawn and garden equipment. DAN PRZYBYLSKI Photo

Where Farming Starts

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Canada to compensate dairy farmers for Europe trade deal The Canadian government said on Monday it would compensate the country’s dairy farmers for increased European imports allowed under a pending free trade deal.

The government will meet with the dairy industry within the next 30 days to discuss compensation, said Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland in a joint statement.

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Overall width is Up to 51 feet. Booking for the summer.

Talks will include help for farmers and processors, they said.

The previous Conservative government, which the Liberals defeated in October, had promised before the last election to compensate dairy, poultry and egg farmers a total of C$4.3 billion (US$3.43 billion) over 15 years for losses under the European Union trade deal as well as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

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of compensation does not include TPP, however, because it is less certain the deal will be completed.

Under Canada’s free trade deal with the European Union, which the affected countries have not yet ratified, European dairies would receive tariff-free access for an additional 17,700 tonnes of cheese, representing about 2 percent of Canadian cheese consumption and more than doubling their current allotment, according to Dairy Farmers of Canada.

The trade deal could take effect in 2017. Canada’s dairy industry operates under a system of supply, price and import controls, sheltering farmers from drops in global prices.

Reuters

MacDon 974 36’ Draper Header (2004) MacDon 973-36 36’ Header (2006) MacDon 962 30’ Straight Cut Header (2001) John Deere 930D 30’ Draper Header (2006) Massey Ferguson 9800 30’ Rigid Header (1995) New Holland 94C-36 36’ Insight Header (2006)

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Lexion 760TT (2011) 1475 eng, 1063 sep Lexion 760 (2011) 1320 eng, 960 sep Lexion 760 (2011) 1315 eng, 943 sep Lexion 670 (2013) 970 eng, 682 sep Lexion 590R (2008) 1383 eng, 1014 sep Lexion 590R (2008) 1573 eng, 1131 sep Lexion 590R (2008) 2789 eng, 1848 sep Lexion 590R (2008) 3212 eng, 2115 sep Lexion 580R (2005) 2200 eng, 1750 sep Lexion 460 (2000) 3036 eng, 2418 sep Case IH 8230 (2012) 1230 eng, 930 sep Case IH 2388 (1999) 2395 sep hrs John Deere 9860STS (2007) 1903 eng, 1430 sep John Deere 9860STS (2006) 2183 eng, 1515 sep John Deere 9650 (2000) 3661 eng, 2391 sep John Deere 9500 (1990) 4716 eng, 3557 sep New Holland CX8080 (2009) 1204 eng, 920 sep New Holland CX860 (2006) 2755 eng, 2231 sep New Holland CX860 (2006) 2864 eng, 2712 sep New Holland CX860 (2003) 2829 eng, 2252 sep

COMBINE HEADERS

Honey Bee SP36 36’ Draper Header (2006) Honey Bee SP36 36’ Header (2003) MacDon D60 Draper Header (2013) MacDon D50 35’ Draper Header (2008)

MacDon M150 (2010)

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HEAVY HARROWS

Bourgault 6000 90’ Harrow (2012) McFarlane 2080-16 80’ Harrow (2008) Degelman SM7000 70’ Heavy Harrow (2003)

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Auger - Buhler Farm King 13 x 85 Grain Auger (2014) Auger - Sakundiak SLMD 10 x 72 Grain Auger (2015) Auger – Sakundiak TL10-39 Grain Auger (2012) Auger - Wheatheart 10’ Grain Auger (2010) Auger – Wheatheart BH10-41 Grain Auger (2008) Disc – John Deere 650 32’ Disc Ditcher - Eagle 4A Rotary Ditcher (2012) Ditcher - Xtreme Wolverine Ditcher (2010) Grain Cart - J & M 1326 1326 Bu Grain Cart (2011) Grain Extractor - Akron EXG300 Grain Extractor (2014) Grain Vac – REM Mfg 3700 Grain Vac (2013) Rock Picker – Degelman 7200 Rock Picker (2013)

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

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Books on country living and apocalyptic events entitled, “ You Can Survive.”.

Please phone: 250-7882944

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2013 Loader

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

2004 JD 6400 Like New

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16ft pasture aerator $6000 OBO (250)261-1334 For Sale: 795 NH Manure Spreader,410 Bushels, Very Good Condition, $11,000.

OBO. Please Phone: 780835-3528 Manure/Hay Grapples, Universal Skid-Steer Attach. 60in for $2700. 72in for $2900. 780-354-2161

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

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10 ft New Holland Disc Bind. $3,000. Phone: 780805-0298 Alteen 10-wheel v-rake. $4,000. 2012 Matador swath windrow inverter, only used once. $9,000.

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NH855 chain baler, c/w manual PTO connector monitor. Chain good. Call Short Bushe Auction. 250787-5455/250-2611891(Cell)

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axle gravel truck 14ft box. $3000. (250)261-1334 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.

For Sale: 2 D8K Cats, 2 Steiger Tractors, and 2 Breaking Discs. Phone: 780-618-1234 Older cross-dump tandem axle Gravel trailer $5000 OBO (250)261-1334

Misc Farm Equipment 2220 50 ft Degalman Heavy Har-

row for Sale. Please Phone: 250-782-0220 580 Allied Loader like new condition for sale. Asking $5000. (780)625-4413 For Sale: 1978 Ford 800, 391 Gas, Steel Box, Silage Endgate. $9000. Please phone: 780-841-2984 For Sale: 1978 GMC 6500 Grain Truck, 20’ Steel Box. Good Condition. $18,000.

Phone: 780-926-0983 For Sale: 2-TR98 Combines. #1 has 2,769.6 hrs. #2 has 3,170.3 hrs. Phone after 6:00pm-780-765-3921 For Sale: 370 GT Batch Grain Dryer, $2,000. OBO. Please Phone: 780-6852374 For sale: 72in 3pt-hitch rotary brush mower 40hp rating. $1500.

Phone 780-354-2161, Beaverlodge.

For Sale: Ezee-On Front End Loader for 970 or 1070 Case Tractor. Please Phone: 780-624-8265 For Sale: Grooming Chute, Good Condition. $400.

Please Phone: 780-8050298 or 780-775-2215 For Sale: High Hog Calf Shute with Tipping Table.

Phone: 780-836-2125 For Sale: Jiffy 700 HyDump Silage Wagons. $2500. each. Please phone: 780-841-2984 Wanted 25ft Macdon swather in good shape.

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Livestock 3535 1 & 2-yr-old Salers Bulls

For Sale: Bred CowsPolled Herefords, Black or Red Baldies. Preg Checked/Vet inspected/Vaccinated/Treated with Ivomec. Gary@780-8362125

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

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5020 Business Services M Mulvahill Fencing Contract, Construction & repairs to corrals, pasture & game fencing.

250.843.7285 Custom Plowing Cultivations Seeding

Phone Robert Cell 250.719.8740 Office 250.843.7654

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

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

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Brand new home on 12.64 Acres at top of spectacular hillside ravine with captivating sunsets views. Must see property is priced to sell! Kitchen features high quality cabinets, custom granite counter tops thru out. Built-in gas range & double Dutch ovens, stunning stainless appliances. Main floor family room with beautiful mantel & gas fire place, for those chilly evenings. 9’ traytype ceilings with roman-style pillars and half-inch-thick custom marble travertine heated flooring. Walkout basement is fully developed with a kitchenette, Gas fireplace with a custom stone mantle. A perfect area for the man cave.

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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: High Hog Calf Shute with Tipping Table.

Phone: 780-836-2125

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THE CORRAL FACTORY: now selling corral panels, silage bunks/wind breaks/fenceline feeders/bale feeders, gates and Portable calving barns. Free Delivery Available. 780821-9020 Used10 ft. Snow Blade for Sale. $3,000., Skidsteer or Tractor Mount. Phone: 780354-2161 Beaverlodge Wanted: Dika 7 wheel root rake 12 feet. Please contact: 780-835-2045 or 780835-4338 Wanted: Peaceland 16 foot grassland aerator. Please contact: 780-835-2045 or 780-835-4338

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You have to learn to spring clean your feed room

For those of us in milder climates, spring is quickly turning in to summer. However, for many, trees are still leafing out and spring has only just arrived. No matter how far in to spring you are, there’s something about this season that begs action. This is a great time for tidying, cleaning, and organizing before the summer heat sets in.

Feed bins—If you have free standing feed bins they probably haven’t been pulled away from the wall and washed out all winter. Who knows what it living behind them (hopefully just spiders!) but it’s worth pulling them out and checking for evidence of rodent activity, and giving the area a good sweep. Check plastic trash cans used for storing feed for holes, because rats will chew holes in the bottoms of these bins. Wash cans out with dilute bleach, but make sure they’re dry before putting any feed in them.

If you empty feed in to bins, create a system where you keep the empty bag until your next bag is purchased. What for? Because the bag and accompanying tag have information on them that tell you important production information. If there is a feed recall you need to have this information to determine whether your batch of feed is affected. Without the bag you have no way of knowing and no proof.

Bonus tip: Take a feed tag photo with your phone as a space saving solution.

Feed buckets—While you have the dilute bleach solution out give all your feed buckets a good scrub, and then keep going and disinfect your grooming brushes, too.

Supplements—Sort through supplements and make sure that none are past their useby dates. And maybe your horse’s diet needs a spring clean, too! Take a moment to review supplement ingredients and notice whether

you’re unnecessarily doubling up on any ingredients. Removing duplicative products is an easy way to declutter your feed room, potentially save money, and avoid over-supplementation. Also, create a system for organizing your supplements so that they’re easy to find and it’s clear which horse they belong to.

Make a measured feed scoop—Horses need to be fed by weight not volume, but I frequently hear from horse owners that weighing feed is too time consuming. But, if you plan appropriately, you only have to weigh it once. Take a box-type or cylindrical feed scoop or use a coffee can and weigh it on a digital kitchen scale, zeroing out the scale to account for the scoop’s weight. to run out.

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

Centennial Park Contact 250-785-5886 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

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

DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958 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

FRIDAY 2

Rycroft

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Chetwynd

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 250-785-5886 Grande Prairie

Manning

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

Rycroft 3:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889

Rycroft 3:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889 Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-4045

Rycroft 3:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889

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4552 North Access Road Contact 250-788-3477 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Ave. Contact 780-814-8224 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

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 Ave. Contact 780-814-8224 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.

4552 North Access Road Contact 250-788-3477

Enilda

4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Ave. Contact 780-814-8224

Rycroft 3:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889 Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-4045

Chetwynd

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009

Grande Prairie

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3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

4552 North Access Road Contact 250-788-3477

3:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889

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Peace River

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10301 - 101st St. Contact 780-618-3640

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4552 North Access Road Contact 250-788-3477 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

10032 - 101st Ave. 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 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 Ave. Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

Curling Rink Contact 780-247-1639 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park Contact 250-785-5886 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 Kinuso 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kinuso Ag Hall Contact 780-775-3928

Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park Contact 250-785-5886 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10301 - 101st St. Contact 780-618-3640

Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park Contact 250-785-5886 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 Kinuso 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kinuso Ag Hall Contact 780-775-3928

Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10300 - 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 250-785-5886 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10301 - 101st St. Contact 780-618-3640

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4552 North Access Road Contact 250-788-3477

Chetwynd 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.

4552 North Access Road Contact 250-788-3477

Chetwynd 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.

4552 North Access Road Contact 250-788-3477

Chetwynd 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.

4552 North Access Road Contact 250-788-3477

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Fairview – Fairview Livestock 5 4-H Club Achievement Day @ J. Hawker Pavilion G.P. – Alberta High School Rodeo Championship @ Evergreen Park Grimshaw – Senior’s Week Kick-Off Hythe – Baby Grands Races @ Hythe Motor Speedway Peace River - Aboriginal Gathering and Pow Wow @ Ag Grounds

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Dawson Creek – 26 Grand Opening & Jamboree @ Walter Wright Pioneer Village Hythe – Hit to Pass Derby @ Hythe Motor Speedway Triangle – Pioneer Thresherman’s Demolition Derby & Mud Bog Valleyview – Annual Mud Bog @ Fairgrounds

Valleyview – Celebrate Summer @ Centennial Park

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Spirit River – 1 East County 4-H Achievement Day & Sale @ MRC Arena

G.P. – Alberta High School Rodeo Championship @ Evergreen Park

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Dawson Creek – Theresa Caputo LIVE @ Encana Events Centre Grimshaw – Wild West 2: Motorcycle & Tattoo Fest @ Multiplex G.P. – Alberta High School Rodeo Championship @ Evergreen Park

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Eureka River – Montagneuse 4 4-H Achievement Day @ Rodeo Grounds G.P. – Alberta High School Rodeo Championship @ Evergreen Park G.P. – 31st Annual FUND Ride & Carnival @ PARDS site at Evergreen Park High Prairie – Coyote Acres 4-H Club Achievement Day @ H.P. Ag-Plex Hythe – Baby Grands Races @ Hythe Motor Speedway Peace River - Aboriginal Gathering and Pow Wow @ Ag Grounds Sexsmith – Chautauqua Day – Check for local events

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Fairview – 8 Senior’s BBQ @ MD of Fairview Yard

Chetwynd – 9 International Chainsaw Carving Championship Wembley – Senior’s Week Celebrations @ Community Hall

Chetwynd – 10 International Chainsaw Carving Championship Fort St. John – Big Bam June Jam @ Big Bam Ski Hill Taylor – 11th Annual Spirit of the Peace Powwow @ Ice Centre

Chetwynd – International 11 Chainsaw Carving Championship Clear River - Heavy Horse Days @ Clear River Ag Grounds Fort St. John – Big Bam June Jam @ Big Bam Ski Hill G.P. – 30th Annual GP Highland Games @ Macklin Field LaGlace – LaGlace Go & Show Day @ school, arena & fairgrounds Rolla – Sweetwater 905 Music Festival Taylor – 11th Annual Spirit of the Peace Powwow @ Ice Centre

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Cleardale – Annual 17 Cleardale Gospel Jamboree Fairview – Lion’s Club Annual Old Time Country Music Festival @ Cummings Lake Falher – Annual Honey Festival G.P. – Jet River Races Show & Shine @ Centre 2000 G.P. – Pomeroy Guitars & Wagons @ Evergreen Park Joussard – Annual North Country Fair Wanham – Wanham Plowing Match & Exhibition @ Fairgrounds

18 Fairview – Lion’s Club Annual Old Time Country Music Festival @ Cummings Lake Falher – Annual Honey Festival G.P. – Pomeroy Guitars & Wagons @ Evergreen Park Joussard – Annual North Country Fair Smoky Flats – Jet Boat Races; Smoky Flats to O’brien Park Wanham – Wanham Plowing Match & Exhibition @ Fairgrounds Wembley – Annual Mud Bog

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G.P. – 30 Canada Day Kick-Off – Muskoseepi Park Peace River – Canada Day Celebrations @ Riverfront Park Rio Grande – Annual Rio Grande Rodeo

Clairmont – Lakeview 4-H Club Achievement Day @ C & L Farms Fairview – North Peace Interclub 4-H Show & Sale @ J. Hawker Pavilion LaCrete – Senior’s Supper @ Heritage Centre Valleyview – 4-H Achievement Day @ Jack Williamson Memorial Ag-Plex

Chetwynd – International 12 Chainsaw Carving Championship Clear River - Heavy Horse Days @ Clear River Ag Grounds G.P. – Peace Motocross Association Races Rolla – Sweetwater 905 Music Festival Taylor – 11th Annual Spirit of the Peace Powwow @ Ice Centre Teepee Creek – Mighty Peace Vintage Tractor Ploughing Demo Day Fairview – Lion’s Club Annual19 Old Time Country Music Festival @ Cummings Lake Falher – Annual Honey Festival G.P. – Pomeroy Guitars & Wagons @ Evergreen Park Joussard – Annual North Country Fair Wanham – Wanham Plowing Match & Exhibition @ Fairgrounds Wapiti Gardens – Jet Boat Races – Wapiti Gardens to O’Brien Park Wembley – Annual Mud Bog

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Grimshaw – National Aboriginal Day

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Rio Grande – Annual Rio Grande Rodeo

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Dawson Creek – Grand Opening & Jamboree @ Walter Wright Pioneer Village Hythe – Hit to Pass Derby @ Hythe Motor Speedway Triangle – Pioneer Thresherman’s Demolition Derby & Mud Bog Valleyview – Annual Mud Bog @ Fairgrounds

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46 The Northern Horizon, May 20, 2016

Trippin’ on a Fort Mac attack for support I don’t know how many parts this series will be.

There are SOOOO many stories I want to share with you.

Why? Because this riding community stepped up in ways that have me trembling with pride.

The mainstream media, to this point has purposefully ignored acknowledging the efforts of we riders.

Every time I think about the generosity of the people in my community, both Grande Prairie and the Riding community my heart swells with pride and my eyes fill with tears.

I want to start at the very beginning with how I came to decide on heading to Fort Mac. On 6 AM Tuesday morning, May 4th I was watching the news, I had been feel-

ing so impotent and wanted desperately for there to be something I could do.

Darby Allen, the Fire Chief came on and mentioned his front line responders had no food or water and immediately I knew what I could do.

One phone call, two emails and one Facebook post later and we were on the road to Fort McMurray with what would turn out to be the first of many truckload of supplies that were needed.

Lynda Klouth, the contractor who runs the BKC News Bytes, Grande Prairie and Region agreed to drive me up there with her diesel truck and holiday trailer.

Costco kicked in $350 worth of supplies over and above what we paid for and UFA in Grande Prairie and Athabasca made sure we had

Fort McMurray road block. BELT DRIVE BETTY PHOTO

fuel....

Jeremy Hall from Ruby Ridge Contracting, a rider with the Condemned Ones MC reached out and said he’d be coming up with supplies but he also had a Fire Fighter out of Grovedale who needed a ride up to Fort Mac. We picked Jessy Kappel the Firefighter from Grovedale who has 7 of her blood brothers who were working on the front line - all firefighters!

We headed to Fort Mac with Jessy making calls arranging for fuel and other much needed supports, Lynda driving and me building sandwiches as we went.

We hit the Anzac roadblock at 6pm. The fire was jumping the highway and we could not get in, but we started feeding RCMP officers on the highway - many of them explaining that while there was a camp about 10 KMS away, many of them hadn’t eaten in 10 and 12 hours.

Sandwiches, water, fruit and veggie trays were passed out and devoured in short order!

We waited at the roadblock for what felt like forever.

Jessy was chomping at the bit to get these supplies and herself up there to do her logistics and firefighting job.

I forget the exact time

when Anzac’s Command centre went up in smoke. But we saw all of the evacuation buses and the Black plumes of smoke and then the fire right beside us on the highway. The RCMP moved us to the opposite side of the highway heading back south to wait out the evacuation measure, so we watched it all. It was terrifying.

At about 11:30 pm on May 4th we were finally escorted into Mac Island to set up our food station.

The very first firefighter we served was a big man who anchored out his rig and got out of the fire truck just vibrating with fatigue from head to toe. He asked if by chance this food was for them and when I told him that yes, we motorcyclists of Alberta were here to serve them he picked me up and crying told me I was his angel, that he hadn’t eaten in 62 hours, he’d been surviving on Ritz Crackers and granola bars.

And story after story was the same - OMG Coffee, I haven’t had coffee in two days...this sandwich is the best thing in the world - I haven’t eaten in two days or 24 hours....

And I made sure that every firefighter, EMT, RCMP officer, truck driver etc knew

that BIKERS - RIDERS were responsible for making this happen.

I worked with Lynda’s help, through the night making sandwiches and coffee and doing our best to raise the spirits of our boys and girls. We worked all day Wednesday and through into Thursday morning and then Linda headed back to Grande Prairie for another load of supplies. In the meantime, Jeremy Hall from Ruby Ridge Contracting had brought down a load of supplies and Will Skinner - both of them just pitched in and began helping to feed people.

On Thursday morning, Brian Jean opposition leader from the Wild Rose Party and Tany Yao also from the Wild Rose representing Wood Buffalo - their kind words were deeply appreciated by those of us feeding our fire fighters.

More to follow - but I need to get on the road to Two Hills to present them their trophy and road signs. Then back to Fort Mac with more supplies.

If you are blessed to be riding today, please ride like everyone around you is blind and cannot see you.

Belt Drive Betty, Editor & Rider

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The Northern Horizon, May 20, 2016

THE BIG BEND Joe, Tony, Carl and Melvin;

THE CHRISTENSONS

By Arletta Hampton The Christensons had all been born in Wisconsin, U.S.A. but when the boys grew up they decided to emigrate to Canada, where they had heard about the good land for homesteading.

They settled near Drumheller, Mel staying there to farm, Carl going to Greenlawn taking up a homestead.

Tony had polio as a lad, so he went to Greenlawn to live with Carl.

He was a good mechanic so went to Dewberry where he worked in a garage until 1950 when he moved to Blueberry.

Joe started wandering around the Western States and Canada, and from there he went to

He finally bought some land from the Hudson’s Bay Co., S.W.1/4 of 17 T. 80, built himself a log cabin, which is still standing today.

When Tony came in ’50, he took a home-

Joe started wandering around the Western States and Canada, and from there he went to Alaska, coming through the Peace River country, where he decided to settle down.

Alaska, coming through the Peace River country, where he decided to settle down.

In the early 30’s when Joe returned to Blueberry, he started trapping in the winter and working for some of the farmers in the summer.

stead N.E. 18 T. 80. He worked with Joe for 10 years, then retired to Pleasant View Lodge in Spirit River, where he still lives. In the meantime, Carl had sold out and gone back to Drumheller, where he owned some land. He and Melvin sold out

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and came to Blueberry, Mel bought Joe’s homeplace. The four brothers lived and worked together till Carl moved into the Lodge.

Joe had bought more Hudson Bay land in 1947, the west half of 28. In 1965, Mel, Joe and Tony sold some of their land to Bob Hampton and Joe and Mel moved to the north half.

After improving this site, they decided to retire. Mel went to Creston to live with his sisters, Claire and Nellie.

Joe sold his land to Ron Wedman.

Joe did a little travelling, then returned to Spirit River to live at the Lodge a short while before passing away February 5, 1980.

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WE ARE ACCEPTING: Vehicles • Farm & Industrial Equipment RV’s • Lawn & Garden Equipment • ATV’s Shop Tools • Real estate

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List below is subject to additions and deletions Unused auction items: 9000 LBS heavy duty two post auto lift • 94" Hydralic skid steer loader dozer blade x 2 • 20FT heavy duty bi-parting wrought iron driveway gate • 82" Heavy duty rotor tiller c/w gear drive drive, 3 point pto shaft w/over Running clutch • 20FT x 30FT x 12FT peak ceiling storage shelter c/w commercial fabric, roll up Door • 30FT x 65FT x 15FT peak ceiling double door storage building c/w commercail • Fabric, waterproof, uv and fire resistant • 1OFT x 20FT commercial instant pop up tent x 2 • 10FT x 20FT storage party tent shelter, c/w windows, front door, side door, air vent, side shade x 2 • 20FT x 40FT full closed party tent c/w 800 square, doors, windows, 4 side walls Included • 8FT x 10FT twin wall green house x 2 • 50 Ton hydraulic shop press • Heavy duty tire changer c/w 110V 60HZ • Heavy duty wheel balancer c/w 110V 60HZ • 3 PTO heavy duty wood chipper c/w fit 40 to 70 HP • 10FT 20 drawer heavy duty metal work bench with 40" high hanging peg board, Stainless steel drawer panel x 2 • 1" Dr. Air impact wrench kit • 12 Ton pipe bender • 2000 LBS 12 volt atv electric winch x 2 • Submersible sewage water pump 1-1/4 HP x 4 Antiques: Coins and stamps Farm equipment: 12FT C.C.I.L deep tillage c/w spikes & shovel • International 4 bottom plow • 12FT hesston haybine (Note: consignor says it’s in excellent shape) 8ft. JD jar mower(field ready). Misc. asst. of tires, hubcaps & mud flaps.

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Auction Action • Auction Action Curtis & Esther Mann Saturday, June 4, 2016 – 10:00 a.m.

Directions: West of Spirit River 26.5kms on Highway 49 to Secondary Highway 725, 12.9kms North past Moonshine Lake Provincial Park to Township Road 804, East approx 4.8kms, Yard on North Side of Road.

Saskatchewan farmers have hit the fields early this year

By Neil Billinger FCC Express

FIREARMS (Collector) Winchester 3030 Commemorative Model 94 Apache Carbine (s/n AC238) • Stevens Marksman 12 32 Rimfire SN M359 • 1915 Winchester Pump Action 22 Model 1906 SN 437799 (Rifle) Marlin 30-30 Winchester Model 336A (s/n 93047864) • Mossberg 30-30 Lever Action Model 464 (s/n LA046679) • H&R Handi Rifle 223 REM Caliber (s/n HX208458) • Mossberg 22 Caliber Model 702 Plinkster Assault Rifle w Red Dot Scope (s/n EJD3104480) • Norinco 22 Model JW20 (s/n 935852) • Norinco 22 Model JW-21A (s/n 0713074) • Savage 22 Model 64 (s/n 2241384) • Marlin 17 HMR Model TX-17 s/n MM94492C) (Black Powder) Lyman Deer Stocker 50 Caliber Black Powder (s/n A560931) (Shotgun) Winchester Model 1300 Ranger 2 ¾” & 3” 12ga (s/n L2235562) • Mossberg “defender-style” 12ga (s/n U770154) • H&R 3” full choke 410ga (s/n CAC358101) • Savage 22/410 over / under (s/n H689002) VEHICLES 1965 Ford Mustang (s/n 5S07T661500) • 2006 Ford Ranger 4x4 (s/n 1FTZR45E76PA74640) • 2004 RAM 1500 4x4 (s/n 1D7HU16DO4J27O424) EQUIPMENT John Deere 35ZTS Track Hoe (s/n FF035ZX230711) • Cockshutt 30 Tractor, John Deere Track Hoe 35ZTS (s/n FF035ZX230711) • Kubota L1501 Tractor (s/n 107698) • Oliver Dozer • JI Case 446 Tractor (s/n 14095691) • John Deere C300E Tractor (s/n 062554M) • Dewalt 6300 Generator (s/n 2912003340) • Yard Works Generator • Motorcycle lift • Vehicle Hoist • (2) 2” water pumps 2 double solar panels (cottage package) • High speed trailer tires CAMPING, QUADS AND ATTACHMENTS Baja Wilderness Trail 400 Quad • Polaris Quad • Honda Quad Trailer • Sprayer • Spreader • 3-point hitch equipment including 5’ Buhler/Farm King rough cut mower, 6’ Buhler/Farm King finishing mower, snow blower SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Dewalt 10” table saw • Ladders • 2 ton engine hoist • Trade Master 4” belt 6” disc sander • Trade Master 16” variable speed scroll saw • Trade Master 1” belt 5” disc sander • Mastercraft 9” Band saw • 3 chop saws • Selection of pipe wrenches • Small tire chains • 2 large bolt bins • New 13hp horizontal gas engine with electric start • New 6 ½hp horizontal gas engine • New King air compressor • New Mastercraft air compressor • 2 new Westcoast mirrors • 3 new 1 ton 12v scissor jacks • New 1/3cv sump pump • 50gal tidy tank • 4 like new winter tires for Hyundai Accent • 4 20” rims w/tire (from 2004 Dodge Ram 1500) • Collection of full oil cans • Buckets of nuts / bolts / nails PANELS, FENCING & HORSE TACK Round pen panels • Roping saddle • English saddle • Aussie saddle • Bridles & halters • Hoof care tools • Electric fence package MISCELLANEOUS New Aqua VU Scout - Underwater Video System • Water Tank – 150 gal. • Camping gear • Fishing gear • Bowflex with up to 500 lbs with all the extra exercise attachments • Inversion table • Kid’s Mini bike • Patio Furniture • Household goods • New ceiling fan • New closet door • Leather recliner sofa • Wardrobe cabinets • 2 bookshelf cabinets • Kitchen items • Dining table w/chairs • Freezer • Gardening tools and yard decor • Office desk and chairs • Singer Sewing Machine with cabinet – complete... and much much more Auctioneers Note: We would like to Thank Curtis and Esther for inviting us to come and help liquidate their wide selection of items. There is something for everyone we hope to see you there. We wish Curtis and Esther the best on all the future endeavours.

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Seeding is off to an early start over most of Saskatchewan.

Fifteen per cent of the 2016 crop is seeded, compared to the five-year average of four per cent, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly crop report.

The southwest is furthest advanced at 35 per cent. Robert Horne started seeding April 18 on his farm about 20 kilometres east of Swift Current.

“The topsoil is drying out a bit, but we are still seeding into decent moisture,” Horne says.

Provincially, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 78 per cent adequate, 19 per cent short and one per cent very short. Saskatchewan Agriculture says many parts of the south and west will need rain soon to help crops germinate and emerge.

Temperatures were at least 10 degrees above normal for most of the week.

Jean Tremel started seeding on his farm about 100 kilometres east of Saskatoon on April 30, a few days earlier than originally planned. The Bruno-area farmer says it is a completely different situation than May 2014.

“On the first of May two years ago, I dug out my drill so I could see it in the snow bank,” Tremel says. “We ended up (starting) seeding on May 16.”

Tremel has seeded barley and

will move on to hard red spring wheat before wrapping up with canola.

Topsoil moisture in the Bruno area is excellent following 38 centimetres (15 inches) of rain between mid-July and freeze-up last year.

It provides a bit of breathing room just in case there’s a repeat of last year when little to no precipitation fell during May and June.

Very large farmers appreciate an early start to the growing season.

Kevin Hruska and his employees are using six seeders to plant 44,000 acres of canola and wheat in the Esterhazy region, about 70 kilometres southeast of Yorkton.

“We have to get it done in 16 days,” Hruska says. “That is sort of the target. If it goes well, we usually do.”

An earlier seeding date for canola means the flowering plant has a greater chance of missing the hottest July temperatures. Of course, there is the worry that a newly emerged canola seedling could be damaged by a hard May frost resulting in costly reseeding.

Environment Canada meteorologist John Paul Cragg provides some reassurance, but no guarantees.

“A cold snap looks unlikely over the next two weeks, but we will be in a cooler pattern next week and there is a small risk of seeing overnight lows dipping slightly below zero.”

The Northern Horizon, May 20, 2016

Agvocate; what does it mean?

What do you want it to mean?

The term “agvocate” means different industry; wears their passion for ag on things to different people. Here’s what it means to us.

There has been many conversations lately, both online and off, about the word “agvocate”. For us it’s a term to quickly encapsulate all of the positive intents of people actively speaking up and for the agriculture industry; a simple way to build a community of likeminded, passionate people. Our choice to embrace using the term was the result of many conversations among our team here and we love it. Here’s why.

A few years ago we wrote a blog post entitled Are you an agvocate?, where we talked about what the term means to us.

To us, an agvocate: uses facts and personal experiences to dispel myths and misperceptions about the ag industry; acknowledges the challenges in ag, but focuses on the positive side of the

their sleeve and looks for ways to share it with the world; speaks up, speaks positively and, most importantly, speaks first – an agvocate looks for opportunities to create conversations as opposed to always responding to others; and is inclusive and respectful – an agvocate looks to find common ground and build lines of communication, not draw lines in the sand.

But whether you love the term or not, it’s important to not get hung up on it.

We need to concentrate on the real goal: our industry being a trusted voice that can help shape people’s relationship with agriculture and food in positive, realistic and engaging ways. Because at the end of the day, it truly isn’t the word that matters. It’s about all of us working together to tell Canada, and the world, about our wonderful industry.

CONSIGNMENT Central Peace Yard Site, Berwyn, Alberta Friday, June 3rd, 2016 – 10:00 a.m.

Directions: Sale site is adjacent to Highway 2 at main entrance to Berwyn.

For more information, please call Lyle at 780-618-7670 Deadline for Consignment: Monday, May 30, 2016 tarp • 1979 Ford 9000 tandem axle, 13spd, 17’ steel box, roll tarp • 1973 Ford 7000 single axle, box, hoist, 1145 CAT engine • 1979 Chev Bruin tandem axle, c/w 18’ steel box, roll tarp • 2005 F350 diesel 4x4 crew cab, 350,000kms

WILLOWVIEW AUCTIONS LTD. FARM EQUIPMENT SALE FOR

ARNOLD & KATHY LONGSON Saturday, June 4, 2016 – 10:00 a.m.

Directions: From Beaverlodge on Highway 722 to the Hinton Trail Hall through on Range Road 110 to Township Road 700, 2 miles east on 700, turn right ½ mile. Watch for signs.

TRACTORS & SKID STEERS 1983 John Deere 4250 Tractor, FEL, Bale Fork • 1983 John Deere M725 Loader with Bale Fork • 1996 John Deere 8870 Tractor (Approx.

200hrs on rebuilt motor) • 1989 John Deere 9600 Combine • 2007 CAT 262 Skid Steer (like new), 800 hrs, small bucket FARM EQUIPMENT 2003 Massey Ferguson 220 XL Swather • Bourgault 24’ Cultivator • International 620 14’ Seed Drill • Flexicoil 50’ Harrow/Packer • 60’ Light Harrow Bar • 2007 New Holland 780A Round Baler • 2005 Heston V-Rake • 2010 New Holland 7450 Discbine • 1997 Tri Haul Hay Rack • 2014 Sakundiak 8” x 53’ Auger (bought new in 2015) • Farm King 10” x 70’ Auger with hydraulic swing • (3) Weststeel Flat Bottom Bins, 1600bu each • (2) 16’ Meridian Hopper Bottom Bins, 3500bu (bought In 2015) • (11) Hopper Bottom Bins (9 – 2100bu, 1-1700bu, 1-3800bu), 9 Butler, 2 Twister • 6 Aeration Fans (bought 2009/2012) • E-Z-Steer GPS • Moisture Tester VEHICLES & TRAILERS 2008 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab, long box • 2001 Freightliner, 20’ box & hoist, with CAT motor • 1973 Dodge Grain Truck • 1992 Trailman 20’ Stock Trailer • 1996 Hi Tech 20’ Tandem Axle Trailer, duals, beavertails • 2009 Trailtech 14’ Dump Trailer QUADS & ACCESSORIES 2015 Polaris Ranger Side x Side • 2004 Honda 450 Quad with winch • 2000 Honda 450 Quad with winch • Harley Rake 72” • 72” Brush Mower • HLA 9’ Snow Blade • 40gal Quad Sprayer • 2010 John Deere 42” Riding Lawn Mower with rear bagger MISCELLANEOUS Compressors, tires, shovels and many other items too many to mention

UPCOMING SALES SMALL ANIMAL SALE (poultry, pigs, sheep and goats) Saturday, May 28 – 11:00 a.m.

Willowview Auction yard west of Beaverlodge

NEW LOCATION - NEW BUILDING !!!

3 km Straight West of Beaverlodge on TWP Rd 720 Large new facilities with inside storage available Willowview Auctions Ltd.

Box 56, Beaverlodge AB Ged Willis: (cell) 780-814-4751 • Barb Willis: (cell) 780-814-3281

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GRAIN TRUCKS & VEHICLES - 1979 Chev C70 tandem axle, c/w 427 & 5 & 4 wood box, roll

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willowauctions@xplornet.com • www.willowviewauctions.net

CAT, TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS - CAT D6M LGP, c/w dozer and brush rake, 34” pads,

approx. 10,000 hrs (subject to owners approval) • 1973 Ford 2000, 35hp, 3pth, 3700 hours • Ford Versatile 276 bi-directional • cat scraper • Ripper for Champion grader • Scarifier for John Deere grader • Cable control units • I.H. 1256 Tractor (duals sold separately) • Raygo Tandem Packer, low hrs

ACREAGE

AUGERS & GRAIN VACS - Westfield 10” x 61’ swing • Westfield 8” x 41’ hydraulic drive

• Westfield 8” x 51’ swing • Sakundiak 6” x 41’ • Sakundiak 10” x 66’ mechanical swing, c/w reverser • REM 2100 grain vac • Konskilde Cushion Air 500 grain vac

For Olga Spodarek - Fairview, Alberta

SEEDING & TILLAGE - Morris MP912 heavy duty cultivator • Inland 70’ tine harrow bar • Melroe 42’ multiweeder (S tine)

3 POINT HITCH EQUIPMENT - Farm King 60” rototiller • 40” rototiller • 40” cultivator • 3pth 60gal sprayer • 3pth 8-wheel hay rake • 3” Hitch Quick Attachment

SHOP TOOLS & OTHER ITEMS - 2012 81” clam bucket (as new) to fit 580 Case • Hesston

BP25 bale shredder • Rolls of 8’ game fence • 5” – 6” x 10’ posts • 5” – 6” x 8’ posts • (4) 14’ x 24” culverts • (2) 8’ x 24” culverts • 18’ x 24” culvert • (7) couplers • Steel gates • 6400bu bin ring • King Industrial 24gal air compressor • Lincoln AC225 arc welder • Electric impact & miscellaneous tools • (2) vises with stands • Carpenter tools • Fencing supplies • 20 Ton press • Grain grinder • Quad sprayer • Parts washer • Hi-Quality loading chute • Miscellaneous parts (MF & others) • Buhler/Farm King roller mill • Chemicals • Chains, boomers, chokers • Stock waterers • Swing set • Ice racing Go-Carts • Cardboard compactor • Lemmer Model 400 electric paint sprayer • Delta 12-1/2” x 6” planer (as new) • Rockwell Beaver 36” wood lathe • Garden tools • Electric & gas leaf blowers • Rhinehart automatic calf dehorner (as new) • Black saddle, c/w silver studs • Assortment of tack • Calf elastrator • Sears riding lawn mower

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES - Stove-Top griddle • Table with casters • (2) Power saws

• Cross-Cut saws • Swede saws • Brush hooks • Red Wing 3gal crock • Hi-Back saddle • 1943 6gal container insulator from WWII • 1950’s tridescent bubble glassware & bowl, teacups, glasses & sandwich plates • Collector bells • Copper kettle • Wooden ammunition box • Assorted pinwheel crystal, wine glasses, cream & sugar sets • Blue Mountain vases • Lattice plate • Enamel pitcher • Mauve lantern with fingerhold • Large cream can • Small cream can • Numerous vases

GUNS* - Winchester Model 94 30/30 Saddle Ring of 1913, barrel marked City of Toronto Collector • .308 cal war rifle • .22 rifle with scope • .22 semi-automatic rifle • 7.62 x 39 semi-automatic rifle with bayonet • .303 British rifle • Winchester .308 rifle with scope • Gun boot mounting bracket • Grey 6-gun cabinet

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - Radio Towers • Sealers • Miscellaneous dishes & glasses • Pots, pans and roasters • Small deep freeze • Glider rocker with stool • Older bedroom suite • (4) Chrome chairs • Chest of Drawers • Barbeque • TV trays • Hide-A-Bed • Blue sofa, pinstriped with matching armchair • Retro coffee table • White shelf unit • (2) stackable chairs • Dishware • Blankets (like new) • Picture frames • DVD’s / CD’s / Books • Epson XP310 printer (used once) • Miscellaneous office furniture from Lac Cardinal Hall & MD of Peace #135 More items too numerous to mention *valid PAL required to purchase firearms

LIST SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS • NO BUYERS FEE • LUNCH AVAILABLE

Licensed & Bonded #002972

EASTMAN AUCTIONEERING SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1973 • www.eastmanauctioneering.com lyle@eastmanauctioneering.com

PH/FAX 780-338-2864 Box 297 BERWYN, AB T0H 0E0

Saturday, June 11, 2016 – 11:00 a.m.

Directions: From Fairview – 4 miles north to TWP Road 824, 2 miles west to Range Road 35, then ½ mile south to farm. Watch for sign. For more information, please call 780-835-4484 TRACTORS, SIDE-BY-SIDE, 3 PT HITCH EQUIPMENT • Case IH 234 tractor, c/w mower • 6’ blade • 3 pth blade • 6’ Rototiller • Hammerhead Titan 500 4x4 side-by-side • 12’ single axle trailer w/winch • Land Leveler CARPENTER TOOLS • Compound Mitre Saw • Belt Sander • Router & Table • Router Bits • King 12.5” Planer • Craftsman Jointer Planer • Ryobi Biscuit Joiner Kit • Skil 16” Scroll Saw • Delta 8” drill press & Accessories • Cordless Drills • Spindle Sander • Skil Saw • Palm Sander • 4” – 8” Belt Sander & Supplies • Nail Gun & Supplies • 3 Brad Nailers & Supplies • Jig Saws • Saw Blades • Banding Tools • Laser Level • Clamps • Workmate • Nails • Miscellaneous Paint SHOP TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS • Tow Rope & Chokers • Floor Jacks, Creeper, Car Ramps • Fencing Supplies • Socket Sets • Shop Lights • Drill Press • Bench Grinder • Angle Grinders • Welding Table & Vise • Battery Charger • Husky 445 Power Saw • 30 gallons of 15-40 Oil • 45 gallons of Methyl Hydrate • Honda Pressure Washer • Shop Vac • DeVilbiss 60 gal Air Compressor • Metal Tool Boxes • ¾” Drive Set • Air Impacts • Come-a-Long • Dremel Tool • Tap & Die Set • Vise • Bottle Jacks • Ice Auger • Electric Winch • Sump Pump • 50 gal Water Tank • 2 Jockey Tanks, one has Electric Pump • Pile of Gravel (approx 40 yards) • Older 12’ x 18’ Shed with Metal Roof • Quantity of Iron • Tarps • Cement Blocks • Windows & Doors FARM EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES • Quantity of Canola Seed • 400 gal Dugout Treating Tank, c/w Briggs 5.5 hp engine • Butler 3,000 bu Grain Bin • Westfield 7” x 41’ Auger with Kohler 14hp engine • 6” x 27’ Auger • 5hp Aeration Fan • Post Hole Auguer • Air & Water Hose Reels • Wire & Plastic Fence GUNS & CABINET • Remington Model 700 25-06 Rifle W/Scope • Winchester Model 2200 12ga Shotgun • Stevens Model 820B 12ga Shotgun • Cooey Model 64B 22 Rifle W/Scope • Stevens Model 87D 22 Rifle • Cooey Model 75 22 Rifle • Homemade Wood Gun Cabinet • 2 Scabbards • Gun Cleaning Kit *NOTE: Valid PAL Required To Buy Firearms ANTIQUES • Sythe • Beam Scales • Coal Pail, Blow Torch • Hames • Eveners • Copper Boiler • Cutter Undercarriage • 60-Yr-Old Singer Sewing Machine • Horse Cultivator • Ice Tongs • Wagon Wheel • Wicker Bassinet HOUSEHOLD • Dining Room Table with 2 Leaves & 6 Chairs • China Cabinet w/Hutch • 2 China Cabinets • Ultramatic Bed • 2 Recliners • Captain’s Bed (Single) • Futon • Humidifier • Electric Pottery Wheel LAWN & GARDEN • Wooden Lawn Set • Misc Garden Supplies & Tools • Weed Sprayer • Grass Seeder • 42” Lawn Sweep • Hose & Reel • Quad Sprayer • Plastic Barrels • Ladders • Wishing Well • Table/Bench Combo • Folding Tables • Many More Items Too R0011237391 Numerous To Mention

LIST SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS - NO BUYERS FEE - LUNCH AVAILABLE

#002972

EASTMAN AUCTIONEERING SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1973 • www.eastmanauctioneering.com • lyle@ eastmanauctioneering.com

PH/FAX 780-338-2864 Box 297 BERWYN, AB T0H 0E0

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PATTERSON’S Bonded and Licensed Livestock Dealers and Auctioneers in BC & Alberta BOX 478, DAWSON CREEK, BC V1G 4H3

AUCTION MART LTD. Art Patterson Jack Patterson Shane Patterson Office

250.784.4307 780.518.4646 250.219.4984 250.782.6272

JASON FIMRITE Sexsmith, AB Thursday, June 16, 2016

10:00 AM LOCAL TIME Directions: From Grande Prairie North on Highway 2 to Highway 59, 3 Miles West to RR 63, North 4 Miles.

LUNCH AVAILABLE

EQUIPMENT • D8 Cat with Blade & Winch • Timberjack480C, Cab, Skidder/Grapple • Versatile 950 Series 2, Cab, Duals, 4wd • Case W14B Wheel Loader, Cab, Bucket/Grapple • JD 930 Moco Impeller Disc Binder • Volvo 810 Tractor Turbo, Cab, Dual Hyd., PTO • Craigs Model 460 Cable Stacker • D8Cat, Dozer Blade, Hyd. Winch, Turns Over • (2) D7 Cats, Cable • Clark 667 Ranger, Grapple Skidder, Seized • Clark 667 Cable Skidder, Missing Tire • Case 2670 Tractor, Cab, 4wd, Turns Over • Case 600 Tractor, FEL, PTO, Chains • W4 IHC Tractor • Camp Trailer • Melroe 903 8 Bottom Plow • Morris Seed-Rite Hoe Drill • 12’ Ezee-On HD Offset Disc A1 • Tandem Axle 5th Wheel Trailer, Dove Tails • Hesston 6655 Swather • NH 495 Haybine • NH & MF Round Balers • JD 535 Round Baler • JD 336 Square Baler • Kenworth Truck, Running Order • Mercury 600 Custom Cab Truck, Metal Gravel Box • White Super Mustang Truck, Sawmill Mounted • GMC 6500 Truck, Mounted Auger • Assorted Older Trucks, Assorted Pickups • Assorted Welders, Generators, Blades, Tanks, Winches • Planer, Skidder Chains, Tires, Cables GUEST CONSIGNORS RAY & MARION BRAUMBERGER • Case 2470 4wd Tractor, Cab, Dual Hyd.,18.4-34 Rubber • Case 930 Tractor, Cab, Dual Hyd., Case Model 70 FEL • Kello-Bilt HD 12’ Disc, Series 220 • JD Field Cultivator • Versatile 60’ Diamond Harrows/Transport • Oliver 575 7 Bottom Plow • 20’ Land Roller • 1975 Chev C65 Grain Truck, 366 Engine, 5&4,17’ Box/Hoist • 2004 F350 4x4 Lariat Diesel Pickup, 6L, Manual Hubs, Loaded, HD Grill Bumper, 248,000 KM • 16 Tandem Axle Stock Trailer • Westfield 70-40 Grain Auger/Kohler MTR • JD Wagon, Lewis Cattle Oiler • Posts, Calf Shelter, Misc Farm Items • Peak Manufactured Frontier 22.5’ TBH Trailer, Sleeps 6, Shower, Tub, Fridge, Stove, well sealed unit LOUISE BRAUMBERGER • Regency Triple E Motorhome E450, Super Duty Chassis, Vio Triton C28XL, Air, Awning, Walk Around Bed BARRY SCHROEDER • JD 8600 Combine, Cab • MF 775 Hydrostatic Swather, Bat Reel • Chev Grain Truck, Metal Box/Hoist • Grain Truck Seed/Fertilizer Box • Small Hopper Bin • MF 124 Square Baler • 3ph Bale Sloop Pickup • Bale Sloop

For Further Info Call Jason 780-814-4111

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CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR SALES WITH EXTRA PICTURES & ADDED LOTS www.pattersonsauction.ca • DAWSON CREEK, BC • Email: pcc@neonet.bc.ca

TERMS OF SALE: CASH, CERTIFIED CHEQUE OR LETTER FROM BANK GUARANTEEING PAYMENT. ALL SALES FINAL. ALL PURCHASES PAID FOR DAY OF SALE. NO EXCEPTIONS. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

Willowview Auction in Beaverlodge was a happening place over the weekend, with everyone in attendance having chances at a huge assortment of goods from milk bottles to portable saunas and and crossbows. DAN PRZYBYLSKI Photo

PATTERSON’S Bonded and Licensed Livestock Dealers and Auctioneers in BC & Alberta BOX 478, DAWSON CREEK, BC V1G 4H3

AUCTION MART LTD. Art Patterson 250.784.4307 Jack Patterson 780.518.4646 Shane Patterson 250.219.4984 Office 250.782.6272

CONSIGNMENT SALE JUNE 3, 2016 8:30 AM

CHETWYND,BC

DISTRICT OF CHETWYND DISTRICT OF TUMBLER RIDGE PEACE FM/CHET TV AND TLC THRIFT SHOP GREAT CANADIAN CARWASH 4205-53 AVE, CHETWYND, BC Consignments Welcome VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT • 1981 IH Bucket Truck CAT 3208 engine • 1990 Johnston V4000 Street Sweeper • 1993 GMC 1500 2wd truck • 2000 Holder Multi tool carrier. Comes with several attachments (Plow, rear sander, front mower, front Flail mower, and side Flail mower) • 2003 Chevy Astro Van 4.3 L engine • 2007 Chevy Trail Blazer 4.2 L engine • 2012 Sweepster, loader mount sweeper • Kubota tractor with front end loader • 2002 Ty-Crop Quickpass 300 Top Dresser, Honda engine MISCELLANEOUS • Tables. Chairs, Office Desks, Board Room Table, File Cabinets • Two air compressors • Antique water handle pump • Assorted hand tools, power shop tools, hand saws lncluding cut off saw, grinder • Bicycles, unicycle • Working organ, upright piano • Barbecue • Assorted glass antiques, buffalo head • Assorted jacks • Drills, Hilti Tools • Considerable furniture • Treadmill, elliptical • Energair 1 Compressor • Swan Air Compresser • Miller welder, air compressor, and an old table saw • Harmony M42BC Vertical Baler • 1999 Bend Pak Vehicle Hoist (27,000lb.), W/15,000 lb. jacking beam • 8’ white Pickup canape

To submit items to the auction call 250-788-6344 or email auction@peacefm.ca

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TERMS OF SALE: CASH, CERTIFIED CHEQUE OR LETTER FROM BANK GUARANTEEING PAYMENT. ALL SALES FINAL. ALL PURCHASES PAID FOR DAY OF SALE. NO EXCEPTIONS. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

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B.C. dairy farmer assures consumers of animal care with real stories of farm life Julaine Treur is a mother of four young children, employer to two part-time farm workers and a dairy farmer on a 90-cow, 72-acre organic dairy farm in British Columbia’s lush and fertile Fraser Valley. She answered the call to speak out for agriculture when she realized the extent of consumer misinformation about her industry.

While the part-time employees help out with afternoon milking and feeding, Julaine and her husband Johannes do the balance of the 24-7 farm work. And still she finds time to write, blog and agvocate for the industry.

Why do you agvocate?

I watched a video about a family on a nearby dairy farm. It was a beautiful video, and showed how farmers are stewards of the land and of their animals. But then I was horrified to see many very negative comments appear under this video; comments accusing dairy farmers of rape, abuse, murder and more. I had no idea there were people who actually believed that sort of thing, much less were actively trying to spread these myths and lies about the dairy

industry.

I started our Facebook page and began to share photos and stories of life on our dairy farm. I was so surprised at the response!

How do you agvocate?

I do the bulk of my agvocating from my Creekside Dairy Facebook page. I share stories and photos of life on our farm or information about industry issues (supply management, for example) on a regular basis. I also write blog posts about topics I feel passionate about that require more space to explain. I use Instagram, but I’m not as comfortable with it yet. I find Twitter great for interacting with other farmers and for keeping my finger on the pulse of what’s new and interesting in the agriculture world.

Videos have been incredibly popular on my Facebook page. Case in point: on Wednesday, March 30, our cows went out to pasture for the first time this spring. I recorded the event and within 24 hours, the video had been viewed 12,000 times, reached more than 30,000 people, had been shared 130+ times and had racked up a much larger than normal num-

CONSIGNMENT

AUCTION Saturday, June 4, 2016

11:00 AM LOCAL TIME

LUNCH AVAILABLE

Location: 301-116th Ave Dawson Creek Fairgrounds Viewing Friday, June 3, 2016 1:00PM to 5:00PM SCHOOL DISTRICT #59

• 6’ 3PH Hitch Blade

• FORD F Series 2T HIAB Lift

• 8’ Cultivator

Truck (low mileage c/w - like new wood deck, Buyeus tool box’s, boom, pto driven, industrial automatic, recently certified

• 8’ Angling Snow Blade

• FORD 350 - 1 Ton 14’ Box Cube Van

• Homemade Utility Trailer • 250 Litre Slip Tank C/W Gas Boy Pump • 12/32 Snow King Signature Series Snow Blower

• (2) 300 Gallon Fuel tanks C/W Stands • Desks, Filing Cabinets, Chairs, Shop Equipment, Carpentry Equipment GUEST CONSIGNORS • Honda 300 ATV C/W Winch

• GM 1 Ton Van

• Ovan RV/Built in 5500 LP Generator

• JD 3PH Flail Mower

• Series X Propane Heater

• Polaris ATV - C/W Winch, Like New Snow Blade, Tool Box Seat, Cover, New Loading Ramps

• 95” JD 3PH Blade

• Honda ES 6500 Generator

• Wood Panels, Steel Panels

• FORD ¾ Ton Van

CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME - CALL 250.782.6272 OR 250.784.4307 TO CONSIGN

Bonded and Licensed Livestock Dealers and Auctioneers in BC & Alberta BOX 478, DAWSON CREEK, BC V1G 4H3

AUCTION MART LTD. Art Patterson Jack Patterson Shane Patterson Office

250.784.4307 780.518.4646 250.219.4984 250.782.6272

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR EXTRA PICTURES & ADDED LOTS www.pattersonsauction.ca • DAWSON CREEK, BC • Email: pcc@neonet.bc.ca

TERMS OF SALE:

CASH, CERTIFIED CHEQUE OR LETTER FROM BANK GUARANTEEING PAYMENT. ALL SALES FINAL. ALL PURCHASES PAID FOR DAY OF SALE. NO EXCEPTIONS.

ALL SALES SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

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ber of comments, including many from consumers not involved in agriculture!

One month later, the video has become my most popular post ever, at 33,000 views, over 400 shares, all reaching more than 90,000 people!

What advice would you give other agvocates?

Be polite. Our first reactions may be anger and resentment when presented with false and misleading facts about farming, but we need to swallow this anger and respond in a respectful and civil manner. Outrage and annoyance will not win any support, but polite, well thought out responses will engender respect and lend credence to your statements.

PATTERSON’S

Be accepting. Realize that not all farms and farmers are alike. Belittling or demeaning other types of farms or farmers will not help consumers feel confident about our industry.

We need to stand together regardless of whether our farms are organic or conventional, tie-stall or freestall, with pasture- or barn-based herds; none of these characteristics make one farm better than another, they simply make us different.

What does being an agvocate mean to you?

Agvocacy is a blend of two of my favourite things: farming and interacting with people.

- courtesy Ag More Than Ever

AUCTION MART LTD.

Bonded and Licensed Livestock Dealers and Auctioneers in BC & Alberta BOX 478, DAWSON CREEK, BC V1G 4H3

Art Patterson Jack Patterson Shane Patterson Office

250.784.4307 780.518.4646 250.219.4984 250.782.6272

Late Ed Baker Hythe, AB Saturday, June 18, 2016

10:00 AM LOCAL TIME LUNCH AVAILABLE Directions: 1.5 miles east on Highway 672 (Emerson Trail) to RR105 South

TRACTORS/TRUCKS • JD 3010 tractor, PTO, Power Shift, 18.4-30, Allied 580 FEL • JD 40S Tractor, PTO, 3PH • JD 46A FEL • MF 230 Tractor, Gas, PTO, 3PH • GMC 950 Grain Truck, Box, Hoist 4 Speed ANTIQUE TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT • McCormick Farmall Super A, Culti-Vision, Offset Engine (Running Order) • McCormick-Deering Farmall A, Good Condition, Running • Minneapolis-Moline, Model U • 2-14.9-24 Tires & Rims • FarmKing Rubber Tired Wagon & Deck • 3PH 2 Bottom Plow • Sickle Mower, TBH • Sleigh/Deck • Steel Wheeled One Bottom Plow • Sulky Plow • Walking Plow, Hay Rake • Garden Seeder • Cockshutt Fanning Mill & Screens, Hand Crank • Massey Harris Grinder ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES • Claw Foot Pedestal Table • Claw Foot Pedestal Table with Lionhead • Oak Table with 2 leafs • Good Selection of Wood Chairs • Oak Sideboard with Mirror • (3) Sideboards with Mirror • Sideboard with no Mirror • Grooming Dresser with Hinged Side Mirrors

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Dresser with Hinged Mirrors Dresser with Isolated Mirror Several Drop Leaf Writing Desks Several Drop Leaf Secretary Desks Drop Leaf Party Table with Twisted Barley Legs Large Wooden Multi Drawer Cabinet Entry Hall Tree with Storage Bench Chest of Drawers Assortment of Decorative Tables Assortment of Tables in all Styles China Cabinet Derby Desk Boston, Mass.

(2) Roll Top Desks Regal Ice Box-Ham Brothers Man, Brantford Berlinger Gram-O-Phone Model 1023 American Electric Tel. Company Phone- Chicago Cigar/Cigarette Box, Coffee Grinder Violin & Case, AR Seidel Handmade Copy of Antonio Stratavarous- Made in 1988 Electric Guitar & Case JD Books, Assorted books Readers Collectable Horse Plates: Man of War, Seabiscuit, Northern Dancer, Secretariat, Tranquility. Genuine Risk, Whirlaway, Ruffian Silver Tea Pot, Silver Cream & Sugar, Spoons & Other Silver Accessories Sewing Machine Huge Record Collection Assortment of Glass Decorative Lamps

• Butter Press, Milk Pails & Bottles • Selection of Lanterns, Jugs, Crocks, Pots • 3 LB Toledo Scale Model 403 S/N 805460 • Tricycle • Barber Chair • Clocks &Watches • Wall Clocks, Mantel Clocks, Display Clocks, Pendulum Clocks, Weather Clocks, Francis Ipswich Clock, Porcelain Dial Clock, Cuckoo Clocks, Pocket Watches • Large Selection of Watch Repair Parts ANTIQUE HORSE EQUIPMENT • George IV Phaeton Carriage with Parasol, Fenders & Oil Lamps, McLaughlin Carriage • Doctors Buggie • Farm Buggie • (2) Single Driving Carts (Pacer) • Work Harness, Driving Harness • (4) Adams Saddles - Model 267, 627, 633, 620 • Riley McCormick Saddles-Model 404, 380 • Eamore Saddle-Model 17A • McKinnon Hitch - Good Condition - Double Trees, Single Trees, Neck Yokes • Leather Vise, Leather Tools • Bridles, Hame Straps, Assorted Leathers, Buckles, Snaps, Spreaders, Harness Parts • Large Assortment of Horse Books

There are many more items as Ed was a longtime collector of antique and vintage items.

For Further Info Call Larry at 250-837-4167 or Frank at 780-831-5941

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CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR SALES, EXTRA PICTURES & ADDED LOTS www.pattersonsauction.ca • DAWSON CREEK, BC • Email: pcc@neonet.bc.ca

TERMS OF SALE: CASH, CERTIFIED CHEQUE OR LETTER FROM BANK GUARANTEEING PAYMENT. ALL SALES FINAL. ALL PURCHASES PAID FOR DAY OF SALE. NO EXCEPTIONS. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

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15TH ANNUAL

SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2016 AT MILE 54 SALE YARD

VEHICLES : 2008 F 350 - Cr, Cab, Dsc • 2009 - F350 - Cr, Cab, Dsc • 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 • 1992 Ford 5 Ton W/ Garbage Body 2008 Chev 1 Ton Cube Van • 6 Asst Chev/GM 1 Ton Flat Decks • 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: 1996 Peter Bilt C/O- W/Roll Of Unit • 1999 Freight Line 112 - W/8 Ton Picker • 1978 Kenworth • 400 Cummins • 13 Speed • 1978 KW Tracker • 400 Cummins • 13 Speed - 5th Wheel • FARM/HAYING : BR 780 NH Baler • 24 Ft. Cultivator • Case 1HC 8350 Hay Bine • 8 Bottom Plow • NH 1496 Self Propelled Hay Fine - Field Ready • Portable Band Saw Mill • Roping Chute • Allied Bale Grapple • Asst 3 PTH Tillage Equipment • 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 TRACTORS: JD 3020 W/Fel • Farm all 140 Row Crop • Ford 8-H • JD 8640 C/W 14Ft. Degezman Blade CAMPS/ BUILDINGS: Unused 30’X40’ Storage Tent • Asst Unused Storage Sheds • 12X30 Unused Cabin Unused Kids Play House ATV/RECREATIONAL: Over 20 Asst Rangers - Quads • More Bikes - Sleds - Golf Carts 1994 23.5 Ft, Centurion 5Th Wheel RV1976 16 Ft. Terry • Asst. Flat Deck Trailers • Inflatable Boat C/W 2.5HP Honda • Asst Ride On Mowers - Tillers - Sno Blowers 1998 Rough Neck 30 Ft Travel Trailer • Asst. Sleds • Quads • Boats and RVs HOUSE/HOLD/MISC: Asst Flooring • Kitchen Cabinets • Grand Father Clock • Asst DiningTables • Unused JetTub Asst Fridges Asst Windows • Pellet Stove • 2 Wood Cook Stoves • Asst Water & Sewer Pipe • Asst. Tech Cable • Baby Strollers Electric Motor Scooter • Asst Of New / Unused Twin Mattresses Asst Of New / Unused Furniture INDUSTRIAL EQUIP: Mechanics Truck Body • Scissor Lift • 48’ Sea Can: 8 KVA Lite Tower • Asst GEN Sets • Asst Welders • Asst Used & Unused Skid Steer Attachments • Many More Items Too Numerous To Mention • Partial Listing Only There Will Be Approx 800 Lots In This Sale • Pre Register And Avoid The Line Ups - Monday May 23Rd To Friday May 27Th • From 8 Till 5 • TRAILERS - 12 Asst Tandem Hi- Boys • Willock Tandem Low Boy • Arnes Tandem End Dump • 53 Ft Taylen - Tridem Hi Boy •24 Ft Arnes - Tandem End Dump SHORT BUSCHE AUCTIONS: Sale Starts At 10 Am Sharp With House Hold & Miscellaneous • Due To The Large Number Of Items To Sell We Will Be Running 2 Rings • Ring 2 Will Start At 10:30 Am • Vehicles And Equipment Sell At Noon Food Concessions On Site • Sale Yard Located At Mile 54 Alaska Hwy And Junction Off Hwy 29 In Charlie Lake Bc SHOP/MISC:D-6 R.O.P.S Canopy• Pallet Asst Hoe Pins• JD HoeWalkWays • 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 • PIPE/STEEL: Asst. 3, 4, 6 & 8” Unused Pipe • Asst. Unused 6” To 12” I Beam Asst. Unused Hss 8” Square Tubing HOSES AND CONTROLS: Mechanic’s Slide In Tool Canopy 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

Payment By Visa - MC - Debit - Cash - Any Cheques Must Be Certified Or A Letter Of Credit From Bank Guaranteeing Payment We Will Not Accept Cheques From Any One Not Known To Us All Items Are Sold As Is - Where Is No Guarantees Or Warranties Expressed Or Implied By Auction Company - Auctioneer - Or Sellers Full Payment On Sale Day For All Items No Exceptions With Removal In 5 Days Or Storage Charges May Apply SALE STARTS AT 10:00 AM SHARP. DUE TO THE LARGE AMOUNT OF ITEMS TO SELL WE WILL BE RUNNING 2 RINGS. RING 2 WILL START AT 10:30 AM. VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT SELL AT NOON.

Call Kevin (250) 261-1891 to book your items AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: Short Busche Auctions • Charlie Lake, BC

(250) 787-5454 or (250) 261-1891

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EQUIPMENT & REAL ESTATE AUCTION Weaver Sale Yard • Rycroft, AB

WED., JUNE 22 • 9:00 am REA AL ESTA ATE E

10.06 ACRE PARCEL, (2012) 13,480 SQ. FT. INDUSTRIAL 5 BAY SHOP W/ WASH BAY & SEPARATE 1,280 SQ. FT. OFFICE, 5 KM NORTH OF BONANZA, AB

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1991 KENWORTH 130 S/A PICKER TRUCK 2011 KENWORTH T800 T/A TRUCK 2009 KENWORTH T800 T/A TRUCK

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2007 MACK CV713 GRANITE T/A TANK TRUCK 2005 MACK CV713 GRANITE T/A TANK TRUCK 2004 MACK CV713 GRANITE T/A TANK TRUCK 2001 MACK CH613 T/A TANK TRUCK

(5)) TAN NK TRAIILE ERS

2007 WABASH T/A TANK PUP TRAILER 2005 WABASH T/A TANK PUP TRAILER 2004 WABASH T/A TANK PUP TRAILER 2002 WABASH T/A TANK PUP TRAILER 1989 WABASH 95 BBL T/A TANK PUP TRAILER, MACK TANK TRUCKS

FLA ATD DECK K TRA AIL LERS

1999 DYSON 18 FT FLATDECK T/A TRAILER 2005 GERRY’S TRIDEM SCISSORNECK LOWBED

(2012) 13,480 SQ. Ft. INDUSTRIAL 5 BAY SHOP W-WASH BAY

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2009 JOHN DEERE 9630 4WD TRACTOR, 530 HP, 3,445 HRS JOHN DEERE 4630 TRACTOR JOHN DEERE 4230 TRACTOR CASE 2470 4WD TRACTOR

AIR R DR RILL LS::

1997 FLEXICOIL 5000 57 ft. D/S AIR DRILL FLEXICOIL 40 FT. FERTILIZER BANDER UNIT

COMB BINES:

1982 JOHN DEERE 8820 TURBO COMBINE, 4,398 HRS

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2008 FORD F150 C/C 4WD PICKUP 1991 DODGE RAM 2500 4WD PICKUP

CAR RS & SU UVs s

(2) 2005 FORD EXCURSION LIMITED 2001 FORD TAURUS CAR

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2009 JOHN DEERE 9630 4WD TRACTOR, FLEXICOIL 5000 AIR DRILL

NORTECH FUEL TANK, DBL. WALL 45,000 LITRE, SKID MT., PUMP, HOSE & METER 2010 MERIDIAN 10,000 LITRE FUEL TANK 2013 WESTERN 400 BBL TANK 2013 WESTERN 400 BBL TANK

JD 544J LOADER

HA AY & FO F RA AGE

JOHN DEERE 535 ROUND BALER NH FP240 T/A SILAGE FORAGE HARVESTER ARTEX 100 HI-DUMP SILAGE WAGON KEVERNELAND D5 8X16” PLOW, AUTO RESET JD 3200 PLOW, AUTO RESET MEYERS M550 T/A MANURE SPREADER SITREX 12 WHEEL V-HAY RAKE NH 1431 DISCBINE VERMEER 605J ROUND BALER

CON NSTR RUCTION ON EQ QUIP PME ENT:

CAT 60 P/T SCRAPER BOBCAT 5175 SKIDSTEER, 6,000 HRS, BUCKET 2006 JD 544J WHEEL LOADER, 6,368 HRS.

ATTA ACH HMEN NTS::

HYD ANGLE SKID STEER BLADE

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2011 KENWORTH

2013 TEREX 4KVA LIGHT TOWER, 2,000 hrs.

2013 TEREX 4KVA LIGHT TOWER, 2,900 hrs.

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CONSIGN YOUR EQUIPMENT TODAY! CALL JEFF - 780.864.7750 LORNE - 250.219.0871 or EVAN - 250.219.4539 AUCTIONEERS for the B.C. and ALBERTA PEACE COUNTRY www.weaverauctions.com

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Planning farm land ownership in Alberta Farm Auction sale season has begun, and an Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) specialist says a lot of retiring farmers are choosing to sell their land by public auction.

“With interest rates remain low and the majority of Alberta farms continuing to have a strong balance sheet, the demand for farmland purchase in Alberta remains robust,” says Rick Dehod, farm financial specialist, AF. “With farm land prices continuing to appreciate, a wellresearched financial and ownership plan will guard against ill-prepared land purchases, so do your homework before making a final decision.”

Questions to Consider before Buying Farmland 1. Why do you want to buy Farmland? - How does this relate back to your business plan and overall farm or investment strategy – is your goal to expand, bring in a new partner, insure control of productive acres, etc.

2. What is your farm business’ financial condition?

- Consider needed investments, expected expenditures, and crop conditions to determine if buying land is the best use for your cash.

3. Have you created a proforma cash flow? - Research the expected revenue of the potential land to determine if the purchase fits into your plans.

4. Given your revenue forecast, are you overpaying? - If you are paying a premium land price how long until you recoup your investment?

5. Have you given it long and careful consideration?

- Never be rushed by a real estate broker, and never confide your best price or financial goals with the party working for the seller.

6. Does it make more financial sense to lease the land than own it? - Leasing rates have risen recently but leasing vs. purchasing frees up cash.

7. Should you go all in with your cash? - Talk to your banker or accountant about alternatives to using all cash in the purchase transaction.

8. How much land are you acquiring? - Sounds simple, but many times there is confusion about how much land is actually being purchased. ts may be in the easements.

9. What is the current estimated market value of similar land?

10. What is the soil story?

- What is the capability of the soil you are buying and how does this impact your revenue forecast?

11. What is the water source? - Is the property irrigated? Are water rights part of the purchase price? Adequate water is essential to establishing the value of the property.

12. What do you know about the oil/gas, mineral and wind rights for the property?

13. How is the property zoned? – Will your plans for the property conflict with existing zoning restrictions.

14. How will you register the title to the property? Will you register it individually, jointly with a spouse, a partner, a family member or a family-owned corporation

or trust?

15. Are there any environmental problems? - The last thing you want to buy is a costly environmental problem. Ask the owner regarding the history of the property?

16. How long will you actively farm? - Make sure your financing plan matches the rest of your intended career as an active producer.

Buying land in this market is an important decision, and will impact your farm business. Use all the resources available to do your financial and cash flow planning. Speak to your banker, your accountant or your Farm Advisor.

A Legal Guide to Plan Farm Land Ownership and Sale in Alberta • What is land – What is included and excluded, forms of ownership and landowner rights.

• Buying and selling considerations – Are there restrictions, purchase and sale contracts, methods of selling, who to consult about buying or selling, and the tax

considerations for the buyer and the seller.

• Understanding the sale process – Determining a price and the terms, listing with a real estate agent, understanding the purchase and sale contract, the requirements of a valid sale contract, and understanding the roles and responsibilities of all the professionals involved in the sale.

• Frequently asked Questions – Dower rights, foreign ownership, existing leases, why list with a real estate agent.

A Guide to Agricultural Security Agreements in Alberta • Land mortgage – understand the nature of mortgages, registration, priorities and terms.

“Buying land is an important investment decision, and will impact your farm businesses working capital and profitability,” says Dehod. ership, financial and cash flow planning.

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