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Record inspections keep invasive mussels out of B.C. waterways Through the province’s expanded Invasive Mussel Defence Program, crews have inspected a record 24,500 watercraft for invasive quagga and zebra mussels this boating season, helping B.C. to remain free of invasive mussels.

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In addition, crews issued 92 decontamination orders, as well as 46 tickets and 36 warnings to motorists who

failed to stop at the watercraft inspection station as required

by B.C. law.

Under the province’s expanded Invasive Mussel Defence Program, eight permanent inspection stations are situated at major entry points along B.C.’s Alberta and United States border, with 32 trained officers inspecting

and, as needed, decontaminating watercraft. In addition, teams respond to boats flagged by the Canadian Border Services Agency, as well as Canadian and United States partner agencies.

As part of the program’s education and outreach activities, crews promoted the “Clean, Drain, Dry” message to over 49,000 people.

Following a successful pilot program in 2015, B.C.’s Invasive Mussel Defence Program was expanded earlier this year with a $2-million funding boost from BC Hydro, FortisBC, Columbia Power and the Columbia Basin Trust, as well as the Province’s in-kind contribution of staff, office space, and equipment.

The public is encouraged to report any mussel-affected boats and equipment to the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) toll-free hotline at 1 877 952-7277.

Mary Polak, Minister of Environment said invasive mussels may be tiny, but they pose a huge risk to B.C.’s ecosystems and economy.

“That’s why we are working hard with our partners and neighbouring states and provinces to prevent the spread of invasive mussels. To date, no zebra or quagga mussels have been detected in B.C.”

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December 3 2016

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Exploring trade opportunities with Asia Oneil Carlier travelled to China and South Korea Nov. 2 - 15 to support economic opportunities for Alberta’s agriculture and forestry sectors.

“Building strong trade and investment relationships in like Asia is essential to creating jobs and diversifying the Alberta economy. There is tremendous potential for growth of our exports and business partnerships in China and South Korea where there is increasing demand for high-quality food and wood products.”

Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry said Canada’s ability to export our high quality agricultural products is vital to the sustainability of family farms.

“It is important to demonstrate to the world that our industry and government work together to benefit the thousands of farmers and ranchers across Canada. Government involvement on trade missions has directly resulted in trade deals that have had a positive impact on our agriculture economy and allowed us to maintain one of the most modern and efficient agricultural infrastructures in the world.”

Michael Latimer, Executive Director, Canadian Beef Breeds Council said the trade mission will focus on opportunities for value-added food processing, agricultural products such as beef, pork, grains, cooking oils, hemp, honey, beverages and livestock genetics, as well as lumber and pulp exports.

The Alberta delegation met with key officials and industry stakeholders in important market centres of Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai and the Chinese province of Heilongjiang, which is commemorating a 35-year trade, investment and cultural exchange relationship with Alberta.

Alberta companies will also be participating in two highprofile agricultural exhibitions, the Food and Hospitality China Show and the Canada Food Expo in South Korea.

Alberta exports approximately $1.8 billion in agri-food products and over $582 million in forestry products annually to China and South Korea.

The estimated cost for travel, meals, accommodations and hosting for Minister Carlier, an aide and two department staff was $64,521.20.

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Wildfire protection laws to be strengthened Bill 24, the Forest and Prairie Protection Amendment Act, was tabled in the Alberta legislature recently, introducing measures aimed at reducing the number of wildfires caused by humans and enhancing firefighting operations.

Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, said far too many wildfires are triggered by human activity and we need to take proactive steps that will help reduce the risk of this happening.

“This important legislation will improve our ability to decrease the number of preventable fires, while also strengthening provisions that support the efforts of our wildfire fighters to keep Albertans and their communities safe.”

Paul Whittaker, President and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association said we have seen first-hand how devastating wildfires can be to those who live and work in Alberta’s forests.

“We support the Government of Alberta’s continued efforts to protect our forests from the risk of further wildfires.”

Brent Hodgson, President of the Alberta Off-Highway Vehicle Association said members of the Alberta Off-Highway Vehicle Association are responsible users and we want to help the government with its efforts in reducing human-caused wildfires and protecting our forests.

Tyler Warman, Mayor of Slave Lake said the Town of Slave Lake takes wildfire very seriously.

“We have seen firsthand the power these fires have. We welcome any changes to the Act that will make it easier for the province to deal with these extraordinary events that have such an

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The proposed amendments to the Forest and Prairie Protection Act will improve public safety and wildfire prevention measures by: strengthening penalties to help deter such high-risk activities as abandoning campfires or burning during fire bans; simplifying the process to restrict activities, such as off-highway vehicle, use when fire conditions are hazardous; improve authority to stop actions that interfere with firefighting, including restricting drones; and, improve disposal requirements for potentially hazardous forest debris as well as clarify operational processes, roles and responsibilities.

In 2016, Alberta wildfire crews fought more than 1,300 fires, including a 589,552-hectare wildfire that forced the evacuation of Fort McMurray in May and destroyed portions of the city and surrounding communities.

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Dean Brody’s Freakshow is coming to the Peace

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Canadian country music sensation Dean Brody is returning to Dawson Creek for the first time since 2014, touring his brand new album Beautiful Freakshow. He hits Dawson May 27.

Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Rising Star and reigning B.C. Country Music Association Female Artist of the Year Madeline Merlo will be joining Brody on stage.

In the past year, Brody has taken home a Juno Award for Country Album of the Year, along with four CCMA awards for top-selling digital Canadian country single of all-time, “Bring Down the House.”

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delves outside of the comfort zone of traditional country, with songs such as the progressive title track featuring Halifax rapper Shevy Price. The album also features the mellow reggae vibes invoked on “Beautiful Girl.”

However, the album still manages to stay true to what many fans have come to love and expect from Brody with traditional tracks destined to be classics such as “Time,” “8th Day” and “Blueberry Sky,” which features iconic country legend Vince Gill on guitar.

The Dawson Creek date comes near the end of the tour which will wrap up at the Calgary Stampede June 3.

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Chetwynd School gets hands on with berry experiment MIKE CARTER Staff Writer

There’s a sparse clearing of land just under an acre in size on the grounds of the Peace Christian School near Chetwynd that right now, doesn’t look like much.

But by spring, principal Darren Shankel’s latest project — the school’s first experimental garden — could be a boon both economically and educationally for students at the K- 12 private school.

In partnership with FloraMaxx Technologies Ltd. of Kelowna, who are providing the plants, the school is taking part in a research project with the University of Saskatchewan that looks into the commercial viability of the Haskap berry as a cash crop in the Peace Region.

Haskap was introduced to Canada as part of the University of Saskatchewan’s Fruit Breeding program.

“As far as the Peace Country goes, especially this far west in the Chetwynd area, we can grow hay and cattle,” Shankel said.

“We’re snookered for other options. To run cattle and grow your own hay you need 1,000 acres and whatever else. The potential economics of (the Haskap berry) is you can plant 1,000 plants per acre.”

With a rock bottom value of $10 - $15 a pound and the potential for each plant to produce eight to ten pounds once they’ve reached full maturity, Shankel sees not only an opportunity for his students to participate in research with a major Canadian university, but also a potential revenue generator for the school.

Because of a growing contract with the University of Saskatchewan, FloraMaxx is producing some varieties of Haskap that aren’t yet available on the market. It’s these plants — 320 advanced varieties in total — that the school will grow on site while recording data for the university.

There are three other grow sites in the study, two in Kelowna and one in Salmon Arm. Parents of students at the school, including Shankel himself, have also volunteered to come on board and try a test patch of Haskap on their property. This offers more controls and comparisons for the research.

“The entire school is committed to using this project to reach the curriculum goals where they can,” Shankel said.

“There’s math, biology, scientific applications… all that stuff is here for them to learn from. But worst case scenario if this is a catastrophic failure, my kids have still had the opportunity to do real research with a major Canadian university.”

Dr. Ashish Dave at FloraMaxx said he was excited to have a grower in the area.

“Nobody has done a study of which varieties do well in which parts of the varied climate of B.C.,” Dave said.

Dave hopes that by having the school take part in the study and do the reporting on the plant’s growth, he will be able to pinpoint which varieties of Haskap do well in the Peace. That means his lab can produce a Peace Region-specific plant that could spawn the growth of the berry’s potential as a cash crop for the area.

The plant will bloom in -7 degrees, and can live in up to -45 degrees, making it the perfect candidate to survive the harsh Peace Country winters.

“What we’re trying to do is allow them to explore information and learn something from it,” Shankel said. “Experiencing something means that knowledge is a lot more likely to stick.

The project is about real research.”

Not only that, but if they can prove that Haskap can earn a supplemental income for people in the Peace Country who have an acreage, the entire region wins.

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Study examines violence and exploitation of land links JONNY WAKEFIELD Staff Writer After the Second World War, government officials in the Peace Region faced a challenge. Thousands of men were returning from the front, and government policy was to settle veterans on farms. But in the Peace, good farmland was in short supply.

The solution? Move two Treaty 8 First Nations to new reserves.

For Judy Maas, the decades-old decision to relocate what would become the Blueberry River First Nation is a link in the chain of events that led to her sister’s murder at the hands of serial killer Cody Legebokoff.

Cynthia Maas’s tragic story is included in a new Amnesty International report on resource development and missing and murdered Indigenous women in Northeast B.C. The study, titled Out of Sight, Out of Mind, is the first time the human rights group’s missing and murdered women campaign has taken a close look at the Peace Region, and how its boom and bust economy impacts Indigenous women and girls.

The study examines the ways in which oil and gas, forestry and other resource extraction intensifies dangerous socioeconomic conditions for First Nations people—in particular women.

For Blueberry River, where Maas and her sister are originally from, the land swap was the start of an at-times painful relationship with oil and gas While the details of the transaction continue to be disputed, the Indigenous groups that became Blueberry and Doig River First Nations were moved from their original reserves to marginal parcels north of Fort St. John following the war.

Along the way, a government official failed to transfer the mineral rights beneath the reserves, leaving the nations out of a massive oil and gas windfall in the 1970s.

After decades of legal battles, the Supreme Court of Canada awarded $147 million in lost incomes to the two First Nations in the late 1990s.

It should have been a victory for the nations. Instead, the huge infusion of money into a community of hunters and trappers brought drugs alcohol, excess and violence.

“Today, you look at it and ask did the money help?” said Judy Maas, who for eight years was tribal chief at the Treaty 8 Tribal Association. “No it didn’t. How could it have helped? We didn’t have the means to make it work the way it should have worked. It disintegrated the family unit, it disintegrated the community spirit and deeply wounded the heart of the nation.”

Judy and her sisters grew up in poverty and in and out of foster care.

As the youngest sister, Cynthia’s family called her Cinderella. She spent her entire life with undiagnosed fetal alcohol disorders due to wrangling between the provincial and federal governments over responsibility for First Nations health care.

Shortly after the Montney win, as the court case became known, the community began to struggle with an uptick in drug and alcohol abuse. Cynthia was offered drugs while babysitting for a cousin, and her disorder made her predisposed to addiction. She eventually followed a boyfriend to Edmonton, got trapped in an abusive relationship, became pregnant.

Cynthia came home to Fort St. John for a time to battle her addiction and get ready to be a mother. She attended treatment in Vancouver and Prince George, but ultimately her baby was taken and placed in a foster home.

“The last day she was seen, she was faxing in all of her paper work to…start the process of getting this child back into her care,” Judy Maas said. “She didn’t get the supports she needed to ensure she could be a healthy parent. That alone put the last nail in her coffin.”

Legebokoff was convicted of murdering Cynthia and three other women aged 15-35 in 2014. Her body, beaten with a pick-axe, was discovered in a park in 2010.

For Maas, there’s a direct link between the violence Legebokoff inflicted on her sister and the exploitation of land and resources.

She hopes the focus Amnesty has placed on the issue in Northeast B.C. will inform the government’s inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women.

“This report in no way says that we want all resource extraction and industry to be stopped,” she said. “This is about realizing there are other impacts (of resource development) that we need to take a look at as a society as a whole.

We need to stop putting our heads in the sand.” reporter@dcdn.ca

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Canola (January 2017) Cash November 2016 January 2017 March 2017 Wheat (December 2016) Cash December 2016 March 2017 May 2017 Hard Red Wheat (December 2016) Cash December 2016 March 2017 May 2017 Spring Wheat (December 2016) Cash December 2016 March 2017 May 2017 Corn (December 2016) December 2016 March 2017 May 2017 Oats (December 2016) December 2016 March 2017 May 2017 Soybeans (January 2017) November 2016 January 2017 March 2017 Soybean Oil (December 2016) December 2016 January 2017 March 2017 Soybean Meal (December 2016) December 2016 January 2017 March 2017

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Holding the bar, eye of the tiger, and the thrill of the fight I wanted to share an experience that I had just lately that I felt extremely privileged to be apart of. You’ve heard the saying “Holding the Bar” or “Hold the Bar High.” It is having a standard or a level that yourself, other people, or things can reach for. You can hold your own bar or someone else can hold the imaginary bar that we are trying to reach for. If the bar is held high it is tougher to reach but when you get there you will have really accomplished something. Often many are trying to pull the bar down to their level to something that’s easier or seems more fun or it’s what we want, but often it is not what we need.

I was visiting a good friend of mine that has been training/boxing with a professional boxing coach. He asked if I’d like to go for a lesson and that he would ask a favor to get me in. All the people in the gym are trained or training to be professional boxers with careers in the ring. I said that I would love to. It would give me a chance to burn off the weekend’s events and clean out the carburetor. I was warned that there’s no goofing around and they are serious about what they do.

I got 5 minutes of instruction in the front room from my buddy so I’d have an idea what to expect when we got there and I’m getting more excited by the second. I had sparred in my younger days with a golden gloves champion half my size and he would pummel me at will, but I’d land the odd one and always leave exhausted. So I can’t wait to get to the gym, get the gloves on and start swinging. We arrive at the gym. It’s down stairs in an old building.

It totally looks like a boxing gym that Rocky trained in. There were posters all over the walls of boxing matches from 25 years ago. Even my old sparring buddy had a poster on the wall of a match he was in, in the U.S. So I was really getting pumped; couldn’t wait to start dodging punches, ducking and lunging throwing haymakers. I was just beside myself with excitement.

First thing that happened was the trainer hands me a skipping rope and says ok skip.

When the bell rings you can rest when the bell goes again start skipping again. You have 3 rounds of skipping. Wow, ok that sounds good I guess, a little warm-up before all the punching.

So, I make it through the 3 rounds of skipping, but, it was not pretty, and I was glad nobody

was watching but the three of us. So, the trainer says ok time to wrap your hands, YES !!! Now we are talking. We were finally getting serious.

My hands got wrapped and he said “get in the ring.” The adrenaline is starting to flow. Then he says “we are going to work on your footwork and balance.” Geez, well this can’t take long I‘ve been walking all my life. Turns out, if I want to box I was going to have to learn to walk all over again and find my balance because I really didn’t have any. Back and forth I went across the ring trying to stay straight, keep my feet the right distance apart, don’t walk heel toe, slide my feet, and keep them flatter. I was struggling to do this even remotely right. “Now”, he said “get more sideways, you are too big a target and keep your hands by your jaw. Every minute, or less, he was back saying I was standing too square and my hands were too low. He’d say, “I just knocked you out and I could easily push you over”, which he would prove minus the knock out part. So, I was supposed to try to jab, step, jab, step. I know I looked and felt like a robot that hasn’t been oiled in, well never. Then he said “slow down your trying to go to fast”.

I thought I was moving like a snail already. I was shocked at this point at how much I could practice these things and how ridiculous I must look. The whole time though I’m still secretly wanting to get to the punching and getting punched part. I practiced these techniques for a few rounds listening for the bells to end each round. I was starting to get a clock in my head as to when the round would end without looking at a clock. Learning things I didn’t know I was learning. Sure would be handy for the real thing.

He said, “ok, good start, lets get the gloves on”, and asks my friend to get in the ring. Finally, here we go. He said he wanted me to wear a body protector vest thing, you know like you see in the movies. I figured so my buddy can’t beat me up too bad, he’s been training for 3 years. So, the next thing the coach said was to cover my jaw, move around the ring like he showed me, then stop often, lift my arms in the air and my buddy will hit me 3 times. Then move a bit, stop lift your arms and he will hit you 3 more times. Well, this is not at all the plan I had in my head when I said yes to this fun boxing gig.

It turns out I don’t move correctly, my balance is off, I punch wrong, my hands are too low, my elbow goes out, I was hitting through the bag instead of snapping it just at the end of my reach, and I don’t breath right. Long story short, I have a lot to learn if I was to ever be remotely good. Doing what I wanted to do would just ingrain more terrible habits and making myself worse rather than better.

I went there thinking it would be fun to do certain things. The coach didn’t care what I wanted to do; he just knew what I needed and what would benefit me much more in the future. He was a professional. He also knew I would never be in a professional fight, ever, and that he would have never let me be hit in the head in his gym as long as he owned it. No matter how much I thought it would be fun.

But, he was training me like I could become a professional knowing I never would be one.

His boxers that will have a career don’t get to spar until they have been there at least, a year and a half.

I was absolutely thrilled to have met him and the fact that he held the bar and did not drop it down or lower it down for me. It was refreshing to be around someone that wasn’t about to drop the bar just to make sure I’d come back or that I got what I wanted. He helped me with what I needed and I got more out of it personally by not being allowed to fly around out of control than I ever would have gotten doing what I wanted. The hour and a half was a lesson in self-control, going against my instincts, and working on developing skills that will help way beyond the ring. I never hit anybody that lesson but I learned more about boxing than any other time in a gym. I could go to other gyms and spar the day I got there, do exactly what I wanted. Thank goodness I didn’t accidently go to one of those. I will be back to the professional coach whenever I’m in the area and as long as they will let me through the doors.

We all have the ability to hold the bar for ourselves and for others. Mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, business owners, employees, coaches, ect. It’s not always easy to hold the bar, it gets heavy at times but I know there are many people that are happy out there that someone is holding the bar. I salute to all of you for Holding the Bar.

What’s this got to do with horsemanship?

Everything.

Glenn Stewart is now offering year round educational horsemanship programs at his facility near Fort Saint John, BC and is available to travel and conduct clinics. Currently accepting bookings for the Winter Front Row Seating, 2017 summer programs and High and Wild Horsemanship Adventure. For more information on Glenn and The Horse Ranch visit www. thehorseranch.com. If you are looking for quality Natural Horsemanship Equipment go to www. naturalhorsemanshipequipment.com

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Value of a post mortem for the cow/calf producer when unexpected deaths occur

By Dr. Christa Harder Most beef producers of large herds know too well the com-

mon saying: “you have livestock, you have deadstock” since there will be times when you may have one or more animals die from an unknown cause. When the cause of death is not clear it can be very valuable to have your veterinarian perform a post mortem exam (open the carcass and carefully examine all the body systems and organs), especially if it can help identify a preventable or treatable problem.

Post mortem examinations can be a very smelly and dirty job (especially when it is 30 degrees outside and the animal passed some time ago), however, they can be very interesting and a lot of information can be gained about the condition of the animal.

Post-mortems can tell a story about the past few years, months, or final hours of the animal. A post mortem may identify if the animal died of an individual cause such as hardware disease, lead poisoning, twine impaction, peritonitis or bloat or if there is herd disease affecting several animals that the producer may not be aware of such as a parasite issue, nutritional deficiency, toxicity or respiratory disease.

In many feedlots, it is protocol that a post mortem is performed on all animals that die unexpectedly which I believe is often overlooked in cow/calf operations. This information combined with good record keeping offers the feedlot statistics on death losses and gives the veterinarian valuable information for altering vaccine and treatment protocols. For example; if a feedlot pen suddenly starts to have higher than normal sick cattle or dead cattle from pneumonia, a post mortem can identify the type of the pneumonia and if it is caused by either a bacteria or virus. Precise and effective treatment decisions such as which antibiotic or vaccine to use in the face of the outbreak can be based on causative agents identified on post mortem.

More information is gained from a post mortem when it is done as close to death as possible. The carcass begins to decompose right after death and the microbes take over very quickly in such a warm/moist environment. This accelerated decomposition makes it harder for us to identify a clear cause of death. If you cannot get a vet out to do a post mortem right away, try to move the carcass into a cool spot during summer or keep in the snow in the winter (but get us out before it freezes!).

Abortion storms are something we also see occasionally and in these situations the most valuable information leading to the cause of death is usually from the aborted fetus and placenta.

Scavengers typically consume these rather quickly therefore if you find an aborted fetus (and hopefully a placenta with it), put them in a garbage bag and keep it in the fridge until you can bring it to the clinic. We may send out the entire fetus/placenta to the lab or do a post mortem and send out tissue samples afterwards since several of the pathogens that cause abortions most easily identified at the microscopic level.

Even if you think you may know the cause of death there is no harm in performing your own post mortem, even if it is just one discreet case. This also gives you a sense of what is normal and what is abnormal; especially if you know what may have been the initial cause of death. However, there is one case in which you do NOT want to open the carcass and that is if you suspect anthrax (sudden death, lack of rigor mortis, blood ooz-

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ing from nose, mouth and anus). Cutting open the animal will allow a huge number of spores to gain access to the environment and contaminate the area. Consult your veterinarian if you suspect or have questions about anthrax. Additionally, always wear gloves when performing a post mortem since the odd toxin such as lead or water hemlock has the potential to be toxic if handled without protection.

Even though BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) is no longer a major news topic we would still like to encourage producers to continue to submit cases for BSE testing. To maintain our “controlled risk status” with the OIE (World Organization for Animal Health) for trade we do need to continue to test a large number of animals. Animals that qualify for the program are cattle over 30 months of age that are dead, down, dying or diseased. A post mortem examination to try and identify cause of death is also performed at that time which provides the producer with valuable information at minimal cost. There is reimbursement available for the producer through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency but please contact us for more information.

We sincerely hope that your cattle all remain healthy through the coming winter but when unexpected deaths do occur please contact us at the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic. We aim to help you navigate the situation, often with information gained from a postmortem, and then provide treatment or prevention recommendations to help minimize further losses.

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Divide meatloaf mixture in half and pat half of mixture into each prepared loaf pan. Brush loaves with half of the glaze; set remainder of glaze aside.

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Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes more. Remove pans from oven and allow meatloaf to stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

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Getting your hands on the right meat Want to make steakhouse-quality steaks at home? Here’s how to cook the perfect steaks on the grill, on the stove, or broiled in the oven.

Mmm, the tasty combination of smoky, caramelized crust and tender, juicy interior — nothing compares to a steak from the grill.

We won’t get into the fiery debate between charcoal versus gas grills here — we’ve covered that in depth. But for certain, great grilling can be had with either charcoal or gas.

The good news is, the perfect steak doesn’t need to be the most expensive. If breaking the bank isn’t part of your barbequing plan, consider less spendy sirloin, hanger, flank steak, and skirt steaks.

Choose cuts that are at least 1-inch thick. If the steak is too thin, the interior gets cooked well-done before the exterior can develop the crave-worthy crust. If you can, choose steaks of even thickness so they’ll be done at the same time. Also, meat near the bone will take a little longer to cook.

Marinades and Rubs. The ideal steak marinade combines acid, fat, and seasonings. The acid creates a tangy flavor foundation and tenderizes the meat; the fat adds flavor, seals in juices, helps keep the meat from sticking to the grill, and promotes caramelization; and the seasonings complete the flavor profile.

Rubs are another way to go. These simple seasoning mix-

tures infuse grilled steaks with exciting flavors. The best rubs enhance the natural smoky flavors of the grilled meat without overwhelming it. Add a little oil, vinegar, or other liquid to the mix, and you have a wet rub. Let rubbed meats sit for anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight. Sear steaks over high, direct heat, then move them to indirect heat to finish cooking.

That’s the most common method. But if you like to live dangerously, do it in reverse: start with indirect cooking, with the lid on, and then finish with a quick, high-heat sear. You’ll get the same results: a juicy steak with a crisp, caramelized crust.

Now, if your steak was marinating, wipe off the wet marinade with a paper towel, then set it down on the hot grill and leave it alone for several minutes without turning. After a few minutes, the meat will release its grip on the grill, and you can turn it without tearing the meat; If you start to turn it, and it’s still gripping the grill, just give it another minute.

Once your steak is done to your liking, remove it to a plate and let it sit for at least 5 minutes before serving or slicing.

Stovetop-to-Oven Steaks If you’re cooking your steaks in the kitchen, take a tip from restaurant chefs — start by searing the meat on the stovetop, then finish up in a super-hot oven. This stovetop-to-oven process results in a steak with a deeply caramelized crust and a tender and perfectly cooked interior.

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If you are planning on using wood as a heat source this winter, there are a few things to keep in mind.

“First off, the wood must be dry as you don’t want to use green wood,” says Toso Bozic, bioenergy/agroforestry specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “If your wood is already dry, you still need to keep it moisture free. Green wood requires at least one summer to get dry, and the exact time needed depends on species, weather, or whether the wood is split or not. The moisture content has to be around 15-20 per cent for optimal firewood.”

Bozic says to make sure the wood is dry before use. “With some experience, it’s relatively easy to tell if the wood is dry. For example, dry wood is lighter then green. If cracks appear in the end of the wood, it’s probably dry. If you just bang two pieces together of wood together, you hear a different sound from dry wood than from moist wood. Lastly, dry wood is darker than green wood.”

Bozic has a few tips for drying. “Keep the wood at least 8-10 inches above the ground. The drying site must have good air flow and low humidity, and don’t stack the wood against the wall or anything that will block the airflow. If you don’t have a firewood shed, you must cover your firewood with a plastic, metal or wood cover. Another option is a small kiln-dry unit for firewood. Basically, any contact between the wood a moisture will create problems down the road.”

When it comes to choosing a tree species for firewood, Bozic says the key to remember is that all wood species have about the same energy content per pound. “The main variation between different species is the tree density, which means they have different calorific values (amounts of heat) per volume of wood. A cubic foot of air-dried white birch weighs about 16 kg, while the same volume of white spruce weighs about 11 kg. Therefore, you will need a larger volume of spruce to get the same weight and, subsequently, the same heating value as birch.”

Low density wood has a larger volume, creating transport, storage and handling issues. “The difference between coniferous species (larch, pine and spruce) and hardwood species (birch, maple, poplar, willow, etc.) is that coniferous species contain high amount of resins that can create a problem with creosote buildup.”

To avoid creosote buildup it’s important to provide enough oxygen for the wood to get hot enough to vaporizes and burn completely. “If the fire is not hot enough, the wood will not burn completely and, instead, the vapours will condense and create the creosote. Creosote is not a problem with wood or wood moisture, but rather is an issue with the burning appliance (stove) operating without enough oxygen to burn the wood completely. Creosote is highly flammable and can create great fire hazard in your house, so regular maintenance is necessary.”

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Market access gained for Alberta seed potatoes to Thailand Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the Government of Canada has secured market access for Alberta seed potatoes to Thailand.

Effective immediately, Alberta becomes the third province to have an export agreement with Thailand, joining Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, both of which secured export agreements in 2009. Combined, these three provinces form about 76% of Canada’s seed potato exports. Alberta’s seed potato exports to Tailand could be worth up to $2 million annually, ac-

cording to industry experts, adding to the $5 million on average exported annually to that country. The increased access will advance the competitiveness of, and create new opportunities for, the seed potato sector.

Alberta is a major seed potato producing province and lead seed exporter for Canada. Alberta’s seed potato growers produced over 128,000 metric tonnes of seed potatoes in 2015.

The province’s potato industry as a whole contributes over $1 billion to the economy annually.

Canada has been a world leader in seed potato production for more than 90 years, and is the fifth largest seed potato exporter in the world.

The potato is the most valuable of all Canada’s vegetable crops; it accounts for a third of the annual revenues for Canadian vegetable farmers.

Horticulture, which includes the production of fruits, vegetables and potatoes, accounts for 15 percent of Canada’s total farm revenues, which translates to more than $6 billion per year.

Quotes “Our government is pleased to announce the new market access for Alberta’s seed potatoes to Thailand. Our government is committed to seeking market access opportunities across the globe to strengthen our bilateral trade relationships, put more money in the pockets of Canadian farmers, and grow the middle class in Canada, said Lawrence MacAulay, P.C., M.P., Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Deb Hart, Seed Potato Coordinator for the Potato Growers of Alberta said the the Potato Growers of Alberta are pleased to have worked with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada and Alberta Agriculture and Forestry to profile our seed industry to Thailand officials and to receive approval to export seed to their country. Alberta has a very innovative and progressive seed potato industry and is looking forward to the opportunity to grow low virus, high quality seed varieties requested by the Thai potato industry.”

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• When you obtain financing through us, you will receive: √ The freedom to buy and sell where you choose √ Low interest rates √ Minimal security requirements

√ “Profit Share” on partial sales, you may request a portion of the profit √ Members can now have more groups of financed Feeder Cattle. This helps with cash flow.

• Feeder Associations are the administering agents for the Advance Payments Program, which offers Cash Advances on calves and Interest Rebates on contracts.

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Cattle Sales

Special Sales

Tues, Nov 22 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Nov 29 – 9:00 a.m.

Fri, Dec 2 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Dec 6 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Nov 24 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Dec 1 – 9:00 a.m.

Bred Cow/Heifer Sale Starts @ 12:30 p.m.

Thurs, Dec 8 – 9:00 a.m.

Dawson Creek

Beaverlodge

Bred Cow & Heifer Sale Friday, November 25 Starts @ 11:00 a.m.

Friday, December 9 Starts @ 11:00 a.m.

Horse Sale Saturday, Nov 26 Tack @ 9:30 a.m.

Horses @ 12:00 Noon Sheep Assembly Day For Transport to VJV Westlock Mondays: 9 am – 11 am December 5 Call Jason 587-343-2162

Westlock Gary Jarvis 780.349.3153

Ponoka Henry Thalen 403.783.5561

Thurs, Nov 24 – 9:00 a.m.

Angus Influence Sale follows regular sale Thurs, Dec 1 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Dec 8 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Nov 23 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Nov 22 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Nov 30 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Nov 29 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Dec 7 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Dec 6 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Dec 14 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Dec 13 – 9:00 a.m.

Westlock

Ponoka

Rimbey

Atlasta Angus Sale at the farm Sat, Dec 10 – 1:00 p.m.

Bred Cow/Heifer Sale Sat, Nov 19 – 12:00 Noon Special Cattle Sales Sat, Dec 3 - 12:00 Noon Fri, Dec 9 – 6:00 p.m.

Horse Sales Fri, Nov 25 – 5:00 p.m.

Ranchman’s Bred Female Sale Sat, Nov 26 – 11:00 a.m.

Kala Angus/Milne’s Gelbvieh Sat, Dec 10 – 11:00 a.m.

Bred Cow/Heifer Sale @ 1:00 p.m.

Horse Sales (Saturday) Nov 19 & Dec 17 – 10:00 a.m.

Sheep & Goat Sales (Tues) Dec 6 – 11:00 a.m.

Bison Sale Saturday, Nov 26 12:00 Noon

Rimbey Wes Skeels 403.843.2439

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)250.782.6622 (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 & Northern 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 • Glenn Fells (Grande Prairie, Teepee Creek, Bezanson) 780.518.5573 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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Brad and Elaine Giesbrecht of Cecil Lake, B.C. held a dispersal sale for their purebred Simmental females on Saturday, November 5th at Vold Jones Vold Auction Co. in Dawson Creek. A full house saw VJV auctioneer Shawn Gist move approximately 135 Red & Black Simmentals through the ring while ringmen Glenn and Dallas Fells took bids from the enthusiastic and receptive crowd. PRZYBYLSKI PhotoS

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Government responds to grain sector with rail system commitment Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, took time during his trade mission in China to highlight key commitments to respond to grain sector input into the long-term plan for transportation in Canada. In early 2017, the Government of Canada will introduce legislation to advance a long-term agenda for a more transparent, balanced and efficient rail system. These measures are part of the Transportation 2030 strategy outlined by Transport Minister Marc Garneau at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal earlier today.

As part of this plan we will pursue new legislation that will allow reciprocal penalties in service level agreements between railway companies and their customers.

We will also better define ‘adequate and

suitable’ service in the Canada Transportation Act, and improve access to and timelines for Canadian Transportation Agency decisions.

The Government will also address the future of extended interswitching limits and the Maximum Revenue Entitlement in early 2017.

Over the summer, Minister MacAulay hosted grain sector roundtables in Winnipeg and Regina and more recently participated in one led by Minister Garneau in Saskatoon. These western grain transportation sessions complemented Minister Garneau’s broader consultation process on Canada’s overall transportation system which included 150 meetings with transportation stakeholders across the country.

Currently in China, Minister MacAulay is building the Canada-China trade relationship to help export even more high quality agricul-

tural products to key trading partners.

Western Canadian grain is a $20 billion industry. Over the past 10 years, half of all of Canadian grain production has been exported, averaging 41 million tonnes per year.

The Fall Economic Statement 2016 includes $10.1 billion to build stronger, more efficient transportation corridors to international markets and help Canadian business to compete,

grow and create more jobs for Canada’s middle class.

“A more efficient rail freight system to reliably move our goods to global markets will help farmers, shippers and railways to generate growth for the Canadian economy, strengthening the middle class.,” said MacAulay.

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DAVE ROSS EQUIP. LTD Ph: 780-864-3731,

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Fax: 864-3468,

Toll Free 1-800-661-7401 Web site:

www.rossequip.ca Nov 11 - 2016

Ross Equip. Ltd Since 1943

Call for Sale Price, as we are compelled by the Manufacture to advertize only MSRP retail prices LEASE to Own any Equip. on this page

1

Pay only the 1st lease payment in advance. OAC

1

1014 Farm Boy Unloader $49,040

$37,000

10-S/A Lease payments OAC of

$ 3,900

When the LAST lease payment is made

Payout the residual value or Finance the residual value OAC.

$ 265

Order “After”

$ 275

New 2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11

710/70R38 duals “w - 80 gpm” 4 hyds Radio

2016 DT550 Versatile 550 hp, P/S Del/Cab 110gpm hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 36” Tracks #501500 call for sale price

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $16,500

2

10-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $36,000 + rv

2

1 Only $199,000

msrp $322,200

msrp $569,000

20’ V-Wing Ditcher 102,200 $92,000

$ 9,700

10-S/A Lease payments OAC of

30’ Header available

2012 RT490 Versatile Class 8 Rotary Combine, 490 hp Cum 653 hr, New BIGGER Feeder house Rotating Concave 8rpm w/ 3 thresh points per rev 340 bu hopper, Quite A/C Cab w/ 2nd seat. 14 lites ALL adj made from the Cab 16’ MacDon PU header msrp 429,390 to Sept 30, 2016 1-Only $179,900 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $15,500

2016 550 Versatile 550 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110gpm hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 800/70R38 #415500 call for sale price

msrp $522,000

1

#390500 call for sale price

msrp $490,000

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

4

2016 375 Versatile 375hp 12 spd P/Shift QSX11.9 710/70R38D wts 4 E/H 58 gpm #266250 call for sale price msrp $366,000

310 FWD Versatile 310 hp 16 spd P/Shift Deluxe Cab, 18,850# 3 pt hitch, 4 E/ hyd 55 gpm high flow 540/1000 pto, HID lite, frt & rear wts, F/R diff/lock, 200 amp alt, 2015 375 Versatile 375hp DC 12 spd Std 174 gal fuel tank, hyd P/brakes, Tran oil QSX11.9 710/70R38D wts 4 hyd 58 gpm heater, 620/70R42 dual, 480/70R30 frt, #248250 call for sale price msrp $343,000 #199350 call for sale price msrp $288,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $17,200

2

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $19,500

FREE delivery FREE 2 day As 32’V-Wing Ditcher 172,300 $152,000 10-S/A Lease payments OAC of

$ 15,900

Customer does Ga

Fully Automatic Prewired to Dri

1000+ bu. GC9250 UF Grain Cart, w/Tarp c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 $54,900 $69,860 Buy before Dec 31 for Exch/Credit $- 1,500

2016 35’ M155 MD S C /linkHID, 600/65R28 6 B/PUR, Trans stab/ msrp $238,350

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

$9,520 520 Scale system add $ 8,500

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 5,8,00

Tier 3

call for sale price

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 189,000 16’ 6 way Quick Tach Deg Dozer $36,050 30,000

2016 400 Versatile 400 hp QSX11.9, PS 710/70R38 duals 6E hyd 113 gpm Radio $298,250 w/16’ blade $219,000 #329500 call for sale price msrp $425,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $28,000

$265

12-S/A Lease $ 24,500 + r v a

3

3

2016 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/Shift Del/Cab 110 hyd 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 800/70R38

LEASE to Own

Factory Orde Dec 31/20

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $21,500

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

CSA approve bu/hr Order “Befor

28’ Vers Vertical Tillage #85230 msrp$104,000 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage #95240 msrp$112,000 36’ Vers Vertical Tillage 110250 msrp $135,000 40’ Vers Vertical Tillage 125260 msrp $155,000

call for sale price

NEW Apollo 25.6, 71hp, Li 4”x 48” forks, Cab, A/C, 27 $109,200 wt 10,600 lbs

1300 bu 50”w/tire 114,970 $86,500 Buy before Dec 31 for Exch/Credit

10-Semi-Annual Lease pay

$- 2,000 New Agri-Tech 35.7 128

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 9,250

Lift 7,700# Lift 23’ boo

48”x adj 72” wide 3 rear hyd 55gpm / pump, lites,boom s $174,200 Empty wt 15,900

10-Semi-Annual Lease pa

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $16,200

3 30’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, 10.5”S, 26X8mm c/o frt 26x8mm S/rear, S/L hitch 650# per ft, T2-215 brgs #80150 Brg wear grds msrp $ 95,000 36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #87200 msrp $ 101,000 42’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #115250 msrp $ 130,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 8,580

call for sale price

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $32,000

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 $ 257,350 487 1 only $189,900

120’

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $14,170

SX280 Sprayer, rear-duals air ride, gps 120’ Alum 1200 gal #399600 msrp $ 479,000 Steel boom 1200 gal #394840

$ 438,000

Sizes, 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 18’ 20’

OFFER Ends Dec 31 / 2016 on these units $10,000 Deposit , Bala

71’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9650 650 bu 4 tanks duals Hyd Assist Auger, dual 17” fans, std drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between $ 487,900 Pre-Order Special only $ 436,900 61’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9650 650 bu 4 tanks duals Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, std drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between $ 455,800 Pre-Order Special only $ 399,900

12’ 650 Offset 10”s 26”b #29940 msrp $ 39,900

71’ Tow Behind add $ 13,000 61’ Tow Behind add $ 7,000

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NEW 2015 ‘s

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

V6 Dsl 38 mpg

MSRP $45,620

MSRP $52,f30

Pi RP $56,840

$292-84 mbw 16 Chrysler 300 AWD 3.6L 8s i361490 $626 - 36 mbw 15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i192420

15 D1500 SLT V6 8AQC4X4SB i265515 $305-84 mbw

$41,500*

$48,900* 0%

36 mpg

32 mpg

MSRP $52,930

MSRP $40,930

Pi RP $54,050

$305-84 mbw

$199-84 mbw

$289-84 mbw

$26,800*

$43,900*

15 Durango AWD 8spd V6vvt i530488.po

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i585384.po

MSRP $41,820

$272-84 mbw

2016 ‘s

17 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd i088417

16 Journey R/T AWD 3.6L 6s i504365

2011 100’ RG994 Rogator Sprayer 3865hr SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom whls, Air ride Air Dryer,380/90R46 & 650/70R38 C/div $240,850 6/16 1 only $ 209,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $18,500

MSRP $40,930

$249-84 mbw

17 Journey G/T AWD 3.6L 6s i312373

$260-84 mbw

MSRP $46,530

MSRP $54,730

16 G/Caravan Crew 3.6L 6spd i701435

$255-84 mbw 17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i781508

$365-72 mbw

ayments OAC $13,000

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $15,000

32 mpg

17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i538460

$327-72 mbw 17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB i954685

$445-84 mbw

75,750

$63,800*

blk green

R/A Susp, dsl

MSRP 82,250 MSRP 75,250 0% oac 48 mo $70,700 $64,500 $445-84 mbw 17 D2500 LaramieC/C4x4SB v156740 $479-84 mbw 16 Cherokee Sport 4x4 3.2L i176314 $337-48 mbw 17 D2500 SLT+ C/C4x4 SB v271678

Diesel

MSRP $29,920

$26,900*

17 Patriot Sport 4x4 2.4L 6s v486280 $330-84 mbw

R/A Susp, dsl

MSRP

17 D3500 SLT C/C4x4 LB v574671

$74,950

MSRP

$62,450*

$445-84 mbw

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB v885698

77,250

$66,500

$445-84 mbw

191km

191k-kms Diesel

41’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9450 450 bu 3 tanks Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, std drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between $ 297,600 Pre-Order Special only $ 269,900 $ 9,000

MSRP

0% 72 mbw

MSRP $33,920*

ance due May 1 / 2017

51’ Tow Behind add $ 8,000 41’ Tow Behind add

$381-84 mbw

MSRP $48,725

R/A Susp, dsl

32 mpg

51’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9450 450 bu 3 tanks Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, std drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between $ 335,600 Pre-Order Special only $ 299,900

$55,300

17 1500 Sport ,8a QC4X4SB v927568 R/A Susp, dsl

16 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd i592392 $225-84 mbw 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 $ 145,000

$378-84 mbw

Pi RP $63,850

0% 72 mbw

36 mpg

$30,700*

om susp Cab A/C forks d, 1 boom hyd, Rev fan, suspension, 22.5” Ag tires, 0# 1 only new 139,900

$55,300

17 1500 Sport ,8a QC4X4SB v270568 5.7 ,8spd 29 mpg

MSRP $41,530

$8,900

$345-84 mbw

Pi RP $63,850

$38,800*

$35,000*

ift cap 5,500# lift 19’ 7km, hyd coupler, lites, s 1 only 94,000

yments OAC

$50,650

17 1500 SLT V8 8A CC4X4SB v237522 5.7 ,8spd

36 mpg

$209,000

Pi RP $57,650

34 mpg

$34,500*

8hp 540 / 1000 PTO,

$37,700* 0% $303-60 mbw

34 mpg

MSRP $39,130

Swather 148hp, hyd 8, 16.5x16.1, DKD, /whls, 10’ hyd roller

16 G1500 SLT V6 8A QC4X4SB i807492

MSRP $44,325

$38,900*

15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L i441391

$41,700

5.7 ,8spd 29 mpg

36 mpg

32 mpg 2012 100’ RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 1965 hrs, SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, A/B whls, Air ride Air Dryer 380/90R46 & 650/70R38 C/div $290,850 7/16 1 only $ 259,000

$43,500

V6 Gas 33 mpg

$33,000

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

ayments OAC $16,900

Since 1948

Price may varys w / Exch

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

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0 down, 4.99% for 84 mbw bi-weekly payments. w/gst OAC, vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated

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12 D3500 Laramie M/C4x4 i473288

$370-60 mbw

wsb 20,940

$10,400*

Pi RP $56,450

$41,700

09 F150 Lariat C/C4x4SB 198k 182129 $189-60 mbw 16 G2500 SXT V8 6ACC4X4SB i889487 $289-84 mbw

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32 The Northern Horizon, November 18, 2016

Governments invest in equipment and research to evaluate food benefits Governments have invested $1,340,000 at the Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM) to purchase a specialized piece of equipment and conduct economic research about the connections between food and health. Funding was announced by Manitoba Agriculture Minister, Ralph Eichler, and MP Dan Vandal, on behalf of Federal Agriculture Minister, Lawrence MacAulay, today.

A new $1 million nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) imager has been installed at CCARM. It is used to detect different chemical compounds in food, making it possible to isolate which are responsible for providing health benefits. Another $340,000 will create a new position for a health economist researcher at the University of Winnipeg in partnership with CCARM. “Through this initiative, Canadians will benefit from understanding the economic relationship between food and health, while also helping expand Manitoba’s capacity for innovation,” said Dan Vandal, Member of Parliament on behalf of Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

CCARM is a unique unit within the St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre, which leads scientific and clinical studies about the connections between food and health. Over the next two years, the research project will focus on “nutrition economics,” evaluating the links between food-based natural health products, the health care system and the agri-food sector. For example, existing research may show certain foods can help prevent certain diseases or improve an individual’s overall health. Nutrition economics research tries to determine if measurable savings in the health care system are created as a result.

“The NMR will allow our researchers to identify new markers of disease and identify compounds responsible for the flavour of our food. The new research position will allow us to produce exciting new data on the economic impact of our research on functional foods and nutraceuticals. It’s information that the public, the government and our funders want to know,” said Dr. Grant Pierce, executive director of research for St. Boniface Hospital.

The University of Winnipeg has begun the recruitment process to hire a health economist in the Faculty of Business and Economics to lead this work.

“This is a new area of research, which attempts to determine the economic benefits that might result from people eating healthy foods.

Manitoba continues to be a leader in research related to food and health. This new investment will help to solidify our reputation in this field and, more generally, in agricultural innovation. This is an exciting look to the future as we continue to learn more about how all of these areas are interconnected,” said Ralph Eichler, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.

Funding for the NMR imager is provided through the Grain Innovation Hub, which was announced by the Canada and Manitoba governments in May 2014. Its goal is to leverage $33 million in government and industry funding to ensure Manitoba remains a leader in grain research, production and processing. The research project is funded through the Growing Innovation program under Growing Forward 2, which supports initiatives to expand Manitoba’s capacity for innovation, information gathering and interpretation capacity as well as related infrastructure.

The federal and provincial governments are investing $176 million in cost-shared programming in Manitoba under Growing Forward 2, a five-year, federal-provincial-territorial policy framework to advance the agriculture industry, helping producers and processors become more innovative and competitive in world markets. For more information, visit Growing Forward 2 (Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development).

Since it was established in 2000, CCARM has become a respected hub for research and knowledge related to the therapeutic and preventative properties of food. Its vision is to add value to agricultural commodities through innovative functional food and nutraceuticals research, translating laboratory findings into new, safe supplements and foods that will improve the health of Canadians.

“This is an important example of how collaborative partnerships can create new research possibilities with impact in the broader community. A health economist can play a critical role in enhancing the work done at St. Boniface by demonstrating the social and economic benefits of flax and other healthy food.,” said Dr. Annette Trimbee, president and vice-chancellor, The University of Winnipeg.

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34 The Northern Horizon, November 18, 2016

Canada’s oat market sees sudden surge After trading in a perpetual state of decline for the past two years, they suddenly sprung back to life in October after setting a contract low base in September.

The Chicago Board of Trade December Oats in fact skyrocketed 17 cents on Oct. 27, the largest single day move we have seen in... I don’t know... years? That’s part of an impressive 54 cents per bushel rally since the start of October. December oats have pulled back slightly from last week’s highs, but still trade at their highest levels since spring, with the dramatic upward trend of October remaining intact at least for now.

That said, such aggressive spike moves to upside over a short-term frame can suggest technically overbought conditions are developing on price charts - a condition further suggested as the rally paused this week.

OK, I admit, I haven’t put much stock in Chicago oat futures as a good proxy of what’s happening across Western Canada’s cash oat market for some time. That’s because oat futures seem to be more of a distant video game run by a small, select group of paper traders rather than true commercial interests.

Nevertheless, this rally has gained attention now. And in

the past week, I’ve heard various reports of a sudden spurt higher in Prairie cash oat bids - up 30-plus cents to as high as $3.25 a bushel here in south central Manitoba and up to $2.92 a bushel for November delivery on the eastern side of Saskatchewan. These are some of the best cash prices we’ve seen in some time.

There are certainly swaths of country in the Yellowhead Highway of northwestern Manitoba through to Saskatoon and on to the Alberta border where oats have yet to be harvested, and it is questionable how many of those remaining oat acres will yield useable milling market supply. We’ve heard reports of good looking oats that were harvested in southeastern Saskatchewan, however, there is some doubt about the quality of crops in the more northerly production areas of the province.

As of Oct. 24, Sask Ag says there is still about a quarter of the oat crop still stranded in the field and some portion is certainly expected to grade as feed. Alberta’s oat crop is only about 60 per cent harvested. In total, that’s somewhere in the neighbourhood of 600,000 to 800,000 tonnes out of a potential three million tonne Prairie crop.

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Whether producers are able to harvest the remaining crop is still unknown. But either way, poor quality or lack of product is starting to get merchandiser attention and quite likely could push values higher.

Given current market conditions, it would not be surprising to see further upside in cash prices. I’m not sure if it’s right away, but sometime during the 2016-2017 marketing campaign. Nonetheless, an incremental sales strategy seems prudent.

Oat users have been able to snuff out rally potential in the oat market for a very long time with sufficient supply regularly entering the market, creating a frustratingly low priced, sluggish marketplace for the past couple of years. But as current inventory dwindles, we may finally see something new emerge this year and a demand-pull reload should extend.

Mike Jubinville of Pro Farmer Canada offers information on commodity markets and marketing strategies.

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Helping hand for farmers to avoid harvest of red ink Farm Credit Canada says it will consider deferral of principal payments on loans to help farmers on the Prairies who are facing financial hardship because of wet weather before and during this year’s harvest.

The agricultural lender says rain in the last half of the growing season and snow early in October have caused significant harvesting delays in many areas and reduced crop quality.

The group says it will work on a case-by-case basis with customers to find solutions to financial troubles caused by the bad weather.

Besides deferring principal payments, the FCC says it would also look at amending loan payment schedules.

Affected customers are being asked to contact an FCC representative to look at their situation and discuss options.

Farm Credit Canada has a loan portfolio of more than $28 billion.

“This year’s wet weather in parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba has certainly been challenging for many farmers whose crops have been affected by excessive moisture,” said FCC

president and CEO Michael Hoffort in a statement.

“We want to assure them that we understand their situation and will help them through any financial hardship this has created.”

Relentless rainstorms in Alberta and Saskatchewan during the summer increased the risk of rot and disease in what was being billed as a bumper year.

Snow that fell before Thanksgiving kept many farmers off their fields at a time when they had hoped to be getting the bulk of their crops in the bin.

Last year, large parts of the Prairies were in the midst of a severe drought and farmers were desperate for rain.

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New poultry bedding options go through testing Several poultry operations, including Hybrid Turkeys and two Ontario Maple Leaf suppliers, McCready Farms of Thamesford and Greyda Plains Poultry of Petrolia, are currently testing new animal bedding options.

One bedding option, made from chopped up, unused corrugated cardboard, is being tested for factors such as absorption, ammonia and dust levels, bird comfort/acceptance, incidence of disease and foot pad issues, as well as insect population within the barns and cost.

The other product is a mineral bedding which balances pH, absorbs moisture, reduces ammonia and acts as a natural insecticide (working in the same manner as diatomaceous earth).

The new bedding options, Hoof-Print and Track-Print, are made by ABC (Animal

Bedding Company), located in Woodstock, Ont. Company president Jillian Jasper says bedding is an increasingly important factor in poultry health. She notes that Track-Print, the mineral bedding, is very effective at killing darling beetles, fly larvae and mites.

University of Guelph doctoral candidate Ryan Snyder is investigating the potential benefits of Hoof-Print as part of a larger study on coccidiosis survival at several area farms, including McCready Farms. Coccidiosis disease is caused by a parasitic onecelled protozoa, and in chicken, it can cause death or serious digestive issues.

“I am studying all the factors that influence coccidiosis,” Snyder says, “and bedding is certainly one of them.” He will be presenting preliminary results to industry in several months.

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Left, Susan Smith and others (above) take part in the Doug Mills horse training day at Lakota Agriplex. RoN CARtIER PhotoS

Why farming doesn’t have to be a pain Researchers have found recurring lower back pain is a common health issue for farmers, especially as they move into their 40s and 50s.

As well, farming is an occupation with a higher than average number of back ailments, due in part to sitting for long periods of time on tractors and driving all-terrain vehicles rather than walking.

“We have yet to fully evolve to sit in positions for long periods of time on machines being vibrated, shook and bounced around,” says Stephen Milosavljevic, director of the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Saskatchewan. “Unfortunately, the higher level of productivity a farmer requires tends to be done on vehicles where we sit and get bounced around. That is part of the problem.”

Milosavljevic is heading up a study of 200 people, including 20 to 30 farmers. The volunteers will be assessed by a physiotherapist then put into one of two groups. The first will undergo traditional treatment and the other will wear a pedometer and boost their step count by 10 per cent a week.

The director believes the best treatment for back pain is walking a minimum of 10,000 steps per day. That is about three to five kilometres, depending on the person’s stride length.

“We are perfectly designed to walk,” says the Australianborn physiotherapist, who

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THE BIG BEND New-era sodbusters carve out Blueberry homesteads

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The whole hog’s wild with Audery Hindmarch During my twelve years hauling pigs to Dawson and Grande Prairie, I have had a few interesting trips. The one that stands out in my memory as the most exciting was when Bonnie Zeyha and I set out for GP one winter morning

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Cattle manure seeding rejuvenates pastures Cattle can provide an easy and cost-effective way to rejuvenate tired pastures.

It’s been 20 to 30 years since some Prairie pastures were last seeded, and some are showing signs of needing renewal.

“When you’re weaning calves or if you’re taking grass yearling cattle off the pasture, the nutrients that made those animals bigger are leaving, and those nutrients aren’t getting replaced,” says Reynolds Bergen, the science director for the Beef Cattle Research Council. “Over time, forage yields go down.”

Farmers can re-seed and fertilize pastures themselves, but the expense of chemical fertilizers, seed, equipment and fuel can be substantial.

“If you’re going to rip up a pasture and re-seed it, it’s not going to be useful for a year before you can hay it or graze it again,” Bergen says.

Cattle, however, can distribute seed through their manure for free.

Hard-coated forage seed like legumes are best suited for manure seeding, and farmers have a couple techniques to choose from: let their cattle graze legumes that are mature and have set seed, or mix raw, untreated seed in a mineral feeder.

Legume seeds, with their hard coat, can pass through the animal’s digestive system undamaged. The seed will be roughed up, but that allows it to better absorb moisture and germinate faster.

The manure through which the seed is deposited also provides valuable nutrients and minerals.

“So you’re dropping the seed in the most fertile spot imaginable. It’s like bovine banding,” Bergen says.

This approach takes longer to spread seed over a pasture versus conventional seeding, and doesn’t work as well for grass seeds as they are softer and more likely to get damaged in the rumen, or digested.

But manure seeding is an old, tried-and-true system of pasture replenishment.

“It goes back as long as ruminants have been grazing,” Bergen says. “I think sometimes what happens, technology advances so far that people forget about the way things used to get done.”

“It is good news that this is working for farmers,” says Martin Entz of the University of Manitoba. “I also believe that improved grazing management has allowed the seedlings that established from cow seeded legumes a better chance at survival.”

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Learning the importance of Remembrance Day The Grade 6 students at Harry Balfour School know the importance of Remembrance Day My heart swells with pride in our Youth & their Teachers here in Grande Prairie.

Grade 6 Students, Harry Balfour School, Our Hope for the Future, Pride, Remembrance Day 2:46 PM. Today, 8 days in advance of Remembrance Day, I got something very, very special placed in my mailbox.

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How to pay off your first farm by the age 30 Jeff Vanhie has known all his life he wanted to farm.

As one of five children on his family’s 30cow dairy farm near Ailsa Craig northwest of London, Ont., he “farmed” the living room carpet as a toddler and by age 12, was saving money to buy his first farm. At 23, that dream became a reality and he’ll have that farm paid off when he marks his 30th birthday this September.

“I spent a lot of time renting farm land and building up a down payment, and I bought my first farm three years out of school with the goal of paying for it by the time I was 30,” says the 2006 graduate of the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown campus. “I bought a farm that was affordable and I was lucky that the right oppor-

tunity came my way when it did.”

The long-term objective, though, was dairy farming. Another big milestone came last fall when Jeff and his wife Sara began milking cows on the Kerwood-area farm where Sara grew up. To meet their long-term goals, says Jeff, it was best to buy only Sara’s father’s quota and rent the rest of the operation from him.

Today, they’re milking 90 cows and cash cropping 400 acres, but their future is set firmly on expansion. That’s costly – so they’re currently focused on making their existing operation as efficient as possible.

“We want to grow as fast as we can, but it’s

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also important to find ways to make what you have easier. You can also grow by being efficient,” explains Sara, a part-time teacher who also works on the farm. “Every step forward is expensive so you have to make sure things are running well before you expand.”

That includes using technology and making barn improvements to reduce their labour needs and improve animal health and comfort.

Information is one of the cornerstones of their business success. Before taking the plunge into dairy farming, for example, Jeff had his FCC relationship manager provide him with industry data to help with gauging profitability, and take him to visit other successful farmers so he could learn from their operations.

YouTube is his go-to source for ongoing agricultural education and he’s also found courses like the Ontario government’s Growing Your Farm Profits workshop to be extremely helpful.

“Those programs are great because they let you work with people who have seen other farmers do what you’re trying to do,” Jeff says.

“There is always financial risk when you’re trying something new, but this helps you improve your business with a bit of assistance, which minimizes that risk.”

Through Growing Forward 2, Jeff and Sara accessed funding for a succession planning professional; they also regularly work with an accountant for ongoing financial and

business management.

Their decision-making is heavily rooted in gathering and analyzing data. Using sophisticated custom spreadsheets developed by Jeff and his software-engineer sister-in-law, they keep records current and track as much information as they can about all aspects of the farm.

“Collecting information is really important for us because numbers are what drive progress,” Jeff explains.

And although both Jeff and Sara are proficient computer users, having someone in the family with the expertise to develop customized tools is an invaluable resource. All their spreadsheets are tailored to the farm and Jeff ’s data interpretation preferences.

“This lets us use our money to our full advantage, and allows us to be competitive with our margins,” Sara adds.

Family is also a big contributor to their success in many other ways. “We couldn’t do it without the support of our families and employees,” Jeff says. “Having good people around us helps the farm progress.”

Their own family’s future is the ultimate motivator for Jeff and Sara, parents of two small boys – the goal of one day being able to farm with their kids or offering them an investment opportunity in the business.

“Like any career, you do it because you love it, and we want the opportunity for our kids to have the same kind of future,” Sara says.

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Now just may be the time to purchase some fertilizer Average retail prices for most nitrogen fertilizers have trended steadily lower through the summer into the fall season. However, urea prices have seen some bounce of late, upwards of $25 to $50 a tonne, though still well down from a year ago.

World urea prices started to strengthen in October as traders took positions on expected good demand from Turkey, Brazil, the United States and Europe.

That’s shifted urea prices at New Orleans, La. up US$25 to $30 per short ton in the past month.

Prices previously hovered around US$180 per short ton, a level that is thought to incrementally violate variable cost of production (be a risk to disrupt supply). The price is now $215-ish today.

This is the first time the price has not fallen on a month-to-month basis since the settlement for May deliveries. Bottom reached The outlook for world nitrogen prices in the coming weeks is broadly stable as market players, both buyers and sellers, believe a bottom has been reached and expect some degree of stabilization in

the near-term.

The Canadian dollar that was $1.30 equal to US$1 two months ago is now $1.34.

Disruption of autumn application in Western Canada and incremental challenges associated with cash flow from those struggling with a wet and delayed conclusion to harvest exist. This should shift some would-be autumn demand across the Prairies to the spring season. The likelihood of 46-0-0 getting cheaper than high in the C$300 per metric tonne range, generic Prairies at the retail level seems low.

While the risk of notably higher prices for nitrogen fertilizer also seems low, if circumstances allow, farmers may want to consider getting more aggressive now in securing 2017 nitrogen fertilizer needs in this high $300 a tonne range.

Mike Jubinville of Pro Farmer Canada offers information on commodity markets and marketing strategies. Call 204-654-4290 or visit www. pfcanada.com to find out more about his services.

Look - sometimes you can avoid tree topping “Pruning is an essential component to keeping your trees healthy and if done properly, can help prolong their life span,” says Janet Feddes-Calpas, Stop Dutch Elm Disease (STOPDED) coordinator. “Pruning is the act of removing dead, diseased or undesirable limbs.

The objective of pruning is to produce strong, healthy, attractive trees. However, before pruning a tree, you need to understand why, when and how to prune.”

When pruning, Feddes-Calpas says it’s important to avoid tree ‘topping’ to control tree height and safety.

“Topping is the practice of removing large branches and tops of trees and has become one of the urban forest’s major threats. It dramatically shortens the lifespan of trees and creates hazardous trees rather than eliminating them.

This type of cutting results in unsightly weak regrowth that becomes more vulnerable to insects and disease such as Dutch elm disease.

The large open wounds also can attract an invasion of rotting organisms. A topped tree is more likely to break or uproot in a storm than a healthy tree.”

Feddes-Calpas recommends hiring a qualified and experienced professional arborist to do the pruning. “Arborists should be certified and belong to a professional organization such as the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). This will ensure that the person has met specific eligibility requirements. ISA certified arborists are also required to take continuing education to recertify every few years. Always check references and try to check out trees that have been pruned previously by the person you are hiring.”

Bottom line, says Feddes-Calpas, is that we need to take care of our trees so they can be appreciated by future generations. “It takes a long time to grow a mature tree in our harsh environment and improper pruning can quickly put a tree into rapid decline. A loss of trees is not just an esthetic loss but has real economic, health and safety impacts.”

For more information on pruning, certified ISA arborists and DED go to either http://www. isaprairie.com/ or www.stopded.org.

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The weather has taken a turn for the better and combines are a common sight in many parts of Saskatchewan.

Record setting temperatures were set in five centres with Saskatoon hitting a high of 19 C last Saturday and Sunday.

The normal daytime temperature for early November is 1 C. All of this comes after one of the coolest and wettest Octobers in recent memory.

Farmers with large areas of crop to harvest were in the field late last week while those with smaller amounts waited longer as Environment Canada forecasts predicted a lengthy stretch of warm, dry weather.

“Those that only have a couple of hundred acres are almost holding off and letting it dry down even further, so they can get it as dry as possible before putting it in the bin,” says Lane Stockbrugger, who farms at Englefeld, about 150 kilometres east of Saskatoon.

Storage is a concern for canola and other crops with high moisture levels. Additional storage tasks will now include aeration and turning over the canola to prevent overheating.

Fall field work Stockbrugger says growers with all of their crop in the bin are also taking advantage of the warm weather by doing some fall field work.

“You weren’t seeing any fertilizer going down in the fall and this has actually turned some guy’s minds on that,” Stockbrugger says. “I think we are going to start seeing some anhydrous go down in the fall yet and that really wasn’t expected when you look back at the month of October.”

Combining progress in November is slower than September as farmers cope with high moisture. Some areas are dealing with very wet field conditions and keeping combines from getting stuck is a challenge.

Still potential Bruce Burnett, G3 Canada crops and weather specialist, says it’s too early to predict how much crop can be combined in November.

“A lot of areas that have the saturated soils, if we do freeze up and don’t have a lot of snow, there is still the potential for getting some of that cropped area out, but it’s probably a little bit far down the road to be speculating on that,” Burnett says.

“I think we are going to leave some of this year’s crop out in the field. It’s just a matter of how much we are going to see left out.”

Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Oct. 27 crop report estimated 82 per cent of the provincial crop had been combined. The total is moving higher, but a more accurate indication will come Nov. 24 after Saskatchewan Agriculture surveys its network of volunteer crop reporters and issues its final estimate.

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$29,900.00

ASK SAMANTHA FOR DETAILS.

2013 GMC TERRAIN SLT-2 AWD FULLY LOADED 80,442KMS

ST#9458A

$176.00 BI-WK

ASK SAMANTHA FOR DETAILS

15 CHRYSLER 200C FWD

2.4L 114KMS LOTS OF FACTORY WARRANTY LEFT

ST#U2035

$221.17 BI-WK

ASK NORM FOR DETAILS

2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE/SXT FWD SNOW TIRES, REMOTE START, DVD 174,169KMS

ST#8920A

$11,949.00 ASK ED FOR DETAILS

2015 CHRYSLER 200 LX 2.4L LOW MILEAGE 59KMS

ST#U2026

$21,091.00 ASK JOSH FOR DETAILS

STOW AND GO SEATING, REMOTE START, DVD 3.6L 47,474KMS

$21,900.00

ST#9178A

ASK SAMANTHA FOR DETAILS

2015 JEEP COMPASS SPORT 4WD

2.4L 95KMS LEATHER HEATED SEATS, HEATED STEERING WHEEL, LOTS OF WARRANTY LEFT

$29,900.00

ST#U1988

ASK NORM FOR DETAILS

2015 DODGE JOURNEY SXT FWD

LOTS OF FACTORY WARRANTY LEFT NICELY EQUIPT 78KMS 3.6L

$187.00 BI-WK

ST#U2060

ASK NORM FOR DETAILS

2014 RAM 1500 SPORT

5.7L HEMI HEATED POWER SEATS, NAVIGATION, LONG BOX CREW CAB 38,823KMS

ST#9017A

$289.45 BI-WK

ASK ED FOR DETAILS

2008 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT 4X4

ST#9234A

$353.00 BI-WK

$6,999.00

ASK SAMANTHA FOR DETAILS

2014 RAM 2500 LARAMIE

ST#9177A

$39,900.00 ASK NORM FOR DETAILS

2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT FWD POWER SEAT, DVD, STOW AND GO SEATING 3.6L 105,192KMS

ST#9177A

$15,900.00 ASK ED FOR DETAILS.

2016 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 392 6.4L FULLY LOADED 2487KMS

U2065A

2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUMMIT

ASK JOSH FOR DETAILS

SUMMIT FULLY LOADED EXTENDED WARRANTY 3.6L 4X4

6.4L GAS FULLY LOADED HEATED AND COOLED SEATS, HEATED STEERING WHEEL, REMOTE START 108,953KMS

$388.00 BI-WK

ASK ED FOR DETAILS.

2011 RAM 1500 SLT

FULLY LOADED 4X4 HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY AND PROTECTION PACKAGE 31,409KMS

ST#U2023A

2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

2.4L 214,242KMS

$364.00 BI-WK

ASK SAMANTHA FOR DETAILS

2012 DODGE CARAVAN SXT 3.6L STOW AND GO SEATING 109,138KMS

ST#8824A

$17,900.00 ASK NORM FOR DETAILS

2010 DODGE JOURNEY R/T AWD

HEATED SEATS, 3RD ROW SEATING WITH BUILT IN BOOSTER SEATS, SNOW TIRES 51,426 3.5L

ST#9270A

$20,900.00 ASK ED FOR DETAILS

2009 RAM 3500 SLT 4WD 6.7L DIESEL MEGA CAB DUALLY 213,049KMS

ST#9470A

$21,982.00 ASK JOSH FOR DETAILS

2012 RAM 3500

5.7L HEMI 4X4 QUAD CAB 98,560KM

ST#8695A

ST#U2050A

LARAMIE LONGHORN 6.7L DIESEL FULLY LOADED GREAT CONDITION 117,833KMS

$162.00 BI-WK

ASK JOSH FOR DETAILS

ST#9430A

$311.00 BI-WK

ASK JOSH FOR DETAILS

* PAYMENTS ARE BASED ON AN 84 MONTH TERM USING AN AVERAGE RATE OF 5.99%. RATES AND TERM MAY VARY DEPENDING ON CREDIT FILE. *

11309 - 101 Ave., Fairview, AB T0H 1L0

SALES 1-866-798-1597 SERVICE 1-888-721-2245

www.campbellchrysler.ca R0011309335

ST#8871A

2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE

54 The Northern Horizon, November 18, 2016

2016 CHRYSLER 300S

AWD

With standard factory installed all wheel drive ...

Who says that winter driving can’t be as fun as summer driving?

WORLD CLASS DESIGN AND LUXURY – NOW IN STOCK AT ROSS CHRYSLER

Stk #i361489

3.6L Pentastar VVT V6 engine • 8-speed TourqueFlite automatic transmission • steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters • Safety-Tec package w/lane correction technology • 19” hyper-black aluminum wheels • dual-pane panoramic sunroof • BeatsAudio premium sound system with 10 speakers, subwoofer and 552-watt amplifier • black headlamp and taillamp accents • Nappa leatherfaced sport bucket seats • heated front and rear seats • power 12-way driver and front passenger seats • heated steering wheel • LED fog lamps • ParkView® rear back-up camera • performance suspension • remote start system • universal garage door opener

MSRP $52,270 ROSS CHRYSLER PRICE

YOU PAY WHAT THE DEALER PAYS !!

$

48,948

0% Available (O.A.C.)

ROSS CHRYSLER

HWY 49, SPIRIT RIVER, AB 780.864.3731 / 800.661.7401 • www.rosschrysler.ca

R0011163608

Showroom open 6 Days a Week / Monday - Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm (Closed from 12 to 1pm)

Wise customers read the fine print: Ω, †, *, «, ∝, §, ≈ The Black Friday Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after November 1, 2016. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,795) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. Ω$12,000 in total discounts includes $10,500 Consumer Cash and $1,500 Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/ Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015/2016 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab), 2014/2015/2016 Ram 2500/3500, 2014/2015/2016 Ram Cab & Chassis or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before November 1, 2016. Proof of ownership/lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible truck transaction. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $26,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 84 months equals 168 biweekly payments of $161 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $26,998. *Consumer Cash/Bonus Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. «3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/Jeep Cherokee Sport/2016 Dodge Journey CVP with a Purchase Price of $21,998/$26,998/$20,998 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $121/$149/$116 with a cost of borrowing of $3,228/$3,962/$3,082 and a total obligation of $25,226/$30,960/$24,080. ∝Discounts apply to models which have been in stock the longest. 20% off MSRP discount available to retail customers on the purchase of select in-stock 2016 Jeep Cherokee models at all participating dealers from November 1 to 30, 2016. Discounts are calculated based on MSRP plus options, freight, A/C and tire charge and will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. 20% off MSRP discount cannot be combined with any subvented interest rate (including subvented non-prime rates) or any other bonus cash or consumer cash offer. Dealer may sell for less. See dealer for complete details. §Starting From Prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Finance example: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with a purchase price of $27,595 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $240 for a total obligation $31,207. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under licence by FCA Canada Inc.

T:9.4”

ALL NOVEMBER, EVERY DAY IS

21,998

$

GET UP TO

ON A NEW 2016 RAM 1500

12,000 FINANCE FOR

$

BI-WEEKLY«

121 3.49 @

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $7,500 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

2016 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT

WELL-EQUIPPED FOR ONLY

$

26,998

IN TOTAL DISCOUNTS FINANCE FOR

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES FREIGHT.

$

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,250 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

@

INCLUDES $10,500 CONSUMER CASH,* $1,500 LOYALTY/ CONQUEST BONUS CASHΩ AND FREIGHT.

20,998 T:12.5”

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$

The Northern Horizon, November 18, 2016

BLACK FRIDAY. 12,000

$

$

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

149 3.49 BI-WEEKLY«

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84 MONTHS

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$

116 3.49 @

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GET UP TO *Ω

IN TOTAL DISCOUNTS

2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CANADA VALUE PACKAGE

WELL-EQUIPPED FOR ONLY

%

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN Starting From Price for 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Plus shown: $32,190.§

%

%

0 20

ON OUR MOST POPULAR MODELS

OFF MSRP

ON SELECT INVENTORY∝

Starting From Price for 2016 Jeep Cherokee Limited shown: $37,680.§

2016 DODGE JOURNEY CANADA VALUE PACKAGE

WELL-EQUIPPED FOR ONLY

%

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

Starting From Price for 2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad shown: $32,690. $32,690 §

REBUILDING YOUR CREDIT? DON’T PAY EXCESSIVE RATES. ≈ SPECIAL RATES AS LOW AS 4.99% OAC

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Fairview: 10925 - 90th Avenue (Industrial Park) 780-835-3887 Colter 780-835-0336 Jason 780-518-8876

Beaverlodge: 1100 - 11th Street West 888-354-3620 780-354-3622 Jesse 587-343-4411 Sean 780-518-3829 Kenny 780-512-6682