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AGCO announces partnerships with Aglytix, Farmobile AGCO Corporation, a worldleading manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment solutions, announces development partnerships with agricultural technology companies Aglytix and Farmobile to deliver farm optimization services to AGCO customers. The partnerships will enable growers to reduce waste, increase yield and improve profitability through actionable insights for their fleet, in their fields and across their farms. The new services, initially launching through select dealers in North and South America next year, will complement the fleet and operational services already available through AGCO’s Fuse® Connected Services offering.

This release will offer analytics and insights growers and trusted advisors can utilize to visualize, validate, simplify and improve operational decisions. The partnerships will also enable deeper connectivity for mixed fleets of both AGCO and non-AGCO brand equipment, streamlined data management and other farm profitability opportunities.

Agricultural insights company Aglytix is a software company at its core, leveraging proven and patented analytics methods and algorithms to identify challenges and opportunities growers face as

they continually strive to increase productivity across their operations. Identifying these factors and, when possible, their causes then quantifying their impact on yield and profits can give growers and their advisors more in-depth information they can use to make better-informed decisions. Learn more about Aglytix and its SolverPod® analytics platform at http://aglytix.com.

Farmobile is a farm data company that helps farmers harness their fleet and field data, and enables growers to collect, store, share and sell their valuable operational data to vetted third parties. Farmobile’s solutions help connect mixed fleets, visualize data in near real-time, streamline data management, and open a new revenue stream for growers, allowing them to harvest not just their crops, but their data as well.

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“We are extremely excited about these partnerships. The unique expertise Aglytix and Farmobile bring to AGCO allows us to offer an entirely new level of productivity support and insight for growers,” said Eric Hansotia, senior vice president, Global Crop Cycle, Advanced Technology Solutions and Dealer Tech

Support at AGCO. “Many machines have gotten pretty good at effectively collecting data; solutions like these help increase our customers’ ability to really harness the power of that data – easily analyze it and use it. Now, with the help of these partners, we can further deliver on AGCO’s Fuse promise to connect the mixed fleet, improve efficiency and increase farm profitability.”

“At Farmobile we have a mantra, ‘farmer power;’ it’s about empowering farmers and giving them tools to be in control of their success,” said Jason Tatge, founder and CEO at Farmobile.

“Increasingly, data plays an essential role in that success. We can help customers harness data’s value, while ensuring they maintain ultimate ownership and control over it. This partnership with AGCO allows us to provide that on a much broader scale than ever before, without compromising our position on farmer data privacy.”

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SARDA going ahead and celebrating 30 years In 1994, the MD of Big Lakes ASB and the Big Meadows Soil Conservation Group joined and SARDA became responsible for the administration of the Environmental Programs in the MD of Big Lakes, the Big Meadows Soil Conservation Group area and the MD of Smoky River. Northern Sunrise County, previously known as the MD 131, also joined in 1994, formalizing the municipal cooperation.

In 2006, the MD of Greenview joined SARDA. The Board structure was updated to ensure the four municipalities had representation on the Board in addition to the nine producers that complete the full Board compliment. Of the nine producer members SARDA strives to have at least one producer from each municipality sit on the Board.

This structure is still current today.

Our Municipal support continues to grow. The County of Grande Prairie producers have been receiving the Back Forty newsletters since April 2012 in exchange for financial support to produce, print and distribute the newsletters. In 2016, the County increased its level of financial support.

SARDA’s contribution to the community has been immeasurable.

Over the 30 years, SARDA has accomplished over 1200 trial years and field tested more than 4000 varieties

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of crop throughout the south Peace Region. Variety trials have always been included in SARDA’s list of yearly projects. Other projects have included many notable trials, which have influenced the agricultural practices of local producers. Soil Rippers, chain dikers, tillage trials, no-till drill trials, chem-fallow practices, fertility trials, long term crop rotation trials, manure injection trials, wood ash trials, triploid grass carp, dugout water quality demonstrations, advanced agronomy, faba beans, industrial hemp, silver carp, new product trials, pest monitoring, pesticide application trials, hail and water quality testing are included in SARDA’s illustrious list of trials.

During the years, SARDA has been blessed with strong support from the farming community through Board Members/Directors, and a stable employee contingent. During the 30 years, there have only been 5 managers and staff has stayed in SARDA’s employment for an average of 5 years. SARDA has been able to hire and maintain highly qualified and experienced staff. Staff and board have shown great dedication and willingness to attend training sessions and share experiences with other producers and research associations. In addition, industry, commissions, provincial government and fellow researchers, prairie-wide, have shown strong support by con-

tributing funding, supplying contract work and collaborating on different research trials.

Since 1988, SARDA has been the driving force behind the Smoky River Agricultural Trade Show. This trade show has become one of the premier events in the Peace Region, drawing in agriculture exhibitors from Canada wide, bringing in almost 5000 participants and visitors during the three day show. It provides a much needed opportunity for producers to view new products, talk to industry professionals and brings a tremendous boost to the local economy.

Extension has always been important in SARDA’s programs. SARDA has hosted many speakers and experts to help producers get the information they need to make informed decisions on their farms.

Extension events have included tours, barbeques, crop walks, field schools, workshops and seminars.

In May 2013, SARDA launched its own webpage, www.sarda.ca.

SARDA’s first newsletter, the Back Forty was published in 1991. Since then, SARDA has published 75 issues. Today, SARDA publishes 6 newsletters each year and sends out 5500 copies of each issue.

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As SARDA’s logo has evolved and been refined, so has the organization. On April 29, 1986, SARDA was incorporated as a non-profit group directed by agricultural producers in the Municipal District of Smoky River. Their goal was to field test new technologies and practices, speed up the flow of ideas between industry, research and farmers through demonstrations, displays, seminars and workshops. This goal remains front and foremost in all SARDA endeavors even today.

The first general annual meeting of the Smoky Applied Research and Demonstration Association was held February 12th, 1986 at the Falher Arena Hall . Approximately 40 members attended the meeting and were updated on SARDA activities, the financial situation, and the operation.

The First Board included Paul Germain, Lucien Houle, Marcel Cloutier, Gaston Mencke, Andre Berube, Andre Gauthier, Gabe Turcotte, Marcel Lussier, Henri Paul Blanchette, Leo Nolette and Victor Begin. Marven Nakanechny (local DA), Rosemary Biggs (Regional Trade and Tourism), an ASB Representative and Betty Alexandre (Agricultural Fieldman) were recognized as advisors to the Board. Rene Labbe was hired in March 1987 as the first manager.

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CGC Statistics

Feed Pea & Faba Bean Feed Benchmark Pricing Week of December 2 - December 6, 2016 Central Alberta

Central Southern Saskatchewan Manitoba Saskatoon & Area

Winnipeg & Area

Cdn$/MT $304.09

Cdn$/MT $300.39

Cdn$/MT $269.22

Faba Bean Feed Benchmark $350.41

$345.54

$317.89

Wheat Amber Durum Oats Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 65.7 5.9 0.6 0.3 2.2 28.0 2.1 0.5 1.4 0.8 107.5

Sask 161.4 104.7 42.3 42.8 0.4 3.0 161.4 26.1 28.9 571.0

Alta 167.4 21.3 1.7 12.7 0.6 123.6 29.8 2.9 360.0

B.C. 4.2 1.2 0.6 2.2 0.8 9.0

Total 398.7 126.0 51.1 56.7 0.8 5.8 315.2 58.8 0.5 1.4 32.6 1,047.6

Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 18, Nov 28 - Dec 04, 2016

$158.00 $184.00 $180.00 $210.00 $220.00 $240.00 $310.00 $535.00 $950.00

$160.00 $199.00 $195.00 $210.00 $199.00 $222.00 $295.00 $487.00 $950.00

$190.00 $215.00 $210.00 $210.00 $168.00 $175.00 $303.00 $453.00 $950.00

All prices are in Canadian dollars per metric tonne Market Comments - Prices on all major energy and protein ingredients across the Prairies remained largely unchanged over the past two weeks, although upward pressure on low vomi wheat prices continues. Corn DDGS prices are also moving upward as cattle begin to be placed in feed yards.

Prices on all feed grade pulse crops increased by $10-20/tonne across the Prairies on increased demand and tepid interest from sellers.

“Feed Pea / Faba Bean Benchmark - The feed pea/faba bean feed benchmarks are intended to be used as a pricing reference. This benchmark provides a consistent and unbiased estimate of the feeding value of peas and low tannin faba beans in the three regions shown. Feed peas and faba beans will trade at various differentials to the benchmark based on local supply/ demand, quality differences and other contract terms.

“Feed Pea / Faba Bean Feed Benchmark Calculation - The feed pea/ faba bean feed benchmarks are an estimate of the feeding value of dry peas/ low tannin faba beans in Western Canada, based on the value of competing feed ingredients in swine rations. Bi-weekly, tradable prices for the major feed ingredients are collected for the three regions shown above. These prices are then entered into a least cost feed formulation that is typical for growerfinisher swine in Western Canada. A feeding value is then derived for feed peas/faba beans based on their nutritional characteristics and the prices of the competing feed ingredients. The least cost feed formulation was developed in consultation with the Prairie Swine Centre. In addition to the feed ingredients shown above, the feed formulation also includes canola oil, synthetic lysine, synthetic methionine, synthetic threonine, synthetic tryptophan, monodicalcium phosphate, limestone, salt, vitamins and minerals.

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Wheat Amber Durum Oats Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 49.6 8.1 1.2 2.1 1.5 35.5 7.8 2.1 1.4 109.3

Sask 147.5 91.5 22.2 18.1 0.4 118.2 17.4 21.2 436.5

Alta 143.7 28.2 1.4 7.4 98.8 23.6 2.2 305.3

B.C. 1.2 0.8 0.6 0.9 1.5 5.0

Total 341.9 119.7 32.5 27.3 2.1 2.0 253.4 50.4 2.1 1.4 23.4 856.2

Wheat Amber Durum Oats Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 1,314.3 213.9 19.4 43.8 17.9 788.8 79.7 26.6 35.0 8.4 2,547.8

Sask 2,285.1 1,182.9 373.7 483.3 9.7 73.7 2,514.5 910.1 0.7 1,013.8 8,847.5

Alta 2,063.4 450.8 35.2 157.5 1.4 8.2 1,400.6 1,119.1 1.1 105.0 5,342.3

B.C. 40.0 15.3 5.1 48.3 26.0 134.7

Total 5,702.8 1,633.8 638.1 665.4 54.9 99.9 4,752.2 2,134.9 26.6 36.8 1,127.2 16,872.6

Wheat Durum Wheat Oats Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 1,322.8 0.5 218.0 18.4 31.4 18.3 715.6 78.0 28.3 15.7 3.7 2,450.7

Sask 2,358.5 1,086.3 374.3 440.5 9.3 94.4 2,168.4 802.0 0.5 684.9 8,019.1

Alta 2,083.5 368.9 29.7 139.0 1.8 11.2 1,212.1 1,027.0 73.5 4,946.7

B.C. 28.8 12.7 6.6 35.7 24.7 108.5

Total 5,793.5 1,455.7 634.7 604.5 42.5 123.9 4,131.6 1,931.8 28.4 16.2 762.0 15,524.8

Man 226.5 0.1 58.6 13.3 22.0 10.8 166.6 5.0 3.2 35.3 2.2 543.6

Sask 317.2 260.0 78.9 72.7 2.1 29.1 593.8 143.3 1.0 147.3 1,645.4

Alta 361.8 102.9 6.3 41.0 0.4 3.0 307.9 98.6 1.1 8.6 931.6

B.C. 15.6 3.6 1.0 11.1 1.3 32.6

Total 921.2 363.0 147.4 128.0 24.5 43.0 1,079.5 248.2 3.2 37.5 158.1 3,153.6

Crop Y-T-D Producer Deliveries to Primary Elevators - Dec 04, 2016

Crop Year-to-Date Primary Elevator Shipments - to Dec 04, 2016

Wheat Amber Durum Oats Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Stocks at Primary Elevators- Week 18

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Competing Feed Ingredients Feed Barley Mid Protein Wheat Low Protein Wheat Wheat DDGS Corn Corn DDGS Canola Meal Soybean Meal (46%) Canola Oil

Western Division Primary Elevators (in 000’s of tonnes)

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Futures

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Futures Mar-17 Mar-17 Mar-17 Mar-17 May-17 May-17 Jul-17

Net Price (After Basis) $6.51 $6.46 $6.50 $6.54 $6.51 $6.55 $6.59

Futures Mar-17 Mar-17 Mar-17 Mar-17 May-17 May-17 Jul-17

Net Price (After Basis) $6.46 $6.50 $6.54 $6.58 $6.55 $6.58 $6.62

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For many of us a working dog brings to mind the one that will come along and help by chasing a cow here or there. They earn a chore routine quickly and are a good for day-to-day help. These dogs are great but the majority of them are capable of far more difficult tasks if they are given a bit of guidance and training. In order to train a dog, the handler needs to learn some basics before starting.

The first concept to understand is that different breeds of stock dogs have different working instincts. Let us take a look at some of the most common breeds.

The Blue Heeler has a driving instinct. This is what tells the dog to push the livestock away from the handler. Often ranchers say they prefer these dogs before they don’t go to the front of the herd and turn it back. This is true because Blue Heelers instinct tells them to take stock away from the handler. Consequently the handler does not have to watch and make sure the dog doesn’t go to the head.

However these dogs are very limiting in the form of help as you cannot control the direction they take the stock.

The Border Collie Kelpie, and Australian Sheppard are all dogs that have a fetching instinct. These dogs naturally want to go around the stock and bring it back to the handler. The instinct allows the handler to put side commands on the dogs, (this is the ability to send dog around either of the stock) without this there is nothing to tell the dog to go around the stock. Therefore you cannot teach the in a specific direction. These heading dogs can also be taught to drive the stock away from the handler with the ability to both fetch and drive a dog can be extremely good in helping and you can position him at any spot around the stock. These allow you to change the direction of the herd by using the dog only.

Before deciding on what breed your would prefer, it is good to watch different breed work. Although the Border collie, Kelpie, and Australian Sheppard have basically the same instinct, they are all work quite differently. They have a wide verity of individual style and traits and it is preferable to find a style that suits your own personality.

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Governments commit support to help Alberta producers deal with bovine TB quarantine

Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay,and Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Oneil Carlier, today announced that producers experiencing extraordinary costs due to bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) quarantine measures will be eligible for financial assistance under the AgriRecovery Framework.

The 2016 Bovine Tuberculosis Assistance Initiative will provide assistance to producers to cover the extraordinary costs they are facing as a result of the quarantine measures. This includes feeding and water infrastructure, feed for the animals, transportation, cleaning and disinfection as well as interest costs on loans due to the circumstances.

Governments will be working with the industry in the coming days on the program specifics to ensure the program meets producers’ needs while being delivered in a simple and timely manner.

In the meantime, producers can continue to access immediate help to address cash flow pressures through the Advance Payments Program (APP). Under APP, producers are eligible for an advance up to $400,000, with the first $100,000 being interest free.

“The Government of Canada understands that bovine tuberculosis is a serious challenge for affected producers. Governments will work in tandem with industry and producers to ensure that program details reflect the needs of producers and that the money flows as quickly and simply as possible.”

Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada “We know that this is a difficult time for producers who are facing financial challenges as a result of the bovine TB situation. The Government of Alberta recognizes the importance of our cattle industry to this province, and this commit-

ment is an important step in providing our producers with the support they need.”

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Change + 0.70 - 5.10 - 5.20 - 4.70 Change + 7-0 + 4-4 - 2-6 - 2-0 Change + 4-6 + 5-0 - 2-4 - 2-0 Change + 12-0 + 1-6 unch + 0-2 Change - 2-0 - 2-0 - 2-0 Change + 4-4 + 2-0 + 0-2 Change + 0-2 unch + 0-6 Change - 0.50 - 0.47 - 0.48 Change + 2.1 + 1.3 + 1.3

Open 0.00 521.60 528.10 532.20 Open 0-0 396-4 409-0 419-4 Open 0-0 384-0 406-0 417-2 Open 0-0 536-0 531-0 533-6 Open 349-0 354-0 361-0 Open 218-4 224-6 227-2 Open 1026-0 1037-0 1044-6 Open 37.10 37.30 37.60 Open 312.5 313.4 317.4

High 499.50 524.40 530.40 534.40 High 390-4 396-4 409-6 420-0 High 322-2 387-0 406-4 417-6 High 651-0 536-0 537-4 539-4 High 349-4 357-2 364-0 High 218-4 228-0 230-0 High 1038-6 1049-4 1057-2 High 37.10 37.46 37.73 High 319.0 320.6 324.5

Low 499.50 516.00 521.60 526.40 Low 390-4 389-6 403-6 415-2 Low 322-2 384-0 400-6 412-6 Low 651-0 535-6 530-6 532-4 Low 344-4 351-2 358-0 Low 218-4 223-0 225-0 Low 1021-4 1032-0 1039-6 Low 36.47 36.63 36.90 Low 311.0 312.0 316.0

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These are the benefits of pet insurance

By Dr. Katie Morton With Christmas just around the corner, the last thing that people want to think about is having an emergency situation happen to their pets. Even less so, how to afford that treatment, especially when there are often so many other expenses during the holiday season. Unfortunately, emergencies are usually not convenient or affordable, and seem to have a knack for happening during the holidays, with all the rich foods available as well as poinsettias, tinsel and other decorations that tempt our pets to eat them!

The holidays can also be an expensive time of year, and when these things happen we sometimes find ourselves not being able to give our pets the best care that they need because of affordability of diagnostics and treatment, which can happen to even the best and most caring pet parents. Many people just don’t want to think about the “what ifs” and still others think that it could never happen to them, or they have had good luck so far, so why pay for something they have never needed in the past.

The unfortunate truth is, however, is that accidents and emergencies can happen to anybody.

Even the most diligent of pet owners. Accidents happen. Animals will get into things they are not supposed to eat, they sometimes escape out the front door where they are at risk of getting into

fights with other animals, or get hit by cars. They might jump off the couch wrong and hurt themselves requiring surgery. Maybe they get a tooth root infection and need some teeth removed.

So, what does one do when these things happen? Besides having a bit of savings set aside for the emergencies that are bound to happen at one time or another to our pets, one of the things we can do to give us peace of mind and help us give our pets the best care when they need it is by having pet insurance.

Pet insurance is one of the most underused and valuable tools that can make a huge difference for our furry friends when they get sick. It can mean the difference between getting appropriate care when they need it, versus doing the best we can with limited resources and hoping for the best, which doesn’t always happen. We all want the best for our pets, and we all want to think that these things could never happen to us, but the truth is, it can happen to anybody, at any time. Many people think they cannot afford pet insurance, but pet insurance doesn’t have to be expensive. Depending on the company and policy you choose, it can be

quite affordable.

As with other insurance policies, there are different types, different premiums and different amounts of coverage depending on the policy you choose. Some companies will pay your vet directly, while others require that you pay up front and will reimburse you for the amount covered. Some plans will have upper limits on what they will cover and some don’t have any lifetime limits. Some will cover routine preventative procedures and some will cover only emergencies, so it’s important to decide what you will need coverage for. Also, opting for a higher deductible will usually lower your monthly premiums.

Pet insurance may not be for everybody, but every pet owner should have a plan in place to protect our pets in case the unthinkable happens. If you are interested in pet insurance, don’t hesitate to contact your local veterinarian’s office for more information. Here at Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic, we wish for everybody and their beloved pets, a happy, healthy, and accident-free Holiday season.

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“Get To, Got To,” a phrase shared with Glenn years ago It was pertaining to different ways of dealing with situations that may arise when playing with your horse. When we get to do things it always sounds and feels better than when we got to do things, however, there are times when things got to be done.

It’s that time of year that we are probably going to have a Christmas tree. Do we say or think we get to get a Christmas tree or do we say or think we got to get a Christmas tree? If you’re told you have to go get a tree but you really don’t want to, it is more of a got to situation. If you decide to get a tree or it feels like you want to, it is more of a get to situation.

So let’s say you got to. You really don’t want to and you’re grumbling about it but it just has to be done.

You head out and 3 or 4 people go with you. You go to a patch of beautiful trees and someone starts a campfire. Someone else pours some hot chocolate.

The smokies are pulled out and roasted over the fire. You’re leaning back against tree. The air is crisp and the tree you picked together is beautiful only because you picked it together. Maybe you share a favorite Christmas story, or relax long enough to remember when. What started as a got to situation is now feeling more like a get to situation.

I still absolutely cherish being able to go hunt for a tree for Christmas with my girls so we can spend time together. I don’t care what the tree looks like.

It’s not about what it looks like; it’s about memories and time with friends and family. The more people the better! If we burn the smokies, who cares! What might start out to be a got to situation for some people could be turned into a get to situation.

So, when it comes to horses there are many times that the horse believes that what we want to do is not near as good an idea as the one that they have. Situations arise where you may need to use a got to technique and other times you can use a get to technique. Got to is used too often but does need to be used when something needs to happen now because you or the horse will get hurt. Other time’s it’s used is when it is more of a respect issue.

The horse wants to do something but it’s not what you need at the moment or, again, their idea could be very unsafe. Get to techniques stick better because you’re allowing the horse to come to it’s own conclusion. It usually takes longer so you will need more time to allow them to realize their idea wasn’t working and it sticks with them. This way seems to have a lasting change.

If a horse is very impulsive (meaning they want to run unless you are always holding them), gener-

ally the reason for them wanting to run is that they are emotional about something at the moment or in their past. Sometimes, there is no reason for them to be worried, they just are. Like people who are scared of a spider. A spider couldn’t possibly do anything but the person just decided one day that “OMG a spider!” You need to help them overcome or realize there is no reason to be anxious or worried. There are many ways to help a horse become braver and less emotional. Let’s say you’ve really done your homework and all is working quite well but they still can’t handle the canter emotionally.

If you tried to canter on a loose rein they would run faster and faster. Some horses will go so fast without being held that you would be on a complete runaway. The horse seems to think that running is a dream come true. They appear to want to run, the prey animal in them comes out, and they think they can outrun some perceived danger.

If you have a horse like that, they obviously need help to learn to relax. Avoiding the thing that worries them isn’t how you help them. It will always be there. You have to prepare them at slower gaits but at some point you need to do the thing that bothers them. Your goal is to help them realize that a canter is not that big of a deal. In fact, it can be a real relaxed even fun thing to do, like going to get a Christmas tree.

Some horses don’t even think about getting excited at the canter others are looking for any reason to get excited. You want the horse to think about slowing down rather than speeding up. A perfect balance would be a horse that willingly canters without being held back with the reins or your seat. An impulsive horse appears to want to run, when they actually don’t, they just haven’t figured out that it isn’t necessary. So you can use a got to technique and hold them with the reins at a trot or at the canter or you could use a get to technique.

Using a get to technique, you allow them to do the thing that they think they want to do, which is run.

So rather than hold them or make them slow down, you allow them to go find out there is no need to be running and it is actually more fun to slow down.

In this example, you keep them on a smaller circle so they can’t get going too fast and it is makes it more difficult for them the run fast. Circles shorten a horse, helping them figure out wildly running around isn’t necessary. You’re allowing them to test their theory and all the while your wanting them to realize there is no need to be impulsive and your idea was always the best one. Even on a small

circle, a very impulsive horse needs to be checked with the rein sometimes— not “held”—to keep trying to suggest a slower speed.

If we always hold them, they will need us to hold them forever. They rarely figure out how to monitor or regulate their own speed and emotions. They can get tired running in a circle and probably will, but you’re waiting for them to want to slow down and walk so it becomes they get to walk rather than got to walk. The end goal being that they can canter without the emotion. Get to takes longer as your suggesting they look at something differently and then waiting for them to want to rather than making them. There are times when we must use got to or the horse or ourselves could get hurt. Other times you have the time to allow them to come to the answer. The hardest part of all of the different got to, get to techniques is trying to figure out ways to help them or prepare them so that the answer isn’t too hard to find.

With impulsive horses, ones with a lot of get up and go, they really want to stick with their being impulsive plan so you have to be willing to hang in there, set it up and wait for them to make a better choice. Generally people want to grab the reins and stop them because we are getting impatient or uncomfortable with the emotion the horse is having but an emotional horse is a dangerous one.

We need to do the best we know how to help them overcome their worries so they can think rather than react. We might be saving them from an injury and for sure no horse wants to spend its life as an emotional mess. If we can help them become more emotionally fit then I believe that’s a good thing.

There are many get to, got to ways of doing things with a horse. Get to takes longer but they really seem to get it. People are often to quick to use got to because it’s fast and there is a result quickly but often we have to do it again the next day and 5 years later.

Happy Holidays, Glenn Stewart Now accepting bookings for the summer of 2017.

Glenn offering year round educational horsemanship programs at his facility near Fort Saint John, BC and is available to travel and conduct clinics.

Long-term study and professional programs are now available. For more information visit www. thehorseranch.com.

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Altona Falls Red Angus

Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC ............................ 250-630-2146

Aspen Hill Red Angus

George & Kelly LeBlanc, Woking, AB.......................780-774-2404

Bar 4A Cattle Co.

Hugh Atkin & Joleen (Joe) Meservy, LaGlace, AB ......780-512-3641

Battle River Black Angus

Ron Gordey, Manning, AB .........................................780-836-2584

Brandl Cattle Co.

Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB .............................780-954-2599

Classic Livestock

Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk, High Prairie, AB.................780-523-5077

Cinder Angus

Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB............780-674-5773

Clear River Red Angus

Lloyd, Donna & Mackay Ross, Cleardale, AB ...........800-667-2251

Cuthbertson Cattle Co.

Scott & Jackie Cuthbertson, Valleyview, AB ..............780-837-8544

Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC .............250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC......................................................250-784-3924

Eldon & Marilyn Cassity

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Andy & Melanie Guttner, Pink Mountain, BC ..........250-793-4742

Wembley, AB ..............................................................780-766-2887 Drschiwiski Family, Groundbirch, BC .......................250-329-4816

JayDawn Farms

Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB....................780-568-2647

Grundke Family Salers

David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB ...................780-932-1654

Rosebud Ranches

Dan & Holly Schleppe, Progress, BC .........................250-786-5698

Tamarack Shorthorns

Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB .............................780-348-5683

AdamsGreen Gelbvieh Milne’s Gelbvieh

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

Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company

Bill & Doug Bentley, Progress, BC .......................... 250-843-7575

Heart Valley Angus

Chris Tschetter, Birch Hills Colony, AB .....................780-864-8918

J Lazy A Ranch

Jarin & Amber Carter, Sexsmith, AB ..........................780-518-9652

Benwyn Herefords

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

Jones Land & Cattle

Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB ............780-778-0150

KBJ Round Farms

Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB .................................780-685-2102

Kjos Black Angus

Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB ................780-832-4068

Lazy B Libestock

Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB ................780-354-3190

Mark & Allison Jones, Barrhead, AB .........................780-674-6377 Jim & Rita, Barry & Dette Round, Clyde, AB............780-348-5638 Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC ...................250-787-0970 Evan Binks & Melanie Klassen, G.P., AB ..................780-539-7128

Mackenzie Red Angus

Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie, Deadwood, AB ..............780-836-2049

Mountain Side Angus

John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB........................780-354-2726

North Point Red Angus

Mark & Ginger Zahacy, High Prairie, AB ..................780-523-5356

Rafter SJ Ranch

Jack & Shannon Trask, Montney, BC .........................250-827-3364

Ring Creek Farms

Pat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB .................................780-835-4338

Rio Grande Angus

Clint & Anna Collins, Rio Grande, AB.......................780-354-3913

Roy Angus

Chris & Jen Roy, Fairview, AB ...................................780-835-0463

Eureka Hereford Farms

Friesen Hereford Farms

Gold Stock Hereford Farms Gurtler Farms

Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB ................................... 780-836-2125

Hilltop Honey Ranch

Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC ....................250-786-5232

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

KSL Simmentals

Reber’s Polled Herefords

Montagneuse Simmentals

Philip Krahn, LaCrete, AB ........................................ 780-821-9409 Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB ........................ 780-774-2337 Spring Mountain Stock Farm Hotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB .............780-354-2074

K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC ...............................250-249-5332 Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB .............................780-518-6572 Joseph & Herman Giesbrecht, Fairview, AB .............780-835-8359

Moonlite Farm

Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB ...................... 780-835-3165

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Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC .................250-781-3617

Maynard & Curtis Boese, Sexsmith, AB ....................780-568-4340

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Silver S Red Angus

Smoky River Red Angus

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

KRS Simmentals

John McElroy, Charlie Lake, BC .............................. 250-785-6074

Sawmill Angus

Devin & Amber Stark, Bezanson, AB.........................780-876-6252

SHORTHORNS

McElroy Polled Herefords

Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC .........................................250-772-5116

Clarence & Darleen Budal, Hotchkiss, AB .................780-836-2788

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Valanjou Charolais

HEREFORDS

Dale & Steve Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC ................250-786-5478

Werner & Debbie Grundke, Alberta Beach, AB .........780-924-2464 Randy & Lesli Voss, Hythe, AB .................................780-356-3361

Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB........................780-365-2079

Grassy Lanes Angus

Ed & Laurel Mostad, Valleyview, AB .........................780-524-3129

SALERS

Spruce View Charolais

David & Janice Adams, High Prairie, AB...................780-524-5382

Don & Sheri Murphy, Dawson Creek, BC .................250-759-4717

Shadow Creek Red Poll

Pro-Char Charolais

Fineline Red Angus

Gemvale Stock Farm

RED POLL Dean & Marsha Anderson, Fort St. John, BC ............250-827-3293

Roy & Erika Schweitzer, Beaverlodge, AB ................780-356-3611

Dwajo Angus

Nick & Lorraine van Gaalen, LaGlace, AB ................780-568-3906

Butterkup Farms & Pinnacle Lowlines

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Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery, Camp Creek, AB ....780-674-4410

Rob & Cheryl Swan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC ............................250-747-2618

Dry Creek Ranch Excel Ranches

Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB .......................... 780-349-2135

Don, Joyce & Shon Smith, Gordondale, AB ..............780-353-2284 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

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Keith & Kerriley Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ...............780-831-7999 Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB .............780-957-2814

Dan & Pam Fouillard, Thorsby, AB .......................... 780-789-4055

Tri-K Simmentals

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Scott & Lesley Hansen, Evansburg, AB ....................780-727-4557

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Dale & Judy Smith, Valleyview, AB ...........................780-524-2790

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Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB .......................................780-524-3939

Andrew & Vivian Miller, Bonanza, AB ......................780-353-3355

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Hal’s holiday beef filet with porcini and shallot sauce Hal Daisy, the line cook at COLOSSEUM, is an intense romantic. He brings this intensely aromatic dried porcini mushrooms season both the beef and the makeahead sauce in this elegant dish.

It makes use of the “reverse-sear” method, therefore perfect for the holidays because you can roast the tenderloins slowly to a perfect medium-rare in a low oven, freeing you up to focus on the rest of the meal, then sear the outside for a browned, flavorful crust just before serving.

1 oz. dried porcini mushrooms Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 9 medium shallots, peeled and halved lengthwise 3 medium cloves garlic 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 Tbs. olive oil; more if needed for searing 2 Tbs. tamari 1 4-inch sprig fresh rosemary 1 4-inch sprig of thyme 2 cups lower-salt beef broth 2 2-1/2-lb. center cut beef tenderloins 2 Tbs. unsalted butter.

Make the sauce Grind the mushrooms in a spice grinder to a fine powder, and then combine with 2-1/2 tsp. salt and 3/4

Roast the beef Put the tenderloins on a flat rack in a roasting pan.

Coat all over with the remaining porcini powder. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour before roasting.

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Sear the beef To sear in the oven: Heat the oven to 475°F. Roast until 125°F for rare or 130°F for medium rare, 5 to 10 minutes.

Or to sear on the stove: Heat 2 Tbs. oil in a heavy 12-inch skillet until shimmering hot. Sear the beef, turning and pressing down with tongs, until browned all over and cooked to the desired temperature, about 2 minutes per side. Meanwhile, gently reheat the sauce over medium-low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter.

Transfer the meat to a cutting board. If there was no earlier rest between roasting and searing, let the roast rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice and serve with the sauce.

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 300°F. Roast the beef until an instant-read thermometer registers 115°F for rare or 120°F for medium rare, about 45 minutes. Remove the roast from the oven. Let sit, loosely tented with foil, for up to 2 hours (or continue with the recipe).

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tsp. pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 425°F. Combine the shallots, garlic, vinegar, oil, tamari, and rosemary in an 8x8-inch baking dish.

Roast, tossing occasionally, until the liquid is syrupy and the shallots are very soft and beginning to brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Discard the rosemary. Purée the shallots, garlic, and liquid in a blender until very smooth.

Bring the broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and add the shallot purée and 1 Tbs. of the porcini powder. Simmer until the sauce is reduced to 1-1/2 cups, about 20 minutes.

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Guest Chef Alfie Whale’s maple glazed butternut squash on ‘So good Arugula’ salad Chef Alfie Whale says take a gamble this winter on a peppery arugula and sweet-spicy glazed butternut squash bring lively contrasts to this colorful winter salad.

Canola oil’s light texture and neutral flavor make it an excellent base for the glaze, allowing the chipotle chile and maple syrup to shine through.

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lic separate. Bake, stirring squash now and then, until butternut squash softens, about 30 minutes.

3. Remove from oven and remove garlic only. Set aside to cool. Gently stir in 2 Tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup to coat squash. Place squash back in oven and continue cooking until glaze forms on squash, about 15 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, in sauté pan, lightly toast pumpkin seeds. Set aside to cool.

5. To make arugula salad, peel off skins from garlic heads and squeeze out roasted cloves. In bowl, crush roasted garlic cloves. Add lemon juice, mustard, 1 Tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup, salt and black pepper. Add arugula. Toss. Top with glazed butternut squash and garnish with pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately.

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line baking tray with parchment and place whole garlic heads on tray.

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Holiday mustard, herb-butter-rubbed prime rib A butter, Dijon, rosemary, and thyme crust hugs this juicy roast.

4 oz. (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into chunks 6 medium cloves garlic 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh rosemary leaves 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh sage leaves 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh thyme leaves 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 5- to 6-lb. boneless beef rib roast, patted dry 2 Tbs. olive oil, if needed for searing Make the butter Melt the butter in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Let it foam until it turns light brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes. Immediately pour the butter into a small heatproof bowl, leaving most of the milk solids in the bottom of the skillet. Refrigerate the butter until solid, about 1 hour.

Purée the garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, mustard, Worcestershire, 1-1/2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper with the solidified browned butter in a food processor to

make a thick paste. Reserve 1/4 cup of the butter and rub the rest all over the roast. Put the roast fat side up on a rack set in a roasting pan and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour before roasting.

Roast the beef Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 300°F. Roast the beef until an instant-read thermometer registers 110°F for rare, about 1-1/2 hours, or 115°F for medium rare, about 10 minutes more. Remove the roast from the oven. Let sit, tented loosely with foil, for up to 2 hours (or continue with the recipe).

Now Sear it To sear in the oven: Heat the oven to 475°F. Roast until 125°F for rare or 130°F for medium rare, about 10 minutes.

Or, to sear on the stove: Heat the oil in a heavy 12inch skillet until shimmering hot. Sear the beef, turning and pressing down with tongs, until browned all over and cooked to desired temperature, about 4 minutes per side. Slice and serve with the reserved mustard butter.

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The holiday showstopper thawed overnight in the refrigerator if frozen 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 tsp. unsalted butter, softened

For the Madeira sauce 6 cups beef stock, homemade or store-bought 1 cup Madeira Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 oz. (2 Tbs.) cold unsalted butter, diced For the crêpes 2-1/4 oz. (1/2 cup) unbleached allpurpose flour 1/8 tsp. kosher salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cup whole milk 1 oz. (2 Tbs.) unsalted butter For assembly

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Assemble and bake the Wellington Remove the beef from the refrigerator about an hour ahead so it has time to lose its chill. Pat the beef dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until very hot. Sear the beef until it is evenly browned all over Make the crêpes In a large bowl, whisk the flour and (don’t worry about the ends), 2 to 3 salt. Make a well in the center, break minutes per side. Transfer the beef to 10644a Spring - Composite bakingMountain sheet and cool. in the eggs, and add 1/4 cup of the

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Begin the Madeira sauce Bring 6 cups of the stock to a boil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and boil until reduced to 2 cups, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the Madeira and continue boiling until the liquid is again reduced to 2 cups, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (The sauce can be prepared to this point up to 1 day ahead. Finish the sauce just before serving the Wellington.)

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For the duxelles 1 oz. (2 Tbs.) unsalted butter, softened 1 Tbs. vegetable or sunflower oil 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 1-1/2 cups finely chopped portobello mushrooms (from 4 large caps; remove the stems and gills before chopping, preferably in a food processor) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf

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If Britain has a holiday culinary showstopper; it’s got to be beef Wellington. This triumphant marriage of beef tenderloin, sautéed mushrooms, and rich chicken liver pâté (or truffles and pâté de foie gras, if you want to break the bank), rolled first in tender crêpes and then in buttery puff pastry, makes a grand centerpiece. Carved at the table and paired with a classic Madeira sauce, it’s a delicious and decadent meal.

Make the duxelles Heat the butter and oil in a 10-inch skillet over low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring often, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms, stir well, and raise the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have cooked down to a thick, almost black mixture, about 15 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir in the parsley; then transfer to a small bowl and cool completely.

(The duxelles can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months.)

milk. Gently whisk the eggs and milk, gradually incorporating the flour.

Slowly whisk in the remaining milk to make a smooth batter. (The batter can be covered and set aside for up to an hour at this point.)

Melt the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Swirl the pan to coat with the butter; pour the excess butter out into a small bowl.

Whisk 1 Tbs. of the melted butter into the batter. Reserve the rest for greasing the pan between crêpes. Increase the heat to medium high and pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet. Swirl so the batter thinly and evenly coats the base of the pan.

Cook until the crêpe is spotted with brown on the underside, about 1 minute, then flip and cook the other side until lightly browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute more. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan off the heat as necessary. Transfer the crêpes to a plate, separating them with sheets of parchment, and cool.

You’ll need 4 crêpes.

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a classic beef Wellington the bottom edge of the seam and then press gently to seal; trim off any excess. Seal the pastry similarly at the ends.

Lightly grease a large baking sheet with the butter. Lift the Wellington onto the sheet, seam side down. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes and up to 3 hours. (If refrigerating longer than 1 hour, let the Wellington sit at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.)

At least 20 minutes before baking, position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 475°F. Brush the Wellington with the remaining beaten egg. Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the pastry with diagonal lines, being careful not to cut all the way through the pastry.

Put the Wellington in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 425°F. Roast for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 400°F and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the Wellington registers 135°F for medium rare, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a carving board and let the Wellington rest for 10 minutes.

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Finish the sauce Heat the sauce in a 12inch skillet over medium heat. When it begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and whisk in the butter a few pieces at a time. Do not allow it to boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Thickly slice the Wellington and serve it with the sauce.

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In a medium bowl, mash the pâté and the duxelles with a fork until they form a soft paste.

Lay 4 crêpes on a clean work surface, overlapping them just enough to give you a 13x13-inch roughly square surface. Dot the pâté mixture over the crêpes, then use an offset spatula to spread it evenly across the crêpes’ surface.

Place the tenderloin in the center of the crêpes and carefully wrap them around the filet, pressing and molding them into place. Trim off any excess crêpe at the ends.

If using store-bought puff pastry that’s packaged as 2 sheets, fuse the sheets together by slightly overlapping them and lightly rolling over the seam until adhered.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to a 13x16-inch rectangle (for store-bought puff, roll in the direction of the seam).

Transfer the wrapped beef to the center of the pastry and tuck any crêpes that have come loose back into place. Bring the pastry up around the beef, smoothing out any air pockets.

Brush some of the beaten egg along

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Glean and Nolan would like to thank all their clients for their patronage in 2016 and look forward to seeing all of you again in the coming year.

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HOLDING A BULL SALE OR HERD DISPERSAL? Let us help you set up your advertising for the upcoming bull sale season Avoid 2017 price increases - Book your ads today

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THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF AT VOLD JONES & VOLD AUCTION CO. LTD. WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE BEST FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

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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

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It’s the enchanted Candy Cane Forest Cake Ingredients 1 recipe Chocolate Chip Cake 1 recipe White Vanilla Frosting Candy: crushed red starlight mints; candy canes of assorted sizes and shapes

Directions Make Chocolate Chip Cake according to recipe. Trim domed tops of two of the layers. Place one trimmed layer on a cake stand or serving platter and top with 2/3 cup White Vanilla Frosting. Repeat two more times, using domed layer on top. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting.

Decorate along the edge and a little down the sides with crushed starlight mints. Insert candy canes into the top of the cake.

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Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9”-x-13” baking pan and line with parchment paper.

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir together milk, lemon juice, and vanilla in a separate bowl.

Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in flour mixture and milk mixture alternately, starting and ending with flour mixture, just until incorporated. Stir in sprinkles. Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack, 10 minutes, then invert onto

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rack to cool completely.

Transfer 3/4 cup frosting to a bowl. Add cocoa powder and stir to combine. Dye remaining frosting with green food coloring.

Place template on cake and cut pieces with a long serrated knife according to the template.

Assemble tree pieces on a serving platter, attaching them with a little green frosting, and frost green.

Assemble stump, attaching pieces with a little brown frosting, and frost brown.

Create star with yellow sour candy balls and mini M&M’s, garland with caramel popcorn, and decorate tree with red gumdrops, red sour candy balls, mini white and red M&M’s, regular white and red M&M’s, and starlight mints. Decorate stump with brown M&M’s and Raisinettes.

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Local purebred breeders unite for ‘Super Wednesday’ bull sale On March 15, 2017, three well-known, local, purebred Angus breeders will be joining forces to hold an inaugural Super Wednesday Bull Sale. Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company (Steve & Chris Aylward), Fine Line Red Angus (Nick & Lorraine Van Gaalen) and J Lazy A Ranch (Jarin & Amber Carter) will be holding the joint Purebred Bull sale at the J Lazy A Ranch. The Ranch is located on the Emerson Trail one Kilometer north on RR 80.

The sale will feature 80 select bulls along with a group of commercial bred heifers due to calve in May. Black and Red Angus bulls as well as Crossbreds bulls will be on offer. “The idea for the joint sale came about as a result of Northern Alberta ranchers expressing an interest in one centralized sale offering a wide selection of top genetics”, said Jarin Carter. All bulls and heifers on offer are currently being wintered on the J Lazy A Ranch. A new large EnFrame barn has been built at the Ranch to showcase the Super Wednesday Bull Sale.

The Ranch was homesteaded in 1911 by Jarin’s great grandfather who came via the Edson Trail on horseback. As 4th generation, Jarin and Amber and their young family are in the purebred business for the long haul.

“There is a significant benefit in having the sale on the Ranch, being able to showcase bulls in their natural environment”, said Nick Van Gaalen of Fine Line Red Angus. Fine Line Red Angus is perhaps best known for the famous Mulberry bull raised at the Fine Line Red Angus. Mulberry is still producing class offspring worldwide. Nick and Lorraine Van Gaalen are no strangers to the Red Angus industry in Western Canada.

The on-ranch sale will allow bidders to view the bulls and heifers in their home environment at the J Lazy A Ranch prior to sale day. “By teaming up to form one super sale offering Black and Red Angus as well as Crossbreds, we feel we can offer buyers a depth of Genetics comparable to any Angus Sale in Western Canada”, said Steve Aylward of Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company. Steve and Chris, along with Steve’s parents have been in the purebred Black Angus business for over 30 years. The Aylward name is synonymous with quality Black Angus genetics throughout Western Canada.

All bulls on offer have been picked after a rigorous selection process. All animals have been raised in the Peace Country making for functional, low maintenance cattle when delivered to their new homes. There will be a wide selection of bred to be ‘calving ease bulls’ sure to make calving out your heifers on grass a positive experience. On offer will also be a group of performance bulls that are sure to put the pounds on those steer calves come fall as well as bulls that will leave you with an excellent set of replacement heifers.

“Genetics you can bank on” is the trademarked catch phrase for the Super Wednesday Bull Sale. All three families take pride in standing behind the performance of animals on offer. The Van Gaalen, Aylward and Carter families know honesty and integrity is everything in the purebred business, and with those common values, they felt it was a given to team up to offer Peace Country ranchers a sale like no other.

Shawn Gist, well known to local cattlemen, will be the auctioneer for the Super Wednesday Bull Sale, and internet bidding will be offered for those unable to attend. Sale day will include a steak barbeque and refreshments following the sale. “We encourage all Peace Country cattlemen to attend and make a family event out of the day.

Again all are invited to come and make an afternoon of it on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the J Lazy A Ranch.

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The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees at the ENTREC Centre at Evergreen Park was hit again this year. RON CARTIER PhOTO

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The Northern Spirit Light Show The Northern Spirit Light Show Christmas Season tradition continues for the entire month of December. It is the largest event of its kind in northwestern Alberta!

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The Peace Draft Horse Club is pleased to present this seasonal favorite being held at the Evergreen Park facilities on the southern edge of the City of Grande Prairie. There are returning light favorites as well as some new custom built displays created by local businesses, families, and clubs.

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Planning ahead is the key to managing calf disease The upcoming calving season will be a time of risk for disease on cow-calf operations.

Pathogens that cause disease in young calves are present in all herds, so careful management of young calves is necessary to prevent them from getting sick.

“Cow-calf producers most often deal with scours, septicemia, respiratory disease and joint or navel ill,” says Dr. Claire Windeyer, veterinarian, professor and researcher, University of Calgary. “Septicemia often looks like a severe case of scours, except there is no diarrhea associated with it. In other cases, septicemia may present itself as calves found dead because the disease advances so quickly.”

Risks for disease can be thought of in terms of a triad including the pathogen (the bug), the host (the calf), and the environment.

“Pathogen risk factors include the certain bacteria or viruses in a producer’s herd. The pathogens that cause calf disease are usually

already present on farm, so producers should focus on the other two parts of the triad. The host risk factors include things like: Did the calf get enough colostrum? Was it a difficult birth?

Was the calf born into a snow bank? All those things can put calves at higher risk for disease.

In terms of environmental factors, those include things like winter storms, or milder winters where there is a lot of mud.”

In terms of preventing diseases in young calves, Windeyer notes that the biggest difference between the herds that manage their calf health well and other herds is the planning that they put into their calving season. She says that the effort to wean healthy, heavy calves starts long before the calving season and before calves get sick.

“Starting to plan at the breeding season the year before by selecting the right cows for your herd, and checking the body condition score of your cows, is where you start to lay the ground-

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“Having a plan allows producers to make

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New regulations under the just-enacted Food and Agricultural Products Classification Act create a modern system so B.C. consumers can enjoy B.C.’s organic agrifood products knowing that there are standards and requirements behind the key words used to describe and market them.

The regulations allow for terms, such as organic, to be used only if and when specific certification standards have been met, so any marketing of products with those terms accurately reflects those standards. As a result of the B.C. government regulating the term “organic”, after September 2018, if an agrifood product is being marketed as organic in British Columbia, it will have to be from a producer who has successfully been accredited through a federal or provincial certification program. After September 2018, uncertified producers marketing food as “organic” will face the possibility of penalties, including a $350 fine.

The transition time to September 2018 allows non-certified producers who wish to continue to market their products as “organic” time to complete the certification process. The regulation was developed following extensive consultation with B.C.’s organic growers, in which 80% of them agreed that there should be requirements attached to using the term organic. Restricting the use of the term organic supports opportunities, jobs, and growth for small businesses, as newly certified organic producers join an established brand of recognized standards that consumers purchase with confidence.

The new regulations also allow for the B.C. government to similarly restrict the use of other words used to promote or advertise foods in the future, as they emerge in the marketplace.

Regulations can also be developed to create new classifications to help define the origins of B.C. products, such as geographic indications for B.C. wines.

Another unrelated regulatory change under the act includes modernizing the process around egg grading, and eliminating provincial duplication of federal requirements.

The Food and Agricultural Products Classification Act and regulations replace the Agricultural Produce Grading Act, the Agri-food Choice and Quality Act, and the Food Products Standards Act, resulting in a red tape reduction of 194 regulatory counts. Additionally, the changes will contribute to meeting the goals outlined in the minister’s mandate Letter of June 12, 2015. These goals include promoting the BC Certified Organic brand and working with the BC Wine Appellation Task Group to make recommendations to cabinet on how to improve the certification of 100% B.C.-made wine.

Norm Letnick, Minister of Agriculture said when there is certainty behind the words used to describe and market B.C. foods, local consumers and businesses benefit alike.

“Consumers shopping for B.C. organic foods, for example, will have the confidence in knowing they are purchasing products that meet international certification standards and, likewise, B.C. companies selling organic products will be part of a trusted and respected brand.”

Coralee Oakes, Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction and Minister Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch said streamlining was key. “(Streamlining) regulations for food products in B.C. builds on the work our government has done to reduce red tape and make it easier for British Columbians to make informed food choices. These changes will create a more modern regulatory environment for food producers and take 194 unnecessary regulations off the books.”

Carmen Wakeling, co-president, Certified Organics Associations of BC said it was exciting to see these regulations move forward, and the impact they will have on providing clarity for consumers and producers within the organic marketplace.

“It is exciting.”

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BLACK COW DISPERSAL. 25 Head, all young, quiet & productive. Exposed to Black Angus Bulls for May & June calving. Vaccinated & home raised. $2100. each.

Hines Creek. 780-494-2460 For Sale: Weanling Pigs, 8 Weeks Old. Black & White Colour, $50. Each. Phone: 250-263-7578

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THE BIG BEND Archival images from Bluebrry Mountain Hamlet, 1952 From left, cutting ice the hard way, (top) haying with a forklift, (bottom) stacking hay and below the Bozarth Blacksmith Shop. Images from Blueberry Mountain Hamlet in 1952.

Tidbit: The title Big Bend was chosen as the bend in thbe Peace River is the boundary of the area in the north.

After EWI, the government allowed each veteran a half section of land, so a majority of the first settlers to Blueberry were veterans. The next influx was around 1928 when Whitburn and east Blueberry were settled.

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Locate local stocking stuffers for the ones you love It’s the season for giving and being with loved ones.

This year, give the ones you love locally produced agrifood gifts and watch their delight as they open their Christmas stockings up to find local B.C. products, full of home grown flavours and produced with love.

The provincial government’s Buy Local Program is supporting local agrifood and seafood companies by providing funding to help promote their products through buy local initiatives such as traditional print advertising and social media marketing. The program is providing a combined total of up to $44,200 of Buy Local funding to three B.C. companies creating fresh flavours and tasty delights.

Every stocking must have treats to delight both the

young and young at heart during the holidays. Local manufacturer, Asti Holdings, produces premium nougat products in New Westminster that are handmade and contain only the freshest ingredients. The recipe has been proudly handed down through three generations.

With an emphasis on traditional production methods and delicious flavours, the company’s nougat treats are a joy to candy lovers of all ages.

Create a buzz on Christmas morning by slipping some local artisan honey from Big D’s Bees Honey into the stockings of loved ones. With flavours like Creamy Cinnamon Honey and Cocoa Honey, it’s a gift that will be enjoyed by all. Located in Black Creek, owners Daniel and Justine Ludwig are keepers of 500 hives which

have the potential to produce 60,000 pounds of honey per year. Vancouver Island’s abundant natural habitat for honey bees makes it a very unique honey producing region.

For those who like to dine on the finer things, West Coast Smokin’ Oysters are the perfect stocking stuffer to give this year. West Coast Smokin’ Oysters is providing locally sourced, sustainable and naturally smoked oysters in gourmet sauces. The oysters are from the Fanny Bay area on Vancouver Island and are processed in a facility in Sooke, keeping the production local and ensuring jobs for British Columbians. With flavours such as Stout Sensation, Thai Chili and Salt & Pepper, theses tasty smoked molluscs are sure to please this holiday season.

The Buy Local program has received $8 million in B.C. government funding since 2012 to increase sales of locally grown and processed agrifood and seafood products within the province.

The B.C. government’s Agrifood and Seafood Strategic Growth Plan supports the building of domestic markets and maintaining a secure food supply. The Plan is a component of the BC Jobs Plan, and the roadmap to leading the agrifoods sector to becoming a $15-billiona-year industry by 2020.

The provincial government’s Buy Local program is administered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia. Applications are available at: http:// iafbc.ca/funding-opportunities/buy-local/ Norm Letnick, Minister of Agriculture said it was important to buy local.

“Remember to buy local and support B.C.’s agrifood and seafood industry and experience local flavours and products with friends and family when you come together to celebrate. As our province is on the forefront of producing unique and diverse products, I encourage British Columbians to enjoy the bounty of the industry and share your favourites with the ones you love.”

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A recollection on the Savanna 4H beef club

erta Present

The Savanna Club started in the 1976 with a multi-club – after a few years this dissolved and each club began to operate on it’s own.

After couple of years, Bill Pollard was nominated beef club leader, Glen Wyant was leader for one year, then Bill was back an stayed until 1990. Trudy Skroki helped out a great deal by looking after the 4H project books and anything else.

She was also assistant leader for

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awhile. Doris Plantinga was a big help when it came to phoning the members. Sandra DeSemt was assister leader and took over as leader in 1991.

There has been a heifer flub for several years, in the club members don’t sell their calf, if is show and it gets bred. There were six clubs involved in the district show at one time, with as many as 65 calves showed – now we are down to three

clubs with 40 calves each year.

There is a public speaking competition, which I think is a real asset for members later on in life. There are different camps to attend, a summer one for different ages, winder camp that has been successful that last few years. There is a conservation camp to attend.

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How about you give the gift of a clean vehicle this holiday season?

Ahhh, there’s something about a clean vehicle!

The other day I got a kit with Armor All Ultra Shine Wash & Wax, some Armor All Air Freshening Multi-Purpose Cleaner and Auto Glass Cleaner to clean my car.

The weatherman had let us know that temperatures were about to plunge, and so it was the ideal time to get this job done.

Hubby and I went to the shop where he works as a heavy-duty mechanic and used a bay there so I could give my 2005 Volkswagen Passat a good going over, while he did an oil change and replaced a burned out headlight.

Road dirt, road salt and snow means that this dirty combination gets into all of the cracks and crannies of your car and unless removed, on the first warm day, the salt and grime start working on your parts and body panels and the next thing you know, rust starts.

One of the best defenses against rust and premature part wear is washing your vehicle, when it’s cold out.

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With the outside washed well, when the temperature warms up and the salt starts working on the metals, there is a layer of protection to prevent rust from starting.

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Canada again declares as avian flu-free 90-day surveillance period ended.

Low-path strains of avian flu aren’t considered as intense in terms of the illness caused in infected animals. However, low-path and highpath strains of H5 and H7 avian flu are all considered “notifiable” in Canada, meaning all cases must be reported to CFIA and are subject to control measures.

The flu subtype at the duck farm was a North American lineage and a low-path version of a subtype seen in high-path outbreaks in Ontario last year and in British Columbia in 2014-15.

The all-clear for Canada comes as several countries in Europe and Asia battle avian flu outbreaks in commercial poultry, culling hundreds of thousands of birds.

Among the affected countries in Europe are France, Germany, the Netherlands and Russia. Japan and South Korea this week also ordered major poultry culls following outbreaks of high-path H5 avian flu. — AGCanada.com Network courtesy of Country Guide

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With an Ontario duck farm depopulated and disinfected, and no new outbreaks in the three following months, Canada has again declared itself free of notifiable avian flu.

The federal government announced Wednesday it has informed the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) that Ontario is considered free of avian influenza as per OIE guidelines.

About 14,000 twelve-week-old ducks on a commercial duck farm near St. Catharines, Ont. were euthanized and composted after an outbreak of low-pathogenicity (“lowpath”) H5N2 avian flu was confirmed there on July 8.

The federal quarantine on that farm was lifted effective Sept. 20, following a 21-day waiting period after cleaning and disinfection were completed on the farm.

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Christmas tree cutting in full swing

By Owen Roberts In most parts of Canada, nearly a decade is needed to grow a Christmas tree. But across the country they’re being snapped up in minutes as holiday season approaches, especially in the cut-your-own sections of tree farms.

For consumers, the annual Christmas tree sojourn began in earnest this week, which over the past few years has become the busiest week for Christmas tree farmers.

Alison McCrindle, co-owner with Joe Wareham of Chickadee Christmas Trees, says the you-cut business on their farm is drawing more and more visitors.

“People are very keen to do it, to have the whole family experience of getting out into the country, going to a Christmas tree farm and taking home a tree they cut themselves,” she says.

Chickadee Christmas Trees was chosen as the site for this year’s kick-off. The farm, which started planting trees in 1998, is a 10acre mid-size family-run operation. Provincial politicians participating in the event at the picturesque farm, located within a ma-

ple tree forest, extolled the virtues of Christmas tree operations like Chickadee.

“Christmas trees turn carbon dioxide into oxygen, provide jobs for people in our province and are a central part of many family homes during the Christmas season,” says Kathryn McGarry, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry.

It turns out the pre-cut business is booming too. Nova Scotia, the country’s leading Christmas tree-producing province, is seeing a busy export season for pre-cut trees to the US, where about 80 per cent of the production goes.

A declining supply of trees in the U.S. increases sales in Canada and Nova Scotia - so much so, that the demand might be higher than the supply this year. Shortages are a concern, says Nova Scotia Christmas Tree Council executive director Sarah Weston.

“For the most part, anyone in Nova Scotia who needs a tree can probably find one from somebody,” she says. “We cultivate our trees sustainably so there will be a healthy supply for sale each year. Shortages at home mostly mean that it was a good season, and growers, producers, brokers and exporters got to sell out.”

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A foreign pest has moved to the west coast

By Judie Steeves A devastating agricultural pest, the brown marmorated stink bug, has been found this summer and fall in major agricultural areas in British Columbia, and entomologists believe it is now established in the province.

Melissa Tesche, manager of the sterile insect release program, is concerned because current manage-

ment practices for the pest depend on heavy use of pesticides, and that program has for decades been working to reduce pesticide use in the Okanagan Valley in B.C. “This is a significant threat to the integrated pest management in the valley as well as to the pesticide savings that result from our program,” Tesche says.

In May, a taxonomist from Agricul-

ture and Agri-food Canada collected four adult bugs from wild chokecherries in the Okanagan Valley.

Provincial agriculture ministry entomologist Susanna Acheampong says their staff then found five nymphs in that spot in August, an adult in September and more nymphs in a trap in the area in October.

There were also detections in Vancouver and Chilliwack in the Fraser Valley over summer.

None were yet found on farms, but Acheampong feels it’s just a matter of time. She explains the bugs are excellent hitchhikers and could have been brought into the province in shipping containers, wood, packing material, on cargo or on vehicles.

Entomologist Tracy Huep-

pelsheuser, with the provincial agriculture ministry, says Ontario and Quebec farmers already found the alien invader caused some crop damage, although it was first discovered in an urban area in both provinces in 2010.

Hueppelsheuser says the stink bug is a serious threat to agriculture, since it feeds on hundreds of different plant species including tree fruits, grapes, berries, vegetables and ornamental plants.

The pest is marbled dark brown, about 13 to 17 millimetres in length, featuring a shield-shaped shell. They have two white bands on each antennae. The nymph stage ranges from 2.4 to 12 millimetres long, without fully-developed wings.

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