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Beef leader Conrad passes on Gary Conrad, a long-time resident of La Glace, AB passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the age of 73 years. Gary was born in Lethbridge, AB on March 20, 1943.

He grew up on his family ranch located at Warner, AB where he discovered the Red Angus breed and established the second herd of purebred Red Angus in Canada in 1962. In 1968, he purchased a ranch in Pincher Creek, AB where his 3 children, Cari, Audrey and James were born. Gary was a charter member of the Canadian Red Angus Promotions Society in 1972 and lifelong member of the Canadian Angus Association.

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In 1978, Gary married Iris Fisher of Nanton, AB and they moved to La Glace, AB where they ranched for the last 38 years.

It was here in the peace country that they raised their daughter Kim and son Cody, whom are now married and have blessed Gary and Iris with 5 grandchildren who put a sparkled in Gary’s eye especially in his final days.

Gary will be sadly missed by his wife Iris and his children, Kimberly Venning (Dale), Cody Conrad (Andrea), Cari Conrad, James Conrad (Brad) and Audrey Salmond (Jeff). He will be missed as well by his 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, his siblings; Blair Conrad (Gail), Bob Conrad

(Eleanor), Cheryl Mackay (Gordon), Laurie Muir (Bob) and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and many close friends.

Gary was predeceased by his parents Howard and Agnes Conrad, and brother Rick.

A private family Interment will be at the Northfield Cemetery with a public memorial service at 3:00pm on Monday, January 23, 2017 at the Homesteader Hall north of Valhalla, AB. The family would like to thank Dr. Stewart and his team at the Royal Alex in Edmonton, as well as the staff at the Beaverlodge Hospital.

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Strategy to put B.C. foods on the global menu A new international market development strategy is the latest item on the menu offering B.C.’s agrifood and seafood products to the world. The strategy aims to build on the record $3.5 billion worth of B.C. products exported in 2015.

The strategy focuses on providing programs and services that support three key areas: market knowledge, generating investment, and building networks, that collectively support success for B.C. companies in the marketplace.

“Our government is proud to support this strategy that encourages export growth and the diversification of markets for B.C. agri-food and seafood products,” says Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Research has demonstrated that businesses entering new markets need market knowledge to succeed.

“The strategy will help increase the competitiveness of B.C. companies in the international marketplace and contribute to strengthening the Canadian economy and the middle class.” The strategy emphasizes that by accessing customized market profiles, cost-competitive analysis and advisory services, as well as attending market readi-

ness seminars and workshops, B.C. companies can be better informed and prepared to succeed in attracting new customers in new markets.”

The strategy also highlights the value of government investment in programs that fund the development of new products, practices or technology, help B.C. companies prepare for and participate in targeted international marketing, and support an internationally recognized food safety and traceability system.

Norm Letnick, B.C. Minister of Agriculture says the government has been working with B.C.’s agrifoods sector to build the market for B.C. products abroad, and we’ve seen results, setting records reaching $3.5 billion in 2015.

“This strategy will help connect B.C. products with foreign buyers, and with our other efforts at trade shows, trade missions, and trade offices, will continue to bring more dollars and opportunities to B.C. farmers, producers and value-added businesses.”

Export success or failure can depend on the quality and reliability of information and the established contacts on the ground in the new market.

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Trade and Investment Representatives in 13 international locations can provide in helping connect B.C. companies with buyers and trade representatives in key markets, as can participating in incoming and outgoing trade missions, and tradeshows and promotional events.

The strategy identifies the U.S., China, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong as priority markets for B.C. exports, as well as 17 secondary priority markets, and others with long-term growth potential.

The strategy includes goals and targets for export growth, the diversification of export markets, the development of export capacity, knowledge and skills, and the opening of new markets for B.C. products.

B.C. food businesses exported more than 600 types of foods to over 150 markets in 2015 with exports reaching a record $3.5 billion. The B.C. government’s Export Ready Business Catalogue is also now available in Chinese, Japanese and Korean and has been distributed through B.C. government trade offices in all three countries. The guide represents B.C.’s diverse agri-food and seafood sector, and includes profiles of about 100 B.C. producers of fruits and vegetables, seafood, meat, packaged food, natural health products and beverage makers, ready to export B.C. products.

Teresa Wat, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism notes British Columbia has earned an international reputation for safe, reliable, top-quality agrifoods and seafood products.

“The B.C. Agrifood and Seafood International Market Development Strategy builds on this reputation by providing a focused plan to help B.C. companies capitalize on opportunities in key markets around the world, helping them diversify their customer base and grow their operations at home in B.C.”

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Collie Corner - when deciding on a breed Carol Nelson Horizon Columnist In the last column we discussed the natural working instincts related to a specific breed. Here are a few more observations to consider.

Deciding on the breed of stock dog to purchase should be a decision based on facts.

It should not be a spur of the moment choice because the dog is cute or pulls at the heart strings. Every breed has a lot of variance in their working capabilities so try to find the breed that will work best for your situation.

The Blue Heeler is basically a driving dog and does not fit into a regular training program. His instincts tell him to take the livestock straight ahead. This is fine if the stock is going the direction you want.

If they are not going the right direction it can be a bit ex-

asperating. The Heeler does not have the instinct that tells him to go around the stock to change their direction.

The Australian Sheppard can fit into a training program and learn well. However most of them have very short attention spans and don’t keep their mind focused on the job for very long. It can be frustrating to have the chore almost completed and the dog take off on his own mission.

The Kelpie has a nice quiet manner and can be trained to a high standard. He is generally a nice dog to work with and be around. The one drawback is that there are not a lot of working dogs available to choose fromThe Border Collie is my preferred breed as they both fetch and drive and can be trained to a very high standard. They have a strong aptitude for learning and good concentration skills. The col-

lies have been bred for generations for their ability to read or understand livestock. Understanding livestock stands them in good stead when they need to work on their own with minimal guidance. They are quick to figure out what the handler is asking and have an intense desire to work. There are a lot of working bloodlines to choose from, so choosing a dog suitable to the personal Individual is a bit easier.

Every breed has exceptional dogs as well as having complete duds. This is just a general view of the breeds overall.

One idea to keep in mind is that it takes just as long to train a poor dog as it does to train a good dog. If you are going to take the time to train a dog it only makes sense to train the one who can accomplish a wide variety of tasks.

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Protecting your herd from predators is easier said than done, especially if your herd is spread out over a large distance.

Colin Campbell, chairman of the wildlife committee for the Alberta Beef Producers, says producers need to keep in mind the nature of predators when protecting their livestock.

“They are opportunists, they will take every advantage of any and every animal they can take down and acquire a taste for them,” Campbell says.

He says Alberta producers typically see wolves, cougars, bears and coyotes.

Wolves can be one of the hardest to stay on top of because they are highly mobile and their hunting territory can be upwards of a 260 square kilometres. Campbell adds producers across the country are supporters of having wildlife on their farms, the problem is the predators congregate instead of spreading out, making management an expensive challenge.

“If you’re losing a calf these days, that’s a thousand dollars and that’s a significant loss out of anyone’s pocket,” he says.

Making sure dead stock is cleaned up and maintain close supervision of the herd are the two biggest preventative measures to remember, Campbell says. However, he acknowledges it can be difficult if livestock is spread out over a large area, but it is very important.

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George Leger, the new owner of Valley Realty Ltd. in Peace River, is pleased to announce that Henry Vos has joined the team at Royal Lepage as a new licenced associate.

Henry Vos will be specializing in the sales and purchases of farm and ranch land in the Peace Region and Northern Alberta, utilizing the knowledge he has gained through his extensive travels from Hudson Hope to High Prairie;

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Program promotes innovation, market growth Fraser Valley agritech entrepreneurs mett with Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick to share a first-hand look at innovative developments in the agritech sector.

The AG-Tech Venture Accelerating Program (AVAP) is supporting agriculture technology by providing training and mentoring to maximize commercialization opportunities and accelerate growth in agritech companies.

“The B.C. government supports innovation across the province’s agritech sector and the AG-Tech Venture Accelerating Program is promoting commercialization opportunities and accelerating growth in the Fraser Valley,” said Letnick.

Sumas Regional Consortium for High Tech (SRCTec) is partnering with BC Innovation Council (BCIC) to promote agriculture technology innovation and commercialization in the Fraser Valley through AVAP. Four local agritech companies, Vitalus, Novobind, Picker Drones Inc. and Nutriva Group, are participating in the next session of the intensive four-day acceleration program where they will receive mentorship and coaching, training and networking opportunities.

AVAP was launched in 2014, with 32 Fraser Valley agritech companies completing the program to date. Since its launch, provincial benefits have included job creation

and increased company revenues and investments in the B.C. agritech industry. AVAP aims to foster innovation and drive skills training in local established and new tech companies, as well as identifying opportunities and overcoming challenges faced in the rapidly changing market. The program is providing the skillsets and insights needed to succeed in the emerging agritech sector.

Marc Dalton, Maple Ridge-Mission MLA said by supporting programs like AVAP, we’re ensuring that B.C. agriculture is informed and equipped with the best farming methods available.

“The participating organizations will also benefit from the additional training and networking opportunities, setting them on a path for longterm growth.”

Mike Manion, executive in residence, Sumas Regional Consortium for High Tech said accelerators such as SRCTec guide entrepreneurs with knowledge, wisdom, and experience to ensure innovative agricultural technologies achieve commercialization.

British Columbians have the opportunity to learn more about B.C.’s agritech industry on Jan. 26-28, at the 19th Annual Pacific Agriculture Show 2017. SRCTec’s booth is featuring the latest in Ag sensors,

pathogen protection and new farming methods. The event is showcasing the latest and most-innovative equipment and technology for the agriculture industry to help enable B.C.’s agritech sector to remain competitive and promote long term growth.

The #BCTECH Strategy is a key component of the BC Jobs Plan to support the growth of B.C.’s vibrant technology sector and strengthen British Columbia’s diverse innovation economy. The multi-year strategy includes a $100-million BC Tech Fund and initiatives to increase talent development and market access for tech companies that will drive innovation and productivity throughout the province.

Carl Anderson, president and CEO, BC Innovation Council said innovation transfer is vital.

“The AVAP is key piece of BC Innovation Council’s Innovation Exchange which helps agritech innovations reach traditional industries and regional communities throughout the province and create jobs in B.C.” Letnick agrees.

“Programs such as AVAP will help drive our sector’s competitiveness and long term growth as we work towards increasing B.C. agrifood and seafood sector revenues to $15 billion per year by 2020,” he said.

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The B.C. agrifood and seafood 2020 roadmap A year ago, the B.C. government embarked on an ambitious plan to increase overall agrifood and seafood sector revenues to $15 billion per year by 2020. The momentum is building as British Columbia celebrated record revenues of $13 billion for B.C. agrifood and seafood producers in 2015, and record exports of $3.5 billion.

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick is providing an update today on the first anniversary of launching the B.C. Agrifood and Seafood Strategic Growth Plan and congratulating the sector on the progress that has been made.

Letnick says the B.C. government is always looking at ways to build a worldwide reputation.

“For producing innovative and great-tasting foods and by working closely with our sector, we are seeing strong results. We will build on the momentum over the past year and the progress that has been made on the strategic growth plan and work towards the goal of a $15 billion a year agrifoods industry in B.C. by 2020.”

Released in December 2015, the B.C. Agrifood and Seafood Strategic Growth Plan built on the success of the 2012 BC Agrifoods – a strategy for growth. Work is well underway on all 51 actions and sub-actions in the new strategic growth plan with the goal of driving the future of the sector in

three priority areas of: increasing production, driving competitiveness and building markets.

Last week, eleven commitments have already been completed including three actions and eight sub-actions while progress continues on the remaining 40 items.

Actions completed include: Implemented the changes outlined in Moving Forward to 2020 ALR and ALC Completed a Multi-Year International Market Development Strategy Implemented a 25% tax credit on the value of farmed food donated to non-profit organizations Sub-actions completed: Seafood Secretariat established Implemented the new Fish and Seafood Act Minister of Agriculture’s Advisory Council on Finfish Aquaculture established Completed six regional adaptation strategies Supported industry led e-commerce website opportunities Provided the sector with information, market data and market intelligence reports to identify market opportunities

Participated in two annual government-led and industry supported trade missions to priority markets Developed BC Agrifood and Seafood Export Ready Business Catalogue Through the BC Jobs Plan, British Columbia is growing its agrifoods sector by providing stable jobs and revenue, and supports strong and diversified communities. The BC Jobs Plan builds on the strengths of our key sectors and our educated and skilled workforce, keeping the province diverse, strong and growing.

B.C. Agriculture Council board chair and participant on the Minister’s Agrifood Advisory Committee Stan Vander Waal congratulated the ministry.– “Especially those around the ALR and ALC; access to productive land is critical for B.C. agriculture. We also applaud B.C.’s farm and ranch families who grow and raise some of the highest quality food and agricultural products in the world. It is through their hard work, innovation and shared trust that B.C. will achieve $15B in revenue by 2020.”

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Top Economic Drivers of 2017: Canadian dollar Four drivers are expected to have a major impact on Canadian agriculture throughout 2017.

We’ll be sharing insights about each over the following weeks, but here’s a quick overview now.

1. Energy prices The West Texas Intermediate oil price benchmark is expected to remain around the US$50 per barrel threshold. Commitments to cut oil production by major oil producing countries strengthened the outlook for oil recently. But there are serious questions about the likely supply and strength of demand throughout the year.

2. Commodity prices

With production growth and high ending stocks the big story for 2017, commodity prices aren’t likely to get much better for Canadian producers. Will lower commodity prices keep consumption and export demand strong enough?

3. Investment landscape The US Federal Reserve chose to hike its key interest rate in December. Interest rates should rise both in the U.S. and Canada, but it’s the spread between the different rates that matters. With an outlook for this spread to grow slightly in 2017, how much investment potential will the Canadian economy hold?

4. Global economy The global economy will be a bit of a wild card in 2017. It’s going to impact demand for ag commodities. But as China-U.S. trade flows evolve, the question of their capacity to influence commodity prices and the long-term health of Canadian ag exports remains.

For our answers to these questions, follow us over the next four weeks as we dive deeper into each major driver.

What’s the bottom line?

Watch the loonie in 2017. It could easily have the largest impact of all possible trends and drivers on the profitability of Canadian agriculture and agribusiness throughout the year. It’ll certainly show up in the prices Canadian ag producers will get and ultimately, their farm cash receipts. A low loonie makes Canadian manufactured food products more competitive in foreign markets, and domestically, it’ll help shield Canadian firms from foreign competition.

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2017 ag markets watching several angles The agricultural market focus at the end of the 2016 calendar and start of 2017 is shifting to several areas. South American crop prospects, year-end speculative index fund rebalancing, the approach of the key Jan. 12 United States Department of Agriculture crop report, uncertainties associated with the new U.S. leadership and the degree to which the broader investor surge recently saw in the equities can be replicated in commodities based on increasing inflation expectations.

Grain markets continue to be characterized by strong, even burdensome, supply conditions. That was highlighted earlier this month by the USDA projecting record large world ending stocks for soybeans, corn and wheat.

A situation of big supply being met by big demand amid profitable crush margins remains at

work for both soybeans and canola. The time at which crush margins deteriorate, notably in China, will in turn signal a shift from what to date has been an aggressive oilseed buying program.

That will be key in determining underlying price support under the oilseed markets. Any notable shift in Chinese soybean demand, inspired either politically (in relation to the United States) or economically (South American new crop production confirmed and cheaper priced) could signal a shift in winter season oilseed price trends.

There is not a lot of fresh news for wheat markets to digest going into the close of the year. But the USDA continues to remind us of large wheat supply availability. In its December supply/demand report, the USDA lifted its world wheat

production estimate to a record large 751 million tonnes, up 6.6 million tonnes from last month’s report. Year-end stocks moved from a record large 252 million tonnes, up 2.9 million tonnes to highest stocks-to-use ratio since 1987 at 34 per cent.

Wheat price advances remains limited until exportable wheat surpluses in Australia and Argentina (where harvests are still underway) are exhausted or until the United States winter wheat crop breaks dormancy mid-March.

Quality spring wheat continues to maintain a sizeable price premium to the other wheat classes, but price spreads are already quite stretched.

With a general turn higher for wheat markets, the spring wheat class will be meeting increasing headwinds.

On Tues. Dec 6, Statistics Canada released its final forecast of the year for 2016 Canadian crop production. Some surprises: wheat and oats bigger than trade expectations, while canola is smaller than expected.

expected and 27.6 last year), while canola at 18.4 million tonnes (19.0 million tonnes expected and 18.4 million tonnes last year). As a stand-alone issue, this StatsCan report appears rather neutral in terms of market influence. Canola crop of 18.4 million tonnes is below trade expectations.

Traders feel the number is understated. But the canola market is being driven more these days by the gains in world vegetable oils, led by palm, but also soyoil.

price makes new highs. Always a chance higher quality might, but this would be more about blending value.

Wheat crop is bigger than expected, led by durum more than hard red spring wheat. While media is focused on crop size relative to trade expectations, the trade knows the situation is largely about quality. Quality is down relative to the norm, though there is enough milling quality spring wheat to fulfil demand this year.

Conversely, Canadian oat farmers reported that production fell 8.2 per cent from 2015 to 3.1 million tonnes. Despite a record high yield of 92.3 bushels an acre (up 8.2 per cent from 2015), the production drop was due to a 15.1 per cent decline in harvested area to 2.2 million acres.

StatsCan’s final 2016 crop production estimates

Approximately 25,000 farmers were surveyed between Oct. 21 and Nov. 13, with a significant portion of the Prairie crop (20 per cent) still in the field when the survey was conducted. The first half of the survey period saw little to no harvest progress, while last half (first two weeks of November) is when harvest progress rampedup. Regardless, what’s out in the field today is amongst the most unharvested crop at this calendar point we have seen in memory.

StatsCan pegged 2016 Canadian wheat production at 31.7 million tonnes (30.5 million tonnes

Canadian durum crop of 7.762 million tonnes is a whopper and well above trade ideas of 7.2 million tonnes. Especially unfortunate is durum quality. It’s going to take one to two years to meter through domestic feed channels as export channels for the lower end of the quality spectrum are limited.

Higher quality durum price hasn’t changed much, but demand-air is thinning up there. We anticipate one more demand-reload-pull, but not where No. 3 Canadian Western amber durum

Barley production rose 6.8 per cent to 8.8 million tonnes in 2016. This growth was attributable to a 12.9 per cent increase in average yield to a record high 73.4 bushels an acre, as the harvested area decreased 5.6 per cent over 2015 levels to 5.5 million acres.

While oat production is down from last year, this number is perhaps 100,000 to 200,000 tonnes bigger than the trade expected. Still, with notable oat supplies stranded in the field, the market for oats is more about what amount of milling quality supply is available rather than total volume.

Wrap After the brief moment in the sun these reports typically have (15 minutes of fame), it’s back to trying to understand trade flow changes associated with profitable oilseed crush margins, large crop prospects from Australia, South American weather, a splash of China issues and how antagonistic Trump will be with Asia trade, macroeconomics, Friday’s USDA report, etc.

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.

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Global issues mingle to impact red meat outlook Brian Perillat on cattle: Over the last year and a half, cattle prices have generally trended lower. In 2016, from the highs early in the year to the lows in October, calf prices dropped almost $1.10 a pound, or just under 40 per cent.

These price shifts are extreme, especially considering that even in 2003, the year of BSE, prices dropped $0.44 a pound or 31 per cent from the spring high to the fall low.

Despite calf prices being at the third highest level ever this fall, it is this major price decline that has many producers disappointed and uncertain about the future.

A rapid and significant increase in red meat production across North America has been the main culprit of the price decline. United States beef production increased over five per cent in 2016, while Canadian beef production increased 10 per cent. In addition to the increased production, U.S. exports have been slow to increase, which has left substantially more red meat to be consumed locally.

Continued expansion Meat production is expected to continue expanding, especially for beef. In the latest United States Department of Agriculture projections, 2017 beef production is forecasted to increase another 4.2 per cent, while Canadian beef production could also see a similar increase. While the cattle market saw a seasonal rally toward the end of 2016, the trend for cattle prices remains down as we move into larger cattle numbers in 2017.

Loonie value

Another important variable to watch is the Canadian dollar. The dollar has been showing weakness at the end of 2016, and can help offset some of the negative tone for cattle prices. There is likely going to be some volatility in the U.S. market, and it will be important to watch both the Canadian and American currencies. For example, if the Canadian dollar were to increase five cents from its current level, it would result in approximately a $0.20 per pound drop in calf prices, keeping all other market factors constant.

Ron Gietz, hog outlook: For Canadian pork producers, 2017 is shaping up as a mixture of good and bad news. There should be periods of profitability during the year, but also times where producers will struggle to cover costs. Here are some key market factors: Canadian dollar trend If the multi-year slide in the exchange rate continues, pork producers will benefit. But if the loonie stabilizes and turns higher, hog prices will be directly impacted to the downside.

markets, probably the single most negative factor for the coming year.

Feed costs moderate Low grain prices help pork producers. Cost of production is trending lower now and seems likely to remain favourable in 2017, barring a major weather event.

Packer margins and capacity are key to U.S. market While the United States is still experiencing an expansion in pork output, the key market dynamic for 2017 is packer margins. Currently, there is excess production to packer capacity, which has triggered record high packer margins. As supplies wane in the winter and spring, those margins will unwind, to the benefit of producers.

As the manager and senior analyst at Canfax, Brian Perillat ensures Canfax maintains accurate and relevant market information.

Based out of Brooks, Alta., Ron Gietz is the pork specialist for Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

China pork demand waning China imported a record volume of pork in 2016 in response to exceptional prices. But the high prices are in the process of curing themselves, as Chinese hog producers respond to outstanding production margins. Major pork exporters such as the European Union will be scrambling to find a home for their product in 2017, as China dramatically scales back imports.

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A record-setting year for Canadian Angus Association Canadian Angus Association members registered a record 62,414 purebred Angus calves in 2016. The previous highs were in 2008 when 61,578 calves were registered and in 2015 when 60,034 calves were registered. The Canadian Angus Association maintains a closed herd book which prohibits breeding up.

The number of registrations in 2016 is a 4% increase over 2015 which was a 7% increase over 2014 registrations.

The number of members also grew 5% over 2015 to 2,346 active members across Canada in 2016. This is the first time that the number of memberships has increased in more than two decades.

Nearly 250 new members joined the Canadian Angus Association last year.

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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

Dwajo Angus

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

Fineline Red Angus

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

Gemvale Stock Farm

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

Grassy Lanes Angus

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

Drschiwiski Family, Groundbirch, BC .......................250-329-4816 Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB....................780-568-2647

Lazy S Charolais

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

Pro-Char Charolais

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

Rosebud Ranches

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

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

Shadow Creek Red Poll

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

SALERS Grundke Family Salers

Werner & Debbie Grundke, Alberta Beach, AB .........780-924-2464

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Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB........................780-365-2079 Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB .............................780-348-5683

GELBVIEHS AdamsGreen Gelbvieh

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

Milne’s Gelbvieh

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

HEREFORDS Benwyn Herefords

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

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Randy & Lesli Voss, Hythe, AB .................................780-356-3361

Tamarack Shorthorns

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

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Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB......780-864-4259

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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

Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company

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

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

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Chris Tschetter, Birch Hills Colony, AB .....................780-864-8918 Jarin & Amber Carter, Sexsmith, AB ..........................780-518-9652 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 Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, G.P., AB ................780-539-1728 Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie, Deadwood, AB ..............780-836-2049 John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB........................780-354-2726 Mark & Ginger Zahacy, High Prairie, AB ..................780-523-5356 Jack & Shannon Trask, Montney, BC .........................250-827-3364 Pat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB .................................780-835-4338 Clint & Anna Collins, Rio Grande, AB.......................780-354-3913 Chris & Jen Roy, Fairview, AB ...................................780-835-0463

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

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

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

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

Wallin Stock Farm

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Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB ............780-778-0150 Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB .................................780-685-2102 Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB ................780-832-4068 Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB ................780-354-3190 Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB ................................... 780-836-2125 Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC ....................250-786-5232 John McElroy, Charlie Lake, BC .............................. 250-785-6074 Philip Krahn, LaCrete, AB ........................................ 780-821-9409 Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB ........................ 780-774-2337 Hotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB .............780-354-2074

Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC .........................................250-772-5116 Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC .................250-781-3617

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Brad Geisbrecht, Cecil Lake, BC ...............................250-781-3580 Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ................780-786-2181 Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC ................250-263-8237

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Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ...................780-786-4500

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

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Willowdale Simmentals

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Soil health and grazing conferences to be ...combined Nora Paulovich, manager of North Peace Applied Research Association (NPARA) and conference chair reports the Western Canada Conference on Soil Health (WCCSH) will unite with the Western Canadian Grazing Conference (WCGC) in 2017. A number of Alberta applied research and forage associations will be hosting these events.

The combined conferences will take place on December 5, 6 and 7th at the Radisson Hotel Edmonton South.

The 2015 WCCSH was the first of its kind in Canada and featured Gabe Brown, soil health practitioner and producer from Bismarck, North Dakota. The WCGC is a leading extension event for the cattle industy. “The conferences will again feature leading experts with the most current information” states Paulovich.

Cattle producers continue to develop and learn regenerative techniques for enhanced grazing and soil health. Farming for soil health enhances biodiversity and increases biological activity, both of which are absent in current production technology. In both cases integrating plant diversity, keeping the soil covered, maintaining living roots as long as possible, and minimal soil disturbance leads to reduced crop inputs, greater infiltration and water holding capacity, as well as environmental and social benefits. Soil health is greatly enhanced when practiced in conjunction with animal agriculture. “We invite farmers and ranchers to come together and see the benefits of diversity cropping and livestock integration” notes Paulovich.

“With the conferences being united registrations may go quickly’ said Paulovich. Agendas and speakers are being developed and will be announced in the coming months.

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The straight dope on senior pets and animals

By Rose Tubman, RVT One of the hardest parts of owning an animal is knowing that they will become old before we will.

Lifespans vary dramatically even among breeds, but most dogs, cats, and horses will not outlive their families. With that said, pet lifespans have increased and appear to be on an upward trend, meaning that more and more of our pets will be living out their golden years with us.

So what is a senior pet? It varies, but generally speaking we consider cats or dogs older than seven years old to be senior and horses over fifteen to be geriatric. These pets are considered to have different needs than adult pets, and may be treated slightly differently. By embracing the senior years of our furred family and making sure their new needs are met, we can help them to live long and comfortable lives.

Senior cats, dogs, and horses on grain rations may benefit from a diet specifically aimed at seniors or aging animals. These diets are typically higher in fiber and lower in calories while still maintaining optimal levels of fat and protein. They may include supplements like omega fatty acids, glucosamine for joint health, or certain oils to support brain function as your animal ages. Because these diets are higher in calories it’s important to adjust your pet’s ration to match and keep an eye on them for weight gain. Extra pounds in an aging

animal can cause stress on already-sore joints and increase the risk for heart disease and diabetes. If you have an extremely elderly animal they may show weight loss or muscle wasting; their diets may need to be significantly increased or supplemented with high-calorie high-protein diets aimed at animals who are in hospital or ill.

Arthritis is a very common problem in older animals, the same way it is in people. Pets may show stiffness particularly in the morning or during colder times which is slowly ‘worked out of’, or they may have episodes of acute pain. They may be reluctant to exercise (in the case of dogs) or jump/ climb (in the case of cats). If an animal has had an injury in the past, it may come back to haunt them in their old age. Do not use human pain control or muscle relaxants if you are concerned your pet is sore! These are often toxic, especially if your older pet already has reduced kidney or liver function.

Instead, talk to your vet about starting a made-forpets pain relief/anti-inflammatory to help keep them comfortable.

Exams are also extremely important. Companion animals are often stoic, not showing pain even when we know it is present. A thorough examination once yearly can catch problems before they

become severe and serve as a great way for your vet to remain familiar with your pet, meaning they will be more likely to recognize when something is out of the ordinary. Routine bloodwork can be performed at these appointments in order to check on your pet’s liver and kidney function and identify any problems which may not yet be causing symptoms. As well, this will give your vet an idea of your pet’s normal baseline so that if they ever come in while ill, we know what their normal variations are.

The greatest difficult of owning a senior pet is knowing you will need to say goodbye. Sometimes it is expected, as in the cases of chronic illness, and sometimes it is unexpected and fast. Other times, it may be simply that your pet’s quality of life has decreased to the point where they suffering. Knowing when they are ready to go is an incredibly difficult decision both intellectually and emotionally.

Our veterinarians can help you have quality of life discussions and offer input on things you can do to improve your pet’s welfare if possible. When the time comes, know that humane euthanasia is one of the greatest gifts that we can offer an animal – the gift of no more pain, discomfort, and anxiety.

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When can I start to work with a young horse?

You can actually introduce yourself when the foal is born which is called foal imprinting. There is a lot of bad press about foal imprinting but my experience has been if the foal imprinting has been done correctly it works well; if done wrong, it is terrible.

I am rarely around when foals are born, so I generally start playing with my young ones when they are one year old or older. There is a lot that can be done before they are old enough to ride that can make them easy to handle; less likely to hurt themselves; and much can be done to prepare them for riding. They seem to accept things much easier the younger they are.

I have a client’s horse here at the ranch that is a year and a half old. The young filly will get 10 sessions then can go back and get turned out with the herd. During the 10 sessions, the overall plan will be to build her confidence with people, places

and things, and to understand that when we are involved, we will be asking and wanting control of their feet. Just building a horse’s confidence can turn into a problem. You must also teach them to yield to pressure whether it’s a halter, moving the front quarters, hind quarters, backing up or moving sideways. You want to teach them to think, not react, to lead well, trot along side you on a loose lead stop when you stop, just to mention a few things.

All horses regardless of age should be taught the 7 patterns and a year old horse has no problem learning them. Building their confidence, earning their respect, and using techniques that a horse understands are the ways to develop a horse and can always be expanded upon. Using the 7 patterns you would start by building their confidence using sticks and strings. Allow them to feel the string all over their body, see and hear it swinging around, over and behind them. I will also get

them used to a flag and all the sounds it makes and the way it feels. If you can handle a rope, I like to swing it and throw a loop over their hip and throw a loop around their front and back legs. Another tool I like to play with is getting them used to the sound of a Australian stock whip as well as having a tarp draped over them and are able to walk calmly across it on the ground.

They can learn to be haltered by having their heads down and bent towards you. The next thing is to teach them to yield their forequarters, hindquarters and back up using steady and rhythmic pressure. Even at a young age you can have them understand which foot you want them to turn on and where to put their weight for the yield. The next step is to teach them to circle at a walk, trot and canter. Not a lot of this is required, just enough to start the process of them understanding all the intricacies of a proper circle. Things like not braking gait, staying in the halter, to be round on the circle, giving hind quarter yields and drawing in.

Following this, they learn to go sideways down the fence and go between, through and over places and things by sending them rather than leading them. Each day starts with having them ground tie while I groom, brush and trim or pick their feet.

As they understand all the new requests they can get very playful and very calm, trusting and respectful. They can learn to think rather than react in situations they are not sure about which always makes for a better horse.

Enjoy some early preparation with your young horse. They seem to enjoy the interaction.

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Farm Management Canada and Alberta Canola Producers align to advance farm management’s outstanding excellence The Alberta Canola Producers Commission and Farm Management Canada (FMC) are excited to announce they have formed a strategic alliance to support the provision of farm business management resources and learning opportunities to Alberta’s canola producers. This relationship will launch with Alberta Canola investing $15 000 in Farm Management Canada’s programming in 2017.

FMC will work with Alberta Canola to provide, promote, and share information, resources, and educational programming focused on farm business management. while exchanging industry insights and best practices in knowledge transfer to address the lifelong learning needs and opportunities of Alberta’s growers.

“Alberta Canola’s mission is to make farmers more profitable and farm management skills are critical to achieving that,” says Stuart Holmen, Chair of Alberta Canola’s Grower Relations & Extension Committee, “Our goal with this strategic alliance is to support Farm Management Canada as a national resource for farm business management information and learning opportunities for our growers and encourage others to support them in their exceptional work as well.”

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“The Alberta Canola Producers Commission has taken a lead role in the agricultural sector by increasing the profile of the importance of farm business management and offering much-needed farm business management expertise and opportunities to their growers,” says Heather Watson, Executive Director of Farm Management Canada.

“We’re very pleased to have their support in continuing our mission to improve business practices for farmers, and hope others follow their lead.”

Under Growing Forward 2, FMC must garner industry contributions towards learning programs in order to secure contributions from the Federal government. This alliance will be used to leverage additional funds from Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada towards additional knowledge transfer for education, training, skills development and building overall awareness and adoption of beneficial farm management practices across Canada.

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Canola (March 2017) Cash March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Wheat (March 2017) Cash March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Hard Red Wheat (March 2017) Cash March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Spring Wheat (March 2017) Cash March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Corn (March 2017) March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Oats (March 2017) March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Soybeans (March 2017) March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Soybean Oil (March 2017) March 2017 May 2017 July 2017 Soybean Meal (March 2017) March 2017 May 2017 July 2017

Last 476.10s 502.70 509.80 514.00 Last 419-4s 424-2 437-4 452-4 Last 379-6s 447-2 459-2 470-6 Last 704-0s 579-2 562-6 556-2 Last 356-4 363-2 370-2 Last 241-6 238-0 238-0 Last 1047-2 1056-0 1062-2 Last 35.63 35.88 36.10 Last 334.8 336.9 338.1

Change - 1.90 + 0.40 + 0.60 + 0.80 Change + 8-4 - 2-0 - 1-6 - 1-0 Change + 13-0 + 2-4 + 2-4 + 2-0 Change + 5-0 + 5-2 + 2-0 + 1-6 Change - 1-6 - 1-4 - 1-4 Change + 6-0 + 3-2 + 3-4 Change + 7-0 + 7-0 + 7-0 Change - 0.44 - 0.45 - 0.46 Change + 6.9 + 6.7 + 6.1

Open 0.00 501.00 508.80 512.00 Open 0-0 426-2 439-0 453-0 Open 0-0 444-4 456-2 468-0 Open 0-0 573-2 559-0 553-4 Open 357-4 364-2 371-2 Open 234-6 234-4 236-6 Open 1037-4 1046-0 1052-2 Open 36.01 36.21 36.36 Open 326.7 329.2 330.9

High 476.10 505.10 512.20 516.10 High 419-4 426-6 439-2 453-2 High 379-6 448-0 460-0 471-6 High 704-0 583-0 567-4 559-0 High 359-4 366-0 373-0 High 242-2 238-4 238-0 High 1052-6 1061-6 1067-6 High 36.20 36.45 36.68 High 336.8 339.2 340.5

Low 476.10 500.30 507.40 511.30 Low 419-4 419-2 432-6 447-2 Low 379-6 441-0 453-0 464-4 Low 704-0 571-6 557-0 552-6 Low 355-2 362-0 369-0 Low 234-4 234-4 236-0 Low 1032-4 1041-2 1047-4 Low 35.50 35.76 35.98 Low 325.0 327.6 329.6

Prev. Stl. 478.00 502.30 509.20 513.20 Prev. Stl. 411-0 426-2 439-2 453-4 Prev. Stl. 366-6 444-6 456-6 468-6 Prev. Stl. 699-0 574-0 560-6 554-4 Prev. Stl. 358-2 364-6 371-6 Prev. Stl. 235-6 234-6 234-4 Prev. Stl. 1040-2 1049-0 1055-2 Prev. Stl. 36.07 36.33 36.56 Prev. Stl. 327.9 330.2 332.0

Time 01/12/17 12:17 12:16 12:16 Time 01/12/17 12:17 12:16 12:15 Time 01/12/17 12:18 12:17 12:18 Time 01/12/17 12:17 12:17 12:13 Time 12:18 12:18 12:18 Time 12:18 11:23 11:09 Time 12:19 12:19 12:19 Time 12:19 12:19 12:19 Time 12:20 12:19 12:19

Plan to attend the 32nd Annual Peace Country Classic Agri-Show

The Peace Country’s largest agricultural show!

Displaying the latest innovations in the barn and in the field.

MARCH 9 – 11, 2017

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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

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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.

New 2014 2375 Versatile 375hp QSM11

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

2016 DT550-36” Versatile 550 hp, P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm, 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, #505500 call for sale price

msrp $322,200

msrp $595,000

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

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12-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $39,000 + rv

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1 Only $199,000

#410500 call for sale price

msrp $525,000

1

2017 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 800/70R38 #420500 call for sale price

msrp $535,000

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

4

2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 QSX11.9 710/70R38D wts 4 E/H 58 gpm #285350 call for sale price msrp $385,000

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3

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, 2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 174 gal fuel tank, hyd P/brakes, Tran oil QSX11.9 710/70R38D wts 4 E/H 58 gpm heater, 620/70R42 dual, 480/70R30 frt, #285350 call for sale price msrp $385,000 #199350 call for sale price msrp $288,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $17,200

2

10-Semi-Annual Lease pay

32’V-Wing Ditcher 172,300 $152,000

$ 15,900

72’ O/H with Auto Lock

12-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $22,500

SOLD

12-Semi-Annual Lease pmts OAC of $32,000 + rv

$ 9,700

1200# hitch wt in trans

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 1-Only $179,900

2016 550 Versatile 550hp,P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 800/70R38

10-S/A Lease payments OAC of 10-S/A Lease payments OAC of

30’ Header available

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $15,500

20’ V-Wing Ditcher 102,200 $92,000

100’ 2014 RG1100 Rog SS tank, Viper Pro, Au Accu boom, Auto boo 380/90R46, Air ride, Ai $512,800 05/16 Blo

12-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $24,000

PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 16.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing 1200# wt on hitch in trans, Auto lock, hyd tine adj hyd spring adj down pressure, 9/16 x 26”tines.

52’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $59,100 Intro 60’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $63,100 Intro 72’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $69,100 1-O/H 84’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $76,100 Intro

52,900 53,900 60,900 66,900

1000+ bu. GC9250 UF Grain Cart, w/Tarp c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 $54,900 $69,860

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

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

2012 100’ RG1100 Rog 1965 hrs, SS tank, Vip 300 GPS, Accu boom, Air Dryer 380/90R46 & $290,850 7/16 1

10-Semi-Annual Lease pay

2011 100’ RG994 Roga SS tank, Viper Pro, Au Accu boom, Auto boo Air Dryer,380/90R46 & $240,850 6/16 1o

10-Semi-Annual Lease pay

Tier 3

call for sale price 32’ coming 28’ Vers Vertical Tillage #85230 msrp$104,000

305 Versatile 2013 FWD 305hp 20.8R42 D 31 hr 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage #95240 msrp$112,000 16 spd P/S, 540/1000 PTO, 55gpm hyd 4 hyd 36’ Vers Vertical Tillage 110250 msrp $135,000

*257,250 radio, work lites 1 Only 189,000 16’ 6 way Quick Tach Deg Dozer $36,050 30,000 2017 400 Versatile 400 hp QSX12, PS TA19 16x4, 710/70R38D 6E hyd 113 gpm $298,250 w/16’ blade $219,000 #355500 call for sale price msrp $440,000 12-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $28,000

40’ Vers Vertical Tillage 125260 msrp $155,000

call for sale price

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 8,580

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

120’

Steel boom 1200 gal #394840

$ 438,000

10-Semi-Annual Lease paym

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36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #87200 msrp $ 101,000 42’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #115250 msrp $ 130,000

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

2009 60’Morris Contou Behind Tank, 900 tires, 3 Ta castors, Topcon drive. new *029132 always sheded pre

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

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

call for sale price

1300 bu 50”w/tire 114,970 $86,500 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 9,250

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

Sizes, 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 18’ 20’

OFFER Ends Jan 31 / 2017 on these units $10,000 Deposit , Balan

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 o/h Offset 10” 26”b #29940

$ 39,900

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

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$270,000

MSRP $52,500

Pi RP $56,840

$270-84 mbw 16 Chrysler 300 AWD 3.6L 8s i361490 $339-84 mbw

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

$39,200*

15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i192420

LEASE to Own a DF22 Drier

gator Sprayer 1100 per Pro, Auto Steer, A/B whls, Air ride & 650/70R38 C/div

only $ 259,000

SP.15

SOLD MSRP $52,930

MSRP $40,330

Pi RP $54,050

$299-84 mbw

$195-84 mbw

$289-84 mbw

$27,900*

$43,900*

15 Durango AWD 8spd V6vvt i530488.po

32 mpg

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i119382.po

SP.15

MSRP $41,820

$272-84 mbw

2016 ‘s

17 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd i074417

Pi RP $57,650*

$46,650

17 1500 SLT V8 8A CC4X4SB i693522

$345-84 mbw

R/A Susp, dsl

34 mpg SP.20

MSRP $40,930*

2016 35’ M155 MD Swather 148hp, hyd C /linkHID, 600/65R28, 16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PUR, Trans stab/whls, 10’ hyd roller msrp $238,350 $209,000

$215-84 mbw

16 Journey R/T AWD 3.6L 6s i504365

MSRP

$32,800*

$31,300* 17 Journey G/T AWD 3.6L 6s i312373

$260-84 mbw

36 mpg

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB i954685 R/A Susp, dsl

75,750*

$63,800

$445-84 mbw

blk green

SP.30

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $16,900 MSRP $54,730*

MSRP $46,520

0% 72 mbw

$32,800*

16 G/Caravan Crew 3.6L 6spd i701435

only $ 209,000

$227-84 mbw 17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i781508 $365-72 mbw

36 mpg

yments OAC $18,500

MSRP

82,250

$69,200

17 D2500 LaramieC/C4x4SBi438740 $479-84 mbw R/A Susp, dsl

SP.30

NEW Apollo 25.6, 71hp, Lift cap 5,500# lift 19’ 4”x 48” forks, Cab, A/C, 27km, hyd coupler, lites, $109,200 wt 10,600 lbs 1 only 94,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

ur drill 12” 8370 Tow

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

34 mpg

MSRP $39,120

ator Sprayer 3865hr uto Steer, 300 GPS, om whls, Air ride & 650/70R38 C/div

16 G1500 SLT V6 8A QC4X4SB i807492

MSRP $44,325*

$36,100*

15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L i441391

$41,700

5.7 ,8spd 29 mpg

36 mpg

Customer does Gas & Power Hookup

yments OAC $23,000

$43,500

V6 Gas 33 mpg

SP.15

FREE delivery in AB, SK, MB, FREE 2 day Assembly AB Fully Automatic to operate 24/7 Prewired to Drier Junction Box

$45,500*

36 mpg

32 mpg

12-S/A Lease pay OAC of $ 24,500 + r v approx $35,500 Factory Order “BEFORE” Dec 31/2016 & get

V6 Dsl 38 mpg

SP.15

SP.15

Since 1948

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

33 mpg

Dec/31/16

$ 280,000

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$ 270,000

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$8,900

New Agri-Tech 35.7 128hp 540 / 1000 PTO, Lift 7,700# Lift 23’ boom susp Cab A/C forks

anks, 17”fan, dual w sweeps, roto scrapers emium unit $ 145,000

48”x adj 72” wide 3 rear hyd, 1 boom hyd, Rev fan, 55gpm / pump, lites,boom suspension, 22.5” Ag tires, $174,200 Empty wt 15,900# 1 only new 139,900

ments OAC $15,000

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $13,000

$29,200*

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

32 mpg

MSRP $33,920

$197-84 mbw

17 D2500 SLT+ C/C4x4 SB i312678

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

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB i931701

77,250*

$65,250

$445-84 mbw

Diesel

$26,900*

17 Patriot Sport 4x4 2.4L 6s i792280 191k-kms Diesel

$445-84 mbw

$330-84 mbw

Very Clean 191km

$83,350

$69,350

17 D3500 LaramieC/C4x4 LBv383741 $445-84 mbw

MSRP $80,950*

MSRP $74,950*

17 D3500 SLT C/C4x4 LB i545671

$68,950

$62,450

$445-84 mbw 17 D3500 Laramie C/C4x4 LB i863731 $445-84 mbw

Clean unit

Very Clean

wsb 15,940

wsb 13,940

$13,900*

$37,500*

$295-72 mbw

MSRP

Diesel

wsb 44,100 12 D3500 Laramie M/C4x4 i473288

75,250*

$64,500

Diesel

MSRP $29,920

299,900

$327-72 mbw

MSRP

$28,200*

nce due May 1 / 2017

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

17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i538460 R/A Susp, dsl

32 mpg

51’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9450 450 bu 3 tanks

MSRP

0% 72 mbw

SP.15

16 Cherokee Sport 4x4 3.2L i176314

Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, std drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between $ 335,600 Pre-Order Special only $

MSRP $48,725*

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USED EQUIPMENT

COMBINES

ROW CROP TRACTORS JD 6195R (15) / Cab / MFWD

$266,500

JD 6155R (15) 190HP

$228,500

JD 6175M (15) 540 PTO

$199,900

Versatile 250 / Standard Cab / Power Shift / MFWD / 540 PTO

$149,900

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JD 7230 (09) Premium 110HP / Cab MFWD / Partial Powershift

$128,000

5x JD 9770 STS (10) Small Grain / PRWD / Chopper /

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D JD 6115DCAB (08/12) 540 PTO / Cab / Partial / MFWD S O LPowershift

$61,999

JD 9760 STS (07) Small Grain / Singles / Yield Monitor

$131,750

JD 7700 (95) Cab / MFWD / Partial Power Shift / 540 PTO

$58,850

8x JD 9870 STS (08/11) Small Grain / PRWD /

$189,500

JD 7410 (97) / 105hp / Cab / Partial Power Shift

$41,200

JD T670 (14) Small Grain / 2WD / Singles / Chopper

$549,000

8x JD S690 (14) Small Grain / 2WD / Duals / Chopper / Yield Monitor

$517,000

JD S670 (14) Small Grain / Singles / Chopper

$465,000

18x JD S680 (14) Small Grain / 2WD / Duals / Chopper /

$433,000

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4x JD 9860 STS (07) Small Grain / 2WD / Singles / Chopper / Yield Monitor $133,000 JD 9650 (2000) Small Grain / 2WD / Singles / Chopper

$70,500

SPRAYERS

JD 9550 (2000) Small Grain / 2WD / Singles / Chopper

$80,750

3x JD R4045 (15/16)

$474,000

2x JD 9600 (1997) / 2WD / Singles /

$52,950

JD R4030 (15/16)

$469,000

New Holland TX68 (01)

$54,500

2x JD R4038 (16)

$472,600

JD 9610 (98) Small Grain / Chopper / 2WD

$51,750

JD 4940 (14)

$294,000

JD 1998 9610 / 2WD / Singles / Chopper

$43,500

2x JD 4730 (11/13)

$232,000

JD 1990 9610 / Small Grain / Singles / Chopper

$30,600

5x JD 4830 (08/09/13/14)

$183,500

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$110,000

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$234,000

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4x JD 1870 (10)

$161,900

JD 4000TT / 40 FT / phoenix harrows & rolling Basket / 5ft spacings / 26,000 lbs

$89,500

Krause 8210-44 (13) / 45 Foot / 5-Section Folding

$71,250

JD 637 (02) / 37 foot / 3-Section Folding / 9 inch spacing

$42,500

Flexi - Coil 820

$49,500

JD 9620R (16)

$645,500

JD 9570R (16)

$522,000

JD 9470R (16)

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4x JD 9520R (16)

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TRACTORS/SKID STEERS:

NH L230 2014 Skid Steer Loader, 84” Bucket, Two Sets of Tires, High Flow, Heat & A/C, Hyd Q/A .................................................................... $52,900 NH Boomer 3045 2012 45hp, Cab, Heat, A/C, Loader, Bucket, fwa, Low Hours ..................................................................... $32,900 NH T4.105A 2014 FWA, Loader, 540/1000 PTO, Skid Steer Q/A, 350 ............. $79,900 Vers. 350 2014 Powershift, GPS, PTO, Low Hours 600 ................................ $2,19,900 NH TJ425 2004 24 Speed, High Capacity Pump, 710 Duals, Clean Tractor 3200 .................................................................................... Coming In NH T9.560HD 2012 Powershift, GPS, PTO, Mega-Flow Hydraulics, 800 Duals 1350 ......................................................................................... Coming In

SPRAYERS:

FC New & Used Pull Type Sprayers, Various Models Starting At:...................... $14,900

FEEDING:

Haybuster 2650 With Grain Tank, 3 to choose from: Starting At: ................... $14,900

TILLAGE & SEEDING:

FC 1720 Single Shoot, TBH CNT....................................................................... $5,900 NH SC380 2008 TBT, VR, 380bu, SS............................................................... $45,000 NH P1060 TBT, VR, 430bu. ISO, DS, Two To Choose From. ............................. $64,900 Bourg. 5725 40’ Disc Drill .............................................................................. $34,900 Sunflower 1435 2013 40’ Disc, Excellent Shape ............................................. $84,900 Ask Us About Salford Group Vertical Tillage And Valmar Application Equipment, IN STOCK NOW!!!

COMBINES & HEADERS:

NH TX66 1995 Combine with Pickup 5725E 3650T ....................................... $22,000 JD 9870 2007 Combine with Pickup, Great Shape, Duals 1600E 1250T ....... $179,400 NH CX8080 2011 Combine With P/U ........................................................ Coming In NH Selection Of NH Straight Cut & Draper Headers Various Sizes Available Starting At: ..................................................................................... $22,000

GRAIN CARTS, AUGERS & BAGGING EQUIPMENT:

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SWATHERS:

Hesston 9240 2005 30’ Header, New Knife Drive 1500E ................................ $49,900 Massey 9220 2009 25’ Draper & 14’ Hay Header 575E .............................. Coming In MacDon M150 2008 35’ Draper, Double Knife, Triple Delivery, Header Transport Kit, Swathe Roller 1100E ................................................ Coming In MacDon M155 2012 35’ Draper, Double Knife, Triple Delivery, Header Transport Kit, Swathe Roller 450E .................................................. Coming In

DISCBINES/HAYBINES/RAKES:

E018600 NH 1431 1998 13’ Discbine ............................................................ $11,500 NH 499 2008 12’ Haybine ......................................................................... Coming In NH H7150 16’ Haybine .................................................................................. $28,750 JD 946 2015 13’ MoCo ................................................................................. $41,900 Hesston 12 Wheel V-Rake ................................................................................ $4,900

BALERS:

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CONSIGNMENTS:

NH Boomer 3040 2012 40hp, Loader, Skid Steer Q/A, CVT Trans. .................. $39,000 Deg 46/5700 2009 10’ 4 Way Blade to fit New Holland T6070 Tractor ........... $16,500 Vers 2145 2008 Loader, Grapple, Manure Fork, 5100 .................................... $84,900 SpraCoupe 3640 Aluminium Boom, AutoSteer, .............................................. $39,900 MacDon 2930 1996 25’ 960 Header.............................................................. $27,000 Morris 49’ Air Drill With 300bu. Cart ............................................................. $27,500 CaseIH 596 1990 25’ HD Disc, 26” Blades ..................................................... $26,500 Hesston 7170 Forage Harvester........................................................................ $1,900 NH 575 Square Baler, Accumulator & Two 10 Bale Grapples ........................... $50,000 Wheat-Belt Never used 20’ Electric Bale Elevator .............................................. $5,900 H & S 10 Wheel V-Rake.................................................................................... $6,500 Kubota KC70 Carrier, 700kg Capacity. ............................................................. $9,500 CaseIH 8230 2012 RWA, Big Singles, Luxury Cab, Pickup Header, 1180E 900T ......................................................................... $270,000 NH TR98 1996 Combine, Pickup & 30’ Auger Header 3200 ........................... $30,000 Kubota L5740DTH 2011 Tractor with cab, loader, Snow Bucket & Rear Blade 616 ...................................................................... $45,000

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Transition planning information for agribusiness Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has a comprehensive new guide to help agricultural businesses with transition planning.

“If you are a farm family intending to work through a transition plan or a business advisor or consultant hired to assist in the development of a transition plan, the Transition Planning Guide for Agribusiness will help you through the process,” says Dean Dyck, farm business management specialist, AF, Stettler.

BUILT FOR SOIL PRODUCTIVITY

The guide breaks down transition planning into three phases: readiness assessment, plan development and plan implementation. “Each phase has individual chapters with useful information and tips. The readiness assessment phase will help you determine whether your farm business is ready to begin transition planning. This includes discussions of goals, values, priorities, and assessing financial and management capabilities. During the plan development phase, you’ll be able to explore topics such as setting a strategic direction, transition options, estate plan elements, and setting a management structure. Once you’ve completed the plan, it’s important to review your work and have your accountant, lawyer and financial planner examine the plan. The last phase after that is turning your plan into action.”

INDEPENDENT SERIES - CREATE THE ULTIMATE FINISH SUPERIOR SEEDBED PREPARATION performance PRECISION TILLAGE

There are checklists at the end of each chapter to highlight any ‘red flags’ or ‘green lights’ encountered on the transition journey. The appendix at the end of the guide contains forms and worksheets to help record information and guide the reader through each topic.

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“You can tailor your transition planning process to that which best suits your business and the priorities and needs of everyone in the transition. You may opt for the comprehensive approach which is the most detailed and all-encompassing approach to transition planning. If everyone involved in transition planning already has a strong understanding of how the farm business will be transferred, then an ownership transfer and tax strategy approach may be appropriate. The guide is completely flexible to suit your operation.”

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An update on AB and SK TB investigation There have been no new confirmed cases of bovine tuberculosis related to this investigation.

To date, there have been six (6) confirmed cases of bovine TB, which includes the cow that had the disease when it was slaughtered in the United States.

The result of the epidemiological assessment has determined that these six (6) cases are from one (1) infected herd involving 18 farming operations located on multiple geographical premises.

Beyond these six (6) cases, no samples tested in CFIA laboratories showed lesions consistent with TB. This is encouraging, but is not confirmation that the animal does not have bovine TB. Confirmation that an animal does not have TB can only be provided by confirmed negative results of a culture test.

As it stands, approximately 50 premises are currently under quarantine and movement controls. This affects about 26,000 animals.

During the investigation for bovine tuberculosis, the CFIA traces the movement of animals that have entered or left an infected herd.

As part of trace out activities, the CFIA traces animals that were moved out from the original infected herd to prevent the disease from spreading.

The CFIA is also doing trace-in activities to try to identify how the disease was introduced into the herd. This may lead to more quarantines, but this is not a sign that the disease is spreading; this is a normal procedure.

As mentioned, this investigation is complex and is therefore expected to take several months to complete.

For premises that have housed the infected herd, the CFIA Cleaning and Disinfection Unit will be conducting an assessment, developing decontamination plans and issuing owners of the premises an Order to Clean and Disinfect. This cleaning and disinfection process is outlined on the CFIA website.

We are continuing our work with producers and industry.

Since last month, the CFIA has established slaughter arrangements with a second processor in Alberta that is able to take in additional animals from the infected herd.

The CFIA continues to collect data in order to issue compensation payments, and compensation teams continue to meet with producers to ensure they have all the information required to expedite their claims.

As of January 4, with the help of Service Canada, we have established a toll free phone line to triage producer inquiries in the most efficient way possible. This number will be provided directly to those affected by the quarantine and movement controls.

Conference calls with industry associations resumed this week, and an industry liaison remains embedded in the Area Emergency Operations Centre in Western Canada.

Again, in all cases where bovine TB is suspected or confirmed, the goal is to minimize disruptions to producers, while respecting Canada’s domestic and international obligations to take appropriate and prudent control measures.

TRACTORS - TRACK

Versatile 500DT (2014) 350 hrs

TRACTORS – 4WD

Versatile 550 (2013) 1100 hrs Versatile 500 (2012) 880 hrs Versatile 2425 (2006) 4,858 hrs Versatile 2335 (2006) 1,484 hrs Versatile 2160 (2003) 4,422 hrs Challenger MT535B (2007) 6,600 hrs John Deere 8760 (1991) 7,100 hrs Massey Ferguson 8240 (2003) Case IH Steiger 550 (2012) 1,610 hrs Case IH 9330 (1996) 3,871 hrs Case IH 485 (2010) 2,700 hrs New Holland T9030 (2008) 1,665 hrs

COMBINES

Lexion 780 (2014) 715 eng, 521 sep Lexion 760TT (2014) 750 eng, 450 sep Lexion 760 (2013) 1232 eng, 790 sep Lexion 760 (2012) 661 sep Lexion 760 (2011) 1315 eng, 943 sep Lexion 760 (2011) 1394 eng, 1135 sep Lexion 670 (2014) 993 eng, 685 sep Lexion 670 (2014) 1,163 eng, 795 sep 2 - Lexion 670 (2014) Lexion 670 (2012) 1055 eng, 691 sep Lexion 670 (2011) 936 eng, 597 sep Lexion 590R (2008) 1383 eng, 1014 sep Lexion 590R (2008) 1573 eng, 1131 sep Lexion 590R (2007) 2159 eng, 1449 sep Lexion 580R (2005) 2200 eng, 1750 sep Lexion 460 (2000) 3036 eng, 2418 sep Case IH 8230 (2012) 1230 eng, 930 sep John Deere 9600 (1990) 4651 eng, 3429 sep New Holland CX8080 (2009) 1204 eng, 920 sep New Holland CX860 (2006) 2755 eng, 2231 sep New Holland CX860 (2003) 2829 eng, 2252 sep

COMBINE HEADERS & ADAPTERS

Lexion F535 35’ Flexheader (2010) Lexion F535 35’ Flexheader (2007) Lexion 1200 Vario (2011) 2 - Lexion M1050 35’ Maxflex Header (2012) Honey Bee SP36 36’ Draper Header (2006) Honey Bee SP36 36’ Header (2005) Honey Bee SP36 36’ Header (2003) Honey Bee HB30 Header (2004) MacDon 974 36’ Draper Header (2004) 2 - MacDon FD75 35’ Draper Header (2013) MacDon D65 35’ Header (2013) Massey Ferguson 9800 30’ Rigid Header (1995) Adapter – MacDon CA20 Adapter (2010) Adapter – MacDon CA20 Adapter for Lexion (2008)

SWATHERS & WINDROWERS

MacDon M150 Swather (2010) Premier 4952C Swather (2007) 2 – Challenger SP115B Windrowers (2007) Westward 9300 Windrower (1997)

AIR DRILLS & SEEDERS

Bourgault 8910 70’ Air Drill (2014) Bourgault 5710 64’ Air Drill (2005) Bourgault 5710 40’ Air Drill (2002) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/7950 (2016) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill w/6700ST (2013) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/7950 (2014) Bourgault 3310 65’ Air Drill w/6550ST (2010) Bourgault 3310 65’ Air Drill (2010) Bourgault 3310 48’ Air Drill (2008) Horsch Anderson 60-15 Air Drill (2005) New Holland P2070 70’ Air Drill (2012) New Holland SD440 57’ Air Drill (2006) Air Kit for Bourgault 8810 (2009) Bourgault 6550ST Air Seeder (2009) Bourgault 6350 Air Seeder (2012)

AIR TANKS/CARTS

Bourgault 6700 Air Tank/Cart (2013) New Holland SC430 Air Tank/Cart (2008) New Holland SC380 Air Tank/Cart (2003)

HARROWS/HEAVY HARROWS/CULTIVATORS Bourgault 6000 90’ Harrow (2013) Bourgault 6000 90’ Harrow (2012) Degelman SM7000 70’ Heavy Harrow (2010) Degelman SM7000 70’ Heavy Harrow (2003) Bourgault 9820 40’ Field Cultivator (2007) Flexi-Coil 820 50’ Field Cultivator Salford 570 41’ Field Cultivator (2010) Ezee-On 3595 Disk (2003) Kello-Bilt 225 Disk (2012) Sunflower 1495 29’ Disk John Deere 2400 Chisel Plow (2003)

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Auger – Sakundiak TL10-39 Grain Auger (2012) Auger – Sakundiak 8-1400 Grain Auger (2010) Auger – Sakundiak 8-1200 Grain Auger (2010) Auger – Westfield 13 x 91 Grain Auger (2007) Auger - Wheatheart 10’ Grain Auger (2010) Ditcher – Xtreme Wolverine Ditcher (2011) Ditcher - Xtreme Wolverine Ditcher (2010) Grain Cart – J & M 1326 Grain Cart (2011) Grain Vac – REM Mfg 3700 Grain Vac (2013) Subsoiler – SUMO Q35 Subsoiler (2013) Swather Transport – Elmer’s ST Swather Transport

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Proposed changes to transport regulations The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has proposed several changes to the existing Health of Animals Regulations Part XII that deals with the transportation of animals.

record keeping requirements for within province transport, and are more stringent for consignees than those in the previous transportation regulations.

The most significant change is the reduction in transport time before cattle must be fed, watered, and rested. This duration has decreased from 48 hours to 36 hours, and the rest period has increased from five hours to eight hours. There are also a number of wording changes throughout and

These proposed changes are open for public comment, and while ABP and CCA will be providing detailed feedback on the proposed changes, we also encourage cow calf and feedlot producers, livestock transporters, auction market and assembly yard owners, and any other concerned parties

to provide their thoughts on the proposed changes.

Transport is one of the most visible parts of our industry, and animal welfare concerns during transport is the number one topic written about to the federal Minister of Agriculture. There is no doubt that animal rights activists will be providing comments urging even stronger regulations to protect animals during transport, so we need to ensure our voices are heard and that regulations are science-based and practical while still providing excellent animal welfare outcomes.

The proposed changes can be found here: http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2016/2016-12-03/ html/reg2-eng.php The current regulations can be found here: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/ c.r.c.,_c._296/page-16.html#h-70

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Province, U of A partner to continue research at agricultural stations Since 2013, the Alberta government has been implementing a new management model to ensure the Onefour and Stavely research substations continue to conduct research relating to sustainable rangeland management and prairie conservation into the future.

Through a memorandum of understanding between the government and the University of Alberta the two research ranches will maintain rangeland and native grassland and continue to provide opportunities for agricultural research. In addition, important wildlife habitat will be protected while also providing grazing opportunities for local ranchers.

“The Onefour and Stavely research ranches have played a pivotal role in developing rangeland management as we know it in Western Canada. The recent memorandum of understanding between the Government of Alberta and the university will help ensure more important work will come from these sites in the future,” says Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks.

The research ranch model was developed by working with the university and livestock industry representatives. It uses grazing stewards to maintain the important grazing infrastructure and provides sustainable grazing opportunities on the sites which are important for maintaining these grassland

ecosystems.

“The signing of this memorandum of understanding allows staff and students to utilize Stavely and Onefour to conduct innovative research and teaching on a wide variety of issues pertinent to rangeland ecology and management. This agreement will support long-term research that promotes rangeland economic and environmental sustainability in Western Canada by taking advantage of the rich generational learnings that Stavely and Onefour offer,” notes Dr. Edward Bork, Director of the Rangeland Research Institute in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta Stavely Research Station and Onefour have created a deep legacy of ecological and agricultural research in this province, says Dr. David Turpin, President, University of Albert.

“Thanks to this new agreement, that legacy is in good hands. Through our Rangeland Research Institute in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, the U of A will continue to engage with and facilitate partnerships across the province, country and continent, conducting leading multi-disciplinary research and teaching to address issues as diverse as grassland ecology, wildlife management, carbon capture, climate change and water management.”

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MacAulay in U.S. highlighting importance of strong bilateral ag trade

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, delivered a keynote address at the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit of the State Agriculture and Rural Leaders (SARL) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

During his address, Minister MacAulay pledged to work with the incoming U.S. administration and Congress to further strengthen the bilateral agricultural trading relationship between the two countries.

He spoke of the many benefits of the Canada-U.S. agriculture relationship, and the need for continued crossborder collaboration to ensure the respective agriculture sectors remain globally competitive and prosperous.

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The annual SARL summit is the premier meeting of provincial and U.S. state legislators.

“This summit is a prime example of the strong agricultural trade partnership that exists between the U.S. and Canada. The U.S. is our closest friend, partner and most important economic relationship. Working together to identify opportunities for our farmers offers them the best opportunity to succeed, grow our economies, and create jobs,” said MacAulayIn 2015, bilateral trade in agriculture and agri-food between Canada and the U.S. reached $47 billion.

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Pork research cluster gets $1.8M in new investment The Government of Canada is providing an additional $1.8 million to the pork research cluster to continue responding to consumer concerns around the humane treatment of animals, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced earlier in the month.

This additional sum brings the total Government of Canada investment to $14.8 million and will help to expand on research work already underway as part of the five-year (2013-18) research cluster. New research will address the issue of sow housing and improved living conditions for both sows and piglets.

Swine Innovation Porc, which manages the research cluster, works with industry, government and academia to facilitate research, technology transfer and commercialization initiatives designed to enhance the profitability of the Canadian pork value chain.

In 2015, Canada was the third largest pork exporter, with sales of $3.45 billion to 95 countries.

The investment in the research cluster is part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriInnovation Program, a $698-million initiative under the five-year Growing Forward 2 framework, designed to support research and development industry-led activities.

“Our Government is pleased to support the

pork sector with this investment. This investment in research in animal health and welfare helps respond to the interests of consumers and will help put more money in the pockets of our producers,” says Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Stewart Cressman, Chair, Swine Innovation, says enhancing the competitiveness and the sustainability of the Canadian pork industry is Swine

Innovation Porc’s primary goal and focus.

“In addition to responding to concerns about animal welfare, the Swine Cluster 2 research program also addresses animal health and reducing feed costs. This additional investment in research will further the outcomes of this program and ensure that emerging issues facing the pork sector will continue to be addressed. “

Government of Canada Supports B.C. Agricultural Innovation Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, Carla Qualtrough, on behalf of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food, Lawrence MacAulay, today announced a $1.1 million investment in Mazza Innovation to expand their plant extract production facility in Delta, British Columbia.

The investment is enabling Mazza to install innovative drying technology and expand its laboratory. This expansion will help Mazza to meet growing global demand for phytonutrients, which give plants their vibrant colours and are used as an ingredient for functional foods, dietary supplements and beauty products.

This funding builds on a previous $300,000 federal investment the company received to develop a new method of extracting phytonutrients from plants using the most natural solvent possible: water.

Delta, British Columbia-based Mazza Innovation specializes in producing plant extracts using healthy and clean technologies. This repayable investment is made under the Growing Forward 2 AgriInnovation Program, a five-year, $698-million initiative.

The earlier federal investment of $300,000 was made under the Research and Development stream of the same program, in 2013.

“The Government of Canada is proud to support Mazza Innovation in developing and commercializing their innovative plant extraction technology. This is a solid example of the Government partnering with agri-based companies on innovations that add value to agricultural products, create good local jobs and bring economic prosperity to the agricultural sector and to our community of Delta,” says Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, Carla Qualtrough.

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Top tax tips for farmers Many only think about taxes when it comes time to file. However, taxes are something farmers should think about all year long, especially if they want to get the best results for their businesses.

ances are not considered farming assets, so changes to the structure of the organization may need to be made to ensure the qualified farm status for tax purposes is maintained,” says Shipley.

This is particularly important when using the cash method of tax reporting, where income is reported, expenses deducted and transactions done through a bank or credit card account in the fiscal period.

2. Use partnerships Consider the use of partnerships as a platform for succession, income splitting and use of the capital gains exemption. Bring lawyers, tax advisors, succession planners and other experts into the discussion.

“Cash-basis taxes for farms means you have to look at where you are at before the end of the tax year and ensure expenses are paid by the end of the tax year, so they will count for tax purposes,” says Kimberly Shipley, partner and supply management niche leader with MNP. Here are some other tips from the experts: 1. Check qualified farm status Qualified farm status for farms gives producers access to the capital gains exemption and inter-generational farm transfers on a deferred basis. This means producers should ensure their assets qualify if assets are owned in a corporation, personally or a partnership. Shipley says large custom work operations, in particular, can put this at risk since custom work is not considered farming.

3. Meet with your tax advisor Managing and understanding the complexities of the changing systems is a big challenge for farmers since the rules change regularly and taxes are complex.

As a result, farmers should meet with their tax advisors to help them navigate the system and make the best choices for their individual operations.

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Producers cautioned about mycotoxin levels in feed Owen Roberts FCC A newly released harvest analysis of 2016 feed crops from across Canada is showing results similar to the U.S. That is, producers are at high risk level for the presence of mycotoxins in their total mixed rations, distillers dried grains with solubles and silage.

The analysis by the Alltech Mycotoxin Management team showed most of the 45 TMR samples contained fusaric acid and deoxynivalenol. It was the most prevalent mycotoxin found in new-crop corn silage as well as spring wheat, barley and triticale samples.

Team nutritionist, Dr. Max Hawkins, says the combination of DON and fusaric acid can result in a high-risk equivalent factor that indicates toxicity to animals.

Hawkins says mycotoxins move around quickly and spread contamination. As a result, he’s urging pro-

ducers to ensure they sample their TMR and silage regularly and monitor their poultry and livestock.

“Watch for differences in ingredient appearance and conduct mycotoxin analysis to get a level of risk present,” he says. “Once the risk level is identified, producers can work with inclusion rates and fine tune their mycotoxin management program.”

Hawkins says it’s important to distinguish between mycotoxin levels and mycotoxin numbers. His team found an average of almost four kinds of mycotoxins in each sample.

But, he says, that number is unrelated to the levels of mycotoxins present in parts per billion and to the variety of mycotoxins.

“Even one mycotoxin at a high risk level can generate a high risk REQ,” he says. “Multiple mycotoxins create a complex mixture that can be more harmful than the individual mycotoxins themselves.”

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•Super Wednesday Bull Sale .................. 9 J Lazy A Angus • Fineline Red Angus Gumbo Gulch Cattle Co.

• Tri-K Cattle .......................................... 10 Retailers Advanced Panel Products .......................... 8 Agriterra Equipment ................................. 27 Agriterra Equipment – Cub Cadet .............. 6 Belt Drive Betty - Busted Knuckle ............ 52 Butler Farm Equipment ............................ 38 Cassity Equipment Sales Ltd. .................. 36 Cleardale Colony/Northern Portables ...... 51 Countryside Motor Sports - Echo .............. 2 Countryside Motor Sports – Klim ............. 41 Dan’s Truck & Diesel Service .................... 49 Dave Ross Equipment .................... 1, 28, 29 Dawson Co-operative Union .................... 17 Dawson Creek Vet Clinic .......................... 20 Douglas Lake Equipment ................... 32, 34 EnFrame Construction ............................. 14 Fairview Co-op Seed Cleaning Plant ....... 23 FarmLead.com ......................................... 26 Flaman Sales ............................................ 37 Foster's Agri-World ............................ 35, 56 Fresh Water Treatment Systems ................ 6 Hearth & Home Furnishings ....................... 1 Home Hardware ......................................... 2 The Horse Ranch...................................... 21 Keddie's ..................................................... 1 Kubota Country ........................................ 33 Lewis Cattle Oilers ................................... 13 Milligan Creek Steel.................................. 12 National Energy Board ............................. 50 Nitehawk Adventure Park ......................... 53 North Peace Applied Research Assn. ...... 10 Northern Heating & Fireplace ................... 41 Peace Country Classic Ag Show........ 24, 46 Peace Country Shelters............................ 15 Peace River Forage Association .............. 26 Prairie Coast Equipment ............... 30,31, 38 Quapp Equipment Ltd. ............................ 4,5 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers ......................... 51 Ross Chrysler ........................................... 55 Sekura Auctions ....................................... 49 Sexsmith Used Farm Parts ...................... 39 Southwest Design & Construction ............. 1 Spectra Energy ......................................... 54 Vertical Building Solutions ........................ 22 Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. ......... 19 Henry Vos (Valley Realty) ............................ 8 Weaver Bros Auctions ......................... 42,43 Wembley Livestock Market ...................... 18 Westcan Feed & Seeds ......... 25, Classifieds Worsley Fabrication & Welding ................. 23 R0011331488

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Certified Seed for Sale 9031 Good quality Certified Stettler Seed Wheat, Cleaned, Germination 96%. Good sprout resistance. 250-7820220 or 250-843-7359

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General Employment 1215 LOOKING FOR WORK? THE DC AIRPORT IS LOOKING FOR A SEMIRETIRED INDIVIDUAL. APPROXIMATELY 2 HRS/DAY. 250-784-4433

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tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc. Phone 780-354-2161.Beaverlodge.

Logging Equipment 2217 & Supplies 1991 John Deere 648E Grapple Skidder. Cab heater, blade, good running condition. $14,500, OBO. 780835-1264 Mobile Dimension Saw Mill for Sale on trailer. Good running condition. $9,500, OBO. Phone: 780-835-1264

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OBO. Phone: 780-323-4362 or 780-837-1778 1997 Case IH 2188 combine w/pickup header-alone $35,000., with 4x4 rear wheel assist drive kit $41,000. OBO. Phone: 780323-4362/ 780-837-1778 2002 Flexi-Coil 3450 AirCart, 3 Tanks, New 10inch Auger, Low Pro Hopper Tow Behind. 780-841-7579 Bale Processor Highline 7000, c/w Electric Twine Cutter. $2,500. 1 Ton Fertilizer Spreader. $1,000. 12 Ft. Ezzeon Offset Disc. $3,000.

Phone: 780-523-2265 For Sale: Case 7x16 Moldboard Plow- $700. OBO. Phone: 780-323-4362 or 780-837-1778 For Sale: Ezee-On Front End Loader for 970 or 1070 Case Tractor. Please Phone: 780624-8265 For Sale: Frigstaad 40’ cultivator with John Blue anhydrous kit. $6,200. OBO. Phone: 780-323-4362/ 780837-1778 For Sale: Kirby chaff spreader for axial-flow combine. $1,100. OBO. Phone: 780323-4362 or 780-837-1778 For Sale: Versatile 750 tractor for parting out. Phone: 780-323-4362 or 780-8371778 For Sale: Wilmar 765 sprayer, 500gal tank, 75’ boom, GPS- $28,000. OBO. Phone: 780-323-4362/ 780-8371778 Slightly used 10’ & 12’ snow blade to fit a JD, Kubota, or skid-steer. 780-518-6095

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MEMORIAL SERVICE Rhoda Forbes, a lifelong resident of Dawson Creek, B.C. passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 72 years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 1 pm from Reynars Funeral Chapel. Pauline Haycock will officiate. Interment will be at a later date.

For friends so wishing donations may be made in memory of Rhoda to the BC SPCA, South Peace Branch, 637 114 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3A1.

Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home and Crematorium

Southland 16’ stocktrailer w/divider and rubber flooring mats, tack room door. $4,500. OBO. Phone: 780323-4362/780-837-1778 Used 75” 3 pth snow blower,manual chute rotator. $2900. New units also available. Phone: 780-5186095

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6,194 hrs/new clutch/rear radial tires. C/W Ezee-On 2225 self-leveling loader. $14,500. 780-835-0608 Case IH 1690 Tractor, 90HP, loader, 3pth, standard transmission, 3100 hours. $15,500, OBO. Phone: 780835-1264

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Call 250-759-4956 Bred Hereford Cross Cows & Heifers. Red & Blacks, Preg Checked/Vaccinated/Treated with Ivomec.

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Registered Red Poll Bulls for Sale. 14 from Five Different Sires. Yearlings and Two Year Olds. $3,500 to $5,500.

Info at www.shadowcreek.farm or Phone: 250262-5638 Registered Red Poll Heifers for Sale. 22 from Three Different Sires. $2,600 Your Choice, Discounts on Packages. Info at www.shadowcreek.farm or Phone: 250262-5638

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Ag meteorologist predicts drier 2017 growing season

By Neil Billinger A well-known agricultural meteorologist believes the 2017 growing season will not be as wet as last year. However, Drew Lerner says not to expect many lengthy dry patterns until later in the sum-

mer and stretching into harvest.

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Lerner, with World Weather Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri, looks at 18-year weather cycles when making his long-term forecasts. He says La Nina is weakening quickly, but everything is currently “in

“The 18-year cycle is being very inconsistent right now,” says Lerner. “There are a lot of other smaller cycles out there that are just kind of hanging around.

Westcoast Energy Inc., (carrying on business as Spectra Energy Transmission) Wyndwood Pipeline Expansion Project Spectra Energy Transmission (Westcoast) has applied to the National Energy Board to build and operate a 27-kilometre long natural gas pipeline and associated facilities in your area.

The Wyndwood Pipeline Expansion Project would be located southwest of Chetwynd, BC. This project is a loop of the existing Fort St. John Mainline. You can read more about this project on our website: www.neb-one.gc.ca/wyndwood The National Energy Board is the federal regulator for inter-provincial and international pipelines and power lines across Canada. We will hold a public hearing to gather the input of those who could be directly affected or who have expertise to share about this project.

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Lerner explains that when studying the 18-year weather cycles, the closest comparison is 1981.

That year was pretty much average for temperature and precipitation. Lerner will have more answers in early March when additional data becomes available.

“It will take about six weeks for the after-effects of La Nina to work its way out of the atmosphere and then we will fall back in these other patterns.”

At this point, he says April weather looks fairly promising for farmers with unharvested crops from last year who will need to combine before seeding.

Lerner does not expect it to be exceptionally wet across Saskatchewan in the spring, although there is moisture in the soil left over.

“It is not going to be ideal, but I do think we will be able to make progress,” he says.

We are hosting a public information session to talk about how National Energy Board hearings work and how you can participate. There will be a brief presentation followed by an opportunity to ask questions.

Most west-central, central and northern areas of the Saskatchewan grain growing region have a below normal snowpack this winter. It is a much different story in the southeast corner of Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba where large amounts of snow greatly increases the possibility of spring flooding.

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“Any one of them could become more significant as time goes on,” he adds. “It creates more of a challenge in the long-range forecast in that almost anything can go, so we have to be careful.”

Lerner says there will be more precipitation in early summer before the rain lessens later in the growing season and into harvest.

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Big news for the Afghanistan monument & memorial gardens project!

ANAVETS #389 held a press conference to fill in our community about the Afghanistan Monument & Memorial Park Project here in Grande Prairie Alberta.

It was very successful in that all of our local media came out and a few of our sponsors and a potential sponsor came out as well.

It was exciting to share with everyone the fact that our application to Canada Company for a LAV III Unit (light armoured vehicle) was approved and that we have our first major donors!

Canadian Legacy Project has committed a large donation to our project and introduced us to Sunset Memorial & Stone who discounted the cost of our monument from $41,000 to $19,800.00 as their donation.

Design Works Engineering and Inspections Ltd., has donated to us the stamped engineering drawing that we need to supply to Canada Company as part of our paperwork process to take possession of our LAV III unit.

Concrete Militia has agree to do the concrete work for us at a greatly reduced cost and Lafarge Northwest, has agreed to provide us with our concrete, again at a substantial discount!

My stepfather and welder extraordinaire, Bob Campbell, has been getting various oilfield companies that he works with to donate the materials

we need for our arches and gate panels, and he is donating the welding! He’s promised to get me list so we can honour their contributions.

Grande Prairie Regional Tourism has stepped up to help us increase the awareness of our project by letting their members know about it and so has Friends of Historical Northern Alberta Society, they are going to add our monuments and gardens to their APP! The County of Grande Praire # 1 has donated the trucking costs of bringing in the substrate materials we need, up to $5,000!

After the press conference we went outside to show everyone where we plan on building the monuments and memorial gardens and Randy & Dwayne of Smash and Sons Contracting Ltd., decided that they would donate all of the ground work we need to prepare the site for our gardens and monuments!

We also discovered, thanks to the long memory of Curtis Galbraith of Big County Radio that we have an even more important reason to build theses monuments and memorial gardens than originally thought...it turns out that in 2006, a man born in Grande Prairie, Master Corporal Timothy J Wilson died in hospital in Germany after being injured in Afghanistan. (He was injured on March 2nd and died on March 4th, 2006.)

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We were originally building this monument partially because of our ties to the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and their ties to D Coy Armouries here as their Regimental home during World War II. But now that we know that a man born here, in our city, although he moved from our region at 9 years old to live in Manitoba, gave his life for our country, well it just made this project more special, more important, closer to home, if that’s possible.

The more I learn about the men and women who died in Afghanistan, the more humbled I am to be leading this project.

On behalf of ANAVETS #389 and all of our partners, the Royal Canadian Legion # 54, our Air & Army Cadets, Canada Company, the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and the Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum, I want to thank those who are supporting and sponsoring our project.

You make me proud to live here.

To learn more about our project visit the brand new ANAVETS #389 website at http://www.anavets389.com Belt Drive Betty, Editor & Rider

Contact the Northern Horizon Classifieds Department Deadline: Phone: Email: In Person:

NOON Fridays one week prior to publication 250-782-4888 ext 113 classifieds@dcdn.ca 901 100 Ave Dawson Creek

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Notice of Public Hearing and Application to Participate Westcoast’s Wyndwood Pipeline Expansion Project The National Energy Board (Board) has received an application from Westcoast Energy Inc., carrying on business as Spectra Energy Transmission (Westcoast) for approval to build and operate 28 km of natural gas pipeline and associated facilities. The proposed Wyndwood Pipeline Expansion Project would be located southwest of Chetwynd, BC. This project is a loop of Westcoast’s existing Fort St. John Mainline.

Westcoast Energy Inc., Carrying On Business As Spectra Energy Transmission Wyndwood Expansion Pipeline Project

Moberly Lake

Municipalities

Moberly Lake

Compressor Station To Be Modified Wyndwood Pipeline Expansion Project Other Westcoast Pipeline Approved High Pine Expansion (South Segment) Approved Jackfish Lake Expansion (Downstream)

Dokie Siding Pine Valley

Hasler Flat

Approved Grizzly Sales Gas Pipeline Replacement

Chetwynd

Decommissioned Grizzly Pipeline Operating

Twidwell Bend

Roadways Water Bodies Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 10N Projection: Transverse Mercator Datum: North American 1983

Lemoray

0

BRITISH COLUMBIA

5

BC

10

20 km

Fort St. John Dawson Creek

Smithers

AB Edson Jasper

Map produced by the NEB, November, 2016 The map is a graphical representation intended for general informational purposes only

Participating in the Hearing The Board will hold a public hearing for the Project. The hearing could include written or oral components, or a combination of both. The List of Issues which the Board will consider in its assessment of the Project is available on the Board’s website.

Those who are directly affected by the Project will be allowed to participate in the hearing and those with relevant information or expertise may be allowed to participate.

If you wish to participate, you must complete an online application form describing your interest in relation to the List of Issues, which will be part of the form. There are typically two ways you can participate in a hearing: •

Commenter - share your views on the Project with the Board in a written Letter of Comment.

•

Intervenor - ask questions, present evidence, answer questions about your evidence, and give a final argument.

Intervenors may be eligible for participant funding. Learn more at www.neb-one.gc.ca/pfp

The Application to Participate form will be available at www.neb-one.gc.ca/applytoparticipate starting 10 January 2017 and will close on 31 January 2017 at 4:00 pm MST. The Board will assess each application and will inform everyone who applied whether or not they will be allowed to participate and how they can participate.

Need Help?

Need Help? www.neb-one.gc.ca www.neb-one.gc.ca

1-800-899-1265 1-800-899-1265

Wyndwood.ProcessHelp@neb-one.gc.ca Wyndwood.ProcessHelp@neb-one.gc.ca

The National Energy Board is an independent federal regulator of several parts of Canada’s energy industry with the safety of Canadians and protection of the environment as its top priority. Its purpose is to regulate pipelines, energy development and trade in the Canadian public interest.

National Energy Board

Office national de l’énergie

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