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Official re-opening celebration Northern Horizon of the North Pine Farmers Team Institute elevator in FSJ Your

The North Pine Farmers institute was formed 87 years ago to improve the lives of people living in the north peace area of BC. In 2007 rumors surfaced of the demolition of the closed Cargill elevator in FSJ. This news encouraged local producers to develop a plan to save the structure and get it operating again as a viable business serving the needs of farmers in the region. NPFI became the vehicle to save the elevator and rail head access in Fort St. JOhn The result of a lot of hard work, as well as support of local municipal and the provincial government, was the reopening of the elevator in 2010 with Viterra as the operating partner.

In 2013 Viterra was purchased by Glencor, and as part of the the purchase agreement, had to leave some points to maintain competition. This resulted in Richardson Pioneer taking over the facility in FSJ. In March of 2016, Richardson Pioneer gave notice that they would cease operating in FSJ at the end of August, 2016.

The elevator had fallen into some disrepair. The elevator committee of the NPFI developed a plan for upgrading the facility and approached Viterra about returning to operate the facility. The offer met with the favor of the company and a deal was struck. Viterra opened for business in October of 2016.

As well as the Elevator, a chemical storage shed was part of the assets of the NPFI, which had not been operated in many years. Since Viterra is no longer in the crop input business, a partner was looked for to bring this service to the local community. Foster’s Seed and Feed Ltd from Beaverlodge, AB expressed interest in operating this facility, and after lengthy negotiations, a deal was struck. Upgrades were done to the building as new regulations require, and Fosters have taken possession.

An office still needs to be put in place and some landscaping done.

The opening celebration was held at the North Peace Cultural Centre in Fort St John on Tuesday

Feb 28, with more than 80 in attendance. Presentations began at 10am with Esdern Hanson,(vice chair of the NPFI) doing the introductions. Speakers included Wade Cusack, president of the NPFI, Larry Hurley from the NPFI finance committee, Gordon Hill presenting the history of the NPFI, and Bruce Christenson from the city of Fort St John, and Karen Gooding from the Peace Regional district.

Bob Willoughby representing Viterra introduced the Viterra staff present and thanked the committee for all their work and expressed optimism for the future of the grain business in FSJ. He introduced Wendy Kaplan, Viterra’s manager of country grain buying. She gave a very interesting update on the operation of the grain handling and marketing system. She answered many questions from the floor, not always with the answers people wanted to hear, but honestly and sincerely.

The final speakers were Doug Thiessen and Allan Gifford representing Foster’s Seed and Feed Ltd. They expressed confidence in the future of agriculture in the area, and thanked the NPFI for the opportunity to be part of it.

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New program supporting family ranchers, rural economies

Small ranches and livestock farms in B.C. are getting help to meet upcoming national livestock traceability requirements that will help track livestock movements in the event of an animal health investigation, and also offer the opportunity for ranchers to reach new customers who focus on the awareness and promotion of where they source their food.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia have partnered to fund the Livestock Tag Reader Rebate Program to help small ranchers trace and document the movement of their animals throughout the food chain. The program will cover 70% of the costs of equipment, up to $3,500, that beef, pork, sheep, goat and venison producers will need to adhere to federal traceability protocols. Up to $100,000 of program funding will be available to small producers in 2017-18.

the ranch to the abattoir, which offers interested retail operators the opportunity to promote exactly where their meat has come from. Program applicants must be B.C. livestock producers that are registered in the BC Premises Identification Program.

The program targets livestock operations that have generated less than $30,000 in annual farm receipts for each of the previous two years, to help small livestock producers comply with anticipated federal government traceability regulations. Operators of larger ranches and livestock operations can access funding to implement traceability systems, including support for tag-reader purchase through the ministry’s On-Farm Food Safety and

Traceability Program.

The program is one of the ways the B.C. government is taking action to strengthen, grow and diversify rural communities and will build on the immediate investments and long-term action plan outlined in B.C.’s Rural Economic Development Strategy which are expected to create over 26,000 jobs and add $2.8 billion to provincial GDP. The Livestock Tag Reader Rebate Program is funded through Growing Forward 2, a federal-provincialterritorial initiative that provides a $3-billion investment over five years in innovation, competitiveness and market development.

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B.C. farmers’ markets benefit from Buy Local funding Farmers’ markets all over the province are enticing British Columbians with locally grown and produced products, fresh from their own backyards.

The B.C. government’s Buy Local program is providing six local farmers’ markets with a combined total of $57,055 in funding.

The Buy Local program is helping agrifood companies promote their products through buy local initiatives. The Coquitlam Farmers’ Market Society is receiving up to $7,830 in funding to advertise through a social media campaign, creating promotional materials and updating the organization’s website to bring more visitors to their year round markets.

Farmers’ markets play an increasingly important role in the economic impact of a community and increasing the sales revenues of B.C. producers. With the goals of reconnecting local producers with suburban consumers, and citizens with each other, the Coquitlam Farmers’ Market Society operates one of Metro Vancouver’s longest running suburban farmers’ markets.

The Poirier Street Market is a weekly outdoor summer market that is celebrating its 21st year in the community this season. Along with over 65 vendors, visitors will find food events, demonstrations and workshops, entertainment and kids’ activities and crafts. During the colder months, the Port Moody Winter Farmers’ Market offers a weekly indoor/outdoor winter market with over 35 vendors and visitors can learn about gardening, growing their own food and participating in special cooking classes.

resulting in $29 million in investments through matching funds.

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

The provincial government’s Buy Local program is administered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia. Applications are available at: http://iafbc.ca/ funding-opportunities/buy-local/

The Buy Local program has provided $356,565 in funding to farmers’ markets all over the province since 2012 to support food security in B.C. and help local businesses grow and thrive in the competitive agrifood industry. Farmers’ markets allow British Columbians to support B.C.’s farmers and eat local all year.

The B.C. government has committed $14 million to the Buy Local Program since 2012, including $6 million over the next three years announced in Balanced Budget 2017. Approximately 200 B.C. agrifood and seafood companies have expanded their reach and sales in communities throughout B.C. since the program began, with the $8 million of funding accessed to date

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Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) has a number of resources and programs available to help keep children safe on the farm.

“For many young Albertans, farming is a key element in their lifestyle,” says Janice Donkers, farm safety youth coordinator, AF. “Children growing up on a family farm have many opportunities to gain rewarding life experiences, whether it’s increasing responsibilities of age-appropriate tasks, learning the importance of hard work, or understanding the value of a dollar.”

However, given the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, children are inherently exposed to agricultural hazards and the possibilities of injuries through play, work, and the passive observation of adults at work.

In fact, between 1990 and 2013, the Injury Prevention Centre, based out of the University of Alberta, recorded a total of 75 agriculture-related fatalities of children under the age of 15. This is an average of three deaths each year.

“The three most common causes of farm-related fatalities for children are being run over by equipment, drowning, and death resulting from equipment rollovers,” says Donkers.

“It’s important for community members to know what they can do to help raise children in their communities to celebrate the benefits of life on the farm while also keeping them safe.”

Donkers says a popular approach to promote farm safety awareness and education among children and their families is to organize a farm safety day camp. These community based events are typically organized

and offered through local schools or community organizations.

In most camps, children move in small groups through a number of stations or sessions where they learn about specific safety topics, such as equipment, chemical, or livestock safety in presentations lasting no more than 20 minutes, depending on the age of the children.

“Organizers can customize the sessions based on what works best for their farm families. They may choose to educate about topics that have in one way or another made an impact on their community, such as ATV or dugout safety.”

For anyone interested in organizing a farm safety day camp, AF offers a comprehensive day camp planning manual. “The manual provides organizers an easy step-by-step guide for planning a customized day camp,” says Donkers. “The format of a day camp allows participants the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of a camp-like setting while also learning about safety and health on the farm.”

Another way children can learn about farm safety is through the Farm Safety Kids Club (age 0-8) and Safety Wranglers (ages 9-14). “By signing up for one of these safety programs, participants will receive two annual newsletters that cover specific farm safety topics such as helmet safety, livestock safety, and hearing safety.

Each newsletter is filled with fun activities and experiments that teach children how to recognize farm hazards and prevent injuries.”

For more information about these resources and programs, visit the Alberta Farm Safety Program website at www.agriculture.alberta.ca/farmsafety.

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The Northern Horizon, March 17, 2017 The Northern Horizon salutes all the women who know that there are no percentages in agriculture; it is not a world of 60-40, 50-50 or 70-30. There

are jobs to do and we all do them. Here are pictures of a few of the women who continue to show the world that there are no glass ceilings in the world

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Consultation on Canadian Grain Commission user fees We are proposing changes to our user fees. The new fees would begin when our next 5-year fee cycle starts on April 1, 2018.

Tell us what you think We invite Canadian grain producers, farm groups, licensed grain companies, and industry associations to give input on • the proposed fees • our services and service standards • how these changes may affect their business • the approach to changing our fees

Give us your input by May 1, 2017 Visit the Canadian Grain Commission website for the User Fees Consultation and Pre-Proposal and for details about how to give input.

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Guess what? It’s Canadian Agriculture Literacy month March is Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM).

“CALM is an initiative that encourages children to learn about and cel-

ebrate agriculture in various ways, including reading books about agriculture, meeting with farmers, exploring the full production cycle of

food from farm to fork, and exploring careers in agriculture,” says Karen Carle, ag education consultant, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “The focus of the month is on building an awareness for students on the connection they have with local farmers and to the agriculture industry.”

This year sees the event expand from a single week to an entire month, and has the theme of Our Food. Our Story.

“Due to increasing demand by schools to participate, CALM now lasts all March,” says Carle. “This gives us to the opportunity to spend further time celebrating and sharing the agriculture story with more students, and in more schools, across Alberta.”

New this year is a Twitter live video competition. “It’s your chance to share a story about food using Twitter Live or Periscope using the Our Food. Our Story theme,” says Carle.

“To enter the contest, you must add #MyFoodStory & #CALM17 in the description of your video. Three videos will be randomly selected from across the country, and the winners will each receive $250 that can be donated to a charity or school of their choice.”

Carle says there are also a number of free resources available for teach-

ers. “These include Michael and Mia: Stewards of the Land, which is a story for upper elementary students about two children who take on growing a vegetable garden on their parents’ farm, and a new book for mid-elementary students called Alex’s First Seed. It’s a story about an earthworm who makes compost to nurture a seed into a full-grown vegetable.”

There are also many activities taking place around the province.

“For example, the Reynolds-Alberta Museum is participating this year with a number of their agriculture programs, Ag for Life is doing madein-Alberta breakfasts and in-school programs, and Agriculture in the Classroom is connecting grade four students with people in the industry so they can learn about agriculture.”

Carle adds it’s very important to have events like CALM. “Our population is becoming increasingly urban, and many families are two or three generations away from the farm.

CALM provides an opportunity to help young people understand the importance and value of agriculture to their lives and their communities.”

For more information about Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week, go to www.agriculture.alberta.ca/ageducation or contact Karen Carle at 403-340-5339 or via e-mail at karen. carle@gov.ab.ca.

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Last 501.47s 530.20s 526.70 528.50 Last 434-0 s 429-0 448-6 464-0 Last 414-0s 457-0s 465-6 477-4 Last 629-4s 526-4s 542-0 548-4 Last 362-2 369-4 377-0 Last 269-2 242-0 235-0 Last 1000-2 1011-4 1021-0 Last 32.89 33.10 33.38 Last 323.3 327.7 331.0

Change - 8.30 + 3.60 - 0.50 - 0.90 Change - 9-0 + 1-4 + 1-6 + 1-2 Change - 6-4 - 6-2 - 0-2 - 0-2 Change + 5-0 - 3-0 + 7-4 + 6-0 Change - 3-0 - 2-6 - 2-6 Change + 2-0 - 1-6 - 1-2 Change - 10-6 - 10-2 - 10-2 Change - 0.40 - 0.44 - 0.43 Change - 3.2 - 3.4 - 3.2

Open 0.00 0.00 526.70 529.20 Open 0-0 432-0 448-2 463-6 Open 0-0 457-0 466-2 477-2 Open 0-0 0-0 536-2 543-4 Open 366-0 372-6 379-6 Open 268-0 243-4 236-0 Open 1009-0 1021-0 1030-4 Open 33.06 33.54 33.81 Open 326.1 330.7 333.7

High 501.47 530.20 530.00 531.90 High 434-0 432-4 450-6 466-2 High 414-0 457-0 468-0 480-2 High 629-4 530-4 542-4 549-6 High 366-4 374-0 381-2 High 269-2 244-2 236-0 High 1009-0 1022-6 1032-2 High 33.06 33.67 33.95 High 326.4 331.4 334.4

Low 501.47 530.20 525.80 528.10 Low 434-0 429-0 444-0 459-4 Low 414-0 456-0 460-6 472-4 Low 629-4 526-4 535-6 543-4 Low 361-0 367-4 375-0 Low 268-0 239-2 233-0 Low 998-0 1007-6 1017-4 Low 32.88 33.05 33.32 Low 322.5 325.9 329.2

Prev. Stl. 509.77 526.60 527.20 529.40 Prev. Stl. 443-0 427-4 447-0 462-6 Prev. Stl. 420-4 463-2 466-0 477-6 Prev. Stl. 624-4 529-4 534-4 542-4 Prev. Stl. 365-2 372-2 379-6 Prev. Stl. 267-2 243-6 236-2 Prev. Stl. 1011-0 1021-6 1031-2 Prev. Stl. 33.29 33.54 33.81 Prev. Stl. 326.5 331.1 334.2

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Inappropriate urination in dogs: possibly a medical problem?

By Mira Kelada One of the most common questions asked at a veterinary clinic is about inappropriate urination in dogs. This problem can be extremely frustrating and is not tolerated for very long before owners seek a professional opinion. Inappropriate urination can be expected in young animals that are not yet house trained. But when dogs begin to urinate inside the house or leak urine it is worth further investigation as inappropriate elimination can be due to a medical problem. In order to determine if your pet is urinating excessively or inappropriately due to a medical problem your veterinarian will ask many questions. They will ask when, how often, where, and how much your dog urinates. Additionally, your vet will ask you if the urine smells strange or if it contains visible blood.

wrong spot and this causes frequent and inappropriate urination. This problem requires surgery in order to fix.

In middle aged to older dogs, urinary tract infections can cause them to urinate inappropriately. Dogs may pee inside or produce foul-smelling urine. Just as in puppies, urinary tract infections in older dogs can be treated with antibiotics. To diagnose a urinary tract infection, your veterinarian will collect a urine sample from your dog. A small percentage of spayed female dogs will develop incontinence during their lifetime due to hormonal changes in their body. This problem can be treated with several medications once it is diagnosed. Also, chiropractic work may also benefit a dog’s urinary

incontinence issues. Dogs can also get bladder stones, which can cause blood in the urine and can also block their urethra – this is an emergency!

Examination of the urine under the microscope as well as x-rays can help identify if stones are in your pet’s bladder or urinary tract. Finally, your pet may be drinking more and urinating more due to a hormonal problem. Several diseases such as diabetes and Cushing’s disease can cause your dog to drink more and urinate more.

Before you jump to a conclusion that your dog is behaving badly in the house, it is worth investigating whether or not they have a medical problem. If you have any questions about your pet’s urination habits, don’t hesitate to call your veterinary clinic.

There are several medical reasons why a dog may have inappropriate urination at every stage of life. Puppies that are not house trained will often pee inappropriately. However, if you have a puppy that leaks or dribbles urine, especially after lying down, it is possible that they have a urinary infection or a congenital problem with their urinary tract. Bacteria typically cause urinary tract infections and the irritation in the urinary tract causes puppies to pee when they aren’t supposed to. Urinary tract infections in dogs can be treated with antibiotics. Rarely, congenital urinary tract problem in puppies cause inappropriate urination. The ureter, which transports urine from the kidney to the bladder, can enter the bladder in the

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C ttle Directory Upper Cache & Kam Blondes

Hansen’s Limousin

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

Willow Springs Stock Farm

Hillview Farms

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

CHAROLAIS

Altona Falls Red Angus

Ros, Karl & Ann Musgrove, Fort St. John, BC...........250-262-3278

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

Aspen Hill Red Angus

Reed & Michelle Rigney, Westlock, AB .................. 780-348-53086

Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB ...780-938-2173

Bar 4A Cattle Co.

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

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

Lakeroad Limousin

Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB...................780-685-2141

Pinnacle View Limousin

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

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

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

Wembley, AB ...............................................................780-766-2887

Shadow Creek Red Poll

Drschiwiski Family, Cecil Lake, BC ............................250-329-4816

SALERS

Battle River Black Angus Brandl Cattle Co. 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

Eldon & Marilyn Cassity

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

JayDawn Farms

Grundke Family Salers

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

Lazy S Charolais

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

Pro-Char Charolais

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

SHORTHORNS

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

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

Rosebud Ranches

Tamarack Shorthorns

Spruce View Charolais

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

SIMMENTALS

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

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

Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company

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

GELBVIEHS

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

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

Tom & Carolyn de Waal, Prince George, BC ................. 250-562-5200

Brian & Deanne Stratuliak, Rolla, B.C .......................250-759-4143

Heart Valley Angus

AdamsGreen Gelbvieh

Harvest Angus

Kiskatinaw Gelbvieh

Brad & Aleta Chappell, Courtenay, BC .......................... 250-337-8097

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

Voss Family Salers

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

Gemvale Stock Farm

Heart of the Valley Farms

RED POLL

Eight Way Charolais

Valanjou Charolais

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

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

Milne’s Gelbvieh

Harold & Bev Milne, Fairview, AB ............................. 780-835-0365

Albrecht Farms

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

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

Cuthbertson Cattle Co.

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

Fallen Timber Farms

Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC ....................... 250-780-2141

J Lazy A Ranch

HEREFORDS

Flatrock Valley Simmentals

Jones Land & Cattle

Cody & Ashley Pugh, Cecil Lake, BC ......................... 250-794-8606

GRA-TAN Farm

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

Halfway River Simmentals Hodges Simmentals

Mackenzie Red Angus

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

Mountain Side Angus

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

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

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

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

Jarin & Amber Carter, Sexsmith, AB............................780-518-9652 Mark & Allison Jones, Barrhead, AB .........................780-674-6377

Kjos Black Angus

Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC .....................250-787-0970

Lazy B Livestock

Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, G.P., AB ..................780-539-7128

5-Star Herefords

Brad Geisbrecht, Cecil Lake, BC ...............................250-781-3580

Benwyn Herefords

Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ................780-786-2181

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC ................250-263-8237 Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ......................780-512-4669

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch

JayDawn Farms

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

Eureka Hereford Farms

KIN-KIN Cattle Co.

Alan & Lorraine Sanford, Quesnel, BC .......................... 250-249-5469

Friesen Hereford Farms

KRS Simmentals

Gold Stock Hereford Farms

KSL Simmentals

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

Nine Mile Ranch

North Point Red Angus

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

Rafter SJ Ranch

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

Ring Creek Farms

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

Rio Grande Angus

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

Sawmill Angus

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

Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB .................780-832-4068 Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB .................780-354-3190

Gurtler Farms

Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB .....................................780-836-2125 Hilltop Honey Ranch Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC .....................250-786-5232

JoNomn Hereford Ranch

Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB............................780-348-5835

McElroy Polled Herefords

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

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

Moonlite Farm

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

Moose Creek Simmentals

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

Nine Mile Ranch

Alan & Lorraine Sanford, Quesnel, BC ....................... 250-249-5469

Silver S Red Angus

Reber’s Polled Herefords

Smoky River Red Angus

Spring Mountain Stock Farm

Ole, Elden & Einar Bakkehaug, Hythe, AB................780-356-2113

Spruce Lane Ranch

Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ..............780-786-4373

Devin & Amber Stark, Bezanson, AB.........................780-876-6252 Maynard & Curtis Boese, Sexsmith, AB ....................780-568-4340 Andrew & Vivian Miller, Bonanza, AB ......................780-353-3355

Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB ..........................780-774-2337

O Double E Simmentals

Hotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB ..............780-354-2074

Rachido Ranch

LIMOUSIN

Rosefield Simmentals

Wallin Stock Farm

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin

BLONDE d’AQUITAINE

Dry Creek Ranch

Tri-K Simmentals

Excel Ranches

Willow Creek Simmentals

James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC ......................250-630-2621

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

SIBL Simmentals

Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC ..................250-793-2384

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

David & Janet Kamelchuk, Athabasca, AB ................780-675-1227

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

Steve & Shirley Jackson, Westerose, AB ....................780-586-2800

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

Jennifer Wallin, Woking, AB ......................................780-864-8556

Dusty Acre Blondes

Dave Rounds & Shellie Wolfe, Dawson Creek, B.C...250-784-4628

Little Acre Farms

Spruce Vale Blondes

Fouillard Limousin

The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB...............................780-785-2045

Willowdale Simmentals

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

Wolfe Farms

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

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Chef Hal’s spring time recipes: pea pancakes

Ingredients 4 SERVINGS 1 cup shelled fresh peas (from about 1 pound pods) or frozen peas, thawed 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more 3 large eggs 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for skillet 4 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for serving 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted

Preparation If using fresh peas, cook in a small saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 3 minutes (if using frozen peas, do not cook). Drain.

Purée eggs, cottage cheese, flour, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth.

Transfer batter to a medium bowl and stir in peas and 4 scallions. (Batter should be thick but pourable; stir in water by tablespoonfuls if too thick).

Heat a lightly oiled large nonstick skillet over

Shadow Creek Red Polls for Sale at the farm -

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medium heat. Working in batches, add batter to skillet by 1/4-cupfuls, spreading out to 3-inch-4inch rounds with a spoon. Cook pancakes until bubbles form on top, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until pancakes are browned on bottom and the centers are just cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.

Serve pancakes drizzled with butter and topped with scallions.

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Dean & Marsha Anderson – Fort St John, BC

Werner & Debbie Grundke Alberta Beach, Alberta

780-924-2464 or 780-982-2472 grundke@xplornet.com delivery available

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

VOSS FAMILY SALERS

Your Peace Country Connec�on for Quality Salers Ca�le

Quality Grass-Fed BEEF AND BULLS FOR SALE Randy & Lesli Voss

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Topping these fresh blini-like pancakes with smoked salmon would make an ideal appetizer for a party.

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Ricotta gnocchi with leeks and fava beans Ingredients 4 SERVINGS 1 15- to 16-ounce container whole-milk ricotta cheese or 15 ounces fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese 1%20%20%20%20%C2%A0 1 small leek (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise 1%20%20%20%20%C2%A0 1 large egg 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2/3 cup all purpose flour, plus additional for dredging 1%20%20%20%20%C2%A0 1 cup shelled fresh fava beans or frozen double-peeled, thawed 1%20%20%20%20%C2%A0 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 12 fresh sage leaves

under cold water; drain. Using hands, squeeze leek dry.

Mix ricotta, leek, egg, 1/2 cup Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in bowl. Stir in 2/3 cup flour. Cover and chill mixture at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.

Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place flour for dredging in flat bowl.

For each gnocchi, shape 1 tablespoon ricotta mixtureinto ball, then drop into bowl of flour, tossing to coat. Transfer gnocchi to baking sheet. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead.

Cover with plastic wrap; chill.

If using fresh fava beans, blanch in small saucepan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes; transfer to bowl of ice water. Peel beans.

Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fava beans and sage leaves.

Sauté until butter browns, favas are tender, and sage leaves are crisp, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Working in 2 batches, add gnocchi and cook until tender and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to skillet with fava beans; toss to coat. When all gnocchi have been added to skillet, toss over medium heat to warm. Serve with Parmesan.

Market tip First-of-the-season fava beans are smaller, have tender skins, and don’t need to be peeled after shelling. If shopping for favas later in the season, make sure to peel the shelled beans to remove the tough, bitter outer skin.

Preparation Set large strainer lined with double-layer damp cheesecloth over large bowl. Place ricotta in prepared strainer; cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight. (If using fresh ricotta, skip this step.)

Cook leek in small pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain. Rinse

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23 BULLS GOING TO THE

44th Annual Dawson Creek All Breeds Bull Sale

Saturday, March 25, 2017 – VJV, Dawson Creek, BC Herefords Charolais Simmentals

LOT 27 HADD 31D – BW 82

Here is a low birth weight tan bull calf.

He is polled, smooth shouldered and lots of growth, heifer bull deluxe.

LOT 51 BRHR 15D – BW 91

We purchased the sire of all the red calves from Lewis farms. This calf has muscle and performance written all over him.

LOT 41 EUV 1D – BW 88

This calf is out of a first calf heifer and a bull we bought out of Saskatchewan. He is our pick of the bull pen this year with lots of hair, eye appeal and growth.

• SIMMENTALS - 6 RED YEARLINGS 2 BLACK TWO YEAR OLDS • HEREFORDS - 5 TWO YEAR OLDS AND 4 YEARLINGS • CHAROLAIS - ALL RED FACTOR, 5 TWO YEAR OLDS - 1 YEARLING Briar Ridge Stock Farm, Box 6, Bay Tree, AB T0H 0A0

Randy & Chris Haddow – 250.784.7012 brhr78@gmail.com Chad, Gen, Addison, Leah & Wyatt Haddow – 250.784.3924

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Halseph’s traditional rice goulash “Traditional foods are traditional,” says Chef Hal. Rice Goulash 2 cups dry rice; cooked according to package di-

rections (long grain is probably best; my medium grain was sticky) 2 lbs ground beef 28 ounce can diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Cook rice.

In a large nonstick skillet brown ground beef and break up into pieces.

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, salt and pepper. Add bacon grease and stir well. Cook over medium heat until rice is done.

Add rice and stir well. Cook for several minute until bubbling hot. Taste test for seasoning and serve hot.

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Bulls for Sale on the Farm

Dan: (250) 630-2146 Cell: (250) 261-3955 Dan & Trudy Loewen & family Altona, BC (1 hour north of Fort St. John)

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North Country Ranchland Sale at

Don & Sheri Murphy

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It’s Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2017 Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) takes place from March 12-18, 2017.

“CASW is a yearly farm safety awareness campaign that runs every spring in March,” says Kenda Lubeck, farm safety awareness coordinator, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF). “It’s a time to reflect on the importance of farm safety to the health and well-being of all Alberta farmers, their workers, and families. The majority of farm-related injuries are preventable, so it’s important for farmers to put a plan in place to eliminate or minimize risks.”

is one tool that is available to help farmers and farm managers apply a health and safety management system, or safety plan, to their operation.

The theme of this year’s CASW is Be an AgSafe Family – Appealing to Adults.

This year, CASW is adding the AgSafe Ribbon Campaign which is an idea that was adopted from an AF campaign run in 2012. “The goal is to increase awareness of the many different responsibilities that Albertans have in farm safety. Wearing an AgSafe Ribbon encourages conversation on what people can do to prevent farm-related injuries on Alberta farms. Individuals and organizations can order ribbons online from CASA by going to their website at www.agsafetyweek.ca.”

“Be an Ag-Safe Family is a three-year campaign aimed at empowering rural Albertans with the information they need to help keep kids, adults and seniors safe on the farm. Last year’s focus was on children’s safety and next year will focus on seniors.”

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry provides a number of resources and tools available for farm owners, workers, and families to encourage the adoption of safe farm practices. FarmSafe Alberta

Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company

PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS Visitors Welcome

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STEVE AYLWARD (250) 786-5031 or (250) 784-5136 DALE AYLWARD (250) 786-5478 P.O. BOX 132, DAWSON CREEK, B.C. V1G 4G3

Contact: Alberta Ag-Info Centre 310-FARM (3276)

Lubeck says another place to learn more about farm safety is AF’s farm safety page.

North Point Angus

Annual Bull Sale Sat. April 8, 2017 - 1:00 p.m.

VJV, Dawson Creek

Box Box 2139 2139 High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 zahacy@telus.net

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

Silver Willow Ranch Selling Yearling & 2-Year-Old Registered Black Angus Bulls Off the Ranch by Private Treaty

Red & Black Angus Yearlings & 2-Yr-Olds

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“To help in the delivery of the Alberta Farm Safety Program, last year AF added two farm safety specialists,” says Lubeck. “This will help strengthen the connection with producers, agricultural organizations and farm families. Staff members now have increased capacity to more effectively reach out to rural Albertans.”

“It’s a great site for helping people create a health and safety plan on their farm, organize a farm safety event in their community or just to contact farm safety coordinator or specialist to access resources, ask questions or even to bounce ideas off of. We’re here to talk farm safety and to help out, and we’d love to hear from you.”

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2017 Canadian Agricultural Outlook is a forecast to $23.9 billion as a result of downward pressure on North American red meat prices from growing meat supplies in the United States, with a further decline of 4% for 2017.

Crop receipts are expected to increase 2% to $32.6 billion in 2016, and increase by a further 1% to $32.9 billion in 2017.

With lower market receipts anticipated in both forecast years, program payments are expected to make up some of the shortfall, increasing by 24% in 2016 to $2.6 billion, and by a further 22% in 2017 to reach $3.2 billion. Farm operating expenses are forecast to decline by about 1% in 2016, to $44.2 billion, and increase by 2% in 2017 to $45.1 billion. The net worth of the average farm is expected to reach $2.8 million in 2017.

To request a copy of the complete publication, please contact: publications@agr.gc.ca

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Northern Horizon Ph: 250-782-4888 Fax: 250-782-6300

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ASPENRIDGE STOCK FARMS REG. POLLED HEREFORD • REG. BULLS & HEIFERS

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Box 536, HYTHE, ALBERTA TOH 2C0

JACK 780-356-2359

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The 2017 Canadian Agricultural Outlook provides a number of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s key indicators of the strength of the agriculture sector and its contribution to Canada’s economy. This forecast represents a federal-provincial consensus on the outlook for farm cash receipts, expenses and net farm incomes.

The report is prepared in consultation with provincial governments and Statistics Canada and can be used as a benchmark for governments and industry as they plan for the years to come.

Highlights Net cash income in 2016 is estimated to experience a modest 2% annual decline to $14.8 billion. A decline of 7% to $13.8 billion is expected in 2017, however 2016 and 2017 are still expected to be the second and fourth best years on record, respectively.

Livestock receipts in Canada are expected to decrease by 7% in 2016

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New livestock program to support family ranchers and rural economies Small ranches and livestock farms in British Columbia (B.C.) are getting help to meet upcoming national livestock traceability requirements that will help track livestock movements in the event of an animal health investigation, and also offer the opportunity for ranchers to reach new customers who focus on the awareness and promotion of where they source their food.

through Growing Forward 2, a federal-provincialterritorial initiative that provides a $3-billion in-

vestment over five years in innovation, competitiveness and market development.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia have partnered to fund the Livestock Tag Reader Rebate Program to help small ranchers trace and document the movement of their animals throughout the food chain. The Program will cover 70% of the costs of equipment, up to $3,500, that beef, pork, sheep, goat and venison producers will need to adhere to federal traceability protocols. Up to $100,000 of program funding will be available to small producers in 2017/2018.

Eligible equipment includes verified readers for radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, which are applied to an animal’s ear, as well as the installation of related software and training for handheld or panel readers. The traceability process provides verified tracking of individual animals from the ranch to the abattoir, which offers interested retail operators the opportunity to promote exactly where their meat has come from. Program applicants must be B.C. livestock producers that are registered in the BC Premises Identification Program.

The Program targets livestock operations that have generated less than $30,000 in annual farm receipts for each of the previous two years, to help small livestock producers comply with anticipated federal government traceability regulations. Operators of larger ranches and livestock operations can access funding to implement traceability systems, including support for tag-reader purchase through the Ministry’s On-Farm Food Safety and Traceability Program.

Yes, someone call. I say “Cartwright! Cartwright!” but no one come and I hang up. FILE Photo

The Program is one of the ways the B.C. government is taking action to strengthen, grow and diversify rural communities and will build on the immediate investments and long-term action plan outlined in B.C.’s Rural Economic Development Strategy which are expected to create over 26,000 jobs and add $2.8 billion to provincial Gross domestic product (GDP). The Program is funded

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Good Bred Cows

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Older Bred Cows

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B/Cows & Hfrs $1,400

$2,300

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PURCHASING BULLS, COWS & FEEDERS • Fully Licensed & Bonded Buyers • 0% selling commission • Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm 1-1/2 miles south on Range Road 85 from Highway 43 west of Wembley

Glen Mayer 780.897.9570 • Nolan Mayer 780.518.0709

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Former theatre has date with the wrecking ball JONNY WAKEFIELD Staff Writer

More than 60 years after opening its doors as one of Dawson Creek’s first movie houses, the Crest Theatre has a date with the wrecking ball.

The former 500-seat, single-screen theatre located on 102nd Ave. is set to come down this spring, after City of Dawson Creek staff approved a demolition permit for the site.

The Crest, which found new life as a bingo and pool hall and youth care

facility in its later decades, has sat empty for a number of years.

According to the website cinematreasures.org, the Crest was built in 1953 for the Dawson Creek Theatre Company, which also operated the city’s Northland and Vogue Theatres.

Cecil B. DeMille’s circus film The Greatest Show on Earth won the Academy Award for best picture that year.

The building is now owned by CFA Investment Inc., which also owns City Furniture. After two or three years on the market, the company decided to demolish the building, a City Furniture staffer said.

It’s not clear when the building

ceased to be a theatre. According to a 1997 Peace River Block News article, the Crest became a bingo hall and was later converted into a Nawican Friendship Centre-run youth care facility.

Three other long-empty structures in Dawson Creek have been demolished in the past year.

Demolition crews removed the Grandview School, Centennial Pool and the former regional library building last summer. All of those buildings were owned by the city.

Celtic Construction will demolish the Crest this spring, according to a city report. reporter@dcdn.ca

THORSBY STOCKYARDS INC. 4405 – 50 Ave, Box 379, Thorsby, AB T0C 2P0 • 780-789-3915 REGULAR CATTLE SALES

MONTHLY HORSE SALES Thurs, Apr 6 – 6:00 p.m.

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Monday, March 20 200+ Replacement Heifers on Offer In Conjunc�on with Regular Sale Saturday, April 1 - 12:00 Noon All Breeds Select Bull Sale And Bred Cow & Heifer Sale

Jeff Fritz: 780.203.4953 • Mack Vars: 780.940.2899 Chance Martin: 403.358.0456 • Corey Lawrence: 780.940.6301 www.thorsbystockyards.ca

The Crest Theatre in 1986. The building is set to be torn down this spring years after it ceased to be a theatre. SoUth PEACE hIStorICAL SoCIEty ArChIvES Photo

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MARCH Mon, Mar 20 – 9:00 a.m.

Featuring 65 Bred Heifers Tan and TBF Bred to Red Angus Calving April 1st, 2017 Mon, Mar 27 – 9:00 a.m.

APRIL Mon, Apr 03 – 9:00 a.m.

Mon, Apr 10 – 9:00 a.m.

Mon, Apr 17 – NO SALE Mon, Apr 24 – 9:00 a.m.

Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. www.vjvauction.com • Canadian Satellite Web Site: www.cslauction.com Dawson Creek

Cattle Sales

Special Sales

Donny Fessler 250.782.3766

Beaverlodge Shawn Gist 780.354.2423

Westlock Gary Jarvis 780.349.3153

Ponoka Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453

Tues, Mar 21 – 9:00 a.m. (BC)

Thurs, Mar 23 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 23 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Mar 22 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 21 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 28 – 9:00 a.m. (BC)

Thurs, Mar 30 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Mar 30 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Mar 29 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Mar 28 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 4 – 9:00 a.m. (BC)

Thurs, Apr 6 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Apr 6 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Apr 5 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 4 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 11 – 9:00 a.m. (BC)

Thurs, Apr 13 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Apr 13 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Apr 12 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 11 – 9:00 a.m.

Dawson Creek

Beaverlodge

Westlock

Ponoka

Rimbey

N.C. Ranchland Bull Sale Tues, Mar 21 – 1:00 p.m. (BC) D.C. All Breeds Bull Sale Sat, Mar 25 – 1:00 p.m. (BC) P.C. Limousin Bull Sale Tues, Apr 4 – 1:00 p.m. (BC) North Point Angus Sale Sat, Apr 8 – 1:00 p.m. (BC) • Horse Sale • Sat, Apr 22 – 12:00 Noon (BC) Tack @ 9:30 a.m. (BC)

Mountain Side Angus Bull Sale

Bred Cow Sale Sat, Mar 25 – 12:00 Noon Open Bull, Bred Cow & Replacement Heifer Sale Sat, Apr 29 – 12:00 Noon Horse Sales (Saturday) Mar 18 – 10:00 a.m.

Apr 8 – 10:00 a.m.

Sheep & Goat Sales (Tues) Tues, Mar 21 – 11:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 4 – 11:00 a.m.

Rafter JL Charolais Bull Sale

Lazy S Limousin/Charolais Bull Sale Sat, Mar 25 – 6:00 p.m.

Longhorn Sale Tues, Mar 28 – 2:00 p.m.

Horse Sales Fri, Mar 31 – 5:00 p.m.

Fri, Apr 28 – 5:00 p.m.

Fri, May 26 – 5:00 p.m.

Thurs, Mar 23 – 1:00 p.m.

Select Open Replacement Heifer Sale With our March 23 regular sale 100 to 150 in groups of 5 to 10

Sheep Assembly Day

Mon, Mar 20 • 9 am – 11 am Mon, Apr 3 • 9 am – 11 am

Call Jason 587.343.2162

Thurs, Mar 23 – 1:00 p.m.

Bison Sale

Sat, Mar 18 – 12:00 Noon

Rimbey Dean Edge 403.704.0280

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

Ponoka: 4410 – Highway 2A, Ponoka, AB (Ph) 403.783.5561, (Fax) 403.783.4120, (Website) www.vjvauction.com (Email) office@vjvauction.com Dawson Creek: 301 – 116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C. (Ph) 250.782.3766, (Fax) 250.782.6622 (Email) vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com Beaverlodge: Box 606, Beaverlodge, AB (Ph) 780.354.2423, (Email) vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca Westlock: 9004 – 110A Street, Westlock, AB (Ph) 780.349.3153 (Fax) 780.349.5466 • Rimbey: 4831 – 47th Street, Rimbey, AB (Ph) 403.843.2439 (Fax) 403.843.3485

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Field Representatives: Mike Brennan (Ponoka, Rimbey, Bashaw) 403.783.1074 • Ralph Calder (Grimshaw & Northern Alberta) 780.618.7655 • Neil Campbell (Rycroft) 780.814.4113 • Trevor Duke (Castor, Coronation, Stettler, Hanna) 403.740.5753 • Trent Ewasiw (Rochester, Dapp) 780.349.0239 • Glenn Fells (Grande Prairie, Teepee Creek, Bezanson) 780.518.5573 • Don Fessler (Northern BC & Alberta) 250.719.5561 • Darryl Friesen (Rimbey) 780.318.1630 • Shawn Gist (Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, Teepee Creek) 250.219.4419 • D. Trapper Green (Northern Alberta & BC) 780.837.0171 • Craig Jacklin (Ponoka, Feeder Finance) 403-783-1453 • Ron Kramer (Fort St. John) 250.827.3245 • Barry Neumeirer (Rimbey) 403.350.8222 • Art Patterson (Dawson Creek) 250.784.4307 • Cory Polak (Peers, Edson) 780.712.5749 • Wade Schaupmeyer (Mayerthorpe) 780.305.4104 • Bob Scott (Lac La Biche) 780.689.9203 • Travis Sekura (Drayton Valley) 780.621.6841 • Stan Skeels (Rimbey) 403.704.0288 • Hank Stach (Lamont) 780.977.3733 • Nanson Vold (Ponoka) 403.783.0349

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DON’T MISS IT! Janis Kmet BC Sales Rep 250-219-0369 jkmet@dcdn.ca

Dan Przybylski Sales Mgr 250-784-4319 horizon@dcdn.ca

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Manager: Tyler Bodnaruk 780-380-4017 Sales: Toby Bush 780-897-4847 Mark Moskalyk 780-832-8502

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Throw in our 3-year or 3,000-hour Fendt Gold Star Customer Care plan, and there’ll be nothing slowing you down. You’ll get the job done right with time to spare.

Take a look at a Fendt tractor first, before the other brands. You’ll be able to wave to them as you pass them by.

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• SPRING SPECIAL ON SEEDING, SPRAYING and ALL HAY EQUIPMENT • NO TRAVEL CHARGES WITHIN 100KM • NO PAYMENTS FOR 6 MONTHS New Holland T7 Tractor

270hp, Auto Command, Front PTO, Front 3pt Hitch, Auto Steer, 500 Hours

New Holland SP400F Sprayer

1990 Deutz-Allis 150hp Tractor Brand new rebuild, 4x4, powershift

SALE $25,000 O.B.0.

CAMROSE 1-800-639-8057

New Holland T6 Special Edition

175hp, Auto Command, Auto Steer, Special Edition Loader, 150 Hours

Sunflower 50’ Disc

New Holland Speedrower 200 36’ Header, Deluxe, Leather, Air Ride Cab, 200 Hours

Massey Ferguson MF1754L Tractor

1600 Gal Stainless Tank, Deluxe Interior, Auto Steer, Leather, Pressure Washer, 200 Hours

5 Acres of Use, Used Pricing for New, Call for Details

Massey Ferguson MF1742L

Massey Ferguson MF1739E Tractor

Massey Ferguson GC1710 Tractor

$24,499

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43hp, Loader, 3pt Hitch

$29,599

LOUGHEED 1-800-773-9757

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55hp, Loader, 3pt Hitch, Cab

$43,999

25hp, Loader, Backhoe

40hp, Loader, 3pr Hitch

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

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Fax: 864-3468,

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

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Ross Equip. Ltd Since 1943

Call for Sale Price, as we are compelled by the Manufacture to advertize only MSRP retail prices 1

LEASE to Own any Equip. on this page

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Pay only the 1st lease payment in advance. OAC

SOLD

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

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

msrp $322,200

1 Only $199,000

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

Lease to Own 7 annual Lease pmt OAC $ 32,800

Lease to Own 12-S/A Lease pmt OAC $35,500 +rv

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1300 bu 50”w/tire 114,970 $86,500

msrp $595,000

Lease to Own 13-S/A Lease pmt OAC of $17,650

Lease to Own 7 annual Lease pmt OAC $ 83,000

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10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 9,250 1200# hitch wt in trans

Lease to Own 12-S/A Lease pmt OAC $20,000 +rv Lease to Own 7 annual Lease pmt OAC $ 44,570

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Lease to Own 13-S/A Lease

Lease to Own 7 annual Lease pmt OAC $ 67,500

* call for sale price 32’ coming 28’ Vers Vertical Tillage 85230 msrp $104,000 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage 95220 msrp* $112,000 36’ Vers Vertical Tillage 110250 msrp $135,000 40’ Vers Vertical Tillage 125260 msrp $155,000

30’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, 10.5”S, 26X8mm c/o frt 2017 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 26x8mm S/rear, S/L hitch 650# per ft, T2-215 brgs 110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 800/70R38 #80150 Brg wear grds msrp $ 95,000 #420500 call for sale price msrp $535,000 36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #87200 msrp $ 101,000

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

$ 15,900

2011 100’ RG994 Roga SS tank, Viper Pro, Au Accu boom, Auto boo Air Dryer,380/90R46 & $240,650 $ 209,000

Lease to Own 13-S/A Lease

20’ V-Wing Ditcher 102,200 $92,000

Lease to Own 7 annual Lease pmt OAC $ 69,150

10-S/A Lease payments OAC of

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

$ 9,700

Lease to Own 7 annual Lea

Lease to Ow

OFFER Ends Mar 31 / 2017 on these units

Sizes, 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 18’ 20’

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 Onhand 1 Only $ 269,900

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 Tier 3

Lease to Own 7 annual Lea

Lease to Own 12-S/A Lease pmt OAC $29,500 +rv 42’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #115250 msrp $ 130,000

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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.

60’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $63,100 Intro 53,900 72’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $69,100 1-O/H 60,900 84’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $76,100 Intro 66,900

Lease to Own 12-S/A Lease pmt OAC $29,000 +rv

#410500 call for sale price

call for sale price

Lease to Own 12-S/A Lease pmt OAC $14,000 +rv

72’ O/H with Auto Lock

msrp $525,000

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

SOLD

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Lease to Own 7 annual Lea

2012 100’ RG1100 Rog 1965 hrs, SS tank, Vip 300 GPS, Accu boom, Air Dryer 380/90R46 & $290,550 $ 259,000

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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

Lease to Own 13-S/A Lease

30’ Header available

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

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

100’ 2014 RG1100 Rog SS tank, Viper Pro, Au Accu boom, Auto boo 380/90R46, Air ride, Ai $512,550 $417,000

12’ 650 o/h Offset 10” 26”b #31960

$ 39,900

Lease to Own 13-S/A Lease payments OAC of $ 23,945

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Lease to Own 7 annual Lease payments OAC of $ 44,436

51’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9450 450 bu 3 tanks Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, std drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between $ 335,600 No Stock Onhand $ 299,900

2017 400 Versatile 400 hp QSX12, PS TA19 16x4, 710/70R38D 6E hyd 113 gpm #355500 call for sale price msrp $440,000

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Lease to Own 12-S/A Lease pmt OAC $25,000 +rv Lease to Own 7 annual Lease pmt OAC $ 58,500

Lease is Sale price 120’ 2016 Alu/boom SX280 Versatile Sprayer

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

*257,250 radio, work lites 1 Only 189,000 16’ 6 way Quick Tach Deg Dozer $36,050 30,000

rear-duals, Air ride, Ac/b, A/b, gps Auto Steer msrp $ 479,000 1200 gal tank #372330

Call for Your Price.

$298,250 w/16’ blade $219,000 70’ML960 Contour II Air Drill 634 bu tank Lease to Own 12-S/A Lease pmt OAC $15,500 +rv

#325500

520x85R38 duals

415,000

Lease to Own 13-S/A Lease pmt OAC of $ 32,998 Lease to Own 7 annual Lease pmt OAC $ 61,145 Lease to Own 2-annual Lease pmt OAC $ 189,500

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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 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $16,900

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$6,820 disc

Since 1948

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

$7,000 disc

26 mpg

33 mpg New 2014 100’ RG1100

gator Sprayer 1100 uto Steer, 300 GPS, om wheels, Frt load ir Dryer Pkg,

3/17

$ 389,000

e pmt OAC of $ 34,500

MSRP $46,020

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

$8,900

New Agri-Tech 35.7 128hp 540 / 1000 PTO, ase pmt OAC $ 63,940 Lift 7,700# Lift 23’ boom susp Cab A/C forks

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

MSRP $52,500

$39,200*

15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i192420

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

$9,020 disc

0%-84

$45,500*

Deals at Ross Chrysler

17 1500 SLT V8 8A CC4X4SB iv237539 26 mpg

MSRP $59,150*

$52,100

$303-84 mbw steel gray

have never been better with

32 mpg

$5,720 to $13,720 in discounts MSRP $52,920

$43,900*

15 Durango AWD 8spd V6vvt i530488.po

$299-84 mbw

$5,720 disc

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three years in, is the B.C. wolf cull working?

JONNY WAKEFIELD Staff Writer

Caribou populations in the South Peace appear to be stabilizing after the species was brought to the brink three years ago, but wildlife experts disagree on the role B.C.’s controversial wolf cull is playing in that recovery.

Two-hundred and twenty seven wolves have been shot from helicopters in the South Peace since B.C. began the program in 2015. The province launched the cull to protect caribou and other ungulate populations, which have been severely reduced due to habitat loss and other factors.

The program is only in its third of five years, according to the Ministry

of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations says, meaning it’s too early to say for sure whether the cull is helping caribou. But the ministry is cautiously optimistic.

“Initial indications are that the program for the South Peace caribou herds (in conjunction with other efforts) has been effective so far,” a ministry spokesperson said in an email.

Last year, the Quintette caribou herd had 62 animals, an improvement over its pre-cull population.

The Moberly/Scott and Kennedy Siding herds are up to 54 and 50 animals, respectively, while a maternal penning project with Kilnze-za caribou in the Rocky Mountain foothills helped bring the herd back from just 16 aniProgram that includes shooting wolves from helicopters was launched to shore up caribou and ungulate numbers. Whether it’s working remains to be seen.

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mals three years ago.

At least 80 per cent of the region’s wolves will need to be killed to aid caribou recovery, the ministry says.

Jesse Zeman of the B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) said that while wolf predation is just one of the issues facing caribou herds in the South Peace, the species risked being wiped out without predator control.

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Wolf cull continued: same question as the last page’s headline ready so decimated that they are vulnerable to being wiped out by any number of events, including a bad winter, disease, rockslide, etc.,” Roessingh wrote in an email. “The underlying cause of caribou declines is habitat loss, which has put them at risk of higher predation rates, and habitat loss in the South Peace has not been reversed.”

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and other predators. It’s a trend seen across the province: there are now around 19,000 caribou in B.C. compared to as many as 40,000 at the turn of the last century.

Earlier this month, the province announced $27 million in new funding aimed at shoring up caribou. In addition to predator management, the money will go toward habitat protection and restoration, research and monitoring, maternal penning, and increased enforcement of wildlife protection laws.

BCWF regional president Gerry Paille said the province will need to use all those tools, including culls, to help caribou populations.

“We know that higher road densities and skidoos and logging and oil and gas activity are all pretty important (factors) in terms of the health of the caribou herds,” he said. “As far as the predators go, they need to be managed just like any wildlife species.”

But Anne Sherrod, caribou campaigner with the Valhalla Wilderness Society, said the province isn’t doing enough to address habitat loss, which she says is the root of the problem.

“There really isn’t an end in sight in the habitat destruction,” she said. “Basically what we’re getting with the slaughter of the wolves is a ruse: that if we kill the predators of these animals, we can destroy all their habitat and keep them alive. It’s being used as a substitute for habitat protection.”

Past culls haven’t worked in isolation, she added. A cull in Alberta that saw more than 1,000 wolves killed over the course of several years only managed to prevent ungulate populations from shrinking further, Sherrod said.

Krista Roessingh of the conservation group Pacific Wild agreed.

“The (caribou) populations in question are al-

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Peace region Women’s Institutes look for members Women’s Institutes located in the Peace region want to keep their brand and membership going.

“We want to move forward and are looking for a bit of a call to action,” says Landry WI member Ruth Veiner.

The group, with locations throughout Canada, is for women interested, informed and involved in building a better tomorrow.

The B.C. chapter has been active since 1909 while the group has existed since 1897. Peace Region groups are Baldonnel, Doe River, Landry, Nor’ Pioneer, North Pine, Rolla, and West Saskatoon. Veiner says groups take on the motivations and concerns of its members.

“Whether that is something wide like general health, specific like the a hospital or roads, we’d like to hear from women, members and potential members.”

Doe River member Judy Russell says she is interested in the more individual skills and passing them on.

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Producing and preserving food,” she said.

Veiner says members are the WI’s strength.

“We have had four provincial presidents from the area which has helped and enriched ours as well,” she says.

There are more than 100 members in the north and south Peace regions.

Veiner notes new members help the cause.

“They revitalize.”

Russell says monthly meetings or more frequent get-togethers happen during events.

“We can let people know where we are going what we are up to,” she says.

“The meetings are key to exchanging ideas, information and even speaker ideas.”

Ethel Dyck is a five-year member with the Doe River group. When asked why she wanted to be associated with the group, her answer was simple.

“I wanted to help out.”

If you would like to help out, contact 250-782-5041 editor@dcdn.ca

Women’s Institute members from across the south Peace met in Dawson Creek last week to spread the word about membership in the organizations.

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Potato acres could rise up to feed new plant

By Richard Kamchen A proposed new potato plant in southern Alberta may significantly increase provincial acres dedicated to the crop, according to an MNP analyst.

“Types of specialty crops grown may be impacted by the recent announcement of Cavendish’s new potato plant in Lethbridge,” writes MNP business advisor Bruce Warkentin. “This may increase potato acres of up to 8,000 to 10,000 from the existing 40,000 acres.”

Expansion expected Given potatoes require about a four-year rotation, a potential additional 40,000 acres might be required to facilitate the expansion, he adds.

Some of the new potato acres will be taken from traditional cereals, forages and oilseeds, which make up 80 per cent of the existing acres in the irrigation districts.

Warkentin adds that there are dry land acres available to be converted to irrigation.

same tonnage could be grown on fewer acres, he explains.

Since 1982, water rationing in the region only occurred in 2001, and in 2015, irrigation districts used only 64 per cent of their water license.

“Some dry land acres that have access to water will be converted to irrigation and increase the total available acres for potatoes,” Warkentin says.

“Irrigation districts have the ability to use additional water under their existing licenses,” Warkentin writes, adding, “Use of water rates will continue to increase as producers see the value in using them.

Between 2006 and 2015, sugar beet acres fell from 40,000 to 22,000, but that had more to do with increases in production per acre where the

“I would not foresee that the potato acres would take away from the other specialty crop acres such as sugar beets,” Warkentin says.

Cavendish Farms in December announced its intentions to replace its current, aging Lethbridge potato processing plant with a new $350-million facility.

Maritime Canada-based Cavendish says the new plant will allow the company to more than double its annual production capacity. Construction is set to begin in spring 2017 and be completed by summer of 2019.

To put into perspective the increase of potato acres by 10,000, (or 40,000, counting rotation), there are approximately 1.4 million acres with water rights in the 13 irrigation districts in southern Alberta, Warkentin notes.

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All about the history of the Alexview Cemetery Land located on the NW 15-81-9-W6 was first surveyed for a cemetery in 1969. The land was donated to the community by Herman Haugland.

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Dawson Creek Tara Norman Clinic @ Lakota Agri-Plex Sexsmith Skating Club Carnival at Sexsmith Arena

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Beaverlodge 26 Quilt Show & Sale at Beaverlodge Cultural Centre G.P. Sports Expo at Evergreen Park

Dawson Creek Spring Select Bull Sale Vold Jones & Vold

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G.P. Tom Cochrane Concert at Revolution Place

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1991 John Deere 648E Grapple Skidder. Cab heater, blade, good running condition. $14,500, OBO. 780835-1264

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2145 Wanted to Buy

WANTED: Shed Antlers for creative art. Purchase by the pound. Call Terry at 780766-2937/780-876-4455

2215 Heavy Equipment

2003 Western Star 200,000k on Rebuilt Engine. $35,000.

2013 Wilson Tri-Axle, Excellent Condition. $50,000.

250-719-4279 Attachments for skidsteers, tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc. Phone 780-354-2161.Beaverlodge.

For Sale: 8’ 3 Pth & Hydraulic Angle Blade, only Used One Winter .Phone: 250-785-5325

Equipment 2217 &Logging Supplies

Mobile Dimension Saw Mill for Sale on trailer. Good running condition. $9,500, OBO. Phone: 780-835-1264

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For Sale: 1979 GMC 7000 18 ft. Box & Hoist. Please Phone: 780-876-4649

2220 Misc Farm Equipment

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International Harvester C Combine with Pick-up Reel Shedded each winter.

Model 1440 Diesel 1179 hours.

Serial#1680229U020278 Axial Flow, Air Conditioning.

Melroe Pick-up reel Model 378 - 10 Serial #37822095 Header/Reverse for combine

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Equipment Livestock 2220 Misc Farm Equipment Slightly 2220 MiscusedFarm 3535 10’ & 12’ snow

1996 Freightliner tandem truck for sale. Needs motor rebuilt. Good tires. $9500 OBO (250)261-8039 2001 GMC T8500 with Self-Loading Cancade 20 Bale Hay Deck & 6 Speed Allison Transmission, 3406 Cat Engine. 780-332-4481 2006 Chev T8500 with SelfLoading Cancade 20 Bale Hay Deck & 6 Speed Allison Transmission, Cruise & Air Conditioning. 780-332-4481 Case 1175 tractor with loader for sale. $8,000. 780-4942710.

For Sale: ‘06 NH CX860 Combine, Comes W/P-UpHeader and 25’ Draper-Header, 2900-Thresher Hours. $85,000. 250-262-1376 For Sale: 14-ft Heavy Duty CCIL Field Cultivator.

Please Phone 780-835-4457 For Sale: 1John DeereR Starting Motor w/Magneto and New Rings. $600.

(OBO). 780-765-3921 after 6:00pm For Sale: Ezee-On Front End Loader for 970 or 1070 Case Tractor. Please Phone: 780624-8265 JD 680 41ft deep tillage cultivator on 12” spacing c/w Raven NH3 anhydrous package, 4 bar harrows and rear hitch. $29,500 OBO. (780)5180635 Morris Concept 2000 43’ Cultivator with John Blue NH3 Kit, Quick Attach Hitch for Tank . Replaceable Tips in Very Good Condition. $7,500. OBO. 780-8325385

blade to fit a JD, Kubota, or skid-steer. 780-518-6095 Used 75” 3 pth snow blower,manual chute rotator. $2900. New units also available. Phone: 780-5186095 WANTED: Looking for Used John Deere Square Baler # 336. Phone: 250261-8304

Tractors 2230 Case IH 1690 Tractor, 90HP, loader, 3pth, standard transmission, 3100 hours. $15,500, OBO. Phone: 780835-1264

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Buying Draft & Draft Cross Horses of All Types. Paying Cash. Phone: 780-831-4077 Complete Set of Light Draft Harness Lines, Bridles Included + New Traces. Please Phone: 250-843-7435

Livestock 3535 2 Year old Gelbvieh bulls

for sale Call (250)759-4143 2 Yr Old Charolais Bulls For Sale. Both Tan & White, Horned & Polled.

Gord: 250-793-2384, Gerald: 250-781-3443 Bred Hereford Cross Cows & Heifers. Red & Blacks, Preg Checked/Vaccinated/Treated with Ivomec.

780-836-2125 Butcher Hogs, Sows, Feeders, all Types & Sizes for Sale. Raised Outside, No Hormones. 780-524-7862 Wanted: Portable Calf Scale.

Please Phone: 780-876-4649

For Sale: Electric Dehorning Saw For Cattle. Phone: 250785-5325 For Sale & Ready in AprilToggenburg/Nubian Billy Kids. For further details contact: 780-494-2842 Nubian/Saanen Billie Goat For Sale. Born June 2016, very friendly. Phone: Chelsey Heikel at 780-832-1783 Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. Vaccinated/Semen Tested. Free Delivery, Can Keep Until Spring. 780-8362125.

Registered Polled Hereford Cows and Heifers. Preg Checked/Vaccinated/Treated with Ivomec. Can Deliver 780-836-2125.

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 WANTED: Willing to Take Cows on Shares, Up to 100 Head. NE BC. 250-7932827, 250-772-5082

3560 Pets

Great Pyrenees Antolian Shepherd Cross Puppies for Sale. Born in January. Please Phone: 250-467-3957

Even after their death, your friends and loved ones live on in your thoughts.

What better way to remember them than with a gift that offers hope and health to other?

Honour the memory of a loved one or special person by making a memorial contribution to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation. Since 1992, the Hospital Foundation has been raising funds to provide equipment to our local hospital.

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For Sale: Healthy Grass Fed Beef On The Hoof. $1.00/lb Butchered. Phone: 780-8362125

9020 Feed & Seed

Oats-90%-Germ, Barley-6 Row Smooth Awn-72%, Fall Rye-86% -Germ. Can Blend, Mini-Bulk Available. Fairview, Phone: 780-835-0872

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For Sale: Older house to be moved in Spirit River area. $30,000 OBO. 780-8644400, 780-518-9575

6035 Industrial/Commercial

WANTED: A Male German Shepherd Cross Dog or Puppy, Unfixed for Rural Farm.

Phone: 250-843-7729

6945 Rooms

Furnished or unfurnished rooms/private bath. Pouce Coupe. From $550/month includes utilities/Cable/ Laundry Facilities.

Call 250-719-8111

8180 Hauling

For Sale: 1979 GMC 7000 18 ft. Box & Hoist. Please Phone: 780-876-4649

5020 Business Services

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

60 big round hay bales for sale. Cattle or Horse feed. $35 each. (250)759-4956 60 Big Round Hay Bales for Sale. Mix of Alfalfa, Grass, & Timothy. Phone: 250-7594956 Large round hay bales for sale.

Alfalfa/alfalfa grass. Price varies with condition of hay.

780-618-1234

9030 Tillage & Seeding

39’ Flexi-Coil 5000 AirDrill, w/2320 Tow-Behind Air-Cart. 9” Spacing, 3 1/2’ Steel Packers. Double-Shoot, NH Stealth Openers. VG Condition. $54,000. 250785-5321 Looking for 40’ Field Cultivator with Mounted Harrows. Must have Walking Beams. Phone: 780-8419020

5520 Legal/Public Notices

1) To remove wire from existing fence and rebuild up to 6 miles of 4 strand barbed wire fence in accordance to PGR fencing guidelines. Line posts will be 7’ x 5-6” 2) To construct 3 miles of 3 strand barbed wire cross fencing also in accordance to PGR fencing guidelines. Line posts will be 7’ x 3 ¼”

Successful applicant must carry a minimum of $2,000,000.00 liability insurance, must have valid WCB coverage and work in compliance within the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Wanham Grazing Association Headquarters: 12.8 km north of Rycroft corner to Volin Road & 25 km east. The Association will supply all materials.

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Advanced Panel Products ........................ 38 Ag & Agri-Food Canada ........................... 13 Agriterra Equipment ................................. 31 Agri-Trend Aggregation .............................. 6 Bar 4A Cattle Co. ..................................... 19 Bayer Crop Science ............................. 3, 11 Belt Drive Betty - Busted Knuckle ............ 50 Brandt Tractor .......................................... 43 Briar Ridge Stock Farm ............................ 23 BC Ministry of Health ............................... 51 BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & S/Training . 53 Butler Farm Equipment ............................ 38 Canadian Grain Commission ..................... 9 Clear Hills County ..................................... 45 Cleardale Colony ................................ 14, 15 CLH Capital .............................................. 57 Corlane Sporting Goods........................... 44 Countryside Motor Sports .......................... 2 Cramer's Breaking....................... Classifieds Cub Cadet (Agriterra Equipment) ............. 40 Dave Ross Equipment .................... 1, 32, 33 Dawson Co-operative Union .............. 10, 20 Dawson Creek Vet Clinic .......................... 18 Doug Johnson Auction Service .... 60, 61, 62 Douglas Lake Equipment ......................... 36 Enframe Construction .............................. 26 Fairview Co-op Seed Cleaning Plant ......... 2 FarmLead.com ......................................... 10 Flaman Sales ............................................ 41 Foster's Agri-World ............................ 39, 64 Foster's Seed & Feed ................................. 4 Fresh Water Treatment Systems ................ 4 Hadland Seed Farm .................... Classifieds Hearth & Home Furnishings ....................... 1 Home Hardware (Fischer Lumber) ........... 52 Keddie's ..................................................... 1 Kjos Black Angus ..................................... 24 Kubota Country ........................................ 37 (Lemken) DieselRoss Farms ..................... 42 Lewis Cattle Oilers ................................... 25 Limoges Seed Farm ................................... 6 Margaret Little ............................. Classifieds Milligan Creek Steel.................................... 8 Mulvahill Fencing ......................... Classifieds Northern Heating & Fireplace ..................... 7 Peace Country Beef & Forage Assn ......... 12 Peace Country Shelters.............................. 9 PrairieCoast Equipment ............... 34, 35, 36 Precision Ag Solutions (William Fehr) ......... 4 Quapp Equipment Ltd. ............................. 23 Rhythm Auctions ...................................... 58 Ring Creek Farm ...................................... 21 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers ............. 54, 55, 56 Ross Chrysler ........................................... 63 SeCan ..................................................... 5, 7 Sexsmith Used Farm Parts ...................... 39 Southwest Construction & Design ............. 1 The Horse Ranch...................................... 47 Thorsby Stockyards Inc. .......................... 29 Vertical Buildings Solutions ...................... 16 Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. ......... 29 Wanham Grazing Association ..... Classifieds Weaver Bros Auctions ........................ 46, 59 Wembley Livestock Exchange.................. 28 Westcan Feed & Seeds ......... 17, Classifieds Willowview Auctions ................................. 58 Worsley Fabrication & Welding ................... 4 R0011331499

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It’s a Belt Drive grab bag from Betty this week Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community Contest gets prepared to go into it’s second round of voting! Holly Sorgen, Executive Director of Community Futures of Grande Prairie & Region has gone over the voting and has declared who our finalists are for this round.

This time only three communities from the west will compete as the eastern competition has already been decided.

Drumheller Alberta, Port Alberni BC and Nisku Alberta will duke it out to see who will face Cape Breton in the final round of voting. In the final round only one western community will still be standing and going head to head with Cape Breton which one will it be?

We are looking forward to the spirited community banter and getting a little closer to crowning a new Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community from the 2016-riding season!

We want to thank Bracebridge, Fort Qu’Appelle SK, Kaslo & North Cowichan BC for entering the competition. The contest organizer, Renee Charbonneau, will be in touch in the next few days to get your one year of marketing set up and active for you! That’s right, the four communities who are knocked our have each won a small $1,500 marketing package with Belt Drive Betty Media one of our presenting sponsors!

For more information on the contest visit www. riderfriendlycontest.ca We want to thank our Sponsors, Community Futures of Alberta, The Rider Friendly Business Association, Belt Drive Betty Media, The HOG Radio Show, Northern Horizon Newspaper and EastLink TV! For more information about Canada’s Most Rider Friendly Contest, contact Renee Charbonneau (780) 402-8892 or (780) 933-0182. Email: bdbetty@gmail.com

The Ride for Mom Blackjacks Roadhouse is proud to be partnering with the Edmonton Domestic Violence Shelters Engage (EDVSE) to present the First Annual Ride for Mom® on May 13th, 2017.

The goal of the Ride for Mom is to end domestic violence in all its forms through educating, empowering, and challenging all members of society to stand with women and not against them. We encourage everyone to break the silence and help the Ride for Mom be the voice for victims too afraid to speak for themselves. As a community and as a society, we cannot remain silent on this issue. Our silence is a form of condoning violence towards women, children, and seniors.

On May 13th, 2017, the day before Mother’s Day, Blackjacks Roadhouse & Games Room in Nisku, Alberta, will be hosting the First Annual Ride for Mom®. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with kickstands up at 10:30. Online registration for the ride, and ride pledge forms, are available at www.rideformom.ca.

Edmonton Domestic Violence Shelters Engage (EDVSE) is comprised of representatives from six Edmonton-based organizations that advocate for survivors of domestic violence, for their organizations, and for the sheltering response: La Salle, Lurana Shelter Society, WIN House, Wings of Providence, Sage Seniors Safe House, and the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters.

Blackjacks Roadhouse & Games Room: Blackjacks Roadhouse & Games Room has been supporting motorcycle riders and their charities for the past several years. They host a weekly “Bike Night” from May until September, where they have poker runs and 50/50 draws with proceeds going to various charitable organizations. Over the last five years, Blackjacks has raised over $60,000 to help support those in need around Edmonton and area.

Engage (EDVSE) to present the First Annual Ride for Mom® on May 13th, 2017.

The goal of the Ride for Mom is to end domestic violence in all its forms through educating, empowering, and challenging all members of society

to stand with women and not against them. We encourage everyone to break the silence and help the Ride for Mom be the voice for victims too afraid to speak for themselves. As a community and as a society, we cannot remain silent on this issue. Our silence is a form of condoning violence towards women, children, and seniors.

On May 13th, 2017, the day before Mother’s Day, Blackjacks Roadhouse & Games Room in Nisku, Alberta, will be hosting the First Annual Ride for Mom®. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with kickstands up at 10:30. Online registration for the ride, and ride pledge forms, are available at www.rideformom.ca.

Edmonton Domestic Violence Shelters Engage (EDVSE) is comprised of representatives from six Edmonton-based organizations that advocate for survivors of domestic violence, for their organizations, and for the sheltering response: La Salle, Lurana Shelter Society, WIN House, Wings of Providence, Sage Seniors Safe House, and the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters.

Blackjacks Roadhouse & Games Room: Blackjacks Roadhouse & Games Room has been supporting motorcycle riders and their charities for the past several years. They host a weekly “Bike Night” from May until September, where they have poker runs and 50/50 draws with proceeds going to various charitable organizations. Over the last five years, Blackjacks has raised over $60,000 to help support those in need around Edmonton and area.

For more information contact Christie Lavan, Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters at Christie.Lavan@acws.ca

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Grain market update: Focus on wheat ...what?

Grain markets surged early last week amid speculation on potential changes to the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard, but late-week profit-taking trimmed gains. This very fluid situation will likely keep market volatility high as rumours will continue until there’s an official announcement.

Aside from the RFS situation, traders continue to monitor the South American crops and weather for price direction. USDA’s supply/demand report (Mar. 9) should feature just minor fine tuning to the domestic U.S. balance sheets.

PFCanada believes ag markets will largely be a range trade affair in weeks leading up to spring planting. Thus a strong directional bias seems lacking amid our entry into the “waiting zone” between near completion of the South American growing season and launch of the Northern Hemisphere growing season.

Whether advancing equity/stock markets to new highs (and associated forward thinking expectations for improved GDP growth) is supportive to ag commodities is open to debate. Our view is that perceived undervaluation of ag markets relative to equity valuations is indeed price positive during the next three to four months, but thereafter fades as a supportive force by the last half June if timely North American crop planting occurs in tandem with an absence of crop threatening summer weather.

Wheat Wheat markets are drawing interest these days, pulling back from their highs posted in February, notably in the case of spring wheat. Minneapolis May spring wheat futures at the time of writing (March 8) were trading at U.S. $5.37 per bushel, now

well off the high of $5.70 posted in mid-February.

The spring wheat market has retreated back to important technical support in a number of ways, an intersection of sorts on price charts.

Drawing a line under the rally from the late August lows, Minnie wheat futures are testing down to this extended upward trendline which currently intersects with both the 100and 200-day moving averages ($5.43 and $5.41 respectively).

One could also note that the $5.40 level, which served as important chart resistance during the October-to-December period, now presumably has turned support since breaking above that level in early January.

Collapsing premium Also noteworthy has been the collapsing premium seen of spring wheat over winter wheats. After peaking in early December when MGEX May spring wheat carried a premium of $1.25 per bushel over Kansas City May hard red winter wheat, that premium has now eroded to today standing at a 66 cent premium. The premium that spring wheat carried over other wheat closes has deteriorated notably.

It would appear that the big reason for withdrawal in the HRS/HRW price spread is tied to a sub-par start to 2017 U.S. HRW wheat crop on lower planted area and overall dry winter southern U.S. Plains moisture pattern that is forecast to persist through March. Then there is the unwinding of previously held long spring versus short winter wheat futures spread trade.

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.

LETHAL DRUGS ARE out there

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Every day, people are losing their lives to overdoses in BC. These deaths are preventable. Many illegal drugs, including party drugs, have been found to contain deadly fentanyl. And even more toxic carfentanil is now being detected in BC. Not using drugs is the best defence — using alone is the greatest risk.

If you use drugs or know someone who does, help is available.

Learn about treatment, and where to find naloxone and overdose prevention sites in your area by calling 8-1-1 or visiting www.gov.bc.ca/overdose.

Your knowledge, compassion and action can save a life.

Buy or lease farm equipment: Which option is right for you?

Deciding whether to buy or lease farm equipment can be a difficult decision.

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When it comes to farm equipment, most people choose to buy rather than lease In most cases people choose leases for tax purposes, but often times purchasing equipment is the better tax decision

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Puppyhood - once the choice has been made Puppyhood The choice has been made—you have made an informed decision and chosen a pup to be your future partner. When you bring your pup home remember that this is his first introduction to many new experiences.

How the pup deals with these experiences will be the framework for the rest of his life.

As a baby, the pup needs to be picked up and handled so he gets comfortable with people. Kids are perfect at this stage as they love to pack puppies and play with them. This is great for the pup

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as he learns to get jostled, bumped etc. and take it all in stride as a part of life. Down the road when he gets kicked or run over he will have already teamed that ft is a part of life and to carry on.

As the pup grows he teams the sound of a voice and If it is expressing approval or dissatisfactfon.

This is the start of verbal communication and will play an important rote in his working life. Lots of praise and reassurance at this stage will help build a pups confidence.

This is the age to take dogs in vehktes as very few like to travel. Taking them in the truck, tractor, on quads etc. at a young age will get them comfortable with movement They are easier to ho ki at this stage than when they are full grown. Once they get over their initial fearthey will lookfarward to going with you.

As the pup learns about daily life many of his cues wiH be taken from the handler. If the pup shows fear or uncertainty but the handler carries on as if nothing is amiss the pup will also carry onDogs become masters at reading a persons body language. Be sure you project a capable straight forward manner to your pup.

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U.S. farm economy improving, but challenges remain

The USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum in Washington DC. With the backdrop of a weakening U.S. farm economy, U.S. farmers and policy makers have some challenging decisions to navigate through in 2017.

Highlights from the conference are: The importance of the next Farm Bill Mike Conaway, chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, highlighted the top three priori-

ties of the next Farm Bill which are adjusting policies for: dairy, cotton, and land conservation.

The current Farm Bill introduced net revenue insurance for dairy producers by establishing a floor for profit margins. The new farm bill should “tweak” the current program to offer increased benefits and a bigger return for the contributions dairy producers make to the program. High corn and soybean prices of the past brought land back into production which increased U.S. supplies.

Adjustments to the policy would aim to increase the amount of wetland and marginal lands out of production with the added benefit of reducing U.S. crop production.

Declining farm revenue impacting agribusiness Luke Chandler, John Deere’s Deputy Chief Economist, shared insights about the impacts of the decline in U.S. net farm income on equipment sales. Between 2013 and 2016, John Deere’s net sales declined 34% in Canada and the U.S., and Asia-Pacific was the only region where sales were flat. Despite the current challenges, he noted his optimism as improving world GDP, population growth, urbanization are all driving up world food demand and the need to raise production.

Beef and pork production to increases despite potential caution signs John S. Nalivka, President of Sterling Marketing Inc., shared insights on packer utilization and available meat supplies, and potential impacts on

cattle and hog markets. Currently, average U.S. hog slaughter utilization is at 98% of capacity, and forecast to be 95% in 2017 as production at new facilities start to be running full speed. This will support the projected increase in U.S. hog inventories of 1.5% in 2017. Hog slaughter capacity is forecast to increase roughly 10% by the end of 2018.

Average beef slaughter utilization is around 93% of capacity, and is projected to decline to 90% in 2017 as a new U.S. plant comes on line in May 2017. Larger slaughter capacity is good news for producers as the U.S. cattle herd size is also building. Per capita supplies of red meat and poultry have increased 6% since 2014 and are expected to increase another 2% in 2017. Increased supplies will put downward pressure on retail prices unless new export markets can be found.

Corn and soybean revenues remain under pressure Dan Basse, President of AgResource Company, presented his views of the corn and soybean markets for 2017. Forecasts suggest that soybeans will be profitable, the first time since 2014. Corn net revenues are however forecast negative, and adjustments in expenses are required. The top four cost components for corn are: Land representing 33.3% of total costs Seed (13.2%) Nitrogen (13.0%) Harvest machinery (11.9%)

Unreserved Public Farm & Real Estate Auction

Unreserved Public Consignment Auction

Valleyview, AB | April 20, 2017 · 11 am

Peace River, AB | April 22, 2017 | 9 am

Jake Rempel

North Peace Consignment Sale

2 Parcels of Commercial Real Estate (2) 50 x 150 Ft Lots

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Property Features Include ▸ Parcel 1 – 20 ft x 28 ft garage & office building w/2 offices, bathroom, NG forced air furnace ▸ Parcel 2 - 20 ft x 40 ft metal building Broker: Rick Wallan, All Peace Realty: 780.518.3133; apr3313@telus.net

1992 Case IH 9270 & Degelman 14 Ft 6 Way Visit our website for auction and property details:

rbauction.com/realestate 2001 New Holland TX68

1994 John Deere 9600 RWA & 1993 John Deere 9600

AUCTION LOCATION: From VALLEYVIEW, AB, go 2.6 km (1.5 miles) East on Twp Rd 703, then 2 km (1.25 miles) South on Rge Rd 221. GPS: 55.0494413, -117.2301936 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 1991 Ford Versatile 946 Designation 6 4WD Tractor · 1994 John Deere 9600 RWA Combine · 1993 John Deere 9600 Combine · 1995 John Deere 925 25 Ft Rigid Header · 2005 Westward 9352I 25 Ft Swather · CCIL 550 22 Ft Swather · 1998 Rogator 854 100 Ft 4x4 High Clearance Sprayer · 2003 Freightliner Sleeper

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1991 Ford 946

Truck Tractor T/A · 1996 Freightliner Sleeper Truck Tractor T/A · 1997 Doepker Super B-Train Grain Trailer · Doepker 36 Ft T/A Grain Trailer · 2000 Seed Hawk 4210 42 Ft Air Drill · (25) Grain Bins · Grain Handling Equipment · Skid Steer Attachments ...AND MUCH MORE!

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Cdn. organic production charts new high in acreage Acreage up

OWEN ROBERTS Organic production is hitting its stride again.

A new report from the Canada Organic Trade Association, using data collected in 2015, notes organic farmers are expanding and becoming more productive.

After a post-recession dip in numbers, in 2015 Canada was home to 4,045 certified producers, mainly in Quebec, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

That slightly surpasses the previous peak in 2009, of 3,914 producers.

Overall, organic farmers are expanding and becoming more productive. Organic acreage in Canada has grown to 2.43 million acres, or about 1.5 per cent of the total agricultural land.

And while organic acreage in Canada is increasing by about 1.5 per cent each year, that’s just not enough to meet demand. The average increase in organic sales in recent years is nearly 14 per cent and restaurant sales are strong.

Imports, however, are soaring. From 2012 to 2015, organic imports increased by nearly 37 per cent.

“This report clearly indicates that Canadian farmers are unable to meet market demand and that we are losing market share to imports,” says the Organic Council of Ontario. “For Ontario, the economic benefit of supporting the conversion of conventional farmers to organic certification is clear.”

As well, nearly 300 are in transition to become organic producers.

Growth uneven Growth across the country is uneven. The Organic Council of Ontario notes how the report shows the province is lagging behind. Farmers aren’t transitioning from conventional agriculture to organic agriculture at the same rate as others.

The council says although a quarter of all farming in the country takes place in Ontario, just 19 per cent of Canada’s organic producers operate in here.

COTA predicts that although Ontario’s total number of producers will increase by about three per cent in the next few years, Quebec and B.C. will increase their number of organic primary producers by about 10 per cent and Atlantic Canada’s number will grow by about 18 per cent.

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THE BIG BEND Talking about Moonshine Lake with photos from the past

Far left, Susie Kozij, Anne Hrychan, M. Scott, M. Richards and Grace Cramer.

Top, the beginnings of Moonshine Lake, below, swings at Moonshine Lake.

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Richard Garant & Charlie Turcotte McLennan, AB | April 4, 2017 · 10 am

2012 Case IH Patriot 3230 100 Ft

2009 Morris Contour 61 Ft & 2012 Morris 8650XL

1989 Kenworth T600A, 1995 Kenworth T800, 1991 International Eagle 9300 & 1994 International 9400 AUCTION LOCATION: From PEACE RIVER, AB, go 62 km (39 miles) South on Hwy 2 to Donnelly Corner, then 10 km (6 miles) East on Hwy 2, then 6.4 km (4 miles) South on Rge Rd 201, then 1.6 km (1 mile) East on Twp Rd 772. Yard on South side. GPS: 55.6641765, -116.9466305 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2002 John Deere 9320 4WD Tractor · 1984 John Deere 8850 4WD Tractor · 1983 John Deere 4850 MFWD Tractor · 1996 John Deere 9600 RWA Combine · 1993 John Deere 9600 RWA Combine · 1992 John Deere 9600 Combine · (3) John Deere 930R 30 Ft Rigid Header · 2012 Premier M155 35 Ft Swather · 2012 Case IH Patriot 3230 100 Ft 4x4 High Clearance Sprayer · 1997 Rogator 765SE 75 Ft

4x4 High Clearance Sprayer · 1994 International 9400 Truck Tractor T/A · 1991 International Eagle 9300 Tractor Truck T/A · 1992 Freightliner T/A Dump Truck T/A · 2007 GMC 3500 4x4 Dually Flatbed Truck · 2013 ABU Trailers Inc. 50 Ft Tri/A Step Deck Trailer · 1997 John Deere 270LC Excavator · 2009 Morris Contour 61 Ft Air Drill · 2012 Morris 8650XL Tow-Behind Air Tank ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Richard Garant: 780.837.1440, rwgarant@gmail.com Charlie Turcotte: 780.837.1084 chinookmesa@gmail.com Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Mike Slon: 780.518.6249 800.491.4494 R0011385385

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RANCH FOR SALE

1580 acres in one block

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Rycroft Ranch Online Timed Auction | April 5, 2017

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Includes unique recreational Parcels

• Working ranch of 1,580 contiguous

On April 5, 2017 the Rycroft Ranch will be offered to bidders by way of an online timed auction. Interested parties are encouraged to visit www.clhbid.com to view detailed information on the Ranch, including final information on the bid process.

acres with no public through roads 50 kilometers NE of Grande Prairie

• Well-constructed older farm house,

barn, Quonset along with permanent corrals on home ¼

• Many Parcels offer the opportunity to easily open up more arable land for either pasture or crop

• Water well and dugout on home

¼ with numerous other dugouts dispersed over balance of Parcels

• The 460 acre Grazing Lease has road allowance access

• Entire ranch has, for 25 years, been

managed using organic principles of husbandry

• Several Parcels offer bidders the TO VIEW THE RANCH IN ADVANCE CALL:

Tom at (h) 780-568-2101 or (c) 780-518-9174 Conditions and Terms of bidding may be changed prior to sale day. Bidders are encouraged to register early and check www.clhbid.com for updated terms and conditions.

exceptional opportunity to own a deeded, yet secluded, unique recreational ¼ in close proximity to the City of Grande Prairie

• Parcel 3 offers a breathtaking view of the Smoky River in both directions.

• Parcel 4 offers friends an opportunity to co-own recreational land, yet have the privacy of separate legal access to each side

• Merchantable timber on several of the Parcels

• Several Parcels offer perfect

opportunity for private air strip

• Timed auction for each Parcel will

expire chronologically 1-9 with home ¼ being Parcel 1, Grazing Lease Parcel 8 and entire En Bloc ranch Parcel 9

• Individual high bidders are respected,

as only prior high bidders on multiple Parcels meeting the set criteria will be eligible to bid on Parcel 9. Parcel 9 will only be eligible for bid if at least one bidder meets the criteria and is willing to bid the Parcel 9 reserve premium bid which exceed the aggregate of high bids for Parcel 1-8

• Online bidding will utilize a refresh

function, eliminating any advantage to defer your bidding to the end. Any bid made close to the expiration time will automatically add time

• Sale subject to Sellers final

acceptance of any and all bids

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So what is happening in the cattle industry? on farms. Feed availability plays into that.”

Inventory static Russell says the location of cattle is shifting a little, but the overall inventory is static.

She says when you examine heifer replacement numbers, it becomes apparent that the Canadian beef herd will not be expanding soon. Heifer replacements were down 1.85 per cent on a national basis, including 2.2 per cent in Alberta and 1.8 per cent in Saskatchewan.

Russell says declining profitability and the rising age of cattle producers is contributing to the lower heifer replacement numbers.

Cattle prices remain above the five-year average, even though they are down from the 2015 peak levels. Russell is less optimistic about the last half of 2017.

BY: NEIL BILLINGER There was a marginal increase in the total number of cattle on Canadian farms at the beginning of the year.

Herd growth Statistics Canada reports 12.07 million head as of Jan. 1 - up only 30,000 from the previous year.

Alberta, Ontario and the Atlantic provinces report

ed declines with the largest increases in Saskatchewan and British Columbia.

Ample amounts of less expensive, lower quality feed grain from last fall’s harvest kept more cattle in Saskatchewan for backgrounding.

“We saw fewer exports out of the province,” says Sandy Russell, an analyst with Spring Creek Land & Cattle Consulting in Outlook, Sask. “We saw more younger feeder cattle stay

“There is a lot of product to move through so we are going to see some softer prices in the second half of year and producers need to start preparing for that,” she says.

Statistics Canada says international exports fell by nearly seven per cent because of fewer calves going south of the border. American demand for Canadian cattle was likely impacted by a two per cent growth in U.S. inventory in 2016. Total national slaughter numbers increased by 5.3 per cent last year.

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UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 – 11:30 AM

3TUART &ARMS ,TD n (AL AND #OREEN 3TUART *OFFRE !"

LOCATED: &ROM *OFFRE GO KM MI SOUTH ON (WY THEN KM MI EAST ON (WY THEN KM MI NORTH ON 2GE 2D FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: (AL 3TUART AT OR EVENINGS PREVIEWING: APRIL 1-3. 4HE 3TUARTS HAVE RETIRED FROM ACTIVE FARMING 4HIS IS AN EXTREMELY CLEAN LINE OF LOW HOURED EQUIPMENT -OST EQUIPMENT WAS PURCHASED NEW AND ALL MAJOR ITEMS INCLUDING AIR DRILL HAVE BEEN SHEDDED VERY LIMITED MISCELLANEOUS. SO PLEASE BE ON TIME. Equipment & Internet Bidding at 12:00 p.m.

TRACTORS SINGLE KNIFE DRIVE TRIPLE DELIVERY

s #ASE )( 1UADTRAC BATT 05 REEL POLY SKID SHOES

SHOWING HR v TRACKS TRANSPORT W WEIGHT KIT HITCH

04/ SPD POWERSHIFT HIGH 2 FRONTS RIGHT SIDE CAPACITY PUMP LUXURY CAB W 2OTO3HEAR 3.

LEATHER DIFF LOCK HYD PLUS RETURN s -AC$ON - SWATHER W /UTBACK AUTO STEER W 3 MONITOR $ 3 HEADER SHOWING HEADER ENG HR $UAL DIRECTION $UAL 3. : & s #ASE )( 1UADTRAC SPEED HYD CENTER LINK &ORE !FT

SHOWING HR v TRACKS SPD SINGLE KNIFE DRIVE TRIPLE DELIVERY

POWERSHIFT HIGH CAPACITY PUMP BATT 05 REEL POLY SKID SHOES

LUXURY CAB W LEATHER DIFF LOCK HYD TRANSPORT W WEIGHT KIT HITCH

PLUS RETURN /UTBACK AUTO STEER W 2 FRONTS 3.

3 MONITOR 3. : & SPRAYER s #ASE )( 0ATRIOT COMBINES & HEADERS s .EW (OLLAND #8 COMBINE SPRAYER 2 TIRES SHOWING %LEVATION -ODEL .( #0 05 ENG HRS !)- #OMMAND 6IPER HEADER ,ATERAL TILT SHOWING SEP 0RO MONITOR AUTO STEER AUTO HEIGHT

ENG HR 2 & SINGLES SECTIONAL CONTROL SECTION ,UXURY 2 2 YIELD MOISTURE 3URVEYOR CAB W LEATHER GAL AUGER EXT MANUAL FOLDING HOPPER EXT 33 TANK 4RIDEKON DIVIDERS !CTIVE SUSPENSION v FRONT SIDE lLL FENCE 3. s .EW (OLLAND #8 COMBINE ROW NOZZLES HYD TREAD ADJ WAY %LEVATION -ODEL .( #0 05 NOZZLE BODIES SETS TIPS HEADER ,ATERAL TILT SHOWING SEP GAL 3. 89 4 ENG HR 2 & SINGLES s &OUR -ICHELIN 2 mOATATION 2 2 YIELD MOISTURE TIRES AND RIMS TO BE SOLD SEPARATE AUGER EXT MANUAL FOLDING HOPPER EXT FROM SPRAYER 3.

AIR DRILL s .EW (OLLAND # DRAPER s .EW (OLLAND 0 DRILL HEADER BATT (## 05 REEL C W .( 0 4"4 BU COMP INTEGRATED TRANSPORT (YD &ORE VARIABLE RATE CART )NTELLIVIEW !FT $UAL PUMP OPTION .( #8 MONITOR DBL SHOOT v SPACING

#2 ADAPTER POLY SKIDS SINGLE v RUBBER PACKERS HARROW KNIFE DRIVE AUTO HDR HEIGHT CONTROL CLOSERS $UTCH 0RECISION 0AIRED ROW 3. '" OPENERS PRIMARY BLOCKAGE ROLLERS s .EW (OLLAND # DRAPER INCL SEGMENTED DUAL FAN 3. DRILL HEADER BATT (## 05 REEL 9!3 3. CART 9!3 INTEGRATED TRANSPORT (YD &ORE TRUCKS & TRAILERS !FT $UAL PUMP OPTION .( #8 s +ENWORTH 4 " HIGHWAY TRUCK #2 ADAPTER POLY SKIDS SINGLE W v BUNK #UMMINS )38

KNIFE DRIVE AUTO HDR HEIGHT CONTROL SPD SHOWING KM 3. '" HR 2 TIRES ALUM RIMS WAY SWATHERS LOCKERS

LB FRONT LB s -AC$ON - SWATHER W REARS 6). 8+$$ 8 2 $ 3 HEADER SHOWING HEADER s ,ODE+ING TRIDEM GRAIN ENG HR $UAL DIRECTION $UAL TRAILER AIR LIFT AXLES ALUM SLOPES

SPEED HYD CENTER LINK &ORE !FT 2 TIRES ALUM RIMS ROLL TARP

6). ,$(' "& s ,OADLINE DUAL HOPPER GRAIN WAGON FRONT 3! ON AIR REAR 4!

SPRING SUSP ROLL TARP 2 TIRES

6). $ '( s +ENWORTH 4 4! GRAIN TRUCK WITH -IDLAND 5NIBODY STEEL BOX v SIDES HOIST 0INTLE HITCH

#UMMINS .

SPD AIR RIDE

AIR 04/ ROLL TARP 2 TIRES

ALUM RIMS

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6). 8+!$ 8 2- s +ENWORTH 4 4! GRAIN TRUCK W -IDLAND 5NIBODY STEEL BOX v SIDES HOIST #UMMINS .

SPD AIR RIDE AIR 04/ ROLL TARP 2 TIRES ALUM RIMS

KM

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6). 8+!$ 8 2- GRAIN CART s * - 'RAIN 3TORM GRAIN CART

2 SINGLES 04/

(YDRAULIC 3LIDER AUGER SYSTEM HYD DISCHARGE SPOUT ROLL TARP v UNLOAD AUGER 3.

AUGERS s "UHLER &ARM +ING vX MECHANICAL SWING AUGER REVERSER

3. s 7ESTlELD vX MECHANICAL SWING AUGER 3. s 3AKUNDIAK ($ vX AUGER W % +AY 30 MOVER HP +OHLER s "ERGEN vX STRAIGHT 04/ AUGER s !LLIED vX AUGER W HP MOTOR SPRAYER NURSE TRAILER s 3TRICK 4! $RY VAN TRAILER W AIR RIDE TWO GAL WATER TANKS POLY lBERGLASS #HEM (ANDLER ))) HP v WATER PUMP v PLUMBING MISCELLANEOUS s 7HEATHEART v HYD TRANSFER AUGER s 5NUSED CANVAS FOR -AC$ON s (ONDA '8 v BANJO PUMP s (ONDA '8 v BANJO PUMP s v v mAT HOSE v SUCTION HOSE s 1TY OF &LEXICOIL TINE HARROWS VERY LIMITED MISCELLANEOUS, SO PLEASE BE ON TIME

HEAVY HARROW AUCTIONEER’S NOTES s "OURGAULT HEAVY HARROW

HYD ANGLE PRESSURE v TINES s )NTERNET "IDDING PROVIDED BY

3. ((

SCRAPER s #ATERPILLAR .O 04 HYD SCRAPER s )NTERNET BIDDERS MUST PRE REGISTER AT LEAST HOURS PRIOR TO SALE FRONT REAR TIRES s !LL GOODS ARE SOLD ON AN hAS ISv hWHERE

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT ISv BASIS AND ANY DESCRIPTION VERBAL OR IN s &LEXICOIL $4 CULTIVATOR W ADVERTISING OF GOODS IS SET OUT OR OFFERED 6ALMAR BROADCAST KIT .( AS A GUIDE ONLY 4HE !UCTIONEER ACCEPTS KIT v SPACING BAR HARROWS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS IN DESCRIPTION

v SWEEPS ($ REAR HITCH IT BEING THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PROSPECTIVE 3. # " 4 BUYERS TO INSPECT THE GOODS BEFORE THE SALE s &LEXICOIL $4 CULTIVATOR AND SATISFY THEMSELVES AS TO CONDITION AGE W .( KIT v SPACING BAR AUTHENTICITY MAKE OR MODEL HARROWS v SWEEPS ($ REAR HITCH s !LL HOURS AND KILOMETRES ARE UNVERIlED 3. # " 3 s )F PAYING BY CHEQUE AND UNKNOWN TO s +ELLOUGH OFFSET DISC NOTCHED !UCTION #OMPANY WE REQUIRE A LETTER OF BLADES REFERENCE FROM YOUR BANK s &LEXICOIL 3YSTEM TINE HARROWS s 3EE COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON OUR WEBSITE W DOWN PRESSURE KIT

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UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION

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SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2017 – 10:00 AM

2OGER 2OSE AND $UNCAN 'ABERT n %DBERG !"

LOCATED: From Camrose, go 7 km east on Hwy 13, then 25 km south on Hwy 56, then 8 km west on Twp Rd 440, then 1.6 km south on Rge Rd 203; or from the south side of Ferintosh on Hwy 21, go 8 km east on Twp Rd 440, then 1.6 km south on Rge Rd 203. Gate Sign – 43479 Rge Rd 203 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Duncan Gabert at 780-678-7407 or Roger Gabert at 780-678-0790. (Please call between 8am and 8pm.) Equipment & Internet Bidding at 12:00 p.m.

TRACTORS comp variable rate cart (2009), Pro 200 s 1997 Cat 85 D track tractor, 30â€? tracks, monitor, single shoot, 10â€? spacing, 4â€? showing 6944 hr, powershift, 4 hyd plus rubber packers, dual fan, Gen openers, return, Trimble EZ Pilot auto steer w/ 6 rollers incl segmented, cab cams (3 Trimble CFX 750 display, front weights, tank / 1 rearview), C shank, 1 season SN 4GR00668 on new primary hoses, 4500 acres s Massey Ferguson 2675 2WD w/ newer +/- on openers, SN drill Y9S003695, 20.8R38 singles, cab, 2 hyd, 24F/4R SN cart Y9S015706 trans, showing 7260 hr, SN 9R001218 LAND ROLLER / HEAVY HARROW / s IH 986 2WD w/ 20.8x38 singles, cab, CULTIVATOR 540/1000 PTO, 2 hyd, rebuilt fuel s 45’ Degelman LR 7645 land roller, pump, sells with 9’ Degelman blade, ltd use, purchased new in 2016, SN 2510194U24554 SN LR6380 s IH 1086 2WD w/ 18.4x38 duals, cab, s 60’ Bourgault 7200 heavy harrow, 2013, showing 7498 hr, 540/1000 PTO, 2 hyd, hyd angle & pressure, 5/8â€? tines, ltd SN 2610181U35339 use, one owner, SN 41501HH-02 COMBINE & HEADER s 40’ Friggstad DT cult, mtd harrows, 16â€? s 2008 Case IH 8010 w/ Case 3016-15 PU knock-on sweeps header (2012), 20.8R42 duals, 1038 sep TRUCKS / 1379 eng hr, Pro 600 monitor w/ auto s 1999 IH Paystar 5000 TA grain truck steer, lateral header tilt, long auger, w/ 22’ steel box (70â€? sides / tapered Y&M, ďŹ ne cut chopper, SN HAJ203569 box), hyd silage endgate, pole hoist, Terms: 25% non-refundable deposit, Cummins N14 Celect Plus 500 hp, 18 balance by July 15/17. spd, Hendrickson susp, air ride cab, s 2013 MacDon D65D 40’ draper header, 11R24.5 rears / 425/65R22.5 front CA 25 adapter, dbl knife drive, split PU (new), alum rims, 20,000 lb front / reel, integrated transport, skid plates, 46,000 lb rears, roll tarp auto height, fore & aft, hyd center s 1999 IH Eagle 9400 TA, 72â€? Pro Sleeper, link, 800 acres +/- on knife & guards, Cummins N14 Celect Plus 525 hp, 18 SN 233984 spd, alum rims, 11R24.5 tires (newer), s Horst 4 wheel header transport, 4 whl 46,000 lb rears, 1,676,966 km steer, (holds up to 40’) GRAIN & SPRAYER TRAILER SWATHER s 2014 Wilson Commander 45’ tridem s 30’ MF 9220 w/ 5200 header, PU reel, 2 alum enclosed grain trailer, 2 hopper, Rotoshears, dbl swath, 16.9-28 fronts, air ride, roll tarp, 11R24.5 tires, dual showing 817 hr (hr meter not working cranks, side chutes, LED lights, alum properly), SN 9220HR08242 outer rims s Trailtech swather transport s 1996 Manac Super B hiboy sprayer SPRAYER / nurse trailer c/w 4 poly water tanks s 2011 100’ RoGator 994, 1728 eng hr, (2100 / 1500 / 1500 / 1100 US gal), Chem Handler II, Honda GX 200 pump, 900 gal SS tank, Raven Viper Pro, Raven auto steer, sectional control (5 air ride, 32’ lead / 28’ rear section), auto height, hyd tread adj, GRAIN CART / BAGGER / 5-way nozzle bodies, SS spray boom, EXTRACTOR end row noz, foam marker, 3â€? ďŹ ll, air ride s Unverferth 9250 SA grain cart w/ ext, cab / susp/ seat, Cat eng, 4 Tridekon scale, Digistar GT 460 Autolog scale air lift dividers, 380/90R46 Michelins, monitor w/ printer, 1000 bu+/-, hyd SN AGCA0994PNWSN1003 drive, 17â€? auger, hyd spout, roll tarp, s Four Michelin 620/70R 38 oatation 900/60R 32 tires, 2 seasons use, tires & rims (to be sold separate from purchased new in 2014, SN B33430134 sprayer) s Akron GTX 3210 grain bagger w/ hopper

purchased new in 2012, SN 80599.101G AUGERS s WestďŹ eld MK 130-71 Plus 13â€?x71’ swing auger, low proďŹ le hopper, Never Spill full bin spout, ltd use, SN 205646 s Sakundiak HD8-53, 8â€?x53’, Meridian SP mover, 35 hp Kohler, reverser, light kit, purchased new in 2013, SN 73406 s Brandt 8â€?x35’ w/ Wheatheart SP mover, 25 hp Kohler, hyd lift s Two Sakundiak 7â€?x41’ augers w/ 5 hp elec motors s Wheatheart 10â€? transfer auger w/ 9 hp Honda s Qty WestďŹ eld 4â€? utility augers GRAIN DRYER s Vertec VT 3630 continuous dryer, new 7.5 hp motor, propane, transport wheels s 1000 gal (US) & 700 gal (US) propane tanks

standard, SN 1768 J MISCELLANEOUS s Graham seed treater w/ G3 applicator, 7â€?x12’ auger, 1-1/2 hp elec, Chem Handler I tank w/ 12V pump s Westeel RV500 Road Vault 500 gal fuel tank s Westeel Fuel Vault on skids, 2001, 2 comp (10,000 / 4580 L) s Honda EB6500X generator s Devilbiss Tap 5050 5hp 2 stage air compressor s Sotera chem pump s Labtronics grain tester w/ access s 70+/- Gen 59 2-1/2â€? seed tips, carbide s Two 4 wheel farm wagons s 3â€? Honda water pump; 4â€? trash pump; L shaped slip tank; 20’ grain bin unload tube; Twister concrete form; grain probe; 500 gal ďŹ berglass water tank; Husqvarna lawn sweep; Two 500 & two 300 gal fuel tanks / stands; Qty of truck / implement / pick up tires; Qty scaffolding s Hobart Handler 175 mig welder; MC 230A welder; Century 235 welder; 20T & 30T hyd / air jacks; 7-1/2 hp Baldor elec motor; ext ladders; bolt bins; farm parts; Qty of air & hand tools

BINS s Two Meridian 1620 hopper bins, 2010’s, 4000 bu+/-, dbl skids, epoxy lined, site glasses, full bin indicator, manway s Four Westeel 14’x5 ring on Miller hoppers, 1800 bu+/s Two Twister 14’x5 ring, wood oors, ladders, 2000 bu+/s Westeel 14’x6 ring, wood oor, ladder, SELLING FOR STAN GRAHAM 2000 bu+/s John Deere 455 SA Hydra-Push manure s Wheatland 910 hopper bin, 712 bu+/spreader, 16.5Lx16.1 tires, one owner, s Two Wheatland 705 hopper bins, 225 SN 455X001707 bu+/s Wheatland 505 hopper bin, 115 bu+/AUCTIONEER’S NOTES s Two AP 3 ring hopper bins, 200 / 600 s Internet Bidding provided by bu+/-

TRAILERS & PICK UP s 2013 20’ PJ TA deck over bumper pull, s Internet bidders must pre-register at least 7000 lb axles, ramps, one owner 48 hours prior to sale. s 2011 12’ Diamond C SA bumper pull, s All goods are sold on an “as-is�, “where 6-1/2’ wide is� basis and any description, verbal or in s 18’ Trail Rite TA 5th wheel stock trailer, advertising, of goods is set out or offered 1991, rubber mats as a guide only. The Auctioneer accepts s 1995 Ford F250 XLT, 7.3L diesel, 4x4, no responsibility for errors in description, auto, long box, ext cab, showing it being the responsibility of prospective 347,408 km (owners believe kms to be buyers to inspect the goods before the sale higher) and satisfy themselves as to condition, age

LAWN TRACTOR / authenticity, make or model.

ANTIQUE TRACTOR s All hours and kilometres are unveriďŹ ed. s Massey Ferguson ZT29 zero turn s If paying by cheque and unknown to lawnmower, diesel, 72â€? HD PTO drive Auction Company, we require a letter of ext, light kit, 540 PTO, purchased new AIR DRILL mower deck, showing 210 hr, purchased reference from your bank. in 2012, SN 28181052 new in 2013, SN JXC80401 s 60’ Case IH Flex Hoe 700 drill (2009) s See complete terms and conditions on our website. c/w Case IH 3430 TBT 430 bu / 3 s Akron EXG 300 bag extractor, 9’ & 10’, s 1953 IH McCormick Super W-4,

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UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION

TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017 – 10:00 AM

-EL AND "EV "AUMLE &ARM )NC n "AWLF !"

LOCATED: &ROM "AWLF GO KM WEST ON (WY THEN KM SOUTH ON 2GE 2D +ELSEY 2D THEN KM EAST ON 4WP 2D OR FROM #AMROSE GO KM EAST ON (WY THEN KM SOUTH ON 2GE 2D +ELSEY 2D THEN KM EAST ON 4WP 2D 'ATE 3IGN n 4WP 2D FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: -ELVIN "AUMLE AT 4HIS IS AN EXTREMELY CLEAN LINE OF EQUIPMENT 3INGLE OPERATOR ON ALL EQUIPMENT -AJOR PIECES HAVE BEEN SHEDDED Equipment & Internet Bidding at 12:00 p.m.

TRACTORS s #ASE 3TEIGER 7$ W 2 DUALS NO mUID SHOWING HR SPD STANDARD TRANS HIGH CAPACTIY PUMP REAR WEIGHTS HYD PLUS RETURN CRUISE ONE OWNER

HRS SINCE NEW HYD TRANS OIL ALL NEW lLTERS 3. : & s #ASE 7$ C W !LLIED LOADER BUCKET GRAPPLE SHOWING HR X DUALS HYD 04/

3.

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POWER SHIFT Now in Stock at Foster’s Agri-World in Beaverlodge

The entire Versatile four-wheel drive tractor line features 16 x 4 CATÂŽ powershift transmissions. Both the TA19 and TA22 CAT transmissions offer smooth clutchless shifting, road speeds of 25 mph (40 km/h) and a large selection of working range gears for every application. The Versatile 350-500 are available with an optional 12 speed mechanical synchromesh transmission.

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Sean 780-518-3829 Kenny 780-512-6682 Larry 780-518-3734

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