Horizon 2017-0414

Volume 40, Issue 07 April 14, 2017

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La Glace wins Small Town Saturday Northern Horizon Night title, drops Duchess in finals Your

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Duchess grabbed the lead for a day and then just as quick as they earned it, first place was taken back by La Glace on the last day of voting.

Readers of the Northern Horizon were drafted to help support.

While many went to sleep Tuesday, March 28 claiming Duchess was taking the Big Valley Jamboree’s Small Town Saturday Night contest, by the time many had woken Wednesday and votes were tabulated, the small community of La Glace took the crown. La Glace remained at the top of the leaderboard for the majority of the contest garnering close to 25 per cent of nearly 130,000 online votes cast, earning them the privilege of hosting the grand-prize concert on April 29, 2017 at the La Glace Arena in support of a new regional rec centre.

The facility will replace the existing arena that is in much despair from water and structural issues, said Tamara Lunde, member of the La Glace Small Town Saturday Night organizing committee.

“Even though we are already a tight knit community we believe this new facility will bring us even closer together, and this is why this is so important to us.”

La Glace is a small hamlet of 181 people, with approximately another 1500 people in the surrounding area, located approximately 50 kilometers north east of Grande Prairie. After remaining atop the Small Town Saturday Night Leaderboard for a majority of the contest they were briefly placed in second by the Southern Alberta community of Duchess Alberta only to rally and regain their lead as the contest closed.

As the 2017 grand-prize winner, La Glace will host their own mini-Big Valley Jamboree featuring performances by country music stars Gord Bamford, Clayton Bellamy, Alee, Dan Davidson and The Doll Sisters. All funds raised from the concert will benefit La Glace & District Agricultural Society. The evening will be hosted by Big Valley Jamboree emcee Danny Hooper.

“The final stages of this contest engaged the entire Province of Alberta to come together and rally behind the communities of Duchess and La Glace Alberta resulting in the largest number of votes in the history of this contest,” explained Chris Melnychuk, Big Valley Jamboree / Trixstar Productions. “In the end La Glace ended up with winning.”

The planning for April 29 concert will begin immediately and tickets are expected to go on sale in the second week of April through the La Glace & District Agricultural Society.

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Alberta’s elm pruning ban started April 1 To help keep Alberta Dutch elm disease (DED) free, the Society to Prevent Dutch Elm Disease (STOPDED) encourages everyone to pay attention to the provincial elm pruning ban between April 1st and September 30th. To help eliminate beetle habitat, it is important to properly prune all dead wood out of your elms and dispose of all pruned elm wood and elm firewood by burning, burying or chipping by March 31. Stored elm wood can harbour the elm bark beetles that can carry DED. “Elm bark beetles, responsible for spreading the deadly DED fungus, feed on healthy elms and breed in dead and dying elm trees,” says Janet Feddes-Calpas, STOPDED executive director. “If elm trees are pruned during the pruning ban period, these beetles which are active at this time can be attracted to the scent of the fresh wound and possibly infect an otherwise healthy elm with DED. Once an elm tree is infected with DED it will die within that year.”

Having your tree pruned properly is important. Many trees are killed or ruined annually from improper pruning. Pruning like any other skill requires knowledge and should be done by a professional certified arborist who can determine what type of pruning is necessary to maintain or improve the health, appearance and safety of your trees.

Topping or removing an excessive amount of live wood is not recommended on any variety of trees and will weaken the tree’s structure. For more information on certified arborists or DED, click the linked websites.

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Heightened Risk from Pea Leaf Weevil in 2017 Research shows that treating pea seed with a systemic insecticide product is the most effective control measure to prevent pea leaf weevil damage.

“Properly inoculated annual legume crops, like field pea and faba bean, produce most of the nitrogen they require for growth through the growing season via nitrogen fixation carried out by nodules on plant roots,” says Neil Whatley, crop specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “Hence, field pea and faba bean are generally grown on nitrogen deficient soil without much, if any, additional synthetic nitrogen fertilizer. When the pea leaf weevil insect pest feeds on the nodules of pea and faba bean seedlings, this natural nitrogen source is greatly compromised, inhibiting optimal pea and faba bean growth throughout the remainder of the growing season as well as decreasing crop yield.”

The pea leaf weevil was reported in southern Alberta in 1997 and remained for several years south of highway 1. Since 2013, this insect’s geographic range has greatly expanded into central Alberta, extending as far north as Sturgeon County, north of Edmonton, with lower levels of feeding reported in east central Alberta.

“Given that 2016 survey levels were high in the aforementioned areas, there’s a high risk of infestation in the same areas if winter and spring conditions are favourable. A potential predictor of population increase is precipitation in August. As many areas with high weevil populations in 2016 experienced August precipitation, pea and faba bean producers in these areas are advised to plan control strategies for the 2017 crop year.”

After spending the winter as an adult beetle in perennial legumes, adults are attracted to annual and perennial legume crops in spring, including field pea, faba bean, lentil, alfalfa, and bean.

“However, egg laying only takes place in soil near field pea or faba bean seedlings, so root nodules of lentil and alfalfa, for example, are not affected.

Just prior to egg laying, adult pea leaf weevil insects feed on the margins of seedling leaves resulting in a notched or scalloped leaf appearance, which is not expected to reduce yield. After hatching from eggs, the worm-like larvae proceed downward into the soil where they primarily feed on root nodules resulting in decreased nitrogen fixation by pea and faba bean plants.”

Spring weather conditions can alter the timing and severity of pea leaf weevil damage, says Whatley.

“Weevils arrive early to pea and faba bean fields if warm temperatures above 20 degrees C persist for more than a few days in late April or early May, potentially corresponding with higher yield losses. Alternatively, if cool weather occurs during the same period, yield is generally not as compromised especially when the crop advances past the 6th node stage before the weevils arrive. In either case, field scouting is required to make control decisions on a field by field basis. It’s also advised not to seed into cold soil.”

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“Most research hasn’t shown that control of weevils using foliar insecticide prevents yield loss. The ineffectiveness of foliar spraying probably arises because weevils have already laid enough eggs to significantly damage root nodules when sprays are applied or because healthy weevils immigrate after spraying. According to research on the Prairies, nodule protection is more effective when pea seed is treated with a systemic insecticide product prior to seeding. Faba bean may be similarly protected, but this requires investigation.”

If feeding damage is only apparent on the older, lower leaves and not on the newer clam leaf, says Whatley, the weevil has probably already laid eggs and spraying would be of no value.

“As such, producers should scout for damage on the clam leaf and not on lower leaves. Since pea leaf weevils migrate into field pea and faba bean fields, foliar damage is initially observed along field edges. Foliar insecticides applied early in an infestation to field edges may be a sound economic decision; however, additional on-farm research will provide more clarity. Limited spraying would also reduce the risk of affecting beneficial species, such as ground beetles, that may help manage pea leaf weevil populations via predation.”

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A Lakeshore 4H community club thank you The Lakeshore 4-H Community Club would like to thank everyone who made out annual supper and auction fundraiser night another great event.

Whether you donated or worked with us, we want you to know we appreciate you! We would also like to send out a special thank you to our big donators; Backcountry, Big Valley Sand & Gravel, Butler Far, Equipment, Fort St. John Co-op, Home Hardware (Fort St. John), Peace River Builders, Farm Credit Canada, Petro Gas Logistics, James Western Star, Butcher Block (Fort St. John), Save On Foods, Barry & Barb Sones, and Super 8 (Fort St. John).

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Albertans have the opportunity to share ideas about the future of provincial and national agriculture programs through an online survey.

Alberta is working with the federal government, other provinces and territories to develop a new five-year agricultural policy framework to replace the current Growing Forward 2 agreement, which expires on March 31, 2018.

Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry said negotiating the next agriculture policy framework with the federal government is an important conversation.

“It’s a about how we can support our sector, our rural communities, and our producers. It’s important that we hear from producers and other stakeholders so that we can craft an agreement that supports sustainable growth and makes life better for Alberta producers and their communities. When agriculture succeeds, rural Alberta succeeds.”

The online survey is open to all Albertans, but will be of particular interest to those in the agriculture sector. The survey includes discussion about key priorities such as: markets and trade, science, research and innovation, risk management, environmental sustainability and climate change, value-added agriculture and agri-food processing, public trust.

Agriculture sector representatives will also be able to provide input during a series of four consultation roundtables being held over the next few weeks.

When completed, the Growing Forward 2 agreement will have invested more than $400 million in strategic programs aimed at assisting producers, processors and value-added agri-businesses in advancing Alberta’s agriculture, agri-food and agribased sectors.

The survey is open until May 8, 2017.

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British Columbia wineries and breweries receive funding From soil, sunshine and scenic vineyards to local small town brews, B.C. wineries and breweries are giving British Columbians a diverse sensory experience that is as extraordinary as the province itself.

The provincial government’s Buy Local program is providing 15 B.C.-based wineries and breweries with a combined total of up to $456,193 in funding to promote their local products through buy local projects, such as advertising campaigns and developing promotional materials.

Pacific Western Brewing Company is receiving up to $30,844 of Buy Local funding.

As B.C.’s largest independent, locally owned brewery, the company has crafted a beer made solely with ingredients from B.C. called Cariboo Springs Lager.

The funding will help launch marketing campaigns and create promotional materials for the new brew.

The creation of Cariboo Springs Lager from local ingredients is supporting B.C.’s farmers and families that help make Pacific Western Brewing’s craft possible, while bringing a passion for local agrifoods and great tasting beer together.

Pacific Western Brewing was established in 1957 on a fresh water spring in Prince George. Over the past 60 years, the company has achieved

many milestones. The brewery is bringing B.C. flavours to beer lovers all around the globe.

The Buy Local program has committed almost $1.6 million in funding to B.C.’s beer and wine industry since 2012 to support food security in B.C. and help local businesses grow and thrive in the competitive market.

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.

To date, $8 million of funding has been accessed, 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 on behalf of the Province of B.C.

Applications are available at: http://iafbc. ca/funding-opportunities/buy-local/ Mike Morris, MLA for Prince GeorgeMackenzie noted support for B.C. companies is keeping jobs local, growing the local economy and producing great tasting quality products to enjoy. “The Buy Local program is connecting local producers and processors with British Columbians, so they can share their stories and strengthen the bond between the consumer and product.”

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Canola (May 2017) Last Cash 484.30s May 2017 482.30 July 2017 485.70 November 2017 477.50 Wheat (May 2017) Last Cash 415-0s May 2017 420-0 July 2017 432-4 September 2017 446-4 Hard Red Wheat (May 2017) Last Cash 375-0s May 2017 417-6 July 2017 430-2 September 2017 446-0 Spring Wheat (May 2017) Last Cash 594-2s May 2017 520-0 July 2017 527-0 September 2017 535-2 Corn (May 2017) Last May 2017 357-4 July 2017 365-4 September 2017 373-4 Oats (May 2017) Last May 2017 217-0 July 2017 216-2 September 2017 214-0 Soybeans (May 2017) Last May 2017 939-6 July 2017 951-0 August 2017 952-6 Soybean Oil (May 2017) Last May 2017 31.23 July 2017 31.49 August 2017 31.51 Kuhn isSoybean committed to helping Meal (May 2017) you succeed Last by building quality machines for mowing, May 2017 308.3 2017 raking, merging 312.2 conditioning, July tedding, and August 2017 312.8 seedbed preparation.

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Open 0.00 485.60 489.70 480.90 Open 0-0 422-6 435-6 449-6 Open 0-0 420-2 432-2 450-2 Open 0-0 522-2 529-2 538-2 Open 360-4 368-2 376-0 Open 218-6 217-4 216-6 Open 938-4 949-6 951-6 Open 31.29 31.60 31.68 Open 308.1 312.3 313.0

High 484.30 486.50 490.00 481.20 High 415-0 424-0 436-6 451-2 High 375-0 421-4 434-4 450-4 High 594-2 523-0 529-6 538-2 High 361-6 369-4 377-0 High 219-4 218-2 216-6 High 941-6 953-0 954-6 High 31.43 31.70 31.78 High 309.9 313.6 314.1

Low 484.30 481.40 485.10 477.00 Low 415-0 419-4 432-0 445-6 Low 375-0 417-0 430-0 445-6 Low 594-2 519-6 526-4 535-0 Low 357-2 365-2 373-0 Low 216-4 215-6 214-0 Low 937-4 948-4 950-4 Low 31.03 31.30 31.40 Low 308.0 311.8 312.6

Prev. Stl. 480.50 485.70 489.60 481.00 Prev. Stl. 421-0 423-2 436-0 450-2 Prev. Stl. 380-0 420-0 433-0 448-6 Prev. Stl. 597-0 521-6 529-2 537-4 Prev. Stl. 360-6 368-4 376-2 Prev. Stl. 218-6 217-2 215-0 Prev. Stl. 941-4 952-6 954-6 Prev. Stl. 31.37 31.65 31.75 Prev. Stl. 308.7 312.4 313.1

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Weekly Feed Grain Report - April 7, 2017

Daily Grain Prices - April 7, 2017 Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $10.72 ( + $0.08 ) $10.74 ( + $0.08 ) $10.84 ( + $0.07 ) May 2017 $10.71 ( + $0.07 ) $10.79 ( + $0.08 ) $10.90 ( + $0.07 ) June 2017 $10.80 ( + $0.06 ) $10.88 ( + $0.07 ) $10.96 ( + $0.07 ) July 2017 $10.81 ( + $0.07 ) $10.88 ( + $0.07 ) $10.98 ( + $0.07 ) August 2017 not available not available $10.20 ( + $0.07 ) September 2017 $10.09 ( + $0.07 ) $10.17 ( + $0.08 ) $10.26 ( + $0.07 ) October 2017 $10.14 ( + $0.07 ) $10.23 ( + $0.08) $10.32 ( + $0.08 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $4.54 ( + $0.02 ) $4.59 ( + $0.02 ) $4.59 ( + $0.02 ) May 2017 $4.61 ( + $0.02 ) $4.66 ( + $0.01 ) $4.68 ( + $0.02 ) June 2017 $4.59 ( + $0.01 ) $4.62 ( + $0.02 ) $4.64 ( + $0.01 ) July 2017 $4.65 ( + $0.02 ) $4.68 ( + $0.01 ) $4.71 ( + $0.02 ) August 2017 not available $4.80 ( + $0.01 ) not available September 2017 $4.74 ( + $0.01 ) $4.79 ( + $0.01 ) $4.81 ( + $0.01 ) October 2017 $4.84 ( + $0.02 ) $4.91 ( + $0.01 ) $4.92 ( + $0.02 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $7.05 ( + $0.00 ) May 2017 not available not available $7.07 ( + $0.00 ) June 2017 not available not available $7.08 ( + $0.00 ) July 2017 not available not available $7.11 ( + $0.00 ) September 2017 not available not available $6.67 ( + $0.00 ) October 2017 not available not available $6.68 ( + $0.00 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.40 ( - $0.04 ) $6.46 ( - $0.04 ) $6.36 ( - $0.04 ) May 2017 $6.41 ( - $0.04 ) $6.48 ( - $0.04 ) $6.38 ( - $0.04 ) June 2017 $6.39 ( - $0.03 ) $6.42 ( - $0.03 ) $6.35 ( - $0.04 ) July 2017 $6.41 ( - $0.03 ) $6.49 ( - $0.05 ) $6.41 ( - $0.03 ) August 2017 $6.16 ( - $0.03 ) $6.20 ( - $0.05 ) $6.18 ( - $0.04 ) September 2017 $6.31 ( - $0.03 ) $6.39 ( - $0.02 ) $6.31 ( - $0.03 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $8.45 ( $0.00 ) $8.40 ( $0.00 ) $8.23 ( $0.00 ) May 2017 not available not available $8.49 ( $0.00 ) June 2017 not available $8.74 ( $0.00 ) $8.37 ( $0.00 ) July 2017 not available not available $7.95 ( $0.00 ) August 2017 not available $7.97 ( $0.00 ) $7.89 ( $0.00 ) October 2017 not available not available $7.90 ( $0.00 )

Statistics & Data Development Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry FEED GRAIN BIDS (Different Delivery Points) Week of Apr 03/17 Previous Week Wheat Lethbridge $180.00 - $185.00 $179.00 - $185.00 Red Deer $180.00 - $182.00 $178.00 - $180.00 Edmonton $176.00 - $183.00 $159.00 - $182.00 Oats

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$150.00 - $195.00

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$165.00 - $168.00 $151.00 - $157.00 $151.00 - $151.00 $148.00 - $155.00 $128.60 - $140.00 $137.50 - $155.00 $128.60 - $140.00

$288.25 $472.63

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Elevator Bids on Apr 07/17 (Delivered) This Week Last Week Feed Wheat *Central $147.23 $145.28 Feed Oats *Central $155.46 $173.45 Feed Barley *Central $126.31 $127.09 Rye *Central n/a n/a Flaxseed Brooks $495.64 $492.49 Canola *Central $473.59 $466.18 *replaces both Calgary and Red Deer to include the area from Calgary to south of Edmonton SPECIAL CROP CASH BIDS on Apr 06, 2017 Cdn $/Tonne Green Peas - #2 or Btr $304.24 Feed Peas $182.43 Yellow Peas - #2 or Btr $313.79 Lentils - #1 Laird Lentils - #1 Eston Mustard - #1 Yellow Mustard - #1 Brown Mustard - #1 Oriental

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What happens when instinct kicks in A pup that becomes your shadow will mature and be ready for work earlier than a pup who is left to his own devices.

If a pup is around the livestock helping do chores his working instinct will kick in earlier than a pup who is not exposed to livestock. The movement of the stock will trigger a reaction from the pup and his instinct to work will kick in. The pup will show signs of wanting to chase or nip the stock.

At this point either give the pup a bit of praise or simply carry on with the chores. As the pup gets braver and more confident he will start to go farther after the stock before coming back to you. As his confidence grows and he begins to chase more it is important not to scold the pup.

Giving the pup a scolding when he first starts

working can be easily misinterpreted. You may be scolding him for something like not coming back soon enough or not lying down when asked. The pup may think he is being scolded for trying to move the stock. Rather than scold the pup for trying to work refrain from taking him to the stock until he is ready to start formal training.

If the pup is very sensitive a serious scolding may put him off working stock for fear of being wrong. A soft dog is a pleaser and does not like to get into trouble. If your pup is a soft sensitive type of pup then it is your responsibility to treat this pup with the same sensitivity he is showing you. If a pup has been discouraged in his first attempts to work it can seriously set him back.

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What’s new in the flea and tick world?

In the past we traditionally tell clients that ticks are not much of a problem in the peace region, however traveling owners with their pets should think about tick and flea prevention. The last few years we have been seeing more dogs, and horses with ticks on them, or had owners report finding ticks on their dogs. Ticks can carry disease such as Lyme disease, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma. To report currently no dogs have been diagnosed in the peace region, but one case of Ehrlichia, and one case of Anaplasma has been diagnosed in the Prince George area. Also multiple cases of Lyme disease, Anaplasma, and Ehrlichia have been diagnosed around the Edmonton area. These diseases are considered blood borne illnesses, and can cause vague signs of lethargy, anorexia, fevers, brushing etc. They can be mild or life threatening.

What can you do about it?

Let me take a few moments to tell you about a few products, some old some new, that can help with ticks and fleas.

Advantix is a topical medication that kills the ticks before they bite your dog, this lasts for approximately twenty-eight days. When used in combination with advantage multi your pet will have flea and tick protection for approximately one month, as well as the benefit from some internal parasite control. Advantix can also help reduce the amount of insect bites from mosquitos, and blackflies. Let’s face it. No one likes being bit by insects including your pets! There medications are very toxic to cats!! If you have a cat in the house be very careful.

Bravecto, while being more expensive, will give your dog flea and tick protections for 12 weeks!!

Bravecto comes as a chewable tablet, and is not considered toxic to cats. Bravecto does not have a kill on contact like the Advantix, so if you are travel-

ing to an area with high risk for tick borne diseases, then the topical may still be the safest choice. Using Bravecto around the peace area however is a great option.

There are multiple other mediations at the pet store labeled for ticks and fleas. As Veterinarians we cannot say how safe or well these products work. We recommend using the veterinary labeled products only.

If you find ticks on your pet, you should apply medication provided by your veterinarian, and remove them following the guidelines below.

Always wear rubber gloves to protect yourself from possible injury or infection.

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Grasp the tick very close to the skin with a pair of fine-tipped tweezers.

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With a steady motion, pull the tick’s body away from the skin. Avoid crushing the tick to prevent infection.

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After removal, clean your dog’s skin with soap and warm water and dispose of the tick by placing it in alcohol or flushing it down the toilet.

Following these steps can help ensure the successful removal of ticks. Never use petroleum jelly, a hot match, nail polish or other products to remove a tick.

The most common tick in the peace region is called the winter tick, which can be found on moose, deer, horses, and cattle. It is uncommon to find them on your pets or yourself. Depending where you travel in BC and Alberta you may come across the Brown Dog Tick and the Rocky Mountain Tick.

Here is a helpful website to learn more about ticks, and tick borne disease in North America: www.dogsandticks.com. If you have any other questions please contact your veterinarian.

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Livestock producers receiving tax relief for 2016 The livestock tax deferral provision allows producers in designated drought regions who are facing feed shortages, to defer a portion of their 2016 sale proceeds of breeding livestock to the next year.

The cost of replacing the animals in the next year offsets the deferred income, thereby reducing the tax burden associated with the original sale. Producers in those designated regions can request the livestock tax deferral provision be applied when filing their 2016 income tax returns.

“Extreme weather created difficulties for Canada’s livestock industry across the country last summer. This tax deferral will help producers manage

the impacts of the drought, and to focus on rebuilding their herds in the coming year,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Low moisture levels resulted in significant forage shortages for livestock producers in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

One option for producers is to reduce their breeding herd in order to manage feed supplies.

In addition to the livestock tax deferral provision, producers have access to assistance through existing Growing Forward 2 Business Risk Management programs, which include AgriInsurance, AgriStability and AgriInvest.

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The Government of Canada released a list of additional designated regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia where livestock tax deferral has been authorized for 2016 due to drought conditions.

In November 2016, the Government of Canada announced the initial list of designated regions in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec for livestock tax deferral purposes.

Ongoing analysis has indicated the need for a final list of designated regions for 2016. That final list will be provided as soon as authorization has been received.

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Statement by Government of Canada on securing market access for pulses from Canada to India The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade today issued the following statement on securing continued access for Canadian pulses to India: “Following representations to the Government of India and visits to Delhi earlier this month by both ministers, Canada has secured continued access to the Indian market for Canadian pulse exporters.

India has granted a series of exemptions since 2004 to an import regulation regarding mandatory fumigation of imported crops, in recognition of Canada’s cold climate. The end of the current exemption on March 31, 2017, had threatened to disrupt trade.

This new exemption means that Ca-

nadian pulse exports leaving Canada on or before June 30, 2017, will not require fumigation in Canada. We will maintain on-going trade while officials on both sides continue to work towards a longterm, science-based solution.

In 2016, pulse exports to India were worth over $1.1 billion and accounted for 27.5 percent of Canada’s global pulse exports.

Exports of Canadian pulses to India are a key aspect of Canada’s bilateral trade relationship with India, helping make Canadian farmers more competitive at home and abroad.

The Government of Canada has worked together with industry and provincial governments to secure this exemption with the Government of India which will benefit Canadians and Canadian farmers.”

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Yes, yes, GM potatoes are going in the ground In 2016, no acres were seeded to J.R. Simplot’s genetically engineered first-generation Innate potato lines in Canada — but industry experts say 2017 will be a different story.

“Other than plot-sized production there was no commercial production in Canada this year because of the timing,” says Kevin MacIsaac, general manager at the United Potato Growers of Canada.

“But farmers are interested and planning to plant next year.”

The four potato varieties — Russet Burbank, Ranger Russet, Atlantic and Snowden—are intended for the fresh and chipping sectors.

“Health Canada has been pretty stringent on identifying acrylamide in various starchy foods and recommending lowering it when possible, so our potatoes would meet that need as well,” says Cole.

In Canada, the varieties underwent pre-market safety assessments by CFIA for release into the environment and use as feed, and by Health Canada for use as food.

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Doug Cole, Simplot’s U.S. spokesperson, says Health Canada and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) approvals came in the spring, too late for the company to make arrangements for seed and spring planting.

But Cole says Simplot hopes to work with Canadian grower co-operatives and processing companies in time for 2017 planting.

“There are advantages that make these potatoes suited for Canada,” says Cole. “One is that they have less bruising and there would be significantly higher packouts in Canada — more Grade 1 potatoes for use in the fresh market.”

The second trait is lower acrylamide, a chemical compound linked to cancer that forms in starchy foods cooked to high temperatures. Asparagine, the amino acid that forms acrylamide when potatoes are fried or baked, is reduced in Simplot’s potatoes.

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AB farmers weigh unharvested crop options Richard Kamchen About a million acres of Alberta crops went unharvested in 2016, and farmers there now need to determine how to get the most value from those crops while also managing their cost and risk, says the provincial agriculture department.

Producers already lost revenue from last year’s crop, and they need to make the right choices to avoid impacting new crop revenue, according to Trevor Wallace, Alberta Agriculture’s nutrient management specialist.

“They really have to know what’s there,” he told Alberta Agriculture’s Call of the Land radio show, explaining farmers need to collect crop samples.

“We want to salvage as much as we can.”

Harvest considerations Alberta Agriculture recommends that in addition to the potential value of their crop, farmers also consider field conditions, if their crop is still standing or in swaths, how many acres need harvesting, and availability of time and equipment.

But before any of that’s done, farmers need to contact their insurance provider.

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first need to contact their AFSC branch office and submit a revised harvest production report, says spokesman Marcus Miller.

“If the plan is to put that crop to another use, an inspection will need to take place first,” he adds.

Other options Some overwintered crops may not be worth harvesting, and seeding into unswathed crops or burning are options.

Alberta Agriculture notes risks to the former, explaining planting into a standing crop can impact new crop establishment and equipment performance, as well as cause volunteer plants and weeds to grow.

Burning comes with its own drawbacks. In addition to requiring permits and taking safety measures beforehand, burning eliminates any value of the crop, provides little to no benefit against crop disease, and could also have negative consequences for soil, Alberta Agriculture says.

How and when the unharvested crop is managed could cause adjusted spring seeding plans, forcing producers to consider shorter season crops and/or early maturing varieties, Alberta Agriculture says.

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sale was complete, but moving from inception of an idea to purchasing the farm to completion of the sale was anything but. Negotiations began in 2014 and went on for about four months before an agreement was reached between the brothers and their aunt, who was negotiating the sale on behalf of her father.

Transition planning “It was a very open transition,” Kyle recalls. “The biggest thing we had to figure out was, is this even possible? Can we service the debt?”

By the time they reached an agreement, they owned 70 per cent of the assets of Arlington Farms.

Farmboys Inc. – a name that’s a tip of the hat to their father, Kent, who died in a farming accident in 1993 – was formed. “That’s what our father raised – two farm boys,” Bryan says.

Today’s farm is 3,000 acres, with about 1,400 acres of potatoes, 1,200 acres of cereals and the rest going to forages.

Even after the negotiations were over and the papers signed, the transition to full ownership was a challenge, Bryan says. Arlington Farms owned the stock from the previous growing year and still had employees on its payroll to handle that crop.

Meanwhile, Farmboys was working toward full operation.

Part of the sales agreement, however, provided a detailed transition plan that outlined just about every scenario the two farms could encounter during the changeover. The agreement even covered snowstorms.

“It would have been difficult to get up in the middle of a snowstorm and wonder who is responsible for cleaning the yard. It can be an issue if you let it be an issue, but stick to your transition plan and it’s OK,” Bryan says. He notes the plan outlined which farm staff did the clearing, who paid

the employee’s wages and who paid the tractor’s fuel when the yard was cleared of snow.

Farm adjustments In the business they created, Kyle and Bryan say they’ve deliberately adjusted their cropping plan.

Bryan had noticed over the years that about 25 per cent of the crop was always a challenge – whether during planting, harvest or sometime in between.

When the Maynards were going through the purchasing process, they opted to reduce potato production by 25 per cent, making the operation tighter.

“It seemed like Arlington Farms was always about 25 per cent too thin,” Kyle says. “It would require investing in more equipment as well as more help to remain Arlington Farms size.” Farmboys wasn’t ready for either yet. “In the years to come, we’ll definitely look at growing. But now, this is much more manageable. It allows us to focus on quality rather than quantity. If we want to grow, I feel we’ll be more groomed for that later.”

Bryan and Kyle say they were fiercely competitive with each other as children, whether it was during a hockey game in the yard in the winter or playing baseball in the summer.

Today, as they walk the same farmyard they played in, they’ve redirected their competitive natures to take on potato farming.

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Knowing an opportunity when you see it is key to building a successful business, say two Prince Edward Island brothers. So are preparation and confidence in your skills.

When the opening came to purchase their grandfather’s farm near Summerside and walk into a turn-key potato operation, Bryan and Kyle Maynard knew it was their chance.

“When the opportunity came up, we were both excited to take this on,” 31-year-old Kyle says of the 2015 farm purchase. The choice was either buy the farm or let it go. “We figured it could be something we’re good at.”

“I feel we had the expertise and experience to give us the right mix for success,” adds Bryan.

The brothers grew up on the farm, and Kyle went on to become a licensed machinist. He eventually moved from the shop into the office of an aerospace company where he became a customer service manager, dealing with international clients and gaining financial experience.

Meanwhile, Bryan, who is 33, continued to work alongside their grandfather, gaining invaluable first-hand experience.

Their grandfather owned Arlington Farms and was a processing-potato grower for Cavendish. His decision, at age 80, that it was time to retire was a call to action for the brothers. They immediately went to work creating their business plan, securing financing and putting opportunity to work for them.

With product from the previous year still in storage – and the planting for the year ahead already laid out – Bryan and Kyle found themselves in a good position.

“We were in a unique situation where we hit the ground running,” Bryan says. “We had a contract to sell to the same client. A lot of the same employees were staying around.”

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Growing craft beer sector thirsty for local malt CNS Canada — Craft breweries are a growing subsector of the Canadian beer industry, but the increased variety of local drink options are not necessarily 100 per cent homegrown, as a lack of domestically produced specialty malts forces brewers to look far afield to meet their needs.

“We get our base malt locally, but we don’t have any maltsters in the province making the specialty malt we need,” Colin Enquist, sales and marketing manager with PEG Beer Co. in Winnipeg, said via email.

The specialty malt being imported from the U.K., Germany, and other countries “comes down to the availability and some suppliers just having a better product,” he said.

Malt is created through a three-step process which sees grain soaked, germinated, then kilned, converting the starches in the grain into sugars.

Variations in that process, from the grain used to how long the end product is kilned or roasted, can impact the flavour of the resulting beer.

“We’ve actually had a couple people come into the pub and ask if they opened a specialty malt shop if we’d be interested in buying more locally grown malt,” said Enquist, adding “we absolutely would buy all local if we could and it was to the quality we need.”

An added irony of the situation is that in some cases the European malt finding its way into Canadian beers could have been created using Canadian barley to begin with, said Lawrence Warwaruk of Farmery Estate Brewery at Neepawa, Man.

The Farmery brewery creates beer using grain grown on its own farm, but that barley is still malted offsite through an agreement with the Malteurop facility in Winnipeg.

“There is definitely a market for specialty malts,” said Warwaruk, adding that while the large malting companies “do a fantastic job of what they do,” specialty malts have a higher value and could find a home both domestically and even abroad.

“You need to create a demand for locally sourced barley, malted locally, and sold locally,” he said. His company has looked into malting its own grain as well.

The Canadian Malt Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) in Winnipeg runs training programs a few times a year for aspiring maltsters and those already in the industry.

Peter Watts, managing director of the CMBTC, noted the craft malting sector is very small in North America, accounting for less than one per cent of the total malt production.

He estimated that of the 40 to 50 craft maltsters in North America, only about half a dozen were in Canada. However, he said, there was plenty of interest from the craft industry.

“With the growth and expansion in the craft brewing industry in the last ten years, it has created demand for craft maltsters,” said Watts.

From a theoretical perspective, malting grain is rather basic, but in practice “it’s a pretty big investment up front,” said Watts.

Matt Hamill of Red Shed Malting in Red Deer went through the CMBTC course and is now operating a small-scale maltster. The company’s genesis came from a conversation between Hamill’s father, a farmer, and his brother, who was brewing his own beer.

“Why are we getting malt from Germany, when we grow pretty amazing malt-quality barley right here on the farm?” was the question asked, which, after a number of steps along the way, eventually led to a malt house.

“We certainly felt, and still do feel, that there is a need and a place for craft maltsters,” said Hamill.

“We can play around with different barley varieties and production methods,” he said, adding that the smaller scale also allows them to work closely with craft brewers “to make sure we’re giving them exactly what they’re looking for.”

Craft brewing also uses more barley to make the same amount of beer, said Hamill, noting craft beer may need three to seven times more barley compared to mass-produced beers, as brewers are not supplementing with corn, sugar or other adjuncts.

“The big maltsters make a great base malt, but we feel there is an opportunity to do some unique things and put our own twist on it,” said Hamill, adding that “seeing your product make it into beer that you can get at the local liquor store is a pretty amazing thing.”

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The 4-H Heritage families initiative is an opportunity The 4-H Heritage Families initiative is an opportunity for multigenerational 4-H families to tell their stories. Families with a strong 4-H history are encouraged to share their history through a brief description of their participation in 4-H. “In the spirit of celebrating 100 years of 4-H in Alberta, it’s important to showcase our history and our future,” says Susann Stone, executive director, 4-H Council of Alberta. “The collection of multigenerational 4-H families’ stories demonstrates the strength of 4-H’s roots and showcases the evolution of the program through generations.”

4-H Alberta will collect the stories and photos of multigenerational families that will be displayed at the 4-H signature events in 2017 as part of the 100 years of 4-H in Alberta celebrations.

and photos. “We want to hear the stories of how skills developed in 4-H have benefited the family and contributed to its success, and why joining 4-H has been a tradition within your family.”

“There are lots of third-and fourthgeneration 4-H families out there with great stories to tell,” says Stone.

“Great grandpa or grandma may have been in a grain or beef club and now the grandchildren are in computers or small engines. We want to hear their stories.”

For more information, see the application form which details the submission guidelines, or call 1-877-

The initiative is looking for submissions that include written stories

Kraft Heinz Co. has laid off 200 white-collar workers in Canada and the United States.

Michael Mullen, the company’s senior vice-president of corporate and government affairs, says the company is realigning its administrative functions to be more efficient.

The company didn’t say where the layoffs occurred.

Kraft Heinz is dually headquartered in Pittsburgh and Chicago since the Pittsburgh-based H.J. Heinz Co. and Kraft Foods Group of Illinois merged two years ago.

The company has about 41,000 employees worldwide.

The workers being laid off have all been notified and Mullen says the company appreciates their contributions.

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JBS suspends Brazil beef output amid import bans Brazil’s JBS SA, the world’s biggest meatpacking company, announced on Thursday it had suspended beef production at 33 of its 36 Brazilian plants amid the corruption scandal that has caused some of the country’s biggest export markets to ban Brazilian meats.

Agriculture Minister Blairo Maggi said a police investigation, which alleges that meat processors paid bribes for inspectors to turn a blind eye to unsanitary or irregular activity, was exaggerated and wrongly challenged the quality of one of the country’s most important exports.

But it has battered demand for Brazilian meats since Friday nonetheless.

Thursday, accumulating a 10 per cent drop over the past week.

The meatpacker, whose Canadian assets include one of the biggest beef plants in the country at Brooks, Alta., said its Brazilian plants would resume production next week at about two thirds of capacity, adding that the company is focused on maintaining employment of its 125,000 workers in Brazil.

— Reporting for Reuters by Tatiana Bautzer and Brad Haynes; additional reporting by Anthony Boadle in Brasilia.

JBS and BRF SA, the world’s largest poultry exporter, are among dozens of firms targeted in the meatpacking industry investigation by Brazil’s Federal Police. Both companies have denied any wrongdoing.

Egypt became the latest country to halt imports of Brazilian meat on Thursday.

The move followed partial or complete bans

by China, Mexico, Canada, the European Union, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Chile over the past week.

Australia is expected to seize on China’s suspension of meat imports from Brazil, the world’s biggest beef and poultry exporter, to clinch a deal soon on beef exports.

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

JBS shares fell one per cent in Sao Paulo on

Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. www.vjvauction.com • Canadian Satellite Web Site: www.cslauction.com Dawson Creek Donny Fessler 250.782.3766

Cattle Sales

Special Sales

Tues, Apr 18– 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 25 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, May 2 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, May 9 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, May 16 – 9:00 a.m.

Beaverlodge Shawn Gist 780.354.2423

Westlock Gary Jarvis 780.349.3153

Thurs, Apr 20 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Apr 27 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 4 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 11 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 18 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Apr 20 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Apr 27 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 4 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 11 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, May 18 – 9:00 a.m.

Dawson Creek

Beaverlodge

Westlock

Last Chance Bull Sale

• Horse Sale •

Open Bull, Bred Cow & Replacement Heifer Sale Sat, Apr 29 – 11:00 a.m

Tues, May 16 – 1:00 p.m.

• Horse Sale •

Sat, Apr 22 Sat, June 10 Tack @ 9:30 a.m.

Horses @ 12:00 Noon

Sat, Apr 29 Tack @ 9:30 a.m.

Horses @ 12:00 Noon

Sheep Assembly Day To VJV Westlock

Mon, May 15 • 9 am – 11 am Mon, June 19 • 9 am – 11 am

Call Jason 587-343-2162

Horse Sales Sat, May 20 – 10:00 a.m.

Sat, June 17 – 10:00 a.m.

Sheep & Goat Sales (Tues) Tues, May 16 – 11:00 a.m.

Tues, June 20 – 11:00 a.m.

Ponoka Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453

Rimbey Dean Edge 403.704.0280

Wed, Apr 19 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Apr 26 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, May 3 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, May 10 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, May 17 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 18 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, Apr 25 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, May 2 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, May 9 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues, May 16 – 9:00 a.m.

Ponoka

Rimbey

Call Craig Jacklin @ 403-783-1453 to book your bull, heifer, or bison sale today

Fri, Apr 28 – 5:00 p.m.

Fri, May 26 – 5:00 p.m.

Fri, June 30 – 5:00 p.m.

Horse Sales

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 • Nansen Vold (Ponoka) 403.783.0349

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Good Bred Cows

Good Bred Cows

Good Bred Cows

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

$1,800

-

$1,700

$1,700

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$1,500

$1,700

$1,550

$1,700

n/a

n/a

Good Bred Heifers Good Bred Heifers Older Bred Cows Cow/Calf Prs (Y/O) n/a

Cow/Calf Prs(Y/O) Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

$1,700

$2,050

Good Bred Hfrs $1,550

$2,150

B/Cows & Hfrs

Bred Heifers

Bred Cows (O) n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y/O) n/a

n/a

Heiferettes $120

$145

n/a

n/a

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Bred Heifers

Bred Heifers

Cow/Calf Pairs

Cow/Calf Prs(Y/O)

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

PURCHASING BULLS, COWS & FEEDERS Selling Bred Cows & Grass Cattle • 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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Older Bred Cows

Pairs

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Manager: Tyler Bodnaruk 780-380-4017 Sales: Mark Moskalyk 780-832-8502

EMERSON TRAIL & RANGE RD 62 SEXSMITH AB • 780-538-9330 SPRING SPECIAL ON ALL IN STOCK ROUND BALERS

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• SPRING SERVICE 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.O.

CAMROSE 1-800-639-8057

New Holland T6 Special Edition

New Holland Speedrower 200

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

36’ Header, Deluxe, Leather, Air Ride Cab, 200 Hours

D D L L SO SO Sunflower 50’ Disc

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

$12,999

43hp, Loader, 3pt Hitch

$29,599

LOUGHEED 1-800-773-9757

STONY PLAIN 1-800-290-5489

$43,999

D L O S

25hp, Loader, Backhoe

40hp, Loader, 3pt Hitch

HIGH RIVER 1-866-652-2414

55hp, Loader, 3pt Hitch, Cab

ECKVILLE 1-800-576-4394

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE 403-845-4949

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

Spirit River

www.rossequip.

Fax: 864-3468,

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

www.rossequip.ca Apr 08 - 2017

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 $57,900 $69,960

$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

Lease to Own 13-S/A Lease pmt OAC of $17,650 Lease to Own 7 annual Lease pmt OAC $ 32,800

#505510 2017 $629,000

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

msrp $582,000

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

2

1300 bu 50”w/tire 119,970 $94,200

2017 DT550-36” Versatile 550 hp, P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm, 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R,

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

7

Old price

1200# hitch wt in trans

Lease to Own 7 annual Lease pmt OAC $ 44,570

3

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

msrp $515,000

Lease to Own 12-S/A Lease pmt OAC $29,000 +rv Lease to Own 7 annual Lease pmt OAC $ 67,500

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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

Lease to Own 7 annual Lea

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

$ 15,900

2017 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 PTO 710/70R38D wts 4 E/H 58 gpm A/S/R #322350 call for sale price msrp $415,000

4

#415520 call for sale price

msrp $535,000

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Sizes, 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 18’ 20’

5

Tier 3

Lease to Own 13-S/A Lease

20’ V-Wing Ditcher 102,200 $92,000 10-S/A Lease payments OAC of

$ 9,700

Lease to Own 7 annual Lea

“New Lowe

OFFER Ends April 30 / 2017 on these units

41’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9450 450 bu 3 tanks Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, Simple Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between 2017 $ 310,500 Onhand 1 Only $ 260,000

305 Versatile 2013 305hp,16spdPS 38 hr demo, 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fnds HID wts L/3pt 540/1000 pto 20.8R42D, 16.9R30 $ 257,350 487 1 only $189,900 Lease to Own 12-S/A Lease pmt OAC $14,000 +rv

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

30’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, 10.5”S, 26X8mm c/o frt 26x8mm S/rear, S/L hitch 650# per ft, T2-215 brgs #80150 Brg wear grds msrp $ 95,000

36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #87200 msrp $ 101,000 Lease to Own 12-S/A Lease pmt OAC $29,500 +rv 42’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #115250 msrp $ 130,000 Lease to Own 7 annual Lease pmt OAC $ 69,150 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 8,580

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

Lease to Own 13-S/A Lease

* call for sale price 32’ coming

call for sale price

2017 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38, wts

Lease to Own 7 annual Lea

72’ O/H with Auto Lock

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

Lease to Own 12-S/A Lease pmt OAC $20,000 +rv #410500 call for sale price

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 boom 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 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

2016 400 Versatile 400 hp QSX12, PS TA19 16x4, 710/70R38D 6E hyd 98 gpm #355520 call for sale price msrp $440,000 Lease to Own 12-S/A Lease pmt OAC $25,000 +rv

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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

www.rossequip. ca • DAVE ROSS EQU

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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

SOLD

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G r an d e P r ai rie

780-864-3731,

Toll Free 800-661-7401 for Matt, Al, or Larry

ROSS CHRYSLER

April 08 - 2017

All Programs deducted

$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

$6,000 disc

Big Horn pkg

26 mpg

33 mpg

New 2014 100’ RG1100

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

3/17

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

$ 389,000 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC

$8,900

e pmt OAC of $ 34,500

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

MSRP $46,020

MSRP $52,500

$270-84 mbw

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

$39,200*

15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i192420

$9,020 disc 32 mpg

Deals at Ross Chrysler

17 1500 SLT V8 8A CC4X4SB i693537 26 mpg

MSRP $59,150

$52,100*

$420-60 mbw steel gray

have never been better with

SOLD

$5,720 to $13,720 in discounts

48”x adj 72” wide 3 rear hyd, 1 boom hyd, Rev fan, 55gpm / pump, lites,boom suspension, 22.5” Ag tires, 10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC $13,000

0%-60

$47,500*

MSRP $52,920

15 Durango AWD 8spd V6vvt i530488.po

No Doc fees $699, no air chg $100, no tire

$43,900* nitrogen $75, no compulsory life insurance $3,000 $299-84 mbw Just OLD Fashion respect for the Customer.

$5,720 disc

0%-60 17 1500 SLT V8 8A CC4X4SB i784525

MSRP $ 57,750

$47,800*

$387-60 mbw

29 mpg

36 mpg

32 mpg

MSRP $41,820

$36,100*

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

3/17 $ 239,000

e pmt OAC of $ 21,200

ase pmt OAC $ 39,285

15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L i441391

$7,820 disc

CSA DF22 1000 bu/hr Drier Order “After” Jan 01/2017

er Prices”

R/A Susp, dsl

34 mpg

MSRP $39,120

$31,300*

16 Journey R/T AWD 3.6L 6s i504365

$215-84 mbw

$13,720 disc 36 mpg

0%-84 17 Journey G/T AWD 3.6L 6s i312373

MSRP $40,930*

$220-84 mbw

s $10,000 Deposit , Balance due May 1 / 2017

61’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9650 650 bu 4 tanks 221bu, 107bu, 107bu, 221bu, Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fans, Simple Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack, dual castors, 4 - 800/65R32 lug tires Tow Between 2017 $ 465,690 Onhand 1 Only $ 390,000 Lease to Own 13-S/A Lease payments OAC of $ 35,475 Lease to Own 7 annual Lease payments OAC of $ 65,840

71’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9650 650 bu 4 tanks

Lease to Own 7 annual Lease payments OAC of $ 70,285

77,250

$65,250*

$659-48 mbw

SOLD MSRP $46,520

$32,800*

0%-84

MSRP $54,730

$50,800*

0%-48 17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB i954685

MSRP $ 75,850

$66,800*

$675-48 mbw

R/A Susp, dsl

36 mpg MSRP $40,320

$27,900*

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i119382.po

$195-84 mbw

32 mpg

0%-84

MSRP $48,725

MSRP $80,950

$68,950*

$26,900*

17 Patriot Sport 4x4 2.4L 6s i792280 $330-84 mbw

17 D3500 Laramie C/C4x4 LB i863731

Cream Puff

Clean 1-Owner

$688-48 mbw

$10,900*

$10,900*

$165-36 mbw

$165-36 mbw 09 Chrysler Aspen Spt AWD 7 pass 216k i804079

10 F150 FX2 SuperCab 5.4 V8 6spd SB 146k 014569

LIKE NEW

Clean 1-Owner

wsb $42,900

$34,500*

$249-84 mbw

$249-84 mbw

15 1500 Sport. 4x4 5.7 V8 8A C/C bkt 53k i331281.

14 2500 Power Wagon 4x4 V8,6A, C/C SB, 179k i109255.

MSRP $ 75,550

$66,500*

$675-48 mbw

blk green

0%-48

MSRP

82,250

$69,200*

17 D2500 LaramieC/C4x4SB i438740 $695-48 mbw Clean 1-Owner

wsb 13,940

wsb 15,940

$34,500*

17 D2500 SLT+ C/C4x4 SB i312682 R/A Susp, dsl

Diesel

wsb $44,900

0%-48

$46,700*

17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i538462 $270-84 mbw

MSRP $29,920

221bu, 107bu, 107bu, 221bu, Hyd Assist Auger, dual 17” fans, Simple Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack, 4 -800/65R32 lug tire, dual castors Tow Between 2017 $ 499,710 Onhand 1 Only $ 416,000 Lease to Own 13-S/A Lease payments OAC of $ 37,875

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB i931701

MSRP

R/A Susp, dsl

$12,420 disc 2004 60’Morris Max II 10” D/shoot side band edge on shanks, 4.5” steel packers, dual castors 8425 TBH 120,120,185, Topcon drive, 800/65R32 *450150 sheded $ 65,000

0%-48

$38,300*

$295-84 mbw 16 G/Caravan Crew 3.6L 6spd i701435 $227-84 mbw 17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i781508

3/17 $ 189,000

e pmt OAC of $ 16,765

0%-60 $48,600 $36,300* $209-84 mbw 17 1500 SLT V6 8A QC4X4SB iv388502 $393-60 mbw

SP.20

SOLD

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

17 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd i074413

Pi RP $55,650*

MSRP $44,325

34 mpg

$ 280,000

LEASE to Own this DF22 Drier only 13-S/A Lease pay OAC of $25,200

ase pmt OAC $ 31,070

$272-84 mbw

0%-84

191km

wsb $44,100

$34,500*

$275-72 mbw

12 D3500 Laramie diesel M/C4x4 191kms i473288 Cream Puff

wsb $43,100

$34,500*

$275-72 mbw

2012 D3500 Laramie diesel C/C4x4 255k i5872744

UIPMENT LTD. • www.rosschrysler.ca

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AgriClear talks collab with Verified Beef Production Plus AgriClear, North America’s premier online transaction and payment platform for cattle buyers and sellers, today announced it is entering into a collaborative marketing agreement with Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+), a national, industryled program providing verification of Canadian beef production practices at the farm, ranch and feedlot.

new ways to help VBP+ registered operations enhance their market efforts and extend the reach of their cattle marketing programs,” said Cecilie Fleming, Alberta rancher and Chair, VBP+ Management Committee. “Adding an AgriClear cattle listing link to our new, national website enhances our registered operations by showcasing VBP+ attributes of marketed cattle in Canada.”

Formerly Verified Beef Production or VBP, VBP+ is delivered nationally under the umbrella of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and the Beef Cattle Research Council. Validating production practices for animal care, biosecurity, the environment and food safety at the primary production level enables registered VBP+ operations to publicly demonstrate their commitment to responsible stewardship of both cattle and resources. Under the terms of this agreement, AgriClear will include VBP+ registered users on its online platform and VBP+ will promote the AgriClear livestock platform and settlement services to beef cattle producers across Canada. AgriClear and VBP+ have also agreed to work together on marketing initiatives.

VBP+ has committed to aligning with the indicator and verification work of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on advancing sustainability in the Canadian beef industry, of which AgriClear is a member. VBP+ was also involved in the McDonald’s Sustainable Beef Pilot Project.

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New code for handling of laying hens Powerful tool

TRUDY KELLY FORSYHE Egg Farmers of Canada and the National Farm Animal Care Council released a revised Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Layers this week.

“The new code provides progressive standards for hen welfare in Canada,” poultry welfare expert Dr. Ian Duncan, representing the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies on the code committee, said in a media release. “We worked diligently for almost four years to secure these important new welfare commitments.”

Nationally developed The code committee leading the update was made up of 17 individuals, including egg farmers, animal welfare and enforcement representatives, researchers, transporters, egg processors, veterinarians and government representatives from across Canada. A five-person scientific committee including research and veterinary expertise in laying hen behaviour, health and welfare assisted.

The public and all stakeholders were able to provide input on the code during a public comment period in the summer of 2016. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriMarketing Program, under Growing Forward 2, provided the funding for the update.

Glen Jennings, an egg farmer and chair of the code development committee, said the updated code of practice is an important tool for egg farmers across the country. It also serves as a powerful tool to meet rising consumer, marketplace and societal expectations relative to farm animal welfare.

It is the result of in-depth scientific evaluation and rigorous discussion and the outcome balances hen welfare, behaviour and health in a manner that is sustainable and achievable by farmers.

Farmer commitment “Canada’s more than 1,000 egg farmers are deeply committed to and strive for continuous improvements when it comes to the care and wellbeing of their hens,” Roger Pelissero, chairman of Egg Farmers of Canada, said in the release. “Egg Farmers of Canada value the leadership of the code committee and their dedication to evidence-based standards that serve as a key building block to our national Animal Care Program.”

The layer code is the ninth code of practice updated through NFACC’s code development process. It is available on the NFACC website.

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THE BIG BEND The end of WWI brought many like Howard Pegg 1918 brought the end of the world war, and the following year veterans such as Howard Pegg came to Blueberry Mountain.

The second half of section 14, township 80, range 8, west of 6th meridian was the land chosen for homesteading and a farm site was established on the south side of the southeast corner.

The first home was immediately east of the creek, the next further east on top of the knoll.

Right, Pegg and daughter Vera.

Above, the Pegg family. FILE PHOTO

The was a three-room house with an engine room, porch and veranda. Pegg married Sarah Jane Kirkness, daughter of Henry Kirkness who lived in Spirit River, but who later operated a stopping place at Moose Creek, now Gordondale.

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You have to get ready for another April canola harvest NEIL BILLINGER Saskatchewan and Alberta farmers with crop remaining in the field will be counting on some cooperative weather in the coming weeks.

Saskatchewan Crop Insurance estimates about 1.3 million acres need to be combined, mainly in the northern half of the province.

Ian Epp is a Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist covering northwest and west-central Saskatchewan. Epp, in a March 28 interview, says there is variable snow cover with the melt complete in the Kindersley-Rosetown area.

“I have heard rumours of a few guys pulling the combines out,” says Epp. “I don’t know if they are in the fields yet, I don’t think so. I think harvesting will start, as long as the weather continues to hold, probably in the next week to 10 days.”

Epp says there tends to be more crop out closer to the Alberta border, particularly north and west of Kindersley.

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Take samples The Canola Council advises growers to get a sample to assess quality.

“Take it to an elevator and see what kind of condition your crop is in,” Epp says. “That might change how you manage it, when you harvest it, how you harvest it and what bins you put it in.”

Farmers are also encouraged to send a sample to the Canadian Grain Commission which is studying the impact of snow on end-use functionality of canola.

Most observers expect canola to overwinter better than cereal crops, but issues could arise with oilseed quality as well.

Epp indicates there has been quite a bit of variability with overwintered canola in the past. Some years, the canola coming off in spring is almost as good as fall with little quality change. Other years, it is sample canola with very poor quality.

“I kind of expect this spring that we are going to see some pretty good canola and maybe stuff that had a pretty rough winter,” says Epp. Determining factors include temperature, moisture going into and out of harvest and if there are any rodents disturbing the swath.

More information The Canola Council of Canada has additional information on spring harvest tips on the Canola Watch website.

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Experts optimistic about winter wheat condition RICHARD KAMCHEN Fall conditions were ideal for winter wheat to establish.

“With the ample amount of precipitation last fall, this created ideal growing conditions for the winter wheat crop,” says Janine Paly, an agronomist with Ducks Unlimited Canada. “The majority of the crops across the Prairies were able to develop a well-established crown system, which is one of the key factors for winter survival.”

“We shouldn’t have too many winter kill issues, at least from the winter temperatures,” adds Manitoba’s farm production extension specialist Rejean Picard.

Weather station reports Weather stations that track soil and air temperature showed good separation between the soil temperature and the cold tolerance of winter wheat in Manitoba.

to be out scouting early.

“In Alberta, stripe rust has been known to overwinter over the past years, however producers should be scouting for Wheat Streak Mosaic as well as this disease resurfaced once again last year,” says Paly.

Fields that should be monitored closely are in regions that experienced water pooling in low lying regions due to warm weather or a rain storm in March, followed by freezing temperatures at night, says Paly. A layer of ice can cause lack of respiration and damage to occur.

But spring flooding shouldn’t be much of a cause for concern, Picard indicates.

In its hardened and dormant stage, winter wheat can stay for weeks under standing water.

And the crop will remain in its winter stage until soil temperatures rise above 9 C, by which time the water will likely be gone.

Marketing Prairie farmers only planted 595,000 acres of winter wheat last fall, according to Statistics Canada, and that’s down from the previous year’s 610,000, and well off recent years of 900,000-plus.

But that’s no signal of high prices to come, as values are bound by the direction of competing wheats, explains DUC agrologist Paul Thoroughgood.

He adds that producers seeking optimum prices should determine demand from ethanol and feed plants, as well as local millers, and not just elevators.

Expert advice Paly recommends growers now be patient and give their fields time to recover.

“Typically, I tell producers to walk away from the field until they are halfway through spring seeding to evaluate the plant stand.”

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Fairview Northwest Regional Alberta Skills Competition @ GPRC

Dawson Creek 8 North Point Angus Bull Sale @ Vold Jones & Vold Fort St. John CKNL Trade Show @ Pomeroy Sports Centre G.P. Gun and Sportsman Show @ Evergreen Park Hines Creek Clear Hills County Ag Trade Show @ Dave Shaw Complex Peace River Chamber of Commerce Trade Show @ Baytex Energy Centre

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Dawson Creek Doug Mills Horsemanship Clinic15 @ Lakota AgriPlex Fort St. John North Peace Performing Arts Festival G.P. Easter Eggstravaganza @ Muskoseepi Park G.P. North Peace Critter & Craft Sale @ Drysdale Centre, Evergreen Park

Dawson Creek Doug Mills Horsemanship Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex Fort St. John North Peace Performing Arts Festival

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Dawson Creek D.C. Horse Club Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex Dawson Creek Gun and Sportsman Show @ Encana Events Centre G.P. Grande Prairie Women’s Show @ Revolution Place G.P. Home and Garden Show @ Evergreen Park

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Fort St. John CKNL Trade Show @ Pomeroy Sports Centre G.P. Gun and Sportsman Show @ Evergreen Park Peace River Chamber of Commerce Trade Show @ Baytex Energy Centre

GOOD FRIDAY

APRIL FOOL’S DAY 1

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Dawson Creek D.C. Horse Club Schooling Show @ Lakota AgriPlex Dawson Creek Home, Garden & Leisure Show @ Kin/Memorial Arenas Fairview Northwest Regional Alberta Skills Competition @ GPRC G.P. 19th “Original” Antique & Collectible Sale @ D Company Armouries G.P. Mackee Classic Car Show @ Evergreen Park LaCrete Spring Trade Show @ Northern Lights Rec Centre

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Dawson Creek Tara Norman Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex Demmitt Borderline Culture Series James Keelaghan @ Demmitt Comm Centre G.P. Spring Spectacular Car Show @ Entrec Centre, Evergreen Park High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show Manning Regional Trade Show @ Manning Arena Cleardale No Fool’s Bull Sale @ on site Clear 29 River Red Angus Dawson Creek D.C. Horse Club Schooling Show @ Lakota AgriPlex Dawson Creek Home, Garden & Leisure Show @ Kin/ Memorial Arenas G.P. 19th “Original” Antique & Collectible Sale @ D Company Armouries G.P. Mackee Classic Car Show @ Evergreen Park LaCrete Spring Trade Show @ Northern Lights Rec Centre R0011326718

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Anniversaries Announcements Birthdays Card of Thanks Churches Congratulations Engagements Wedding Announcements Funeral Services In Memoriam Obituaries

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FIRST 15 WORDS “FREE” - $1.00 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL WORD.

Information Wanted Found Lost Personal Messages Volunteers Career Opportunities Career Training Help Wanted Work Wanted Auctions Firewood For Sale - Misc.

2087 Generators/ Motors/Welders

200 Amp Lincoln Welder, c/w 4-Cylinder Continental Motor. Runs & Welds Great. $2,800. OBO. 250-467-3651

2118 Sheds/Outbuildings

BUILT RIGHT

SHEDS Custom Built Sheds/ Shelters. Contact John at 780835-1908 for Your Project Quote.

9031 Certified Seed for Sale

For Sale: CERTIFIED Round-up Ready CANOLA Seed; FUSION, CAFE , & DEKALB Varieties; SYNERGY & POLISH Canola; LIMRICK, RAEZER, & TETRIS Peas; STETTLER, RED WATER, RYLEE & PENHOLD Wheat; AUSTINSON, MEREDITH, MAVERICK & COPELAND Barley; MORGAN & HAY MAKER Oats.

Gerald: Cell:780-518-1505 Home:780-538-3868

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

LIMIT 3 ADS PER ISSUE. NON-COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS ONLY.

2080 2085 2145 2215 2220 3535 3560 4050 4545 5010 5015 5020

Furniture Garage Sales Wanted Heavy Equipment Misc. Farm Equipment Livestock Pets Seminars/Education Travel Business For Sale Business Opportunities Services

5520 6005 6010 6020 6030 6035 6036 6040 6045

Legal/Public Notices Apartments Condos-For-Sale Duplexes for Sale Farms for Sale Houses for Sale Industrial Commercial Land for Sale Lots & Acreages for Sale Mobile/Manufactured Homes for Sale

6055 6070 6505 6515 6516 6525 6530 6560 6920 6935

Open Houses Real Estate Wanted Apartments Condos for Rent Commercial Rent to Own Duplexes for Rent Farms/Acreages for Rent Houses for Rent Office/Retail Property Management

9031 Certified Seed for Sale 2146 Wanted Hadland Seed Farm Ltd. PEDIGREED SEED FOR SALE

Looking for all Alberta licence plates, sizes and quantities. All types and conditions. Phone: 780-380-1450

3563 Dogs

CPS Red Wheat AAC Penhold CWRS Wheat AAC Redwater Yellow Peas CDC Horizon (forage) AAC Peace River CDC Meadow Barley CDC Austenson CDC Maverick Oats AC Mustang Smooth Brome Foundation Carlton Meadow Brome Foundation Fleet

FOR SALE: Livestock Guardian Pups, 3/4 Ackbash & 1/4 Merma. $350.00 Each.

Phone: 780-617-4115

250-793-9746

FOR SALE: Stockholm Older Electric Milk Separator in Working Condition. $450.00.

Phone: 780-864-2449 WANTED: Livestock Scales, Sheep and Goat Size.

Phone: 250-786-5463 or 250-784-5081.

9183 Utility Trailers

Single Axel Demco Car-Carrier. Axel Rating 3,500 lbs.

Good Condition. BC Registered. $1,800. OBO. 250467-3651

1205 Career Opportunities 1205 Career Opportunities

1215 General Employment

LOOKING TO HIRE EXPERIENCED PART-TIME RANCH HELP. CONTACT DAVE at 250-261-9962.

Looking to Hire Ranch worker to Work with Cows, Haying, and Some Fencing.

Ranch Located 15 Min. East of FSJ. Contact Harvey: 250787-2944

2060 For Sale - Misc

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

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Melbern Vegetation Ltd., specializing in industrial vegetation services with locations in Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, and Dawson Creek BC, is currently accepting applications for herbicide applicators, applicator assistants and mowing personnel for the 2017 season.

For more information: Phone (780) 354-8186 or Submit resume by fax or email: Fax: (780) 354-8196 Email: mail@melbern.ca

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

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

250-719-4279

2060 For Sale - Misc

6950 Shared Accommodation 6965 Suites for Rent 6975 Wanted to Rent 7015 Business Personals 8034 Building Contractors 9025 Hay/Bales for Sale 9115 Auto Miscellaneous 9160 Trucks/Vans/Cars 9185 Boats 9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 9225 Snowmobiles

2215 Heavy Equipment

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: 12 Ft Leon Push Blade with Frame and Hoses.

Phone: 250-785-5325 For Sale: 8’ 3 Pth & Hydraulic Angle Blade, only Used One Winter .Phone: 250-785-5325 FOR SALE: Used Caterpillar and Cummins Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780-322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Detroit Diesel Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Tractor Tires, Most Sizes Available.

Phone: 780-322-3822

2218 Mills/Equipment

For Sale: 1979 GMC 7000 18 ft. Box & Hoist. Please Phone: 780-876-4649 FOR SALE: Stockholm Older Electric Milk Separator in Working Condition. $450.00.

Phone: 780-864-2449 WANTED: Livestock Scales, Sheep and Goat Size.

Phone: 250-786-5463 or 250-784-5081.

2220 Misc Farm Equipment

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

2060 For Sale - Misc

Blueberry Mountain Goodwill Society is accepting bids for the sale & removal from site of the original Blueberry Mountain Hall c/w addition (kitchen & bathrooms). The hall is located in Blueberry Mountain, AB. Size is 21.5 x 9.5 meters, 6.5 meters to height of roof peak, addition is 21.5 x 5.5 meters.

Bid packages may be requested by contacting hamptonhd@gmail.com or call 780-605-1045.

Bid closing date will by May 15, 2017

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2220 Misc Farm Equipment 2-Year-Old 3535 Livestock Registered

FOR SALE

47828

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

Margaret & Jim Little, Fort St. John, B.C., 250-785-5365 or 250-262-7840

E-mail: mackeno@xplornet.ca

For Sale: John Deere 8820 Combine, Long Auger, Pickup Header, Good Running Condition. 780-494-3421 For Sale: Massey Ferguson 820 32’ Disk. Wrangler 11 50’ Harrow Packer Bar. Phone: 780-836-5694 FOR SALE: Used Caterpillar and Cummins Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780-322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Detroit Diesel Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Tractor Tires, Most Sizes Available.

Phone: 780-322-3822 Haybuster 8000 No Till Drill, Comes with Valmar 1620. Seeds all Forage even Canola. 250-262-8504 WANTED: Looking for Used John Deere Square Baler # 336. Phone: 250261-8304

2230

Tractors

Ford 9600 with 795 Buhler Loader, 4095 hrs, VeryGood-Condition. $18,000 OBO. 250-843-7654 Evenings, Cell 250-719-8740.

FOR SALE: 1990 John Deere 4555 Tractor, 5,500 Original Hours. Phone: 780625-6767 FOR SALE: 2003 John Deere 7210-FWA Tractor, c/w JD741 Front End Loader. Phone: 780-625-6767 FOR SALE: One John Deere R & One John Deere D. Phone after 6:00pm. 780765-3921 John Deere 4105 CompactTractor and Loader, 484hrs, c/w JD Box Grader. $25,000.

OBO. 250-843-7654-Evenings, Cell-250-719-8740.

3520

Horses & Tack

Buying Draft & Draft Cross Horses of All Types. Paying Cash. Phone: 780-831-4077

3535 Livestock

2 Year old Gelbvieh bulls for sale Call (250)759-4143

if it’s not in the northern horizon is it really for sale?

April 14, 2017

Polled Hereford Bulls for Sale. 3 miles East of Keddie’s. Cameo Herefords. 780897-3010 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 FOR SALE: $2800.- 250 Simmental Red Angus Cross Cows with Charlois Calves at Side. Pasture Available until Oct. FSJ, BC. Contact Harvey: 250-787-2944 FOR SALE: 2Yr Old Dexter Steers. $1.30 lb Live Weight, Approx. 900 lbs. Phone: 780-617-4115 For Sale: 3 Nubian Cross Milk Goats.

Will Kid in April. Phone: 250-786-5463 or 250-7845081 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 Pheasants & Chickens Ringneck, Melanistic, Jumbo White Pheasant Chicks.

Standard Barred Rocks & Bantam White Crested Black Polish Chicks. 780-532-0758 Evenings/Weekends Red Angus Yearling Bulls For Sale. Semen Tested.

Phone: 250-843-7183 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 & BLACK YEARLING ANGUS BULLS, EXCELLENT STOCK. Stan & Faye Hetman 250-827-3694 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: Portable Calf Scale.

Please Phone: 780-876-4649

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Saler Yearling Purebred Polled Bulls. Thick Butt, Excellent Disposition. Also have Replacement Heifers.

DynaRich Salers. Richard Andersen: 403-746-2919 WANTED: Willing to Take Cows on Shares, Up to 100 Head. NE BC. 250-7932827, 250-772-5082 Yearling Heifers For Sale, Herd Dispersal. Phone: 250719-4545

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

9020 Feed & Seed

9030 Tillage & Seeding

Looking for John Deere 730 Air Disc Drill, With or Without Air Cart. Phone: 780-841-9020

9160 Trucks & Vans

dc032003 Western Star 200,000k on Rebuilt Engine. $35,000. 2013 Wilson TriAxle, Excellent Condition. $50,000. 250-719-4279

9160 Trucks & Vans

79 Chev, 3-Ton, V8 Motor/5 Speed, 24ft Long Deck/Good for bale Hauling. Good Condition. 780-864-0343

9185 Boats

FOR SALE: 2014 Bayliner 185 NBR, Sports & Fishing package. $32,000. Phone: 780-518-4567

3560 Pets

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

5020 Business Services

Apartments/ 6005 Condos-For Sale

2/1 CONDO FOR SALE IN GRANDE PRAIRIE. Great Starter Home or Investment Property. Phone/Text: 780897-4912

6030 Houses for Sale

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

#1 Alfalfa Seed for Sale.

Bagged and Inoculated.

Phone: 780-832-8250 FOR SALE: Noralta Flax Seed. Phone: 780-836-5694 FOR SALE: Seed Oats 96% Germ. $3.25 per Bushel.

Phone: 250-782-9619 or 250-467-2659 Oats-90%-Germ, Barley-6 Row Smooth Awn-72%, Fall Rye-86% -Germ. Can Blend, Mini-Bulk Available. Fairview, Phone: 780-835-0872

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

60 big round hay bales for sale. Cattle or Horse feed. $35 each. (250)759-4956 Large round hay bales for sale.

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

780-618-1234 Mixed Grass Hay in 5 x6 Large Round Bales. No Rain, $68.00/Bale. Phone: 250-843-7674 Round JD Clean Hay Bales,1600lbs, No-Rain.

40% Alfalfa, 60% Grass Mix. $50/bale. 780-766-2175 or 780-814-3276.

It’s What We Do

9030 Tillage & Seeding

For Sale: Massey Ferguson 820 32’ Disk. Wrangler 11 50’ Harrow Packer Bar. Phone: 780-836-5694 Haybuster 8000 No Till Drill, Comes with Valmar 1620. Seeds all Forage even Canola. 250-262-8504 Looking for 40’ Field Cultivator with Mounted Harrows. Must have Walking Beams. Phone: 780-8419020

5020 Business Services

Len’s Tree Service Ltd. Call today for your FREE ESTIMATE

(250) 794-2041 • www.lenstreeservice.com With over 20 years experience, Len can help you with all your dangerous tree removal and pruning needs.

L WE WIL AT R BE MEET O ANY TITOR COMPE !

PRICES

Agriculture

• BUCKET TRUCK with 65’ reach & 12” Chipper • Fence line clearing - Gain crop advantage!

We are a locally owned business and are WCB Certified with $5,000,000 personal and property liability.

“MAKE SURE YOU’RE PROTECTED”

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

emailus horizon@dcdn.ca

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Canada’s most rider friendly communities announced The second round of voting in Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community Contest has concluded. Although the western conference was the only one to be decided upon in this round, it was one heck of a contest between Drumheller & Port Alberni. Nisku sadly, didn’t seem to get in on the action.

Drumheller and Port Alberni went at it hard. The contest became very heated with both sides declaring that there was no way the other side could have that many votes coming in! However, they did and the audit shows that Port Alberni came out the victor.

From the voting patterns we concluded that Port Alberni’s population tended to vote far later in the day and it almost seemed that gave Drumheller a false sense of security. In the end, these two communities showed the pride and sense of community spirit we were hoping to see. Port Alberni, won out this year, but both communities are truly winners!

I want to thank all of the communities that were nominated, and those that have been knocked out of the competition thus far. It is truly rewarding to see the communities that riders love to ride to; it has lengthened the bucket list for a lot of us!

Drumheller, you gave it a good fight, hopefully we will see you in the competition again!

Next, Cape Breton and Port Alberni go head to head. Voting for the final round to determine the winner from the 2016 riding season in Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community Contest begins April 13th, may the best community win.

We want to acknowledge the commitment of all of our wonderful sponsors without whom this contest could not happen: EastLink TV, The HOG Radio Show, Reality Radio 101, Biker Radio, Suzettee Speaks Silently, Northern Horizon Newspaper and our presenting sponsor, Community Futures of Alberta!

About Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community Contest: Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community Contest was created by Renee ”Belt Drive Betty” Charbonneau, founder and CEO of Belt Drive Betty Media.

Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community Contest is a rural tourism marketing initiative whose goal is to create awareness of the wonderful businesses and communities that are there for riders to explore. Large cities are not as inviting for motorcyclists; with the advent of texting and driving along, the dangers of driving in traffic, road construction and other hazards along with motorcycle only noise bylaws, many riders prefer to get out on the open road and away from the majority of the dangers that cities present. Motorcyclists also face certain barriers when it comes to customer service in the travel and tourism industry.

Belt Drive Betty Media is a diverse motorcycle media company founded in 2003.

It offers the rider a vast array of ways to connect with the information on the motorcycle community they need.

That diversity offers advertisers looking to connect with the Canadian riding community a large number of advertising vehicles to choose from.

Belt Drive Betty Media offers TV, web, social media, app and email marketing opportunities.

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Dawson Creek Sportsman’s Club

20th Annual

presents the

“Clay Bird”

Benefi Benefitt Shoot Shoot in support of the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation

Saturday May 13 Rolla

207 Rd

At the Shooting Range at Riley’s Crossing!

Dawson Creek

(at the east end of the 210 Road)

210 Rd

Early 9 am Start 8:30 am Registration

Prizes for the Winners!

Skeet, Trap and 5-Stand Mini Sporting Clays Course Men Media Women Youth Teams First Time Officers of the Shooters Courts Oilmen’s

$20/section for 3 sections $50/person for team of 5 Expert Safety Advice • Loaner Guns Available

BBQ Lunch will be available for purchase

D AW S O N CREEK AND

DISTRICT H O S P I TA L FOUNDATION

Here for you.

Here for life.

New New Shooters Shooters Welcome!

Welcome!

For more information contact: 250-784-7355 email: dcdhfoundation@northernhealth.ca

I wish to make a donation to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation to make a difference by helping to raise funds for crucial patient care equipment and other special programs that will help the Dawson Creek and District Hospital provide the finest care possible for you, your family and friends, both now and in the future.

I would like to donate: $20 $50 $100 $250 $500 $1000 Other_____ Cheque is enclosed – or charge to my: VISA: or MASTERCARD:

Card Number:_________________________________ Expires: _________ Name:___________________________________________ Email: ____________________________ Phone: __________________________ Address for tax receipt: _________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

Please make and mail all cheques or payments out to: Dawson Creek & District Hospital Foundation 11100 13th St. Dawson Creek BC V1G 3W8 Phone: 250-784-7355 Email: dcdhfoundation@northernhealth.ca www.dchospitalfoundation.ca

www.dchospitalfoundation.ca • dcdhfoundation@northernhealth.ca • www.dcsc.ca

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RHYTHM AUCTIONS

SPECIALIZING IN: REAL ESTATE • FARM • COMMERCIAL AL CHARITY • ESTATE • AUCTION SALES (250) 261.4198 • rhythmauctions@gmail.com

UNRESERVED CONSIGNMENT SALES Rhythm Auctions is now taking up consignments for our SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALES Consignment Auction Prespatou, BC May 6, 2017 @ 10:00 AM When Coming From Fort St John Follow Highway Signs To Prespatou.

Sale Site Is Just Past The Prespatou School. Watch For Rhythm Auctions Sign.

Accepting auction items in the Prespatou yard April 19-May 3. Call Aron to list your items NOW in order to give you the best possible advertising exposure! 250-261-4198 or email to rhythmauctions@gmail.com

Consignment Sale Fort St. John, BC

June 24, 2017 @ 9:00 AM Sharp In the Fort St. John Curling Club Arena, 9504 96th St. 22,500 square ft. of floor space to use for the auction. Consign early so we can market your items. We have a forklift to unload. Unloading dates and/or expecting auction items on location is Monday, June 19 to Thursday, June 22, 9am to 6pm. Other arrangements must be made with Aron 250-261-4198

UPCOMING AUCTIONS Unreserved Farm Auction for John and Mary Fehr In Altona, BC June 10th, 2017 @ 9:30 AM. Selling a fine line of equipment in this sale. Complete listing coming soon!

Auction sale for Frank and Susanne Klassen In Goodlow area June 17th @ 10 AM. Selling ¼ section farm land with great homestead and Equipment. Call Frank to view the land at 250-219-3447. consignments welcome to this sale; must call Aron to consign.

UNRESERVED SHORT NOTICE ACREAGE SALE FOR BACK COUNTRY BRUSHING May 13th, 2017 @ 10AM. Auction Site Location is at Prespotou Road.

Vehicles, fifth wheel trailer, 800 summit ski-doo. Many more miscellaneous items. Contact Eva Fehr @ 250-793-4560 or Nathan Fehr @ 250-793-4103.

Consignments Welcome! Call Aron @250-261-4198 47893

Check out rhythmauctions.com or globalauctionguide.com. Book your auction with us TODAY; on site or off site. Serving all of BC and Alberta with online bidding available for the 2017 sales. Sales rep Aron 250-261-4198 or rhythmauctions@gmail.com

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“Don‘t sell yourself short, let Short Busche do the selling for you!”

16th Annual Spring Sale Saturday, May 27, 2017

FARM/RANCH • (50) 24’ Free Standing Corral Panels • (10) 16’ Panels W/8’ Gate (10) 24’ Panels W/12 Ft. Right Swing Gate • (10) 24’ Panels W/12’ Left Swing Gate (10) 24’ X 6’ High Wind Breaks • TRAILERS/EQUIPMENT • 12’X60’ Skidded Office Trailer W/ Washroom & Septic • SA Utility Trailer • Boom Rack • Burning Sloop • Pipeline/Pipe Cone Sloop • Disc • Fire Suppression Unit & Trailer • Job Van W/Misc Truck Parts • Pipeline Job Van Reel Sloop • Pipeline/Top Soil Cutter • C-Can • D6 dozer W/Good Undercarriage Approx. 300 Dealer Take Off/ Pickup & SUV Tires CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR ITEMS INTO THIS SALE Leave a Message on Office Line at 250-787-5454 or Call Kevin on Cell 250-261-1891 Check us Out On Facebook For Daily Updated Photos As Items Arrive Deadline For Delivery Is Noon Saturday May 20th or When We are Full – Whichever Comes First

Sale yard located at Mile 54 Alaska Hwy, Charlie Lake, BC • Behind Shell truckstop

shortbuscheauctions.ca

www.

And Remember...

Don’t Sell Yourself Short -Let Short Busche Do The Selling For You!

Food Concession on site

AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: Short Busche Auctions • Charlie Lake, BC (250) 787-5454 or (250) 261-1891

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Food Concession on site

Grande Prairie Storm camp action Ron Cartier photo

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AUCTIONS

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UNRESERVED

THURS., APRIL 20 TH - 11:00 A.M. - FARM AUCTION FOR JIM & ADELINE ANTONIUK

PHONE FOR PREVIEW

PH: 780-919-4824 (WARD) - FROM CHIPMAN CORNER ON HWY 16, 2 MI WEST TO RR 192 & 1/4 MI NORTH

TRACTORS John Deere 4650 2WD Tractor; CAHR; 3 Hyds; Quad Trans; 20.8 x 38 Duals; 7215 hrs; PTO is Locked ● JD 4440 2WD TracTor; CAHR; 2 Hyds; Quad Trans; 10,115 hrs ● McCormick Super M Gas Tractor c/w Farmhand● Leon 10’ Underslung Dozer HARVEST & HAYING hessTon 6450 - 18’ Swather c/w Cab; UII PU Reels; (1982) Gas Eng; 2039 hrs ● VersaTile 4400 - 18’ Swather c/w MacDon PU & Bat Reels ● 2016 NH H7150 - 16’ hyDro

sWing haybine; Only 50 Acres Use ● NH 1100 -14’ SP haybine; Cab; Diesel; Rubber Crimper ; 2246 hrs ● NH 258 & NH 260 Side Del. Rakes c/w Tow Hitch ● Cockshutt 315 - 7’ Mower ● IHC 445 Sq Baler ● JD 535 rnD baler ● Morris 1400 hay hiker; 14 Bale Capacity; $2500 WO on Chains & Bearings● nh 1049sP sq bale Picker; 160 Bale; 360-V8; 4162 hrs ● Westfield 7” X 41’ PTO Auger ● 25’ & 30’ Augers TILLAGE & SEEDING JD 220 - 20’ Single Wing Disc; New Blades & Bearings ● JD 18’ Solid Frame Disc ● Morris 725-25’ Vibra Chisel ● IHC 45 - 25’ Vibra Shank Cult ● IHC 45 - 18.5’ Vibra Shank Cult ● IHC 55 - 19’ Chisel Plow ● JD 100 - 14’ D.Tillage ● Inland 50’ Diam Harrow Drawbar ● WF 15’ Pony Harrow Cart ● 5 Tonne SA Fertilizer Spreader ● Fertilizer/Seed Hopper ● Haybuster Rotary Rock Picker ● Rite Way 5’ Hyd rock Picker ● Brillion 10’ Seeder ● 15’ Coil Packer Set ● UFA 50’ SA Sprayer ● 1 Yard Hyd Scraper ● Case IH 575 175 Bu TA Manure sPreaDer ● Older TA Liquid Manure Spreader ● 2 - 8’ Canola Rollers TRUCKS 1981 Ford 700 SA grain Truck c/w 16’ Steel B&H; Roll Tarp; 68,735 km ● 1978 Ford 750 SA Grain Truckc/w 18’ Wood B&H; Roll Tarp ● 1978 Chevrolet C301 Ton Truck c/w 10’ B&H● 1974 Ford SA Gravel Truck c/w 12’ B&H MISC & COLLECTIBLES Grain Cleaner c/w 110 V Power On Trailer ● Pax 50 Bu Creep Feeder ● Buhler 7’ - 3 PTH Snowblower ● 3 Btm - 3 PTH Plow ● 5’ - 3 PTH Finishing Mower ● Agrifab 6” Roller Mill ● 1000 Gal Water Tank on SA Trailer ● Berkley PTO Water Pump ● Garden Tractors; Mowers; ATV’s For Parts ● Cinder Blocks ● Shur-Lift Pres Washer ● Horse Drawn Equip ● C&W Stoves ● Cream Cans & More

SAT., APRIL 22 ND - 10:00 A.M. - ACREAGE AUCTION FOR GARY & CAROL REINHARDT - PH: 780-913-5261 FROM MORINVILLE, 2 KM SOUTH ON HIGHWAY 2

PREVIEW:

FRIDAY, APRIL 21ST OR BY APPOINTMENT

TRACTORS, SKID STEER, BACKHOE & TRUCK JD CT322 Track skiDsTeer; Heated Cab; 688 hrs; AC; QA; Aux. Hyds; One Owner; SHARP; 84” Snow Bucket; 72” Dirt & 72” Smooth Bucket ● JD 35D Trackhoe; CAHR; 1526 hrs; Rubber Tracks; c/w Thumb; Dig Bucket; Clean-up Bucket; One Owner ● JD 2720 FWa TracTor; HST; 59 hrs; 3 pt; As New ● Attach for JD 2720: JD 665 - 3 pt Rototiller; 3 pt QA; Agri Ease 3 pt PTO Auger ● 1978 IH 3 Ton Truck c/w Flat Deck; on Prop; 228,433 km MOTORHOME, QUADS, SKIDOO, & TRAILERS 2005 Fleetwood souThWinD MoTorhoMe; 37’; Model 37C; 26,702 Orig km’s; 3 Slides; 2 AC Units; Hyd Jacks; 8.1L Vortec; Gen Set; Loaded; Rear Hitch; Stored Inside ● 2011 Tundra Rotax 550 Skidoo; Rev; 290 Miles ● haulriTe FlaT Deck Trailer; c/w Flip Down Ramps ● Ez-Loader SA Boat Trailer ● honDa Foreman Rubicon Quad SHOP TOOLS & EQUIP Alum Toolbox ● Qty of Good Metal Shelving ● Barricades ● New Spare Trailer Tires & Rims ● JD Batt Chgr & Booster ● Bosch Table Saw ● Makita Mitre Saw● Baldor Bench Grinder ● Pipe Roller Stands ● Storage Cabinets ● Clarke Metal Worker Drill Press ● Booster Pack ● Chain Hoist ● Castors & Wheels ● Hardware Bins ● Toolboxes ● Lge Asst of Hardware ● Acklands ZipperAC/DC Arc Elec Welder c/w Cables ● Bosch Angle Grinder ● Asst Bench Vises & Drill Press Vises ● Rolling Metal Shop Cart ● Hobart Handler 175 Welder c/w Cables ● Welding Helmet ● Delta Bench Grinder on Stand ● Floor Dry ● C-Clamps ● Wood Clamps ● Jobmate 2 Pc Rolling Toolbox ● Driveway Safety Markers ● Mech Rolling Stool ● Pancake Air Comp ● Ind Blower Fans ● Mastercraft Work Bench ● Asst Tools ● Ladders ● Pres Washer ● Shop Vac ● Milwaukee M18 Cdls Circ Saw ● Global Cordless Auto Greaser ● Asst Angle Grinder, Drills,Circular Saws, Drywall & Impact Drills including Makita, Craftsman ● Ext Cords ● Copper Pipe ● Booster Cables ● Kango 900K Demo Hammers ● Hilti TE28 Hammer Drill ● hilTi Cdls Screw Gun ● Hilti DCH300 Conc Saw ● greenlee Job Box ● Ind Prop Heater ● Saw Blades ● Westward Rolling Toolbox & Tools ● haTz Diesel TaMPer CONSIGNED ForD 1715 FWa Diesel TracTor; 3 pt; 450 hrs YARD ITEMS Power Brush 35 siDeWalk sWeePer ● JD 826 snoWbloWer ● Yard Sprayer on Quad Trailer ● Small Honda Rototiller ● Picnic Tables ● Lighted Buggy, Igloo & Deer Lawn Orn ● Wicker Patio Furn & Cushions ● Gas Eng Pump ● Bird Houses & Feeders ● Drift Wood & Asst Wood Lawn Orn ● Water Wheel Lawn Orn ● Sunshine Peat Moss (107L) ● 2 - Poly Tanks c/w Cages ● Wood Heater ● Fence Posts ● Asst Steel ● Plastic Barrels ● Swing ● Concrete “Clubs” Planter ● Lawn Chairs ● Garden Hose ● Gas Cans ● Plant Sprayers ● Iron Bicycle Planter ● Lumber & Asst Wood ● Poly Tank SPORTING GOODS Upright Smoker ● Axes ● Port Propane Cyl ● Prop Tanks ● Coleman Fyreknight Camp Stove ● Fldg Port aws ● Tiki Torches● Strikemaster Ice Auger in Case ● Bear Rug ANTIQUES INTERNET BIDDING

THURS., APRIL 27 TH - 11:00 A.M. - FARM AUCTION FOR MORLEY & JAN GABERT - PH: 780-998-7155 From Bruderheim on Hwy 15, 3.75 mi South on RR 205

PREVIEW:

ONE WEEK PRIOR OR BY APPOINTMENT

TRACTORS & TRUCK 1998 JD 8100 FWa TracTor 160 hp; SN #P021105; 2716 hrs; PTO; 3 Hyds; Return Line; Starfire ITC GPS; 20.8R x 38 Duals ● DegelMan 12’ - 4 Way Dozer to Fit JD 8100 ● 1996 FreighTliner FL80 Tandem Grain Truck; Cummins; Auto on Air; c/w 20’ SWS Steel B&H; Silage End Gate SEEDING & TILLAGE EQUIP concorD 24’ seeD Tool; 12” Spacing; Triple Shoot; Rubber Packers; c/w concorD 1100 - 2 Comp Tow Behind Tank; Spare Parts; One Owner ● JD 610 - 25’ Cult; c/w Degelman 4 Bar Tines ● DegelMan 51’ lanD roller; Model 7651 ● DegelMan 7000 - 50’ Strawmaster Hvy harroWs ● 1000 Gal Anhydrous Tank & Wagon; Cert March 2013 HARVEST EQUIP & SPRAYER 2001 JD 9650 sTs coMbine; SN #S691793; c/w 914 Header; 7 Belt PU; 1688 Threshing hrs; 2280 Eng hrs; Chopper; Long Auger; Hopper Topper; Pea Concaves ● JD 922F Straight Cut Header c/w Elmars Trans ● MF 9220 - 22’ Double sWaTh sWaTher; CAHR; SN #HP08220; Universal Plastic Tooth PU Reel; #52 Heater c/w Rotoshears ● bourgaulT Canola Roller ● 2006 sPray couPe 4650 - 80’ Sprayer; SN #JR8M11; 670 hrs; 400 Gal Poly Tank; One Nozzle c/w GPA; Foam Markers ● 50 L Chem Handler & Chemical Pump GRAIN BINS & AUGERS 4 - Westeel Rosco 2500 bu Hopper Bottom Bins ● Brandt 5200EX grain VacuuM; 1000 PTO; SN #102728 ● branDT 10” x 60’ SA Auger; 540 PTO ● Wheatheart Hyd Transfer Auger ● 6” x 24’ Auger c/w Wisconsin Motor YARD EQUIP & MISC Westward 3 pt - 6’ Spring Tooth Cult ● Torrent Floating Water Pump & Hose ● Honda 5.5 hp Rototiller & More INTERNET BIDDING

SAT., APRIL 29 TH - 9:00 A.M. - CONSIGNMENT SALE - REDWATER, AB - PH: 780-446-9555

PH: CLIFF 780-656-0255 JD 8970 TracTor; 4100 hrs ● concorD 40 Air Drill; New Dutch Openers ● MF 4840 Tractor ● IH 42’ Cultivator ● Anhydrous Tank ● 1980 Ford Tandem Gravel Truck ● White 26’ Disc ● 40’ Harrow Packers ● Flexicoil 720 High Clearance Sprayer ● Trail King Triple Axle Pindle Flat Deck Trailer PH: MIKE 780-614-3615 JD 8970 TracTor; 4700 hrs; 24 spd; 14’ Blade; Trimble 750; Auto Pilot ● 2004 Morris 35’ air Drill c/w New Dutch Openers PH: LARRY 780-719-1744 kello Bilt #250 14’ Braking Disc c/w Knotched Blades ● Case IH 5800 D.Tillage 31’ c/w Ammonia Hitch & 3 Bar Tines ● White 272 - 30’ Disc ● Melroe 8 Btm Plow ● White 485 - 32’ Field Cult c/w 4 Bar Tines ● 1985 Belarus 820 FWA Tractor c/w Leon 636 Loader; 3 pt Hitch ● Westfield 10” x 61’ S A Auger ● Brandt 8” x 40’ PTO Auger ● 1970 Ford 700 Cabover; 157,919 mi; 16’ B&H; V8; 5&2 Spd PH: LAWRENCE 780-447-4413 2008 Kenworth 900; ISX600 HP; 18 Spd; 3.73 Ratio; 46 Rears; 4 Way Lock Up; 66” Bunk; Fifth Wheel; 700,000 km; Power Pack; One Owner Unit SELLING FOR ONE CONSIGNOR Hyster 18,000 lb Lift Forklift; Diesel; Enclosed Cab; Side Shift; 8’ Forks ● 1991 Peterbilt TA Winch Truck; 425 Cat; 18 Spd; 450,000 km; Sleeper; $17,000 has just been spent to certify this unit ● 1979 Ford 9000 c/w 12 Ton Manitex Picker; Not Certified PH: ROD 780-650-2224 2008 Dodge Quad Cab 4500; 4x4; Diesel; Auto: 362,000 km; Binkley Fifth Wheel ● 2013 Load Trail Triple Axle Dump Trailer ● 2013 SWS 36’ Triple Axle Tandem Dually FlaT Deck ● 2011 Kawasaki Side by Side PH: GEORGE 780-916-4272 2008 GMC 8500 graVel Truck; 46,000 km; Isuzu Diesel; Auto; Premium ● NH C238 - 100 hp Track Skid Steer; 81 hrs; Hand Controls; 2 Speed; AS NEW OTHER CONSIGNORS Kubota RTV 500 & 900 Utility Vehicles ● JD 455 Mower; 4 Wheel Steering ● 100 - 24’ Free Standing Panels ● Variety of New Bobcat Attach ● Large Amount of Pallet 46,000 KM 81 HRS Racking● yarD Will be Full

SAT., MAY 6 TH - 10:30 A.M. - JOHN & KAREN GORANSRUD - CALMAR, AB - PH: 780-977-2794 Thundercraft River Boat ● Gehl 5640 Skid Steer ● 1999 Case 580 Backhoe ● 14’ Dump Trailer ● Case 970 ● 16’ Aluminum Stock Trailer ● MF 35 TRACTOR ● Tools & More

FRI., JUNE 9 TH - 9:00 A.M. - FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT - REDWATER, AB SUN., JUNE 11 TH - 9:00 A.M. - COLLECTOR VEHICLES, TRACTORS & ANTIQUES - REDWATER, AB

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New loan program for young ag entrepreneurs TRUDY KELLY FORSYTHE Evan Hegedys, 31, operates a cow-calf operation with his wife Tonay, 27, an hour north of Calgary, Alta. He will calve over 1,000 head this spring and breed 1,350 heifers this summer, so he is familiar with the expense of growing a farm business. “We have purchased and rented enough land to locally grow the feed for our herd, as well as some grain that we harvest,� he says, adding that for the last couple years they have been custom feeding their calves. “Initially, we started custom haying to maximize our equipment, now we do hay/straw brokerage and deliveries as well.�

Hegedys is optimistic about the future of agriculture. “There’s a positive outlook,� he says. “There is a lot of room to see land values increase and I see profitability in the next 10 years as long as interest does not go crazy.�

Loans help Chad DeBot, 34, operates DeBot & Sons Ltd., a third-generation cash crop, vegetable and seed corn farm in Wallaceburg, Ontario, with his father Dennis.

He knows loans can help since one helped him purchase his first parcel of land in 2013. “We had previously rented this parcel and the owners at the time were aware of our good stewardship practise which made them more than happy and I was able to receive financial assistance from FCC,� says De Bot. “I am grateful for the opportunity to grow my business through the Young Entrepreneur program and would definitely recommend this to young farmers.�

Young Entrepreneur Loan Recently young entrepreneurs in the agriculture retail, manufacturing and food processing sectors have had access to a new loan program. Farm Credit Canada announced the Young Entrepreneur Loan last month to provide financing up to $1 million per qualified applicant, under age 40. “It’s a positive program for sure,� Hegedys says. “A lot of young farmers aren’t going to be new to the business. They likely grew up in it, but if not, this is going to be a valuable tool.�

FCC agrees access to capital allows businesses to take advantage of new opportunities and grow the economy. “By providing specialized loans for young farmers and entrepreneurs, we

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are helping the next generation get established and contribute to Canada achieving its full potential as a leading food supplier worldwide,â&#x20AC;? says Michael Hoffort, FCC president and CEO. Funds from the Young Entrepreneur Loan may be used to purchase or improve agriculture-related assets or to purchase shares in an agriculture-related business, including those in the agri-food sector.

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REAL ESTATE AND FARM AUCTION

The Estate of the Late Ray Stanley Saturday, May 6, 2017 @ 9:30 a.m. • Rochester, AB

Location: 631018 Highway 2, being 7 km north of Rochester Corner on Highway 2 or 39 km. south of Athabasca on Highway 2 Viewing is on an open-house basis, ONE DAY ONLY - Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Real Estate Sells @ 1 P.M. Reserve Opening Bid of $400,000 (Please note: All Real Estate transactions will be handled by Tom Turner, c/o Canadian Real Estate Services. Please call Tom for details and or questions you may have.

Cell (780) 914-1878. Real Estate Terms: Successful Purchaser must have a $50,000 non-refundable deposit day of sale and balance due in full on June 7th, 2017. Also purchaser(s) are solely responsible for their own personal inspection/ compliance as property is sold as is, with no conditions. All tax adjustments, legal fees, and any G.S.T. payable are applicable to purchasers. This farm consists of approx. 89.21 acres; approx. 80 cultivated acres; which presently are in hay. Mainly alfalfa, however, has mixture of Timothy & Brome.

Legal Description is S.E.12-63-24-W-4 County of Athabasca. Has been an organic farm since 1995 and last certified in 2015. Home: Custom Built 1996, approx. 1,040 Sq. Ft. bi-level. Totally developed up & down. Main level has 2 bedrooms, Jacuzzi tub & walk-in shower, custom oak cabinetry kitchen, Jenn-Air range on island, includes all appliances: fridge, stove, dishwasher, auto washer & dryer, microwave, all curtains/window coverings. Beautiful living room. Basement is totally dev. w/1 bedroom, natural gas fireplace and wet bar, 3-pc bathroom with walk-in shower, cold storage room, Central Vac. Basement is wooden w/weeping tile. Also has 2x6 walls & 18’x24’ garage extra close to house not counting breezeway, which is all developed & liveable. Covered deck w/railing and natural gas barbeque.

Kitchen, living room and entrance have been painted in last 3 years. House is a must see, very clean. Ready to move into, a rare find. In 2015, power cost $2,350, natural gas $668.00, present taxes would be approx. $1500. Buildings include: 10’x12’ garden shed w/vinyl siding, very nice • Older 10’x12’ tool shed w/cement exterior finish • 24’x30’ metal exterior garage on concrete and wired, Very good • Pump house w/ext. metal finish, 16’x8 ½’ with shelving, Very good • All exterior metal barn w/loft 26 ½’x35’ on concrete, Very Nice • 16’x20’ work shop w/brick floor etc., vinyl siding exterior, very nice • 30’x43’ Coverall shelter w/roll door, w/spare new Coverall material • 30’x60’ Coverall shelter w/spare new Coverall material • 10’x14’ wooden grain bin w/good floor, metal exterior, Very good • 12’x19’ 2-compartment seed bin w/all-metal exterior, front & rear entries, very good • 1 gazebo wired for hot tub and custom sauna Note: Exceptional organic farm with all the above mentioned. Beautiful curb appeal, landscaping, various trees, highway location. No gravel roads. A rare find and extremely well maintained.

Major Items Selling Approximately 1:15 p.m.

TRACTORS: (All Shedded) Case 2090 diesel w/C.A.H, 18.4x38 rubber, mounted Buhler Allied 795 F.E.L. 7’ Bucket , 6556 Hrs. Round Fork & 7’ Allied Dozer Blade sold separately • Case yellow color 1070 A. King diesel w/cab, hyds. 4816 hrs. • Case yellow color 870 A. King w/cab, 18.4x34 rubber, 5669 hrs. 3 PT. TRACTOR & 3 PT. EQUIP.: I.H.C. 585 diesel w/canopy, F.E.L. & 5’ bucket, 3 pth., 1600 Hrs., 1 owner, nice, shedded • 6’ blade • 3 bottom plow • 9’ cultivator • 5’ trailer Eze yard brush mower w/P.T.O. & rear wheel • 8’ Ford disc w/front serrated blades COMBINE/ SWATHER & AUGERS: (2) .H. 1400 diesel S.P. combines w/cab, shedded, 1 working, 1 for parts • 15’ Hydro Versatile 400 S.P. swather w/cab, shedded • Approx. 50’x8” P.T.O. Allied auger • Wheatfield W70-31 auger; 31’X7” w/motor, shedded • Plus other 4” augers (shedded) FARM EQUIPMENT: 18’ J.D. #1120 Tandem disc w/wings • 14’ I.H.C. tandem disc w/tandem harrows • 16’ I.H.C. #45 Vibrashank w/tandem harrows • 14’ J.D. chisel plow w/3-section Leon tandem harrows • 16’ Case chisel plow w/3-sec. Farm King T. Harrows • 24’ Morris B224 Rod Weeder • J.D. #3200 5-bottom plow, very good • Case 6-bottom plow w/cyl. • 4’ Leon 3000 Series hyd. rock picker. Nice • 14’ Degelman #L.C. 14 rock rake • 20’ Morris Challenger L160 cultivator w/t. Harrows • Older hyd. 10-section drawbar & harrows • Qty. of diamond harrows • 14’ J.D. 100 chisel plow w/cyl. • 17’ wide Land Roller w/hitch & jack 40” high • Land Packers • Spring-tooth harrows HAYING EQUIP. & RELATED: (2) Vermeer 605C. round balers, shedded • (1) as above; parts • Vicon Lily 4-wheel rake • Vicon Lily 5-wheel rake, 3 missing wheels • Morrill 5-wheel rake, shedded • Calhoun 1 Ton fertilizer spreader, shedded, V.G. TRUCKS & TRAILERS: 1977 Chev. C-60, single axle, C. deluxe w/16’ long custom wooden box & hoist, 900x20 rubber, 5&2 spd., shedded, good condition • 1975 Dodge 300 1 Ton w/12’ box & hoist, 4 spd, shedded, good cond. • 2003 G.M.C. White Duramax 2500 Series diesel w/224,000 km. ext. cab, fully equipped, 4WD, mounted front fuel tank, 5th wheel hitch, sharp unit • 2004 G.M.C. Canyon 4WD w/6 cyl. auto., bucket seats, 206,000 km., 4Dr., 5’ Roll Lock box, fully equipped, sharp unit. • 21’ Long 5th wheel trailer w/outside fenders, rear ramps, 14’ Long mesh deck, 74” wide has S/N • 31 ½’ 5th wheel trailer w/6’ over hand, custom Iron Industries make, wired, 12,000 lbs. Very good & has S/N YARD: (Brief & Partial Listing) 18 H.P. Bolens garden tractor w/mower, tiller & snow blower attachments • Very good selection of power & hand tools (various brand names) • Chains • Shovels • Forks • Nuts & Bolts • Bolt Bins • Various Carpentry Tools • 425 Imp poly water tank, like new • Ladders • V. Belts • Various lawn & garden equip. including mowers • Air compressors • Welders • Scrap iron • Fuel tanks • 23 H.P. Mastercraft O-Turn front mower • 6’ Buhler Farm King P.T.O. finishing mower w/rear wheels, like new • Plus numerous other common farm items. HOUSEHOLDS: Qty. of various households ANTIQUES: (2) H. Emerson F. Mills shedded & showroom condition • Pop cases • Etc. CONSIGNED ITEMS: (Call James Elgert @ (780) 349-9542) M.F. 850 combine w/cab, air, straw chopper, 2160 Hrs., always shedded, field ready • 15’ M.F. 885 SP swather w/cab, air, field ready.

AUCTIONEERS’ NOTE: Plan to attend this estate sale which offers quality & well maintained goods. Please note that viewing is only on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for both open house real estate and farm equip.

Sale Order: 9:30 a.m. for yard & households • 1:00 p.m. for real estate • 1:15 p.m. for major items

TERMS OF SALE FOR AUCTION: Full settlement day of sale by cash or cheque with bank reference • NO debit or credit cards • No Buyers Premium charged on all of our sales • Neither the owner or the auction firm are responsible for any errors in description or condition on any merchandise • No warranties or guarantees are implied at any time • Please inspect all items prior to bidding • All items sells on an “as is where is” basis without any warranty or guarantee • All sales are final • Once an item is sold, it becomes the sole responsibility of the purchaser • Listings are subject to additions and/or deletions • Neither the owner or the auction firm are responsible for accidents on or off of the property

Tel: (780) 456-1210

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Ottawa hosting Global 4-H Network Summit in July RICHARD KAMCHEN Canada’s largest global 4-H event ever will be held in Ottawa this summer from July 11 to 14.

The Global 4-H Network Summit will coincide with Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations, and is expected to draw over 500 4-H youth, volunteer leaders and professionals from around the world, says event chairwoman Jennifer Christie.

4-H boasts over seven million members in more than 70 countries, she adds.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 29th, 2017 SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE ● BERWYN, AB To consign, call Lyle at 780-618-7670 FRIDAY, MAY 26th, 2017 Joan & Neil Freed ● BLUESKY, AB SATURDAY, JUNE 10th, 2017 Estate of Bernie Zinselmeyer ● FAIRVIEW, AB FRIDAY, JUNE 16th, 2017 Florence Johnson ● FAIRVIEW, AB Saturday, June 24th, 2017 Estate of Roy Russell • DIXONVILLE, AB SATURDAY, JULY 22nd, 2017 George & Rose Addison ● FAIRVIEW, AB

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Communication Day, July 11, Krista Scaldwell, vice president of Great West Life, will provide her keynote speech. Her Beyond the Seams and Seasoning will focus on the intrinsic value of 4-H. “While it was about sewing, cooking, etc., there were deeper skills developed,” she says. “4-H builds leaders beyond the community.”

Scaldwell explains the valuable lessons 4-H provides, like how to run a meeting, working in teams, dealing with deadlines, presentations and the value of volunteers.

She will also address how 4-H impacted her life.

“When it came time to go to university, I was thrilled to get a Rotary Leadership Award, which I know was in part to getting my provincial honours in 4-H,” says Scaldwell. “I am forever grateful to the leaders and to the Women’s Institute who provided funding.”

“Our keynote speakers represent the millions of global 4-H alumni impacting change every day, the same way 4-H members are making a difference in

their local communities,” says Shannon Benner, 4-H Canada CEO and chairwoman of the Global 4-H Network board of directors.

Other keynote speakers include: Ann Makosinski, inventor and founder, Makotronic, Chris Koch, farmer, athlete, quadruple amputee, Krysta Harden, VP of public policy & chief sustainability officer, DuPont, Cristy Nurse, Olympic rower The Ottawa summit marks only the second time the network has met. The first took place in Korea in 2014.

A Global 4-H Opportunities Expo will be held on the final two days, showcasing career, volunteering, education opportunities and resources for 4-H members and clubs.

4-H members and alumni wishing to volunteer can sign-up on the Global 4-H Network Summit Volunteer page . Follow the Summit on Twitter @ Global4HSummit, or get the latest updates on the Global 4H Network Summit website.

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