Horizon 2017-0609

Volume 40, Issue 11 June 9, 2017

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Sat., June 17 is Achievement Day On the second weekend of May 2017 the Groundbirch 4-H Club got together @ the farm of senior member Kaylyn Rounds of Dusty Acre Blondes in Dawson Creek for a Field day. The 4-H

members brought with them their Beef project animals; steers & heifers that they will be showing on Saturday June 17th for Achievement day.

At the field day the members had the opportunity to listen to DVM Mike Ross give a very informative presentation & hands on display of “Grooming & clipping your beef show animal�.

Mr. Ross asked the 4-H members questions while he was demonstrating. All the 4-H members gained valuable knowledge & insight to which they then put to work on there own project animal after the presentation.

After the 4-H members had their project animals groomed & clipped they then had a practice show where they lead their animals & practiced setting them up while Mike Ross & club leader Lacy DeWetter gave them tips on what the judges will be looking for when judging their animals at the Achievement day show in June & as well as what they could work on at home before then.

Everyone is welcome to come on out to support the Groundbirch 4-H club members & watch the 4-H Achievement day show starting @ 9am on Saturday June.17th at the cattle show ring at the Exhibition grounds in Dawson creek as well afterwards there is the auction sale of the Beef animals at the VJV auction mart @6pm. Hope to see you there.

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Alberta outlaw plans ride of his life. Again.

They call him the Alberta Outlaw. Based just outside of Grande Prairie, Grant LaValley looks and dresses just like one would expect him to. Clad in denim from head to toe with a dark hat, a buckle and “jingle bob” spurs, you are sure to hear him coming as well.

LaValley likes to ride horse. He has been doing it for almost 60 years, and he wants to ride some more. In 2014 he set out from his ranch down to the states, riding the length of Alberta, before driving up to the Yukon and riding back down to his ranch.

It stands out in its own right, but he left home with only half of a five dollar bill, and he rode in the dead of winter, leaving in November.

Now, a couple of years later, he wants to ride again, but this time he has his eyes set on a trip across Canada. To his mind nobody has done it before. But he is not riding solely for fun, as some would expect.

“The whole deal is I’m riding hard for mental illness. That’s what it’s about. More specifically I’m riding to erase the stigma that’s wrapped around that disease. We’ll talk about cancer and everything else but not about mental issues,” LaValley explains.

He says if you have trouble, you should tell somebody, even a stranger, or go to a doctor and get some help. There is an epidemic of suicide, he says, and too many people, especially teenagers, are ending their lives.

“The reason I understand it is because I’ve dealt with bouts of mental illness. I’m back on track and totally functional and now I want to give back and save lives. I totally understand it, it’s a horrible disease,” LaValley says.

LaValley needs support to make his dream of riding across Canada on his horses Rebel and Steeler come true. He wants

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to take a driver with him that will haul a horse trailer, and have room in the front for him to stay at nights. He says the trip is about 8000 km, and he estimates that at 40 km a day it will take him about 200 days.

He would be riding around eight hours a day.

Last time he went out, people came out of the woodwork to help out. Literally everywhere he went someone was there to lend him a helping hand or a place to stay.

He would even get to ride his course into buildings for exposure, like Canadian Tire.

People would all come up to him telling him about their experiences with mental illness, and how much what he was doing meant to them. One woman gave him a picture of her son, who just took his life at Christmas time and wanted him to have that picture.

There were still times when he had no place to stay. One night he had to sleep in muskeg at minus 50 degrees, which he says points to how serious he is about his ride and cause. His horse Drifter had no shelter at all, but LaValley says he’s a tough horse.

“There was some real tough life threatening days, but there was also a lot of laughs,” LaValley says.

This time around he would like to leave in the summer, but is willing to go anytime.

“I’m free, whatever happens. I’m leaving as soon as I can get the saddle on my horse if we get the finances and a driver.”

The 63 year-old grandfather of 14 says it’s something on his bucket list and he wants to get it done.

“I think I can save lives and that’s what it’s all about. Not about me at all.”

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There are 10 steps to a solid business plan, here’s all of them

A business plan is a key tool that can set you up for business success. It helps you focus on your goals and provides the answers you need to make your financing and loan process easier.

Here are 10 things you should include as well as some resources to get started.

1. One-page executive summary Briefly explain your business vision. Include: who you are, what your business does, future business plans and how you will be successful.

Also, summarize your current financial state and future needs.

Download: Sample business plans and templates (Canada Business Network) 2. Goals and objectives What’s the purpose of your business? Outline your key strategies and main goals for the next one to three years.

Find: Programs and services to help reach

your goals (AAFC) 3. Company background or history Summarize your company’s achievements and plans for growth. Describe any company strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and any significant changes that could impact the operation.

Research: Industry, markets and trade (AAFC) 4. Ownership, management and human resources Describe the ownership structure. Include each owner’s qualifications, history and your management reporting structure. You’ll also need to identify key employees, benefits, labour policy and a succession plan (if applicable).

Use: Agri HR Toolkit (Canadian Agrucultural Resource Centre) 5. Financial position and projections

For existing businesses: include financial statements from the past five years and a monthly cash-flow forecast covering at least 12 months.

For start-ups: include projected financial statements for the first three years of operation and a monthly cash-flow forecast covering at least 24 months.

Get: Ag Expert Analyst: Accounting software built for the farm 6. Products and services Describe your product or service and what makes it marketable. Is there an aspect that’s not available in the marketplace?

Watch: Three Farmers: 5 lessons to take your product from field to shelf 7. Industry analysis Identify your industry and describe its overall size, growth stage and patterns.

Read: FCC Ag Economics sector and production reports 8. Target market Describe the potential size of your market. It helps to include popular market trends and customer profiles.

Compare: Statistics and market information (AAFC) 9. Competition Identify primary competitors within your target market. List their strengths and weaknesses compared to yours.

Find: Canadian food supplier directories (AAFC) 10. Marketing and sales plan Describe your marketing plan and distribution channels. Include the steps for attracting and retaining customers (if applicable).

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June 2017 North Central Local Government Association (NCGLA) Lifetime Achievement Award Director Karen Goodings received the Life time achievement award from NCGLA President Shaely Wilbur, in recognition of decades of public service while promoting the environmental, Social and economic wellbeing of North Central British Columbia.

Guidelines for review of large industrial dugouts

PRRD Board support for local projects and initiatives

Statement of Financial Information

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) Lakepoint Golf and Country Club for a grant of up to $250,000 from the Economic Diversification Infrastructure funding program for the Pump House Replacement Project.

The Regional Board approved the “Guidelines for Review of Large Industrial Dugouts and Borrow Pits on ALR Lands”.

The Board is approved the Statement of Financial Information. The statement can be viewed athttp://prrd.bc.ca/services/finance/statement-of-financial-information/

Established in 1955, The North Central Local Government Association is a non-profit, nonpartisan association comprised of all elected officials in North Central British Columbia. They work to connect communities, identify common challenges and facilitate positive change.

Public urged to use caution with outdoor burning

The Wonowon Horse Club for a grant of up to $13,000 for the re-shingling of the Wonowon Community Hall from the Community Halls and Recreation Facilities funding program.

The BC Wildfire Service is encouraging the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning.

If an open burn escapes and causes a wildfire, the person responsible may be held accountable for damages and Fire Protection Agreement fire suppression costs. It is the responsibility of that The Regional Board approved entering into a 5 year agreement with the City individual to ensure that burning is done in a safe manner of Fort St. John District for the provision of Fire Protection Services in rural Fort and in accordance with regulations and any current St. John. burning restrictions.

Special Event Grant

The Board approved a Special Event Grant Application from the Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship Society in the amount of $2,500 for the purpose of hosting the 13th Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship taking place on June 8-11, 2017.

Agricultural Land Commission

The Peace River Regional District Board authorized the Frank Bueckert, Andrew Reimer and Eggers applications to be forwarded to the ALC. The Fell application was not forwarded at this time, pending a public meeting regarding the project.

Septage receiving facility opened in Chetwynd

On May 9, 2017 The District of Chetwynd opened its new Septage (Trucked Waste) Receiving Facility.

The new advanced facility is equipped with very sensitive testing equipment which will detect the presence of Hydrocarbons as well as monitor PH and Conductivity. $2,992,254 of the funding for this facility came from a Federal/Provincial Building Canada-Small Communities Infrastructure grant and Electoral Area “E” of the Peace River Regional District contributed $500,000 toward this project.

Solid Waste

1. Staff will bring forward a report about the municipal solid waste agreements to the Solid Waste committee, that will include:

a) how and when rates are reviewed b) consistency of rates c) how the solid waste agreements were established with municipalities d) a comparison between Tumbler Ridge and Hudson’s Hope transfer station current operations of operating a Tier 1 Transfer Station 2. Peter Schriber, Manager Business Development and Stakeholder Relations, Pacific Northern Gas will be invited to attend a Regional Board meeting in July or August, to provide information on landfill gas options, including financial details.

3. The Tier 1 Transfer Station proposed for the Groundbirch area will be changed to a Tier 2 Transfer Station, and an additional Tier 2 Transfer Station location, in Electoral Area ‘E’, will be determined at a later date.

4. A pilot project will be initiated at the Doig/Milligan/Osborn Transfer Station to implement 24/7 access via a man gate once surveillance equipment is

The Board will send letters of support for the following projects and initiatives:

To reduce the number of preventable wildfires take the following precautions: Ø Ensure that enough people, water and tools are on hand to control the fire and prevent it from escaping. Ø Do not burn during windy conditions. Weather conditions can change quickly and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material and start new fires. Ø Create a fireguard at least one metre around the planned fire site by clearing away twigs, grass, leaves and other combustible material. Ø If you are planning a large burn, consider conducting smaller burns around the perimeter beforehand to create a fuel break and help prevent the fire from spreading beyond its intended size. Each of these fires should be kept small and must be completely extinguished before starting a new fire. Ø Never leave a fire unattended. Ø Make sure that your fire is completely extinguished and the ashes are cold to touch before you leave the area for any length of time.

The Prince George Fire Centre boundaries include the Peace River Regional District.

The Tse’Kw’a Heritage Society for a grant of up to $250,000 to enable the society to create an amphitheater and renovate their current building from the Economic Diversification Infrastructure funding program.

The West Moberly First Nations for a grant of $105,000 for the Community Communications Infrastructure Upgrades from the Economic Diversification Infrastructure funding program.

The West Moberly First Nations for a grant of up to $250,000 for the Zonnebeke Wind Power Project from the Economic Diversification Infrastructure funding program.

Strategic Priorities Fund The Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Association for up to $125,000 to assist with the construction of a maintenance building in Beatton Provincial Park to support the continued operation of cross country skiing in the park.

Electoral Area B Potable Water Referendum Information Meetings MEETING DATES & LOCATIONS Date Location May 29 May 31 June 7 June 8 June 9 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 June 19 June 20 June 22

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MacAulay talks key ag issues with AB stakeholders

As a leading driver of jobs and trade, the agriculture and food sector is one of Canada’s key growth industries. Budget 2017’s targeted agri-food investments will help the sector build on its competitive strengths, allowing farmers to grow their businesses and create good, well-paying jobs for Canadians.

Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, was in Calgary this week to discuss challenges and opportunities for the agriculture sector.

Minister MacAulay held a roundtable with western grain industry stakeholders to discuss the Transportation Modernization Act legislation tabled by the Government on May 16, which includes measures to advance a long-term agenda for a more transparent, fair and efficient rail system in Canada.

Minister MacAulay met with beef processors and representatives of national and provincial cattle and beef associations. Discussions focused on market access and trade, relations with the United States, accessing and retaining labour in Canadian meat processing plants, and research and innovation.

Minister MacAulay also spoke with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier about agricultural priorities in the province.

During his meetings, Minister MacAulay highlighted the benefits of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) be-

tween Canada and the European Union, which received royal assent on 16 May 2017. CETA will create jobs, strengthen economic relations and boost Canada’s trade with the world’s second-largest market.

It will improve market access for Canada’s key agricultural product exports, such as meats, grains, oilseeds, fruits and vegetables, and processed products.

“I thank the farmers and stakeholders in the grain and beef sectors here in Calgary for sharing their views with me on how to take advantage of growth opportunities in the agricultural sector. Together we will work to bolster the grain transportation and meat processing systems so that our farmers can continue to grow their businesses, meet growing global food demand sustainably, and strengthen the middle-class.”

- Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s agriculture and food industry is a key driver of the Canadian economy and a high-performing sector in today’s global marketplace, contributing over $100 billion annually to the GDP and employing one out of every eight Canadians.

Western Canadian grain is a $20 billion industry.

Canada’s beef industry contributes $33 billion worth of sales of goods and services either directly or indirectly to the economy.

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

Producer Deliveries - Week 42, May 15, 2017 May 21, 2017 Wheat Amber Durum Oat Barley Rye Flax Canola Peas Corn Beans Lentils Total

Man 44.6 2.0 0.4 1.0 0.5 15.5 1.1 0.5 65.6

Sask 51.3 46.1 3.1 9.2 2.4 52.2 8.6 11.6 184.5

Alta 126.6 15.7 1.0 6.9 0.2 77.4 11.8 3.3 242.9

B.C. 2.6 1.0 0.5 1.6 5.7

Total 225.0 61.8 7.0 16.9 1.0 3.1 146.7 20.4 1.1 0.5 14.9 498.4

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

Man 99.5 2.5 1.1 0.2 0.3 26.3 0.2 1.5 0.1 0.2 131.9

Sask 87.7 73.6 5.7 8.2 0.3 0.7 95.0 14.2 12.9 298.3

Alta 181.1 18.5 1.6 7.0 0.5 54.3 12.6 3.6 279.2

B.C. 4.0 0.6 0.5 1.3 6.4

Total 372.3 92.1 10.5 16.8 0.5 1.5 176.8 27.0 1.5 0.1 16.7 715.8

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

Man 2,867.9 0.1 359.8 42.7 71.7 47.0 1,362.7 104.2 64.5 43.2 9.9 4,973.7

Sask 5,118.8 3,080.5 776.6 1,073.2 14.8 220.3 5,348.0 1,591.2 0.9 1,616.7 18,841.0

Alta 5,284.5 901.6 79.9 479.0 1.7 33.5 3,556.8 1,897.3 1.1 170.1 12,405.5

B.C. 118.2 36.5 16.3 102.7 48.9 322.6

Total 13,389.5 3,982.2 1,252.9 1,611.2 88.2 300.8 10,370.2 3,641.6 64.6 45.3 1,796.8 36,543.3

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

Man 2,821.8 0.8 382.7 42.4 65.7 46.6 1,385.7 94.5 64.3 32.3 4.3 4,941.1

Sask 5,145.0 3,039.9 804.5 1,028.5 15.3 226.2 5,436.4 1,545.7 1.0 1,267.7 18,510.2

Alta 5,326.7 854.1 69.2 465.6 2.5 36.2 3,572.6 1,853.6 1.1 176.9 12,358.5

B.C. 110.9 32.1 17.7 97.9 48.8 307.4

Total 13,404.5 3,894.8 1,288.5 1,554.2 83.4 309.1 10,492.6 3,542.6 64.4 34.4 1,448.9 36,117.4

Man 298.5 45.7 13.5 16.2 12.1 80.8 8.3 5.0 17.1 0.8 498.0

Sask 405.4 178.0 56.9 73.8 1.5 43.9 241.0 74.4 0.8 85.0 1,160.7

Alta 360.6 64.6 10.1 36.7 0.3 3.5 106.6 27.9 0.1 6.9 617.3

B.C. 11.7 3.6 1.0 2.7 0.2 19.2

Total 1,076.2 242.7 116.3 125.0 18.1 59.4 431.1 110.7 5.0 17.9 92.7 2,295.1

By Carol Nelson

Pink Mountain Social Club Friends and neighbors in the Pink Mtn. and surrounding area have started their social agenda.

Initiated last year to help pass the winter, these events quickly became an anticipated highlight. Alternating once a week at different residences provides diversity and interest.

The talented ladies prepare culinary delights and try new recipes on unsuspecting victims. To date the recipients of these experiments have thrived except for suffering from bouts of gas, extended abdomens and groaning overloaded stomachs!

Following the banquet, budding intellects pit their skills in dominoes and cards while tryng to surpass competition. Vying for the winning hand to the jackpot of bragging fights challenges everyone to use their cunningest strategies to outwit their rivals.

Opponents executing good sportsmanship are given top honors.

Revelries of the evening bestow the prize of friendly camaraderie to warm up the cool winter evenings.

Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 42, May 15, 2017 - May 21, 2017

Crop Year-to-Date Primary Elevator Shipments - to May 21, 2017

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

Stocks at Primary Elevators- Week 42

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Two Single Day Format (Added Monies Each Day) Bareback Saddle Bronc Bull Riding Calf C al Roping Team Roping Ladies Barrels Ladies Undecorating Novice Horse Riding La Barrels Jr Steel Riding Jr Break-Away JJrr B Peewee Barrels Junior Bull Riding Little Britches Rodeo Friday, June 30th Events start at 12:30 p.m.

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Agricultural policy framework engagement The government is seeking public input on priorities for the next Agricultural Policy Framework (NPF) after Growing Forward 2 expires in March 2018.

Public input will help ensure the next framework agreement meets the needs and priorities of Alberta’s industry and consumers. Albertans will have opportunities to make suggestions for priorities in the NPF during 2 rounds of consultation.

About Growing Forward 2 Growing Forward 2 is a federal-provincialterritorial framework with a mandate to drive an innovative, competitive and profitable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. It supports business risk management and strategic programs for the agricultural sector and focuses on 3 main priorities: innovation, competitiveness, and market development.

Engagement timeline The first round of consultations through an online survey closed May 8, 2017. The survey focused on the overarching agreement that outlines the programs and processes that will be the same across Canada and the key priorities identified by agriculture ministers in the Calgary Statement, including: markets and trade, science, research and innovation, risk management, environmental sustainability, and climate change.

Survey results are being compiled and will be shared with the public.

A second round of consultations that focuses on programs specific to Alberta will be held in the fall/winter of 2017.

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“Life is as tedious as twice-told tale, vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man.”

- William Shakespeare (British poet)

A Tale of 2 Crops?

Grains this morning are trading mostly sideways but in the green as weather differences in various parts of major grain-producing regions continue to sway bulls and bears.

As the U.S. winter wheat harvest is starting up, there are the usual price pressures being seen and Chicago wheat is set for its worst week since late March as a result. Soybeans are likely to close out the week with their 4th-stratight week of declines as China’s soybean crush margins are the worst since September 2014, losing almost $52 USD / MT!. Some rain is expected to hit the eastern Cornbelt again this weekend with some cooler temperatures next week whereas the western half will get some hot temperatures through next weekend. Given the extreme divide that we’re starting to see between east and west, 2017 corn and soybean production in America might be the tale of 2 crops.

The European Commission is starting to admit some drier conditions in the E.U., dropping their total grain production forecast by 7M tonnes for a 304.8M-tonne haul for 2017/18, +3.4% year-over-year but still well below the 328M-tonne record set 3 years ago.

Comparably, Coceral’s forecast for total E.U. grain production is 297.6M tonnes. Digging into specific crops, the Commission’s forecast for their barley crop is 59.5M tonnes, pretty much unchanged from last year but 2.87M tonnes lower than their previous estimate of this year’s production. For wheat, the Commission is estimating 141.3M tonnes, a 666,000 drop from the last estimate but a 5.2% jump over last year’s output. On corn, the Commission is forecasting a 64.2M-tonne crop, which is 2.34M tonnes below the last forecast but still 5.9% better than last year. According to AgriTel, spring corn and soybean planting is nearing a close in the Black Sea as in Ukraine, nearly all of the forecasted 11M acres of corn and 4.6M acres of soybeans are seeded. Next door in Russia, things are a little bit more behind with 93% of corn acres (7.17M acres) and 89% of soybean acres (4.94M) have been seeded as of June 2nd.

It’s been diverging games being played in the canola and the spring wheat markets as the former has pulled back significantly in the past couple of weeks whereas spring wheat prices have ticked up nicely. Canola has pulled back significantly on the futures market with a strong pace of seeding in the Canadian Prairies but basis has strengthened a bit.

For wheat, we’re also cognizant of quality and yield potential for the U.S. winter wheat crop, as well in Ukraine where dry weather hasn’t helped. Benson Quinn Commodities also makes the point the Northern Chinese Plains have been dry, which is notable considering how much wheat they account for every year on the global balance sheet (about half of global carryout stocks today…). There are obvious planting concerns in Western Canada of the spring crop but there is a stretch of land reaching from NW Saskatchewan down to northern Iowa where things are getting fairly dry and if it wasn’t for some abundant moisture in the fall, we’d be in a much worse-off spot for crop development. Net-net, the tick-up of spring wheat prices in the last little while here should be considered a good opportunity to lock in some additional sales (we’ve seen strong activity on both old and new crop wheat on FarmLead the past week – post your old or crop deal today to get in the mix.).

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of June 2, 2017 Last 496.61s 494.90 481.40 487.20 Last 417-0s 430-6 445-0 467-2 Last 395-6s 433-6 452-0 476-6 Last 673-6s 586-0 588-4 589-4 Last 372-4 380-2 390-6 Last 258-6 251-4 236-4 Last 918-6 921-4 921-0 Last 31.12 31.25 31.39 Last 299.9 301.5 302.9

Change - 2.10 + 0.30 + 2.60 + 2.60 Change - 0-4 + 1-6 + 1-4 + 1-2 Change - 1-0 + 3-0 + 2-6 + 2-2 Change + 11-6 + 7-2 + 6-0 + 3-6 Change + 2-0 + 1-6 + 1-4 Change + 3-6 + 5-0 + 3-4 Change + 6-4 + 6-2 + 5-6 Change - 0.13 - 0.13 - 0.12 Change + 2.4 + 2.4 + 2.5

Open 0.00 494.20 478.80 485.10 Open 0-0 428-0 442-4 464-6 Open 0-0 430-0 448-6 473-2 Open 0-0 577-2 581-0 584-4 Open 370-4 378-2 389-2 Open 255-2 247-0 233-4 Open 912-2 915-0 915-4 Open 31.29 31.41 31.55 Open 297.4 299.1 300.1

High 496.61 498.40 482.50 488.20 High 417-0 434-0 448-0 470-0 High 395-6 438-0 456-2 481-0 High 673-6 588-4 591-4 593-0 High 374-6 382-2 393-0 High 263-6 252-0 237-0 High 924-0 926-4 926-0 High 31.41 31.54 31.68 High 301.5 303.0 304.2

Low 496.61 493.80 478.50 485.10 Low 417-0 426-4 441-0 463-2 Low 395-6 428-6 447-4 472-6 Low 673-6 577-2 581-0 584-4 Low 369-4 377-4 388-0 Low 255-2 247-0 233-4 Low 910-6 913-6 914-4 Low 30.96 31.10 31.23 Low 296.7 298.3 300.0

Prev. Stl. 498.71 494.60 478.80 484.60 Prev. Stl. 417-4 429-0 443-4 466-0 Prev. Stl. 396-6 430-6 449-2 474-4 Prev. Stl. 662-0 578-6 582-4 585-6 Prev. Stl. 370-4 378-4 389-2 Prev. Stl. 255-0 246-4 233-0 Prev. Stl. 912-2 915-2 915-2 Prev. Stl. 31.25 31.38 31.51 Prev. Stl. 297.5 299.1 300.4

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Summer farm employment program info

The Summer Farm Employment Program is funded and administered by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. Employees and employers must apply together for the program, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry does not do any matching.

The Summer Farm Employment Program’s primary objective is to provide opportunities for full-time farm work experience for young people. Employers must be fulltime farmers; employees must between 15 and 24 years of age and cannot be a direct relative of the employer. Wage support is provided to farmers to a maximum of $400 per month based on a full time basis. Applications are accepted on a first- come, first-served basis. The program runs from July 1 to August 31.

2017 Program Information and Guidelines Employer eligibility Employers must own or rent a farming operation, located in Alberta; must produce farm commodities valued at a minimum of $25,000 annually; and must be available to supervise their employee full-time.

Employers may only appoint another person to supervise the employee if that person will be working with the employee for at least 60% of the time. All program information will then be sent to the supervisor listed. An eligible supervisor must be at least 18 years old, cannot be a direct relative of the employee, and must be directly involved in the employer’s farming operation on a daily basis so that

appropriate training and direction regarding farm tasks and safety concerns may be given.

Employers will be limited to one employee.

Employees must be unemployed. Existing part-time employees are eligible if total hours worked over the previous three months averaged less than 20 per week.

Employees working for the employer full-time prior to July 1 are not eligible under the program.

Employees must not be working full-time anywhere else or attending school while participating in this program.

copy has been sent.) Only current year applications will be accepted.

Applications must be completed in full, including both the employer’s and the employee’s signatures.

Applications with missing information will not be processed.

The employer and employee must apply together. Summer Farm Employment Program staff are not responsible for matching employers and employees. Any application that does not list both an employer and an employee will not be processed.

Applications for a second employee will be reviewed after May 31 and will only be considered if funding is available.

Completed application forms must be submitted to: Summer Farm Employment Program Alberta Ag-Info Centre Postal Bag 600 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Phone No: 310-FARMax No: 403742-7527

Employee responsibilities Agree to participate in the program and work for only one specified employer.

Have a Social Insurance number

by July 31, 2017. See application guidelines for more information.

Read the safety reference materials, watch the safety DVD and complete the safety quiz with their supervisor by July 10, 2017.

Keep a record of hours worked and perform all tasks in a responsible and conscientious manner.

Conditions for employment Employment must be between July 1, 2017 and August 31, 2017, and must not eliminate, amend or affect the job security of any person who would otherwise have been employed.

The employer must provide at least four weeks of full-time employment within the program period. Full-time is a minimum of 30 hours per week.

The employee’s duties must be directly related to the employer’s farming operation. Tasks performed must increase the employee’s knowledge of farming as related to the employer’s farming operation. ctive to the start date.

How to apply for the program Faxed copies will be accepted as the original application (there is no need to mail an original copy if a fax

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This is your spring cattle vaccine refresher

By Mira Kelada Vaccines are an important part of a herd health strategy. The economic ramifications of having disease within the herd, especially preventable disease, is staggering. Having a persistently infected BVD calf within the herd can cost $15-$25 per year, per cow exposed to a bull . When vaccination for BVD (in addition to IBR, BRSV, etc.) costs less than $3 a head, vaccination makes good economic and herd health sense. However, vaccination protocols can be confusing and the reasoning behind the protocols and vaccine handling are not intuitive. What follows is a short discussion about vaccines in cattle, the difference between MLV and killed vaccines, handling, and timing of vaccine administration.

There are two major categories of vaccines that are used by cattle producers. These are inactivated/killed vaccines and modified live vaccines. This refers to the condition of the bacteria or virus that is included in the vaccine. A killed vaccine means that the organism is not alive and modified live means that the organism is still alive but has been altered in a way so as not to produce disease when administered to an animals.

The advantage of using a modified live vaccine is that they typically offer quicker and better protection against viral diseases when compared to the killed vaccines. Typically, there are more serum antibodies stimulated after vaccination with a modified live vaccine when compared to a killed vaccine (the body ‘remembers’ the pathogen more when a MLV is used). Some people will say that using an MLV over a killed vaccine means that a protective response will be triggered in an animal with only one dose (and that no booster is needed). However, any animal that has not been vaccinated before ideally would have a booster of either a killed or a MLV 3-4 weeks later. Once cattle have been boostered

and exposed to the vaccine once, they can go to an annual vaccination schedule.

The major disadvantage of the MLV vaccine is that some are not labeled for use in pregnant cows or calves nursing pregnant cows. When MLV vaccines are approved for use in pregnant cows, they typically require that the cow has been vaccinated with an MLV from the same company in the past 12 months. Additionally, it is important to remember that MLV should not be given within 30 days of the start of the breeding season to any naïve heifers who have never been given an MLV before. The IBR (infectious bovine rhinotracheitis) component of MLVs has been linked with causing inflammation of the ovary, which could reduce fertility for a short period of time in heifers that have never been vaccinated previously.

Giving the vaccine more than 30 days before the start of the breeding season ensures enough time for any ovarian inflammation to subside and fertility to return to normal.

Timing of vaccination is important to get a good immune response. Giving vaccines during stressful periods can reduce the ability of the animal’s immune system to respond the vaccine.

This can result in reduced protection. Administering respiratory disease vaccines 2-4 weeks prior to weaning and again at weaning is preferred.

Cattle that have poor nutrition, parasites or have other diseases are likely to poorly respond to vaccines and not mount an appropriate immune response. Nervous and stressed cattle may not respond well to vaccines. The more times that cattle are run through a chute, the more calm they are and the more likely they are to respond appropriately to a vaccine. Ultimately, it is important to discuss vaccine protocols with your veterinarian in order to get the best program that works for your herd.

It is also important that vaccines are handled appropriately if they are to remain efficacious.

Please follow handling instructions that are on the vaccine label. Some important things to re-

member include not mixing up MLV vaccine too long in advance prior to giving it to cattle.

Upon mixing, MLV should be used within one hour. Beyond this, the potency of MLVs decrease tremendously. Do not leave vaccines out in the sun for too long as this will further diminish the efficacy of the vaccine (left out in the sun, the vaccine may only be good for 45 minutes from the time of mixing). Storage of vaccines is also critically important. When storing vaccines in a fridge, avoid placing them in the door. Temperature is less regulated there, and this can affect the vaccine negatively. Additionally, try to keep the vaccines on the middle shelves of the fridge as temperature tends to be more stable there. In terms of syringe maintenance, do not clean the syringe with soap or disinfectant. Only use warm clean water to clean the syringe. Make sure that the dose on the syringe is correct and check this prior to vaccinating animals. When vaccinating, please change a needle prior to a syringe being filled. Ideally, one would change a needle every 10 animals.

If you have any vaccine questions, please discuss this with your veterinarian. Vaccines are a great tool for producers to reduce disease burden in their herds, but it is important that they be used appropriately in order to be effective. Good disease control is achieved with good vaccine selection, handling, timing and administration!

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Sultry barbecue chicken fry-bread tacos

Fry Bread 3 cups flour

Pebre Salsa 2 cups finely diced fresh field tomatoes ½ cup finely diced red onions ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped 3 Tbsp canola oil 1 Tbsp lime juice, about 1/2 fresh squeezed lime 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1 pinch salt Barbecue Chicken 8 (5-oz) cage-free chicken breasts 3 Tbsp butter and cooking oil, for frying 1 cup barbecue sauce Toppings & Assembly 1 head lettuce, shredded 8 oz sour cream 1 cup shredded cheese DIRECTIONS Fry Bread 1. In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients. Make a well in the centre, slowly add milk or water to the well and gently stir and fold until just combined.

Dough will be slightly sticky. Let dough rest for 15 minutes.

4. Cut off a piece of dough, flour lightly and pat piece of dough into a 4 inch diameter circle.

Flatten and stretch between your hands to about 1/2 inch thick.

5. Gently place flattened dough into hot oil, cooking until golden brown, about 1 to 1-1/2 minute per side, turning only once. Repeat with the rest of the dough.

Pebre Salsa 1. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients and let rest for the flavours to meld.

Barbecue Chicken 1. Thinly slice chicken breast lengthwise into ½-inch strips.

2. In a large cast iron pan, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper. Cook until no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Lightly brush with your favourite barbecue sauce. Grill until slightly caramelized and golden brown.

2. In a large cast iron pan, heat cooking oil to 350ºF.

Toppings & Assembly 1. For each taco, place a piece of fry bread on your plate, start with a handful of shredded lettuce over your fry-bread, add strips of the caramelized chicken breast on top, dollop of sour cream, a few tablespoons of shredded cheese, top it off with a tablespoon of Pebre salsa!

3. Lightly flour your work surface and turn

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INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp butter 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp wild blueberry jam 1 lb(s) ground moose meat ½ lb(s) medium ground beef 1 ½ tsp salt 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 4 ciabatta buns ¼ cup full-fat Greek yogurt 1 cup baby arugula, lightly packed

2. Combine moose meat, ground beef and salt in a bowl. Divide meat into 4 portions and form patties using your hands. Pack tightly, but do not overwork meat.

3. Heat a large cast iron skillet over mediumhigh. Add in oil and gently place burgers down.

Cook until a golden brown crust forms, about 4 minutes per side.

4. Cut ciabatta buns in half. Smear 1 Tbsp of Greek yogurt on to the bottom of each bun. Place burger on top of yogurt. Divide onion jam among burgers. Top with arugula and close with top bun.

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DIRECTIONS 1. Heat butter in a small pan over medium.

Add in red onion and cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add in vinegar and continue to cook for another 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.

Stir in blueberry jam and simmer for 5 minutes or until mixture is thick.

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INGREDIENTS Bannock

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3. In cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet, melt the lard just below medium heat until ripples are visible in the hot fat. Working in batches, fry the dough balls, turning once, until puffed, golden and the tip of a sharp paring knife inserted in the centres comes out clean, about 8 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bannock to a paper towel– lined plate to drain for 2 minutes.

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These are the twice-baked pate, chinois potatoes INGREDIENTS 4 russet (baking) potatoes, scrubbed ½ cup whole milk, divided ¾ tsp salt, divided 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 onion, diced ½ lb(s) ground beef 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp ground black pepper �1/2tsp ground cloves 1 cup fresh or frozen corn niblets ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley, more for serving

baking sheet, prick with a knife in a few placed and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender throughout when pierced with a knife. Cool to room temperature.

2. Halve potatoes lengthwise, and scoop out most of flesh. Add flesh to a food processor or bowl to mash. Blend or mash with 1/4 cup milk and 1/4 tsp salt. Reserve.

1/2 tsp smoked or mild paprika

3. In a large high-sided skillet or large nonstick pan, heat butter over medium until foamy. Add onions and cook until brown, about 5 minutes.

Add beef, garlic, remaining 1/4 tsp salt, pepper and cloves, and cook, breaking up large pieces, until beef is cooked through and brown, about 10 minutes.

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5. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Add potato skins hollow side up in a 9x13-inch glass or ceramic casserole dish.

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7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until filling is bubbling. To brown top, broil briefly (about 2 minutes). Serve warm.

Recipe courtesy of Allison Day

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Barley prices start firming up, and they stabilize months ahead amid lower new crop 2017 barley acres and more cattle in the feedlots, there could be a firm tone to feedlot-delivered feed barley bids heading into 2018.

I’m also intrigued by the trimming of 2017 United States corn acres from the 94 million acres last year to just under 90 million this year. That could mean the broader feed grain complex could become increasingly sensitive to growing season conditions, especially during the key pollination period of July.

But again, a burdensome feed grain supply situation continues in the short term, so near-term price upside is likely limited for right now.

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

Call 204-654-4290 or visit www.pfcanada.com

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Cash feed barley bids firmed up over the past few weeks, but now seem to be steady. Lethbridge area feedlots continue bidding around $170 to $175 a tonne ($3.70 to $3.80 a bushel), though I heard one confirmed source quote as high as $180 a tonne. We also see Saskatchewan bids around $2.85 to as high as $3.25 a bushel for summer delivery.

It seems $150 a tonne cash Lethbridge barley seen earlier in the marketing season may be low enough, an opinion we’ve stated on a number of occasions.

But that said, the abundance of high vomitoxin durum has created - and in some ways continues - to perpetuate a false sense of sustained bearishness for the feed grain sector.

Additional strength Such sentiment will not wash away overnight. PFCanada believes longer term, we may see additional strength in feed prices as overall Prairie feed supplies decline. That’s expected to continue, especially after we chew through the remainder of last year’s abnormally large supply of lower quality wheat and durum as it works its way through domestic feed channels.

Statistics Canada pegged March 31 old crop Canadian barley stocks at 4.6 million tonnes, compared to year ago supplies of 3.7 million tonnes, which was about expected and likely means 2016-2017 year-end carryout (July 31) will be around 2.1 million tonnes, up from 2015-2016 carryout of 1.5 million tonnes – so no shortage of feed barley just yet.

Production predicted to drop Also, supportive in time, barley production across Western Canada is likely to be lower in 2017. StatsCan currently estimates Canadian barley acreage at 5.88 million acres this spring, down from 6.39 million acres in 2016 - a decline perhaps equally spilt between Alberta and Saskatchewan.

We probably need to get through the summer “what-ifs” as it pertains to production potential, but unless 2017 yield is huge or crop quality turns ugly again, Lethbridge feed barley ought to trade up around $190 a tonne later in the new crop 2017-2018 marketing year.

Firm feedlot-delivered Already though, we see new crop fall delivery bids build some additional price premium. Calgary south bids are now around $170 to $180 a tonne for early fall movement. January-March delivered bids are now at $180 to $185 a tonne. With ideas of shrinking barley stocks in the

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China’s shrinking arable land is an opportunity

As one of the most populous countries in the world, China’s stance toward its food security has been attracting the attention of the world for a long time. China is the world’s largest consumer of pork and rice. Plus, it’s one of the world’s largest importers of soybeans and canola, and is expected to become a large importer of red meat in the near future. Chinese food demand, driven by rising income, has led to concerns about China’s capacity to feed its growing population in an era of declining arable land.

Arable land is declining China’s total acreage started increasing in 1981 and reached a maximum of 124.9 million hectares in 1991, but it has been declining since then due to many factors. One of the major reasons is rapid urban expansion. As cities have expanded massive amounts of arable land have been converted into urban land. Heavy pesticide and fertilizer usage are also posing a threat to the arable land through soil deterioration and unsustainability. As a result, China is facing a significant loss of high quality arable land.

In 2014, per capita arable land in China was 0.08 hectares, compared to 1.29 hectares in Canada and 0.20 hectares in the world. This was a decline of 50% from 0.16 hectares in 1961. Between 1961 and 2014, per capita arable land fell at an annual rate of 1.3% on average and the downward trend is expected to continue in 2015 and 2016.

Ag productivity is rising While China’s arable land has been declining, rising agricultural productivity has compensated, boosting total agricultural production growth. One of the most popular measure of productivity in agriculture is Total Factor Productivity (TFP). Between 2004 and 2013, the ag TFP grew 3.3% annually.

On average, China’s rate of growth in ag TFP has outpaced the declining rate of arable land. The biggest contributor to TFP came from the introduction of farm machinery and improved feed efficiency.

Canadian agri-food, with a reputation for safety and high quality, should appeal to Chinese consumers who are increasingly moving away from commodity products to higher value food.

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West County 4-H Beef Clubs Achievement Day Results May 29, 2017, Beaverlodge, AB GRAND CHAMPION STEER RESERVE CHAMPION STEER

EMMA BALISKY (Valhalla) LUKE BALISKY (Valhalla)

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER

FAITH COLLINS (Beaverlodge) PAYTON ATKIN (Valhalla)

Grand Champion Cow/Calf Reserve Champion Cow/Calf

Doug Atkin (Valhalla) Payton Atkin (Valhalla)

Grand Champion Female Reserve Champion Female

Faith Collins (Beaverlodge) Payton Atkin (Valhalla)

Junior Showmanship 2nd - Faith Collins (Beaverlodge),

Luke Balisky (Valhalla) 3rd - Doug Atkin (Valhalla)

Intermediate Showmanship 2nd - Hunter Jacklin (Beaverlodge),

Emma Balisky (Valhalla) 3rd - Payton Atkin (Valhalla)

Senior Showmanship 2nd - Kyle Moodie (Valhalla),

Julie Siemens (Valhalla) 3rd - Becca Hennig (Beaverlodge)

Junior Grooming 2nd - Luke Balisky (Valhalla),

Faith Collins (Beaverlodge) 3rd - Doug Atkin (Valhalla)

Intermediate Grooming 2nd - Emma Balisky (Valhalla),

Payton Atkin (Valhalla) 3rd - Jessie Hennig (Beaverlodge)

Senior Grooming 2nd - Julie Siemens (Valhalla),

Erin Siemens (Valhalla) 3rd - Sky-Anne Ross (Beaverlodge)

Junior Judging 2nd - Delenna Lambert (Beaverlodge),

Luke Balisky (Valhalla) 3rd - Riley Nyland (Valhalla)

Intermediate Judging 2nd - Jessie Hennig (Beaverlodge),

Hunter Jacklin (Beaverlodge) 3rd - Emma Balisky/Payton Atkin (Valhalla)

Senior Judging 2nd - Shannon Taylor (Beaverlodge),

Heather Taylor (Beaverlodge) 3rd - Becca Hennig (Beaverlodge)

Top Rate of Gain Second Top Rate of Gain Top Angus Steer Top Angus Female Top Charolais Steer Top Charolais Female Top Hereford Steer Top Hereford Female Top Simmental Steer Top Simmental Female Top Speckled Park Steer Top Speckled Park Female Home Raised Steer from Birth Top OTHER Breed

3.89/lbs per day - Noelle Peckham (Valhalla) Kody Moodie/Leandra Martens (Valhalla) Faith Collins (Beaverlodge) Faith Collins (Beaverlodge) Kody Moodie (Valhalla) None in 2017 Shannon Taylor (Beaverlodge) Heather Taylor (Beaverlodge) Emma Balisky (Valhalla) Hunter Jacklin (Beaverlodge) Brinnly Thomson (Beaverlodge) Kenzie Petherbridge (Beaverlodge) Jessie Hennig (Beaverlodge) Jessie Hennig (Beaverlodge)

Dallas Rosvold Memorial (Valhalla Team Player) - Erin Siemens Murray Howe Memorial (Beaverlodge Team Player) - Heather Taylor Valhalla Most Dedicated - Conroy Martens Beaverlodge Most Dedicated - Shannon Taylor Wayne Hodges Memorial - Andrew Sawchuk (Beaverlodge)

STEER SALE RESULTS A total of 34 steers were put on offer with an overall sale average of $3.20 per pound.

The Show Grand Champion was purchased by Keddie’s Tack & Western Wear of Grande Prairie for $4.60 per pound; with the Show Reserve Grand Champion being purchased by the West County Animal Clinic of Beaverlodge for $3.30 per pound.

Ticket sales for the Delwyn Postman Donation Steer Raffle, donated by Todd & Rita Sawchuk family of Beaverlodge, brought in over $8,800 with this year’s proceeds going towards STARS and the Beaverlodge Fire Department.

The lucky winner was Shawn Pearson of Shawn’s Custom Meats of Grande Prairie.

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New online tool helps farmers manage risk

Flooding, pests, disease and other extreme weather events are constant risks to the businesses and livelihoods of farmers. The Government of Canada is committed to working with industry partners to explore and develop new

risk management tools that meets the needs of Canadian farmers when faced with serious challenges beyond their control.

Member of Parliament, Francis Drouin, today announced a $786,921 investment for Farm Man-

agement Canada to develop a new online agricultural risk management tool called “AgriShield”.

This online tool will help farmers have real-time assessments of the potential negative impact of risks to their businesses and provide mitigation solutions. For instance, if an overland flood situation is imminent, the tool can help farmers to assess the degree of risk they face and potential mitigation measures that they can adopt, such as tile draining or insurance coverage.

This investment is being made through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriRisk Initiatives (ARI) which supports the research and development, as well as the implementation and administration of new risk management tools for use in the agriculture sector.

“Canadian farmers face risk every day and it is essential they have the necessary tools to better understand and manage risk. The recent flooding in Eastern Ontario and Quebec, for example, shows the need to help farmers more effectively manage risk, so that they can be stronger, more innovative and more competitive.”

- Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell “Less than 1/3 of Canada’s farmers have a risk management plan. Our ultimate goal is to increase the awareness and adoption of risk management practices and planning as part of the farm management process and cultivate a more comprehensive understanding and approach to assessing and managing risk within the agricultural sector.”

- Heather Watson, Executive Director Farm Management Canada

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2011 100’ RG994 Rogator Sprayer 3865hr SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom whls, Air ride Air Dryer,380/90R46 & 650/70R38 C/div $240,400 $ 209,000 3/17 $ 169,000

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305 Versatile 2013 305hp,16spdPS 112 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

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2009 535 Versatile 535 hp, 12 spd Del/Cab 80gpm, 1895 hrs 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Radar #196390 850/60R38 Treleborg

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$375-52 mbw 06 D3500 Laramie diesel M/C4x4 291kms i149028

10 D2500 SLT V8, 5spd C/C

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305 Versatile 2013 FWD 305hp 20.8R42 31 hr 16 spd P/S, 540/1000 PTO, 55gpm *257,250 4 hyd, work lites 1 Only 189,000 16’ 6 way QT Deg Dozer $36,050 30,000 $298,250 w/16’ blade $219,000

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15 1500 Sport. 4x4 5.7 V8 8A C/C bkt 53k i281331

14 2500 Power Wagon 4x4 V

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15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i192420

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

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15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L i441391

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17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i781508 $295-84 mbw

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36 The Northern Horizon, June 9, 2017 Quite a few teams were playing during the all-day affair that was softball at Cutbank Saturday during the Head Over Boots Extravaganza on June 3. CARTIER

TRACTORS/SKID STEERS: NH L230 2014 Skid Steer Loader, 84” Bucket, Two Sets of Tires, High Flow, Heat & A/C, Hyd Q/A ........................................................................... $52,900 KU SVL90 2015 Tracks, High Flow, Bucket 65 ....................................................... $84,900 NH T4.105A 2014 FWA, Loader, 540/1000 PTO, Skid Steer Q/A, 350 ................... $79,900 Case 2290 2WD, Powershift re-done 9900 .......................................................... $18,900 NH T7.210 2012 FWA, ISO Monitor On SideWinder Console, Powershift, Loader & Grapple 2800 .............................................................................Call NH T9.505HD 2013 MegaFlow Hyds, PTO, 710 Michelins, Full ISO & GPS, Tow-Cables 1750 ....................................................................... $305,000

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TILLAGE & SEEDING: NH SC380 2008 TBT, VR, 380bu, SS ..................................................................... $45,000 NH P1060 TBT, VR, 430bu. ISO, DS. ..................................................................... $64,900 JD 1810 52’ NH3 Applicator, good shape, ............................................................ $58,000 Bourg. 5710/6550 2004 54’ Double Shoot, MRB, Steel Packers, TBH Tank, Duals & Bag Lift ................................................................................. $112,000 Sunflower 1434 2002 33’ Disc ..........................................................................Coming In Ask Us About Salford Group Vertical Tillage And Valmar Application Equipment, IN STOCK NOW!!!

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DISCBINES/HAYBINES/RAKES: NH 1431 1998 13’ Discbine ................................................................................. $11,500 NH 499 2008 45 ...............................................................................................Coming In JD 946 2015 13’ MoCo ....................................................................................... $41,900

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Flax seed testing urged amid seed supply concerns Flax seed testing urged amid seed supply concerns RICHARD KAMCHEN Canadian Prairie farmers’ uncertainty about adequate seed supplies of flax has the crop’s industry association urging vigilance to prevent compromising supply integrity.

The Flax Council of Canada issued a cautionary alert last week advising growers test for Triffid when using farm-saved seed, as well as ensure the source and quality of their seed.

“The concern was in light of some reports of illegal bin-run seed sales in Saskatchewan,” says council extension agronomist Rachel Evans.

Higher intended 2017 flax area and a small 2016 crop have raised questions about seed availability.

Statistics Canada last month pegged 2017 flax seeded area at 1.12 million acres, up 19 per cent from last year.

Seeded area last spring was almost halved from the previous year, and inclement weather further reduced the acres harvested.

“There was concern from (Manitoba Flax Growers Association) that there may be shortages of good quality seed for planting, and that that perceived shortage may have growers going to a neighbour or someone with something in the bin,” Evans says.

She notes supplies of certified seed were still good at the time of the council’s notice.

Since 2014, the flax council has strongly encouraged farmers to use reconstituted seed and/or certified seed varieties to guarantee the quality of planting seed.

“Farmers have been very responsible in complying with this request, however, when seed supplies are perceived to be tight, some farmers may decide to switch back to farm saved seed,” Evans says.

She points out flaxseed can be stored for long periods of time, and given that remaining supplies of last year’s crop may be limited, farmers may reach further back in the bin to find seed.

“As a precaution in using older seed, we simply recommend a test to ensure the work we have done to restore integrity of the system is guaranteed to continue.”

The genetically modified variety CDC Triffid crippled Canada’s flax industry after being detected in shipments to Europe in 2009.

“Flax producers were instrumental in the elimination of Triffid from the system, but it is critical that producers continue to use a known source of Triffid-free seed,” the council stated in its alert.

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And now some memories from Moonshine Lake Moonshine Lake had been a small slough for many years, a detour on the old Moonshine Trail.

Twas called this because of some of the vocation of some of the settlers along the way.

HOwever it also didn’t resemble a lake very much. THe grasses grew lushly there, with mint wild in the

area. The trees in the area quickly became known as some of the most scene sentinels in the area and the are was a favorite picnic spot of the Bird family.

Soon a local formal association was created for the park with offiicial establishment of the Moonshine Lake Park in April 1959.

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While the prospect of tightening old crop supplies amid delayed new crop spring seeding should be supportive to the canola market, spillover price pressure is exerted by the broader, global oilseed markets.

In fact, on May 30, Winnipeg canola futures broke below important chart support as speculative long liquidation in the futures market, along with increased farmer selling in the cash market, turned the market bias down.

Key influence is the spillover bearish turn from the Chicago soy complex as rumours of China cancelling United States soy export cargoes dominated last week’s trade as demand shifts to South American origin.

There remains the opinion that old crop canola supplies are tightening. But without further new crop distress and bearish market conditions developing across the broader oilseeds markets because of persistent large supplies (soy, palm, etc.), the competitive position of canola erodes as prices in those bigger markets decline.

And even though Canada’s canola crop may not see the intended 22.4 million acres (20.4 million last year) once planting is complete, the market view may be that it’s enough, as long as trend yield is realized. That means further near-term price erosion potential for both old- and newcrop canola until a new bullish catalyst emerges.

Chart wise, nearby July canola futures pushed below technical support at $515 a tonne, where prices have sat for the past six weeks. That’s not encouraging when Chicago Board of Trade July soybeans dropped 26 cents a bushel last week to finish at its lowest point since last summer, and started this week pressing further to the downside.

Recent price action suggests traders are starting to factor in a switch of more 2017 U.S. acres from corn to soybeans amid persistently wet weather through the southern and eastern Corn Belt. With more rain in the forecast, especially across the wettest areas, there’s risk of additional price pressure. Bears have momentum in the soy complex.

The move in CBOT soybean futures below last Friday’s low has triggered technical selling. Oldcrop July bean futures may be headed for a test of the US$9 per bushel level.

Winnipeg canola futures may reach another $20-plus downside risk, given our long-standing view that the cash market repeatedly stalled in testing up to $11 a bushel this past year - and canola’s upside seasonal trend bias often wanes in June.

For the better part of two years, I’ve viewed the canola market as sideways and range-bound in a big supply/big demand trading environment. As such, markets operating under these conditions often oscillate for periods of time one way, then other - but within a broader sideways range.

The recent weaker turn in the U.S. soy complex and across global vegetable oil markets (soy/palm) may be the trigger for the canola to roll back from its spring-time rally as these oscillations continue.

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

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THE BIG BEND Pioneer’s ball and chain turned out to be a winner

by Bob GILMOUR WANHAM - Joseph John Cramer is a big, white haired man with a big brown hat and faded work clothes. He is likely to be puffing on a home-made cigarette.

A homesteader in the Peace Region in 1928, he’s one of many septuagenarian settlers in the Land of 12-Foot Davis,.

Cramer, 70, of the nearby community of Watino, attracted attention at hthe Alberta Plowing championships.

Now retired, he has won 200 ribbons and three trophies over the past nine years, while exhibiting his painstaking handicrafts at several fairs in the Peace River circult.

In 1860, his great grandfather homesteaded at Carberry, Man., his father in 1904 in Cutknife,

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Only 24 years later JJ Cramer continued the westward trek into Alberta’s Peace River region, setting up 20 miles west of Spirit River.

In 1929 he took up carving.

Among his honours is a first prize in the 1970 Vancouver Pacific National Exhibition for a wooden ball and chain carved from a jacknife out of a single piece of wood.

Cramer would also display wooden signs he has made, as well as spinning wheel projects like socks, mitts, toque, and slippers.

Cramer says carving and handicrafts were always a retirement hobby.

“If I sold my handicrafts it would be work,” he says, “and I don’t like work.”

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Kelowna fruit stand: building a nine-acre dream

When Lakhwinder Brar moved to Canada in 2008, he dreamed of one day owning a farm.

Originally from India, he grew up growing grains and rice with his parents and grandparents.

When he arrived in British Columbia, the dream seemed a distant possibility.

“Our goal is to expand in the farming industry by growing the local market for local farmers,” Brar says. “The biggest challenge in the farm industry is to get a good price for your product. I believe we need more competition and buyers to help farmers get better prices.”

“I went to school at Okanagan College for [a] trade in plumbing and gas fitting, and worked with a local company in Kelowna,” Brar explains.

“I started my own company three years ago in plumbing and heating.”

He observes that increasing demand from international markets has been a boon for cherry growers in the Okanagan, and the rise of wineries has increased the acreage in grapes in recent years. But previously iconic Okanagan crops like peaches are increasingly difficult to find because they don’t have the same market opportunities.

In 2015, Brar partnered with his uncle to buy a small property on the outskirts of Kelowna and started a fruit stand. Strategically located on the way to the Kelowna airport, the fruit stand sells locally grown fruits and vegetables. Their commitment to selling local produce is more than marketing.

“The year before last, it was hard to find good peaches because there aren’t many peach orchards left,” he explains. “I think they need a proper market for soft fruit. People weren’t getting good payouts, so they went into grapes and other crops. If there are more farm markets, and

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they can sell mostly local, it’s good for the growers and they get paid right away, too.”

From selling to growing Last year, Brar and his young family realized their farming dream and bought a nine-acre orchard. The orchard puts them in charge of some of their own production – and supply chain – while their store ensures a consistent market for their fruit. While it’s a big change from growing grains and rice to running an orchard, with the help of his family, Brar is learning quickly.

“Most of my family has settled and is farming in the Okanagan,” Brar explains. “They’ve supported us both financially and with their knowledge about the fruit industry. When I have questions, they are there for me.”

Building solid business foundation Brar credits his education in trades with helping him develop the strong business skills needed to succeed in all his enterprises. With solid business foundations in place, he’s focused on building. In spring 2017, Kelowna Fruit Stand will re-open in a new building with more space and better amenities.

“We’re really excited for our new building.

We’ve worked hard on the architecture,” he says, adding that it has been designed to represent the natural beauty of the Okanagan. “The building features enough space for a variety of local products as well as a commercial kitchen facility, so we can start making baked goods and other value-added products from our fruit.”

Expanding with the community in mind It’s just the beginning. Looking further ahead, Brar wants to expand the production side and acquire more orchard acreage, and would like to start packing fruit for other farmers – particularly soft fruit and apples – to open new markets and opportunities.

“We want to do better for the whole farming community. It’s tough out there. You don’t see a lot of young people getting into farming. Most farmers we meet out there are in their 50s,” he says. “We need to steer more people into farming, but if it’s profitable, people will come by themselves.”

With a young family and three growing businesses, there’s not a lot of extra time in a day, but Brar takes pleasure in the work, the people and the vision. He knows that big dreams are built one small step at a time.

“It takes hard work, and you need knowledge of the field you’re going into before you start investing into it,” he says, reflecting on the key ingredients for success. “You need commitment.

You don’t get success in a day – it takes time, but it pays off in the end.”

Find them on Facebook or follow @KelownaFruitStand.

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truck for sale. Needs motor rebuilt. Good tires. $8000 OBO (250)261-8039 1997 Case IH-2188 Combine w/pickup Header, $35,000.

Include 4x4 Rear-Wheel Assist Drive-Kit. $41.000. 780323-4362/ 780-837-1778 For Sale: ‘03 NH CX860 Combine, Comes W/P-UpHeader, 2500-Thresher Hours. $60,000. 250-2621376 For Sale: Case 7x16 Moldboard Plow- $600. Phone: 780-323-4362 or 780-8371778 For Sale: Case IH 6000 Swather with 21 ft Header.

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6030 Houses for Sale

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

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9020 Feed & Seed

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For Sale: Massey Ferguson 820 32’ Disk. Wrangler 11 50’ Harrow Packer Bar. Phone: 780-836-5694

9160 Trucks & Vans

FOR SALE: 2004 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 Hemi, 102,000 Kms. Phone: 780971-2350

9185 Boats

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Haybuster 8000 No Till Drill, Comes with Valmar 1620. Seeds all Forage even Canola. 250-262-8504

Buildings/ 9035 Steel Granaries

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER

PROPOSED TEMPORARY USE PERMIT No. TUP 033/2017

Sec�on 32, Township 80, Range 17, W6M, PRD, except part lying east of plan A938 and except Plans A938 PGP 45537 and BCP 38517 (Farmington/Tower Lake)

Purpose of the permit: To

permit the use 4.7 ha (11.7 ac) of the property for stockpiling of pipe and storage of equipment and maintenance materials associated with the Towerbirch Expansion Pipeline Project.

This no�ce is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at the Peace River Regional District office located at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC. Wri�en Comments accepted.

Chris Cvik, Chief Administra�ve Officer

When:

Thursday, June 22, 2017 | 10 am Regional Board Mee�ng

For more informa�on:

Development Services Department

Where:

Regional District office located at: 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC

www.prrd.bc.ca

Tel: 250-784-3200 Fax: 250-784-3201 Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773 Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca

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The Ride for Mom helps raise awareness My soul was so looking forward to an 11 - 12 hour round trip brain clearer as I watched the sky, waiting for a break to pack my saddlebags.

That break never came.

It howled, with great big fat raindrops that would have meant everything I needed to pack would have ended up wet. The cage it was. I waited until I couldn’t wait any longer and I threw everything into the car and off I went.

I was supposed to be at Blackjacks Roadhouse in Nisku at 7pm for the volunteer meeting, that did not happen. I made it for 8pm. Thanks to Kevin O’Connor from the Wetaskiwin Sheriff’s department - he handled most of the questions for me.

Saturday morning dawned cold, drizzly and miserable. I headed over to Blackjacks from the Airways next door to be greeted by the smiling faces of Catherine and Rob who were on time for their 6:45 am shift to park motorcycles.

Krysta Shields and Michaela Wallace, my fellow board members for the Ride for Mom were smiling in spite of Mother Nature not understanding that this day was all about honouring Moms and helping them get the help they need when things go south.

When mom is happy, healthy and whole, the children generally thrive and so do others who are around them.

Domestic violence hurts everyone it touches.

It’s important that we stamp it out and the Ride for Mom is all about giving those who need it most, a voice. Domestic violence doesn’t just touch women and children, it also touches men and many seniors, however women suffer most often. Sadly, blood doesn’t always mean we are kind or patient.

The Ride for Mom might have gotten off to a soggy start for it’s inaugural ride, but as my good friend Gail Day reminded me, we put together an amazing event that is filled with wonderful volunteers and has for a first time event garnered major support and recognition and no amount

of rain could change any of these facts.

My brothers from the 3rd C.A.V. Frezenberg Unit along with a member of the Regiment MC took lead of the 32 bikes, and they even found a back seat for me to ride on.

Now I don’t like riding pillion much these days, but it did give me the opportunity to do some real action shots of the motorcycles with my camera and helmet cam both working in harmony!

We got to our first stop in Wetaskiwin, the Reynolds-Alberta Museum , and were greeted by the Alberta Sheriffs. (We were all given plastic sheriffs badges, as sheriffs helpers) The ladies from the Victim Services office were out giving out hugs, candies and domestic violence brochures..

Too often, the Sheriffs, EMS, RCMP, Victim Services, Fire - these are the people who have to deal with the ugly and sad side of humanity; domestic violence. Violence between people who are supposed to love each other.

The riders all got their coupons, same as at the first stop. These coupons would be used later to see who won all of the incredible ride prizes we had been donated!

When we were all ready to leave, we were pleasantly treated to the City of Camrose police department blocking traffic so we riders could move safely through the intersection! That was so wonderful!

When we got to Tofield, not only were their RCMP vehicles blocking traffic, but an entire block in front of the library and administration offices was blocked off.

Krysta and Michaela along with their trusty support man Tyler were ready for us. After a few short speeches, the draws were made and people started to dissipate. It was an amazing day when 32 souls braved the cold bitter winds and participated in what history will show was the first of many rides.

Thank you to all of the volunteers and sponsors who made it possible for 32 people to bond

in a special way. The Ride for Mom, I was so honoured to be part of this first one.

I speak for myself, but I am sure the rest of the board would agree with me when I say that I am blown away by the support and generosity of so many for this inaugural event.

To see more photos of the event visit my photo gallery at: Inaugural Ride for Mom or www.rideformom.ca The Ride for Mom Edmonton and Area supports: Edmonton Domestic Violence Shelters Engage (EDVSE) which is comprised of representatives from six Edmonton-based organizations that advocate for survivors of domestic violence, for their organizations, and for the sheltering response: La Salle, Lurana Shelter Society, WIN House, Wings of Providence, Sage Seniors Safe House, and the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters. Grande Prairie, should we do our own Ride for Mom here next year? I think we should, who is with me?, Belt Drive Betty.

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Canadian farm debt grew 7.3% in 2016 – here’s why that’s not a problem Canada’s total Farm Debt Outstanding continued to climb in 2016, reaching $96 billion as of December 31st. That’s a 7.3% increase over Canadian ag’s debt levels observed in 2015 according to Statistics Canada.

Credit, as agriculture’s primary source of capital, is both essential to operate or grow a farm business and is financially risky. Despite the increased risk to the sector that goes along with more debt, a number of factors have mitigated that risk. They’ve helped to keep Canadian agriculture financially healthy.

Borrowing costs stayed low As debt climbed, the costs to businesses of

borrowing – i.e., interest rates – steadily declined in 2016. That was a big reason producers maintained the ability to repay debt, because overall farm income, the basis of debt repayment capacity, didn’t really grow in 2016. Crop receipts showed only a small gain and livestock receipts declined. Farm operating expenses declined 1% on average in 2016. Slightly higher revenues and lower expenses resulted in an estimated 4.6% increase in net cash income.

A strong balance sheet also matters. Across the country, farmland values climbed at an average rate of 7.9% in 2016. Overall farm asset values (including buildings, quota, equipment, etc.) likely grew slower than farmland values.

The combination of a growth in debt and a slow-

er pace of increase in farm asset values will raise the sector’s overall debt-to-asset ratio which isn’t necessarily a good news story. A low ratio gives you flexibility to extend the repayment period on existing debt when income is tighter, or borrow more money if an opportunity shows up.

But, as we pointed out in our March Financial Fitness series, Canada’s farm debt-to-asset ratio remains favourable compared to historical averages. Further, AAFC expects net cash income in 2017 to be the fourth-highest on record.

How do you protect your financial health?

Run different scenarios to evaluate your financial position. Expect interest rates to increase, albeit at a slow pace, especially if the Canadian economy becomes healthier and interest rates in the U.S. continue to move upward. That will pressure debt repayment capacity because, while we project farm income to remain strong, it likely won’t increase at the pace we saw over the last ten years. With lower growth in revenues, working capital will also be pressured – and that’s your first line of defense when profit margins tighten.

We’ll provide our revenue projections for different sectors in this blog over the course of the next two weeks. The outlook for Canadian agriculture remains positive. It’s a great time to ensure your financial planning brings you success now and into the future.

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Risk management tool responds to farmers’ needs Canadian farmers are getting some help to deal with their increasing exposure to risk.

Last week, Farm Management Canada unveiled plans to develop a new online agricultural risk management tool called AgriShield. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture and the consulting firm MNP will partner on the $1.2-million project.

Mitigate and manage Heather Watson, executive director of FMC, says AgriShield will be useful to farmers, advisors and other interested groups.

She says it will help users identify, assess, prioritize and create risk management plans to mitigate and manage the potential negative effects of risk.

“The risk analyses derived from the tool will provide a baseline to establish benchmarks for risk management performance, across Canada and commodity sectors, helping raise the bar for Canada’s competitiveness,” Watson says.

Real-time assessments She says AgriShield will help farmers with real-time assessments of the potential negative impact of risks to their businesses, and provide mitigation solutions.

For example, if faced with a potential overland flood – which has become a growing concern

across Canadian farms – AgriShield can help producers assess the degree of risk they face and potential mitigation measures that they can adopt, such as tile draining or insurance coverage.

Understanding risk

tices that include production diversification to balance market and weather uncertainties.

AgriShield will be launched as a one-year pilot program next April, followed by a full launch after industry testing.

Watson says uncertain conditions over the past few years underline the need for such a program – especially considering just one-third of Canadian farmers have a risk management plan.

She says for farm managers, uncertainty can lead to poor planning and decision-making.

“With a better understanding of risk, farm managers are more likely to take the right risks, mitigate the bad, and continue to profit,” she says. “A successful farm business means everyone’s more successful, from supplier to the farmer, buyer and end consumer.”

AgriShield complements FMC’s Comprehensive Guide to Managing Risk in Agriculture. The guide goes beyond standard risk tools to categorize and address more than 30 types of risk from environmental risk to food safety, weather and climate, global markets, human resources, consumer pressures, changes to government policy, and many others.

Risk management options It equips farmers with a wide variety of options available to manage risk, ranging from strategies to reduce risk – such as having standard operating procedures to reduce food safety concerns – to approaches to mitigating risk through prac-

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From Fairview: South on Highway 2 to Twp Rd 810 and West on (Ski Hill Rd) 13.5 km to Rge Rd 53 For information call 780-835-4871

TRACTORS: White 100 • Cockshutt 770 • Massey Ferguson 265, front end loader, 3pth • International T5 Crawler HARVEST & HAYING: White 5542 combine • Renn 2000 swather • New Holland 499 haybine • New Holland 849

CAT, TRACTORS: Caterpillar D6C, c/w dozer & winch • V-cutter to fit D6 • 16’ Piler to fit D6 •

Caterpillar RD4 • V-cutter to fit RD4 • John Deere 5020 • John Deere 4020, c/w loader • Fordson Super Major SEEDING & TILLAGE: John Deere 32’ seed drill • Massey Ferguson seed drill on steel • White 253 Disc • 15’ Vibrashank cultivator • 12’ Cockshutt deep tillage cultivator • Allied 30’ hydraulic harrow bar • 12’ subsoiler • Cockshutt one way • 12’ Case deep tillage cultivator • John Deere plow HARVEST & HAYING: White 8900 Harvest Boss combine • John Deere 15’ swather • New Holland 276 square baler, c/w stooker • Vicon 5-wheel rake • Scoop-A-Second 40’ Auger, c/w 14hp Kohler motor SUV, TRUCK, TRAILERS, SCRAPER: 2008 Subaru Forester S.U.V. • I.H. 190 tandem axle grain truck, box, hoist • Goertzen stock trailer • Hay wagon • Smaller wagon • Crown 4-5 yard hydraulic scraper LIVESTOCK, SHOP, MISCELLANEOUS: Cattle squeeze • Stock racks • Panels & gates • Stock waterer • Metal fence posts & wire • Grader blades • Comet welder • Comet grinder • Vise, air compressor • Angle grinder • Acetylene gauges & hose • Baling twine • Baler belting • Barrels • Fuel tank • Oil • Tidy tank • Wood heaters • Skidoo • Fanning mill, pencil auger • Leon front end loader & bucket • 12’ John Deere blade • Quantity of harness & tack • Lewis cattle oiler • 4 bags of certified alfalfa seed • Quantity of lumber ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Post drill • Coal pail • Old washer, c/w wringer • Anvil • High wood wheeled wagon • Sickle mower • Horse-drawn garden cultivator • 1-bottom breaking plow • Tractor steel wheels • Bobsleigh • Accordion • Violin • 1923 wood cook stove (restored) • Wood/coal oil heater HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Piano • Sewing machine • Blind hem serger • 3pc chesterfield set • more miscellaneous household items

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round baler • New Holland sickle mower • Sitrex 10-wheel rake • Westfield 6” x 26’ auger, c/w 8hp Kohler motor • New Holland 1000 bale stacker • New Holland 67 square baler SEEDING & TILLAGE: International Harvester 6200 12’ press drill • (2) Case 5-bottom plows • Cockshutt 12’ tandem disc • Quantity of diamond harrows • 3pth 3-Bottom plow • International Harvester 10’ deep tillage cultivator • Degelman rock picker • 40’ Melroe hydraulic harrow bar • 9’ tiller • International Harvester 18’ Vibrashank cultivator VEHICLES: 1959 GMC single axle grain truck, 15’ box & hoist • 1967 GMC 910 Step Side pickup • 1995 Chevrolet Cheyenne pickup • 1976 Ford F600 grain truck, 14’ box & hoist • 2008 Ford F150 long box truck ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Beam scales • Hand grass seeder • Snowshoes • Cross-cut saw • Neck yokes • Sheep shears • Manitoba scoop • Scythe • Wood drills • Trap (small bear) • Brace & bits • Small anvil MISCELLANEOUS: Fanning mill • (3) 2-wheel quad trailers • Lund 14’ boat • Mercury 25 x D boat motor • Quantity of lumber & plywood • 2 lengths of culvert • Grain hoppers • Shovels • Wheelbarrows • Goose decoys • Garden cultivator • Quantity of iron • Quantity of tires & rims • Quantity of tin • Cement mixer • Stock tanks • Rubber-tired wagon • Fuel Tanks - (1) 500gal, (2) 300gal • Calf pullers • Push lawn mowers • (2) Riding lawn mowers • 3pth Blade • Trolling motor • Ladders • Tilt-Deck grain trailer • Grain grinder • Roller mill • Wood splitter • Honda Fourtrax ES Quad • Cub Cadet TX1054 riding lawnmower • Small amount of household items SHOP TOOLS & OTHER ITEMS: 230amp Welder • Cut-Off saw • Acetylene welder & cart • Drill press • Portable air compressor • Angle grinders • (3) Vises • Bottle jacks • Come-a-longs • Chain hoist • Grinders & stands • Large quantity of tools • Bolts, bearings, belts • 2 ½’ metal lathe • Ice auger, c/w motor • Power saws • Workmate bench

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Delayed seeding creates insect uncertainty RICHARD KAMCHEN Insects have already reared their tiny antennaed heads on the Canadian Prairies this spring, and the severity of their damage could be affected by lagged seeding progress.

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A cool April, periods of showers, and unfinished 2016 harvest operations put Alberta seeding progress well behind normal. As of May 23, provincial plantings reached only 57 per cent completion, versus 90 per cent last year and the 83 per cent five-year average.

Wheat midge migration “I’m quite concerned that the late seeding is going to mean wheat midge are going to line up better this year,” says provincial insect management specialist Scott Meers. “We could potentially have more damage than we’ve seen in previous years.”

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The greatest risk area lies east of Edmonton, where a lot of wheat is going into the ground later than usual, making it more likely to be damaged if midge number are high, he says.

“We’ve been encouraging producers in that high risk area to move into midge tolerant wheat,” Meers says.

Seeding completion rates range widely in Alberta, which could affect the severity of other insect damage.

“It’s a bit of a concern with the later-seeded crops, with larger cutworms and smaller crops meaning more damage,” Meers says.

Pea leaf weevil on the move With temperatures warming up, pea leaf weevil movement has become more active.

“We have a lot of peas that are just emerging now, and they’ll be probably more significantly damaged by pea leaf weevil in the early stages.”

Saskatchewan and Manitoba Seeding delays have also occurred in Saskatchewan, but the insect front is quieter thanks to cool, wet spring conditions.

Cutworm populations last year resurged after about three years of declines, and Saskatchewan Agriculture’s pest specialist Scott Hartley urges producers to keep a look out for them.

Flea beetle numbers also rose in 2016, and Hartley’s already received reports of some spring pressure.

Canola concerns A combination of flea beetle feeding and continued high winds would be detrimental to young canola plants.

In Manitoba, where plantings are close to normal, pest concerns are low.

“There have been just a few isolated fields where early-season insect control has been needed,” says provincial entomologist John Gavloski.

Some insecticide applications for flea beetles in canola took place in the central and northwest regions, and cutworms in pulse crops in the northwest.

“We are monitoring for adults of diamondback moth, and so far, counts have been quite low,” Gavloski adds.

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Real Estate & Equipment Consignment Auctions Real Estate & Consignment Auction – 10 AM Sat Jun 17, 2017 Cleardale, AB 12 PM Unreserved Real Estate for Sarah Penner & the Estate of David Penner

Partial Listing Eqp & Auction Items Tractors & Attachments: Steiger Bearcat 4WD • Case IH JX95 MFWD • Valmar 245PT Granular S/A Applicator • MH 33 2WD • (2) Case 930 2WD • Snowco Seed Cleaner • Kemp Rocker Seed Treater • Ford 3000 2WD • JD 48” Q/A Pallet Forks & Blade Harvest: Westfield Double Tank Drill Fill • Shop Built T/A Grain Cart • Wheatheart 10” Transfer auger • CaseIH 8825 25 ft Swather • 2015 Wheatheart BH36-10 Loading Auger • 1995 JD 922 22 ft Flex Header • 1994 JD 9500 Combine Haying: NH 116 16 ft Hydro Swing Haybine • Vermeer 12 Wheel V Rake • NH 688 Round Baler • NH 270 Square Baler • Versatile 14’ Swather • 3 Pt Sickle Mower • NH 851 Round Baler • Bale Stooker • JD 410 Round Baler • Dwarf 5 Wheel Hay Rake Tillage & Seeding: 70’ Diamond Harrows • Case 9’ DT Cultivator • Cockshutt 12’ Disc • Flexi Coil 50’ Heavy Harrows Heavy Trucks: 2006 Chev C5500 4X4 Service Truck Vehicles: 2003 Chev 4X4 Tracker • 2008 Dodge SXT Mega Cab 2500 4X4 • 2004 Ford F550 SD 4X4 Deck • 2006 Dodge 1500 4X4 Quad Cab Trailers: G/N T/A 24’ Stock Trailer • T/A 16’ Stock Trailer • 42’ T/A Grain Trailer • Horse Trailer 3 PT, Lawn & Garden: Lawn Tractor • 3 Pt Rear Blade • 3 Pt Finish Mower • 3 Pt Sweeper Recreational: Honda 500 Foreman 4X4 Quad Other: 12X28’ Trailer Addition • Storage Shed • (2) 8x12’ Garden Shed (unused) • 26 ft X 40 ft Farm House (to be moved) Livestock Panels, Shop & Tools and much more!

Steiger ST225

CaseIH 8825 25’

NE16-85-8-W6 (±150 acres) P1: 852070 Range Rd 83 Worsley, Clear Hills County AB

JD 9500 Combine

Bi-level home built approx 30 years ago – Updates 5 years ago including windows and exterior doors on main level and shingles 28x40 shop • 28x40 barn • 2 livestock waterers • 150.02 acres with 100± acres of cropland in hay • 4 Dugouts

42’ Grain Trailer

In conjunction with Cleardale Consignment Auction Moores Agri-Trade 780-388-3759

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Check daily at www.teamauctions.com

Call Isaac Peters to consign 780-834-7072 Accepting Items: June 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 from 9 AM - 7 PM

150 Acres

Unreserved Farm Eqp Dispersal for Fred & Jan Hunley 11 AM - Saturday, June 17 Entwistle, AB Tractors & Attachments: JD 8850 (Kinze) 4WD • (2) JD 8850 4WD • IH 986 2WD Construction: Bobcat S250 Skid Steer • Grouser 7’ 6 Way Dozer Blade • Mobilift Forklift • Skid Steer Bradco 4’ Pallet Forks • Grouser Steel Skid Steer Tracks Harvest: 2012 MF 9540 Combine • 2016 FD75-S 35’ Macdon Draper Flex Header • Unferth Brent 10-80 1000 Bu Grain Cart • 2000 Premier 2950 25’ Swather • Renn RGB 10T Grain Bagger with optional RGC2422 Belt Conveyor • 2004 Spray Air 13” X 70’ Mechanical Swing Grain Auger Tillage & Seeding: 2007 Field Hawk Self Propelled High Clearance 100’ Sprayer • 2014 Lemken Gigant 10 (Type 10S/800) 26’ High Speed Vertical Disc Tiller • 2010 NH P2060 60’ Air Drill & SC430 Tow Between Tank • 2016 Mandako LR5842 50’ Land Roller • Chem Handler II Heavy Trucks: 1999 Kenworth T800 T/A Highway Tractor • 1996 Volvo Autocar T/A Winch Tractor • 1977 Mack RL612LST T/A Gravel Truck • 1987 IH S1700 S/A Service Deck Truck Trailers: 2006 Doepker Tri/A Grain Trailer • 1998 Doepker Super B Train Grain Trailers • 2006 Pace American G/N Tri/A 30’ Enclosed Car Hauler • 1992 Harold’s Welding Service 38’ T/A Combine/ Sprayer Trailer • 2003 Beothck 30’ G/N Tri/A Deck Trailer • Tri/A Bumper Pull Deck Trailer • Michaels Triple Hopper 10” Discharge Auger System • 1987 Rousy 48’ T/A Van Trailer 3 PT, Lawn & Garden: Polaris Quad Sprayer Recreational: Polaris 400 4X4 Quad Bins: Meridian 100 Ton +/- 1620EWPVS Fertilizer Hopper Bin • Meridian 100 Ton +/- 1620EWPVS Fertilizer Hopper Bin Shop & Tools: Grimm Schmidt 125 Air Compressor • Dannmar 4 Post Car lift • Thermal Arc Scout Welder/ Generator • Miller 210 Mig Welder • 50 Ton power Fist Shop Press • OTC Minute Man Plus • Southbend 10” Metal Lathe • Airco 250 AC/DC Bumble Bee II Welder • Citation Solvent Parts Cleaning Cabinet • Rexon Bench Mount Drill Press Other: Westeel 1000 l Square Fuel Tank • 3000 Gal Fuel Tank on Skids • (2) 2000 Gal Poly Water Hauling Tank and much more!

Full sale details at teamauctions.com

(2) JD 8850, (1) JD 8850 Kinze

2012 MF 9540 Combine

2000 Premier 25 ft Swather

NH 60 ft Air Seeder

‘07 Field Hawk SP High Clearance 100’ Sprayer

2016 FD75-S 35 ft Macdon Draper Flex Header

‘16 Mandako 50 ft Land Roller

Lemken Gigant 10 Vertical Disc

Doepker Super B Train Grain Trailers

More Upcoming Local Auctions – See www.teamauctions.com for All Auctions Unreserved Farm Eqp & Cow/Calf Unreserved Farm Equipment Auction for Auction for Andy Scherrer Barry & Donna McDowell 11 AM - Sat, June 10 Drayton Valley, AB 11 AM Tue, Jun 27 Ft Assiniboine, AB

±100 Angus/X Cows w/calves

NH TX66 Combine

Case IH 7140 MFWD

6 Tractors - (3) w/Loaders

IHC 1480 Combine

www.teamauctions.com Drayton Valley AB 780-542-4337 La Crete AB 780-927-4060

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(2) Fendt MFWD Tractors

Unreserved Retirement Auction for Klaus & Donna Isele 11 am Sat, Jun 24 Spirit River, AB

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FARM AUCTION Vern & Nellie McCauley of New Fish Creek, Alberta Saturday, June 17, 2017 • 10 A.M. From Valleyview: NORTH on Hwy 49 24.5 km; RIGHT on New Fish Creek East Rd 9 km; LEFT on Rge Rd 210 4 km to site From High Prairie: WEST on Hwy 2 20 km; LEFT on Hwy 747 6.5 km; RIGHT on Alder Ridge Rd 9.5 km; RIGHT on Twp Rd 734/Alder Ridge Rd 6 km; LEFT on Rge Rd 210 3.5 km to site.

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

16th Annual Spring Sale SATURDAY JUNE 17th 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 • 2 Bottom 3 PTH Plow 60” 3 PTH Blade 8 Ft Farm King 3 PTH Disc • McCormick W4/All New Rubber • BF 5000 Un-Roller • Bale King-Bale Buster • Supreme - Cutter/Mixer/Feeder • Farm King Hammer Mill • Asst. 6”-8”& 10”Pipe • Asst. 40Ton Hyd. Presses • Asst. Air Compressors • 5 Bale Feeder • Skid Steer Hoe Pak • Bundle 3” Posts • 180 Bushel Grain Cart • 14 Asst Tidy Tanks • 2 – 2000 Gal Poly Water Tanks • 2 – 1000 Gal Poly Water Tanks • Sitrex 10 Wheel V Rake • NH 855 Baler • Claas Rollant 85 Baler • 2 – 6 Ft Finishing Mowers • JD 4230 Tractor W/ F.E.L. • Versatile 700 Tractor • Farm Eze Manure Spreader • Walinga Grain Vac • Farm King 8Ft 3Pth Disc • Ferguson Tractor • W4 Tractor C/W4 New Tires • MF 210 – 4 Tractor • Skid Steer Bale Spear • EQUIPMENT • 1988 GMC 1 Ton Van c/w Complete Eavestroughing/Gutter Equipment • Braden 30 Ton HYD Winch w/Walking Deck • (4) 1400-24”Equipment Tires On Rims • Boom Rack • Burning Sloop • Pipeline/Pipe Cone Sloop • Disc • Fire Suppression Unit & Trailer • Reel Sloop • Pipeline/Top Soil Cutter • C-Can • D6 dozer W/Good Undercarriage Approx. 300 Dealer Take Off/ Pickup & SUV Tires • Amida LT 5000 Lite Tower • Kubota 15 KW Lite Tower • Frontier Lite Tower • 1999 JD 310 Rubber Tire Hoe/ low hrs machine c/w 4 Buckets • 120 Kw Dsl Gen Set On Trailer • Asst H/W Pressure Washer • JD 310 Rubber Tired Hoe • Miller 325 Welder • Jd 2010 Dozer • Pipe Bevelers • Heckert Milling Machine • Asst Plate Tampons • VEHICLES/TRUCKS • 2006 F350 Crew Cab • 1987 F350 c/w Welding Deck • 1990 IHC Tandem Truck L10 Cummins-10 Speed • 1950 Dodge Sedan For Restoration-Running Condition • 2004 5-550 c/w Palfinger PK 6001 • Folding Picker • Job Van W/Misc Truck Parts • Pipeline Job Van • 1996 IHC Tandem-N14 Cummins • 1997 Western Star-3406 B Cat • 1996 GMC 3500-Alum. Deck- 6.5 DSL, 18,000 Original Kms. • 1950 Dodge Sedan For Restoration • 1953 Chevy Sedan-Brand • New Interior-Nice! • 1994 Camaro Lt 1 • 1995 Camaro • 2002 Jeep Cherokee • 1953 Pontiac Chieftain W/New Interior • 1998 Dodge 3500 – Cummins – Flat Deck • 1952 Dodge 1 Ton Ex Military Truck – Runs Good • 42 – Asst. 1 Tons – Cars – Pick Ups • RV’S/ATV’S • 8 Ft Camper - Motor Home - Asst - Late Model Sleds - Asst • Quads & Side By Sides 25 Asst Quads - Sleds - Motor Bikes - Sleds • 3 Dodge motor Homes • 29 Fr Vanguard 5th wheel - w/2 Slides • 2 - 20ft 5th wheels • 2 - 20ft Bumper pulls • 24 ft Enclosed Trlr • 14 - Asst Boats • LAWN & GARDEN • Asst. Ride On Mower • NEW 8X12 Custom Wood Shed • 4 Pallets Firewood • Asst. Fire Pits • (3) Husquavarna Zero Turn Mowers c/w 34 HP Turbo DSL & 72” Decks • 12 Asst Ride On Mowers • Asst Roto Tillers • 2 Storey Rabbit Hutch • 4 – 16” X 60” Granite Steps • Atv – 25 Asst Quads – Sleds – Motor Bikes – Sleds • Rvs • 3 Dodge Motor Homes • 29 Ft Vanguard 5th Wheel W/ 2 Slides • 2 – 20 Ft 5th Wheels \\ • 2 - 20Ft Bumper Pulls • 24 Ft Enclosed Trlr • 14 – Asst Boats • HOUSEHOLD • Asst. Furniture • 6 Ft Elk Horn Chandelier • 6’ Wagon Wheel Chandelier • Asst. Windows • Marble Tile Flooring • Asst. Doors • TRAILERS • 2010 Load Max 22 ft Tilt Deck • 2012 20 ft Tandem Deck Over • 40 ft Tool Trailer • 1978 Road Runner 4 Horse Trailer • 12’X60’ Skidded Office Trailer W/Washroom & Septic • SA Utility Trailer • Asst. Dry Vans & Hi-Boys • 1980 Renn Tandem Gravel Pup • 1988 McCoy Tandem Gravel Pup • FIRE ARMS • Asst. Rifles • Gun Safe • BUILDINGS • 24’X24’ Log Cabin • 12’X76’ Modular • 20’X30’ Coverall Bldg. • 20’X20’ Coverall Bldg. • 20’X42’ Coverall Bldg. • Asst. 36”X14’ Metal Roofing/New Unused

TRACTOR: Case 2470 tractor w/PTO & 20.8-34 duals, 8000 hrs. (showing approx. 1,000 hrs. on rebuilt eng. & transmission) TILLAGE & SEEDING: CCIL D/T cultivator, 29ft.

• Diamond harrows & draw bar • Hyd. fold diamond harrow draw bar, 42ft. • Land leveler, 20ft. • IHC D/T cultivator, 14ft. • IHC field disc w/20in. discs, 15ft. • Diamond harrows, 5x3ft. w/pipe draw bar • No. of diamond harrow sections • IHC no. 70 Molboard plow, 5x24in. w/auto trip • IHC 150 hoe drill w/s/s attach. & rubber packers, 28ft. • Grain/ fert. Tank w/drill fills, 18ft. • Mobility fert. Spreader, 5-ton w/lids, PTO drive & hyd. trip wheel HARVEST & GRAIN HANDLING: MF 860 combine w/V8 hydro Perkins eng. 3160 hrs. (showing approx. 200 hrs. on rebuilt eng.) Strawstorm straw chopper & spreader • MF 2331 s/c header w/p/u reel, hyd. drive, big wobble box, 22ft. • MF 1859 s/c header w/rock guards on trailer/mover, 24ft. • MF 200 swather, 1921 hrs. w/double swath attach. 21.5L-16.1 tires • Versatile 400 swather w/crop lifters, 15ft. • (4) WesteelRosco grain bins, 1750+ bushel, good floors, set up for aeration • (2) Aeration fans, 3 hp. & 1 hp. • Aeration screens/ducting • Kongskilde grain vac, mod. SUC 300TR • Westfield w70-46 grain auger w/Kohler 16 hp. eng. • Allied grain auger, 6in. x 36ft. • Allied grain auger, 7in. x 42ft. w/5 hp. elect. motor • Allied grain auger, 7in. x 30ft. • (2) IHC 914 P/T combines for parts • Moister meter/grain tester • Hay moister tester, probe • Uni-forage sampler TRUCKS & TRAILER: 1977 Ford 7000 truck, 3208 Cat. eng. s/a w/18ft. box, hoist & rolltarp • 1984 Dodge Power Ram, ¾ ton, 4x4 w/8000lb. Warn winch • PJ 516 car hauler, 2 x 3500lb. axles, 16ft. SHOP & MISCELLANEOUS: 2009 Fortress XL 4 post car/truck lift, approx. 9000lb. lift, s/n HL-02-0145 • Ingersol-Rand air compressor, 60 gal.

5 hp. • Wilmar eng. crane, 2 ton • Smith rolls bench grinder w/stand • (3) drill presses • Powerbase 5000 gen. set • Oxy/accet. set • Steel I beam work bench w/jaw & pipe vise • HD steel welding table • Record no. 5 vise on steel table • Cut off saw • Sand blaster • Elect. paint sprayer • No. of fire extinguishers, water type • Xstream pressure washer, 2500 psi • Extension ladder, 32ft. • No. of step ladders • National table saw • Cement mixer • Fuel tanks-500 gal. 250 gal. oval, tidy tank, 60 gal. • No. of power tools • Large amount of hand tools & misc. shop items • Assort. of misc. iron & lumber RECREATION: Suzuki 300 quad w/winch & racks • Suzuki 250 quad w/winch & racks • Quad trailer/wagon • 1988 Ski-Doo Cheyenne, long track w/reverse SHEDS: Sheds: (2) barn sheds, 8ft.x10ft. & 10ft.x16ft. YARD & GARDEN: Plastic water tank, 300 gal. • Fiberglass water tank, 200 gal. • Galvanized water tank on wheels, 250 gal. • Fimco estate sprayer • ATV broadcaster • Honda pressure pump, 2in. • Banjo pump, 2in. • Red rock lawn sweep, 48in. • Troybuilt 5 hp. roto-tiller w/hiller attach. • Elect. mulcher • Elect. snow blower • Porch swing w/cushions • Picnic table w/3 chairs Household: Ranch size dining table w/2 leaf ’s • Pantry cupboard • Wall unit • Queen size mattress, box spring & bed frame • Hitachi microwave • Arm chair w/elect. control • (2) sewing machines, 1 Elna & 1 White • Rollaway cot • No. of canning jars, pint w/lids • Massage table, homebuilt • (2) rolls of unused carpet underlay • Assort. of curtain rods • Glider chair • Side table • Computer desk • Filing cabinets, 2 & 4 drawer • Telephone desk chair • Fax machine

* Partial Listing Only – Many More Item’s Too Numerous To Mention – More Arriving Daily

• ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION •

* We Currently Have Over 800 Lot’s In The Yard • Note This Is Last Edition Of Northern Horizon Before The Sale So Check Our Facebook Page & Website For Updates Of Late Arrivals • Please Note Sale Start Time – Ring 1 Starts At 9:00 Am Sharp On House Hold – Misc & Tack With Vehicles And Equipment By 11:00 Am. Ring 2 Starts At 10:00 Am Sharp On Lumber & Misc.

Tools – Fuel Tanks – Etc And Will Sell Boats & Rvs At Approx 2:00 Pm • Avoid The Sale Morning

PLEASE NOTE: Listing is a guide only and is subject to additions and deletions • All items are sold on a “where is, as is” basis • Please inspect items prior to bidding • Please arrange absentee bidding 24 hours in advance • No phone bids will be accepted at the auction.

Line Ups By Pre-Registering Monday To Sat 8:00am - 5:00pm • 8 Don’t Be Late & We’ll See You There!*

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 Monday, June 12th or When We are Full – Whichever Comes First

Case 2470 Tractor

Box 872, Valleyview, AB T0H 3N0

Food Concession on site

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

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1977 Ford 7000

(ph) 780-524-3169 (f) 780-524-5605

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

Food Concession on site

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Unreserved public equipment auction TR UC KT RA CT OR S

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850+ items! From construction to farm equipment – you'll find it here.

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2014 Kenworth W900 & 1 of 2 – 2013 Kenworth T800

1970 Mercury Cougar

2009 Eagle Clearwater Outlaw 20 Ft

Grande Prairie, AB 850+ items including

Construction equipment, trucks, trailers, agricultural equipment, real estate, shop tools, consumer items & much more

4 of 5 – Caterpillar 631G

June 28–29 (Wed–Thu) 8 am

Bid in person or online ▸ No minimum bids or reserve prices ▸ Test and inspect on-site ▸ Open to the public, free registration

On-site inspection hours Mon–Fri, 8 am–5 pm

More items added daily Call about selling: 780.538.1100

Location

721076 Range Road 51 Grande Prairie, AB

See complete listings at rbauction.com/Grande-Prairie Auction Company License #303043 *Limited-time offer from Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. OAC. Terms & conditions apply. See rbauction.com/financing.

REMINDER:

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UBC research supports on-farm adoption of clean technologies and practices Farmers know the importance of keeping the land, water and air healthy to sustain their farms from one generation to the next. They also know that a clean environment and a strong economy go hand-inhand.

Member of Parliament Stephen Fuhr (Kelowna — Lake Country) today announced a $1.4 million investment with the University of British Columbia (UBC) to identify irrigation practices that can help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while increasing nitrogen and carbon storage in soil.

This project with the University of British Columbia is one of 20 new research projects supported by the $27 million Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Program (AGGP), a partnership with universities and conservation groups across Canada. The program supports research into greenhouse gas mitigation practices and technologies that can

be adopted on the farm.

“Canadian farmers are great stewards of the land and the environment. These new investments are part of the government’s commitment to addressing climate change and ensuring our farmers are world leaders in the use and development of clean and sustainable technology and processes,” says Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

“Science and innovation will be the greatest allies in helping the agriculture industry to meet the challenges of climate change. Climate change and sustainability are key priorities for the government and this project with the University of British Columbia will help farmers adopt sustainable practices that will strengthen farm businesses and protect the planet,” adds Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament (Kelowna — Lake Country).

“We are looking at whether irrigation causes an increase or decrease in the storage of carbon and

nitrogen in soil. Irrigation is essential to produce enough food to feed the growing global population, but we do not yet know enough about its effect on soil carbon storage.

This study will start to give us a better idea, and hopefully lead to irrigation strategies to help retain more carbon and nitrogen in the soil,” chimes in Dr. Melanie Jones, Professor, University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus.

“We are delighted by this opportunity to collaborate with regional partners such as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Summerland Research and Development Centre, the Okanagan Basin Water Board, and the Interior Health Authority.

Thank you to the Government of Canada for its continued support of ground-breaking agricultural and climate change mitigation research at UBC,” adds Deborah Buszard, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus.

Unreserved Public Farm Auction

Unreserved Public Farm Auction

Deadwood, AB | June 27, 2017 · 10 am

Valleyview, AB | June 20 · 11 am

Wendell Stauffer

Andy Hunke

35± Cow/Calf Pairs 1989 John Deere 4555 2010 MacDon M150 25 Ft

2006 Case IH 2388

2003 John Deere 9220

Case IH 5700 40 Ft

2006 John Deere 946 13 Ft

2003 John Deere 567

2010 Merritt Cattle Drive 20 Ft

AUCTION LOCATION: From DEADWOOD, AB, go 3.2 km (2 miles) East on Sec Hwy 690, then 3.2 km (2 miles) South on Sec Hwy 743, then 3.2 km (2 miles) East on Twp Rd 892, then 3.2 km (2 miles) South on Rge Rd 220, then 1.6 km (1 mile) East on Twp Rd 890, then 0.8 km (0.5 miles) North on Rge Rd 215. GPS: 56.6904, -117.3241 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 35± Cow/ Calf Pairs · (2) Gelbvieh Bulls · (3) Horses · 1989 John Deere 4555 MFWD Tractor · 1976 Massey Ferguson 230 2WD Utility Tractor · 1974 GMC 6500 S/A Grain Truck · 2002 Ford F450 4x4 Flatbed Truck · 2001 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab Flatbed Truck · 2010 Merritt Cattle Drive 20 Ft T/A Gooseneck Aluminum Stock Trailer · John Deere 9350 20 Ft Hoe Seed Drill · Leon CP77 30 Ft Deep Tillage Cultivator · CCIL 807 26 Ft Deep Tillage Cultivator · Case F217-242 20 Ft Disc ·

Custombuilt 30 Ft Harrow Packer · 2003 John Deere 567 Round Baler · 2006 John Deere 946 13 Ft Hydra Swing Disc Mower Conditioner · 2005 Enorossi Y-Rake10 10 Wheel Hay Rake · 1979 Ford 9000 S/A Bale Mover · (2) Westeel-Rosco 1442± Bushel 14 Ft 4 Ring Grain Bins · Westfield W70-41 7 In. x 41 Ft Grain Auger · Farm King Fertilizer Box · 2002 Haybuster 2640 Bale Processor · Renn-Vertec 24 Roller Mill ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com

AUCTION LOCATION: From VALLEYVIEW, AB, go 24 km (15 miles) North on Hwy 49, then 4 km (2.5 miles) East on Twp Rd 725A (New Fish Creek East Road), then 3.2 km (2 miles) North on Rge Rd 213. GPS: 55.3025987, -117.1551347 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2003 John Deere 9220 4WD Tractor · International 1066 2WD Tractor · Cockshutt Utility Tractor · 2006 Case IH 2388 Combine · 2010 MacDon M150 25 Ft Swather · 1979 GMC 6000 S/A Grain Truck · 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab 4x4 Pickup · Morris Maxim 39 Ft Air Drill · Case IH 5700 40 Ft Deep Tillage Cultivator · Case IH 4300 40 Ft Medium Duty Cultivator · International 55 30 Ft Deep Tillage Cultivator · International 45 30 Ft Field Cultivator · International 770 7 Bottom Plow · Allied 70 Ft Diamond

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com

Wendell Stauffer: 780.836.7782 (h) 780.626.0071 (c), wstauffer@abnorth.com

Archie Hunke: 403.844.0152 sunarch67@gmail.com

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Mike Slon: 780.518.6249 800.491.4494

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Mike Slon: 780.518.6249 800.491.4494

Auction Company License #303043 & 309645

Harrows · Computorspray 647/2 60 Ft T/A Field Sprayer · GT 380 Batch Grain Dryer · Westfield MK100-61 10 In. x 61 Ft Mechanical Swing Grain Auger · 2007 Westfield TF80-51 8 In. x 51 Ft Grain Auger · Westfield J208-51 8 In. x 51 Ft Grain Auger · Westfield W70-41 7 In. x 41 Ft Grain Auger · Allied 6 In. x 36 Ft Grain Auger · Link 36 Grain Cleaner · Wheatheart Hydraulic Bin Sweep · Labtronics 919 3.5 In. Grain Tester · 16 Ft Brush Piler Dozer, to fit Caterpillar D6/ D7 ...AND MUCH MORE!

Auction Company License #303043 & 309645

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24 of 70+ Upcoming Public Unreserved Agricultural Auctions June to September 2017

Grande Prairie Auction Site – June 28 & 29

2014 Kenworth W900 & 1 of 2— 2013 Kenworth T800

One Hand Ranch Ltd

North Battleford Auction Site – July 13

2 Quarters of Farmland – North Battleford

Roszko Construction Limited

30± – Black Angus Cow/Calf Pairs Valleyview, AB – June 12

Owen & Ginger Patton

110 – Red Angus Cow/Calf Pairs Eureka River, AB – June 15

Omer Paquette

5600± Sq Ft Shop & Office Building – Whitecourt, AB Edmonton Auction Site – June 14

Andy Hunke

Estate of Peter & Pauline Lychak

2010 MacDon M150 25 Ft Valleyview, AB – June 20

3 Home Sites, 1 Lake Property & 1 Undeveloped Acreage Peace River, AB – June 23

S. Feschuk & Sons

1998 John Deere 9100 Clandonald, AB – July 20

Mary Van Cleemput

1991 Ford Versatile 976 & Degelman 14 Ft 6 Way Bonanza, AB – July 31

Vegreville Consignment Sale

1985 Case IH 3394 Manning, AB – August 3

1 of 2— 2013 Case IH 550

The Estate of Bertha J. Watson

2 Parcels of Real Estate – Fawcett, AB Edmonton Auction Site – June 14

Forgotten Creek Ranch

Paradise North Resort Bed & Breakfast

1998 Case IH 2388 & 1986 New Holland TR86 Calahoo, AB – June 22

Lethbridge Auction Site – July 20

2015 John Deere S680 - Low Hours Vegreville, AB – August 10

25± – 2016 Black/Red Angus Heifers Peace River, AB – June 21

Wendell Stauffer

Grande Prairie Auction Site – July 27

2015 John Deere R4045 120 Ft

Buffalo View Estates

24 Lake Properties – Buffalo Lake, AB Edmonton Auction Site – June 14

Wayd & Tamara Burk

2013 John Deere T670 RWA Red Deer County, AB – June 21

Hines Creek Hotel

1989 John Deere 4555 Deadwood, AB – June 27

Frances Deynaka

1 Parcel of Commercial Real Estate – Hines Creek, AB Grande Prairie Auction Site – June 28

Felix Jungnitsch & Marti Hurdal

2002 John Deere 9750STS High Prairie, AB – August 1

KBJ Round Farms Ltd

2008 Case IH 535 Manning, AB – August 2

Donald Kallusky

2012 Lexion 760 Clyde, AB – August 30

Call for a FREE Summer Auction Guide

Hilltop View Property Edson, AB – September 9 Auction Company License 309645 & 303043

For complete and up-to-date listings visit rbauction.com or contact us at 800.491.4494.

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Rain or Shine!

For more information and online registration check out our website

ANY RIDE, ANY TYPE, ANY SHAPE ALL ARE WELCOME

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2017 GRAND CARAVAN

2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT �WITH SXT PLUS GROUP�

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Stock #734417

Stock #074411

3.6L Pentastar VVT V6 engine with six-speed automa�c transmission, front wheel drive, 7-Passenger 2nd and 3rd row Stow’N Go seats with tailgate sea�ng, Uconnect hands free group w/Bluetooth, power cloth bucket driver seat, 3-zone climate group, single DVD entertainment, sun screen glass-�nted, Stow’N Place roof rack, engine block heater, keyless entry, telescope/�lt steering with speed control, floor mats.

3.6L Pentastar VVT V6 engine with six-speed automa�c transmission, front wheel drive, 17X6.5 inch aluminum wheels, 2nd row power windows, 3rd row power quarter-vented windows, 7-Passenger 2nd and 3rd row Stow’N Go seats with tailgate sea�ng, Uconnect hands free group w/Bluetooth, power cloth bucket driver seat, 3-zone climate group, single DVD entertainment, sun screen glass-�nted, Stow’N Place roof rack, engine block heater, keyless entry, telescope/�lt steering with speed control, floor mats.

MSRP $44,405

MSRP $43,605

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Lexion 670 (2014) 1163 eng, 795 sep Lexion 670 (2014) 1139 eng, 776 sep Lexion 670 (2014) 1147 eng, 780 sep Lexion 670 (2013) 1205 eng, 866 sep Lexion 670 (2012) 1055 eng, 691 sep Lexion 670 (2011) 1547 eng, 1062 sep Lexion 670 (2011) 1698 eng, 1176 sep Lexion 590R (2007) 2159 eng, 1627 sep Lexion 580R (2005) 2200 eng, 1750 sep Lexion 480R (2002) 3465 eng, 2433 sep Lexion 460 (2000) 3036 eng, 2418 sep John Deere 9600 (1990) 4651 eng, 3429 sep

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

Beaverlodge: 1100 - 11th Street West 888-354-3620 780-354-3622

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

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