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The Computer Centre for Agricultural Pest Forecasting (CIPRA) is a user-friendly software that can predict the development of pests, crops and some post-harvest disorders based on hourly weather data and forecasts. It lets farmers plan and calculate- in real time- the best time to use pest controls to protect crops.

The software gathers weather observations from several automatic stations across Quebec and relies on weather forecasts as well. It combines these data to develop bioclimatic models and calculate the likelihood of pest develop-

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The CIPRA system includes 130 bioclimatic models that can be applied to 25 different crops. This constantly evolving system is Canada’s largest database of bioclimatic models for real-time forecasting.

Its approach is a major step forward for farmers looking to reduce pesticides in the environment and promote sustainable crop production systems.

Organized in modules (by crop), CIPRA’s bioclimatic models can be shared quickly and easily with other domestic and international stakeholders. The AgWeather Quebec

and AgWeather Atlantic platforms include a number of models that receive weather data from more than 300 sites across eastern Canada (Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario). CIPRA is used directly by more than 250 clients and information is relayed through them to hundreds of farmers.

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Agri-tourism and farm direct marketing bus tour is on the roll Stops are at Happy Acres U-Pick, Shady Lane Estate and Leaman Exchange.

Cost for the tour is $25 per person, and includes tour transportation, lunch and refreshments. The bus pick-up and drop-off point will be in the Spruce Grove area. An alternate dropoff point in the Wildwood area is possible.

To register, call 1-800-387-603 by September 6. For more information, contact Colin Gosselin at 780-968-3518.

Farmers’ Markets - an option to market “Depending on what product you have to sell, there may be a number of marketing opportunities available to you,” says Eileen Kotowich, farmers’ market specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Vermilion. “The most common for fresh or processed food products are retail, food service and direct marketing. When selling directly to consumers, a good place to consider starting is at an approved farmers’ market.”

Farmers’ markets can give businesses the opportunity to test market their products and grow their businesses with less expense and in an already established market base.

“Farmers’ markets have always been seen as a business incubator where new businesses can start selling direct to consumers,” says Kotowich. “They get that immediate feedback and learn quickly how to market and hone their skills. Many of our vendors have ‘graduated’ to retail stores with their products but we also have a lot of vendors who continue to use the farmers’ markets as one of their many sales outlets. It helps them keep connected with their customers and with the trends in the marketplace.”

“Careful planning and a thorough understanding of your chosen market channel can be key to developing a successful marketing plan and a strong business,” says Kotowich. “If farmers’ market clientele fits your business, this may be the market outlet for you.”

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Breakfast Brief MAKING UP GROUND Grain markets are mixed this morning as the complex tries to digest impending weather coming up from the US Gulf Coast and the 2017 Farm Journal Crop Tour results. Algeria bought 590,000 MT of milling wheat for November movement at an average delivered price of about $200 to $201 USD / MT (or $5.45 USD and $6.85 CAD/bushel). Over in India, the government revised their 2016/17 total crop to 275.7 million tonnes. That’s 2.3 million tonnes higher than the last estimate and 4% higher than the previous record set in 2013/14. All-pulses output was pegged by the Indian Ag Ministry at nearly 23 million tonnes. This figure is more than 19% higher than the previous record of 19.25 million tonnes, again set in 2013/14. Comparably, the 5-year average of pulse crop production in India is 17.63 million tonnes. The current monsoon season rains are running about 6% behind normal or about 94% of the historical average. Thus far in August, rainfall is about 20% below average, increasing concerns over available moisture for the coming rabi (winter) crop planting season, which starts in October.

Here in North America, Donald Trump continues to suggest that he might just end up terminating the NAFTA deal, instead of trying to renegotiate it. Tropical Storm Harvey has a high chance of getting upgraded to a hurricane just as it makes landfall on the US Gulf Coast.

The storm could bring down more than 40 inches of rain in just six days. From an agricultural standpoint, those with rice, corn, or cotton crops ready to harvest will have to hurry to get it in.

Oil markets are also bracing for the effects that a storm of this nature could have. 10% of crudeoil production in the Gulf Coast has been shut down ahead of the storm’s arrival. More simply, a fair amount of drilling and processing production is in the direct line of the storm. And when oil prices go up, grain and oilseed prices aren’t far behind.

International Grains Council Update The IGC came out with an update list of projections for supply and demand in the agricultural industry in this week. The biggest thing to note is the broken record that is world wheat carryout will be a record. By the end of 2017/18, the IGC is forecasting there to be 248 million tonnes still available in the world. As per the August WASDE report, the USDA is projecting an even larger carryout of 264.7 million tonnes.

The Black Sea obviously has been a major factor in the continuous growth of wheat numbers.

The IGC, in this report, raised their estimate of the Russian wheat crop to 80 million tonnes!

They also increased their estimates of the Ukrainian and Kazakhstani wheat harvests to 26 and 13.8 million tonnes respectively. As Garrett mentioned in Grain Markets Today, SovEcon raised its forecast to 78.9 million tonnes. SovEcon is also estimating that Russia will export 32.4 million tonnes of wheat this year, making them the top exporter for 2017/18. In Europe, the IGC is forecasting a soft wheat crop of 139.5 million tonnes. This figure is nearly in-line with the European Commission’s estimate of 139.4 million, who are using an average yield of 87.7 bushels per acre across the bloc. While this is an improvement from last year, European wheat exports are expected to perform poorly due to competition from the Black Sea. EU exports are being scheduled: only 2.03 million tonnes got shipped out through this past Monday. That’s down 55% compared to the same pace a year ago.

For corn, the IGC is expecting 2017/18 ending stocks to close at 196 million tonnes. This estimate represents a decline of 32 million tonnes or -14% from 2016/17’s carryout . It’s also nearly 5 million tonnes lower than the USDA’s 2017/18 carryout forecast of 200.9 million tonnes.

As harvest continues to progress in the Black Sea, the IGC notes that barley yields in Ukraine and Russia are both exceeding last year.

On the demand side, the IGC notes that Saudi Arabia is buying more barley, while China is buying much less. Tregg Cronin of Halo Commodities pointed out last week that the USDA’s global balance sheet for barley has tightened to 18.2 million tonnes. This would be the lowest since the 1983/84 marketing year. Should we expect way higher prices? It seems that feed buyers are fairly content right now, given the amount of feed supply (namely corn and wheat) available globally.

In canola, the IGC notes the Canadian production will be similar to the previous 2 years, despite the 18% increase in acreage compared to last year. It’s a similar story in Australia as acreage was up 14% this year but dryness will push production down by 29% against last year’s big crop. In Europe, the IGC is forecasting a rapeseed crop of 21.7 million tonnes. This is a 6% incline from last year’s output. Will it make up for lower Australian and Canadian production though?

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Nitrate accumulation in hail damaged crops There are many things to consider when salvaging a damaged cereal, oilseed or hay crop after a hail event.

“It’s not unusual to have hail storms travel across the province this time of year,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef/forage specialist, Alberta Ag-Info Centre. “Depending on the severity of the storm, damage to annual and perennial crops can range from minimal to complete destruction.”

Nitrate accumulation occurs in a plant when it is injured and unable to convert nitrate to protein efficiently after a hail storm. In non-legume crops, water and nutrients are pushed into the plant from the root system as quickly after the storm as was provided prior to the hail event. Nitrate accumulates in the top leaves and concentrations peak roughly four days after the injury. If the plants recover, and new growth is observed, nitrate levels can return to normal 12 to 14 days after the injury.

“Soil fertility, in particular the nitrogen content in the soil and stage of crop development, are critical factors as to whether or not there will be a nitrate problem in the plants,” says Yaremcio.

“Crops such as canola and wheat have high amounts of nitrogen fertilizer applied. If the crop is thin and not overly productive, there could be significant amounts of soil nitrogen remaining in the soil into July. A crop that is thick with high yield potential would use up the available nitrogen much earlier in the growing season. With less nitrogen left in the soil, there is less available to be transported into the plant and thus less risk for nitrate accumulation.”

Hay crops tend to have lower fertility than annual crops. “The risk of a hay stand having high nitrate concerns is much lower.

Alfalfa and legume crops have nodules in the root system that regulates nitrate transport into the plants. The nodules only allow as much nitrogen into the plant as is needed; therefore, it’s extremely rare to have nitrate accumulation in legume forages.”

Feed test labs can test for nitrates. “If the sample is taken the fourth day after the storm, the results will indicate the ‘worst case’ situation,” says Yaremcio. “Talk to the lab and request a ‘rush’ analysis. The results could be available one to two days after the sample is received.”

Ensiling the crop will not reduce nitrate levels if the product is put up properly, “Adequate amounts of packing, sealing with plastic as soon as possible and allowing the silage to ferment for three to four weeks produces a stable product,” says Yaremcio. “Silage that is poorly made can reduce nitrate levels, but the quality of the silage is greatly diminished. To get a representative sample when the silage is being made, take one handful of silage out of each load as the trucks unload. Put each handful into a plastic pail and keep the lid closed as much as possible. At the end of the day, mix up the sample and collect a half bread bag full, squeeze out the air and freeze the sample.

Send the sample in for analysis on a Monday or Tuesday so it gets to the lab without being in transport over the weekend.”

Bottom line, says Yaremcio, is that nitrate in a forage or silage can be managed so that there are no problems or difficulties encountered during the feeding program.

“Talk to your feed sales person or company nutritionist, nutritional consultant or contact the Ag Info Centre and talk to a livestock specialist.”

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Coping with those dwindling pastures of summer

ing what the nutrients in the feed are. While there is a cost to testing, there is a much greater cost to over or underfeeding your cattle.”

Hanson adds it’s important to be tough when it comes to culling and to get those cows pregnancy checked. “Feed costs are the number one expense in cattle operations and those cows that aren’t pregnant only eat into your profits. Having a more diligent culling program will free up that extra feed for those cows who are pulling their weight and will add to your future profitability.”

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“Growing conditions are all over the map this year with some Alberta cattle producers dealing with too much rain and some with too little,” says Andrea Hanson, beef extension specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF). “For those producers coping with summer pasture that is going backwards quickly, there are ways to manage what forage you have left. For some, it may even be that the forage in the pasture is holding up but the water source has dried up or is questionable and hauling water is too difficult.”

If pastures are affected, it’s likely the crops in the area are affected as well. “You may want to consider whether some of the crops’ quality and kernel weight will be sufficient to take it as grain or whether cutting it early and using it for livestock feed would make more sense. If your operation doesn’t grow grain crops, speak to your neighbours, as they may be considering alternative measures and could be open to crop sharing.

Also, be aware of nitrate issues, as annual crops that are stressed can be high in nitrates.”

Another effective way to manage forage is by managing cattle. “Weaning early reduces the amount of feed, energy and protein required by the cow and allows her to increase or maintain her body condition which is vitally important for her fertility. However, early weaning does involve planning on your part. The younger the weaning age of the calf, the higher the energy and protein levels will need to be fed. Calves older than 120 days can be backgrounded on pasture and have comparable performance to normally weaned calves (200 days) as long as there is plenty of high quality forage available.”

In a three year Alberta Beef Industry Development fund project, three stages of weaning were evaluated to determine the effect on the cow and calf performance and what that meant to the financial bottom line.

“What they found was that early weaning is a great tool for stretching pasture resources and reducing the cow’s nutritional requirements while adding body condition to the cow going into winter. As long as properly planned, there are little to no detrimental effects on the calf. AF has a factsheet on early weaning that can help with this.”

Plan out your feed supply sooner than later so you can start to shop around for what you need. “You can stretch your feed supply by using crop residues and straw but you need to know what you’re feeding. Test your feed types to know what you are working with so you aren’t guess-

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Houston fallout: worse than Katrina?

Higher gas prices at the pump will affect agriculture.

CNN reports U.S. gasoline futures were up 5% early Monday after spiking as much as 7% earlier.

The storm forced the shutdown of at least 10 refineries in the Houston and Corpus Christi areas.

Analysts note it often takes about a week for such price swings to trickle down to drivers filling up at the pump.

Dallas News notes just as Hurricane Harvey unleashed devastation and human tragedy across Texas’ Gulf Coast, the epic storm’s economic impact is expected to cause a deluge of ripples in the state and U.S. economies.

Battered Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city, plays a crucial role in the energy, chemical and shipping industries that reaches well beyond its metropolitan area.

Texas’ Gulf Coast is an economic

powerhouse, accounting for roughly $600 billion in annual economic activity. Though Harvey’s full toll won’t be known for weeks, it’s already expected to rank among the nation’s costliest natural disasters.

The Texas coast is the heart of the U.S. petroleum refining industry. Nearly one third of the nation’s refinery capacity is located along that stretch, from Corpus Christi to Beaumont. Production of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and other liquid fuels have slowed with the closure of at least 10 refineries. Industry analysts estimate that as much as 12 percent of the nation’s refining capacity was offline, including Exxon Mobil’s Baytown refinery, the nation’s second largest. Exxon’s huge refinery can handle up to 584,000 barrels of oil a day that is turned into gasoline and chemicals used in everything from shrink wrap to car tires.

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We’ve lined up an interactive program kicking off with farmers sharing why they can’t always practise what they preach and safety experts offering proven tools to develop safer work practices!

And leaving no stone unturned, the conference keynote focuses on marijuana - the health and safety implications of its production, handling and use.

Speakers will expose safety concerns around evolving and emerging ag technologies from drones and autonomous equipment to needle-less injections. Farmers and safety experts will share challenges and solutions.

There’s also a panel exploring employer/employee responsibilities for safety and health. And lots

more! That’s Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Thursday, participants move from the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel in downtown Edmonton to the Edmonton Expo Centre choosing one of two half-day workshops.

One features a short course on developing a farm emergency plan.

The other focuses on brainstorming new themes for Canadian Ag Safety Week 2019 - 21. The conference wraps with lunch and a demonstration of CASA’s new BeGrainSafe mobile training unit.

For more information about CASA’s conference, contact Diane Wreford at (204) 930-4612 dwreford@ casa-acsa.ca.

For more information about CASA’s conference, contact Diane Wreford at (204) 930-4612.

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CASA will hold 23rd AGM October 3-5 in Edmonton The 2017 theme is AgSafety Make it a record year!

We’ve lined up an interactive program kicking off with farmers sharing why they can’t always practise what they preach and safety experts offering proven tools to develop safer work practices!

And leaving no stone unturned, the conference keynote focuses on marijuana - the health and safety implications of its production, handling and use.

Speakers will expose safety concerns around evolving and emerging ag technologies from drones and autonomous equipment to needle-less injections. Farmers and safety experts will share challenges and solutions.

There’s also a panel exploring employer/employee responsibilities for safety and health. And lots

more! That’s Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Thursday, participants move from the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel in downtown Edmonton to the Edmonton Expo Centre choosing one of two half-day workshops.

One features a short course on developing a farm emergency plan.

The other focuses on brainstorming new themes for Canadian Ag Safety Week 2019 - 21. The conference wraps with lunch and a demonstration of CASA’s new BeGrainSafe mobile training unit.

For more information about CASA’s conference, contact Diane Wreford at (204) 930-4612 dwreford@ casa-acsa.ca.

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Grain markets sold off rather dramatically in the aftermath of last week’s bearish United States Department of Agriculture’s crop production and supply/demand report update, released Aug. 10.

Grain traders are consumed with news of July heat and dryness negatively affecting grain production potential across western areas of the U.S. Midwest and southern Canadian Prairies. This USDA report of larger than expected crop estimates quell those worries, at least for now. Markets turned lower in response.

The USDA trimmed its estimated national corn yield average to 169.5 bushels per acre, but came in well above pre-report trade estimates averaging 166 bushels per acre.

The larger than expected yield average puts forecast new-crop corn production at 14.2 billion bushels, down from last year’s bin buster crop of 15.1 billion bushels. It’s still well above pre-report expectations of a sub-14 billion. If realized, the projected U.S. corn crop would be the third highest on record.

Both yield and production estimates came as a bearish surprise, with the trade generally expecting significantly lower numbers given rocky planting conditions and summer weather extremes so far this year. Chicago corn futures dropped to their lowest levels of 2017 in response.

The USDA’s forecast of soybean yield and production were increased to 49.4 bushels per acre and 4.4 billion bushels. That also blew past pre-report estimates where declines from last month’s USDA numbers were expected. If realized, it would be the largest U.S. bean crop on record.

New crop American soybean endings stocks were pushed upward to 475 million bushels, well above pre-report estimates. Old crop ending stocks were dropped to 370 million bushels, near the low-end of pre-report estimates.

Globally, soybean new crop ending stocks were pegged at 97.78 million tonnes, with oldcrop global stocks coming in at 96.98 million tonnes. Both numbers are well above pre-report expectations.

U.S. spring wheat production was dropped to 402 million bushels, down from 534 million last year and the July estimate of 423 million bushels, a consequence of severe drought in the Dakotas.

Still, declines were not as sharp as expected.

Minneapolis spring wheat futures are down 75 cents since the middle of this week, and a whopping $1.32 a bushel lower from early July contract highs.

U.S. all wheat production was dropped to 1.7 billion bushels, down from 2.3 billion last year and the 1.8 billion bushels crop predicted by USDA in July. Winter wheat is expected to produce 1.3 billion bushels, down from 1.7 billion bushels last year.

In a year when U.S. wheat production will be down at least 25 per cent, winter wheat prices are already back near their lowest levels in 2017.

In the immediate outlook, there is greater likelihood of momentum traders returning to amass a modest short position in most major grain/oilseed commodities into September.

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DC farm family celebrates century in BC

The Government of British Columbia celebrates Frederickson Farm and 100 years of ranching in B.C. with a Century Farm Award.

The local farm is being recognized for its history and contribution to the B.C. agriculture industry.

“This year marks the 100th anniversary of the arrival of my grandfather Smith Frederickson to the homestead, known as head office. With his new bride, Myra, alongside him, they started what would become a family farming tradition,” says Dale Frederickson, owner, Frederickson Farm.

“It’s a tradition that involves hard work and family ideals and, together with like-minded neighbours, we helped build this community and we are very proud to accept this award.”

The story begins in the summer of 1917 when Smith Frederickson arrived in the Peace River area to claim some land. After returning home to Roosville in the Kootenays for his belongings and new bride, Myra Roo, the pair returned to the Peace to begin their new life. The land was covered with trees, mostly willows and poplar, but also spruce and pine, which were used for buildings. Forage has been in production and harvested on Frederickson Farm almost 100 times.

Along with farming, Smith had the reputation as a self-taught horse doctor for successfully treating horses, which were the main source of transportation at the time. Myra planted a large garden and raised chickens and hogs and picked wild berries to preserve to last all year. Smith and Myra had four sons: Ernie, Kenneth, Earle and Doug. The three eldest sons farmed, homesteading land around their father’s, while Doug, the youngest, pursued a career off

the farm. During this period cattle were a mainstay and grain production was starting to boom, creating more work for the Fredericksons.

After Myra passed away in 1943, Kenneth sold his land to Earle and bought another piece of property in the valley. One of Kenneth’s sons, Dale, began farming alongside his father in 1984 until 1992, when Ken retired. Dale married Sharon who had grown up farming in Saskatchewan. In 1996 they purchased the original homestead from Ernie who had inherited it after Smith’s passing in 1973.

The farm has been in the Frederickson family for three generations, and Dale hopes that one of his children will someday take over the land and cattle ranching to continue the tradition of the Frederickson farm.

“We would also like to thank the Province of BC for recognizing the pioneers,” says Frederickson.

Century Farm Awards honour agricultural organizations that have been active for a century or longer, as well as pioneers whose farms and ranches have been in families for 100 years or more.

Each Century Farm Award celebrates the rich heritage of farming and ranching families and organizations in B.C. “Century Farm Awards are a wonderful opportunity for us to recognize agriculture organizations that have made a long-term contribution to our proud British Columbia agriculture sector. Congratulations to the Fredericksons in reaching this milestone. Your efforts are appreciated, both in your local community and throughout British Columbia,” notes Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture.

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of August 25, 2017 Last 483.00s 499.80 506.00 511.80 Last 411-0s 409-0 434-0 456-6 Last 355-4s 403-6 431-4 450-0 Last 738-0s 649-2 667-4 675-4 Last 339-2 354-0 366-4 Last 240-0 252-2 255-6 Last 938-0 943-2 952-0 Last 34.57 34.68 34.92 Last 297.0 298.4

Change + 1.20 - 4.90 - 4.20 - 2.30 Change + 8-0 unch - 0-4 - 0-4 Change + 7-6 - 1-6 - 1-6 - 1-6 Change + 11-2 - 1-2 - 1-2 + 2-4 Change - 2-6 - 2-2 - 2-2 Change + 0-6 unch unch Change - 3-2 - 3-2 - 3-2 Change - 0.21 - 0.22 - 0.21 Change - 0.6 - 0.6

Open 0.00 504.50 510.00 514.00 Open 0-0 409-0 434-4 457-4 Open 0-0 405-6 433-0 452-2 Open 0-0 650-0 668-6 672-4 Open 342-0 356-2 369-0 Open 240-6 253-0 255-6 Open 939-4 945-0 954-2 Open 34.79 34.91 35.14 Open 296.9 298.5

High 483.00 505.70 510.20 514.00 High 411-0 412-6 438-0 460-4 High 355-4 408-0 436-0 454-2 High 738-0 659-4 677-6 681-0 High 342-6 357-0 369-2 High 247-2 259-0 261-0 High 941-6 947-0 955-6 High 34.84 34.96 35.22 High 299.2 300.6

Low 483.00 498.70 504.70 510.00 Low 411-0 408-4 434-0 456-6 Low 355-4 403-6 431-4 450-0 Low 738-0 649-0 667-4 672-4 Low 339-0 353-4 366-2 Low 240-0 252-2 255-6 Low 937-2 942-2 951-2 Low 34.44 34.55 34.77 Low 296.2 297.6

Volume 0 10,834 3,370 781 Volume 0 15,947 39,645 6,805 Volume 0 4,366 11,936 2,772 Volume 0 1,033 2,675 1,113 Volume 69,380 1,02,827 22,011 Volume 25 164 79 Volume 12,978 46,272 5,564 Volume 10,147 5,850 37,571 Volume 8,808 6,207

Prev. Stl. 481.80 504.70 510.20 514.10 Prev. Stl. 403-0 409-0 434-4 457-2 Prev. Stl. 347-6 405-4 433-2 451-6 Prev. Stl. 726-6 650-4 668-6 673-0 Prev. Stl. 342-0 356-2 368-6 Prev. Stl. 239-2 252-2 255-6 Prev. Stl. 941-2 946-4 955-2 Prev. Stl. 34.78 34.90 35.13 Prev. Stl. 297.6 299.0

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Breeding ‘Squishy-Faced’ Dogs – A controversy in the veterinary world. Ethical considerations.

Brachycephalic breeds of dog and cats, also known as pets with “squishy, short faces” are popular throughout North America. Pugs, Shih Tzu’s, Bulldogs, French bulldogs, and Persian cats are all examples of brachycephalic breeds that have gained popularity in recent years due to their ‘cute’ wrinkles and scrunchy noses.

However, along with the ‘cute’ traits can come severe medical problems. Brachycephalic airway syndrome can cause lifelong respiratory issues and is due to small nostrils and tracheas, as well as elongated soft palates that can obstruct the trachea. These breeds also suffer from higher rates of skin disease due to excessive skin wrinkles as well as ocular abnormalities such as corneal ulcers and proptosed eyes (eyes that come out of their sockets). Due to the large number of pets with ‘flat-faces,’ and their associated medical conditions, it is prescient to discuss the ethical considerations of owning and breeding these animals. Veterinary societies and kennel clubs throughout Europe and North America are currently wrestling with how to address this issue, which is controversial and divisive.

The British Veterinary Association has strongly recommended that veterinarians, breeders, kennel clubs, and prospective pet owners work together to determine how best to approach the problems of breeding brachy-

cephalic animals. Several British veterinary associations have recommended that animals with conformation that negatively impacts their health and welfare not be used for breeding. Similarly, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) has a position statement opposing the “selective breeding of dogs resulting in changes in body form, function or temperament, that are detrimental to the healthy and quality of life of the dog.”

Many veterinarians are fearful that discussing the controversy surrounding brachycephalic breeds will harm their business and cause clients to accuse them of being uncaring. Veterinarians are in a position to educate their clients and the public about animal health and it is their responsibility to talk frankly about the medical problems associated with brachycephalic breeds so that further suffering can be limited. Note that not all brachycephalic animals suffer from respiratory, skin, and ocular problems, but that a great many do suffer from these problems. And note that many animals that are brachycephalic are receiving appropriate veterinary care to help them with their

medical problems. The issue is not with the good medical care that many of these animals receive, it is that our tastes and preferences as a society are dictating the welfare of many animals.

Ownership and breeding of brachycephalic pets is up to individuals. Yet it is important that the decision to own and breed brachycephalic animals is well informed. Many of these pets will require extensive medical care and these particular animals should not be bred so that detrimental characteristics are not passed on to future offspring. When considering what kind of pet you would like to bring in in to your family, it is important to conduct research and talk to your veterinarian. Veterinarians are a valuable resource that you can use to determine what sort of care your breed of pet might need in the future. Make informed choices about the animals that are entrusted to your care. Your veterinarian and veterinary clinic staff are always more than willing to give information regarding this issue and the common problems associated with different kinds of pets. www.dcvet.ca

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C ttle Directory

Altona Falls Red Angus

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

Aspen Hill Red Angus

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

Bar 4A Cattle Co.

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

Battle River Black Angus

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

Brandl Cattle Co.

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

Cinder Angus

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

Classic Livestock

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

Clear River Red Angus

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

BLONDE D’AQUITAINE

Dry Creek Ranch

Dusty Acre Blondes

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

Little Acre Farms

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

Dave Rounds & Shellie Wolfe, Dawson Creek, BC ...250-784-4628 David & Janet Kamelchuk, Athabasca, AB ................780-675-1227

Spruce Vale Blondes

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

Upper Cache & Kam Blondes

Ros, Karl & Ann Musgrove, Fort St. John, BC...........260-262-3278

Willow Springs Stock Farm

Reed & Michelle Rigney, Westlock, AB .....................780-348-5308

CHAROLAIS

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Excel Ranches

Fouillard Limousin

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

Hansen’s Limousin

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

Hillview Farms

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

Lakeroad Limousin

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

Pinnacle View Limousin

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

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

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

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

RED POLL

Cuthbertson Cattle Co.

Eldon & Marilyn Cassity

Dwajo Angus

Eight Way Charolais

Fineline Red Angus

JayDawn Farms

Gemvale Stock Farm

Lazy S Charolais

Gomack Red Angus

Pro-Char Charolais

SHORTHORNS

Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company

Rosebud Ranches

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

Heart Valley Angus

Spruce View Charolais

Harvest Angus

Valanjou Charolais

Heart of the Valley Farms

GELBVIEHS

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

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

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

Scott & Jackie Cuthbertson, Valleyview, AB ..............780-837-8544 Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery, Camp Creek, AB ....780-674-4410

Drschiwiski Family, Groundbirch, BC .......................250-329-4816

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

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

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

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

Braydon Gough, Deadwood, AB ................................780-274-0099

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AdamsGreen Gelbvieh

J Lazy A Ranch

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

Jones Land & Cattle

Mark & Allison Jones, Barrhead, AB .........................780-674-6377

Kjos Black Angus

Kiskatinaw Gelbvieh

Brian & Deanne Stratuliak, Rolla, BC ........................250-759-4143

Milne’s Gelbvieh

Shadow Creek Red Poll

SALERS

Grundke Family Salers

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

Voss Family Salers

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

Tamarack Shorthorns

SIMMENTALS Albrecht Farms

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

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Cuthbertson Cattle Co. Fallen Timber Farms

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

Flatrock Valley Simmentals

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

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

Lakeroad Black Angus

HEREFORDS

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

Lazy B Livestock

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

Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC ...................250-787-0970 Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB...................780-685-2141 Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, G.P., AB ................780-539-7128

Mackenzie Red Angus

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

Mountain Side Angus

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

Nine Mile Ranch

5-Star Herefords

Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC .................250-263-8237

Benwyn Herefords

Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB .......................780-512-4669

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

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

Jack & Jason Wells, Hythe, AB ..................................780-356-2359

Hodges Simmentals

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

JayDawn Farms

North Point Red Angus Penson Angus

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

Mark & Ginger Zahacy, High Prairie, AB ..................780-523-5356 Darren Penson, Sexsmith, AB .....................................780-814-4993

Rafter SJ Ranch

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

Ring Creek Farms

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

Rio Grande Angus

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

Roy Angus

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

Sawmill Angus

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

Schulz Angus

Joe & Courtney Schulz, Spirit River, AB....................780-351-2608

Silver S Red Angus

Devin & Amber Stark, Bezanson, AB.........................780-876-6252 Silver Willow Ranch Kevin & Barbara Quist, Sexsmith, AB .......................780-876-4649

Smoky River Red Angus

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

Spruce Lane Ranch

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

Wallin Stock Farm

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

Halfway River Simmentals

Aspenridge Stock Farms

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

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

GRA-TAN Farm

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Eureka Hereford Farms

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

Friesen Hereford Farms

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

Gold Stock Hereford Farms

KIN-KIN Cattle Co.

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

KRS Simmentals

K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC................................250-249-5332

KSL Simmentals

Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB ..............................780-518-6572

Montagneuse Simmentals

Joseph & Herman Giesbrecht, Fairview, AB ..............780-835-8359

Moonlite Farm

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

Moose Creek Simmentals

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

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

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

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

Gurtler Farms

Nine Mile Ranch

Hilltop Honey Ranch

O Double E Simmentals

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

JoNomn Hereford Ranch

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

McElroy Polled Herefords

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

Reber’s Polled Herefords

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

Spring Mountain Stock Farm

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

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

Rachido Ranch

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

Rosefield Simmentals

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

SIBL Simmentals

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

Tri-K Simmentals

Keith & Kerriley Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ...............780-831-7999

Willow Creek Simmentals

LIMOUSIN

Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB .............780-957-2814

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

Wolfe Farms

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin

Willowdale Simmentals

Dale & Judy Smith, Valleyview, AB ...........................780-524-2790 Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB .......................................780-524-3939

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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Strawberry Filling: 3 cups of sliced fresh strawberries 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1 teaspoon white whole wheat flour Preheat oven to 350.

Line the bottom of an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray for easy removal.

To make the crust & crumble, to a large bowl add melted butter,

white whole wheat flour, regular oats, honey, brown sugar, ground cinnamon and salt. Mix until just combined, mixture should be a little crumbly. Scoop out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside, that will be your crumble.

Add the remaining mixture to the prepared pan. Spread the mixture out and using your fingers press into the bottom of the pan so the crust is in an even layer.

To make the Strawberry Filling: to a small bowl add strawberries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and white whole wheat flour. Toss to combine.

Add the strawberry mixture on top of the crust and spread out evenly.

Evenly sprinkle the crumble mixture over the top of the bars.

Bake the bars for 50 minutes.

Remove the bars from the pan and let sit for 10 minutes. Cut and serve.

Root beer float fudge 1 teaspoon plus 3/4 cup butter, divided 3 cups sugar 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons root beer concentrate DIRECTIONS Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 4 minutes.

Remove from heat. Stir in baking chips and marshmallow

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Chef Hal Daisy’s extra tips For the best texture and smoothest top, spread quickly with as little manipulation as possible.

Styling tip: Don’t flatten the bottom layer; let it have some peaks and valleys to create a marbled look

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creme until melted. Pour onethird of the mixture into a small bowl; stir in vanilla.

To remaining mixture, stir in root beer concentrate; immediately spread into prepared pan.

Spread vanilla mixture over top.

Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

Using foil, lift fudge out of pan.

Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: about 3 pounds.

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Crust & Crumble: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1½ cups white whole wheat flour 1½ cups regular oats (not the instant kind) ½ cup honey ¼ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon pinch of salt

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The Texas Squealer Burger 1 1⁄2 lbs 80% lean ground beef 12 slices bacon, uncooked 1 -1 1⁄2 tablespoon grill seasoning (I use McCormicks Mesquite) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon minced dried onion 1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper Directions Begin by chopping the raw bacon finely with a sharp knife. I slice it in half, then in strips, then dice it. The key is to make it small. I do not rec-

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ommend a food processor because it heats the bacon up too much and can become gummy.

Gently mix all ingredients in a large bowl and add the bacon. Form into 6-8 patties and put in the freezer for 30 minutes before grilling.

This is not a necessary step, but I think the meat holds together nicely when the patties go on cold.

Grill patties approximately 5 minutes on each side. Allow them to rest 5 minutes before serving.

Top with cheese if you wish and any of your favorite toppings.

Jalapeno Popper Burgers 2 lbs ground beef 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1⁄2 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes 1 -2 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper, seeded,to taste (you can add more if you like ‘em HOT) Mix meat, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.

Shape the mixture into 12 thin patties, each about 4 inches in diameter.

Mix the cream cheese, ancho

chili powder, cumin, dried onion, and minced jalapeno.

Top 6 patties with the cheese mixture, spreading it to within 1/2inch of the edge (if the mixture is difficult to spread, try heating in the microwave for about 15 seconds).

Cover each patty with one of the remaining 6 patties, sealing the edges well.

Broil or grill the patties (4 inches from the heat), turning only once if possible, until preferred doneness and cheese is melted, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Low-carb serving: top with a bit of grated cheddar, guacamole, and enjoy!

High-carb serving: eat with a bun and other condiments.

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OUR COWHERD IS FOR SALE!

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COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL Sat., Dec. 2 @ VJV • DAWSON CREEK For more information call Don at 250.759.4717 or 250.719.9759 Email: gemvale_4@hotmail.com

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The Brazilian!

Ingredients: 1 pound (about 450 g ) ground beef (I made mine with lean beef) Salt and ground black pepper to taste A good pinch of cumin 8 hot dog links (on each sausage, make a lengthwise cut that goes from one end to the other. The cut must be superficial, i.e., less than half of the thickness of the sausage) ** 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium yellow or white onion, small diced 1 green pepper, small diced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons of tomato paste 2 cups water or beef broth/stock 1 teaspoon dried thyme Juice of 1/2 lime 8 loaves of French rolls or hot dog buns Shredded mozzarella ngredients: 1 pound (about 450 g ) ground beef (I made mine with lean beef) Salt and ground black pepper to taste A good pinch of cumin 8 hot dog links (on each sausage, make a lengthwise cut that goes from one end to the other. The cut must be superficial, i.e., less than half of the thickness of the sausage) ** 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium yellow or white onion, small

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2 tablespoons of tomato paste 2 cups water or beef broth/stock 1 teaspoon dried thyme Juice of 1/2 lime 8 loaves of French rolls or hot dog buns Shredded mozzarella 1. In a bowl , season ground beef with salt, pepper and cumin. Reserve.

2. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the sausage and just enough water to cover. Once the water comes to a boil, remove pan from heat. You will notice that the sausages have nearly doubled in size (plumpness technique). Reserve.

3. In a medium stainless-steel saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Sauté both the onion and bell pepper. When the onion becomes translucent, add the garlic and let it cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and let brown. Stir in the tomato paste. Then add either water or broth/stock and thyme, and bring to a boil. When it begins to boil, reduce heat to medium-low and let the meat cook, partially covered, for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir in the lime juice, and cover the pan.

4. Put a warm or hot sausage link into each roll/bun, and then on top of it spoon about 2-4 tablespoons of the prepared, hot ground beef.

Top with shredded mozzarella cheese (only assemble the hot dogs right before serving, in order to prevent the bread from becoming soggy).

Mustard, ketchup, and mayonnaise are the preferred choices for condiments in Brazil. The hot dogs can be served with the following accompaniments: steamed corn, steamed peas, pico de gallo, grated Parmesan cheese, shoestring potatoes, shredded lettuce, chopped parsley, chopped olives, grated carrots, mashed potatoes. “since 1986”

for Sale at the farm SAlerS BullS yearling and two year olds

semen tested and guaranteed

SAlerS HeiferS

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Herefords Charolais Simmentals

Visitors welcome

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More weiners with the Windy City Dog

Windy City Hot Dogs: 6 high-quality 100% beef hot dogs, spiralized 1 package of Cobblestone White Sub Rolls 2 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, and diced cornichons, drained and sliced lengthwise whole or thinly sliced pickled sport peppers, stems removed (1-2 per hot dog; depending on heat preference) celery salt crispy onions (see above) Dijon mustard Prepare the Fried Onions: Slice the onion in half lengthwise and slice very thinly using a sharp knife or mandolin. Place the sliced onion in a large bowl and cover in cold water. Allow the onions to soak for 10 minutes. Place the cornstarch in a separate medium bowl. Set aside a large plate lined with paper towels. Drain the sliced onions and place on a large clean kitchen towel and pay completely dry.

Heat the oil in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan (you want the oil to fill 1/3 of the way up the sides of the pot) until it reaches 365 degrees Fahrenheit—use a candy or frying thermometer to measure the temperature.

Dredge the sliced onions in the cornstarch and shake off any excess cornstarch. Fry the onions in batches (a small handful at a time, it will mostly take 3 to 4 batches). Continuously move

other. Top with a handful of fried onions.

Add a nice squeeze of Dijon mustard (technically, if you’re a true Chicagoan, you put on the Dijon mustard first…). Serve immediately.

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1 large sweet onion roughly 3 cups canola or vegetable oil, for frying ½ cup cornstarch celery salt, for seasoning

the onions in the frying oil to ensure that they crisp and color evenly. Remove with a spider or slotted spoon, and place on the paper towel lined plate to soak up any excess oil. Immediately season the fried onions with celery salt and toss. Repeat with each batch. Set the onions aside with the other hot dog toppings, while you cook and prepare the hot dogs.

Grill the Hot Dogs: Using wooden or metal skewers, skewer the hot dogs evenly (do this slowly, as you want to make sure the skewer goes through the very center of the hot dog—if for whatever reason, you miss, just try again—hot dogs are forgiving!).

Using a sharp paring knife and starting at one end of the hot dog, slice the hot dog at an angle until you reach the wooden skewer in the center.

As you are cutting, slowly roll the hot dog away from you until you reach the other end. [If you have no idea what I’m talking about, watch this video—it helps!]. Repeat with each hot dog. Slide the hot dogs from the skewers—they should be spiralized.

Heat an indoor grill pan over medium-high heat (alternatively, you can grill your hot dogs on an outdoor grill, which will be just as delicious!). Grill the hot dogs until charred evenly on all sides.

As your hot dogs are cooking, cut a lengthwise “V” out of the tops of the white sub rolls (the sub rolls make these extra sturdy—more so than traditional hot dog buns—but you want to provide a bit more space for all of the toppings!). Toast the buns in a toaster oven (or alternatively, you can place the buns on a large baking sheet and heat at 325 degrees for about 5 to 10 minutes).

Place the hot dogs in the sub rolls. Add chopped tomato to one side of the hot dog, and the sliced cornichon and sport peppers on the

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Cattle Market Report

FEEDER HEIFERS

FEEDER STEERS

Auction Date Bid angeR 301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 900 - 1000 1000+ Bid angeR 301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 900 - 1000 1000+

VIKING BC LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS MARKET CO-OPERATIVE

Viking, AB Cliff Grinde (780) 336-2209

Kamloops, BC Cheryl Newman (250) 320-0870

Aug 22 - 776 Head Low High n/a n/a n/a n/a $190.00 $197.00 $190.00 $201.00 $180.00 $188.00 $177.00 $187.00 $170.00 $179.00 $146.00 $156.00

June 15 - 389 Hd Low High n/a n/a $249.00 $258.00 $232.00 $244.00 $224.00 $231.00 $210.00 $213.00 $180.00 $191.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Aug 24 - 499 Hd Low High n/a n/a $190.00 $230.00 $193.00 $223.00 $181.00 $195.00 $160.00 $179.00 $120.00 $165.00 $122.00 $176.00 $120.00 $168.00

Aug 16 - 752 Hd Low High n/a n/a $200.00 $230.00 $195.00 $213.00 $185.00 $205.00 $185.00 $199.00 $177.00 $190.50 $170.00 $178.00 n/a n/a

Aug 28 - 1350 Hd Low High $210.00 $240.00 $190.00 $215.00 $190.00 $217.00 $185.00 $205.00 $178.00 $199.50 $172.00 $198.00 $163.00 $182.50 $150.00 $172.00

Aug 22 - 494 Hd Low High $200.00 $245.00 $200.00 $219.00 $190.00 $215.00 $170.00 $200.00 $165.00 $195.00 $165.00 $195.00 $160.00 $178.00 $160.00 $178.00

Aug 15 - 245 Hd Low High $221.00 $242.00 $220.00 $239.00 $210.00 $225.00 $196.00 $220.00 $178.00 $202.00 $162.00 $185.00 $155.00 $182.00 $155.00 $182.00

Aug 23 - 2,032 Hd High Average $251.00 $226.69 $217.00 $201.78 $230.00 $192.00 $188.00 $182.97 $183.00 $178.00 $175.00 $174.40 $165.25 $157.44 $165.25 $157.44

Low n/a n/a $170.00 $164.00 $148.00 $146.00 n/a n/a

Low n/a $217.00 $213.00 $193.00 $189.00 $141.00 n/a n/a

Low $180.00 $170.00 $165.00 $164.00 $154.00 $150.00 $127.00 $113.00

Low n/a $175.00 $170.00 $170.00 $168.00 $155.00 $150.00 n/a

Low $185.00 $178.00 $175.00 $172.00 $165.00 $160.00 $157.00 $125.00

Low $170.00 $170.00 $160.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $140.00 $140.00

Low $198.00 $185.00 $183.00 $178.00 $176.00 $168.00 $153.00 $153.00

High $235.00 $202.50 $180.00 $170.50 $173.00 $164.50 $150.50 $150.50

High n/a n/a $179.00 $174.00 $158.00 $156.00 n/a n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

High n/a $226.00 $225.00 $209.00 $200.00 $165.00 n/a n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$83.00 $93.00 $109.00 $116.00 SLAUGHTER D3 - D4 Cows D3 - D4 Cows CATTLE $73.00 $83.00 $82.00 $103.00

Bologna Bulls

$100.00

$114.00 $110.00 $140.00

Good Bred Cows

REPLACEMENT n/a n/a CATTLE Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

Bologna Bulls

n/a

High $210.00 $207.00 $184.00 $180.00 $168.00 $166.00 $147.00 $145.00

D1 - D2 Cows

D1 - D2 Cows

$95.00 $101.00

D3 - D4 Cows $85.00

$1,430

n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y)

$92.00

Bologna Bulls

$85.00

$105.00 $95.00

Bologna Bulls

$94.00 $121.00 $110.00

D1 - D2 Cows $92.00

$103.00

D3 - D4 Cows $75.00

$91.00

$1,650

n/a

n/a

$2,000

$2,250

n/a

n/a

$1,900

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) Good Bred Heifers

Cow/Calf Prs (O) $1,800

$2,000

Cow/Calf Prs $1,700

$142.00

$80.00

$2,200

Slaughter Bulls B/Cows & Hfrs n/a

n/a

$92.00

Slaughter Cows $140.00 $100.00

Bred Cows

$85.00

$115.00

$114.00

$1,425

Cow/Calf Prs (O)

$105.00

D3 Cows

Average $210.27 $194.73 $177.45 $168.00 $167.44 $156.30 $144.32 $144.32

Butcher Cows

$128.50 $100.00 $125.00

n/a

$1,300

$92.00

Feeder Bulls

$115.00

n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

High $218.00 $207.00 $204.00 $201.00 $198.00 $193.00 $173.00 $173.00

$80.00

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y)

High $210.00 $195.00 $190.00 $190.00 $180.00 $173.00 $165.00 $165.00

$94.00

Slaughter Bulls

$137.00 $100.00

Older Bred Cows

High $207.50 $190.00 $190.00 $188.00 $183.50 $178.75 $177.00 $152.00

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs(O) n/a

$95.00

D3 - D4 Cows

Good Bred Cows Good Bred Cows $1,300

High n/a $195.00 $183.25 $182.00 $181.25 $169.00 $166.25 n/a

Slaughter Bulls

Butcher Bulls

Heiferettes $135

$160

n/a

n/a

$115.00

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Bred Heifers

Bred Heifers

Cow/Calf Prs

Cow/Calf Pairs

Cow/Calf Prs(Y/0)

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

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THORSBY NORTH CENTRAL CATTLE VOLD JONES VOLD JONES VOLD JONES VOLD JONES MARKET VOLD AUCTION VOLD AUCTION VOLD AUCTION VOLD AUCTION STOCKYARDS LIVESTOCK LTD. LTD. LTD. LTD. EXCHANGE REPORT Donny Fessler Beaverlodge, AB Westlock, AB Ponoka, AB Thorsby, AB Clyde, AB FOR (250)782-3766 Gary Jarvis Craig Jacklin Chance Martin Garth Rogers SEPT 1/17 Aug 22 - 776 Head (780) 354-2423 (780) 349-3153 (403) 783-5561 (780) 789-3915 (780) 349-1491

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Farmland rental agreements shifting to cash rents The area devoted to ag land in Canada decreased from 160.2 million acres to 158.7 million acres between 2011 and 2016. As the total number of ag acres fell in Canada, the number of rented acres increased. In 2011, 36.8 million acres, or 23% of the year’s total farmland, had been rented or leased. Just over 40.1 million acres (or one-quarter of total ag land) was farmed on rented or leased land in 2016. That’s a 2% increase in rented land as a proportion of

all ag land in Canada between 2011 and 2016, and a 9% increase in the period’s rented farmland acres.

That means in 2016, nearly 100 million acres, or 63% of Canada’s total agriculture land, was farmed by the land owners themselves.

Government leases added another 21 million acres, or 13% of Canada’s farmland, at that time.

Rental structures trending towards cash rent If the ownership of land farmed in Canada didn’t change that much

in the most recent Census period, the type of rental agreement favoured by producers did.

Between 2011 and 2016, land owners and tenants shifted towards cash rental agreements. As a proportion of all farmland rental agreements, they grew faster than other agreement types. The proportion of land being managed by cash rent increased 10% (to 34 million acres) between 2011 and 2016.

Not surprisingly, total cash rent for Canadian producers increased near 40% over that time period.

2016’s cash rents accounted for over 4% of total farm expenses, an amount that increased 0.7 percentage points in the Census period as

a proportion of total expenses.

Farmland managed by crop share agreements also increased, but not to the same extent. Over the Census period, the number of acres managed by this type of agreement expanded 3%, covering 4.5 million acres. Despite the increase in acres, total shared rent expenses declined 13% (and, as a proportion of total farm expenses accounted for only 0.5%).

Acreage covered by other, less traditional rental agreements decreased 6% (to 1.5 million acres) in the same period.

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

Monday, Sept 4 – NO SALE Monday, Sept 11 – 9:00 a.m.

Monday, Sept 18 – 9:00 a.m.

Monday, Sept 25 – 9:00 a.m.

OCTOBER

Monday, Oct 2 – 9:00 a.m.

Monday, Oct 9 – NO SALE Monday, Oct 16 – 9:00 a.m.

Monday, Oct 23 – 9:00 a.m.

Monday, Oct 30 – 9:00 a.m.

MONTHLY HORSE SALES Thurs, Sept 7 – 6:00 p.m.

Thurs, Oct 5 – 6:00 p.m.

Thurs, Nov 2 – 6:00 p.m.

SPECIAL CATTLE SALES SPECIAL FRIDAY CALF SALES October 13 & November 24 ANGUS INFLUENCED SALES October 23 & November 20 BRED COW AND HEIFER SALES Oct 28, Nov 18, Dec 2 & Dec 16

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

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

Cattle Sales

Special Sales

Tues., Sept. 5 – 9:00 a.m.

Fri., Sept. 8 – 9:00 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 12 – 9:00 a.m.

Fri., Sept. 15 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues., Sept. 19 – 9:00 a.m.

Fri., Sept. 22 – 9:00 p.m.

Dawson Creek Special Calf Sale for North West Cattle Co. Approx 2,200 Head 9:30 a.m. – Fri., Sept. 22 Horse Sale Saturday, Sept. 2 Tack at 9:30 a.m.

Horses @ Noon

Beaverlodge 780.354.2423 Thurs., Sept. 7 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs., Sept. 14 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs., Sept. 21 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs., Sept. 28 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs., Oct. 5 – 9:00 a.m.

Beaverlodge Sheep Assembly Day to VJV Westlock 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Mon., Sept. 18 Call Jason 587-343-2162 Call the office at 780-354-2423 to book your bull, cow or calf sale today

Westlock Gary Jarvis 780.349.3153 Thurs., Sept. 7 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs., Sept. 14 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs., Sept. 21 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs., Sept. 28 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs., Oct. 5 – 9:00 a.m.

Westlock

Ponoka Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453 Wed., Sept. 6 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed., Sept. 13 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed., Sept. 20 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed., Sept. 27 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed., Oct. 4 – 9:00 a.m.

Sheep & Goat Sales Tues., Sept. 5 & 19 – 11:00 a.m.

Tues., Oct. 3 & 17 – 11:00 a.m.

Tues., Sept. 5 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues., Sept. 12 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues., Sept. 19 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues., Sept. 26 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues., Oct. 3 – 9:00 a.m.

Rimbey

Ponoka

Ranchman’s Bred Cow & Heifer Sale Saturday, Nov. 25 11:00 a.m.

Horse Sales Sat., Sept. 16 – 10:00 a.m.

Sat., Oct. 21 – 10:00 a.m.

Rimbey Dean Edge 403.704.0280

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

Anchor D Ranch Pasture Treasure Simmental Heifer Sale Fri., Oct. 13 – 6:00 p.m.

Bred Cow Sale Fri., Nov. 17 – 12 Noon

Horse Sales

Fri., Sept. 29 – 5:00 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 27 – 5:00 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 24 – 5:00 p.m.

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

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

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Field Representatives: Mike Brennan (Ponoka, Rimbey, Bashaw) 403.783.1074 • Ralph Calder (Grimshaw & Northern Alberta) 780.618.7655 • Neil Campbell (Rycroft) 780.814.4113 • Trevor Duke (Castor, Coronation, Stettler, Hanna) 403.740.5753 • Trent Ewasiw (Rochester, Dapp) 780.349.0239 • Don Fessler (Northern BC & Alberta) 250.719.5561 • Darryl Friesen (Rimbey) 780.318.1630 • D. Trapper Green (Northern Alberta & BC) 780.837.0171 • Craig Jacklin (Ponoka, Feeder Finance) 403-783-1453 • Ron Kramer (Fort St. John) 250.827.3245 • Barry Neumeirer (Rimbey) 403.350.8222 • Art Patterson (Dawson Creek) 250.784.4307 • Cory Polak (Peers, Edson) 780.712.5749 • Wade Schaupmeyer (Mayerthorpe) 780.305.4104 • Bob Scott (Lac La Biche) 780.689.9203 • Travis Sekura (Drayton Valley) 780.621.6841 • Stan Skeels (Rimbey) 403.704.0288 • Hank Stach (Lamont) 780.977.3733 • Nansen Vold (Ponoka) 403.783.0349 • Ged Willis (Beaverlodge & Surrounding Area) 780.814.4751

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review

Andrew Tschetter As a fairly new shepherd here in what most folks in the Peace like to call ‘the best place on earth’ – one of the joys of sheep production for me has been getting to know my elder counterparts.

Sheep farmers who have been around long enough to discover that old cement mixers work nicely for the hulling of walnuts. Although many will admit that the sheep manage to somehow evade carefully drawn up mental scenarios – these men and women are pearls and this work is dedicated to them!

In naming just a few Peace Country shepherds, I’m obviously going to miss many of you, but that only means the privilege of getting to know you has not been bestowed upon me yet so coffee is always on, if you are coming from town, this bloke loves Tim Horton’s sour cream glazed donuts!

The sharp wit of lifelong shepherdess Linda Bontron of Charlie lake ought to be compiled in a book on stress reduction – a visit to the Bontron farm means belly aching laughter and the best coffee anywhere. Walter Fritsche, 78, of Dawson Creek is our ambassador – a former representative to the BCSF (BC Sheep Federation), Wal-

ter entreats his subjects with diplomacy to the utmost and watch for steeled resolve. “I keep a handful of ewes around.” He says. “They stick around like old furniture.”

Lastly, former rep to the BCSF Earl Frederickson, who has passed on but a book he wrote, ‘Pioneers in Search of Land’ is this shepherd’s pick of the week! The title is available at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery.

The Peace River Lamb Association (2014) invites you to a workshop on

LOW STRESS SHEEP HANDLING Fundamentals of Driving Stock • Correct Head Movement • Controlling Speed & Direction Pressure Offense vs Defense Position and Movement • Working in Facilities • Sorting , Processing & Loading

Sunday, September 17, 2017 at KS Farm (Hwy 49 to Sec. Hwy 725, then 1-1/4 miles north)

Featuring Renowned Livestock Handler

DYLAN BIGGS

Before I go, a big thank you to our Editor, Bev Greenwell and the team! Your receptivity is unmatched and a challenge to our readers – the N’ewes is a powerful; tool we have as producers to share our ideas and products, as a publication it is fresh, it’s grassroots – make it yours!

Lambing commences near the end of next month for this shepherd, but I hope to talk to you all again soon. In the meantime, my friends, don’t forget to juice those fresh carrots come summertime, and for those of you along the rivers, if you haven’t planted grapes yet you ain’t been leveraging your farm.

Quote of the day: “Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Without innovation, it is a corpse.” Winston Churchill.

Dylan Biggs has spent his life working cattle, horses, sheep and dogs on his family ranch northeast of Hanna, Alberta. A 9,000 acre vertically integrated cow/calf yearling operation that utilizes mostly native pasture has supplied him with a vast number of livestock handling experiences.

Early in his ranching career Dylan committed himself to finding a more effective and less stressful approach to handling livestock. For the past 22 years he has traveled extensively across Canada and into the US sharing his knowledge and experiences with interested livestock producers through seminars, clinics, livestock handling demonstrations, print and radio media. Dylan is always keen to share what he has learned in an effort to improve the quality of life for both.

ADMISSION: $50/person, $75/couple, $25/4-H Member To register, or for more information, contact Stephanie Cowles @ 780-864-9218 • Sherry Mortland @ 780-864-3057 www.facebook.com/prla2014/

PEACE COUNTRY PUREBRED SHEEP SALE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 WILLOWVIEW AUCTIONS BEAVERLODGE, AB Auc�oneer: Ged Willis

Approx. 30 RAMS Mostly Suffolk with a few Dorset and other breeds

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40 to 50 EWES Mostly Suffolk from different consignors

Includes a complete herd dispersal of Registered Suffolk sheep from the Spitzer family.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ONLY PUREBRED SHEEP SALE IN THE PEACE COUNTRY! For more informa�on, contact TOM WALTERS at (780) 864-8924 Catalogue available mid-September at willowauc�ons@xplornet.com

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Dawson Creek Fall Fair horseshow 2017 Once again we’ve enjoyed a great weekend at the Dawson Creek Fall fair horse show. The weather cooperated until Sunday when our jumpers got a little soggy but kept going like troopers! Once the rain stopped mid morning, the rest of the jumping classes moved ahead in the sunshine.

The light horse show has participants in three junior divisions, and a senior division . Contestants also received a contestant draw donated by Debbie and Tim Pavlis; as well as a Junior and Senior sportsmanship horse cooler blanket donated by Equestrian Options (Diana Whitaker) and Peace River Building and Feed Store.

The events of the show are: halter, showmanship, reining, trail, western, fun, english, and jumping classes. We have one of the best shows in the Peace with great prizes, prize money, super volunteers and great competition which all helps make a weekend of fun and enjoyment for both participants and spectators.

Katrina Kimmie – Junior A –Western high point Julia Fellers – Senior - Western high point Tina McDonald – high point hunter jumper Aurora Lea - Junior C – English high point Dani Riendeau – Junior B – English high point Dawson Hancharuk – Junior A – English high point Julia Fellers – Senior - English high Point A big thank you once again to our volunteer horseshow committee that come faithfully each year rain or shine to help make this show happen: Tara and Neal Norman who organize, bring jumps and do set up for the ‘Jumping division’; Janice

Brekkas our ‘trail class boss’ who gathers the materials, sets out the patterns and supervises the running of the event; Jennifer and Claire Park for accomplishing the big job of getting the prizes picked out, labeled and ready; Helga Morrison and the Arena Association for the use of their tractor and arena groomer for the weekend and helping us work the arena when needed; Gerry Bergeron, Anna Comer and Debbie Pavlis for pulling the loose ends together as needed throughout the weekend.

Thank you to all the volunteers who come out year after year to ring steward, manage the gates and keep order in the holding pen, we couldn’t do it without you.

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Our 2017 winners are Tori Snider – Grand Champion halter horse Marcy Balderson high point Jumper Grace Basisty – high point junior horse champion Katrina Kimmie - sportsmanship junior rider Haley Fellows – sportsmanship senior rider Aurora Lea - Junior C – Western high point Chalyce Head – Junior B – Western high point

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2017 SUMMER HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAMS

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

EMERSON TRAIL & RANGE RD 62 SEXSMITH AB • 780-538-9330 BALERS, MOWERS & PROCESSORS IN STOCK

• SERVICE SPECIAL ON SEEDING, SPRAYING and ALL HAY EQUIPMENT • NO TRAVEL CHARGES WITHIN 100KM • NO PAYMENTS FOR 6 MONTHS 2013 Gleaner S77

4200 pick up header, 466 separator hours Autoguide, GPS

TAKING

OFFERS

2009 Massey Ferguson 9895

2006 Massey Ferguson 9220

4200 pickup header, NAV, Beacons, New Rotor

30’ Draper header, 895 hours, beacons

$365,000

$210,000

$59,900

1999 Gleaner C62

2004 Massey Ferguson 9790

2015 New Holland SR200

$62,900

$129,900

1990 Deutz-Allis 150hp Tractor

Brand New Rebuild, 4x4, Powershift

SALE $25,000 O.B.O.

Challenger MT775E

550 Hours, 5 Hydraulics, Deluxe Cab, PTO, Drawbar

CAMROSE 1-800-639-8057

Pick up header, 25’ straight cut header, header transport, extra parts

LOUGHEED 1-800-773-9757

STONY PLAIN 1-800-290-5489

Swathmaster pick up header, 950 separator hours, yield monitor, beacon kit

HIGH RIVER 1-866-652-2414

36’ Header, Deluxe Edition, GPS, Autosteer, Leather, Roller, 200 hours

$205,900

ECKVILLE 1-800-576-4394

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE 403-845-4949

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

Spirit River

www.rossequip.ca

Aug 26, 2017

Fax: 864-3468,

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

Ross Equip. Ltd Since 1943

www.rossequip.ca Aug 26 - 2017

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

No DEF Old price

NEW 2014

1000+ bu. GC9250 UF c/w 17” Auger, 1000 p $70,960

2

$9,520 520 Scale sys

Lease to own 10-S/A L/pm

- Rebate to Sept 3

120’ 2018 Alu/boom SX280 Versatile Sprayer

30’ 10 mph Fury High speed disc rolling baskets, #132300 10 hp /ft msrp $158,000 #518500 2018 $674,000 msrp $593,000 35’ 10 mph Fury #138300 msrp $168,000 Lease to own 155rv 14S/A L/pmt OAC $ 34,100 40’ 10 mph Fury #148300 msrp $183,000 Lease to own 155rv 7A / L/pmt OAC $ 67,100 LEASE to Own any Equip. on this page 2017 DT550-36” Versatile 550 hp, P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm, 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R,

4

No DEF Old price

Pay only the 1st lease payment in advance. OAC

Air Ride, 280 hp, 5 spd tran, HD diff lock, disc/brk 380/90R46 r/dual, Cab carbon filter, 1200 gal ss tank, 120 gal rinse tank, Viper 4, Ac/b sect cnt, A/b XT hgt cnt, GPS A/S, 3” Frt load, F/R tips, F/mrker Hyd adj axles #397400 msrp $ 483,000

100’ 2014 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom wheels, Frt load 380/90R46, Air ride, Air Dryer Pkg, $516,350 $417,000 8/17 $ 376,000 Lease own 109rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 24,600

$ 48,500

Lease own 109rv 7A/ L/ pmts OAC

1200# hitch wt in trans

Lease to own 26rv 16-S/A L/pmt OAC of $ 26,700 Lease to own 110rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of $ 48,500

72’ O/H with Auto Lock

Pay or Finance the RV & The Equipment is Yours.

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

“NEW LOWER”

2017 550 Versatile 550hp,P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 800/70R38 #462700 2018 $597,000

msrp $558,000

Lease to own 143rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 143rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

3

$ 30,100 $ 59,500

11

No DEF 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage 96200 msrp $112,000 Old price Lease to Own 14 – S/A Lease pmt OAC $ 8,700

5

Lease to own 10-S/A L/pm

- Rebate to Sept 3

Lease to own 109rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC of $ 24,600

When the LAST lease payment is made

PROGRAM PRICES Programs End Sept 30 - 2017

1300 bu 50”w/tire

Lease to Own 14-S/A L/pmts OAC Lease to Own 8 annual L/pmt OAC

PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 16.

1200# wt on hitch in trans, hyd spring adj down press 72’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $6 84’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $7

$ 14,215 $ 25,025

Lease to Own 7 annual Lease pmt OAC $ 14,000

call for sale price

No DEF Old price

20’ V-Wing Ditcher

Lease to own 10-S/A L/pm

2016 550 Versatile 550hp,P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 800/70R38 #417600 call for sale price

msrp $515,000

Lease to own 125rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC 2017 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38, wts #415520 2018 $ 597,300

msrp $535,000

Lease to own 125rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 125rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

7

Lease to own 125rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

6

$ 27,300 $ 53,900

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

No DEF 36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #87200 msrp $ 101,000 Old price 42’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #115250 msrp $ 130,000

$ 27,100 $ 54,100

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

2001 FL60 Freightliner, 210hp cat, 5 spd Allison Auto, 8 + 15,000 axles, Air cond, New 14’ Pacific Mechanics Service Body Air tank, & Compressor, Bought in 2005.

5000# PICKER 16’ reach Tico 350WT, crane Dead Legs, Trk $32,900 + $45,850dk $78,750 in 2005.

136,000 kms in 2005, 167000 kms in 2017

Premium unit

1 only $45,900

Sizes, 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 18’ 20’

No DEF Old price

Clean 1-Owner wsb $21,900

$16,500*

10

12

$ 21,200 $ 41,800 Tier 3

No DEF

32’V-Wing Ditcher 1

Lease to own 10-S/A L/pm

2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 12’ 650 Demo Offset 10” 26”b #39960 $ 31,900 QSX11.9 710/70R38D wts 4 E/H 58 gpm #299500 call for sale price msrp $385,000 No DEF 9 2017 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 Lease to own 88rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC of $ 19,500 PTO 710/70R38D wts 4 E/H 58 gpm A/S/R Lease to own 88rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of $ 37,900 #337500 call for sale price msrp $415,000 8 Lease to own 98rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 98rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

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$ 29,300 305 Versatile 2013 FWD 305hp 20.8R42 31 hr 16 spd P/S, 540/1000 PTO, 55gpm 2009 535 Versatile 535 hp, 12 spd Del/Cab 80gpm, *257,350 4 hyd, work lites 1 Only 189,000 1895 hrs 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Radar 16’ 6 way QT Deg Dozer $36,050 30,000 #196390 850/60R38 Treleborg $215,000 $298,250 w/16’ blade $219,000 Lease to own 58rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of

10 D2500 SLT V8, 5spd C/C4x4 SB 173kms i119498 Cream Puff

14 2500 Power Wagon 4x4 V8

SOLD

wsb 15,940

$10,900*

$165-36 mbw

09 Chrysler Aspen Ltd AWD 7 pass 224k i079804

SOLD Lease to own 58rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC of $ 14,900

$375-52 mbw

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

41’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S 9450

450 bu 3 tanks 17” fan, Hyd assist Auger, 2018 $ 331,500 1 only 2017 $ 260,000

Lease to own 56rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC

$ 12,500

Lease to Own 65rv 12 S/A/ L/pay OAC $ 20,500

Lease to own 56rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 24,600

Lease to Own 65rv 6 A/Lease pay OAC $ 39,900

51’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S

paired row 9450 450 bu 3 tanks Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, std drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between 2018 $365,510

L

L

2018 $ 305,000 Lease to Own 75rv 12 S/A/ L/p OAC $ 23,900 Lease to Own 75rv 6 A/L/ pay OAC $47,100

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The Northern Horizon, September 1, 2017 www.rosschrysler.ca

No DEF

F Grain Cart, w/Tarp pto, 900/60x32R1

$57,900 stem add $ 8,500

mt OAC of

2016 35’ M155 MD Swather 148hp, hyd C /linkHID, 600/65R28, 16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PUR, Trans stab/whls, 10’ hyd roller msrp $238,350 $209,000 Lease to own 63rv 12-S/A L/pmt OAC$ 15,500 Lease to own 63rv 6-A L/pmt OAC of $ 30,800

$ 5,881

ROSS CHRYSLER

$120,970 $94,200

Lease to own 10-S/A L/pmt OAC of

$ 9,018

Since 1948

$5,720 disc

$36,100*

15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L i441391

$272-84 mbw

$6,820 disc

mt OAC of $ 9,890

30 G1317 $2,000

Pi RP $52,135

$270-84 mbw

17 1500 Express v8 CC4X4SB i815475 $249-84 mbw

$12,420 disc

CSA DF22 1000 bu/hr Drier 2017 Model

34 mpg

$ 280,000

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

$195-84 mbw

$220-84 mbw

17 Journey G/T AWD 3.6L 6s i312373

-$2,500 +

33 mpg

32 mpg

-$3,700

SOLD

when sold w / Drier

mt OAC of $16,390

wsb $42,900

MSRP $59,040

$44,280*

17 1500 SLT v8 8A CC4X4SB i693537

$420-60 mbw

25 off

26 mpg

MSRP $ 57,640

$43,230*

17 1500 SLT v8 8A CC4X4SB i784524

$387-60 mbw

25 off

26 mpg

17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i781508 $295-84 mbw 17 1500 SXT v8 6A CC4X4SB i430459

$249-84 mbw

34 mpg

-$2,500 +

26 mpg

0%/84

$37,680* 25 off

SOLD

MSRP $48,725

Pi RP $52,135

17 Patriot Sport 4x4 2.4L 6s i792280 $179-84 mbw 17 Chry Pacifica 3.6L 9spd i538459

$270-84 mbw

17 1500 Express v8 CC4X4SB i817475 $249-84 mbw

36 mpg 25% off

$12,000 off

26 mpg

R/A Susp, dsl

MSRP $44,420*

$39,105*

MSRP $ 75,350

$33,325*

17 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd i734415 $225-84 mbw 17 D2500 SLT+ C/C4x4 SB i312681

$12,150 off

$46,225*

R/A Susp, dsl

Pi RP $52,135

$39,105*

$63,400*

$675-48 mbw

$13,150 off

25 off

17 1500 Express v8 CC4X4SB i816475 29 mpg

$249-84 mbw

25 off

wsb 13,940

$32,500*

$10,900*

$249-84 mbw

8,6A, C/C SB, 179k i255109.

25 off

Pi RP $50,230

$26,300*

R/A Susp, dsl

Clean 1-Owner

Big Horn pkg

26 mpg

$52,220*

MSRP $29,920

$39,000

176,280 $152,000

$249-84 mbw

MSRP $54,735

mt OAC of $ 9,685

3 Ph Gen Sets

17 1500 ST v8 6A QC4X4SB i871437

0%/84

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

150kw = 188kva = 201hp, 3ph gen 480v - 226 amp $53,900

25 off

$38,300*

$6,000 disc

$47,500*

Double your drying capacity with Twins $ 560,000 2,000 b/h 12-S/A Lease pay OAC of $ 50,400

Aug 26 - 2017

All Programs deducted

$35,880*

0%/84

MSRP $40,920*

MSRP $53,520

105,180 $92,000

for Matt, Al, or Larry

Pi RP $47,830

-$2,500 +

MSRP $40,320

$27,900*

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i119382.po

G r ande P r ai ri e

Toll Free 800-661-7401

$39,105*

36 mpg

.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing Auto lock, hyd tine adj sure, 9/16 x 26”tines.

69,100 1-O/H 60,900 76,100 Intro 66,900

Se xs m ith

780-864-3731,

26 mpg

25 off

MSRP $46,020

$39,200*

15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i192420

Up to 25% off MSRP On Select 2017 Models Call today! Prices have never been better 26 mpg

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S

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

MSRP $41,820

NEW Apollo 25.6, 71hp, Lift cap 5,500# lift 19’ 4”x 48” forks, Cab, A/C, 27km, hyd coupler, lites, $114,200 wt 10,600 lbs 1 only 99,000

R yc ro ft

W

32 mpg

30 G9250 $1,800

Spirit River, Ab

N S p i ri t R i v er

O n ly 4 0 m ile s N o rth o f G ran d e P rairie

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MSRP $ 77,550

$165-36 mbw 10 F150 FX2 SuperCab 5.4 V8 6spd SB 146k 569014

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

221bu, 107bu, 107bu, 221bu, Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fans, Simple Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack, dual castors, 4 - 800/65R32 lug tires Tow Between 2018 $ 488,650 1 only 2017 $ 385,000

Lease to Own 95rv 14-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only

$ 26,500

$65,400*

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB i931701

MSRP $ 88,050

$659-48 mbw

17 D2500 L Horn C/C4x4 SB i490793 $735-48 mbw

$13,350 off

R/A Susp, dsl

MSRP $ 86,850

$735-48 mbw 17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB i954685 $ 52,300 17 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB i963782 $12,750 off 29 mpg 71’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9650 650 bu 4 tanks Diesel 221bu, 107bu, 107bu, 221bu, Hyd Assist Auger, dual 17” fans, Simple Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack, 4 -800/65R32 lug tire, dual castors Tow Between 2018 $ 516,640 1 only 2017 $ 410,000

$ 28,500

Lease to Own 97rv 7 annual Lease payments OAC of only only

$ 56,000

MSRP

$82,450

$12,000 off

17 1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB i974521

29 mpg

$63,800* Silver

$675-48 mbw

25 off

17 1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB i972522 29 mpg

$393-60 mbw

25 off

MSRP $ 57435

$43,080

$355-84 mbw

25 off

$41,580

$41,730

17 1500 SLT V6 8A QC4X4SB i260505

$355-84 mbw

Pi RP $55,435

Pi RP $55,635*

$69,700*

17 D3500 LaramieC/C4x4 LB i879744 $699-48 mbw

$45,100*

MSRP $ 75,750

$73,550*

Lease to Own 95rv 7 annual Lease payments OAC of only

Lease to Own 95rv 14-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only

MSRP $ 57,235

$74,900*

17 1500 SLT V6 8A QC4X4SB i765505

$355-84 mbw

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USED EQUIPMENT COMBINES

TRACTORS

MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

John Deere

T670

(14)

Small Grain / 2WD / Chopper

(14)

Small Grain / 2WD / Duals / Chopper / Yield Monitor

10

John Deere

S690

FEATURES

QTY

PRICE

MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

1

$549,000

John Deere

9620R

(16)

1

$645,500

8

STARTING AT

John Deere

9570R

(16)

1

$522,000

John Deere

9520R

(16)

3

STARTING AT

John Deere

9560R

(14)

1

$375,000

John Deere

9460R

(12)

1

$294,000

$517,000

John Deere

S680

(13-16)

Small Grain / 2WD / Duals / Chopper

John Deere

S670

(12)

PRWD / Small Grain

1

$353,000

John Deere

S660

(12)

Small Grain / Singles / Chopper

1

$282,500

John Deere

9870 STS

(08/11)

Small Grain / PRWD

2

John Deere

9860 STS

(07)

2WD / Singles / Chopper

1

$197,750

John Deere

9670 STS

(05)

Small Grain / Singles / Chopper

1

STARTING AT

John Deere

9550

(00)

Small Grain / Singles / Chopper

1

STARTING AT

$397,500

STARTING AT

$189,500

MODEL

YEAR

Brandt

1322XR

(16)

FEATURES

QTY

1

YEAR

$126,000

John Deere

R4045

(16)

2

STARTING AT

$80,750

John Deere

4730

(11)

1

$232,000

(09)

1

$187,000

(07)

1

$153,000

PRICE

John Deere

4710

(03)

1

$118,000

$91,000

Agcostar

7660

(09)

1

$102,500

Willmar Fab

8600

(02)

1

$56,000

MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

John Deere

2410-61’ (07)

5-Section Folding

1

$114,000

John Deere

262540’ 8”

5-Section Folding

1

$72,500

45 ft / 5-Section Folding

1

$71,250

1

$15,400

PRICE

(15)

MFWD

1

$228,500

John Deere

6145R

(15)

Cab / MFWD

1

$176,000

John Deere

7920

(04)

Cab / MFWD

1

$128,000

John Deere

4430

CabLD SO

1

$18,750

Krause

8210-44 (13)

John Deere

6115M

(14)

1

$115,000

Ezee-On

1225

John Deere

6125M

(14)

1

$118,000

WINDROWERS MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

PRICE

MacDon

M155

(12/14)

2

STARTING AT

John Deere

W150

(14)

1

$114,000

MacDon

9300

(97)

1

$28,500

Premier

2950

(00)

1

$35,250

$158,500

UTILITY TRACTORS YEAR

FEATURES

QTY

PRICE

SOLD

TILLAGE

6155R

MODEL

$545,600

4830

John Deere

MAKE

PRICE

1286C

FEATURES

SOLD

QTY

RoGator

YEAR

QTY

FEATURES

John Deere

MODEL

FEATURES

$497,500

SPRAYERS

MAKE

SOLD

PRICE

MODEL

ROW CROP TRACTORS QTY

QTY

MAKE

GRAIN CARTS MAKE

FEATURES

(13)

FEATURES

SOLD SOLD

QTY

PRICE

HEAVY HARROWS MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

FEATURES

QTY

PRICE

Degelman

82’

(12)

1

$49,999

Degelman

82’

(10)

2

STARTING AT

Brandt

70’

(12)

1

$43,500

Brandt

5000

1

$36,500

QTY

PRICE

$45,500

ROUND BALERS MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

John Deere

569

(13)

Vermeer

605M

(08)

FEATURES

Mega Wide / Twine Only

1

$48,000

1

$21,500

John Deere

5115M

(15)

1

$109,650

John Deere

5100M

(14)

1

$95,500

John Deere

5100E

(15)

1

$84,750

MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

John Deere

6420 Cab

(07)

1

$65,000

John Deere

9570RT

(15/16) 570hp

2

STARTING AT

$32,500

John Deere

9530T

(09)

2

STARTING AT

John Deere

5045E

SOLD

(07)

TOLL FREE 1.877.553.3373 PRAIRIECOASTEQUIPMENT.COM

1

TRACK TRACTORS FEATURES

QTY

PRICE $589,000 $216,500

GRANDE PRAIRIE 15102-101 Street 780.532.8402 DAWSON CREEK 81 Rolla Road 250.782.4141 FAIRVIEW 11520-101 Avenue 780.835.4440 LA CRETE 10501-100 Street 780.928.3337

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Livestock tax deferral

TRACTORS/SKID STEERS:

NH L230 2014 Skid Steer Loader, 84” Bucket, Two Sets of Tires, High Flow, Heat & A/C, Hyd. Q/A 450 .... $52,900 Bobcat S750 2012 A/C, Hyd. Q/A, Bucket 3150 ................................................ $42,900 JD 2120 Loader................................................................................................. $11,000 JD 5205 2004 2wd, loader 4800....................................................................... $18,900 NH T5.115 2014 FWA, Loader, 540/1000 PTO, Loader & Bucket 1400 .......... Coming In Case 2094 2wd, loader ........................................................................................ Offers NH T6.175 2013 FWA, Loader, Bucket, Grapple, Great Shape 3100 ................ $119,900 NH T8.300 2012 FWA, Duals, GPS, Front 3 Point Hitch & PTO 3800 ................ $175,900 NH T9.505HD 2013 MegaFlow Hyds, PTO, 710 Michelins, Full ISO & GPS, Tow-Cables 1750...... $305,000

The final list of designated regions where livestock tax deferral has been authorized for 2016 due to drought conditions in five provinces, including Alberta, is now available. Other provinces are British Columbia, Quebec Ontario and Nova Scotia.

The livestock tax deferral provision allows producers in designated drought regions who are facing feed shortages, to defer a portion

of their sale proceeds of breeding livestock to the next year. The cost of replacing the animals in the next year offsets the deferred income, thereby reducing the tax burden associated with the original sale.

Eligible producers can request the tax deferral when filing their 2016 income tax returns, or if they have already filed, submit an adjustment request directly to the Canada Revenue Agency.

SPRAYERS:

Apache AS1220+II 275hp, 1200 Gal, 100’ Boom, Duals, Dividers, Full GPS, 5 Section Boom, Clean Unit....... $225,000 New Holland Guardian Front Boom Sprayers In Stock

FEEDING:

Haybuster 2650 With Grain Tank, 2 to choose from: Starting At: ...................... $12,000 New Haybusters Arriving Soon!!!

TILLAGE & SEEDING:

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Hybrid theory: varieties change cereal grain economics haven’t been developed for soybeans.

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als are being marketed by different seed companies in this country. Although developed for use in Europe, the varieties have been a hit in Canada.

Claus Nymand of KWS Cereals says the yield advantage is at least 20 per cent – and with proper management, may be closer to 30 per cent – as compared with conventional varieties. Winter hardiness is good and the new varieties show a considerably better falling number, a quality test important for the milling and distilling industries.

Rye is a minor acreage crop in Canada, but Nymand is optimistic that improved yields and quality will make rye more competitive with other cereals in the feed market, allowing acreage and production to increase.

Meanwhile, Syngenta and Bayer CropScience are among the companies working on hybrid wheat varieties. Darcy Pawlik, the North American product manager for cereals at Syngenta, believes the hybridization of wheat can create added value for all players in the value chain.

In North Dakota, Syngenta’s first experimental wheat hybrids were grown in field trials last year, exhibiting a 10 to 15 per cent yield advantage.

Pawlik says the commercialization target for the U.S. market is 2020.

The company hopes the first hybrid wheat varieties will be available in Canada a couple of years later.

While the first wheat hybrids may only have a 10 per cent yield advantage, Pawlik acknowledges that’s the minimum necessary to justify the cost of producers buying hybrid seed. He expects superior results from subsequent varieties.

Syngenta is also working with hybrid barley, but at this point that work has been in Europe.

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What hybrid varieties have done for corn and canola is now occurring with rye, and should soon be happening with wheat.

The yields of both corn and canola have steadily increased, with hybrid vigour (heterosis) as a major contributing factor. Hybrid production is much easier to accomplish with some crops than others. That’s why hybrids

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Oil prices not likely to rebound soon: good for Canadian Ag Oil prices declined from their mid-2014 peak of US$110/barrel to a low of US$28/barrel at the beginning of 2015. The following rebound in oil prices stopped at around $50 a barrel, the level at which oil prices have been for almost two years.

Major oil producing countries have collectively tried to lower oil production to curb surpluses and align supply with demand. But an oil price rebound is unlikely. Here’s why: Negotiated production cutbacks between OPEC countries are notoriously difficult to implement. If cuts are successful and raise the price of oil, each country has then an incentive to deviate from their agreed production level, and sell more at a higher price. Because all countries have the same incentive, aggregate production usually returns to the initial surplus situation.

And even if OPEC oil cutbacks are successful over the long-run, an additional variable must be considered: US shale oil production.

Technological advancements drive down the costs of shale production. The EIA forecasts US shale average daily production to grow by 1.7% from 2016 to 2017 and up another 5.3% in 2018.

The Canadian dollar moved very closely with the price of oil prior to August 2016. The last twelve months brought a different dynamic: anticipations of and/or actual interest rate increases in the US and Canada had a significant impact on the Canadian dollar.

The US rake hike of late 2016 narrowed the spread between Canadian and US rates and led to a decline in the value of the Canadian dollar.

The Bank of Canada rate hike of July 2017 implied a larger spread between interest rates, which led

to a spike in the Canadian dollar.

There’s more than one reason to keep an eye on the decisions of central banks Future rate increases are obviously important to monitor because they increase borrowing costs. They will also determine the future path of the Canadian dollar. And a low loonie benefits

Canadian agriculture. Financial markets currently assign a probability of less than 50% to see a rate hike in Canada and the US in September.

That should keep the Canadian dollar in its current range until we get more information about where interest rates will go for the rest of 2017.

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On John and Mary Salamon John was born in Czechoslovakia in 1908, Mary Hlinic in 1910.

Married in March of 1930 they came to Canada for their honeymoon.

After a sea steam journey titled Montrose, they landed at Montreal in June of 1930.

While friends and others looked at the Niagara Falls region, John had sights on Southern Alberta.

Travelled by train to Diamond City, southwest of Calgary. Mary gave birth to first son John in 1931, who died at nine of months of pneumonia. John senior worked coal, settling in Lethbridge in 1947 after John started a construction company.

Over the next seventeen years then had eleven children – three sons and eight daughters. By fall of 1961, the family was in Spirit River Weekly card games at the Fourth Creek Hall. John will be remembered for his love of the land, and willingness help others, while Mary

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Pre-harvest perennial weed control - be a predator The later stages of the growing season are a very effective time for controlling perennial weeds such as Canada thistle, quackgrass and dandelion.

“At this time of the year, perennial weeds are preparing for winter by putting energy reserves into their root systems and the application of a glyphosate product now generally provides very good control of these weeds,” says Mark Cutts, crop specialist, Alberta Ag-Info Centre.

“Glyphosate is a systemic herbicide that moves through the foliage into the root system and results in the death of the entire plant. Applying glyphosate to a standing crop is referred to

as pre-harvest and has become a very common management practice.”

Cutts says that producers considering preharvest as a management tool for their crops should consider several factors.

Registered crops Pre-harvest glyphosate is registered on a number of crops including cereals (e.g. wheat, barley and oats), a number of pulse crops, canola and flax. “Producers growing barley for malt should contact their malt buyer to ensure a pre-harvest application is acceptable. It should also be noted that a pre-harvest application shouldn’t be applied to a crop that’s being

grown for seed due to potential reductions in germination and vigour levels.”

Timing of application For registered crops, pre-harvest applications should be done when seed moisture is less than 30 per cent, says Cutts. “This moisture content can be assessed by using the thumb nail test or visual test. For example, in registered cereal crops, 30 per cent seed moisture correlates to the hard dough stage of the grain.

At this stage, a thumb nail impression remains on the seed. In a field pea crop, a visual test is used. At 30 per cent seed moisture the majority of the pods (75-80 per cent) are brown. For visual symptoms for remaining registered crops, you can refer to the Crop Protection 2017 publication.”

Rate of application The standard rate for glyphosate in a preharvest application is 360 grams active ingredient per acre. “Due to variations in the concentration of glyphosate products, producers will need to ensure that the glyphosate product is being applied at the proper rate. For example, the application rate will vary from 0.67 to 1.00 litres per acre depending upon the product being used.”

Time required for weed control A minimum of three days are required after the application of the glyphosate before a crop can be swathed or harvested. “If weather conditions aren’t favourable after the glyphosate application, waiting a few extra days may benefit weed control,” says Cutts. “For producers who straight cut their crops, the glyphosate treatment will provide another benefit by drying down the crop. In general, a crop will require 10-14 days to dry down and become a uniform stand.”

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G.P. 1 SPHC Cross-Country Clinic Course Show @ George Badger Stadium LaCrete Pioneer Day & Fall Fair

Dawson Creek 2 Horse Sale at VJV in Dawson Creek G.P. SPHC Cross-Country Clinic Course Show @ George Badger Stadium High Prairie HP Open Horseshoe Tournament High Prairie / Joussard 29th Annual Golden Walleye Fishing Derby Peace River Fibre Arts Show & Sale @ NAR Station

THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1939 At 5:30 a.m., Hitler’s Armies invade Poland; World War II starts

G.P. 3 SPHC Cross-Country Clinic Course Show @ George Badger Stadium George Lake / Hines Creek George Lake Music Festival High Prairie HP Open Horseshoe Tournament High Prairie / Joussard 29th Annual Golden Walleye Fishing Derby Peace River Fibre Arts Show & Sale @ NAR Station

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Sexsmith Fall Showcase

17 Beaverlodge NPBRA Racing @ Beaverlodge Airport Dawson Creek Peace Country Barrel Racing Finals @ Lakota AgriPlex G.P. SPHC Cross-Country Clinic Course @ Upper Ring, Evergreen Park

18 Beaverlodge Sheep Assembly Day @ VJV in Beaverlodge Dawson Creek “I Love the 90’s” Concert @ Encana Events Centre

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20 Dawson Creek South Peace B2B Business Expo @ Encana Events Centre Rycroft PCBFA - Beef Cattle Outlook

24 Dawson Creek Peace Country Cutting Horse Assn Finals @ Lakota AgriPlex Fairview Fall Finale Horse Show @ JA Hawker Pavillion G.P. Fall Extravaganza Show and Sale @ Holiday Inn Peace River “Tails on the Trail” SPCA Fundraiser @ Wilderness Park

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Dawson Creek Doug Mills “Training Thru Trust” @ Lakota AgriPlex G.P. Horses on Octane @ Evergreen Park G.P. Monster Truck Destruction Tour @ Evergreen Park G.P. SPHC Cross-Country Clinic Course @ Upper Ring, Evergreen Park Grimshaw / Lac Cardinal Grandparent’s Day Appreciation Tea @ Pioneer Museum

2001 Terrorists fly into the Twin Towers at the World Trade Centre in New York.

They highjack 2 other passenger jets; all four events result in the deaths of over 3,000 persons.

1513 Spanish Explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa first sights the Pacific Ocean after crossing the Isthmus of Panama 1906 Happy Birthday to Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich

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1972 Israeli Olympic team held hostage in Munich; 11 members killed over 2 days 1997 Mother Theresa passes away at age 87 in Calcutta, India 1847 Happy Birthday Jesse James

1953 Future President John F. Kennedy (36) marries Jacqueline Bouvier (24)

1893 New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote

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1972 Israeli Olympic team held hostage in Munich; 11 members killed over 2 days

1774 Happy Birthday John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) 1898 Happy Birthday Composer George Gershwin

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Nampa PCBFA Cows, Crops, Culverts & Fish Project Tour

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1533 Happy Birthday Queen Elizabeth I

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Dawson Creek Doug Mills “Training Thru Trust” @ Lakota AgriPlex G.P. Horses on Octane @ Evergreen Park G.P. Monster Truck Destruction Tour @ Evergreen Park G.P. SPHC Cross-Country Clinic Course @ Upper Ring, Evergreen Park Hudson’s Hope Fall Fair Peace River Whiskey Tasting Event @ NAR Station

Dawson Creek Peace Country Barrel Racing Finals @ Lakota AgriPlex Fort St. John 4th Annual Peace Country Comedy Fest @ The Lido G.P. COMEDY with Debra Digiovanni @ Douglas J Cardinal P.A.C. G.P. SPHC Cross-Country Clinic Course @ Upper Ring, Evergreen Park Gordondale PCBFA - Stockmanship Course with Dylan Biggs (Day One)

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Beaverlodge 16 NPBRA Racing @ Beaverlodge Airport Dawson Creek Peace Country Barrel Racing Finals @ Lakota AgriPlex Fort St. John 4th Annual Peace Country Comedy Fest @ The Lido Fort St. John 7th Annual FSJ Fire Truck Pull @ Centennial Park G.P. SPHC Cross-Country Clinic Course @ Upper Ring, Evergreen Park Gordondale - PCBFA - Stockmanship Course with Dylan Biggs (Day Two)

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22 Dawson Creek Special Calf Sale for North West Cattle Co @ VJV in Dawson Creek Fairview Fall Finale Horse Show @ JA Hawker Pavillion Grimshaw Grimshaw Shared School Tour @ Mile Zero Multiplex

23 Dawson Creek Peace Country Cutting Horse Assn Finals @ Lakota AgriPlex Fairview Fall Finale Horse Show @ JA Hawker Pavillion G.P. CONCERT - “The King”-A Tribute to Elvis Presley @ Douglas J Cardinal P.A.C.

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30 Dawson Creek Oktoberfest @ Encana Events Centre Demmit Borderline Culture Series presents Stephen Fearing Fort St. John 2nd Annual Firefly Glow Run - Starts at FSJ Hospital G.P. Fall Home & Leisure Show @ Evergreen Park

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1978 Pope John Paul I died after only 33 days in office. He was immediately succeeded by Pope John Paul II.

1829 British “bobbie’s” make their first appearance. Got the nickname from Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel 1901 Happy Birthday nuclear physicist Enrico Fermi

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Deadline for booking a display ad: 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Deadline to book a classified ad: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017

Phone: 250-782-4888 Fax: 250-782-6300 Email: horizon@dcdn.ca

Janis Kmet BC Sales Rep 250-219-0369 jkmet@dcdn.ca

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

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COME HELL OR HIGH WATER DEMOLITION DAYS Fri, Sept 8th and Sat, Sept 9th WEMBLEY FAIRGROUNDS, WEMBLEY, AB

EVENT SCHEDULE Parade:

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon (Contact Sharon at (780) 605-2476 for parade information)

14th ANNUAL WEMBLEY DEMOLITION DERBY Saturday, September 9th 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m.

(Contact Cindy Trudel at (780) 832-8939 for information & Driver Registration)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Kids Activities • Food Vendors Beer Gardens

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

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3/4 Nebelung Kittens for Sale. All Look Nebelung. $100. Each.

Phone: 250-789-3778

2118 Sheds/Outbuildings

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

3563 Dogs

Husky/ Wolf & Border Collie/ Blue Heeler Cross Puppies. Ready Now. $150.

Each. Phone: 250-789-3778

Custom Built, Sheds, Picnic Tables, Calf Shelters. Call or Text Bill: 250-793-9654 PEAT MOSS SOIL-6 miles NW of Sexsmith. $20/cubic yard loaded, Quantity Discount 780-568-3957 cell: 780-814-3082

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WANTED: Shed Antlers for Creative Art. Purchase by the Pound. Call Terry at 780766-2937/780-876-4455

2205 Farm Implements

Massey Ferguson 410 Combine. Best Offer. 780-8050298 Kinuso

1229 Trucking & Transport 2210 Haying Equipment For All Your Hauling and Cattle Buying Needs, Call Mark at NEEDMORE Cattle CO. 780-882-5456

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ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE OCTOBER 27 & 28, 2017 D Company Armories 9005 101 St. Grande Prairie Our original show and sale 8 years running with an abundance of furniture, rustic collectibles, fine china and glass, records, lamps, jewelry, vintage stove restoration, vintage clothing, and much more!

Hours: FridayOct. 27 – 12- 8 pm Saturday: Oct. 28- 10 am-5 pm Admission $4.00/person/day Phone 780-908-5790

1105 Obituaries

Lynda Bolin 1945 - 2017

Arrangements entrusted to Bergeron Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd.

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Lynda Elizabeth Bolin of Cecil Lake, British Columbia passed away August 12, 2017 in Fort St. John. Lynda was born on December 20, 1945 in Empress, Alberta. A longtime resident of Cecil Lake, she and her husband took great pride in their family and Charolais cattle. She will be deeply and forever missed by her daughter, granddaughters, and great grandchildren.

A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made by donation to the charity of your choice.

Always and forever Mom. For more information or to leave condolences for the family, please go to www.bergeronfunerals.com.

2004 Hesston 814 Soft Core Baler, 7500 Bales, Deluxe Baler Controller, Hydraulic Feed. $7000. 780-772-0849 2011 Matador 7900 Swath Inverter, Used One Season. $7500. OBO. 780-805-0298 Kinuso 499 New Holland Haybine.

8480 Case Baler, New Belts.

5020 John Deere Tractor.

Phone: 780-624-8265 Alteen 10-Wheel V- Rake. $2500. 780-805-0298 Kinuso FOR SALE: 2009 Buhler Baler Model 6072, Field Ready. Phone Charlie at 780354-8303 For Sale: 36 ft Hi-Boy with Bale Rack. Call: 780-5389240 or 780-978-3969

2215 Heavy Equipment

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

8346 Services for Hire

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

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

Heavy Equipment 2215 FOR SALE: Massey Ferguson 220 Backhoe-28hp, comes w/Bucket and Fork.

Asking $5,000. 780-3592268

Misc Farm Equipment 2220 1997 CaseIH 2188 Combine,

p/u Header, 4735hrs(e)/3305 hrs(s) $33,000, w/4x4 RWA Drive Kit $39,000.

780-323-4362/780-837-1778 2008- NH 94C 30’ DraperHeader, Fits CIH/CR/Cx NH-Combine, Pea-Auger/Fore & Aft, P/U Reel, Transport. 250-782-0220 Case IH 1660 Combine, 3500 engine hours. Always shedded. Excellent condition. Phone: 780-928-2395 or 780-841-1607 Down sizing Farm Selling Reese 22 Ton Gooseneck Hitch for pickup. Good condition. 780- 494-2460 For Sale: 1952 D-42 Mac Truck Cab & Chassis. 1968 GMC Red 1/2Ton, Restored.

780-624-0727 For Sale: 2014 Tractor ZL20F 75hp 4-wheel drive, 6ft bucket, 400/hours Best offer accepted. (780)7662424 FOR SALE: Used Caterpillar and Cummins Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780-322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Detroit Diesel Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Tractor Tires, Most Sizes Available.

Phone: 780-322-3822 Hydraulic Swath Roller 5 ft Mandako $200. Phone Gilbert: 780-323-4362 or 780837-1778 John Deere 6620 combine with long auger/ pickup header for sale. (780)8362239

FOR ALL YOUR UPHOLSTERY NEEDS • AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE • VINTAGE CARS & HOT RODS • OILFIELD & FARM EQUIPMENT • WINTER FRONTS

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! NICHOLAS KOVACS 9723 – 77TH AVENUE GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB

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

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(office) 780.539.5359 (cell) 780.933.6772 (email) RecoveryUpholsteryinfo@gmail.com

JD Combine, 8820 Turbo, Long Auger, Pickup Header, Good Running Condition.

Machine hrs: 4509. 780494-3421 John Deere Swather 2320, 18 ft. Kerr Shears with Pickup Reels. Phone: 780-494-3421 Kirby Chaff Spreader for axial combine $1100. Phone Gilbert: 780-323-4362 or 780-837-1778 Swath Roller 10 ft Blanchard. $500.

Phone Gilbert: 780-323-4362 or 780-837-1778 Versatile 400 Swather for Sale with 15 ft. Header.

Phone: 780-831-5186 Versatile 400 swather with 20ft header for sale.

(780)836-2239

2225 Tools

Downsizing Farm Selling Gas-powered Grain Auger, w/motor cover, boot, battery.

Good Condition. 780- 4942460 Down sizing Farm Selling NH manure spreader in good condition. 780- 494- 2460

2230 Tractors

FOR SALE: IHC-WD9 Tractors, 1 Runs on Diesel/ the Other for Parts. $1500.

OBO. 780-765-3921 FOR SALE: New or Used Parts for Older Tractors.

Phone: 250-843-7672 or 250-219-0947 FOR SALE: One John Deere R. Phone after 6:00pm. 780765-3921 Versatile 750 Tractor Parts: Differential, Axles, Drive Shaft, Transmission, Rims, Cab. Gilbert: 780-323-4362 or 780-837-1778 Versatile 800 Tractor. 8,600 hours, good condition. Asking $15,000. Call Dennis at 780-835-3528

3515 Feed & Grain

Good Horse Hay/No Rain, Alfalfa/Grass, Can Deliver.

Also Cow Hay/No Rain.

780-353-2121 or Cell: 780864-0077

3520 Horses & Tack

Show Harness for Team of Draft-Size Horses, Granite, with Scotch Top & Bridles. $2,500. 780-523-5379

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100 head of Angus Cross Cattle for Sale. Selling as pairs off the farm. 780-5235379

5020 Business Services

6005 Apartments/ Condos-For Sale 2/1 CONDO FOR

Butcher Hogs, Sows, Feeders, all Types & Sizes for Sale. Raised Outside, No Hormones. 780-524-7862 Isa-Brown Laying Hens.

Ready to Lay in August.

Lays Brown Eggs, Hatched April 2017. 780-832-1783

Houses for Sale 6030 For Sale: Older house to be

REGISTERED RED ANGUS YEARLING BULLS, SEMEN-TESTED, CALVING EASE & PERFORMANCE . REASONABLYPRICED. 780-835-0463.

ROY ANGUS Two-Year-Old & Yearling Registered Black Angus Bulls for Sale. Semen Tested/ Ready-to-Work. Call Darren: 780-814-4993 Yearling Registered and Commercial Angus Bulls for Sale Off the Ranch. Call (c)780-518-0230 or (h)780539-7128

9020 Feed & Seed

FOR SALE: Cleaned Fall Rye Seed 88% Germ. Fairview, Phone: 780-835-0872 9 round bales alfalfa/brohme mix. $300 for all 9.

(780)835-5993

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

Purebred Red Angus Cow Herd for Sale. Established 1982. 85 Spring Pairs, 24 Replacement Heifers, 15 late Summer Pairs. All Lloyd or Donna at 1-800-667-2251 or email: clearrivergroup@gmail.com

9020 Feed & Seed

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

11 year old sorrel horse for sale.

Call 250-759-4956 Black Angus Yearling Bulls.

Easy Calving + Performance.

Semen Tested. Stanley: 250263-5875, Katherine: 250329-7085

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300 Big Round Grass Hay Bales for Sale, Approx. 1300 lbs each. Phone: 250-7594956 Horse Hay, Round Bales, Grass Mix, No Clover, Shedded. Call for Price: 250-8437354

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

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

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

PRICES

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

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

“MAKE SURE YOU’RE PROTECTED”

9030 Tillage & Seeding

16 ft International Press Drill with Seed Attachment. $3000. 780-805-0298 Kinuso

Agriculture

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9160 Trucks & Vans

2007 Dodge RAM 1500 4WD Truck for Sale in Clairmont Area.

32,000kms/Gas/Red in Colour. 780-567-3726 2005 Sierra GMC 3/4 Ton, Duramax Diesel, Loaded, Four Door. Phone: 780-4942377 or Cell: 780-251-3010

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RVs/Campers/Trailers

2011 Jayco 26’ Pull-Type Camper for Sale in Clairmont Area. Air Conditioning, Radio, TV. 780-5673726

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5520 Legal/Public Notices

Fall Pasture for 60 Head of Cows or Yearlings in the Rolla Area. Phone: 250-7594956 Pasture to rent north of Peace River. Call for information 780-618-1234

Industrial/Commercial 8190 8kw Light Tower, Runs Excellent, 9.5kw Power Plant, Electrical Start, Still in Box. 780-494-2377, 780-2513010

Farm Services 9010 For All Your Hauling and

Cattle Buying Needs, Call Mark at NEEDMORE Cattle CO. 780-882-5456

Feed & Seed 9020 #1 Alfalfa Seed for Sale.

Bagged and Inoculated.

Phone: 780-832-8250

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PTSD; shame, fear, anger, misunderstandings and RIDING! PTSD is a dreadful dis-ease.

It can come on so hard, so strong, so fast that you simply can’t function in any coherent way.

Sometimes you know what your triggers are and other times you get caught so off guard by a trigger that you didn’t know existed that you feel foolish or worse.

The outbursts of a PTSD survivor can be almost as disturbing to witness and or deal with as the outburst from a person with Tourette Syndrome.

For the person inside of the PTSD episode, it can be scary, frightening, embarrassing, horrifying, mortifying - there are a lot of words you can put to how the person in the moment feels.

As the whole thing blows up out of control, the person inside of the episode almost immediate begins berating themselves, at least that’s been my experience.

I was diagnosed back in the late 90’s and I gotta tell you that the supports for civilians suck.

The drugs put so much weight on you that your self esteem goes in the toilet, they mess with your innards and make them unhappy and unhealthy.

The drugs, they are the absolute worst part, next to a health care system that is over burdened. Continuity of care is challenging especially in the north where doctors from other countries who seek to immigrate to Canada are “requested” to work here for their first 5 years.

Many leave here for warmer climes and bigger cities with larger population bases for customers.

At least for veterans, there is some attempt at a cohesive support program, there is truly little for the civilian.

One of the hardest things to deal with from my perspective is the shame one feels when you get to a point that you can’t control your tone of voice or the anguish or anger with which you speak.

Since May and the first anniversary of Fort Mac I have struggled hard with PTSD. I am winning, but I have had a few occasions that I am not overly proud of.

Being around others who judge you, who

can’t deal with or accept you because of the PTSD can make life, interesting.

Many people turn on you once they experience a PTSD episode with you, those who don’t, those are the ones you hang on to.

It can be a very lonely way to live.

This is my way of reaching out the Military Minds Rolling Barrage as they complete their trip - across Canada to raise PTSD awareness... although I have not always gotten along with the way their organization uses dark humour publicly sometimes, I do appreciate the work that they do.

I salute all who work to help people understand the invisible would called PTSD. That work benefits everyone with PTSD or those who love someone with it.

Now onto other more pleasant topics.

In the last few weeks I have not been on the computer much.

Hence why I have not updated this blog for a bit.

I have actually been out riding.

I am finally coming out of the fog of adrenal fatigue and while I can now work 6 days a week again, I am still only able to work between 8-10 hours a day, sometimes I can manage 12.

When you are used to being a one person crew that worked 12-14 hours a day 7 days a week, it’s rough. I miss those highly productive

hours.

HOWEVER as I mentioned, I have been riding and enjoying every mile I have put on and there have been a few.

I went to the Run to the Hills Memorial Rally, Airdrie Bikes & Bulls, spent some time with the Military Police in Dundurn Saskatchewan, and I attended the 3rd CAV Rally, I went to Drumheller for a day with a friend and I rode Lucky Highway 13 to create videos with.

I spent time in Wetaskiwin at the ReynoldsAlberta Museum for the Motorcycle Ride to the Reynolds presented by Honda Canada and got one heck of an education on motorcycle pipes from the gang over at Harley-Davidson of Edmonton.

I promise I will bring you up to speed on all of those events and a whole lot more in the coming days and weeks.

Please folks, if you are lucky enough to be riding today, please remember to ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you. We have lost enough people in our community - please be safe and hyper vigilant.

Belt Drive Betty Editor & Rider

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AUCTION SALE • AUCTION SALE

For Lac La Biche County

Saturday, September 16, 2017 @ 11:00 a.m. • Lac La Biche, AB Location: Sale will be conducted on location site on the County Yard (13422 – Highway 881) Viewing: Friday, September 15th, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sale starts at 11:00 a.m. - Major Items sell at 12:30 PM VEHICLES: 1986 Ford 1 Ton F350 Rescue Van with accessories, 7.5L V-8 engine, 359689km, SN# 1FDHS34L5GHB54374 • 1998 Ford F150XL 4WD pickup, with extended cab, 4.8L V-8 engine, automatic transmission, blue in color, 311005km, SN#2FT.ZX18 W4WCA84410 • 2003 Chevrolet 1500 Series 4WD pickup, with extended cab, 4.8L V-8 engine, automatic transmission, white in color, 300145km SN#2GCEK19V331382148 • 1989 Chevrolet 3500 Series 4WD 1-Ton truck, with regular cab, 350ci V-8 gas engine, 4-speed manual transmission, on duals, 8’ x 10’ steel deck, headache rack, toolbox, blue in color, 140123km, SN#1GBJV34KXKF300684 • 2001 Ford F150 2WD extended cab pickup, 3.8L V-6 engine, automatic transmission, gray in color, 117609km, SN#2FTZX17251CA03809 3 POINT TRACTOR & 3 POINT EQUIPMENT: Ford Model 6640 F.W.A. tractor, 76hp, 3pth, Allied FEL and 7’ bucket, C.A.H.R., 18.4X30 rubber, 2648 hours., SN#BD35569 • Ford Model 930B 6’ mower with front & rear wheels COMMERCIAL MOWERS & RELATED: 2008 Toro GM4000D Groundmaster mower, 48hp, diesel, with 4WD winged cutters with 11’ Cutting Width, 1720 hours, SN#30410-280000110 • 2008 Schulte Model XH1000 10’ rotary mower with one wing, SN#C30700072801 • Schulte Model F1X10 10’ flex-arm mower, SN# A10200008306 • 2000 7’ Hem Sweeper with electric start, gas engine, SN#36054 • Turfmaster Model GW2448 48” Sweep-All tow-behind lawn sweeper on rubber YARD: (75) 5’X10’ livestock panels • (2) Hotsy 16HP pressure washers with 3,000PSI / 4.5 GPM gas engines & dieselfired SN#H3120010495 / SN#22618114 • Dynablast Model UH422BEN3B electric pressure washer with natural gas burner, 5HP, 2000 PSI, 3.8 GPM • Speed Aire Shop Model 3JR 80gal air compressor, 7.5 HP, 25.1 SCFM @ 175 PSI • 300KW Gen Set, 375 KVA, 3 Phase, 347/600 Volt, SN# SNC26-T147-201 • Detroit 7083705 engine, SN# 8UA429658 • Older black tandem axle trailer with 10’ x 16’ deck, fender skirts, ball hitch, no VIN • (3) Wheeled docks with metal frame on rear steel wheels & (1) 42’X4’, (1) 42’X5’, (1) 43’X5(7’X7” at end) • (9) Floating dock pieces: (3) 6’X21’; (6) 16’X4’ Long • (4) Fuel tanks with S.Stands; 500 Gal. • 4’X8’ Utility trailer with mesh deck, hand winch, ball hitch, no VIN PLEASE NOTE: This sale will be of short duration. The County is selling all surplus items no longer required.

There may be a quantity of additional miscellaneous items brought on sale day which were not available to be listed at this time. Please check our website at www.andruchowauctions.ca for auction updates.

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Dennis Andruchow 780.456.1210 Licensed & Bonded Since 1974

Tel: (780) 456-1210

16135 - 99th Street NW - Edmonton, AB www.andruchowauctions.ca

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

UPCOMING AUCTIONS Saturday, September 23, 2017 – Outstanding Acreage Sale for Dennis & Tammy Pickett, Andrew, AB Sunday, October 1, 2017 – Real Estate & Farm Auction for Paul Reike, Chipman, AB

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Real Estate & Equipment Consignment Auctions Real Estate & Equipment Consignment Auction – 10 am Sat Sept 16, 2017 Grimshaw, AB

Consign Now

Call Isaac Peters 780-834-7072 Check daily additions and full sale listing @ www.teamauctions.com

Consigning early gets the best Advertising & Internet Exposure!

1994 Polaris 350 4X4 Quad

40 ft Sea Can

1980 Travco 12x54, 4 Unit Box Camp

Real Estate & Retirement Auction for Henry & Mary Wall– 10 am Sat Oct 7, 2017 La Crete, AB Attractive 11.79 acres with well maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath home, attached garage, heated shop, workshop, numerous storage buildings and granaries. Large vegetable garden and fruit garden. Located just minutes north of La Crete.

Tractors: (2) Massey Harris 44 • Massey Harris 44 Special 2WD • IH 434 2WD Acreage Tractor • JD 80 2WD Tractor Harvest: McCormick 140 PT Combine Haying: Stooker • 4 Wheel Wagon • Bale Elevator • MF #10 & MF #9 Square Baler Vehicles: 1998 Dodge 2500 4X4 Ext Cab • 2006 Ford Freestar Minivan Trailers: Quad Trailer • Shop Built 22’ Tri/A Enclosed Trailer 3 PT, Lawn & Garden: 2 Btm Ornamental Plow • Steel Swing Set • Lawn Cart • Husqvarna Lawn Tractor • ATV Sprayer • 40” Lawn Sweep • 3 Pt 60” Disc • 3 Pt 80” Cultivator • Shop Built Wood Splitter • JD 506 3 Pt 60” Rough Cut Recreational: 1985 Honda 250 Big Red ATV • VERY RARE 1940’s Auto Neige Bombardier Wide Gauge Passenger Snowmobile Shop & Tools: Lincoln Welder C75 Welder • Shop Built 46 T Shop Press • Steel Lathe • MISAL 1953 Milling Machine Other: 300 & 500 Gal Tanks • Hit N Miss Engine • Stationary Engines • 300+/- bu Wheat • Cut Dried Split Firewood, OSB Sheathing and Other Lumber • Household • Antiques • Older Equipment & Steel and much more!

11.79 Acres

Open House: Thur Sept 14 from 4 - 8 pm

106536 Range Road 153, La Crete

Real Estate Sells at 12 PM Moores Agri-Trade 780-388-3759

106536 Range Road 153, La Crete

Tractors

1953 Milling Machine

2 Bottom Plow

1940’s Auto Neige Bombardier Wide Passenger Snowmobile

Unreserved Real Estate & Equipment for The Estate of Titus Wellmer 11 am Sat Oct 14, 2017 – Dixonville AB

Dixonville, AB The Estate of Titus Wellmer

UNRESERVED!

In conjunction with the Estate of Titus Wellmer

E1: SE 7-88-21-W5 (159.88± acres)

W1: SE 25-87-24-W5 (150± acres)

Home, Shop and Barn • Great cattle setup. 150± pasture acres located along the Mackenzie Hwy with solid cattle handling setup with heavy corral structure, loading ramp, newer heated water/pump house with water system and livestock watering trough.

Outbuildings include two large hay sheds and livestock shelters. There is an older, 2 bedroom home and small garage. Located 30 minutes north of Grimshaw, 35 minutes to Peace River, 25 minutes south of Manning, and less than 5 minutes to Dixonville.

Partial equipment Listing (3) JD 1830 2WD Tractors (1 with loader) Deutz Fahr Small Round Baler • JD 1219 9 ft Haybine • 30 ft Diamond Harrows • JD C7 12 ft Spring Cultivator • 2004 Ford F150 2WD Reg Cab Pickup • (2) Farm Wagons • 3 Pt 10 ft Diamond Harrows • 3 Pt Post Hole Auger • JD JS26 26” Push Mower • JD 3 Bottom Plow • King Kutter 84” 3 Pt Blade • JD 100 3 Pt 9 ft Disc • (6) 24 ft Free Standing Panels and much more! See Full Listing @ teamauctions.com

Selling for Reginald Edwards – Deadwood, AB

Open House: Fri, Sept 15 from 4 - 7 pm

(Final bid subject to owners approval)

All cultivated acres – Wanting to add to your farm base or considering an investment in land, then check out these 159.88± acres of productive cropland. Dugout. Located on dead end road.

Selling for Bart & Edna Gravelle – Deadwood, AB In conjunction with the Estate of Titus Wellmer

G1: NW 8-88-21-W5 (157.02± acres)

JD 1830

JD 1830

NOW UNRESERVED!

157± acres with former farm site serviced with water well, septic open discharge, power. Corrals & waterers are not included. Fences on the south 100 acres have been removed.

Moores Agri-Trade 780-388-3759

Properties E1 & G1 are kitty corner

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THE BIG BEND Pictures of Big Bend past put together

Clockwise from top: John Paish and Grandma, Kitsuan School kids, hauling drinking water - blocks of ice. A camper headed to Manitoba, and bottom, the bridge at Bear Creek.

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By Carol Nelson

Obedience work is ongoing If the past obedience sessions have been successful, you now have a dog that will lie down when asked.

To have solid obedience is like building with blocks. You start with the base and build upwards. You now have a simple lie down so it’s time to expand on this and increase the degree of difficulty.

A lie down at your feet while everything around is calm and quiet is quite different than a lie down at 300 yards while stock is running away.

To improve the lie down ask the dog to lie

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down and then start to walk around it in a circle. If the dog goes to get up firmly say “lie down�. If the dog will not lie down, go to him, step on the leash, and repeat the lie down lesson.

Once more move away while having the dog lie there. The further you get around the dog on the circle before he gets up, the better. Stay close to the dog at first while walking the circle. As the dog starts to understand what you are asking for, slowly move further away while walking around. Some dogs will learn this quickly while it takes a bit of time for others.

Every dog is different and each will learn with a different time frame. Be patient and repeat this lesson daily until the dog is very comfortable laying there white you are moving around.

The further you get away from the dog and he continues lying there the better your obedience is getting. As you first start walking around it is common for the dog to move as you get closer to being directly behind him. He will turn to be able to keep his eye on what you are doing. If he turns around to watch you but stays in his spot do not reprimand him. Carry on with your walk and gradually extend the distance away from the dog.

Keep the sessions short and use lots of praise when you are finished.

This leaves the dog with a very positive feeling about himself and he will look forward to the next session.

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