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B.C. wildfires a challenge to ag According to the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, 2.25 million acres of land has burned since the wildfires began, making it the largest fire season in recorded history for the province. The majority of the land is what cattle producers depend on for grazing and raising herds. CCA estimates in excess of 30,000 head of cattle and 300 producers are directly impacted by the blazes; however, as the wildfires continue to burn, the numbers continue to change. “Adequate feed is being sourced to meet the needs at present but very few of the cattle have come home or been found due to ongoing fires,” CCA states, noting the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association has access to much of the hay in evacuated areas and is trying to bale as much as possible. Not only is the hay a feed source, but it’s also a fuel source to the fires. “The hay land, especially that which is irrigated, is proving to be the lands that are breaking the

fire.” Fencing losses on both Crown and private land is classified as significant and a necessity to get ranchers back in business. CCA says the provincial government has committed funds to cover all the fences destroyed on the highways, about 100 kilometres so far. BCCA is contracted to construct these fences and will also administer the range fencing. Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and B.C. counterpart Lana Popham issued a news release that says they are working quickly to assess the extraordinary costs incurred by B.C.’s food producers. Assistance is being considered to help farmers and ranchers return to full production. The extra help could cover everything from costs related to feeding, sheltering, transporting and ensuring the health of livestock to the expenses of re-establishing crops and pas-

tures wiped out by the fires. Kevin Boon, general manager for the BC Cattlemen’s Association, is pleased the federal and provincial governments are working together to help producers. “These fires have caused unprecedented impacts for not only the cattle industry, but for all of the rural communities,” Boon says. MacAulay says the goal is to get B.C.’s food producers back in business as quickly as possible, and Popham says the AgriRecovery disaster framework can help with that. ALLISON FINNAMORE, WITH FILES FROM CANADA PRESS

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Crave steak but not the impact? A new study led by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researchers found that over the years, Canada’s beef sector has reduced its impact on the environment. Today, the production of one kilogram of beef creates 15% less greenhouse gas emissions than it did 30 years ago. This improvement is the result of research in genetics, nutrition, reproduction and herd management, and of beef producers putting these into practice. For example, for cat-

tle nutrition, Canadian researchers are experimenting with cattle feed mixtures. Diets that are lower in fiber and higher in starch can improve a cow’s digestion and reduce the amount of methane produced. Oilseeds (sunflower seeds, canola or flaxseeds) also contain more calories than most other feeds. This provides cattle with more energy for growth and lowers the amount of methane produced by up to 15%. This research on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cattle is gain-

ing attention around the world. The Canadian beef industry (including veal) exported to 56 countries in 2016. Canada’s beef and veal exports were valued at $2.3 billion in 2016. The top export market for Canadian beef and veal products is the United States, and the second is Hong Kong/China. Together, they represented 83% of total Canadian beef and veal exports (in volume), valued at $1.9 billion in 2016.

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Breakfast Brief GRAIN MARKETS FEEL THE PRESSURE (Dan’s Note: This issue’s Breakfast Brief was edited due to length. Brennan’s full comments can be found on his website at www.FarmLead.com or on the Friday, September 8th entry on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NorthernHorizonDC/)

CRAIG LESTER Genomic testing in cattle is on the rise, so much so that one expert says the evolution of the associated technology is like smartphones with an upgrade coming out every six months. University of Nebraska Extension Beef Genetic Specialist Dr. Matt Spangler says it’s important for producers to keep an eye on what’s available. “For seedstock producers, they need to stay aware of the changes in the technology. Commercial producers as well, but often times they should rely on their seedstock suppliers to help keep them informed,” Spangler says. He says using the technology can be a considerable help to operations. “A potential use is to determine which heifers to keep and which to cull, I think producers need to determine whether that is economically viable for them,” he says. Spangler believes it also benefits commercial cattle producers when it comes to buying bulls. “The power that comes with buying bulls that have genomically enhanced expected progeny differences really increases the accuracy of the EPD and allows the

Grain markets this morning are slightly in the green. The US Dollar continues to slip. Conversely, the Canadian Loonie is now sitting at levels not seen since May 2015 when one Canadian Dollar was nearly worth nearly 84 cents USD. To some analysts, a lower US Dollar and higher Loonie should be expected at least through the end of 2017. Also grabbing headlines this morning is an 8.0 magnitude earthquake that hit just south of Mexico, prompting tsunami-wave warnings. Volatile weather continues to be on the mind of many as there are now 3 – yes, three – hurricanes drifting between the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Atlantic Ocean. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization’s bearish cereal forecast is the bearish news today for the grain market. The agency is expecting a record global cereal harvest of 2.61 billion tonnes. Yes, “Billion.” Corn Prices Giving Back Gains Yesterday, Garrett mentioned in Grain Markets Today that corn continues to give back its gains made since its reversal on August 31st. Most market players that the seasonal low for corn prices on the Chicago futures board has been seen though. Next technicals that said players are watching are for on the December contract is support $3.44 USD / bushel while resistance is expected around $3.75. An interesting note is that a recent Bloomberg survey has 9 out of 18 analysts getting bullish again on corn. 5 are bearish. 4 are neutral. Does this mean that fund money will get long again? We could think that considering the US Dollar’s subpar performance. Funds and the Greenback are 2 of 9 fundamental factors that Naomi Blohm of Stewart-Peterson watches. Keep in mind that this is the same firm that said back in May that there was a 70% chance that corn would hit $4.40. Then in June, a 70% chance that soybeans would top $12 USD / bushel. We said back in May and June that the likelihood of those numbers getting hit was closer to 20% (AKA unlikely). We certainly know $4.40 corn prices and $12 soybeans prices aren’t happening now, especially with harvest season upon us. As usual, some of the best yields are being seen in the first fields being combined. From yesterday’s move lower though, you could suggest that the market is just preparing itself for Tuesday’s WASDE grain report from the USDA. The mathematical whizzes in Washington don’t tend to change things too much in their September numbers. Nonetheless, the market is expecting the USDA to lower their August WASDE corn yield estimate of 169.5 bushels per acre. If you’re already thinking into next crop year (2018/19) like we are, there are some contrarian indicators on the horizon, namely acreage. There’s more sentiment that less corn will get planted by American farmers next spring. Soybeans are the obvious easy switch but in some fringe areas like the Northern Plains, spring wheat prices have turned attractive again. Harvest 2017 Update In Saskatchewan, harvest 2017 continues to roll faster than usual. 45% of crops are now cut in the Canadian Prairie province, well above the 5-year average of 28% by this time of year. A week of relatively dry weather helped about 1/3 of all fields in Saskatchewan to be harvested. That’s some serious crop progress. Perhaps the more surprising data point though is that for all but lentils, farmers are reporting yields above long-term averages.

commercial bull buyer to make more informed bovine decisions,” he says. One rancher who has put this into practice is Stavely, Alta. producer David Bolduc. He took in Spangler’s talk at the recent Canadian Beef Industry Conference. Bolduc says he uses DNA testing for two purposes on his operation. “We use it for evaluating bull calves for our sale, every bull in our sale that is under a year of age has a DNA test done on them,” Bolduc says. “What it does essentially is increase the EPD accuracy significantly on those young animals. They also use the tests to select replacement heifers. He says it allows them to know more about their herd. “Using DNA technology, we get information on traits that are difficult to measure typically not measured maybe in your own operation.” Bolduc says this type of testing wasn’t common three to four years ago and with the speed of the current evolution of technology, he’s excited about the direction ranching is going.

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September 2017 North Pine TV Function

The provision of TV services within the North Pine TV function will be discontinued as it is no longer being utilized. The Board will allow the function to go dormant resulting in no further taxation Staff will notify the Federal Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) of the decision to discontinue the function and withdraw the Regional District’s broadcast re-certification for broadcast of TV Channels 26 and 27. Area residents will be notified of the discontinuation of the North Pine TV service.

District of Chetwynd Water Fill Funding & Usage Agreement The Board approved entering into Water Fill Funding & Usage Agreement with the District of Chetwynd. The twenty year agreement will provide long term access for rural residents at the District of Chetwynd Water Fill Station in exchange for a $300,000 lump sum payment to the District of Chetwynd for project capital funding.

Farmers’ Advocate Office Agreement

The Regional Board approved the contract renewal between the PRRD and Independent Land Information & Advocacy Office Contract. The agreement covers from August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018. This represents the last year of five 1-Year agreements that were entered into by the Board.

Illegal Dumping Working Group

The Board authorize staff to submit three grant applications to the National Disaster Mitigation Program. 1) To conduct a flood hazard risk assessment in Chetwynd Fringe area to a maximum amount of $70,000, 2) To conduct a flood hazard risk assessment for the Moberly Lake area to a maximum amount of $67,000. 3) To conduct a flood hazard risk assessment for the Tomslake/ Tupper area to a maximum amount of $59,000.

Noxious Weeds

The Board will be forwarding a letter to BC Hydro requesting confirmation that the active mitigation and management of noxious weeds be ongoing in perpetuity for those properties under the Dawson Creek/Chetwynd Area Transmission (DCAT) line and provide clarification of noxious weed management.

Fire Prevention Advocacy

in the Friesen Subdivision which discharges into the City of Dawson Creek (City) storm sewer system. Regional Board approved entering into an agreement with the City of Dawson Creek to allow the connection of the City’s sewer main for the CDC Water Treatment Plant into the Regional District’s Friesen Sewer Sub-Division and to permit the discharge of the Plant’s waste water into the Regional District’s system.

This August and September you will have your opportunity to vote on whether to provide financial support for the Tate Creek Community Centre. The Tomslake & District Recreation Commission has purchased the Tate Creek School and is looking to re-open it as a community centre, with up to $90,000 in annual funding for maintenance and operations being provided through taxation.

Who can vote?

The Regional District will advocate to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development, for implementation of fire prevention and mitigation measures, such as prescribed burning, ditch and road right-of-way maintenance as proactive solutions to reduce wildfires in the Province.

Contract Awards

The Regional Board awarded the “Operational Review and Efficiency Audit” contract to KPMG in the amount of $80,500, excluding taxes. The Regional Board awarded the “Public Potable Water Tank Loader Facilities – Engineering Services contract to Urban Systems Ltd. In the amount of $226,183.00, excluding taxes

Donations to Community Groups from the Board

The Tate Creek Community Centre Service Area boundary is a defined portion of Electoral Area ‘D’ as shown on the map.

Elector Qualifications

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of al electors will take place at the time of voting. Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. • Eighteen (18) years of age or older on voting day. • Canadian citizen and • Resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before voting day. • Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Service Area for at least 30 days before voting day, and

The Board approved that the Charlie Lake Fire Department donate its water rescue equipment to North Peace Search and Rescue as the Charlie Lake Fire Department does not provided water rescue on Charlie Lake. The Board approved the donation of a structure formerly used as an office at the Moberly Lake Transfer Station to the Moberly Lake Volunteer Fire Department.

Chetwynd Rural Fire Protection Agreement

The Regional Board approved entering into a 5 year agreement with the District of Chetwynd for the provision of rural fire protection services.

Friesen Subdivision Agreement With City Of Dawson Creek Elected Official’s Emergency The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) operates a sewer network Management Handbook

Tate Creek Community Centre Referendum (Assent Voting)

The Board adopted the Elected Official’s Emergency Handbook. The Handbook outlines the roles & responsibilities of elected officials during an emergency event and provides operational considerations for Directors supporting the coordination of emergency responses to incidents arising from hazards and risks faced by the communities of the Peace River Regional District.

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7 ways Canadian agriculture will stay healthy into 2018 7 sectors: 7 positive growth trends That growth, measured at the national level for most sectors, will vary, ranging from the low, an expected 2% in average annual revenues gains in Eastern Canada’s grains and oilseeds (corn and soy) to the end of 2018, all the way to a high of 12% growth in the hog sector. We forecast cattle receipts to increase 8% and poultry to increase 7% by July 2018. Dairy, whose revenues we forecast to grow 11% in the next 18 months, may surpass our projection, and easily, with recent news about production growth. There’s also good news for the farm equipment sector that experienced slower sales growth of combines and 4WD tractors between 2014 and 2016. Their sales will grow in 2017 and 2018, not likely to the peak reached in 2013, but higher than their most recent levels. Western grains and oilseed (wheat, canola and lentils) revenues will likely decline over the outlook period, by a modest 2%. Given that the previous two years’

receipts were record-breaking, this still bodes well for the sector. Farm financials also look to be strong The general picture of farm financials over the outlook period also looks stable. FCC Ag Economics expects farm debt levels to grow at a rate that will support needed expansion in Canadian agriculture. While interest rates are expected to increase slightly, they’ll remain historically low, also supporting farm health. We expect the loonie to average US$0.78 throughout the second half of 2017. This is one of the reasons Canadian agriculture should continue to outperform the U.S. into 2018, helping to push up receipts here and making Canadian exports more competitive in world markets. Revenue growth in a number of ag sectors has registered some record highs in the last five years. 2015 and 2016 were banner years for grains and oilseeds; the livestock sectors had their highest revenues in 2014, and then a bump in 2017.

All prices are in Canadian dollars per metric tonne Market Comments - Feed peas and faba beans remain tight and prices firm for old crop. Corn prices & corn DDGS were flat from the last report. Prairie grains are softening as we get into harvest. Canola meal has dropped in response to falling soybean meal costs. AB: $298 SK: $275 MB: $253 *Models have been updated to reflect the latest nutrient compositions of feed ingredients, which is done periodically. Feed Pea / Faba Bean Benchmark - The feed pea/faba bean feed benchmarks are intended to be used as a pricing reference. This benchmark provides a consistent and unbiased estimate of the feeding value of peas and low tannin faba beans in the three regions shown. Feed peas and faba beans will trade at various differentials to the benchmark based on local supply/demand, quality differences and other contract terms. Feed Pea / Faba Bean Feed Benchmark Calculation - The feed pea/faba bean feed benchmarks are an estimate of the feeding value of dry peas/low tannin faba beans in Western Canada, based on the value of competing feed ingredients in swine rations. Bi-weekly, tradable prices for the major feed ingredients are collected for the three regions shown above. These prices are then entered into a least cost feed formulation that is typical for grower-finisher swine in Western Canada. A feeding value is then derived for feed peas/faba beans based on their nutritional characteristics and the prices of the competing feed ingredients. The least cost feed formulation was developed in consultation with the Prairie Swine Centre. In addition to the feed ingredients shown above, the feed formulation also includes canola oil, synthetic lysine, synthetic methionine, synthetic threonine, synthetic tryptophan, mono-dicalcium phosphate, limestone, salt, vitamins and minerals.

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Pulse crop views; a look ahead to the fall The immediate challenge for price discovery is that the Former Soviet Union has an excellent crop, priced to clear Widespread view that offshore supply of red lentils is deemed ample amid the perception that India inventory is large Despite tighter green lentil supply, it’s risky to maintain overtly bullish view on the entire crop at prevailing higher price Preliminary yield reports from the field appear slightly better than previously discounted expectations. But 2017-2018 is a marketing year where Canadian yellow pea crop size is not the key element influencing how low price trends can push, though our crop size can limit how high prices can go later in the year. The supply/demand balance sheet only becomes burdensome if Canada’s all pea crop size tops 4.5 million tonnes, and right now most trade observers perceive a 3.75 to 4.25 million tonne crop in the making for 2017. We’ll see what Statistics Canada’s crop report forecasts on Aug. 31. Prevailing price weakness here at harvest is more about temporarily discouraging product inflow into the commercial pipeline rather than start a new price trend. Domestic off-take will compliment a smaller United States pea crop and create localized selling opportunities. We still hear the odd cash bid venturing as high as $8.50

per bushel in southern Saskatchewan, though general bids have certainly diminished from that level over the summer to something closer to just either side of $8 per bushel. We should see Canadian prices strengthen in time, but it may not be for a while yet. The immediate challenge for yellow pea price discovery is that the Former Soviet Union has an excellent crop this year that is priced to clear. Russia and Ukraine combined production is believed to be around three million tonnes. No matter the pulse crop discussed, global traders are likely to first deplete the FSU’s exportable pulse surplus before coming to Canada in a more meaningful way. If there’s a decent yield of green peas that coincides with good quality, then the impact of high prices due to tight supply and high demand extends into the deferred price outlook. Until more supply detail is verified though, there is little merit putting specific marketing price and timelines in place. PFCanada does not envision a price downtrend developing, rather it is a case of how long does price grinds before moving higher. There is the widespread view that the offshore global supply of red lentils is deemed ample amid the perception that India inventory is large. The new crop export line-up from Canada is light at this time, but the market seems to have found

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a spot to kill time by discouraging farmers from selling. Price outlook is therefore a timing issue. If, going forward, Canadian farmers collectively choose to supply-push red lentils onto the marketplace at whatever is the prevailing market price this autumn, then price has the risk of dropping down to 20 cents per pound. But PFCanada believes that farmer sales will be passive initially because there are other crop choices to market and, coming off years of 30+ cents, there’s a perception that 22 to 23 cents is too low. If that’s correct, then the market grind extends up until such point that users need to inevitably come to Canada for a

product reload. The best chance of firmer price trend likely needs to overlap with 2018 what-ifs, which means the second half of the 20172018 marketing campaign. For the time being, 22 to 24 cents likely remains as good as it gets for the first half of the marketing year until the world is given time to better rebalance. I suspect price could take a meaningful run higher, up another five cents, sometime in the second half of the marketing year. Pent-up demand by food users who need an off-combine reload provides underlying price support. But there is a chance that farmers move/sell more high-priced green lentils than the system can use early.

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Summer market hodgepodge Technical indicators for most of the major grain and oilseed futures markets display oversold conditions, but managed money speculative fund traders reduced net long positions and, in some cases, built a net short. For the week ended Aug. 15, the drop in speculative optimism, or increase in pessimism, for Chicago grain and oilseed futures was the largest since late March. On Aug. 10, the United States Department of Agriculture pegged corn yield at 169.5 bushels per acre and 49.4 bushels per acre for soybeans, both of which were comfortably higher than the highest pre-report analyst guess. The U.S. spring wheat harvest estimate also came in above expectations despite the summer drought troubles, and this made for bearish conditions across all ag futures markets since the report’s release. In addition to the larger harvest projections, recent favourable U.S. weather hasn’t helped the original analyst narrative of smaller yields. Although rains have not been plentiful in all places that need it, August has been cooler so far and that has kept crop worries at bay for speculators. In the days since the report’s release, both Chicago Board of Trade corn and wheat futures made new

lows for the year. Large supplies and good weather prospects kept speculators as sellers of grain. The USDA’s forecast for a record soybean crop may get even bigger as rains and moderate temperatures across key growing areas shepherd the crop through early stages of its important development period. The recent stretch of good weather in major production states like Iowa and Illinois means improved ratings for the soybean crop, reinforcing the bearish tone the government’s outlook put on the market earlier this month. Private sector U.S. crop surveys this week could provide for some short covering. Results will start coming in from the highly-followed Farm Journal U.S. Midwest Crop Tour earlier this week, which will either support or dispute the USDA’s optimistic forecast for corn and soybean yields. Mike Jubinville of Pro Farmer Canada offers information on commodity markets and marketing strategies. Call 204-654-4290 or visit www.pfcanada.com to find out more about his services.

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Most American food waste comes from consumers The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recently released the second edition of its landmark food waste report, Wasted: How America Is Losing up to 40 Percent of Its Food from Farm to Fork to Landfill. The new report highlights the latest studies, success stories, and key recommendations for reducing food waste across the food system in the United States. “America throws out more than 400 pounds of food per person per year,” the report finds. “And when that food is wasted, so are the resources that go into producing it, including 21 percent of freshwater used by the U.S. agricultural industry. Wasted food also generates climate change pollution equivalent to 37 million cars per year.” The second edition of Wasted seeks to answer two questions: “What are the leading drivers of wasted food across the different stages of the supply chain?” and “What can we do about it?” The report cites newly published studies, which provide updated statistics on the environmental, economic, and social impacts of food waste. A key finding reveals that consumers are the largest generators of food waste, followed by restaurants and other food service institutions, then farms and supermarkets. Other statistics reveal

that wasted food consumes the equivalent of 18 percent of fertilizer used in the United States, and 19 percent of U.S. cropland—an area the size of New Mexico—is used to grow food that is ultimately not eaten. Across the food chain, seafood has the highest rate of loss, followed by fresh fruits and vegetables. According to the report, redirecting just one-third of the country’s food waste would be enough to feed the 42 million Americans facing food insecurity. Wasted also analyzes areas of progress at the government, business, and consumer levels in the last five years. It demonstrates how national and corporate goals and bodies have been established, such as the federal targets to cut waste by 50 percent by 2030, and the Consumer Goods Forum, comprised of more than 400 retailers and manufacturers committed to cutting their food waste in half by 2025. Consumer awareness is also growing, with major news and business outlets increasing their coverage of food waste by more than 200 percent since 2011. The report concludes with recommendations on how to continue this progress, pointing to several areas in which greater efforts are required to ensure a more efficient food system. It calls for more comprehensive data across the entire

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food chain, to better understand how much food is being wasted and where additional improvements can be made, and a concrete implementation plan to achieve the federal targets. It also calls for further policy changes to prevent food waste—such as food date labeling legislation—and improved technological solutions that could reduce inefficiencies that lead to

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WHEAT - CPSR #2 - 11.5 Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and his provincial counterpart from B.C., Lana Popham, are committing up to $20 million through an AgriRecovery program to help ranchers and farmers affected by wildfires.

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The 2017 Canada-British Columbia Wildfires Recovery Initiative will assist producers with the extraordinary costs incurred to recover , and will be cost-shared 60:40 between the federal and provincial governments.

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Canada owns and operates the former XL Foods’ beef processing plant in Brooks, Alta., which has an adjoining 75,000head feedlot. As I was writing this, JBS announced the unit had reached an agreement to sell the feedlot and adjacent farmland (6,600 acres) to MCF Holdings Ltd. for C$50 million. That’s the equivalent of C$666 per head, which seems a hefty price.

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay You’ve probably been following the bribery scandal that engulfed Brazil’s Batista family, the majority owners of JBS SA, the world’s largest protein company. You also likely know the Batista family put its Five Rivers Cattle Feeding unit and other assets up for sale to pay for the 10.3 billion reais (US$3.2 billion) fine it must pay over 25 years. The family’s J&F Investimentos SA, which controls JBS, hopes to raise at least eight billion reais through divestments.

Canada’s largest livestock operators. So the Nilssons regain ownership of the feedlot after selling it and the plant to JBS at the start of 2013.

Under terms of the agreement, MCF will continue to supply cattle to the Brooks plant. MCF Holdings is a subsidiary of Nilsson Brothers,

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Grain Future Prices - as of September 8, 2017 Canola (November 2017) Cash November 2017 January 2018 March 2018 Wheat (December 2017) Cash September 2017 December 2017 March 2018 Hard Red Wheat (December 2017) Cash September 2017 December 2017 March 2018 Spring Wheat (December 2017) Cash September 2017 December 2017 March 2018 Corn (December 2017) September 2017 December 2017 March 2018 Oats (December 2017) September 2017 December 2017 March 2018 Soybeans (November 2017) September 2017 November 2017 January 2018 Soybean Oil (October 2017) September 2017 October 2017 December 2017 Soybean Meal (October 2017) September 2017 October 2017

Last 467.20s 493.30 499.80 504.10 Last 419-4s 415-6 440-0 461-6 Last 371-6s 416-2 443-2 461-0 Last 727-2s 637-0 653-2 662-0 Last 345-0 357-0 369-4 Last 235-0s 231-4 239-6 Last 958-6 964-4 974-6 Last 34.78 34.85 35.10 Last 301.8 303.1

Change - 5.00 + 1.30 + 1.10 - 1.20 Change - 8-4 + 2-2 + 2-6 + 3-0 Change - 7-0 + 0-6 + 1-4 + 1-6 Change - 9-6 + 4-2 + 3-4 + 2-6 Change + 3-2 + 1-6 + 1-6 Change unch - 2-2 - 1-4 Change - 4-4 - 4-2 - 3-6 Change - 0.30 - 0.33 - 0.33 Change - 0.6 - 1.1

Open 0.00 491.60 498.50 504.30 Open 0-0 415-6 436-6 458-0 Open 0-0 414-0 441-4 459-0 Open 0-0 638-0 651-4 661-2 Open 342-2 355-2 367-6 Open 233-6 233-6 241-4 Open 966-6 968-0 977-6 Open 35.00 35.18 35.49 Open 302.4 304.0

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Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $10.30 ( - $0.05 ) $10.44 ( - $0.05 ) $10.53 ( - $0.04 ) October 2017 $10.35 ( - $0.05 ) $10.47 ( - $0.05 ) $10.64 ( - $0.05 ) November 2017 $10.41 ( - $0.05 ) $10.54 ( - $0.05 ) $10.64 ( - $0.05 ) December 2017 $10.53 ( - $0.06 ) $10.66 ( - $0.05 ) $10.79 ( - $0.05 ) January 2018 $10.58 ( - $0.06 ) $10.71 ( - $0.05 ) $10.85 ( - $0.05 ) February 2018 $10.68 ( - $0.06 ) $10.82 ( - $0.05 ) $10.94 ( - $0.05 ) March 2018 $10.73 ( - $0.06 ) $10.86 ( - $0.06 ) $11.00 ( - $0.05 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $4.51 ( - $0.00 ) $4.59 ( - $0.01 ) $4.64 ( - $0.00 ) October 2017 $4.49 ( - $0.00 ) $4.58 ( - $0.00 ) $4.62 ( - $0.00 ) November 2017 $4.51 ( - $0.00 ) $4.62 ( - $0.00 ) $4.67 ( - $0.01 ) December 2017 $4.56 ( - $0.00 ) $4.66 ( - $0.01 ) $4.71 ( - $0.01 ) January 2018 $4.51 ( - $0.00 ) $4.63 ( - $0.00 ) $4.67 ( - $0.00 ) February 2018 $4.55 ( - $0.00 ) $4.67 ( - $0.00 ) $4.71 ( - $0.00 ) March 2018 $4.62 ( - $0.01 ) $4.74 ( - $0.00 ) $4.77 ( - $0.01 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $7.35 ( - $0.01 ) October 2017 not available not available $7.36 ( - $0.00 ) November 2017 not available not available $7.41 ( - $0.00 ) December 2017 not available not available $7.46 ( - $0.00 ) January 2018 not available not available $7.52 ( - $0.00 ) February 2018 not available not available $7.55 ( - $0.00 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.57 ( - $0.03 ) $6.68 ( - $0.03 ) $6.68 ( - $0.01 ) October 2017 $6.58 ( - $0.03 ) $6.70 ( - $0.04 ) $6.72 ( - $0.01 ) November 2017 $6.62 ( - $0.03 ) $6.73 ( - $0.04 ) $6.74 ( - $0.01 ) December 2017 $6.68 ( - $0.03 ) $6.81 ( - $0.03 ) $6.81 ( + $0.01 ) January 2018 $6.75 ( - $0.02 ) $6.89 ( - $0.02 ) $6.91 ( + $0.00 ) February 2018 $6.80 ( - $0.02 ) $6.93 ( - $0.03 ) $7.00 ( - $0.01 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $7.41 ( - $0.06 ) $7.53 ( - $0.04 ) $7.56 ( - $0.04 ) October 2017 not available not available $7.76 ( - $0.05 ) November 2017 not available $7.76 ( - $0.08 ) $7.73 ( - $0.12 ) December 2017 not available not available $7.80 ( - $0.04 ) January 2018 not available not available $7.83 ( - $0.06 ) February 2018 not available not available $7.83 ( - $0.06 )

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Floppy, odorous, and itchy ears; the word on Fido’s ears? Dr. Katrina Barth, D.V.M Fall is imminent and with the fresh crispness in the air, we sadly say good-bye to summer and allow our friendly furry beasts to spend more time inside. While happily stroking Fido on your comfy sofa, anticipating the many pumpkin-spiced latte’s to come, you notice a smelly (and very offensive) odor in his ear canal. ‘Uhoh,’ another flare up of your dog’s ear infection! Ear infections in dogs is one of the most common complaints that we see at the veterinary clinic. Certain dog breeds are more predisposed than others, such as cocker spaniels, dachshunds and poodles, but seen in a multitude of dog breeds. Along with ear odor, owners will often take note of dark-colored discharge/debris within the ear canal and the obvious discomfort of their furry friends; with vigorous head shaking, rubbing and furious scratching at their itchy ears. When Fido has had many infections over his/her doggy years, the ears can take on a thickened or crusty appearance, akin to doggy ear ‘cauliflower,’ with the ear canals becoming narrowed, or stenotic, due to chronic inflammation. While these clinical signs precipitate a call to make an appointment to see your local veterinarian, it is important to consider some underlying factors of why these pesky ear infections occur. Firstly, conformation issues can predispose Fido to simple ear infections. Floppyeared dogs tend to trap extra moisture in the

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ear, predisposing the ear to the overgrowth of yeast, and these breeds often produce more natural oils than others. Similarly, excessive hair within the ear canal, seen in breeds like shih tzus, can yield yeasty results too, causing that characteristic, foul “yeasty” odor. After swimming or bathing, where water is introduced into the ear canal, yeast happily flourish in these conditions (so it is important to pat your dogs’ ears dry afterwards!). Breed predispositions certainly can lead to ideal conditions for a disruption in the normal ear environment, but the irritation Fido feels with ear scratching can cause simple ear infections to turn rogue. Itchy ears can also be the result of ear mites. These minute bugs take up refuge within the ear canal, feed off Fido’s inner ear, and cause the appearance of crusty exudate or discharge (“coffee grounds”) within the ear canal. These pesky, unwanted friends are commonly seen in low-immunity animals, such as puppies and kittens, and the most common reason for ear infections seen in cats. For those well versed in doggy ear infections, who deal with Fido’s multitude of ear infections annually, might be familiar with another cause of itchy ears: allergies. Dogs too can have sensitivities to food or pollen/plants, with overreacting immune systems causing allergic reactions. Whether it be a food hypersensitivity, or seasonal allergies to something in the environment, ears are one of the places on a dog where they feel itchiness. Allergies often cause other skin issues too, as they can disrupt the skin’s natural barriers. Certain medications which may successfully treat the ear infection, won’t yield long-term resolution if the underlying problem is not addressed. Chronic ear infections make a veterinarian suspicious of these predispositions and it is best to have a full examination done on Fido to rule out any underlying issues at play. So how does a dedicated pet owner know if Fido’s ear infection is serious and need to be treated? Well, that really is dependent on each individual animal and how those ears appear microscopically. Irritated ears, from yeast growth, mites or allergies, can result in bacteria introduction to the ears with every scratch of the paw. This is termed a secondary bacterial infection. A veterinarian presented with a dog who has an ear infection will first begin with an otoscopic exam, where the ear canal is assessed in its entirety. If only bacteria or yeast can cause ear infections, why can’t one just medicate the ears for treatments against yeast and bacteria? Inflammation, tumors or abnormalities in the ear canal itself, could also be present. Moreover, certain medications used can be toxic if the eardrum is not intact in seri-

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ous cases, or foreign material/wax plug lodged inside the ear canal can prevent treatment from getting into the canal. Medication alone wouldn’t resolve these issues! After visualization of the ear via an otoscope, microscopic examination (by swabbing the ear debris onto a microscope slide) of the debris from the ear canal helps to determine the best type of medication to use. It isn’t uncommon to see more than one type of offender (e.g., types of bacteria, fungus) causing an ear infection and many dogs often have both present. Hopefully the medication prescribed will clear the infection up, but rechecking with your veterinarian is recommended for all dogs diagnosed. Cleaning your friend’s ears is less than your ideal afternoon chore, but an easy routine task to perform to help prevent ear infections in the future. How often is very variable, and dependent on your individual pet who can require cleanings from once a week, once a month, to only as-needed. Cotton-tipped applicators are great for humans, but should be avoided in cleaning the inner ear canal in Fido- they tend to push debris deeper down into the ear, so use them only on outside folds within the inner ear flap. A dog’s ear anatomy is a bit different than ours: their ear canal is “L” shaped with the horizontal part of the ear canal the deep part, connecting to the inner eardrum. For ear medication, this lower horizontal canal is where ideally the medicine should go... but how! Similar to when you are using an ear cleaning solution, it is best to pull the earflap straight up and tilt it toward the back of the head. This allows the horizontal part of the ear canal to line up with the vertical part of the “L”. A gentle massage, facilitating the ominous “squishing sound,” indicates the solution has made its way deep into the canal, and finishing the task results usually in a doggy headshake. Cleansing the ear with solution provides best efficacy if it is followed with any medical ear solution for diagnosed infections moments later. It can be frustrating to have ongoing problems with Fido’s ears. Most ear infections that are diagnosed can be treated successfully, but if the underlying cause is unknown and untreated, the outcome can be poor and require several rechecks exams. Bad cases cause severe pain, which may result in scratching that causes an aural hematoma, or painful swelling of the ear with blood. These smoldering ear infections usually prop up at the most inconvenient busy times in life, but luckily, your local veterinarian is here to help resolve the pain of itchy ears-for you and Fido! www.dcvet.ca

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The magnificent seven elements in the saddle Whenever I’m playing with my horses I try and be very conscious of what is working and what isn’t. Or what is working a little and what is working a lot. It is easiest for the horse and the human to break everything down into understandable, trainable portions. Separate the individual elements get each working a little, and then a lot, so we can start putting them together. In this case, I’m referring to what I call the 7 Elements, these are what we need to have working to move the horse or parts of the horse, separately at first and then many times together and at different speeds and gaits. These 7 Elements are: • Lateral flexion - being able to bend your horse’s neck left and right without the feet moving and when you ask the feet to move, on a straight line or on a circle. • Vertical flexion – being able to ask for the horses nose to come in, the neck to get round from the withers to the pole when you pick up the reins, standing still or when moving. • Hindquarter control – Being able to move the hindquarters right or left separately from the forequarters when standing still or when moving. • Forequarter control – being able to move the forequarters separately from the hind, standing still or when moving. • Sideways – being able to move the horse sideways in a straight line as well as when moving forward. • Backwards – being able to ask a horse to back up on a straight line, in an arc, or a serpentine. • Forwards. At one point I considered there to be only six elements because I thought obviously all horses go forward. Then I remembered all the emails, letters and people I’ve seen ask their horse to go forward and the horse kicks out, bucks or goes forward but barely.

these things at a walk, trot, or canter. All these things should be able to be done at all gaits and most going backwards as well. If I can manage the elements standing still, then I want to know how many I can ask for without the reins. Next I want to know if I can ask for them at the walk, then the trot and finally the canter. For example can I ask for lateral flexion at each gait and come to a stop, keep riding straight ahead or on a circle. So from lateral flexion at the stand still to possibly cantering on a circle being able to ask for right or left flexion without interfering with the canter. If these elements work at all gaits separately then it is time to see if any 2, 3, or 4 of these elements can work together at the same time with or without reins. Here is an example of a horse in motion with five of those elements combined.

These 7 elements are the first things I check out on a horse when I get on. I want to know how many of the elements work and how well. The less they work or the worse they work the more I know I won’t be able to do with that horse and the worse the ride is going to be at that point in time.

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Altona Falls Red Angus

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

Aspen Hill Red Angus

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

Bar 4A Cattle Co.

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

Battle River Black Angus

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

Brandl Cattle Co.

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

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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Butternut Squash Spaghetti with Sausage and Sage

INGREDIENTS 8 oz. spaghetti Top half of a medium butternut squash (the “neck,” about 12 oz.) 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 8 oz. sweet Italian sausage, casing removed 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1/4 c. fresh sage leaves (about 8), chopped 1/4–1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 3/4 c. dry white wine 2 c. baby kale 1/4 c. cream 1 tbsp. whole-grain mustard 2 oz. crumbled blue cheese or coarsely grat-

ed extra-sharp Cheddar IRECTIONS Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, peel the butternut squash and spiralize on a thin noodle setting. Cut any very long strands in half. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon until beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, sage, and red pepper (if using) and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the butternut squash and toss to combine. Add the wine and cook, covered, until the squash is just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the kale and toss to combine. Stir in the cream and mustard and simmer until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in the cheese.

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Roasted chicken, with your apples and onions INGREDIENTS 6 clove garlic 2 small Gala or Pink Lady apples 1 bulb fennel 1 lemon 2 sprig fresh rosemary 2 small onion 3 tbsp. olive oil kosher salt Pepper 4 small Chicken Legs DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 425 degrees F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the garlic, apples, onions, fennel, lemon, and rosemary with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Transfer half the vegetables to a second large rimmed baking sheet and roast the vegetables for 10 minutes. Rub the chicken with the remaining tablespoon oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Nestle the chicken pieces among the vegetables and roast for 15 minutes. Switch the positions of the baking sheets and roast until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are golden brown and tender, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Whisked cayenne key in Nashville-style hot chicken 4 large eggs 2 cups buttermilk or whole milk 2 tablespoons vinegar-based hot sauce (such as Tabasco or Texas Pete) 4 cups all-purpose flour Vegetable oil (for frying; about 10 cups) 6 tablespoons cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika White bread and sliced pickles (for serving) Special equipment: A deep-fry thermometer PREPARATION

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PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS Visitors Welcome

Mile 11 on #2 Highway South of Dawson Creek STEVE AYLWARD (250) 786-5031 or (250) 784-5136 DALE AYLWARD (250) 786-5478 P.O. BOX 132, DAWSON CREEK, B.C. V1G 4G3

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2 3 1/2-4-pound chickens, each cut into 10 pieces (breasts halved) 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons kosher salt

Toss chicken with black pepper and 2 tablespoon salt in a large bowl. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce in a large bowl. Whisk flour and remaining 4 teaspoons salt in another large bowl. Fit a Dutch oven with thermometer; pour in

INGREDIENTS

oil to measure 2”. Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 325°. Pat chicken dry. Working with 1 piece at a time, dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in buttermilk mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl. Dredge again in flour mixture and place on a baking sheet. Working in 4 batches and returning oil to 325° between batches, fry chicken, turning occasionally, until skin is deep golden brown and crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of pieces registers 160° for white meat and 165° for dark, 15-18 minutes. Transfer to a clean wire rack set inside a baking sheet. Let oil cool slightly. Whisk cayenne, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, and paprika in a medium bowl; carefully whisk in 1 cup frying oil. Brush fried chicken with spicy oil. Serve with bread and pickles. Do ahead: Chicken can be seasoned 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

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You turkey, try the crispy skillet lasagna. Do it now INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion 1 tsp. dried oregano ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes black pepper 1 lb. Extra-lean ground turkey 1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes 1 can Campbell’s Healthy Request Tomato Soup ½ c. lowfat, small-curd cottage cheese ½ c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 oz. part-skim mozzarella 6 no-boil lasagna noodles DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, oregano, red pepper ﬂakes, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon into very small pieces, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and soup and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 4 to 6 minutes (this should still be a loose mixture; it will thicken in the oven). Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, parsley, and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Transfer 3 3/4 cups sauce to a bowl. Lay onethird of the noodles evenly over the sauce in the skillet. Dollop with half the cheese mixture, then

spoon 1 cup of the remaining sauce over the top; repeat once. Top with the remaining noodles and sauce. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake until the noodles are tender, 23 to 25 minutes. Remove the foil. Broil until some of the noodle edges begin to crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and broil until the top is golden brown and the edges of the noodles are crispy, 1 to 2 minutes more. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Peace Country Shelters Phone (Fax) 250-827-3373

A Pioneer Registered Red Angus Herd Established in 1962

Don & Sheri Murphy

Sat., Dec. 2 @ VJV • DAWSON CREEK

Yearling & 2 Yr Old Bulls and Heifers Tues, Mar 13, 2018 • VJV, Dawson Creek

For more information call Don at 250.759.4717 or 250.719.9759 Email: gemvale_4@hotmail.com

Ken Mackenzie 780.836.2049 Braydon Gough 780.274.0099

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Yearling and 2 Year Old bulls For Sale by Private Treaty FEATURING SONS OF OLE OSCAR Contact Clarence & Darleen Budal Email: sawmillangus@abnorth.com Coffee is Always On!

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Lloyd Lloy yd & Donn Donna na 1-80 1-800-667-2251 000 667-2251

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Try some adventure with the Rainbow-layered shepherd’s pie Ingredients 2 lb sweet potatoes, roughly chopped 1/4 cup milk 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp honey 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt 2 tbsp olive oil 4 cups 1-inch carrot pieces 3/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion 1-1/2 lb lean ground beef 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 tsp minced garlic 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 cups frozen peas

rots soften, about 6 minutes. Transfer carrots to an 11 x 9-inch deep-sided glass baking dish and place in an even layer.Return skillet to heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and onion. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add ground beef, rosemary, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Break up meat with wooden spoon and cook until browned. Stir in ﬂour; cook for 1 minute. Add chicken stock and simmer until stock thickens. Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Transfer to baking dish and layer on top of carrots. Cover evenly with peas. Top with layered

sweet potatoes.Bake 30 to 35 minutes until juices bubble. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving. Nutrients Per Serving Per serving (1/8 recipe): 597 calories, 27 g fat, 115 mg calcium, 996 mg sodium, 53.7 g carbohydrates, 9.3 g fibre, 29.2 g protein; excellent source of vitamin A, niacin, folate, thiamine, riboﬂavin, vitamin B12, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and zinc; good source of vitamin C. Rainbow Layered Shepherd’s Pie Photo by Edward Pond

Directions Preheat oven to 400 deg. F.Place sweet potatoes in pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to boil and simmer over medium heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and mash. Add milk, 2 tablespoons butter, honey and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to blend and set aside.In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil and remaining butter over medium heat. Add carrots and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir frequently and cook until car-

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Werner & Debbie Grundke Alberta Beach, Alberta

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Easy peasy Apple Pie in a Jar. As advertised. Using store bought ingredients and you’ll always have single-serve portions of pie on hand. Make ‘em and bake ‘em, or freeze them uncooked for a ready-to-bake anytime dessert. Either way, these treats are as easy as...well, pie! Recipe by Blake Eligh The straight sides on this widemouth Bernardin jar make it the perfect shape for single-serve portion of pie. Find them at your local hardware or grocery store, or anywhere canning supplies are sold. Important Tip: Glass jars can take the heat, but let them cool on a tea towel after baking to prevent cracking. Ingredients

2 frozen pie crusts 1 can apple pie filling (or 2 apples, peeled and cut in to 1/2-cm pieces, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp brown sugar and 1/4 tsp cinnamon) 4 tsp butter 1 egg, lightly beaten 4 half-pint (250 mL) wide-mouth canning jars

and bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly and crust is cooked. Remove from oven and place on a tea towel or trivet to cool. To Freeze and Bake: Screw lids onto jars and tuck in the freezer until needed. To bake from frozen, remove lids from jars, and

place jars on a baking sheet. Place baking sheet in a cold oven and set temperature to 375ºF. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until pies are golden and bubbly. Easy Apple Pie in a Jar Photography by Carlo Mendoza

Directions Preheat oven to 375ºF.Use a metal jar lit to cut out a circle of pice crust. Place crust in the bottom of the jar; repeat for remaining jars.Place 1/2 cup of apple mixture in each jar and add 1 tsp butter to each jar.Cut remaining dough into 1/2-cm strips and weave a lattice (6 strips per pie); place atop pie. Edge each pie with a twisted piece of dough. Brush top with egg and place on a baking sheet.Place jars on a baking sheet

Chef Hal Daisy’s ignorant honeycrisp sangria Ingredients 2 Honeycrisp apples One 750-milliliter bottle unoaked Chardonnay 1/3 cup peach Schnapps 1/4 cup pisco 1/4 cup honey 2 oranges, 1 quartered 1 lemon, quartered 1 lime, quartered 2 cinnamon sticks 2 quarter-size slices of fresh ginger 3 cloves 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Ice Club soda Mint sprigs, for garnish Step 1 Peel, core and chop one of the apples. In a bowl, combine the Chardonnay, Schnapps, pisco and honey. Add the quartered orange, the lemon, lime, cinnamon sticks, the chopped apple, ginger and cloves and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Step 2 Strain the sangria into a pitcher. Peel, core and finely chop the re-

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maining apple. Peel, section and chop the remaining orange. Mix the apple and orange in a bowl. Step 3 On a small plate, blend the sugar and cinnamon. Moisten the rims of wine glasses and dip in the cinnamon sugar to coat. Fill the glasses with ice. Pour in the sangria until three-quarters full. Top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with a spoonful of the chopped apple and orange and a mint sprig.

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Cattle Market Report

FEEDER HEIFERS

FEEDER STEERS

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

Sept 5 - 530 Head Low High n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a $202.00 $209.00 $191.00 $201.00 $180.00 $188.00 $170.00 $178.00 $160.00 $168.00

Low High Low n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a $181.00 $185.00 n/a $177.00 $185.00 $175.00 $165.00 $174.00 $165.00 n/a n/a $155.00 n/a n/a $150.00 n/a n/a $140.00

D1 - D2 Cows SLAUGHTER CATTLE

Sept 7 - 271 Hd Low High n/a n/a n/a n/a $200.00 $209.00 $195.00 $200.00 $188.00 $195.00 $180.00 $188.00 $175.00 $180.00 $150.00 $160.00

$80.00

$90.00

D3 - D4 Cows

High n/a n/a n/a $180.00 $175.00 $165.00 $155.00 $150.00

D1 - D2 Cows $75.00

$85.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$70.00

$80.00

$68.00

$75.00

$92.00

$102.00 $80.00

$100.00

Bologna Bulls

Good Bred Cows

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

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

Bologna Bulls

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$1,600

$1,800

Kamloops, BC Cheryl Newman (250) 320-0870

Sept 6 - 1209 Hd Low High $205.00 $238.00 $195.00 $225.00 $190.00 $210.25 $190.00 $212.50 $180.00 $192.25 $172.00 $188.75 $170.00 $185.00 $152.00 $169.50

Sept 11 - 1191 Hd Low High $210.00 $240.00 $200.00 $242.00 $190.00 $223.50 $180.00 $219.00 $180.00 $206.50 $168.00 $194.50 $162.00 $182.00 $150.00 $173.75

Sept 5 - 2747 Hd Low High $230.00 $285.00 $215.00 $247.00 $205.00 $230.00 $200.00 $228.00 $185.00 $210.00 $180.00 $200.00 $170.00 $186.00 $170.00 $186.00

Sept 5 - 550 Hd Low High $210.00 $225.00 $208.00 $220.00 $202.00 $216.00 $194.00 $215.00 $193.00 $209.00 $183.00 $194.00 $165.00 $184.00 $165.00 $184.00

Sept 6 - 1595 Hd High Average $246.00 $244.44 $230.00 $216.90 $213.00 $204.60 $198.50 $193.45 $191.00 $187.00 $183.25 $178.29 $173.75 $169.18 $173.75 $169.18

Low n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Low $190.00 $185.00 $175.00 $164.00 $162.00 $162.00 $150.00 n/a

Low $179.00 $175.00 $170.00 $170.00 $168.00 $163.00 $158.00 $140.00

Low $180.00 $190.00 $175.00 $170.00 $165.00 $155.00 $145.00 $145.00

Low $178.00 $208.00 $176.00 $175.00 $175.00 $174.00 $150.00 $150.00

High n/a $216.00 $188.50 $185.50 $175.50 $172.25 $156.50 $156.50

High n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $80.00

$92.00

D3 - D4 Cows $74.00

High $205.00 $200.00 $192.00 $180.50 $179.50 $179.00 $164.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $88.00

$96.75

D3 - D4 Cows

High $217.00 $209.00 $194.50 $185.50 $185.50 $179.50 $169.50 $161.00

D1 - D2 Cows $84.00

$95.00

D3 - D4 Cows

High $235.00 $217.00 $200.00 $189.00 $193.00 $175.00 $169.00 $169.00

D1 - D2 Cows $84.00

$97.00

D3 Cows

High $190.00 $220.00 $183.00 $181.00 $180.00 $179.00 $175.00 $175.00

Feeder Bulls $110.00

$125.00

$80.00

$86.00

$70.00

$83.00

$80.00

$90.00

$82.00

$95.00

$89.00 $110.00

$95.00

$118.50

$90.00

$120.00

$95.00

$115.00

$105.00

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Bologna Bulls

Good Bred Cows

n/a

$1,300

$1,550

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$1,850

$2,200

Cow/Calf Prs (Y)

Cow/Calf Prs(O)

Cow/Calf Prs (O)

n/a

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

$1,850

$2,000

Slaughter Bulls

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Heifers Cow/Calf Prs $1,700

$2,200

Slaughter Bulls

B/Cows & Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs n/a

n/a

$89.75

Slaughter Cows

$78.00

Bologna Bulls

Average n/a $208.00 $187.00 $177.95 $170.43 $169.23 $150.00 $150.00

Butcher Cows

$80.00

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

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Walk the safety talk — literally

Thank You For Your Support!

Alberta Agriculture is reminding farmers to do a full inspection on any equipment they plan to use, including a walkabout, before turning it on. That should include a “full 360-degree walk” around equipment and “looking for damage, excessive wear, loose or missing bolts, debris build-up, damaged or missing safety signs, leaks, tire inflation and fluid levels,” said safety specialist Blair Takahashi. He also recommends cleaning windows, removing garbage from the cab, and making sure mirrors are adjusted properly.

Brett Mitchell of the Kleskun 4-H Club would like to thank

of Grande Prairie, AB for showing their support of 4-H through the purchase of his Reserve Champion steer “Traeger” at the 2017 East County Achievement Days, May 14 & 15, 2017 at the Drysdale Centre at Evergreen Park in Grande Prairie. They also partnered with Brett to allow him to show his steer at various shows during the summer, including the 2017 All Breed Purebred Cattle Show in Dawson Creek where “Traeger” was awarded Reserve Champion Steer.

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MONTHLY HORSE SALES Thurs, Oct 5 – 6:00 p.m. Thurs, Nov 2 – 6:00 p.m. Thurs, Dec 7 – 6:00 p.m.

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Dry conditions and excessive moisture: Why risk management is key CC Ag Economics’ sector-specific Economic Snapshot series forecast a healthy Canadian agriculture sector into 2018. The series provides a broad overview however, saying nothing about individual producer margins, which will vary from the national average – sometimes significantly. 2017 growing conditions to-date have challenged regional production. There’s still significant uncertainty around yields according to AAFC’s August 2017 outlook for principal field crops. Dry conditions in Western Canada and excessive moisture conditions in Eastern Canada have reduced projections of overall crop production by 2.7%. The dry weather this year has also exacted a toll on livestock producers’ forage production and pasture conditions. Weather’s impact on margins expected to be high in 2017 It’s possible some producers will experience a yield loss as much as 20% below provincial 5-year averages in the current year. With market conditions currently soft, the added pressure of lower production will push weather-challenged producers’ profit margins to near the break-even point (based on average costs of production and yields from the 2017 Saskatchewan Crop Planning Guide and the Ontario Field Crop Budgets). Nobody wants to be

in that situation, but if you’ve been there before, you know the importance of risk management strategies. Risk management and marketing decisions can make the difference in a tough year The money’s already been spent to grow the 2017 crop. It’s now up to savvy marketing to get you the best price on crop not already locked up through forward pricing, future and option contracts. It’s not unusual for spot prices to vary 15% or more in a crop year; sound marketing helps mitigate the impact of that price risk on the bottom line. Risk management isn’t easy – but it is essential Include all likely sources of risk to assess what you need to protect your profitability. Revenue insurance can guard against both production and price volatility, but if harvest doesn’t bring you the expected volumes, crop insurance can mitigate production risk from either low yields or poor quality. It pays to invest the time and effort to properly evaluate all possible scenarios and assess how the different tools will work on your own operation. But you manage risk year-round, long before each crop year begins. It’s now time to familiarize yourself with private insurance tools and the

Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). Canada’s latest agricultural policy framework, will introduce a

few modifications to the 2018 business risk management programs.

PEACE COUNTRY PUREBRED SHEEP SALE SAT, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 - 11:00 A.M. WILLOWVIEW AUCTIONS BEAVERLODGE, AB Auc�oneer: Ged Willis

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

40 to 50 EWES Mostly Suﬀolk from diﬀerent consignors

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

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Side discharge, or bag mulch? Mulching is a common method whereby the discharge chute is blocked off and baffles are installed around the blades. This keeps the clippings within the deck, and cuts them up ten times smaller than the regular clippings that are discharged out the side of the mower. This provides a great source of slow-release nitrogen for your lawn keeping it greener for longer. It sounds too good to be true. No bagging, no raking, no hassle and it’s good for your lawn! Avoid mulching if your clippings are over 1 inch. This would result in an abundance of clippings on your lawn. This would take longer to break down and may

lead to a thatch problem. We do suggest aerating and dethatching your lawn at the start of every season when mulching. Side discharge is the easiest and most convenient way to mow. If you don’t mind the clippings on the ground, or don’t require a more manicured look, side discharge is the way to mow. No extra equipment needed on your mower either! For the most manicured and clean look in your yard, bagging is the way to go. Pick up all the unwanted clippings and dispose of them elsewhere. It’s a little more work, but it will get you the clean look you want! Pick the collection system that is right for your model today!

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Richardson buying two AB crop input retailers Two independent crop input retailers in northeastern Alberta will become part of Richardson Pioneer’s ag retail chain starting Friday. Richardson on Monday announced it will buy Webb’s Crop Services Ltd. at Vermilion and Agro Guys Inc. at Forestburg, about 165 km southwest of Vermilion, for undisclosed sums. Both deals are expected to close Thursday, with employees joining Richardson Pioneer on Friday, the company said in a release. Winnipeg-based Richardson described both businesses as independent, full-service retail crop input centres which provide local customers with seed, fertilizer and crop protection products. Webb’s Crop Services is one of the Webb’s family of businesses in the Vermilion area, including New Holland equipment dealer Webb’s Machinery and auto dealer Webb’s Ford. It expanded into the crop input business starting as an Elephant fertilizer dealer in 1943. Agro Guys started operations in 2004 and expanded to its current site at Highways 53 and 36 in 2009, where it set up its dry fertilizer blending facility plus a larger chemical shed and added more

anhydrous delivery units and wagons. Both operations will provide customers with inputs and services in their local catchments, Richardson said, but noted producers in that region of Alberta also have access to grain handling and merchandising through Richardson Pioneer’s ag business centres at Lamont, Lavoy and Legacy Junction and at Marshall, Sask. Privately-held Richardson bought a southeastern Saskatchewan input dealer in January, opened another new retail site in southwestern Saskatchewan this year and has two more Saskatchewan retail sites under construction. The company is “focused on aggressively growing our retail crop inputs network across the Prairies,” Tom Hamilton, its vice-president for agribusiness operations, said in Monday’s release. “Whether through acquisition, building new or enhancing our existing facilities, we will continue to pursue opportunities to expand our Richardson Pioneer network and offer our services to more customers in strategic locations.” –– AGCanada.com Network

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Making artificial intelligence a reality for agriculture When you use a customer support chat forum to get help with a product, a new router for example, you are almost certainly communicating with a chatbot that uses AI software to respond to your query. An autonomous car is using GPS data, information coming from numerous sensors on the vehicle and driving protocols programmed into the car to make the appropriate driving decisions. In all these examples, AI software is accessing data and generating a response that has traditionally been done by humans. This word “decision” really helps to define how AI is poised to impact agriculture. Just as it’s

helping doctors make better diagnoses for cancer patients by accessing huge banks of data and previous outcomes, the potential is for AI to assist or automate specific management decisions currently made by farmers. Supercomputers that can process millions (yes, millions) of equations per second could allow all manner of data from Internet-connected field sensors, weather stations, drones, etc., to be combined with seed product characteristics, crop and input prices, and more to predict or automate decisions relating to which seed to plant, when to plant it, the optimal fertilizer rate, irrigation decisions, and so on. To date, most artificial intelligence is really driven by the formulas or algorithms developed and installed by humans. For example, if the variables indicate that irrigation should be turned on, the software will make it so. We’ve built the formula that enables the software to generate a decision. The next stage of artificial intelligence is sometimes referred to as machine learning. Instead of relying on defined programming (if the data is x, the output is y), the concept of machine learning is to program the software to recognize patterns so it can learn how to respond appropriately, getting better and better with each iteration. This is a crude simulation of how the human brain actually works. Will artificial intelligence replace the knowledge and intuition that farmers have always relied on to help manage their farms? Probably not – but it will complement and challenge how decisions are made, especially as our ability to generate and collect all manner of data continues to expand.

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There are many definitions of artificial intelligence (AI), but in plain terms the concept describes how a computer or machine can emulate a human by processing information and data and generate a response or action to get a job done properly. Artificial intelligence has been anticipated by science fiction for decades. But the availability of enormous volumes of data and high speed computing is helping make AI a mainstream technology. Examples include voice recognition software, customer service bots and autonomous cars. If you ask Siri if you need an umbrella today, she recognizes that you are asking if it’s going to rain.

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Stories from Cotillion, Silver Valley and Fourth Creek The Homecoming, 1987 By A. Dolen We came from many provinces, Some from across the sea. We shared on dream in common,

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For some the dream soon faded; Fate beckoned them elsewhere. For the earth only yields its riches To those who really care For those who faced the challenge, The road was long and rough. We can all tell tales of hardships That nigh made us cry, “Enough!” The forest gave way to farmland, Now fields of waving grain. The large tractors and the combines Roll like ships across the plain. Now the younger generation Steps into our dusty shoes. They all face a different challenge, And we pray they do not lose. As we gather here together To enjoy and reminisce. Let’s give thanks for all the blessings; God surely had a hand in this.

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The forest fire that raged in Cotillion before 1952 had left standing only a few bluffs of trees. The rolling hills gave way to the coulees and canyons of the Pouce and Peace Rivers. The poplars were only a couple of feet high and one could see for miles in any direction. Land clearing consisted of picking up half-burned logs and sticks, then plowing the small saplings under. The only way into the area was a trail north of Banser’s through the Teepee, which hugged the coulee past Leo Lefebvre’s to Rushfeldt’s, then north again on a partial seismic road. In 1952 the only inhabitants of the area were the Arnold Ferguson and Bert Peters families.

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New tech creating buzz; a developed drop-pan in one day. Since then, they have been manufacturing them in their yard non-stop. Scherman says their tag line reflects the mindset behind their technology. “The most money per hour you will ever make farming is setting your combine and knowing your losses,” he says. Water management The topic of water management in fields has seen significant growth over the past five years. As a result, companies are starting to develop technology to provide farmers with surface and sub-surface solutions to excess water in their field. One company providing beginning to end solutions is Rocky Mountain Equipment. Steven Gillis, who is an ag technology sales specialist with RME, says the pick-up in conversations in the western Prairies can be attributed to the precipitation they received in northern Alberta in recent years. “There’s a lot of guys there dealing with substantial water for the past few years and lost a lot of crop with it,” Gillis says. “It wasn’t uncommon to see a combine in front of seeding equipment and that’s because of the water last fall that kept them from getting the crop off.”

And while it may be a new conversation in Alberta, it’s a familiar one in Manitoba. “When you go into the Winnipeg region, Red River Valley area water management it is just part of normal farming practices. You go west of there to the Saskatchewan/ Manitoba border, it’s fairly common practice, but not to the same extent it is in central Manitoba.” Part of the solution involves tile drainage, where Gillis reminds farmers they should know their soil before they come in and install it. “With tiles, if you have clay, it’s a very different solution than

if you got light sandy soil. If you have sandy soil water, it will move through it very quickly. You can place your tile lines further apart and still have an effective solution.” “If you have heavy clay and the water can permeate the soil, your tile lines need to be closer together. That’s something you need to be aware of before you go in there and start doing the installation.”

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The obedience work continues at the corner 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 is time to expand on this and increase the degree of difficulty. A lie down at your feet white everything around is calm and quiet is quite different than a lie down at 300 yards white stock is running away. To improve the lie down ask the dog to lie 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 white having the dog lie there- The further you get around the dog on the circle before he gets up, the better. Stay ctose

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. Carryonwith your walk and gradually extend the distance away from the dog.

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Canadian production report review Statistics Canada released its first farm-surveyed estimates of the season for 2017 Canadian crop production (13,300 farmers surveyed) on Aug. 31. The agency forecast 2017 Canadian canola production at 18.2 million tonnes, midpoint of pre-report trade estimates. But that number will likely grow with subsequent reports. Backing up that opinion, StatsCan revised up its estimate of the previous year 2016 canola crop by 1.2 million tonnes to 19.6 million tonnes. This report is seen as neutral to slightly positive for the canola price outlook. After all, anything below 19 million tonnes on the 2017 crop still suggests a trend towards eroding year-end carryout given continued strong demand expectations. But the supply rationing process does not have to occur all at once, or even right now. Should yield assessments rise in subsequent reports it lessens the need for a dramatic price response. Harvest price pressure typical of September will limit gains for now, despite a still constructive longer term bias. Canola remains a sideways, rangebound market that will be subject to one to two month waves in one direction then the other. Wheat Perhaps the most dramatic result on the report was for durum. Pre-report ideas pegged the 2017 crop at 4.5 million to 5.3 million tonnes, but StatsCan estimated the crop to be 3.9 million. That compares with last year’s crop which was 7.8 million. This report highlights the depressed opinion that growers expressed throughout southern Alberta and Saskatchewan over their durum crops during the height of the hot/dry period around

the end of July. But PFCanada believes this will be the lowest durum crop estimate of the year and we are likely to see revisions higher in time. That’s not to suggest there were no problems with the durum crop this year. Most certainly there were, but early harvest reports suggest crop results a touch better than initially feared. With such a discounted production forecast though, it should give the market some pause after prices retreated from their summer highs. StatsCan pegged all-wheat at 25.5 million tonnes, compared to trade estimates of 22.8 million to 27.8 million. Last year the crop came in at 31.7 million tonnes. A large measure of that decline is attributable to durum. Minneapolis spring wheat futures were and continue to face selling pressure since establishing highs in early July. Traders have been dumping their long spring/short winter wheat futures spread positions, and in the process, shrinking what is still a large spring wheat premium over the other wheats. Harvest results in Western Canada have so far been pretty good in many areas. The Canadian wheat crop estimate will almost certainly rise from this latest StatsCan estimate. Oats StatsCan’s oat crop peg at 3.685 million tonnes was above the highest trade ideas, and consequently not a bullish result. We continue to hear good - in some cases exceptional (Manitoba) yield as harvest continues to roll. Many within the trade already anticipating higher production ahead of this report, but this number still nipped at Chicago oat futures. I suspect the best cash oat pricing opportunity is likely four to six months out when another

miller reload is needed. Pulses On lentils, the StatsCan number was 2.3 million compared to last year’s crop of 3.2 million. The lentil number came in lower than expected, with trade ideas up closer to 2.75 million tonnes. But it is important to remember that the current market outlook is not driven by Canada supply issues. Rather demand, or the lack thereof for the moment, is the real market driver. I suspect that condition will improve as the marketing year progresses. However, farmers here in the nearterm seem ready to push newly harvested supply onto the market rather aggressively, which suggests red lentils are headed for 20 cents sooner than later. On peas, StatsCan production pegged at 3.8 million tonnes, about midrange with trade expectations, but is probably destined to rise to 4.0 million tonnes or slightly more in time. Like in lentils, whatever the pea crop size here, that is not the key factor inﬂuencing market price. Rather it’s the sluggish demand profile of the current offshore market intertwined with aggressive offshore export competition, notably today from the pace of Russian selling. That said, Canada will have no problem moving a four million tonnes pea crop size this year, but demand isn’t as exclusive, nor do importers lug the same urgency to chase as in other years.

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Taylor 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lone Wolf Golf Club Contact Amber @ leopardlindley@hotmail.com

Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

4 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958

DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958

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Taylor 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lone Wolf Golf Club Contact Amber @ leopardlindley@hotmail.com

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Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889 Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8967

6 Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Fort St. John 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Fort St. John 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Fort St. John 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

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30 Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Fort St. John 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224

Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

THURSDAY

Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889 Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8967

Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889

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Chetwynd 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 5312 - 47th Ave Contact 250-788-3477 Grande Prairie 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Avenue Contact 780-814-8224 High Level 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Curling Rink Contact 780-247-1625 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

Rycroft 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rycroft Ag Building Contact 780-765-2889 Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8967

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Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Enilda 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enilda WI Hall Contact 780-523-2209 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224 Peace River 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10301 - 101st St. Contact 780-274-0536

Berwyn 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-625-4430 Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Enilda 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enilda WI Hall Contact 780-523-2209 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224

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Compost Manure for Sale for Gardens this Fall. Call: 250759-4956 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 Used Overhead Door for Sale, 12’ High 18’ Wide/Has All Parts/ Fair Shape/Works Well. $300. Plastic Cover for 2008 GMC Long Box. $200. 780-538-2902. Grande Prairie

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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

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 Down sizing Farm Selling Reese 22 Ton Gooseneck Hitch for pickup. Good condition. 780- 494-2460 Massey Ferguson 410 Combine. Best Offer. 780-8050298 Kinuso

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

Heavy Equipment 2215 Attachments for skidsteers,

tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc. Phone 780-354-2161.Beaverlodge. FOR SALE: 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 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 Down sizing Farm Selling Reese 22 Ton Gooseneck Hitch for pickup. Good condition. 780- 494-2460 FOR SALE: 10 X 51 Westfield Swing Auger, Good Condition. $1,500. Phone: 780-518-2816. Hythe, AB. For Sale: 1952 D-42 Mac Truck Cab & Chassis. 1968 GMC Red 1/2Ton, Restored. 780-624-0727 FOR SALE: Used Tractor Tires, Most Sizes Available. Phone: 780-322-3822

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FOR SALE: Used Detroit Diesel Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780322-3822 Hydraulic Swath Roller 5 ft Mandako $200. Phone Gilbert: 780-323-4362 or 780837-1778 JD Combine, 8820 Turbo, Long Auger, Pickup Header, Good Running Condition. Machine hrs: 4509. 780494-3421 John Deere 6620 combine with long auger/ pickup header for sale. (780)8362239

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E½ 12-83-9-W6M, 318.97 acres, more or less - LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 25.75 kilometres (16 miles) west and 61.16 kilometres (38 miles) north of Spirit River, Alberta. Operations Division will take bids in the Grande Prairie Provincial Building Room 1905, 10320 – 99 St, in Grande Prairie, Alberta, on October 5, 2017, at 10:00am, for a 10-year Grazing Lease on the above. Bidders must be 18 years of age or older, and Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. The auction bid will be for a once only bonus. DISPOSITION OF THIS LAND IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM RESERVE BONUS BID OF $100.00 PLUS GST. Other restrictions may apply. For additional information, terms and conditions, please contact: James Hedges, Grande Prairie, Alberta (780) 538-8028 Jane Dadson, Edmonton, Alberta (780) 638-4757 Andre Corbould Deputy Minister Environment and Parks

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JX65 2wd Tractor with Front-End Loader, 800hrs/Good Condition. $18,500. 780-285-2009 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

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3535 Livestock Butcher Hogs, Sows, Feeders, all Types & Sizes for Sale. Raised Outside, No Hormones. 780-524-7862 For sale: Muskovy ducks and ducklings. Please phone (780)354-8308 Isa-Brown Laying Hens. Ready to Lay in August. Lays Brown Eggs, Hatched April 2017. 780-832-1783 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

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Two-Year-Old & Yearling Registered Black Angus Bulls for Sale. Semen Tested/ Ready-to-Work. Call Darren: 780-814-4993

Fall Pasture for 60 Head of Cows or Yearlings in the Rolla Area. Phone: 250-7594956

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Buying Draft & Draft Cross Horses & Colts of All Types. Paying Cash. Phone: 780831-4077 Show Harness for Team of Draft-Size Horses, Granite, with Scotch Top & Bridles. $2,500. 780-523-5379

Yearling Registered and Commercial Angus Bulls for Sale Off the Ranch. Call (c)780-518-0230 or (h)780539-7128

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ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS

Section 12-76-4-W6M, 640 acres, more or less - LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 10 kilometres (6 miles) west and 4.8 kilometres (3 miles) south of Peoria, Alberta.

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

6030 Houses for Sale

6930 Pasture For Rent

8190 Industrial/Commercial

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

5520 Legal/Public Notices

LAND AUCTION LAND TENDER UNDER FARM HOLDINGS CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS

SW 3-77-7-W6M, 160 acres, more or less - LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 38 kilometres (23.61 miles) southwest of Spirit River, Alberta. Offers in the form of sealed tenders will be received by the Lands Office in the Grande Prairie Provincial Building Room 2201, 10320 – 99 St, Alberta, T8V 6J4, up to 2:30 p.m., Friday, October 13, 2017, for a sale, under the Farm Holdings Consolidation Program. In accordance with the program, the current grazing lease holders will be given the opportunity to match the highest, acceptable bid. The Tender opening will take place in the Grande Prairie Provincial Building Room 1902, 10320 – 99 St, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 6J4 on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 10:00am.

Operations Division will take bids in the Grande Prairie Provincial Building Room 1905, 10320 - 99 St, in Grande Prairie, Alberta, on October 5, 2017, at 2:00pm, for a 10-year Grazing Licence on the above.

Bidders must be 18 years of age or older, and Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.

A deposit of 10% of the reserve bid is required. The balance of the purchase price will be payable within 30 days of the date of the tender being accepted. 5% GST will also be payable on the total purchase price when the successful bidder has been established.

The auction bid will be for a once only bonus. DISPOSITION OF THIS LAND IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM RESERVE BONUS BID OF $100.00 PLUS GST.

Sale of this land is subject to a reserve bid.

Other restrictions may apply. For additional information, terms and conditions, please contact:

Other restrictions may apply. To obtain a copy of the bid package and for further information, please contact:

James Hedges, Grande Prairie, Alberta (780) 538-8028

Jane Dadson, Edmonton, Alberta (780) 638-4757

Andre Corbould Deputy Minister Environment and Parks

FINAL Date 08.24.17

Legal and Tender File Name TEN-SRC R17009

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9005 Farm Produce

Compost Manure for Sale for Gardens this Fall. Call: 250759-4956

9010 Farm Services

For All Your Hauling and Cattle Buying Needs, Call Mark at NEEDMORE Cattle CO. 780-882-5456

9020 Feed & Seed

#1 Alfalfa Seed for Sale. Bagged and Inoculated. Phone: 780-832-8250 FOR SALE: Cleaned Fall Rye Seed 88% Germ. Fairview, Phone: 780-835-0872

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

300 Big Round Grass Hay Bales for Sale, Approx. 1300 lbs each. Phone: 250-7594956 9 round bales alfalfa/brohme mix. $300 for all 9. (780)835-5993 FOR SALE: Round bales, 4x4, Mostly Grasses, No Rain, Under Cover. Phone: 250-786-5627 Horse Hay, Round Bales, Grass Mix, No Clover, Shedded. Call for Price: 250-8437354

9030 Tillage & Seeding

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

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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9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers

2011 Jayco 26’ Pull-Type Camper for Sale in Clairmont Area. Air Conditioning, Radio, TV. 780-5673726 2000 40ft-Damon Intruder motorhome. Sleeps 6. $29,000 250-219-0605 DC.

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Monuments - things to be fearful of? Insulted by? This topic has been on my mind since all of the strife in Charlottesville triggered the tearing down of monuments. As I get ready to, as project lead, install a monument to honour the 158 souls who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country during the Afghanistan War, here in Grande Prairie, Alberta, I have to wonder. 158 names grace the monument, 158 names that are connected to families, wives, husbands, children, grand parents and uncles and aunts, cousins, all left here to miss them. As the person who conceived the idea to build an Afghanistan War Monument & Memorial Gardens here in Grande Prairie, Alberta, it was with a heart that wanted to thank the soldiers and their families for their sacrifice and to remember that sacrifice. WAR IS UGLY. The Afghanistan War Monument does not glorify War and is not intended to. It honours the sacrifice, the hurt, the pain, the sorrow, the promise cut short. Our soldiers prepare for war, they train for it, but they do not seek it. They go to battle by the orders they are given by the government of the day. The men and women who answer the call to defend and protect our country, its allies and the defenceless around the world; they deserve to be thanked, to be remembered, to have their families embraced and supported. That’s what’s in my heart. That’s why I have pushed relent-

lessly to build this monument and the gardens that will be forth coming. MY SINGLE BIGGEST FEAR? 20 years from now, 50 years from now, 100 years from now, when I am dead and gone and can not tell you why I conceived this monument and these gardens, is someone going to take offence and pull it down? Will they decimate the gardens we are lovingly designing? Will they deface the historical points of interest we create that tell the story of our history as a collective of humans who live on a land mass we call Canada? If you go to Ireland, there are military monuments everywhere, even in churches. All of these monuments thanking the people who sacrificed their lives, assuring that the story, the history of Ireland is kept alive. Many ordered at the request of a grieving spouse or family member. Saying thank you, honouring the sacrifices of those who fought for what we believe in, is important, but what happens 100 years from now? What happens when the beliefs of our day give way to beliefs of a different nature as population demographics change? Trying to hide the past, to rewrite it, is a dangerous thing. If something or someone being honoured is truly offensive, then build something instructive that puts the truth into perspective and park it RIGHT BESDIE THE MONUMENT. Let’s remember that the art itself has a certain intrinsic value and that No one alive today knows what was in the heart of the person

whose art they are defacing. The sculpture, the foundry artist, was it just a job or a passionate creation for them? We will never know. AND REMEMBER - FREE SPEECH is a double edged sword. OH, and remember something else - the whole - your rights end where they infringe on mine, is equally a double edged sword. Now here is my stance on the politics in our country, Canada...on the removing of the names of men like John A Macdonald or removing plaques from the Confederate daughters like what happened in Montreal last week.... Without tension, pressure; carbon is just carbon. A diamond can not be created without tension or pressure. It also requires time. Canada is a young and imperfect lump of coal that is a diamond in the rough. Our leaders have over the decades failed ALL OF US who live today in one way or the other. They were after all human. Many lived in a time that we cannot truly fathom and they made decisions that we can only guess at the reasons behind them. Wiping them out of our history is not going to change how we got to where we are. My motorcycle has taught me to look to where I want to go, but to glance in my rearview mirror once in a while, to measure how far I have come. History is supposed to help guide our future, it can’t do that if we hide it. It’s not going to make the hurt better. It’s going to create more hurt

and hatred, because as I said before - there is a double edged sword called the Charter of Rights and Freedoms - and your rights stop where they infringe on mine. Under the Charter is that other double edged sword called freedom of speech and expression. You have your right to feel, and believe what you feel and believe. You have no right to force that on me. You have no right to deny me my speech or expression, because we are supposed to be EQUAL. Let’s approach tender topics as equals TODAY. None of us can change the past but we can chart a better future. Now that the political commentary is out of the way, here is a little bit of info on the project here in Grande Prairie: This project has three phases. Phase one, the Afghanistan War monument and the memorials to the 4 fallen from the Afghanistan war that are tied to our city. Phase two is the building of the memorial gardens, with little memory walks inside the bigger gardens. I hope you have a blessed day and if you are lucky enough to be riding today, please remember to ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you! Belt Drive Betty, Editor & Rider

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Review your financial strategy now with trusted advisors, says chief economist Producers should meet with their financial advisors to discuss the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate activity and make sure their financial strategy is tested against multiple scenarios and up to date, says FCC’s chief economist. The central bank increased its rate Wednesday by one-quarter point, to 1.0 per cent. That’s the second 25-basis-point increase since July. The bank says employment and wage growth sparked strong consumer spending. As well, business investment and exports also improved. Think strategically For J.P. Gervais, FCC’s chief economist, the hike means now is the time to think about financial strategy. Thoroughly understanding risk is key when interest rates are in flux, he says.

“Knowing what this modest increase could mean is important for considering strategies such as switching from a floating rate to a fixed rate, if you and your advisor think that’s a timely move,” he says. According to Gervais, income is the primary driver of debt repayment. Fluctuations in commodity prices and interest rates will affect producers’ ability to pay back that debt. Understand farm financial risk So he’s urging producers to understand exactly how much risk they’re taking on, and what flexibility they have in facing higher interest rates or a lower income. That’s called financial “stress testing.” Says Gervais: “Work with your advisor to look at various scenarios, and your capacity to repay

your debt. It’s the best approach to take.” Gervais says current financial ratios for Canadian agriculture are in line with historical averages. And farm income was at record levels in 2016. Strong Canadian ag To him, those factors mean Canadian agriculture is strong and well-positioned to withstand small interest rate increases, which the industry has been expecting after an extended lull. Interest rates and the Canadian dollar are likely to continue to rise in the short term. Whether it’s a pattern that will continue is too early to say. But Gervais believes the Bank of Canada would like to get back to 2015 rates, when it cut its rate twice in response to the Canadian oil sector slowdown.

But, he adds, only if interest rates climb over the two to three years can we expect this to be a signal of a long-term upward trend. The art of setting interest rates “The Bank of Canada always looks beyond the immediate horizon,” he says. “That’s why setting interest rates is more of an art than a science. The Bank relies on complex, long-term information that is often imprecise, so it’s not unusual for it to revise or update its projection and chart a new course. That’s what makes accurately predicting interest rates impossible.” He’s also keeping his eye on the value of the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar. He says that a move of the dollar above 85 cents would challenge profitability for some operations.

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VEHICLES – 2010 Ford F350 • 2005 Chev Cobalt • 2000 Chev Venture Van (2) Late Model 1 Tons w/ Flat Decks TRAILERS/EQUIPMENT – Peerless Tandem Gravel Clam • Gradall Truck Mounted Excavator • (2) Large Unused Bldg. Exhaust Fans 40 Ft. Sea Can w/ shelving • 30’X40’ tent Bldg. • Truck Mount Steamer Van Unit 30’X70’ Tent Bldg. ATV’S & RECREATION – 2011 Polaris Ranger • Polaris Razor 2013 Kawasaki KLR 650 Street Bike, only 730 kms • 15 ft. Boat & Trailer • Bombardiers 200 Quad • Yamaha 350 Quad • Asst. Dirt Bikes HOUSEHOLD/MISC – Asst. Office Desks • Asst. Household Furniture MANY MORE ITEMS-TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION MORE ITEMS ARRIVING DAILY! Please note that this is the last edition of the Northern Horizon before sale date. We are accepting items daily from 8am to 5pm and later if needed. Delivery deadline is Tuesday, September 19th. For updates and photos of our new arrivals please check out our Facebook page. Call Kevin NOW to book you items and get in on the last sale for 2017!

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Pulse crop views other matters on the grow is therefore a timing issue. If, going forward, Canadian farmers collectively choose to supply-push red lentils onto the marketplace at whatever is the prevailing market price this autumn, then price has the risk of dropping down to 20 cents per pound. But PFCanada believes that farmer sales will be passive initially because there are other crop choices to market and, coming off years of 30+ cents, there’s a perception that 22 to 23 cents is too low. If that’s correct, then the market grind extends up until such point that users need to inevitably come to Canada for a product reload. The best chance of firmer price trend likely needs to overlap with 2018 what-ifs, which means the second half of the 20172018 marketing campaign. For the time being, 22 to 24 cents likely remains as good as it gets for the first half of the marketing year until the world is given time to better rebalance. I suspect price could take a meaningful run higher, up another five cents, sometime in the second half of the marketing year. Green lentils Pent-up demand by food users who need an off-combine reload provides underlying price support. But there is a chance that farmers move/sell more high-priced green lentils than the system can use early.

While green lentil market lacks pigeon pea support for additional demand, the U.S. production shortfall (about 100-150,000 tonnes) and mediocre yield voids green lentils from returning to surplus supply status. It’s imperative that Canada produces quality. U.S. shortfall provides quiet support all year. But despite the green lentil supply/demand sheet looking in balance, it might be risky to maintain overtly bullish views on the entire crop at prevailing higher price of 42 cents per pound. Best to meter in some sales.

Auction Action Alberta Government Vehicle Surplus And Guest Consignors Harold’s Towing South Compound 16001 – 90th Street, McRae Industrial Park Grande Prairie, Alberta

October 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. CARS

2007 Blue Pontiac G5, Serial #1G2AN15B077139508, 2007 Black Chevrolet Cobalt, Serial #1G1AM15B177135149, 2004 Gold Nissan Maxima, Serial #1N4BA41E94C838870, 2004 Medium Grey Chrysler Concorde, Serial #2C3HD36M44H669932, 2003 Light Blue Chrysler PT Cruiser, Serial #3C8FY78G83T573084, 2002 Silver Saturn L100, Serial #1G8JS54F42Y589191, 2002 Gold Chrysler Sebring, Serial #1C3EL46R02N204432, 2002 Red Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Serial #2G1WX15K129187868, 2001 Medium Blue Buick Century, Serial #2G4WS52J211157070, 2001 Red Honda Civic, Serial #1HGEM21571L807407

SUVS

2009 Black Mazda CX-9, Serial #JM3TB38A190169079, 2008 Gold Kia Sorrento, Serial #KNDJC735X85861549, 2005 Medium Green Chevrolet Trailblazer, Serial #1GNET16S656147768, 2003 Medium Grey Buick Rendezvous, Serial #3G5DA03E23S553808

TRUCKS

2014 Blue GMC 1500, Serial #1GTV2UECXEZ105593, 2007 Red Nissan Titan, Serial #1N6AA07BX7N219678, 2006 Dark Blue Ford F-150, Serial #1FTPX14506NA06043, 2002 White Chevrolet Silverado, Serial #1GCEC14W62Z184313, 2000 White Chevrolet Silverado, Serial #1GCEK19T1YE374893, 1999 White Chevrolet GMT-400, Serial #1GCEK19R9XR122904

VANS

2012 Blue Dodge Grand Caravan, Serial Number 2C4RDGBGXCR262097

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

ATV’s, Trailers, SeaCans, Tools and much, much more

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: THERE MAY BE A QUANTITY OF ADDITIONAL VEHICLES AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS BROUGHT IN ON, OR PRIOR TO, SALE DAY WHICH WERE NOT ABLE TO BE LISTED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.ABNORTHAUCTIONS.COM FOR PICTURES AND AUCTION UPDATES.

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Bonded sale by cash or bankable cheque. Licence #212664 Items are sold as is, where is. SALE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

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Domestic off-take will compliment a smaller United States pea crop and create localized selling opportunities. We still hear the odd cash bid venturing as high as $8.50 per bushel in southern Saskatchewan, though general bids have certainly diminished from that level over the summer to something closer to just either side of $8 per bushel. We should see Canadian prices

strengthen in time, but it may not be for a while yet. The immediate challenge for yellow pea price discovery is that the Former Soviet Union has an excellent crop this year that is priced to clear. Russia and Ukraine combined production is believed to be around three million tonnes. No matter the pulse crop discussed, global traders are likely to first deplete the FSU’s exportable pulse surplus before coming to Canada in a more meaningful way. Green peas If there’s a decent yield of green peas that coincides with good quality, then the impact of high prices due to tight supply and high demand extends into the deferred price outlook. Until more supply detail is verified though, there is little merit putting specific marketing price and timelines in place. PFCanada does not envision a price downtrend developing, rather it is a case of how long does price grinds before moving higher. Red lentils There is the widespread view that the offshore global supply of red lentils is deemed ample amid the perception that India inventory is large. The new crop export line-up from Canada is light at this time, but the market seems to have found a spot to kill time by discouraging farmers from selling. Price outlook

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Yellow peas Preliminary yield reports from the field appear slightly better than previously discounted expectations. But 2017-2018 is a marketing year where Canadian yellow pea crop size is not the key element influencing how low price trends can push, though our crop size can limit how high prices can go later in the year. The supply/demand balance sheet only becomes burdensome if Canada’s all pea crop size tops 4.5 million tonnes, and right now most trade observers perceive a 3.75 to 4.25 million tonne crop in the making for 2017. We’ll see what Statistics Canada’s crop report forecasts on Aug. 31. Prevailing price weakness here at harvest is more about temporarily discouraging product inflow into the commercial pipeline rather than start a new price trend.

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