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Volume 40, Issue 19 September 29, 2017

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Farm Credit Canada launched their annual Drive Away Hunger by contributing $100,000 to school meal programs across Canada, including $1,000 for McLeod School just outside of Dawson Creek on the way to Chetwynd.

Relationship manager with FCC Debbie Garrison was on hand from FCC, as was Laurel Piper.

Garrison said FCC was looking for more ways to support those working to help alleviate hunger.

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are now collecting food and cash donations until October 13.

The launch precedes Hunger Awareness Week from September 18-22, 2017, which aims to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in Canada.

One hundred per cent of donations go to Canadian food banks, and anyone can visit www.fccdriveawayhunger.ca to make a monetary donation.

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Strong financials cushion producers from shifts A stronger Canadian dollar and higher interest rates may make the business of agriculture more challenging, but not necessarily put producers in a weaker financial position, according to J.P. Gervais, chief agricultural economist for Farm Credit Canada (FCC).

“The fundamentals of Canadian agriculture are sound and most farm operations are in a good financial position to weather most significant changes in our economy,” said Gervais, in releasing FCC’s 2017-18 Outlook for Farm Assets and Debt Report. “Economic conditions are always changing, so it’s really the pace of change that can pose the greatest challenge – not so much the change itself.”

Since July, the Bank of Canada increased its interest rate twice by a quarter of a per cent, signaling to

financial markets that economic conditions could lead to higher longterm interest rates.

torically low at 15.4 per cent. A low debt-to-asset ratio provides financial flexibility and represents lower risk.

At the same time, the Canadian dollar has gained strength and could hover around the 80-cent mark for the foreseeable future. Although the low dollar has been good for exports, it has made purchasing equipment abroad, particularly from the United States, more expensive for producers.

Gervais said gradual interest rate increases and a stronger Canadian dollar will slow the appreciation of farmland, which now represents almost 70 per cent of the value of total farm assets, compared to 54 per cent in 1981.

The FCC report examines farm liquidity, which reflects the ability of producers to make short-term payments, and solvency, the proportion of total assets financed by debt. Both indicators suggest a vast majority of farms are in a strong position to absorb the impact of higher interest rates and a stronger dollar.

“After a prolonged period of strong growth in farm asset and land values, we are confident in projecting the rate of increase in the value of farmland and buildings will begin to lose steam in 2017 and going into 2018,” he said.

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to farm debt, we also project a slower increase in the level of farm debt.”

Gervais cautions that every farm operation is unique and he recommends producers pay close attention to commodity prices and cash flow to ensure their business can withstand sudden changes in the economic landscape.

The report provides an overview of the balance sheet of agriculture, focusing on the financial health of the sector. It also looks at the affordability of assets relative to farm income, with a special focus on farmland values.

The debt-to-asset ratio in Canadian agriculture also remains his-

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Breakfast Brief GROWING CONFIDENCE (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 22nd entry on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NorthernHorizonDC/) Grain markets this morning are mostly in the green. The US Dollar is falling after a bullish run the past two days, which is supporting commodity prices. As Garrett mentioned in Grain Markets Today, US grain export numbers from yesterday were positive, but bearish headwinds reined in any rallies. US soybean export sales for last week were 2.34 million tonnes, well above the market’s pre-report estimate of 1.2 million to 1.5 million tonnes. The big sales bring up the total contracted-for-export volume to 19.3 million tonnes (or 710 million bushels if you’re using GrainUnitConverter.com) The full-year target by the USDA is for 61.2 million tonnes (or 2.25 billion bushels). American corn export sales came in below expectations at roughly 527,000 MT or 20.7 million bushels. US wheat export sales were at the low-end of expectations, with a little more than 307,000 MT or 11.3 million bushels.

In another FarmLead insights piece published this morning, we examine the rise of Russia’s wheat production and exports. Also, we explore how Russia has affected other major exporters and what it means for wheat farmers. Compared to years past, current US soybean export sales are tracking 12% behind the 5-year average and 18% behind last year’s sales pace.

For corn, exports sales are tracking 16% behind the average for this time of year. However, US corn total-marketing-year exports are expected to fall 7% compared the average of the past few years.

Switching gears into pulses, the prices for peas are likely to trade sideways as ample global supplies curtail any “panic buying.” The main cause of the supply is increased production in the Black Sea, as well as 2 years of good monsoon rains in India supporting crops there. The National Weather Service says temperatures across the US for the last 3 months of the year will likely be above-average. This may be concerning, considering some of the drought conditions in the Northern Plains and Midwest that exist right now. For the latter area and into the Southern Plains, the NWS says lower-than-normal precipitation is more likely than average rainfall. The flipside to this sort of weather forecast is that you should have strong confidence to get in harvesting corn and soybeans this fall without disruption.

Bigger EU Rapeseed Crop Expected EU grain industry group Coceral says that the EU rapeseed crop might be larger than originally thought, but that the 2018/19 crop could also be large. Coceral is estimating this year’s EU rapeseed crop at 22.11 million tonnes. Last year’s crop was 20.55 million tonnes. Comparably, Strategie Grains’ estimate is 21.65 million tonnes, the International Grains Council is at 21.8 million, the USDA is at 21.95, and the European Commission is at 21.86 million tonnes. The main catalyst behind Coceral’s estimate is that French and UK yields came in better than expected. In France, a 5.48 million tonnes this was forecasted off average yields of nearly 64 bushels per acre.

The official estimate of the European Commission’s agricultural meteorology unit, MARS, is just over 62 bushels per acre. In the UK, the harvest there is pegged at 2.17 million tonnes by Coceral thanks to yields jumping 25% year-over-year to 65.5 bushels per acre (the tops in the EU). MARS’ estimate is just 58 bushels per acre. Pretty big difference there. In Germany, Coceral is expecting average rapeseed yields to drop 12% year-over-year to roughly 56 bushels per acre for a 4.35 million-tonne crop. MARS has German average rapeseed yields at 61. Considering where EU wheat prices are right now, more rapeseed is expected to get planted in 2018. The key contracts that the market is watching are the Paris-based November 2018 rapeseed price and wheat’s December 2018. The average ratio between these two “end-of-the-calendar-year” contracts Is usually 1.9, but today it sits above 2, suggesting more rapeseed in 2018. It’s also worth noting that the last couple of years, farmers have been unable to use certain seed and chemical treatments on their rapeseed crops. One would think this is a detriment to planting more acres.

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT

Grain Future Prices - as of September 22, 2017 Last 472.90s 496.70 503.80 508.00 Last 440-4s 449-0 468-6 482-0 Last 381-4s 446-6 464-6 477-4 Last 704-2s 627-6 639-0 642-6 Last 352-0 364-6 373-0 Last 249-0 257-0 257-4s Last 980-2 990-2 999-4 Last 34.14 34.36 34.52 Last 312.7 316.6

Change + 0.80 + 4.60 + 4.70 + 4.60 Change + 4-0 - 3-4 - 3-2 - 3-0 Change + 1-4 - 2-6 - 2-6 - 2-6 Change - 2-2 + 3-4 + 3-0 + 2-2 Change + 1-6 + 1-6 + 1-6 Change - 1-0 unch + 6-0 Change + 9-4 + 9-2 + 9-2 Change + 0.04 + 0.02 + 0.02 Change + 3.7 + 3.7

Open 0.00 491.80 498.70 502.10 Open 0-0 452-4 472-0 484-6 Open 0-0 449-0 467-0 480-0 Open 0-0 625-0 637-6 644-0 Open 349-6 362-2 370-4 Open 248-0 259-4 255-4 Open 970-0 980-0 989-0 Open 34.10 34.34 34.47 Open 308.8 312.6

High 472.90 498.50 505.10 509.40 High 440-4 455-0 474-0 487-0 High 381-4 452-4 470-2 482-6 High 704-2 631-0 642-4 646-2 High 356-2 368-6 377-0 High 252-0 259-4 259-0 High 985-0 995-0 1004-0 High 34.37 34.61 34.76 High 313.6 317.5

Low 472.90 490.30 497.50 502.10 Low 440-4 448-0 468-0 481-0 Low 381-4 445-0 463-2 476-0 Low 704-2 624-2 636-4 641-4 Low 349-4 362-2 370-4 Low 248-0 257-0 255-4 Low 969-0 979-4 988-4 Low 34.05 34.28 34.44 Low 308.5 312.4

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Weekly Feed Grain Report - September 22, 2017

Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $10.44 ( + $0.07 ) $10.60 ( + $0.07 ) $10.67 ( + $0.06 ) October 2017 $10.46 ( + $0.06 ) $10.59 ( + $0.06 ) $10.79 ( + $0.06 ) November 2017 $10.53 ( + $0.06 ) $10.67 ( + $0.06 ) $10.78 ( + $0.06 ) December 2017 $10.67 ( + $0.05 ) $10.81 ( + $0.05 ) $10.93 ( + $0.05 ) January 2018 $10.72 ( + $0.06 ) $10.85 ( + $0.05 ) $10.99 ( + $0.06 ) February 2018 $10.77 ( + $0.06 ) $10.90 ( + $0.06 ) $11.03 ( + $0.06 ) March 2018 $10.82 ( + $0.06 ) $10.95 ( + $0.06 ) $11.09 ( + $0.06 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $4.85 ( + $0.01 ) $4.92 ( + $0.00 ) $4.95 ( + $0.00 ) October 2017 $4.83 ( + $0.01 ) $4.91 ( + $0.01 ) $4.94 ( + $0.01 ) November 2017 $4.76 ( + $0.00 ) $4.87 ( + $0.01 ) $4.91 ( + $0.01 ) December 2017 $4.75 ( + $0.01 ) $4.86 ( + $0.01 ) $4.91 ( + $0.01 ) January 2018 $4.75 ( + $0.01 ) $4.87 ( + $0.01 ) $4.91 ( + $0.01 ) February 2018 $4.78 ( + $0.00 ) $4.90 ( + $0.00 ) $4.95 ( + $0.00 ) March 2018 $4.86 ( + $0.01 ) $4.97 ( + $0.00 ) $5.02 ( + $0.00 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $7.29 ( - $0.00 ) October 2017 not available not available $7.34 ( - $0.00 ) November 2017 not available not available $7.38 ( - $0.00 ) December 2017 not available not available $7.42 ( - $0.00 ) January 2018 not available not available $7.46 ( - $0.00 ) February 2018 not available not available $7.49 ( - $0.01 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.49 ( + $0.11 ) $6.58 ( + $0.11 ) $6.61 ( + $0.12 ) October 2017 $6.52 ( + $0.11 ) $6.63 ( + $0.11 ) $6.69 ( + $0.11 ) November 2017 $6.56 ( + $0.11 ) $6.66 ( + $0.12 ) $6.71 ( + $0.12 ) December 2017 $6.60 ( + $0.11 ) $6.70 ( + $0.11 ) $6.76 ( + $0.12 ) January 2018 $6.60 ( + $0.11 ) $6.73 ( + $0.11 ) $6.81 ( + $0.13 ) February 2018 $6.65 ( + $0.11 ) $6.77 ( + $0.11 ) $6.84 ( + $0.12 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $7.35 ( $0.00 ) $7.47 ( $0.00 ) $7.48 ( $0.00 ) October 2017 not available not available $7.53 ( $0.00 ) November 2017 not available $7.66 ( $0.00 ) $7.63 ( $0.00 ) December 2017 not available not available $7.65 ( $0.00 ) January 2018 not available not available $7.74 ( $0.00 ) February 2018 not available not available $7.74 ( $0.00 )

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Oilseed markets grind through harvest season The soybean market continues to grind along in its recovery since establishing summer lows around mid-August. However, with the soy harvest beginning, upward price action is meeting increased resistance, especially following the United States Department of Agriculture’s September forecast of a 4.431-billion-bushel soybean crop for 2017, a record-large crop U.S. Statistics Canada estimates soybean production at a record of 8.3 million tonnes, up 28.8 per cent from 2016. That’s due primarily to an estimated increase of 34.6 per cent in harvested area to 7.2 million acres.

Attention on yield reporting from the U.S. Midwest will pick up in the days ahead, something that will dominate trade attention before the next major USDA crop report on Sept 29.

U.S. yields Early U.S. soybean yield reports continue to run better than expected in most areas. Farmer selling off-the-combine is expected to remain heavy as long as producers can see $8.75 to $9 per bushel cash pricing.

The trade is monitoring pre-planting reports of northern Brazil being dry and Argentina being too wet, but it’s too early for concern yet. Instead, the trade should remain focused on U.S. yield reports and next week’s stocks report.

Chart wise, Chicago November soybean futures have yet to push above $9.77 per bushel (last week’s highs) with conviction, which would set the market wheels in motion for a move up to resistance near $10.

Seasonal lows?

One wonders if seasonal lows are being formed, but that development will not be fully embraced until it can be proven. Failure to advance above initial chart resistance targets suggests yet another test to recent chart support on the November bean contract at $9.50 per bushel.

Canola Winnipeg canola futures quietly edged higher to start this week, correcting modestly off market lows hit last week.

Recent cold overnight temperatures in parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta provide some underlying support for canola, although the early week frosts were likely too late to cause much damage to fields still left to be harvested.

StatsCan released model-based crop production estimates on Sept. 19. Industry participants generally expected to see an upward revision from the agency’s survey-based canola crop size estimate of 18.2 million tonnes, released Aug. 31.

StatsCan delivered. Canola production in Canada in this week’s report is now estimated to reach a record 19.7 million tonnes in 2017.

Price struggles With the soybean market hitting some selling and soyoil turning down over the past few days, canola struggled. Some weakness in the Canadian dollar helped stabilized canola futures.

Usually at this time of year, the commercial pipeline is quickly replenished with newly harvested canola. According to the latest Canadian Grain Commission weekly report, a total of 627,000 tonnes was delivered during the week ending Sept.

10, the third highest single week of deliveries on record going back 10 years. The heavy deliveries brought the visible canola supplies to 1.18 million tonnes, marking the first time stocks rose above one million tonnes in four months.

Bottom line With record large North American harvests of soybeans and Canadian canola, oilseed market prices are working to steady-out.

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Be conscious about what works with horses

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.

I check out the elements at first standing in one spot and asking for each element separately. This

is the easiest for the horse and rider to manage but many horse and rider teams are unable to do these 7 Elements standing still and with the use of their reins. When I say standing still I mean they are not trying to accomplish 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.

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1. Cantering on a right lead (forward), 2. Lateral flexion to the right, 3. Vertical flexion nose in, neck and back rounded, 4. Half passing right (sideways), 5. Hindquarters leading.

What you would be looking at or asking for is a horse that is cantering forward and sideways with a bend in the neck to the right, head in, neck round, and the hip a bit ahead of the shoulder. Much more difficult or advanced would be able to do that same picture without reins or head gear of any kind. The sky is the limit as they say with what we can do with our horses and how much we want to know.

The bare minimum from a safety perspective is to have the 7 elements working at a stand still. Then as many as possible at the walk and trot. The faster you want to ride the more of these elements should be working, and if they all work well at any gait you will have safe enjoyable rides and be able to do most any thing you would like with your horse.

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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.

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Words about rabies and your pets bats found throughout the province. Fortunately we haven’t had many confirmed cases of rabies in the Peace area but there have been the occasional bat that has tested positive for rabies in this area. In some areas of Canada, there are much higher numbers of cases of rabies than in others.

Rabies is a disease to be taken very seriously – in fact it is a reportable disease. As the virus attacks the nervous system, it can cause a variety of symptoms including but not limited to behavior changes, agitation, aggression, changes in voice or bark, seizures, paralysis and eventually death. Wild animals may lose their fear of humans and come into areas that they would not normally enter.

Fortunately vaccination is very effective at protecting animals against this disease. Legally the vaccine must be administered to an animal by a veterinarian. Animal bites can be serious not only because of the possible risk of exposure to rabies but also because they can easily become infected with bacteria. If your pet or animal is bitten, you

Written by Dr. Zoe Ross We have all heard of rabies and some of us have either read the book or watched the movie “Old Yeller” but perhaps you still have some questions about what rabies is or why a vet has to vaccinate your pet for rabies. September 28, 2017 is World Rabies Day so I thought this would be a timely opportunity to provide some additional education on this disease.

Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system of infected animals. It can affect any warm blooded animal, including humans. The most common way an animal (or person) becomes infected with the virus is through a bite wound where saliva from an infected animal is introduced through the broken skin.

Skunks, foxes, bats and raccoons are wild animals that are common victims of rabies and often it is one of these animals that bites pets, livestock or people to infect them with rabies. In Alberta this past year, there have been 6 positive cases of rabies in

should contact your veterinarian. If a person is bitten by an animal it is important to seek medical attention.

Depending upon the circumstances, an animal that bites a person, may be quarantined for monitoring or it may be euthanized for testing if rabies is suspected. If a pet’s rabies vaccine status is current and up to date, then it will be more likely that it will just need to be quarantined and monitored. Vaccinating your pet is beneficial for several reasons: 1) the vaccine is very effective at protecting your animal from rabies, 2) if you travel to another country with your animal you will likely need to have proof of current rabies vaccine status and 3) if your pet bites a person and is vaccinated against rabies, there will be less public health concern that it is carrying rabies.

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

Aspen Hill Red Angus

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

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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

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Clear River Red Angus

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Dusty Acre Blondes

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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

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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

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

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Cuthbertson Cattle Co.

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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

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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

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J Lazy A Ranch

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

Jones Land & Cattle

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

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Kiskatinaw Gelbvieh

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

Milne’s Gelbvieh

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Friesen Hereford Farms

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

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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

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Moonlite Farm

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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

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JoNomn Hereford Ranch

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

McElroy Polled Herefords

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Reber’s Polled Herefords

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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

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Willowdale Simmentals

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Canadians eating healthy amounts of meat A new report released today by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) suggests that the amount of red meat most Canadians are eating is not a risk factor for colorectal cancer.

“According to a recent Statistics Canada survey, Canadians on average are consuming 288 grams of fresh red meat, such as beef, pork, lamb and veal, a week which is less than the 500 grams, or approximately one pound, that WCRF recommends as the maximum amount,” states Christopher White, president and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council.

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“Canadians enjoy hot dogs, bacon and other processed meats in modest amounts – just one ounce (28 grams) a day on average.”

The WCRF report highlights how diet and lifestyle have a major role in preventing colorectal cancer. “Research shows that maintaining a healthy body weight, being physically active, limiting alcoholic drinks, eating well and certainly not smoking, are the most important preventative factors,” explains Mary Ann Binnie, home economist and nutrition manager with the Canadian Pork Council. “People should follow a dietary pattern that includes a variety of whole grains, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, legumes, nuts and seeds, and dairy products in appropriate portion sizes.”

“Meat plays a key role in balanced diets, and even has benefits when added to diets that are largely plantbased,” says Joyce Parslow, home economist and consumer relations director at Canada Beef. “In addition to being a source of the many essential nutrients we need every day for growth, development, and overall wellbeing, meat helps the body absorb nutrients, like iron and zinc, from plant foods such as whole grains and vegetables.”

The most current evidence still reflects the ageold wisdom of balance, variety, moderation, and good basic foods as the mainstays to healthy eating.

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Changing tax regulations on ranching operations sure you understand the impact of the proposed new rules on your current or planned ownership structure.

Determine how they could affect your shareholders, especially shareholders who are not active in the

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What changes do ranchers with family ranch corporations need to be aware of?

There are three major areas of change that affect all private corporations in Canada, including agricultural corporations. These areas are income sprinkling (commonly known as income splitting), passive investment income and capital gains.

How might the changes to income sprinkling impact ranchers?

It is very common for family members of cattle operations who are under 25 years old to be partners or shareholders of the corporation. Under the proposed new rules, having a family member under age 25 as a partner or shareholder could result in the partner / shareholder paying the top marginal tax rate on earnings if the earnings exceed a reasonable

wage.

In addition, members of family ranch ownership groups who are under age 25 might no longer have access to the capital gains exemption.

This would apply no matter how they acquired their interest, with the possible exception being if they inherited it.

Finally, the total compensation allowed to a member of a private corporation, whether an owner or a partner, is limited under the proposed changes. Total compensation under the proposed new rules is limited to the family member’s labour contribution, capital contribution and any business risk he or she has taken on, perhaps in the form of a guarantee on a loan.

The consequences of income sprinkling in excess of the limit results in the compensation being taxed at the highest marginal rate applicable in the province of residence.

For a family member who purchased new common shares after a typical “freeze” transaction, this could limit the dividends on those new common shares to a “reasonable return.” Although undefined, this could be perhaps a low percentage of the issue price of those shares, with dividends to the second generation in a ranching corporation in excess of that amount taxed at the top marginal rate.

What do ranchers need to do to prepare for the changes?

Talk to your advisor early on to en-

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On July 18, 2017, federal Minister of Finance Bill Morneau released draft legislation and explanatory notes intended to “close loopholes and deal with tax planning strategies that involved the use of private corporations.” The legislation is still in the consultation phase, but ranchers need to understand the potential impacts of the changes ahead of time in order to implement any available strategies to help reduce taxes. The federal government is accepting submissions from taxpayers with their thoughts on the proposed changes until October 2, 2017.

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from our previous page ...tax questions continued How might the changes around passive investment income impact ranch corporations?

Under the current proposed draft, the overall tax rate (corporate and personal) on the sale of corporate-held land or corporateheld quota will more than double, going up from 26 percent to 57 percent. In addition, income from renting land (to both family members and third parties) would be taxed at a higher rate (in some cases up to 73 percent).

What can be done to avoid paying the higher tax?

The rules are not yet in effect, so anyone thinking of selling land or quota held by a corporation may want to do so sooner rather than later. Talk to your advisor about strategies that may mitigate the higher tax on land rental income.

What are the potential consequences of the changes related to sales of the family ranch?

The proposed rules have far-reaching implications on the sale or transfer of the family operation. Ranchers have the ability to transfer the ranch within the family on a tax-deferred basis, as long as the farm qualifies (this is referred to as the intergenerational ranch rollover provisions). This will remain the same under the proposed changes.

However, transferring the ranch to a family member who does not meet the strict definition for

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the rollover provisions would result in an increased tax cost. In some cases, the result will be that the sale is taxed to the vendor as a dividend instead of a capital gain. In other cases the use of corporate funds to pay for the ranch purchase could result in taxable dividends to the purchaser. The provisions make it much more advantageous to sell to an unrelated person than to sell to a family member.

The tax costs on the death of a rancher where the rollover provisions do not apply will increase substantially.

The proposals also restrict the ability to claim the capital gains exemption on sales of family ranch shares and partnerships where the vendor did not contribute adequate labour and capital, potentially limiting the ability for family members that are part-time ranchers to access the capital gains exemption.

What do ranching corporations need to do because of this change?

First, make sure your family ranch qualifies under the rules by ensuring that at least 90 percent of your farm corporation’s assets qualify as farm property. The types of assets that will disqualify your cattle operation are land that is continually rented to third parties and term deposits or other types of passive investments owned by the corporation. Secondly, understand who qualifies for transferring your ranch to when you make your transition plan.

If your ranch doesn’t qualify or if you don’t have a qualifying family member to transfer your corporation to, your tax bill may be higher. Make sure you talk to your advisor to avoid a double taxation situation.

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Cattle Market Report

FEEDER HEIFERS

FEEDER STEERS

Auction Date Sept 19 - 556 Head Bid Range Low High 301 - 400 $245.00 $255.00 401 - 500 $222.00 $233.00 501 - 600 $205.00 $218.00 601 - 700 $195.00 $200.00 701 - 800 $194.00 $200.00 801 - 900 $190.00 $198.00 900 - 1000 $172.00 $190.00 1000+ $160.00 $170.00 Bid Range 301 - 400 401 - 500 501 - 600 601 - 700 701 - 800 801 - 900 900 - 1000 1000+

Low $200.00 $194.00 $186.00 $178.00 $173.00 $168.00 $160.00 $154.00

High $210.00 $200.00 $193.00 $185.00 $177.00 $173.00 $168.00 $159.00

D1 - D2 Cows SLAUGHTER CATTLE

Sept 20 - 1767 Hd Low High $225.00 $262.00 $215.00 $249.00 $200.00 $222.00 $200.00 $220.50 $190.00 $217.75 $183.00 $200.00 $175.00 $186.75 $165.00 $176.00

Sept 25 - 1352 Hd Low High $215.00 $245.00 $210.00 $232.00 $210.00 $231.00 $200.00 $222.00 $190.00 $217.50 $175.00 $214.00 $165.00 $188.50 $155.00 $179.25

Sept 19 - 2118 Hd Low High $220.00 $265.00 $215.00 $248.00 $210.00 $230.00 $200.00 $223.00 $190.00 $215.00 $185.00 $207.00 $178.00 $192.00 $178.00 $192.00

Sept 19 - 825 Hd Low High $200.00 $250.00 $198.00 $243.00 $198.00 $220.00 $195.00 $219.00 $192.00 $218.00 $189.00 $209.00 $180.00 $190.00 $180.00 $190.00

Sept 20 - 1239 Hd High Average $265.00 $259.68 $235.00 $225.89 $218.50 $208.68 $208.50 $203.50 $209.75 $189.83 $189.50 $179.55 $189.00 $179.03 $189.00 $179.03

Low $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $183.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Low $210.00 $180.00 $170.00 $165.00 $160.00 $170.00 $155.00 n/a

Low $185.00 $185.00 $180.00 $175.00 $174.00 $170.00 $165.00 $158.00

Low $197.00 $180.00 $175.00 $175.00 $170.00 $170.00 $160.00 $140.00

Low $185.00 $185.00 $170.00 $165.00 $160.00 $158.00 $155.00 $155.00

Low $190.00 $185.00 $181.00 $180.00 $177.00 $176.00 $175.00 $175.00

High $236.00 $223.00 $197.00 $190.25 $175.25 $178.50 $167.50 $167.50

High $210.00 $211.00 $210.00 $191.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $77.00

$83.00

$67.00

$77.00

$68.00

$76.00

$80.00

D3 - D4 Cows

Bologna Bulls

$100.00 $87.00

Good Bred Cows

$95.00

Cow/Calf Prs (Y)

Cow/Calf Prs (O)

Cow/Calf Prs(O)

n/a

High $220.00 $212.00 $200.00 $188.00 $186.00 $187.00 $176.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

High $211.00 $210.00 $194.25 $190.00 $189.00 $184.50 $178.75 $162.25

D1 - D2 Cows

High $217.00 $210.00 $200.00 $193.00 $195.00 $183.50 $174.00 $165.25

D1 - D2 Cows

High $210.00 $210.00 $192.00 $190.00 $188.00 $185.00 $183.00 $183.00

D1 - D2 Cows

High $225.00 $215.00 $206.00 $196.00 $192.00 $191.00 $182.00 $182.00

Feeder Bulls

Average $219.39 $209.26 $187.96 $184.86 $173.52 $169.75 $154.95 $154.95

Butcher Bulls

$78.00

$87.00

$89.00

$100.00

$80.00

$94.00

$70.00

$84.00

$118.00

$130.00

$90.00

$96.00

$72.00

$76.00

$75.00

$88.00

$60.00

$80.00

$65.00

$78.00

$80.00

$98.00

$70.00

$79.75

D3 - D4 Cows

Bologna Bulls $88.00 $116.00

Good Bred Cows Good Bred Cows

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Sept 21 - 81 Hd Low High n/a n/a $217.00 $233.00 $203.00 $214.00 $188.00 $196.00 $181.00 $190.00 $168.00 $172.00 $160.00 $166.00 $154.00 $155.00

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Cow/Calf Prs (Y) Cow/Calf Prs (O) $1,200

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Cow/Calf Prs (Y)

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

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D4 Cows

Slaughter Bulls $70.00

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Bred Cows n/a

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Good Bred Heifers Cow/Calf Prs n/a

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D3 Cows

Slaughter Bulls $90.00

$115.00

B/Cows & Hfrs n/a

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Cow/Calf Prs n/a

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Slaughter Cows

Butcher Cows

Slaughter Bulls $70.00

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Let’s talk truths on hormones and antibiotics Did you know that all Canadian beef is antibiotic free? Or that the difference in hormone levels in a serving of beef from cattle raised with hormone implants versus without is less than one nanogram (ng) – 1.9 ng versus 1.1 ng, respectively? A nanogram is one billionth of a gram.

The amount of estrogen from one serving of cabbage is equal to the same amount of estrogen from over 1,000 servings of beef produced using hormone implants. Compared to some other plant and protein sources, beef has the lowest amount of estrogen per 75 g serving (Canada’s Food Guide recommended serving

size). Compare those amounts to the amount of estrogen produced by your body every day. An average adult female produces around 480,000 ng while an average adult male produces 136,000 ng, daily.

Health Canada, the World Health Organization and the United Nations all conclude that the use of hormones is a practice that can be continued without harm to human health.

The use of hormone implants means fewer environmental resources are used in beef production. In Canada, we use 24 percent less land than we did twenty years ago. If we

were to return to 1950s technology, while maintaining current production rates, we would need 11 percent more feed, four percent more water, seven percent more fuel, and produce 14 percent more greenhouse gases. The result of increasing efficiencies means fewer resources with smaller impacts on the environment – and your grocery bill.

All Canadian beef is antibiotic free.

Prior to processing, cattle must wait a specified withdrawal time after the last treatment of antibiotics to ensure no residue is left in the beef. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency regularly tests product for antibiotic residue, with the latest results showing

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over 99.9% of beef tested free from antibiotic residues. If residues are found, the beef is removed from the food supply.

Antibiotics are used to ensure animal welfare. Providing care to sick cattle, including using antibiotics when appropriate, is the humane thing to do. It is often better for the animals to be treated with antibiotics through feed rather than being subjected to the stress that can be caused from repeated handling to give injections. Preventing infection can reduce the need to use more powerful antibiotics if a disease becomes more serious.

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Monday, Oct 16 – 9:00 a.m.

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Thurs, Oct 5 – 9:00 a.m.

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Thurs, Oct 19 – 9:00 a.m.

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Mon, Oct 2 • Mon, Oct 16 Call Jason 587-343-2162

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

Horse Sale Sat, Oct 7 Tack @ 9:30 a.m.

Horses @ Noon

Horse Sales Sat, Oct 21 - 10:00 a.m.

Sat, Nov 18 - 10:00 a.m.

Sheep & Goat Sales Tues, Oct 3 & 17 - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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Business assessment and action tool The Business Assessment and Action Tool (BAAT) resource is now available to the agriculture and food processing sectors.

“Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF), with support from Growing Forward 2, developed this new tool to help agriculture and food processors determine the areas where improvement is needed to grow their businesses,” says Margurite Thiessen, value chain specialist, AF.

ed by AF, as well as the federal-provincial-territorial Growing Forward 2 programs. Linking the business’s main growth opportunities with resources, such as best management practices, educational seminars, programs or grants will help the business to grow in the areas most needed.”

“BAAT has been developed for Alberta processors to help them incorporate global best practices, find opportunities for further improvement, and leverage programs and opportunities provid-

“The development officer will first introduce the BAAT concept to you, and then arrange an inperson meeting to complete the full assessment,” says Thiessen. “Following the completion of the assessment the results are prepared into a report.

The development officer will provide this report to you and plan to review the areas showing the great-

The first step to using BATT is to contact an AF development officer.

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The final step involves the creation of an action plan for a one-to three-year period. The plan will include strategies for the business to access the most beneficial resources, the best management practices, and any grants and programs that can help fill the gaps identified by the assessment.

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For more information, either contact Margurite Thiessen at 780-968-3513, or contact any AF development officer.

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What’s the impact on producers’ profitability?

For every movement of US$0.01 in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar, profitability is estimated to change on average by: $1 per head per finished hog marketed $13-$16 per head in the cow-calf and feedlot sectors $5 per acre of cash crops.

Changes in profitability identified above are unrealized losses or opportunities forgone assuming market conditions remain the same when the exchange rate moves by US$0.01.

Lots of assumptions go into computing the above numbers. What is the average cost of production per sector? What is the mix of crops, yields, or marketing weights of animals? What is the marketing strategy related to fixing prices between buyers and sellers? But they do give a rough approximation of the impact of the loonie.

What does a higher dollar mean?

A rising dollar will likely cause some softening of demand for Canadian commodities, but a stronger loonie is not necessarily a threat. The Canadian dollar still remains below its 5-year average of US $0.88. Canadian agriculture remains competitive with an exchange rate of US $0.80-$0.85: The demand for agriculture commodities is strong and the outlook remains positive.

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Where do the cows graze in Alberta?

The largest reduction in cows since the 2006 census inventory was in the Edmonton-Calgary corridor in 2011.

“Since then, this region has rebounded somewhat while the NorthEast and the West have continued to shrink in total head of cows,” says Simons. “The southern region (all counties below Calgary) seems to have rebounded the best – however, this region also saw the lowest reduction in numbers. The south had a reduction of 48,000 head in 2011, as compared to 2006, which is ‘only’ an 11% reduction as compared to most of the rest of Alberta (Peace, West, North-East and the Edmonton-Calgary corridor) which saw cow herds reduce between 28 and 37% in the same period.”

Simons says it is welcome seeing some stability, and even a minimum amount of growth, in a sector that

plays such an important role in the Alberta economy. “All regions (other than the West and North-East) have seen an increase of cow numbers since 2011. Most of that occurred in the South (8% increase from 2011) and East (5% increase from 2011).”

At the same time, he says, the number of farms is reducing. “This decline seems to be faster for the beef sector in Alberta as compared to the average of all Canadian farms. There was a reduction of just over 10% of Alberta cow/calf producers in 2016 from 2011, as compared to the Canadian average of about 6% for the same period for all farmers.”

This reduction in the number of farms means herds are getting larger.

In the last 15 years, the average herd size has increased by 50% from 63 cows to 95 cows per farm. There is a large difference between the different counties. Larger farms are found in the counties of Ranchland No. 66 (average herd size of 231 cows), Special Areas 2 & 4 (173 & 194 head respectively) and Cardston County (170 head). The counties with on average the smallest herd size are Mackenzie (34 head), Strathcona (40 head), Fairview (52 head), Lamont and Sturgeon Counties (54 head each).

Simons says cows are also moving away from their traditional areas.

“For instance, the counties along the

Hwy 2 corridor between Edmonton and Calgary have seen a drop of close to 40% in number of cows since 2001, when almost 500,000 head were grazing in this region, to just over 300,000 in 2016. High land value and improved crop revenue are likely to have played major roles in this.”

sus data was collected. The counties of Cardston and Cypress are notable as the cow herd increased from 2001 levels by about 12,500 head to just over 107,500 total in 2016. With almost 62,000 beef cows, Cypress County had the highest numbers in Alberta in 2016.”

Southern Alberta seems to be one of the exceptions to this as cow numbers have rebounded to pre-BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) levels of about 398,000 head and are almost at 404,000 head in 2016.

“The current challenges related to the bovine tuberculosis (TB) issue are not included in these numbers, as TB became an issue after the cen-

Eastern Alberta has mostly recovered in cow numbers as well. The current numbers are at about 374,000 head in 2001, down to just over 371,000 in 2016.

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“The positive returns for the cow/ calf producers over the last few years indicates the Alberta cow herd has finally stopped shrinking,” says Herman Simons, farm business management specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “In fact, the total beef cow numbers for 2016 show a small increase of about 13,500 head as compared to 2011.”

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Some time in Port Alberni, Canada’s most rider friendly community The Rider Friendly Business Association in conjunction with Community Futures of Alberta & BC hosted this years Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community Contest.

Port Alberni won this, our second contest and it was my pleasure to head out there for their Toy Run this past weekend...their 33rd Toy Run! I arrived on Thursday and stayed with some friends, Trish and Quentin, and on Friday morning, I connected with David Wiwchar, the Chairman of the Toy Run Committee.

I set up my cameras and set about the task of interviewing members of the Toy Run Committee.

It’s my favourite job, getting to know the hard working folks behind the scenes of an event.

I know how many hands it takes to do a job and do it well. These folks, they do it very, very well.

There is a pride here, a quiet, yet fiercely determined pride.

The kind of pride that moves mountains.

Each person I interviewed spoke with such pride of their fellow committee members and the fact that they leave their egos and attitudes at the doorway of every meeting. These people come together to not just for this monster job of hosting a toy run, but they come together to engage their community and man do they do it right!

I can not wait for the TV episodes to air - there will be two of them I am pretty sure and in their own words these beautiful people will tell you all about the work they do!

Anyway, I spent the day interviewing and hanging around the Glenwood Centre where the bulk of the activities would be taking place. I watched with amazement as task after task was accomplished with military precision. We broke bread around 6:30 pm, corn on the cob, hamburgers and potato salad.

I went to my hotel, the Best Western Plus, Barclay Hotel. The committee however was there at the Glenwood, until well past 9 PM putting the finishing touches on the Centre.

The hotel staff got me checked in and explained the features and amenities of the hotel, I took my luggage rack upstairs, unloaded my bags in a really

nice room with two double beds and by the time I took the cart back downstairs, the Langley HOG Chapter had rolled in and their parking stalls were all filled!

Gotta love a hotel that will treat their two wheeled guests with such extra courtesy.

I got up nice and early on Saturday, I wanted to catch as much of the feeling of the day as possible.

I was greeted at the Glenwood Centre by Robin and Tom, they were so upbeat and happy, Tom’s daughter was busy setting up the kid’s area while his wife was getting the free popcorn and candy floss ready for the kids.

You see what THIS community sided group called the Port Alberni Toy Run Committee has done, is to EDUCATE about and INVOLVE their entire community in the event.

The Toy Run supports SOOOOO many causes ALL YEAR ROUND! AND it’s free to ride in the toy run, but so many choose not to register because they don’t understand that registration is JUST to count bikes.

The coffee and donuts are free - well, by donation if yah have...this is NOT a cash grab event folks. You buy dance tickets if you want to.

You buy Pork Buns with salads and corn on the cob if you want. (midnight lunch) NOTHING is expected of you other than you to bring your heart, some toys and or a donation to the cause, buy a tee shirt...they are grateful to take what you donate and turn it into a year’s worth of support for the kids of their community.

The teens breakfast program is one they are particularly proud to be partnered in as it has helped

the graduation rate to flourish. They support parks and recreation by helping to host free swims, hot dogs and other free items for first night, Easter festivities and Halloween too!

They support the Salvation Army and their Christmas Hamper drive and oh so many more non profits that help kids that benefit from what 30 dedicated Toy Run Members do all year round.

Every year, organizations that have benefitted from the fundraising done by the Toy Run Committee come out and volunteer for the toy run in return!

It is a totally a unified project that brings together many non profits, all supporting kids, all working together for the kids and you should see the way this city gets out and thanks the riding community for their support. They come out in the hundreds withs signs saying “Thank You Riders” I can’t say enough about this community, this crew of people...they are utterly awe inspiring to watch in action.

Later I arrived back at the Glenwood Centre where I handed off the trophy for “Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community” after saying a few words on behalf of Bob Ross and his beloved town of Two Hills, the first community to win our contest.

But that’s not where this story ends....more tomorrow!

Until then, if you are blessed enough to be riding, please ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you.

Belt Drive Betty Editor & Rider

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OCTOBER

MONDAY 1

TUESDAY 3

2 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. To 7:00 p.m.

DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958

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WEDNESDAY

10 Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

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DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958

16

Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

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30 DeBolt 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

DeBolt Centre Contact 780-957-3958

Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

Beaverlodge 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

FRIDAY 5

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Fort St. John 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 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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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Fort St. John 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 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

Valleyview 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Memorial Hall Contact 780-524-8967

SATURDAY 6

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 Manning 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Legion Hall Contact 780-836-0650

Rycroft 12:00 noon 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

Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Fort St. John 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 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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4 Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462 Fort St. John 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 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

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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

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

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

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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

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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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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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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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Book your Community Event and Group Events: Tel: (250) 782-4888 Fax: (250) 782-6300 Email: horizon @ dcdn.ca SUN.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1908 - Ford’s Model T goes on sale.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

MON.

1

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

1869 - Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi

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1871 - The Great Fire of Chicago starts

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Dawson Creek Tara Norman Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex Fairview Sport Horse Clinic @ J.A. Hawker Pavilion G.P. Fast and Female Champ Chat @ GP Regional College G.P. Woman’s Show @ Revolution Place

TUE.

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G.P.

WED.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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Tumbler Ridge

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour (to Nov.5)

FRI.

SAT.

5

G.P. 6 Album Release - Matt Patershuk @ Collins Recital Hall, GPRC G.P. Broadway Live presents Disney’s Aladdin @ Douglas J Cardinal PAC High Prairie - HP Forest Products Mill Tour & BBQ

Dawson Creek 7 Hypnotist Sebastian Steel @ KPAC G.P. Broadway Live presents Disney’s Aladdin @ Douglas J Cardinal PAC McLennan - Oktoberfest @ McLennan Elks Hall

Dawson Creek 13 Tara Norman Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex Fairview - Sport Horse Clinic @ J.A. Hawker Pavilion G.P. Broadway Live presents Disney’s Aladdin @ Douglas J Cardinal PAC G.P. Woman’s Show @ Revolution Place

Dawson Creek 4 Garden Brothers Circus @ Encana Events Centre

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Dawson Creek 19 Concert - Foreigner @ Encana Events Centre Fairview Small Business Week Trade Show @ Legion Hall

25 Dawson Creek Home Routes Concert Series Manitoba Hall @ DC Art Gallery G.P. Concert - One Bad Son @ Better Than Fred’s

1813 - Giuseppi Verdi, Composer

Concert - Matt Minglewood @ Better Than Fred’s

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1990 - East and West Germany united as the Federal Republic of Germany

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY

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G.P.

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1861 First transcontinental telegram sent from San Francisco to Washington 1929 Sale of 13 million shares start “Black Thursday” at the New York Stock Exchange

Breakfast with the Guys @ GP Regional College Tumbler Ridge Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour (to Nov.5) Webster Kid’s Hallowe’en Party @ Webster Hall Wembley Safe Hallowe’en @ Wembley Rec Centre

Book your Community Event and Group Events: Tel: (250) 782-4888 Fax: (250) 782-6300 Email: horizon @ dcdn.ca

October

EVENTS 2017

THANKSGIVING DAY

22 G.P. Broadway Live presents Disney’s Aladdin @ Douglas J Cardinal PAC G.P. Hunt Mania Gun & Sportsman’s Show @ Evergreen Park G.P. Sunrise Rotary Scarecrow Festival @ Revolution Place Peace River 9th Annual Christmas Gift Show Gala @ Belle Petroleum Centre 29 Dawson Creek Mile Zero Roping Club Jackpot @ Lakota AgriPlex Tumbler Ridge Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour (to Nov.5)

COMMUNITY

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1908 - Bulgaria becomes independent from the Ottoman Empire 1910 - Portugal becomes a republic

G.P. Concert - The Offspring @ Revolution Place

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Fairview Night of the Stars Gala @ Dunvegan Motor Inn & Suites Falher Smoky River FCSS 50th Anniversary @ Club Alouette G.P. Broadway Live presents Disney’s Aladdin @ Douglas J Cardinal PAC G.P. Hunt Mania Gun & Sportsman’s Show @ Evergreen Park G.P. Sunrise Rotary Scarecrow Festival @ Revolution Place

27 Fort St. John Fright on Ice @ Pomeroy Sort Centre G.P. Antiques & Collectible Show & Sale @ D Company Armouries

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Arras Hunter’s Dinner & Dance Fundraiser @ Cutbank Hall Dawson Creek Tara Norman Clinic @ Lakota AgriPlex Fairview Sport Horse Clinic @ J.A. Hawker Pavilion G.P. 2018 Alberta Summer Games Zombie Run @ Dunes Golf & Winter Club G.P. Broadway Live presents Disney’s Aladdin @ Douglas J Cardinal PAC G.P. Woman’s Show @ Revolution Place Peace River The Amazing Peace River Downtown Dash

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Bonanza

Bonanza Christmas Market @ Bonanza Hall Demmitt - Borderline Concert Series Valdy & Gary Fjellgaard @ Demmit Hall G.P. - Broadway Live presents Disney’s Aladdin @ Douglas J Cardinal PAC G.P. -Hunt Mania Gun & Sportsman’s Show @ Evergreen Park G.P. - Sunrise Rotary Scarecrow Festival @ Revolution Place Triangle - Pioneer Thresherman’s Assn Jamboree @ Triangle Hall Wembley - Fall Supper at the Wembley Rec Centre

28 G.P. Antiques & Collectible Show & Sale @ D Company Armouries G.P. Hallowe’en Spooktacular @ Muskoseepi Park Saskatoon Lake Family Movie Afternoon @ Saskatoon Lake Hall Tumbler Ridge - Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour (to Nov.5) Webster - Halowe’en Dance @ Webster Hall

GRANDE PRAIRIE MIDGET “AAA” STORM VS CANADA’S NATIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY TEAM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6th • 7:00 P.M. REVOLUTION PLACE • GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB R0011326741

Vintage Stove Restoration Inc We have the largest inventory of parts and patterns for most antique wood/coal cookstoves, parlor heaters and pot belly stoves.

We will be at the

Antique & Collectible Show & Sale at the

D Company Amouries FRIDAY, Oct. 27 and SATURDAY, Oct. 28 9005-101st, Grande Prairie, AB

If you are interested in having your stove restored call Shane 403.630.3925 or Joanne 403.560.1781

SHANE & JOANNE MACDONALD

Email: vintagestove@telus.net www.vintagestove.com

Will be in the area from Oct 26-29

Box 2544, Didsbury, Alberta Phone/Fax (403) 335-3905 Cell (403) 630-3925 Toll Free 1-888-854-7859 45813

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TEAM CANADA STORMS INTO GRANDE PRAIRIE FRIDAY, OCT 6, 2017 • 7:00 P.M. REVOLUTION PLACE, GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB

Grande Peace Athletic Club Ernie’s Sports Experts GP Midget “AAA” Storm vs Canada’s 2017 – 2018 National Women’s Hockey Team GPAC FEMALE HOCKEY JAMBOREE

Saturday, October 7th to Sunday, October 8th Revolution Place, Grande Prairie, AB On-Ice Sessions • Off-Ice Instruction • Skills Competitions • 4-on-4 Hockey

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

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

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

2118 Sheds/Outbuildings

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

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Great Pyranees Puppies For Sale. Born July 16th, Guardian Sheepdogs. Good with Kids. Phone: 780-832-1783

1010 Announcements

Missing an cherished old family photo?

The News office has a collection of photos that we’ve published over the years to celebrate graduations, birthdays, engagements etc. We invite you to come in & reclaim your forgotten property. Office hours are 8:30am 4:00pm, Mon-Fri, or call 250-782-4888.

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

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

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

5520 6005 6010 6020 6030 6035 6036 6040 6045

2005 Antiques

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

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

2060 For Sale - Misc

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

“Regency” Wood Stove & C.S.A. Chimney For Sale.

Good Condition Phone: 780351-3920.

1229

Trucking & Transport

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

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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Announcements

1010

Announcements

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

6055 6070 6505 6515 6516 6525 6530 6560 6920 6935

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

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

Wanted to Buy Misc Farm Equipment 2145 2220 WANTED: Shed Antlers for Creative Art. Purchase by the Pound. Call Terry at 780766-2937/780-876-4455

Farm Implements 2205 5 Bottom DC100 Kverneland Plow, Very Good Condition. $18,000. OBO. Phone: 250843-7654 or (cell) 250-7198740 FOR RENT: 26 ft Degelman Protill. Please Phone: 780832-7120 Massey Ferguson 410 Combine. Best Offer. 780-8050298 Kinuso

Haying Equipment 2210 2011 Matador 7900 Swath

Inverter, Used One Season. $7500. OBO. 780-805-0298 Kinuso 499 New Holland Haybine.

8480 Case Baler, New Belts.

5020 John Deere Tractor.

Phone: 780-624-8265 Alteen 10-Wheel V- Rake. $2500. 780-805-0298 Kinuso FOR SALE: 2009 Buhler Baler Model 6072, Field Ready. Phone Charlie at 780354-8303 For Sale: 2015 Vermeer 605N Baler, Made Only 1700 Bales. Call: 780-5389240

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 Case IH 1660 Combine,

3500 engine hours. Always shedded. Excellent condition. Phone: 780-928-2395 or 780-841-1607 Down Sizing Farm Selling NH Manure Spreader in Good Condition. Phone: 780-494-2460 For Sale: 1952 D-42 Mac Truck Cab & Chassis. 1968 GMC Red 1/2Ton, Restored.

780-624-0727 For Sale: 2014 Tractor ZL20F 75hp 4-wheel drive, 6ft bucket, 400/hours Best offer accepted. (780)7662424

For Sale: Two Hopper Bottom Grain Bins 1800-bushel c/w stiffeners, skid-base & ladders. $3600/ea 780-5682343

FOR SALE: Used Caterpillar and Cummins Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780-322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Detroit Diesel Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780322-3822

FOR SALE: Used Tractor Tires, Most Sizes Available.

Phone: 780-322-3822

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

John Deere Swather 2320, 18 ft. Kerr Shears with Pickup Reels. Phone: 780-494-3421 Versatile 400 Swather for Sale with 15 ft. Header.

Phone: 780-831-5186

Versatile 400 swather with 20ft header for sale.

(780)836-2239

2230 Tractors

FOR SALE: 1980 225 Bearcat Steiger, 184-38 Duels, 3306 Cat Engine, 6300 hrs. $9,500. 780-356-2131 FOR SALE: 2004 Case IH 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 800 Tractor. 8,600 hours, good condition. Asking $15,000. Call Dennis at 780-835-3528

3515 Feed & Grain

Straight Bred Rye Seed for Sale Off the Farm. Call Ron at 780-523-8509

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Horses & Tack 3520 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

Livestock 3535 100 head of Angus

Cross Cattle for Sale. Selling as pairs off the farm. 780-5235379 11 year old sorrel horse for sale.

Call 250-759-4956 Black Angus Yearling Bulls.

Easy Calving + Performance.

Semen Tested. Stanley: 250263-5875, Katherine: 250329-7085 BUTCHER HOGS for sale OUTDOOR raised. Contact John for more information:.

780-524-2076 or 780-5526011 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 Two-Year-Old & Yearling Registered Black Angus Bulls for Sale. Semen Tested/ Ready-to-Work. Call Darren: 780-814-4993

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

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

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

6930

Pasture For Rent

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

8185

Heating

“Regency” Wood Stove & C.S.A. Chimney For Sale.

Good Condition Phone: 780351-3920.

8190 Industrial/Commercial

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

9005 Farm Produce

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

9010 Farm Services

6005 Apartments/ Condos-For Sale

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

5520 Legal/Public Notices

5520 Legal/Public Notices

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

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

5020 Business Services

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.

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.

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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: 1000 Round Hay Bales, Approx. 1600 lbs, Alfalfa/Timothy/Brome Mix, No Rain/Net Wrapped.

780-353-2354 FOR SALE: Round bales, 4x4, Mostly Grasses, No Rain, Under Cover. Phone: 250-786-5627

Round Bales: Mixed Alfalfa/Clover/ Brome/Timothy/ Grass. 800-900 lbs. 250-7802306.

9030 Tillage & Seeding

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

5020 Business Services

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

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

L WE WIL AT R BE MEET O Y N A TITOR COMPE !

PRICES

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

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

“MAKE SURE YOU’RE PROTECTED”

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.

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9160 Trucks & Vans

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

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

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.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers

Down Sizing Farm Selling Reese 22 Ton Gooseneck Hitch for Pickup. Good Condition. 780- 494-2460

5520 Legal/Public Notices LAND AUCTION AUCTION OF GRAZING LEASE RIGHTS ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS

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

LAND AUCTION AUCTION OF GRAZING LICENCE RIGHTS 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.

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.

The auction bid will be for a once only bonus.

Sale of this land is subject to a reserve bid.

DISPOSITION OF THIS LAND IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM RESERVE BONUS BID OF $100.00 PLUS GST.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Andre Corbould Deputy Minister Environment and Parks

Andre Corbould Deputy Minister Environment and Parks

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Producer consults needed on

Unreserved Public Real Estate Auction

M. Isley Enterprises Inc.

Grande Prairie, AB | Oct 4 – Selling from the Grande Prairie Auction Site

Our national organization, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is working to ensure lawmakers in Ottawa are aware of cattle producers’ concerns about the proposed tax changes and stand ready to work with the Federal Government to examine whether changes are needed and offer solutions. The CCA would like to think these unfair consequences for farm families are an unintended outcome of the proposed tax changes; The Barton Report, recommendations from the Government of Canada’s Advisory Council on Economic Growth, highlighted agriculture as a primary industry for growth and exports, with an objective to increase agricultural exports to at least $75 billion annually by 2025.

1 Parcel of Commercial Real Estate 14.70± Title Acres – 14,000± Sq Ft Shop & 4356± Sq Ft Office Building AB/County of Grande Prairie No.1 Lot 3 Plan 772-1412 14.70± Title Acres Commercial Property ▸

The Government of Canada has released proposed changes to the taxation of private corporations, purported to close loopholes aimed at the wealthy. However, many family farms are also private corporations and, if implemented, the proposed tax changes will have a significant negative impact on cattle producers and farm families across Canada.

Lot 3 Plan 772-1412, 18,356± sq ft shop & office, power, gas, telephone, private water & septic, RM-2 (Rural Medium Industrial District) zoning, 2016 taxes $51,721.50.

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Due to the potentially s change could have on the f munity, it is critical that g voices are heard. Producers tact their Member of Parliam liamentarians/en/members the proposed tax changes b in mid-September.

As outlined in MNP’s com proposed tax changes, “Pote Tax Regulations on Ranchin org/uploads/MNPTaxpdf-70 table areas of change for pr ing family farms, are: income sprinkling;

The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness represents more than 30 organizations, including the CCA, is recommending the government take the proposed changes off the table and launch meaningful consultations to address any shortcomings in tax policy without unfairly targeting independent businesses.

Property Details ▸ Walkway between the office & shop ▸ 830.54± ft of frontage on secondary Highway 668 to the south ▸ Zoned RM-2 (Rural Medium Industrial District)

Producers are encouraged to participate in the 75day consultation period on the proposed tax changes before it closes on October 2, 2017:

Building Details Shop ▸ 14,000± sq ft ▸ Constructed in 1998 ▸ Natural gas space heaters, natural gas radiant tube heaters & furnace for the northern office area ▸ 6500± sq ft of dock height warehouse area ▸ Overhead doors Office ▸ 4,356± sq ft modular office building ▸ 12± offices, staff, reception & support areas ▸ 2 natural gas forced hot air furnaces & air conditioning ▸ 3 Washrooms

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Property Location: 61018 – Highway 668, County of Grande Prairie No. 1, AB

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For more information:

Morgan Isley – Owner 780.831.5036 Kiefer Smiley – Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager 587.297.2847 | ksmiley@rbauction.com Realtor®: Rick Wallan: 780.518.3313 (c) Brokerage: All Peace Realty

Visit our website for auction and property details:

rbauction.com/realestate Auction Company License #303043 & 309645

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passive income in a corporation; capital gains.

If this proposed tax changes are implemented, small business owners such as ranchers will be restricted from sharing income with family members within the farm corporation. Additionally, the proposed changes could limit certain types of saving within a small business, putting cattle producers at more risk during volatile economic conditions and reducing their ability to invest in innovative practices and growing their business in the future.

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severe impacts this policy farming and ranching comgrassroots cattle producers’ are encouraged to also conment (ourcommons.ca/Pars) and voice concerns about before they return to Ottawa

Changes to capital gains rules will also make it more problematic for cattle producers and farmers to transfer the operation to the next generation. The added complexity created by these proposed tax changes could undoubtedly make it harder to keep multigenerational farms within the family and make succession planning increasingly difficult.

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Unreserved Public Farm Auction

Don & Pam Wickberg

High Level, AB | October 19, 2017 · 11 am

2006 John Deere 7830

2005 John Deere 3320

2010 Kubota RTV1100

2009 Polaris Ranger 700

2002 John Deere 567

Anderson TRB-1400

2008 John Deere 956 14 Ft 6 In.

2006 Sundowner Sunlite 727

AUCTION LOCATION: From HIGH LEVEL, AB, go 10 km (6 miles) North on Hwy 35, then 1 km (0.6 miles) West on Twp Rd 1110. GPS: 58.601828, -117.1542978 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2006 John Deere 7830 MFWD Tractor · 2005 John Deere 3320 Utility Tractor · 2008 Ford F350 King Ranch Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup Truck · 2006 Sundowner Sunlite 727 Angle Haul T/A Horse Trailer · 2007 Wells Cargo MT2424W-4000 24 Ft T/A Enclosed Trailer · 2002 John Deere 567 Round Baler · John Deere 336 Square Baler · John Deere 655 24 Ft Cultivator · John Deere 235 Disc · 1995 Riteway 6000 40 Ft Harrow

Packer · Land Pride 12 Ft Hydraulic Box Scraper · Schulte RS320 Jumbo Hydraulic Rock Picker · John Deere CX15 15 Ft Batwing Rotary Mower · 2008 John Deere 956 14 Ft 6 In. Hydra Swing Disc Mower Conditioner · Leon 1000 10 Yard Hydraulic Pull Scraper · 2009 Polaris Ranger 700 Browning 4x4 Side By Side · 2010 Kubota RTV1100 4x4 · Tractor Attachments ...AND MUCH MORE!

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

Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Mike Slon: 780.518.6249 800.491.4494 Auction Company License #303043 & 309645

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Provincial poultry facts.

BC sits behind only Ontario and Quebec for chicken producers in Canada, with 325 in BC compared to 1,177, 748, and 244 for Ontario, Quebec. and Alberta respectively. There are 2,917 chicken producers in Canada and 551 turkey producers, according to Agri-Food Canada.

RHYTHM AUCTIONS

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

UNRESERVED CONSIGNMENT SALE Consignment Auction Prespatou, BC October 14, 2017 @ 10:00 AM Now accepting consignments into the Prespatou auction yard next to the Co-op Card Lock. ½ km north past the Prepatou school; street address is 21793 Prespatou Road is the auction site location. Call Aron to consign @ 250-261-4198 or email to: rhythmauctions@gmail.com • Check us out at rhythmauctions.com

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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For more information, please call Alberta North Auctions Dave Neale: 780-518-6196 TERMS: Payment in full on day of

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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TALES, TRAILS & GUMBO

Stories and recollections from the settlers of Cotillion, Silver Valley & Fourth Creek

The Horseshoe of the Peace Historical Society An informal potluck was held in July 1985 and it led to the formation of a historical society which would include all families living within the Savanna attendance area.

The group assembled that evening noted there would be three areas of interest.

A - a homecoming B -a detailed history book C - formation and maintenance of a local museum.

Unreserved public equipment auctions Fast, flexible financing available – up to 100%, $0 down

2013 Case SV300

2008 Case IH MXU 135

Grande Prairie, AB Equipment includes

Skid steer loader, pickups, forklifts, light towers, equipment trailers & much more

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

Financing & leasing available Up to 100% financing, with no money down.

October 4–5 (Wed–Thu) 8 am Bid in person or online

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

See complete listings at Auction Company License #303043 OAC. Terms & conditions apply. See rbauction.com/financing.

2014 Dodge 2500 Laramie 4x4

Location

721076 Range Road 51, Grande Prairie, AB

More items added daily

Call about selling: 780.538.1100

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

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

11.79 Acres

106536 Range Road 153, La Crete

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

106536 Range Road 153, La Crete

Tractors

1953 Milling Machine

2 Bottom Plow

1940’s Auto Neige Bombardier Wide Passenger Snowmobile

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

Dixonville, AB The Estate of Titus Wellmer

UNRESERVED!

Selling for Reginald Edwards – Deadwood, AB In conjunction with the Estate of Titus Wellmer

E1: SE 7-88-21-W5 (159.88± acres)

W1: SE 25-87-24-W5 (150± acres)

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

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

Partial equipment Listing

(Final bid subject to owners approval)

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

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

G1: NW 8-88-21-W5 (157.02± acres)

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

JD 1830

JD 1830

NOW UNRESERVED!

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

Moores Agri-Trade 780-388-3759

Properties E1 & G1 are kitty corner

More Upcoming Auctions – See teamauctions.com for full details!

Saturday Oct 7, 2017 Wildwood, AB Unreserved Farm Auction for Albert & Linda Pinette

Saturday Oct 28, 2017 La Crete, AB Real Estate & Equipment Consignment

Saturday Jan 20, 2017 Nisku, AB Airways-Nostalgia and Restaurant Equipment Auction

Saturday Oct 21, 2017 Drayton Valley, AB Equipment Consignment & Real Estate for Loyd Peckham

Saturday, Nov 4, 2017 Rocky Mountain House, AB Unreserved Short Notice Real Estate and Equipment Divorce Auction for Greg & Renee Grills

Saturday Feb 24, 2018 Drayton Valley, AB Real Estate & Equipment Consignment

Friday Oct 27, 2017 Drayton Valley, AB Unreserved Real Estate & Equipment Auction for the Estate of Martin Pelinka

Saturday Dec 16, 2017 Drayton Valley, AB Real Estate & Equipment Consignment

Thursday Apr 19, 2018 Cleardale, AB Unreserved Real Estate and Farm Equipment Sale for Henry & Abe Klassen

Drayton Valley AB 780-542-4337 La Crete AB 780-927-4060

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Collie Corner 46454

By Carol Nelson

Leash walking, this edition of Collie Corner correctly so it releases pressure at the right time.

The pup will travel to the end of the leash and resist by trying to run away in different directions.

He may dance and jig around but hold the one end of the leash firmly so he feels the leash bumping him as he pulls on the other end of it.

Give him a bit of time to get familiar with the feel and then start to walk slowly. The pup will be al! over the place but just keep walking while holding the leash firmly. Be sure to hold the leash at the end so he has tots of slack.

As he bumps the end he is disciplining himself and learning the boundaries. Keep the walk

short—(5 minutes}.

The next day repeat the exercise but ask him to walk at your side. Gentle bumps from the handler as the dog gets too far away will encourage him to find a comfortable place walking beside you. At first don’t be too rigid regarding the exact spot. Be sure to hold only the end of the leash so he has lots of slack. It is important for the pup to find the spot beside you on his own.

To do this he needs to have lots of slack in the leash. It is human nature to want to shorten the leash and hold him in the right spot with the leash but this is defeating the purpose. He needs to find the spot and stay there willingly on his own. It is much more pleasurable to walk with a dog that walks respectfully at your skte rather than having to wrestle with him all the time.

When the pup is comfortable walking on one side then repeat the exercise on the other side so he walks comfortably on both sides of the handler.

Keep the sessions short and lots of praise when the sessions are done.

Carol Nelson 250-772-5315 If anyone has suggestions for future articles, please let me know.

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There is no magic age to start a pup walking on a leash but around 3 or 4 months old is generally a good time to put some structure into his life.

Learning at a young age starts a pup off on the right track as he will get used to being responsible for his behavior. Working with a pup will get his mind programmed to learn. Once his mind starts to team to communicate with the handler he will absorb and process information like a little sponge.

To begin teash training place a choke chain that has a leash attached to it around the pups neck.

The chain should form the letter P {when you are facing the pup). It is important to put the chain on

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HORSCH Farming with passion.

JOKER RT

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EFFICIENCY. VERSATILITY. AGRONOMIC INTEGRITY.

Perfect ditches, waterways and terraces in half the time !

Reduces field compaction • Throws dirt to left or right Reduces fuel & labour costs • Works in heavy clay soils

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

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

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