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You suspect spray drift ... now what?

The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) says that open communications are key when it comes to dealing with spray drift.

“Spray drift is the aerial movement and unintentional deposit of pesticides outside of a target area,” says Jeana Schuurman, rural engagement and communications specialist, FAO. “When spray drift is suspected, we encourage landowners to start by documenting the details as much as possible to try and identify the source of the drift.”

sibility to ensure that their pesticide application does not cause harm to adjacent properties or people. Some landowners will opt to hire a customer applicator to help minimize their risk.

“When spray drift occurs, we recommend opening the lines of communication as soon as possible. There are practices that can help minimize spray drift, such as creating buffer zones or spraying a lower wind speeds. It’s common for adjacent landowners to request a courtesy notice before their neighbour sprays.”

Spray drift can come from a variety of sources including adjacent landowners, municipalities, custom applicators, or industry.

More details on how to address suspected spray drift from municipalities, surface leases, and right of ways is available on the FAO website.

“The most common spray drift concern we receive is between adjacent landowners,” says Schuurman. “Landowners have a legal respon-

For more information, contact the FAO through the Ag Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276) or at farmers.advocate@gov.ab.ca.

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On-farm water management program drying up. Yep. As of this year, this program will enter its fifth and final year of operation. The program will terminate March 15, 2018. Grant applications to the program for completed projects, that were identified in an approved Long Term water Management Plan, must be received before then.

Grants for projects in this final year are subject to budget availability.

This program provides technical assistance to agricultural producers to complete a Long-Term Water Management Plan (LTWMP), and shares the cost of related enhancements of their on-farm water supply management.

The Growing Forward 2 On-Farm Water Management Program (20132018) addresses two key industry priorities.

Improved resource management. The program helps producers achieve greater water security and more effective and efficient management of their on-farm water resources, enhancing the sustainability of those resources.

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All participants must have completed a Long-Term Water Management Plan (new or amended) and have it approved by an AF Water Specialist before starting a water project for their application to be considered eligible. LTWMPs that were approved during GF1 are still valid if they are accurate and identify the eligible water project you are interested in completing.

The On-Farm Water Management Program shares costs relating to enhancements of a producer’s on-farm water supply management, arising from a Long-Term Water Management Plan (LTWMP).

Additional On-Farm Water Management program information, is available on-line.For more information about the content of this document, contact Ag-Info Centre.

Meet your new BC Minister of Agriculture!

In 1996, Lana made her home in Saanich South. She co-founded and operated Barking Dog Vineyard, the first certified organic vineyard on Vancouver Island. She also managed a crew of vineyard workers who took care of many vineyards on the Saanich Peninsula, and has been a strong advocate for food producers in Saanich for many years.

Lana was raised on Quadra Island in a do-it-yourself community, where growing food, raising animals and harvesting from the sea was a way of life.

Lana served on Saanich’s Planning, Transportation and Economic Development Committee and on the Peninsula Agricultural Commission. She was also president of the Vancouver Island Grape Growers Association, chair of the Certification Committee for the Islands Organic Producers Association, and a member of the Investment Agriculture Board.

Her interest in urban planning led her to UBC where she graduated with a degree in geography.

After being elected in 2009, Lana served as Opposition critic for agriculture for eight years.

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Corn gene conferring resistance to multiple plant leaf diseases

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Science Daily says researchers at North Carolina State University have found a specific gene in corn that appears to be associated with resistance to two and possibly three different plant leaf diseases.

In a paper published this week in Nature Genetics, NC State researchers pinpoint the gene -caffeoyl-CoA O-methyltransferase -- that seems to confer partial resistance to Southern leaf blight and gray leaf spot, and possibly to Northern leaf blight, a trio of diseases that cripple corn plants worldwide.

Finding out more about the mechanisms behind complex traits like disease resistance has the potential to help plant breeders build the best traits into tomorrow’s corn plants, says paper corresponding author Peter Balint-Kurti, a research plant pathologist and geneticist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agriculture Research Service (USDA-ARS) who is housed at NC State.

Balint-Kurti’s group and colleagues identified several regions of the genome where genetic variation had a significant effect on variation in resistance to multiple diseases.

“There were hundreds of genes in this region and identifying the specific genes affecting disease resistance was a challenge,” Balint-Kurti said. “It’s like looking for a particular restaurant in a city -- without Google to assist you.”

Using an approach called fine mapping, NC State postdoctoral researcher Qin Yang winnowed the region down to a small segment of DNA carrying just four genes, and then with a number of collaborators from NC State, Iowa State University, the University of Delaware, Texas A&M University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Cornell University and the USDA Agricultural Research Service she performed more tests to narrow those four genes down to one.

“It’s interesting that this gene also seems to be involved in lignin production,” Yang said. “Generally, more lignin production seems to be linked to more robust disease resistance in plants.”

Balint-Kurti says the gene appears to confer a small but important disease-resistance effect.

“It’s difficult to see these small effects, but it is also difficult for pathogens to adapt to counter them,” Balint-Kurti said. “Much of the resistance to Southern leaf blight and gray leaf spot is conferred by multiple genes that each have small effects.”

Southern corn leaf blight is a moderate problem in the southeastern United States, BalintKurti says, and can be a significant problem in Southeast Asia, southern Europe and parts of Africa.

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Canadian Junior Angus Association results, part I of II The Canadian Junior Angus Association announced the following division winners at their Showdown banquet on Saturday, July 22nd in Lloydminster, Sk. Congratulations to all the winners and kudos to all the participants.

SPIRIT OF YOUTH Chris Hambly from Bradford, Ontario. Hambly received this award based on his enthusiasm throughout Showdown.

GRAND AGGREGATES The junior division (ages 9–12) Grand Aggregate winner was Kasey Adams from Forestburg, AB. The reserve junior Grand Aggregate was presented to Kylie Willms of Dundurn, SK. In the intermediate division (ages 13–16), the Grand Aggregate winner was Keely Adams from Forestburg, AB. Baxter Blair from McLean, SK was reserve intermediate Grand Aggregate.

The senior division (ages 17–21) Grand Aggregate was won by Meghan McGillivray of Kamloops, BC and reserve went to Ty Dietrich of Forestburg, AB. BEST HERDSMAN The Merit Cattle Co. family—Carson, Garrett and Macy Liebreich along with their stall mates/ crew of Cooper Brokenshire, Kodie Doetzel, Riley Ingram and Keaton Kaufmann. The Herdsman competition is based on cattle display. Each stall area was judged throughout Showdown based on cleanliness, organization, clean and wellgroomed animals and teamwork.

CONFORMATION The Canadian Class Champion is Red Jensen Annie 519C exhibited by Kyle Sibbald of Cochrane, AB. In the Open Division, Grand Champion Female is Merit Socialite 5121C exhibited by Gar-

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SHOWMANSHIP In the junior division (ages 9–12) champion was Wynton Brandl from Jarvie, AB and reserve champion was Jorja Fox from Lloydminster, SK. Intermediate division (ages 13–16) champion is Carson Liebreich from Radville, SK and reserve champion is Connor Douglas from Barrhead, AB. In the senior division (ages 17–21), Jennifer Jones, Lloydminster, SK was selected champion and Kodie Doetzel from Lipton, SK was reserve champion.

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Grand Champion Bull is Merit Shift 6094D exhibited Carson Liebreich of Radville, SK with and Reserve Grand Champion Bull is Merit Sting 7047E exhibited by Garrett Liebreich of Radville, SK. Baxter Blar of McLean, SK won Grand Champion Steer with Ed and Reserve Grand Champion Steer is Bear exhibited by Cobi Quiring of Lloydminster, SK. In the Conformation competition, cattle are judged on their physical structure and bovine makeup. The competition was held Saturday, July 22nd with judge Adam Fraser of West River Station, NS. JUDGING In the junior division (ages 9–12) champion was Kylie Willms and reserve champion was Colt Blacklock, both from Dundurn, SK. Intermediate division (ages 13–16) champion is Baxter Blair from McLean, SK and reserve champion is Keaton Kaufman from Ceylon, SK. In the senior division (ages 17–21), Paul Miller from Torrington, WY was selected champion and Bailey Dietrich from Forestburg, AB was reserve

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Summer anthrax outbreaks in cattle on pasture

By Dr. Christa Harder Anthrax is a highly fatal disease that is caused by the bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. Although, anthrax has not been a significant problem in the Dawson Creek area, cases of anthrax have been reported in the Peace Country within the last 10 years. The most significant outbreak in Canada was reported in 2006 where approximately 800 animals died on over 150 farms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The disease can affect many species of mammals, including humans; cattle and sheep seem to be more susceptible than horses and goats.

Bacteria quickly (1-2 hours) turn into a spore form when exposed to air and can survive in the environment, especially alkaline soils, for decades. Anthrax outbreaks are more likely to occur during dry summer months: July, August and September. There is greater chance of anthrax outbreaks after heavy rain or flooding in spring that brings the spores to the surface and a drought later that causes cattle to graze close to the ground and pick up the spores. The spores are ingested from soil particles, dust on plants, or drinking water where the spores accumulate.

Water or wind erosion, pipeline clearing, deep tilling of hay or crop land, or water sources can expose the spores.

Infection occurs when spores are ingested, inhaled or penetrate the skin. Once in the

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animal it takes about seven days for the anthrax bacteria to develop which then takes only a few hours to produce the deadly toxin. The first sign of disease is usually sudden death in otherwise healthy cattle. After death, a bloody discharge oozes from the mouth, nose and anus and there is often lack of rigor mortis (stiffness) since the blood does not clot in the body.

The carcass of a dead animal is highly contagious however the bacteria needs oxygen to turn into the spore state therefore it is very important not to disturb or cut open the carcass. If suspected do not move the animal, cover it with a tarp to keep scavengers away and contact your veterinarian immediately. We are able to diagnose an-

thrax by taking samples of the oozing blood for laboratory conformation.

Treating anthrax is rarely effective. The disease progresses very quickly, hence there is often insufficient time to start treatment before death. Anthrax can be prevented by vaccination.

Annual vaccination is recommended for cattle and sheep 2-4 weeks before turning out on pasture and during disease outbreaks in endemic areas. To aid in the control of anthrax, it has been labelled as a federally reportable disease. All confirmed carcasses should be burned.

If you have any further questions regarding anthrax please contact us at the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic.

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Beef cattle feed study could lead to more efficient breeds SCcence Daily A change is coming to the cattle seedstock industry. Breed associations have long been interested in finding the genetic basis for feed efficiency, with the aim of breeding more efficient animals. But the first step -- accurately measuring how much cattle eat across different life stages and diet types -- has been a missing piece. A new study from the University of Illinois helps fill the gap.

“Grain intake in the feedlot is relatively easy to measure and the industry now has a substantial number of feed intake records. But forage intake while a cow is grazing is extremely difficult to measure. We need to get a handle on that to really capture feed efficiency for the entire beef production system,” says Dan Shike, associate professor of beef cattle nutrition in the Department of Animal Sciences at U of I. The concern relates to the fact that intake regulation varies depending on diet type. In other words, a cow can fill up on forages before meeting her basic nutritional requirements. The same cow being fed grain in a controlled setting like a feedlot will likely meet those requirements on less feed. However, feed intake evaluations are typically done in the feedlot, potentially misrepresenting the efficiency of the animal over her lifespan.

“Prior to our study, there were limited data evaluating the relationship of intake on a grain

diet with intake on a forage diet. If they are related, we may be able to use the intake data we have from the feedlot to extrapolate throughout the cow’s life,” Shike explains.

Shike and a large team of collaborators from 11 institutions set out to determine if there was a relationship between feed efficiency in foragefed cattle and in grain-fed cattle. Both heifers and steers were fed out of a GrowSafe system, which precisely tracks intake to individual animals. Heifers were fed forage during a growing period of 70 days, then switched to grain for a 70-day finishing period. Steers were fed grain for both periods. The team looked for relationships between dry matter intake and average daily gain in the two periods, and found a strong correlation for both heifers and steers for dry matter intake.

“The study suggests that dry matter intake is repeatable across varying stages of maturity and diet types in cattle, and accurate feed efficiency measures can be obtained in either the growing or finishing period,” Shike says. “And our results show that measures of dry matter intake and feed intake in heifers are relevant, no matter what they were fed.”

The team also analyzed the data by breaking

the intake evaluation period into smaller chunks.

“We found that intake evaluation periods can be shortened from the standard 70 days. We’re not suggesting going clear down to 7 or 14 days, but I think you could go from 70 to 42,” he says. Some breed associations are already adopting a shorter feed intake evaluation period as a result of this and other work.

Having more information about feed intake can lead to a more economical operation. Raising more efficient animals can reduce feed waste and potentially increase profits.

The article, “Effects of timing and duration of test period and diet type on intake and feed efficiency of Charolais-sired cattle,” is published in the Journal of Animal Science. The project was supported by a USDA NIFA grant, and the study’s authors include researchers from the National Program for Genetic Improvement of Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle, as well as associated graduate students and staff.

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Altona Falls Red Angus

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

Aspen Hill Red Angus

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

Bar 4A Cattle Co.

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

Battle River Black Angus

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

Brandl Cattle Co.

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

Cinder Angus

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

Classic Livestock

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

Clear River Red Angus

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

BLONDE D’AQUITAINE

Dry Creek Ranch

Dusty Acre Blondes

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

Little Acre Farms

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

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

Spruce Vale Blondes

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

Upper Cache & Kam Blondes

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

Willow Springs Stock Farm

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

CHAROLAIS

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Excel Ranches

Fouillard Limousin

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

Hansen’s Limousin

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

Hillview Farms

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

Lakeroad Limousin

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

Pinnacle View Limousin

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

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

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

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

RED POLL

Cuthbertson Cattle Co.

Eldon & Marilyn Cassity

Dwajo Angus

Eight Way Charolais

Fineline Red Angus

JayDawn Farms

Gemvale Stock Farm

Lazy S Charolais

Gomack Red Angus

Pro-Char Charolais

SHORTHORNS

Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company

Rosebud Ranches

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

Heart Valley Angus

Spruce View Charolais

Harvest Angus

Valanjou Charolais

Heart of the Valley Farms

GELBVIEHS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AdamsGreen Gelbvieh

J Lazy A Ranch

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

Jones Land & Cattle

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

Kjos Black Angus

Kiskatinaw Gelbvieh

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

Milne’s Gelbvieh

Shadow Creek Red Poll

SALERS

Grundke Family Salers

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

Voss Family Salers

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

Tamarack Shorthorns

SIMMENTALS Albrecht Farms

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

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Cuthbertson Cattle Co. Fallen Timber Farms

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

Flatrock Valley Simmentals

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

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

Lakeroad Black Angus

HEREFORDS

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

Lazy B Livestock

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

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

Mackenzie Red Angus

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

Mountain Side Angus

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

Nine Mile Ranch

5-Star Herefords

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

Benwyn Herefords

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

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

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

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

Hodges Simmentals

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

JayDawn Farms

North Point Red Angus Penson Angus

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

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

Rafter SJ Ranch

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

Ring Creek Farms

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

Rio Grande Angus

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

Roy Angus

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

Sawmill Angus

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

Schulz Angus

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

Silver S Red Angus

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

Smoky River Red Angus

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

Spruce Lane Ranch

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

Wallin Stock Farm

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

Halfway River Simmentals

Aspenridge Stock Farms

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

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

GRA-TAN Farm

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Eureka Hereford Farms

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

Friesen Hereford Farms

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

Gold Stock Hereford Farms

KIN-KIN Cattle Co.

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

KRS Simmentals

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

KSL Simmentals

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

Montagneuse Simmentals

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

Moonlite Farm

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

Moose Creek Simmentals

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

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

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

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

Gurtler Farms

Nine Mile Ranch

Hilltop Honey Ranch

O Double E Simmentals

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

JoNomn Hereford Ranch

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

McElroy Polled Herefords

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

Reber’s Polled Herefords

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

Spring Mountain Stock Farm

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

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

Rachido Ranch

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

Rosefield Simmentals

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

SIBL Simmentals

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

Tri-K Simmentals

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

Willow Creek Simmentals

LIMOUSIN

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

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

Wolfe Farms

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin

Willowdale Simmentals

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

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Mustard: the little seed on the prairie Starting with only 40 hectares of mustard crops in Alberta in 1936, Canada has now become the world’s largest exporter of this ancient condiment. How? Simple: the Canadian prairies have ideal conditions for the drought-resistant, cool-weather crop.

Today, research is focussed on producing varieties fine-tuned for improved nutritional benefits. The hub for much of this research is the Saskatoon Research and Development Centre. Here, scientists have created new yellow and brown mustard varieties with reduced oil and increased protein content.

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Ingredients

Cdn. strong mustard (Dijon style) 10 ml Cdn. whole grain mustard 20 ml White wine (Riesling) 200 ml Wild leek or shallots 1/4 cup Butter 1 tablespoon 15 ml Rye whisky 1 tablespoon 15 ml Turmeric a pinch Thyme a few sprigs Chicken or vegetable broth (unsalted) 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon Cream (35%) 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon Salt to taste. Grilled mustard seeds to taste

Canadian mustard’s uses extend far beyond food, as well. From environmentally friendly pesticides, to a bio-diesel additive, to a natural fertilizer, the world will soon see even more advanced applications for Canadian mustard. But don’t fret: making sure hot dogs and hamburgers have that extra zip will always be a top priority.

Canada is the world’s largest producer of mustard seed.

The United States is Canada’s largest market accounting for nearly 55% (67,500 metric tonnes per year) of Canada’s total mustard seed exports.

Melt butter in a frying pan, and sauté the wild leek or shallots until soft. Add rye whisky, then the white wine, a pinch of turmeric and the sprigs of thyme. Reduce to 3/4 and add the chicken or vegetable broth. Reduce once again to half the volume. Add cream and bring to a boil.

Remove the pan from the heat and remove the sprigs of thyme. Whisk in the two mustards. Taste for seasoning and serve hot. Garnish with mustard seeds.

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Pork meatballs with dijon, honey, and curry sauce Ball ingredients Lean ground pork Green onions, finely chopped Garlic, finely chopped Egg Multigrain breadcrumbs Cilantro, chopped Fresh ginger, finely chopped Lemon juice 2 tablespoons Salt and ground pepper to taste

ents together and season generously. Form small balls, about 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter, and place them on a barbecue pan (if using the oven, on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper).

Lower the barbecue heat to medium and cook the meatballs 8 to 10 minutes (12 to 15 minutes in the oven). Serve the meatballs as an appetizer, using the curried honey as a dip.

605 g 3 2 cloves 1 160 ml 45 ml 15 ml 30 ml

Method (coriander, honey and curry sauce) Combine the sauce ingredients together. Serve

the sauce at room temperature.

Quick tip The meatballs can be prepared ahead of time and reheated on the barbecue over low heat or in the oven at 350째F (180째C) for about 10 minutes.

The sauce keeps very well in the refrigerator but if you prepare it ahead of time, take it out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving to bring it to room temperature.

Sauce ingredients Canadian liquid honey 1/3 cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Curry powder or paste 1 1/3 teaspoon Lemon zest 1 teaspoon 5 ml Lemon juice 2 teaspoons 10 ml Method (meatballs) Preheat the barbecue to high or the oven to 400째F (200째C).

In a large bowl, mix all the meatball ingredi-

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

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Cedar planked salmon with cucumber noodles Ingredients (salmon) Cedar plank 1, 15 × 36 cm Salmon fillets 680 g total Dijon mustard 90 ml Brown sugar 6 tablespoons 90 g Salt and ground pepper to taste Ingredients (cucumber noodles) Seedless cucumbers, peeled 3 Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons

Mint, finely chopped 2 tablespoons Salt 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper 1/4 teaspoon Lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Method (salmon) Soak the cedar plank in salted water, then drain.

Remove skin from salmon fillets.

Rinse salmon under cold water and pat dry with paper towel.

Generously season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper.

Lay the salmon skin side down on the cedar plank.

Spread mustard on the salmon fillets.

Generously sprinkle the brown sugar over the mustard.

Set half the barbeque grill on medium/high heat.

Place the cedar plank salmon on the grill away from the heat, cover the grill

and cook 20-30 minutes until cooked through. Internal temperature should read 275°F/135°C. Serve with a side of cucumber noodles.

Method (cucumber noodles) Cut each cucumber into long 1/8 inch julienne strips. Slice until the core is reached, then rotate in ¼ turns, slicing until nothing is left but the core.

Blanch cucumber noodles in boiling salted water for 1 minute, and then drain in a colander.

Immerse noodles into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

Drain cucumber noodles and transfer to a clean kitchen towel to pat dry.

Heat butter in a heavy skillet on moderate heat until foam subsides.

Cook cucumber noodles, zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss the noodles to mix well.

Serve immediately.

Quick tip You can purchase reusable cedar planks or thin one-time versions at cookware and grill stores or simply go to a lumberyard and ask to have untreated cedar board cut into lengths long enough for a salmon fillet.

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Yearling and 2 Year Old bulls For Sale by Private Treaty

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Salmon lettuce wraps with grainy mustard mayo dip

Ingredients Canned salmon, drained Coriander 1/4 cup Garlic clove, chopped Onion, chopped Lemon juice 2 teaspoons Honey 1 teaspoon Fresh bread crumbs Mayo Lemon juice Grainy mustard Salt n Pepa to taste!

the salmon mixture.

184 g 60 ml 1 clove 10 ml 5 ml 20 ml 60 ml 5 ml 15 ml

Method (salmon mixture) Mix the first 7 ingredients in a bowl to make

In a medium-sized, non-stick pan, heat the canola oil and fry the salmon mixture for 5 minutes over medium heat. Place salmon mixture in the lettuce leaves and wrap.

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Method (mayonnaise dipping sauce) In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, grainy mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Use as a dipping sauce for the wraps.

Serve the wraps with the dipping sauce.

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Randy & Chris Haddow 250-786-5048 Chad, Gene, Addison, Leah & Wyatt Haddow 250-784-3924

Randy & Lesli Voss

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(780) 356-3361 • (780) 814-1534 • rlsalers@hotmail.com

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Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 4

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2017-2026 ag outlook emphasizes “weak” growth Some good news from the OECD-FAO last week: World demand for oilseeds will continue growing.

Their newly released 2017-2026 Agricultural Outlook emphasizes “weak” growth throughout the outlook period. But, how weak is “weak?”

Crop markets have shown a remarkable strength that pushed Canadian farm revenues to record highs in 2016. Canadian producers remained profitable as new players entered the market, world stocks soared and prices declined. In this context, “weakening” growth loses some of its sting.

That said, a waning market warrants your attention. After having read the Outlook, I think three opportunities and challenges are of particular importance for Canada: 1. China’s insatiable appetite for oilseeds China’s demand for oilseeds has been the single biggest driver of the global crop markets over the last decade. Chinese imports of soybeans climbed 314% between 2006 and 2016, a pace they’ll likely maintain.

Projections from the last ten years show that in 2007, the OECDFAO expected China’s oilseeds imports to top 47.7 million metric tonnes (MMT) in 2017 (Figure 1). And even with evidence of the increasing rate of growth of Chinese consumption, the projections done in 2012 still grossly underestimated import levels in 2017 – by 20 million MMT. 2017’s forecast for the current year effectively doubles initial projections. Chinese imports are now forecast to be 93.6 MMT in 2017.

2. Biofuel production still trending up; share of corn used for ethanol declining If China’s love of oilseeds was the story of the past decade, it replaced the story of biofuels as a key driver in the first decade of the new millennium.

Corn-based ethanol production in the U.S. climbed from 6.2 million gallons in 2000 to 10.6 billion gallons in 2010. Corn-harvested acreage grew 12% which, combined with higher yields, increased corn production 26% - all of which went to ethanol production. But even this

on the assumption of a 1.5% increase in acres, while Ukraine’s 13% growth is expected to require an additional 2.1% area devoted to wheat. These numbers suggest the OECD-FAO expects a big jump in Ukraine’s yields over the next ten years.

Productivity key to keep Canada’s longterm outlook positive

increase couldn’t meet the new demand; between 2000 and 2010, feed usage and corn exports also declined in efforts to grow ethanol production.

Going forward, expect ethanol-related demand for grains to stabilize. The OECDFAO expects by 2020, U.S. growth in cornbased ethanol will still be positive, but much slower (less than 1% annually). Weaker demand for gasoline is expected to reverse that growth slightly between 2022 and 2027.

In contrast, Brazil’s sugar-based ethanol production may jump more than 20% over this period.

3. Canadian leadership in wheat exports to be tested

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Canadian wheat exports are expected to grow 6% by 2026 compared to the 2015-2017 average. Based on a projected 7% growth in wheat production to 2026, our export growth will fall behind that of the EU, the U.S., Russia and, most notably, Ukraine.

Ukraine’s exports are expected to increase 15% by 2026.

That growth reflects, in part, a relative lack of Ukrainian capacity to process raw commodities. When domestic processing is unable to keep up to production, the excess must be exported. Unlike Canada, where some additional production will be absorbed into domestic processing, the expected 13% increase in Ukrainian production will mostly

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go to exports.

The sources of production increases will also differ. The 7% Canadian growth is based

Currently a leading exporter of grains and oilseeds, Canada will maintain its elite ranking only with efforts to enhance productivity to meet growing demand amidst growing competition in export markets.

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THE VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP and the CANADIAN SATELLITE LIVESTOCK AUCTION present the

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 2017 HOSTED ONLINE BY: VJV AUCTION COMPANY AT VJV PONOKA Sale Will Consist Of Over 10,000 Head Of Calves & Yearlings

Cattle Can Be Sold For Immediate Or Fall Delivery

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Dawson Creek Blair Vold Invitational Video Yearling & Calf Sale Fri, Aug 18 – View & Bid at www.cslauction.com Special Calf Sale for Neil Campbell Approx 2,200 Head Fri, Sept 22 Horse Sale - Sat, Sept 2 Tack/9:30am – Horses/Noon

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Thurs., Aug. 24 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs., Aug. 31 – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs., Sept. 7 – 9:00 a.m.

Beaverlodge

Westlock

Blair Vold Invitational Video Yearling & Calf Sale Fri., Aug. 18 View & Bid at www.cslauction.com

Blair Vold Invitational Video Yearling & Calf Sale Fri., Aug. 18 View & Bid at www.cslauction.com HORSE SALES Sat., Aug. 19 – 10:00 a.m.

Sat., Sept. 16 – 10:00 a.m.

Call the office At 780-354-2423 To book your bull, cow or calf sale today

SHEEP & GOAT SALES Tues., Aug. 15– 11:00 a.m.

Tues., Sept. 5 – 11:00 a.m.

Ponoka Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453

Rimbey Dean Edge 403.704.0280

Wed., Aug. 9 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed., Aug. 16 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed., Aug. 23 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed., Aug. 30 – 9:00 a.m.

Wed., Sept. 6 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues., Aug. 8 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues., Aug. 15 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues., Aug. 22 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues., Aug. 29 – 9:00 a.m.

Tues., Sept. 5 – 9:00 a.m.

Ponoka

Rimbey

Blair Vold Invitational Blair Vold Invitational Video Yearling & Calf Sale Video Yearling & Calf Sale Fri., Aug. 18 - View & Bid at Fri., Aug. 18 www.cslauction.com View & Bid at www.cslauction.com Anchor D Ranch Simmental Heifer Sale Call Craig Jacklin Fri., Oct. 13 – 6:00 p.m. @ 403-783-1453 HORSE SALES to book your Friday, Aug. 25 - 5:00 p.m. bull, heifer or bison Friday, Sept. 29 - 5:00 p.m. sale today

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

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

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

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review

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Collie Corner 46454

By Carol Nelson

Environment contributes to abilities think and team.

Another example is a dog that spends most of his time with other dogs. The other dogs become the focus in life as they are fun to be with and life is a hoot. When you start to work these pups, and put some rules in their life they woutd rather go play with the other dogs.

The above dogs may have good working genetic abilities but they are a product of their environment.

Their work habits will be shoddy and they may never reach their potential because the instinct was not nurtured and grown. The handler whose dog is great is likely because he has spent the time with the dog in a constructive manner long before it was time to start working stock.

SHEEP AND GOAT PRODUCERS!!

VJV WESTLOCK HAS AN EXCLUSIVE MARKET ON TOP QUALITY EWE LAMBS AND GOATS!

Carol Nelson The market is growing and the demand is growing right along with it.

With the vast VJV market and reputation throughout Western and Central Canada, more feedlots, abattoirs and packing companies are calling for lamb and goat meat.

If you have lambs or goats for sale, call us for an updated market report and to arrange delivery. Call Jason at VJV Beaverlodge at 1-587-343-2162.

Starting in August,

VJV Beaverlodge will be assembling sheep and goats on the 1st and 3rd Monday! Call ahead 587-343-2162!!!

VJV Westlock holds sheep and goat sales on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month!!!

Free Feed and Water Upon Delivery.

VJV WESTLOCK AUCTION LTD. PHONE TOLL FREE 1-877-349-3153 Trent Ewasiw • 1-780-349-0239 • Sheep & Goat Rep Cory Polak • 1-780-712-5749 • Sheep & Goat Rep

WESTLOCK, ALBERTA • WWW.VJVAUCTION.COM/WESTLOCK

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A conversation that comes up on a regular basis is when people are discussing a pup or young dogs abilities.

One person may be completely happy with their dog and its working while another may feel their dog is not very interested in work or is lacking. At this point the conversation usually comes around to where the dog was purchased and who the parents were, etc. This does play a large factor in who and what the dog is. However, if the dog has working lineage and you liked what you saw with the parents work, there is maybe a more logical explanation for the pups lack of desire.

The hardest thing in life is to look at ourselves and say we may not be doing our end as well as we should.

Not doing our end may not be done intentionally but rather be the product of not thinking about how our actions may be affecting the pup.

An example of this is a pup that has been kenneled a lot. He may be well looked after in terms of necessary items such as food and water ,but there is nothing to stimulate his mind and curiosity.

I compare this with putting us in a cell surrounded by four walls with nothing to do all day. How long until we lost our zest and zeal for life.

The less one does in life the less one feels like doing.

Why would it be any different for a dog. We breed them for their physical and mental talents and then we expect them to sit and do nothing until they are old enough to work. This often catches up down the road when we need the dog to

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JASON, CORINNA, WILLIAM AND MARIAH HARVEY We would like to thank all the leaders, volunteers and sponsors of the Groundbirch Mulit 4-H Club this year.

A special thank you to

D. Loomis Mechanical

for the purchase of William’s steer.

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Weather worries rally oilseed markets

Winnipeg canola futures have rallied impressively over the past two weeks as concerns mount about how adverse weather will affect crop production across Western Canada. In addition, speculative fund buying amid short covering in front-month canola contracts has

also served to lift futures.

A notable rally in Chicago soybean and soyoil futures during this same period of time fed the bullish vibe of oilseed markets, reacting to its own concerns about hot and dry conditions in the western U.S. Midwest and northern U.S. Plains

states, along with the extended outlook for hot and dry conditions to continue.

November canola futures surged up to $530 per tonne (July 10), up $57 per tonne ($1.29 per bushel) from the June 22 bottom.

Traders are growing increasingly concerned about an expanding region of excessive heat as the canola crop enters its flowering stage of development. As long as this condition continues, trade sentiment on crop size shrinks daily. Ironically, central and northern Alberta has been battling excessive wet conditions, so the yield potential is apt to be quite variable across the Canadian Prairies.

November canola this week has now tested the market’s upper-end trading range which has held firm for better than two years now in the $530 to $540 per tonne zone.

The widely volatile weather markets, though, resulted in a dramatic sell-off of all grains and oilseeds following a bearishly-viewed supply and demand report released by the United States Department of Agriculture and shifting weather forecasts.

Chicago soybean futures have also powered aggressively higher these past two weeks amid weather concerns of their own, until selling off after Tuesday. While eastern ar-

eas of the U.S. Midwest have been reasonably well-watered, conditions remain generally hot and dry further west and the extended outlook calls for hot and dry conditions across the U.S. Corn Belt.

Chartwise, November beans gapped above the $10.20 per bushel level to finish at $10.39 (July 10) and briefly traded above the November 2016 high. Of note to this date, November beans have rallied more than a $1.32 from the June low, before pulling back to $10 a bushel.

The managed money spec fund crowd is still net short bean futures and the end user is not well covered.

With a ridge pattern potentially setting up, it brings in hot/dry conditions in the long range forecast.

At some point large U.S. old crop stocks, record South American crop production and mostly favourable foreign crop conditions will assume centre stage. But for the hereand-now, the trade is more worried about deteriorating U.S. yield potential.

Wednesday’s (July 12) supply/demand report from USDA could generate fresh impetus to at least temporarily drive market direction one way or the other, but weather issues will continue to dominate trader actions for July into August.

Sheds, Garages & Cabins Common Shed Sizes 12’ x 28’ x 8’ 12’ x 24’ x 8’ 12’ x 16’ x 8’ 10’ x 24’ x 8’ 10’ x 16’ x 8’

= = = = =

“Where Quality Matters”

$4,250 $3,750 $3,250 $3,500 $3,000

Garage Size 16’ x 32’ x 9’ 16’ x 28’ x 9’ 14’ x 32’ x 9’ 14’ x 28’ x 9’ 14’ x 24’ x 9’

= = = = =

$8,500 $8,000 $7,000 $6,500 $6,000

PRICES INCLUDE DELIVERY

CALL ABOUT PRICING OPTIONS

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

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

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

4200 pick up header, 466 separator hours Autoguide, GPS

TAKING

OFFERS

2009 Massey Ferguson 9895

2006 Massey Ferguson 9220

4200 pickup header, NAV, Beacons, New Rotor

30’ Draper header, 895 hours, beacons

$365,000

$210,000

$59,900

1999 Gleaner C62

2004 Massey Ferguson 9790

2015 New Holland SR200

$62,900

$129,900

1990 Deutz-Allis 150hp Tractor

Brand New Rebuild, 4x4, Powershift

SALE $25,000 O.B.O.

Challenger MT775E

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

CAMROSE 1-800-639-8057

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

LOUGHEED 1-800-773-9757

STONY PLAIN 1-800-290-5489

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

HIGH RIVER 1-866-652-2414

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

$205,900

ECKVILLE 1-800-576-4394

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE 403-845-4949

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

Spirit River

www.rossequip.ca

July 31, 2017

Fax: 864-3468,

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

www.rossequip.ca July 29 - 2017

Ross Equip. Ltd

Since 1943

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

on-order

5

NEW 2014

1000+ bu. GC9250 UF c/w 17” Auger, 1000 $70,160

2

$9,520 520 Scale sy

Lease to own 10-S/A L/p

Old price

+ Rebate to Aug

2016 550 Versatile 550hp,P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, 800/70R38 2017 DT550-36” Versatile 550 hp, P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm, 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, #518500 2018 $674,000

msrp $593,000

Lease to own 155rv 14S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 155rv 7A / L/pmt OAC

4

$ 34,100 $ 67,100

#417600 call for sale price

msrp $515,000

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

$ 27,300 $ 53,900

6

120’ 2018 Alu/boom SX280 Versatile Sprayer Air Ride, 280 hp, 5 spd tran, HD diff lock, disc/brk 380/90R46 r/dual, Cab carbon filter, 1200 gal ss tank, 120 gal rinse tank, Viper 4, Ac/b sect cnt, A/b XT hgt cnt, GPS A/S, 3” Frt load, F/R tips, F/mrker Hyd adj axles #397400 msrp $ 483,000

100’ 2014 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100 SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom wheels, Frt load 380/90R46, Air ride, Air Dryer Pkg, $512,380 $417,000 3/17 $ 372,000 Lease to own 14-S/A L/pmt OAC of Lease to own 7 A/ L/ pmts OAC of

$ 25,110 $ 49,110

Lease to own 10-S/A L/p

+ Rebate to Aug

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

Old price

1300 bu 50”w/tire

1200# hitch wt in trans

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

72’ O/H with Auto Lock

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

msrp $558,000

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

$ 30,100 $ 59,500

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2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 QSX11.9 710/70R38D wts 4 E/H 58 gpm #299500 call for sale price msrp $385,000 Lease to own 88rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC of $ 19,500

$ 37,900 LEASE to Own any Equip. on this page

Lease to own 88rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of

Pay only the 1st lease payment in advance. OAC

When the LAST lease payment is made

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

11 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage 96200 msrp

$112,000

Lease to Own 14 – S/A Lease pmt OAC $ 8,700

Lease to Own 13-S/A L/pmts OAC Lease to Own 7 annual L/pmt OAC

$ 14,215 $ 25,025

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

call for sale price

Pay or Finance the RV & The Equipment is Yours.

20’ V-Wing Ditcher

Lease to own 10-S/A L/p

“NEW LOWER”

PROGRAM PRICES Programs End Aug 31 - 2017 2017 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/S 16x4 TA22 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd diff/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38, wts #415520 2018 $ 597,300

msrp $535,000

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

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30’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, 10.5”S, 26X8mm c/o frt 26x8mm S/rear, S/L hitch 650# per ft, T2-215 brgs #80150 Brg wear grds msrp $ 95,000 36’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #87200 msrp $ 101,000 42’ TD600 TANDUM DISK, #115250 msrp $ 130,000

$ 27,100 $ 54,100

10-Semi-Annual Lease payments OAC of $ 8,580 Sizes, 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 18’ 20’ Lease to own 58rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC of $ 14,900

$ 29,300 10 305 Versatile 2013 FWD 305hp 20.8R42 31 hr 16 spd P/S, 540/1000 PTO, 55gpm 12’ 650 Demo Offset 10” 26”b #39960 $ 31,900 *257,350 4 hyd, work lites 1 Only 189,000 Tier 3, Demo 16’ 6 way QT Deg Dozer $36,050 30,000 9 2017 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 $298,250 w/16’ blade $219,000 PTO 710/70R38D wts 4 E/H 58 gpm A/S/R #337500 call for sale price msrp $415,000

12

$ 21,200 $ 41,800

2012 RT490 Versatile Class 8 Rotary Combine, 490 hp Cum 653 hr, New BIGGER Feeder house Rotating Concave 8rpm w/ 3 thresh points per rev 340 bu hopper, Quite A/C Cab w/ 2nd seat. 14 lites 2009 535 Versatile 535 hp, 12 spd Del/Cab 80gpm, ALL adj made from the Cab 16’ MacDon PU header msrp 429,390 1-Only $189,900 1895 hrs 6 E/ hyd diff/lock Radar, A/S/R, Radar

$215,000

Premium unit

1 only $45,900

32’V-Wing Ditcher

Lease to own 10-S/A L/pm

$9,500 trans w/o 2016

SOLD

wsb $22,900

$17,500*

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

10 D2500 SLT V8, 5spd C/C

Cream Puff

Cream Puff

SO

wsb 15,940

SOLD

Tier 3 30’ Header available

#196390 850/60R38 Treleborg

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

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

136,000 kms in 2005, 167000 kms in 2017

PREMIUM 1 OWNER Units

Lease to own 58rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of

Lease to own 98rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 98rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 16 1200# wt on hitch in trans hyd spring adj down pres 72’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $ 84’ Heavy Harrow MSRP $

$10,900*

$165-36 mbw

305 Versatile 2013 305hp,16spdPS 112 hr demo, 4 E/hyd 55 gpm, Fnds HID wts L/3pt 540/1000 pto 20.8R42D, 16.9R30 $ 257,350 487 1 only $189,900 Lease to own 56rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC

Lease to own 62rv 10-S/A L/pmt OAC of $ 15,900 Lease to own 56rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

09 Chrysler Aspen Ltd AWD 7 pass 224k i079804 LIKE NEW

09 Chrysler Aspen Ltd AW Clean 1-Owner

SOLD wsb $44,900

$34,500*

$ 12,500

$249-84 mbw

$ 24,600

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

14 2500 Power Wagon 4x4

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The Northern Horizon, August 4, 2017 No DEF

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

$57,900 ystem add $ 8,500

pmt OAC of

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

$ 16,543

+ Rebate cnt Aug 31 M155 $ 2,000

$ 5,881

E S e xs m i t h

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G r an d e P r ai ri e

780-864-3731,

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

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

$6,000 disc

26 mpg

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

$ 9,018

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

17 1500 Express v8 CC4X4SB i815475 $249-84 mbw

$5,720 disc

MSRP $41,820

$36,100*

$272-84 mbw

$6,820 disc

CSA DF22 1000 bu/hr Drier 2017 Model

$ 280,000

34 mpg

$270-84 mbw

$12,420 disc

3 Ph Gen Sets

MSRP $40,920*

when sold w / Drier

mt OAC of $16,390

Clean 1-Owner

17 Journey G/T AWD 3.6L 6s i312373

26 mpg

$387-60 mbw

$11,000 off

Pi RP $50,240

$195-84 mbw

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

$249-84 mbw

$52,800*

26 mpg

34 mpg 0%/84

$38,900*

$11,000 off

MSRP $48,720

Pi RP $52,140

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

$270-84 mbw

17 1500 Express v8 CC4X4SB i817475 $249-84 mbw

36 mpg 25% off

$12,000 off

26 mpg

R/A Susp, dsl

MSRP $44,419*

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

$12,150 off

$47,900*

$40,500*

MSRP $ 75,350

$33,303*

$10,900*

R/A Susp, dsl

MSRP $ 77,550

$165-36 mbw

$375-52 mbw

10 F150 FX2 SuperCab 5.4 V8 6spd SB 146k 569014

$65,400*

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB i931701

Clean 1-Owner

wsb $44,100

wsb 15,940

$32,500*

$10,900*

$165-36 mbw

$275-72 mbw

WD 7 pass 216k i855804

12 D3500 Laramie diesel M/C4x4 191kms i288473 Cream Puff

4 V8,6A, C/C SB, 179k i255109.

$45,400*

17 1500 SLT v8 8A CC4X4SB i784524

Pi RP $52,140

$40,500*

$63,400*

$675-48 mbw

$13,150 off

$11,000 off

17 1500 Express v8 CC4X4SB i816475 29 mpg

$249-84 mbw

$11,000 off

wsb 13,940

$16,500*

$249-84 mbw

$220-84 mbw

MSRP $54,720

$26,900*

R/A Susp, dsl

wsb $21,900

$32,500*

$11,000 off

MSRP $ 57,640

$38,300*

MSRP $29,920

$39,000

176,280 $152,000

$46,600*

$420-60 mbw

MSRP $40,320

pmt OAC of $ 9,685

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

MSRP $59,040

26 mpg

34 mpg 0%/84

32 mpg

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

Big Horn pkg

$11,000 off

0%/84

LEASE to Own this DF22 Drier only 36 mpg 13-S/A Lease pay OAC of $25,200

r 105,180 $92,000

$249-84 mbw

17 1500 SLT v8 8A CC4X4SB i693537

$39,200*

15 G/Caravan SXT 6spd i119382.po

$36,760*

17 1500 ST v8 6A QC4X4SB i871437

Up to 25% off MSRP On Select 2017 Models Call today

MSRP $46,020

15 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 3.6L i192420

Pi RP $47,840

$40,500*

$27,900*

wsb $42,900

$11,000 off

26 mpg

26 mpg

32 mpg

15 Cherokee Ltd 4x4 3.2L i441391

OLD

$11,000 off

Pi RP $52,140

$47,500*

31 G1317 $2,000

C4x4 SB 173kms i119498

Since 1948

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

MSRP $52,500

pmt OAC of $ 9,890

6.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing s, Auto lock, hyd tine adj ssure, 9/16 x 26”tines. $69,100 1-O/H 60,900 $76,100 Intro 66,900

ROSS CHRYSLER

July 29 - 2017

All Programs deducted

33 mpg

31 G9250 $1,800

e $120,070 $94,200

R y c ro ft

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

www.rosschrysler.ca

Spirit River, Ab

N S p i ri t R i v er

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$659-48 mbw

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

$13,350 off

R/A Susp, dsl

$735-48 mbw

$12,750 off

$45,100*

$12,000 off

17 1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB i974521

29 mpg

MSRP $ 75,750

$73,550*

17 D2500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB i963782

MSRP $ 57,240

$74,900*

MSRP $ 86,850

Diesel

SOLD

MSRP $ 88,050

$63,800* Silver

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 SB i954685

$675-48 mbw

17 1500 SLT V6 8ACC4X4SB i972522

29 mpg

$11,000 off

29 mpg

$355-84 mbw

$11,000 off

MSRP $ 57440

$45,200

$355-84 mbw

$11,000 off

wsb $43,100

$32,500*

$275-72 mbw 2012 D3500 Laramie diesel C/C4x4 255k i274587

MSRP

$82,450

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

Pi RP $55,440

Pi RP $55,640*

$43,500

$43,500

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PRAIRIECOAST USED EQUIPMENT COMBINES

TRACTORS

MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

John Deere

T670

(14)

Small Grain / 2WD / Chopper

(14)

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

11

John Deere

S690

FEATURES

QTY

PRICE

MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

1

$549,000

John Deere

9620R

(16)

1

$645,500

8

STARTING AT

John Deere

9570R

(16)

1

$522,000

John Deere

9520R

(16)

3

STARTING AT

John Deere

9560R

(14)

1

$375,000

$517,000

John Deere

S680

(13-16)

Small Grain / 2WD / Duals / Chopper

John Deere

S670

(12)

PRWD / Small Grain

1

$353,000

John Deere

S660

(12)

Small Grain / Singles / Chopper

1

$282,500

John Deere

9870 STS

(08/11)

Small Grain / PRWD

5

John Deere

9860 STS

(07)

2WD / Singles / Chopper

STARTING AT

$397,500

STARTING AT

FEATURES

QTY

PRICE

$497,500

SPRAYERS

$189,500

MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

1

$197,750

John Deere

R4045

(15/16)

4730

FEATURES

QTY

PRICE

2

STARTING AT

(11)

1

$232,000

SOLD

$474,000

John Deere

9670 STS

(05)

Small Grain / Singles / Chopper

2

STARTING AT

$126,000

John Deere

John Deere

9550

(00)

Small Grain / Singles / Chopper

1

$80,750

John Deere

4830

(09)

1

$187,000

RoGator

984

(10)

1

$169,000

RoGator

1286C

(07)

1

$153,000

John Deere

4710

(03)

1

$118,000

Agcostar

7660

(09)

1

$102,500

Willmar Fab

8600

(02)

1

$56,000

MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

FEATURES

John Deere

262540’ 8”

(13)

5-Section Folding

1

$72,500

8210-44 (13)

45 ft / 5-Section Folding

1

$71,250

1

$28,500

1

$15,400

GRAIN CARTS MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

Brandt

1322XR

(16)

FEATURES

QTY

1

PRICE $91,000

ROW CROP TRACTORS QTY

PRICE

TILLAGE

MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

FEATURES

John Deere

6155R

(15)

MFWD

1

$228,500

John Deere

6145R

(15)

Cab / MFWD

1

$176,000

John Deere

7920

(04)

Cab / MFWD

1

$128,000

Krause

John Deere

4430

Cab

1

$18,750

John Deere

650

John Deere

6115M

(14)

1

$115,000

Ezee-On

1225

John Deere

6125M

(14)

1

$118,000

WINDROWERS MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

MacDon

M155

(12/14)

FEATURES

QTY

3

PRICE STARTING AT

$158,500

John Deere

W150

(14)

1

$114,000

MacDon

9300

(97)

1

$28,500

Premier

2950

(00)

1

$35,250

UTILITY TRACTORS MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

FEATURES

QTY

PRICE

SOLD

(94)

SOLD

QTY

PRICE

HEAVY HARROWS MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

FEATURES

QTY

PRICE

Degelman

82’

(12)

1

$49,999

Degelman

82’

(10)

2

STARTING AT

Brandt

70’

(12)

1

$43,500

Brandt

5000

1

$36,500

QTY

PRICE

$45,500

ROUND BALERS MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

John Deere

569

(13)

Vermeer

605M

(08)

FEATURES

Mega Wide / Twine Only

1

$48,000

1

$21,500

John Deere

5115M

(15)

1

$109,650

John Deere

5100M

(14)

1

$95,500

John Deere

5100E

(15)

1

$84,750

MAKE

MODEL

YEAR

John Deere

9570RT

(15/16) 570hp

1

STARTING AT

John Deere

9570RX

(16)

1

$715,000

John Deere

6420 Cab

(07)

1

$65,000

John Deere

5045E

(07)

1

$32,500

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The Laughing Loggers were a Bonanza hit. CARTIER

TRACTORS

HARVEST EQUIPMENT

White 2-180, duals................. $8,500 Headers Versatile 4018, Versatile 876 with PTO ....... $35,000 fit NH 9030 Bi-Di ..................... $7,000

HAYING EQUIPMENT

Honey Bee ST18, fit NH 9030 Bi-Di ...................................... $12,000

NH 648 baler ....................... $15,000

CONSTRUCTION

Case 8450 baler .................... $4,000 NH C175 skidsteer ............... $32,000 NH LS180 skid steer .............. $24,000 NH BR7060 w/netwrap and crop preservative applicator .. $33,000 Bobcat S205 2008 600 hours .. $29 000 NH BR7090 baler ................ $25,000

CONSIGNMENTS

MISC. EQUIP.

NH 166 windrow inverter ...... $5,000

Kverneland D5 plow............. $8,500 NH TC21 tractor with loader .... $14,000

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2010 Case IH Puma™ 155 Tractor 2014 Kubota B3350HSDCC Tractor 1986 Case IH 7110 Tractor

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2011 New Holland BR7090 Round Baler 2012 Lely LMC8907 24’ Basket Rake 2012 New Holland 166 Swath Inverter

$24,900 $17,900 $7,200

2014 Merlo P40.17 55’ Telehandler 2010 Merlo 30.6 Telehandler 2008 John Deere 320 Skidsteer

$125,000 $85,000 $34,900

2014 Kubota RTV1140CPX Orange UTV 2009 Kubota RTV1100W Orange UTV

$16,900 $12,900

2012 Kubota GF1800 4WD Frt Mt Mower 2009 John Deere z850a Zero-Turn Mower

$11,900 $9,900

HAYING EQUIPMENT

2010 CASE IH PUMA™ 155 TRACTOR 135hp, Diesel, 5000 hrs

99,500

$

CONSTRUCTION

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The Homecoming, 1987

by A. Dolan We came from many provinces, some across the sea, sharing one dream in common, landowners we must be.

The Peace River country called us with miles of virgin land “come here, would-be farmers, build a future with your hands.”

For some dreams soon faded fate beckoned elsewhere for the earth only yields riches to those who really care.

For those who facing challenges

the road was long and rough we can all tell tales of hardships that made us cry, “Enough!”

Forest gives way to farmland, now fields wave grain, large tractors, combines like ships across the plain.

Now younger generations steps into dusty shoes facing a different challenge, pray they do not lose.

As we gather to enjoy, reminisce, let’s give thanks and all blessing, God surely had a hand in this.

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The Big Bend is dedicated to the pioneers who changed the face of this area from timber and Parkland wilderness to a prosperous farming community.

“We acknowledged the work done by all who responded to requests for stories and pictures as without these there would be no history of “The Big Bend’, said Wilma K Bird upon publication of the book. Bird took time to note sponsors as well, the Blueberry Mountain Goodwill Society and Big Bend

Historical Committee, which was formed specifically for the Big Bend publication.

“We hope our combined efforts with with your approval as you read The Big Bend.”

After WWI, the government allowed each veteran a half section of land, so many of the first settlers of Blueberry Mountain were veterans.

“This book is a history of the opening up of the country - a permanent record of our past.”

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Versatile 550DT (2014) 1,750 hrs Versatile 550 (2013) 1,100 hrs Versatile 2425 (2006) 4,858 hrs John Deere 8760 (1991) 7,100 hrs Massey Ferguson 8240 (2003) New Holland T9030 (2008) 1,665 hrs New Holland T5.115 Tractor (2014) 1,623 hrs Dozer – Case 550 ELGP Dozer (1995)

Bourgault 3310 65’ Air Drill (2010) w/6700 (2011) Case 800 60’ Air Drill w/3430 (2008) Horsch Anderson 60-15 Air Drill (2005) John Deere 1870 56’ Air Drill w/1910 Tank (2010) New Holland SD440 57’ Air Drill w/SC430 (2006) New Holland SD440 Air Drill w/SC380 (2006) Bourgault 7950 Air Tank/Cart (2014) Bourgault 5350 Air Tank (2002) New Holland SC430 Air Tank/Cart (2008)

COMBINES

SPRAYERS

Claas Vario 1200 Header (2014) Claas Vario 1200 40’ Header (2011) Lexion F535 35’ Flexheader (2010) Lexion F535 35’ Flexheader (2007) 2 - Lexion M1050 35’ Maxflex Header (2012) 2 - Lexion M1050 35’ Maxflo Header (2011) Honey Bee SP36 36' Flex Draper Header (2006) Honey Bee SP36 36’ Header (2005) Honey Bee HB30 Header (2004) John Deere 930D 30’ Draper Header (2006) MacDon 973 30’ Draper Header (2005) Adapter – MacDon CA20 Adptr (2 to choose from)

2,200 engine hours, 1,750 separator hours, P514 header, 28LR26 rear tires with 4WD, MAV straw chopper, 26’2” unloading auger, Xenon work light package, 3-D sieve cleaning system, standard feederhouse with auto contour

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Willmar 8100 90’ High Clearance Sprayer (1998)

HARROWS/HEAVY HARROWS/CULTIVATORS Bourgault 6000 90’ Harrow (2013) Bourgault 6000 90' Harrow (2012) MacFarlane 2080 80’ Harrow (2017) MacFarlane 2080-16 80’ Harrow (2010) Flexi-Coil SYS85 Heavy Harrow (2002) Bourgault 8910 70’ Cultivator (2014) Flexi-Coil 820 50’ Field Cultivator Ezee-On 3595 26’ Offset Disk (2003) Kello-Bilt 225DOW-6626B 28’ Disk (2002) Landoll 7450 49’ Disk (2012) Sunflower 1443 35’ Disk Gregoire-Besson SPERWZ7 8 Bottom Plow (2003)

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Auger – GrainMaxx 4371 Grain Auger (2003) Auger – Sakundiak TL10-39 Grain Auger (2011) Auger – Westfield 13 x 91 Grain Auger (2007) Auger – Wheatheart 13 x 94 Grain Auger (2015) Cutter Mower – Thrifty MTC48B10 8’ Cutter Mower Ditcher – Xtreme Wolverine Ditcher (2011) Ditcher - Xtreme Wolverine Ditcher (2010) Extractor – Richiger EA350 Extractor (2014) Extractor – Richiger EA180 Extractor (2012) Fert App – Valmar 7600 Fertilizer Applicator (2006) Grain Cart – Balzer 155 Grain Cart (2006) Grain Cart – J & M 1326 Grain Cart (2011) Grain Cart – Elmer’s 1600 Grain Cart (2013) Grain Cart – Unverferth 1015 Grain Cart (2010) Grain Cart – Unverferth 974 Grain Cart (2003) Grain Vac – REM Mfg 3700 Grain Vac (2014) Grain Vac – REM Mfg 3700 Grain Vac (2013) Grain Vac – REM Mfg 2100 Grain Vac (2002) Hay Rake – Sitrex MK12 Hay Rake (2011) Scraper – Land Pride BB4512 Scraper (2014) Snow Blower – Farm King 1080 Snow Blower (1996) Subsoiler – SUMO Q35 Subsoiler (2013) Swather Transport – Elmer’s ST Swather Transport (2010)

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Considering an off-farm gig? Questions to ask

Ever want to have a business outside of farming? It could be a great way to learn new skills, earn extra income and keep busy at times when farming’s quiet.

Back in 2003, Drumheller, Alta. grain farmer Gary Chambers was looking for something beyond the farm. He settled on real estate. Today, the farm’s as successful as ever and Chambers is a well-known real estate agent in the area.

What made his decision the right one? Looking back, he thinks you can put your potential sidegig to the test by asking these three questions.

1. How well does it work for the farm?

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Many in store specials and clearance items.

Check the Home Hardware weekly flyer in your mailbox. Go to the Home Hardware Web site for store web pages listing store hours, weekly flyers, Beaver Homes and Cottage catalogue, Home Hardware catalogues and much, much more. Register and have an e-flyer in your computer mailbox every week.

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Chambers is the fourth generation of a family farm that’s well over a century old. No way was he willing to risk the farm for a new venture. As he sees it, to be sustainable, a side-gig must respect the times when you need to be in the field. “You might have a big grain truck and be able to haul grain as a business,” Chambers says. “The problem is: everyone wants their grain hauled at the exact time you’re busy with harvest.”

Chambers manages his real estate business remotely during seeding and harvest. His clients know he farms and his real estate colleagues can cover the occasional open house if Chambers can’t be there. Once harvest is done, Chambers can devote his full energy to selling houses. It’s a good fit.

2. What grabs you about it?

“If it’s just a job, it’s not going to work,” Chambers says. “If you’re looking at a second occupation, it has to be something you’re passionate about and good at. A lot of grain farmers do something with livestock because it’s a fit for the farm, but I didn’t like working with animals.”

On the other hand, Chambers had a sales background, enjoyed sales and liked working with people. Real estate ticked this box too.

3. What’s your total investment?

To get going in real estate, Chambers needed to get his real estate licence and set up an office.

Compared to farming, the financial investment was modest but his investment of time was significant. Before you press play on your side business, be sure you understand what it’ll take to succeed.

If you can follow your interests, make some money and still put farming first, why not go for it? Farmer and realtor Gary Chambers is glad he did.

“You definitely want to go into it with a solid business plan,” he says. “This will help you decide if you’re willing to part with a few dollars and invest your time in that opportunity.”

From an AgriSuccess article (June 2017) by Kieran Brett

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Straight shooting, the oat market stable and supported I have not touched on the oat market in some time, but Chicago oat futures rallied sharply through June and July. However, in my opinion, that marketplace no longer serves as a good proxy for what is happening in the Prairie cash market. Still for interest sake, Chicago oat futures are currently trading at 2.5 year highs.

Cash prices hold steady While Prairie cash oat bids saw modest improvement from the spring into the summer market, they have in no way been as explosive as the Chicago Board of Trade oat futures gains. In fact, cash prices held steady in the last few weeks with a few buyers still floating around at $3 per bushel picked up at the farm in the southeast part of Saskatchewan. Ceres at Northgate appears to be the best in Saskatchewan at $3.15 to $3.20 a bushel.

crop acreage contracts surface.

United States miller inventory is low and they reportedly have a big first half 2017/18 import program in the works normal demand attrition smaller U.S. oat crop (100,000 few harvested acres and a return to lower more normal yield) expectation that if Canada 2017 quality is decent, millers will choose to build-up reserves, especially knowing the price of spring wheat and malt barley will create strong competitors for acreage in spring 2018.

New crop 2018 oats in northeastern Saskatchewan should be all of $3 per bushel when new

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Prices, of course, weaken the farther you move to the north and west in the province. Similar advertised bids at that top end are seen in the Red River Valley of Manitoba. Overall though, a rather ho-hum trending market.

Bottom line The story in oats is dependent on weather, much like all grain markets at this time of year, but sprinkled in are crop quality considerations and the transportation logistics to move product in a timely fashion.

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

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At this time, we judge Canadian oat crop potential for 2017 in the area of 3.53 million tonnes, and we will adjust according to evolving weather developments.

To come to such a forecast, we use seeded acreage of 3.22 million acres as per the latest Statistics Canada projection, acreage abandonment of 20 per cent (normal) and a trend type yield of 89 bushels per acre.

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“ON THE HORIZON” GOES TO THE KISKATINAW FALL FAIR August 4th to 6th, 2017 Kiskatinaw Fairgrounds Sunset Prairie, BC FRIDAY, AUGUST 4TH:

Heavy Horse Log Skid 1:30 p.m.

Halter Classes 1:30 p.m.• Mini Horse Pull

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5TH: Breakfast at Concession Starts at 7:30 a.m.

Heavy Horse Show 9:00 a.m.

Sheep Show 9:00 a.m.

Poultry & Rabbit Show Youth & Adult Handicrafts, Photography and Home Cooking Horticulture & Field Crops 4-H “Fun at the Fair” • Live Pie Auction

SATURDAY - FEATURE EVENT! HEAVY HORSE PULL @ 4:30 p.m.

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Community Church Service 8:30 a.m.

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Programs and prices subject to change without notice. See dealer for full details some restrictions apply. Payments are over 60 months at 1.9% interest with 25% down. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Discounts or other incentives may be available for cash purchases. By selecting the purchase financing offer, consumers may be foregoing such discounts and incentives which may result in a higher effective interest rate. Before operating or riding, always refer to the safety and operating information on the vehicle and in the operator’s manual.

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Dawson Creek 95th Annual Exhibition & Stampede Dawson Creek P.R. Cutting Horse Assn Competition @ Lakota AgriPlex G.P. AB Stockmen’s Penning & Sorting Event @ Evergreen Park Hythe Hit to Pass/Mini Sprint Invititational @ Hythe Motor Speedway Peace River 89th Metis Nation of Alberta General Assembly @ Bell Petroleum Centre Peace River Smoky River Canoe Trip @ Peace River Cabins & Outdoors

HERITAGE DAY

Dawson Creek CONCERT - Slayer @ Encana Events Centre

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27 Beaverlodge Fall Festival @ SP Centennial Museum Bezanson Fair & Homecoming for 60th Anniversary of Bezanson School Bezanson Horse Show @ Horse Arena & Memorial Hall Hythe NPBRA Racing @ Beaverlodge Airport Fort St. John - Revive Women’s Retreat @ Summersend Balance

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High Prairie Annual Professional Rodeo

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Fort St. John PERFORMANCE - Who Made Who - ACDC Tribute @ Lido Theatre

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Dawson Creek 95th Annual Exhibition & Stampede

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Dawson Creek 10 95th Annual Exhibition & Stampede Peace River 89th Metis Nation of Alberta General Assembly @ Bell Petroleum Centre

Dawson Creek 95th Annual Exhibition & Stampede Peace River 89th Metis Nation of Alberta General Assembly @ Bell Petroleum Centre

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Beaverlodge Agricultural Fair Fort St. John North Peace Fall Fair & Horse Show

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Beaverlodge 19 Agricultural Fair Dunvegan Kids Crafts, Games and More @ Historic Dunvegan Fairview Annual Northern Redneck Riders Rodeo @ Waterhole Fairgrounds Fort St. John North Peace Fall Fair & Horse Show LaCrete Mud Bog Peace River Paddle the Peace from Saftesbury Ferry to Lower West Peace

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25 Fort St. John BURN ‘N MAHN Duelling Pianos @ the Lido Theatre Teepee Creek HD Barrel Racing Jackpot @ TP Creek Ag Events Centre Teepee Creek HD Team Roping Jackpot @ TP Creek Ag Events Centre

26 Bezanson Fair & Homecoming for 60th Anniversary of Bezanson School Fairview Peace Classic Wheels Street Spectacular Fairview Summer’s End Festival Hythe NPBRA Racing @ Beaverlodge Airport Fort St. John - Revive Women’s Retreat @ Summersend Balance

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Grimshaw/Lac Cardinal North Peace Stampede Groundbirch Country Music Jamboree Sunset Prairie Kiskatinaw Fall Fair Taylor Gold Panning Parade

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Dawson Creek 95th Annual Exhibition & Stampede Dawson Creek P.R. Cutting Horse Assn Competition @ Lakota AgriPlex G.P. AB Stockmen’s Penning & Sorting Event @ Evergreen Park Grimshaw/Lac Cardinal Pioneer Days @ Pioneer Village Museum Peace River 89th Metis Nation of Alberta General Assembly @ Bell Petroleum Centre Peace River Smoky River Canoe Trip @ Peace River Cabins & Outdoors

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2118 Sheds/Outbuildings

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

6041 Land for Sale

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

3563 Dogs

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

Each. Phone: 250-789-3778

1229 Trucking & Transport

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

1010 Announcements

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

Antiques 2005 FOR SALE: Antique Knito-

Haying Equipment 2210 WANTED: Vermeer Baler,

For Sale - Misc 2060 Custom Built, Sheds, Picnic

Heavy Equipment 2215 Attachments for skidsteers,

matic Deluxe 160 HandKnitter Knitting Machine. offers. 780-928-4369

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

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

Phone: 250-789-3778

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

August 4, 2017

Tables, Calf Shelters. Call or Text Bill: 250-793-9654 FOR SALE: Antique Knitomatic Deluxe 160 HandKnitter Knitting Machine. offers. 780-928-4369 PEAT MOSS SOIL-6 miles NW of Sexsmith. $20/cubic yard loaded, Quantity Discount 780-568-3957 cell: 780-814-3082

605 or 605 Super J, 540 PTO. Must be Field Ready.

250-772-5407.

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 Wanted to Buy 2220 2145 1997 CaseIH 2188 Combine, WANTED: Shed Antlers for Creative Art. Purchase by the Pound. Call Terry at 780766-2937/780-876-4455

Farm Implements 2205 Case IHC 8820 Swather

Double Knife. D.S.A. Diesel.

Gauge-Wheels.

30ft. $12000 OBO. 780-765-3921 or 780-8649404 FOR SALE: Ditch Witch & Trencher, 1300hrs, Blade & Back Hoe, 6ft Digging Chain. 780-766-2424 FOR SALE: International Wide Box Manure Spreader.

Can Also be used for Spreading Round Straw Bales.

Manual Available. 250-7893656 or 250-793-3656 Massey Ferguson 410 Combine. Best Offer. 780-8050298 Kinuso Rototillers, 3pth, 50” to 84”, Standard & Heavy Duty.

Good Selection, Discounted Prices. Phone: 780-354-2161

Haying Equipment 2210 2011 Matador 7900 Swath

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

480 Case Baler, New Belts.

5020 John Deere Tractor.

Phone: 780-624-8265 Alteen 10-Wheel V- Rake. $2500. 780-805-0298 Kinuso For Sale: 36 ft Hi-Boy with Bale Rack. Call: 780-5389240 or 780-978-3969 John Deere 556 Round Baler. Makes 5 x 5ft Bales. $7000. OBO. 780-805-0298 Kinuso Round Bale Wrappers for Sale. Call Jack (cell) 780518-6095 WANTED: self-Propelled Haybine in Good Condition with 12 ft Header. Phone: 250-786-5463 or 250-7845081

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

780-323-4362/780-837-1778 2008- NH 94C 30’ DraperHeader, Fits CIH/CR/Cx NH-Combine, Pea-Auger/Fore & Aft, P/U Reel, Transport. 250-782-0220 For Sale: ‘03 NH CX860 Combine, Comes W/P-UpHeader, 2500-Thresher Hours. $60,000. 250-2621376 Hydraulic Swath Roller 5 ft Mandako $200. Phone Gilbert: 780-323-4362 or 780837-1778 JD Combine, 8820 Turbo, Long Auger, Pickup Header, Good Running Condition.

Machine hrs: 4509. 780494-3421 John Deere Swather 2320, 18 ft. Kerr Shears with Pickup Reels. Phone: 780-494-3421 Swath Roller 10 ft Blanchard. $500.

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

Phone: 780-831-5186

Tractors 2230 1981 2090 Case Tractor,

5040 hrs, Good Condition.

Asking $14,500. Phone: 780928-2395 or 780-841-1607 8640 John Deere Tractor, 7350 hrs. Asking $24,500.

For More Information Phone: 780-928-2395 or 780-841-1607.

FOR SALE: New or Used Parts for Older Tractors.

Phone: 250-843-7672 or 250-219-0947 FOR SALE: One John Deere R. Phone after 6:00pm. 780765-3921 Versatile 750 Tractor Parts: Differential, Axles, Drive Shaft, Transmission, Rims, Cab. Gilbert: 780-323-4362 or 780-837-1778

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

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

3535 Livestock

Black Angus Yearling Bulls.

Easy Calving + Performance.

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

Bottle feeder lambs for sale.

Born May 25-June 10. 780832-1783.

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

FOR SALE: 4 Year Old Charolais Bull, Semen Tested. Phone: 780-685-2828

FOR SALE: African Geese & Goslings. Please Phone: 780-523-5759 Isa-Brown Laying Hens.

Ready to Lay in August.

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

Purebred Red Angus Cow Herd for Sale. Established 1982. 85 Spring Pairs, 24 Replacement Heifers, 15 late Summer Pairs. All Lloyd or Donna at 1-800-667-2251 or email: clearrivergroup@gmail.com REGISTERED RED ANGUS YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD BULLS For Sale. Semen tested & Vet checked. SAWMILL ANGUS-Clarence Budal 780836-2788

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

ROY ANGUS Salers Yearling Purebred Polled Bulls. Thick Butt, Excellent Disposition. Also have Replacement Heifers.

DynaRich Salers. Richard Andersen: 403-746-2919 Two-Year-Old & Yearling Registered Black Angus Bulls for Sale. Semen Tested/ Ready-to-Work. Call Darren: 780-814-4993

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

5020 Business Services

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

6005 Apartments/ Condos-For Sale

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

6030 Houses for Sale

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

6036 Property For Sale

155 Acres of land just off the pavement and only 10 minutes from DC. 250-784-4256

6045 Mobile/Manufactured Homes for Sale

Mobile to be Moved, 1999 Winalta with Addition, 1720 sqft M/L, 5 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, All Appliances.

For More Information Call: 780-298-0706

6910 Miscellaneous For Rent

Approx. 280 Acres for Rent in Hay in Lymburn Area.

Phone: 780-518-5240

6930 Pasture For Rent

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

6945 Rooms

Furnished or unfurnished rooms/private bath. Pouce Coupe. From $550/month includes utilities/Cable/ Laundry Facilities.

Call 250-719-8111

9010 Farm Services

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

9020 Feed & Seed

#1 Alfalfa Seed for Sale.

Bagged and Inoculated.

Phone: 780-832-8250 FOR SALE: Cleaned Fall Rye Seed 88% Germ. Fairview, Phone: 780-835-0872

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

100 Acres of Excellent Standing Hay for Sale. All in One Field. Phone: 250-7594956 300 Big Round Grass Hay Bales for Sale, Approx. 1300 lbs each. Phone: 250-7594956

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Last Years Hay, Some Rain & Some No Rain. Alfalfa/Grass/Clover. Approx 600 Bales. Make an Offer for Large Amounts. 780-5185240 Orders for Hay. Grown Naturally, No Weeds, Alfalfa/Timothy. Come View Before Cut. Mark: 780-8825456, or Walter: 780-3548341, or cell: 780-897-6885

9030 Tillage & Seeding

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

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers

2005 Jayflight Tow-Behind Holiday Trailer, Bunk Bed Model. Phone: 780-928-2395 or 780-841-1607.

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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

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers

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

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Why detecting disease in your cattle herd is an art

A southern Alberta veterinarian says they are seeing an increase in the number of farmers they have to train on how to diagnose and treat sick calves.

Dr. Steve Hendrick, from Coaldale, says this is a result of changing demographics with fewer people growing up in livestock agriculture.

“More and more we are training people that have no previous livestock exposure and suddenly they are in a new position where they have to identify these, so we work and train, to help mentor and guide them through that process to do their jobs,” Hendrick said.

Experience counts Hendrick believes the ability to pick out which calves are sick early

on is an art, which seasoned livestock handlers can do easily.

“Lameness is something that is a little more obvious, but there are some other disease conditions that are tougher to pick up external signs, a lot of it takes a lot of training and mentorship to know what to look for and a lot of it is knowing what abnormal behaviour in cattle is.”

A point that’s not lost on Soderglen Ranches cattle manager Jared Sherman.

cluding how they normally behave and their habits when they start to become sick.

Good and bad days “Just seeing those cattle when they are healthy, some of those subtleties they won’t pick up on until symptoms become very severe and that is when damage has been done and you start to run into death-loss problems,” said Sherman. “It really

takes some time, some coaching and experience to be able to identify symptoms of cattle early on.”

Bottom line While time and experience are valued for early disease detection in cattle, new entrants in the industry recognize they need education and are taking steps to learn more about their livestock from professionals.

Sherman says while they ensure everyone working on their ranch has a solid understanding of the science, it’s the amount of experience and time spent with the cattle day in and day out that truly allows them to understand their herd, in-

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SUN., AUG. 20 TH - 11:00 A.M. - ED’S TOPLINE TREES & EUGENE & PAT KOLOTYLUK FROM SMOKY LAKE 3 MI NORTH ON HWY 855 - PH: 780-222-9394 (ED) INTERNET BIDDING PREVIEW August 19th - 12 Noon to 6 p.m. - ALL EQUIPMENT PURCHASED NEW

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Berg Hydra Deck BALE HANDLER; Hidden 5th Whl Ball; 16,830 km; Orig Owner ● 2001 Chev Silverado; Reg Cab; Short Box; 4x4 ● 2000 NH LS170 CAHR SKID STEER; 52 hp Diesel; 189 hrs ● 6’ Smooth & 66” Dirt Bucket ● KUBOTA M6800; 68 hp; MFWD; Hyd Shift; 3 pth; 2 Hyds; ROP; 117 Orig Hrs ● Kubota L3830 39 hp Tractor; MFWD; 3pth; Hydro; 41 hrs ● KUBOTA BX2600; 26 hp; MFWD; 3 pth; Joystick Cntrl; Frt Weight Kit; 45 hrs & Rototiller ● 1988 Wylee 10’ Bumper Pull Livestock Trailer; Like New ● KUBOTA RTV900; 4WD; Hyd Dump; Windshield; 465 hrs ATTACHMENTS JD 513 - 5’ 3 pth Finishing Mower ● Agri Master KL1900 3pth 6’ Flail Mower ● MURATORI MARATHON MZ4-48” 3 pth Rotovator ● WALLENSTEIN BXM32-3pth Wood Chipper ● Tram Simca 79”-3 pth Rotovator ● Kubota 6’ 3pth Blade QUALITY LAWN & GARDEN TOOLS Worx Electric Blower & Hedge Trimmer ● Toro Elec Blower ● B&D Rototiller ● Stihl Gas Blower/Vac ● Fiskars Tree Limber ● Lawn Roller ● Hose Reels ● Grass Seeder ● Shindawa Gas Pwrd Rubber Broom ● Stihl Back Pack Blower ● Tree Planter ● Little Wonder Elec Garden Cult ● Ryan 36” Aerator ● Murray Elec Snow Shovel ● HD Wheelbarrows ● 4 Whl Garden Wagons ● Ford Utility Cart ● Husq 18” Chain Saw ● Shindawa 16” Chain Saw ● Husq Gas Edger ● Spray Doc Whl Pump Sprayer ● Qty of Saws - mostly Lee Valley ● Rakes, brooms, shovels, forks, water hoses & var garden tools ● Pruning shears, cutters, planters, STAINLESS STEEL garden tools SHOP TOOLS HONDA EU 6500 Inverter Gen ● KARCHER 3000 psi Pres Washer c/w Honda Eng ● Water Wacker Pres Washer ● Beach Rolling Tool Cabinet ● Craftsman & Westward Rolling Toolboxes ● Mastercraft Tradesman Work Table ● Rockwell Table Type Mitre Saw c/w Jaw Horse ● Durex 16 Spd Drill Press ● Hitachi & Dewalt 18 V Recip Saws ● Snap On Tools ● Haaga (Lee Valley) Rotary Shop Broom LLAMAS, LIVESTOCK EQUIP & FENCING 1 - Male & 5 - Female Llamas from Reg Stock; Some Papered ● 10 Rnd Hay Bales ● ARKFELD #1500 PLATFORM SCALE ● Custom Built Trimming Chute ● Custom Built Handling Chute ● #100 LIVESTOCK SCALE ● Livestock Blower ● Elec Hair Clippers ● 10 - Lick Trays ● Feed Pails ● Rubbermaid Stock Tank ● Halters, Leads, Stall Brooms, Forks THURS., AUG. 24TH - 4:00 P.M. - FOR DON & LYNN SPENCE - GIBBONS, AB - PH: 780-973-5635

JD 2755 FWA OPEN STN TRACTOR; 3 pt; 5200 hrs; c/w 245 Loader ● 1974 Chev 6000 c/w Box & Hoist ● N. Idea 214 Manure Spdr ● Goertzen 14’ Stock Trailer ● 14’ Alum Boat ● 1966 Chev 1/2 Ton ● JD Riding Mower ● 3 pt Attach ● ANTIQUES & MISC SUN., AUG. 27TH - COLLECTOR TRACTORS, VEHICLES, SIGNS, ANTIQUES & MORE - MUNDARE

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Tractors: JD 60 Tractor w/FEL • Case 1470 Tractor w/504 turbo eng. • Case 930 Tractor Trucks:1978 GMC 6500, t/a w/18ft. box & hoist • 1986 GMC Sierra 1500 • 1977 Ford F250, r/c, l/b • 1966 Chev ½ ton, r/c, l/b Harvest: JD 730 combine • JD 95 combine • MF 655 hydro swather, 15ft. • No. of grain augers & drill fills • Westfield grain auger, 10in. x 41ft. Tillage: MF 880 plow, 6 bottoms • Vibra-shank, 40ft. • Harrow drawbar, 40ft. • Offset disc, 12ft. • Mineapolis-Moline d/t cultivator, 10ft. • One-way disc • JD drag disc, 10ft. • Drill mover, 26ft. • Galvanized sprayer tank Misc. Other: Hawk-Bilt baler • Cattle oiler Antique Tractors, Vehicles etc: Case LA tractor • Case LA tractor • Threshing machine {Hart Carter Company} • JD manure spreader • No. of restoration projects---1960 Dodge Pioneer car • 1954 Chev car, 2 door • 1950’s GMC 1 ton • 1950 Mercury 3 ton, s/a • Fanning mill • Misc. wagon & bob-sleigh parts • No. of steel tractor wheels • Drill press • Forge • Vulcan no. 10 anvil Recreation: 1981 Vanguard holiday trailer, 18ft. • Aluminum boat, 12ft.

• Honda 200 trike • Kawasaki Drifter snowmobile Shop & Misc: Assort. of shop equip. & hand tools • No. of power tools • Comet AC welder • Oxy/acet. set • Simplex RR jack • Snow blower • No. of 2 7/8 tubing • Assort. of iron • Guest Consignors: Harvest: (4) Westeel-Rosco grain bins, 2000+ bushels w/good floors {sold off site-to view contact Dave at (780) 524-2039} • White 8900 combine w/p/u header • White 8600 combine {for parts} • MF 751 p/t combine • Co-op 550 swather, 16ft. • Gilmore 370 grain dryer • (2) Westfield 7in. x 41ft. grain augers • IHC 1482 p/t combine w/p/u & 17.5ft. s/c headers • IHC 914 p/t combine • Versatile 400 swather, 15ft. Tillage & Seeding: Degelman rock windrower, 14ft. • IHC vibra-shank, 20ft. • Inland field sprayer, 60ft. • Morris M-10 seed drill, 20ft.

• JD 8350 seed drill, 12ft. • IHC 150 seed drill, 28ft. w/30ft. mover • IHC 150 seed drill, 28ft. {for parts} • Wil-Rich 4152 air seeder Misc. Other Equip: 1975 GMC 6500, s/a w/box & hoist • JD 1209 haybine, 9ft. • JD MOCO 930 discbine {needs repairs} • (2) 23.1 x 26 tires & rims • • Items too numerous to mention •

AUCTION SALE: Saturday, August 26 2017, 10 AM

For DaleWine of 4509 55 Avenue Valleyview, Alberta This is a complete “Household Dispersal” everything must go • For pictures & complete listing of these auctions visit our web site •

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www.ironhorseauctions.ca email: iauction@telusplanet.net Ph: (780) 524-3169 Fax (780) 524-5605 Auctioneers: Robin Lovelace 524-6844 Dustin Lovelace 228-3220 Dave Daly 523-9699

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From Valleyview: 1.6 km north to sec. hwy. 669, 12.5 km east to rg. rd. 210, 3.2 km north to twp. rd. 710, 3.2 km east to rg. rd. 203, 2.2 km north.

From High Prairie: 20 km west to sec. hwy. 747, 34 km south to twp. rd. 712, 6 km west to rg. rd. 203, 1 km south.

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Checker Plate Aluminium Tool Box 3000 Watt JenSet Master Craft Air Compressor Large Bolt Bin On Guard Combination Safe 90pc Drill Bit & Hole Saw Set Master Craft Air Tools, NEW 225 gal Plastic Water Tank Complete New Truck Mounted Wheel Chair Lift 3.5 Ton Floor Jack Sump Pump, NEW Assorted Grinders, Tool Boxes, Wrench & Socket Sets, Drills, Axes, Hand Tools, Rope Numerous Tools in like new condition

HOUSEHOLD • Wildlife Prints - Artists Include: Robert Bateman, Fred Buchwitz, Adam Smith, A Casey, Jorge Mayol, etc • Grizzly Bear Rug • White Tail Mount • Dining Room Set w/ 6 Chairs • Grandfather Clock w. Brass Accents • China Cabinet • Couch & Love Seat • Master Bedroom set, Queen, Electric Bed • Electric Fire Place • Corner Display Cabinet • TV/Stereo Stand

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Various TVs Upright Freezer Coffee/End Tables, Dark Wood Country Couch Set Lazy Boy Chair Wooden Desk Wooden Arm Chair Aztec Love Seat Book Shelves Dining Room Set, 4 Chairs (2) Gun Racks Metal Gun Cabinet Work Bench (2) Mini Heater Various Collector Plates Many More Household Items

ALL FIREARM BUYERS MUST HAVE A VALID POSSESSION & ACQUISITION LICENSE • BRNO 416 Weatherby Mag, c/w • Savage Model 10-22/250, c/w Vortex 1.5- 5 Leupold Scope Viper 3.5-10x50 • Thompson Center Hawk 50 Cal, c/w • Sake Deluxe 7mm Mag, c/w 3-9x50 Weatherby Mark V 340 Mag, c/w 4x Redfield Scope Tasco Scope 4.5-14x50 VXL Scope • SLLR Anschutz 22, c/w 4x Tasco • Winchester 70 Stainless 300 Win Sako L61R 338 Mag, c/w 3-90XII Scope Mag, c/w 3.5-10x50 Leupold Scope Ben Carl Stock Scope • BRNO 375 H+H, c/w 3x9 Leupold Scope • Winchester 70 270 Cal, c/w 3-9 Riem 700 240 G BBS, c/w 3-9 Bushnel Scope Chief Redfield Scope • Safari Arms 58 Cal Percussion Rifle

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Ruger 10/22 - 22 Semi Auto, c/w VXIII 2.5-8 Leupold Scope Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag & Holster Mossberg Model 400 12 GA Boito 410 GA Over & Under 7.62 x 54R Russian Rifle Misc Reloading Equip.,Shells & Brass, Stocks, Gun Powder, Dies, Bullets, Etc

REAL ESTATE HOUSE & SHOP SELLS AT 12 NOON ON AUCTION DAY 0.99 acre parcel features a 2640 square foot home and a 30’x48’ shop. Home offers 3 bedrooms up and 1 down, master has ensuite bathroom and lower bedroom is fully wheel chair accessible with a large walk in shower.

Some other features include wood fire place; elevator to three levels; 2 large entertaining areas. Shop has gas to the building but is currently not heated, concrete floor, 2 overhead doors, and 1 man door. Property is on city sewer and has a cistern for water.

For more information or viewing times on Real Estate please contact Riley Brown with Remax Dawson Creek Realty 250-719-7355 SALE IS SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS • FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL GARY BRATT AT 250-219-2823 OR LORNE HUSK AT 250-784-3864

TERMS OF SALE:

CASH, CERTIFIED CHEQUE OR LETTER FROM BANK GUARANTEEING PAYMENT. ALL SALES FINAL. ALL PURCHASES PAID FOR DAY OF SALE. NO EXCEPTIONS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

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Organic producers promote need for standards uptake OWEN ROBERTS Organic producers are calling for new measures to promote uniform standards across the country, to advance the sector and compete against imports.

In a new report, The State of Organics: Federal-Provincial-Territorial Performance Report 2017, the Organic Council of Canada says a lack of uniformity is hurting Canadian producers.

Imports with an advantage In particular, it says inconsistent organic standards across provinces gives organic imports a leg up, and stymies organic production here.

“Limited and unequal” support for organic agriculture across the country has put Canadian organic businesses at “a serious disadvantage,” it says.

Provincial regulations The council wants provinces to regulate the term organic and adopt the Canadian organic standards approved by the federal government seven years ago. Only four provinces have done so - British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Quebec, the country’s leader in organic production, created its own standards before the national standards were created. Quebec has since adopted the federal standards.

Ontario, the province with the biggest organic consumer base, has not adopted national standards. Any organic products that are traded solely within the province can use the word organic without certifying.

Carolyn Young, lead consultant with the Organic Council of Ontario, is hoping that will change.

“We are seeking an Ontario regulation that would adopt the federal standards but also create a provincial program to support small-scale producers,” she says.

Production lagging Many believe disparities in organic legislation are holding the sector back. Production in Canada is lagging; despite steady consumer demands, just one to two per cent of Canadian farm production is organic.

Compare that to Europe, where several countries have national organic plans and the Common Agricultural Policy helps fund transition from conventional to organic.

For example, France, which already has 4.5 per cent of its farms in organic production, has plans to raise that figure to 10 per cent by 2021. France has seen a 30 per cent increase in the number of organic operations in the past five years, with land in organic production growing to 1.5 million hectares, a 50 per cent increase.

Likewise, the United States, where about four per cent of the total acreage is organic, a national effort encourages transition, provides organic extension and funds standards maintenance.

In Canada, industry pays for its own updates in standards.

Uneven standards Ontario organic council president and family farmer Tom Manley says uneven standards between provinces lead to a lack of consumer confidence. People can’t be sure what constitutes organic from border to border, he says.

“Consumers are confused by unverified organic claims,” he says. “And conventional farmers who might want to switch over to organic production are reluctant to do so, as long as regulatory confusion remains.”

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