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Northern Horizon

Volume 41, Issue 09 May 11, 2018

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General Manager of Northern BC, Ben Bajaj, Since 2014 TransCanada has invested over $3million Director of Performance in Skilled Trades Bursaries & Equipment Purchases at Management, Caghan Northern BC Colleges, UNBC Indigenous Scholarships and ŽŜŜŽƾĹ?Ś͕ DÄ‚ĆŒĹŹÄžĆ&#x;ĹśĹ? Manager, Davide Loro, targeted education programs. Local community project Servicehas Manager andthe Don Titus Playground, investment included Tyler Mooi, Senior Kindness Meters, ThriveNorth andupdated the Under 17 World Strategy Manager from Telus the Board HockeyŽŜ Ĺ?ĆšĆ? Ĺ˝Ć‰ÄžĆŒÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜĆ? Ĺ?Ĺś ƚŚĞ WZZ ͘ dŚĞLJ Ä‚ĹŻĆ?Ĺ˝ ÄšĹ?Ć?Ä?ĆľĆ?Ć?ĞĚ Challenge. ƉŽƚĞŜĆ&#x;Ä‚ĹŻ ĞdžƉĂŜĆ?Ĺ?ŽŜ ŽĨ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?ÄžĆ?Í• ĆŒĆľĆŒÄ‚ĹŻ ƚĞůĞƉŚŽŜÄž ŽƾƚĂĹ?ÄžĆ? PeaceĂŜĚ Ĺ?ĹśĆšÄžĆŒĹśÄžĆš ĂŜĚ dĞůƾĆ? WĆľĆŒÄž&Ĺ?Ä?ĆŒÄž ĞdžƉĂŜĆ?Ĺ?ŽŜ Ĺ?ŜƚŽ Region Palaeontology Research Centre rural Vice-President areas CharlestheHelm, (PRPRC) and Jerrilyn

&Ä‚ĆŒĹľÄžĆŒĆ? ĚǀŽÄ?ĂƚĞ KĸÄ?Äž Íž& KͿ͗ Judi Schembri, of the Tumbler Ridge MuseumLeeming sharedfrom the ƚŚĞ & K ŽĸÄ?Äž ĂŜĚ ŜŜÄž ůĂLJƚŽŜ ĨĆŒŽž Ć?ƉĞŜ 'ĆŒĹ˝Ç€Äž discovery of a New Hominin Tracksite in South Africa by Dr. WĆŒĹ˝Ć‰ÄžĆŒĆšÇ‡Í›Ć? žĂĚĞ Ä‚ Ć‰ĆŒÄžĆ?ĞŜƚĂĆ&#x;ŽŜ ŽŜ ƚŚĞ ĨƾĆšĆľĆŒÄž ŽĨ ƚŚĞ Helm and wife. The footprints areclients 90,000 yearstoold. This FAO.his They outlined services and served ĚĂƚĞ͖ Ç ĹšĹ?Ä?Ĺš Ĺ?ĹśÄ?ůƾĚĞĚ Ć?ĹšÄ‚ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ĺ?ŜĨŽĆŒĹľÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜÍ• ĂĚǀŽÄ?Ä‚Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? discovery is important to the region as Tumbler Ridge and ĨŽĆŒ ĹŻÄ‚ĹśÄšĹ˝Ç ĹśÄžĆŒĆ?Í• Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝Ç€Ĺ?ÄšĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä‚Ä?Ä?ÄžĆ?Ć? ƚŽ Ä‚ žĞĞĆ&#x;ĹśĹ? ĆŒŽŽžÍ• the Peace Region have received international recognition. commissioner and providing advice. They requested ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞ Ĺ˝Ä‚ĆŒÄš Ä?ŽŜĆ?Ĺ?ÄšÄžĆŒ Ä‚ ĆšÇ Ĺ˝ Ç‡ÄžÄ‚ĆŒ Ä?ŽŜĆšĆŒÄ‚Ä?Ćš ĞdžƚĞŜĆ?Ĺ?ŽŜÍ•

PeaceÄ‚Ĺś ĞdžƉĂŜĆ?Ĺ?ŽŜ Ĺ?Ĺś Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?ÄžĆ? ƚŽ Ĺ?ĹśÄ?ůƾĚĞ Ä‚Ć?Ć?Ĺ?Ć?ƚĂŜÄ?Äž Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ Region Forage Association

Julie Robinson, Blackbird Environmental other landAgrologist, issues, such from as wind towers, non-oil and gas hydro road rights ofabout way and the PRRD presented to thelines, Board a report thethat BC Peace region consider solely funding the service, rather than jointly agricultural weather network. Ms. Robinson requested Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ ƚŚĞ 'Ĺ˝Ç€ÄžĆŒŜžÄžĹśĆšÍ• ĨŽĆŒ Ĺ?ĆŒÄžÄ‚ĆšÄžĆŒ ŇĞdžĹ?Ä?Ĺ?ĹŻĹ?ƚLJ Ĺ?Ĺś that the Boardlandowners commit $15,000/year from the to ensure serving that the weather Stations and website would continue EĹ˝ĆŒĆšĹš WĹ?ŜĞ &Ä‚ĆŒĹľÄžĆŒĆ? /ĹśĆ?Ć&#x;ƚƾƚĞ͗ DÄ‚ĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĆŒÄžĆš >Ĺ?ĆŠĹŻÄž ĂŜĚ Wade a history offor the North Pine and operating asCusack well aspresented a local individual maintenance &Ä‚ĆŒĹľÄžĆŒĆ? /ĹśĆ?Ć&#x;ƚƾƚĞ ĨĆŒŽž ϭϾϯϏ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ Ć‰ĆŒÄžĆ?ÄžĹśĆšÍ˜ ^ŽžÄž repairs, local agriculture associations are willing to put ĹšĹ?Ĺ?ŚůĹ?Ĺ?ŚƚĆ? Ĺ?ĹśÄ?ůƾĚĞĚ Ć?ƉŽŜĆ?Ĺ˝ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? ƚŚĞ ÄŽĆŒĆ?Ćš ĨÄ‚ĹŻĹŻ ĨÄ‚Ĺ?ĆŒ Ĺ?Ĺś ϭϾϯϏÍ• $6,000Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝ĆšÄžÄ?Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? Ĺ?ĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?Ĺś ÄžĹŻÄžÇ€Ä‚ĆšĹ˝ĆŒĆ? Ĺ?Ĺś ƚŚĞ ĆŒÄžĹ?Ĺ?ŽŜÍ• ĂŜĚ ĂĚǀŽÄ?Ä‚Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? annually towards this initiative. for agriculture and agriculture land, and for the Policing in the Peace maintenance of rural Region roads.

The Board received an update on policing in the region &Ĺ?ĆŒÄž WĆŒĹ˝ĆšÄžÄ?Ć&#x;ŽŜ from the Fort St. John Detachment, the Tumbler Ridge dÄ‚Ç‡ĹŻĹ˝ĆŒ ZĆľĆŒÄ‚ĹŻ &Ĺ?ĆŒÄž WĆŒĹ˝ĆšÄžÄ?Ć&#x;ŽŜ Ĺ?ĆŒÄžÄžĹľÄžĹśĆš Detachment, the Chetwynd Detachment, the Hudson’s The Regional Board entered into a 1 year agreement, Hope Detachment and the Dawson Creek Detachment. Ç ĹšĹ?Ä?Ĺš Ç Ä‚Ć? ĞčĞÄ?Ć&#x;ǀĞ :Ä‚ŜƾÄ‚ĆŒÇ‡ Ď­Í• ĎŽĎŹĎ­Ď´Í• Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ ƚŚĞ Ĺ?Ć?ĆšĆŒĹ?Ä?Ćš ŽĨ dÄ‚Ç‡ĹŻĹ˝ĆŒ ĨŽĆŒ ƚŚĞ Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝Ç€Ĺ?Ć?Ĺ?ŽŜ ŽĨ ĆŒĆľĆŒÄ‚ĹŻ ÄŽĆŒÄž Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝ĆšÄžÄ?Ć&#x;ŽŜ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?ÄžĆ?͘

Work džƉĂŜĚĹ?ĹśĹ? &Ĺ?ĆŒÄž WĆŒĹ˝ĆšÄžÄ?Ć&#x;ŽŜ ĆŒÄžÄ‚Ć? Camp

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dŚĞ Ĺ˝Ä‚ĆŒÄš ĂĚŽƉƚĞĚ ƚŚĞ DÄ‚ĆľĆŒĹ?Ä?Äž ĂŜĚ Ĺ?džĹ?Äž ,ĆľĆ?ÄžĆŒÄžÄ‚Ćľ sW to the required on theto subject property 1. reduce Dave Mitchell andsetbacks Associates, complete ƚŽ Ä‚ĹŻĹŻĹ˝Ç Ä¨Ĺ˝ĆŒ Ä‚ Ç€Ä‚ĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĹśÄ?Äž ƚŽ Ä?ŽŜĆ?ĆšĆŒĆľÄ?Ćš Ä‚ ĆŒÄžĆ?Ĺ?ĚĞŜĆ&#x;Ä‚ĹŻ ĹšŽžÄžÍ• a feasibility study todevelopments. examine options for the garage, and associated

provision of fire protection services in all of Zoning Amendment The Board adopted and Marierose Baker Area Electoral Area ‘C’the andBrian a portion of Electoral ĂƉƉůĹ?Ä?Ä‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ ƚŽ ĆŒÄžÇŒŽŜÄž Ä‚ Ć‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆ&#x;ŽŜ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ Ć?ĆľÄ?ĹŠÄžÄ?ƚ͛Ć? Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝Ć‰ÄžĆŒĆšÇ‡ ‘D’ for $45,000 (excluding taxes). ĨĆŒŽž ZͲϯ ÍžZÄžĆ?Ĺ?ĚĞŜĆ&#x;Ä‚ĹŻ ĎŻ ŽŜÄžÍ&#x; ƚŽ /Ͳϭ Íž>Ĺ?Ĺ?Śƚ͏^ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?Äž /ŜĚƾĆ?ĆšĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĹŻÍ&#x; Ĺ?Ĺś 'ĆŒÄ‚ĹśÄšĹšÄ‚Ç€ÄžĹś Ĺ?Ĺś ĹŻÄžÄ?ĆšĹ˝ĆŒÄ‚ĹŻ ĆŒÄžÄ‚ ͘

2. Haab Contracting Ltd. for the demolition of a >ÄžĆŠÄžĆŒĆ? ŽĨ ^ĆľĆ‰Ć‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆš Θ ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ 'ĆŒÄ‚ĹśĆšĆ? property in the amount of $35,000 (excluding dŚĞ Ĺ˝Ä‚ĆŒÄš Ć?ĆľĆ‰Ć‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆšÄžÄš ƚŚĞ ĂƉƉůĹ?Ä?Ä‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ ƚŽ EĹ˝ĆŒĆšĹšÄžĆŒĹś taxes). ĞǀĞůŽƉžĞŜƚ /ĹśĹ?Ć&#x;Ä‚Ć&#x;ǀĞ dĆŒĆľĆ?Ćš ĨĆŒŽž ƚŚĞ Ä‚Ç Ć?ŽŜ ĆŒÄžÄžĹŹ ^ĹŹĹ? ĂŜĚ ZÄžÄ?ĆŒÄžÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ Ć?Ć?Ĺ˝Ä?Ĺ?Ä‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ ĨŽĆŒ Ä‚ Ĺ?ĆŒÄ‚ĹśĆš ŽĨ ƾƉ ƚŽ ΨϹϏÍ•ĎŹĎŹĎŹ 3. Swan Lake Enhancement Society for the for the Snow Making Pipeline Replacement Project. ^ƉĞÄ?Ĺ?Ä‚ĹŻ ǀĞŜƚ 'ĆŒÄ‚ĹśĆš Ç Ä‚Ć? Ä‚Ć‰Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝Ç€ÄžÄš ĨŽĆŒ ΨώÍ•ϹϏϏ ongoing maintenance of the Swan Lake Weir to the Peace Liard Regional Arts Council to host for a period of one (1) year, subject to annual ƚŚĞ tĹ˝ĆŒÄšĆ? EĹ˝ĆŒĆšĹš &ÄžĆ?Ć&#x;ǀĂů ĨĆŒŽž ^ĞƉƚĞžÄ?ÄžĆŒ ĎŽĎł ƚŽ ^ĞƉƚĞžÄ?ÄžĆŒ ĎŻĎŹÍ• ĎŽĎŹĎ­Ď´Í˜ renewal in the amount of $8,325 (excluding

^ƉĞÄ?Ĺ?Ä‚ĹŻ ǀĞŜƚĆ? Ĺ?ĆŒÄ‚ĹśĆš Ç Ä‚Ć? Ä‚Ć‰Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝Ç€ÄžÄš ĨŽĆŒ ΨϯÍ•ϹϏϏ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ taxes) WĞĂÄ?Äž WĆŒÄžÄšÄ‚ĆšĹ˝ĆŒĆ? ĨŽĆŒ ƚŚĞ Ć‰ĆľĆŒĆ‰Ĺ˝Ć?Äž ŽĨ ŚŽĆ?Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? ƚŚĞ &ĞžĂůĞ WÄžÄžÇ ÄžÄž WĆŒĹ˝Ç€Ĺ?ĹśÄ?Ĺ?Ä‚ĹŻĆ? ĨĆŒŽž DÄ‚ĆŒÄ?Ĺš ĎŽĎŽ ƚŽ ώϹ͕ ĎŽĎŹĎ­Ď´ 5. Everbridge to provide mass communications in Dawson Creek.

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The Board North Pineauthorized Tower that the 4sam Ventures Ltd. and the Jones be forwarded to the Agricultural dŚĞ Ĺ˝Ä‚ĆŒÄš Ä‚ĆľĆšĹšĹ˝ĆŒĹ?njĞĚ Ć?ƚĂč Ä?Äž ƚŽ ŜĞĹ?Ĺ˝Ć&#x;ĂƚĞ Ä‚Ĺ?ĆŒÄžÄžĹľÄžĹśĆšĆ? Land commission as the applications are Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ Ć?ÄžÄ?ŽŜÄšÄ‚ĆŒÇ‡ ĆľĆ?ÄžĆŒĆ? Ä?ĆľĆŒĆŒÄžĹśĆšĹŻÇ‡ ĆŒÄžĹśĆ&#x;ĹśĹ? Ĺ˝ĆŒ Ĺ?ŜƚĞŜĚĹ?ĹśĹ? to rent space with on thethe North Pine Tower, subject to the consistent area OCP. results of the wind-loading study.

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The Board authorized Staff and Committee Chair Director Hiebert, to attend a City of Dawson Creek council meeting to provide information and software to the Peace River Regional District and resources on a collaborative approach to invasive dŚĞ Ĺ˝Ä‚ĆŒÄš Ä‚ĆľĆšĹšĹ˝ĆŒĹ?njĞĚ Ä‚ Ĺ?ĆŒÄ‚ĹśĆš ŽĨ ΨϳϹÍ•ĎŹĎŹĎŹ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ^ŽƾƚŚ Peace Services Society for the of plant compliance and enforcement to reduce the sevenHealth member municipalities inpurpose the amount of Ĺ˝Ć‰ÄžĆŒÄ‚Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝Ĺ?ĆŒÄ‚ĹľĆ? ƚŽ ĆŒÄžÄ?ĆŒĆľĹ?Ćš ĂŜĚ ĆŒÄžĆšÄ‚Ĺ?Ĺś ŚĞĂůƚŚ Ä?Ä‚ĆŒÄž number of invasive plant infestations that pose a $18,500 US inper (excluding taxes) professionals theyear South Peace. threat to the social, economic and environmental Contract 6. BeairstoAwards & Associates Engineering Ltd. for Solid well-being of the region. dŚĞ >ĂŜĚĎůů ŜǀĹ?ĆŒŽŜžÄžĹśĆšÄ‚ĹŻ DŽŜĹ?ĆšĹ˝ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? ĂŜĚ ZÄžĆ‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆ&#x;ĹśĹ? ZŽƾŜĚƚĂÄ?ĹŻÄž žĞĞĆ&#x;ĹśĹ?Ć? ĂŜĚ Ć&#x;žĞĆ?Í— Waste Surveying Services at a cost of $255,352.30 The 2018 Invasive Plant Program Strategic Plan ŽŜĆšĆŒÄ‚Ä?Ćš Ç Ä‚Ć? Ä‚Ç Ä‚ĆŒÄšÄžÄš ƚŽ DÄ‚ĆšĆŒĹ?dž ^ŽůƾĆ&#x;ŽŜĆ? /ĹśÄ?͕͘ Ć‰ĆŒĹ?ĹŻ Ď° ÍŽ ϳʹϾƉž ÍŽ dĹ˝Ç ÄžĆŒ >Ä‚ĹŹÄž ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ ,Ä‚ĹŻĹŻ ĨŽĆŒ Ä‚ ĎǀĞ Ç‡ÄžÄ‚ĆŒ ĆšÄžĆŒĹľÍ• Ä‚Ćš Ä‚Ĺś ÄžĆ?Ć&#x;žĂƚĞĚ ƚŽƚĂů Ä?Ĺ˝Ć?Ćš ŽĨ (excluding taxes), for a five year term. and Ć‰ĆŒĹ?ĹŻ Ďľ ÍŽ ϳʹϾƉž ÍŽ WŽƾÄ?Äž ŽƾƉĞ ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ ,Ä‚ĹŻĹŻ Profile was approved. ΨϯϲϰÍ•ϴϾϹ͞ĞdžÄ?ůƾĚĹ?ĹśĹ? ƚĂdžĞĆ?Íż ƚŽ žŽŜĹ?ĆšĹ˝ĆŒ ƚŚĞ Ä¨Ĺ˝ĹŻĹŻĹ˝Ç Ĺ?ĹśĹ? ůĂŜĚĎůůĆ?Í— EĹ˝ĆŒĆšĹš WĞĂÄ?Äž ZÄžĹ?Ĺ?ŽŜÄ‚ĹŻ >ĂŜĚĎůů͕ ÄžĆ?Ć?Ä?Ĺ˝ĆŒŽƾĹ?Ś͕ 7. Lanarc 2015 Consultants Ltd for the ĹšÄžĆšÇ Ç‡ĹśÄšÍ• Ä‚Ç Ć?ŽŜ ĆŒÄžÄžĹŹÍ• ZĹ˝Ć?Äž WĆŒÄ‚Ĺ?ĆŒĹ?Ğ͕ Ä‚Ć?Ćš WĹ?ŜĞ͕ Connecting Communities Trails Feasibility Study., 'ĆŒŽƾŜÄšÄ?Ĺ?ĆŒÄ?Ś͕ ,ƾĚĆ?ŽŜÍ›Ć? ,ŽƉĞ DĹ?ĹŻÄž ϲώÍ˜ĎąÍ• DĹ?ĹŻĹŻĹ?Ĺ?Ä‚Ĺś ĆŒÄžÄžĹŹ ĂŜĚ dÄ‚Ç‡ĹŻĹ˝ĆŒÍ˜ DĹ?ĹŻÄž Ͼϴ ĂŜĚ DĹ˝Ä?ÄžĆŒĹŻÇ‡ >Ä‚ĹŹÄž Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?Äž in the amount of $66,495 (excluding taxes). monitored biennially.

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Daisy Jingle Winner Ć‰ĆŒĹ?ĹŻ ĎŽĎŻ ÍŽ ϳʹϾƉž ÍŽ dĆľĆ‰Ć‰ÄžĆŒ ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ ,Ä‚ĹŻĹŻ

Ć‰ĆŒĹ?ĹŻ ĎŻĎŹ ÍŽ ϳʹϾƉž ÍŽ <ĞůůLJ >Ä‚ĹŹÄž ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ ,Ä‚ĹŻĹŻ Congratulations to the DĂLJ ĎŽ ÍŽ ϳʹϾƉž ÍŽ ZŽůůÄ‚ ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ ,Ä‚ĹŻĹŻ

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8. Force Engineering to conduct Phase II of a dŚĞ DĹ?ĹŻÄž ϲώÍ˜Ďą dĆŒÄ‚ĹśĆ?ĨÄžĆŒ ^ƚĂĆ&#x;ŽŜ ^Ĺ?ƚĞ ƊĞŜĚĂŜƚ ŽŜĆšĆŒÄ‚Ä?Ćš was awarded to Lorne Chisholm at a monthly rate structural assessment of the Clearview Arena, for ŽĨ ΨϰÍ•ĎŽĎŹĎŹÍ˜ĎŹĎŹ ͞ĞdžÄ?ůƾĚĹ?ĹśĹ? ƚĂdžĞĆ?Ϳ͕ ĨŽĆŒ Ä‚ ĆšĹšĆŒÄžÄž Ç‡ÄžÄ‚ĆŒ ĆšÄžĆŒĹľ commencing April 1, 2018. $20,000 (excluding taxes).

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Farmers Advocate Office The Daisy Jingle contest winner will be announced at The Regional Board authorized staff to bring ƚŚĞ Ć‰ĆŒĹ?ĹŻ Ď­ĎŽ Ĺ˝Ä‚ĆŒÄš žĞĞĆ&#x;ĹśĹ?ÍŠ

back a report to issue an RFP to conduct a review dŚĞ WZZ Ĺ?Ć? ƉƾƍŜĹ? ƚŚĹ?Ć? Ĺ?ŜǀĂĆ?Ĺ?ǀĞ ƉůĂŜƚ ŽŜ ŜŽĆ&#x;Ä?Ğ͊ on the effectiveness of the FAO. These white petalled, yellowÄ?ÄžĹśĆšÄžĆŒÄžÄš ĚĂĹ?Ć?LJ Ĺ‡Ĺ˝Ç ÄžĆŒĆ? Ä‚ĆŒÄž Rural Strategy the PRRD’sRoads most wanted Ĺ?ŜǀĂĆ?Ĺ?ǀĞ ƉůĂŜƚĆ? Ĺ?Ĺś ĎŽĎŹĎ­Ď´ÍŠ

The Regional Board authorized the renewal of Two Bit dŚĞ ZÄžĹ?Ĺ?ŽŜÄ‚ĹŻ Ĺ˝Ä‚ĆŒÄš ÄšĹ?ĆŒÄžÄ?ƚĞĚ Ć?ƚĂč ƚŽ Ĺ?ĹśĹ?Ć&#x;ĂƚĞ ÄšĹ?Ć?Ä?ĆľĆ?Ć?Ĺ?ŽŜĆ? Developments Inc.ofTemporary UsetoPermit untilits September with the City Dawson Creek determine interest 4, 2020Ĺ?Ĺś Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝Ç€Ĺ?ÄšĹ?ĹśĹ? ÄŽĆŒÄž Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝ĆšÄžÄ?Ć&#x;ŽŜ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?ÄžĆ? ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĆŒĹ?Ä‚ĆŒ ZĹ?ÄšĹ?Äž for the continued operation of a work camp for up South Dawson rural areas to determine to 700and petroleum industry employees, located the in the Pink The Regional Board authorized Director ÄžĆ?Ć&#x;žĂƚĞĚ ĆŒÄžĆ?ŽƾĆŒÄ?ÄžĆ? ĂŜĚ Ä?Ĺ˝Ć?ĆšĆ? ƚŚĂƚ Ç Ĺ˝ĆľĹŻÄš Ä?Äž ĆŒÄžĆ‹ĆľĹ?ĆŒÄžÄš ƚŽ Goodings and members of the Rural Roads Mountain areathe offservice. of the Alaska Highway provide Advisory Committee to travel to Victoria with Tate ŚĂŜĹ?ÄžĆ? ƚŽ ĎŽĎŹĎ­Ď´ Ĺ˝Ä‚ĆŒÄš DĞĞĆ&#x;ĹśĹ? ^Ä?ŚĞĚƾůÄž Creek Community Centre Agreement the intention of using the report created by JK The following changes have been made to the Regional The Regional Board entered into a five year funding Ĺ˝Ä‚ĆŒÄš ĎŽĎŹĎ­Ď´ DĞĞĆ&#x;ĹśĹ? ^Ä?ŚĞĚƾůĞ͗ dŚĞ Ć‰ĆŒĹ?ĹŻ ϹƚŚ ĂŜĚ ϭϾƚŚ Solutions Ltd. as the foundation of a Delegation agreement with the Tomslake and District Recreation žĞĞĆ&#x;ĹśĹ?Ć? ŚĂǀĞ Ä?ĞĞŜ ĆŒÄžĆ?Ä?ŚĞĚƾůĞĚ ĨŽĆŒ Ć‰ĆŒĹ?ĹŻ ϭώƚŚ ĂŜĚ to the Minister of Transportation to advocate for ώϲĆšĹšÍ˜ dŚĞ DĂLJ ĎŻĆŒÄš žĞĞĆ&#x;ĹśĹ? ĹŻĹ˝Ä?Ä‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ ŚĂĆ? Ä?ĞĞŜ žŽÇ€ÄžÄš Commission for the purpose of the operation of the Tate ĨĆŒŽž ƚŚĞ ZÄžĹ?Ĺ?ŽŜÄ‚ĹŻ Ĺ?Ć?ĆšĆŒĹ?Ä?Ćš KĸÄ?Äž Ĺ˝Ä‚ĆŒÄšĆŒŽŽž Ĺ?Ĺś Ä‚Ç Ć?ŽŜ Creek Community Centre facility and grounds. rural roadsChamomile in the North Peace. KdžĞLJĞ Ä‚Ĺ?Ć?LJ Scentless ĆŒÄžÄžĹŹ ƚŽ ^Ä‚ƾůƚĞĂƾ &Ĺ?ĆŒĆ?Ćš EÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜĆ?͘

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The Board meeting is now videotaped and available online Financial Plans Adopted a few days after the meeting. View here: http://prrd.bc.ca/ board/agendas/2018/2018-11-599405334/AGENDA.html The Board adopted

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Producer Deliveries - Week 38, April 16 - 22, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Wheat 71.6 97.3 98.7 2.2 Amber Durum 18.3 4.0 Oat 7.3 27.7 2.4 0.9 Barley 2.1 29.1 14.0 0.1 Rye 2.8 2.4 Flax 0.7 3.9 1.5 Canola 22.2 63.0 73.2 1.3 Peas 0.2 26.9 37.2 2.9 Corn 2.1 Beans Lentils 9.1 1.7 Total 109.0 277.7 232.7 7.4

Total 269.8 22.3 38.3 45.3 5.2 6.1 159.7 67.2 2.1 10.8 626.8

Crop Y-T-D Producer Deliveries to Primary Elevators - April 22, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 2,698.9 4,916.3 4,928.3 64.2 12,607.7 Amber Durum 4.8 2,387.3 454.9 2,847.0 Oat 488.5 784.6 75.3 28.9 1,377.3 Barley 49.1 1,443.6 517.4 13.6 2,023.7 Rye 80.8 31.3 1.0 113.1 Flax 37.2 236.4 26.5 300.1 Canola 1,406.5 4,739.6 3,063.2 84.0 9,293.3 Peas 37.8 885.0 1,121.7 42.7 2,087.2 Corn 209.0 0.8 209.8 Beans 66.9 2.0 2.3 71.2 Lentils 4.5 880.1 85.8 0.4 970.8 Total 5,084.0 16,306.2 10,277.2 233.8 31,901.2

Total 410.0 78.0 41.0 70.3 1.3 16.2 234.3 67.2 10.1 0.6 16.8 945.8

Crop Year-to-Date Primary Elevator Shipments - to April 22, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 2,781.6 4,976.9 5,069.0 59.7 12,887.2 Amber Durum 4.9 2,433.3 535.1 2,973.3 Oat 463.3 769.1 63.4 29.1 1,324.9 Barley 44.1 1,390.5 525.7 13.9 1,974.2 Rye 82.2 25.8 2.9 110.9 Flax 35.5 244.3 23.3 303.1 Canola 1,301.9 4,368.9 2,991.7 83.5 8,746.0 Peas 23.7 782.9 962.5 40.7 1,809.8 Corn 73.5 148.6 222.1 Beans 36.2 2.7 1.1 40.0 Lentils 0.8 701.1 84.7 0.4 787.0 Total 4,847.7 15,695.5 10,408.0 227.3 31,178.5

SHIPMENTS

Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 38 - April 16 - 22, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Wheat 95.8 154.5 158.7 1.0 Amber Durum 67.0 11.0 Oat 10.3 27.7 2.3 0.7 Barley 1.0 30.2 38.8 0.3 Rye 1.2 0.1 Flax 0.5 10.8 4.9 Canola 25.2 76.8 129.4 2.9 Peas 0.5 17.7 44.4 4.6 Corn 1.6 8.5 Beans 0.3 0.1 0.2 Lentils 14.4 2.4 Total 136.4 399.2 400.7 9.5

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PEACE REGION GRAIN FUTURE PRICES MAY 4, 2018

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BC wines pitched as the perfect pour for west coast USA British Columbia wineries are building export opportunities by sharing and pairing their vintages with people and cuisine in California and Washington State, through the targeted efforts of the BC Wine institute (BCWI). The Institute will showcase B.C. wines at key events to help connect wineries with purchasers in those markets directly, streamlining the sales flow and process, and to reach specific consumer groups likely to purchase B.C. wines. With $50,000 in support from the governments of Canada and B.C. under the Canadian Agriculture Partnership, the Wine Institute will be presenting B.C. wines to importers, influencers and media in San Francisco and Seattle.

labelling rules, permits, taxes and duty rates and distributor roles. As B.C. Wine Month concludes, B.C. wineries will continue to showcase the world-class wines that are produced in B.C.’s recognized wine regions, and beyond. Quotes “The Government of Canada is proud to help promote quality wines produced with care and dedication by Canadian wineries. This opportunity aims to expand international export markets for B.C’s wine producers, strengthening our economy and creating well-paying jobs for middle-class families.”

In addition to B.C. wine export opportunities, the United States (US) Pacific Northwest is also a primary target market for wine and food tourism to B.C., with approximately one million tourists visiting British Columbia wineries and generating $246 million in revenue for the broader British Columbia economy each year.

- Federal Minister of Agriculture, Lawrence MacAulay “These efforts will help both established and smaller B.C. wineries introduce themselves to customers and clients in Washington State, Oregon and California. Many visitors from the north-western USA discover the quality and variety of our wines while exploring B.C., and we’re making it easier for them to enjoy B.C. wines at home.”

The BCWI will also be hosting seminars for wine producers interested in exporting to the US and Asian markets with information on

- British Columbia Minister of Agriculture, Lana Popham “With the continued success and recognition of B.C. wines in inter-

national competitions, there are increased export opportunities in key markets. Not only are these export opportunities but with the continued growth and interest in British Columbia’s wine and food tourism sector, they can also be leveraged provide help promote the tourism industry across the province.”

to British Columbians, as part of April’s B.C. Wine Month campaign. The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3 billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the agriculture and agri-food sector from 2018 to 2023.

- Miles Prodan, President & CEO of the BC Wine Institute Quick facts In 2016, B.C. wine exports increased 4% over the previous year to $9.7 million, shipped to 17 international markets. The top markets for B.C. wine were China (54%), Taiwan (23%) and the United States (11%). The Province committed $100,000 to the BC Wine Institute to help in the promotion of B.C. wine

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of May 4, 2018 Last 517.90s 526.60s 527.10s 520.00s Last 535-0s 527-4s 526-2s 541-6s Last 548-6s 535-6s 555-6s 573-6s Last 797-4s 629-6s 623-0s 629-0s Last 398-6s 406-2s 413-6s Last 223-6s 235-0s 239-6s Last 1027-2s 1036-6s 1040-0s Last 30.56s 30.77s 30.88s Last 394.4s 393.7s

Change - 1.20 - 1.00 - 1.00 + 1.10 Change + 12-0 - 13-0 - 11-6 - 11-0 Change + 12-4 - 11-6 - 12-0 - 11-6 Change + 23-0 - 1-4 - 7-0 - 7-4 Change - 0-6 - 1-6 - 1-6 Change - 2-0 - 2-0 - 0-2 Change - 16-0 - 16-4 - 16-2 Change - 0.02 - 0.04 - 0.05 Change - 4-0 - 4.9

Open 0.00 0.00 525.90 517.00 Open 0-0 537-0 537-2 552-0 Open 0-0 547-0 567-4 585-0 Open 0-0 0-0 627-6 635-0 Open 399-4 407-6 415-0 Open 0-0 236-6 238-2 Open 1038-4 1052-6 1055-2 Open 30.35 30.75 30.93 Open 398.4 398.6

High 517.90 526.60 528.20 520.40 High 535-0 537-0 537-2 552-0 High 548-6 547-0 567-6 585-0 High 797-4 629-6 629-4 635-6 High 400-0 408-2 415-4 High 223-6 237-4 240-0 High 1039-0 1052-6 1055-2 High 30.66 30.94 31.05 High 398.4 399.0

Low 517.90 526.60 525.00 515.50 Low 535-0 527-4 523-4 538-4 Low 548-6 535-6 551-6 569-4 Low 797-4 629-6 619-6 626-2 Low 397-4 405-4 413-0 Low 223-6 233-4 238-0 Low 1027-0 1036-2 1039-6 Low 30.31 30.52 30.65 Low 391.8 391.6

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Weekly Feed Grain Report - May 4, 2018

Daily Grain Prices - May 4, 2018 Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $11.46 ( - $0.03 ) $11.72 ( - $0.02 ) $11.74 ( - $0.02 ) June 2018 $11.42 ( - $0.02 ) $11.73 ( - $0.01 ) $11.75 ( - $0.01 ) July 2018 $11.42 ( - $0.03 ) $11.74 ( - $0.01 ) $11.76 ( - $0.02 ) August 2018 not available $11.89 ( + $0.02 ) $10.98 ( + $0.03 ) September 2018 $10.74 ( + $0.02 ) $10.88 ( + $0.02 ) $11.08 ( + $0.03 ) October 2018 $10.78 ( + $0.03 ) $10.96 ( + $0.02 ) $11.16 ( + $0.03 ) November 2018 $10.80 ( + $0.03 ) $10.97 ( + $0.02 ) $11.18 ( + $0.02 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.04 ( - $0.19 ) $6.17 ( - $0.18 ) $6.25 ( - $0.19 ) June 2018 $6.05 ( - $0.19 ) $6.14 ( - $0.18 ) $6.18 ( - $0.19 ) July 2018 $6.10 ( - $0.18 ) $6.21 ( - $0.18 ) $6.30 ( - $0.18 ) August 2018 $5.84 ( - $0.21 ) $5.96 ( - $0.21 ) $6.06 ( - $0.21 ) September 2018 $5.95 ( - $0.12 ) $6.05 ( - $0.12 ) $6.11 ( - $0.12 ) October 2018 $5.97 ( - $0.12 ) $6.09 ( - $0.12 ) $6.20 ( - $0.12 ) November 2018 $5.99 ( - $0.12 ) $6.10 ( - $0.12 ) $6.16 ( - $0.12 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $6.99 ( + $0.01 ) June 2018 not available not available $6.90 ( + $0.00 ) July 2018 not available not available $6.90 ( + $0.00 ) August 2018 not available not available $6.81 ( + $0.00 ) September 2018 not available not available $6.81 ( + $0.00 ) October 2018 not available not available $6.73 ( + $0.00 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $7.13 ( - $0.07 ) $7.22 ( - $0.08 ) $7.17 ( - $0.08 ) June 2018 $7.06 ( - $0.07 ) $7.13 ( - $0.07 ) $7.09 ( - $0.08 ) July 2018 $7.06 ( - $0.06 ) $7.12 ( - $0.08 ) $7.09 ( - $0.07 ) August 2018 $6.73 ( - $0.06 ) $6.83 ( - $0.08 ) $6.84 ( - $0.08 ) September 2018 $6.76 ( - $0.07 ) $6.86 ( - $0.07 ) $6.87 ( - $0.07 ) October 2018 $6.83 ( - $0.06 ) $6.92 ( - $0.08 ) $6.95 ( - $0.08 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.90 ( $0.00 ) $7.08 ( $0.00 ) $6.91 ( $0.00 ) June 2018 not available not available $6.82 ( $0.00 ) July 2018 not available not available $6.82 ( $0.00 ) August 2018 not available $7.01 ( $0.00 ) $6.93 ( $0.00 ) October 2018 not available not available $6.91 ( $0.00 ) December 2018 not available not available $6.93 ( $0.00 )

Statistics & Data Development Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry FEED GRAIN BIDS (Different Delivery Points) Week of Apr 30/18 Previous Week Wheat Lethbridge $250.00 - $262.00 $246.00 - $255.00 Red Deer $220.46 - $249.00 $226.00 - $241.00 Edmonton $220.00 - $252.00 $233.00 - $245.00 Oats

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$256.00 - $262.00 $252.62 - $252.62 $235.00 - $252.62 $225.00 - $249.00 $218.16 - $230.00 $225.00 - $252.00 $183.72 - $220.00

$255.00 - $260.00 $242.51 - $250.00 $242.51 - $244.00 $222.00 - $247.00 $218.00 - $238.00 $223.00 - $245.00 $206.69 - $217.00

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Previous Week $363.72 $519.69

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Action on enforcement, rates to benefit container trucking industry

The Province is delivering immediate relief for Lower Mainland container truck drivers by expediting tougher enforcement, and taking steps to improve the rate structure. “Our government has heard clearly from the container truck industry that more needs to be done, urgently, to help make things better for truck drivers, and we’re taking action,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, who adds that drivers haven’t seen a rate increase in four years. “We’re putting more money in the pockets of drivers by increasing trip rates and hourly wages, and

empowering the commissioner to look at the overall rate structure. These are the first of many steps we are starting immediately to make sure Canada’s busiest port runs as efficiently as possible while ensuring the sector’s long-term stability and competitiveness.” These actions support and advance the commitments made by the Province with the adoption of the 14-point Joint Action Plan, and will contribute to the future stability of container truck operations at Port of Vancouver terminals. These commitments include:

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Getting tougher on enforcement. The B.C. container trucking commissioner will have more capacity to enforce and investigate existing regulations with more auditors and investigative support, to ensure everyone in the industry is following the rules. Putting more money into the pockets of drivers. Effective June 1, 2018, trip rates and hourly wages will be raised 2.6% for licensed container truck drivers serving the Port of Vancouver, and the minimum daily call-out rate will be raised to $300, from $200. These rates have not changed since 2014. These rate increases will be enforced through

the office of the commissioner. Taking a closer look at the overall rate structure. The commissioner has been directed to consult with industry on the sector’s regulated rate structure, including looking at payments on a round-trip basis and the regulation of off-dock trips, and delivering final recommendations to the minister in fall 2018. Continuing to monitor the implementation of the Tag Management Policy. The commissioner will continue to assess the policy, introduced in January 2018, and its impacts on industry. The commissioner will consider improvements by fall 2018.

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Kitchen sink; everything but dogs and cats When you think of owning a pet, do you think of cats and dogs? Maybe rabbits? While it’s true that cats and dogs make up the vast majority of pets seen a vet clinic, pocket pets such as rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, and guinea pigs and exotic pets such as birds, hedgehogs, reptiles, and snakes are also becoming more popular as pets. While it’s easy to assume that a small creature like a hamster or a slow creature like a reptile would be easier to care for than your average Golden Retriever, the truth is that these pets all have their own unique needs and often need just as much if not more care and attention.

Owning a prohibited animal may result in fines, jail time, and the removal and potentially euthanasia of that animal. Once you have checked that you can legally own your new pet, it’s time to do some research! Since exotic animals haven’t gone through the centuries of domestication our dogs, cats, and rabbits have, they will often have very particular needs for diet and environment. They may require a habitat with precisely controlled temperature and humidity, and a diet which may be difficult to find (or contain, in the case of animals which prefer live prey such as crickets, mealworms, or even small rodents).

Before purchasing or adopting an exotic pet, the first and most important step is to make sure that you are legally allowed to own that animal. The BC Wildlife Act prohibits the owning of not only wildlife but also many non-native exotic animals (called “Controlled Alien Species”) such as several varieties of snakes, primates, birds, and various small mammals.

Often they will need supplementation with vitamins and minerals to ensure proper nutrition and good health. And as fun as these animals are to own and watch, be prepared to have minimal hands-on time – most exotic animals are easily stressed out with handling and may prefer to be on their own. Birds come in huge varieties, from the small and frequently seen lovebirds and cockatiels to large parrots and cockatiels. Small birds are generally easier to care for, although they still need an enclosure large enough for regular flying which should be divided into eating, sleeping, and playing spaces. While there are many commercial mixes of bird food it is important to do your research as many of these diets are too high in fatty seeds and low in essential nutrients. Your small bird will also need their beak and nails trimmed regularly. Parrots, on the other hand, are some of the most difficult pets to own and are not recommended without prior experience or the help of another experienced owner. These beautiful, intelligent birds require huge enclosures or the chance to move freely around a house, large amounts of stimulation through interaction with other birds or people, and can live a lifespan of between fifteen and fifty years! They can easily suffer from emotional distress and struggle often with anxiety and behavioral disorders. They also require a very specific diet – most pet store ‘parrot mixes’ are not appropriate and they thrive most on a handmade diet. Birds are also extremely good at hiding illness or injury and generally speaking, by the time a bird appears ill it is extremely sick and requires immediate care. They are not for the faint of heart!

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Pocket pets such as gerbils or hamsters and larger pets such as rabbits also have unique needs and often take more care than people think! All of these animals need enough room in the environment to move and exercise their natural behaviors; gerbils require deep enough bedding to dig and tunnel, hamsters need space to cache food as well as an enclosure which will be dark and quiet enough during the day to let them sleep (they’re nocturnal!), and rabbits need plenty of space to exercise and stretch their legs, dig, and play. Although they are domesticated and rabbits in particular can come to enjoy being handled and snuggled, it is important to remember that they may prefer to be on their own and hamsters in particular should not be handled during the day. They have their own dietary requirements and should have regular veterinary visits to ensure their good health. If you plan on getting an exotic or pocket pet, make sure you do your research and feel fully prepared to meet their special requirements! Chat with your local veterinary clinic as well and find a veterinary team that will be able to provide the specialized veterinary care your new friend will need. These pets are not for everyone but, in the right hands, you will have a loving and loyal friend.

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Statistics & Data Development Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - April 23, 2018

Sheep - 643 Hd Sheep - Wool 0 - 54 lb 55 - 69 lb 70 - 85 lb 86 - 105 lb 106 & Over lb Ewes Rams Bred Ewes (Hd) Sheep - Hair 0 - 54 lb 55 - 69 lb 70 - 85 lb 86 - 105 lb 106 & Over lb Ewes Rams Ewe/Lamb Fmly

Goats - 173 Hdd

$/CWT $250.00 $258.00 $242.00 $215.00 $195.00 $100.00 $110.00 $225.00

$300.00 $285.00 $280.00 $248.00 $212.00 $147.00 $120.00 $325.00

$240.00 $240.00 $240.00 $200.00 $190.00 $90.00 $115.00 $240.00

$280.00 $270.00 $260.00 $235.00 $210.00 $162.00 $175.00 $375.00

Goats Light Feeder Kids 0 - 60lbs Doeling Kids 45 - 69 lb 70+ lbs Billy Kids 45 - 69 lb 70+ lbs Whether Kids 45 - 69 lb 70+ lbs Adults Mature Nannys Mature Billies Bred Does (Hd) Nanny/Kid (Unit)

Apr 28/18 (prel) 421,769 247,633 174,136 58,663 May 05/18 (prel) 2,332,000

Sheep and Goats - 432 Head

$/CWT $225.00

$275.00

$255.00 $250.00

$360.00 $315.00

$270.00 $270.00

$340.00 $325.00

$270.00 $260.00

$340.00 $310.00

$125.00 $150.00 $230.00 $230.00

$176.00 $190.00 $310.00 $350.00

HOG SLAUGHTER WEEK END CANADA EAST WEST AB/BC WEEK END US

Olds Auction Mart - May 1, 2018 Feeder Lambs 330 - 50 lb 50 - 60 lb 60 - 70 lb 70 - 80 lb 80 - 90 lb 90 - 100 lb 100 - 110 lb Over 110 lb

$/pound $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.25 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00

$2.70 $2.70 $2.60 $2.60 $2.50 $2.30 $2.20 $2.20

Ewes Bred Ewes/Head Rams

$0.95 n/a $0.90

$1.20 n/a $1.10

Apr 29/17 418,094 242,977 175,117 58,632 May 06/17 2,268,100

Weiner Pgs Small Feeders Large Feeders

MONTH May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Oct-18 Dec-18

LEAN 67.08 73.53 75.58 75.60 63.05 58.02

HOG CASH PRICES - INDEX 100 - $/KG WEEK END ALTA AVG ONT AVG

May 04/18 1.413 N/A

Apr 27/18 1.395 1.624

May 04/18 59.19 1.452

Apr 27/18 58.31 1.431

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CHANGE + 0.98 + 0.90 - 0.65 - 1.03 - 1.42 - 1.35

FUTURES 0.7780 0.7784 0.7791 0.7794 0.7799 0.7813

CHANGE - 0.0015 - 0.0016 - 0.0016 - 0.0017 - 0.0016 - 0.0017

HOG INDICATORS May 05/17 1.483 1.825

INTERIOR IOWA MINNESOTA HOG CASH PRICES WEEK END US $/CWT CAN EQVT $/KG

$/pound $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 $2.35 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 n/a

Hog Division - None on Offer

HOG FUTURES - US $/CWT Apr 21/18 (prel) 416,234 252,685 163,549 56,295 Apr 28/18 (est) 2,363,000

Feeder Goats 30 - 40 lb 40 - 50 lb 50 - 60 lb 60 - 70 lb 70 - 80 lb 80 - 90 lb 90 - 100 lb Over 100 lb Whether Kids Nannies Bred Nannies Billies

May 05/17 57.03 1.495

WEEK END AV DRSD WT US-LBS

Apr 28/18 214.00

Apr 21/18 214.00

Apr 29/17 213.00

FD: HOG RATIO US CORN ALTA BARLEY US CARCASS CUTOUT US $/CWT

Apr 27/18 16.3 8.9 May 04/18 N/A

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Call for hosts for sixth annual Open Farm Days Farmers and ranchers are invited to share stories, educate and expand their markets as hosts for Alberta Open Farm Days on Aug. 18-19. Producers and ag-tourism operators can sign up using the online registration form available at the Alberta Open Farm Days website. The application deadline is May 31. “Our government is focused on supporting the development of Alberta’s local food sector, and Open Farm Days promotes local producers and agri-businesses. It offers Albertans a firsthand look at where and how our food is produced and gives this growing sector an opportunity to showcase the significant contribution it makes to our province,” says Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

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“The continued growth of Open Farm Days demonstrates that it’s a hit with Albertans and helps the province’s producers and agri-businesses recognize their ag-tourism potential. Whether it’s sharing stories on where our food comes from or showcasing everything rural Alberta has to offer, I encourage farmers and ranchers to open their gates, get involved and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to expand their markets and grow ag-tourism,” proclaimed Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism

“Good Morning Honey is a family-owned apiary, covering a diverse area of natural land and farms just west of Edmonton. We are participating in Open Farm Days because we want to share our story; Alberta’s story of producing some of the finest honey enjoyed by thousands of consumers across North America, Asia and Europe. We want to connect directly with our customers and fans of all things related to bees,” declares Amber Ozero, owner/operator, Good Morning Honey Ltd.

This year’s Open Farm Days follows a recordbreaking 2017 event that included:

Alberta Open Farm Days is a partnership of Alberta Culture and Tourism, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies, the Alberta Culinary Tourism Alliance and Travel Alberta.

101 host farms more than 20, 000 visits $146,000 in on-farm sales

Peace Country Sheep and Goat Producers, take note ...

6th PEACE COUNTRY SHEEP CONFERENCE & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE PEACE RIVER LAMB ASSOCIATION (2014)

Saturday, June 16th & Sunday, June 17th, 2018 Rycroft Ag Building, Rycroft, Alberta

Keynote Speaker

RANCHING RANCHINGFOR FORPROFIT: PROFIT:ANAN INTRODUCTION RANCHING FOR WORKSHOP PROFIT: AN INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP WITH PRATT INTRODUCTION WITHDAVE DAVEWORKSHOP PRATT WITH DAVE PRATT

PASTURE REJUVENATION PASTURE PROJECT FIELD DAY WITH PASTUREREJUVENATION REJUVENATION PROJECT FIELD DAY DAVE PRATT PROJECT FIELD DAY WITH WITH DAVE PRATT DAVE PRATT

MORE GRASS, MORE MOREGRASS, GRASS, MORE PROFIT & A BETTER MORE MORE PROFIT & A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE WITH PROFIT & A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE WITH KELLY SIDORYK QUALITY OF LIFE WITH KELLY SIDORYK KELLY SIDORYK

PRATT

Basics of Lamb Production, Nutrition, Lambing Time Management, Sleep Behavior, Handling & Marketing

Gord has a passion for the sheep industry and believes there is a huge opportunity for grow and is working hard to see it reach its potential. He has been heavily involved in the sheep industry for over 30 years, 28 years as a large flock lamb producers and 20 years working as the Executive Director for the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board. He brings a wealth of experience from both the production and industry organizational operations side.

REGISTRATION – 9:00 a.m. • SPEAKER – 9:30 a.m. ADMISSION: $60/person (includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday)

To pre-register, or for more information, contact Sherry Mortland at 780-864-3057 or shmortland@abnorth.com This conference is sponsored by the Peace River Lamb Association (2014)

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GORD SCHROEDER

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Altona Falls Red Angus

Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC ............................250-630-2146 Aspen Hill Angus George & Kelly LeBlanc, Woking, AB.......................780-402-9509

Bar 4A Cattle Co.

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

Battle River Black Angus

CHAROLAIS

RED POLLS

Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC .............. 250-786-5048

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

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow,

Dawson Creek, BC....................................................... 250-784-3924

Eldon & Marilyn Cassity

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

Shadow Creek Red Polls

SALERS

DynaRich Salers

Richard & Dianne Andersen, Eckville, AB ................. 403-746-2919

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

Eight Way Charolais

Grundke Family Salers

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

JayDawn Farms

Voss Family Salers

Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk, High Prairie, AB.................780-507-5077

Lazy S Charolais

Roy & Erika Schweitzer, Beaverlodge, AB ................. 780-402-5617

SHORTHORNS

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

Pro-Char Charolais

Tamarack Shorthorns

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

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

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

Spruce View Charolais

Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB......................... 780-719-0264

SIMMENTALS Albrecht Farms

Brandl Cattle Co. Classic Livestock Cinder Angus

Clear River Red Angus Dwajo Angus

Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery, Camp Creek, AB ....780-674-4410

Excel Ranches

Drschiwiski Family, Charlie Lake, BC ........................ 250-329-4816 Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB..................... 780-933-5530

Valanjou Charolais

Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB .............................. 780-206-5440

Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB ............................780-349-0644

Wrangler Charolais Farm

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

GELBVIEHS

Werner & Debbie Grundke, Alberta Beach, AB .......... 780-924-2464 Randy & Lesli Voss, Hythe, AB................................... 780-814-1534

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

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

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

Fineline Red Angus

Wade & Sherry Meakin, Westlock, AB........................ 780-349-1650

Gomack Red Angus

Kiskatinaw Gelbvieh

Fallen Timber Farms

Milne’s Gelbvieh

GRA-TAN Farm

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

Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company

Dale & Steve Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC ................250-784-5136 Harvest Angus Tom & Carolyn de Waal, Prince George, BC .............250-960-0022 Heart of the Valley Farms Brad & Aleta Chappell, Courtnay, BC ........................250-897-0619 Heart Valley Angus Chris Tschetter, Birch Hills Colony, AB .....................780-978-6406 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 Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC ...................250-787-0970 Lakeroad Black Angus Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB...............................780-835-9588 Lazy B Livestock Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, G.P., AB ................780-539-7128 Mackenzie Red Angus Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie, Golden, BC ....................250-348-2034 Braydon Gough, Deadwood, AB ................................780-274-0099 Mountain Side Angus John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB........................780-831-8497 North Point Red Angus Mark & Ginger Zahacy, High Prairie, AB ..................780-523-5356 Penson Angus Darren Penson, Sexsmith, AB .....................................780-814-4993 Rafter SJ Ranch Jack & Shannon Trask, Montney, BC .........................250-263-4904 Ring Creek Farms Pat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB .................................780-835-4338 Rio Grande Angus Clint & Anna Collins, Rio Grande, AB.......................780-814-1455 Roy Angus Chris & Jen Roy, Fairview, AB ...................................780-835-0463 Schulz Angus Joe & Courtney Schulz, Spirit River, AB....................780-351-2608 Silver Willow Ranch Kevin & Barbara Quist, Sexsmith, AB .......................780-876-4649 Smoky River Red Angus Maynard & Curtis Boese, Sexsmith, AB ..................... 780-568-4340

Brian & Deanne Stratuliak, Rolla, B.C. ....................... 250-759-4143 Harold & Bev Milne, Fairview, AB ............................. 780-835-2645

HEREFORDS Benwyn Herefords

Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC .......................... 250-780-2141 Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB .................. 780-786-2181

Halfway River Simmentals

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

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

Hodges Simmentals

Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC .............. 250-786-5048

JayDawn Farms

Dawson Creek, BC....................................................... 250-784-3924

KIN-KIN Cattle Co.

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

KRS Simmentals

Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB ................................... 780-834-8170

KSL Simmentals

Briar Ridge Stock Farm

Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Eureka Hereford Farms

Friesen Hereford Farms

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

Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ........................ 780-512-4669 Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB..................... 780-933-5530 Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ..................... 780-786-4500 K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC................................. 250-991-9496 Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB ............................... 780-518-6572 Brad Smith, Beaverlodge, AB ...................................... 780-202-0254

Gold Stock Hereford Farms

Montagneuse Simmentals

Gurtler Farms

Moonlite Farm

Hilltop Honey Ranch

Moose Creek Simmentals

JoNomn Hereford Ranch

O Double E Simmentals

Reber’s Polled Herefords

Peace Country Simmentals

Spring Mountain Stock Farm

Rachido Ranch

LIMOUSIN

Rosefield Simmentals

Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB .................. 780-354-3190 Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB ...................................... 780-836-2125 Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC ...................... 250-719-5548 Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB............................. 780-348-5835 Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB ........................... 780-518-2643 Hotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB ............... 780-354-2074

Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin

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

Dry Creek Ranch

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

Excel Ranches

Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB ............................. 780-349-0644

Joseph & Herman Giesbrecht, Fairview, AB ............... 780-835-8359 Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB ........................ 780-835-3165 Don, Joyce & Shon Smith, Gordondale, AB ............... 780-353-2284 Ole, Elden & Einar Bakkehaug, Hythe, AB................. 780-518-3536 Jerry & Gem Giesbrecht, Cecil Lake, BC.................... 250-262-7867 Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ............... 780-786-4373 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 Keiran & Taryn Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB .................. 780-933-5637

Willow Creek Simmentals

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

Fouillard Limousin

Willowdale Simmentals

Dusty Acre Blondes

Hansen’s Limousin

Wolfe Farms

Little Creek Farms

Hillview Farms

True North Ranch

SPECKLED PARK

Lakeroad Limousin

BLONDE d’AQUITAINE Dave Rounds & Shellie Wolfe, Dawson Creek, B.C. .. 250-784-4628 David & Janet Kamelchuk, Athabasca, AB ................. 780-675-1227 Cathy Srayko, Whitelaw, AB ....................................... 780-596-2425

Upper Cache & Kam Blondes

Ros, Karl & Ann Musgrove, Fort St. John, BC............ 250-262-3278

Willow Springs Stock Farm

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

Dan & Pam Fouillard, Thorsby, AB ............................. 780-789-4055 Scott & Lesley Hansen, Evansburg, AB ..................... 780-727-4557 Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB .... 780-939-2173 Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB.................... 780-835-9588

Pinnacle View Limousin

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

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

A.K. STOCK FARMS

Kyle Laloge, Worsley, AB..................................................... (780)219-3825 Allan Rowe, Worsley, AB ..................................................... (780)835-8097

Rimrock Ranch

Jason & Corinna Harvey & Family, Dawson Creek, BC....... 250-719-9575

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Listen up pilgrim, it’s the Duke’s green chili squares Board the Stagecoach

1 medium tomatoes (sliced thin)

1 (10 ounce) can green chilies (whole) 10 ounces longhorn cheese (grated) or 10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (grated) 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1⁄4 cup milk

Listen up and listen tight Lightly grease the bottom of a 8x8 baking dish. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spilt and seed green chilies and arrange chiles over the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle cheese over the chilies.

Beat eggs, salt and milk together. Pour over the top of the cheese. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and set. Take out of oven and arrange tomato slices in a single layer on top. Return to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm.

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KEITH HODGES 780-831-7999 keith@arlshop.com

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Chet & Jamie Jans Box 223 Groundbirch, BC V0C 1T0

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SPIRIT, RIVER, AB

HOME 780.864.4259 STEVE 780.832.0883 RYAN 780.933.5448

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Willowdale Simmentals Performance Breeding Stock ● Polled Reds & Blacks Dale and Judy Smith & Family (780) 524-2790

250-780-2141 hm 250-219-8200 cell 250-219-8008 cell

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PEACE COUNTRY SIMMENTALS Box 154, Cecil Lake, BC V0C 1G0 www.peacecountrysimmentals.com

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BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE

2 year old Simmental Bulls FOR SALE on the farm J&M Farms JERRY & GEM GIESBRECHT 250.262.7867

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Elden, Einar and Ole Bakkehaug Box 156, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0 46841

Home (780) 356-2113 Elden Cell (780) 518-3536

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Alice’s Restaurant’s famous fish in cream & cognac

Fish in Cream and Cognac 4 fillets scrod, halibut or any white fish 1½ pounds fresh mushrooms 1½ cups cream sauce heavily laced with good cognac poaching liquid Cream Sauce 4 tbsp. butter 4 tbsp. flour 1½ cups heavy cream ¼ cup cognac nutmeg salt pepper

1 carrot, cut up 1 bay leaf 1. Mix ingredients (above) and bring to a boil. 2. Add the fish and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until fish is cooked. 3. Sauté the mushrooms in butter until just

barely soft. 4. Put cooked mushrooms in a baking dish, remove fish from liquid and put on top of mushrooms. 5. Pour the sauce over the top and bake in a moderate oven till hot.

1. Melt butter over low heat. 2. Add and blend flour for 3 to 5 minutes. 3. Slowly stir in heavy cream until smooth. 4. Still stirring, add cognac, a dash of nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. 5. Cook, stirring sauce with a wire whisk or wooden spoon, until thickened and smooth.

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Poaching Liquid 3 cups water 1 cup white wine 1 lemon, cut up 1 stalk celery 1 onion, stuck with a few cloves

Selling Black Angus Yearling Bulls Off The Farm By Private Treaty Clint (cell) 780.814.1455

Rio Grande, AB www.riograndeangus.com

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Bulls averaged $3,500 Commercial heifers averaged $1,560

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North Point Angus

Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk & Family High Prairie, AB

Cell: (250) 261-3955

(Home) 780.523.5077 (Cell) 780.507.5077 freeman.iwasiuk5@hotmail.com

Cattle Company

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Box Box 2139 2139 High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 zahacy@telus.net

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Gumbo Gulch

Red & Black Angus Yearlings & 2-Yr-Olds

Mark & Ginger Zahacy Phone (780) 523-5356 Cell (780) 523-1356

Dan: (250) 630-2146

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Mile 11 on #2 Highway South of Dawson Creek Steve Aylward (C) 250.784-5136 • Email: gsaylward@gmail.com

PEACE COUNTRY ANGUS CLUB President:

JOHN MAYER

780.354.2726 Sec/Treas:

CINDY BJORKLUND

780.835.3530

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SINATRA’S SAUSAGE ...and peppers INGREDIENTS 3 green bell peppers 3 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper 1 lb hot Italian sausage 1⠄3 cup red wine DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350. Remove stems and seeds from the green peppers and cut into large chunks. In an ovenproof baking dish that can also be used on top of the stove, saute green peppers in the olive oil

until they begin to soften. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove green peppers and set aside. Brown sausage in the same dish, breaking up with a spoon. When sausage is browned, add the red wine. Cover with foil and bake about 40 minutes. Uncover baking dish and add sauted green peppers. Bake an additional 30 minutes.

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Bulls on Offer

Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk and Family High Prairie, Ab

(Home) 780.523.5077 (Cell) 780.507.5077 freeman.iwasiuk5@hotmail.com

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Big hunk o’ love, it’s Elvis Presley’s strawberry layer cake

Higher and higher, I feel my temperature rising 4 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder pinch salt 1 cup milk 1 cup mashed strawberries 2 eggs 5 tablespoons/60g butter, melted Step 1 - Sift ry ingredients together. Add milk and eggs, strawberries and butter. Beat batter until smooth and thick in texture. Step 2 - Divide the batter between two greased and floured cake pans. Bake at 350F/180C for 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Makes two layers. Please note: there’s no sugar stated in this recipe and I did find the cake quite firm in texture.

Dolly Parton’s seven-layer deal 2 cups potatoes, sliced 2 cups vegetarian ground beef 1 cup onion, sliced 1 cup green pepper, minced 2 cups crushed tomatoes salt & pepper, each layer green pepper, slice for garnish

Thank-you, thank-you very much

RED GOAD CASH OUT 127’16 HERD BULLS: RED YY EXPEDITOR 3X RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 3240A

In greased 2 quart casserole dish, layer all ingredients, starting with meat and ending with tomatoes; season each layer with salt and pepper. Bake at 350~ for 2 hours. Garnish with green pepper slices.

Qualityy Registered g Yearlingg & 2-yr-old Bulls for Sale on the Farm

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Jim & Donna Rowe Worsley, AB

PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS

Registered 2-Year-Olds & Long Yearlings Ready to Sell Off the Farm bred for productivity and profitability calving ease performance temperament

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ASPEN HILL & HEART VALLEY

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Yearlings for Sale Off the Farm Trevor Binks and Melanie Klassen Registered & Commercial Angus Cattle 780-539-7128 | C: 780-518-0630 Grande Prairie, AB

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All things must pass; it’s George Harrison’s lentil soup

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Lentil Soup 1 red chili 1 tsp. cumin seeds 2 large onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 cup lentils 2 large tomatoes, chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 1 bay leaf Salt and pepper to taste 1. Heat a small amount of oil in frying pan. 2. When oil is hot, add chili and cumin seeds. 3. When seeds stop sputtering, brown onions and garlic in heated oil. 4. Wash lentils well and cover with water. 5. Add browned onions to pan of lentils. 6. Add tomatoes, peppers, bay leaf, plus salt and pepper. 7. Bring to boil, cover, lower heat. 8. Soup’s on for 4 in an hour.

Faith Hill’s Coca-Cola cake Makes: 12 servings Hands-on time: 25 min. Total time: 60 min. 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 cup butter 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup cola soft drink ½ cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1½ cups miniature marshmallows Chocolate Coca-Cola Icing Garnish: Toasted chopped pecans

13x9x2-inch pan. Bake 30 to 35 min. or until a pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven; cool 15 min. Spread Chocolate CocaCola Icing over warm cake. Garnish with toasted chopped pecans, if desired. CHOCOLATE COCA-COLA ICING ½ cup butter 3 tablespoons cocoa 6 tablespoons cola soft drink 1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar, sifted Combine first three ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. Remove from heat; whisk in sugar.

1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. Combine flour and sugar in large mixing bowl. 3. Combine butter, cocoa and cola in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat; pour over flour mixture. Add buttermilk, baking soda, eggs and vanilla, whisking until blended. Stir in marshmallows. (Batter will be thin and marshmallows will float to the top.) 4. Pour batter into lightly greased and floured

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Rising asset values change the discussion Land, equipment and in many cases quota values have appreciated dramatically over the past decade, altering the dynamics for transferring a farm to the next generation. Even relatively modest family farm operations have seen their net worth increase by millions of dollars. While having more wealth certainly shouldn’t be viewed as a problem, high asset values don’t necessarily translate into a high level of annual income. “There can be difficult discussions as Mom and Dad attempt to be fair with both their farming kids and non-farming kids,” says farm planning specialist Kerry Riglin. “Non-farming kids see the high asset values and may expect an equal share.” “A farming son or daughter may view their years of work in the operation as sweat equity. Their non-farming siblings may view it as an opportunity they never had,” Riglin notes. Most farms are not viable if the incoming generation has to pay full value for all the assets. That makes the transfer no different than starting a farm from scratch. Based in Wainwright, Alta., Riglin sees many operations where there just isn’t a lot of capital to equalize benefits among the kids. A great deal of the net worth vests in the farmland. As a result, non-farming kids often end up with title to some of the land. No magic fix This can be a workable solution, but it can also create big problems. Unless there are provisions guaranteeing affordable access to the land for the farming child, the viability of the farm can be threatened.

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There’s no magic solution, but many tools exist for planners once a family knows what it wants to accomplish. If an ongoing viable farm operation is the primary goal, non-farming kids may have to settle for less – or at the very least they may have to wait longer to get their share. “Also part of the equation,” Riglin notes, “is what do Mom and Dad need for resources in order to retire? Sometimes they don’t realize how much they’ll require for living expenses.” Unexpected challenges can also arise, including health concerns. Along with rising asset values come tax considerations. The million-dollar lifetime capital gains exemption can be exceeded more quickly than many producers expect. And non-farming land owners eventually lose their ability to roll land to the next generation without triggering capital gains. More farm wealth than ever before is passing from one generation to the next, and more than ever professional help is needed to avoid potential pitfalls and institute viable solutions. From an AgriSuccess article (March 2018) by Kevin Hursh.

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Invest in new programming that addresses agricultural pests businesses strong,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food “Having a consistent approach to eliminating and recording pests across Saskatchewan will minimize the impact of agricultural pests such as invasive plants, rats, beavers and new diseases, such as clubroot. By joining with SARM, we’re ensuring producers across Saskatchewan will have access to the training and tools they need to protect their livelihoods and be responsible stewards of the land,” added Lyle Stewart, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister. “SARM is pleased to be awarded the opportunity to administer these programs. Resolutions passed by SARM members continue to ask for more support, specifically for clubroot. SARM is hopeful that this programming will provide the assistance RMs need to proactively manage these pests. We will continue to work with the Province to monitor the effectiveness of these programs as they are introduced,” chimed in Ray Orb, SARM President

per year across Saskatchewan. The Rat Control Program - replaces the Provincial Rat Eradication Program that was funded through Growing Forward 2. Funds in the first year will support the transition to the new program, andbeyond that will supply bait rebates

The three rebate programs are cost-shared up to 50 per cent between rural municipalities and First Nations. The new programs are: The Invasive Plant Control Program - provides rebates to producers to subsidize the cost of chemicals to eradicate controlled, prohibited and noxious weeds, up to $500,000

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Under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, producers and rural municipalities will have access to new programming to help reduce threats from agricultural pests. Today, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, along with the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), announced details of the Pest Biosecurity Program. With $2.85 million invested annually from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Pest Biosecurity Program will be delivered in partnership with SARM. The program will create a network of Plant Health Officers across the province, as well as provide three rebate programs to minimize the impacts of agricultural pests. Six full-time Plant Health Officers and six seasonal staff members in this network will work with rural municipalities and First Nations. These officers will provide training and support to ensure a consistent and proactive approach across the province. They will help monitor, survey, and report on pests, prohibited plants, and noxious weeds in their divisions. “Farmers know that pests can be a significant liability to the environment and the economy. This funding will ensure local programming exists to mitigate pest issues, helping Canadian growers protect their agricultural crops and keep their

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Cattle Market Report

FEEDER HEIFERS

FEEDER STEERS

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

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Chance Martin - Owner Jeff Fritz - Owner/Mgr 780-789-3915 thorsbystockyards.ca

Garth Rogers - Mgr Levi Pedgerachny - Mgr 780-349-1491 nclclyde.com

Cliff Grinde - Owner 780-336-6333 Office 780-336-2209 vikingauctionmarket.ca

Kevin Johnson - Gen Mgr 250-961-1970 Office 250-573-3939 bclivestock.bc.ca

Apr 23 - 1071 Hd Low High $210.00 $245.00 $205.00 $240.00 $205.00 $236.00 $185.00 $225.50 $165.00 $200.00 $150.00 $184.50 $150.00 $162.50 $135.00 $154.00

Bid angeR Low 301 - 400 $200.00 401 - 500 $200.00 501 - 600 $185.00 601 - 700 $170.00 701 - 800 $158.00 801 - 900 $150.00 900 - 1000 $140.00 1000+ $120.00

High $230.00 $215.00 $208.00 $195.75 $183.00 $170.75 $155.00 $146.00

D1 - D2 Cows SLAUGHTER CATTLE

$88.00

Apr 30 - 1360 Hd Low High $230.00 $250.00 $230.00 $260.00 $210.00 $251.00 $185.00 $227.00 $170.00 $210.25 $160.00 $187.00 $150.00 $170.50 $140.00 $160.25

Apr 24 - 1339 Hd Low High $210.00 $235.00 $200.00 $240.00 $200.00 $240.00 $200.00 $231.00 $180.00 $210.00 $160.00 $185.00 $145.00 $161.00 n/a n/a

May 1 - 3961 Hd Low High $220.00 $255.00 $210.00 $250.00 $200.00 $245.00 $190.00 $225.00 $180.00 $210.00 $165.00 $190.00 $140.00 $169.00 n/a n/a

Apr 24 - 1325 Hd Low High $245.00 $265.00 $238.00 $260.00 $230.00 $244.00 $200.00 $230.00 $190.00 $212.00 $175.00 $191.00 $155.00 $167.00 n/a n/a

May 1 - 2080 Hd Low High $228.00 $265.00 $224.00 $260.00 $210.00 $240.00 $195.00 $225.00 $179.00 $210.00 $168.00 $186.00 $155.00 $162.00 n/a n/a

April 18 Low High $245.00 $230.00 $247.00 $226.00 $299.50 $217.00 $220.00 $199.00 $189.75 $185.00 $171.00 $170.17 n/a n/a n/a n/a

May 2 - 2700 Hd High Average $257.50 $251.86 $265.00 $235.30 $240.00 $223.56 $227.50 $211.42 $207.50 $199.06 $180.00 $173.12 $160.00 $157.98 n/a n/a

Low $200.00 $195.00 $185.00 $178.00 $165.00 $152.00 $146.50 $125.00

Low $190.00 $185.00 $175.00 $165.00 $150.00 $145.00 $140.00 n/a

Low $190.00 $185.00 $170.00 $160.00 $150.00 $145.00 $140.00 n/a

Low $199.00 $198.00 $192.00 $176.00 $160.00 $130.00 $120.00 n/a

Low $195.00 $192.00 $185.00 $170.00 $165.00 $150.00 $140.00 n/a

Low $209.00 $224.00 $202.00 $181.75 $173.00 $160.00 $114.00 n/a

High $265.00 $237.00 $224.00 $199.00 $190.25 $177.50 $173.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$103.00 $88.00

D4 Cows

$70.00 $87.00

Slaughter Bulls

Heiferettes $90.00

$65.00

n/a

$87.00

Slaughter Bulls $128.00

Feeder Cows

$105.00 $90.00

Bred Cows

$103.00

D4 Cows

$93.00 $134.00 $75.00

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

High $226.50 $225.00 $214.50 $198.00 $187.75 $169.50 $164.50 $150.00

$105.00

D1 - D2 Cows $80.00

n/a

n/a

$100.00

D3 Cows

$70.00

$88.00

High $225.00 $220.00 $210.00 $195.00 $188.00 $180.00 $160.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $84.00 $78.00

$90.00

Slaughter Bulls

$85.00

$90.00

$120.00

B/Cows & Hfrs $1,400

$2,200

Cow/Calf Prs $1,600

$2,200

Cow/Calf Prs

$2,500 $1,500

High $218.00 $212.00 $206.00 $200.00 $180.00 $173.00 $164.00 n/a

Feeder Bulls

$135.00 $108.00 $135.00

Slaughter Bulls

$107.00 $121.00

Slaughter Bulls

$113.00 $131.00

$2,500

Heiferettes $120.00

Slaughter Cows $85.00

Heiferettes

$140.00 $105.00 $125.00 $109.00

Butcher Bulls $100.00

Average $209.43 $216.82 $205.99 $189.66 $175.54 $168.94 $168.13 n/a

Butcher Bulls

$118.50 $110.00

$124.00

D1 - D2 Cows

$87.00

$96.00

Cow/Calf Prs (Y)

Cow/Calf Pairs

Cow/Calf Pairs

$1,700

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Butcher Cows $85.50

$99.00

$103.00

$1,600

$2,000

Butcher Cows n/a

Slaughter Cows $85.00

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) $2,250

High $205.50 $206.14 $192.70 $174.63 $166.00 $157.00 $109.30 n/a

$125.00

B/Cows & Hfrs $1,500

High $222.00 $218.00 $213.00 $198.00 $197.00 $164.00 $160.00 n/a

Feeder Bulls

$100.00 $110.00

D3 Cows

Slaughter Bulls

Bred Cows n/a

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Alberta farmland values continued to climb in 2017 Alberta’s average farmland values continued to climb at roughly the same rate as the Canadian average in 2017, a sign of a strong and stable agriculture economy, according to J.P. Gervais, chief agricultural economist for Farm Credit Canada (FCC). The average value of Canadian farmland increased 8.4 per cent in 2017, following a gain of 7.9 per cent in 2016. Although average farmland values have increased every year since 1993, recent increases are less pronounced than the 2011-2015 period that recorded significant average farmland value increases in

many different regions. “With the steady climb of farmland values, now is a good time for producers to review and adjust their business plan to reflect variable commodity prices and slightly higher interest rates, assess their overall financial position and focus on increasing productivity,” Gervais said. “It’s also a good idea to have a risk management plan in place to protect your business against unforeseen circumstances and events.” In Alberta, average farmland values increased by 7.3 per cent in

2017, following gains of 9.5 per cent in 2016 and 11.6 per cent in 2015. While Saskatchewan, Ontario and Nova Scotia reported the largest average increases, four provinces – British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island - saw a smaller increase from the previous year. Quebec and New Brunswick both showed increases that were fairly close to the national average, while Newfoundland and Labrador didn’t have enough transactions to fully assess farmland values in that

province. FCC’s Farmland Values Report highlights average changes in farmland values: regionally, provincially and nationally. This year’s report describes changes from January 1 to December 31, 2017 and, for the first time, provides a value range in terms of price per acre. To view the 2017 FCC Farmland Values Report and historical data or register for the free FCC webinar on May 2, 2018, visit www.fcc.ca/FarmlandValues.

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

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RJK Angus – 25 Red Angus Bulls & 40 Replacement Heifers Le Taureau Ca�le Corp – 130 Pairs, 40 Bred Cows Norton Simmentals – 25 Simmental-Influenced Pairs

PRODUCTION CATTLE SALE - MON, MAY 14TH

PRODUCTION CATTLE SALE - MON, MAY 14TH

Monday, May 21 – NO SALE Monday, May 28th – 9:00 a.m. JUNE 2018 Monday, June 4th – 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 11th – 9:00 a.m. st

SPECIAL CATTLE SALES

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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY MON, AUG 27th, 2018 In conjunc�on with regular ca�le sale

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT ATTEND THE

4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY IN YOUR AREA

Sunday, May 13 & Monday, May 14

East County 4-H Achievement Day Lewis Hawkes Pavilion, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, AB Bezanson 4-H Multi Club, Grande Prairie 4-H Multi Club, Kleskun Multi 4-H Club Sunday: Show – 8:00 a.m. • Horse, Canine, Bench Show & Judging Competition Monday: Show – 8:00 a.m. • Archery & Market Animals • Supper 5:00 p.m. • Sale to Follow

Tuesday, May 22

Battle River Arena, Manning, AB Three Rivers 4-H Club Show: 12:30 p.m. • Sale: 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 28 West County 4-H Achievement Day Beaverlodge Ag Barn, Beaverlodge, AB Beaverlodge 4-H Beef Club, Valhalla 4-H Beef Club Show: 12:00 Noon • Supper: 5:30 p.m. • Sale: 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 2

East Peace 4-H Achievement Day High Prairie Ag-Plex, High Prairie, AB Coyote Acres 4-H Club, Kinuso Lakeside 4-H Club, Mirror Landing 4-H Club Beef – 29 Head • Sheep – 11 Lambs Show: 1:00 p.m. • Sale: 5:00 p.m.

Monday, June 4

North Peace Interclub 4-H Show & Sale J. Hawker Pavilion, GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, AB Fairview 4-H Livestock Club, Montagneuse Multi Club Show: 1:00 p.m. • Sale: 7:00 p.m.

Monday, June 4

Jack Williamson Memorial Ag-Plex, Valleyview, AB Da-She-Be 4-H Multi Club, Little Smoky Spurs 4-H Club, Prairie Rose 4-H Light Horse and Hound Club & Wildrose 4-H Multi Club Show: 12:15 p.m. • Supper: 5:00 p.m. • Sale: 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 6

Central Peace 4-H Achievement Day Spirit River MRC Arena, Spirit River, AB Eaglesham 4-H Beef Club, East-West Woking 4-H Club, Savanna 4-H Multi Club Show: 10:30 a.m. • Sale: Beef @ 7:30 p.m. Sheep to follow

Saturday, June 9

Site TBA, Beaverlodge, AB (Call Kristy 780-933-5191 for details) Saskatoon Mountain 4-H Multi Club Show: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Monday, June 11

Lyons Production Services Event Centre, Teepee Creek, AB Lakeview 4-H Club Show: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Supper: 6:00 p.m. Sale: 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 16

South Peace 4-H District Achievement Day Dawson Creek Exhibition Ag Grounds, Dawson Creek, BC Groundbirch 4-H Multi-Club & Saddle Champs Horse 4-H Club Time TBA

Saturday, June 23

Berwyn 4-H Multi Coveralls Achievement Day Pioneer Village Museum, Lac Cardinal/Grimshaw, AB Show: 11:00 a.m. Supper: 6:00 p.m.

Friday, July 6 & Saturday, July 7

North Peace 4-H District Achievement Days Fort St. John Fairgrounds, Fort St. John, BC Beatton Community 4-H Club, Green Valley 4-H Club, Lakeshore 4-H Club, Prespatou Community 4-H Club, Silver Willow 4-H Club, Wonowon 4-H Club Sale: 5:00 p.m. (Saturday)

Tuesday, June 5

LaCrete Riding Arena, LaCrete, AB Northern Region 4-H Club Show: 1:00 p.m. • Sale: 3:30 p.m. Picnic Area, Lac Cardinal Provincial Park, Grimshaw, AB Peace River 4-H Multi-Club Show: 5:30 p.m.

Oops, did we make a mistake? Or worse, was your club left off the list? Call Dan today to get into the next issue of the Northern Horizon. (office) 250.782.4888 (cell) 250.784.4319 • (email) horizon@dcdn.ca

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$ 37,500

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#406457 30 day Inventory DEMO$419,580 Lease to own 125rv 7A / L/pmt OAC

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$85,999

No DEF

Deluxe Air Ride Cab

8-11 hp/ ft @ 5”cut 7-10mph msrp $118,000 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage #86103 DEMO $ 89,000

Lease to Own 12 – S/A Lease pmt OAC $ 8,500

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2017 DT550-36” Versatile 550 hp, P/S 16x4 DELUXE “AIR RIDE” CAB, 110gpm hyd, A/S/R #406458

own this SX280 DEMO for Only #366313

$365,900

with only $24,800 down

Lease to own 113rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC of $ 24,900 Lease to own 113rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC of $ 49,000

9 2000 bu.GC2020 36”Tracks UF Grain Cart w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Scale, auto greaser Retail $217,180 Only $183,900 Lease to own 12-S/A L/pmt OAC of

$ 17,900

Rebate to June/30 G2020 $5,000

1 ONLY 2017 $587,000

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

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$7,995

Built For 2017 Versatile DT450-550 & Prior Track or Wheel Tractors, $ 7,995 Free install at DRE or in your Heated Shop “Book a install Now”

$ 28,900 12

Lease to own 12-S/A L/pmt OAC of

$ 9,200

Rebate to June/30 G1317 $3,000

4

Land Rollers 30’- 85

$255,000

Old Price 1000+ bu. GC9250 UF Grain Cart, w/Tarp c/w 17” Auger, 1000 pto, 900/60x32R1 Retail $70,960 Only $57,900 Lease to own 12-S/A L/pmt OAC of

2018 315 FWD 310 hp16 spd P/Shift def

620/70R42 PTO 4 E hyd, Del/cab, leather, HID

#200374 lites, A/S/R radar 1778hr $ 209,400 Lease to own 35rv 12-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 35rv 6 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 18,200 $ 35,500

Lease to own 14-S/A L/pm

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$9,520 520 Scale system add $ 8,500

2012 375 Vers 375hp 12 s/P/S QSX11.9

2016 New 35’ M155 M C /linkHID, 600/65R2 6 B/PUR, Trans stab msrp $238,250 1 only

1300 bu 50”w/tire $120,970 $94,200

SOLD

Ends 05.30.18

SOLD

2011 35’ M155 DSA Sw 600/65R28, 16.5x16.1, #208301 1 on

120’ SX280 2016 Versatile Sprayer, 1200 gal

$ 28,900 Bolt on“Level Ride“AIR Ride Cab $ 57,000

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

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$ 14,400

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Air ride, A/steer A/b Accu/b, Cum QSB 6.7 L 280 hp, 28% torque rise tier 4i no DEF,GPS, 5 Spd P/S = More hp to the Grd, = Full hp in Rev 120’ Falcon Alu Boom msrp $503,900 27hr 30 Day Inventory Spe, Till May 30/18 you can

No DEF

2000 bu.GC2020 36”Tracks UF Grain Cart w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Scale, 4-1050/50x32 Retail $169,150 Only $146,900

Rebate to June/30 G2020 $5,000

$ 37,700

Ends 05.30.18

LEASE to Own this 14-S/A Lease pay O

Lease to own 12-S/A L/pmt OAC of

$419,955

Old price

$ 19,500

$365,900

#505306 Cushion Ride Cab msrp $669,900

No DEF

Lease to own 85rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC

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2017 Model

2018 610 Versatile 610hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

110gpm 6 E/ hyd, A/S/R, 900/60R42 radials camera #384509 Cushion Ride Cab 2018 $609,000 Lease to own 150rv 14S/A L/pmt OAC

$ 33,900 No DEF

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Del/Cab,3 pt, 6 E/ hyd 72gal, PTO,710R42 DUALS #251461

$341,000 37hr DEMO $ 255,000

Lease to own 75rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 75rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 18,800 $ 36,900 No DEF

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Old price

Old price

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$ 5,700

Rebate to June/30 G9250 $2,500

30’ 42”drum 5/8” thick 40’ 42”drum 5/8” thick 50’ 42”drum 5/8” thick

Morris Air Drills 25% discount all rebates in

Qualify for the May Rebate now with ONLY $10,000 deposit & the balance by May 30 /2018

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Lease to Own 67rv 12-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only $ 18,500

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Lease to Own 67rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of only

$ 36,400

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2014 2375 Versatile 375hp 12spd QSX11.9 710/70R38 wts w/16’Dozer, 455hr $ 209,400 Lease to own 35rv 12-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 35rv 6 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 18,200 $ 35,900

2017 550 Versatile 550hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38 camera #339510

2017 1 only

$506,000

Lease to own 113rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 113rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 28,200 $ 49,000

2017 500 Versatile 500 hp, P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38, camera #310421 2018 $ 597,000

2017 $490,000

Lease to own 101rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC Lease to own 101rv 7 A / L/pmt OAC

$ 22,900 $ 45,000

www.rossequip.ca ● DAVE ROSS EQUIPMENT LT

The Northern Horizon, May 11, 2018

www.rossequip.ca

May 05, 2018

Spirit River, Ab

780-864-3731,

Toll Free 800-661-7401 NEW 2014

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for Matt, Al, or Larry May 05 - 2018

All Programs deducted

00 bu/hr Drier l$ 280,000

s DF22 Drier only OAC of $25,000

$516,350 12/17 Blowout $ 376,000

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Lease own 114rv 14-S/A L/pmt OAC $ 25,900 Lease own 114rv 7A/ L/ pmts OAC

wather 148hp 735hr DKD stab/whls

nly cnt $ 99,000

y cnt $189,000

mt OAC of $ 16,500

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G r an d e P r ai ri e

$9,500 dis

25% dis

MSRP $42,920

MSRP $53,500

MSRP $ 69,950

0%- 72 mbw

$317-84 mbw

$391-84 mbw

$44,000

16 Chrysler 300s AWD 3.6L 8s sunroof i361490

$5,820 dis 32 mpg

$ 51,000

34 mpg MSRP $29,920

$24,100

17 Patriot Sport 4x4 2.4L 6s, air, Sirius/R i792280

PILLAR HEAVY Harrow 16.5LX16.1, 12.5l-15 wing 1200# wt on hitch in trans, Auto lock, hyd tine adj hyd spring adj down pressure, 9/16 x 26”tines. 72’ Heavy Harrow msrp $69,100 1-O/H $60,900 Lease to own 10-S/A L/pmt OAC of

$ 7,000 $ 13,700

Lease to own 5-/A L/pmt OAC of

25% dis

MSRP $48,920

Pi RP $64,740

$270-84 mbw

$360-84 mbw

$48,600

18 1500 Sport 8s CC 4X4 SB b/u/camera i548586

$11,930 dis 34 mpg

$5,120 dis v6 Eco dsl

MSRP $44,430

MSRP $40,920

$280-84 mbw

$250-84 mbw

17 G/Caravan SXT 3.6L, 6spd DVD p/w p/s i734415

$12,040 dis

SOLD

$35,800

MSRP $ 71,640

$53,700

$395-84 mbw 18 1500 Laramie v6 Eco dsl 8s CC 4X4SB i552645

17 Journey G/T AWD 3.6L 6s dvd nav bkts i312373 R/A Susp, dsl

25% dis

v6 Eco dsl

25% dis

25% dis

2009 53’ d/s1820

new dutch pair row openers, dual casters, rubber packer, 12” space double shoot with

2009 1910 430 bu Cart

Only

$59,900

Lease to own 4A/ Lease pmts OAC

MSRP $50,840

MSRP $ 84,550

MSRP $ 63,840

$265-84 mbw

$485-84 mbw

$350-84 mbw

$61,900c

$38,800

17 G/Caravan GT 3.6L,6spd leather dvd p/s i891477 R/A Susp, dsl

$ 16,400

$77,900 $79,900 $81,900 $92,900

R/A Susp, dsl

MSRP $52,140

$435-84 mbw

$455-84 mbw

$275-84 mbw

$13,640 dis f

$495-84 mbw

Rebate to Apr 30/18 is deducted to get sale price

17 D2500 Laramie dsl C/C4x4 SB b/u/c i963782 R/A Susp, dsl

17 1500 Express 5.7L 6s CC 4X4 SB T/tow i815475

18 D2500 SLT+ C/C4x4 SB b/u/c T/tow i612704 Diesel

26 mpg

25% dis

$12,830 dis

MSRP $50,740 MSRP

18 D3500 LaramieC/C4x4 LB v713785

$38,900

$87,050

$260-84 mbw

$63,900c

$499-84 mbw 17 1500 SXT 5.7L 6s CC 4X4SB T/tow P/mir i430459

$2,600 dis

26 mpg

$12,340 dis

$ 12,000 $ 30,300

MSRP $ 75,445

Lease to Own 95rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of only

$ 59,800

$435-84 mbw

7 71’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S prd row 9650 650 bu 4 tank 221bu, 107bu, 107bu, 221bu, Hyd Assist Auger, dual 17” fans, Simple Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack, 4 -800/65R32 lug tire, dual castors Tow Between 2018 $ 516,500 1 only 2017 $ 389,000

Pi RP $68,840

17 D2500 SLT dsl C/C 4x4 SB b/u/c T/tow i312681 R/A Susp, dsl

$12,440 dis f

0%-72 mbw Big Horn pkg 19 1500 Sport C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i065622

0% 72mo

MSRP $ 60,530

$ 31,200

$440-84 mbw

0%-72 mbw

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB b/u/c T/tow i931701 Clean 1-Owner

19 1500 Big Horn C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i797549

0% 72mo

wsb $42,940

$28,500*

$225-84 mbw

14 2500 Power Wagon 4x4 V8,6A, C/C SB, 179k i109255.

29 mpg

$3,730 dis

$12,640 dis

MSRP $ 57,440

$57,900c

$65,100

$46,700

$315-84 mbw

17 1500 SLT 5.7L 8s CC 4X4 SB b/u/camera i693537

$2,730 dis

MSRP $ 77,540

only $ 61,500

MSRP $59,040

$66,200c

$62,300

$ 15,000

Lease to Own 99rv 12-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only

Lease to Own 99rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of

$39,900

$67,350

$12,045 dis f 0% 72mo

Lease to Own 95rv 12-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only

Rebate to May 30/18 is deducted to get sale price

$12,240 dis

MSRP $ 77,950

$72,400

SOLD

26 mpg

MSRP $ 75,740

MSRP $ 86,840

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18 1500 SLT v6 Eco dsl 8s CC 4X4SB i340577

25% dis

$12,240 dis f

17 D2500 SLT dsl C/C 4x4 SB b/u/c T/tow i954685

65’ 42”drum 5/8” thick $85,104 65’ 42”drum 5/8” thick $87,105 75’ 42”drum 5/8” thick $90,126 85’ 42”drum 5/8” thick $99,137

$47,900

18 D2500 Laramie dsl 6s C/C 4X4 SB iv376758

$63,500

5’ Retail E/O disc k $46,961 $42,900 k $52,972 $47,900 k $54,973 $49,900

18 1500 L/Horn 8A CC 4X4 SB b/u/camera i512632

$9,220 dis

17 Chry Pacifica TL 3.6L 9spd leather p/s i538459

$32,500

36 mpg

$52,400

$39,700

$170-84 mbw

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

33 mpg

19 Cherokee North 4x4 3.2L,9s bkts t/tow i933391

72’ O/H with Auto Lock

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SOLD

R y c ro ft

$41,420

36 mpg

MD Swather 148hp 28, 16.5x16.1, DKD, b/whl 10’ hyd roller

www.rosschrysler.ca

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32 mpg 0% 72mo 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,

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$45,200

Silver

$300-84 mbw

17 1500 SLT V6 8s CC 4X4SB b/u/c T/tow i972522 29 mpg

$12,535 dis

MSRP $ 69,140

MSRP $ 55,435

0%-72 mbw

$290-84 mbw

$65,400c

19 1500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB hemi 8 spd i593624

TD. ● ROSS CHRYSLER ● www.rosschrysler.ca

$43,600

17 1500 SLT V6 8s QC 4X4SB b/u/c T/tow i765505

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BUILT DEPENDABLY. RIDDEN COMFORTABLY. DESIGNED FOR MORE.

THE NEW KUBOTA T SERIES MOWER

Kubota

OPEN HOUSE

at o Dawso ur nC dealer reek May 25 ship th & 2 6th

Kubota’s reputation was built on giving you more. More power, more comfort, and more dependability. The new T90 series mowers bring more with a 2-cylinder V-twin gasoline engine, high back suspension seat, and fabricated mower decks to make your job as easy and as comfortable as possible. And with a 4-year/300-hour warranty, you can mow comfortably longer.

kubota.ca | *See your dealer for details.

**T90 with optional grass catcher attachment shown.

Quality Used Equipment at Clear Out Pricing *Cash Only/No Trade

2011 NH BR7090 Baler - Xtra wide, AW, 540PTO, ST Tires - $26,500

2006 Macdon 2620 14' Haybine - $11,900

2013 Apache AS1220 100' boom, 1200 gal, GPS, Autoboom - $205,000

2011 NH BR7090 Baler - TW/NW, BC, Big tires, 1000 PTO $32,500

2016 AerWay 12.5' $29,900 *Actual machinery may not be exactly as shown

AFTER HOUR SALES DARCY HOFSTRAND (250) 219-8299

JASON GIES (250) 784-7953

11508 - 8th Street, Dawson Creek, BC • (250) 782-5281 • 1-800-663-3572

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AFTER HOUR SALES • DARCY HOFSTRAND • JASON GIES

(250) 219-8299 (250) 784-7953

11508 - 8th Street, Dawson Creek, BC (250) 782-5281 • 1-800-663-3572

• DAVE MARTIN • ALEX MAUDE • MIKE ANTLE

(780) 505-1734 (780) 978-2883 (780) 505-1753

14250 - 100th Street, Grande Prairie, AB (780) 532-5344 • 1-888-532-5344

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6E SERIES •105-135HP •25 percent faster transport speed •Push button MFWD engagement •Enhanced loader visibility •Quicker implement changes •In-field radiator clean-out •Seamless emission systems •Open Station or Cab / 2wd or 4wd

E130

•22HP •Twin Touch •42-in Deck •30 Second Quick Oil Change system •2 Year/120 hr warranty

VALUE PRICING WITH GREAT FINANCING OPTIONS LIKE 0% FOR 60 MONTHS!

Z335E

•20HP V-Twin Engine •42-in Accel Deep™ Mower deck •11 km/h mowing speed •2 Year/120 hr

ONLY $2,777

ONLY $3,468

Enjoy 12 Months No Payments or Interest

Enjoy 12 Months No Payments or Interest

2016 RSX BLOWOUT! 4 Machines left! •Power Steering •Winch •Fox Mono Tube Shocks

2 BLACK & OLIVE: $17,795 2 CAMO: $18,795 Ask about great financing options

Items may not be exactly as shown, accessories & attachments cost extra. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, and preparation charges not included. Prices are based on the US exchange are subject to change. A documentation fee of up to $250 will be applied on all finance offerings. Additional fees may apply. Programs and prices subject to change without notice. See dealer for full details. Items may not be exactly as shown, accessories & attachments cost extra. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight, and preparation charges not included. Prices are based on the US exchange are subject to change. A documentation fee of up to $250 will be applied on all finance offerings. Additional fees may apply. Programs and prices subject to change without notice. See dealer for full details some restrictions apply. 0% APR purchase financing for 60 months on new John Deere 6 Series Tractors. Eligibility for $0 down payment offer is limited to highly qualified customers and scheduled monthly payments will be required. Representative Amount Financed: $10,000, at 0% APR, monthly payment is $166.67 for 60 months, total obligation is $10,000, cost of borrowing is $0. Monthly payments/cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/down payment. Cost of borrowing based on Representative Amount Financed not MSRP cash price. Offer valid from April 1 2018 until May 30,2018. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. See dealer for details.By selecting the purchase financing offer, consumers may be foregoing such discounts and incentives which may result in a higher effective interest rate. Offer valid March 1, 2018 until May 31, 2018. 1For purchases on your Multi-Use Account. Offer is interest free for the first 12 months. After the 12 month period, for eligible purchases of goods and services: 1) a minimum monthly payment of 2.5% of the original amount financed is required; and 2) finance charges will begin to accrue immediately on amount financed at 17.9% per annum. Minimum purchase and finance amount may be required. Monthly statement of account provided. Taxes, and, if applicable, set-up, delivery, freight and preparation charges will apply. Representative Amount Financed ("RAF"): $1,000, at 17.9% APR/AIR, monthly payment is $24.83 for 62 months, total obligation is $1,539.46, cost of borrowing is $563.46. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment. In the event you default on this or any Multi-Use Account transaction, interest on all outstanding balances (including all other Special Promotion Transactions) will begin to accrue immediately at 19.75% per annum from the date of default until paid in full, and you will be required to make monthly payments on this transaction equal to 2.5% of the original amounts financed plus interest. See dealer for details. Some restrictions apply.

TOLL FREE: 1-877-553-3373 WWW.PRAIRIECOASTEQUIPMENT.COM GRANDE PRAIRIE 780-532-8402 | FAIRVIEW 780-835-4440 | LA CRETE 780-928-3337 | DAWSON CREEK 250-782-4141

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Low Rate Financing Available on Pre-Owned Sprayers & Air Seeders!

•100Ft Boom •Boom Leveling • SS Tank •Full Boom Breakaway •Hyd Tread Adjust •20 Inch Spacings

R4038

3 R4038’s in Stock!

$314,000

•120Ft Boom •Boom Leveling • SS Tank •Narrow Tires •Guidnace Ready •20 Inch Spacings •Traction Control

4940

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•90Ft Boom •Boom Leveling • SS Tank •480/80R50 Tires •20 Inch Spacings •Guidance Ready •Boom Section Strainers

4710

$118,000

1835

$73,900

2 4940’s In Stock!

$332,950

•100Ft Boom •Boom Leveling • SS Tank •344 Hrs •Narrow Tires •Guidnace Ready •20 Inch Spacings •Traction Control •Underframe shields

4730

$279,000 1N04030RAE0006111

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•100Ft Boom •Boom Leveling • SS Tank •480/80R50 Tires •Guidnace Ready •20 Inch Spacings •Traction Control

4830

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•50’ Seeder •430 Bu 1910 Tank •10” Spacings •Double Shoot •Opener on Rear three ranks & Seperate Ftl Disk

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•100Ft Boom • SS Tank •Boom Leveling •Traction Control •320/90R50 Tires

$220,000

R4030

1A81910HEFJ765220

A01870X735118

•57’ Seeder •12” Spacings • Doubleshoot •Opener on Rear three ranks & seperate Ftl Disk •Anhydrous dry delivery tube

1870

$78,800

$418,500

•550 Bushel Tank •Attached to 1870 Drill (Pictured to the left ( Seeder & Cart priced seperately)

1910

$122,300

www.prairiecoastequipment.com GRANDE PRAIRIE 780-532-8402 | FAIRVIEW 780-835-4440 | LA CRETE 780-928-3337 | DAWSON CREEK 250-782-4141

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New scholarships for rural youth

The scholarship is designed to help rural farm youth who must leave home to pursue a postsecondary education or trade. The following monetary amounts will be awarded in 2018:

Dentures are Made in 2 Days!

TRACTORS – 4WD

Versatile 450 (2013) 2,000 hrs Challenger MT865 (2003) Case IH Steiger 485 QuadTrac (2008) 3,365 hrs Case IH Puma 130 (2012) 3,000 hrs Fendt 933V (2012) 4,200 hrs

COMBINES

(3) Lexion 780 (2013) 1,167 to 1,295 eng hrs (5) Lexion 760TT (2011 - 2014) 1,395 to 2,122 eng hrs (4) Lexion 760 (2011 2012) 1,134 to 1,504 eng hrs (4) Lexion 670 (2011 - 2017) 350 to 1,988 eng hrs (2) Lexion 590R (2006 - 2008) 3,150 to 3,828 eng hrs (2) Lexion 570R (2005 - 2006) 2,184 to 2,494 eng hrs Lexion 560 (2005) 2,500 eng hrs, 1,702 sep hrs Lexion 460 (2000) 3,139 eng hrs, 2,481 sep hrs Case 2388 (1997) 2,900 eng hrs, 2,200 sep hrs (2) Case 2188 (1995 - 1997) 3,583 to 3,617 eng hrs (2) New Holland CR9090 (2012) New Holland CX8090 (2009) 2,045 eng hrs, 1,625 sep hrs (2) New Holland CX8080 (2008 - 2009) 2,000 to 2,290 eng hrs

COMBINE HEADERS & ADAPTERS

Feature Unit

2015 BOURGAULT 3320 66’ AIR DRILL W/7700 66’ 3320 HF QDA w/7700 air tank with ASC

FAIRVIEW 10925-90th Ave. (Industrial Park) (780) 835-3887

Claas Vario 1230 40’ Header (2015) (2) Claas Vario 1200 Header (2011 - 2014) Lexion F535 35’ Flexheader (2010) Lexion F535 36’ Flexheader (2006) Claas MaxFlex 1050 35’ Header (2012) Lexion M1050 35’ Maxflo Header (2011) Case IH 2142 30’ Header (2012) Case IH 1042 30’ Header (2003) (2) Honey Bee SP36 36’ Header (2005 - 2006) John Deere 930D 30’ Draper Header (2006) John Deere 635D (2010) MacDon FD70 40’ Flex Header (2011) (3) MacDon FD70 35’ Header (2012) MacDon FD70 35’ Header (2010) MacDon D65 30’ Draper Header (2014) MacDon D60 35’ Header (2012) (2) MacDon D50 35’ Header (2010 - 2012) MacDon 973 30’ Draper Header (2005) MacDon 962 Header (2001) New Holland 94C 36’ Header (2008) Adapter – MacDon CA20 Adapter (2010) Adapter – MacDon 872 Adapter (2002)

SWATHERS & WINDROWERS

Challenger SP115B 30’ Windrower (2008) (2) Challenger SP115B 30’ Windrower (2007) Westward 9352 25’ Windrower (2001)

AIR DRILLS & SEEDERS

Bourgault 5720 47’ Air Drill w/5440 (2003) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill w/6550 (2012) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill (2016) w/7700 (2015) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/6550 (2012) Bourgault 3310 65’ Air Drill w/6700 (2011)

(Toll-free) 888.354.3620

www.fosterscanada.com

First place: one $20,000 scholarship Second place: one $15,000 scholarship Third place: one $10,000 scholarship Fourth to tenth place: seven $5,000 scholarships The Elmer and Ona Hansen Memorial Scholarship will be an ongoing scholarship and will award $80,000 or more every year going forward. “We are very grateful for the generous investment through the Hansen Ness estate bequest. It is because of the generosity of our community partners and donors that we are able to provide our outstanding 4-H Alberta Programs and that we have the opportunity to inspire, educate, and develop outstanding rural and urban youth, future leaders, and citizens,” adds Jones. The application forms will be posted on the 4-H Alberta website on May 1, 2018, and the application deadline is June 30, 2018.

Case 800 60’ Air Drill w/3430 (2008) New Holland P2070 70’ Air Drill w/P4760 (2012) New Holland P2070 70’ Air Drill w/580 (2012) New Holland P2060 70’ Air Drill w/P1070 (2012) New Holland SD440 57’ Air Drill w/SC380 (2006) Bourgault 5710 65’ Air Drill (2008) Bourgault 5710 64’ Air Drill (2005) Bourgault 5710 59’ Air Drill (2002) (2) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill (2012) Bourgault 3310 75’ Air Drill (2008) Horsch Anderson 60-15 Air Drill w/500bu TBH Tank(2005) Morris C2 80’ Air Drill (2012)

AIR TANKS/CARTS

Bourgault 6700ST Air Tank/Cart (2011) Bourgault 5350 Air Tank/Cart (2003)

SPRAYERS

Flexi-Coil 67XL 90’ Sprayer (2003)

HARROWS/HEAVY HARROWS/CULTIVATORS (2) Bourgault 6000 90’ Harrow (2012 - 2013) Elmer’s Super 7 90’ Harrow (2014) Elmer’s Super 7 70’ Harrow (2014) MacFarlane 2080-16 80’ Harrow (2015) Ezee-On 3595 26’ Offset Disk (2003) Horsch Anderson RT35 35’ Disk (2016) Landoll 7450 49’ Disk (2012) Mandako Twister 40RB 40’ Disk (2012) Sunflower 1550 50’ Disk (2015) Versatile TD600 42’ Disk (2013) Gregoire-Besson SPSLZ9 10-Bottom Plow (2016) Gregoire-Besson SPERWZ7 8-Bottom Plow (2003) (2) Kverneland PX-115 10-Bottom Plow (1993 - 2003)

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

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The 4-H Foundation of Alberta has announced the largest monetary scholarship in its history. Starting in 2018, the Elmer and Ona Hansen Memorial Scholarship fund will award $80,000 to ten Alberta rural farm youth, 25 years of age and younger, who have completed high school and are enrolled as a first-year student at an acknowledged post-secondary institution. “At 4-H Alberta, we are all about youth and fostering the future leaders of our communities and Alberta. Providing scholarships is one of the many ways we are setting our members up for success. This is one of the reasons why we were beyond thrilled to increase the existing scholarship award monies to the highest paying scholarship in 4-H Alberta’s history,” says Leah Jones, CEO of the 4-H Foundation of Alberta.

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This is why canola futures are so strong right now

It’s been a rather interesting ride for Winnipeg canola futures so far this spring - a winter rally peak at the beginning of March, then drops, rallies back into early April, then falls back again. And now, canola futures are powering back up to those same highs. Where to next? The current benchmark for canola July futures contract has, on three separate moves over the past two months, rallied into long-term overhead chart resistance in the $530 to $540 per tonne zone. That’s major resistance which held

this market in check for over two years on the weekly price chart. What’s the rally driver? There are a few factors at work, including a recent setback in the value of the Canadian dollar back below US0.78 cents, which helped somewhat revive canola crush margins. There’s also talk of recent Chinese purchases of Canadian canola as a precaution against the possible implementation of tariffs against U.S. soybeans going into the Asian giant. With the nearby May futures contract month

closing in on expiry, traders are actively redeploying positions in the deferred July and even November contracts, adding to current futures trade volatility. Also, canola seasonal price trends tend to be positive this time year and, at the same time, the threat of a rail strike, while postponed over the past weekend, still overhangs the canola market. 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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Why planting in warmer soil is worth the wait

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on forecasts, and manage accordingly. “If the soil temperature gets to 10C but the forecast calls for a drop in the air temperature for several days, the soil will cool and germination may be a problem,” Cowan says. “Producers may be ready to seed as soon as the soil temperature hits 10C, but they’ll need to change their plans if the seed bed is likely to cool down.” That’s what happened last year. Many producers got off to a quick start thanks to a warm spell in early May. But then the weather cooled and turned nasty for weeks, meaning corn didn’t germinate properly. Some had to be replanted in late May, and gains that could have been realized from early seeding were lost. Forecast is improving The immediate forecast for Ontario is improving. But as of late last week the soil temperature was only 6C. Longer term was still a toss-up. Should planting be delayed because of inclement weather, rather than cool soil temperatures? Cowan advises producers to prioritize seeding above all else. “Once the soil is warm enough and the forecast is favourable, the main thing is to get seed into the ground,” he says. “Put nitrogen on later if necessary. Manage around conditions.” Hard to sit on your hands Overall, though, Cowan is optimistic about seeding, and urges producers to take a long view – which likely won’t be long at all. “It just takes some wind and three days of warm weather for things to change,” he says. “We have the capacity to plant the entire Ontario corn and soybean crop in 15 days... we just need consecutive warm days to get going. It’s hard to sit on your hands, but if you wait a bit for the soil to

warm up, you can get the yield advantages from early planting and be less exposed to the risk of having to reseed.” Bottom line Producers need to watch for favorable forecast and consistent warmth to get around replanting due to cooling soil. It may feel like a late spring, but there’s still sufficient time for the soil to warm up and get corn and soybean crops in the ground. Article by: Owen Roberts

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After a long, stubborn winter, Ontario farmers are anxiously planning to seed, and asking – do I plant corn and soybeans early and take advantage of potential yield gains, or do I wait for the ground to warm up to make sure my seed germinates? Agronomist Dale Cowan has some advice: Do both. “Wait for the soil to warm, then plant as soon as possible if the forecast is favourable,” says Cowan, senior agronomist at the AGRIS and Wanstead Coops. “A lot of people are worried that because of the cold weather, we’re now on schedule for late planting, but technically, we’re not late. We’ve had no usable heat, and the soil temperature is too low yet for planting, so although the weather has been cold, we’re not late.” Warm seedbed is necessary A warm seedbed is needed for corn and soybeans. They’re called base 10 crops, meaning they need soil temperatures of at least 10C and rising for best germination. If soil cools off after seed is sown, germination slows and disease and insects can wreak havoc on development. So producers must keep an eye

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Beef and pork exports: past, present, and future outlook Canadian beef and pork exports were up last year. Jason Wood, provincial livestock market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry breaks down the 2017 numbers, looks at what is happening this year, and what the growing Chinese market could mean for Alberta beef and pork producers. In 2017, Canadian beef exports were over 370 thousand tonnes with a value of $2.3 billion. The tonnage exported was up 38%, or 100 thousand tonnes, from 2012. Canada’s top five beef export markets were the U.S., Japan, Hong Kong, Mexico, and China. “They accounted for 95 per cent of 2017 beef exports by value,” Woods adds.

Canadian pork exports in 2017 totalled just over 1.1 million tonnes with a value of $3.56 billion. Wood says that is a 3 per cent increase from 2016. The top five exports markets for pork were Japan, U.S., South Korea, China, and Mexico, which accounted for over 92 per cent of exports by value. Wood says that 2018 looks like another great year for beef and pork exports. “Data for the first two months shows Canadian beef exports up 8 per cent and pork exports up just under 1 per cent on a tonnage basis. On average, Alberta accounts for about 75 per cent of Canadian beef exports and 12 per cent of pork exports.”

As for the growing Chinese market, Wood says that it has become an important market for both Canadian beef and pork products. “Total Canada pork exports, including offal, to China were $551 million in 2017, or just over 300,000 tonnes, which more than doubled exports from a few years ago,” says Wood. “For offal products, China has imported an average of 42 per cent of total Canadian swine offal exports over the last five years.” Alberta’s pork exports, including offal to China in 2017 were over $24 million.

were over $82 million in 2017, up 34 per cent from 2016. Alberta accounted for about 88 per cent of total Canadian beef exports to China in 2017, valued at over $73 million. “Chinese market access for beef and pork is expected to continue to grow with the implementation of a 2016 agreement to expand market access for Canadian frozen bone-in beef and the start of a pilot project for Canadian chilled beef and pork imports,” Wood adds. For more information, contact Jason Wood provincial livestock market analyst at 780-422-3122.

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Beaverlodge 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ag-Complex, 1014 - 4th Avenue Contact 780-354-8462

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

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Berwyn 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Legion Hall Contact 780-625-4430 Dawson Creek 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 10300 - 8th Street Contact 250-219-9009 Fort St. John 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Centennial Park (9505 - 100 Street) Contact 250-261-6151 Grande Prairie 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10032 - 101st Ave Contact 780-814-8224

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THIS DATE IN HISTORY

1937 - Margaret Mitchell wins the Pulitzer Prize for Gone with the Wind

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37th Annual Art Auction Gala

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Dawson Creek

37th Annual Art Auction Gala Fairview

THIS DATE IN HISTORY

1964 - “Another World” and “As the World Turns” air for the first time

St. Paul’s United Church Spring Tea and Bake Sale

Harmon Valley

Community Yard Sale @ Harmon Valley Hall Teepee Creek

TP Creek High School Rodeo @ Ag Events Centre

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G.P. Creek Teepee

TP Creek High “The Sound of School Music”Rodeo @ EventsJ. Centre @ Ag Douglas Cardinal P.A.C. THIS DATE IN HISTORY

G.P.

“Dirty Dancing, The Classic Story” @ Revolution Place

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McLennan GOOGLE DRIVE Course @ Town Council Room

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Fort TaylorSt. John Emergency- Brett Preparedness CONCERT Kissel Week @ the BBQ Lido @ Community Hall

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Tribute to George Jones @ Belle Petroleum Centre

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Fort St. John

Achievement Day @ Evergreen Park

G.P.

Royal LePage Garage Sale @ Elks Hall

Schnitzel Night @ Pouce Coupe Legion Hall

Sexsmith

Marty Robbins Tribute @ NP Cultural Centre

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1866 - Charles Hires patents root beer

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Farmington

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Heritage Village Opens for Season @ G.P. Museum

East County 4-H Achievement Day @ Evergreen Park

Fire Dept. Mother’s Day Breakfast @ Fire Hall

COMEDIAN Tim Nutt @ Community Centre

Town Garage Sale

MOTHER’S DAY 13 Taylor

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Beaverlodge G.P.

Pouce Coupe

1833 - John Deere produces the first steel plow

G.P. - East County 4-H

Peace River

Fort St. John

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Northern Classic Body Building & Fitness Show @ NPCC

Teepee Creek

Lakeview 4-H Pre-Achievement Day @ Ag Events Centre

VICTORIA DAY

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Manning

Three Rivers 4-H Achievement Day @ Battle River Arena

Children’s Festival @ Montrose Cultural Centre

Beaverlodge

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THIS DATE IN HISTORY

1953 - Sir Edmund Hillary first to scale Mt. Everest

Dawson Creek Dist Hospital Fdtn Golf Tournament

Spruce Point, Lesser Slave Lake

Walleye Fishing Tournament

Children’s Festival @ Montrose Cultural Centre

1933 - First reported sighting of the Loch Ness monster

West County 4-H Achievement Day @ Ag Barn

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G.P.

THIS DATE IN HISTORY

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Fort St. John G.P. ABBA Tribute Concert - The Offspring @ Revolution @ the Lido Place

THIS DATE IN HISTORY

1978 - “Star Wars” is released

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Grande Prairie Stompede (to June 3) @ Evergreen Park

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G.P. Fort St. John Concert Offspring @ MUSICAL- The - “Oliver” Revolution @ NPCC (toPlace June 2)

Fire Truck Pull @ Revolution Place

Spruce Point, Lesser Slave Lake

Walleye Fishing Tournament Taylor

Taylor Hill Climb @ Taylor Elementary School

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Grande Prairie Stompede (to June 3) @ Evergreen Park

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Central Peace 4-H District Achievement Day The Eaglesham Beef Club, East West Woking 4-H Club, & Savanna Multi Club invite you to attend our Livestock Achievement Day Show and Sale

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If you require more information or have any questions, please contact the Club leaders: Jackie Lefley (East/West Woking) 780-864-4117, Shannon Purcha (Eaglesham) 780-359-2653, or Ken Dolen (Savanna) 780-351-2223

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For Sale - Misc 2060SALE: 9031 Certified Seed for Sale FOR Watermaster

CDC Amarillo Yellow Pea. CDC Raezer Green Pea. Hill Farms Ltd. 250-261-3041 or 250-789-3469. CERTIFIED SEED FOR SALE: Wheat: AAC RED WATER , STETTLER, CDC BRADWELL, CDC PENHOLD; Barley: MAVERICK, AUSTENSON, MERRIDETH. COPELAND; Oats: CDC HAYMAKERS, AC MORGANS; Peas: AMARILLOS, LIMERICKS, RAEZERS; Canola: SYNERGY POLISH, DEKALB RR VARIETIES. Call Gerald: 780-518-1505, 780-538-3868

Hadland Seed Farm Certified Seed For Sale. Wheat: AAC Penhold, AAC Redwater. Peas: CDC Horizon, AAC Peace River, CDC Meadow. Barley: CDC Austenson, CDC Maverick. Oats: AC Mustang, CDC Haymaker. Brett Young Canola. Call Ed 250-793-9746

2118 Sheds/Outbuildings

Looking for a Good Storage Shed or Tandem Cargo Trailer-Smaller Well Site Shack. Phone: 780-5326269

3563 Dogs

6 Month Old Blue Heeler Border Collie Puppy. Eager to Please. $300. Phone: 250827-3417

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4H - Achievement Day Calendar................................... 26 4H - Central Peace 4-H Achievement Day ................... 43 4H - West County 4-H Beef Clubs .................................. 3 BULL SALE - Bar 4A Cattle Co. .................................... 21 BULL SALE - Classic Livestock .................................... 19 BULL SALE - Smoky River Red Angus ......................... 19 Agriterra Equipment – AGCO ........................................ 27 Agriterra Equipment - Cub Cadet ................................... 9 Agrow Guard Distribution Inc. ........................................ 7 Ron Anderson .................................................................. 4 Andruchow Auctions ..................................................... 50 BC Recycle Newspaper .................................................. 2 Belt Drive Betty - Busted Knuckle ................................ 47 BF Collision...................................................................... 4 Butler Farm Equipment ................................................. 40 CanWest Trailers............................................................ 21 Cleardale Colony/Northern Portables .......................... 25 Countryside Motor Sports............................................... 2 Cramer’s Breaking ........................................................... 3 Dave Ross Equipment ................................... 1, 28, 29, 37 Dawson Co-operative ............................................... 6, 16 Dawson Creek Medical Clinic ....................................... 49 Dawson Creek Vet Clinic ............................................... 13 Doerksen Rootpicking..................................................... 3 Doug Johnson Auction Service .................................... 53 Douglas Lake Equipment ........................................ 30, 31 Eastman Auctioneering ................................................. 52 Eight Way Charolais ........................................Classifieds EnviroBore ..................................................................... 22 FarmLead.com – Breakfast Brief .................................... 4 Flaman Sales ................................................................. 36 Robert Ford......................................................Classifieds Fort St. John Seed Cleaning Co-op................................ 7 Foster’s Agri-World ................................................. 34, 56 Fresh Water Treatment Systems ..................................... 7 Golden Acre Seeds.......................................................... 7 Grande Prairie Kubota................................................... 39 Hands On Contracting..................................................... 2 Hearth & Home Furnishings ............................................ 1 Home Hardware (Fischer Lumber) .................................. 2 The Horse Ranch ........................................................... 12 Keddie’s ........................................................................... 1 Kubota Country ............................................................. 35 Leask Auctions .............................................................. 12 Len’s Tree Service ........................................................... 2 Martin Deerline .............................................................. 38 Mile Zero Denture Clinic................................................ 34 Milligan Creek Steel......................................................... 3 Mulvahill Fencing.............................................Classifieds Northern Heating & Fireplace ......................................... 9 Northline Equipment...................................................... 38 Patterson’s Auction Mart .............................................. 48 Peace Country Beef & Forage Assn ............................. 15 Peace River Lamb Association (2014) .......................... 15 Peace River Regional District .....................5, Classifieds Penergetic Canada ........................................................ 10 Jeff Person ....................................................................... 9 Precision Ag - William Fehr ............................................. 3 PrairieCoast equipment .................................... 32, 33, 40 Prestville Farms Ltd.........................................Classifieds Quapp Equipment Ltd. .................................................... 8 Recovery Upholstery .......................................Classifieds Rhythm Auctions ........................................................... 51 Ritchie Bros Auctioneers .............................................. 49 Schlachter Contracting ................................................... 3 Sekura Auction/Team Auctions..................................... 50 Sexsmith Used Farm Parts ........................................... 41 Short Busche Auctions ................................................. 52 Bob Sipe ..........................................................Classifieds Southwest Design & Construction.................................. 1 Thorsby Stockyards Inc. ............................................... 25 Vertical Buildings Solutions .......................................... 14 Henry Vos ....................................................................... 54 Wanham Plowing Match ............................................... 55 Weaver Auctions ........................................................... 42 Wembley Livestock Exchange ...................................... 24 Westcan Feed & Seeds .............................11, Classifieds Whitemud Grazing Association ......................Classifieds Willowview Auctions ..................................................... 54 Worsley Fabrication & Welding ....................................... 3

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Floating Pump and Hose. $900. Phone: 780-494-2088 Evenings

Wanted to Buy 2145 WANTED: Shed Antlers for

Creative Art. Purchase by the Pound. Call Terry at 780766-2937/780-876-4455

Farm Implements 2205 Looking for Surrway Root

Rake. Phone: 780-836-2580

7x36 Auger $1000., 7x41 Auger $1000., Grain Vac $2000. Jamie: 780-864-1227, Allan: 780-353-2196 Air-Seeder with Fertilizer on Bourgault 40’ Vibrashank with 8” Spacing-Quick Tach Harrows and Packers. 780834-6407 Co-op 558 18’ Swather $2500., New Holland ChainDrive r/Baler $2000. Jamie: 780-864-1227, Allan: 780353-2196

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FOR SALE: Aeromaster PT-120 Compost Windrow Turner. Phone: 250-8437743

FOR SALE: Massey Ferguson 32 ft Field Disc. 42 ft Triaxel Grain Trailer Morris: 780-835-5694

Spray Coupe Sprayer $25,000, JD7720 Combine $8,000, JD7700 Combine $5,000, Allan 250-795-9667 Jamie 780-864-1227

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Ruby Sipe (Bulley) February 19, 1930 - April 9, 2018

Obituary for the late Mrs. Ruby Sipe (Bulley) long time resident of Gundy AB/BC Ruby passed away in her sleep in the Dawson Creek Hospital April 9, 2018. Predeceased by her parents; Alice and Arthur Bulley, Nine siblings and son Graydon Alan Jr., Father-in-law and Mother-in-law Graydon Sr. and Emma Sipe of Demmitt AB. As well as several brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law. Ruby leaves behind her husband of 67 years, Robert (Bob), Daughter Cathy, sons Robin (Donna), Robert (Bob) Lois, as well as Graydon Jr’s. widow Elaine. Also, four grandchildren, two great grandsons, many nieces, nephews, and sisters-in-law. Ruby Joyce Sipe (Bulley) was born at her parent’s home in Gundy Alberta, February 19, 1930. Ruby resided in the district of Gundy for 80 years, with the past eight years in Dawson Creek BC. A memorial shall be held in the summer of 2018 within Gundy date TBA. We request that any donation wishes in Ruby’s name, to be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.

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26ft Frigstad 12 in 650 lb Trips NH3 Kit Knock on Tips, Hitch, 4-Bar-Harrows. 780-831-0812 30ft. Morris Magnum 7.5 Spacing. 7130 Air Tank Gas Engine Fan Drive, Very Good. 780-831-0812

Attachments for skidsteers/tractors, loaders. Large selection of pallet forks, grapples, buckets, snow and dirt blades, tillers, mowers and snow blowers, etc. 780354-2161, (Cell)-780-5186095. Beaverlodge. WANTED: Brush Rake for Cat D6C Phone: 250-4672401

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FOR SALE: Aeromaster PT-120 Compost Windrow Turner. Phone: 250-8437743

2220 Misc Farm Equipment

300 gallon fuel tank. Complete with vent cap, arctic hose, two valves, nozzle & fuel filter. $ 150 Call 780494- 2460 Disc 5.5ft 3pt-hitch,Model 5050 Buhler Fully serrated. Very good used condition. $1950. 780-518-6095 For sale: 12-wheel Sovema hay rake good shape just don’t use it $7400 OBO. 780552-6617 For Sale: 7-bottom plough Kverneland Model D2NR198. Phone: 780-5389240

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For Sale: Flexi-coil model 82-60ft harrow draw-bar complete with tine harrows. Phone: 780-538-9240 For Sale: John Deere 20-ft Disc. Model 220. Phone: 780-538-9240

For Sale: John Deere 635 Flex header. New knife, good shape. Ready to go. (780)512-4256 For Sale: John Deere 9600 Combine. Call Morris 780836-5694 FOR SALE: Used 10 ft. Blade, Hydraulic Angle, Alo Attach, Hoses & Couples. $3800. (Cell)-780-518-6095 NEW 3pt-hitch fertilizer spreader. 15-bushel, hopperstyle with PTO shaft. $1100. 780-518-6095

Wanted: 70-ft Harrow-draw bar with tine-harrows. Phone 780-945-9330 WANTED: Self-Unloading Bale Truck. Contact: 780-353-2410 or 780-864-0074 Anytime. Gordondale, AB WANTED: Swathmaster Pick-up Header to Fit 1015 or 2015 Case IH Combine Header. 780-841-5932

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1975 Versatile 800 Tractor. 250HP, 8,640/hours, Good Condition. Good Tires. Asking $13,500. 780-835-3528 930 Case Tractor. Asking $4,000. Asking: 780-9282395 or 780-841-1607.

Horses & Tack 3520 BUILT RIGHT SHEDS

Custom Sheds of All Types. Call: 780-835-1908 for Your Project Quote. Buying Draft & Draft Cross Horses & Colts of All Types. Paying Cash. Phone: 780831-4077 New leather harness. Chrome spots. Wooden hames. Chrome tops. Fits up to 1600 lbs: 250-843-7435 Wanted Draft Studs. Phone: 780-831-4077

3535 Livestock FOR SALE 2 Long Yearling Registered Black Simmental Bulls. Low birth weight, semen tested, guaranteed.

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Call Gord in Sexsmith @ (780) 831-6872

FOR PROPOSED OCP & ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO 2297 & 2298, 2018

6 Month Old Blue Heeler Border Collie Puppy. Eager to Please. $300. Phone: 250827-3417 Attention Ranchers! 3 kids want to buy and raise your orphan calves. Let us make your life easier! We can pick them up. Call or text 250-401-8647 Black Angus Bull for Sale. Born August 25, 2015. 78-lb. birth-weight. $4000. Phone: 780-835-4796

Block A, District Lot 1561, PRD Wabi Hill, east of the District of Chetwynd

Applicant: Rat Race Contrac�ng Ltd., Inc. No. BC0938777

Proposal: To amend the permi�ed land use on a 16 ha (39.5 ac) por�on of the subject property by amending the OCP designa�on from ‘ResourceAgriculture’ to ‘Industrial’, and by amending the zoning from A-2 (Large Agricultural Holdings Zone) to I-1 (Light Industrial Zone).

(4) 2 YR OLDS AND (2) 3 YR OLDS Semen tested and ready to go. Bulls guaranteed for the first breeding season. Contact Nikki Drschiwiski 250-261-0876 or Courtney Drschiwiski 250-329-4816.

Bred Hereford Cross Cows & Heifers. Red & Blacks, Preg Checked/Vaccinated/Treated with Ivomec. 780-836-2125

Breeding Age Boars and open gilts $150 a piece Please phone: 780-552-6617

Charolais Bulls 2-yr old semen-tested ready to work. white/tan. (250)794-8606 DOWNSIZING. Bred Hereford and Hereford Cross Cows/Heifers. Reds/Blacks. Also Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. Brian: 250-7865232 FOR SALE: 2-Yr-Old Blue Colour Speckled Park Bull, Papers, Proven Breeder, 80lb BW. 250-219-1394 FOR SALE: Calf Tipping Table. $500. Phone: 250780-2378

Grass-finished beef, ready for barbeque season. Freerange pork and chicken. Pasture-raised lamb. ksfarm.org. 780-864-9218

Hereford Bulls 2-yr old semen-tested ready to work. Polled. 250-794-8606 or 250-264-8106

1. Construct 2 miles of fence along east side of pasture 23 according to Government of Alberta four strand barbed wire fence specifications. Labor and equipment only.

Development Services Department

Wednesday, May. 16, 2018 at 7 pm

www.prrd.bc.ca

Chetwynd and District Rec. Centre 4552 North Access Road, Chetwynd,BC

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WHITEMUD GRAZING ASSOCIATION INVITATION TO TENDER ON THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS

Chris Cvik, Chief Administra�ve Officer For more informa�on:

When:

BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM

5535 Tenders

This no�ce is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm at the PRRD Dawson Creek office (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) or 8:30am – Noon and 1:00pm – 4:30pm at the PRRD Fort St. John office (9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC). Wri�en comments or concerns accepted

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tor. 3 Hydraulics, PTO, Diff Lock. 7700 hrs. Phone: 780834-6407 FOR SALE: Kubota MX5100 Tractor. Call: 780-836-5694 FOR SALE: Massey Harris Tractor with Blade & New Tires. Phone: 780-524-2678.

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

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2. Harrow and Seed 98 acres on pasture 10C. Labor and equipment only. Work to be completed by July 1, 2018. Association with provide seed. 3. Root Rake 40 acres and disc 240 acres on pasture 10B. Labor and equipment. 4. Clean four (4) dugouts located at 14N, 12S, 2 and 12N, install GEO grid and gravel over GEO grid at both ends of each dugout. 44 yards of gravel per dugout. Labor, equipment and gravel.

Tenders to be submitted by May 29, 2018 to

WHITEMUD GRAZING ASSOCIATION Box 207, Dixonville, Alberta, T0H 1E0 or by fax to (780) 971-2272. For more information, contact 58767

John Close at

(780) 971-2156 or (780) 618-6653

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Livestock/farm guardian puppies. Various ages. Born and raised with 300 sheep, also cattle. ksfarm.org 780864-9218

Purebred Shorthorn Bulls for Sale. Tested and Delivered. Red, White or Roan. 780618-9044

Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. Vaccinated/Semen Tested. Free Delivery, Can Keep Until Spring. Phone: 780-836-2125.

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Services for Hire

Pedigree Wheat, Oat and Pea Seed Treatment Available

NICHOLAS KOVACS 9723 – 77TH AVENUE GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB

Carter Road, ~12km east of Buick Creek Part of the NE ¼ of Sec�on 29, Township 113, W6M, PRD

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Houses for Sale 6030 Older House to be Moved in

Spirit River Area. Open to Offers. 780-864-4400 or 780-518-9575

Farm Produce 9005 For Sale: Healthy Grass Fed Beef On The Hoof. $1.00/lb Butchered. Phone: 780-8362125

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Alfalfa Seed for sale. Common#1, Tap Root, (Winter Hardy) 780-837-0521 Fall Rye Seed -85% -Germ. Can Blend, Mini-Bulk Available. Fairview, Phone: 780-835-0872

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prrd.bc.ca

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BUILT RIGHT SHEDS Custom Sheds of All Types. Call: 780-835-1908 for Your Project Quote.

Thursday, May 24, 2018 | 7:00 pm

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

M Mulvahill Fencing

250-843-7654 250-719-8740

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAWS NO. 2314 & 2315 (Reid), 2018

Contact: Development Services

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Plowed • Cultivated • Seeded Call Robert

No�ce of Public Hearing

For More Informa�on:

bulls, Red & Black, with low birth weights. $2500 delivered in the Peace Country. Nelson Ferris 780- 4942460

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

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

Buick Creek Community Hall, 15288 Bea�on River Rd, Buick BC

9025 Hay/Bales For Sale

• AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE • VINTAGE CARS & HOT RODS • OILFIELD & FARM EQUIPMENT • WINTER FRONTS

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Livestock 3535 Unregistered yearling Angus

GUS YEARLING & 2-YEAR-OLD-BULLS, SEMEN-TESTED, CALVING EASE & PERFORMANCE . 780-835-0463. ROY ANGUS

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21 Big Round Grass Hay Bales for Sale, Approx. 1300 lbs Each. $40/per Bale. 250759-4956 Large round Alfalfa/Timothy hay bales. No rain. $50. Wembley area. Phone Rob at 780-512-5514 Large Round Hay Bales for Sale. Alfalfa & Alfalfa/Grass Mix. Phone: 780-618-1234 Round Alfalfa/Brome hay bales for sale. Approx 700 lbs. (780)567-2374

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26ft Frigstad 12 in 650 lb Trips NH3 Kit Knock on Tips, Hitch, 4-Bar-Harrows. 780-831-0812 FOR SALE: John Deere Conserva-Pak 39’ Air Seeder/12” Spacing, 787 John Deere 60-40 Air-Tank. 780864-4265 For Sale: Morris 60ft packer harrow bar. Call Morris 780-836-5694

Buildings/ 9035 Steel Granaries

2,000bu Grain Bin $1,500., Aeration Fan $1,000. Jamie: 780-864-1227, Allan: 780353-2196

9130 ATVs/Dirt Bikes

Kubota 4x4 w/blade $8,000, 4x4 UTV with Mounted Sprayer $3,000 Allan 250795-9667 Jamie 780-8641227

9160 Trucks & Vans

1995 Kenworth T800 Truck $20,000. Allan 250-7959667 Jamie 780-864-1227 1960ish Dodge dually pickup w/winch & gin poles. $500 OBO. 780-864-9404

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BUYING: The Peace River Regional District is hos�ng a mee�ng to discuss the proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment. Proposal: To redesignate an 8.5 ha por�on of the property from “Agricultural – Rural” (Ag-Rural) to “Civic, Assembly, and Ins�tu�onal” (Civic) within the Rural OCP (Bylaw No. 1940, 2011) and from “A-2” (Large Agricultural Holdings Zone) to “P” (Public Use Zone) within PRRD Zoning Bylaw No. 1000, 1996. The purpose of the proposal is to develop a wilderness Bible camp. This no�ce is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm at the PRRD Dawson Creek office (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) or 8:30am – Noon and 1:00pm – 4:30pm at the PRRD Fort St. John office (9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC). Wri�en comments or concerns accepted. Chris Cvik, Chief Administra�ve Officer

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Dear Minister of Transportation in the province of Alberta; Mr. Brian Mason... I wrote to Mr. Mason’s office regarding the Sikh motorcycle community obtaining an exemption from the helmet law, as of yet, I still have not heard back. I also placed a call to the deputy minister, Mr. Barry Day, again, no response as of yet. It is hard for citizens who do not have an organization that can be their face, their leader, the person who can sit across the table from the politicians and hold them accountable. The fact that the motorcycle community across most of Canada is not “organized” in any meaningful way, means that we don’t have much say in the discussions and others decide our fate for us. Often times, even when we do have that person, that organization at the table, things don’t go well, but at least one’s point of view can be acknowledged. I have sat in on the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators meetings as an interested vulnerable road user, back in the day when Adele Tompkins used to do the lobbying to protect choice for BC motorcyclists through BCCOM. They (the experts of the CCMTA) pushed so hard to enforce a helmet law; Adele lobbied and worked so hard to make these people realize that in her province, choice is what taxpaying adults wanted. The argument the experts offered was one of safety, personal injury, death, brain injury and spinal cord injury and the drain on public, taxpayer funded resources. That argument eventually cost BC riders their beloved beanie. It is special and symbolic and if you are a devout Sikh, you must wear it. The Sikh Motorcycle Community fought for the exemption to the helmet law under their rights from the Canadian Charter of Freedoms & Rights, they fought it in BC, in Manitoba, Alberta and are fighting, again in Ontario. Yet, in Canada, Turban wearing Sikhs are not allowed out of their trucks at docks because of li-

ability issues. At this moment, nowhere in Canada that I can find, is a work site that allows them to work on site, without a hard hat. In a September 2016 article in the National Post, the gentleman who fights for a lot of the helmet laws to be repealed in Canada, Balpreet Singh stated that: “The World Sikh Organization of Canada, in fact, now advises against trying to convince Canadian courts to permit Sikh exemptions for protective headgear. “Largely it’s about liability, they don’t want to be on the hook for any accident that involves a turban-wearer,” said Balpreet Singh, the organization’s legal counsel. Singh was instrumental in a 2012 decision that allowed kirpans — a small, stylized sword worn by Sikhs — to be permitted in Toronto courtrooms. But speaking to the National Post by phone, he suggested that Canadian law hits a brick wall when it comes to trading safety for religious accommodation. No Canadian court will back a turban exemption “if there is a genuine risk of injury or death,” he said. Currently, there are only two places in Canada where turban-wearing Sikhs can find a codified exemption from a safety requirement. In Manitoba, “bona fide members of the Sikh religion” are not required to wear helmets while motorcycling. In B.C., a similar motorcycle helmet exemption is open to any Sikh who “has unshorn hair and habitually wears a turban composed of 5 or more square meters of cloth.” End Quote Canada is a warm, open and welcoming country, but we are a country ruled by laws. When a law no longer makes sense it is time to call for a revision to that law. In British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba, where Sikhs are now allowed to exercise their choice to ride or not ride (read wear a helmet and ride, don’t wear a helmet, don’t ride), the rest of the motorcycle community in these three provinces should now be afforded the right to wear or not wear a helmet. Quoted from the same 2016 National Post Article above: The B.C. exemption, enacted after a 1999 hu-

man rights tribunal decision, was made with the full knowledge that it would likely result in more Sikhs getting killed on B.C. highways. A detailed accounting contained in the decision surmised that exempting Sikhs from the helmet law would raise motorcycle fatalities by as much as two per year, and brain injuries by as much as 10. “However … I am not persuaded that the increased risk associated with non-helmeted motorcycling is so substantial that it constitutes undue hardship,” wrote tribunal member Frances Gordon. END QUOTE Our government should have considered this fact when they made this decision, but they didn’t and now we, the motorcycle community have two choices, before us: #1) feel frustrated and or jealous that our Sikh brothers and sisters can ride wearing only their turbans, and do what we always do, bellyache and grumble but not much else. or #2) we can lobby our government to do the right thing and make choice part of the equation for all who ride and let us have the beanie back. I think that all riders should have choice and have the privilege of paying for that choice. Since I gave up my beanie, I have worn a DOT Helmet and now that they are light and don’t affect my neck so badly, I am content to wear a DOT helmet. If you aren’t, then you need to form an ABATE Chapter/join one and learn how to lobby the government. And that’s just my two cents worth. Belt Drive Betty Editor & Rider

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Collie Corner By Carol Nelson

Lie down obedience refresher Spring is a great time to begin brushing the winter cobwebs off a dogs obedience. If the dog is an older started dog a refresher in the obedience section will help keep him growing and be better prepared for longer distance work such as moving stock to Pasteur or new grazing areas. Often doing daily work over the winter a dog will become lax or sluggish with his listening skills. A few minutes spent doing some obedience exercises can help attune the dog to listening for the handler as well as make him a bit crisper at responding to the handlers requests. If the dog is just beginning his working career it is imperative to build a foundation with good habits and listening skills. Time spent at this

stage of the dogs career will develop a solid relationship with clear communication between dog and handler as well as build the dogs confidence in the handler being a capable leader that the dog feels comfortable placing his trust in. Here are a few basics to get started on the obedience work. Remember to keep the lessons short {2 or 3 minutes at a time} and apply pressure smooth and gently while using lots of patience. To be effective, the choke chain must be properly placed around the dogs neck so that the timing of its release is correct. Stand facing the dog and hold the chain so that it forms the letter P.

Directions: From Grande Prairie, take HWY 2 North to HWY 59, go West to Range Rd. 84 (1 mile West of Laglace). ACREAGE/REC. EQUIPMENT • Triple E Commander 29’ Motor Home, Triton V10 Motor, Air Boosters, Awning, AC, Furnace, Fridge, Stove, Microwave, 2 TV’s, Bathroom, Shower, Model 4000 Generator, 1999 Ford Chassis, 2000 Triple E LED lights inside. Less than 29,000KM • Load Trail 10’ Utility Dump Trailer, Ramps, Roll-Top Cover, Tandem Axle, Elec. Over Hyd. Dump, Remote • Schulte 3ph Snow Blower • Allied 60” 3ph Snow Blower, Model 6010 • JD 1032D Snow Blower w/ Canopy • JD 3ph Post Hole Auger • Hawkline 7.5’ 3ph Disc, Serrated Blades • Garden Gas Powered Rototiller • Garden Hoses on Metal Framed Wheeled Cart • ATV Cart • Honda 3” Water Pump • Honda TRX 200 Quad ATV • Estate Sprayer with B&S 3.5hp Engine, tbh • Kids 12 volt JD Gator, 2 Speed, Reverse, Model XUV 550

LIVESTOCK ACCESSORIES • Custom Made Roping Saddle (unused), Handcrafted by Vern Rempel of V.R. Saddlery, Debolt Styled after #60 Eamor Saddle • Matching Breast Collar • Bridles, Spurs, Electric Clippers, Hoof Trimmers, Grooming Equipment & Other Accessories • Electric Fencer & Accessories • Fence Posts, Metal Panels • Real Industry Portable Metal Creep Feeder with Panels GRAIN BINS • (3) 1500bu Westeel Hopper Bins • (5) 2400bu Twister Bins, Wood Floor • (3) 1700bu Twister Bins, Wood Floor • (2) 1650bu Westeel Bins, Wood Floor • (6) 1250bu Westeel Bins, Wood Floor • (3) 1250bu Butler Bins, Wood Floor SHOP TOOLS • Tool Cabinet Top & Bottom • Miller Welder & Assorted Supplies • Bench Grinder w/ Stand • Kacher Pressure Washer, Floor Jack • Dewalt Cut Off Saw, Dewalt Angle Grinder

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Oxy-Propane Cutting Torch Canwood Pro Drill Press, Bits Metal Welding Bench w/ Vise Extension Ladders, Vise Grips & Clamps Shovel & Broom Tree Assortment of Wrenches, Hammers & Other Tools • Air Compressor ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES • Hand Made Rocking Chair • Wringer Washing Machine • Radio Cabinet • Dresser, Chairs, Table, Couch • Cream Can, China Cabinet HOUSEHOLD • Fridge, Stove (elect.), Standing Deepfreeze • Water Cooler • Phone/Fax Machine • Leather Chesterfield, Reclining Chair, Rocking Chair, Hide-a-Bed • China Cabinet • 2 Beds (Mattresses & Box Springs) • Dresser w/ Mirror • Table & 4 Chairs • (2) Small Tables • (2) Entertainment Centres • BBQ • Exercise Bike & Treadmill • Filing Cabinets

For more information call Darrel 780-814-1457 or Jack 780-518-4646

GUEST CONSIGNORS WELCOME SALE IS SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS 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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Slip this over the neck while keeping the shape of the P. Stand slightly parallel and in front of the dog. Place your foot on the leash at a position that when stepped on, it will apply pressure to the chain and dogs neck. Hold pressure until the dog lies down to escape the pressure of the chain. The chain may need to be shortened or lengthened under the boot as there needs to be enough pressure to cause the dog to move around to escape discomfort but not so short that he just braces himself and doesn’t move at all. At some point, he will accidently lie down while searching for that comfort zone. When this happens immediately remove your foot from the leash and give him praise. Allow lots of slack in the leash once the dog complies with the “lie down” request. Do not expect the dog to lie and stay in this position but rather just have him lie down and let him get up at his discretion. Lots of enthusiastic praise at this point will help the dog understand what the handler is asking for. These lessons are the corner stone and building block that provides the foundation for future training. The better these lessons are understood and implemented the further the dog will grow in his work and capabilities.

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MacAulay announces appointment to the Canadian Dairy Commission Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, Lawrence MacAulay, announced today the appointment of Mr. Serge Riendeau as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) following an open, transparent and merit-based selection process. This appointment is for a three-year term, effective May 14, 2018. Mr. Riendeau is a prominent leader in the Canadian dairy industry. He has been operating a dairy farm for over 40 years and has had an illustrious 25-year career on the Agropur Board of Directors, including nearly 15 years as President of the Cooperative — Canada’s largest dairy processor in Canada. He is a recognized member of his community and an active supporter of a charity for children facing bullying and violence. The Minister expressed his gratitude to the outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Jacques Laforge, for his service at the helm of the Commission since 2012, and for his many years

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of leadership in agriculture both nationally and in his home province of New Brunswick. “It is with pleasure that I announce today the appointment of Serge Riendeau to the role of CEO of the Canadian Dairy Commission. Mr. Riendeau has a long and distinguished career working within Canada’s dairy industry. His leadership and experience will be assets to ensuring the continued strength and competitiveness of this vital sector to Canada’s economy,” said MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food The CDC is a Crown Corporation established in 1966 to coordinate federal and provincial dairy policies and create a control mechanism for milk production aimed to avoid shortages and surpluses, and stabilize producer revenues. The CDC Board of Directors is appointed by the Government of Canada upon the recommendation of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

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AUCTION SALE • AUCTION SALE

For ROD and DENISE RYDER

Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 @ 9:00 AM • Gibbons, AB

Directions: 57218 R.Rd. 232 being 6 miles north of Gibbons on Highway 28 to bend R. Rd. 230, then turn left, then right, and north 3/4 mile. Watch for sign. Viewing: Saturday, June 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ONLY Small Items Sell at 9:00 a.m. GARAGE & YARD: Makita Radial Arm Saw • (3) Generator Sets, up to 3500 Watt • Various Ladders • Scroll Sander • 9” Delta Random Spindle Sander • Chain Saws • 10” DeWalt Table Saw • Rok Tile Saw • Ryobi Band Saw • Mastercraft 4” Belt Sander • Small Mastercraft Drill Press • Router Table • Air Tools • Various Lawn Mowers • Pipe Wrenches • Plus Numerous Other Power & Hand Tools • Extension Cords • Garden Tools • 100 Gal. Double Wall Tidy Tank w/12 Volt • Portable 4’x4’Utility Cart Trailer w/Wire Mesh Deck on 4 Wheels • Rough Cut Lumber to include (2) Lifts of 2X6 12’ Long (3) Lifts of 1”X4” X 10’ Wind Boards • Other Mixed Lumber • Quantity of Fence Posts • Barbed Wire • (2) Homelite Electric Log Splitters • (8) 4’x8.5’ Bar Gates w/Brackets • Approx. 1,000 Gal. White Poly Tank w/Valve • Oval Fuel Tank • John Deere L120 Riding Mower • John Deere 32”x4’x11” High Dump Trailer w/Hitch • Quad Trailer, No Vin • Stone Commercial Industrial Cement Mixer w/3’ Wide Mixer • Very Nice Brown Youth Saddle • 340 TNT Skidoo, runs nice • Quantity of Diamond Harrows, Etc. SPECIALTY ITEMS: 2013 Side by Side Gas Linhai Big Horn 28 2-Seater w/4’X4’ Manual Lift Dump Box • Carry All 2 Club Car w/4’X4’X11” High Manual Dump Box • Easy Trail Fact. Farm Wagon w/6’X8’ Deck Trailer, 8” Rubber, Hitch, Like New

Prolonged wintry conditions have forced Prairie cattle producers to draw longer on their feed supplies, but experts warn against using related extra costs to justify turning their cattle out to pasture too soon. “This year’s late spring means turnout onto pasture has been delayed and as a result, producers are cutting into reserves,” says Brian Lemon, general manager, Manitoba Beef Producers. “This increases the cost of production, making margins tighter and giving producers less room for error.” Manitoba enjoyed favourable

growing conditions last year, allowing farmers to harvest high yielding quality forages. But prolonged periods of dryness in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan in summer 2017 caused feed shortages, forcing some ranchers to put their cattle out onto frozen dormant pastures. Risks Turning cattle out too early can be detrimental to pasture health, explains Trevor Lennox, a forage specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture. Soggy fields can sustain hoof damage, killing off forage species and allowing weeds to invade, ac-

Major Items Sell at approximately 12 Noon, not necessarily in this order TRACTORS & 3PTH EQUIPMENT: Futon Model 254 Diesel FWA Tractor w/3 Pt Hitch, Fact. M&W F.E.L. w/54” Bucket, Canopy, Showing 180 Hrs. • Unibere U. T. 304 Diesel F.W.A. Tractor w/ 3Pt. Hitch, Cab, Blowers, Factory F.E.L. w/54” Bucket, Approx. 200 Hrs • Ferguson 3 Pt. Hitch Gas Tractor • D.C. 4 Case Tractor Parts (Needs 1 Rear Wheel) • 5’ Green Color 3 Pt. Rototiller, No Visible Make • 7’ 3 Pt. Blade • 3 Pt. Backhoe w/12” Bucket & Outriggers • 5’ Agri Ease 3 Pt. Rough Cut Mower w/Rear Wheel • Brand New Green Color BX42S 3 Pt. Wood Chipper SKIDSTEER & FORKLIFTS: 2011 John Deere 320 Skidsteer w/All-Weather Cab, Air Cond. , Bucket, 1900 Hrs., Works Well • Skidsteer 67” Tooth Bucket • Hyster 2-Ton Electric Fork Lift • Toyota 5,000 lb Electric Fork Lift (for parts) VEHICLES & QUADS: 2003 Ford F150 Harley Davidson w/Ext. Cab, 5.2 V-8, Auto, Runs Good • 60`s 2-Ton Ford, Complete w/Wooden Box; Parts • 1971 Thunderbird w/429 V-8, Vinyl Roof, Runs • 1973 Dart Swinger 2 Dr. w/318 V-8, Parts • 2006 Load Traide Goose Neck Tri-Axle Trailer w/16” Rubber, 8’X22’ Wooden Deck, Has Vin • 25’ Long Tandem Axle Trailer w/22’ Long Wooden Deck, 12” rubber, Spare Tire, Has Vin • 2006 Load Trail Tandem Axle Trailer w/18’x8’ Steel Deck, 5” S. Sides, Real Folding Ramps, 26,000 Carry Weight, Has Vin • 2009 Sky Ranch 26’ Long Tandem Axle Trailer w/22’x74” Wood Deck, 16” Rubber, 12,000 lb. Axles, Outside Fenders, 6’X20” Metal Plate Tool Box, Has Vin • 16’ Tandem Axle Trailer w/Ramp, 12’ Wooden Deck, Mobile Home Axles, No Vin • 2 WD. 250 Honda Fourtax w/Reverse • Arctic Cat 300 w/2050 Kms, w/2&4 W.D. • Childs Trail Blazer 80 cc

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Antiques, Collectibles and Musical Instruments sell at approximately 2:30 p.m. ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES: Original Single Horse Buggy w/2 Seater, Mint Condition • Frost & Wood 5’ Horse Mower • 2-Bottom Horse Plow, Parts • Steel Wheels • Old 6’ 3 Pt. Blade w/Ripper • (2) Case #10 7’ Hyd. Sickle Mower w/P.T.O. • Rare Cruise Pedal Motorcycle Bike • Beautiful 7’x54” Wardrobe Closet • Rare Ethan Allen Round Table w/Leaf, Leather Cover, 4 Chairs, Mint Condition • 34” Wide China Cabinet • Brown Wood 5 Drawer Dresser • 47” Long Wooden Bench • Wooden Plant Stand • Various Oak Chairs, some need work • (2) 68”x22” Solid Wood Padded Hallway Loungers • Nice Baby Wicker Carriage • Gum Ball Machines • (12) Telephones, Wooden, Etc. • Copper & Metal Boilers • Cream Cans • Milk Creamer • Various Coal Oil Lamps • Oak 3’ Wide China Cabinet • Floral French Provenchal Chesterfield & Chair • Wooden & Metal Trunks • Various Jars w/Lids • Milk Bottles • (2) Stockholm H. Turn Cream Separators • Snow Shoes • Old Wooden Windows • Well Pump • Ash Trays • Pop Cases • Fuhr Desk • White Sanitox Store Scale, Etc. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: (All in Mint Cond.) Moretti Accordian w/Case • (3) Banjos; Fraous, Candora, Buckeye • Ukulele • Autoharp & Case • Guitars; Ibanez, Raven Classical, Gibson Epiphone, Degers, Heit Deluxe, Epiphone (All complete w/cases) • 12 string Guitar, No case

FOR

JANET LIEN & DON GARDNER DEADWOOD, ALBERTA

Saturday, May 26, 2018 – 11:00 a.m.

From Deadwood Turnoff on Highway 35: East on Highway 690 for 14.7 Kilometres to Secondary Highway 743, Then North 4 Kilometres. Watch for signs. For more information, call (780) 618-0136

VEHICLE: 2003 Ford F150 Extended Cab 2-Wheel-Drive Truck (234,000kms) TRAILERS, SHEDS: 2005 Flagstaff Tent Trailer • Utility Trailer • 10’ x 16’ Barn-Style Shed • 10’ x 6.5’ Metal Garden Shed LAWN & GARDEN: John Deere Model 110 17.5HP 42” Riding Mower • Yardman

AUCTIONEERS’ NOTE: Plan to attend this rare sale with outstanding collectibles, instruments, as well as other goods. Loading is available sale day once sale is done & all day Monday, June 5th . SALE TERMS: Cash or Cheque w/Bank Reference if not known to staff. No Buyers Premium. G.S.T. charges where applicable. No Charge or Debit Cards. Please inspect all items prior to bidding as all items sell as is. UPCOMING AUCTION: Sun, May 27 • 11 a.m. - Acreage Auction for Dave and Kris Tailby, Riviere Qui Barre, AB

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15.5HP 42” Riding Mower (Engine Needs Work) • Poulan Pro 26” Front-Tine Rototiller • Small Rototiller • Husqvarna Weed & Brush Trimmer • Stihl Model 017 16” Chain Saw • Ladders • Wheel Barrows • Large Assortment of Garden Tools ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Vanity with Mirror & Chair • Bookshelf • Rocking Chair • Cupboard • Bake Table • Teacher’s Desk • RCA Victor Radio • Haydump Rake • Scythe • Bear Trap • Other Traps • Saws • Elvis Presley Memorabilia • Old Magazines (1946 & 1950’s) • $5 Limited Edition Stamp & Coin Set • Souvenir Spoons & Racks • Railroad Jack • Ice Tongs HOUSEHOLD & MISCELLANEOUS: Coffee Table & End Table • Single Bed • Fold-Up & Other Chairs • (3) Dressers • Deep Freeze • Propane Stove • Bread Machine • Pressure Canner, Jars • Treadmill, KWfit Vibration Machine • Meat Grinders • Vegetable Dehydrator • New Tent, Sleeping Bags, Air Mattress • Quantity of Dishes • Fax Machine, Typewriter • BB Gun (Shotgun Style) • Gun Cabinet • Christmas Decorations • More Miscellaneous Household Items SHOP TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS: Yamaha 1600 Generator • Campbell Hausfield 13Gal Air Compressor • Century Welder • (2) Floor Jacks • Shop Vac • Wood Heater • John Deer 4-Bottom Plow • Harrows • Bench Grinder • Angel Grinders • Vise • Large Assortment of Hand Tools • Miscellaneous Nails, Bolts • Plus More Miscellaneous Item

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RHYTHM AUCTIONS SPECIALIZING IN: Real Estate • Farm • Commercial Charity • Estate • Auction Sales

250.261.4198

rhythmauctions@gmail.com • Licensed (#334497) and Bonded

AUCTIONEERS FOR THE BC & ALBERTA PEACE COUNTRY Sales Rep: Aron Fehr @ 250-261-4198

cording to Barry Yaremcio, Alberta’s provincial beef/forage specialist. Brian Lemon says grazing plants before they reach the three- to fourleaf stage causes fewer tiller buds to develop, resulting in fewer leaves available to support the plant and causing lower yield potential. “If cattle begin grazing before root systems are established, the yield potential of the pasture can be reduced by greater than 50 per cent,” Lemon explains. Lennox adds that a one-day delay in spring grazing can add three days of grazing in the fall. Drought stress Drought stress can reduce or impair root growth even without added grazing pressure, says Nadia Mori, Saskatchewan Agriculture forage specialist. And, points out Yaremcio, some plants could die off, leaving open ground in the pasture. “Invasive forage species that gen-

erally have lower yield potential could become more prominent in the stand. Perennial weeds that are hard to control could also become a problem,” Yaremcio says. Sacrifice If all other resources have been exhausted, it may be conducive to sacrifice a small section of pasture and supplement the cattle feed with hay or pellets, Lemon says. Yaremcio adds those sacrificed plants will need to regrow at least 30 days before cattle are allowed to graze again. Bottom line Delayed spring thaw is pressuring farmers short of feed to put cattle out on pasture too early, a choice that could prove detrimental to short- and long-term forage health. It may be conducive to sacrifice a small section of pasture and supplement the cattle feed with hay or pellets, before turning to full pasture. Article by: Richard Kamchen

RHYTHM AUCTIONS Specializing In:

Real Estate - Farm - Commercial Charity - Estate - Auction Sales

(250) 261-4198 Licensed (#334497) and Bonded

We Are Accepting: Items for the:

June 16th 2018 Consignment Sale at 21793 Prespatou Road Book Early! Check:

rhythmauctions.com for updates daily Internet Bidding available at rhythmauctions.hibid.com

Call Aron at 250-261-4198 before delivering your items. You can also sell equipment every Wednesday through us on auctiontime.com

Farm Auction for Ralph & Marlene Lessing May 26, 2018 at 10:00 AM From fort st. John bc. Go north on the alaska hwy up to mile 54. Turn left onto the don phillips way (hwy 29 towards hudson hope) and drive for approx 2 km and then turn left onto the 279 road and go for approx 1 km watch for rhythm auctions signs and auction site is on the right side of the 279 road at 13298.

FARM EQUIPMENT • Ford 5000 Diesel Power Major Tractor s/n:1882325 • Ford 4000 Diesel Tractor S/N: C469864 • John Deere 3010 Propane Tractor with John Deere Front End Loader S/N: 464 • D3 Caterpillar with Wide Pad, Hydraulic Angle Blade S/N:83U03446 • All Steel Construction Portable Sawmill with 56" Blade and 390 Gas Power Plant • 3 Point Hitch Brandt Mower • 3 Point Hitch Kutterl Rotor Tiller • 6ft 3 Point Hitch Cultivator • Hay Baler • 56 Bale, New Holland Square Hay Bale Stacker • Sperry New Holland Haybind S/N: 489 • Gas Powered Hydraulic Wood Splitter with Briggs and Straton Motor • 16" Tire Chains for Farm Tractor or Truck. SHOP TOOLS AND MISC. • 14" Delta Abrasive Cutt Off Saw • Mastercracft Large Metal Tool Cabinets x2 • Honda Pressure Washer • 1 1/2" Gas Water Pump and Hoses • Champion 4000 Portable Power Generator On Wheels • Yardworks 950 w 4 stroke Generator • Yardworks Gas Powered Rotor Tiller • Wrenches • C-Clamps • Vice • Grinders • Drills • 8" Bench Grinder and Drill Press Mounted on Metal Stand • Large Display Rack with Bolts, Nuts, Cables plus Multiple Items • Miller Electric Welder • Victor Propane Cutting Torch • Chain Saws • 10" Craftsman Cutt Off Saw • 12" Craftsman Table Saw • 8" Table Saw • Saw Alls x2 • Bostitch 4" Air Powered Nailer • Small Air Nailer • 12" Delta Lumber Planer on Wheels • 6" King Canada Jointer S/N:297291 • Mastecraft Disc and Belt Sander • Mastercraft 4" Electric Planer. HORSE TACK AND ITEMS • Antique Single Horse Cutter Sleigh• Horse Collars • Horse Halters • Horse Harnesses • 2 Pack Boxes Pokiak Manufacture • Small Horse Related Items. HOUSEHOLD AND MISC • Earth Wood All Steel Contruction Brick Lined Space Heater • Gas Kenmore Washer • Gas Kenmore Dryer • Small Portable Outbuildings x6 • Gas Fish Smoker Assembly plus Propane Bottle • Cabinet Style Electric Fish Smoker • Shepherd Propane Barbequer • Chesterfield and Chair • Black Sofa Chair • Single Bed • Portable Singer Sewing Machine • Upright Piano • Clothes Spinner • 21ft Kenmore Deep Freeze • Green Plastic Storage Box • 10" Busy Bee Band Saw for Meat. LAWN, YARD AND GARDEN • Gas Powered Hedge Trimmer • All Metal Construction 2 Seat Children Swing. SPORTING GOODS • 14ft Fibreglass Boat with 50hp Nissan Outboard Motor, Down Riggers and Fish Finder • Fibreglass Canoe • Inflatable Boats x2 • Slugs • Rifle Scopes • Binoculars • Spotting Scope • Polar 340 Snowmobile • Down Hill Skis • Cross Country Skis • Arctic Cat 4 Wheeler • Trailer for a 4 Wheeler • Snow Shoes (2 Pairs) • 8ft Camper • 2004 3500 Chev Crew Cab vin#1GCHK39294E315780

Listings Subject to Additions and Deletions - For Recent Additions and More Photos Please Visit our Website at rhythmauctions.com For information on listings please call: RALPH OR MARLENE 250-785-5264 OR 250-271-0017

Larger Consignments Welcome Call Aron at 250-261-4198 Also accepting items for the June 16th Consignment Sale in Prespatou, BC TERMS AND CONDITIONS: We accept absentee bids only if the bid is placed at $350.00 or higher. To place an absentee bid, call the office at (250) 261-4198 to request the absentee bid form by fax. Forms must be sent back with proper information required 48 hours prior to the auction sale date. Everything sells unreserved and to the highest bidder only. No warranties or guarantees on items being sold, everything is sold as is where is. All sales must be paid for on day of sale by cash, VISA, Mastercard, debit, certified cheque, or letter from bank guaranteeing payment. A sufficient I.D. (drivers license) is required to register, prior to bidding.

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“Don’t sell yourself short, let Short Bushe do the selling for you!”

17th ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE

Saturday, June 2, 2018 NOW ACCEPTING ITEMS DON’T MISS OUT - BOOK EARLY! PICK UPS-ONE TONS – 2011 Dodge 5500 Crew Cab DSL – Crew Truck w/Picker – 2008 Dodge 5500 Crew Cab DSL – Crew Truck w/Picker – 2007 F250 DSL 4WD – 1994 E350 Van/Ambulance – TRAILERS – 2000 Trail Tech Flat Deck – 2011 20FT Load Trail Flat Deck – 2010 20 FT Load Trail Flat Deck – 15 ASST HiBoys – Dry Vans – HOUSEHOLD/MISC – ASST Couches – Dressers – FARM – (3)Asst 10” Conveyor Augers – Asst Propane Tanks & Skids – ATV’S/RVS – Asst Quads – Ride On Lawn Mowers – 10 FT Vanguard Camper – INDUSTRIAL – 2006 Genie Z60 4WD Man Lift – (2) 2006 Code 3 MTC Units – 500 Asst 4” & 6” Screw Piles – Asst Pipe Racks – 125 HP Hydraulic Power Unit

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

Food Concession on site

And Remember...

Food Concession on site

Don’t Sell Yourself Short Let Short Busche Do The Selling For You!

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Call Kevin (250) 261-1891 to book your items AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: Short Busche Auctions • Charlie Lake, BC (250) 787-5454 or (250) 261-1891

Selling for Lorne Bulldog Rocky Lane, AB area (Sells @ 12 PM) B1: NW26-110-15-W5 (157± treed acres) In Conjunction with La Crete Consignment Auction

CONSIGN

11 AM

To Consign Call David Froese @ 780-841-7737

Partial Listing –Tractors & Attachments: 1991 JD 4555 2WD Tractor • JD 8450 4WD Tractor • JD 4430 2WD Tractor • White 2-135 2WD Tractor • Deutz DX 160 MFWD Loader Tractor • Steiger Wildcat 4WD Tractor • 20.8x38 Clamp On Duals • 3 Pt Bale Spear • Bale Fork to Fit Loader Construction / Industrial: 2003 D8R Series II Cat Crawler • TOS Trecncin Heavy Duty Metal Lathe • 15.5 ft Brush Cutter to Fit D7 • Nordheimer (2) Bottom Breaking Plow • 18 ft Brush Piler • Toyota Forklift • Chuck Blade • Ditch Witch 350 Shacker • (2) Construction Frost Heaters • Hyster Forklift • Clark Forklift • Cat F30 Forklift • Custom Built 15 ft Pull Dozer • MF Fork Lift • Degelman 1800 Side Arm Harvest: 1989 JD 9600 Combine • 1995 Prairie Star 4900 21 ft Swather • JD 8820 Combine • JD 922 & 224 Rigid Straight Cut Headers • 2012 Farm King 8x41 ft Auger • Elmers Header Transport • Round Auger Hopper Haying: 2004 NH 340 16 ft Self Propelled Discbine • 3650 Case IH Round Baler Tillage & Seeding: Flexicoil 40 ft Air Drill • (2) 70 ft & (1) 60 ft Blanchard Harrow Packer Bar • JD 1610 26 ft Deep Tillage Cultivator • Melroe 206 8 Bottom Plow • JD 9350 30 ft DD Seed Drill • CCIL 30 ft Field Cultivator • CaseIH 24 ft Vibrashank Cultivator • Older 20 ft Field Disc • Vertec RV4000 65 ft Field Sprayer • Cockshutt 10 ft Deep Tillage Cultivator • JD 5 Bottom Plow • Brandt 70 ft Field Sprayer • 30 ft Melroe Seed Drill Heavy Trucks: 1992 IH 8100 T/A Grain Truck • 1975 Ford 700 S/A Grain Truck • 1972 Ford F600 Grain Truck Vehicles: 1999 F150 4X4 Reg Cab • 2000 F350 • 2003 Chev Montana FWD Van • 2003 GMC 1500 4X4 Super Cab • 2005 Dodge Ram 4X4 Crew Cab • 2005 GMC 4X4 Pickup • 1990 Chev Cutaway 16 Passenger Bus Trailers: 2007 Agassiz 20 ft G/N T/A Enclosed Trailer • 16 ft Car Hauler Trailer • High Boy Trailer • 72 ft Tri/A House Trailer Frame • Car Dolly • 2012 TNT 16 ft T/A Enclosed Trailer • (2) Shop Built S/A Utility Trailer (unused) 3 PT, Lawn & Garden: 2011 Kubota B3030 MFWD Acreage Loader Tractor • Kubota Zero Turn Mower • 2001 JD 4100 FWA Ldr Tractor • 2011 Kubota FM Blower • 2011 Land Pride 3 Pt Tiller • 2014 Land Pride 3 Pt Grading Scraper • 2011 Land Pride 3 Pt Mower • Kubota Pallet Forks • Farm King FM Snow Blower • Side Walk Cement Pads • (5) Pea Fences Recreational: 2007 Cedar Creek 5th Wheel RV Trailer • 2000 Roughneck by Kustom Koach 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer • 2003 Jayco Eagle Hardwall 31 ft Travel Trailer • 2003 Honda 500 4X4 Quad • 16.5 ft Aluminum Boat & Trailer • 2003 Skidoo 380F Grande Touring Snowmobile • 7.5 HP Outboard Motor • 2001 700 RMK Snowmobile • 2001 700 Summit Ski-Doo Bins, Buildings & Material: (3) Weststeel Rosco 14 ft Grain Bins • Twister 2400 Bushel Grain Bin • (1) Westeel Rosco 1650 Bu Grain Bin • (5) Twister 1800 Bu Grain Bins • Numerous 8x8 ft Section Aeration Planks • Several Animal Shelters (unused) Livestock, Feed & Equipment: 10 ft & 20 ft Panels • Cattle Squeeze • Restored Horse Buggy/Wagon Shop & Tools & much more!

NOW!

2003 D8R Series II Cat Crawler

157± acres

780-388-3759

JD 8450 4WD

Hyster Forklift

2011 Kubota B3030

JD 4555 Tractor

2000 Kustom Koach

Flexicoil 40 ft Air Drill

JD 4430 2WD

2001 JD 4100 FWA

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Upcoming Auctions May 12 Unreserved Retirement Acreage Auction for Isaac & Katharina Martens – La Crete, AB May 15 Real Estate and Consignment Auction – La Crete, AB Real Estate Lorne Bulldog Jun 7 Unreserved Equipment Auction for Gus & Barb Arseneault – High Prairie, AB Jun 9 Unreserved Farm Dispersal for Helen Bergen & the Estate of Abe Bergen – La Crete, AB Jun 14 Real Estate and Equipment Consignment Auction – Fairview, AB Real Estate Abram & Martha Wiebe Jun 16 Unreserved Farm and Antique Equipment Auction for Ivan Sadlier – Bay Tree, AB Jun 23 Unreserved Real Estate & Farm Equipment Auction for David & Doreen Batchelor – Keg River, AB Jun 27 Highland Park Community Agriculture Equipment Auction – Highland Park, AB (30 km west of Fairview, AB) Aug 16 Real Estate & Equipment Consignment Auction – Fairview, AB Oct 18 Real Estate & Equipment Consignment Auction – Fairview, AB

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Real Estate and Consignment Auction 10 am - Tuesday May 15, 2018 – La Crete, AB

The Northern Horizon, May 11, 2018

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION

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TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018 – 10:00 AM

LOCATED: From the east side of Hardisty (Tank Farm) go 9 km south on Rge Rd 95, then 0.6 km east on Twp Rd 415 or from the west side of Amisk, go 13.7 km west on Sec 608 (Twp Rd 415) FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Daardi at 780-888-1020 or Nadine at 780-888-1560 Previewing starts Saturday, May 26 up to sale day. This sale has very good cattle equipment, shop equipment and tools.

Pete Suchy – Holden, AB – June 2 – 11am • Daardi & Nadine Almberg – Hardisty, AB – June 5 – 10am Estate of Murray Griffiths – Ponoka, AB – June 7 – 4pm • Neil & Crystal Berkholtz – Hay Lakes, AB – June 14 – 4pm Estate of Bo Arvidsson – Camrose, AB – July 10 – 11am

TRACTORS • 2013 Kubota M135GX MFWD w/ M56 self-leveling loader, 8’ bucket & grapple, showing 2144 hrs, 18.4x38 singles, 3pt hitch, 3 hyd, 540/1000 PTO, powershift, LH reverser, joystick, one owner, SN 51348 • 2013 Kubota M126GX MFWD w/ 18.4Rx38 Michelin singles, showing 1833 hrs, 3pt hitch, 3 hyd, 540/1000 PTO, powershift, LH reverser, SN 50715 TRUCKS • 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie SLT 1T dually w/ 8’ box, Cummins diesel, 234,669 km, 4x4, 6 spd std, quad cab, A/T/C, PW & PDL, spray in liner, ball hitch • 2005 Chev Silverado 3500 1T w/ CBI Hydra-Dec II, 4x4, Duramax diesel, auto, reg cab, pop up ball hitch, 267,544 km • 2005 GMC 2500 HD Duramax SLE, 4x4, auto, diesel, crew cab, long box, A/T/C, PW & PDL, 368,914 km • 2003 Chev Silverado 2500 HD, 4x4, reg cab, long box, 6L gas, auto, A/T/C, c/w L shaped 100 gal slip tank (12V pump), tool box, 250,852 km • 2000 GMC Sierra 1500, reg cab, long box, 2WD, 4.3L, auto, 303,126 km • 8’ Chev truck box (off 2005)

CATTLE EQUIPMENT • Cattelac 460 SA feed wagon, 3 auger, RH discharge, 425/65R22.5 sgls, c/w scale & Avery-WeighTronix 640 readout, SN 0FHZ21494 • Haybuster 2650 bale processor, RH discharge, SN 26HJ521350 • Wheatheart Heavy Hitter post pounder w/ 9hp Honda • Ray’s Mfg GP 70 hoppered feed box w/ 12V elec discharge auger (fits on Hydra Dec or ½ ton) • IH 1150 mixermill (older) BINS & AUGERS • Two Meridian Grainmax GM 2300 hopper bins, skids, full bin indicator (2013/14), 2300 bu • Two 5” augers w/ feed boots, elec motors • Brandt 8”x45’ auger w/ Brandt SP mover, 30hp Kohler, elec clutch, plumbed for bin sweep, purchased new in 2012, ltd use, SN 93610 • Wheatheart 10” hyd transfer auger, ltd use • E-Kay 8” bin sweep; 4” hyd auger

• Hyd cattle squeeze, hm built, HD • HiHog 2 sec alley w/ catwalk; HiHog crowding tub; HiHog palp cage • Two HiHog maternity pens • FM For-most calf squeeze; calf alley • Ten 24’ metal wind breaks, 8’ high • Seven 20’ free standing corral panels, 6’ high, solid steel inserts • Twenty-five 20’ steel silage bunk feeders • Four 20’ steel fenceline bunk feeders • Fifty 10’ HiHog corral panels; five 10’ HiHog ride thru panels; six HiHog HD panels; qty HiHog panels w/ walk thru gates • Eight new HiHog gates (12’-16’); Three used 10’ HiHog gates • Three HiHog fenceline feed panels (10’-12’); six 30’ corral panels; qty corral panels (10’-16’); qty gates (4’10’) • Two Lewis cattle oilers • Seven bale feeders (1-3 bales) • 200+/- lengths 2-3/8” drill stem; qty 1-1/2” & 2” tubing; qty sucker rod • 16’ calf shelter; two bundles new posts (6’ & 8’); barb wire; headgate; two tire waterers; qty tire feeders; mineral tubs • Qty elec fencers (some solar); elec fencing posts & wire; cattle show supplies (2 clippers, blower, etc); two branding pots

SOLAR WATERING SYSTEMS • Three Promold portable self contained solar watering systems w/ pump, 8’ trough, solar panel & access • Promold (summer-winter) portable self-contained solar watering WELDERS & SHOP EQUIP system w/ pump, 8’ trough, solar • Lincoln 305G Ranger portable panel, propane heater & access STOCK TRAILER welder, 142 hrs • 2014 24’ Wilson TA aluminum 5th CATTLE HANDLING EQUIP • Miller 212 Millermatic mig welder; wheel stock trailer, 2 separating • Cattelac hyd cattle squeeze w/ Miller 180 mig; Lincoln 180 mig • Miller Spectrum 375 plasma cutter doors, 16” tires power pack

• 2013 Can Industrial 20 drawer HD work station, 9-1/2’ • Twelve Snap-On shelving units (6’H x 6’2”L) • Two 60 gal upright air compressors (Eagle) • Move It hot water pressure washer w/ Honda 13hp, newer • Honda EM 5000 generator • Westward floor model drill press • Westward ¾” TWA 34 torque wrench (41”); 50T hyd shop press; qty tool boxes & cabinets; welding tables; oxy/acetylene set; bolt bins; anvil; elec tools; qty wrenches; two cut off saws (Makita / Dewalt); JD tool boxes MISCELLANEOUS • 40’ shipping container, 2012, 8-1/2’H • 2013 Artic Cat 400 quad, 4x4, winch • 1000 gal poly tank • HD steel hopper, 150 bu+/• 14’ DT cult • 130 gal slip tank w/ 20 GPM 12V pump; 2nd slip tank; misc windows; milking machine; qty bin anchors; JD parts AUCTIONEER’S NOTES • All goods are sold on an “as-is”, “where is” basis and any description, verbal or in advertising, of goods is set out or offered as a guide only. The Auctioneer accepts no responsibility for errors in description, it being the responsibility of prospective buyers to inspect the goods before the sale and satisfy themselves as to condition, age, authenticity, make or model. • All hours and kilometres are unverified. • If paying by cheque and unknown to Auction Company, we require a letter of reference from your bank. • See complete terms and conditions on our website.

CAMROSE, AB

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CHECK OUT ONE OF THESE UPCOMING DJAS AUCTIONS

Daardi and Nadine Almberg Family Farm Hardisty, AB

Phone 780-672-1105 • Fax 1-888-870-0958 Email office@djas.ca www.dougjohnsonauctionservice.com AB License 334038

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Understanding the depth of gravel pits

Royal LePage Valley Realty 10024 – 101st Street Peace River, Alberta T8S 1S6

The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) has created a new resource to help Alberta landowners better understand how gravel pits are regulated. “Lately, we have seen an increase in calls from people who want to understand how they can mitigate impacts from a gravel pit that has been proposed in their area,” explains Jeana Schuurman, rural engagement and communications specialist with the FAO. The FAO’s Surface Material Extraction Pits in Alberta is a seven-page publication that explains how gravel pits are regulated provincially, the role of the municipality, and common landowner concerns.

WILLOWVIEW AUCTIONS LTD. SALES CALENDAR

“Gravel pits that are larger than five hectares must be registered with Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) provide information about the proposed construction, operation, and reclama-

SMALL ANIMAL SALE (Poultry, Pigs, Sheep & Goats)

Saturday, May 12th – 11:00 a.m.

tion of the pit,” explains Schuurman. Local land use planning, bylaws, and zoning also play an important role in the regulation of gravel pits of all sizes at the municipal level. “If an individual has a concern about a proposed gravel pit, the first step is to talk directly with the operator,” states Schuurman. Since a gravel pit requires a municipal development permit, the municipal process will provide an opportunity for public engagement, in addition to any open houses that are offered by the operator. “We encourage affected landowners to use these opportunities to bring forward their concerns and possible measures for mitigation,” adds Schuurman. Download Surface Material Extraction Pits in Alberta. Call the Alberta Ag-Info Centre at 310FARM (3276) to order a hard copy.

at the Willowview Auction yard in Beaverlodge

SPRING CONSIGNMENT SALE Saturday, May 26th – 10:00 a.m.

at the Willowview Auction yard in Beaverlodge For any of your consigning needs; please call Ged @ 780-814-4751 Visit our website for current list of items www.willowviewauctions.net/index.php/consignment-sales

• SELL WITH CONFIDENCE • • SELL WITH WILLOWVIEW AUCTIONS• Box 56, Beaverlodge, AB

Ged Willis: (cell) 780-814-4751 • Barb Willis: (cell) 780-814-3281 willowauctions@xplornet.com • www.willowviewauctions.net

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LOCATED 3 KM STRAIGHT WEST OF BEAVERLODGE ON TWP RD. 720

Horizon

May 25

DON’T MISS THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE NORTHERN HORIZON Deadline for booking a display ad: 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Deadline for placing a classified ad: 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2018 In Alberta? Call Dan at 250-784-4319 or email at horizon@dcdn.ca In B.C.? Call Janis Kmet at 250-219-0369 or email at jkmet@dcdn.ca Dan Przybylski Sales Mgr. 250-784-4319 horizon@dcdn.ca

The Northern Horizon Phone: 250-782-4888 • Fax: 250-782-6300 • E-mail: horizon@dcdn.ca

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

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IN THE M FOR A C ARKET O MBINE? • RIGOUR OUSL

Y INSPEC • THORO TED UGHLY CL EANED • FIELD R EADY

LEXION 760TT Terra Trac, 2011 to 2014 model years 1,395 to 2,122 engine hours 5 to choose from

(3) Lexion 780 (2013) • 1,167 to 1,295 engine hours

Lexion 460 (2000) • 3,139 engine hours, 2,481 seperator hours

(5) Lexion 760TT (2011 - 2014) • 1,395 to 2,122 engine hours

Case 2388 (1997) • 2,900 engine hours, 2,200 seperator hours

(4) Lexion 760 (2011 2012) • 1,134 to 1,504 engine hours

(2) Case 2188 (1995 - 1997) • 3,583 to 3,617 engine hours

(4) Lexion 670 (2011 - 2017) • 350 to 1,988 engine hours

(2) New Holland CR9090 (2012)

(2) Lexion 590R (2006 - 2008) • 3,150 to 3,828 engine hours

New Holland CX8090 (2009) • 2,045 engine hours, 1,625 seperator hours

(2) Lexion 570R (2005 - 2006) • 2,184 to 2,494 engine hours Lexion 560 (2005) • 2,500 engine hours, 1,702 seperator hours

(2) New Holland CX8080 (2008 - 2009) 2,000 to 2,290 engine hours

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

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

www.fostersagriworld.com

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

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