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Caribou closure rumours not true, Saulteau First Nation says Plans to protect southern mountain caribou would like the people in the Peace to be proud of impacted by the caribou recovery efforts, was

in Northeast B.C. won’t mean mass closures to industry and the backcountry, says one area First Nation involved in talks with the provincial and federal governments. In a letter dated Dec. 11, the Saulteau First Nation says there are many untrue rumours about the steps governments are taking to protect five endangered herds in areas around Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge. “The steps that the federal and provincial governments are thinking of taking are not going to cause mills to shut down,” reads the letter, signed by chief and council. “Powder King is not getting shut down. There will not be a ban on river boating. They are not going to restrict recreational access to the bush. There may be some motor vehicle closures in some high alpine areas, but only when and where those activities pose a real threat to endangered caribou herds.”

“And there will still be mining, and forestry, and gas and pipelines, and other industries. We are part of the economy in the Peace too, and we don’t want to see economic development stop either,” the letter reads. The letter was obtained and released by Concerned Citizens for Caribou Recovery, who, along with local municipalities and the Peace River Regional District, have been ratcheting up pressure on the province to publicize details of two agreements being developed to restore caribou populations in the region. Southern mountain caribou have been listed as a threatened wildlife species under the federal Species At Risk Act since 2003. Two herds, including the Burnt Pine herd near Chetwynd and the Banff herd near Jasper, have already been extirpated. According to recent counts, there’s an estimated 229 animals in five other herds in the South Peace region. The federal government has declared there to be an imminent threat to their recovery, putting pressure on the province to take action, Saulteau says. The province has been engaging Saulteau and West Moberly because of their proven experience in one ongoing caribou recovery project, and because of their constitutional rights to hunt and manage the herds, Saulteau chief and council write in the letter. They say Saulteau has been working with West Moberly and wildlife experts to bring one herd, the Klinse-za (Moberly and Scott), from 16 animals to 80 over the last four years, referencing its maternal penning project, which has been profiled by the Alaska Highway News, and was the subject of a recent short documentary called The Caribou Guardians. “That is the most successful caribou recovery program ever, anywhere in the world, and we

that,” the letter reads. Consultation with local stakeholders, companies, and municipalities will be taking place in 2019, Saulteau said, asking for patience and faith in the process. “When people jump the gun and give in to their worst fears, and spread wild rumours, based on false information — it doesn’t help their cause, it actually makes it less likely that governments will listen to them,” the letter reads. “We have faith that what we all want is to find the right balance between protection for the thing we all love about the Peace — the mountains, the wildlife, the rivers — and the things that we all need — economic development, recreation, hospitals, schools, safe highways, and so on.” Provincial officials with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy were scheduled to appear at a special regional district board meeting December 7, but cancelled after the board refused to hold the meeting in camera, and closed to the public. Dan Rose, electoral director for the rural areas around Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge most

set to meet with the federal government about the plans on Monday in Vancouver. However, the federal government cancelled at the last minute on Sunday at the request of the province, according to the regional district. “The Federal Government was quite concerned with the lack of transparency and engagement by the Provincial Government in the creation of the caribou recovery plan,” the regional district wrote in a news release Thursday. “Director Rose continues to advocate for open conversation and engagement between the Province and local governments, industry, First Nations, and recreational groups, and continues to demand that the province and the federal government suspend any further discussion on these issues until a comprehensive impact analysis is completed on all socioeconomic impacts of any changes to land use in our communities.” The province is developing a conservation agreement with the federal government under the Species At Risk Act, outlining the efforts at habitat restoration each government will undertake over a five-year period.

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While it originally appeared provincial officials were headed to the Peace region to talk caribou, insiders are saying the public nature of the meetings has made things difficult. District of Tumbler Ridge officials noted their meeting was cancelled this morning, while PRRD says their meeting with Jennifer McGuire, assistant deputy minister of environmental sustainability and strategic policy, was no more. “The provincial government has cancelled its delegation to meet with the District of Tumbler Ridge,” said officials.

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aggressive growth strategy by adding one or more new enterprises or expanding the existing enterprises,” explains Dyck. “Other alternatives to be considered are to staying the same size, changing the crop and/or livestock enterprises, or processing and marketing of farm products.” He says that an older operator may consider these strategies depending on their ability to take on the risk. However, a higher priority may be retirement and the continuation of the farm business. Questions that need to be asked include, “How long will I farm? How long will I physically and mentally be able to continue? If my desire is for the farm to carry on, who is the successor? Do they want to take over the farm? Am I grooming them to be the next farm manager? Do I have a plan? If so, is it written and who knows about it?” If there is no successor, Dyck says to then ask yourself if you have an estate plan. “Filing your income tax on a cash basis allows for the deferral of tax through the use of various strategies. But when you exit the business, this tax becomes due and payable, and the biggest beneficiary of your estate could be the Canada Revenue Agency. Do you want that? If you are in this category, maybe it is a good time to develop an exit strategy that will minimize the tax

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you will pay as you wind down your farm business and you transfer assets into your estate. Is it time to talk to your accountant about this?” If you have a successor, then what is the shared vision for the farm or ranch? “The vision is the shared image of the family’s definition of success and what the family wants the business and legacy to be. Having a clear vision allows the family to set goals and address the dreams of the family. This is critical to the success of the family, the individuals and to the farm business.” Dyck says that the discussion about the long term strategic plan of the farm should start with a family meeting and asking some simple yet complex questions:

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Producer Deliveries - Week 18, November 26 - December 02, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 110.4 250.7 201.7 4.7 567.5 Amber Durum 98.2 1.6 99.8 Oat 5.2 32.4 4.3 0.3 42.2 Barley 0.3 22.6 8.9 0.2 32.0 Rye 1.0 0.3 0.1 1.4 Flaxseed 1.2 4.4 0.8 6.4 Canola 25.2 145.3 70.5 241.0 Peas 0.3 33.1 33.8 0.2 67.4 Corn 3.2 3.2 Beans 0.6 0.2 0.8 Lentils 0.3 29.5 5.7 35.5 Total 147.7 616.7 327.4 5.4 1,097.2 SHIPMENTS

Primary Elevator Shipments - Week 18 - November 26 - December 02, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 82.2 232.7 113.1 3.8 431.8 Amber Durum 82.6 0.7 83.3 Oat 2.6 19.1 2.7 0.3 24.7 Barley 0.5 23.0 7.0 0.2 30.7 Rye 0.3 0.1 0.4 Flaxseed 0.8 4.4 0.2 5.4 Canola 31.2 148.5 60.9 2.6 243.2 Peas 0.4 25.4 37.9 2.2 65.9 Corn 3.8 9.5 13.3 Beans 2.0 2.0 Lentils 0.1 22.3 3.7 26.1 Total 123.9 558.0 235.8 9.1 926.8

Crop Y-T-D Producer Deliveries to Primary Elevators to December 02, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 1,833.6 3,351.9 2,274.9 40.8 7,501.2 Amber Durum 1,176.0 107.7 1,283.7 Oat 274.6 424.2 55.4 14.0 768.2 Barley 20.6 805.6 252.4 7.5 1,086.1 Rye 30.1 6.7 1.0 37.8 Flaxseed 13.8 84.2 10.6 108.6 Canola 759.3 2,690.7 1,139.5 59.1 4,648.6 Peas 26.3 619.3 576.4 28.9 1,250.9 Corn 53.4 10.7 10.3 74.4 Beans 52.9 1.1 1.1 55.1 Lentils 3.1 535.2 43.0 581.3 Total 3,067.7 9,705.6 4,472.3 150.3 17,395.9 Crop Year-to-Date Primary Elevator Shipments to December 02, 2018 Man Sask Alta B.C. Total Wheat 1,752.8 3,255.2 2,100.9 39.6 7,148.5 Amber Durum 0.1 1,155.2 141.3 1,296.6 Oat 276.1 399.1 45.4 14.8 735.4 Barley 21.9 789.8 234.9 7.9 1,054.5 Rye 36.7 10.8 0.2 47.7 Flaxseed 14.6 92.7 9.1 116.4 Canola 746.1 2,421.2 975.3 51.7 4,194.3 Peas 27.3 562.1 548.3 29.5 1,167.2 Corn 52.8 22.2 133.7 208.7 Beans 25.5 0.6 0.8 26.9 Lentils 2.7 502.3 43.8 0.1 548.9 Total 2,956.6 9,211.2 4,233.7 143.6 16,545.1

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PRRD directors respond to Saulteau letter At the December 14 board meeting, PRRD directors discussed the Saulteau First Nation’s letter regarding caribou. Directors largely agreed that they appreciated the openness from the Saulteau in their letter, but were disappointed in the province’s lack of transparency. “For me, I read this letter and it’s disappointing that one of our First Nation neighbours is giving us information and trying to be forward with us, and the province is still tight-lipped,” says chair Brad Sperling. Directors also condemned the backlash the Saulteau received on social media from some. “Now we have the First Nations, who is trying to be open with us, and it’s being taken out on them somewhat. It’s not right, it’s not

fair,” says Sperling. “It’s the provincial government that’s failed to engage with us,” says Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead. “We do not see this as an issue with our First Nations neighbours [. . .] I think it’s unfair these guys are taking the attacks they are. We stand with our neighbours. “I’ve seen little from anybody else in writing on this topic, and the other component to me now is, these are our neighbours and our neighbours are now feeling the effects of this from within our region.”

dustry is quite worried about, and they’ve been at the table as well,” he explains. “In their [the Saulteau] opinions, maybe there aren’t that many mill closures. There are other opinions out there that are quite a bit different than that, that’s fine. We’re not there. That’s why we need to focus on not getting into a debate on what’s true and what isn’t. Let’s just become informed, that’s why we have to have the province willing to. “We want to be part of the process, not told about it after.”

Area E Director Dan Rose says he feels some of the information in the letter is in “dispute,” but the important thing is to get a seat at the table. “There is information that in-

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is on the province. “There would be no rumours if the process was open and transparent,” Rose says. “That information void out there, [. . .] it does create angst and anxiety among the communities.” The PRRD motioned to send a letter to the province reiterating their concerns, with the letter from the Saulteau attached. A motion also passed to send a letter of appreciation to the Saulteau for the letter, with Bumstead praising their leadership.

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Tax season is approaching and now’s the time to start preparing. Make the time to squeeze in a visit with your accountant before year-end. “I like to meet with my clients before their year-end,” says farm tax advisor Chris Annis of Allied Associates in London, Ont. “An interim check-up allows us to review the farm’s position for tax purposes by summarizing year-todate numbers and projecting the transactions to year-end.” The process helps manage year-end sales as farmers are allowed to report their farming income on the cash basis when filing their tax returns. This is true for individuals and corporations, Annis says. When undertaking tax reviews with clients before the calendar year-end, Wheatland Accounting Services’ president Kelvin Shultz primarily considers the possible need to defer and pre-buy, family salaries and overall management of the tax brackets farmers are in. “Whether it’s reasonable to keep them in a low bracket, or, as they move up, trying to keep them within a reasonable taxation range,” Shultz says from his office in Saskatchewan. “And if they get beyond that, then we start looking at incorporation.” Managing tax payable Tax strategies to manage income tax payable include paying wages to spouses and/or children to reflect their labour contributions and retirement saving plan contributions, Annis says. “Our targets are often linked to the different tax brackets to manage personal income tax and CPP contributions, or for pensioners, qualifying for the Guaranteed Income Supplement or avoiding repayment of the Old Age Security,” Annis adds. “For corporations, managing remuneration to shareholders with dividends, wages, or a mix of both is completed.” Pre-buying and deferring Pre-buying seed and fertilizer allows farmers to take advantage of discounts, but also to deduct those next-year items this year. “Farmers tend to pre-buy and they tend to defer [income] and they finally do that continuously for a few years to the point where it’s almost no longer manageable to keep their income in a reasonable bracket of taxation,” Shultz says. After pre-buying and deferring as much as one can, the best alternative, depending on individual circumstances, may be to incorporate, Shultz says. Future planning A meeting between farmers and advisors before the end of the calendar year also helps advisors plan for downsizing or expanding operations, depending on circumstances, as well as cash flow, budgeting and addressing financial needs for the upcoming year, Annis says. An advisor can also plan for farmers to take advantage of tax-free rollovers to family members and ensure all government accounts are in good standing prior to year-end, he adds. Bottom line Getting your financial ducks in a row before year-end will help with upcoming tax season and next year’s planning. Article by: Richard Kamchen

The Northern Horizon, December 21, 2018

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GRAIN FUTURE REPORT Grain Future Prices - as of December 14, 2018 Last 461.00s 478.80 485.40 492.30 Last 561-0s 527-6s 531-6 538-4 Last 530-0s 492-4s 519-0 530-2 Last 695-6s 580-4s 588-2 593-0 Last 378-2 386-0 393-4 Last 282-0s 290-0 291-0 Last 902-6 916-0 929-4 Last 28.64s 28.60 28.85 Last 309.4s 308.5

Change + 0.60 - 4.10 - 4.10 - 3.80 Change + 10-0 + 12-4 - 4-2 - 3-2 Change + 8-6 + 8-6 - 1-0 - 0-2 Change + 10-2 unch unch + 1-2 Change + 2-6 + 1-6 + 1-6 Change - 1-0 - 3-4 - 4-2 Change - 4-2 - 4-4 - 3-6 Change - 0.16 - 0.23 - 0.24 Change - 1.4 unch

Open 0.00 481.80 489.10 494.50 Open 0-0 526-2 536-0 542-0 Open 0-0 504-0 520-0 530-4 Open 0-0 0-0 587-0 591-2 Open 378-0 383-6 391-2 373-0 0-0 293-6 293-4 Open 907-2 920-4 933-4 Open 0.00 28.81 29.09 Open 310.9 308.5

High 461.00 483.40 489.60 496.10 High 561-0 527-6 538-0 543-2 High 530-0 504-0 524-4 534-6 High 695-6 582-6 589-4 593-6 High 379-0 387-4 395-0 High 282-0 294-0 293-4 High 910-0 923-2 936-0 High 28.64 28.83 29.09 High 311.8 310.3

Low 461.00 478.60 485.00 492.20 Low 561-0 526-2 530-6 536-6 Low 530-0 492-4 516-4 527-2 Low 695-6 580-4 585-0 589-6 Low 377-4 383-0 390-6 Low 282-0 288-0 289-6 Low 900-6 914-0 927-0 Low 28.58 28.55 28.80 Low 307.0 307.4

Volume 0 8,626 10,508 1,761 Volume 0 43 35,157 7,929 Volume 0 1 13,074 3,782 Volume 0 0 2,914 927 Volume 357 110,322 22,490 Volume 0 149 13 Volume 72,079 63,926 21,474 Volume 2 23,187 19,118 Volume 310 30,845

Prev. Stl. 460.40 482.90 489.50 496.10 Prev. Stl. 551-0 515-2 536-0 541-6 Prev. Stl. 521-2 483-6 520-0 530-4 Prev. Stl. 685-4 580-4 588-2 591-6 Prev. Stl. 375-4 384-2 391-6 Prev. Stl. 283-0 293-4 295-2 Prev. Stl. 907-0 920-4 933-2 Prev. Stl. 28.80 28.83 29.09 Prev. Stl. 310.8 308.5

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Daily Grain & Feed Grain Report Daily Grain Prices - December 14, 2018

Weekly Feed Grain Report - December 14, 2018

Alberta Canola Producers Commission (http://dashboard.albertacanola.com/reports/weekly-grains) CANOLA - #1 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $10.12 ( - $0.09 ) $10.36 ( - $0.08 ) $10.45 ( - $0.09 ) January 2019 $10.09 ( - $0.08 ) $10.34 ( - $0.08 ) $10.50 ( - $0.09 ) February 2019 $10.20 ( - $0.09 ) $10.43 ( - $0.09 ) $10.63 ( - $0.10 ) March 2019 $10.24 ( - $0.10 ) $10.47 ( - $0.09 ) $10.66 ( - $0.09 ) April 2019 $10.39 ( - $0.07 ) $10.62 ( - $0.07 ) $10.82 ( - $0.08 ) May 2019 $10.43 ( - $0.08 ) $10.66 ( - $0.07 ) $10.85 ( - $0.08 ) June 2019 $10.53 ( - $0.07 ) $10.73 ( - $0.07 ) $10.96 ( - $0.07 ) WHEAT - #1 CPSR - 11.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $6.54 ( - $0.04 ) $6.69 ( - $0.02 ) $6.79 ( - $0.02 ) January 2019 $6.57 ( - $0.04 ) $6.71 ( - $0.01 ) $6.79 ( - $0.01 ) February 2019 $6.63 ( - $0.02 ) $6.74 ( - $0.01 ) $6.80 ( - $0.02 ) March 2019 $6.75 ( - $0.03 ) $6.83 ( - $0.03 ) $6.89 ( - $0.02 ) April 2019 $6.77 ( - $0.03 ) $6.87 ( - $0.02 ) $6.93 ( - $0.02 ) May 2019 $6.86 ( - $0.01 ) $6.95 ( - $0.01 ) $7.01 ( - $0.01 ) June 2019 $6.77 ( - $0.01 ) $6.85 ( - $0.00 ) $6.90 ( - $0.01 ) WHEAT - #1 CWAD - 13.0% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot not available not available $6.04 ( + $0.00 ) January 2019 not available not available $6.04 ( + $0.00 ) February 2019 not available not available $6.07 ( + $0.00 ) March 2019 not available not available $6.08 ( + $0.01 ) April 2019 not available not available $6.26 ( + $0.00 ) May 2019 not available not available $6.33 ( + $0.00 ) WHEAT - #1 CWRS - 13.5% Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $7.21 ( - $0.06 ) $7.38 ( - $0.04 ) $7.50 ( - $0.04 ) January 2019 $7.25 ( - $0.05 ) $7.40 ( - $0.05 ) $7.55 ( - $0.04 ) February 2019 $7.33 ( - $0.03 ) $7.46 ( - $0.04 ) $7.59 ( - $0.04 ) March 2019 $7.42 ( - $0.02 ) $7.55 ( - $0.02 ) $7.65 ( - $0.02 ) April 2019 $7.47 ( + $0.00 ) $7.61 ( - $0.00 ) $7.70 ( - $0.01 ) May 2019 $7.52 ( + $0.00 ) $7.67 ( + $0.01 ) $7.77 ( - $0.00 ) YELLOW PEAS - #2 Peace Region Northern Alberta Southern Alberta Spot $7.01 ( $0.00 ) $7.19 ( $0.00 ) $7.12 ( $0.00 ) January 2019 not available $7.21 ( $0.00 ) $7.17 ( $0.00 ) February 2019 not available $7.20 ( $0.00 ) $7.17 ( $0.00 ) March 2019 not available $7.22 ( $0.00 ) $7.18 ( $0.00 ) April 2019 not available $5.75 ( $0.00 ) $5.90 ( $0.00 ) May 2019 not available $5.74 ( $0.00 ) $5.88 ( $0.00 )

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Happy horsemanship, and happy new year from Glenn A student asked me a question and so I thought I would share it with all of you, the question: “What is or how do you achieve roundness and/or suppleness?” I can only speak from my own experience and views on any of these topics. The biggest thing we can do for ourselves towards this goal is to truly understand the concept of what it is and the ingredients involved. There are a hundred and one exercises for this; but they are only as good as our understanding of the needs of the horse and the order of the exercises given. What I describe “roundness” as is: “the way the horse carries himself and the muscling that has been developed through continual and proper systematic development.” Suppleness is also developed through continual and proper systematic development. Suppleness comes before roundness. I believe most people look at both of these things as something physical that you can see, and it is; but to get suppleness and then roundness a horse first needs to be mentally and emotionally prepared in that order. And then the suppleness and roundness is achievable. All too often there is no thought to the horses level of mental or emotional fitness, only the physical look that is trying to be achieved. It is much easier to see the physical look than the mental or emotional state. Although, it is quite easy to see the mental and emotional state as well, if you are looking for it. One of the harder things to do with a horse is for us to: a) first learn the skills we require ourselves, then: b) take the time to prepare our horse mentally and emotionally for the physical things we want our

horses to do, such as being supple and round. If a horse mentally understands what is being asked, then emotionally it is much easier for them to deliver. I think of supple as soft and easily bent, moved and maneuvered. If a horse is soft, easily bent, moved, and maneuvered then it stands to reason that we can ask them to do exercises and carry themselves in way that will develop muscle in the proper areas to achieve roundness. A horse that is not mental and or emotionally prepared gets tight and bracey, the opposite of supple. If you ask a horse like this to get round you will get muscle development in all the wrong areas. One of my horses that I ride now, Az do Vouga, (Az) might be one of the most athletic horse I’ve ever ridden. However my biggest and most challenging job with this particular horse is to get him emotionally prepared for what he is more than physically capable of doing. It is fairly easy to pick up the reins and hold him into a physical frame but he is not thinking about holding himself as his own responsibility, it’s all up to me. If I ignore the fact that I need to help him more mentally and emotionally, and just work on the physical, I will never be able to access and enjoy all the unbelievable talent and athleticism he has to offer. If we understand there are three areas: mental, emotional, and physical, that we need to develop, but only spend time on one area then we are truly only getting a third at most of what the horse has to offer.

roundness and suppleness is something we have to wait for, and it is, but it isn’t. Keep the order of things in mind. Mental, Emotional, and then Physical. Supple before Round. Maybe another way to say it is: Suppleness comes from a mental and emotional good place. Roundness comes from a physical good place but you can’t get there without the mental and emotional good place first. Everything we do with our horses from day one should be continually and systematically working towards the end goal. We can have little things that our horse is soft, bendable or supple at on the ground before even getting on. As we get these things going then we can ask for them to carry themselves in certain ways developing the muscle and roundness that we are looking for. Finally, when all ar-

eas on the ground and in the saddle are developed mentally, emotionally and physically, supple and round, we might call that collection. I believe the closer I follow these guidelines and way of thinking the more success I have. Happy Horsemanship, Glenn Stewart Glenn offering year round educational horsemanship programs at his facility, The Horse Ranch near Fort Saint John, BC and is available to travel for clinics, demonstrations, events and corporate leadership. Long-term study and professional programs are also available visit www.thehorseranch.com for more information or call 250-789-3072.

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We are talking about equine influenza By Dr. Mike Ross Recently we have been seeing a lot of the flu in our horse patients. Equine Influenza or ‘the flu’ is caused by a highly contagious influenza virus that affects the respiratory tract of horses. Most influenza viruses are fairly species specific, which means that the equine influenza virus likes to stay within the equine population, putting humans at a low risk of becoming infected. It is rarely fatal; however a greater risk of death occurs when donkeys, zebras or debilitated horses become infected. Transmission of the virus occurs via the inhalation of viral particles in the respiratory secretions of infected and shedding horses. Direct nose to nose contact, sharing of tack and other gear, or simply being within close vicinity of an affected horse may promote the transmission of the virus. Once inhaled, the influenza virus has an incubation period of 1-3 days. The virus replicates within the protective epithelium and cilia of the respiratory tract causing the destruction of these protective cells. Clinical signs are seen immediately after the incubation period and include a high fever (up to 106°F or 41.1°C), serous (clear) nasal discharge, swollen lymph nodes and a dry, hacking cough. Often horses become depressed and go off feed/ water. These clinical signs usually last less than 3 days in uncomplicated cases. Nasal discharge may turn from serous to mucopurulent (yellow/ green) if a secondary bacterial infection occurs as a result of the loss of the protective cells in the

respiratory tract. If a horse has a mild, uncomplicated infection the prognosis for recovery is excellent and generally occurs within 2-3 weeks without treatment. More severe and complicated infections can show clinical signs periodically for up to 6 months. This is because the respiratory epithelium requires approximately 21 days for complete regeneration. Recovery may be hastened by reducing strenuous exercise. Other complications resulting from equine influenza infection can include pneumonia, pleuropneumonia and chronic bronchitis. The risk of these complications can be reduced by restricting exercise, controlling dust within the environment, providing good ventilation and good stable hygiene. The clinical signs of Equine Influenza allow us to make a presumptive diagnosis; however, the only way to make a definitive diagnosis is by sending a sample out to a laboratory. This requires a nasopharyngeal swab that can be easily obtained. We run a respiratory pathogen PCR, which tests for the genetic material contained in common viruses like Flu and Rhino. This PCR also tests for some bacteria pathogens like Strep. Equi , which causes strangles. This PCR has a quick turn around and is more convenient than a culture or virus isolation because we can get a diagnosis from a sample containing dead viruses or bacteria as all a PCR test needs is the virus/ bacterial RNA or DNA. Uncomplicated cases of influenza require rest and supportive care. A minimum of 3 weeks rest allowing for epithelial regeneration

is required; a longer period of rest may be required for more severe cases. Because influenza is caused by a virus, antibiotics are not usually required as antibiotics do not work on viruses. Antibiotics are required only when a fever persists for more than 3-4 days or if nasal discharge becomes mucopurulent (yellow/green) or pneumonia is present. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) such as Phenylbutazone (‘Bute’) or Banamine for those horses that have a fever above 104 °F (40 °C) may also be given. Immune stimulants can also be administered by a veterinarian to assist recovery. For a specific treatment plan, contact your veterinarian. Prevention of influenza requires good biosecurity common sense and an appropriate vaccination protocol. New horses that are being introduced to a herd should be isolated for 2 weeks especially when it is known that influenza is in the area. Also, if your horse is sick and is showing any signs of a respiratory tract infection, it is prudent to keep them home so you don’t put other healthy horses at risk. Isolation or quarantine of affected horses is suggested to be 21 days. There are several influenza vaccines available on the market. To determine which one is right for your horse(s) and to develop an appropriate vaccination protocol, please consult one of the veterinarians at the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic.

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BULLS FOR SALE OFF THE FARM & AT OUR ANNUAL SPRING AUCTION

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

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AdamsGreen Gelbvieh David & Janice Adams, High Prairie, AB 780-524-5382 Kiskatinaw Gelbvieh Brian & Deanne Stratuliak, Rolla, BC 250-759-4143 M.C. Quantock Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855 Milne’s Gelbvieh Harold & Bev Milne, Fairview, AB 780-835-2645

RED POLLS Shadow Creek Red Polls

• Maternal traits with light birth weights • Dual purpose – high milk production • Registered Bulls For Sale. Dean & Marsha Anderson – Fort St John, BC

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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 Fouillard Limousin Dan & Pam Fouillard, Thorsby, AB 780-789-4055 Hansen’s Limousin Scott & Lesley Hansen, Evansburg, AB 780-727-4557 Hillview Farms Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB 780-939-2173 Lakeroad Limousin 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

BENWYN HEREFORDS VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

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20 miles West of Dawson Creek Hwy 97 South 3/4 mile North of Progress (Rd 255)

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB 780-778-0150 Eureka Hereford Farms Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB 780-834-8170 Friesen Hereford Farms Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB 780-832-4068 Gold Stock Hereford Farms Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-3190 Gurtler Farms Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB 780-836-2125 Hilltop Honey Ranch Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC 250-719-5548 JoNomn Hereford Ranch Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB 780-348-5835

SALERS DynaRich Salers Richard & Dianne Andersen, Eckville, AB 403-746-2919 “since 1986”

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LONG YEARLING BULLS FOR SALE ON THE FARM CALVING EASE AND PERFORMANCE MATURE GRASS�FED HIGH VOLUME BULLS PROVEN WITH MANY YEARS OF BREEDING FOR EASY FLESHING AND MARBLING

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Box 473, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0

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SHORTHORNS Tamarack +Shorthorns Alvin Johnson, Brownvale, AB 780-618-9044

DRIVE SAFE SIMMENTALS Albrecht Farms 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

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Willow Creek Simmentals Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB 780-957-2814

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GRA-TAN Farm Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-2181 Halfway River Simmentals Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237 Hodges Simmentals Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB 780-512-4669 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530 KIN-KIN Cattle Co. Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500 KRS Simmentals K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC 250-991-9496 KSL Simmentals Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-6572 Brad Smith, Beaverlodge, AB 780-202-0254

Moose Creek Simmentals Don, Joyce & Shon Smith, Gordondale, AB 780-353-2284

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

BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE Elden, Einar and Ole Bakkehaug Box 156, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0 Home (780) 356-2113 Elden Cell (780) 518-3536

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Peace Country Simmentals Jerry & Gem Giesbrecht, Cecil Lake, BC 250-262-7867 Rachido Ranch Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4373 Roseﬁeld Simmentals James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621 SIBL Simmentals The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB 780-785-2045

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Wolfe Farms Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB 780-524-3939

SPECKLE PARK A.K. Stock Farms Kyle Laloge, Worsley, AB 780-219-3825 Allan Rowe, Worsley, AB 780-835-8097 Desert Acres Tracey Foster-Duriez, Fort St. John, BC 250-264-8676 Rimrock Ranch Jason & Corinna Harvey & Family, Dawson Creek, BC 250-719-9575

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AUCTION FACILITIES LIVESTOCK EXCHANGES BC Livestock Producers Co-operative Kevin Johnson, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939 Innisfail Auction Market Danny, Mark & Duane Daines, Innisfail, AB 403-227-3166 North Central Livestock Exchange Garth Rogers, Clyde, AB 780-348-5893 Olds Auction Market Olds, AB 403-556-3655 Thorsby Stockyards Inc. Chance Martin, Thorsby, AB 780-789-3915 Viking Livestock Market Cliff Grinde, Viking, AB 780-336-2209 VJV Livestock Marketing Group Peter Raffan, Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3766 Peter Raffan, Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-2423 Gary Jarvis, Westlock, AB 780-349-3153 Craig Jacklin, Ponoka, AB 403-783-5561

Dean Edge, Rimbey, AB 403-704-0280 Wembley Livestock Exchange Glen Mayer, Wembley, AB 780-897-9570

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FEEDER ASSOCIATIONS Grande Prairie Feeders Association Admin – Dawn Hollins, Grande Prairie, AB 780-834-7399 North Peace Feeder Association Admin – Donna Haakenson, Berwyn, AB 780-338-3071

Prairie River Feeders Co-op Admin – Tammy Roberts, High Prairie, AB 780-523-4487 Barrhead Feeder Association Admin – Ann Gerhardt, Barrhead, AB 780-674-2456 Fort Feeders Co-op Association Admin – Cathy Axley, Two Hills, AB 780-290-0293 Westlock Feeders Association Admin – Megan Keith, Westlock, AB 780-348-5850

EXHIBITION ARENAS Beaverlodge, Beaverlodge Arena 780-354-8785 Dawson Creek, Lakota Agriplex 250-782-1445 Fairview, J. Hawker Pavilion 780-596-2295 Grande Prairie, Evergreen Park 780-357-2849 High Prairie, Agriplex 780-523-3814 Teepee Creek, Ag Events Centre 780-380-1917 Valleyview, Indoor Riding Arena 780-524-3473

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Battling to stay ahead of clubroot Neil Billinger The number of confirmed clubroot cases in Western Canada continues to grow, but if clubroot is discovered early, the disease can be managed much more effectively with minimum impact on the canola yield. Clubroot prevention Clubroot is a soil-borne disease that causes galls to grow on the roots and prevents the canola plant from getting vital water and nutrients. Washing equipment, or at least knocking most of the dirt off, prior to storage and, in summer months, between fields, is a must to prevent spread of clubroot spores, says Dan Orchard, an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada. “Equipment is the major mode of clubroot transmission,” Orchard says. “The risk of spreading clubroot is reduced by the amount of soil removed before entering a field. If 90 per cent of the soil is removed, so is 90 per cent of the risk.” Michael Harding, a plant pathologist with Alberta Agriculture, says planting clubroot-resistant canola is another effective management tool. However, when it’s overused, resistance will break down. “If we continue to grow resistant cultivars in fields that have high resting spore populations, the resistance erodes in just three cycles of canola,” Harding says. A recent University of Alberta survey indicates over 170 fields in that province have some resistance issues. Harding also stresses the importance of crop rotation.

While the recommended rotation for canola is once every three or four years. “If we want to contain this, we need to think carefully about crop rotation and equipment sanitization,” says Harding. “Those are the two management principles that are really going to either help us to avoid contaminating new fields and/or manage it in the fields where it is already found.” Treatment options Experts say heavily-infested areas and hot spots should be seeded into a grass species. Orchard says the grass appears to coax clubroot spores out of dormancy and helps to reduce spore loads more quickly. The grass also identifies the clubroot location so traffic can avoid the area. Liming areas of the field to increase pH can help, he says, but it needs to be done properly since raising pH too high could also lower yield. Fumigation and/or solarization also appear to work, but Orchard adds it is difficult and expensive, even for small areas. The Canola Council of Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture have more detailed clubroot management and prevention information. 2018 incidents A new clubroot map from Stephen Strelkov, a University of Alberta professor of plant pathology, reports 3,044 confirmed clubroot cases since the initial discovery 15 years ago near Edmonton. Another 300 new clubroot cases were found this year. Most of the new cases, however, are near other previously confirmed fields.

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Butcher cows and bulls start the day followed by feeders & yearlings and Bred Cows & Cow Calf Pairs

LAST HORSE SALE OF 2018 • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22ND, 2018 TACK @ 9:00 A.M. • HORSES @ NOON

CALL TO BOOK YOUR CATTLE FOR TOP SERVICE Danny Daines (403) 391-0580 • Mark Daines (403) 350-0200 • Duane Daines (403) 358-4971 Ofﬁce Manager - Sheena Jones • Email - iamarket@telus.net

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Cattle Market Report VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP

CATTLE MARKET REPORT FOR DEC 21, 2018

BEAVERLODGE

WESTLOCK

PONOKA

RIMBEY

Peter Raffan - Mgr 250-782-3766 vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com

Peter Raffan - Mgr 780-354-2423 vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca

Gary Jarvis - Mgr 780-349-3153 office@vjvauction.com

Craig Jacklin - Mgr 403-783-5561 office@vjvauction.com

Dean Edge 403-704-0280 office@vjvauction.com

Dec 11 - 2230 Hd

Dec 4 - 2019 Hd

Dec 13 - 387 Hd

Dec 6 - 896 Hd

Bid Range

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

300 - 399

n/a

400 - 499 $225.00 $235.75 $225.00 $235.75

Dec 13 - 1428 Hd Low

High

Dec 6 - 1932 Hd

Dec 12 - 2711 Hd

Dec 5 - 2376 Hd

Low

High

Average

Dec 12 - 1095 Hd Low

High

$227.00 $242.00 $195.00 $255.00 $215.00 $250.00 $200.00 $243.00 $210.00 $240.00

$210.00 $220.00 $224.00 $237.00 $195.00 $247.00 $215.00 $250.00 $200.00 $240.50 $205.00 $238.25

500 - 599 $208.00 $219.00 $208.00 $219.00 $200.00 $211.00 $195.00 $204.00 $201.00 $227.00 $185.00 $220.00 $195.00 $234.50 $195.00 $235.00 $200.00 $224.00 600 - 699 $191.00 $205.00 $191.00 $205.00 $185.00 $193.25 $175.00 $184.00 $190.00 $207.50 $175.00 $205.00 $185.00 $210.00 $185.00 $205.75 $185.00 $206.00 700 - 799 $178.00 $187.25 $178.00 $187.25 $175.00 $186.50 $167.00 $173.00 $180.00 $187.50 $160.00 $192.00 $175.00 $195.50 $180.00 $196.50 $178.00 $194.50 800 - 899

n/a

$163.00 $193.50 $137.00 $190.00 $170.00 $182.50 $170.00 $181.75

n/a

900 - 999

n/a

$177.00 $190.00 $142.00 $182.00 $170.00 $182.00 $165.00 $172.00

n/a

1000+

n/a

$178.00 $186.00 $145.00 $175.00 $160.00 $171.00

Bid Range

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

300 - 399

n/a

400 - 499 $184.00 $194.00 $225.00 $238.00

Low

High

Low

High

Low

High

n/a

High

Average

High

Average

$178.00 $212.50 $187.00 $214.00 $185.00 $209.00 $185.00 $225.00 $190.00 $215.00

$184.00 $194.00 $178.00 $204.00 $160.00 $210.00 $185.00 $208.00 $180.00 $225.00 $180.00 $204.00

500 - 599 $176.00 $188.75 $210.00 $224.25 $173.00 $181.00 $175.00 $192.00 $177.00 $191.00 $160.00 $194.00 $170.00 $199.75 $175.00 $203.00 $168.00 $196.00 600 - 699 $170.00 $189.25 $185.00 $196.00 $170.00 $180.00 $165.00 $174.00 $168.00 $182.00 $150.00 $180.00 $165.00 $180.00 $170.00 $193.00 $160.00 $183.50 700 - 799 $157.00 $165.00 $174.00 $185.50 $155.00 $163.00 $158.00 $168.00 $164.00 $180.50 $145.00 $179.75 $160.00 $175.25 $165.00 $183.50 $155.00 $178.00 800 - 899

n/a

900 - 999

n/a

1000+

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $64.00

$74.50 $58.00

D3 - D4 Cows $50.00 SLAUGHTER CATTLE

70.00

79.00

132.50

Bologna Bulls 74.00

82.25

n/a

$157.00 $177.00 $158.00 $185.00 $160.00 $186.00 $165.00 $180.25 $155.00 $178.00

n/a

$160.00 $177.00 $100.00 $179.00 $155.00 $179.25 $150.00 $175.75 $145.00 $176.50

n/a

$143.00 $169.50 $95.00 $175.00 $140.00 $172.00 $145.00 $175.25

D1 - D2 Cows D3 - D4 Cows Heiferettes

70.00

80.00

Feeder Bulls

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

Good Bred Hfrs n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

$60.00

Heiferettes

115.00 130.00 115.00

Bologna Bulls

$67.00

D3 - D4 Cows

$50.00 $60.00 $50.00

Feeder Bulls

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows

$60.00 $67.00 $60.00

Feeder Bulls

Good Bred Cows

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

$56.00

Heiferettes

130.00 120.00

Bologna Bulls

$67.50

D3 - D4 Cows

$62.00 $45.00

Heiferettes 120.00

D1 - D2 Cows

$152.00 $164.00

135.00

Bologna Bulls 75.00

82.00

Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $73.00

$90.00

D3 - D4 Cows $50.00

$77.00

Heiferettes 95.00

122.00

Bologna Bulls 94.00

107.50

Feeder Bulls

D1 - D2 Cows $68.00

$88.00

D3 - D4 Cows $45.00

$67.00

Heiferettes 95.00

124.00

Bologna Bulls 65.00

100.00

Feeder Bulls

D1 - D2 Cows $68.00

$83.50

D3 - D4 Cows $55.00

$68.00

Heiferettes 100.00

137.00

D1 - D2 Cows $68.00

$80.00

D3 - D4 Cows $58.00

$67.00

Heiferettes 100.00

136.00

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $65.00 $82.00

D3 - D4 Cows $55.00 $65.00

Heiferettes 100.00 135.00

Bologna Bulls

74.00

75.00

103.00

Feeder Bulls

92.50

Feeder Bulls

$110.00 $159.00 $110.00 $140.00 $100.00 $125.00 $90.00 $120.00

Good Bred Cows

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows n/a

n/a

100.00

Feeder Bulls n/a

n/a

Good Bred Cows 1,700

1,975

Older Bred Cows Older Bred Cows n/a

n/a

1,200

1,450

Good Bred Hfrs

n/a

1,800

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

2,200

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

n/a

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FEEDER HEIFERS

FEEDER STEERS

Auction Date

DAWSON CREEK

The Northern Horizon, December 21, 2018

SHEEP, GOAT AND HOG PRODUCERS!!

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

The demand for lamb, goat and pork is growing and the market is growing right along with it. VJV’s reputation throughout Western and Central Canada, along with its network of market facilities, uniquely positions them to put your livestock together with the feedlots, abattoirs and packing companies calling for lamb, goat and pork while assuring you of receiving top market value. If you have lambs, goats or hogs for sale, call us for an updated market report and to arrange delivery. VJV Westlock holds sheep, goat & hog sales at 11:00 a.m. on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month!! Our next auction dates are January 22nd, February 12th and February 26th Free feed and water upon delivery. Be sure your sheep are ear tagged before marketing.

Can’t Get Your Sheep or Goats to Us Yourself?

VJV Beaverlodge will be assembling sheep and goats on the Monday before each sale! Call Jason at 587-343-2162 today!! Contact us today for pre-listing or up-to-date market information.

VJV WESTLOCK AUCTION

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PHONE TOLL FREE 1-877-349-3153

Trent Ewasiw, Sheep & Goat Rep • 1-780-349-0239 Cory Polak, Sheep & Goat Rep • 1-780-712-5749

(EMAIL) OFFICE@VJVAUCTION.COM • (WEBSITE) WWW.VJVAUCTION.COM/WESTLOCK

VJV LIVESTOCK MARKETING GROUP www.vjvauction.com • Canadian Satellite Web Site: www.cslauction.com Dawson Creek

Cattle Sales

Peter Raffan 250.782.3766

Beaverlodge Peter Raffan 780.354.2423

Westlock Travis Sekura 780.349.3153

Ponoka Craig Jacklin 403.783.1453

Tues, Jan. 15th - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Jan. 22nd - 9:00 a.m. Tues, Jan. 29th – 9:00 a.m. Tues, Feb. 5th – 9:00 p.m. Tues, Feb. 12th – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Jan. 24th – 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Jan. 31st – 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Feb. 7th – 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Feb. 14th – 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Feb. 21st – 9:00 a.m.

Thurs, Jan. 10th – 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Jan. 17th – 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Jan. 24th – 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Jan. 31st – 9:00 a.m. Thurs, Feb. 7th – 9:00 a.m.

Wed, Jan. 9th – 9:00 a.m. Wed, Jan. 16th – 9:00 a.m. Wed, Jan. 23rd – 9:00 a.m. Wed, Jan. 30th – 9:00 a.m. Wed, Feb. 6th – 9:00 a.m.

Dawson Creek

Special Sales

Call Peter at 250-782-3766 to book your Bull, Cow or Calf Sale Today

Beaverlodge

Call Peter at 780-354-2423 to book your bull, cow or calf sale today Sheep Assembly Day To VJV Westlock

Mon, Jan 14th – 9am to 11am Mon, Feb 18th – 9am to 11am Call 587-343-2162

Westlock Bred Cow Sale

Saturday, Jan 26th Saturday, Feb 9th Saturday, Mar 9th Sheep & Goat Sales

Tues, Jan. 15th – 11:00 a.m. Tues, Feb. 19th – 11:00 a.m. Tues, Mar. 19th – 11:00 a.m.

Rimbey Dean Edge 403.704.0280 Tues, Jan. 8th – 9:00 a.m. Tues, Jan. 15th – 9:00 a.m. Tues, Jan. 22nd – 9:00 a.m. Tues, Jan. 29th – 9:00 a.m. Tues, Feb. 5th – 9:00 a.m.

Ponoka

Rimbey

Call Craig at 403-783-1453 to book your bull, cow or calf sale today

Call Dean at 403-704-0280 to book your bull, cow or calf sale today

Bison Sale

Friday, Jan. 25th

Saturday, Jan. 19th Saturday, Mar. 16th

Bred Cow Sale Horse Sale

Friday, Mar 29th

Contact our reps for current market trends, prices, booking of cattle into the auction mart or satellite sale Owner – Henry Thalen 403.783.0090 henry@morsan.com • CEO – Yancy Crosier 403.485.0887 yancy.crosier@gmail.com

Ponoka: 4410 – Highway 2A, Ponoka, AB (Ph) 403.783.5561, (Fax) 403.783.4120, (Website) www.vjvauction.com (Email) office@vjvauction.com Dawson Creek: 301 – 116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C. (Ph) 250.782.3766, (Fax) 250.782.6622 (Email) vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com Beaverlodge: Box 606, Beaverlodge, AB (Ph) 780.354.2423, (Fax) 780-354-2420, (Email) vjvbeaverlodge@gpnet.ca Westlock: 9004 – 110A Street, Westlock, AB (Ph) 780.349.3153 (Fax) 780.349.5466 (Email) office@vjvauction.com • Rimbey: 4831 – 47th Street, Rimbey, AB (Ph) 403.843.2439 (Fax) 403.843.3485 (Email) office@vjvauction.com

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Field Representatives: Mike Brennan (Ponoka, Rimbey, Bashaw) 403.783.1074 • Ralph Calder (Grimshaw & Northern Alberta) 780.618.7655 • Neil Campbell (Rycroft) 780.814.4113 Trevor Duke (Castor, Coronation, Stettler, Hanna) 403.740.5753 • Trent Ewasiw (Rochester, Dapp) 780.349.0239 • Darryl Friesen (Rimbey) 780.318.1630 Mark Gillett (Fairview) 780.834.7063 • D. Trapper Green (Northern Alberta & BC) 780.837.0171 • Craig Jacklin (Ponoka, Feeder Finance) 403-783-1453 Ron Kramer (Fort St. John) 250.793.2713 • Barry Neumeirer (Rimbey) 403.350.8222 • Art Patterson (Dawson Creek) 250.784.4307 • Cory Polak (Peers, Edson) 780.712.5749 • Peter Raffan (Dawson Creek) 250.260.0758 Wade Schaupmeyer (Mayerthorpe) 780.305.4104 • Dan Schleppe (Dawson Creek West) 250.219.5698 • Bob Scott (Lac La Biche) 780.689.9203 • Travis Sekura (Drayton Valley) 780.621.6841 Stan Skeels (Rimbey) 403.704.0288 • Hank Stach (Lamont) 780.977.3733 • Nansen Vold (Ponoka) 403.783.0349 • Ged Willis (Beaverlodge & Surrounding Area) 780.814.4751 • Herb Wylhuizen (Rimbey) 403.844.0294

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Cattle Market Report

FEEDER HEIFERS

FEEDER STEERS

Auction Date Bid Range 300 - 399 400 - 499 500 - 599 600 - 699 700 - 799 800 - 899 900 - 999 1000+ Bid Range 300 - 399 400 - 499 500 - 599 600 - 699 700 - 799 800 - 899 900 - 999 1000+

N/CENTRAL THORSBY STOCKYARDS LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Office 780-789-3915

Office 780-348-5893

Office 780-336-2209

Office 403-227-3166

B.C. OLDS LIVESTOCK AUCTION MARKET PRODUCERS CO-OP Office 403-556-3655

Office 250-573-3939

Dec 3 - 1320 Hd Low High $220.00 $270.00 $205.00 $241.00 $180.00 $230.00 $180.00 $202.00 $175.00 $197.00 $160.00 $183.00 $155.00 $181.00 n/a n/a

Dec 11 - 3679 Hd Low High $220.00 $265.00 $200.00 $250.00 $200.00 $232.00 $180.00 $213.00 $170.00 $196.00 $170.00 $195.00 $160.00 $192.00 n/a n/a

Dec 11 - 1795 Hd Low High $202.00 $260.00 $200.00 $255.00 $192.00 $224.00 $188.00 $215.00 $182.00 $206.00 $175.00 $195.00 $160.00 $189.00 n/a n/a

Dec 12 - 1937 Hd Low High $210.00 $270.00 $200.00 $249.00 $185.00 $227.00 $180.00 $208.00 $175.00 $197.00 $170.00 $193.00 $170.00 $181.00 $160.00 $185.00

Dec 5 - 1564 Hd Low High $210.00 $251.00 $200.00 $245.00 $185.00 $221.00 $180.00 $207.00 $175.00 $194.00 $170.00 $192.00 $170.00 $181.00 $160.00 $185.00

Dec 11 - 1653 Hd Low High $210.00 $235.00 $200.00 $229.00 $190.00 $220.00 $180.00 $207.00 $165.00 $197.00 $150.00 $190.00 $145.00 $180.00 $135.00 $178.00

Dec 12 - 2700 Hd High Avg $232.00 $223.45 $226.00 $214.94 $210.00 $204.54 $199.00 $193.77 $193.75 $184.00 $177.00 $176.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Low $135.00 $175.00 $160.00 $155.00 $155.00 $161.00 $150.00 $110.00

Low $170.00 $170.00 $160.00 $165.00 $160.00 $150.00 $155.00 $140.00

Low $180.00 $170.00 $165.00 $150.00 $150.00 $145.00 $140.00 n/a

Low n/a $175.00 $173.00 $166.00 $164.00 $162.00 $160.00 n/a

Low $170.00 $170.00 $155.00 $150.00 $145.00 $140.00 $130.00 $120.00

Low $160.00 $160.00 $155.00 $150.00 $145.00 $140.00 $130.00 $120.00

Low $175.00 $170.00 $165.00 $160.00 $155.00 $150.00 $140.00 $130.00

High $198.00 $197.00 $198.00 $180.00 $177.00 $174.50 $173.00 n/a

High $225.00 $217.00 $199.50 $188.00 $177.50 $179.50 $182.00 $177.50

$67.00

D4 Cows

$45.00

$83.00 $66.00

Slaughter Bulls

Good Bred Cows

$1,400

$2,000

Good Bred Younger $1,800

$2,300

Good Bred Hfrs $1,600

$2,400

High $202.00 $200.00 $192.00 $181.00 $178.50 $174.00 $171.00 $166.00

D1 - D2 Cows $71.00

$82.00

D4 Cows

$58.00

$70.00

Slaughter Bulls

$70.00 $104.00 $75.00

REPLACEMENT CATTLE

INNISFAIL AUCTION MARKET

Dec 10 - 3003 Hd Low High $215.00 $267.50 $210.00 $247.00 $185.00 $234.50 $175.00 $213.25 $170.00 $200.00 $165.00 $189.00 $175.00 $187.50 $140.00 $184.25

D1 - D2 Cows SLAUGHTER CATTLE

VIKING AUCTION MARKET

$105.00

Feeder Cows

$75.00

$95.00

Cow/Calf Prs (Y) n/a

n/a

Cow/Calf Prs (O) n/a

WEMBLEY LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Glen (780) 897-9570 Nolan (780) 518-0709

n/a

High $210.00 $205.00 $190.00 $188.00 $180.00 $178.00 $175.00 n/a

D1 - D2 Cows $62.00

$77.00

D3 Cows

$50.00

$65.00

High n/a $203.00 $197.00 $188.00 $185.00 $178.00 $174.00 n/a

Feeder Bulls

$110.00 $160.00 $100.00

Slaughter Bulls

$60.00

$105.00

High $213.00 $198.00 $192.00 $184.00 $179.00 $172.00 $177.00 $176.00

$77.00

High $285.00 $192.00 $192.00 $190.00 $179.00 $172.00 $177.00 $176.00

Feeder Bulls

$155.00 $100.00 $155.00

Bulls

$96.00

Bulls

$77.00

$96.00

Slaughter Bulls $60.00

n/a

Butcher Bulls $80.00

$88.00

Bologna Bulls

$84.00

$52.00

Heiferettes

$1,900 $99.00

Cow/Calf Prs n/a

Feeder Bulls

Avg $186.72 $186.49 $182.12 $176.57 $173.00 $164.00 $148.64 n/a

$95.00

Older cows

$105.00

B/Cows & Hfrs

$1,100

High $200.00 $195.00 $190.00 $182.00 $180.00 $180.00 $175.00 $175.00

$125.00

Slaughter Cows $45.00

$90.00

Cow/Calf Pairs n/a

ALBERTA SELECT MEATS 91061 Twp Road 712 (780) 766-2683

n/a

Feeder Cows

$90.00

$110.00

Butcher Cows $60.00

$84.00

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Feeder Cows

$90.00

$110.00

Butcher Cows $60.00

$84.00

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

$64.00

Good 2nd Calvers

$2,400

$3,250

Bred Heifers $1,400

$2,600

Bred Cows $1,100

$1,800

Butcher Cows

$70.00

$78.00

Bred Cows n/a

n/a

Bred Heifers n/a

n/a

Glen and the staffs at Wembley Livestock Exchange and Alberta Select Meats would like to express their sincere appreciation to everyone who took the time to stop in, visit, and utilize the many services offered at their two operations. Your feedback and support will help us improve and create opportunities to serve you even better in 2019.

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MARKET REPORT FOR DEC 21, 2018

The Northern Horizon, December 21, 2018

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

REGULAR CATTLE SALES BRED COW & HEIFER SALES Monday, Jan 7th - 9:00 a.m. Monday, Jan 14th - 9:00 a.m. Monday, Jan 21st - 9:00 a.m. Monday, Jan 28th - 9:00 a.m.

Monday, Feb 4th - 9:00 a.m. Monday, Feb 11th - 9:00 a.m. Monday, Feb 18th - 9:00 a.m. Monday, Feb 25th - 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, Jan 19th - 12 Noon Saturday, Feb 16th - 12 Noon Saturday, Mar 23rd - 12 Noon

ALL BREEDS SELECT BULL SALE & BRED COW AND HEIFER SALE Saturday, April 13th - 12 Noon CAN’T MAKE IT IN? WATCH ONLINE AT lmaauc�ons.ca

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“Where Quality Matters”

= $3,500 = $3,800 = $4,200 = $3,750 = $4,500 = $4,800

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

= $6,000 = $6,500 = $7,000 = $8,250 = $8,500

PRICES INCLUDE DELIVERY

7% Discount on

all 16’ x 32’ sheds until December 31st. Call for Details

CALL ABOUT PRICING OPTIONS

www.northernportables.ca FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 300KM OF CLEARDALE

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26 The Northern Horizon, December 21, 2018

December 14, 2018

review

Statistics & Data Development Branch Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Beaver Hill Auction Service - Tofield - December 10, 2018

Sheep - 1,111 Hd Sheep - Wool 0 - 54 lbs 55 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 & Over lbs Ewes Rams Bred Ewes (Hd) Sheep - Hair 0 - 54 lbs 55 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 & Over lbs Ewes Rams Ewe/Lamb Fmly

Goats - 193 Hd

$/CWT $135.00 $160.00 $148.00 $140.00 $123.00 $95.00 $94.00 $200.00

to to to to to to to to

$170.00 $232.00 $218.00 $168.00 $156.00 $126.00 $125.00 $250.00

$120.00 $150.00 $140.00 $140.00 $120.00 $105.00 $106.00 n/a

to to to to to to to to

$155.00 $165.00 $170.00 $155.00 $140.00 $120.00 $118.00 n/a

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

$/CWT $165.00 to $200.00 $225.00 to $255.00 $195.00 to $235.00 $200.00 to $235.00 $195.00 to $255.00 $200.00 to $255.00 $195.00 to $240.00

$95.00 $150.00 n/a n/a

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

Dec 8/18 (prel) 444,273 273,366 170,907 56,919 Dec 15/18 (prel) 2,612,000

Vold Jones Vold (Westlock) - December 4, 2018

Dec 01/18 (prel) 447,094 271,522 175,572 61,317 Dec 08/18 (est) 2,558,000

Dec 09/17 447,793 263,854 183,939 66,539 Dec 16/17 2,575,500

to to to to

$131.00 $190.00 n/a n/a

Sheep - 153 Head

Goats - 14 Head

Sheep - Wool 0 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 + lbs Ewes Rams Bred Ewes Ewe/Lamb Fmly Sheep - Hair 0 - 69 lbs 70 - 85 lbs 86 - 105 lbs 106 + lbs Ewes Rams Bred Ewes Ewe/Lamb Fmly

Goats Light Feeder Kids 0 - 49lbs 50 - 100lbs Whether Kids 50 - 100 lbs

$/CWT

Nanny/Kid Units Nannys Billys Bred Nannys

Dec 14/18 1.265 N/A

Dec 07/18 1.282 1.699

Dec 14/18 46.61 1.188

Dec 07/18 47.22 1.207

$1.75 $1.72 $1.64 $1.53 $1.04 $1.20 $200.00 n/a

n/a n/a n/a $1.20 $0.81 n/a n/a

to to to to to to to to

n/a n/a n/a $1.30 $1.08 $1.11 n/a n/a

$1.30

to to

$2.20 $1.42

$1.30

$1.42

n/a $0.98 $1.00 $160.00

to to to to

n/a $1.50 $1.20 $185.00

30 - 40 lbs

$18.00

$20.00

41 - 80 lbs

$30.00

81 - 150 lbs

n/a

151 + Over lbs

$85.00

Hogs - 53 Head

CAN/US $ CLOSE Dec 14/18

MONTH Dec-18 Feb-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19

MONTH Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 Jun-19

LEAN 54.95 64.50 70.05 75.78 83.17 84.03

CHANGE + 0.70 - 3.38 - 2.28 - 1.10 - 0.83 - 0.47

FUTURES 0.7478 0.7483 0.7489 0.7493 0.7497 0.7506

CHANGE - 0.0052 - 0.0053 - 0.0052 - 0.0053 - 0.0052 - 0.0053

Dec 01/18 212.00 Nov 30/18 15.0 8.6 Dec 07/18 70.05

Dec 09/17 213.00 Dec 08/17 19.0 10.6 Dec 15/17 77.99

HOG INDICATORS Dec 15/17 1.437 1.859

WEEK END AV DRSD WT US-LBS FD: HOG RATIO US CORN ALTA BARLEY US CARCASS CUTOUT US $/CWT

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

to to to to to to to to

HOG FUTURES - US $/CWT

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

$/CWT $1.38 $1.48 $1.70 $1.62 $0.80 $0.80 $160.00 n/a

Dec 15/17 56.35 1.376

Dec 08/18 212.00 Dec 07/18 13.8 8.3 Dec 14/18 N/A

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STRONG THROUGH ALL THE SEASONS Mountainview Business Park, Grande Prairie, AB

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Manager: Tyler Bodnaruk 780-380-4017 Sales: Don Roubos 587-726-9056

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

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Fax: 864-3468,

Qualify for the DEC Special no 10% deposit & the balance by

Morris

Air Drill 1 only

Toll Free 1-800-661-7401

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www.rossequip.ca

Web site:

Since 1943

Dec 15 - 2018

Call for Demo Price as we are compelled by the Manufacture to advertize only MSRP retail price 7

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Ends 12.30.18

No DEF

$239,999

Ends 12.30.18

2019 DT570 Versatile 570 hp, P/S Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, camera #530600

Call for demo price $695,000

2016 375 Versatile 375hp P/S 16x4 TA19 2018 DT570 Versatile 570 hp, P/S Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, camera 12 hrs

Inventory DEMO

Lease in AB 1- 53,000 19 Semi.A of $ 33,000 OAC

#685475590

Lease in AB 1-53,000 10 Annual of $ 67,800 OAC

Lease in AB 1-48,000, 19 S/A of

$479,999

$ 30,000 OAC

Lease in AB 1-48,000 10 Annual of $ 61,500 OAC

QSX11.9 710/70R38 4 E/H 58gpm, 55h #363235350 Inventory DEMO $239,999 Lease in AB 1-24,000, 19 S/A of

SOLD

Lease to Own 67rv 12-Semi-annual Lease payments OAC of only $ 18,500 Lease to Own 67rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of only

2018’s are 11% le

$264,999

Ends 12.30.18

$ 36,400 L

Buy Now

Lease in AB 1-24,000 10 Annual of $ 28,800 OAC

$415,999

$ 15,000 OAC

41’ Morris C2 Air Drill D/S paired row 9450 450 bu 3 tank Hyd Assist Auger, 17” fan, Std Drive, Hyd Hitch Jack Tow Between 2018 $ 331,320 1 only 2017 $ 239,000

2 13

1000 PTO 2019 DT610-36” Versatile 610 hp, P/S 16x4 110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, camera #545600

Call for demo price $699,000

Lease in AB 1-54,500 19 S/A of

$ 34,000 OAC

Lease in AB 1-54,500 10 Annual of $ 69,800 OAC

2017 375 Versatile 375hp P/S16x4 TA19 710/70R38 PTO 4 E/H 58gpm 17hr

2018 570 Versatile 570hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, A/S/R, 800/70R38 33hr #610415600

Inventory DEMO

Lease in AB 1-41,600, 19 S/A of

$415,999

$ 26,000 OAC

Lease in AB 1-41,600 10 Annual of $ 53,500 OAC

CSA DF22 1000 bu/hr Drier $ 300,000 #449265300 Inventory DEMO$264,999 2019 DF22 Model Until Dec 30 / 2018 buy for $ 285,000 Lease in AB 1-26,500, 19 S/A of $ 15,000 OAC Lease in AB 1-26,500 10 Annual of $ 34,000 OAC

13 $248,900

with a $30,000 deposit.

14-S/A Lease pay OAC of

$25,100

2019 2000 bu.GC2020 w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Sca

Retail $283,255

Lease to own 7-A / L/pmt

Ends 12.30.18

2019 N increa is $18,1

$365,999

Ends 12.30.18

2018 2000 bu.GC2020 w/Tarp, 24” Auger, Sc

2018 315 FWD 310 hp16 spd P/Shift def 120’ SX280 2016 Versatile Sprayer, 1200 gal 2019 610 Versatile 610hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab 110gpm 6 E/ hyd, A/S/R, 900/60R42 23hr

#732560600 Call for demo price $690,000 Lease in AB 1-56,000, 19 S/A of

$ 34,500 OAC

Lease in AB 1-56,000 10 Annual of $ 65,800 OAC

Del/Cab,3 pt, 6 E/ hyd 72gal, PTO,710R42 Duals #248430

$358,000 37hr DEMO $ 255,900

Air ride, A/steer A/b Accu/b, Cum QSB 6.7 L 280 hp, 28% torque rise tier 4i no DEF,GPS, 27hr Lease in AB 1-24,800, 19 S/A of 5 Spd P/S = More hp to the Grd, = Full hp in Rev

120’ Falcon Alu Boom #505366200 DEMO 1 Only $365,999

Lease in AB 1-36,600, 13 S/A of $ 31,000 OAC Lease in AB 1-36,000 7 Annual of $ 58,900 OAC

$ 15,800 OAC

Lease in AB 1-24,800 10 Annual of $ 30,500 OAC

Premium 1 owner Used 4

P/S + PTO

Retail $169,245 DF22 1000 BPH at 100c in barley from 20% to 15%

It is Cheaper & Faster to

Than install 1-DF37 for 1800bph

& If 1 DF22 goes down the other DF22 is still Drying.

72’ O/H with Auto Lock

8-11 hp/ ft @ 5”cut 7-10mph msrp $118,000 32’ Vers Vertical Tillage #90140 DEMO $ 89,999

#216560 3,024 hrs

Lease in AB 1-9,000 5 Annual of OAC $ 19,300

ONLY $225,650

Lease in AB 1-21,000 5 Annual of $ 41,200 OAC

PTO 620/70R42, 4 hyd, Del/cab, Air Ride Cab #200300 lites, A/S/R radar 1778hr $209,400 Lease in AB 1-20,900, 9 S/A of

$ 24,000 OAC

Lease in AB 1-20,900 5 Annual of $ 43,300 OAC

2014 2375 Versatile 375hp 12spd QSX11 209400 710/70R38 16’Dozer, 592hr $209,400 Lease in AB 1-20,900, 9 S/A of

80gpm 6 E/ hyd d/lock, 850/60R38 Trelleborg

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

$ 24,900 OAC

Lease in AB 1-20,900 5 Annual of $ 44,800 OAC

Lease in AB 1-14,000 5 Annual of $ 30,000 OAC

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

$ 7,000

2019 1100bu GC1160 c/w 20” Auger, 1000 pt

Retail $89,985

$ 13,700 $9,520 520 Scale sys

2-2

2019 Ne increas is $10,0

RUBBER ROLLERS Option $ 28,250

DEMO Versatile 40’ FURY High Speed Disc 20” C/O fr blades Rolling Baskets $ $189,200 Speeds 8 - 12 mph, @ 3”cut requires 10 - 15 hp /ft.

2018 1300 bu 50”w/tire $

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

2019 Net increase is $11,642

Lease to own 7-A / L/pmt O

Ends 12.30.18

2010 535 Versatile 535hp,P/S 16x4 Del/Cab

TWIN 2-DF22’s for 2000 bph

$89,999

Lease to own 7-A / L/pmt

139,900

20’ V-Wing Ditcher 102,200 $92,000 Lease to own 10-S/A L/pmt OAC of

$ 9,685

2018 1050bu GC9250 c/w 17” Auger, 1000 p

Retail $79,980

www.rossequip.ca • DAVE ROSS EQUIPMENT LT

The Northern Horizon, December 21, 2018

www.rossequip.ca

ow with ONLY y Mar 1 - 2019

www.rosschrysler.ca

Dec 15, 2018

ROSS CHRYSLER

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 $ 516,590 1 only 2017 $ 389,000 $ 31,200

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

Lease to Own 99rv 6 annual Lease payments OAC of

& Save

ess than 2019’s

$376,000

only $25,900 down OAC .

36”Tracks G/Cart ale, auto greaser Only $205,900

OAC

$43,999

$37,900

$265-84 mbw

$300-84 mbw

17 1500 SLT V6 8s CC 4X4SB b/u/cam i972522po

$12,040 disc.

29 mpg

$41,999

19 Cherokee North 4x4 3.2L 9s, nav, i655389

MSRP $ 55,542

MSRP $40,620

$290-84 mbw

$265-84 mbw

17 1500 SLT V6 8s QC 4X4SB b/u/cam i765505po

$35,400

18 Jeep Trailhawk 4x4 2.4L 9s, nav, leather i291381

$25,999

Ends 12.30.18

$299-84 mbw

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

$ 51,000

Lease own 114rv 7A/ L/ pmts OAC

of $ 24,600

MSRP $ 86,842

$78,200

$75,999

$495-84 mbw

Ends 12.30.18

17 D2500 Laramie dsl C/C4x4 SB b/u/c i963782po

2018’s

$165-84 mbw

$149,000

$68,100

$65,999

$435-84 mbw

Ends 12.30.18 17 D2500 SLT dsl C/C 4x4 SB b/u/c

$ 28,300

$7,030 disc.

$39,999

Ends 12.30.18

MSRP $48,931

$41,900

$275-84 mbw

17 Chry Pacifica TL 3.6L 9spd leather p/s i538459po

$36,999

Ends 12.30.18

$12,040 disc. MSRP $50,842

$38,800

$265-84 mbw

$67,999

Ends 12.30.18

MSRP $ 77,542

$70,100

$440-84 mbw

17 D2500 SLT C/C4x4 LB b/u/c T/tow i931701po R/A Susp, dsl

MSRP $ 77,955

$485-84 mbw

$455-84 mbw

$73,500

18 D2500 SLT+ C/C4x4 dsl LB b/u/c T/tow i150710

MSRP

$77,955

$71,900

$499-84 mbw 18 D3500 SLT dsl C/C b/u/c, bkts 4x4 LB i591693

v6 Eco dsl

SOLD

MSRP $ 69,955

$56,200

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

MSRP $ 66,755

Pi RP $64,755

$350-84 mbw

$360-84 mbw

$51,800

$391-84 mbw

$51,600

18 1500 SLT v6 Eco dsl 8s CC 4X4SB leather i996588 18 1500 Sport 8s CC 4X4 SB b/u/camera i548586

v6 Eco dsl

2019’s

2016 New 35’ M155 MD Swather 148hp C /linkHID, 600/65R28, 16.5x16.1, DKD, 6 B/PUR, Trans stab/whl 10’ hyd roller msrp $238,250 1 only cnt $189,900

i312681po

MSRP $ 84,855

18 D2500 Laramie dsl 6s C/C 4X4 SB i434773

Ends 09.30.18

of $ 15,800

SOLD

MSRP $ 66,755

$57,900

$415-84 mbw 19 1500 Sport Rebel C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i484604

MSRP $ 66,855

Pi RP $68,840

$350-84 mbw

$415-84 mbw

$51,800

18 1500 SLT v6 Ecodsl 8s CC 4X4SB leather i278577

$57,900

19 1500 Sport C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i484604

14 MSRP $ 69,455

MSRP $ 61,655

MSRP $ 60,955

$420-84 mbw

$391-84 mbw

$390-84 mbw

$52,900

$60,900

stem add $ 8,500

2018’s left

Big Horn pkg

17 1500 SLT 5.7L 8s CC 4X4 SB b/u/cam i693537po

MSRP $ 75,742

$79,800

Lease to Own 7 annual L/pmt OAC

G/Cart, UF w/Tarp to, 900/60x32R1 Only $70,900

$46,700

$315-84 mbw

17 Patriot Sport 4x4 2.4L 6s, air, Sirius/R i792280po 17 G/Caravan GT 3.6L,6spd leather dvd i891477po

DSL

2011 100’ RG994 Rogator Sprayer SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS, Accu boom, Auto boom whls, Air ride Air Dryer,380/90R46 & 650/70R38 C/div $240,400 10.06.18 $ 169,000

$120,100 $99,200

G r an d e P r ai ri e

$13,040 disc.

$44,999

Ends 12.30.18

MSRP $29,942

$23,999

$39,999

S e xs m i t h

MSRP $59,742

$5,921 36 mpg disc.

$13,501 32 mpg disc. MSRP $53,500

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

34 mpg

2018

$43,500

Ends 12.30.18

R y c ro ft

MSRP $41,620

$45,200

Ends 12.30.18

N S p i ri t R i v er

100’ 2014 RG1100 Rogator Sprayer 1100

Accu boom, Auto boom wheels, Frt load 380/90R46, Air ride Cab, Air Dryer Pkg,

0 36”Tracks G/Cart cale, 4-1050/50x32 Only $156,900

et se 000

SOLD

of $ 30,800 SS tank, Viper Pro, Auto Steer, 300 GPS,

Net ase 156

OAC

2019

MSRP $ 57,842

New 16 Chrysler 300s AWD 3.6L 8s sunroof i361490

$516,450 12/17 Blowout $ 386,000

OAC

26 mpg

$12,240 disc.

Ends 12.30.18

Dec 15- 2018

2017’s

$39,999

$386,000

Since 1948

All Programs deducted

33 mpg

for Matt, Al, Warren

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

only $ 61,500

New 2014 100’ Rogator DEMO 100hr msrp $516,350 ONLY

780-864-3731,

Toll Free 800-661-7401

Warren

Spirit River, Ab

19 1500 Laramie C/C4x4 SB hemi 8 spd i975626

$85,000

MSRP $ 71,955

Ends 12.30.18

2014 1300 bu.GC1315 UF Grain Cart, Tarp,1250/50R32, 22”auger,1000 pto, 520 Scale system $102,010 new $85,000

0 G/Cart, UF w/Tarp Lease to own 12-S/A L/pmt OAC of pto, 900/60x32R1 Only $59,900 Lease to own 6-A / L/pmt OAC of

$ 8,500 $ 14,500

$64,500

SOLD 18 D5500 C/C4x4 dsl 6sp auto p/w, p/l i736643

19 1500 SLT hemi 8s CC 4X4 SB i845556

$51,900

19 1500 Big Horn C/C4x4 SB hemi 8spd i797549 MSRP $ 61,955

GAS

$55,500

$10,999

Ends 12.30.18 10 2500 Silverado LTZ v8 CC 4X4SB 304K i309966

TD. • ROSS CHRYSLER • www.rosschrysler.ca

SOLD 18 D5500 C/C4x4 6.4L V8 6sp auto p/w, i706552

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QUALITY PRE-OWNED EQUIPMENT TRACTORS

John Deere 930D 30’ Draper Header (2006) (2) John Deere 635D Header (2010 - 2012) (4) MacDon FD75 35’ Header (2016) MacDon FD70 40’ Flex Header (2011) (3) MacDon FD70 35’ Header (2008 - 2010) MacDon D65 30’ Draper Header (2014) (2) MacDon D60 35’ Header (2010 - 2012) (2) MacDon D50 35’ Header (2010) 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)

Versatile 450 (2013) 2,000 hrs Versatile 485 (2007) 3,800 hrs Versatile 310 (2015) 1,570 hrs Versatile 305 (2008) 2,035 hrs Versatile 875 (1984) 3,800 hrs Case IH Steiger 485 QuadTrac (2008) 3,365 hrs Case IH STX450 (2005) 7,576 hrs Case IH Puma 130 (2012) 3,000 hrs Fendt 933V (2012) 4,200 hrs John Deere 9420 (2002) 5,279 hrs John Deere 9400 (1997) 6,184 hrs John Deere 9200 (1997) 4,823 hrs John Deere 8760 (1991) 7,303 hrs John Deere 8320 (2003) 4,950 hrs New Holland TV140 (1999) 5,400 hrs

SWATHERS & WINDROWERS

COMBINES (3) Lexion 780 (2013) 1,167 to 1,295 engine hours (5) Lexion 760 (2011 - 2012) 1,134 to 1,581 engine hours (3) Lexion 670 (2014) 1,095 to 1,230 engine hours (4) Lexion 590R (2006 - 2008) 2,420 to 3,828 engine hours Lexion 460 (2000) 3,139 eng hrs, 2,481 sep hrs (4) Case 9230 (2014)1,424 to 1,714 engine hours Case 2188 (1995) 3,617 eng hrs, 2,610 sep hrs John Deere T670 (2012) New Holland CR9090 (2012)1,943 eng, 1,247 sep hrs New Holland CR8090 (2014) 1,353 eng hrs, 975 sep hrs New Holland CX8090 (2009) 2,045 eng hrs, 1,625 sep hrs (2) New Holland CX8080 (2009) 2,290 to 2,524 engine hours COMBINE HEADERS & ADAPTERS Claas Vario 1230 40’ Header (2015) Claas Vario 1200 40’ Header (2014) Lexion F535 35’ Flex Header (2007) Lexion F535 36’ Flex Header (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) (3) Honey Bee SP36 36’ Header (2001 - 2006)

1997 JOHN DEERE 9200 TRACTOR

(3) Challenger SP115B 30’ Windrower (2007 - 2008) MacDon M150 Swather (2009) 2,350 engine hours Premier 4952C 30’ Swather (2007) Premier 2930 30’ Swather (1997) Westward 9352 25’ Windrower (2001) AIR DRILLS & SEEDERS Bourgault 5720 47’ Air Drill w/5440 (2003) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill w/6700 (2012) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill w/6550 (2012) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/7950 (2012) Bourgault 3320 66’ Air Drill w/6550 (2012) (2) Bourgault 3310 75’ Air Drill w/6700 (2011) Bourgault 3310 65’ Air Drill w/6700 (2011) Bourgault 3310 65’ Air Drill w/6550 (2011) Bourgault 5710 65’ Air Drill (2008) Bourgault 5710 64’ Air Drill (2005) Bourgault 5710 59’ Air Drill (2002) (3) Bourgault 3320 76’ Air Drill (2012) Bourgault 3310 75’ Air Drill (2008) Flexi-Coil 5000 57’ Air Drill w/2320 Air Tank (2002) Horsch Anderson 60-15 Air Drill w/500bu TBH Tank(2005) Morris C2 80’ Air Drill (2012) New Holland P2070 70’ Air Drill (2012) w/P4760 (2017) New Holland P2070 70’ Air Drill (2012) New Holland SD440 57’ Air Drill w/SC380 (2006)

AIR TANKS/CARTS (2) Bourgault 6550 Air Tank/Cart (2007 - 2011) Bourgault L5350 Air Tank/Cart (2003) SPRAYERS Versatile SX280 120’ Sprayer (2015) New Holland SF216 120’ Sprayer (2008) 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) (2) MacFarlane 2080 80’ Harrow (2008 - 2015) Bourgault 8910 Field Cultivator (2015) Flexi-Coil 820 60’ Cultivator Ezee-On 3595 26’ Offset Disk (2003) Landoll 7450 49’ Disk (2012) Mandako Twister 40RB 40’ Disk (2012) 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 Auger – GrainMaxx4371 Grain Auger (2003) Auger – Westfield 13 x 91 Grain Auger (2007) Auger – Westfield MK13071 Grain Auger (2013) Auger – Wheatheart 13 x 94 Grain Auger (2015) Auger – Wheatheart 10 x 41 Grain Auger (2016) Auger – Wheatheart BH10 x 41 Grain Auger (2011) Belt Conveyor – reliaBELT RB10-20-55 Belt Conveyor (2017) Discbine – John Deere 945 15’ Discbine (1997) Ditcher – Xtreme Wolverine Rotary Ditcher (2011) (2) Grain Vac – REM Mfg 3700 Grain Vac (2013 - 2014)

2012 BOURGAULT 3320 76’ AIR DRILL

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Logan 250-261-1038

www.fosterscanada.com

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

R0011514703

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

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Fort St. John:

2013 LEXION 780 COMBINES 3 to choose from

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May the holiday season fill your home with joy, your heart with love, and your life with laughter. QUALITY PRE-OWNED AG & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT

CONSTRUCTION, UTV’s & MISCELLANEOUS

Tractor - 2014 Case Puma 170, low hours, was $125,500

now $115,000

Telehandler - 2011 Merlo 30.9 MULTIFARMER, 1200hrs $110,000

Tractor - 2013 Kubota B3350HSDCC

$22,900

Telehandler - 2010 Merlo 30.6

$85,000

Tractor - 2005 Kubota L4630GST tractor with blade

$21,900

Skidsteer - 2016 Kubota SVL-90-2, 1900 hours

$59,900

Round Baler - 2010 Hesston 1756 Baler

$17,900

Skidsteer - 2007 CAT 232b skidsteer

$29,900

Swath Inverter - 2012 New Holland 166

$7,200

UTV - 2014 RTV-X1100C, camo, cab

$18,900

SOLD

A�ach - 2015 Wallenstein GX920 backhoe a�ach $9,500

UTV - 2012 RTV-1100, cab, commercial V-blade, low hours $21,900

Mower - 2012 Kubota GF1800 4WD Frt Mt

UTV - 2016 RTV-X1120D Camo, tracks

$10,500

$16,900

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www.kubotacountry.ca

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Gen Mgr: Clint Ostrem Ot 780-834-7257 780 834 7257 • Sales: S l John Evans 780-835-0258 / Stacy Johnson 780-834-0334 • Parts: Jolene Coates 780-835-1483 • Svc Mgr: Colin Young

32 The Northern Horizon, December 21, 2018

JOHN DEERE 9120 •Powershift transmission •Duals •Guidance ready •280 Horsepower

$142,500

1RW9520REHP054260

JOHN DEERE 9520R

•18F/6R Powershift transmission •Duals •570 Horsepower •SF2 •2630 GS display •ActiveCommand steering

$489,500

$522,000

1RW9520RKHP054250

JOHN DEERE 9520R •Duals •520HP •18 F/ 6R Powershift •Guidance ready •Performance package

•18 speed powershift •Duals •Touchscreen GS3 Command Centre •Rear wheel weights •Big Hydraulic pump

$347,000

$182,300

JOHN DEERE 9520

$147,000

1RW8370RJED914127

JOHN DEERE 8370RT •30 inch track •370HP •Auto IVT Transmission •GS3 2630 Display •SF1 •Autotrac Activation

•Powershift •Duals •Guidance ready

RW9520P050503

•Powershift •Duals •Guidance ready

$489,500

CO965JNTTG1099

CHALLENGER MT965B

JOHN DEERE 9570R

•18F/6R Powershift transmission •Duals •520 Horsepower •SF1, Starfire 6000 receiver •ActiveCommand steering

1RW9510RTEP011322

JOHN DEERE 9510R

1RW9570RVFP017617

$404,000

1RW9620RLHP802113

JOHN DEERE 9620RX •620HP •18F/6R Transmission •GS3 2630 Display •Autotrac Activation

$665,000

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1025R

0% APR FOR 60 MONTHS PLUS UP TO

$1,890 OFF WITH THE PURCHASE OF 2 OR MORE IMPLEMENTS

1025R COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR • 23.9 - hp (17.8 - kW) Tier 4 diesel engine • Quik- Park™ Loader and AutoConnect™ Drive-over Deck compatible • Cov ered by a 6 -y ear power train warranty

COMPACT TRACTORS. HUGE SAVINGS.

3025E COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR

2038R COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR

• 24.7-hp (18.4-kW) Tier 4 diesel engine • Hydrostatic, 2-range transmission • Covered by a 6-year powertrain warranty

• 37.3-hp (27.4-kW) liquid-cooled diesel engine • Quik-Park™ Loader and AutoConnect™ Drive-over Deck compatible • Covered by a 6 -year powertrain warranty

0% APR FOR 60 MONTHS AND UP TO $2,715 OFF

WITH THE PURCHASE OF 2 OR MORE IMPLEMENTS

0% APR FOR 60 MONTHS AND UP TO $2,715 OFF

WITH THE PURCHASE OF 2 OR MORE IMPLEMENTS

Offers valid from October 27, 2018 until January 31, 2019. Taxes, set-up, delivery, freight and a $250 documentation fee may apply. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. 0% purchase financing for 60 months on new John Deere Compact Utility Tractors. Down payment may be required. 0% purchase financing for 60 months on new John Deere Compact Utility Tractors. Representative Amount Financed: $50,000, at 0% ACR, monthly payment is $833.33 for 60 months, total obligation is $50,000, credit charge is $58. Monthly payments/credit charges will vary depending on amount borrowed/down payment. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Dealers free to set individual prices. Additional dealer fees may apply. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. Get $590 off the agreed upon purchase price of a new John Deere Sub-Compact & Compact Utility Tractor when two or more qualifying John Deere or Frontier implements are purchased at the same time. Get $355; $1,180 off the agreed upon purchase price of a new John Deere 1025R Sub-Compact; 2038R or 3025E Compact Utility Tractor. 4Get an additional $945 off the agreed upon purchase price of a new John Deere 1025R Sub-Compact, 2038R or 3025E Utility Tractor. +Attachments and implements sold separately. Some conditions apply. See your participating dealer for details. Offer subject to availability and may be discontinued or modified. Taxes, setup, delivery, freight and preparation charges not included. *All Compact Utility Tractors purchased new from an authorized John Deere Dealer come standard with a 6 year/2000 hour (whichever comes first) Powertrain Warranty. See the Limited Warranty for New John Deere Turf & Utility Equipment at dealer for details. Get $590 off the agreed upon purchase price of a new John Deere Sub-Compact & Compact Utility Tractor when two or more qualifying John Deere or Frontier implements are purchased at the same time. Get $355; $1,180 off the agreed upon purchase price of a new John Deere 1025R Sub-Compact; 2038R or 3025E Compact Utility Tractor. Get an additional $945 off the agreed upon purchase price of a new John Deere 1025R Sub-Compact, 2038R or 3025E Utility Tractor. +Attachments and implements sold separately. Some conditions apply.

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34 The Northern Horizon, December 21, 2018

DO IT ALL WITH THE TRACTOR THAT DOES IT ALL. We built Kubota’s Standard L-Series to be a year round kind of tractor. Available with 25 to 46 HP, this hardworking tractor easily transitions between seasons with the simple change of an implement. For those who like a little versatility, this is your one-stop-shop.

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Quality Equipment at

Clear Out Pricing

2013 Apache AS1220+II 100’ boom, 1200 gallon

177,500

2007 Farmking 10x70 Swing Auger

10,500

2 TO CHOOSE FROM 2016 NH T6.175 w/ 845TL Loader $ 3yr premier warranty, Hrs range Cash/no trade from 650-1000

147,500

• DARCY HOFSTRAND • JASON GIES

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2000 MF 200 25’ Swather 1750 Hrs, Roto Shears

19,500

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66,900

2014 Kubota KX057-4GA1 $ Excavator Cash/no trade 2 buckets, 200 Hrs

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

14250 - 100th Street, Grande Prairie, AB (780) 532-5344 • 1-888-532-5344 56761

36 The Northern Horizon, December 21, 2018

Alberta lamb and sheep market update Strong domestic demand and industry growth continues to provide stability for Alberta’s lamb market. Jason Wood, provincial livestock market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, analyzes the numbers as of December 12, 2018.

However, Wood says that has turned around during the last two years. “Alberta ewe numbers have increased by four per cent, or about 3,500 head while retained lambs for breeding have marginally increased about one per cent during the same period.”

Taking a look at Alberta’s sheep industry inventory shows that expansion has been challenging,” says Wood. “When looking specifically at female numbers, we see that ewes have declined 30 per cent since 2002 and lambs retained for breeding each year have declined 45 per cent. “

“Two consecutive years of increases in the breeding flock is a positive sign of strength in the industry, with market stability being one supporting factor,” he adds. “In 2018, the estimated price for a 120 lb. Alberta slaughter lamb is averaging more than $244 per head,

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up 3.4 per cent from the same period in 2017,” notes Wood. “The average price in 2018 is 24 per cent higher than the 5-year average.” Looking back a few more years, Wood says that the year to date estimated average price in Alberta’s slaughter lamb market is more than 40 per cent higher than it was in 2014. For feeder lambs, the year to date average provincial price is about 7 per cent lower than in 2017. “As we have seen in other livestock feeding industries, higher feed costs have been one factor affecting feeder markets.” Wood says that global lamb pric-

es have rallied in many countries in 2018, as demand for lamb and mutton continues to expand. “Demand is growing through the increased use of lamb in the food service sector and continued growth of the middle class.” “The increasing popularity of lamb as a protein choice suggests that we should continue to see support for both domestic and global lamb markets in 2019.” For more information about Alberta’s lamb and sheep market, contact Jason Wood at 780-422-3122. Contact: Jason Wood 780-422-3122

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cial. § Bill Chapman, crop extension specialist with AF, will speak on the crop production enterprise and new cereal varieties that have the potential to increase whole farm profitability and sustainability. The economics of triticale and traditional cereals will be compared. § Jill Moore, livestock extension specialist with AF, will facilitate an interactive session where local producers will discuss their own successes and failures, and lessons learned on increasing farm profitability. It is so much cheaper and easier to learn from other local producers who have hands-on experience trying new things. § AF specialists will lead a brainstorming session on opportunity costs and making decisions to improve profitability using case studies to fuel the conversation. “It’s a full day with a lot of great information that any farm manager can utilize and incorporate into their farm management tool box, wherever they are in their careers,” says Viney.

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Viney adds the importance of industry in this series, “the Alberta Beef Producers continue to recognize the importance of engaging our youth into the industry, having sponsored the registration of students and producers who are 25 years of age or younger. The students and young producers expressed a big thank you to the Alberta Beef Producers.” Please register by Wednesday, January 9, 2019. The registration fee is $35 - including GST - and includes lunch. Registration for students and young producers - those under 25 - is free and is sponsored by the Alberta Beef Producers.

Online registration for Cow-Calfenomics 2019 will be live shortly, or call 1-800-387-6030 to register. If you are exempt from paying GST, please call 1-800-387-6030 to register. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry would also like to recognize our partners: AFSC, FCC and the ARECA research groups. The Cow-Calfenomics presentation page also includes links to tools, resources, and Cow-Calfenomics presentations from the last five years. Contact: Bruce Viney 403-556-4250

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At first your husband reacts awkwardly, because he a) didn’t wrap it and b) didn’t buy it and c) had no clue that ‘he’ had bought it. After a momentary lapse of confusion he realizes that you have been his Secret Santa and have once again, made him look like a hero at Christmas. The falsehood continues to perpetuate and by the time breakfast rolls around, your hubby has convinced himself that he had braved the mall on Christmas Eve and purchased the jacket! He regales the tale like a fish story about how he “found the last one on the hangar” and had, “overheard his daughter mentioning the jacket and had set out on a quest to find

it for her”. We may think that believing in a fat man dressed in a red suit who flies across country in a sled pulled by reindeer is the biggest sham at Christmas, but I would argue that by far, the biggest sham is the number of women who purchase gifts on behalf of men. My point was validated recently by a story told on CBC the Sunday Edition titled, “Men who give gifts – and the women who buy gifts men give”. The women on the program spoke about how frustrated they have become as a willing participants in this cover-up. Now I do not want to generalize because of course, there are many men out there who do all of their own shopping for gifts….but I would say that those men are few and far between. This gift giving conspiracy is one of the many reasons why women are exhausted during the Holiday season! Not only are they expected to create a beautiful Christmas atmosphere through decorating the tree and the home, but they also spend endless hours shopping for everyone! The cherry on the top is

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Great Friends - Meet new friends from your own community and around the province – friends for life! • Fun Projects - Try new things, learn new skills, explore your passion and challenge yourself • Teamwork - Share in decision making, participate in club meetings and support each other • Develop Self Confidence and Leadership - From public speaking to helping others in your club and community; build skills to succeed in everyday life • Education Discover and pursue your educational goals through your 4-H experiences; attain Grade 11 and 12 course credits or explore scholarship opportunities

A Place For Everyone

It’s easy to become a part of 4-H by joining one of the existing clubs across the province or by starting your own club; you can be a member or a leader of 4-H wherever you live. Members are between the ages of 6 and 21 and leaders are 22 years or older. 4-H members belong to a club, enroll in projects and learn from the guidance of volunteer leaders. Members share knowledge, socialize and build friendships. There are four age groups to choose from. Cloverbuds for 6 to 8 year olds, Junior Members for 9 to 12 year olds, and Senior Members for 13 to 19 year olds. We also offer special projects for 20 to 21 year olds, so check us out and you will be sure to find a project to suit you.

ALBERTA

Beaverlodge 4-H Beef - Beef – Heifer • Beef – Market Beef Live • Cleaver Kids Berwyn 4-H MultiCoveralls - Beef – Heifers • Beef – Market Beef Live • Crafts • Creative Options • Swine – Market Hog • Woodworking Bezanson 4-H Multi Club - Beef – 2 or 3 Year Old Cow/Calf • Beef Heifer • Beef – Market Beef Live • Creative Options • Sheep – Breeding Ewe • Sheep – Market Lamb Clairmont Multi 4-H Club Crafts • Foods • Horsemanship (L1-3) • Woodworking Coyote Acres 4-H Club (High Prairie area) - Beef – 2 or 3 Year Old Cow/Calf • Beef – Heifer • Beef – Market Beef Live • Cleaver Kids • Horsemanship (L1-3) • Sheep – Market Lamb • Sheep – Mature Ewe Da-She-Be 4-H Multi Club (Valleyview area) - Beef – 2 or 3 Year Old Cow/Calf • Beef – Green Certificate • Beef – Heifer • Beef – Market Beef Live • Cleaver Kids • Creative Options • Horsemanship (L1-3) • Horsemanship (L4-7) • Leadership DCC Ridgevalley 4-H Beef (Valleyview area) - Beef – 2 or 3 Year Old Cow/Calf • Beef – Heifer • Beef – Market Beef Live • Cleaver Kids Dixonville 4-H Multi -

Beef – 2 or 3 Year Old Cow/Calf • Beef – Heifer • Beef – Market Beef Live • Cleaver Kids • Creative Options • Foods • Horsemanship (L1-3) Eaglesham 4-H Beef Club - Beef – 2 or 3 Year Old Cow/Calf • Beef – Market Beef Live East-West Woking 4-H Club (Spirit River/Woking area) - Beef – Heifer • Beef – Market Beef Live • Crafts • Foods • Horsemanship (L1-3) • Horsemanship (L4-7) • Leadership Fairview 4-H Livestock Club - Beef – 2 or 3 Year Old Cow/ Calf • Beef – Heifer • Beef – Market Beef Live • Bicycling • Cleaver Kids • Poultry • Sheep – Breeding Ewe • Sheep – Market Lamb • Swine – Market Hog Fairview 4-H Multi Club - Canine – Agility • Canine – General • Canine – Obedience • Cleaver Kids • Crafts • Creative Options • Foods • Leadership • Performing Arts • Sewing • Small Engine • Woodworking Grande Prairie 4-H Achievers Beef – 2 or 3 Year Old Cow/Calf • Beef – Heifer • Beef – Market Beef Live • Cleaver Kids • Exploring 4-H • Foods • Horsemanship (L1-3) Grande Prairie 4-H Multi Club - Beef – Heifer • Beef – Market Beef Live • Canine – Agility • Canine – Obedience • Cleaver Kids • Creative Options • Foods • Horse – Judging Project • Horse – Minis • Horsemanship (L1-3) • Horsemanship (L4-7) • Leadership • Rabbit • Sheep – Market Lamb Horizon 4-H Multi (Grande Prairie area) - Beef – Market Beef Live • Judging – Multi Species • Sheep – Breeding Ewe • Sheep – Market Lamb Kinuso Lakeside 4-H Club - Beef – Heifer • Beef – Market Beef Live • Cleaver Kids • Crafts • Digital Photography • Veterinary Science Kleskun 4-H Multi (Sexsmith area) - Beef – 2 or 3 Year Old Cow/Calf • Beef – Heifer • Beef – Market Beef Live Lakeview 4-H Club (Clairmont area) - Cleaver Kids • Foods • Outdoor Living • Rabbit • Woodworking Montagneuse 4-H Multi Club (Fairview/Hines Creek/Worsley area) - Beef – 2 or 3 Year Old Cow/Calf • Beef – Heifer • Beef – Market Beef Live • Canine – Obedience • Crafts • Digital Photography • Foods • Horse – Western Ranch • Horsemanship (L1-3) • Horsemanship (L4-7) • Sheep – Breeding Ewe • Sheep – Market Lamb • Sheep – Mature Ewe • Swine – Market Hog Northern Lites 4-H Multi (Manning area) - Cleaver Kids • Crafts • Creative Options • Digital Photography • Exploring 4-H • Scrapbooking Northern Region 4-H Club (High Level/LaCrete area) - Beef – Market Beef Live • Cleaver Kids Peace River 4-H Multi Club - Exploring 4-H • Horsemanship (L 1-3) Prairie Rose 4-H Light Horse and Hound & Little Smoky Spurs (Valleyview area) - Canine – General • Cleaver Kids • Horse – English Dressage • Horse – English Jumping • Horse – Western Reining • Horse – Young

BRITISH COLUMBIA

North Peace District - Beatton Community 4-H Club (Montney area) - Horse • Cloverbud • Junior Leadership • Self-Determined • Ambassador Green Valley 4-H Club (Cecil Lake area) - Sheep • Beef • Cloverbud • Junior Leadership • Self-Determined • Ambassador Lakeshore 4-H Club (Cecil Lake area) - Beef • Sheep • Swine • Cloverbud • Junior Leadership • Self-Determined • Ambassador Prespatou Community 4-H Club (Prespatou area) - Beef • Sheep • Photography • Junior Leadership • Self-Determined • Ambassador Silver Willow 4-H Club (Fort St. John area) - Beef • Sheep • Junior Leadership • Self-Determined • Ambassador Wonowon 4-H Club (Charlie Lake/Wonowon area) - Beef • Clothing • Photography • Sheep • Junior Leadership • Self-Determined • Ambassador South Peace District - Groundbirch 4-H Multi Club - Beef • Cloverbud • Sheep • Junior Leadership • Self-Determined • Ambassador Heads and Tails 4-H Multi Club (Farmington area) - Rabbit • Cloverbud • Craft • Foods • Gardening • Junior Leadership • Self-Determined • Ambassador Saddle Champs Horse 4-H Club (Dawson Creek area) - Horse • Cloverbud • Junior Leadership • Self-Determined • Ambassador Interested in joining 4-H in BC? Give us a call at the office and we will get you in contact with your local chapter!

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AJHL • NWJHL ALBERTA JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2018 - 2019 DATE

TIME

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7:30 pm 7:30 pm 2:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 2:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

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Fort McMurray Oil Barons Fort McMurray Oil Barons Fort McMurray Oil Barons Whitecourt Wolverines Whitecourt Wolverines Lloydminster Bobcats Whitecourt Wolverines Lloydminster Bobcats Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Lloydminster Bobcats Lloydminster Bobcats Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Brooks Bandits Camrose Kodiaks Brooks Bandits Camrose Kodiaks Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines

Whitecourt Wolverines Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Lloydminster Bobcats Drayton Valley Thunder Grande Prairie Storm Drayton Valley Thunder Grande Prairie Storm Spruce Grove Saints Lloydminster Bobcats Sherwood Park Crusaders Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Grande Prairie Storm Whitecourt Wolverines Whitecourt Wolverines Grande Prairie Storm Sherwood Park Crusaders Fort McMurray Oil Barons Fort McMurray Oil Barons Bonnyville Pontiacs

STANDINGS (AS OF DECEMBER 16, 2018) AJHL NORTH

PTS GP W

OTL

OTW SO

Sherwood Park Crusaders

2-0

145 82

GAJ

Bonnyville Pontiacs

0-1

130 82

Spruce Grove Saints

1-1

118 85

Fort McMurray Oil Barons

2-4

113 113

Grande Prairie Storm

2-0

113 124

Drayton Valley Thunder

1-1

Whitecourt Wolverines

1-1

104 115

Lloydminster Bobcats

1-1

106 146 GA

NORTH WEST JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2018 - 2019 DATE

TIME

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Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Dawson Creek Junior Canucks North Peace Navigators North Peace navigators Sexsmith Vipers Fairview Flyers Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Dawson Creek Junior Canucks Dawson Creek Junior Canucks Sexsmith Vipers North Peace Navigators Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Sexsmith Vipers Fairview Flyers Sexsmith Vipers Fairview Flyers Dawson Creek Junior Canucks North Peace Navigators Sexsmith Vipers Sexsmith Vipers Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fort St. John Huskies Fort St. John Huskies Fairview Flyers Sexsmith Vipers North Peace Navigators North Peace Navigators Fort St. John Huskies North Peace Navigators Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Sexsmith Vipers Fairview Flyers Dawson Creek Junior Canucks North Peace Navigators Sexsmith Vipers Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fort St. John Huskies Fairview Flyers Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings

Fairview Flyers Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Sexsmith Vipers Fairview Flyers Fort St. John Huskies North Peace Navigators Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers Fairview Flyers Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fort St. John Huskies Sexsmith Vipers Fort St. John Huskies North Peace Navigators Dawson Creek Junior Canucks Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings North Peace Navigators Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fairview Flyers North Peace Navigators Fairview Flyers Dawson Creek Junior Canucks Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Dawson Creek Junior Canucks Dawson Creek Junior Canucks Fort St. John Huskies Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Fairview Flyers Fairview Flyers Sexsmith Vipers North Peace Navigators Fort St. John Huskies Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings Dawson Creek Junior Canucks Cty of Grande Prairie JDA Kings North Peace Navigators Sexsmith Vipers Fort St. John Huskies Fort St. John Huskies

STANDINGS (AS OF DECEMBER 16, 2018)

AJHL SOUTH

PTS GP W

OTL

OTW SO

Brooks Bandits

0-0

190 81

Team

PTS

OTL

Drumheller Dragons

3-0

125 106

Fort St. John Huskies

1-0

Camrose Kodiaks

0-5

117 99

Okotoks Oilers

2-0

136 94

Canmore Eagles

1-0

132 118

Calgary Mustangs

1-2

122 123

Calgary Canucks

0-1

Olds Grizzlys

0-0

GF 94

GA 71

Dawson Creek Jr Canucks

0-0

103 82

North Peace Navigators

0-0

Grande Prairie JDA Kings

0-1

190

Sexsmith Vipers

0-0

190

Fairview Flyers

1-1

Weaver Auction Site

Equipment dispersal auction for

Peter & Deleenia Brown

Thursday, April 11th, 2019 — Rycroft, Alberta

Thursday, April 18th, 2019 — Farmington, BC

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2012 APACHE AS720 H/C SPRAYER

2007 JOHN DEERE 9660WTS COMBINE

1996 JOHN DEERE 8770 4WD TRACTOR

2002 PRAIRIE STAR 4950 SWATHER

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2002 LODEKING PRESTIGE GRAIN TRAILER

CATERPILLAR 951 CRAWLER LOADER

1981 VERSATILE 895 4WD TRACTOR

2011 JOHN DEERE 9670 STS COMBINE

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Peace Country Hockey Schedule NORTHERN ALBERTA “AA” MIDGET HOCKEY LEAGUE SEASON 2018 - 2019

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Grimshaw Huskies Fort St. John Sr. Flyers Grimshaw Huskies Manning Comets Grimshaw Huskies High Prairie Regals Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks Manning Comets Falher Pirates Fort St. John Sr. Flyers Grande Prairie Athletics Grimshaw Huskies Grande Prairie Athletics Grimshaw Huskies Manning Comets Falher Pirates High Prairie Regals Fort St. John Sr. Flyers Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks Grimshaw Huskies Falher Pirates Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks Grimshaw Huskies High Prairie Regals Grande Prairie Athletics Falher Pirates Manning Comets Fort St. John Sr. Flyers Grande Prairie Athletics Grimshaw Huskies Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks High Prairie Regals Fort St. John Sr. Flyers Manning Comets Falher Pirates Manning Comets

Manning Comets Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks Falher Pirates High Prairie Regals High Prairie Regals Grimshaw Huskies [at Peace River] Grande Prairie Athletics Falher Pirates Grimshaw Huskies High Prairie Regals Manning Comets Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks Fort St. John Sr. Flyers Manning Comets Falher Pirates Grande Prairie Athletics Grimshaw Huskies Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks Grande Prairie Athletics High Prairie Regals Manning Comets Falher Pirates Fort St. John Sr. Flyers Manning Comets Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks High Prairie Regals Grimshaw Huskies Manning Comets High Prairie Regals Falher Pirates Fort St. John Sr. Flyers Falher Pirates Grande Prairie Athletics Grimshaw Huskies Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks High Prairie Regals

STANDINGS (as of December 16, 2018) EAST Falher Pirates Grimshaw Huskies Manning Comets High Prairie Regals

PTS 17 11 10 2

GP 12 10 12 12

W 8 5 5 0

L 3 4 7 10

OTL 0 1 0 1

SOL 1 0 0 1

GF 84 58 42 48

GA 59 68 69 106

DIFF Pirates + 25 - 10 - 27 - 58

WEST

PTS

Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks Grande Prairie Athletics Fort St. John Sr. Flyers

16 16 12

10 12 10

8 7 6

L 2 3 4

OTL 0 2 0

SOL 0 0 0

GF 63 72 61

GA 37 47 42

DIFF Grande + 26 + 25 +19

DATE

TIME

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12:00 Noon Camrose Vikings 2:45 p.m. Camrose Vikings 5:30 p.m. Whitecourt TRAC Wolverines 11:00 a.m. Camrose Vikings 8:15 p.m. NEBC Yukon Trackers 3:15 p.m. Peace River Royals 6:00 p.m. NEBC Yukon Trackers 1:30 p.m. NEBC Yukon Trackers 4:00 p.m. Whitecourt TRAC Wolverines 7:30 p.m. Lloydminster Blazers 4:30 p.m. Lloydminster Blazers 6:30 p.m. Whitecourt TRAC Wolverines 10:30 a.m. Whitecourt TRAC Wolverines 10:45 a.m. Lloydminster Blazers 1:45 p.m. GPAC Storm

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STANDINGS (as of December 16, 2018) TEAM NEBC Yukon Trackers Fort McMurray Barons Peace River Royals GPAC P.D.D. Storm Whitecourt TRAC Wolverines

PTS 29 17 16 13 12

GP 17 20 18 18 18

W 14 7 7 5 5

L 2 10 9 9 11

T 1 3 2 3 2

GF 72 58 58 47 56

GA 33 67 69 64 67

DIFF +39 -9 - 11 - 17 - 11

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7:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:45 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 8:45 p.m. 10:15 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m.

Peace River Sabres Dawson Creek Canucks Lloydminster Blazers GPAC D.R.T. Storm Fort St. John Flyers Lloydminster Blazers Dawson Creek Canucks GPAC H.O.H. Storm GPAC D.R.T. Storm GPAC H.O.H. Storm Peace River Sabres Fort McMurray Barons GPAC D.R.T. Storm Fort McMurray Barons GPAC D.R.T. Storm GPAC H.O.H. Storm

Dawson Creek Canucks Peace River Sabres Fort McMurray Barons GPAC H.O.H. Storm GPAC H.O.H. Storm Fort McMurray Barons GPAC D.R.T. Storm Fort McMurray Barons Peace River Sabres Fort McMurray Barons Fort St. John Flyers Camrose Bulldogs Strathcona Warriors Wainwright Polar Kings Beaumont Braves Dawson Creek Canucks

STANDINGS (as of December 16, 2018) TEAM Peace River Sabres Fort McMurray Barons GPAC D.R.T Storm GPAC H.O.H. Storm Dawson Creek Canucks

PTS 32 25 18 7 2

GP 17 18 16 15 18

W 16 12 9 3 1

L 1 5 7 11 17

T 0 1 0 1 0

GF 101 93 65 48 44

GA 48 59 47 70 138

DIFF + 53 + 34 + 18 - 22 - 94

Dianne Day & the estate of Alec Day

Saturday, April 27th, 2019 — Gordondale, Alberta

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Barb Ryan & the estate of Pat Ryan Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 — Milligan Creek, BC

JUNE 1995 JOHN DEERE 8570 4WD TRACTOR

1991 & 1996 JD 9600 COMBINES

NW 08-79-10-W6 - 157.5 +/- ACRES

2000 WESTWARD 9350 SWATHER

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2008 TRAILTECH TRIDEM FLAT DECK

2007 CASE STX 530 4WD TRACTOR

2000 CAT IT28G WHEEL LOADER

1995 JOHN DEERE 9600 COMBINE

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4-H Club Listing ...........................................................44 BULL SALE - Lazy S Ranch ..........................................3 BULL SALE - M.C. Quantock ....................................4, 5 BULL SALE - Pat Eaton.................................Classifieds Agriterra Equipment – AGCO ......................................27 Agriterra Equipment - Cub Cadet ...............................40 BC Recycle Newspaper Ad...........................................2 Belt Drive Betty - Busted Knuckle ..............................52 BF Collision..................................................................42 Butler Farm Equipment ...............................................37 CLEARFAB Manufacturing ..........................................20 Countryside Motor Sports.............................................2 Cramer’s Breaking .......................................................11 Dave Ross Equipment .......................................1, 28, 29 Dawson Co-operative .............................................8, 16 Dawson Creek Vet Clinic .............................................15 Douglas Lake Equipment ......................................34, 35 EnviroBore ...................................................................21 FarmLead.com ..............................................................6 Flaman Sales ...............................................................39 Foster’s Agri-World ...............................................30, 56 Fresh Water Treatment Systems .................................40 Girouxville Co-op .........................................................36 Hearth & Home Furnishings ..........................................1 Home Hardware (Fischer Lumber) ..............................43 The Horse Ranch .........................................................14 Innisfail Auction Market ..............................................21 Keddie’s .........................................................................1 KS Farm .........................................................Classifieds Kubota Country ...........................................................31 Mile Zero Denture Clinic..............................................41 Milligan Creek Steel.......................................................6 Misery Mountain Ski Hill..............................................45 Mulvahill Fencing...........................................Classifieds North Peace Applied Research Assn ...........................9 Northern Heating & Fireplace .....................................40 Northern Portables ......................................................25 Peace Country Beef Congress .................11, 36, 39, 53 Peace River Regional District .....................................50 Penergetic Canada ......................................................12 PrairieCoast equipment ..................................32, 33, 41 Prestville Farms .............................................................9 Rhythm Auctions .........................................................54 Ritchie Bros Auctioneers ..............................................2 Ross Chrysler ..............................................................55 Saddle Hills Trailer Sales .............................................38 Sexsmith Used Farm Parts .........................................38 Southwest Design & Construction................................1 Thorsby Stockyards Inc. .............................................25 Vertical Buildings Solutions ........................................26 VJV Livestock marketing Group .................................23 Henry Vos .....................................................................54 Weaver Auctions ...................................................46, 47 Webster Trailer Services .............................................11 Wembley Livestock Market.........................................24 Westcan Feed & Seeds ...........................13, Classifieds Worsley Fabrication & Welding .....................................7 R0011496848

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3563 Dogs FOR SALE: 3 Female German Shepard Pups, 11 weeks old. $500./each. Phone: 1780-933-2518 FOR SALE: Norwegian Elk Hound/Border Cross Puppies. Born Sept 6th. Asking $250./each. 780-928-4165 or 780-926-6794 Pyrenees/Anatolian/Bouvier Male 8 mth-old Pups. Raised with Poultry/Sheep/Cats/Children. Ideal large Family/Farm/Yard Guardians. ksfarm8888@gmail.com or 780-864-9218

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board, Mattress Frame, 2 Nightstands, Dresser, Mirror. $500. OBO. 250-793-8441 TV-Cabinet with Shelf & 3 Drawers. Dark-Wood-Colour. $300. OBO; 5 Drawer Chest. $100. OBO. 250-7938441

Sports Equipment 2120 2 Pair of Cross Country

SEASONAL FUEL TRUCK DRIVER to deliver fuel in central/northern Alberta for winter drilling program. Call Roger 780-805-5215.

Skies Includes Poles/Boots. 1 Men’s/1 Lady’s. $50./each Set. Phone: 780-532-6270

Wanted to Buy 2145 WANTED: Shed Antlers for

WANTED: Community Pasture Manager for 2019 Season at Cecil Lake, BC. Applicants accepted till Jan. 31. For More info Contact 250262-6711 or 250-262-1664

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

Haying Equipment 2210 FOR SALE: 2006 2650 Hay-

2005 Antiques

buster. $10,000. Phone: 780-524-2578

FOR SALE: John Deere “R”, Diesel, Running Condition. 780-864-9404

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FOR SALE: 6 month Old Siamese Rag Doll Male Cat. $100. OBO. 780-835-4796

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Air Drills & Seeders 2211 2010 PH-800 Precision 50’

Air-Drill & Flexi-Coil 3450 Tow Between Cart. $58,000. 780-524-2630

2215 Heavy Equipment

A-62 Ford wheel loader. $11,500 comes with bucket and bale fork. (250)827-3990 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. FOR SALE: Used Caterpillar and Cummins Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780-322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Detroit Diesel Engines and Parts, Most Models. Phone: 780322-3822

2218 Mills/Equipment

Case 2470 4-Wheel Dive with 12ft. Dozer + Full Line of Smaller Machinery. Phone: 780-305-4106

2220 Misc Farm Equipment

Case IH 2188Combine 1997, 3310 Threshing hrs., Pickup Header/Grain Tank Extensions/4x4 Wheel Assist Drive Kit Included. Field Ready. $29,000. 780-3234362/780-837-1778 For Sale: 1997 9600 John Deere Combine. 4 Wheel Drive. 30’ Straight Cut Header.780-836-3322

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BC SOUTH PEACE STOCKMEN’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

12’ X 24’ Log Look Cabin. Completely Finished, Wired, Wood Stove. Must See. Phone: 780-933-1950

Thank You

We would sincerely like to thank and acknowledge all of sponsors of our AGM on November 26, 2018. We greatly appreciate your support.

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KS Farm

Regenerative Agriculture, since 2008

• 100% Grassfed/Grass-finished Welsh Black Beef Wholes, Halves, Quarters, Eighths Custom Jerky, Sausage, Smokies • Pasture-raised Natural Lamb and Pork Wholes & Halves • No Chemicals, Hormones, Antibiotics ksfarm.org

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Misc Farm Equipment Feed & Grain 2220 3515 Case IH 8010Combine 2004,

FOR SALE: 211 Kubota Tractor 51 hp, Front Wheel Assist, 3pth with Loader. Phone: 780-836-3322 Tractors (100HP - 300HP) Case 2294 Tractor, FWA, Loader with Forks, Recent Hydraulic Pump, 8880 hrs. $21,000. Phone: 780-5186319 Cargo Trailers

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2247 FOR SALE: 20 ft Flat Deck Trailer, Holds 5 Quads. $12,000. 780-524-2630 Stock Trailers

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FOR SALE: 17’ Bumper Pull Stock Trailer. $8,000. Phone: 780-494-2710

3520 Horses & Tack

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 CWB Mare, 16hh, Dapple Grey. Bred for 2019 to Unregistered Pinto Warmblood. Lightly Started. $2500. ksfarm8888@gmail.com or 780-864-9218 FOR SALE: APHA Black Tobiano Mare, Bred for 2019 ksfarm8888@gmail.com or 780-864-9218 FOR SALE: Kids Horse for Beginner Rider. Phone: 780836-2580 Wanted Draft Studs. Phone: 780-831-4077

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100 Red & Black, AngusX bred heifers. $2000 Easy Calving. Calving April 15/19. 780-524-4100 64-head Bred Angus-Cross Heifers for sale. Due to calf April 2019 $2000. 780-9331385 or 780-380-3393 6 Month Old Alpine Nubian Buck for Sale. $150. Phone: 780-835-4796 Border Collie Puppies For Sale. Parents are Working Dogs. Great with Kids. Contact: 780-832-1783 Bred Heifers and Cows. Moderate Framed, Grass Genetics, Raised in a Low Input Extended Season Rotational Grazing System. Angus/Welsh Black, a few Simmental/Angus. Bred to easy Calving WB Bulls. We Can Keep Cattle on Pasture until December, and are able to Custom Feed/Calve over the Winter and 2019 Grazing Season. ksfarm8888@gmail.com or 780-864-9218 Bred Heifers for sale. Simmental/Angus Cross. Start calving March 20, 2019. Blacks/Reds. $2000/ea. 250-780-2382 250-784-4279

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Livestock 3535 Cross Bred Cow Herd For

Sale in January-45 Black/Red Speckle and Red Roans. Calving May/June. $1,900./each. 780-751-2124 High Prairie Area FOR SALE: 14 Purebred Blk/Angus Cows; 5 Heifers Calving April 16,2019; 3 Second Calvers Calving April 1,2019; 6 Older Cows Calving April 2,2019. Call Battle River Black Angus Farms. 780-836-6239 FOR SALE: 2 Purebred Black Angus Bulls. 3 yrs old in January 2019. Phone: 780-524-2578 FOR SALE: Herd Reduction, Toggenburg Goats, 1-2 yrs old, Male & Female. Phone: 780-617-3107 For Sale: Two Katahdin Rams $300/each. 7-months old. Hair sheep. (250)8272360 Hereford Commercial Bulls For Sale. Small Ones$2,000. Big Ones- $2,500. Phone: 780-836-2125 Pyrenees/Anatolian/Bouvier Male 8 mth-old Pups. Raised with Poultry/Sheep/Cats/Children. Ideal large Family/Farm/Yard Guardians. ksfarm8888@gmail.com or 780-864-9218 Registered Polled Hereford Bred Cows-$2,000. Bred Heifers-$2,500. Preg Checked, On Express Vac. Program. Phone: 780-8362125 Two 3 Yr Old Speckle Park Bulls and One 5 Yr Old American Park Cross Bull. $2,600./each. 780-751-2124 High Prairie Area Sheep & Goats

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for Sale, 1-Yr-Old, $75. Two White Geese for sale, $35.780-835-4796

Pets 3560 FOR SALE: 3 Female Ger-

man Shepard Pups, 11 weeks old. $500./each. Phone: 1780-933-2518

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Grazing/Pasture Lease 6533 Grazing Lease for Sale. 10 Bush Quarters & Roughly 120 Acres Open. Manning Area. 780-836-2580

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WANTED: Summer Pasture for Heifers with Calves. Call Gord @ 780-831-6872

30 Large Round Alfalfa Hay Bales for Sale, Approx. 1300 lbs Each. $55/per Bale. 250-759-4956 30 Round bales approx 750lb/each. Horse hay. $30/each. 250-219-4149 40 Round bales approx 750lb/each. Timothy/Brome/ Alfalfa/Clover. $30/each. 250-219-4149 ALFALFA/FESCUE SMALL SQ. BALES FOR SALE. $5. PER BALE. CALL EUGENE @ 780-835-0601

9030 Tillage & Seeding

9350 JD 30 foot Seed Drill for Parts plus 30 foot BackOn Carrier. Phone: 780-8370592

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

Folding Tow Bar, Blue Ox with vehicle mount. As new. $1000. (780)933-3452

9130 ATVs/Dirt Bikes

Set quad tires. New. 2 - 2 5 ” x 8 ” x 1 2 ” , 2-25”x10”x12”. $160 for all. (780)933-3452

9160 Trucks & Vans

FOR SALE: 2005 Savanna Series 2500 White Van with Wheel Chair Lift, Back up Camera & DVD. $7,500. 780-538-9268 1994 GMC Single Cab Longbox. Almost New Transmission. Good Working Condition. $1500. OBO. Phone: 780-834-6501

9020 Feed & Seed

3535 Livestock

BUYING:

ALDER RIDGE RANCHING HEIFERS FOR SALE

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175 BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS Very uniform “must see” group 45 days exposed to easy calving Black Angus Bulls from Classic Livestock, J Lazy A Ranch & F-R Due to start calving Apr 15, 2019 Preg checked & full herd health

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2337 Threshing-hrs. Pickup Header/Grain Tank Extensions/Large Tires. Field Ready $70,000. 780-3234362/780-837-1778 FOR SALE: 2620 Haybuster, Needs Work. $3,000. Phone: 780-538-9268 FOR-SALE:70 New Teeth with Hardware for An Aerway Aerator. Selling 1/2 Price of New. 250-782-5187 FOR SALE: Used Bale Wagon, 30’, Holds 18 Bales, Tandem Rear Axle $7900. 780-518-6095 FOR SALE: Used Tractor Tires, 20.8-42, Matched Set of 8. Phone: 780-322-3822 FOR SALE: Used Tractor Tires, Most Sizes Available. Phone: 780-322-3822 Kirby Chaff Spreader for Axial Flow Combine. $800. Call Gilbert: 780-3234362/780-837-1778 Swath Roller 10 ft Blanchard. $500. Call Gilbert: 780-323-4362/780-837-1778 THE CORRAL FACTORY: Now Selling Corral Panels, Silage Bunks/Wind Breaks/ Fenceline Feeders/Bale Feeders, Gates and Portable Calving Barns. Free Delivery Available. 780-821-9020 Versatile 750 Tractor Parts: Differential, Axles, Drive Shaft, Rims, Cab. Call Gilbert: 780-323-4362/780-8371778 WANTED: 2146 Built in Hydraulic Pump for Cockshutt 30. Call Eugene @ 780-835-0601

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Board

DECEMBER 2018

Water Act Clarification

The Board will send letters to the Ministry of Forests, Lands Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and Ministry of Agriculture requesting that the registration of groundwater be delayed until the new Water Act and its regulations have been completed and furthermore request clarification on the registration of groundwater used for livestock watering.

Old Fort Slide Residents Returned Home

Dawson Creek Dawson Creek Dawson Creek Dawson Creek (Budget Meeting)

February 28 March 14 March 28 April 11 April 25 May 16 May 30 June 13 June 27

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CN Rail

The Board will invite CN Rail to a future Board meeting to discuss issues regarding line-of-sight at rail crossings within the Peace River Regional District.

Notice of Closure

Rural Transfer Stations will be closed: Tuesday, December 25 Wednesday, December 26 Tuesday, January 1 Landfills will be closed: Tuesday, December 25 Wednesday, December 26 Tuesday, January 1

Happy Holidays Season’s Greetings from the Directors and staff at the Peace River Regional District. om

On November 4, 2018, the Evacuation Order for all homes in the Old Fort Subdivision were rescinded excluding 7605 Old Fort Road, which will remain on evacuation order. The Evacuation Order for the following properties- 6975 Old Fort Road, 9820 River Drive, and 7583 Old Fort Road have been DOWNGRADED to an Evacuation Alert.

Peace River Regional District continues to demand that the province and the federal government suspend any further discussion on Southern Mountain Caribou until a comprehensive impact analysis is completed on all socioeconomic impacts of any changes to land use in our communities. The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) special meeting that was scheduled for December 7, 2018, was cancelled, as Provincial representatives were not willing to attend the meeting to update the Board on the Southern Mountain Caribou in an open meeting. Provincial representatives have advised that they will reschedule as soon as possible to share information with the Board and the public about caribou recovery efforts in the region. In the interim, the Province has advised that they will deliver a public information bulletin to update the Peace River Regional District residents on caribou conservation. The Peace River Regional District continues to advocate for an open conversation with the Province regarding the status of the discussions about caribou recovery activities west of Chetwynd. The PRRD is very adamant that consultation with local governments, industry, First Nations, and recreational groups is required to fully inform any decisions made to protect caribou populations, with the least impact to local economies and resident lifestyles. The Peace River Regional District Board is committed to engage with the Province in an open and transparent forum about Caribou recovery. For more information go to https://prrd. bc.ca/engage/18234/southern-mountaincaribou-engagement/

January 10 January 31 February 14 February 27

Shawn Dahlen has been appointed as the CAO of the Peace River Regional District. “I look forward to working with Mr. Dahlen,” Chair Brad Sperling said “Shawn comes to the position with municipal experience, he knows the communities and understands the challenges that the Regional District is facing” Mr. Dahlen joined the PRRD 1.5 years ago as the Deputy CAO, he took on the acting CAO position in May of 2018. Shawn has 19 years local Government experience, including a background in civil engineering. Shawn is excited about his appointment. The Peace River Regional District Team looks forward to supporting the Board in their initiatives.

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NDIT Internship Program

The Peace River Regional District will submit an application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for the Local Government Internship Grant Funding Program to assist with the cost of hosting a local government intern for a 12-month period. The Local Government Internship program provides grant funding for municipalities and regional districts within Northern Development’s service area to assist with the cost of hosting a local government intern for a 12-month period.

December 14, 2018 1:00 | Dawson Creek January 10, 2019 TBD | Dawson Creek

Dawson Creek Office

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

Fort St. John Office

Tel: 250-785-8084 Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773 Email: prrd.fsj@prrd.bc.ca

To view board schedules and minutes visit:

prrd.bc.ca

Peace River Regional District Ofﬁcial Page

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The Order of St. George - and becoming a Dame September 27th, 2018 was to be a long day of flying with Air Canada. I was dreading it as I have never had much luck with regards to customer service with Air Canada. This series of milk run flights was a pleasant departure from the past! I thoroughly enjoyed my flights as much as anyone can enjoy flying. It feels like the planes get smaller but I thinks that’s also got something to do with the extra 35 pounds from quitting smoking that I am still packing. My flights took me from Grande Prairie to Calgary, Calgary to Winnipeg and Winnipeg to Kingston. My day started at 4:30 AM and it culminated with me arriving at the Econolodge Hotel in Kingston at about 8:00 PM. I got all checked in to the room and went in search of my sponsor and other fellow postulants. Allan Plett from the Canadian Army Veterans Motorcycle Units is my sponsor into the Order and he is also the sponsor of Robert Pullen and Tony Moore.

headed off to our respective rooms. I wasn’t in my room three minutes when I got a knock at the door, my friend Ron Bacon and his son Rick from Cold Lake Alberta were here a day early!!!! So, What is the Order and Why is this an Honour? The Order of St. George in Canada has a different mission than it’s counterparts in the rest of the world. The Order is an ancient and military order of knighthood, founded in Hungary in 1326 by King Charles I, Duke of Anjou. It is the most ancient of those Chivalric Orders, which were created as “Royal” institutions, independent of the church. The Order has enjoyed a continuous existence for almost 700 years. Around the world, the Order raises money and assists persecuted Christians, but in Canada our mission is to serve Veterans, their families and Cadets/Youth.

The Order of St George also has it’s own medal that it presents to top Staff Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers (JCR). Here is the criterion for being awarded: - The medal may be awarded only once to any one individual. - The medal is awarded upon one recognized national standard. - Each Cadet Training Centre (CTC) / Enhanced Training Session (ETS) must award this medal annually. To be eligible for consideration, a cadet / JCR must meet the following conditions: a. meets all requirements of the CTC / ETS summer training program; b. is regarded by peers and superiors as exemplifying the model cadet/JCR; c. be a member in good standing of one of the three cadet organizations (Sea, Army, Air) or the

Robert is a veteran who served in the Baddeck Pocket among other theatres, and he has a Citadel Canine service dog named Cooper - Cooper was the star of the weekend! Robert does a lot of work with Citadel Canine raising funds, awareness and helping other veterans. Tony Moore is a veteran and is the president of the Whalley Legion in Surrey BC. They are demolishing their Legion and building an Urban Veterans Facility where the Legion will have it’s new digs. When I realized the caliber of volunteerism and dedication to veterans and cadets these men had, I knew I was with the right group of people. We enjoyed a beverage in the old pub next door to the hotel and after some chatting, we

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The Northern Horizon, December 21, 2018 JCR program; d. has demonstrated outstanding leadership and compassion for subordinates. Was able, through different leadership techniques to motivate subordinates to do what was required; e. has completed three years as a cadet / JCR; f. has participated in community service events that the CTC /ETS promotes during the summer; g. has demonstrated leadership qualities; h. has demonstrated instructional abilities. Friday we got to know each other as a group by walking all over Kingston’s downtown core, what a beautiful place. We had lunch with Knights and Dames from Atlantic Canada and my good friend Gabby Koch even came to visit and then we attended the meet and greet at the Four Points Sheraton.

ing job of making me look good! Pretty soon it was time to go to the St. George’s Cathedral. With 32 postulants becoming Knights and Dames, this was to be a two hour ceremony. The Cathedral has amazing history behind it and was such a fitting place for this ceremony. The Grand Master, Gareth Greene and Charles Hill the President of the Order here in Canada were the main officiants, with Gareth wielding the sword and Charles presenting the Orders. (I can not remember the name of the Knight who was spurring us all.)

She would also like to remind prospective entrants for the Pen of 3 Jr. Commercial Heifers and Pen of 3 Sr. Commercial Heifers that this year’s Overall Grand Champion will be receiving a bonus to the usual prize money – a year’s lease on a new Merritt 20’ stock trailer! Enter soon. Enter often. Remember it’s not against the law or show bylaws to enter more than one pen of 3. See you at the show and good luck!

There are many Knights and Dames in the Order of St George that are Canadian Army Veteran Motorcycle Unit members and it did not take me long to feel comfortable with all of the MP’s like David Sweet, the Lords and Ladies like Lord Robbie Sprules and his wife, Lady Lucinda. The people behind the titles of General and Admiral and all of the other military titles, coupled with the civilians who do huge fundraising and offer immense support to families and children, is utterly incredible.

Farm Credit Canada held a very informative workshop at the FIXX Urban Grill in Dawson Creek on Tuesday, December 11th. A number of Peace Country grain and cattle operators attended the event and took some excellent observations and homework back to their farm operations.

The 400 or so members of the Order of St. George in Canada come from all backgrounds and faiths but they all have one common trait - the giving of their time, talent and heart to causes they believe in.

Leading the FCC’s workshop on the “7 Practices of Top Farmers” was Heather Watson, Executive Director of Farm Management Canada (FMC). Heather spoke about her recipe for farm business success, including seven critical management practices that have proven to drive farm success and the financial gains farmers can expect after adopting these practices.

After a wonderful evening it was time to turn in. The big day was upon us and started with a Postulants breakfast at 8:30 AM that gave us the run down of the day and made sure we were schooled in protocol. My friend of 30 + years Barb Dransfield Fuller and her hubby Mitch came in from the Ameliasburgh area. Barb is a hair dresser and she did an amaz-

She outlined how farmers can start the process of making business and risk management as critical a part of farm operations as seeding and harvesting; also helping the Peace Country farmers who attended today’s workshop to identify who and what should be in your farm management toolbox.

21st ANNUAL PEACE COUNTRY BEEF CONGRESS January 11th & 12th, 2019 Lakota AgriPlex, Dawson Creek, BC

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Liz Gustafson, Coordinator for the upcoming Peace Country Beef Congress (January 11th & 12th, 2019, Lakota AgriPlex, Dawson Creek, BC) would like to remind everybody that the deadline to register for this year’s event is drawing near.

She also identified learning and networking resources and opportunities that currently exist and the support systems that are available to you to make the creation of a business management plan easier. A great workshop full of extremely useful information and resources. Contact the staff at the Dawson Creek office of Farm Credit Canada for Heather’s workshop notes.

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The gala afterwards was an elegant affair. The meal was amazing and then it happened.....the Grand Master called on me to come to the podium. I thought, oh oh, what is up now?

He started talking about personal commitment to the order and asked me to show the room my tattoo of the Coat of Arms for the Order. The Inscription on our Coat of Arms stands for United in Love and Service and truly, from what I have seen, that motto is accurate and way

I wanted it as a tattoo, it resonates with my heart.

Canada visit: www.orderstgeorge.ca

Renita Senz of Golden Gopher Tattoo Studio in Derwent Alberta got a great plug that night!

If you are blessed enough to be riding today, please remember to ride like everyone around you is blind and cannot see you.

What an amazing experience. What an incredible honour. Being a Dame in the Order of St. George is already proving to be rewarding.

Renee Charbonneau DStG AKA Belt Drive Betty Editor & Rider

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